Kepang La Day Marks Valour of 1962 Defenders in Arunachal Pradesh

Kepang La Day, observed every year on 17 November, commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of Indian soldiers and local villagers who defended the strategic Kepang La Pass during the 1962 Sino-Indian War. This year’s events in Tuting, Upper Siang district, highlighted renewed community engagement and efforts to preserve the memory of the battle for younger generations.

63rd Walong Day: Honouring the Heroes of the 1962 Battle of Walong

The 63rd Walong Day was commemorated on 15–16 November 2025 in Arunachal Pradesh, paying homage to the extraordinary bravery displayed by Indian soldiers during the 1962 Battle of Walong. The observance brought together senior military officers, war veterans, local communities and state leaders in a solemn celebration of courage, sacrifice and patriotic legacy.

Goa Becomes India’s First State with 100% Cyber Fraud Response System

Goa has created a national benchmark in cybercrime management by becoming the first Indian state to ensure 100% response to cyber fraud calls, significantly strengthening citizen trust and real-time coordination in financial cybercrime reporting. The achievement comes through the state’s upgraded cloud-based 1930 Cyber Fraud Call Centre, designed to offer rapid assistance to victims of online financial crimes.

New Flying Reptile Species Found Inside Fossilised Dinosaur Vomit

A remarkable discovery from Brazil has revealed a new species of flying reptile, preserved not in sediment layers but inside fossilised dinosaur vomit—a rare form of fossil known as regurgitalite. The finding provides exceptional insights into predator–prey relationships and pterosaur diversity during the Cretaceous period, especially within tropical ecosystems.

India Imposes Five-Year Anti-Dumping Duty on Vietnamese Steel

India has imposed a five-year anti-dumping duty on hot-rolled flat steel products imported from Vietnam, reinforcing its trade-defence framework and safeguarding domestic producers from price distortions. The move follows a detailed investigation by the Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR), which found that Vietnamese steel was being exported to India at unfairly low prices, causing material injury to Indian manufacturers.