Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar has been appointed as the ex-officio Chancellor of Pondicherry University through a modification in Statute 1(1) of the Pondicherry University Act of 1985.

The Gujarat government, in collaboration with Mazgaon Dock Limited, is introducing India's first submarine tourism project, focusing on exploring marine wonders around Bet Dwarka.

The Horticulture Department of the Municipal Corporation of Delhi aims to triple its tree ambulance fleet in Delhi, with each of the 12 administrative zones assigned one ambulance to enhance the city's tree care capabilities.

The 'Electronic Soil' (eSoil) designed to boost plant growth in hydroponic systems was developed in Sweden, employing a distinctive blend of cellulose and a conductive polymer known as PEDOT (Poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)).

NASA is redirecting its OSIRIS-REx spacecraft to study the asteroid 'Apophis,' expected to approach Earth at a close distance of 32,000 km on April 13, 2029, providing scientists with a unique opportunity to gather valuable data about this celestial body.

Kerala bears the highest financial burden for national highway development, as per the document presented by the Ministry for Road Transport and Highways, owing to norms requiring states to cover 25% of the land acquisition cost.

Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane inaugurated HAL's Aero Engine R&D Centre in Bengaluru, signifying a commitment to 'Aatmanirbharta' in aero-engine design and development.

Gujarat has solidified its position as India's Petro Capital due to its significant advancements in the petrochemical sector. This includes the presence of the world's largest grassroots oil refinery and a cutting-edge petrochemical complex.

China's revolutionary drilling vessel, Mengxiang, is embarking on an unprecedented journey to probe Earth's mantle. Developed in collaboration with 150 research institutes and companies, the vessel named "dream" in Chinese aims to penetrate Earth’s crust and delve into the mysteries of the mantle, marking humanity's inaugural foray into this uncharted territory.

Argentina, led by President Javier Milei, has formally declined BRICS membership, emphasizing its inappropriateness at this time, solidifying the country's decision to abstain from the bloc.