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IIT Bombay turns campus leaves into cooking fuel, cuts LPG use by 60%, saves Rs 50 lakh in annual transport costs
IIT Bombay is turning campus garden waste into biomass fuel pellets to cook meals for more than 1,200 students at Hostel 16. The waste-to-energy project has reportedly reduced LPG consumption in the kitchen by 60%, while offering an alternative to the institute's earlier practice of spending nearly Rs 50 lakh annually on garden waste disposal.
Nagaland's 90-year-old man creates tourist attraction at wife's grave 10 years after her death; his personal tribute has become a place children love to visit
A decade after his wife Vivolheri died at 80, 90-year-old Mosenyii Yakhro continues to tend the flower garden he created around her grave in Nagaland's Kigwema village. Now known as Mosen Viewpoint, the hillside memorial attracts tourists, village children and his family.
Tanker crashes into docked cruise ship in New Orleans, 180 rescued from Mississippi River
Atlantic Asphalt tanker crash into the American Heritage river cruiser on the Mississippi River in New Orleans triggered a major rescue operation after the passenger vessel was struck, began taking on water and overturned. All 180 people aboard were accounted for, while 32 were taken to hospital. Investigators are examining a possible steering failure behind the collision.
Trump extends shipping waiver for oil, fertiliser by 90 days
President Trump has granted a 90-day extension for energy companies to move goods using foreign ships. This extension aims to support domestic fuel prices amid ongoing concerns about elevated energy costs. The decision comes shortly before the previously approved waiver was set to expire. Critics argue that this waiver undermines American shipbuilding, while producers emphasize its importance for transporting products efficiently.
Microsoft outage today: Is it fixed? Outlook, Teams disruptions enter second day as Detroit, Miami, Austin and Baltimore hit
Microsoft outage today: The global disruption affecting Outlook, Teams and other Microsoft services has entered its second day, leaving users, government agencies, schools and businesses struggling with email and communication problems. Detroit, Miami, Austin, Jacksonville and Baltimore are among the US cities reporting disruptions, while several police and sheriff's departments have also flagged communication issues.
Yosemite had lost its red-legged frogs; in 2016, teams began restoring the population, and 10 years later, the program reached 10,000 releases as recovery continues
The successful reintroduction of California red-legged frogs to Yosemite marks a significant achievement in conservation efforts that began in 2016. With the first breeding in 2019 and the special release of the 10,000th frog, affectionately named 'Twain', these frogs now thrive in the valley, representing generations of recovery. Future plans include raising and releasing additional juveniles to ensure continued population growth within this iconic national park.
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Post-Gen Jensen Nvidia: A smooth leadership transition needed
The scale of Huang’s indiscretions outweighs anything reported so far in corporate history. Nvidia is the world’s 2nd most-valuable company, and reached $5.6 tn peak value — before the scandal broke. Investors have lost $600 bn this week. This matters, because of the weight Nvidia and fellow technology stocks have in the US500. The effects are rippling through AI and technology stocks to the broader market and risk throttling investment. An AI slowdown will squeeze US growth and intensify fiscal stress.

GRSE shares rise 2% after Q2 net profit climbs 12% YoY
GRSE shares rose on Thursday after the defence shipbuilder reported a 12% year-on-year increase in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 171.97 crore. Revenue grew 9% to Rs 1,827 crore, while EBITDA rose 13%. The company also highlighted key project milestones and infrastructure expansion during the quarter.

NeST Group, Cochin Shipyard unveil indigenous hybrid laser arc welding technology
SFO Technologies and Cochin Shipyard Ltd have introduced an indigenous Hybrid Laser Arc Welding technology. This development combines various advanced manufacturing techniques and aims to enhance efficiency in multiple industries. The Advanced Laser Engineering Centre in Kochi will support research and commercialization of these technologies. By utilizing in-house developed high-power fibre lasers, India reduces its reliance on imports.

