Author: Vasu
India’s Economic Momentum Holds Strong as Q2 Nears 7.5%, But External Risks Gather
Despite robust growth in the July-September quarter, India must navigate rising current-account pressures and global jitters to sustain its trajectory. Dateline: New Delhi | November [more…]
Chandigarh Launches First-of-Its-Kind Unified Citizen Grievance App for Municipal Services
The UT Administration unveils a single-window digital platform bringing all city services under one complaint and tracking system. Dateline: Chandigarh | (Asia/Kolkata) Summary: Chandigarh has [more…]
Indian Railways Approves High-Speed Freight Corridors to Support Nation’s E-Commerce Boom
In a major push for logistics modernization, the government clears new high-speed cargo routes to meet surging online retail demand and strengthen India’s supply chain [more…]
Unusual Warming Detected in Indian Ocean; Scientists Warn of Stronger Cyclones Next Season
Marine researchers raise alarms over a significant uptick in Indian Ocean sea-surface temperatures, which could amplify cyclone activity and climate risks for India’s coastline. Dateline: [more…]
Kolkata Chemical Warehouse Fire Sparks Major Investigation; Air Quality Drops Across Nearby Localities
A massive blaze at a chemical storage facility exposes regulatory gaps, prompts public health concerns, and triggers a multi-agency probe into industrial safety standards. Dateline: [more…]
High Court Seeks Centre’s Response on Rising Deepfake Crimes and Need for Stronger Legal Framework
The court calls the issue “urgent and alarming” as cases of AI-generated impersonation, fraud, harassment, and political misinformation spike across the country. Dateline: New Delhi [more…]
Mumbai’s Coastal Road Phase-2 Opens to Public, Cutting Peak-Time Travel by 40 Minutes
The long-awaited expansion brings major relief to commuters as Mumbai’s largest urban mobility project moves into its next operational phase. Dateline: Mumbai | (Asia/Kolkata) Summary: [more…]
Supreme Court to Hear Urgent Plea on Alleged Misuse of Facial Recognition Technology by State Agencies
A landmark case on digital rights and surveillance set to test India’s constitutional framework as concerns rise over unchecked facial recognition deployment by law enforcement. [more…]
Centre to Table New Digital Competition Bill Aimed at Regulating Big Tech Dominance
The upcoming legislation marks India’s most significant reform in digital market regulation, targeting anti-competitive conduct, platform self-preferencing, and unfair data practices. Dateline: New Delhi | [more…]
National Alert Issued After Surge in Pediatric RSV Cases; Health Ministry Mobilises Rapid Response Teams
Hospitals report a sharp rise in respiratory syncytial virus cases among infants and young children as winter onset intensifies viral spread. Dateline: New Delhi | [more…]