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New Delhi. (SDNA) Until now, we have seen trains consuming electricity, but the equation could change in the future. As a train runs over the tracks, electricity could be generated from its weight and vibrations. Scientists have developed technology that can convert the vibrations of railway tracks into electrical energy. The most notable aspect is that this electricity could be used to operate small sensors installed for monitoring railway tracks. Train Vibrations Will No Longer Go to Waste! When a heavy train passes over railway tracks, it creates significant vibrations and up-and-down movements in the track. Until now, most of this energy has gone unused. The new technology captures these vibrations and converts them into electricity. In other words, every time a train passes over the t...

New ‘Public Charge’ review takes effect from September 18; Indian workers need to pay attention to employment, financial circumstances and government benefits Washington. (SDNA) The United States has expanded the scope of the ‘Public Charge’ review for permanent residency, or Green Card, applications effective September 18, 2026. Under the new guidelines, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers may consider a broader range of circumstances when assessing whether an applicant is likely to become dependent on government assistance in the future. The change is particularly relevant for Indian nationals applying for Green Cards through employment. What Changed from September 18? Under the new guidelines, USCIS officers may consider five major statutory factors when assessing...

Politics intensifies over the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ programme on PM Modi’s birthday; Opposition raises questions over assistance for flood-affected people Patna. (SDNA) As floodwaters continue to affect several parts of Bihar, a political controversy has erupted over the ‘Aashirwad Ka Diya’ programme organised on the occasion of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s birthday. Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of the Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly, targeted the government over the programme and claimed that around ₹100 crore is being spent on lighting diyas. He questioned what the government’s priority should be at a time when millions of people across the state are facing the impact of floods. Tejashwi Yadav said flood-affected people are facing shortages of basic necessities such as food and cl...

Actress Also Shares the Complete Story Behind the Filming of the Much-Discussed Scene in ‘Ram Teri Ganga Maili’ Mumbai: Actress Mandakini, who shot to fame overnight with the film Ram Teri Ganga Maili, is once again in the spotlight. In a recent interview, she spoke openly about her experiences with the film, working with actor Rajiv Kapoor, and the much-discussed scene from the movie. What Did Mandakini Say About Rajiv Kapoor? Recalling her experience of working with Rajiv Kapoor, Mandakini said that he was a good person by nature. However, she felt that because he was Raj Kapoor’s son, he believed people should approach him themselves when they wanted to offer him work. According to the actress, she and some of her friends had also told Rajiv Kapoor that he needed to meet people in the f...

When paid content begins to look like news, the issue is no longer merely about advertising but about the credibility of the media — Dr. Satyawan Saurabh Every piece of content published on the front page of a newspaper creates a special sense of credibility in the minds of readers. This is why, when a full-page advertisement supporting a controversial individual or organisation is published and presented in a manner that resembles news or factual investigation, the issue goes beyond advertising and payment. It becomes a matter of media credibility, editorial judgment and social accountability. On September 12, 2026, a full-page advertisement related to a ‘Dera’ was published in the Delhi, Mohali and North India editions of The Hindu. Reports also emerged that a similar advertisement was p...

Rouse Avenue Court Grants Default Bail to American Citizen; Says Six Ukrainian Nationals May Also Be Entitled to Bail New Delhi: (SDNA) A major development has emerged in the Myanmar terror training case involving seven foreign nationals. Delhi’s Rouse Avenue Court has granted default bail to American citizen Matthew Aaron VanDyke, who was arrested in a case registered by the National Investigation Agency (NIA). The court granted bail to VanDyke on a personal bond of ₹1 lakh along with a surety of the same amount and directed him to remain in Delhi. The court also made an important observation regarding the six Ukrainian nationals arrested in the case. Delhi Court’s Observation on Six Ukrainians The court observed that if the six Ukrainian nationals file bail applications, they may also be...

Uddhav Says ‘Enough of Character Assassination’; Denies Any Connection to the Case and Calls for an Impartial Investigation by Agencies Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:(SDNA) The death of Disha Salian has once again become a subject of political debate in Maharashtra. Following the registration of an FIR by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has strongly responded to allegations linking him and his son Aaditya Thackeray to the case. Thackeray described the allegations as an attempt at “character assassination” and said that he would consider legal action if such allegations continued. ‘Enough Is Enough, I Will Take Legal Action’ During an interaction with journalists in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Uddhav Thackeray expressed his displeasure when asked...

New Delhi. (SDNA) Inflation, which has affected everything from food and beverages to petrol and diesel, is now being felt in air travel as well. IndiGo has increased the charges for several additional services related to domestic flights. These include infant tickets, excess baggage, priority check-in and boarding, and fees for children travelling alone. Infant Ticket Charges Increased The airline has increased the infant fee for children aged between three days and two years. For online bookings, the charge has been increased from ₹2,000 to ₹2,250. For bookings made at the airport counter, the fee has gone up from ₹2,500 to ₹3,000. Infants are not provided with a separate seat on the aircraft and travel on their parent or guardian’s lap. Excess Baggage Becomes More Expensive The airline ...

New Delhi. (SDNA) Inflation, which has affected everything from food and beverages to petrol and diesel, is now being felt in air travel as well. IndiGo has increased the charges for several additional services related to domestic flights. These include infant tickets, excess baggage, priority check-in and boarding, and fees for children travelling alone. Infant Ticket Charges Increased The airline has increased the infant fee for children aged between three days and two years. For online bookings, the charge has been increased from ₹2,000 to ₹2,250. For bookings made at the airport counter, the fee has gone up from ₹2,500 to ₹3,000. Infants are not provided with a separate seat on the aircraft and travel on their parent or guardian’s lap. Excess Baggage Becomes More Expensive The airline ...