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Detailed Climate Records from Tamil Nadu's Kondagai Lake Could Bolster Conservation Efforts

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15 Jan 2026

A recent study has highlighted one of the most comprehensive climate records from South India by excavating sediment from Kondagai Lake in Tamil Nadu. This research, led by the Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences and published in "Holocene," reconstructed 4,500 years of climate variations using isotope analysis, pollen studies, and more. It links past climate phases to monsoon variability and human activities. Findings could improve monsoon prediction models and support water resource management, archaeological insights, and biodiversity conservation.

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Prime Minister Modi Attends India-Norway Business Summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the India-Norway Business and Research Summit in Oslo, highlighting the strengthening bilateral economic relations between India and Norway. The summit, attended by CEOs and business leaders from both nations, focused on key sectors like renewable energy and healthcare innovation. Several business agreements were signed, emphasizing

India and Norway Forge Green Strategic Partnership

The Prime Minister of India announced the elevation of India-Norway relations into a Green Strategic Partnership aiming to tackle global challenges through cooperation in sectors like clean energy and maritime security. This partnership aligns with a historic Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement between India and the European Free Trade Association,

Judges Inquiry Committee Submits Report to Lok Sabha Speaker

The Judges Inquiry Committee, which was established to look into allegations against Justice Shri Yashwant Varma, has submitted its findings to Hon'ble Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Shri Om Birla. The report will be presented to both Houses of Parliament as per the requirements of the Judges (Inquiry)

Union Agriculture Minister Announces Major Reforms Under PM Modi's ‘Reform Express’

The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, led by Union Minister Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, has initiated significant reforms to streamline agricultural processes under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Reform Express'. Key initiatives include simplifying licensing for pesticides, revamping fertiliser registration, and integrating customs ports digitally.

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Prime Minister Modi Attends India-Norway Business Summit

India and Norway Forge Green Strategic Partnership

Judges Inquiry Committee Submits Report to Lok Sabha Speaker

Union Agriculture Minister Announces Major Reforms Under PM Modi's ‘Reform Express’