From Indian Immigrant Child To LA Mayor: Nithya Raman
Kerala-born Nithya Ramans journey from immigrant child and community organiser to Los Angeles first South Asian mayor is a remarkable story of public service and political change.
People of Purpose: Jayasree Ramesh
Through Kotak Education Foundation, Jayasree Ramesh is combining AI, innovative teaching methods and teacher development to make quality education more accessible to disadvantaged children.
CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2027 Date Sheet Out: Here
CBSE has released the 2027 Class 10 and 12 date sheets 101 days before exams, covering 204 subjects and over 46 lakh students. The Indian Express
The portrait of a witness | 'Nilima Sheikh: Fractured Skies' opens @ MoMA, New York
The portrait of a witness | 'Nilima Sheikh: Fractured Skies' opens @ MoMA, New York
Collector's choice | Art Mumbai 2026
Collector's choice | Art Mumbai 2026
In search of compassion | Gurvinder Singh's 'Rehmat'
In search of compassion | Gurvinder Singh's 'Rehmat'
The art of selfishness | Sheherazaad's 'Khudgarzi'
The art of selfishness | Sheherazaad's 'Khudgarzi'
It's play time | Hyderabad's 'Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival'
It's play time | Hyderabad's 'Qadir Ali Baig Theatre Festival'
The intrigue behind independence | Josy Joseph's 'Birth of a Nation'
The intrigue behind independence | Josy Joseph's 'Birth of a Nation'
Maker and masterpiece | Vinod Kaul's 'Awtar Kaul: The (In)complete Story'
Maker and masterpiece | Vinod Kaul's 'Awtar Kaul: The (In)complete Story'
A market of stories | Kanupriya Dhingra's 'The Sunday Book Bazaar'
A market of stories | Kanupriya Dhingra's 'The Sunday Book Bazaar'
Q&A with Varun Grover | Music, memory and restraint
Q&A with Varun Grover | Music, memory and restraint
How an IAS Officer, Villagers and 26 Panchayat-Led Projects Helped Revive Singri River
A 4.8-crore initiative unites an IAS officer and villagers to revive Madhya Pradeshs polluted Singri River through 26 projects.
Travelling Via Nepal Or Bhutan? Indians Must Carry Passports For Third-Country Transit
India's new immigration rules retain passport-free direct travel under specified conditions but make passports mandatory for third-country transit.
Mumbai On Alert After Bomb Threat Email Names Bombay HC, BSE
A threatening email naming four prominent Mumbai locations has triggered a security alert, with police investigating its origin and credibility.
How Almitra Patel Transformed India
Environmental activist Almitra Patel revolutionized solid waste management by targeting municipal waste rules through public interest litigation, securing a Supreme Court landmark ruling that enforced an open dumping ban, prioritized wet waste composting, laid the Swachh Bharat foundation, established her legacy as an environment activist, formed the Asim Burman Committee, standardized waste segregation, led urban []
DU Professor Sent On Leave After Student Alleges Sexual Harassment, Threat To Fail Her
A 55-year-old Daulat Ram College professor has been sent on leave after a students complaint triggered an ICC inquiry.
Paraguay President Santiago Pena Resigns, Congress Rejects Move Amid Ueno Bank Crisis
Paraguay's Congress has rejected President Santiago Pea's resignation and advanced impeachment proceedings following Ueno Bank's collapse, which disrupted millions of accounts and raised concerns over public funds.
CJP To Hold Anti-SIR Protest In Kochi; Abhijeet Dipke To Join November 7 Stir
The CJP will hold a November 7 protest in Kochi demanding cancellation of SIR and removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Uttar Pradesh Govt Approves 30-Day Diwali Bonus; Employees To Receive Only 25 Percent In Cash
UP approves a 30-day Diwali bonus for eligible employees, but only 25 per cent will be paid in cash.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Seeks CSR Support To Transform 1,000 Rural Government Schools
Karnataka signs 15 MoUs worth 206.10 crore to upgrade 56 schools as the government targets partnerships covering 1,000 rural institutions.
UPSC CSE Mains Results 2026 Declared: Check Result, Interview Details
UPSC has shortlisted 2,526 candidates for the Personality Test after the Civil Services Mains examination held from August 21 to 30.
Major Fire Breaks Out At Delhi
A fire at a mobile accessories shop in Delhis Gaffar Market spread through a four-storey building, prompting a 22-unit emergency response.
People of Purpose: How Mukti Bosco
Mukti Boscos foundation empowers rural women as health leaders, reducing illness-related financial burdens and advancing preventive healthcare with dignity.
How Shyam Sundar Paliwal Started Planting 111 Trees for Every Girl Child
After losing daughter Kiran, Shyam Sundar Paliwal inspired Piplantri to plant 111 trees for every girl born, promoting empowerment and conservation.
Canva Affects 1,271 Employees As Meta, Microsoft And Google Offer Voluntary Exits Amid AI Push
Amid growing AI investments and changing business priorities, four technology giants are restructuring teams, offering buyouts and reassessing workforce requirements.
End Of An Era: Cristiano Ronaldo Retires From International Football At 41
After a remarkable 23-year international career, the 41-year-old Portugal captain bids farewell with 146 goals, 234 appearances and a legacy of historic victories.
