How the Smart Cities Mission is reshaping urban landscapes in Uttar Pradesh Key Highlights: Introduction The Smart Cities Mission, launched in 2015 by the Government of India, aims to transform urban areas into citizen-friendly and sustainable spaces. Uttar Pradesh, with its rapidly urbanizing population, has been a key player in this initiative, focusing on enhancing...
Paris/Tokyo, September 2025 — Within days of each other, France and Japan saw their governments collapse under very different pressures. Prime Minister François Bayrou of France was forced out after a no-confidence vote, while Japan’s Shigeru Ishiba resigned following a crushing electoral defeat. Together, their exits underline a global trend: governments across continents are finding...
Landmark Milestone Reflects India’s Commitment to Sustainable Energy and Climate Goals India has reached a pivotal milestone in its energy transformation journey, with its renewable energy capacity hitting 250 gigawatts (GW). This achievement marks the fulfillment of the country’s ambitious target to derive 50% of its total energy capacity from renewable sources, underscoring a major...
Indian YouTubers are calling out news agency Asian News International (ANI) for allegedly using YouTube’s copyright strike mechanism not just as a legal safeguard—but as a tool for coercive settlements. The controversy has sparked debate over fair use protections, platform ethics, and the limits of media control in the digital age. ⚠️ The Trigger: Two Strikes, ₹45 Lakh Demand Public policy...