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Lancet Study Warns HbA1c Testing May Mislead Diabetes Diagnosis in India

Feb 11, 2026

Lancet Study Raises Concerns Over HbA1c-Based Diabetes Assessment

A study published in The Lancet Regional Health has drawn attention to potential limitations in the widespread use of glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) testing for diagnosing and monitoring type-2 diabetes in India. Researchers caution that HbA1c values may not always represent actual blood glucose exposure in diverse Indian populations, potentially affecting both clinical decisions and national disease estimates.

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New Dragonfly Species Lyriothemis keralensis Identified from Kerala’s Coastal Plains

Feb 11, 2026

New Dragonfly Species Adds to India’s Insect Diversity

Scientists have confirmed the identification of a previously undocumented dragonfly species from Kerala’s coastal belt, named Lyriothemis keralensis. The finding enriches India’s catalogued insect diversity and highlights the ecological value of lowland habitats that often receive limited scientific attention.

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India-Netherlands Launch Hydrogen Fellowship to Boost Green Energy Research Collaboration

Feb 10, 2026

India and Netherlands Expand Cooperation on Green Hydrogen

India and the Netherlands have advanced their clean energy engagement by introducing the India–Netherlands Hydrogen Fellowship Programme alongside a new academic collaboration framework focused on green hydrogen innovation. The move reflects a shared intent to accelerate technology development, strengthen research capacity, and support the global shift toward low-carbon energy systems.

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India-Greece Sign Defence Industry Pact to Advance Joint Production and Maritime Security

Feb 10, 2026

India and Greece Expand Defence Industrial Partnership

India and Greece have formalised closer strategic cooperation by signing a joint declaration of intent focused on building stronger links between their defence industries. The agreement underscores increasing alignment on security priorities, maritime stability, and co-development of military capabilities.

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New Frog Species Oreobates shankusacha Discovered in Peru’s Cloud Forests Faces Early Extinction Risk

Feb 10, 2026

New Amphibian Species Found in Peru’s High-Altitude Forests

Researchers have documented a previously unknown frog species in the montane cloud forests of northern Peru, drawing attention to both the region’s exceptional biodiversity and the mounting threats faced by fragile mountain ecosystems. The species, named Oreobates shankusacha, was identified by a collaborative team of Peruvian and French scientists with assistance from local indigenous communities.

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