From Firewood to Solar Energy: How HRG Is Transforming Life in Himalayan Villages
A Shimla-based NGO's affordable Solar Hamam technology is reducing firewood dependence and improving access to hot water in remote Himalayan households.
Patanjali Ghee Under FDA Scanner As Maharashtra Seizes 3.53 Lakh Kg Food Worth
Maharashtra FDA seized 3.53 lakh kg of food worth 9.01 crore across 114 establishments, including 2,279 litres of Patanjali cow ghee, while suspending 19 licences over food safety violations.
UPI Payments Now Accepted For Online Bookings At Tourist Attractions In UAE, Singapore: Check Rules
Indian travellers can now use UPI apps to book Burj Khalifa experiences and attractions at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa, expanding India's digital payment reach overseas.
Bengaluru Man Holds Woman At Knifepoint, Attempts To Steal
A 40-year-old man allegedly held a 23-year-old receptionist at knifepoint after attempting to steal her 4.5 lakh mangalsutra in Indiranagar.
Young Santoor Prodigy From Bengal Sets Record With 60 Gats Across 59 Ragas In Under 30 Minutes
Young musician Angshuman Sarkar from Nadia, West Bengal, earns an India Book of Records recognition by performing 60 gat compositions across 59 ragas in 29 minutes and 32 seconds.
Bangladesh Garment Workers Intensify Protests Over Wages, Disrupting Factory Operations
Bangladesh's garment industry faces widespread disruption as workers demand a monthly minimum wage of Tk30,000, with 690 factories halting production and at least 82 people arrested amid escalating unrest.
INDIA Bloc To Protest Against SIR In Bengaluru On November 5, Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The INDIA bloc will protest against the SIR exercise at Bengalurus Freedom Park on November 5 and extend its campaign across Karnataka.
After losing her father in 2022, Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala overcame a 0-6 deficit to defeat Abigail Nette 8-6 and become India's first woman wrestling world champion.
A Delhi court has extended interim protection from arrest to Congress MP Bimol Akoijam until November 5.
A 36-hour bandh across three Arunachal districts has intensified opposition to the proposed project amid fears of displacement and demands for greater consultation.
Cyclone Murasu Updates: From Heavy Rains In Andhra To Rescue Efforts
Cyclone Murasu hits Andhra coast with 110 kmph winds, causing flooding, transport disruptions and widespread emergency relief operations.
Indian Sailor Killed After Cargo Vessel Struck By Unidentified Aerial Object Near Oman, 13 Rescued
An unidentified aerial object struck the India-flagged MSV Al Jusufi carrying 14 Indian seafarers, killing one and leaving 13 rescued.
15-Year-Old Khushbu Darjada Scripts History, Wins India
At 15, Khushbu Darjada defeated opponents from three countries before winning silver in the women's 63kg judo category at Dakar 2026.
One Killed, Two Injured As Two Helicopters Collide Near Mount Everest In Nepal
Two helicopters operated by Fishtail Air and Air Dynasty collided while landing at Pheriche, near Mount Everest, leaving one person dead and others injured.
Against All Odds: How Droupadi Murmu Made History as India
From her humble beginnings in a Santali tribal family in Odisha to becoming India's first tribal President, Droupadi Murmu's journey reflects perseverance, public service and historic representation.
India Claims Double Gold As Men
India's men's and women's teams remained unbeaten to win gold at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, defeating Sri Lanka and Uganda in Ahmedabad.
20-Year-Old Kimi Antonelli Becomes F1
At 20 years and 68 days, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula Ones youngest world champion, ending Italys 73-year wait for the title.
Arunachal Pradesh: Shutdown Called In 3 Districts On November 2 Over Proposed Siang Mega Dam
Indigenous communities across three Arunachal Pradesh districts enforced a total shutdown demanding the immediate release of over 40 anti-dam demonstrators and resisting the 11,200 MW Siang project that threatens to submerge 27 ancestral villages.
From Losing Her Father At 11 To Making History At Siachen: Captain Shiva Chauhan
After personal loss and rigorous training, Captain Shiva Chauhan became the first woman Army officer deployed at Siachen's Kumar Post.
Delhi Imposes Rs 68 Lakh Fines, Turns Back 1,500+ Vehicles On Day 1 Of Anti-Pollution Drive
Delhi checks nearly 15,000 vehicles, issues 566 PUCC challans and penalises construction sites as its winter anti-pollution enforcement drive begins.
