Arattai rolls out-to-end encryption (E2EE) chats

Arattai rolls out-to-end encryption (E2EE) chats

India’s homegrown messaging app Arattai has taken a significant leap forward today. Developed by Zoho Corporation, the app has rolled out its much-anticipated end-to-end encryption (E2EE) feature for one-on-one direct chats. The update began deploying Tuesday night IST, perfectly aligning with today’s date. With this, users’ messages will now be encrypted directly on their devices … Read more

China’s Breakthrough in Nanofiber Armor

China's Breakthrough in Nanofiber Armor

Nanofiber Armor : In a landmark advancement in materials science, researchers at Peking University, led by Professor Jin Zhang, have developed a hybrid composite material combining single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWCNTs) with heterocyclic aramid polymers. Published in the journal Matter (DOI: 10.1016/j.matt.2025.102496) in late 2024, this innovation addresses key limitations in traditional ballistic fabrics like Kevlar, … Read more

Indian Railways Launches Track-Clean Garbage System

Indian Railways Launches Track-Clean Garbage System

Indian Railways Launches Track-Clean Garbage System : In a landmark move to combat decades of track littering, Indian Railways has rolled out a comprehensive, mandatory waste management protocol across all zones. Issued by the Railway Board, this reform prohibits dumping garbage from trains, replacing chaotic practices with a structured, trackable system aligned with the Swachh … Read more

Adani Secures Mega Contracts for Thermal Plant and Storage Projects in Assam

Adani Secures Mega Contracts : The Assam government has fast-tracked two game-changing power projects for the Adani Group, unlocking ₹63,000 crore in investments to supercharge the state’s energy grid. Issued on November 14 via Letters of Award (LoAs) from the Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited (APGCL), these initiatives target baseload reliability and renewable storage, addressing … Read more

Indian Railways’ launched New AI-Powered Anti-Fraud System

Indian Railways' launched New AI-Powered Anti-Fraud System

AI-Powered Anti-Fraud System : Indian Railways, through its ticketing arm IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation), indeed launched an advanced AI-driven system in early 2025 to combat ticketing fraud, particularly bots and fake user IDs that exploit high-demand bookings like Tatkal. This initiative aims to ensure fair access for genuine passengers by detecting and … Read more

42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims Feared Dead in Fiery Bus-Tanker Crash Near Medina

42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims Feared Dead in Fiery Bus-Tanker Crash Near Medina

42 Indian Umrah Pilgrims Early today, a passenger bus transporting Indian Umrah pilgrims (note: reports indicate this was an Umrah group, the minor pilgrimage, rather than Hajj) from Mecca to Medina collided head-on with a diesel tanker near the Mufrihat area on the Medina-Mecca highway in Saudi Arabia. The impact caused the bus to catch … Read more

Blast in Dhaka ahead of decisions on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s guilt

Blast in Dhaka ahead of decisions on former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's guilt

Blast in Dhaka ahead of decisions : On Nov 17, 2025, Dhaka faces explosions and arson amid fears of unrest before the International Crimes Tribunal’s verdict on ex-PM Sheikh Hasina for the 2024 protest crackdown (1,400+ deaths). Key events: 32 bomb blasts, bus fires (1 killed), attacks on Grameen Bank. Response: Shoot-on-sight orders, 400+ guards … Read more