Helion’s “Orion” Fusion Plant: Helion has begun site work on its first grid-connected fusion plant, Project Orion, in Washington state. The company says it remains on track to honor its power purchase agreement (PPA) with Microsoft for first electricity by end-2028, with Constellation Energy as power marketer and transmission manager. Orion targets ≥50 MWe after…
Climate Change and Indigenous Rights: The world talks about climate change, but the real battle is being fought by Indigenous people in the forests. The assault of deforestation and mining is increasing on tropical forests. Amazon, Congo, Indonesia – everywhere Indigenous communities are standing up to save their home. They are forming alliances like the…
The Earth is at a turning point. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, deforestation, and pollution are threatening life on our planet. But amid these challenges, green technology — or eco-innovation — is offering hope. Green technology focuses on creating solutions that reduce environmental damage, conserve energy, and promote sustainability. From solar panels and electric vehicles to…
Gaganyaan G1 Launching: ISRO says the first uncrewed Gaganyaan mission (G1) is on track for early December 2025, with ~90% of work complete and Vyommitra—the agency’s half-humanoid—flying to help validate crew-system performance. Over the past few months, teams have closed out “last-mile” tasks: a full-stack parachute deceleration demonstration (IADT-01), human-rating of the CE-20 cryogenic engine,…
Jaishankar-Rubio Meeting at G7: On the sidelines of the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (FMM) in Niagara, Ontario, External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio for a focused conversation on trade, supply chains, and current global flashpoints. In his official post, Jaishankar recorded thanks for Rubio’s condolences on the Delhi…
Amazon Rainforest Warning: The Amazon Rainforest has long buffered the planet by soaking up carbon dioxide. But research shows that balance is breaking in parts of the forest—especially its deforested and degraded south-eastern stretches. Landmark aircraft observations first demonstrated in 2021 that southeastern Amazonia acts as a net carbon source, with fires and warming drying…
Russia’s Draft Law: A widely discussed family-policy change is taking shape in Russia authorities have prepared a draft law to count all periods of child-care leave toward a parent’s insurance work record (used to qualify for and calculate state pensions), removing the long-standing 6-year cap. If enacted, the shift could materially improve future pension outcomes…
A short social-media post—“Italy is disappearing”—has jumped back into the spotlight of an already heated debate on Italy’s demographic future. Behind the rhetoric are stubborn facts: births at all-time lows, fertility falling further below replacement, and a population that is older each year. New figures from ISTAT confirm 369,944 births in 2024 (-2.6% year on…
RCPL Partners with Ajith Kumar: Reliance Consumer Products Limited (RCPL)—the FMCG arm of Reliance Industries Limited—has announced a strategic partnership with Ajith Kumar Racing, naming Campa Energy as the team’s Official Energy Partner. Revealed in Bengaluru on November 12, 2025, the collaboration signals a serious intent to elevate India’s presence in global motorsport while accelerating…
PM Modi’s Bhutan Visit: Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit to Bhutan (November 11–12, 2025) strengthened India–Bhutan relations across energy, connectivity, health, fintech, and culture. The headline deliverables include the inauguration of the 1,020 MW Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project, a ₹4,000 crore Line of Credit for Bhutan’s energy ambitions, understanding to resume Punatsangchhu-I, cross-border rail links,…