“IIT Madras in collaboration with two Aussie universities, develop novel nano-injection drug-delivery platform”

Australian High Commission report on X/twitter with Indian Express link inline. The platform could make breast cancer treatment safer & more effective.

“DGCA tightens air travel rules, Power banks cannot be used in-flight now”

X/twitter update from Times/Now of new DGCA rule. Reports also say that while power banks cannot be used in-flight, they are allowed in hand luggage, but cannot be stored in overhead bins. Check with the official DGCA website for correct and latest announcement.

“Ilaiyaraaja Centre to redefine music, maths, tech at IIT-Madras”

Daily Thanthi news report.

“In an interview with @dt_next, @iitmadras Director Prof. V. Kamakoti shared insights into the upcoming IITM–Maestro Ilaiyaraaja Centre for Music Learning and Research, set to begin from the 2026–27 academic year, aiming to redefine how we understand and innovate in music through the lens of mathematics and technology.” – X/twitter update from IIT-Madras.

“Ban on new mining leases across the entire Aravalli range”

Doordarshan Tamil news update on X/twitter.
“The Centre has imposed a complete ban on new mining leases across the entire Aravalli range, from Delhi to Gujarat, to curb illegal mining and protect one of the world’s oldest mountain ecosystems.”

“H1-B workers who flew to India to renew visa are now stuck”

Visa appointment cancellations affect many workers and their families. X/twitter update. Washington Post article cited.

“Massive fog over Northern India”

X/Twitter update.

“India’s Vice President Releases Stamp celebrating Tamizh ruler Mutharaiyar II”

X/Twitter note by Indian PM Sri Narendra Modi, noting Indian VP Sri CP Radhakrishnan’s release of the postage stamp honoring Emperor Perumpidugu Mutharayar II.

source: https://suriyakshatriyarcaste.blogspot.com/ — link from https://suriyakshatriyarcaste.blogspot.com/

“US consulate rescheduling a number of appointments to March 2026”

X/Twitter update. Appointments being rescheduled to allow for ‘social media vetting’. Applicants may need to check with the US consulate and possibly revisit their travel plans.