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Indigenous Upgrade Revives IAF Pechora Missile System with Digital Edge

Indigenous Boost to India’s Layered Air Defence

A Bengaluru-based defence firm has successfully completed a comprehensive digital upgrade of the Indian Air Force’s Pechora surface-to-air missile system, reinforcing India’s drive to modernise legacy military platforms through indigenous capability. The milestone enhances the operational relevance of a decades-old air defence asset and strengthens the country’s layered air defence architecture against evolving aerial threats.

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Monkey Fever Death in Karnataka Highlights Hidden Risks of Kyasanur Forest Disease

Rare KFD Death Raises Public Health Concerns

The death of a 29-year-old man from Tirthahalli in Karnataka has drawn renewed attention to Kyasanur Forest Disease (KFD), a tick-borne viral infection commonly referred to as monkey fever. The patient succumbed to the illness on January 28 at a hospital in Udupi, despite early diagnosis and prompt referral, an outcome that health officials have described as unusual.

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Vishwamitri River Nears Flood Alert Level in Vadodara After Heavy Gujarat Rains

Rising Water Levels Trigger Caution in Vadodara

Continuous rainfall across central and eastern Gujarat has pushed the Vishwamitri River close to its flood alert level in Vadodara, prompting precautionary measures by civic authorities. While officials have ruled out an immediate flood threat, the situation has revived public concern, especially in light of the devastating floods experienced in August 2024.

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NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme: Linking Retirement Savings with Healthcare Spending

NSPS: A New Attempt to Blend Pension and Healthcare Planning

The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority has launched the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme (NSPS) on a pilot basis, introducing a novel idea—using a portion of retirement savings to meet healthcare expenses. While the scheme offers flexibility for routine medical costs, financial planners caution that it is suitable only for a narrow group of subscribers and should not be viewed as an alternative to health insurance.

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Rare Jumping Spider Species Recorded in Assam for the First Time in India

Rare Jumping Spider Expands India’s Biodiversity Record

India’s biodiversity map has gained a notable new entry with the documentation of a rare jumping spider species in Assam. Researchers have recorded Colyttus bilineatus for the first time in the country, underscoring the ecological significance of southern Assam and the need for closer scientific attention to its forest ecosystems.

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