Haryana govt issues austerity guidelines, bans foreign travel till 2026

Citing global economic uncertainties, the Haryana government has imposed sweeping austerity measures until September 2026, including a ban on foreign travel for officials, a 50% cut in VVIP convoys, and a complete ban on new non-electric vehicles. In view of global economic uncertainties triggered by the ongoing West Asia crisis, the Haryana Government has issued … Read more

Tesla Challenger XPeng’s CEO Takes Over Robotics Division After Key Executive Departure – XPEV Slides For Sixth Straight Session

According to a Reuters report, CEO He Xiaopeng will take over leadership of XPeng’s robotics division immediately as the company moves toward starting mass production of its humanoid robots by the end of the year. Shi Xiaoxin recently resigned as ‌senior ⁠director of robotics product planning, according to the report. The Iron humanoid robot, introduced … Read more

“We Made It”: Founder Honors Late Grandmother by Wearing Her Saree at US State Department Event

A founder has gone viral after sharing an emotional post from a US State Department event, where she wore her late grandmother’s saree. She described fulfilling a childhood promise, saying “We made it” while honouring her grandmother’s memory. Social media users have been moved by an emotional post shared by Samiksha Khadka, who reflected on … Read more

World Yogasana C’ships: Middle East embraces sport beyond wellness

The first World Yogasana Championships in Ahmedabad saw India dominate. However, the event highlighted the growing embrace of the sport in the Middle East, with Oman winning 21 medals and nations like Jordan, Iran, and the UAE also participating. When the inaugural World Yogasana Championships concluded at the EKA Arena in Ahmedabad earlier this week, … Read more

How Operation Zarb-e-Azb’s Media Restrictions Shielded Military Conduct From Scrutiny

Pakistan’s Operation Zarb-e-Azb restricted independent media access to North Waziristan, limiting scrutiny of military actions. Rights groups documented allegations of civilian harm, enforced disappearances and a lack of post-operation accountability. New Delhi: Pakistan’s military barred independent journalists from North Waziristan when it launched Operation Zarb-e-Azb in June 2014, blocking verification of casualty figures, ground conditions … Read more