India is now focusing on a promising source of biofuels isobutanol, in its relentless quest to have a greener future. Following the roadblock of ethanol blending in diesel experiments, the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) is currently providing a strong effort to test the potential of isobutanol. This study is a milestone on the way to Indian policy of reduction of emissions and net-zero India by 2070.

Cricketing fraternity is grieving the death of Dickie Bird, one of the most renowned and revered umpires in the history of cricket who died aged 92.

A Career that left a Mark in Cricketing History.

Bird was a professional umpire who worked in 66 Test matches and 69 One Day Internation as an international umpire that spanned a career of 20 years. His name will be inseparable with history as he had participated in the first 3 Men ODI World Cup finals. His unparalleled style, integrity, and humor turned out to be everyone's favourite player and fan.

The interest of India in the Chabahar Port in Iran has again taken a centre stage in the global arena due to the waiver on US sanctions on Indian operations expiring in September 2025. This also puts the investment of India at stake worth its $120 million and the question arises of possible secondary sanctions. Regardless of these complications, Chabahar is one of the pillars of the Indian regional connectivity policy, which allows reaching Afghanistan and Central Asia without going through Pakistan.

India has made a big stride in its quest to advance renewable energy with the introduction of National Policy on Geothermal Energy 2025. This historic policy aims to exploit the geothermal resources of the nation, which are not in use yet, meeting the objectives of India as a whole to go Net Zero in 2070. It also offers a clear guideline on how to explore, develop and exploit geothermal energy as a source of electricity and direct use purposes.

In a move to empower the educated youths and facilitate their way to employment, the Bihar government headed by Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, has rolled out a new scheme of allowances to the unemployed graduates in the year 2025. The step, that precedes the Assembly elections, is indicative of the long-term state interests in the welfare of youth, development of their skills and creation of jobs.