India is set to ramp up rice utilization for ethanol production this year, amid reduced planting of maize and sugarcane, raising concerns about feedstock availability. Fortunately, the government maintains a healthy stock of rice, offering a safety net. With sugar prices soaring to unprecedented levels due to crop output fears, this strategy aligns with India’s…
Why India’s education system needs to shape how learners use AI Instead of banning AI, institutions should clearly define where AI is permitted, when disclosure is required, and how students should verify and improve AI-generated work. Source: THE HINDU Read More…
India has amended foreign direct investment regulations to boost e-commerce trade. These changes will help small businesses, artisans, farmers, and fishermen access wider markets. BRICS ministers discussed enhancing trade, investment, and industrial cooperation among member nations. Discussions also focused on creating jobs through emerging technologies like artificial intelligence. India aims to leverage e-commerce for connecting…
At the 36th WMCC meeting in New Delhi, India urged China to share technical details on its upstream trans-border river projects and called for an early meeting of the Expert Level Mechanism. Talks also covered LAC stability, boundary delimitation, and border management, with both sides agreeing to continue diplomatic and military channels to resolve issues.…
PM Modi urged graduating students to remain curious, keep learning and adapt as technology rapidly transforms the world. Source: THE INDIAN EXPRESS Read More…
Ahead of Xi Jinping’s likely September visit for the BRICS summit in Delhi, China’s embassy is pressing India’s Ministry of External Affairs to restrict media accreditation for outlets linked to Falun Gong and Tibetan refugee groups, such as The Epoch Times, Radio Free Asia, and Voice of Tibet, all blocked in China. Source: THE PRINT…
Trump had said on Friday he planned fresh strikes on Iran, describing a plan for what he called the biggest attack since World War II. Source: THE INDIAN EXPRESS Read More…
Chinese scientists are exploring bamboo, the world’s fastest-growing plant, as a new tool to fight desertification along China’s Great Green Wall. As part of a five-year conservation plan released in July 2026, researchers hope bamboo can overcome limitations of existing sand-fixing methods like straw grids, offering a more durable, sustainable barrier against expanding deserts in…
On the eve of Kargil Vijay Diwas 2026, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh affirmed that the Indian Armed Forces remain fully prepared to tackle evolving security threats, including proxy wars and infiltration. He highlighted continued defence modernisation, self-reliance and technological advancement while paying tribute to the brave soldiers of the Kargil War. Read More..
Several New Delhi e-rickshaws mysteriously halted mid-ride this month, sparking viral videos and a national debate. Suspicion fell on Chinese battery management apps allegedly capable of remotely disabling the vehicles via Bluetooth. India’s IT ministry ordered their removal and launched a probe, straining the fragile India-China diplomatic thaw following years of post-2020 border tensions …