IIT Delhi forms 5-member external panel to probe MSc student’s death

IANS | August 25, 2026 9:17 PM

New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Describing student welfare and mental well-being as a top priority, IIT Delhi on Tuesday constituted a five-member external inquiry committee to investigate the circumstances leading to the tragic death of an MSc Physics student on the campus on Saturday.

Gujarat to set up 20,000 new biogas plants under GOBARDhan scheme

IANS | August 25, 2026 8:59 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 25 (IANS) Gujarat will add 20,000 new household biogas plants in 2026-27, expanding a programme that converts cattle dung and other organic waste into clean cooking fuel and organic fertiliser while reducing rural households’ dependence on LPG.

Gujarat sets a benchmark, cuts carbon emissions by 49.79 million tonnes in a year

IANS | August 25, 2026 7:52 PM

Gandhinagar, Aug 25 (IANS) Clocking a remarkable journey in renewable energy production, Gujarat has emerged as the country's leading state in cutting down carbon emissions by record levels, thereby playing vital role in realising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of 'Clean and Green India' and also leading the march towards 'net zero' emission goals by year 2070.

Gujarat CM seeks stronger Canada ties in technology, fintech ahead of VGGS 2027

IANS | August 25, 2026 7:27 PM

Toronto, Aug 25 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Tuesday held separate round-table meetings with entrepreneurs and business representatives in Toronto, seeking stronger partnerships between Canadian enterprises and Gujarat in technology, public policy, financial services and fintech ahead of the Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit 2027.