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New Shieldtail Snake Species Discovered in Kerala’s Siruvani Hills

December 13, 2025

New Shieldtail Snake Species Identified in Kerala Highlights Hidden Biodiversity

A previously undocumented shieldtail snake species, Rhinophis siruvaniensis, has been formally described nearly a decade after its initial sighting in Kerala’s Palakkad district. The discovery sheds light on the exceptional biodiversity of the Siruvani Hills in the Western Ghats and underlines the growing role of citizen participation in scientific research.

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World Bank Approves $305 Million for Haryana’s Clean Air Mission

December 13, 2025

World Bank Backs Haryana’s Clean Air Project With $305 Million Assistance

The World Bank has approved a USD 305 million assistance package to support Haryana’s Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development, marking a significant boost to the state’s efforts to achieve measurable air-quality improvements by 2030. The approval follows high-level engagements between Haryana’s leadership and World Bank officials, reflecting growing international confidence in the state’s environmental reform agenda.

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CRPF Officer Dinesh Khatak Awarded Union Home Minister’s Efficiency Medal

December 13, 2025

CRPF Officer Dinesh Khatak Receives Union Home Minister’s Efficiency Medal

Dinesh Khatak, a senior officer of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) from Jind district, Haryana, has been conferred the Union Home Minister’s Efficiency Medal in recognition of his exemplary service and leadership. The honour reflects his sustained contributions to internal security, operational excellence and institutional capacity-building in some of India’s most challenging security environments.

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EU Uses Emergency Powers to Freeze €210 Billion in Russian Assets Indefinitely

December 13, 2025

EU Freezes Russian Sovereign Assets Indefinitely Using Emergency Treaty Powers

The European Union has taken one of its most far-reaching financial actions since the start of the Ukraine conflict by invoking a special emergency provision to keep more than €210 billion in Russian sovereign assets frozen indefinitely. The move significantly strengthens long-term economic pressure on Moscow and marks a structural shift in the EU’s sanctions architecture.

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James Webb Detects Earliest Known Supernova From Cosmic Dawn

December 13, 2025

James Webb Space Telescope Spots Earliest Supernova, Illuminating the Universe’s Early Evolution

The James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) has identified the earliest known supernova, offering an unprecedented window into stellar death during the universe’s first billion years. The discovery provides crucial evidence of how massive early stars lived brief, explosive lives and rapidly enriched young galaxies with elements essential for future planets and life.

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