11 Char Dham Helicopter Operators Threaten To Suspend Services Over DGCA
Following a helicopter crash that killed six people, the DGCA mandated two pilots per flight, prompting 11 operators to threaten suspension over rising operational costs.
Two-Time Olympic Medallist PV Sindhu Wins Second Title Of 2026 At HYLO Open
PV Sindhu defeated Denmark's Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt 21-12, 21-14 in 39 minutes to claim her second title of 2026 and earn 9,200 ranking points.
India Records Impressive Archery Medal Haul At Swiss Open 2026 As Tania, Sachin Secure Silver
Indian archers Tania Rani and Sachin Chechi clinched silver medals in their respective Under-21 compound categories, helping India secure three medals at the Lausanne championship.
How a Mumbai Architect Turns Air Pollution Into Sustainable Building Tiles
A Mumbai-based architect's startup transforms recovered black carbon and industrial waste into architectural tiles, offering an alternative to energy-intensive conventional tile manufacturing.
Alok Shukla united Adivasi communities to save 4.45 lakh acres of Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests from 21 proposed coal mines.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges 2024 Lok Sabha Election Was
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of electoral irregularities at the INDIA bloc's Delhi rally, alleging voter deletions and manipulation while demanding accountability from the poll body.
The Odisha Social Worker Who Transformed Tribal Lives and Eradicated a Neglected Disease
Inspired by Gandhian values, Odisha's Shanti Devi spent nearly six decades treating neglected diseases, educating tribal girls and empowering disadvantaged communities.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces 5-Year Age Relaxation For Government Jobs; Check Revised Age Limits
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has extended the upper age limit for direct government recruitment by five years.
Congress Should Apologise For 1984: BJPs Nitin Nabin Slams Party As INDIA Bloc Holds Delhi Rally
BJP president Nitin Nabin invokes Rajiv Gandhi's controversial remark on the 1984 anti-Sikh violence while accusing Congress of undermining democratic institutions ahead of the INDIA bloc's Delhi rally.
Tamil Nadu Jailbreak: CM Vijay Suspends Senior Prison Official, Orders Staff Reshuffle
Seventeen undertrials allegedly faked a medical emergency to escape from a Theni sub-jail, prompting a police manhunt, disciplinary action and heightened prison security across Tamil Nadu.
Around 40 protesters opposing Arunachal Pradesh's proposed 11,200-MW Siang hydropower project were reportedly detained in Delhi, with activists alleging police misconduct.
SFI workers march towards Ramlila Maidan as the INDIA bloc protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.
Two teachers have been suspended following the assault at a Panchkula government school, while authorities investigate alleged lapses in student supervision.
The INDIA bloc's November 1 rally against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has prompted extensive security arrangements in Delhi amid allegations of electoral irregularities and competing estimates of crowd size.
Cyclone Arnab: At Least 4 Dead, 12 Missing After Landslides In Odisha; Rescue Operations Intensified
Cyclone Arnab has triggered floods and landslides across southern Odisha, killing four people, including an infant.
How Bethala Veera Swami Supports 90,000 Children Across One Hundred Villages
Growing up in poverty, Bethala Veera Swami established after-school learning centers reaching ninety thousand children across rural Andhra Pradesh.
Bihar Govt Makes Formal Dress Code Mandatory For Teachers
Bihars Education Department has reinforced formal dress rules for teachers and staff while restricting DJ and disco activities on school campuses.
How Doctor Govindappa Venkataswamy Overcame Severe Disability To Restore One Lakh Sights
Crippled by rheumatoid arthritis, Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy personally performed over one lakh eye surgeries, building global affordable eye care.
Chandi Prasad Bhatt: The Environmentalist Who Inspired Communities to Stand Up for Himalayan Forests
Inspired by Gandhian principles, Chandi Prasad Bhatt mobilised villagers, especially women, to resist deforestation and protect Himalayan forests through community-led conservation.
Meet Ridhima Pandey: The Young Indian Taking Climate Action From India to the UN
Inspired by the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, Ridhima Pandey championed climate accountability at nine and took five countries to the UN.
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia Named New IAF Vice Chief, To Assume Charge From November 1
Currently heading Eastern Air Command, Walia will take charge as IAF Vice Chief on November 1, succeeding Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit.
ISRO Launches NVS-03 Satellite With Indigenous Atomic Clock To Strengthen NavIC Services
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard its GSLV-F18 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 11:51 pm on October 30. The satellite was injected into its intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), marking the 20th flight of Indias Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and the countrys []
Remembering the Iron Man of India, whose leadership helped integrate over 560 princely states and strengthen India's foundations after independence.
