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Thursday, February 19, 2026
TopicMinistry of Earth Sciences

Topic: Ministry of Earth Sciences

The many milestones of India’s Maitri—30 bacteria species, ozone depletion, shadow bands

The new-and-improved Maitri II is said to have better working and living conditions for researchers, who spend much of the year in inhospitable climes.

A giant plunge towards Samudrayaan: 2 Indians create history with 5,000-metre dive into Atlantic Ocean

Raju Ramesh & Jatinder Pal Singh will be 'aquanauts' to lead India's own Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) Samudrayaan in 2027.

Days after govt launch of hi-res forecast model, retd scientist says dream project credited to wrong team

During the 26 May launch of the Bharat Forecast System in Delhi, minister Jitendra Singh recognised an IITM-Pune all-women team for the innovation under Modi's 'Nari Shakti' vision.

India to host Asia-Oceania satellite users’ conference

The IMD and Ministry of Earth Sciences to welcome 150 attendees between 4 and 6 December in New Delhi.

Modi govt’s Rs 2,000 cr ‘Mission Mausam’ is ambitious. It comes with a ‘conditions apply’ clause

Weather modification is promising, though not 100% effective. Experts point out that it is neither an answer to climate change events nor will it ever be an on-demand service.

India calls for study of melting ice caps, controlled tourism at Antarctic Treaty meet in Kochi

As it is hosts Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting after 17 years, India officially tables plan to construct third station Maitri II in remote continent before member nations.

India to host 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting in Kochi

This is in line with India's commitment to protecting the fragile ecosystem of Antarctica and promoting scientific research in the region.

India expected to see normal monsoon rains this year, says Ministry of Earth Sciences

A spell of good rains could lift farm & wider economic growth and help bring down food price inflation, which jumped in recent months and prompted the RBI to raise lending rates.

More floods, severe heatwaves: Govt predicts climate change impact on India this century

The report, set to be released this Friday, is the first comprehensive study by the Ministry of Earth Sciences on the global climate crisis and how it'll impact climate patterns in India.

Indian research team sets sail to Antarctic Ocean to study climate change

The 18-member Indian scientific expedition team's 60-day mission onboard research vessel S.A. Agulhas was flagged off from Mauritius.

On Camera

Telangana spoke up for Muslim vendor who was attacked. South is different from the North

A poor Muslim man from Kurnool, selling khoya buns during the Medaram Jatara in Telangana, was harassed by some YouTubers and surrounded by a mob over allegations of 'food jihad'.

In the West, there’s anxiety. In India, optimism—Rishi Sunak says India poised to be leader in AI

On Wednesday, the former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was speaking in New Delhi at a Carnegie & Observer Research Foundation event on AI.

US military commander, envoy Sergio Gor visit Indian Army Western Command, Bengaluru next

At the Western Army Command, the American delegation was briefed on the capabilities of the formation, past operations and the path ahead.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.