New Botanical Discovery in Telangana’s Eastern Ghats

Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have identified a new species of flowering plant in Pakhal Wildlife Sanctuary, located in Telangana’s Mahbubabad district.

The species, named Dicliptera pakhalica, was formally described in the international botanical journal Brittonia on 29 January, highlighting the region’s rich yet still underexplored plant diversity.

Breakthrough in Early Cardiac Screening Technology

Researchers have developed a flexible, low-cost biosensor capable of rapidly detecting myoglobin, a key cardiac biomarker associated with the early stages of heart attack. The innovation is expected to enhance early diagnosis and timely intervention, particularly in resource-constrained healthcare settings where access to advanced cardiac testing remains limited.

Global CyberPeace Summit 2026: Addressing Emerging Digital Threats

The Global CyberPeace Summit 2026, scheduled to be held in New Delhi from February 8 to 10, will bring global attention to some of the most critical challenges shaping the digital world today. The summit will focus on cybercrime, artificial intelligence-related risks, misinformation, protection of critical infrastructure, and the evolving frameworks of digital governance.

Dubai Advances Towards Next-Generation Urban Transport

Dubai is poised to become the second city globally, after Las Vegas, to roll out a high-speed underground transport network known as the Dubai Loop. The project, announced during the World Government Summit, reflects Dubai’s strategy to modernise urban mobility, reduce surface congestion, and introduce cutting-edge transport technologies in high-density zones.

BIFFeS 2026 Concludes with Major Wins for Regional Cinema

The 17th edition of the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFeS) 2026 concluded in Bengaluru with a strong celebration of Indian and Asian cinema. The festival’s top honour for Best Indian Film went to the Marathi feature Sabar Bonda, while Vanya was adjudged the Best Kannada Film, reinforcing the festival’s role as a key platform for regional and independent storytelling.