INDIA Bloc Plans Fresh Meeting With President Murmu To Present
The Opposition plans to present alleged voter deletions to President Murmu as it intensifies protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Manisha Bhanwala Makes Wrestling History, Becomes First Indian Woman To Win World Championships Gold
Manisha Bhanwala fought back from 0-6 to defeat USAs Abigail Nette 8-6 in the 59kg final, becoming Indias first woman senior world champion.
Delhi Mangolpuri Factory Fire: 4 Dead, 2 Injured As Massive Blaze Engulfs Shoe Unit
Four people died and two were injured after a basement fire at a Mangolpuri shoe factory filled the building with thick smoke, triggering a major rescue operation involving 20 fire tenders.
Chennai Entrepreneur B. L. Bengani Turns Rice Husk Into Natural Fibre Composite Boards
Chennai entrepreneur B. L. Bengani uses rice husk waste to manufacture composite boards for furniture and interiors.
Breath of fresh air | Vinay Waikul's 'Chaar Yaar'
Breath of fresh air | Vinay Waikul's 'Chaar Yaar'
The art of living | N.K. Singh's 'Endeavours: An Ensemble of My Life'
The art of living | N.K. Singh's 'Endeavours: An Ensemble of My Life'
Witness to change | Saeed Naqvi's 'The World Was Not Their Story'
Witness to change | Saeed Naqvi's 'The World Was Not Their Story'
Partners in crime | Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey
Partners in crime | Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey
Lives behind the lyrics | Anahad Foundation's 'Folktales' video series
Lives behind the lyrics | Anahad Foundation's 'Folktales' video series
Trauma to theatre | Salman Rushdie's 'Knife' on stage
Trauma to theatre | Salman Rushdie's 'Knife' on stage
Behind the screen | Khalid Mohamed's 'Not Quite Family: An Intimate Memoir of Bollywood'
Behind the screen | Khalid Mohamed's 'Not Quite Family: An Intimate Memoir of Bollywood'
Future past | M.G. Vassanji's 'The Apparition'
Future past | M.G. Vassanji's 'The Apparition'
Q&A with Dr Shriram Nene | Doctor's orders
Q&A with Dr Shriram Nene | Doctor's orders
Tamil Nadu recognises grassroots sporting talent and international para-athletes while announcing financial assistance and new sports infrastructure.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Targets Youth Employment, Announces 48 Projects Worth
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath outlines a youth-focused development vision, combining infrastructure projects worth 411 crore.
How a Malayali Teacher Is Using Cultural Exchange to Educate Children in the North East
A teacher from Kerala is inspiring children in remote Arunachal Pradesh through education, cultural exchange and community participation.
Chopper Crashes In Uttarakhand
A Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter carrying five passengers and a pilot crashed near Joshimath after losing communication, with all six occupants killed.
Homi Jehangir Bhabha: The Visionary Physicist Who Built the Foundation of India
From pioneering discoveries in theoretical physics to establishing TIFR and India's nuclear research infrastructure, Homi Bhabha helped shape the country's scientific future.
From Nashik To Global Waters: 16-Year-Old Divya Mahajan
A 16-year-old swimmer from Nashik completes the English Channel crossing in 14 hours and 35 minutes as she pursues the ambitious Oceans Seven challenge and raises funds for children.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami Confirms Helicopter Crash Near Joshimath; 6 On Board, Rescue Ops Underway
A helicopter carrying five passengers and a pilot crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand while travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun, prompting an emergency rescue operation as authorities assessed the situation.
Jamia Students End 18-Day Hunger Strike After University Sets Union Election Timeline
After an 18-day hunger strike, JMI has committed to completing its students union constitution by May 2027 and holding elections within six weeks of the next academic session.
20-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Found Dead In Hyderabad; Police Probe Reported Exam-Related Distress
A 20-year-old NEET aspirant was found dead at his Hyderabad residence on October 28 after reportedly experiencing two months of mental distress.
SC Says Banks Must Compensate Digital Fraud Victims If They Fail Due Diligence
Holding financial institutions strictly liable, the SC ruled that banks must fully reimburse victims of digital scams and digital arrests if institutional oversight or due-diligence failures enable the theft.
The Madras High Court has sought responses to a PIL seeking an inquiry into Saurav Das identity and alleged remarks against the judiciary, along with requests to block his X and Instagram accounts.
EC Revises SIR Deadlines In Delhi And 5 States; Announces New Dates For Final Voter Rolls
The Election Commission has extended Delhis SIR claims deadline to November 25 and revised timelines across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana and Nagaland.
