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New Coelacanth Species Discovered in China Reveals Ancient Fish Diversity

October 30, 2025
 
  • Palaeontologists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a new species of coelacanth, Whiteia anniae, from Early Triassic deposits in Anhui Province, China. The find marks the first record of the genus Whiteia in Asia and expands its known global range, offering new insights into the evolution of these ancient lobe-finned fishes.

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HAL, Russia’s UAC Sign MoU to Manufacture SJ-100 Passenger Aircraft in India

October 30, 2025

 

  • Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and Russia’s United Aircraft Corporation (UAC) have signed an MoU to jointly manufacture the SJ-100 civil passenger aircraft in India. The agreement, signed in Moscow on October 27, 2025, marks India’s return to full-scale passenger aircraft production after nearly four decades.

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OHRC Seeks Full Records on Satkosia Tiger Reserve Village Relocation Irregularities

October 30, 2025

 

  • The Odisha Human Rights Commission (OHRC) has directed the Forest and Revenue Departments and the Angul Collector to submit complete records on the relocation of villages from the Satkosia Tiger Reserve, following allegations of large-scale irregularities and violations of National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and State R&R Policy guidelines.

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UNEP Report Climate Adaptation Finance Needs Hit $365bn as Funding Shrinks

October 30, 2025

 

  • The United Nations Environment Programme’s (UNEP) Adaptation Gap Report 2025 has issued a stark warning, revealing a growing chasm between the rising costs of climate adaptation and the declining flow of public finance.

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5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 to Commence Across Coastal States

October 30, 2025

 

  • The 5th Marine Fisheries Census (MFC) 2025 will begin on 31 October 2025, marking a nationwide effort to document the socio-economic and occupational status of India’s marine fishing community. Conducted by the Department of Fisheries under the Pradhan Mantri Matsya Sampada Yojana, the census aims to collect vital data for sustainable fisheries management and policy planning.

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