PM CARES Fund: Understanding Its Role, Purpose And
Despite a drop in donations, the PM CARES Fund swelled to 8,452 crore through fixed deposit interest, while a mere 0.01 per cent was spent on actual relief, sparking demands for greater accountability.
India Stuns Pakistan 5-3 in Amstelveen; Men Advance to Hockey World Cup Second Round
India beat Pakistan 5-3; men advance despite defensive lapses.
Mumbai School Canteens Swap Vada Pav, Samosa For Healthier Options Amid FDA Crackdown
Mumbai schools are replacing popular junk food with healthier options as Maharashtra amid FDA crackdown.
Ayodhya schools require permission for outsiders and social media users amid filming concerns.
Google Is Giving Indian Students Free AI Plus For A Year: Here
Google is giving Indian students free access to powerful AI tools. Here's how you can claim it.
US Tightens Green Card Rules, New
Starting 18 September 2026, the United States will enact a stricter 'public charge' policy, making it significantly harder for immigrants who rely on essential public benefits to secure a Green Card.
We Are Gen Z Is New Jaantay Nahin Ho Mera Baap Kaun Hai: J
A viral video of a tourist confronting security personnel after a reported five-hour wait at a Kargil checkpoint has prompted Omar Abdullah to warn against using Gen Z identity as a form of entitlement.
Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down On Mumbai Street Eateries, 5 Licences Suspended Over Food Safety Lapses
The Maharashtra FDA is intensifying food-safety checks across Mumbai and the state after finding serious hygiene and storage violations.
Why is Neutrogena Facing Boycott Calls After Hayden Panettiere
Why are Hayden Panettieres Neutrogena allegations sparking boycott calls, Kenvue scrutiny and renewed questions over celebrity endorsements?
People of Purpose: Pooja Taparia, Founder
After watching 30 Days in September, Pooja Taparia founded Arpan to prevent Child Sexual Abuse through Personal Safety Education, awareness, and systemic change.
Delhi Launches 56 Women-Only E-Bus Services Across 28 Routes, Adds 200 Electric Buses
New services target safer commutes for working women and students while expanding Delhi's electric fleet.
Manipur Shuts Government Institutions Amid NRC-Census Row As Protesters Intensify Agitation
Manipur protesters demand NRC before Census as government offices face boycott amid escalating tensions across valley districts.
Tamil teacher N. Balamurugan helped turn Pethanayakanur Government High School into a vibrant space for reading, environmental learning and traditional arts.
Madhya Pradesh School Shock: 2 Girls Allegedly Made to Drink Urine-Mixed Water, Principal Says
Families protested after two girls alleged urine-tainted water and questioned the principals response.
How Two Women Sarpanches, Priyanka Tiwari and Shushum Lata Are Transforming Rural India Livelihoods
Two women village leaders Priyanka Tiwari and Sushum Lata in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are connecting sanitation with waste management,
Bengaluru-based startup Bambrew, founded by Vaibhav Anant, demonstrates that environmental solutions can be commercially viable, building a 50 crore business by engineering bamboo and natural fiber packaging to replace single-use plastic.
Hockey Star Lalremsiami Hmarzote Makes History As Mizoram
From a government hockey academy in Thenzawl to the Olympics, Lalremsiami Hmarzotes journey reaches another historic milestone with Mizorams first Arjuna Award.
People of Purpose: How Ananya and Kabithui Are Reimagining Education in Manipur with Khaangchu
In conflict-affected Manipur, Khaangchu blends Rongmei knowledge with modern learning to help children stay rooted while looking ahead.
Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Could Soon See Your Screen And Record Your Calls
What if ChatGPT could see your screen, listen to meetings and understand your digital life without constant prompts?
India Rattle South Africa 6-1 In Amstelveen, Seal First Win at Women
Six scorers power India past South Africa in crucial World Cup clash.
RJD protests alleged exam failures and police action as Bihars youth demand accountability and reforms.
IRCTC Seizes Around 8,349 Unapproved Water Bottles From Trains, Finds Ice Cream
IRCTC's nationwide inspection drive is targeting unauthorised food and beverages, overcharging and hygiene violations to make train catering safer for passengers.
Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act Takes Effect From August 28: What Changes Under the Law?
Maharashtras new law regulates religious conversions, introduces prior notice, tougher penalties and scrutiny of marriage-linked conversions.
From Tejaswin Shankar To Divya Deshmukh: 17 Named For Arjuna Awards, No Khel Ratna This Year
Divya Deshmukh, Tejaswin Shankar Among 17 Arjuna Awardees; Khel Ratna Remains Vacant This Year
AAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested Over Alleged Delhi Jal Board Tender Irregularities
AAP leader Satyendar Jain was arrested alongside five others over alleged Delhi Jal Board tender irregularities.
Father of 21-year-old crane collapse victim seeks builders accountability after five-day hunger strike and HC plea.
From Chess Prodigy to Youngest Women
At 19, Divya Deshmukh became youngest Womens World Cup champion, now named an Arjuna Award recipient.
103-Year-Old Woman Gives Around
A 103-year-old Assam woman donated 1.54 lakh from her lifelong savings to 77 families affected by the states floods.
An EOW status report before the Supreme Court details findings challenging financial allegations involving former IHFL promoter Sameer Gehlaut.
Manipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As Students, Women Vendors Demand NRC Before Census
Students, women vendors and civil society groups demand NRC updation before Manipur begins Census 2027 operations.
PM CARES Donations Fell 30%, So Why Did Its Corpus Rise To
Domestic donations fell sharply, yet PM CARES ended FY25 with a larger corpus. The numbers reveal a striking shift in its finances.
Tamil Nadu Govt Withdraws Order Seeking To Stop Students From Joining CJP, Left-Wing Protests
The directive sought coordinated action to keep students and youth away from Left-wing and CJP protests before being withdrawn.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that women government employees will be entitled to 365 days of maternity leave for their third child, bringing the benefit in line with the one-year leave already available for the first two children. Human Resources Management Minister D Sarathkumar made the announcement in the Legislative Assembly on August 18, []
Govt Approves PNG Incentive Scheme From Sept 1; What It Means For Indian Households
The scheme will incentivise city gas distributors to activate more household PNG connections by offering 200 SCM of lower-priced domestic gas.
Meta Rejects Claims It Hooked Children As Facebook And Instagram Face A Major Legal Battle
Meta faces a major US trial over child safety as states question platform design, engagement features and corporate responsibility.
Nalanda Mid-Day Meal Scare: Several Students Hospitalised After Detergent Mistaken For Salt
Thirty-four students fell ill after detergent was allegedly mistaken for salt during a Nalanda school meal.
UAE Halts Trade, Financial Ties With Iran
The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran as regional tensions intensify, while Tehran denies accusations over a reported missile launch.
OpenAI is Changing ChatGPT For Teens: Here
As teenagers increasingly turn to AI for homework and advice, OpenAI is changing how ChatGPT responds to younger users.
Exam cancellation satisfies protesting aspirants but leaves nearly 2,000 appointed candidates fearing sudden job loss.
Kolkata Hotel Fire: 9 Dead, Including Child; Several Injured In Midnight Blaze
Nine people died and six were injured after a midnight hotel fire engulfed central Kolkata.
1,500 Sakhis, 300 Villages: How Maharashtra
From invisible labour to leadership: Manisha Ghules Sakhi Model is rewriting rural work.
From Selling Balloons At 8 To Reaching 3.5 Million: Devendra Kumar Gupta
Abandoned as a child, Devendra Kumar Gupta endured child labour before founding Ladli Foundation to empower vulnerable communities across India.
What Do They Get Back?: Shehzad Poonawalla Seeks Income Tax Waiver for Salaried Middle Class
Poonawalla questions middle-class taxation, demands better public services and resigns from BJP citing personal circumstances.
From Losing His Daughter to Serving Lakhs: The Story of Mohammed Asif Hussain Sohail
After losing his young daughter Sakina, Mohammed Asif Hussain Sohail spent 15 years helping Hyderabads vulnerable through food, education, healthcare and rehabilitation.
A Supreme Court report reveals that 14 state chief ministers face serious criminal cases, with Telanganas Revanth Reddy topping the list with 89.