Multivitamin Bioavailability Explained: Are Synthetic Vitamins Wasting Your Money?
Natural or synthetic vitamins? Understand how bioavailability, nutrient forms and absorption influence your multivitamin's effectiveness.
How Sandra Pascoe Ortiz Creates Biodegradable Bioplastic From Nopal Cactus Plants
Mexican researcher Sandra Pascoe Ortiz developed a non-toxic, fully biodegradable bioplastic derived from Nopal cactus juice to combat plastic pollution.
Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Flood: Thousands Moved To Safety In Bengal, Assam On Alert
A GLOF at Bhutans Shintaphu Lake damaged infrastructure and triggered precautionary evacuations as downstream areas watched the Sankosh River.
Jaipur Commission Orders PepsiCo To Pay
A Jaipur consumer commission has ordered PepsiCo to pay 8,000 in compensation and litigation costs after a consumer alleged that a 5 Lays packet contained just 4 grams of chips against the declared 15 grams.
68 Killed In Spain Train Crash; Anti-Government Protests Erupt Over Railway Safety
A deadly collision between two high-speed trains near Urda has triggered protests in Madrid, with demonstrators demanding accountability as investigators examine a possible signalling failure.
How Family Support Helped Kajal Dhochak Win Historic World Wrestling Silver At 18
From practising with her mother during lockdown to winning World Championships silver, Kajal Dhochaks journey celebrates family support and perseverance.
Goa Plans to Convert Kitchen Waste Into 150
Goa plans rapid composting across local bodies, converting wet waste into manure within 2448 hours.
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Andaman And Nicobar Islands, No Casualties Reported
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported 218 km north-northwest of Bamboo Flat on Thursday, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
No Govt Jobs For Those Involved In Violent
Uttar Pradesh has tightened character verification rules for government jobs, citing violent activities and serious offences while protecting candidates from automatic disqualification over pending FIRs.
Tamil Nadu Raises Minimum Auto Fare To
Tamil Nadu has notified new auto fares after 13 years, but drivers say the increase remains below their demands.
Meet Jaya Varma Sinha, Indian Railways
After joining the Indian Railway Traffic Service in 1988, Jaya Varma Sinha made history in 2023 as the first woman to lead the Railway Board.
Asaram Faces FIR Over Late Surrender After Medical Parole Ends
Asaram reached Jodhpur Central Jail nearly six hours after his 5 pm deadline and was formally surrendered the next morning after night-time admission was refused.
Election Commission Cant Change Forms 6, 7, 8: SC During Delhi SIR Hearing
Holding that statutory voter enrollment forms are legally unalterable, the Supreme Court pushed the Election Commission to scrap arbitrary deadlines and simplify re-enrollment for nearly 47 lakh excluded electors in Delhi.
The Railway Board has reiterated its existing 11 pm to 5 am charging restriction after a passenger's power bank reportedly exploded aboard the MumbaiHowrah Mail.
From Construction Waste to Sustainable Bricks: How Angirus Is Rethinking Building Materials in India
Founded in 2020, Angirus, co-founded by civil engineers Kunjpreet Arora and Lokesh Puri Goswami, transforms construction waste into sustainable bricks.
Jharkhand Initiates Termination Proceedings Against 631 Doctors Over Prolonged Absence From Duty
Jharkhand reviews 695 doctors service records as it initiates termination proceedings against 631 over prolonged absence.
Cyclone Arnab Weakens Into Deep Depression; Andhra Announces
Cyclone Arnab weakened after crossing Andhra Pradesh, leaving deaths, infrastructure damage and crop losses as the state begins relief and restoration efforts.
CCPA Fines Shangri-La Eros Delhi
The consumer watchdog ruled that service charges must be voluntary, while the hotel said it discontinued them across all services from October 1, 2026.
18-Year-Old Kajal Dhochak And Neelam Sirohi Make History With World Wrestling Championship Silvers
India's Kajal Dhochak, 18, and Neelam Sirohi, 26, win silver at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in Astana, marking a milestone for Indian women's wrestling.
Through cooperative banking, livelihood programmes and practical skills training, Visha Ferrer and RDT are helping rural women build financial independence and greater control over their futures.
Cabinet Approves 3-Point DA Hike For Central Government Employees Ahead Of Diwali
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3-percentage-point DA and DR increase from July 1, benefiting 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners.
Three-Time Asian Para Games Gold Medallist Neeraj Yadav Allegedly Dies By Suicide
Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav was found dead in Delhi, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
