India and the U.S. just teamed up and signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost their critical minerals supply chains. This is a big deal because these minerals are super important for tech, clean energy, and a whole bunch of other stuff
Tiruchi's underground drainage project phase III might be delayed because they're waiting on the State government to approve a revised budget. They’ve wrapped up about 90% of the work, but rising costs and the upcoming northeast monsoon could throw a wrench in the plans.
The forest department is putting together a special crew of trained shooters to help deal with the wild boar problem. These guys are going to be the real deal, taking care of the trouble caused by these pesky pigs.
Himachal Pradesh is getting a cool USD 162 million loan from the Asian Development Bank to boost tourism. This cash will help spruce up heritage spots, improve facilities, and promote eco-friendly practices, ultimately creating jobs and supporting the local economy.
Two Meitei guys who were taken by Kuki militants in Manipur are back home safe after some serious talks between state and central officials. They were let go at the same time as 11 Kuki prisoners, showing just how tense things are in the area.
The Supreme Court slammed the Centre and nearby states for not doing enough about Delhi's air pollution. Officials were called out for just having meetings without making real changes. There's a pressing need for solid action to deal with the air quality mess.
Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan swung by the India-China border to check how ready the troops are. He gave a shoutout to their hard work and even got involved in some eco-friendly projects. Meanwhile, Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi raised some red flags about China's tactics and stressed the need to boost border villages.
CSIR-CCMB is setting up a new Animal BSL-3 facility to boost research on infectious diseases. Covering 6,000 sq.ft, this spot will let scientists run important experiments on small animals, helping us be ready for any future pandemics. Director Vinay Kumar Nandicoori stresses how crucial this facility is for testing vaccines and keeping the public safe.
Andhra Pradesh's CM, N. Chandrababu Naidu, just announced that they're ditching user charges for garbage collection right away. He’s got some cool plans to turn waste into electricity and compost, all while dreaming big for a cleaner state by 2047 with a new public-private partnership deal.
Tesla just dodged a bullet with a lawsuit that claimed they were misleading folks about their self-driving tech. A judge decided there was no real basis for the shareholders' claims, and Elon Musk was quick to say, "Justice prevails." The lawsuit was all about whether drivers could safely catch some Z's while using Tesla's self-driving features.