One Station One Product: Railways Driving Grassroots Entrepreneurship

The One Station One Product (OSOP) initiative of Indian Railways has evolved into a nationwide platform that connects local producers directly with consumers. By turning railway stations into vibrant marketplaces for indigenous goods, the scheme promotes traditional crafts, strengthens rural livelihoods, and enhances the cultural experience of millions of passengers every day.

China has revealed its most advanced ballistic missile submarine, the Type 096 Tang-Class, marking a major leap in its undersea nuclear deterrence capability. Unveiled on January 14, the platform signals a decisive shift in China’s maritime strategy, as it seeks to narrow the long-standing gap with established naval powers in sea-based nuclear deterrence.

New Ginger Species Discovered in Arunachal Pradesh’s Siang Valley

The discovery of a new ginger species, Parakaempferia alba, in the Siang Valley of Arunachal Pradesh has once again drawn global attention to the exceptional biological wealth of the Eastern Himalayas. This finding reinforces the region’s status as one of the world’s most important biodiversity hotspots and highlights how much of its natural heritage is still scientifically unexplored.

Iceberg A23a Enters Final Phase of Disintegration, Satellite Data Shows

Satellite observations have confirmed that iceberg A23a, once the largest iceberg in the world by surface area, is now in the final stage of disintegration. Data captured by China’s advanced meteorological satellite system indicate that the massive Antarctic ice body is shrinking rapidly and could vanish entirely in the coming weeks.

Republic Day 2026 Parade to Showcase Real Battle Integration Through Operation Sindoor

India’s 2026 Republic Day Parade on Kartavya Path is set to redefine how military strength and preparedness are communicated to the public. For the first time, the Indian Air Force will present an operational battle formation inspired by Operation Sindoor, shifting the focus from symbolic hardware display to a realistic depiction of modern, joint warfare.