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ANCHOR: IIT Madras Creates World’s Most Detailed 3D Atlas of Human Brainstem

Jun 15, 2026

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IIT Madras has released ANCHOR, the world’s most detailed 3D atlas of the human brainstem. It is 1,000 times more detailed than MRI and maps over 200 brainstem nuclei. Developed by the Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre, it will help scientists study brain development and diseases.

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Kerala Launches ‘Priyadarshini’: Free Bus Travel for Women and Transgender Persons

Jun 15, 2026

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Kerala launched the ‘Priyadarshini’ free bus travel scheme for women and transgender persons on 15 June 2026. Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan inaugurated it at Thampanoor Central Bus Station. The scheme covers ordinary KSRTC buses and is expected to reduce women’s travel expenses by 15-25%. The state will compensate the bus corporation.

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Global Wind Day 2026: India Targets 100 GW Wind Energy by 2030

Jun 15, 2026

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India celebrates Global Wind Day 2026 with a renewed focus on wind energy. The country has 56 GW installed capacity and aims for 100 GW by 2030. The theme is ‘Wind Energy: From Ambition to Acceleration’. India ranks fourth globally in wind power. A record 6.05 GW was added in 2025-26.

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India is No Longer Just a Consumer of Tech, Says PM Modi at ‘Bharat Innovates’ in France

Jun 15, 2026

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘Bharat Innovates’ event in Nice, France, alongside President Emmanuel Macron on 14 June 2026. He declared that India is emerging as a technology provider, not just a consumer of global solutions. The event showcases over 120 Indian startups in AI, green energy, defence, and more.

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Never Thought Fly Landowners Board Maiden Flight at Jewar Airport

Jun 15, 2026

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On 15 June 2026, the Noida International Airport in Jewar started its commercial operations with an IndiGo flight to Lucknow. The maiden flight carried farmers whose land was acquired for the airport. For many, it was their first time on a plane. The airport is set to become India’s largest.

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