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Kerala HC bans single-use plastic in hilly areas, hotels

Court expresses concern over irresponsible disposal of plastic waste in the State; bans use of plastic in eateries, weddings, and functions hosted by government agencies from October 2.


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Turmeric farming a new way to thwart wild animal threat in Kerala's Munnar

The once-abandoned cropland in the tribal settlements of Munnar in Kerala's Idukki district will soon adorn a green carpet.


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Archaeologist associated with Keeladi excavation in Tamil Nadu shifted again

Archaeologist Amarnath Ramakrishna, whose excavation at Keeladi in Tamil Nadu drew the nation's and the world's attention towards the ancient Tamil civilisation, has been transferred to Greater Noida as Director, National Mission on Monument and Antiquity (NMMA).


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India increased its nuclear warhead count to 180 in 2024: SIPRI report

Nearly all of the nine nu-clear-armed countries, including India and Pakistan, continued intensive nuclear modernisation programmes in 2024, upgrading existing weapons and adding newer versions, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), a global think tank, says in its 2025 report.


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Rice reveals surprise ability to adapt to cold faster than evolution

The French naturalist Jean-Baptiste Lamarck formalised the theory of acquired characters; Darwin proposed natural selection. The two ideas co-existed for a brief while until major developments forced Lamarck's theory into dormancy.


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India needs to design an inclusive pension system

Pensions are essential for maintaining economic stability and dignity after retirement. Retirees often face financial instability due to reduced earning capacity, rising health-care costs, and inflation, necessitating a safety net in the form of pensions.


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Investors want clear ocean management rules for funding

A U.N. push for investment to protect the world's oceans yielded around $10 billion in deals at a conference last week, way below the estimated annual need as many investors seek clearer regulation on ocean management before committing funds.


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