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Ancient Rock Paintings at Kumittipathi Face Damage Despite Protected Status

February 19, 2026

Tamil Nadu’s Kumittipathi Cave Art Highlights Heritage Conservation Gaps

Ancient rock paintings at Kumittipathi village in Coimbatore district, estimated to be over 2,300 years old, continue to remain without basic protective measures despite their notification as a protected monument by the Tamil Nadu government in 2025. The heritage site, situated near the Kerala border on Pathimalai hill under Thirumalayampalayam town panchayat, has drawn concern from historians, archaeologists and local residents over ongoing neglect and damage.

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Sanae Takaichi Reappointed as Japan’s Prime Minister After Snap Election Win

February 19, 2026

Japan’s LDP Secures Supermajority, Strengthening Takaichi’s Policy Agenda

Japan’s Sanae Takaichi has been formally reappointed as Prime Minister following a decisive victory in snap lower house elections conducted on February 8. The 64-year-old leader, who assumed office in October as Japan’s first female premier, led the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) to a commanding two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives. The result consolidates her authority in the more influential chamber of the National Diet and provides strong legislative backing for her administration.

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Cheetah Cubs Born at Kuno: India’s Reintroduction Programme Hits New High

February 18, 2026

Project Cheetah Marks Three Years with Rising Indian-Born Population

India’s cheetah reintroduction programme has reached another important milestone with the birth of three cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh. With these births, India’s total cheetah population has increased to 38. The development was announced by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav, who confirmed that Gamini, a cheetah translocated from South Africa, successfully delivered the litter.

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BioAsia 2026 Highlights AI-Driven Transformation in Life Sciences

February 18, 2026

Hyderabad Hosts BioAsia 2026 Under ‘TechBio Unleashed’ Theme

Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy is set to inaugurate the 23rd edition of BioAsia 2026 at the Hyderabad International Convention Centre (HICC), reaffirming the state’s growing stature in the global life sciences sector. The two-day summit underscores Telangana’s ambitions to emerge as a leading hub for TechBio innovation and advanced healthcare technologies.

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NHAI Launches Bee Corridors to Boost Pollinator Conservation

February 18, 2026

Pollinator-Friendly Highways Mark Shift in Sustainable Infrastructure

Reinforcing its emphasis on environmentally responsible infrastructure, the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has introduced a pioneering initiative to develop pollinator-friendly green corridors, widely termed ‘Bee Corridors’, along National Highways. The programme marks a shift from ornamental roadside plantations towards ecologically functional landscapes designed to support honeybees and other pollinators.

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