A rare species of dragonfly known as the Long-tailed Duskhawker, scientifically called Gynacantha khasiaca, has been rediscovered in Arunachal Pradesh after 110 years. The rare dragonfly was spotted inside Namdapha National Park and Tiger Reserve during a field survey conducted in October 2024.
Andhra Pradesh has secured five National Panchayat Awards-2025 announced by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj, emerging as one of the top-performing states in the country. Along with Odisha, the state stood second after Karnataka in the total number of awards won this year (2026).
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on 1 May 2026 launched Indias first Multi-Lane Free Flow (MLFF) barrier-less tolling system at the Chorayasi Toll Plaza on the Surat Bharuch stretch of National Highway-48 in Gujarat, ushering in a new phase of seamless highway travel.
