Use of AI, deepfakes, holograms to woo voters raises concerns in Tamil Nadu elections Political parties generate AI-generated campaign songs to woo the electorate; they are increasingly targeting young, first-time voters, by investing in ‘digital war-rooms’
Kerala's electricity demand surges to record high amid summer heatwave The Indian state is experiencing intense summer heat due to near-perpendicular sun rays, including zero shadow days, resulting in stronger solar radiation and heat stress
Demand for gold in India picks up ahead of Akshaya Tritiya festival Gold prices in spot market have surged by 60 per cent since last year’s Akshaya Tritiya. While prices had shot up to a record high in January, they have now come down by 16 per cent
India's domestic, international airfares up 15-44% despite cap on jet fuel price Indian carriers are increasing fuel surcharges on both domestic and international routes. Air India, for instance, has introduced a distance-based structure, replacing previous flat charge
Indian Railways invests Rs1.53 trillion in 100 projects to add 6,000 km train network There will be new lines, multitracking works, as well as bypass lines, flyovers and chord lines that will deco ngest saturated routes, improve punctuality and connect underserved regions
India forecasts 'below-normal' monsoon rainfall in 2026 as El Niño threatens agriculture More than half of India’s farmed area, accounting for 40% of production, is rainfed, and almost half the nation’s population is dependent on agriculture for livelihood
Explained: Why Delhi is banning petrol-powered two-wheelers in two years Starting April 1, 2028, only electric two-wheelers will be sold by dealers in India's national capital, with a complete ban on new registrations of petrol and CNG two-wheelers
Indian workers clash with police over wage hike demand, crippling Delhi-NCR traffic Workers in Noida are demanding better wages amid soaring living costs due to disruptions caused by US-Israel-Iran war. More protests have been growing in other parts of India
India resumes importing Iranian oil after 7 years as US waiver eases supply crunch Two crude carriers, carrying about 4 million barrels of oil from Iran, arrived at Indian ports late on Sunday. There are reports other tankers carrying Iranian crude will also arrive
Petrol-powered two-wheelers cannot be registered in Delhi from April 2028 Tougher rules are being implemented on three-wheelers as well. From January 1, 2027, all new registrations will only be for electric models of three-wheelers
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