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New Pistol Shrimp Species Discovered in Kochi Backwaters

February 19, 2026

Cusat Scientists Identify Alpheus madhusoodanai in Kerala Estuary

Researchers from the School of Industrial Fisheries at Cochin University of Science and Technology (Cusat) have documented a previously unknown species of pistol shrimp in the Kochi backwaters. The species, designated Alpheus madhusoodanai, belongs to the snapping shrimp family Alpheidae and represents the first confirmed alpheid shrimp recorded from an estuarine system in this region. The findings have been published in the Journal of the Marine Biological Association of the United Kingdom, highlighting the taxonomic significance of the discovery.

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Ancient City of Charax Spasinou Rediscovered in Southern Iraq

February 19, 2026

Advanced Mapping Technology Reveals Lost Hellenistic Port

Deep within the desert landscapes of southern Iraq, archaeologists have digitally reconstructed the long-lost city of Charax Spasinou, once a major port settlement along the Tigris River. Buried for centuries beneath sediment and desert soil, the site has now been revealed through cutting-edge archaeological technology, offering new insights into Hellenistic-era urban expansion in Mesopotamia.

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Lake Victoria Persistent Toxic Blooms Signal Ecological Tipping Point

February 19, 2026

Nutrient Pollution Drives Eutrophication Crisis in Lake Victoria

The waters of Lake Victoria, the world’s largest tropical lake, have undergone a visible transformation, with toxic green algal blooms shifting from seasonal events to a near-permanent condition. The lake sustains roughly 47 million people across Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda, serving as a critical source of drinking water, fisheries, and transport. Scientists caution that prolonged nutrient enrichment has pushed the ecosystem toward a dangerous threshold.

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Delhi Declaration Adopted at India AI Impact Summit 2026

February 19, 2026

Delhi Framework Recasts Global AI Governance Priorities

February 19 marked a defining moment in global technology diplomacy as leaders convened at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi, to adopt the Delhi Declaration at the India AI Impact Summit 2026. The agreement is being portrayed as a landmark framework that broadens the AI governance debate beyond risk containment towards inclusive development, equity and innovation-led growth. In contrast to earlier meetings at Bletchley Park and Seoul that prioritised frontier safety concerns, the Delhi framework reflects developmental priorities championed by emerging economies.

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India Endorses UN Statement Criticising Israeli Actions in West Bank

February 19, 2026

India Balances Israel Ties and International Law Ahead of PM Visit

India has joined over 100 countries and international organisations in endorsing a United Nations joint statement criticising Israeli actions in the West Bank. The declaration expressed concern over measures described as attempts to consolidate control over occupied territory, stating that such actions violate international law and weaken prospects for lasting peace.

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