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IIT Guwahati and Coventry University Group Sign MoU for AI and Healthcare Research

Mar 09, 2026

Indo-UK Collaboration: IIT Guwahati Partners with Coventry University Group on AI in Healthcare

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Coventry University Group to expand international collaboration in artificial intelligence and healthcare research. The agreement aims to strengthen academic cooperation, encourage research mobility and develop joint educational programmes. The partnership represents a significant step in enhancing technology-driven collaboration between India and the United Kingdom, particularly in emerging areas of AI-enabled healthcare.

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India Wins ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, Becomes First Team to Defend Title

Mar 09, 2026

India Defeats New Zealand to Clinch Third ICC T20 World Cup Title

India achieved a remarkable victory in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026 by defeating New Zealand by a commanding 96-run margin in the final. The championship match took place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With this triumph, India secured its third T20 World Cup title and became the first team in history to successfully defend the tournament crown.

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Karnataka High Court Orders Expansion of Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary

Mar 08, 2026

Court Directs Karnataka to Include Entire Kappatagudda Reserve Forest in Sanctuary

The Karnataka High Court has instructed the Karnataka government to include the remaining sections of the Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary within the protected sanctuary limits in Gadag district. The directive followed the court’s observation that the official notification issued in May 2019 declared only 244.15 square kilometres as sanctuary land, even though the Karnataka State Wildlife Board had earlier approved protection for a larger forest area.

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Rare Dusky Eagle Owl Pair Spotted Near Corbett Tiger Reserve After 14 Years

Mar 08, 2026

Dusky Eagle Owl Rediscovered in Uttarakhand’s Terai Forests, Boosting Conservation Hopes

A rare pair of Dusky Eagle-Owl has been spotted in the Phato tourism zone of the Terai West Forest Division near Jim Corbett National Park in Uttarakhand. The sighting has generated excitement among conservationists and birdwatchers because the species had not been officially recorded in the region since 2010. The discovery highlights the ecological richness of the Terai landscape and indicates improving habitat conditions around the reserve.

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World Obesity Atlas 2026 Warns of Rising Childhood Obesity in India

Mar 08, 2026

India Ranks Second Globally in Childhood High BMI Cases: World Obesity Atlas 2026

Childhood obesity in India has reached concerning levels, according to the World Obesity Atlas 2026 released by the World Obesity Federation on World Obesity Day. The report estimates that in 2025, nearly 15 million children aged 5–9 and over 26 million adolescents aged 10–19 in India were living with overweight or obesity. The findings underline a growing public health challenge and suggest that global initiatives aimed at reducing childhood obesity are not progressing as expected.

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