Ultrathin Transistor Material: The research team at the University of Chicago, in collaboration with Argonne National Laboratory, fabricated a transistor device that uses a layer of atomically thin semiconductor topped by a sheet of molecular crystal. Unlike traditional transistors which rely on stacking diverse semiconductor materials (n‑type/ p‑type), this device leverages charge localization—a phenomenon where electrons…
Renewable Pivot: The Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar has set in motion a bold clean-energy initiative by floating a tender to install rooftop solar systems with battery backup totaling 30 MW across its inhabited islands. Under the scheme, 15,000 homes will each receive approximately 2 kW rooftop systems, spread over three “buckets” of deployment…
AI Generated Political Content: In the run‑up to the next election cycle, the Election Commission of India (ECI) has aggressively moved to regulate the increasingly potent challenge posed by synthetic media, deep‑fakes and AI‑generated content. On 25 October 2025, the Commission formalised its directive that any election‑campaign content created or significantly altered by artificial intelligence tools must…
India’s Trade Position Reinforced: India finds itself at a pivotal moment in global trade. With high‑stakes negotiations underway with major partners such as the European Union and the United States, the nation’s Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has publicly stated that India “will not sign any trade deal in a hurry or with a gun…
LIC Investment: In May 2025, internal documents show that the Indian finance ministry, through the Department of Financial Services (DFS) and in coordination with NITI Aayog, approved a plan to steer approximately $3.9 billion of LIC funds into the Adani Group. Of that, roughly $3.4 billion was targeted for bonds issued by Adani subsidiaries (ports, green energy) and about…
US Deploys World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier: In a dramatic escalation of US military presence in the Western Hemisphere, President Donald Trump has ordered the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to the Caribbean Sea. This landmark move is being positioned as a robust response to narco-terrorism networks, as well as a…
UN शांति सैनिक कॉन्क्लेव: संयुक्त राष्ट्र के शांति मिशन विश्व के अशांत क्षेत्रों में स्थिरता और सुरक्षित जीवन स्थापित करने का महत्वपूर्ण साधन हैं। भारत ने UN शांति सैनिक कॉन्क्लेव की मेजबानी कर वैश्विक शांति प्रयासों को नया मंच प्रदान किया। इस आयोजन में UN अधिकारी, शांति सैनिक, रक्षा विशेषज्ञ और नीति-निर्माता शामिल हुए। मुख्य…
Climate Change Impacts on Global Economy: Climate change is more than an environmental crisis—it’s a force rewriting the global economy’s future. From wildfires disrupting supply chains to floods submerging coastal infrastructure, extreme weather is already reshaping markets and livelihoods. The UN’s World Water Development Report highlights water stress threatening food and energy security for billions,…
U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Colombian President: In a seismic move that has sent shockwaves through international diplomatic circles, the United States has imposed sweeping sanctions on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, citing alleged ties to illicit drug trafficking. This action, announced on Friday by the U.S. Treasury Department, marks a significant escalation in Washington’s anti-narcotics campaign…
FSSAI Ban on Sugary ORSL: The Delhi High Court has granted major relief to JNTL Consumer Health (India) Pvt. Ltd., the company behind the popular ORSL drink. The court stayed the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India’s (FSSAI) ban on sugary ORSL beverages and permitted the company to sell its existing stock worth nearly…