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World No Tobacco Day 2026: New ToFEI App Launched to Make Schools and Colleges Smoke-Free

Ahead of World No Tobacco Day which falls on May the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launched the pilot version of the Tobacco-Free Educational Institutions ToFEI Application a major step towards protecting India s youth from the dangers of tobacco and nicotine addiction The initiative was unveiled in New Delhi by Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava during a national event organised under the National Tobacco Control Programme NTCP The launch marks a significant move in India s fight against tobacco use especially among children and adolescents who are increasingly targeted through modern marketing tactics Designed as a digital monitoring and compliance platform the ToFEI application aims to strengthen the implementation of tobacco-free norms across schools and colleges in the country Why the ToFEI App MattersEducational institutions are meant to be safe spaces for learning and growth However the growing influence of tobacco and nicotine products among young people

30 May 2026
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Nagaland Village Creates World’s First Community Reserve for the Elusive Asiatic Golden Cat

Deep within the lush forests of Nagaland s Peren district a small village has made global conservation history The people of Bamsiakilwa village have officially declared the Daukeling Hebamlo Community Conserved Area CCA a protected forest landscape dedicated to safeguarding the elusive Asiatic Golden cat one of Asia s least studied and most threatened wild cats According to a report in the Nagaland Post conservationists are recognising the initiative as the world s first Community Conserved Area created specifically for the protection of the Asiatic Golden cat marking a landmark moment not only for Nagaland but for wildlife conservation across the globe The declaration ceremony brought together conservationists forest officials village elders and local residents all united by a common mission that is protecting forests wildlife and future generations The event was inaugurated by Dr C Zupeni Tsanglai Wildlife Warden of the Dimapur division who unveiled a monolith and statue

29 May 2026
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The World Salutes Their Sacrifice: UN to Posthumously Honour Two Indian Bravehearts

In a proud and emotional moment for India the United Nations will posthumously honour two Indian peacekeepers who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving under the UN flag in conflict zones across the world Lance Havildar Harbhajan Singh and Naib Subedar Sujit Kumar Pradhan will be awarded the prestigious Dag Hammarskjold Medal by UN Secretary-General Ant nio Guterres on the occasion of the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers The award is among the UN s highest honours given to peacekeepers who lose their lives in the line of duty while protecting global peace and stability Harbhajan Singh had served with the United Nations Organisation Stabilisation Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo MONUSCO while Sujit Kumar Pradhan was deployed with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan UNMISS Major Abhilasha Barak Earns Global RecognitionIndia s presence at the UN ceremony will also be marked by another remarkable achievement

29 May 2026
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Indian-American Teen Shrey Parikh breaks records to win the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee 2026

In a thrilling finale packed with pressure precision and jaw-dropping vocabulary Indian-American teenager Shrey Parikh emerged victorious at the Scripps National Spelling Bee creating history with a record-breaking spell-off performance The -year-old eighth grader from California correctly spelled an astonishing out of words in just seconds to claim the coveted title Representing Day Creek Intermediate School Shrey sealed his victory after flawlessly spelling the word Bromocriptine during the intense tie-breaker round defeating -year-old Ishaan Gupta of Jersey City New Jersey The remarkable performance also shattered the previous spell-off record set in by Bruhat Soma who had correctly spelled out of words A Final Filled With Young BrillianceThis year s Scripps National Spelling Bee brought together contestants from across the United States and several countries making it one of the most competitive editions in recent years Participants came from all US states the District of Columbia Guam Puerto Rico the US

29 May 2026
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From Sacrifice to Strength: Air India and Indian Army Join Hands to Empower War Widows and Their Children

