The Karnataka High Court has ordered stricter, continuous inspections of PGs to protect residents safety, health and dignity.
20 NCC Girl Cadets Successfully Complete 250-Km Trek Across Himalayan High-Altitude Terrain
Twenty NCC girl cadets completed a 30-day, 250-km expedition from Kibber to Karzok, crossing the 5,578-metre Parang La Pass.
DUSU Election Results 2026: ABVP Wins 3 Posts, Independent Candidate Takes VP Seat; NSUI Draws Blank
ABVP's Yash Dabas won the DUSU presidency as the organisation secured three central posts, while independent Deepanshu Shokeen won vice-president.
People of Purpose: Afsana Cherian Kapoor
From her work with UNDP to founding People For Action, Afsana Cherian Kapoor focuses on listening, collaboration and turning purpose into action.
Petrol Pump Dealers Warn Of UPI Halt Above Rs 2,000 From October 15 Over New Fee Row
Petrol dealers are seeking an exemption from the new MDR, warning they may stop accepting UPI payments above Rs 2,000 from October 15.
Kandoni Soren: The Adivasi Woman Protecting Sarakghutu
An Adivasi home guard from Sarakghutu has built a 40-woman community effort to protect around 100 hectares of forest.
A second-year students death after an examination incident involving ChatGPT has triggered an overnight campus protest, with students seeking transparency and accountability.
ISF MLA Nawsad Siddique Questions EC After
Naushad Siddique has warned of legal action after the Election Commission allotted ISFs familiar Envelope symbol to Ritabrata Banerjees faction ahead of the Nandigram bypoll.
Surprise inspections in 4 resturants in Bhopal found severe hygiene violations, leading to food seizures and licence action.
US President Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Bill, India Among Countries Facing 100% Tariff Risk
The new US law expands sanctions on Moscow and gives Trump authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil.
The once and future sculptor | G. Ravinder Reddy's first solo exhibition
The once and future sculptor | G. Ravinder Reddy's first solo exhibition
Printed alchemy | Krishna Reddy exhibition @ CSMVS Museum, Mumbai
Printed alchemy | Krishna Reddy exhibition @ CSMVS Museum, Mumbai
Spotlighting the female POV | Lust Stories 3
Spotlighting the female POV | Lust Stories 3
Staging a saga | Mahesh Elkunchwar's Wada trilogy @ Sunder Nursery, Delhi
Staging a saga | Mahesh Elkunchwar's Wada trilogy @ Sunder Nursery, Delhi
Emperor revisited | Munis D. Faruqui's book on Aurangzeb
Emperor revisited | Munis D. Faruqui's book on Aurangzeb
Colonial frostbite | Deepa Anappara's 'The Last of Earth'
Colonial frostbite | Deepa Anappara's 'The Last of Earth'
The show must go on | Vishwas Patil's novel 'The Great Kanchana Circus'
The show must go on | Vishwas Patil's novel 'The Great Kanchana Circus'
Q&A with chef Gaggan Anand | Return of the native
Q&A with chef Gaggan Anand | Return of the native
From Gharials to Turtles: The IFS Officer Building a New Conservation Model in UP
From leopard rescue and anti-poaching action to turtle conservation, Shiva Shankar is building systems for long-term wildlife protection.
Delhi DTC Strike: Drivers Allege Threats, Inducements As Authorities Push Buses Back On Roads
Contractual drivers demanding 2,000 daily wages allege pressure tactics as authorities work to restore disrupted bus services across Delhi.
FSSAI Initiates Legal Action Against Nestle India Over Alleged Violations In Infant Products
FSSAI initiates legal proceedings against Nestl India over alleged violations in infant products.
Karnataka Cabinet Recognises Tulu as Second Additional Administrative Language
Karnataka recognises Tulu for administration in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi after decades of demands.
From a modest Kurichya tribal settlement in Wayanad and a four-kilometre walk to school, Sreedhanya Suresh has risen to become Keralas first tribal woman district collector.
