New York City Bans Facial Recognition in Schools
The New York City Council has passed a law banning the use of facial recognition technology in public schools. The decision follows months of protests by parents and civil rights…
Author: Sonakshi Sarkar
New Law Forces Supermarkets to Display Emissions Info
Canada has passed a groundbreaking law requiring all major grocery chains to display climate impact labels on packaged food. Starting in 2026, products will carry carbon footprint indicators, showing how…
Darjeeling MP Raju Bista welcomes cancellation of anti-waqf rally in siliguri, thanks Bengal government for maintaining peace
People across Siliguri, Darjeeling Hills, Terai and Dooars have expressed a sense of relief and gratitude after the cancellation of a proposed rally against the Waqf Amendment Act that was…
Dhaka Steps Toward Space-Tech Independence
Bangladesh inaugurated its first commercial satellite ground station in Gazipur this week, a move aimed at strengthening national communication infrastructure and reducing dependence on foreign operators. The station will directly…
Nationwide Demonstrations Turn Violent Over Gaza Conflict
At least 72 people have been arrested in Bangladesh following anti-Israel protests that turned violent in several cities. The protests erupted in response to recent Israeli airstrikes in Gaza and…
Schools Struggle to Recruit for STEM Subjects
The UK is experiencing a severe teacher shortage, particularly in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) subjects. Government data from 2024-25 shows only 52% of target teacher recruitment was met…
UK Hospitals Face Strain as Junior Doctors Go on Strike
The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) is experiencing major disruptions due to a new round of strikes by junior doctors. The British Medical Association (BMA) is calling for a 35%…
Toxic PFAS Chemicals Found in Drinking Water Across 35 California Cities
The State of California has declared an environmental emergency after detecting hazardous levels of PFAS (forever chemicals) in the water supply of 35 cities, including Sacramento, Fresno, and San Diego.…
Smart Traffic Revolution: NYC Adopts AI to Ease Congestion
New York City has deployed a cutting-edge AI traffic management system to reduce congestion and improve road safety. The system uses real-time data from cameras and sensors to adjust traffic…
Britain Bids for Global Talent with Digital Nomad Visa Scheme
The United Kingdom has introduced a new digital nomad visa, allowing remote workers from around the world to live and work in the UK for up to two years. The…