FSSAI Accuses PepsiCo Of Misleading Consumers By Branding Sting, Adrenaline Rush As Energy Drinks
FSSAI has challenged PepsiCo's use of the 'energy drink' label on Sting and Adrenaline Rush, citing misleading claims and consumer health concerns.
Cabinet Approves 850 Fast Track Courts Till 2031 With
The Union Cabinet extends the scheme for five years, adding 71 courts to expedite trials in rape and POCSO cases.
How Padma Shri Chhutni Mahato Fights Witch Hunting Across Rural Jharkhand
Surviving torture and banishment, Padma Shri awardee Chhutni Mahato dedicated her life to rescuing women targeted by witch-hunting practices.
CRPF Completes 12 Months With Zero Operational Fatalities, First Time In 47 Years
Better training, equipment and medical evacuation helped CRPF complete a year without operational fatalities.
Delhi Police Reportedly Registers FIR Against Meta India Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse Content
Following sharp regulatory scrutiny over predator-run advertisements, the Delhi Police have registered a police case against Meta India for alleged child sexual abuse material on its platforms.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Announces Two Free LPG Refills For 1.89 Crore Ujjwala Families
Uttar Pradesh will provide two free annual LPG refills to 1.89 crore eligible Ujjwala families during Diwali and Holi.
Two Dead, Several Feared Trapped After Three-Storey Building Collapses In Delhi
A three-storey under-construction building collapsed near Chawri Bazaar Metro station, prompting an emergency rescue operation amid fears of people being trapped.
Why Gold Loan Interest Rate Wars Are Giving Way to Service Differentiation
Gold lenders are shifting beyond interest rates, prioritising transparent valuations, secure storage, digital access and reliable service.
How Vietnam Uses Coconut Waste To Keep School Classrooms Naturally Cool
Vietnamese researchers upcycle discarded coconut husks into natural thermal insulation boards, reducing heat and improving learning conditions in tropical classrooms.
How Nitin Wadhwani with CACR Is Transforming Children
Nitin Wadhwani's journey from enrolling 21 children to transforming education, hygiene and healthcare across Maharashtra.
Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary and Amanpreet Singh combine for men's 50m pistol team gold as Ravinder adds individual silver with 559-11x in Doha.
Basanti Devi: The Woman Who Brought Communities Together To Revive The Kosi River
Basanti Devi united women through grassroots campaigns to protect forests, revive water sources and strengthen community-led conservation efforts.
Delhi Police Files FIR Against Prashant Bhushan Over Sharing Doctored Lavrov Video
Delhi Police registers an FIR against advocate Prashant Bhushan after the MEA and Russian Embassy dismiss a manipulated video of Sergey Lavrov as fake.
US Midterm Elections 2026: How Democrats
Democrats' victory in both chambers of Congress could increase scrutiny of Trump's policies, with implications for India's trade, immigration and strategic partnership with the US.
Schools and religious places in Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura received threatening emails warning of explosions on November 8, prompting heightened security ahead of Diwali.
Meet Mysha Rizvi: A Story Of Ability And Inclusion At Chef Vikas Khanna
Mysha Rizvi's journey at Chef Vikas Khanna's Bungalow shows how recognising abilities and creating inclusive workplaces can foster belonging.
Ayushmann Khurrana reportedly received an audio message demanding crores of rupees.
Cancer Charity Trust, associated with SSO Cancer Hospital, provided 1.57 crore in financial assistance to 537 patients between April 2025 and March 2026.
Indian Navy Rescues 20 Iranian Sailors After 48-Hour Operation Against Somali Pirates
The Indian Navy rescued 20 Iranian sailors after a 48-hour operation to foil Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea.
Suspected Blast Damages Railway Track Near Pakistan Border In Rajasthan, Train Services Disrupted
Two cement pillars supporting railway tracks were damaged near 50 GB village, prompting a forensic investigation.
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.
Ayaan Wadhwa: The 17-Year-Old Helping Informal Workers Access Welfare Schemes
Inspired by a domestic worker's struggle, Mumbai teenager Ayaan Wadhwa founded Workers of India, helping informal workers access welfare schemes.
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.
Delhi Police ACP Manasvi Vashishta Suspended After Staging Protest Over Officers
The suspension follows an unusual police protest over transfers linked to the Shahdara lawyer-police confrontation, deepening tensions within Delhi Police.
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.
9 Killed As Business Jet Headed To Bahamas Crashes In Florida Residential Area
A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed near Cresthaven, Florida, after a mayday call, killing everyone aboard while investigators probe the cause.
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.
LOP Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Forcibly Shutting Shops Near Connaught Place During INDIA Bloc Rally
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of forcibly closing shops in Connaught Place during the INDIA bloc rally, amid concerns about festive-season business losses and the impact of political gatherings on Delhi's traders.
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.
Youtuber Dhruv Rathee Faces Fresh Bailable Warrant In 2018 Defamation Case Over
Delhi Court Issues Fresh Bailable Warrant Against Dhruv Rathee After Earlier Warrant Sent To Wrong Address
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 []
