China Launches World’s Largest Electric Containership — And It Can Drive Itself

China’s Ning Yuan Dian Kun, a 128-metre, 10,000-deadweight-ton electric containership, completed sea trials off Shanghai in February 2026, marking a significant milestone in zero-emission commercial shipping. The vessel is powered by ten containerized batteries storing 19 megawatt hours of energy — equivalent to around 250 Tesla battery packs — and can recharge via shore power…

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Iran’s Envoy Describes Tensions with Israel-US as ‘No War, No Peace’, Reaffirms Strong Ties with India

Iran’s Supreme Leader’s representative in India, Abdul Majeed Hakeem Ilahi, has described the current standoff between Iran and the Israel-US alliance as a state of “no war, no peace.” Speaking at a press conference in Bengaluru, he said Iran did not seek conflict but was compelled to respond to continued attacks, while negotiations are expected…

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Census 2027 Field Operations Begin in Six States; 82 Lakh Households Complete Self-Enumeration

Field operations for the Houselisting and Housing Census (Phase 1 of Census 2027) have kicked off in Andhra Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh. Trained enumerators will conduct house-to-house visits until the 30th of this month. Meanwhile, the Self-Enumeration facility has commenced in Delhi (Municipal Corporation area), Rajasthan, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, and Jharkhand,…

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AIIMS Delhi Introduces India’s First Portable Bedside MRI System

AIIMS Delhi has launched India’s first portable bedside MRI system, allowing brain imaging for critically ill patients directly in ICUs and emergency settings — without the need for dedicated MRI suites or patient transfers. The ultra-low-field device is already in use at the Centre for Neurological Conditions and is expected to improve diagnosis in stroke,…

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IMD Forecasts Heavy Rainfall, Thunderstorms Across Multiple Indian States

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast heavy rainfall over northeastern states including Assam, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh, and others, along with Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, and Karaikal over the next two days. Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds are expected today across Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Jammu & Kashmir,…

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India Launches Indigenous Cell Broadcast System for Disaster Alerts

he Government of India has launched a Cell Broadcast System using indigenous technology for instant disaster alerts. A test notification with a siren alert was sent to mobile devices around noon, displaying: “Alert citizens, safe nation”—with a note that no action was required. Union Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia clarified that citizens receiving the message need…

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