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.
EC assigns rival TMC factions new names and symbols as original party identity remains frozen pending decision.
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.
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.
Flying IndiGo Gets Costlier: Infant Fee, Baggage and Priority Charges Revised
IndiGo has raised several optional service charges, increasing travel costs for families and passengers carrying extra luggage.
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.
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.
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.
Mumbai MLA Parag Shah Gives Up His Privileges And Spends Hours As A Beggar
Wealthy BJP MLA Parag Shah disguised himself as a beggar to experience humility, hardship and humanity.
Centre Flags Pre-Ride Tips, Directs Ola, Uber And Rapido To Remove Option
Government says pre-ride tipping can mislead passengers, while post-ride tips remain voluntary for consumers.
Four years after eight cheetahs arrived from Namibia, India now has 52, including 32 born within the country.
Petrol dealers, retailers and industry leaders have reacted differently to the new MDR framework, while a PIL challenges it in the Supreme Court.
US Passes Russia Sanctions Bill: What 100% Tariff Risk Means for India
US sanctions bill could pressure Indias Russian oil imports and energy security.
Muslim Boy or Girl Can Marry Person of Choice After Attaining Puberty: Punjab and Haryana High Court
The court made the observation while hearing a protection plea by a 26-year-old man and 17-year-old woman.
Two terrorists were killed in a joint overnight operation in Udhampurs Brattal area, while searches continued for any remaining threat.
India Lowers Fuel Export Levies as Crude Prices Remain Unstable
Centre cuts export levies on petrol, diesel and ATF, while domestic fuel taxes remain unchanged.
Govt Raises EPFO Wage Ceiling To Rs 25,000 From Rs 15,000 Per Month
The Union Cabinet has increased the EPFO mandatory wage ceiling from 15,000 to 25,000 per month.
Deeply Concerned: India Reacts After Saudi Arabia Intercepts Drone Near Makkah
India condemns the reported drone incident near Makkah as Saudi-Houthi tensions intensify across the region.
Delhi Records 432 Dengue Cases In 2026 As September Sees Sharpest Rise
Delhi has recorded 432 dengue cases this year, including 121 in September, as MCD intensifies mosquito-control measures amid continued monsoon conditions.
The Maharashtra FDA inspected 38 food establishments during its Ganeshotsav drive.
Tukaram Mundhe-Led FDA Suspends Licences Of Mumbai
The Maharashtra FDA suspended Cafe Mondegars licence after inspectors reported food-temperature, sanitation and structural deficiencies during a September 12 inspection.
Two Class 10 Students Jump Into Fast-Flowing Canal, Save Drowning Woman
Two Class 10 students rescued a drowning woman from a fast-flowing canal in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh.
Notice Issued to Air India after 3 Italian passengers reportedly boarded Delhi-Munich flight without completing mandatory immigration formalities.
Manipur Violence: 2 Kuki-Zo Women Killed, 6 Civilian Deaths Reported in 3 Days
Two Kuki-Zo women were killed in Tamenglong on September 15, two days after four civilians died in separate attacks.
Colonel Shivani Sangwan completed the 122-km Silk Route Ultra in 21 hours, 44 minutes and 8 seconds, finishing ninth among women.
US House Advances Russia Sanctions Bill, Trump Could Impose Up To 100% Tariff On India
Trump could gain tariff powers targeting countries buying Russian energy, putting Indias exports under fresh pressure.
Iron Lady Of Assam Sanjukta Parasor Becomes First Woman To Lead CRPFs 10-Battalion CoBRA
The 2006-batch Assam-Meghalaya cadre IPS officer brings counter-insurgency, field policing and NIA experience to CoBRAs top post.
Sepehran Airlines Boeing 737 Makes Emergency Landing In Iran After Ceiling Collapse
Iranian Boeing 737 returns safely after tyre trouble triggers severe vibrations and cabin damage during landing.
New UPI Changes Explained: What The New Rules Mean For Merchants And Everyday Payments
New UPI rules charge merchants on select high-value payments, while protecting consumers and small businesses.