Reddit Is Turning Text Posts Into Audio And Video: Here
Reddit is testing a surprising new way to experience its conversations, potentially changing how millions discover and consume its content.
Five members of a Surat family reportedly fell ill after eating food from Sheetal Restaurant, with one child dying and four remaining critical.
FSSAI has cautioned influencers and celebrities to verify food-related health claims before promoting products to consumers.
Illegal March: Delhi Police Rejects Excessive Force Claims During Student Protest
Delhi Police cites breached barricades and injuries while protesters allege disproportionate force during July clashes.
EV, CNG And Hydrogen Vehicles Could Get Five More Years On Indian Roads: What
India could let cleaner commercial vehicles stay on roads longer, reshaping fleet economics.
President Murmus assent completes Parliaments process to recognise Keralam as Keralas official constitutional name.
Soren Government Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam; Selected Candidates Protest, Fear Job Loss
Around 2,000 appointed candidates fear losing jobs after Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL over alleged irregularities.
Indian Shuttler Ayush Shetty Stuns China
Ayush Shetty defeats defending champion Shi Yuqi on debut, advancing to World Championships second round.
Manipur: Imphal Torch Rally Demands NRC Before Census As Police Deploy Barricades
Students demand NRC before Census 2027, while protests, disruptions and a statewide strike intensify across Manipur.
UGC-NET Row: NTA Removes 50+ Staffers, Orders Retest For Papers Over Errors
NTA orders September retests after paper errors, while over 50 staffers face removal amid growing protests.
From Mumbai Slums to Bhutan Gold: How 7 Underprivileged Children Made India Proud in Box Langdi
Seven athletes from Mumbais underserved communities won international gold for India in Box Langdi in Bhutan.
Pune Sweet Shop Shut Despite 98% Compliance, Bombay HC Orders FDA to Pay
A Pune sweet shop remained closed for 34 days despite a 98% compliance score, prompting the Bombay High Court to revoke its licence suspension and order 5 lakh compensation.
Big Leadership Shake-Up: Dentsu India Names Saagar Sethi New Chief Business Officer
A major leadership transition at dentsu is bringing several critical business functions under one executive as a veteran leader steps aside.
For more than three decades, Longi Manjhi has built canals and dams to bring water, revive farming and reduce migration from villages around Gaya.
iPhone 15 Overheated, Lost Network: Haryana Consumer Court Orders Apple To Pay
A Rohtak consumer commission ordered Apple India to refund 45,500 after failing to substantiate its claim of unauthorised phone modifications.
Fix Ghapla Or Ill Protest Again: Ramdev Warns Modi Government Over Student Education
Ramdev flags exam leaks, school infrastructure gaps and alleged corruption as student protests widen across India.
Sonam Wangchuk Praises Devendra Mahto
Wangchuk hails students after Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL and TDPL exams amid intensifying recruitment protests.
Big Win For Protesters: Jharkhand Govt Cancels JSSC-CGL And All TDPL-Conducted Recruitment Exams
After 24 days of protests, the Jharkhand government has cancelled JSSC-CGL and ordered a wider probe into recruitment exam irregularities.
The Real Mr. India: Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles
Tata Motors The Real Mr. India reminds us that behind the goods reaching our homes are truck saarthis who spend days on the road, away from their families, quietly keeping India moving.
After losing her sister Veruschka at 26, Dr Tatyana Dias built pathways to independence through culinary skills, training and livelihoods.
Rajasthan Restricts Outsider Entry To Govt Schools Hours After CJP Announces Inspection Drive
The Rajasthan government cited student safety and privacy as CJP prepared to inspect schools over alleged infrastructure and teacher shortages.
India Is Rethinking Its LPG Strategy After A Crisis Exposed An Uncomfortable Reality
India is boosting domestic LPG output as war disrupts imports, but the numbers reveal why complete energy independence remains difficult.
Delhi Cab Driver Learns English With AI to Teach His Daughter, Showcasing AI Accessibility for All
A Delhi cab driver uses ChatGPT to practise English, hoping to teach his daughter someday.
Over 1,000 Kg Unsafe Food Seized Across Karnataka; 68 Kg Meat Found At Mysuru Hotel
Karnataka's food safety crackdown has uncovered expired chicken, meat and other unsafe food while inspections expand across hotels, canteens and storage facilities.
