Supreme Court Rules Out Complete Firecracker Ban, Questions Delhi Govt Over Poor Enforcement
The Supreme Court questioned poor compliance with firecracker restrictions in Delhi-NCR, sought enforcement details from authorities.
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.
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.
Bihar Museum Ranks 9th Globally, Surpassing New York
Patna's Bihar Museum has emerged as Asia's highest-ranked museum and India's only entry in the 2026 global top 100 list, ahead of The Met and the Louvre.
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.
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.
22-Year-Old Biker Killed By DTC Bus In Delhi; Protesters Vandalise Another Bus
A 22-year-old motorcyclist died in Punjabi Bagh after a DTC bus allegedly ran him over, triggering protests and vandalism of another bus carrying 15 passengers.
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.
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.
Compare MTF interest rates, margin requirements and holding costs across brokers to make smarter, more informed trading decisions.
Delhi lawyers have extended their strike indefinitely over alleged threats by an ACP, demanding his suspension and an impartial inquiry as police file a counter-FIR against 1520 advocates.
Why Doctor Khushbu Taori Modi Quit Her Government Job For SewaConnect
Former medical officer Dr Khushbu Taori Modi launched SewaConnect to transform NGO funding through a volunteer platform after serving as a government medical officer and Thane doctor, supporting grassroots NGOs with CSR partnerships, advancing public health and social impact on a free platform built for NGO collaboration, volunteer matching, and community medicine across Maharashtra NGOs. []
Negotiations Underway: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Appeals for Calm Amid Jamia Protests
Pralhad Joshi urges calm as Jamia protests continue, with students demanding a clear timeline for union elections.
PNB Customers Allege Crores Missing From Accounts In Greater Noida; Seek Answers As Probe Continues
Customers at a Greater Noida PNB branch allege unauthorised fixed-deposit closures and missing funds as police investigate.
Meet Professor Ashoke Sen The First Indian Scientist To Win The Oskar Klein Medal
Theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen became the first Indian recipient of the Oskar Klein Medal for groundbreaking contributions to string theory.
Devpalik Gupta's body was found near railway tracks in Ranchi a day after he went missing from the Jan Shatabdi Express, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
World Boxing U-19 Championships 2026: India Win 4 Medals, Including 1 Gold, 1 Silver And 2 Bronze
India won four medals at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Montenegro, led by Adityas 4-1 gold-medal victory over Russias Islam Magomedov.
Cyclone Arnab Updates: From Flight Ops Suspensions To Red Alerts In Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnabs prolonged landfall battered Andhra Pradesh, disrupting schools, trains and flights across India.
The Bombay High Court has temporarily paused the FRROs order directing the US citizen to leave India, with the case now listed for November 2.
Karnataka's final electoral roll lists 4.55 crore electors, down from 5.54 crore, as the CEO urges eligible voters to apply for inclusion through Form 6.
Supreme Court Likely To Hear Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Pleas On November 17
The Supreme Court will examine allegations over SIR decision-making and Form 6 as the ECI maintains its decisions were unanimous.
UAE Awards Captain Smit Machchhar And flydubai Crew For Courage During Mid-Air Emergency
in 18 words Indian pilot Smit Machchhar received a UAE honour after resisting a cockpit attack, enabling intervention and diverting safely to Saudi Arabia.
Maharashtra Farmers Withdraw Mumbai March After CM Devendra Fadnavis Assures Drought Relief
Farmers suspended their vehicle-led march after the Maharashtra government assured drought assistance, pending payments and consideration of key demands.
From 176 Million Voters to Ballot Boxes: The Man Behind India
Discover how Sukumar Sen overcame the enormous logistical challenges of organising India's first two general elections and helped establish the foundations of electoral democracy.
People of Purpose: Salaam Bombay Foundation
Gaurav Arora empowers young people through vocational training, entrepreneurship and financial independence at Salaam Bombay Foundation.
DPDP Act Under Supreme Court Scrutiny: 21 Media Groups Challenge India
The DNPA argues that the DPDP Act, 2023, lacks a specific journalistic exemption and could affect investigative reporting and confidential sources.
Microsoft Offers Buyouts To Around 60,000 Employees Across India, US, UK
Microsoft has opened a time-limited voluntary exit programme for eligible employees as it reshapes its workforce amid heavy AI investment.
From educational resources and healthcare support to womens empowerment and solar lighting, Avaada Foundation is addressing essential needs in tribal communities
Rajasthan Govt Declares 80 Tehsils Across 14 Districts Drought-Affected Amid Rainfall Deficit
Rajasthan has declared 80 tehsils across 14 districts drought-affected for six months, with 69 facing severe conditions following deficient monsoon rainfall and crop damage.
