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Assam Distributes Over 1 Lakh Land Pattas Under Mission Basundhara 3.0

March 01, 2026

Himanta Biswa Sarma Launches Major Land Rights Drive in Dhemaji

Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the distribution of more than one lakh land pattas to indigenous landless families and public institutions under Mission Basundhara 3.0. The state-level event was held at Deuri Beel in Dhemaji district, where beneficiaries received digital land titles and allotment certificates aimed at resolving long-standing land ownership issues.

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Israel Multi-Layered Air Defence System Explained

March 01, 2026

Arrow, David’s Sling, Iron Dome and THAAD Form Israel’s Missile Shield

Israel operates one of the most advanced multi-tier air defence architectures in the world, structured to counter ballistic missiles, rockets, drones and cruise missile threats. The system combines long-range interceptors, medium-range shields, short-range rocket defence and emerging directed-energy weapons, supported by U.S. assets, to create a layered protective grid.

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University of Jammu to Host Goonj 2026 Youth Festival

March 01, 2026

LG Manoj Sinha to Inaugurate Multi-Genre Cultural and Academic Event

The University of Jammu will host the third edition of its flagship youth festival, Goonj 2026, a two-day multi-genre event celebrating creativity, sports and academic excellence. The festival will be inaugurated by Manoj Sinha, Chancellor of the University, while the closing ceremony will feature Professor Bechan Lal, former Vice-Chancellor of Cluster University and Advisor to the Governor of Assam.

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Moist Heatwaves During Monsoon Linked to Active and Break Phases

March 01, 2026

Wet Bulb Temperature Key to Predicting Monsoon-Season Heat Stress in India

A recent study published in Climate Dynamics has clarified the drivers of moist heatwaves occurring during India’s Southwest Monsoon (SWM). The research establishes that these high-humidity heat events are closely associated with the monsoon’s active and break phases. Importantly, scientists indicate that such events can now be forecast two to four weeks in advance, improving preparedness for heat-related health risks.

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India Explores Procurement of Israel’s ‘Sky Sting’ BVRAAM for IAF

March 01, 2026

Sky Sting Missile May Boost Tejas Mk1A and Su-30MKI Combat Capability

As Narendra Modi undertakes his second state visit to Israel, India is advancing talks to acquire the Israeli-developed Sky Sting beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile (BVRAAM) for the Indian Air Force. The proposed induction is viewed as a capability enhancement amid evolving aerial challenges in the region.

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