Schizopygopsis waddellii: Scientists recorded the rare fish Schizopygopsis waddellii in India for the first time at Pangkang Teng Tso Lake in Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh+ It is a cold-adapted freshwater fish found in Himalayan and Tibetan aquatic ecosystems+ Survives freezing temperatures, low oxygen levels, and nutrient-poor conditions+ Native to the Tibetan Plateau, including Yamdrok Lake, it has also been recorded in India+ Its subterminal mouth and horny lower-lip plate allow it to scrape algae from submerged rocks+ IUCN: Least Concern

SARAL AI: The CSIR-National Institute of Science Communication and Policy Research (CSIR-NIScPR) is leveraging SARAL AI to convert research published in its journals into engaging and accessible videos+ SARAL (Simplified and Automated Research Amplification and Learning) is a technology-driven platform that leverages AI to convert research papers into easy-to-understand video summaries, available in multiple Indian languages+ Aims to democratize research by making academic workflows smoother, faster, and more accessible through AI-integrated tools that transform complex papers into engaging video presentations.

VIMARSH 2026: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) organised an industry synergy meet, VIMARSH 2026, with the theme ‘Varta se Vikas’ to strengthen collaboration with industry+ Lower entry barriers for MSMEs and deep-tech start-ups through direct funding, incubation, testing access, and participation across the defence technology value chain+ SAMAR 2.0: DRDO signed a contract with the Quality Council of India for the System for Advance Manufacturing Assessment and Rating (SAMAR) 2.0 to benchmark the manufacturing maturity of domestic defence enterprises.