Over 12,000 Maharashtra Farmers Begin Vehicle-Led March To Mumbai, Demand Drought Relief
More than 12,000 farmers from 20+ districts are marching towards Mumbai, demanding adequate drought compensation, loan relief, crop insurance and land rights.
Calcutta High Court Orders Social Media Platforms To Remove Modi
The Calcutta High Court orders social media platforms to remove a ModiAdani documentary amid an ongoing defamation dispute.
How A Damaged Curd Packet On Blinkit Led To An Alleged
A 56-year-old Bengaluru resident lost 98,000 after dialling an unverified customer care number of Blinkit found on Google to seek a refund for a damaged curd packet.
13-Year-Old Ojaswini Saraswat Makes Golf History, Claims Best Amateur Award At Women
The 13-year-old Indian amateur bounced back from a 79 with a seven-birdie 69 to become the youngest player to make the tournament cut.
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar Warns Bengaluru IT Firms After
A viral video alleging that Bengaluru IT companies favour Telugu and Tamil speakers over Kannada-speaking candidates has prompted Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to warn of action.
Delhi Lawyers Strike Over Alleged Police Threat; District Courts To Remain Closed On Tuesday
Delhis district court lawyers abstained from work after an ACP was accused of intimidation, while police booked 1520 advocates over alleged misconduct.
Five Killed In Guwahati Hotel Shooting After Suspected Dispute Between Owner And Leaseholder
Five people were killed in a Guwahati hotel shooting linked by police to a suspected lease dispute.
What Does the Election Commission of India
Election Commission defended CEC Gyanesh Kumar, citing unanimous SIR decisions and door-to-door verification to prevent unnecessary voter hearings.
Odisha Shuts Educational Institutions In 6 Districts As Cyclone Arnab Approaches
Schools, colleges and Anganwadi centres will remain closed on October 28 and 29 as Odisha intensifies precautions ahead of Cyclone Arnab.
From A Bihar Village To Commanding A Ship: Capt. Ritu Kumari
From preparing for IIT-JEE to commanding MT Jag Pavitra, Ritu Kumaris 16-year maritime career marks a milestone for women in shipping.
ECI Tells Supreme Court All SIR Decisions Were Unanimous, Denies Changes To Form 6
The poll panel rejected allegations of unilateral decision-making, denied changing Form 6 and defended its SIR process before the Supreme Court.
From overcoming educational discrimination to co-founding Bollant Industries, Srikanth Bolla is championing inclusive employment and sustainable manufacturing.
Inspired by daughter Dhritis love for art, Shweta Runwal founded Tickle Your Art to showcase original artwork by artists with intellectual disabilities and create meaningful employment.
New US Immigration Deadline Rules Take Effect, Affecting Green Card And Visa Applicants
USCIS has revised how certain immigration filing deadlines are calculated, requiring applicants to distinguish between qualifying paper filings, online submissions and strict eligibility cut-offs.
West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Calls CJP
Suvendu Adhikari targets CJP with sharp rhetoric as debates over youth dissent and political polarisation intensify in Bengal.
Lucknow: NEET Aspirant Allegedly Fakes Kidnapping, Sends Death Message; Demands
A 17-year-old NEET aspirant in Lucknow staged his own abduction, demanded a 5 lakh ransom, and falsely claimed he had been killed before police traced him unharmed.
PV Sindhu Claims Badminton Silver At French Open, Falls To World No. 1 An Se Young
PV Sindhu took the opening game and led 8-5 in the decider before An Se Young fought back to win the French Open and extend her winning streak to 50 matches.
Gujarat Declares 4 Districts Drought-Hit Despite 89% Monsoon Rainfall; Farmers To Get
Devbhumi Dwarka, Kutch, Jamnagar and Porbandar face severe rainfall deficits as Gujarat announces financial, employment and livestock relief.
CM Vijay Cuts Aviation Fuel Tax From 29% To 1% At Tamil Nadu Airports, Centre Welcomes Move
Tamil Nadu's aviation fuel tax cuts aim to reduce airline costs and improve regional connectivity, drawing appreciation from the Union Civil Aviation Minister.
How Nek Chand Transformed Discarded Materials Into Chandigarh
Nek Chand turned discarded materials into Chandigarhs iconic Rock Garden, inspiring creative reuse and sustainable living.
Lula Da Silva Makes Historic Comeback, Wins His Fourth Brazil Presidency With 51.79% Votes
Lula overturned a first-round deficit to defeat Flvio Bolsonaro by 4.4 million votes, securing Brazils first fourth non-consecutive presidential term.
