Physics Wallah’s Pi Book, priced at ₹14,999, is a budget-friendly Android-based laptop designed for students, integrating seamlessly with its educational ecosystem. With a lightweight design and preloaded learning tools, it aims to make online education accessible, though its modest hardware and limited versatility raise questions about its long-term value.
Mumbai, September 5, 2025 – The Maharashtra government’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2025 introduces a groundbreaking toll exemption for electric four-wheelers and buses on key expressways like the Mumbai-Pune Expressway and Atal Setu, aiming to boost eco-friendly transport and cut emissions by 1 million tonnes by 2030. With a ₹1,993 crore budget and incentives like subsidies and tax waivers, the policy promises significant savings—up to ₹1 lakh annually for frequent commuters. However, early implementation stumbles, with EV owners reporting persistent toll charges despite the August 22 rollout, highlighting a gap between policy ambition and execution that the state must urgently address.
The Shiziguan Floating Bridge in China’s Hubei Province, a 400–500-meter marvel spanning the Qingjiang River, continues to dazzle as a tourist hotspot since its 2016 debut, blending modern pontoon technology with stunning mountain scenery. Supporting vehicles up to 2.8 tons with a gentle sway at 20 km/h, it echoes ancient Chinese designs but faced a tragic 2023 crash that killed five, sparking safety debates. Enhanced with stricter rules, it remains operational, balancing economic benefits with environmental and structural concerns as authorities plan future upgrades.
Punjab, India, is grappling with its worst floods since the catastrophic 1988 deluge, as relentless monsoon rains and dam releases have submerged over 1,400 villages, claimed at least 30 lives, and devastated 61,000 hectares of farmland. With 354,626 people affected and thousands evacuated, the crisis has sparked urgent rescue efforts and renewed calls for climate-resilient infrastructure, while drawing parallels to the 1988 floods that left millions displaced. As cross-border tensions rise over dam management, Punjab faces a critical test of recovery and preparedness.
India takes a giant leap toward semiconductor self-reliance with the launch of the Vikram-3201, a 32-bit microprocessor developed by ISRO’s Semiconductor Laboratory. Unveiled at Semicon India 2025, this space-grade chip powers India’s space missions and signals the nation’s ambition to become a global semiconductor hub, reducing reliance on foreign technology and boosting strategic autonomy.