Pakistan Mosque Explosion During Friday Prayers Leaves 7 Dead, 30+ Injured: Reports
Suicide blast struck Kohat Police Lines during Friday prayers, killing civilians and police personnel and injuring dozens.
From Maharashtra To ISRO: Eknath Vasant Chitnis, The Pioneer Who Helped Shape India
From helping establish Thumba to directing SITE across 2,400 villages, Eknath Vasant Chitnis helped turn Indias space ambitions into applications.
People of Purpose: Shaifalika Panda BIPF
Shaifalika Pandas BIPF journey shows how trust, community ownership and local solutions can create lasting social change across Odisha.
From 2.6 Crore Toilets To Cleaner Villages: How Swachh Bharat Is Changing Rural UP
From community toilets and routine cleaning to better roads and waste management, rural Uttar Pradesh is moving beyond toilet construction.
Sonam Wangchuk has revised his Ladakh padyatra to a symbolic 20-km march on September 23 due to cold weather, followed by a Martyrs Day event on September 24.
EC assigns rival TMC factions new names and symbols as original party identity remains frozen pending decision.
Asian Games 2026: Indian Athletes Face Accommodation and Transport Challenges in Nagoya
Thousands face accommodation and transport troubles as Nagoya prepares for Games amid fresh typhoon concerns.
New Passport Rules 2026: What Changes For Children Under 15; Check Validity And Fees
The MEA has amended passport rules, changing the validity provision for 36-page ordinary passports issued to children below 15.
DPCC Bans Idol Immersion In Yamuna, Sets
Delhi bans idol immersion in the Yamuna, introduces designated sites and 50,000 environmental compensation to curb pollution.
Quimcy Dsouza Reaches Teqball Semifinals At Asian Games, One Win From Historic Medal
Quimcy Dsouza has reached the teqball womens singles semifinals after two group-stage wins, putting India in contention for its first Asian Games medal in the sport.
How Anjali Defied Expectations To Sculpt Through Touch After Losing Her Sight At Eight
After losing her sight at eight, Anjali learnt to create clay idols by feeling their shapes and details with her hands.
Air India Express Suspends 8 Crew Members Over Delayed Post-Flight Breathalyser Test
Eight Air India Express crew members received a three-month suspension for missing their post-flight breathalyser deadline by 35 minutes, despite all testing negative for alcohol.
Tamil Nadu Govt Orders Employees To Declare Assets Online By October 31
Employees must disclose property, vehicles, jewellery, deposits and liabilities as of December 31, 2025 through IFHRMS.
Flying IndiGo Gets Costlier: Infant Fee, Baggage and Priority Charges Revised
IndiGo has raised several optional service charges, increasing travel costs for families and passengers carrying extra luggage.
CCTV At Pharmacies? Health Ministry Moves To Tighten Checks On Prescription Drug Sales
Proposed rules seek CCTV surveillance and three-month footage retention to strengthen prescription drug sales oversight.
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Stay Closed Until Trump, Netanyahu Leave Power
Iran links Hormuz reopening to Trump and Netanyahu's removal as shipping traffic remains sharply below normal levels.
UGC-NET 2026 Final Answer Key Out For 3 Subjects After Re-Exam
NTA releases final keys and results after re-exam of three papers held across 454 centres nationwide.
In Gurugram, Dr Indu Rao Is Taking Girls
Dr Indu Rao is helping girls build confidence, employability and independence through skills, entrepreneurship and practical learning.
Rs 11 Product With Rs 325 MRP: Tukaram Mundhe Flags 2,841% Medical Consumable Mark-Up
Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has flagged steep gaps between procurement prices and MRPs of essential hospital consumables.
Sushil Mungekar is using entrepreneurship, design thinking and future skills to help children become confident thinkers, creators and problem-solvers.
