Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Distributes 1,146 Job Letters, Releases
Recruitment drive and accident-relief payments spotlight jobs and financial support for farming families in Uttar Pradesh.
How Padma Shri Cheruvayal Raman Saved Fifty Traditional Rice Varieties Across Wayanad
Kurichya tribal farmer Cheruvayal Raman preserved fifty indigenous rice varieties on his Wayanad farm, safeguarding Indias traditional agrobiodiversity.
Maulana Azad: The Visionary Who Laid the Foundation of Modern Indian Education
From championing universal education and girls' literacy to laying the foundations of IITs and UGC, Maulana Azad's vision continues to shape India's educational landscape.
The Supreme Court seeks stronger safeguards from WhatsApp, banks and law enforcement agencies as digital arrest scams continue to cause financial losses across India.
India Becomes 4th Country With 100 Grandmasters As Anuj Shrivatri Marks Historic Milestone
Anuj Shrivatris remarkable comeback in the Philippines has taken India to 100 Grandmasters, nearly four decades after Viswanathan Anand opened the journey.
A suspected hijack message on Mumbai-bound Air India flight AI 772 triggered an emergency security response, with passengers deboarded and the aircraft moved for inspection.
The ECI has shifted UPs draft electoral roll to November 17, while the final voter list remains due on January 4, 2027.
25-Year-Old Ghaziabad Woman Alleges Neighbours Opened Fire After Diwali Firecracker Dispute
A Diwali-night dispute over firecracker smoke allegedly escalated into gunfire, prompting an attempted-murder FIR and a CCTV-led investigation. Hindustan Times
United Airlines Flight Issues Hijack Alert After Passenger Claims Bomb, Attempts To Storm Cockpit
A United Airlines flight from Newark to New Orleans landed safely after a passenger allegedly threatened a bomb and attempted to enter the cockpit, prompting a hijacking alert and his subsequent arrest.
Bunker Roy, Who Turned Rural Grandmothers Into Solar Engineers, Dies At 81
The Barefoot College founder dedicated over five decades to empowering rural communities, training women with no formal education to become solar engineers and bringing sustainable development to villages across the world.
How IAS Officer Nivrutti Avhad Transforms Abandoned Buildings Into Rural Digital Libraries
IAS officer Nivrutti Avhad Somnath transformed abandoned cattle shelters into seventy-eight digital libraries across rural Dholpur.
FDA Flags Rare Vision-Loss Risk In Ozempic, Wegovy And Other Popular Diabetes Drugs
The US regulator has ordered updated safety labels for GLP-1 medicines after identifying a potential association with NAION, a rare eye condition that can cause sudden and permanent vision loss.
A playful challenge from her grandson at 68 led Venkata Subbalakshmi from her first swim to international competitions and 211 medals.
Bridging Education Gaps: How Drishti Supports Students with Visual Impairments in Varanasi
What began as a student-led initiative at BHU in 2019 has grown into a registered organisation providing examination assistance, audiobooks and accessible learning resources to over 1,000 students with visual impairments.
CISCE Releases ICSE, ISC 2027 Date Sheet; Check Class 10, 12 Exam Dates And Important Details
CISCE announces the 2027 ICSE and ISC board examination schedules for 3.79 lakh candidates, with revised timings and important examination guidelines.
Bihar Government Bans Firecrackers Near Ghats And Private Boat Operations During Chhath Puja
To avert crowd stampedes, boat-capsizing tragedies, and toxic air pollution, the Bihar government has enforced a strict prohibition on firecrackers near riverbanks and banned private boat operations throughout the four-day Chhath Puja celebrations.
Meta Expands AI-Powered Age Checks On Instagram Globally To Identify Under-18 Users
Meta is expanding AI-powered age detection globally to identify teenage users posing as adults and automatically place them under Instagram's protective account settings.
Ex-PM Sheikh Hasina Seeks Passport To Return To Bangladesh, Dhaka Insists On Extradition
Two years after her ouster, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has formally applied for travel documents to return and surrender, but Dhaka insists she must return solely through formal extradition.
Delhi Govt Tightens Public Service Rules: Officials Face Up To
Delhi's 2026 Right to Service Act introduces 250 daily penalties, online application tracking and automatic appeals to ensure government services reach citizens on time.
From Partition Survivor At 17 To AIIMS
Partition survivor Dr Sneh Bhargava pioneered imaging and became AIIMS' first woman Director, embodying resilience, leadership and compassion.
Crude Oil Prices Fall After US President Trump Says Iran War Is
As US halts fresh strikes against Tehran following mediation by Gulf allies, cooling crude prices and unchoking transit routes offer much-needed economic relief to Indias inflation-hit consumers.