Global Market Today: Asian stocks mixed as Nvidia turmoil hits AI-linked shares
Nasdaq 100 futures fell over 1% and S&P 500 contracts lost 0.5% after Nvidia tumbled about 10% in late trading. The company’s board is meeting to discuss Huang’s future after he admitted to an affair with a woman US officials reportedly believe is a Chinese spy, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Delhi AQI crosses 321: IIT Delhi records Delhi's highest AQI of 414 on November 12 as city's overall pollution level increases 21 points in a day
Delhi AQI today: Delhi recorded an overall AQI of 321 at 7 am on November 12, placing the city in the very poor category. IIT Delhi reported the highest reading at 414, in the severe category. Of the 57 monitoring stations reporting data, 39 recorded very poor air quality and 16 reported poor readings.

Gold slips as strong US inflation data bolsters dollar, Fed hike expectations
Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as hotter-than-expected US inflation data and hawkish Federal Reserve commentary lifted the dollar to near a one-month high and reinforced

Stocks in news: Tata Power, Cupid, Garden Reach, ITC, Aurobindo Pharma and Vodafone Idea
Indian benchmark indices have extended their winning streak, closing positively after the Muhurat trading session. Key stocks such as life insurance companies and Tata Power reported notable quarterly earnings results. HDFC Life and LIC showed healthy premium growth, while Tata Power recorded a record profit in Q2 FY27. Other companies like Cupid and Mishra Dhatu Nigam also reported impressive profit increases during the quarter.

GRSE Q2 Results: Net profit rises 12% YoY to Rs 172 crore, revenue up 9%
GRSE reported a 12% year-on-year rise in Q2 FY27 net profit to Rs 171.97 crore, compared with Rs 153.79 crore a year ago. Revenue from operations increased 9% to Rs 1,827 crore, while total expenses rose 8% to Rs 1,654 crore. Net profit margin improved to 9.47% during the quarter.

Indian Navy's INS Betwa to get diesel propulsion system in Rs 500-crore refit
The Ministry of Defence executed a contract worth Rs 498.58 crore for the refit and upgrade of INS Betwa. This project replaces the frigate's steam propulsion with a modern diesel-engine system and enhances its combat systems. The refit aims to improve operational effectiveness while promoting indigenous capabilities in naval repairs. More than 50 micro, small, and medium enterprises will be involved in the initiative.

Sundar Pichai pens welcome note to Mark Zuckerberg, says 'excited to serve Google Cloud customers'
Google CEO Sundar Pichai welcomed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that three of the company's AI models are now available on Google Cloud's Model Garden. The models feature multimodal capabilities and context windows of up to 1 million tokens, marking a collaboration between the two tech giants.

Stocks in news: Cochin Shipyard, Kalyan Jewellers, MRF, Coal India, BHEL and Bajaj Finance
Indian markets are set to resume trading after the Diwali holiday, with investors tracking key stocks such as Cochin Shipyard, Kalyan Jewellers, MRF, Coal India, BHEL and Bajaj Finance amid Q2 earnings and corporate developments. Nifty faces immediate resistance at 25,150–25,200.

Mark Zuckerberg reveals Meta’s Muse AI models are now available on Google Cloud, here's what Sundar Pichai said
Mark Zuckerberg announced that Muse Ember, Muse Spark 1.3, and Muse Wonder are now available on Google Cloud. The announcement received a positive response from Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who expressed his excitement. Muse Ember is designed for cost-efficient repetitive tasks and handles coding and document processing. Muse Wonder focuses on complex software engineering tasks with multi-step workflow capabilities and advanced reasoning.

Tata Projects subsidiary CEO Shashank Shekhar Jha tenders resignation
Shashank Shekhar Jha resigned from his position as CEO of Artson Engineering to explore new career opportunities. He reflected on his four-year leadership as one of the most rewarding experiences of his career. Jha expressed gratitude to his team and assured a smooth transition during the notice period. Artson Engineering Ltd experienced a drop in share price following the announcement of his resignation.

