West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has called on the Union Government to take peaceful diplomatic initiatives to help de-escalate the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel, which has seen a surge in missile and drone exchanges in recent weeks. Speaking during a legislative session on environmental issues, Banerjee expressed concern over the global impact…
Amid escalating tensions in West Asia and fears of a potential blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, India has significantly ramped up its crude oil imports from the United States and activated contingency plans to bypass the volatile maritime chokepoint. The move is part of a broader strategy to diversify energy sources and shield the…
In a historic leap toward energy self-sufficiency, Bihar is set to receive its first-ever nuclear power plant, as part of the Centre’s ambitious rollout of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) under the Nuclear Energy Mission 2025–26. The announcement was made by Union Power Minister Manohar Lal Khattar during the Eastern Region Power Ministers’ Conference held in…
In a landmark collaboration, the National Institute of Technology Rourkela (NIT-R) and IIT (ISM) Dhanbad have jointly launched a Centre of Excellence (CoE) to transform India’s mining sector through cutting-edge automation, cyber-physical systems (CPS), and digital technologies. The initiative, supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), aims to build a safe, smart, and…
Former Indian Air Force officer Ajay Ahlawat has warned that the Iranian regime is likely to continue its pursuit of nuclear weapons, arguing that such armament has become the ultimate guarantor of national security. In his recent statement, Ahlawat underscored that if the current regime survives, its leaders will deem nuclear capability indispensable amid an…
Several areas in Surat, Gujarat, are currently grappling with significant waterlogging after incessant rainfall dumped over 100 mm of water in a short span. Despite the heavy downpour that has blocked roads and submerged low-lying localities, local authorities report that no lives have been lost. Heavy Rainfall Causes Widespread Waterlogging According to the Indian Meteorological Department…
Kharif paddy sowing across India surged by 58% to 13.22 lakh hectares till June 20, according to government data. This impressive jump from 8.37 lakh hectares during the same period last year reflects a robust start to the summer sowing season and highlights the positive impact of revived monsoon activity. Significant Growth in Crop Acreage…
The Ujani Dam in Maharashtra’s Solapur district has begun releasing 40,000 cusecs of water, marking an unprecedented step in June as its live storage nears 75% of total capacity. This controlled discharge, triggered by sustained rainfall since May 9, reflects a significant improvement in water inflows compared to previous years. Unprecedented Water Levels in June…
In a landmark ruling underscoring its commitment to protecting vulnerable communities, the Supreme Court of India has granted interim relief to a Rohingya woman facing deportation. The temporary stay order halts the removal process against the woman—who has been declared a foreigner by immigration authorities—pending further review of her case. This decision comes as a…
In a clarifying press conference following recent electoral successes, Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convener Arvind Kejriwal firmly stated that he will not be taking a seat in the Rajya Sabha. Addressing mounting speculation that he might fill the vacancy created after the victory of the party’s sitting Upper House member, Sanjeev Arora, Kejriwal said,…
