January 21, 2026

Tamil Nadu to Conduct First State-wide Raptor Survey in January 2026

Tamil Nadu will hold its first-ever State-wide raptor survey on January 31 and February 1, 2026. Over 50 forest divisions will join to study raptor populations and protect vital bird habitats.

January 21, 2026

Rare Whale Shark Spotted by Divers off Visakhapatnam Coast

A rare 10-metre whale shark was seen close to the Visakhapatnam coast by scuba divers from Dive Adda. The gentle giant was calm and allowed a five-minute underwater view.

January 21, 2026

Japan Restarts Reactor at World’s Largest Nuclear Plant After 15 Years

Japan has restarted a reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear plant, its largest, nearly 15 years after Fukushima disaster. Reactor no.6 will start commercial operations next month amid safety upgrades and public concerns.

January 21, 2026

Semipalatinsk: Earth's Most Nuked Zone Haunts Kazakhstan with Radiation Legacy

Semipalatinsk in Eastern Kazakhstan saw 456 nuclear tests by the Soviets between 1949-1989. Over 1.5 million locals faced radiation risks. Atomic Lake, a nuclear crater lake, remains dangerously radioactive decades later.

January 21, 2026

Air India Crash Plane Had History of Safety Defects, US Group Claims

A US aviation group claims the Boeing 787 that crashed in India had multiple technical faults, including an in-flight fire in 2022. The plane's safety record raises fresh questions as investigations continue.