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Tripura Youth Realizes Dream of Becoming Commercial Pilot

Ijaz Ahmed, a youth from Tripura’s Fakirganj, has successfully completed his commercial pilot training in New Zealand. His achievement is being hailed as a source of pride for the region, proving that focused determination can overcome geographical and economic barriers.

PPrag News
Feb 23, 2026

Former Union Minister Agatha K. Sangma was conferred with a Lifetime Achievement Honour at the National CSR Summit. The award recognizes her sustained efforts in advocating for rural development and inclusive policies for the Northeastern region of India.

MMeghalaya Monitor
Feb 23, 2026
Lucknow’s ‘Net Zero Sarojininagar’ campaign announced to drive local climate action

A ‘Net Zero Sarojininagar’ campaign was announced in Lucknow, aiming to build public awareness and promote environmental action in the constituency. The programme includes outreach activities intended to encourage civic participation around sustainability goals.

TTimes of India
Feb 23, 2026
Uttar Pradesh to prioritise ‘Aapda Mitras’ in Home Guards hiring

Uttar Pradesh announced that trained ‘Aapda Mitras’ will get priority in Home Guards recruitment. Officials said the move recognises their rescue-and-relief experience while strengthening the state’s disaster response capability.

TTimes of India
Feb 23, 2026

A community-supported mass wedding ceremony in Gumla saw 101 orphaned and economically disadvantaged couples married together. Organisers said the event helped reduce the financial burden of weddings while providing dignity and celebration to the couples.

TTimes of India
Feb 23, 2026
Palamu Tiger Reserve launches ‘Vanjeevi Didi’ to empower women in conservation

Palamu Tiger Reserve launched ‘Vanjeevi Didi’, a programme to involve local women in forest and wildlife protection. The initiative focuses on training and enabling community-led conservation alongside women’s social and economic empowerment.

TTimes of India
Feb 23, 2026
Assam Achieves Zero One-Horned Rhino Poaching Milestone

Assam recorded no poaching of the one-horned rhinoceros over the last year, a significant victory for wildlife conservation. Enhanced forest protection and public awareness have helped the state’s rhino population grow to over 3,000 across Kaziranga, Manas, and Orang National Parks.

TThe Statesman
Feb 10, 2026

A conservation summit at Bandipur Tiger Reserve focused on protecting big cats and their habitats. Participants discussed approaches for managing wildlife corridors, reducing conflict, and strengthening protection measures in and around reserves.

TThe Times of India
Feb 10, 2026
Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta win mixed team gold with world-record score

Elavenil Valarivan and Arjun Babuta won 10m air rifle mixed team gold at the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship. Their combined score set a new world record, with both athletes describing the result as a reward for teamwork and improved mindset.

TThe Times of India
Feb 10, 2026
Alert train crew avoids collision, helps save a pride of 10 lions near Gir

A loco pilot and co-pilot stopped a passenger train in time after spotting 10 lions on the track near Gir forest. A forest department tracker on board helped guide the animals away, and officials cited ongoing coordination to reduce wildlife-train accidents in the corridor.

TThe Times of India
Feb 10, 2026

Tejaswin Shankar won India’s only gold at the Asian Indoor Athletics Championships, taking the men’s heptathlon title while breaking the Indian national record. His performance helped India finish with five medals overall.

TTimes of India
Feb 9, 2026

Driven by a desire to restore their city's natural beauty, young volunteers in Kota have organized a massive cleanup drive. The initiative focuses on removing plastic waste and garbage from local lakes and streets, showcasing the power of community-led environmental stewardship in urban India.

TThe Better India
Feb 5, 2026

A former software professional has successfully converted 11 acres of degraded, barren land near Hyderabad into a self-sustaining food forest. The project, named GreenAcres, focuses on biodiversity and intentional living, allowing visitors to reconnect with the land through sustainable agriculture and conservation practices.

TThe Better India
Feb 5, 2026

Olympic medalist Mirabai Chanu rewrote the record books at the 2026 National Weightlifting Championships. Competing in the 48kg category, she broke three national records in snatch, clean and jerk, and total lift to clinch the gold medal and demonstrate her peak form.

AABP Live
Feb 5, 2026
IIT Madras Study Charts Roadmap for Green Hydrogen Scaling

Researchers at IIT Madras have published a study providing a roadmap to scale up green hydrogen production in India. The research offers critical insights into material requirements and environmental impacts to support the country's clean energy goals.

BBioEnergy Times
Dec 18, 2025
Karnataka Tops National Energy Conservation Awards 2025

Karnataka was awarded the first prize in the State Energy Efficiency Performance category at the National Energy Conservation Awards. The recognition highlights the state's leadership in renewable energy and sustainable climate action.

TThe Hindu
Dec 18, 2025
Volunteers Unwrap Happiness with 'Secret Santa' for Strangers

Across cities like Hyderabad and Mumbai, volunteers are spreading festive cheer by becoming "Secret Santas" for strangers and underprivileged communities. Initiatives include distributing meals, gifts, and fulfilling wishes for children in shelter homes.

DDeccan Chronicle
Dec 18, 2025
Udaipur climber becomes first Rajasthan woman to summit Antarctica’s Vinson Massif

Manaswi Agrawal unfurled the Indian tricolour atop Vinson Massif, the highest peak in Antarctica, on December 12. She aims to complete the “Seven Summits” challenge after earlier climbs including Mount Elbrus and Mount Kilimanjaro.

TThe Times of India
Dec 18, 2025
Jharkhand women map air-pollution hotspots, prompt dust-control action

Grassroots “paryavaran sakhis” monitored air quality across 69 rural sites in Bokaro and Dhanbad, identifying 26 hotspots. Their findings led to measures like covering coal loads, installing water sprinklers, and setting up AQI monitors in public places.

VVikalp Sangam
Dec 18, 2025

The Archery Premier League (APL) was honored as the 'Emerging Professional Sports Event of the Year' at the India Sports Awards. The league was recognized for its innovative franchise model and for creating a professional pathway for Indian archers to excel globally.

AANI News
Dec 4, 2025
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