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First Recorded Predation of Lightfoot Crab by Horn-Eyed Ghost Crab on Rushikonda Coast

December 07, 2025

Rare Predatory Behaviour Observed Among Crabs on Rushikonda Beach

A research team from the GITAM School of Science, Visakhapatnam, has documented the first confirmed case of a horn-eyed ghost crab preying on a mottled lightfoot crab along the Rushikonda shoreline. The unusual interaction, observed during an evening field survey in April, offers fresh insight into intertidal food webs on India’s east coast.

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India-Thailand Strategic Partnership Deepens as Bangkok Signals BRICS Ambition

December 07, 2025

Thailand Formally Signals BRICS Membership Interest, Seeks India’s Support for 2026

Thailand has officially expressed its aspiration to join BRICS, positioning itself among the growing number of nations seeking to align with the grouping’s expanding geo-economic influence. The announcement was made during Thailand’s National Day reception in New Delhi, where Bangkok conveyed its intention to work closely with India as the country prepares to chair the BRICS Summit in 2026.

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India Speeds Up Forensic Reforms Under ₹2254 Cr National Forensic Infrastructure Scheme

December 07, 2025

India Accelerates Forensic Sector Reforms Under National Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme

The Government of India has intensified modernisation of the forensic ecosystem through the National Forensic Infrastructure Enhancement Scheme, approved in 2024. The initiative seeks to improve scientific investigation standards, reduce pendency of forensic cases and reinforce the criminal justice system by expanding infrastructure and strengthening human resources.

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ICGS Vigraha Begins Jakarta Mission to Boost India–Indonesia Maritime Cooperation

December 07, 2025

ICGS Vigraha’s Indonesia Visit Strengthens Maritime Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific

Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha has commenced a three-day operational visit to Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of its ongoing deployment across ASEAN nations. The visit underscores India and Indonesia’s growing commitment to cooperative maritime security, enhanced operational coordination and regional capacity building in the wider Indo-Pacific.

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12-Billion-Year-Old Galaxy Alaknanda Challenges Existing Models of Cosmic Evolution

December 07, 2025

Discovery of Ancient Galaxy ‘Alaknanda’ Redraws Early Universe Timelines

Indian astronomers have identified a remarkably mature ancient galaxy, named Alaknanda, whose existence challenges long-standing assumptions about how quickly galaxies evolved in the early universe. Observed through the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), the system exhibits a fully developed spiral structure despite having formed when the universe was barely 1.5 billion years old.

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