Karnataka Launches New Action Plan to Strengthen School Literacy and Numeracy
BENGALURU, September 26: The Department of State Educational Research and Training (DSERT) has introduced a new state-wide action plan to strengthen foundational literacy and numeracy (FLN) among students in Classes…
Indian Athletes Continue Asian Games Campaign With Multiple Events
Indian athletes are continuing their campaign at the 2026 Asian Games, with several events scheduled on September 26. India’s programme includes competitions in badminton, kabaddi, athletics, squash and archery. Among…
India-New Zealand Trade Agreement Set to Boost Bilateral Commerce
India and New Zealand are moving toward implementation of their Free Trade Agreement, which is expected to deepen economic ties between the two countries. The agreement was signed earlier this…
Kerala Seeks Changes to Western Ghats Eco-Sensitive Area Map
Kerala has submitted a proposal to the Centre seeking changes to the state’s Eco-Sensitive Area (ESA) map covering parts of the Western Ghats. The state has proposed limiting the ESA…
India’s NavIC Navigation System Faces Satellite Shortage
India’s indigenous satellite navigation system, NavIC, is facing a shortage of operational satellites, according to a report published today. NavIC, developed by ISRO, provides positioning and timing services over India…
India Tests New Plastic-Bitumen Technology on NH-44
India has introduced a new road-construction technology that directly mixes processed waste plastic with bitumen. A pilot section has been laid on the main carriageway of NH-44 in Jhansi, marking…
Govt Inks ₹200 Crore Deal With Agnikul Cosmos to Develop Reusable Agnibaan Rocket
The Technology Development Board (TDB), under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), has signed an agreement with spacetech startup Agnikul Cosmos to provide ₹200 crore in financial support. Structured…
🇳🇬 Nigeria Faces Rising Food-Cost Concerns Linked to Middle East Conflict
Nigeria is facing renewed pressure on household food costs as the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupts global energy markets and pushes fuel prices higher. The higher energy and transport costs…
🇪🇹 Communication Blackout Reported in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region
Internet and telephone services have been disrupted across parts of Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, as renewed fighting between Tigrayan forces and Ethiopia’s federal government intensifies. Internet-monitoring group NetBlocks confirmed a…
🇸🇦🇫🇷 France to Send Military Support to Protect Saudi Arabia’s Yanbu Oil Terminal
France is preparing to send military personnel and defensive equipment to Saudi Arabia to help protect the strategically important Yanbu oil terminal on the Red Sea, French President Emmanuel Macron…