September 8, 2026

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Kerala Announces Winners of State Teachers’ Awards, Ceremony in Kozhikode

** The Kerala government has unveiled the 2024 winners of the prestigious State Teachers’ Awards (Srestha Vidyalaya Puraskaram), celebrating educators who excel in innovation, community engagement, and inclusive pedagogy. Minister KV Thomas announced that the award ceremony will take place on September 5 in Kozhikode, highlighting the state’s commitment to uplifting the teaching profession and promoting equity across urban and rural schools.

India’s Anantapur, Kozhikode districts model rural waste management

While urban centers dominate the conversation on waste management, rural India faces a critical crisis with 2 billion people lacking proper disposal services. This article explores how Anantapur in Andhra Pradesh and Kozhikode in Kerala are leading the way with distinct, community-driven solutions. Anantapur utilizes an agricultural circular economy to convert organic waste into compost, while Kozhikode leverages strong social networks and women-led initiatives for rigorous source separation.

How the Pentagon Is Getting Into the Venezuelan Oil Business Under Trump

The US Department of Defense is repurposing its Office of Strategic Capital to fund oil extraction in Venezuela, partnering with a Halliburton-led consortium to refurbish aging infrastructure. This move aims to secure fuel for the military amidst global market volatility but has sparked criticism for blurring the lines between defense procurement and commercial enterprise.

Iran faces severe gasoline shortage amid US sanctions and equipment failures

Drivers in Tehran face hours-long queues as a severe gasoline shortage grips Iran, driven by a combination of aggressive US sanctions targeting petrochemical exports and domestic refinery equipment failures. The crisis is fueling black market activity, disrupting daily life, and threatening the stability of an already fragile economic landscape.