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WHO Prequalifies New nOPV2 Vaccine to Strengthen Polio Eradication

February 15, 2026

Novel Oral Polio Vaccine Type 2 Cleared for Global Immunisation Campaigns

The World Health Organization (WHO) has prequalified another novel oral polio vaccine type 2 (nOPV2), reinforcing global initiatives aimed at eliminating poliomyelitis. This approval permits United Nations agencies, including UNICEF, to procure and deploy the vaccine across international immunisation programmes.

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India Tops Asian Rifle-Pistol Championship 2026 with 94 Medals

February 15, 2026

Dominant Shooting Performance Seals India’s Continental Supremacy

India concluded the Asian Rifle/Pistol Championship 2026 at the top of the medal table, amassing an impressive 94 medals, including 51 gold, 23 silver, and 20 bronze. The tournament, hosted at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, New Delhi, saw the Indian contingent deliver a commanding performance, particularly on the final day.

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Nagaland Sangtam Community Passes Resolution to Protect Pangolins

February 15, 2026

Community Action Strengthens Anti-Pangolin Trafficking Efforts

The apex body of Nagaland’s Sangtam community has adopted a resolution aimed at safeguarding pangolins within its traditional jurisdiction, marking a significant intervention against wildlife trafficking along the India–Myanmar border. The decision applies to Sangtam-inhabited regions of Kiphire and Tuensang districts, areas recognised as vulnerable transit corridors for illegal wildlife trade.

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DAC Approves AS-HAPS Systems to Boost IAF Surveillance

February 15, 2026

High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellites to Strengthen India’s ISR Network

The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has granted Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of Air-Ship Based High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (AS-HAPS) systems for the Indian Air Force. The approval forms part of a broader capital acquisition package valued at ₹3.60 lakh crore, which also includes Rafale fighter aircraft and advanced missile systems. Estimated at approximately Rs15,000 crore, the AS-HAPS programme is expected to substantially enhance India’s Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities.

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Bonnie Bassler Highlights Quorum Sensing in Bacterial Communication

February 15, 2026

Quorum Sensing Opens New Frontiers in Medicine and Biotechnology

Bacteria are frequently linked with disease, yet they are fundamental to life and ecological balance. Molecular biologist Bonnie Bassler of Princeton University characterises them as “magical microbes” with vast potential in medicine, environmental sustainability and agriculture. In her lecture, “A Chemical Language that Enables Communication Between Diverse Organisms,” she explained how bacteria communicate and make collective decisions.

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