December 24, 2025

UAE Tackles Water Scarcity with Desalination and Wadis Amid Growth

The UAE, known for luxury and wealth, faces severe water shortages in its desert landscape. It leads global desalination efforts and uses wadis and wastewater recycling to secure water. The Water Security Strategy 2036 aims to cut demand, boost reuse, and ensure water for all.

December 24, 2025

South Western Railway Installs Rooftop Solar at 148 Stations, Saves ₹2.61 Crore This Year

South Western Railway has set up rooftop solar plants at 148 stations and 38 buildings, boosting India’s green energy goals. It generated 4.13 million units of solar power in 2025, saving ₹2.61 crore so far.

December 24, 2025

Karnataka to Hold E-Auction for 576 Excise Licenses Starting Jan 13, 2026

Karnataka's Excise Department will auction 99 CL-9 and 477 CL-2 licenses from January 13, 2026. Licenses will be valid till 2029-30. Base prices range ₹70-90 lakh with ₹1.60 lakh EMD. Bagalkot district auction is on January 16.

December 24, 2025

ISRO Launches Heaviest Commercial Satellite BlueBird Block-2 into Orbit

ISRO's LVM3 rocket launched the BlueBird Block-2 satellite, the heaviest payload from India, into low Earth orbit for global mobile connectivity. The satellite promises 4G and 5G services directly to smartphones worldwide.

December 24, 2025

AI Is Now Conducting Job Interviews With Fake Human Avatars, Blurring Real And Virtual

AI has moved beyond screening CVs to actually conducting job interviews. Candidates and recruiters are sharing surprising stories of AI-driven fake interviewers and candidates. This shift raises fresh concerns about transparency and trust in hiring.