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From rotting market waste to farm residue, India’s twin waste crisis is finding a sustainable solution in compressed biogas. Backed by CSIR-IICT innovations, the technology transforms organic waste into clean fuel, boosting farmer incomes, reducing pollution, and advancing the country’s circular economy goals 

Amid “perceived conflict” among Benches, top court refuses to examine “correctness of observations” made in a recent ruling; it grants interim bail to two Delhi riots accused; Additional Solicitor General says courts must strike balance between “interests of society” and “rights of accused”

Demand has surged across domestic, industrial, commercial and agricultural sectors, officials say, adding that advance planning and continuous monitoring have helped maintain grid stability and ensure uninterrupted supply during peak hours

The elections have been necessitated by completion of the term of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha Mallikarjuna Kharge

Defence analysts warn the issue is not just the quantity of weapons today but the speed at which industry can regenerate what has been used. A single week of heavy combat in either theatre can consume months of production output for certain precision munitions and interceptors. This has transformed a temporary logistical challenge into a broader strategic concern.

Gulf allies UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar urged President Trump to pursue diplomacy with Iran, fearing renewed conflict would destabilize regional economies. Leaders argued military action wouldn't achieve US objectives, reflecting a shift for the UAE after recent hostilities. All three nations remain wary of further escalation.

Counselling likely to begin in second week of July, starting with sessions for special category students, say officials

Sunrisers Hyderabad's Abhishek Sharma, Heinrich Klaasen, and Ishan Kishan have etched their names in IPL history, becoming the second trio to score over 500 runs each in a season. This remarkable batting feat fuels SRH's strong IPL 2026 campaign as they aim for a top-two finish.

The order came after Solicitor General Tushar Mehta raised the issue and said 'textbook is not a place where you use cartoons'

At present, 3,60,844 higher secondary seats, 33,000 vocational higher secondary seats, and over 30,000 seats in polytechnic and ITIs are available in the State