World Ozone Day: Assam launches Cooling Action Plan to tackle rising temps

On World Ozone Day, Assam launched its Cooling Action Plan (ACAP), one of the first in India. The plan targets rising cooling demand in buildings, cold chain, industry, and transport with energy-efficient and climate-friendly solutions. Assam on Wednesday marked World Ozone Day 2026 with the state-level celebration held at the Assam Administrative Staff College, Khanapara, … Read more

Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan 2026: Date, Puja Vidhi, Naivedya to Visarjan, All You Need to Know

Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan 2026 falls on September 18. Know the three-day dates, Gauri Avahan, Puja Vidhi, Naivedya, Nakshatra, Visarjan and Maharashtra’s traditional Gauri celebrations. While Ganeshotsav festivities continue in Maharashtra, there is yet another festivity that is about to make headlines among the Marathi households. Jyeshtha Gauri Pujan 2026 is not far away, with people … Read more

US curbs limit China’s high-end AI chip production: ‘Chip War’ author

According to ‘Chip War’ author Chris Miller, US restrictions on advanced chipmaking technology have successfully limited China’s ability to produce high-end AI chips, leaving it with only a few percent of the global market share. US restrictions on the transfer of advanced chipmaking technology to China have significantly limited the country’s ability to produce high-end … Read more

India’s NEP 2020 can transform education, says Oxford’s Sophia Howard

Oxford University student Sophia Howard, at a UNHRC session, praised India’s NEP 2020 for its holistic approach. She said combining academics with practical skills and sustainability, as seen in the Akshar Foundation, can transform education. NEP 2020’s Holistic Approach Lauded On the sidelines of the 63rd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), … Read more

Congress slams Centre over UPI fee, says ‘surrendered to US pressure’

AICC General Secretary KC Venugopal led a Congress protest in Bengaluru, accusing the Union government of surrendering to US pressure by introducing a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on large-value UPI transactions, calling it a penalty on Indians. All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary KC Venugopal on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the Union … Read more

Chhattisgarh CM lauds Ramayana film shot in state, meets team

‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’ producer Prakash Mahobiya and his team met Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai. The CM praised the bilingual Hindi-Chhattisgarhi film based on the Ramayana, which was shot in the state, and extended his best wishes. ‘Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha’ producer Prakash Mahobiya on Wednesday paid a courtesy visit to Chhattisgarh Chief Minister … Read more

YSRCP alleges Naidu govt suppressing criticism, misusing FBI name

YSRCP’s Srikanth Reddy slammed the Chandrababu Naidu-led govt, alleging it suppresses social media criticism by misusing the FBI’s name. Reddy also claimed the govt cut pensions, failed on housing promises, and broke other election pledges. YSRCP State General Secretary Srikanth Reddy on Wednesday accused the Chandrababu Naidu-led government of suppressing criticism on social media and … Read more

Govt decriminalises Legal Metrology Act for minor technical violations

The government has decriminalised several provisions under the Legal Metrology framework, introducing improvement notices for minor technical violations to reduce criminal penalties for procedural lapses, an official said. The government has decriminalised several provisions under the Legal Metrology framework and introduced improvement notices for minor technical violations, Additional Secretary in the Department of Consumer Affairs … Read more

Ajmer Mayor polls: BJP claims support of 11 independent councillors

After BJP’s Anamika Sharma filed her nomination for Ajmer Mayor, former Deputy Mayor Neeraj Jain claimed the support of 11 independent councillors, expressing confidence that the party has the required numbers to form the board. Ajmer Mayor Election: BJP Claims Majority After BJP’s Anamika Sharma filed her nomination for the post of Mayor in the … Read more