German Officials Visit KSRTC to See Award-Winning Audio Navigation for Visually Impaired

December 3, 2025

German Officials Visit KSRTC to See Award-Winning Audio Navigation for Visually Impaired

A German team visited KSRTC Bengaluru to explore Dhwani Spandana, an assistive audio system for visually impaired bus riders. KSRTC’s project, backed by GIZ, has won national praise for inclusive mobility.

India’s Special Voter Roll Revision Stuck with Outdated Paper Data from 2002-04

December 3, 2025

India’s Special Voter Roll Revision Stuck with Outdated Paper Data from 2002-04

India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) relies on old, paper-based voter rolls from 2002-04. This causes errors and reduces trust. Experts call for urgent digital overhaul using ECINet to fix voter data problems.

eSafety Commissioner Probed on Roblox Safety in Senate Amid Digital Access Worries for Indigenous Australians

December 3, 2025

eSafety Commissioner Probed on Roblox Safety in Senate Amid Digital Access Worries for Indigenous Australians

Senator David Pocock questioned eSafety on Roblox’s role as a gaming or social platform amid an under-16 social media ban. A new report finds Indigenous Australians face twice the internet access barriers.

Parliament Panel Proposes Cancelling Accreditation of Journalists Found Spreading Fake News

December 2, 2025

Parliament Panel Proposes Cancelling Accreditation of Journalists Found Spreading Fake News

A parliamentary committee wants the government to consider cancelling accreditation of journalists caught spreading fake news. They call for a clear definition of fake news and stronger fact-checking rules across all media.

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous High-Speed Rocket Sled for Fighter Aircraft Escape System

December 2, 2025

DRDO Successfully Tests Indigenous High-Speed Rocket Sled for Fighter Aircraft Escape System

DRDO conducted a high-speed rocket sled test for India's own fighter aircraft escape system. The test proved canopy breakage, ejection, and pilot safety, marking a big step for India’s defence technology.