Pak Cleric Questions Military's 'Double Standard' on Strikes
Maulana Fazlur Rehman accuses Pakistan's military of hypocrisy in its cross-border strike policy, contrasting actions in Afghanistan with protests against India. Read the full analysis.
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IIT Delhi's AI 'AILA' Can Now Run Real Science Experiments
Researchers at IIT Delhi have developed an AI agent named AILA that can perform physical lab experiments like a human scientist, marking a major leap for AI in materials science.
US Time Lags 4.8 Microseconds After Colorado Storm
A windstorm in Colorado knocked out power at a key US lab, causing the nation's official time to lag by 4.8 microseconds. Discover how extreme weather can disrupt our hyper-precise atomic clocks.
BIS Launches Standardised Hospital Billing System
The Bureau of Indian Standards introduces IS 18000 to standardise hospital bills, aiming to eliminate hidden charges and improve transparency for patients across India.
Winter Solstice 2025: Shortest Day Today
The 2025 Winter Solstice occurs today, Dec 21, at 8:33 PM IST, marking the shortest day in the Northern Hemisphere. Discover its astronomical meaning and cultural significance. Read more!
Bitcoin's 30% Slump Cuts Wall Street 2026 Forecasts
Bitcoin's sharp fall from its October peak has prompted major banks like Citi and Standard Chartered to slash their 2026 price targets. Even crypto bulls are turning cautious. What does this mean for investors?
Pune's Rs 1,000/yr Library Powers Science Startups
Hidden inside a top tech incubator, Pune's Venture Centre Library offers 3,500+ books on innovation for just Rs 1,000 annual fee. Discover how it fuels India's science entrepreneurs.
China's EUV Prototype Built by Ex-ASML Engineers
Chinese scientists have built a working EUV lithography prototype, a feat deemed impossible by ASML. The project, involving ex-ASML engineers, could accelerate China's chip independence. Read the full report.
Scientists Vow to Cut Lab Animal Use at Vizag Conference
Hundreds of scientists at a Visakhapatnam conference commit to developing alternatives to lab animals while acknowledging their crucial role in biomedical research. Read about the key pledges and expert insights.
New FDA Lab in Pune's Moshi to be Ready by March 2026
A new state-of-the-art FDA lab in Pune's Moshi will slash testing delays for food and drug samples from over two months to swift results, boosting enforcement across five districts.
TN Minister to Restore Deleted Voters, Opens Robotics Labs
School Education Minister Anbil Mahesh Poyyamozhi pledges action to reinstate voters removed from electoral rolls. He counters actor Vijay's dropout rate claims, highlights DMK's record, and inaugurates robotics labs.
NGT gives 4 weeks for ACC Cement pollution report
The National Green Tribunal has given a joint committee four more weeks to file its report on alleged air pollution by ACC Cement's plant in Himachal Pradesh's Bilaspur. Key hearing set for February 2026.
NGT orders attachment of Gaursons HQ over waste plant
National Green Tribunal directs attachment of Gaursons' headquarters for ignoring order to shift foul-smelling waste plant from Gaur City 2 basement. Ghaziabad DM must execute warrant within 4 weeks.
NGT Dismisses Zirakpur Car Dealer's Appeal, Upholds Closure
National Green Tribunal backs Punjab Pollution Control Board's order to shut a Zirakpur car dealership for flouting environmental norms. The dealer failed to amend its clearance. Read the full details.
UP Police SI DV, PST Schedule 2026 Announced
UPPRPB announces Document Verification & Physical Standard Test dates for UP Police SI recruitment 2023. DV/PST from Jan 5, 2026. Check official website for updates.
Kerala HC dismisses PIL against tunnel project clearance
Kerala High Court upholds environmental clearance for Anakkampoyil-Mepadi tunnel, citing no procedural lapses. Petitioners can approach NGT. Read the full details.
CM Majhi's Delhi Talks on Amit Shah's Odisha Visit
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi held key meetings in Delhi to prepare for Union Home Minister Amit Shah's upcoming Bhubaneswar visit, which includes a cyber forensics lab launch. The CM also plans an investors' meet in Hyderabad on December 18.
Manish Tewari Flags Decades of Drift at SCL, Seeks Audit
MP Manish Tewari demands a forensic audit of SCL Mohali, citing decades of mismanagement and unclear upgrade plans. Calls for transparency and revival of the semiconductor facility.
Govt Job for Brother of Hinganghat Burning Case Victim
Maharashtra govt appoints Prajwal Pisudde, brother of lecturer Ankita Pisudde, in Forensic Dept after 4-year delay. A promise from the 2020 Hinganghat burning case is finally honoured.
Ideas for India Summit: 12 Winners Honored, Sitharaman Keynote
The grand finale of the Ideas for India initiative on Dec 8 will see 12 winners felicitated. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to deliver keynote. Discover the innovations shaping Viksit Bharat 2047.
NGT orders probe into illegal stone crusher in Mandi
The National Green Tribunal has launched a formal inquiry into Mahalaxmi Stone Crusher in Mandi district for alleged illegal mining and environmental damage. A joint committee must inspect the site within two weeks. Read the full story.
Haryana recovers under 1% of Rs 45 crore green fines
Haryana's pollution board imposed over Rs 45 crore in penalties on 400+ units but recovered under 1%. The NGT has taken note, seeking answers on stalled environmental restoration.
Chhattisgarh okays Rs 46.5 crore for new FDA lab in Nava Raipur
Chhattisgarh government sanctions Rs 46.49 crore for a new Integrated Food and Drug Testing Lab in Nava Raipur, set to boost annual sample testing capacity from 800 to 8000. Read more.
NGT Acts on Illegal DG Sets Near Gurgaon Metro Station
National Green Tribunal issues notices to 8 entities over alleged illegal installation of 24 high-capacity diesel generators near a residential society and Moulsari Metro in Gurgaon. Read the full report.
Delhi LG Visits Rohini Forensic Lab to Boost POCSO Case Disposal
Delhi LG VK Saxena inspected the Rohini FSL to enhance infrastructure & workflow for faster POCSO case resolution and prepare for the new BNSS 2023 mandate. Read more.
Mandya's Milk Bank & MLCU Target March 8 Opening
Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO Nandini KR directs officials to complete the Mother's Milk Bank and Medical Lab Unit by Jan end for an International Women's Day launch. Read about the plans.
Dia Mirza Calls Out Ageism Against Women in Bollywood
Actor Dia Mirza highlights the stark inequality in Bollywood where older men are romantic leads but women 'disappear' from screens. She demands visibility and dignity for aging women.
Maharashtra cancels mismatched birth, death certificates
Maharashtra govt cancels birth/death certificates not matching SOP. 14 districts flagged for irregularities. Read the full report on the state's corrective action.
NGT Backs Pipavav Port Expansion, Dismisses Appeal
NGT's Pune bench dismisses challenge to Pipavav Port's environmental clearance, citing no adverse biodiversity impact. Details on the legal arguments and tribunal's findings inside.
Lab Animal Transport Crisis Hits Indian Research
Indian scientists face major hurdles as airlines stop transporting lab animals, forcing risky road journeys. This delays critical research on diseases like sickle-cell anaemia. Details from the LASA conference in Visakhapatnam.
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