Technology Meets Wildlife Conservation on Indian Railways

Indian Railways has taken a major step towards addressing human–wildlife conflict by introducing an artificial intelligence–enabled Intrusion Detection System (IDS) to prevent train accidents involving elephants. The initiative targets forested and wildlife-sensitive regions where railway tracks intersect traditional elephant corridors, a long-standing challenge in railway safety and conservation.

Golden Start for India in Continental Shooting Event

Olympian Esha Singh claimed the gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol individual event on the opening day of the Asian Rifle and Pistol Championship in New Delhi. Competing at the Dr. Karni Singh Shooting Range, the 21-year-old showcased composure and resilience to reaffirm India’s strength in pistol shooting.

Global Recognition for Grassroots Education Reform

Indian teacher and social activist Rouble Nagi has won the Global Teacher Prize, earning worldwide recognition for transforming access to education among children living in urban slums.

India’s Medal Momentum Continues at Asian Championship

Indian shooters Suruchi Singh and Samrat Rana secured the silver medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Shooting Championship, reinforcing India’s strong presence at the continental meet.

The Indian duo delivered a record-breaking performance in the final but narrowly missed out on gold against a consistent Uzbek team.

A New Chapter in India’s Ride-Hailing Ecosystem

India’s app-based mobility landscape is poised for a structural shift with the launch of Bharat Taxi in New Delhi on 5 February. Conceived as a driver-owned cooperative cab service, the initiative seeks to provide an alternative to private aggregators by prioritising fair earnings, collective ownership, and long-term driver security.