Telangana: Hyderabad Water Board Reportedly Declares Emergency Over Acute Water Shortage
Driven by critically depleted reservoirs and soaring tanker dependency, Hyderabad declares a water emergency, enforcing strict rationing and penalising non-essential usage.
Rahul Gandhi Acquitted by MP-MLA Court in 2018 Amit Shah Defamation Case After 8 Years
A Sultanpur court ruled that Rahul Gandhis 2018 remarks about Amit Shah were not defamatory, while the complainant considers an appeal.
Following concerns over two crore voter deletions, the EC ordered statewide reverification in UP and barred third-party operators from handling registration data.
Ahmedabad to Host 2029 World Weightlifting Championships, Marking First Senior Edition in India
Ahmedabad will stage Indias first senior Weightlifting World Championships in 2029, with the event also expected to aid 2030 Commonwealth Games qualification.
Following an intense hunger strike, Jamia Millia Islamia administration issued an official order pledging union elections within 15 days of constitution approval and revoking disciplinary actions against protesting students.
Two Men Die After Slabs of Under-Construction Building Collapse in Harsh Vihar, Delhi
Two men died after slabs of an under-construction house collapsed in Harsh Vihar, prompting a multi-agency rescue operation.
From Abusive Marriage To DSP: Haryana
After returning to her parental home, raising her son and losing her husband, Haryanas Anju Yadav pursued competitive examinations and became a DSP in Rajasthan.
How Archana Jaisal Brings 100 Rupee Coaching To Rural Uttar Pradesh Children
Archana Jaisal launched Shiksha Saathi, providing 100 rupee coaching to over 7,000 rural children while empowering local women educators.
How African Cities Turn Discarded Plastic Waste Into Sustainable Public Infrastructure
African cities are repurposing non-recyclable plastic waste into durable public infrastructure, converting urban environmental hazards into shade structures and community amenities.
India has urged citizens in Saudi Arabia to follow local laws and avoid filming missile interceptions as flight suspensions disrupt travel to Riyadh, Dammam and Jeddah.
Following a similar graffiti controversy at Jamia Millia Islamia, ABVP has demanded action over political slogans on JNU walls as the university administration examines the matter.
Cyclone Arnab Alert: Schools Shut In 5 Odisha Districts As Andhra, Tamil Nadu Step Up Preparations
Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu have intensified cyclone preparations, with school closures, evacuation shelters and rescue teams on standby ahead of a possible October 28 landfall.
Congress Expects 10 Lakh People at November 1 Rally Demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumar
Congress expects 10 lakh people at the INDIA blocs November 1 Delhi rally demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars removal over alleged electoral irregularities and concerns about voter rights.
Save The Vote, Save The Country: Rahul Gandhi Urges Citizens To Join Chalo Dilli March On November 1
The Congress leader has appealed to students, farmers, workers, women, youth and traders to join the Delhi rally amid opposition protests over the Election Commissions SIR exercise.
NHPC Office, Police Station Set Ablaze Amid 11,200 MW Siang Project Protests In Arunachal Pradesh
Protests against the proposed 11,200 MW Siang hydropower project escalated into arson and vandalism, prompting an opposition inquiry demand and government appeals for dialogue.
FIAs PRAGATI programme combines AI, life skills and career exposure to help government-school students in Rajasthan prepare for future opportunities.
Indian-Origin Chess Prodigy Bodhana Sivanandan Breaks Judit Polgar
At just 11 years old, Bodhana Sivanandan secured her third International Master norm at the European Club Cup, surpassing Judit Polgars record set in 1988.
Typhoon Champi Leaves 1 Dead, Hundreds Injured As Powerful Winds Batter Taiwan
Typhoon Champi brushed Taiwans northeastern coast, leaving one dead and hundreds injured as powerful winds, rain and waves disrupted life.
AISA President Neha Bora Appears Before SEM After HC Rejects Plea, Next Hearing On October 29
AISA president Neha Bora received documents relied upon by authorities after the Delhi HC dismissed her challenge, with hearing set for October 29.
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit Unit
Maharashtras FDA has halted operations at Blinkits major Bhiwandi logistics hub and initiated criminal proceedings after discovering over 18,000 unaccounted, expired food products.
Free Kashmir Slogan Row At Jamia Millia Islamia As University Moves Classes Online Amid Protests
Jamia Millia Islamia has shifted all classes online until further notice amid student protests demanding the restoration of elected union polls and controversy over slogans found on campus walls.
