India observes Partition Horrors Remembrance Day by remembering those displaced and killed in 1947 and the survivors who rebuilt their lives.
From Narmada To Velsao: Medha Patkar
From the Narmada Valley to Velsao, Medha Patkars activism has kept displacement, peoples rights at the centre of Indias development debate.
As India marks 150 years of Vande Mataram, the National Song is scheduled to precede Jana Gana Mana at the Red Fort this Independence Day.
Supreme Court Quashes FIRs Against Samay Raina, 4 Others Over
The top court noted their efforts to support persons with disabilities, including a chess tournament, fundraising and SMA awareness initiatives.
Maharashtra FDA Cancels 10 Ayurvedic Drug Licences, Issues Notices To 135 Others
After inspecting all 434 licensed Ayurvedic manufacturing units, Maharashtra FDA cancelled 10 licences and issued notices to 135 others over serious violations.
Fabletics Is Entering India With Reliance, But Can It Win The Activewear Race?
A global activewear brand is entering India with Reliance. But the real opportunity lies in how consumers are changing.
Bengaluru Parking Could Soon Cost Up To Rs 25,000 A Year Under New Draft Rules; Here
Karnatakas draft parking rules seek to put a price on residential and prolonged roadside parking while encouraging motorists to use off-street spaces.
USA Records Highest Number of Attacks on Indians Abroad in 5 Years, MEA Tells Parliament
Government data reveals a shocking sevenfold increase in violence against Indians overseas since 2021.
Independence Day Series: How Pingali Venkayya
Pingali Venkayyas work, from flag research to design, helped shape Indias enduring national symbol.
An Air India flight suffered a terrifying mid-air plunge due to a momentary hydraulic failure, triggering an intensive aviation probe after the captain subsequently tested positive for cannabis.
2026 Could Become Hottest Year As El Nino Intensifies, Raising Global Weather Risks
A new climate forecast has sharply changed the odds of 2026 becoming the hottest year ever recorded.
Meta Removes Around 756,000 Instagram, Facebook Accounts Under Australia
Meta says it removed around 756,000 suspected under-16 accounts, even as Australias landmark ban faces questions over its effectiveness.
IndiGo Passenger Confronts Staff After Flight Reportedly Cancelled at Bhubaneswar Airport
Passengers allege they were left waiting for hours without timely information or adequate assistance after the IndiGo flight was cancelled.
From Carrying Guns To Walking The Ramp: Former Women Naxalites Take Centre Stage In Chhattisgarh
Nine surrendered women Maoists from Bastar walked a Raipur fashion ramp in Kosa silk, offering a glimpse of life beyond conflict.
Seven workers have died and 14 were injured after water and debris suddenly flooded an under-construction hydropower tunnel in Chamoli.
The Supreme Court backed peaceful student dissent after the BCI briefly barred NALSARs entire 2026 graduating batch from enrolment.
After Bengaluru Hotels, Apollo Hospital Kitchen Had Expired Rava, Maida, Stale Bread; FDA Fined
A food-safety inspection at Apollo Hospitals in Bengaluru found multiple expired ingredients and stale bread amid a wider citywide crackdown.
From An 11-Year-Old Activist To
Parbati Giri left school at 11, faced imprisonment at 16, then served Odisha.
Himachal Pradesh Adds 60 Paise/Litre Widow
The levy will fund welfare measures for widows and orphans, but the law allows it to rise to 5 per litre.
Assam Proposes Reducing Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone From 10 Km To 1 Km, CM Cites SC Guidelines
Assams proposed Kaziranga ESZ reduction pits development needs against wildlife movement and conservation concerns.
Air India Orders Dope Tests For All Pilots After Phuket-Delhi Captain Tests Positive For Marijuana
Air India has expanded drug screening to all pilots after a Phuket-Delhi flight captain tested positive for marijuana.
Meta Says It Has Removed Over 756,000 Suspected Teen Accounts In Australia Amid Social Media Ban
Meta's mass removals come as Australia intensifies scrutiny over whether its landmark under-16 social media ban works.
Anand Malligavad, known as the Lake Man of India, left his corporate career to restore dry, polluted waterbodies across India using ancient, low-cost eco-engineering without concrete.
Odishas Ramesh Rao overcomes years of challenges to claim Commonwealth wheelchair fencing gold for India.
Strait Of Hormuz Alternatives: Why The World Still Cannot Replace The Vital Oil Route
The world has alternative oil routes, but another chokepoint, limited capacity and security risks are complicating the escape.
Former Punjab Deputy CM Sukhbir Badal Attacked At Nanded Gurdwara, Maharashtra CM Orders Probe
SAD chief Sukhbir Singh Badal suffered a hand injury after a kirpan attack at a Nanded gurdwara, while a security official was hurt while intervening.
Ex-TMC MLA Nirmal Ghosh Arrested Over
Fresh FIR alleges hurried cremation without family consent, while CBI continues probing the original RG Kar crime.
Navy Officer Taniksha Khatri Makes History With India
From a Karnal summer camp to goly, Taniksha Khatri now owns historic Commonwealth gold.
