2026 AC Price Shift: New BEE Norms, GST Cut Impact
India's air conditioner market braces for price changes in 2026 due to stricter BEE energy norms and a GST rate cut. Will costs rise or fall? Get the full analysis here.
India's air conditioner market braces for price changes in 2026 due to stricter BEE energy norms and a GST rate cut. Will costs rise or fall? Get the full analysis here.
The death of Peng Peiyun, former head of China's Family Planning Commission, has ignited social media criticism of the controversial one-child policy. Explore the policy's lasting impact and demographic challenges. Read more.
Bee population collapse, driven by pesticides & climate change, slashes onion seed production by 60%. Pune's Bee Basket rescues hives, trains rescuers to safeguard India's food future. Read how.
PM Narendra Modi attended a Christmas service in Delhi, highlighting peace and compassion. The BJP's minority outreach faces challenges despite efforts in key states like Kerala and the Northeast. Read more.
After a fatal train collision, Northeast Frontier Railway accelerates its AI-driven Intrusion Detection System to protect all elephant corridors. Read how technology is preventing tragedies.
Bihar's Valmiki Tiger Reserve sees a conservation triumph as tiger numbers skyrocket from 8 in 2010 to 54 in 2022. Officials credit habitat management and security. Read the full story.
As global fertility rates fall, a new trend emerges: billionaires like Elon Musk & Pavel Durov are using tech to have many children, viewing reproduction as strategy, not intimacy. Explore the shift.
Uttar Pradesh moves to legally recognize drone-surveyed rural property records under SVAMITVA Scheme. Over 1.06 crore Gharauni documents aim to cut disputes and boost access to loans.
Residents of Malerkotla protest against repeated ward delimitation, citing confusion and administrative chaos. Officials defend the changes as necessary for population balance. Read more.
BJP's Navneet Rana suggests Hindu families should have three to four children to protect the nation, citing demographic concerns. Read the full statement and its political implications.
New Zealand's 2023 census reveals over 50% have 'No Religion' as Christian denominations decline. This follows a protest by a Pentecostal pastor against a Sikh Nagar Kirtan, drawing criticism from MPs. Sikh & Hindu populations grow.
Haveri CMC opens its first dog sterilisation centre to control strays. Over 1,500 dogs to be captured, sterilised, and released under new ABC programme. Read more.
A massive bee swarm took over Kanpur Airport's runway, delaying an IndiGo flight for over an hour. Read how authorities handled the unusual situation and ensured passenger safety.
PM Modi addresses a rally in Nadia's Taherpur, focusing on Matua community concerns over 'unmapped' voters and inaugurating key highway projects worth Rs 3,200 crore. Read more.
A 60-year-old labourer, Sankhali Maharana, succumbed to injuries after a bee attack at a private engineering school in Keonjhar's Dimbo village. Read the full report on the tragic incident and local demands.
A new report reveals a 16% drop in debit card usage in India, as consumers prefer UPI for daily spends and credit cards for high-value purchases. Explore the changing landscape of digital payments.
Canada's population fell by 0.2% in Q3 2025, the first drop since 2020. The decline is linked to new caps on international student permits. Read the full analysis.
India's first scientific survey finds 718 snow leopards, with Ladakh home to over half. Discover their habitat, diet, and how India is protecting this elusive mountain guardian.
A new cancer registry report for Varanasi reveals one in 36 men is at risk of oral cancer, primarily due to tobacco. Breast cancer is most common in women. Learn the key findings and risks.
Ghaziabad's third animal birth control centre, built for Rs 2 crore, launches in Vijay Nagar, boosting daily sterilisation capacity to 120 dogs. Learn how this tackles the city's stray population challenge.
Haryana's health department, led by ACS Sudhir Rajpal, directs officials to achieve a sex ratio of 920 by Dec 31, 2024. Focus on migrant areas and birth registration. Read more.
A major ICMR study finds over 40% of young Indian women have hidden anaemia, vitamin deficiencies, and early diabetes signs, risking long-term health for future generations. Learn the critical findings.
India's first comprehensive survey finds 718 snow leopards, with Ladakh hosting over 400. Discover the conservation efforts protecting this endangered species.
China announces full coverage for childbirth expenses by 2026 to tackle its declining population. Learn how this policy aims to incentivise young couples and address demographic challenges.
India has become the world's number one destination for wild animals, with a remarkable 75% of its land now a haven for wildlife. Discover the conservation efforts behind this success. Read more!
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah & Deputy CM DK Shivakumar attend mass wedding of 75 couples organized by MLA NH Konaraddi alongside his son's reception. Leaders stress on ending caste system.
Nearly half of Switzerland supports a right-wing plan to cap the population at 10 million, setting up a crucial vote in 2025. The move targets immigration but faces government warnings of economic damage.
Chandigarh shines with just 13.7% adult tobacco users, among India's top 5 lowest. National rate is 28.6%. Data reveals a promising decline in youth tobacco consumption nationwide.
India's seniors face hidden nutritional gaps due to ageing bodies. Discover why standard supplements fail and how phospholipid-based delivery offers a science-backed solution for healthy ageing.
Day 2 of DHiE Expressions 2025 at St Joseph’s University saw students excel in team-based word games like Word Winder and the Spell Bee. Read about the exciting events and winners.