Hindustan Zinc and IIT Madras are teaming up to whip up a 1 kWh rechargeable zinc-air battery prototype. This collab is all about boosting zinc battery tech as a budget-friendly and eco-friendly option compared to lithium-ion batteries, tackling some current market issues.
Ratan Tata, the ex-chairman of Tata Group, sadly passed away at 86. He wanted to be remembered for making a difference in the world. Loads of tributes came in, highlighting his impact on industry and society, showing off his visionary leadership and kind heart.
Sad news from Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir, where an Indian Army soldier was found dead after being kidnapped by terrorists during an anti-terror operation. This shows just how tough things are getting in the region.
Delhi-NCR is dealing with a major air quality crisis, with the AQI hitting some crazy levels. Mundka's sitting at an AQI of 337, which is pretty scary for our health. It’s super important for everyone to keep an eye on air quality and know how to stay safe.
The BJP has pulled off its third win in a row in Haryana, grabbing 48 out of 90 Assembly seats, even though they lost eight ministers. The Congress party, dealing with its own mess, could only manage 36 seats. This election showed the BJP's still got a fanbase, but the close vote margins and Congress's struggles are raising some eyebrows.
A new report called “Free to Think 2024” reveals that India’s academic freedom has taken a nosedive over the past ten years. Now, the country is ranked as “completely restricted,” thanks to political control and limits on student protests, marking its worst score since the 1940s. However, the real question is how much we can trust these reports.
Bihar is really making progress in education and health! NITI Aayog CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam is pretty positive that the state will soon be on par with the national standards. He pointed out some cool changes in governance and how they're rolling out innovative AI tools at the Bihar Institute of Public Administration and Rural Development.
With the counting kicking off for the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly elections, Sheikh Abdul Rashid, the AIP President, is stressing how special this region is and calling for some peace. He wants the new government to close the gaps between Jammu and Kashmir and New Delhi, making sure the people get their rights and dignity.
Kerala's been hit hard by heavy rain since Sunday night, with Malappuram getting 15 cm of it. The India Meteorological Department has thrown out an orange alert for Thiruvananthapuram and Kollam, while six other districts are on a yellow alert because of the expected heavy downpours.
A really sad thing happened at the Chennai airshow on October 6. Karthikeyan, a 34-year-old dad, went to get his bike and just never came back. His wife, Sivaranjani, is heartbroken. The whole event was super crowded and poorly managed, leading to chaos and several people getting hurt.