Ankit Pal

I respect only 'researchers' on this planet.

Department of Humanities and Social Sciences (@iitg_hss) Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (@IITGuwahati).

[Ankit Pal @pl_ankit]

Yesterday, i formally wrote to the Expert Committee, CAQM (consisting of Professors of different IITs and AIIMS Delhi and industry experts) on some measures to abate the vehicular pollution.
Though chemistry part is there for reference, focus is on urban mobility governance.1/2

[Bhaumik Gowande @bhaumikgowande]

Urban transport planning requires a systematic assessment of corridor demand, passenger flows, and capacity utilisation.

A metro is not a transport plan. It is a capacity intervention. Know the difference.
The sequence is simple: bus → BRT → metro.

Bus services establish baseline ridership and reveal travel patterns. BRT introduces dedicated right-of-way and prioritises high-capacity bus movement as demand grows. Metro becomes necessary when corridor demand exceeds the practical capacity of surface transit.

Infrastructure investment must follow a clear capacity-development trajectory, supported by ridership evidence, land-use integration, and last-mile connectivity. The objective is to build a transport system around observed and projected mobility needs.

This method also eliminates the financial burden cities have to face.

[The Indian Express @IndianExpress]

The FDA has approved Hibsago, a new treatment for certain adults with chronic hepatitis B. A liver specialist explains how it works, who may qualify, and whether some patients could eventually stop taking their regular medicines. https://t.co/dOD6X1joc1

[Ankit Pal @pl_ankit]

#AirPollution
#DMRC 🤗

[Delhi Metro Rail Corporation @OfficialDMRC]

DELHI METRO AUGMENTING TRAIN TRIPS, INTENSIFYING DRIVES TO COMBAT POLLUTION

In the wake of implementation of GRAP-I in Delhi from today, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will be increasing train trips on weekdays (Mon-Fri) starting tomorrow i.e, from 22nd October 2026. DMRC will be also intensifying anti-pollution drives at its construction sites and surrounding areas across the national capital to help mitigate the pollution.

From tomorrow 22nd October 2026, Delhi Metro will be running 20 additional trips on its network for weekdays to encourage more and more people to use public transport than their personal vehicles. Similarly, a number of specific activities will be taken up to ensure decrease in dust levels inside construction sites, removal of road dust from the surrounding roads, removal of garbage from footpaths and road medians etc.
Delhi Metro’s engineers will be inspecting the construction sites as well as the surrounding roads thoroughly to ensure that all construction materials are properly covered and the wheel wash facilities for outgoing vehicles are in working condition.

These drives will be conducted in addition to a number of measures already taken up by DMRC to handle the issue of pollution.

Approximately 31 kilometres of city roads are under DMRC’s temporary jurisdiction currently. These roads have been taken over by DMRC to facilitate Metro construction work in the vicinity. Most of these roads have already been repaired by DMRC to ensure that they do not contribute to any further pollution in the city.
In total, over 250 anti-smog guns/ mist guns have been installed at the construction sites, stations and office buildings to decrease dust levels. Daily inspections are being conducted by DMRC’s Environment department to ensure that all environmental norms are adequately followed.

[ilyas sahin, MD @ilyassahinMD]

Big news for hepatitis B!

After the remarkable success of curing hepatitis C, we are finally making real progress toward a functional cure for hepatitis B!

The FDA just approved bepirovirsen (Hibsago), a first-in-class antisense oligonucleotide, following two phase 3 trials published in NEJM.

About 19% of patients achieved functional cure (sustained HBsAg loss and undetectable HBV DNA after stopping treatment), compared with 0% on placebo.

The treatment involves 6 months of weekly injections and is currently approved for selected patients without cirrhosis.

19% may not sound like much, but I think this is a meaningful step forward.

Hepatitis B is a major cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer (HCC). Hopefully, treatments like this will eventually help us prevent more cases of both.

