Author: Sharad Natani
Delhi woke up to another day of suffocating smog on Saturday, with the city’s Air Quality Index (AQI) plunging deep into the “severe” category despite emergency restrictions under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). As visibility dipped and medical complaints surged, the national capital continued to battle one of its toughest pollution phases of the season. At 8 am, Ashok Vihar reported an alarming AQI of 426, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data. The 24-hour average AQI stood at 387, placing most regions of Delhi in the “very poor” to “severe” bracket. Residents reported irritation…
In a first-of-its-kind move for Uttar Pradesh, Noida has officially rolled out Google’s real-time Speed Limit integration on Maps, giving commuters instant access to accurate speed limits right on their navigation screens. The initiative, led by IPS Dr. Rajeev Narain Mishra, Additional Commissioner of Police, Noida, is being hailed as a breakthrough in digital traffic management and public safety. A Simple Fix to a Complicated Problem For years, drivers across India have relied on guesswork due to missing or outdated speed limit boards. Google Maps could show vehicle speed — but not the actual legal limit. Noida’s new integration fixes…
India’s digital consumer grievance platform e-Jagriti has emerged as a transformative force in consumer justice, resolving over 1,27,000 complaints since its launch in January 2025. With more than 2 lakh registered users, including NRIs across multiple countries, the portal is setting new benchmarks in accessibility, transparency, and digital governance. According to fresh data from the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, the platform has successfully addressed 1,27,058 cases as of November 13, 2025, reflecting a significant improvement in dispute resolution speed and user satisfaction. NRIs Can File Complaints from Anywhere in the World A major highlight of e-Jagriti is its ability to…
In one of Uttar Pradesh’s biggest pharmaceutical crime crackdowns, authorities have uncovered a massive racket involving the purchase and sale of 8.9 million bottles of banned codeine-based cough syrup, valued at nearly ₹100 crore. Investigators have identified Shubham Jayaswal as the alleged kingpin behind the illegal network that operated across several districts. The Food Safety and Drug Administration, along with state intelligence units, revealed that 28 medicine traders were part of the supply chain that diverted restricted cough syrup into illegal markets between 2023 and 2025. These bottles were reportedly sold for recreational and addictive use in multiple cities. Fake…
A new report from Jefferies’ famous “Greed & Fear” series has made a bold claim: the country that controls cheap, abundant, and uninterrupted electricity will win the global AI race. And according to analysts, China—not the United States—is emerging as the strongest contender. As AI models grow larger and demand unprecedented computing power, the world’s biggest tech companies agree that “energy scarcity”—not GPUs—is now the biggest threat to AI innovation. Energy, Not Technology, Will Decide the AI Leader Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon executives have confirmed that while chip production is expanding rapidly, data centers simply don’t have enough power to…
India’s space ambitions are accelerating at record speed as ISRO chief V Narayanan confirmed that the organisation is entering one of its busiest years ever, with seven major launches planned before March 2026. From lunar missions to human spaceflight and space station development, India is preparing for a decisive leap in global space leadership. Seven Launches in One Financial Year Narayanan revealed that ISRO will execute a mix of commercial and scientific missions over the next few months. These include: ◆A commercial communication satellite ◆Multiple PSLV and GSLV missions ◆India’s first industry-manufactured PSLV, marking a major boost for private participation…