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India Wins Five Medals at World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok

Mar 16, 2026

Chandrika Pujari Clinches Gold as India Finishes with 5 Medals

India delivered an impressive performance at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 held in Bangkok, finishing the competition with five medals—one gold, three silver and one bronze. The tournament, conducted from 8 to 15 March 2026, featured promising young athletes competing in Youth Olympic weight categories. India’s Under-19 men’s and women’s squads displayed strong performances, reflecting the growing strength of the country’s youth boxing development programme.

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Jessie Buckley Wins Best Actress at 98th Academy Awards for Hamnet

Mar 16, 2026

Oscars 2026: Jessie Buckley Honoured for Lead Role in Hamnet

Actress Jessie Buckley received the Best Actress award at the 98th Academy Awards for her leading role in the film Hamnet. The achievement marks Buckley’s first Oscar victory in a leading category and reflects her growing influence in international cinema. Her portrayal in the historical drama earned strong praise from critics and audiences for its emotional intensity and nuanced storytelling.

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Rare Plant Henckelia monophylla Rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh After 189 Years

Mar 16, 2026

BSI Scientists Rediscover Lost Plant Species in Mishmi Hills

Scientists from the Botanical Survey of India have rediscovered a rare plant species, Henckelia monophylla, in Arunachal Pradesh after nearly 189 years. The plant was originally collected in 1836 but had not been observed again for almost two centuries. Its rediscovery highlights the exceptional biodiversity of India’s northeastern forests and emphasises the importance of continued botanical exploration in remote ecosystems.

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Nine New Species Discovered in Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary by ZSI

Mar 16, 2026

Faunal Survey Highlights Biodiversity of Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary

A recent faunal survey carried out by the Zoological Survey of India has led to the identification of nine species in the Megamalai Wildlife Sanctuary. The discovery highlights the ecological richness of this protected area and underscores the importance of scientific biodiversity assessments in forest ecosystems. The findings also strengthen the sanctuary’s status as an important conservation landscape within the Western Ghats.

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PM Inaugurates 120 MW Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project in Assam

Mar 16, 2026

Lower Kopili Hydropower Project Strengthens Clean Energy in Northeast India

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Project through a virtual ceremony. The project represents a major step toward expanding renewable energy infrastructure in Assam and strengthening electricity generation in the northeastern region. It also aligns with India’s long-term strategy to increase the share of clean energy in the national power mix and improve energy access in remote and mountainous areas.

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