In a landmark initiative blending compassion with opportunity Air India and the Indian Army have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation MoC aimed at transforming the lives of Veer Naris war widows and their families The collaboration is not just about jobs it is about restoring confidence and creating sustainable futures for families who have already sacrificed so much for the nation Through this partnership Air India has committed to offering structured vocational training and targeted employment opportunities through its sister company Air India SATS Airport Services Private Limited AISATS The initiative seeks to create long-term livelihood pathways while strengthening the connection between corporate India and the armed forces community New Horizons for Veer NarisUnder the programme Air India plans to recruit up to Veer Naris and up to children of Veer Naris for various airport operations roles These include customer services load and control and ramp operations sectors that are

29 May 2026
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Assam’s Wushu Wonder: Avantika Das Brings Home Double Silver from Global Championship in Australia

A wave of celebration has swept through Assam after young wushu athlete Avantika Das scripted a remarkable achievement on the global stage Representing India at the Oceania International Invitational Wushu Kung-Fu Championships in Queensland Australia the Guwahati-based athlete clinched two silver medals and emerged as one of the standout performers of the tournament Held at the iconic Sleeman Sports Complex in Chandler Queensland the championship brought together elite martial artists from around the world Amid fierce international competition Avantika showcased exceptional skill grace and determination to secure silver medals in the Traditional Nanquan Type Event and the Traditional Single Weapon Event From Guwahati to Queensland A Journey of DedicationHailing from Birubari in Guwahati Avantika Das has steadily built a reputation as a promising young force in wushu the Chinese martial art that combines speed agility balance and artistic precision At the championships held from May to May Avantika performed with

29 May 2026
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Frozen Secrets: India's Chandrayaan-2 Detects Hidden Ice in Lunar South Pole Craters

India s lunar ambitions have just received a massive scientific boost Scientists working with Chandrayaan- have discovered strong evidence of subsurface ice hidden beneath some of the coldest and darkest regions on the Moon a breakthrough that could redefine the future of space exploration The discovery was made using radar data collected by the Chandrayaan- orbiter which has been circling the Moon since Researchers from the Physical Research Laboratory PRL in Ahmedabad analysed the data and published their findings in the prestigious journal npj Space Exploration What they found was extraordinary traces of ice buried beneath the floors of doubly-shadowed craters near the Moon s south pole places where sunlight has never reached for billions of years The Moon s Darkest Places May Hold Its Greatest TreasureThese aren t ordinary craters Some lie inside larger craters that are already permanently in darkness creating ultra-cold pockets known as doubly-shadowed regions Temperatures

29 May 2026
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Mumbai’s Iconic CSMT Glows Red for Menstrual Hygiene Day

On the eve of Menstrual Hygiene Day Mumbai s iconic Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus CSMT transformed into a glowing red symbol of awareness and solidarity The heritage railway station one of India s busiest public landmarks illuminated the city skyline with a bold message menstruation is normal and menstrual hygiene is a right not a privilege Observed every year on May Menstrual Hygiene Day aims to break the silence surrounding menstruation and advocate for a world where no one s opportunities are limited because they menstruate This year s theme Together for a PeriodFriendlyWorld echoed powerfully through the symbolic lighting at CSMT The initiative organised in collaboration with Central Railway and social impact platform Ujaas turned the historic structure into more than just a monument it became a public call for dignity awareness and equality Bringing Conversations Into Public SpacesFor decades menstruation has remained hidden behind stigma myths and discomfort

28 May 2026
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Big Win for India’s Energy Future as New Natural Gas Zone Discovered in Rajasthan

India s push towards energy self-sufficiency has received a major boost from the deserts of Rajasthan nbsp In a significant breakthrough state-run Oil India Limited OIL has successfully unlocked a new gas-bearing zone in the Dandewala field located in Rajasthan s Jaisalmer Basin The discovery marks the first-ever flow of natural gas from the shallower Sanu Formation which is a geological layer that had remained largely untapped until now Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced the achievement on social media calling it a new chapter in India s mission to strengthen domestic energy production According to the minister the newly discovered zone is currently producing nearly standard cubic metres of natural gas per day a development that could significantly contribute to India s growing energy needs Why This Discovery MattersIndia currently imports nearly half of its natural gas requirements making the country vulnerable to volatile international

28 May 2026
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