January 20, 2026

Himachal Pradesh Adds Orphan & Widow Cess, Adopts Geothermal Policy, Expands Labs, and Greenlights Alliance Air Flights

Himachal Pradesh govt approves orphan and widow cess on petrol and diesel, adopts geothermal energy policy, sets up new food testing labs, and clears Alliance Air flights on key routes.

January 20, 2026

CISF Begins 6,533 Km Vande Mataram Coastal Cyclothon to Boost Security and Unity

CISF will cycle over 6,500 km from January 28 to February 22 to spread coastal security awareness and national unity. 130 members, including 65 women, trained for this 25-day ride covering India's entire mainland coastline.

January 20, 2026

Thousands March Against Vadhavan Port Project, Demand Forest Rights and MNREGA Support

Thousands protested in Dahanu, Maharashtra, demanding the scrapping of the Vadhavan port project. They also called for enforcing the Forest Rights Act and protecting MNREGA benefits. Organised by the CPI(M) and All India Kisan Sabha, the protest will end at Palghar collector’s office tomorrow.

January 20, 2026

Soft Sediments Beneath Greenland Ice May Accelerate Sea Level Rise, UC San Diego Study Finds

Scientists at UC San Diego discovered soft layers under Greenland's ice that help glaciers slide faster. This could push sea levels up quicker than expected, even in areas that look stable from above.

January 19, 2026

Austrian Cow Veronika Shows Amazing Tool Use, Redefining Cattle Intelligence

An Austrian cow named Veronika shocked scientists by using a broom as a tool to scratch herself. This skill, rare in cattle, shows they may be smarter than we thought. Experts say her cleverness could change how we see cows forever.