IndiGo Agartala-Delhi Flight Diverted To Lucknow After Cargo Smoke Alert
Cargo smoke warning triggers precautionary diversion; 103 passengers and six crew members land safely in Lucknow.
Swatantra Bhardwaj Gets 3-Week Interim Bail In Jantar Mantar Assault Case: Reports
Delhi court grants interim bail while restricting social media activity and ordering deeper investigation into evidence.
Three Italian passengers reportedly flew from Delhi to Munich without mandatory immigration checks, prompting a show-cause notice and a high-level government review.
Water Cannons Used As Congress Protests Gulzar Singh
Congress demands Cheemas removal and independent probe as police stop Chandigarh march over Gulzar Singhs death.
13 Years, 5 Km a Day: Maharashtra Teacher
For 13 years, Jivan Mithari has braved forest, rain and wildlife to keep one remote classroom running.
The AfD secured a historic victory in Saxony-Anhalt but now needs allies to form Germanys first far-right state government since World War II.
Rajasthan Civic Polls: BJP Takes 41% Of Wards As Congress Slips To 35%
BJP gains urban ground, but narrow vote gap, delimitation and independents complicate Rajasthans civic verdict.
Vimal Elaichi Ad Case: Delhi HC Denies Relief To SRK, Ajay Devgn
Delhi HC rejects Vimal Elaichi maker's plea, leaving Maharashtra courts to decide the advertising dispute.
Pramod Bhagat and Chirag Baretha won gold, while Sukant Kadam reached 100 career medals as India secured nine podium finishes.
Namo Drone Didi: How Rural Women In Uttar Pradesh Are Becoming Certified Drone Pilots
Under the Namo Drone Didi scheme, rural women in Uttar Pradesh are securing DGCA pilot licences and subsidised agricultural drones to lead tech-driven farming and economic independence.
US Russia Sanctions Bill: India Named In 100% Tariff Amendment As House Debate Intensifies
House panel retains tariff authority as India remains exposed amid Washingtons push to pressure Russia.
People of Purpose: From Banjara Roots, Paras Banjara Empowers DNT Communities Through Olakhaan Trust
Paras Banjaras Olakhaan Trust helps DNT communities secure identity, land rights, dignity and greater independence.
Meta Agrees To Report Child Sexual Abuse Cases To Indian Authorities Amid Centre Crackdown
Meta agrees to report child safety cases as India demands stronger accountability from social media platforms.
3 Italians Fly From Delhi To Munich Without Immigration Clearance; Air India Gets Notice
Three Italians flew to Munich without immigration clearance, prompting scrutiny of Air Indias transfer procedures.
India defeated South Korea 4-1 in the final to secure a record sixth Junior Asia Cup title and World Cup qualification.
India Storm Sri Lanka to Win Eighth Women
India dominated Sri Lanka by 72 runs to win a record eighth Asia Cup.
Chinese PLA Deployment Along LAC Declined in 2025, Indian Army Maintained Strong Border Readiness
China reduced LAC deployment in 2025, while India retained strong defences amid renewed military dialogue.
Iran, Oman Agree on New Hormuz Shipping Routes; Entry Route to Run Through Iranian Waters
New Iran-Oman shipping routes offer a pathway forward, but US conditions and regional divisions remain unresolved.
Oman Coast Vessel Attack Leaves One Indian Seafarer Missing, 13 Rescued
India condemns the attack as search continues for one missing seafarer amid escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions.
Hyderabad Crash: 26-Year-Old Woman Dies After RTC Bus Collides With Rapido Bike
Hemadurga died during a routine cellphone repair trip as police investigate the fatal Ameerpet collision.
NEET-UG to Leave OMR Behind? NTA Chief Says Computer-Based Testing Is Coming Soon
NTA plans computer-based NEET with stronger safeguards as Nilekani task force prepares examination reforms.
Gujarat: At Least 1 Killed, 3 Injured As Three-Storey House Collapses In Ahmedabad
Four people were trapped as an ageing Khadia house collapsed, killing one and injuring three.
