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Two New Fruit Fly Species Discovered in Himachal Pradesh’s Himalayan Foothills

March 10, 2026

Scientists Identify New Fruit Flies and First Record of Rhagoletis in India

Researchers have identified two previously unknown species of fruit flies and documented an insect group never earlier recorded in India during a scientific survey in the Himalayan foothills. The study was carried out in the Solan region of Himachal Pradesh by entomologist Maneesh Pal Singh and British scientist David Lawrence Hancock. Their research expands scientific understanding of the fruit fly subfamily Trypetinae and highlights the biodiversity richness of the Himalayan ecosystem.

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Shah Rukh Khan Joins Hurun Global Rich List 2026 With $1.3 Billion Net Worth

March 10, 2026

Shah Rukh Khan Enters Global Billionaire Rankings in Hurun List 2026

Indian film icon Shah Rukh Khan has been included in the Hurun Global Rich List 2026 with an estimated net worth of $1.3 billion. The list, released on 5 March 2026, ranks individuals worldwide whose wealth exceeds one billion US dollars, based on financial assessments calculated up to 15 January 2026. Khan’s entry reflects the increasing financial influence of entertainment personalities who combine successful creative careers with strategic business ventures and brand ownership.

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India Ranked Fourth Globally for Cross-Border Real Estate Investments

March 09, 2026

Colliers Report Highlights India as Key Destination for Global Property Investors

India has been ranked the fourth most preferred global destination for cross-border investments in land and development sites, according to the Global Capital Flows Report released in September 2025 by Colliers. The ranking highlights India’s growing importance in the international property investment market. Even amid economic uncertainties in the Asia-Pacific real estate sector, investor interest in India’s property market has remained comparatively strong.

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Archaeologists Discover 2,600-Year-Old Sealed Etruscan Tomb in Italy

March 09, 2026

Rare Undisturbed Etruscan Burial Chamber Found at San Giuliano

Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered a sealed 2,600-year-old tomb belonging to the Etruscan Civilization, offering valuable insights into a culture that existed centuries before the rise of the Roman Civilization. The burial chamber was discovered at the San Giuliano Archaeological Site, where archaeologists found the remains of four individuals along with more than one hundred ritual objects. Since the tomb remained sealed and untouched for over two millennia, it provides a rare opportunity to examine authentic Etruscan burial customs and social organisation.

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Government Launches “Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” Campaign to Empower Women Leaders

March 09, 2026

MoPR Initiative Targets ‘Sarpanch Pati’ Practice in Panchayati Raj Institutions

The Ministry of Panchayati Raj has initiated a nationwide social media campaign titled “Say No To Proxy Sarpanch” to counter the practice popularly known as “Sarpanch Pati.” This term refers to situations where husbands or male relatives exercise authority in place of elected women representatives in village governance. The campaign, launched around International Women's Day, will continue until 18 March and aims to promote genuine leadership by women in local self-government institutions.

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