Just days before turning 13, teenager started a tomato business; now grows 7,000 plants and has customers as far as Australia
At 14, Jacob Mann has turned a childhood gardening interest into The Tomato Cart, a business that began with a homemade bicycle trailer and now grows up to 7,000 tomato plants a year. From selling seedlings at local markets to shipping merchandise to Australia, his journey began just days before his 13th birthday.

India may lower shipbuilding subsidy localisation threshold to 20% to attract foreign investors
The government is considering lowering the minimum domestic-content threshold for shipbuilding incentives from 30% to 20%, with a full subsidy payout linked to 40% localisation. The proposed relaxation, conditional on firm investment milestones, could benefit South Korea's HD Hyundai, which plans a $4 billion greenfield shipyard in Tamil Nadu.

Garden Reach Shipbuilders deliver INS Amini to the Indian Navy, bolstering anti-submarine capabilities
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers delivered the Anti-submarine Warfare Shallow Water Craft INS Amini to the Indian Navy on November 5. The vessel is named after Amini Island in Lakshadweep and carries a legacy from a decommissioned ship. This craft features over 80% indigenous content, enhancing India's defense manufacturing capabilities. The Indian Navy aims to strengthen its anti-submarine warfare capabilities with this delivery.

CTI calls for round-the-clock fire engines and ₹100 crore fire assistance for Delhi markets
The Chamber of Trade and Industry has called for round-the-clock fire engine deployment in 20 crowded markets. This request follows a significant fire incident affecting multiple shops in Karol Bagh's Gaffar Market. Advocating for a ₹100 crore relief fund, CTI aims to assist small traders impacted by fire disasters. Fire safety in commercial areas during festive seasons like Diwali remains a major concern for traders.

In 2024, Cornell researchers grew radishes and radicchio between solar panels near Albany; shade reduced light and crop biomass, with radishes more affected
In a groundbreaking study, Cornell University researchers evaluated agrivoltaics in Albany, New York, focusing on crops like radishes and radicchio. Their findings revealed that solar panel shading led to considerable reductions in light and biomass. With agrivoltaic land usage in the U.S. having more than doubled since 2020, they advocate for strategic adjustments in planting schedules and crop choices to optimize synergy between agriculture and solar energy.

GRSE shares jump 9% after signing Rs 32,000 crore Indian Navy contract for five next-generation corvettes
GRSE shares surged nearly 9% after securing a Rs 32,000-crore Indian Navy contract to build five Next Generation Corvettes. The nine-year project will strengthen indigenous defence manufacturing, enhance maritime capabilities and reinforce GRSE's warship-building position, adding significantly to its order book and long-term business prospects.

Why Indian Navy is spending Rs 53,000 crore to buy 8 corvettes? How It will help India to defend India's 7000 km coastline from Pakistan to Bangladesh
Indian Navy will spend Rs 53,866 crore to acquire eight next-generation corvettes part of a wider effort to strengthen coastal defence and maritime security. With stealth features, multi-role warfare capabilities and over 70% indigenous content, the warships will add to India's expanding naval fleet.

Defence Ministry inks Rs 53,886 crore deals for new indigenous warships
The Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore for constructing next-generation corvettes with public shipyards. Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers Limited will build five corvettes while Goa Shipyard Limited will construct three. The ships are designed for multi-domain warfare, including anti-surface and anti-submarine operations. This project is expected to create significant employment opportunities in shipyards and ancillary industries over the next decade.

Govt inks Rs 53,866.50 crore contracts with GRSE & GSL for 8 Next Generation Corvettes for Indian Navy
The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth ₹53,866.50 crore with Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard (GSL) for the construction of eight Next Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy. Under the deal, GRSE will build five warships and GSL the remaining three.

Rs 40,000-crore project for 8 next-gen corvettes cleared by Cabinet; GRSE, Goa Shipyard to build warships
The Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved a project worth over Rs 40,000 crore to build eight Next-Generation Corvettes for the Indian Navy. The warships will be constructed by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers (GRSE) and Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL), featuring an indigenous stealth design. The first vessel is targeted for delivery by 2030, strengthening India's maritime security and domestic defence manufacturing capabilities.
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