We still have a long way to go, but this is very encouraging progress!

[IIT Madras @iitmadras]

What if the future of cargo transportation could fly just above the water?

As reported in Moneycontrol, IIT Madras-incubated startup Waterfly Technologies is preparing to conduct the first ocean trial of its electric-powered flying boat, Hummingbird, between Chennai and Puducherry by December 2026.

Designed to skim close to the water’s surface, Hummingbird uses the aerodynamic principle of ground effect to reduce drag and improve efficiency. The 300-kg craft has progressed from an earlier 30-kg prototype to a larger design, with potential applications in coastal and island cargo transport, including offshore oil field logistics.

With an estimated range of around 1,000 km on a single charge, the startup aims to make cargo transportation more cost-effective, targeting costs below Rs 10 per tonne-kilometre.

From innovative prototypes to real-world ocean trials, this is another glimpse into how the IIT Madras startup ecosystem is advancing homegrown deeptech solutions for the future of transportation.

Read more: https://t.co/k3JLVi0m6V.

@moneycontrolcom @iitmadras @narendramodi @Waterfly_Tech

#IITMadras #DeepTech #Innovation #Startups #ElectricMobility

[Awanish K Awasthi @AwasthiAwanishK]

At the #FujiHydrogenSummit2026 in Japan, I presented Uttar Pradesh’s growing potential as a destination for green hydrogen investments, highlighting the State’s progressive policy framework, investor-friendly incentives and emerging opportunities across the clean energy value chain.
The Uttar Pradesh Green Hydrogen Policy 2024 provides a strong foundation for investments in hydrogen production, electrolyser manufacturing and clean energy innovation. With its commitment to sustainable growth and industrial transformation, Uttar Pradesh looks forward to deepening its partnership with Japan to advance green hydrogen technologies and build a cleaner, more energy-secure future.

[Vipul Dutta @VipulDut]

Guwahati's Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport in its finest festive glory. The lights, the energy, speed and the whole space is phenomenal. Hard to think of another airport this snazzy!

[alexei @alexeixbt]

sleep is the best thing you can do to improve your mental health.

[Ankit Pal @pl_ankit]

#Pneumonia
#DrRandeepGuleria

[Dr Randeep guleria @DrRandeepG]

CAN WE PREVENT PNEUMONIA? | Doctor Explains | Dr Randeep Guleria

Watch Dr. Randeep Guleria explain the essential steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.

👉 Watch till the end, share this video with your family, and follow for more expert health insights!

[Oxidative State @oxidativestate]

Vitamin D strikes again...
dropping cortisol by 41%.

the sun is our oldest anti stress protocol.

[All India Radio News @airnewsalerts]

India crosses 300 GW of installed non-fossil fuel-powered electricity generation capacity

𝑀𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠 🔗 https://t.co/vQdQgTp0jC

[Ankit Pal @pl_ankit]

India ranks 3rd globally in research output but only 36th in citation impact (Scopus, 2024), reflecting a focus on volume, not value.

[Retraction Watch @RetractionWatch]

“India’s research paradox: Leading in published papers, but low on citations and patents to universities.”
https://t.co/ldC65PINQf

[Ankit Pal @pl_ankit]

@aitcmrinal @BJP4India Maa Durga is kind enough to not to kill innocent people. Never.

[Awanish K Awasthi @AwasthiAwanishK]

सटीक पूर्वानुमान और सुरक्षित जनजीवन के लिए मौसम निगरानी तंत्र का सुदृढ़ीकरण! प्रदेश के 5 प्रमुख जनपदों - लखनऊ, झांसी, अलीगढ़, आजमगढ़ और वाराणसी में ₹22.45 करोड़ की लागत से 'डॉप्लर वेदर रडार' प्रणाली स्थापित और सक्रिय की जा रही है।
माननीय मुख्यमंत्री श्री @myogiadityanath जी के मार्गदर्शन में @UPGovt मौसम की सटीक निगरानी और आपदा प्रबंधन की बेहतर तैयारियों के माध्यम से जनसामान्य एवं किसानों की सुरक्षा के प्रति प्रतिबद्ध है।

[IIT Roorkee @iitroorkee]

IIT Roorkee Study Reveals Growing Convergence of Flood and Drought Vulnerabilities Across India

A study led by researchers at IIT Roorkee reveals an increasing overlap in district-level vulnerability to floods and droughts, highlighting the need for integrated climate-risk planning and multi-hazard preparedness.

