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ESA’s Proba-3 Mission Faces Setback After Losing Contact with Coronagraph Spacecraft

Communication Lost with One Spacecraft of ESA’s Proba-3 Solar Mission

The European Space Agency’s Proba-3 mission, designed to study the Sun’s outer atmosphere, has experienced a significant technical issue after losing contact with one of its two spacecraft. The mission is intended to capture highly detailed images of the solar corona by generating artificial solar eclipses in space. Engineers are currently investigating a malfunction that caused the Coronagraph spacecraft to lose its orientation and break communication with mission control.

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NABARD Launches National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge for Rural Climate Resilience

India Introduces National Climate Stack Initiative to Improve Climate Data and Forecasting

The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), in partnership with the Gates Foundation and Dalberg Advisors, has launched the National Climate Stack Innovation Challenge to strengthen climate resilience in India’s rural regions. The initiative aims to create the technological foundation of a National Climate Stack, a digital framework designed to integrate multiple climate datasets and generate actionable climate intelligence for agriculture, rural finance and public policy planning.

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International Malaria Conference 2026 Concludes in New Delhi

IMC 2026 Highlights Global Strategies for Malaria Elimination

The International Malaria Conference (IMC) 2026 concluded in New Delhi after three days of extensive discussions focused on strengthening global efforts to eliminate malaria. The conference was organised by the ICMR–National Institute of Malaria Research under the Indian Council of Medical Research from March 7 to March 9, 2026. The event brought together scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals and researchers from India and several other countries to exchange knowledge and explore new approaches to malaria control.

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PM Modi to Launch ₹16,450 Crore Infrastructure Projects in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Major Highway, Energy and Railway Projects Announced During PM Modi’s Southern Visit

Narendra Modi is scheduled to visit Kerala and Tamil Nadu on March 11, 2026, where he will inaugurate, dedicate, and lay the foundation stones for development projects valued at more than ₹16,450 crore. These initiatives span sectors such as petroleum and natural gas infrastructure, highways, rail connectivity, rural roads and energy projects. The Prime Minister will first attend programmes in Ernakulam, Kerala, followed by a visit to Tiruchirappalli in Tamil Nadu.

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Human Rights Watch Accuses Israel of Using White Phosphorus in Lebanon

HRW Raises Concerns Over Alleged White Phosphorus Use in Southern Lebanon

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged that Israel used white phosphorus munitions over residential areas in southern Lebanon during recent military operations. The accusations come amid escalating tensions along the Israel–Lebanon border following renewed clashes involving the militant group Hezbollah. HRW warned that deploying such munitions in populated areas could endanger civilians and potentially violate international humanitarian law.

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