Dr. Anjlee Agarwal Is Changing How India Approaches Disability And Accessibility
Living with muscular dystrophy since her teenage years, Dr. Anjlee Agarwal has turned personal barriers into decades of accessibility advocacy and policy change
People Of Purpose: The Two Founders Who Turned a
After overcoming personal barriers, Rahul Goswami and Summaiya founded Lakshya Jeevan Jagriti to empower underserved communities through education and skills.
BEST Bus Crashes Into Two Cars In Mumbai, 6 Injured At Wadala
An out-of-control BEST bus rammed two cars waiting at a Wadala signal, trapping them between two buses and injuring six people
Nagpur Records 42 Diwali Fire Incidents, Restricts Aerial Fireworks After Major Blazes
Nagpur recorded 42 fire incidents during Diwali, with 34 linked to firecrackers and a major showroom blaze causing substantial losses.
Indian duo Rutuja Bhosale and Vaishnavi Adkar made history at Chennai Open 2026, becoming the first all-Indian pair to reach a WTA doubles final before finishing runners-up.
Mumbai's aerial firecracker ban follows a sharp rise in Diwali fires, raising concerns over urban fire safety and public responsibility.
Trump signals a military pause while Iran demands seven conditions and Qatar works to revive US-Iran diplomacy.
How Hemant Sachdev Built a Lifesaving Mountain Rescue Network for Indian Soldiers
After surviving an Everest accident, Hemant Sachdev built a mountain rescue network to protect Indian soldiers.
A festive night in Outer Delhi turned into tragedy when a hand-held flower-pot firecracker unexpectedly exploded, inflicting fatal chest injuries on a 10-year-old boy and sparking an official investigation alongside family allegations of medical negligence.
Will Benefit Tamil Nadu, Not Us: Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar On Mekedatu Dam Project
Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar claims the proposed Mekedatu reservoir will benefit Tamil Nadu more than Karnataka, while Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay opposes the project over concerns about Cauvery water supply.
India Wins Double Medal As Niveditha Nair Secures Bronze And Women
Tamil Nadu's Niveditha Nair won individual bronze with 567-13x as she joined Manvi Jain and Simranpreet Kaur Brar to secure team silver at the Doha championship.
Fireworks Under Scrutiny: From Chennai Open Final Postponement To 1,000+ Farm Fires In Punjab
A toxic confluence of festive firecrackers, high-rise infernos, and a sharp spike in stubble burning has disrupted daily life, grounded sports tournaments, and triggered municipal bans across the country.
6 Burnt Alive As Speeding Car Crashes Into Pole, Tears Through Divider In UP
A speeding Hyundai Aura carrying six young men from Haryana crashed into an electricity pole and road divider before catching fire on the Panipat-Khatima Highway in Muzaffarnagar.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Admits Affair As Company Probes Alleged Chinese Spy Operation
Nvidia has launched an independent investigation after reports linked CEO Jensen Huang's alleged relationship with a Chinese businesswoman to a suspected foreign intelligence operation.
California City Approves Registry For Multi-Partner Relationships Involving 3 Or More Adults
West Hollywood's new registry recognises consensual relationships involving three or more adults while offering limited protections in healthcare, housing and visitation.
Bus Travelling To Bihar Overturns On Lucknow-Agra Expressway Killing 3 And Injuring 45
A bus carrying around 50 passengers overturned near Zero Point, killing three and injuring around 45, while rescue teams pulled 1516 passengers, including a child, to safety.
22-Year-Old Anuj Shrivatri Makes History As India
Twenty-two-year-old Anuj Shrivatri wins the 7th ASEAN Plus Individual Open Chess Championship to become India's 100th Grandmaster and the first from Madhya Pradesh.
Smog Blankets Delhi As Post-Diwali AQI Reportedly Exceeds Last Year
Delhi's air deteriorated sharply after Diwali, with AQI.in recording 1,331 overnight as CPCB logged severe pollution across 15 stations.
KFC Outlet In Telangana Sealed After 90 Litres Of Substandard Cooking Oil Seized
Food safety officials found degraded frying oil, houseflies and unhygienic storage conditions at a Karimnagar KFC outlet, prompting authorities to suspend its licence.
19 Indian sailors stranded across Hodeidah and Sanaa for nearly two weeks have been safely evacuated and are on their journey home following coordinated diplomatic efforts by the Indian Embassy.
At Least Seven Killed, 125 Injured As Two Trains Collide In Egypt
Two passenger trains collide in Egypts Giza Province, prompting a major rescue operation and renewed railway safety concerns.