Bengaluru Fake Drug Racket: Cancer Medicines Allegedly Supplied To 90+ Hospitals
Bengalurus SIT probes suspected counterfeit cancer and critical-care medicines allegedly reaching over 90 healthcare facilities.
India Beat China To Complete Junior Women
Sanika Chandrakant Mane's 17th-minute goal helped India beat hosts China 1-0, retain the title and complete an unprecedented three-peat.
From Making Jewellery to Making History: How Harita Bhadra Became India
Maharashtras Harita Bhadra has transformed a breakthrough 2026 season into an Asian Games opportunity.
Air India Bhopal-Delhi Flight Makes Emergency Landing In Jaipur After Engine Issue
Air India flight AI1886, travelling from Bhopal to Delhi, was diverted to Jaipur after a left-engine technical issue, with passengers later sent to Delhi by road.
Partners, Not Rivals: President Xi Jinping Outlines 4-Point Plan For India-China Ties At BRICS
Xi and Modi seek to stabilise India-China ties through cooperation, border peace, trade, dialogue and stronger multilateral engagement.
More than 50 Tibetan Youth Congress members were reportedly detained during protests against Xi Jinpings BRICS visit.
Para Shooter Bhakti Sharma Rewrites Junior Qualification World Record, Wins 10m Air Pistol Bronze
Bhakti Sharma followed a record-breaking 565 qualification score with a bronze-medal in the 10m Air Pistol SH1.
BRICS Summit: Key Developments On Tariffs, Terrorism, West Asia War, AI
The 11-member bloc adopted the New Delhi Declaration, calling for restraint in West Asia, opposing unilateral tariffs and condemning the 2025 Pahalgam terror attack.
Two weeks after the devastating floods, Isha Foundation says identification efforts continue while volunteers coordinate with authorities and embassies to support affected families.
Bamboo Over Plastic: How The Bamboo Bae Is Building Sustainable Products Across India
Founded in 2020, The Bamboo Bae combines bamboo products, rural artisan livelihoods and corporate partnerships to reduce plastic use.
250 kg of Waste Removed: How 21-Year-Old Shivam Kumar Is Saving the Ganga River
Twenty-one-year-old Shivam waded into the Ganga to manually clear 250 kg of waste.
PM-KISAN To Continue Till 2030-31; Over 2.2 Crore UP Farmers Get
The Centre has extended PM-KISAN till 2030-31, while Uttar Pradesh remains its biggest beneficiary with 4,352 crore.
Supriyas three goals powered India past South Korea as defending champions moved closer to another continental title.
India Eases Travel for Thai Nationals With Free Double-Entry e-Tourist Visa
Thai tourists can now enter India twice within 30 days without paying e-Tourist visa fees.
Mahadevi Comes Home: Elephant Madhuri Returns to Nandani After 13 Months at Vantara
After 13 months of rehabilitation, Madhuri returns to Nandani as authorities impose strict lifelong welfare safeguards.
Kanpur Tea Seller Spends 80% Of His Income To Educate Children From Poor Families
Kanpur tea seller Mohd Mehboob Malik uses a reported 80% of his earnings to provide free education and school essentials to children from disadvantaged families.
Fighting for freedom | Nikkhil Advani's 'The Revolutionaries'
Fighting for freedom | Nikkhil Advani's 'The Revolutionaries'
Championing indie cinema | Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media
Championing indie cinema | Rana Daggubati's Spirit Media
Stories without borders | IHC Theatre Festival 2026
Stories without borders | IHC Theatre Festival 2026
Evolution of the gallery | Nature Morte's 30th anniversary
Evolution of the gallery | Nature Morte's 30th anniversary
Reading between the lines | MAP, Bengaluru's 'A Moving Line' exhibition
Reading between the lines | MAP, Bengaluru's 'A Moving Line' exhibition
Street smart | Guesswho's first solo exhibition
Street smart | Guesswho's first solo exhibition
Such a long journey | 'Just Being', Romila Thapar's memoir
Such a long journey | 'Just Being', Romila Thapar's memoir

