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NGT Clears Path for Great Nicobar Infrastructure Project

February 17, 2026

Tribunal Balances Strategic Interests with Environmental Safeguards

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has dismissed fresh petitions challenging environmental and coastal approvals granted to the Great Nicobar Island infrastructure project, permitting its continuation subject to stringent safeguards. The tribunal held that no new grounds existed to revisit the clearances issued in November 2022.

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39th African Union Summit Highlights Governance and Youth Concerns

February 17, 2026

Addis Ababa AU Summit Reflects Africa’s Demographic and Political Challenges

The 39th African Union Summit is underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, convening leaders from across the continent at a critical juncture for Africa’s political and economic trajectory. Established to advance unity, cooperation and integration, the African Union increasingly faces scrutiny, particularly from younger generations questioning its institutional effectiveness.

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Piton de la Fournaise Sees Second Effusive Eruption in 2026

February 17, 2026

La Réunion Volcano Activity Intensifies After Seismic Crisis

A second effusive eruption has commenced at Piton de la Fournaise, one of the world’s most active volcanoes, located on La Réunion island. The eruption began at 10:06 local time on February 13 following renewed seismic unrest beneath the summit. Lava is emerging from fissures along the south–south-east flank within the Enclos Fouqué caldera and advancing down the steep Grandes Pentes slopes.

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White-bellied Sea Eagle Nest Survey Records Rise in North Kerala

February 17, 2026

Kannur–Kasaragod Monitoring Highlights Sea Eagle Habitat Trends

The annual nest monitoring survey of the White-bellied Sea Eagle has identified 17 active nesting sites across Kannur and Kasaragod districts, reflecting a moderate increase from 13 nests recorded in 2024. The survey was jointly undertaken by the Malabar Awareness and Rescue Centre for Wildlife (MARC) and the Social Forestry Divisions of both districts.

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AIIMS Conducts Remote Ultrasound from Antarctica Using Tele-Robotic System

February 17, 2026

India Demonstrates Telemedicine Breakthrough at Maitri Research Station

In a landmark advancement for telemedicine, doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, have successfully performed a real-time ultrasound examination on a patient located nearly 12,000 km away at India’s Maitri research station in Antarctica. The achievement highlights the expanding reach of specialist diagnostics into extreme and remote environments.

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