Unsung Legends: The Forgotten Heroes Who Shaped Jharkhand
The unsung heroes of Jharkhand, from Birsa Munda and Tilka Manjhi to the Murmu siblings, Binod Bihari Mahato, and Dr. B.P. Kesari, who fought British rule, led armed uprisings, and preserved indigenous identity.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Waives Farm Loans Up To
Vijay raises farm-loan relief, waiving loans up to 75,000 and expanding support for larger borrowers.
Woman Alleges Her Stepfather Used Grok To Turn Childhood Photo Into Explicit Images
A woman has joined lawsuit against xAI after alleging her step-father used Grok to turn her childhood image into explicit photos.
51-Year-Old Man From Tamil Nadu, A. Suresh Kumar With 2 PhDs, MBA Clears NEET After 34-Year Wait
After decades of detours, two PhDs and an MBA,A. Suresh Kumar finally pursues medicine.
Bombay HC Clerk Typing Test Glitches: CJP
Candidates allege faulty equipment and server failures disrupted the test, prompting protests and demands for re-examination.
Vishal Garg: Indian-Origin CEO Who Fired 900 Employees On A Zoom Call Loses Job at Better.com
Five years after a viral Zoom layoff, Vishal Gargs Better.com exit has triggered a fresh battle over leadership and control.
From 41 Transfers to Challenging Power: The Remarkable IPS Journey of D. Roopa Moudgil
Roopa Moudgil's career reflects courage, an enduring commitment to public service despite challenges.
Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC Row: Govt Calls Students For Talks Today As August 20 CM Gherao Looms
Government seeks dialogue as protesting students demand exam cancellations, CBI probe and lasting recruitment reforms.
Parle Agro Warehouse Licence Suspended After FDA Finds Expired Frooti, Appy Fizz In Chembur
Maharashtra FDA seized expired Frooti, Appy Fizz and Candy Juice worth 99,970 during an overnight Chembur warehouse inspection.
A CAG audit has flagged unsafe drinking water and widespread shortages of essential passenger facilities across Indian railway stations.
A dentists response to plastic waste at Kanpurs Ganga ghats grew into a community movement focused on cleaning, recycling and civic responsibility.
Two Air India pilots have returned non-negative preliminary drug-screening results as the airline expands testing following the Phuket-Delhi flight incident.
From Vimal To Maggi: 7 Times Celebrity Ads Landed Bollywood Stars In Legal Trouble
From consumer complaints to regulatory notices, these celebrity endorsements show how a familiar face can sometimes become part of legal disputes.
WhatsApp Pay Doubles UPI Transactions To 168 Million, Moves Ahead Of CRED And Amazon Pay
WhatsApp Pay has doubled its UPI transactions in a year, but the numbers reveal just how competitive Indias payments market remains.
Azim Premji: From Building Wipro to Giving Back Billions, Transforming Education Across India
From transforming a small vegetable-oil company into Wipro, Azim Premji has channelled billions towards education and social change in India.
Shehzad Poonawalla Quits BJP Again, Says
Poonawalla again seeks BJP exit after first resignation was rejected, citing personal, financial and organisational reasons.
From Chandigarh To Britain: Arshdeep Singh Dang Becomes First Sikh RAF Fighter Pilot Since WWII
Born in Chandigarh and raised in Britain, Arshdeep Singh Dang has turned a family dream into a historic Sikh milestone in the RAF.
Elon Musk Says X Will Expose Government Censorship Requests More Clearly To Users
Elon Musk says X will expose government censorship requests more clearly but there is a catch.v
NTA Orders UGC-NET Retests for 3 Subjects After Errors
NTA orders September retests for three UGC-NET papers after extensive errors and repeated questions undermine fairness.
Ashok Dham Temple Stampede: Seven Devotees Killed In Bihar
Seven women died and over a dozen were injured after massive crowds overwhelmed barricades during Shravan prayers.
Dr Ganesh Baraiya Recalls Father Rejecting
After his father rejected a 5 lakh circus offer, Dr Ganesh Baraiya overcame educational and legal barriers to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor.
