yclone Moora से Bangladesh और West Bengal में तबाही

Bay of Bengal में बना Cyclone Moora ने coastal areas में भारी तबाही मचाई। Bangladesh में 40 से ज़्यादा मौतें हुईं और India के West Bengal में 12 districts प्रभावित हुए। लाखों लोगों को राहत शिविरों में भेजा गया है।

Shilpa Shetty की फिटनेस ऐप ने 1 करोड़ users का आंकड़ा पार किया

Shilpa Shetty के wellness startup “Simple Soul” ने fitness, yoga और nutrition content के ज़रिए 1 करोड़ users का milestone हासिल किया है। यह app इंडिया के tier 2 और tier 3 cities में fast grow कर रहा है।

Singapore ने public spaces में AI surveillance बढ़ाया, privacy पर सवाल

Singapore ने facial recognition और predictive analytics वाले AI surveillance systems को city-wide roll out करना शुरू कर दिया है। Government इसे security के लिए ज़रूरी बता रही है, लेकिन privacy watchdogs ने इसे एक “digital panopticon” करार दिया है।

Ranveer Singh बने Cannes Film Festival के India Pavilion Ambassador

Ranveer Singh को Cannes 2025 के लिए India Pavilion का cultural ambassador घोषित किया गया है। उन्होंने कहा कि वह Indian cinema की diversity को global platform पर represent करने के लिए excited हैं। Festival में उनकी film “Baiju Bawra” का trailer भी showcase किया गया।

Madhya Pradesh Launches Startup Fund for Tribal Youth

Madhya Pradesh has introduced a state-level startup fund dedicated to tribal youth. Each selected applicant receives up to ₹2 lakh in grants to launch businesses related to agriculture, crafts, and local services. District-level incubators offer mentorship and shared office spaces. So far, 100 tribal entrepreneurs have joined, creating innovative tools like solar grain dryers and herbal wellness kits. The program aims to reduce unemployment and promote tribal self-reliance. The state plans to scale the program to include digital entrepreneurship training next year.

Gujarat Launches Smart Textile Hub in Surat

Gujarat has inaugurated a new smart textile manufacturing cluster in Surat. Designed with sustainability in mind, the hub features solar-powered machinery, water recycling units, and AI-driven fabric inspection systems. Over 200 textile units are expected to relocate to the hub in its first year. The government has offered subsidies for eco-friendly production and export incentives. The initiative supports India’s ambition to become a global textile powerhouse and create 25,000 direct jobs in the region.

Scientists Create Biodegradable Plastic from Sugarcane

CSIR–NCL Pune researchers have developed a biodegradable plastic using bagasse, the byproduct of sugarcane. The new material mimics the strength and durability of PET plastic but breaks down within six months under composting conditions. It has been successfully used in pilot packaging for food and beverages in Maharashtra and Karnataka. Industrial trials are underway to scale the material’s production. The research team is pursuing international patents and licensing partnerships. This breakthrough could help India reduce its dependence on single-use plastics and promote eco-friendly packaging alternatives.

India Tests Autonomous Air Taxi in Goa

India’s aviation startup AeroEase has successfully conducted the first test flights of its autonomous air taxi prototype in Goa. The electric VTOL aircraft flew for 15 minutes at an altitude of 500 feet, carrying a pilot and backup operator. It cruises at 120 km/h and includes redundant propulsion systems and AI-assisted navigation. The air taxi is designed for intra-city and short inter-city travel, such as between tourist hubs or congested metros. DGCA observers were present during the flight, and the startup plans to begin commercial trials by 2027. This innovation could revolutionize urban mobility and tourism connectivity in India’s dense regions.

AI Cancer Detection Tool Debuts at Public Hospitals

Tata Memorial Hospital and IIT Bombay jointly launched an AI-powered diagnostic tool that analyzes biopsy imagery and patient data to predict cancer types and grades with 92% accuracy. The system highlights suspect tissue to pathologists, cutting diagnosis time by 30%. Trials are underway in five major public hospitals, with nationwide rollout planned within 18 months to improve early detection rates.

India Tests Hydrogen-Powered Commuter Train

India successfully tested its prototype hydrogen-powered commuter train in Karnataka. The train uses imported German fuel cells, produces only steam — no emissions — and demonstrated reliable acceleration and energy recovery. Authorities plan to deploy hydrogen DMUs on suburban routes in Mumbai and Chennai within 3-4 years to cut diesel use and emissions from topically dense networks.