Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Guwahati have created a substance capable of mitigating the effects of oil spills and identifying fuel adulteration. Unlike conventional techniques that employ chemicals to tackle oil spills, this substance captures and hardens oils like diesel spilled in water, offering an eco-friendly method to deal with such disasters and protect marine creatures.

Indian shooter Samrat Rana achieved a historic milestone at the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championships by bagging a gold in the men’s 10mt air pistol event. The 20-year- old secured 243.7 points in the finals, while his compatriot Varun Tomar secured 221.7 points, earning a bronze and also making it to the podium.

Malaysia has revealed its intention to ban the use of social media sites, such as Instagram and Facebook, by children under the age of 16 from 2026. This move follows Australia’s decision to impose a similar ban and aims to protect children’s mental health and safeguard them from cyberbullying and other dangerous issues.