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On February 10, 2026, Mr. Nair was sentenced by a Mansa court in Gandhinagar to undergo an imprisonment of one year in a criminal defamation suit filed by Adani Enterprises on September 3, 2021 over certain tweets and articles attributed to him.

Scientists created novel eDNA markers to identify Burmese pythons from water samples across southern Florida. The study focused on various wetlands, waterways, and their connections to assess python distribution. Water samples were filtered and processed to concentrate pythons' eDNA for accurate detection. Challenges included the low density of pythons and possible environmental inhibitors in the water. Efforts are ongoing to refine detection methods and improve the understanding of python populations.

It is being said that one of the boilers in the refinery premises exploded causing the blast and resulting in the smoke.

Joined crackers formed at least 20% of total production of fireworks sector; it was banned in 2018 by the apex court over pollution concerns

Vladimir Putin has signed an executive order to increase the number of active-duty Russian military personnel. The total active personnel will now reach 1.55 million as part of efforts linked to the Ukraine conflict. Ukrainian officials have accused Russia of gearing up for a renewed mass mobilization of troops. Meanwhile, military experts have expressed skepticism about the effectiveness of any new draft orders.

Bharavath Tava struck his wife on the head with a grinding stone in April 2024, police said; she died in hospital three days later

A family in Mumbai has preserved the body of their deceased member for four years. The family spent over Rs 50 lakh in their efforts and explored cryonics for potential revival. After the family member's death from cancer and kidney failure, they were unable to perform last rites. Initially kept at home, the body was later moved to a polyclinic during redevelopment.

Keralam will need at least 27 gigawatts of renewable capacity addition to meet the 2040 electricity demand purely from renewables, hydro and nuclear without any thermal power support, according to a study by WRI India

Cabinet approves ₹1,789.52 crore ITMS project to overhaul Delhi’s traffic with real-time data, AI-powered signals, and automated enforcement across 42 corridors over 24 months

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge advocates pre-SIR rolls and ballot voting as part of the INDIA bloc’s push for transparency, accountability, and broader voter inclusion ahead of future polls

Green Energy Corridor initiative will strengthen India’s Intra-State Transmission System to enable evacuation of up to 135 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy across States/Union Territories

Indian Army conducted Exercise Jai se Vijay on National Highway-911 near Dantour, showcasing military capabilities. Helicopters performed precision landings and take-offs, demonstrating operational readiness and adaptability. The exercise highlighted the importance of dual-use infrastructure for military operations in sensitive border areas. Challenges of the desert environment required close coordination among aircrew and ground crew during the activity.

Most of the Kotipalli-Narsapur line’s bridge pillars are up, but the State’s land and cost share hold it back; campaigners in Amalapuram now plan a people’s movement and a bandh

A customer alleged that his Renault Duster was driven without his consent and subsequently met with an accident. The car dealer's defense indicated the vehicle was taken for servicing from Kharagpur to Haldia when the incident occurred. The commission found the dealer responsible for not ensuring reasonable care and unauthorized use of the vehicle. The insurer rejected the claim citing a delay, but the commission deemed this arbitrary and inadequate.

State police had earlier sought to add one more security vehicle to Satheesan’s convoy following recent black flag protests by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha activists against him and other Ministers, say sources

Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal says Nepal received India’s invitation for Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s visit soon after the government’s formation, with preparations under way

Among pulses, the support price of gram has been increased by ₹83 to ₹5,958 per quintal from ₹5,875 per quintal, while masur MSP was hiked by ₹390 to ₹7,390 per quintal in the said period

The Gandak, Kosi, Bagmati, and Sone rivers are in spate, with rising water levels posing a threat to Bihar’s border districts

The Bench came down heavily on Ravi Nair's counsel for seeking an urgent hearing in the High Court on September 19, without disclosing before it the fact that he had also approached the sessions court for his client's bail