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187 stories for “AI” · October 2026

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Thursday1 Oct 2026

National

Mizoram holds its first 'Pluck & Pay' festival in Khawzawl district

Mizoram has organised its first-ever 'Pluck & Pay' festival at Tualte and Chawngtlai villages in Khawzawl district. Under the concept, visitors pick fresh produce directly from farms and pay the growers on the spot. The...

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National

Manipur marks 75th death anniversary of freedom fighter Lamyanba Hijam Irabot

Manipur observed the 75th death anniversary of Lamyanba Hijam Irabot on 26 September 2026. Irabot (1896–1951) was a noted freedom fighter, social activist and communist leader from Manipur who championed the social and p...

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Science & Tech

UN Women launches Digital, Innovation and AI Hub to tackle gender bias in technology

UN Women has set up the Digital, Innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI) Hub to put gender equality at the heart of digital transformation. It will bring together governments, tech firms, researchers, AI experts and...

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National

Four ports notified as mega ports under the Indian Ports Act, 2025

The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways has notified four ports as mega ports under the Indian Ports Act, 2025: Deendayal Port (Kandla) and Mundra Port in Gujarat, Jawaharlal Nehru Port (Nhava Sheva) in Maharashtra...

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Economy

Foundation stone laid for India's first port-based e-methanol plant at Deendayal Port, Kandla

The foundation stone has been laid for India's first port-based e-methanol production facility at Deendayal Port in Kandla, Gujarat. E-methanol is a green fuel produced using renewable electricity, typically by combining...

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Tamil Nadu

GARC Oragadam in Chennai to upgrade vehicle testing facilities with ₹221.13 crore under PM E-DRIVE

The Global Automotive Research Centre (GARC) at Oragadam, Chennai, is modernising its automotive testing infrastructure with an allocation of ₹221.13 crore under the PM E-DRIVE (Prime Minister Electric Drive Revolution i...

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Tamil Nadu

Madras High Court rejects FSSAI review plea on microplastics warning labels

The Madras High Court has dismissed a review petition filed by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI). Its February 2026 order directs that drinking water, sugar and salt sold in plastic packs must carr...

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