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Thursday, January 8, 2026
TopicToxic waste

Topic: toxic waste

Union Carbide waste is now ash. But Pithampur residents aren’t convinced that it’s no longer toxic

Now that incineration of toxic chemical waste from Bhopal gas tragedy site is complete, final step is burial of residual ash in landfill inside incineration facility in Pithampur.

NGT petition asks MP govt to guarantee Union Carbide waste disposal won’t affect Pithampur residents

After 337 tonnes of Union Carbide waste from the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy reached Pithampur for disposal, concerns have arisen about its disposal and impact on nearby residents.

40 years after Bhopal gas tragedy, toxic waste from site completely moved

337 metric tons of waste, left after gas leak which killed over 5,000 people, were carried in 12 containers for incineration at the Pithampur plant Thursday.

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How artificial intelligence is reshaping terrorism and state security risks

Terrorist groups are increasingly using AI for propaganda, recruitment and attacks, forcing states to rethink security strategies.

2025 marked key point in India’s power sector: Clean energy surge pushed coal power into rare decline

Coal-based power generation fell 3% in 2025 while renewable capacity surged to 40% of India’s installed power mix, according to India Power Sector Review 2025 by CREA.

Bangladesh-Pakistan look to expand ties to defence procurement as Dhaka shows ‘interest’ in JF-17s

Pakistan military said it has assured Bangladesh of fast-tracked delivery of Super Mushshak trainer aircraft during high level defence meet held Tuesday.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.