After witnessing children growing up amid exploitation in Kamathipura, Priti Patkar co-founded Prerana to create safety, support and choices for children.
Tamil Nadu has extended its Kamarajar Breakfast Scheme to Classes 68, adding 15.3 lakh students across 15,454 schools.
Term Insurance for Women in India 2026
Term insurance can help women protect their families, finances, and long-term goals against unexpected loss.
Nainital Water Crisis: 6 Engineers Suspended After Contamination Leaves 2 Dead, Over 400 People Sick
Six engineers face suspension after contaminated drinking water in Jyolikot was linked to two deaths and widespread illness.
IIT Bombay Student Suicide: From CCTV Footage To Faculty March, Here
CCTV footage is being examined by the Crime Branch as it reconstructs Sahil Wakodes movements after he left his examination hall.
The Centre has reaffirmed colour-coded veg and non-veg labelling for soaps, shampoos, toothpaste, cosmetics and toiletries.
Doctor Removed My Eyes: Uttarakhand Schools Anti-Mobile Exercise Terrifies Children, Triggers Probe
Fake eye injury demonstration frightened students, prompting officials to investigate the schools unusual awareness exercise.
3 Men Posing As Cops Allegedly Gang-Rape 17-Year-Old In Delhi Park; All Arrested
Three men allegedly posed as cops, threatened a teenager and assaulted her inside Delhi's Astha Kunj Park.
Is A Home Loan Top-Up Better Than Taking A Fresh Loan For Additional Funds?
A top-up and a fresh loan both get you additional funds, but at very different rates and structures. Here's how to compare them properly.
India Finishes Pharaohs Cup 2026 With 3 Gymnastics Medals: 2 Silver, 1 Bronze
Karishma Rajput and Ria Manjunath won silver, while Niranjana Punia claimed bronze as India finished with three medals in Cairo.
How Shweta Kataria Is Redefining Urban Sustainability Through Practical Micro-Habits
Shweta Kataria inspires urban dwellers to adopt practical, eco-friendly habits for sustainable daily living.
3 Arrested, SIT Formed After Minors Allegedly Assaulted In Bihar
Viral footage showed two students allegedly assaulted in Jamui; Bihar Police formed an SIT, arrested three suspects, and acted against accounts.
Rent A Garba Partner For 500 To 6,500? Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell Issues Warning Ahead Of Navratri
Viral Instagram offers promise Garba companionship for money, prompting Ahmedabad Cyber Crime Cell to issue warnings.
Harass A Woman, Sign Your Own Death Sentence: Yogi Adityanaths Strong Warning
Yogi links womens safety, policing reforms and law-and-order changes to Uttar Pradeshs changing image.
How Nagaland IFS Officer Dr C. Zupeni Tsanglai Is Transforming Wildlife Conservation
The veterinarian-turned-IFS officer is combining science, traditional knowledge and community participation to restore forests and protect wildlife in Nagaland.
From Air-Hostess Dreams To Trucking: Meet 25-Year-Old Neha Thakur, Himachal
After COVID-19 disrupted her aviation plans, Neha Thakur returned to her childhood connection with trucks and built a career behind the wheel.
9 Dead Across Kerala As Sudden Flash Floods, Landslides Batter Hilly Districts
Nine people died as flash floods and landslides struck Kerala, with more heavy rain forecast.
Telangana: Five-Day-Old Infant Dies After RIMS Adilabad fire, 28 newborns rescued
Two infants died after a late-night fire at RIMS Adilabad, while 28 children were evacuated safely.
International Day Of Peace: Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Meets Former N
Around 100 former Naxalites from Gadchiroli begin rebuilding their lives through rehabilitation, belonging and a life without weapons.
UNICEF Reports: 1.5 Million Pakistani Children Faced Online Sexual Abuse
UNICEF finds widespread online abuse, silent victims and growing risks as Pakistani children's internet access expands.
Lend A Hand India partners with Sangli district administrators to train educators and scale practical skill education under NEP 2020.
AI Insiders Raise Fears; An Outsider Counters Risk With
As AI capabilities accelerate, Vatsal Soins 01 Doctrine proposes testing authority before machines execute.
Karnataka Cracks Down On Fake Drug Racket, Cancels 16 Licences, Suspends 8 Including Pfizer Depot
A Bidadi raid uncovered suspected repackaging of cheaper medicines, triggering wider action and a supply-chain investigation across Karnataka.
Hyderabad Auto Driver Beaten To Death Following Alleged Dispute Over
A Hyderabad auto driver died after an alleged assault following a 10 fare dispute; police identified two suspects.
