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What PM Modi's AI push means for India's startups and MSMEs

New Delhi, Aug. 15 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pledge to provide Artificial Intelligence skill training to one crore young Indians over the next year is the headline number from the technology p... Read More


This Independence Day, get to know about Zanskari ponies, the silent warriors of Siachen

India, Aug. 15 -- The story explores the Zanskari pony, an indigenous Ladakhi breed that has become a silent warrior on the Siachen Glacier, carrying supplies, supporting logistics and even returning ... Read More


Our plate in the courtroom

India, Aug. 15 -- Slow Poison in Progress blends courtroom drama with real environmental tragedies to question the legacy of India's Green Revolution. Following Major Yogesh Patil's quest for justice... Read More


Who belongs to the night? Women's mobility and the unequal city

India, Aug. 15 -- As India celebrates 80 years of independence, the article asks who truly owns the city after dark. It argues that night-time economy plans in places like Delhi and Hyderabad focus o... Read More


Marine heatwaves: Why is the ocean getting hotter?

India, Aug. 15 -- Marine heatwaves are becoming more frequent, intense and widespread - and their impacts can be devastating. In August 2023, nearly 1,000 dead fish washed up along a 60-kilometre str... Read More


Battery Push Goes Beyond Cost Cutting, Localisation: Ashok Leyland CEO

Mumbai, Aug. 15 -- Ashok Leyland's battery pack manufacturing plans are designed to boost vehicle integration and open new revenue streams, not just cut costs or meet local-sourcing rules, said Chief ... Read More


Nearly 90% of railway stations lack prescribed amenities, supplied drinking water found contaminated: CAG

India, Aug. 14 -- A CAG audit found that 458 of 512 inspected non-suburban railway stations, or more than 89%, lacked one or more prescribed passenger amenities. The deficiencies included drinking wa... Read More


Daily Court Digest: Major environment orders (August 13, 2026)

India, Aug. 14 -- SC hears on levy of environmental compensation The committee constituted by the Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is examining various aspects of env... Read More


India on e-wheels: EV buses in Chennai reduce both smoke and noise, with 22% drop in particulate matter in 5 years across the state

India, Aug. 14 -- Electric buses in Chennai are transforming daily life, cutting smoke and noise at busy stops like Adyar Beach. With over 30% of the MTC fleet now electric, Tamil Nadu has seen a 22%... Read More


India on e-wheels: How serious is Gujarat about tackling vehicle pollution?

India, Aug. 14 -- PM10 levels in Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot and Vadodara remain above India's national standard, despite long-term reductions since 2017-18. New vehicle registrations in Gujarat rose fr... Read More