Trump's EPA Ends Climate Rule, Risks More Pollution and Legal Battles

February 13, 2026

Trump's EPA Ends Climate Rule, Risks More Pollution and Legal Battles

The US EPA has reversed the key endangerment finding that limited greenhouse gas emissions. This move cuts car costs but may boost pollution, invite lawsuits, and weigh on renewables.

Kerala Boosts E-Waste Recycling with New Palakkad Plant, Largest Plastic Capacity Yet

February 13, 2026

Kerala Boosts E-Waste Recycling with New Palakkad Plant, Largest Plastic Capacity Yet

Kerala opened its third e-waste recycling plant at Anakkara, Palakkad. The Sithara Recyclers facility recycles 39,360 metric tonnes of plastic yearly—much higher than the two older plants.

GST Boosts Middle Class and Women Entrepreneurs: Key Workshop Insights

February 13, 2026

GST Boosts Middle Class and Women Entrepreneurs: Key Workshop Insights

A recent workshop showed how GST reforms help India's middle and neo-middle classes, especially women. Experts praised GST's role in improving taxes, boosting savings, and increasing purchasing power.

Texas Journalist Calls $100,000 H-1B Fee Too Low, Says Corporates Undercut Wages

February 13, 2026

Texas Journalist Calls $100,000 H-1B Fee Too Low, Says Corporates Undercut Wages

Texas journalist Sara Gonzales says the new $100,000 H-1B visa fee won't stop corporations from hiring low-wage foreign workers. She claims companies save enough money by underpaying H-1Bs and calls the system corrupt. Texas has frozen H-1B hiring in state agencies and launched probes after her expose.

Kalaburagi District Launches STEP English Program with The Hindu to Boost Youth Skills

February 13, 2026

Kalaburagi District Launches STEP English Program with The Hindu to Boost Youth Skills

Kalaburagi District Administration signed an MoU with The Hindu Group for the STEP English Learning Program. This initiative will help youth improve English and employment skills through online and classroom training.