Published in npj Natural Hazards, the study analysed 591 districts across India and found that, by 2011, more than one-fifth of districts were highly vulnerable to floods, nearly one-fifth to droughts, and more than one in ten fell towards the higher end of the Multi-Hazard Vulnerability Index (MHVI).

Led by Prof. Mohit Prakash Mohanty, with researchers Priyanka Tripathy, Dev Anand Thakur and Vittal Hari, the study identifies growing multi-hazard hotspots, particularly across eastern and northern India. The findings underscore the importance of district-level assessments in strengthening climate adaptation, disaster risk reduction and resilient development.

Supported by the Department of Science & Technology (DST) through ICARS at IIT Roorkee, the research advances evidence-based approaches to identifying vulnerable regions and prioritising climate resilience measures.

#IITRoorkee #ClimateResilience #FloodRisk #DroughtRisk #DisasterRiskReduction #ClimateAdaptation #MultiHazardRisk #ResearchAndInnovation #SustainableDevelopment

[Ankit Pal @pl_ankit]

"...The actual art of medicine lies in listening to patients, understanding their fears and responding with compassion. This human connection, he suggested, remains an essential to provide effective healthcare to patients."

[Ankit Pal @pl_ankit]

"Dr. Guleria believes there are two sides of medicine, one is the science and the other is its art. He believes that scientific advances have strengthened our ability to treat illnesses but remain incomplete without the art". 1/2

[ETimes @etimes]

Honoured to celebrate Nirvana Naturopathy & Retreat, Igatpuri, on receiving the Special Recognition for Contribution to Naturopathy & Preventive Wellness at the Times of India Healing India Forum Awards 2026. 🌿

Presented by Dr Randeep Guleria.

#TOIHealingIndiaForum2026

[TheICCT_India @TheICCT_India]

A recent study by @TheICCT & @KSEBLtd on charging infrastructure requirements along NH-66 estimates that, by 2030, battery-electric trucks will require 90 chargers with 12.5 MW of installed capacity and an investment of ₹19 crore.

This study by @harsimrankaur09, Sajin Ismail(KSEBL), Aviral Yadav & Anand RM is the first corridor-level charging assessment for an Indian freight highway.

By 2050, the estimated requirement rises to 1,939 chargers and ₹338 crore in investment, with Kochi, Kozhikode and Kollam identified as priority charging nodes.

Read the full study here: https://t.co/KMB9f4qnnt

[Kyang Thang རྐྱང་ཐང་ @Kyangs_Thang]

Bumper start for Himalayan winter snowpack ❄️ October is generally a dry season, but active WDs have made a difference.

🇮🇳 Minimum temps on Oct 16:-

HIMANSH -11.4
Hanle IAO -6.1
Nyoma -4.5
Padum -4.4
Tangtse -3.6
Nimoo-Basgo -3.6
Leh -3.5
Chutak -3.0
Drass -2.4

[Down To Earth @down2earthindia]

Food is increasingly being used as a weapon of war.
From the Russia-Ukraine conflict to wars in West Asia, attacks on food systems and disruptions to supplies are threatening global food security and deepening hunger crises. Read how food warfare is becoming a conflict strategy, with consequences far beyond the battlefield https://t.co/bu0gj5uVIo

#FoodSecurity #FoodCrisis #GlobalHunger #Conflict