Maratha Quota Stir: Manoj Jarange-Patil Ends 20-Day Fast, Gives Maharashtra Govt 3 Months To Act
Maratha Quota Stir: Manoj Jarange-Patil Suspends 20-Day Fast, Gives Maharashtra 3 Months
Hindi Cannot Be Kept Out: SC Rejects Tamil Nadus Plea Against Navodaya Schools
Supreme Court asks Tamil Nadu to identify land while urging dialogue over Navodaya schools language policy.
SC Tells RBI To Enforce Loan Recovery Rules, Says Default Doesn
Supreme Court says loan defaults cannot justify forceful vehicle seizures, directing RBI to enforce safeguards.
People of Purpose: How Smitha Shetty
Smitha Shetty is using lessons from finance to strengthen education, aftercare and independent living for children leaving institutional care.
Mumbai MLA Parag Shah Gives Up His Privileges And Spends Hours As A Beggar
Wealthy BJP MLA Parag Shah disguised himself as a beggar to experience humility, hardship and humanity.
Centre Flags Pre-Ride Tips, Directs Ola, Uber And Rapido To Remove Option
Government says pre-ride tipping can mislead passengers, while post-ride tips remain voluntary for consumers.
Four years after eight cheetahs arrived from Namibia, India now has 52, including 32 born within the country.
Petrol dealers, retailers and industry leaders have reacted differently to the new MDR framework, while a PIL challenges it in the Supreme Court.
US Passes Russia Sanctions Bill: What 100% Tariff Risk Means for India
US sanctions bill could pressure Indias Russian oil imports and energy security.
Muslim Boy or Girl Can Marry Person of Choice After Attaining Puberty: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The court made the observation while hearing a protection plea by a 26-year-old man and 17-year-old woman.
From Record Throws To Historic Wins: Meet 5 Indian Debutants Set For Asian Games 2026
Five Indian athletes across javelin, shooting, badminton, wrestling and boxing are preparing for their first Asian Games appearance in Aichi-Nagoya.
India Lowers Fuel Export Levies as Crude Prices Remain Unstable
Centre cuts export levies on petrol, diesel and ATF, while domestic fuel taxes remain unchanged.
Govt Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling To Rs 25,000 From Rs 15,000 Per Month
The Union Cabinet has increased the EPFO mandatory wage ceiling from 15,000 to 25,000 per month.
Deeply Concerned: India Reacts After Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Makkah
India condemns the reported drone incident near Makkah as Saudi-Houthi tensions intensify across the region.
Delhi Records 432 Dengue Cases In 2026 As September Sees Sharpest Rise
Delhi has recorded 432 dengue cases this year, including 121 in September, as MCD intensifies mosquito-control measures amid continued monsoon conditions.
The Maharashtra FDA inspected 38 food establishments during its Ganeshotsav drive.
Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Suspends Licences Of Mumbai
The Maharashtra FDA suspended Cafe Mondegars licence after inspectors reported food-temperature, sanitation and structural deficiencies during a September 12 inspection.
Two Class 10 Students Jump Into Fast-Flowing Canal, Save Drowning Woman
Two Class 10 students rescued a drowning woman from a fast-flowing canal in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.
India Approves Emergency Power Supply To Flood-Hit Nepal Amid Deepening Hydropower Crisis
Indias emergency power support follows devastating floods that damaged Nepals hydropower infrastructure and deepened shortages.
Manipur Violence: 2 Kuki-Zo Women Killed, 6 Civilian Deaths Reported in 3 Days
Two Kuki-Zo women were killed in Tamenglong on September 15, two days after four civilians died in separate attacks.
Colonel Shivani Sangwan completed the 122-km Silk Route Ultra in 21 hours, 44 minutes and 8 seconds, finishing ninth among women.
US House Advances Russia Sanctions Bill, Trump Could Impose Up To 100% Tariff On India
Trump could gain tariff powers targeting countries buying Russian energy, putting Indias exports under fresh pressure.
Iron Lady Of Assam Sanjukta Parasor Becomes First Woman To Lead CRPFs 10-Battalion CoBRA
The 2006-batch Assam-Meghalaya cadre IPS officer brings counter-insurgency, field policing and NIA experience to CoBRAs top post.
Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing In Iran After Ceiling Collapse
Iranian Boeing 737 returns safely after tyre trouble triggers severe vibrations and cabin damage during landing.
New UPI Changes Explained: What The New Rules Mean For Merchants And Everyday Payments
New UPI rules charge merchants on select high-value payments, while protecting consumers and small businesses.
IndiGo Agartala-Delhi Flight Diverted To Lucknow After Cargo Smoke Alert
Cargo smoke warning triggers precautionary diversion; 103 passengers and six crew members land safely in Lucknow.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Announces Hostels For 10,000 Students After Satya Niketan Tragedy
Delhi plans secure, affordable hostel accommodation for 10,000 college students as scrutiny of unsafe PGs intensifies after Satya Niketan.
Three Italian passengers reportedly flew from Delhi to Munich without mandatory immigration checks, prompting a show-cause notice and a high-level government review.
Water Cannons Used As Congress Protests Gulzar Singh
Congress demands Cheemas removal and independent probe as police stop Chandigarh march over Gulzar Singhs death.
13 Years, 5 Km a Day: Maharashtra Teacher
For 13 years, Jivan Mithari has braved forest, rain and wildlife to keep one remote classroom running.
The AfD secured a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt but now needs allies to form Germanys first far-right state government since World War II.
Rajasthan Civic Polls: BJP Takes 41% Of Wards As Congress Slips To 35%
BJP gains urban ground, but narrow vote gap, delimitation and independents complicate Rajasthans civic verdict.
Vimal Elaichi Ad Case: Delhi HC Denies Relief To SRK, Ajay Devgn
Delhi HC rejects Vimal Elaichi maker's plea, leaving Maharashtra courts to decide the advertising dispute.
Pramod Bhagat and Chirag Baretha won gold, while Sukant Kadam reached 100 career medals as India secured nine podium finishes.
Two days after a viral video showed a car allegedly hitting a woman biker in Gurugram, police arrested Kalyan Bainsla in Rajasthan.
US Russia Sanctions Bill: India Named In 100% Tariff Amendment As House Debate Intensifies
House panel retains tariff authority as India remains exposed amid Washingtons push to pressure Russia.
People of Purpose: From Banjara Roots, Paras Banjara Empowers DNT Communities Through Olakhaan Trust
Paras Banjaras Olakhaan Trust helps DNT communities secure identity, land rights, dignity and greater independence.
Meta Agrees To Report Child Sexual Abuse Cases To Indian Authorities Amid Centre Crackdown
Meta agrees to report child safety cases as India demands stronger accountability from social media platforms.
3 Italians Fly From Delhi To Munich Without Immigration Clearance; Air India Gets Notice
Three Italians flew to Munich without immigration clearance, prompting scrutiny of Air Indias transfer procedures.
India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final to secure a record sixth Junior Asia Cup title and World Cup qualification.
India Storm Sri Lanka to Win Eighth Women
India dominated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win a record eighth Asia Cup.
Chinese PLA Deployment Along LAC Declined in 2025, Indian Army Maintained Strong Border Readiness
China reduced LAC deployment in 2025, while India retained strong defences amid renewed military dialogue.
Iran, Oman Agree on New Hormuz Shipping Routes; Entry Route to Run Through Iranian Waters
New Iran-Oman shipping routes offer a pathway forward, but US conditions and regional divisions remain unresolved.
Massive Blaze Erupts at Factory in Moradabad
A massive blaze erupted at R H International as firefighters worked to contain flames and protect nearby residents.
Oman Coast Vessel Attack Leaves One Indian Seafarer Missing, 13 Rescued
India condemns the attack as search continues for one missing seafarer amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Hyderabad Crash: 26-Year-Old Woman Dies After RTC Bus Collides With Rapido Bike
Hemadurga died during a routine cellphone repair trip as police investigate the fatal Ameerpet collision.
