December 16, 2025

EU Lowers 2035 Zero-Emission Car Target to 90%, Eases Petrol and Diesel Ban

The EU has eased its 2035 plan, allowing 10% of new cars to be petrol, diesel, or hybrids instead of banning them fully. Carmakers fought for this, citing low electric car demand. Critics warn it could slow the shift to electric vehicles.

December 16, 2025

BWSSB Uses Robots to Fix Sewers Without Digging, Saves Lakhs and Eases Public Trouble

Bangalore's BWSSB is using robots to inspect sewers underground, avoiding digging at 38 sites and saving lakhs. The tech also prevents roadblocks and traffic jams, improving safety and cutting costs.

December 16, 2025

APSRTC Promotes Advance Bus Ticket Booking on WhatsApp

APSRTC pushes its WhatsApp ticket booking service 'Mana Mitra' at 95523 00009 with banners, stickers, and announcements to boost public use.

December 16, 2025

Cuban Ambassador Urges Global South Unity in AI at Kerala University Conference

Cuban Ambassador Juan Carlos Marsán Aguilera calls for teamwork among Global South countries in AI and innovation. He spoke at Kerala University's three-day conference from Dec 12-14. Santhosh Babu highlighted tech's role in solving Kerala's challenges with the K-Smart app.

December 16, 2025

MBCCET Students Build and Launch Rocket to Study Peerumade Climate

Students at Mar Baselios Christian College of Engineering and Technology (MBCCET) in Idukki built a rocket with local materials. The rocket will be launched on December 18 to study Peerumade's aerosol content. It's the first Indian college to design, assemble, and launch a rocket on its campus with help from ISRO.