The Governor of Telangana, Jishnu Dev Verma, on Wednesday inaugurated Babuji Vanam, the world’s first energy transmission garden, at Kanha Shanti Vanam near Hyderabad. Developed in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, the garden commemorates the 125th birth anniversary of Babuji Maharaj and marks the closing of a year-long national celebration.

Kanha Shanti Vanam is located in Kanha Village, Nandigama mandal, Ranga Reddy district in Telangana.

Designed to radiate Pranahuti - a form of yogic energy transmission - the garden features 40 species of medicinal trees, eco-friendly infrastructure, and silent zones aimed at enhancing spiritual stillness. It is part of a larger initiative led by Heartfulness and supported by the Ministry of Culture to promote meditation, wellness, and sustainable living.

In a move to boost the maritime sector, the Maharashtra state cabinet on Tuesday approved the Shipbuilding, Ship Repair and Ship Recycling Policy, 2025, with a targeted investment of Rs 6,600 crore by 2030. Minister for Fisheries and Ports Nitesh Rane said that Maharashtra has become the first state in the country to introduce a dedicated, independent policy in this domain.

“The goal is to make Maharashtra a hub for shipbuilding, repair, and recycling. The policy aims to create a supportive ecosystem, develop skilled manpower, and promote advanced technology through R&D investment. By 2030, Maharashtra aims to contribute at least one-third of India’s shipbuilding targets,” said Rane.

Under the policy, the state aims at an investment of Rs 6,600 crore and 40,000 jobs by 2030 and Rs 18,000 crore investment and 330,000 jobs by 2047.

Madhya Pradesh has become the first state to implement an AI-based real-time alert system on a pilot basis for active forest management using satellite images, mobile feedback, and machine learning, an official said on Tuesday.

The Artificial Intelligence system will enable the forest department to detect land encroachment, land use change, and forest degradation.

"Madhya Pradesh has become the first state in the country to implement an AI-based real-time forest alert system. This historic step has been taken towards active forest management in the state. This system works with the help of satellite images, mobile feedback and machine learning," the official said.

The group of monuments at Lakkundi, and temples from surrounding places, dating from the early the 10th to 12th centuries CE and built during the period of Kalyana Chaluykas or Western Chalukyas, are in the process of being finalised for inclusion in the UNESCO’s tentative list of World Heritage Sites.

The State which has already announced its intent to give the proposal a push, tied up with the Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage (INTACH) which was fine tuning the proposal.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has become the first Australian Prime Minister to win a second consecutive three-year term in 21 years.

Opposition leader Peter Dutton conceded defeat in Saturday’s election, saying, “We didn’t do well enough during this campaign, that much is obvious tonight, and I accept full responsibility for that.”

“Earlier on, I called the Prime Minister to congratulate him on his success tonight. It’s an historic occasion for the Labor Party and we recognise that,” he added.

Tech majors Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and IBM have joined hands to participate in Andhra Pradesh government’s first of a kind Quantum Valley Tech Park in Amaravati. This initiative will develop a vibrant quantum ecosystem in the country to create high-end jobs, attract top-tier talent, and draw global investments.

The tech park will be anchored by an IBM Quantum System Two installation, with a 156-qubit Heron quantum processor, the largest quantum computer in India.

TCS is partnering with IBM to support the development of algorithms and applications that will help the Indian industry and academia solve some of the nation’s most complex challenges. The Andhra government, IBM and TCS hope to accelerate the development of India’s quantum ecosystem through this initiative, said a press note.

The Union government, on Thursday (May 1, 2025), reviewed the Sugar (Control) Order of 1966 by bringing raw sugar into its ambit of regulation. Raw sugar will now be considered in the total stock of sugar across the country and the figures of the actual stock will also be available to the public. By the decision, the Centre hopes to put a stop to giving misleading names of raw sugar, which is gaining popularity and sold by the name of khandsari or organic.

Briefing reporters about the decision, a senior Food Ministry official khandsari sugar units having crushing capacity more than 500 Tons of Cane per Day (TCD) has been included in the Sugar Control Order of 2025. “Inclusion will ensure payment of fair and remunerative price to the farmers by khandsari sugar factories and will help in the accurate estimation of sugar production. A total of 373 khandsari units (with total capacity of about 95,000 TCD) are working in the country. Out of which, 66 (with total capacity of about 55,200 TCD) are more than 500 TCD,” the Ministry added in a release.

The Malayalam television and film industry is mourning the untimely demise of actor Vishnu Prasad, who passed away in the early hours of Friday at a private hospital in Kochi. He was 49. The actor had been undergoing treatment for a severe liver-related illness and was in critical condition for the past several days.

According to a statement from the Public Relations wing of Aster Medcity Hospital, Vishnu Prasad breathed his last at approximately 1.09 a.m. on Friday. His demise comes as a shock to colleagues, friends and fans alike, especially as preparations were underway for a liver transplant, reported Times Now.

Marking the 55th Foundation Day of the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology; Earth Sciences and Minister of State for PMO, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Dr. Jitendra Singh outlined India’s evolving scientific landscape, emphasizing the need for increased industry involvement to the extent of industry led innovation, changes in approach and long-term innovation to position the country among leading global players.

Addressing a packed audience that included leading innovators, academicians, researchers and former Secretaries, Dr. Jitendra Singh traced the DST’s journey since its inception on May 3, 1971, crediting it with catalyzing India’s evolution into a science and technology powerhouse.

“The founding of DST mirrors the march of post-independence India in the field of science,” he said, highlighting how the department has bridged research and governance, turning vision into verifiable outcomes'.

Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR, arrived at Port Victoria, Seychelles on 01 May 25, marking another important milestone in her ongoing operational deployment across the South-West Indian Ocean Region. The ship's arrival follows the successful completion of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) surveillance mission of Mauritius, undertaken in coordination with National Coast Guard Mauritius.

The ship was accorded a warm welcome and received by the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), the High Commissioner of India to Seychelles, and the Defence Adviser. The port call will feature a host of professional and cultural exchanges, including cross-deck visits involving multinational crew, and interactions with the CDF and senior officers of the Seychelles Defence Forces (SDF) and a joint Yoga session.

These engagements aim to reinforce longstanding defence ties and mutual trust between India and Seychelles while deepening the spirit of cooperation among regional maritime partners.