17-Year-Old Shourya Ambure Overcomes ACL Injury To Win Historic Youth Olympics Bronze
After ACL surgery in January, the 17-year-old Maharashtra hurdler clocked a personal best of 13.59 seconds to secure India's historic Youth Olympics track medal.
32 Suffer Firecracker-Related Eye Injuries In Hyderabad During Diwali, One Loses Vision
Thirty-two people sought treatment for firecracker-related eye injuries in Hyderabad, while multiple fires across the city kept emergency services busy.
Allahabad HC orders release of illegally detained UP resident, criticises police over missing CCTV footage and civil liberties violations.
With 5.10 lakh in mission support, Lipi expanded her craft enterprise into multiple livelihood ventures.
Maharashtra FDA Suspends 105 Food Licences, Blinkit And Zepto Outlets Among Them
Maharashtra FDA suspends 105 food business licences, including those linked to Blinkit and Zepto, orders seven establishments to shut.
From Running Marathons To Scaling Mountains: Indian Mountaineer Kavita Chand
Kavita Chand reached Kilimanjaros 5,895-metre Uhuru Peak in 12 hours 46 minutes before completing the round trip in 22 hours 36 minutes.
Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh Wins World Junior Blitz Chess Championship With 10.5 Points
Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh scores 10.5 points across 13 rounds to win the 2026 World Junior Blitz Championship in Al Ain, following his silver-medal finish in the rapid event.
How Ahmed Saif Makes Eco Friendly Living Simple Fun And Accessible
Sustainability consultant and creator Ahmed Saif uses humor and simple storytelling to make environmental living accessible to thousands online.
Fight Against Gyanesh Kumar Will Continue: Abhijeet Dipke, Prakash Raj Join Kochi Anti-SIR Protest
Actor Prakash Raj and CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke joined hundreds of protesters in Kochi demanding the cancellation of SIR and Gyanesh Kumar's resignation.
Remembering C. V. Raman: The Nobel Laureate Who Transformed Modern Science
From questioning the blue colour of the sea to discovering the Raman Effect, C. V. Raman's groundbreaking research transformed modern physics and earned him the 1930 Nobel Prize.
Delhi AQI Hits 364 Ahead Of Diwali, GRAP-3 Curbs Imposed; Classes Up To 5 Shift To Hybrid Mode
Delhi remains in the 'very poor' air quality category, with several monitoring stations recording severe pollution as authorities enforce GRAP-3 restrictions across NCR.
One Injured in Ghaziabad Police Outpost Blast; Unverified Terror Claim Triggers Intelligence Alert
A social media post claiming responsibility for the November 6 explosion has prompted an investigation by UP Police and intelligence agencies, while the cause remains undetermined.
Karnataka Hikes Bus Fares: Bengaluru Sees Up To 35% Rise, Others 23%
BMTC fares have risen 3335% and other state-run bus fares by 23%, as the government cites mounting losses while commuters protest the added burden.
Oil India Tengakhat Blast in Assam: Second Worker Dies, 3 Remain Critical After Explosion
The death toll from the November 6 explosion and fire at Oil India's Tengakhat facility in Assam has risen, with several injured workers battling for their lives.
The Journey of M. S. Subbulakshmi, From Musical Prodigy to Bharat Ratna
From a young vocalist in Madurai to the first musician awarded the Bharat Ratna, M.S. Subbulakshmi transformed Indian music into a global cultural bridge.
From 10 Food Packets to 10 Million Meals: Hyderabad Man
From a student's promise in 2016 to 10 million free meals and a charitable hospital, Dr Sujathullah's decade-long mission supports Hyderabad's underprivileged.
High-Rise Fire Leaves 3 Injured In Mumbai
Three residents were injured after a fire broke out on the 20th floor, while officials gave differing accounts of its cause.
Fire Engulfs 4 Coaches Of Karmabhoomi Express In Punjab, Passengers Evacuated
A fire engulfed four coaches of the Amritsar-New Jalpaiguri Karmabhoomi Express near Patiala, prompting the evacuation of 1,500 passengers and a railway investigation.
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.
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'
Climb every mountain | Genden Phuntsok & Tom Hiddleston in 'Tenzing'
Climb every mountain | Genden Phuntsok & Tom Hiddleston in 'Tenzing'
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'
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.
Enjoying Delhis Weather? CJI Surya Kant Questions Pollution As AQI Nears 400
As Delhi's AQI approaches 400, CJI Surya Kant questions vehicular emissions, bumper-to-bumper traffic and the effectiveness of pollution-control measures.
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.
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.
Former Supreme Court Judge Rajesh Bindal Appointed NCLAT Chairperson
Justice Bindal takes charge of NCLAT amid growing concerns over tribunal autonomy, staffing shortages and administrative independence.
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.
