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Meghalaya Grants Official Status to Khasi and Garo Languages

April 17, 2026

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On April 16, the Meghalaya Cabinet passed the Meghalaya Official Languages Ordinance, 2026, which gave Khasi and Garo the full official status alongside English. This is a significant change upon the previous system where English was the only official language and Khasi and Garo were only associates.

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Asian Development Bank Increases India prognosis to 6.9 Percent FY27.

April 17, 2026

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised the forecast of Indian GDP growth to 6.9% in FY27 and attributed this to high domestic demand and rising investment activity. The further growth is expected to increase to 7.3% in FY28, which strengthens the status of India as one of the fastest-growing major economies.

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The Space Congestion is on the rise and this raises collision risks among satellites.

April 17, 2026

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The orbital space is becoming more and more crowded, and in 2025, there are more than 1.5 lakh close-approach warnings on Indian satellites. The report released by the Indian Space Situational Assessment Committee 2025 also mentions that the increasing number of satellites and debris are becoming major concerns regarding the risk of collision and security of operations in space.

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Lanjia Saora Tribe Culture and Lifestyle in Odisha.

April 16, 2026

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The Lanjia Saora tribe is a Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG), which has recently attracted attention due to the changing cultural practices. They are an offshoot of the larger Saora community, which inhabits mostly the hilly forest of Rayagada and Gajapati districts of Odisha.

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Cookstoves with Biomass are More Efficient in Clean Energy Access.

April 16, 2026

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The Improved Cookstoves (ICS) based on biomass have seen a resurgence of interest due to the limitations in the supply of LPG especially in rural India. These hi-tech stoves offer a greener and more effective option to the conventional chulha and aid in striking a balance between cost and environmental sustainability.

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