Delhi’s Air Crisis Deepens: Cloud Seeding Fails as Punjab Farm Fires Rise Sharply

Attempts to clear Delhi’s toxic air through cloud seeding on Tuesday have failed to bring any respite, even as a sharp rise in farm fire incidents in Punjab threatens to worsen the national capital’s already hazardous air quality. According to official data, Punjab recorded 890 stubble-burning cases between September 15 and October 27, with 147 […]

India Discovers Massive Graphite Reserves — The New ‘Critical Mineral’ That Could Challenge China’s Dominance

In a major development that could reshape the global clean-energy supply chain, India has discovered significant graphite reserves, positioning itself to potentially reduce China’s dominance in the critical minerals market. China currently holds the largest reserves of rare earth and critical minerals, including graphite, and has long dominated the global battery and electric vehicle (EV) […]

‘Owning a Car Now a Marriage Factor,’ Says DK Shivakumar Amid Tunnel Road Debate in Bengaluru

Bengaluru’s ongoing debate over the proposed tunnel road project took a curious turn on Tuesday when Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar linked car ownership to marriage prospects while defending the controversial plan. During a meeting with Bengaluru South MP Tejasvi Surya, who strongly opposed the tunnel project, Shivakumar remarked, “People even hesitate to marry […]