People of Purpose: How Sreedevi Kaul Built a Culture of Employee Volunteering at HPCL India
Sreedevi Kaul transformed employee participation at HPCL into a culture of volunteering, community engagement and social impact.
Teen Girl, Boy Returning From Coaching Harassed In Bihar
Three people have been arrested after viral videos allegedly showed two Class 10 students being stopped and harassed in Jamui.
The Next Phase of Sustainability Reporting: From Disclosure to Value Creation
New capitals-based assessments are helping businesses connect sustainability data with measurable environmental, social and economic outcomes.
IIT Bombay Walks Back Death Statement, Clarifies Director Shireesh Kedare Remains in Post
IIT Bombay apologised over Sahil Wakode's death statement as protests intensified and Director Kedare's resignation was denied.
Abhijeet Dipke Meets MPSC Aspirants In Sambhajinagar Amid Growing Examination Controversy
Dipke engages MPSC aspirants in Sambhajinagar as paper leak concerns fuel demands for greater accountability.
Asian Games: Himanshu Silver, Rudrankksh Bronze as India Complete Double Podium in Men
Dhillon and Patil deliver Indias double podium after helping secure team silver earlier Monday morning.
Harassed At 12, Bronze At 36: Suchika Tariyal Wins India
The 36-year-old Rohtak athlete defeated Mongolias Altanchimeg Baigalmaa before her semifinal loss secured Indias maiden Asian Games MMA medal.
Flash Floods, Landslides Leave 5 Dead In Kerala; IMD Warns Of More Heavy Rain
Heavy rain triggered deadly floods and landslides as Kerala braced for more severe weather.
Moscow Hit By Unprecedented Ukrainian Drone Barrage In Massive Overnight Assault
Massive Ukrainian drone barrage hits Moscow refinery, kills three and damages homes amid Russian elections.
How Abdul Kareem Turned 32 Acres of Barren Wasteland Into a Thriving Forest in Kerala
Abdul Kareem transformed 32 acres of barren rock in Kerala into a thriving groundwater recharging forest.
IIT Bombay Student Dies By Suicide; Father Alleges Professor Made Casteist Remarks
Family alleges months of caste harassment; IIT Bombay denies discrimination as Crime Branch investigates Sahils death.
India Overpower Bangladesh As Shafali
Shafalis historic century and Indias bowling brilliance seal a dominant win over Bangladesh in semifinal.
Mumbai Ganesh Pandal Shock: 8-Year-Old Girl, Woman Dead; 4 Injured
Two people died and four were injured after electric shock near Mumbai's crowded Ganeshotsav pandal.
How Padma Shri Chintakindi Mallesham of Telangana Revolutionized Handloom Weaving
Padma Shri Chintakindi Mallesham invented the Lakshmi Asu Machine to relieve Indian handloom weavers' chronic pain.
US Issues Fresh Alert As Middle East Tensions Intensify
US embassies urge Americans to stay vigilant as Saudi-Houthi fighting threatens flights and regional travel.
Suchika Tariyal Makes History, Secures India
Suchika Tariyal defeats Mongolias Baigalmaa to secure Indias first-ever Asian Games MMA medal in Nagoya.
Aadhaar Biometric Verification Required for Subsidised LPG Refills From October 1
Aadhaar authentication becomes compulsory for subsidised LPG refills, while 27.43 crore consumers need no further action.
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.
Tirupati Laddu Prasadam Ghee Allegedly Contained Palm Oil; ED Arrests Promoter In
The ED alleges Kailash Chand Mangla helped manufacture and supply adulterated ghee worth 96 crore to TTD between 2019 and 2024.
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
Monks with guns | Shenpenn Khymsar's '4 Rivers 6 Ranges'
Monks with guns | Shenpenn Khymsar's '4 Rivers 6 Ranges'
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.
FDA Suspends Olympia Coffee House Licence After Finding Urinal, Cockroaches And Blood Residues
The Colaba landmark was shut after an FDA inspection found a urinal, pest infestation, poor food handling and missing safety records.
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.
Gurugram Hit-And-Run Case: Kalyan Bainsla, Friends Allegedly Drank Before Crash, Say Cops
SIT probes overnight partying, alleged alcohol use, two-kilometre chase and collision involving biker Sia in Gurugram.
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.
Women Cant Lift LPG Cylinders?: Supreme Court Slams Gender-Based Denial Of IOCL Job
Supreme Court awards 12 lakh after woman was denied an LPG plant job over gender-based assumptions.
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.
US Senator Warns India, China Over Russian Oil Purchases, Urges Them To Find Other Suppliers
India defends energy security as Washington gains power to impose tariffs on major Russian oil buyer.
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.
