Following a hydrogen cylinder blast in Mysuru, activists and tourism stakeholders demand a ban on spot-filling balloons and a revamp of palace security. Read more about the urgent calls for public safety protocols.
The body of Saleem, a balloon seller who died in a hydrogen cylinder explosion in Mysuru, has been transported to his native village in Uttar Pradesh. His associates, also family members, accompanied the body.
CII Director General Chandrajit Banerjee states a US FTA is insufficient for India's long-term trade growth. He calls for EU deal conclusion, domestic reforms, and highlights a 7.3-7.5% GDP outlook for FY26. Read the full analysis.
A gas cylinder explosion near Mysuru Palace injured a balloon vendor. Police confirm hydrogen gas was used, not helium. An NIA team is likely to investigate the incident.
A rescue helicopter crashed on Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro, killing all five on board. The tragic incident occurred near the Kibo volcano crater. Read the full report.
Discover why ice floats on water, a unique scientific phenomenon crucial for life on Earth. Learn about density, hydrogen bonds, and how floating ice protects aquatic ecosystems.
Russia's Roscosmos plans to build a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade to power its lunar base and a joint station with China. Read about the ambitious space race details.
Indian Armed Forces plan to utilise 46,000 acres of unused defence land for solar plants, biogas, and afforestation projects over 3-5 years, partnering with NTPC Green. A major step for sustainability.
Kanpur's Saras Mela, from Jan 4-6 at Moti Jheel Lawn, will showcase self-help groups' products. The fair aims to boost rural marketing and women's economic empowerment. Read details.
On National Farmers' Day, explore crucial sustainable farming methods & the National Mission for Sustainable Agriculture (NMSA). Essential reading for UPSC aspirants & eco-conscious citizens. Boost your current affairs knowledge now!
US President Donald Trump reveals an ambitious executive order for space, targeting a 2028 Moon return, a Mars mission, and a $50 billion commercial space economy. Read the full details.
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu announces a bold plan to meet over 90% of state's power needs via renewables by March 2026. New solar projects in panchayats to also fund welfare for orphans & widows.
Punjab & Haryana High Court examines if NGT can strike down Punjab's farmhouse policy. Petitioners warn of irreversible damage to state's low forest cover. Details inside.
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis commits to integrating institutions like LITU into the state's Natural Farming Mission, aiming to cover 25 lakh hectares and create green jobs. Discover the state's sustainable vision.
IIM Nagpur and ONGC Green Limited join forces to accelerate India's green energy transition. The collaboration targets 10 GW capacity by 2030, focusing on solar, wind, and green hydrogen. Discover how this partnership supports India's net-zero 2070 vision
Odisha's crude steel production surges to 18.07 million tonnes. Minister Bhupathiraju Srinivasa Varma details green steel initiatives & policies for MSMEs in Rajya Sabha. Read the full report.
India's telecom sector achieved record growth in 2025, crossing 100 crore internet connections and nationwide 5G rollout. Read about the digital leap.
Ramakrishna Mission announces grand celebrations for Swami Vivekananda's 164th birth anniversary in Kolkata. The event includes a rally, cultural programs, and expansion plans for the ancestral house. Read more.
Andhra Pradesh's coastline holds vast, high-grade rare earth minerals crucial for EVs, defence & tech. New policies and mining leases aim to cut China dependence and fuel India's green energy transition. Explore the strategic shift.
Nobel Prize winner Joachim Frank and cell biologist Banu P Jena delivered eminent lectures at Cusat, Kochi. The university also signed an MoU with H2AI LLC for green hydrogen research.
Punjab's horticulture department intensifies subsidies for fruits, vegetables, flowers & mushrooms. Farmers get up to 50% aid for orchards, polyhouses & more to break wheat-paddy cycle. Learn how to avail benefits.
Hyderabad's AM Green partners with Japan's Mitsui to explore low-carbon aluminium offtake and supply chain investments. A strategic move for sustainable manufacturing.
India's AM Green and Japan's Mitsui & Co sign MoU to explore collaboration in low-carbon aluminium, including potential investment in a 1 MTPA green aluminium facility in Andhra Pradesh. Read more.
AM Green partners with Japan's Mitsui & Co for strategic investment in the world's first integrated green aluminium platform, boosting India's $20B energy transition push. Read more.
Chennai is using Electrical Resistance Tomography to assess 50+ century-old trees for heritage status. This non-invasive tech helps protect these ecological and cultural landmarks. Read more about this Green Tamil Nadu Mission initiative.
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi announced a Rs 400 crore Centre of Excellence for semiconductors at IIIT-Bhubaneswar, boosting India's chip mission and cybersecurity. Read more.
India's pioneering hydrogen fuel cell catamaran taxi in Varanasi was struck by a boat, halting operations. Police investigate if the crash was deliberate. Read the latest details.
National Green Tribunal directs UPPCB to act against Khoda Nagar Palika for illegal waste dumping in Sector 62's Gaur Green Vista. Committee inspection ordered within four weeks.
NHM Mission Director Dr Pinky Jowel mandates full doctor availability at Mukhyamantri Jan Arogya Melas. ACS Amit Kumar Ghosh reviews health services across three divisions.