INS Srishti: INS Srishti (Yard 1283) is an indigenously designed Next-Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (NGOPV) for the Indian Navy, launched on October 27, 2026, at Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), Vaddem, Goa + Name Meaning – Sanskrit word meaning “Creation” or “Act of Creating” + Keel Laying – June 9, 2025 + Ceremonial Launch – Performed by Smt. Sandeepa Sahay; Secretary, Defence Finance Vishvajit Sahay attended as chief guest + Shipyard Allocation – GSL is building 7 vessels, while GRSE, Kolkata, is constructing 4 + Key Missions – Maritime surveillance, coastal and offshore security, Search and Rescue (SAR), protection of offshore assets, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR), and anti-piracy operations

Nelakondapalli Buddhist Heritage Destination: Ancient Buddhist archaeological site located at Nelakondapalli village, Khammam district, Telangana, near Balasamudram Lake + Primary Monument – Ancient Mahastupa, locally known as Eradibba or Virataraja Dibba, about 46 feet tall and 170 feet in diameter + Historical Period – Dates to the Satavahana (2nd–3rd century CE), Ikshvaku (3rd–4th century CE) and later Vishnu Kundin periods + Archaeological Finds – Brick-built viharas, chaitya halls, wells, water cisterns, a 30 cm bronze Buddha idol, terracotta figures and a miniature limestone stupa.

Unusual Sighting of Greater Flamingos at Veeranam Lake: Greater flamingos (Phoenicopterus roseus) were unusually spotted at Veeranam Lake in Cuddalore district, Tamil Nadu, an inland freshwater reservoir located about 50 km from the coast + Normal Habitat – Typically inhabit coastal and saline ecosystems, including Point Calimere Wildlife Sanctuary, Muthupettai Lagoon, Pichavaram mangroves and coastal mudflats + Significance – Rare inland sighting highlights how environmental stress and changing habitat conditions can influence bird behaviour.