Kerala University to Appoint Permanent Registrar After Impasse
Kerala University syndicate acts to fill registrar post permanently after governor's intervention stalled temporary appointment. Read the full story on the administrative reshuffle.
Kerala University syndicate acts to fill registrar post permanently after governor's intervention stalled temporary appointment. Read the full story on the administrative reshuffle.
Chennai police detained over 500 sanitation workers after coordinated flash protests caused major traffic disruptions in Parry's Corner and Broadway. Workers demand permanent jobs and oppose privatisation.
Delhi Environment Minister announces permanent PUCC fuel ban & BS6 entry rules to combat severe air pollution. AQI hits 390, very poor category. Details on new e-waste park & water body revival.
China's 2025 export ban on rare-earth magnets exposed India's auto sector vulnerability. Discover how companies and the government are building resilient supply chains for 2026.
Tamil Nadu govt will regularize 1,000 contract nurses initially, with more to follow. Health Minister Ma Subramanian announced the move, ending a nurses' protest. Paid maternity leave also extended.
Russian FM Lavrov announces President Putin's planned visit to New Delhi in December, highlighting strong bilateral ties, trade, and UNSC support for India. Read more.
Mario Salcedo, aka 'Super Mario,' has lived on Royal Caribbean cruise ships for 25 years, completing over 1,000 voyages. Discover his unique lifestyle, costs, and health impacts.
A Permanent Lok Adalat in Bareilly holds the electricity department negligent for two deaths caused by a low-hanging high-tension wire. The court orders compensation of ₹14.7 lakh to the victims' family.
Mats Malm, the permanent secretary of the Swedish Academy which awards the Nobel Literature Prize, is stepping down. Author Ingrid Carlberg will take over in 2026. Read the full story.
India launches a ₹7,280-crore subsidy scheme to build domestic rare earth magnet plants, reducing reliance on China. Learn how the incentives work and its impact on defence, EVs, and renewables.
Ex-US President Donald Trump announces a new 'Trump Gold Card' visa requiring $1 million for US permanent residency, aiming to attract wealthy professionals and top graduates. Read the full details.
Delay in appointing permanent teachers in Mysuru's 21 ashram schools impacts 3000 tribal students' education. Activists demand urgent staff recruitment and better facilities. Read more.
Punjab & Haryana High Court raises compensation for a bus conductor disabled in a 2006 accident from Rs 1 lakh to Rs 5.91 lakh, ruling payouts cannot be token. Read the landmark judgment details.
Internet personality Nina Lin, known as NinaDaddyIsBack, faces a permanent Twitch ban following a viral shoplifting clip from a Target store. The platform has yet to comment. Read more.
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.
Labour Minister Santosh Lad assures action on vacant doctor posts at Kundapur ESI dispensary since 2015. Temporary appointments promised in three weeks, addressing MLA's concerns.
Madhya Pradesh cabinet approves historic service reform, converting temporary government posts to permanent. Also, a ₹1782 crore package for project-affected families and new rural infra works cleared.
German offshore wind firms explore India as an alternative source for rare earth magnets, crucial for turbines, to reduce dependence on China. India's manufacturing push could meet global demand.
Over 500 waste transport workers in Karnataka will march to Belagavi Suvarna Soudha on December 17, demanding permanent employment, equal pay, and better working conditions. Read their full list of demands.
Karnataka Cabinet cancels acquisition of 1,777 acres for Aerospace Park Phase-II after farmer protests. Land to be declared a Permanent Special Agriculture Zone. Details inside.
A new AI trend is sweeping social media, creating neat top-down photos of city landmarks as tiny 3D souvenir magnets. Learn how to use the viral prompt for your city!
India's heavy industries ministry proposes new rules for e-ambulances, allowing imports of critical traction motors till March 2026 under the PM E-Drive scheme to boost domestic EV manufacturing.
India's EV ambitions face a supply chain crisis, relying 100% on imports for crucial rare earth magnets. Learn about the hurdles and the strategic path to self-reliance.
Essential UPSC updates: Govt's Sanchar Saathi app directive, GPS spoofing threats, WHO's obesity guidelines, fiscal federalism debate, and India's rare-earth push. Key insights for Prelims & Mains.
Is the old warning about magnets damaging electronics still true? We explore the facts for TVs, phones, and laptops in modern India, separating myth from reality.
Chinese magnet makers are tweaking formulas and embedding products in motors to legally bypass Beijing's export restrictions, maintaining crucial supplies to Western industries. Discover the strategies and geopolitical tensions.
India is reworking its EV strategy and will host a Global EV Summit in March-April 2025 to attract investments, address supply chain issues, and boost domestic policy for e-trucks and buses. Read the full story.
The Supreme Court demands a permanent, year-round solution to Delhi's air pollution, criticising the government's last-minute winter actions. Read the full directive for a cleaner capital.
India now produces rare-earth metals but still imports advanced magnets from China. This structural vulnerability in EV and green tech supply chains demands a strategic, wide-angle policy response. Read the analysis.
India launches Rs 7,280 crore scheme to boost rare earth magnet manufacturing, reducing 90% dependence on China. Learn how this impacts EVs, defense and renewable energy sectors.