Jharkhand Protest Day 20: Ex-CM Raghubar Das Warns Of Hunger Strike If Govt Rejects CBI Probe
Raghubar Das gives Jharkhand government seven days for CBI probe as students continue demanding recruitment reforms.
Centre Approves Field Trial Of 2 Billion Polymer Notes In
The Centre has approved RBIs proposal to test two billion polymer 10 and 20 notes, while paper currency continues alongside them.
Delhi-based sustainability creator Vidhi Adhikari shows how everyday choices around consumption, reuse and waste can make low-waste living more accessible.
Saudi Arabia is Rerouting Its Oil As Hormuz and Red Sea Routes Turn Risky
Saudi Arabia is changing its oil routes as security threats turn traditional energy corridors into increasingly difficult pathways.
8,000 Tonnes Of Waste, Urine Bottles: Haridwar Faces Massive Cleanup After Kanwar Yatra
Record 4.8 crore footfall leaves Haridwar facing 8,000 tonnes of waste and mounting sanitation concerns.
Cauvery Protest: Vatal Nagaraj Held Ahead Of Rally As Bengaluru Remains Largely Unaffected By Bandh
Kannada groups back Cauvery protests but differ over bandh, leaving Bengaluru largely functional despite statewide shutdown call.
Paytm CEO, CFO Face SEBI Notice Over 2023 Small-Loan Disclosure
A 2023 Paytm announcement sent shares plunging. Nearly three years later, SEBI is examining how and when that information reached investors.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Mandates State Anthem Tamil Thai Vazhthu As First Song At Government Events
Vijays government mandates Tamil Thai Vazhthu first, backed unanimously amid a wider protocol debate.
Delhi HC Pulls Up Meta Over Rights Manager Access Amid Fraudulent Copyright Strike Claims
Delhi HC seeks Metas access criteria after creator alleges scammers misused copyright tools against original content.
Pro-Kannada Activists Detained While Trying To Block Buses During Karnataka Bandh Over Cauvery Row
Pro-Kannada activists were detained in Mysuru as Karnataka observed a bandh against the 12,000-cusec Cauvery water release order.
Jantar Mantar Season 2 Coming Soon,Says CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke
CJP signals fresh Jantar Mantar protests as Dipke shifts focus towards education and rural schools.
Maharashtra FDA Suspends 4 Domino
Four Dominos outlets face licence suspension after FDA inspections uncovered hygiene, storage and pest-control lapses.
Karnataka shuts down over Cauvery water release, but Bengaluru's essential services continue largely unaffected today.
How 22-Year-Old Adesh Soni Is Turning His 10-Million-Tree Planting Mission Into Reality Across India
At 22, Adesh Soni is building a nationwide tree-planting effort through Touchforearth, working towards his goal of 10 million trees.
Indian Fencers Create History: Win 7 Gold, 6 Silver
Indian fencers deliver a historic 26-medal haul at Commonwealth Championship in Lagos.
Home Loan Prepayment Calculator: Use Your Bonus Wisely
A sudden bonus could change your home loan journey, but should you prepay, invest, or keep the cash for whats ahead?
Pune Skater Shreyasi Joshi Wins India
Shreyasi Joshi's historic bronze adds international milestone to Indias growing skating journey.
Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes CM Vijay
Tamil Nadu has urged the Centre to protect the existing distribution of Lok Sabha seats while implementing 33% reservation for women from 2029.
Yeh Dil Maange More: How 24-Year-Old Captain Vikram Batra Became A Legend Of The Kargil War
From NCC cadet to Param Vir Chakra awardee,Vikram Batras Kargil story remains unforgettable.
Chhattisgarh Launches Its First Grain ATM, Ration Now Available 24
Chhattisgarh has launched automated Annapurti Grain ATMs in three districts, allowing beneficiaries to collect their foodgrain entitlement 24/7.
Marathi Is Now A Must: Maharashtra Mandates It For Taxi, Auto
New Maharashtra rules require commercial passenger-vehicle drivers to demonstrate working Marathi, with penalties including suspension or licence cancellation for repeat violations.
UP Woman Opens SBI Locker Years Later, Finds
A Kanpur woman says jewellery worth Rs 50 lakh kept in a locker in 2003 was missing when she opened it, prompting an FIR against bank officials.
Climate Alarm is Blaring: How Extreme Weather is Starting To Hit Economies Worldwide
Record heat, devastating wildfires and rising emissions are exposing an uncomfortable reality: climate change is becoming an economic challenge too.
Examining Its Impact: India On New Pakistan-Saudi-Turkey Defence Pact, Heres Why It Matters
India is examining how the new three-way defence pact, which treats an attack on one signatory as an attack on all, could affect.
Remembering Khudiram Bose: The 18-Year-Old Revolutionary Who Faced The Gallows With A Smile
Executed by the British at just 18, Khudiram Bose remains remembered for his courage, sacrifice and revolutionary spirit.
FDA Flags Labelling, Storage Lapses At Zomato Hyperpure In Bengaluru; 40 Samples Collected
Officials found labelling and storage irregularities at Zomatos Bengaluru Hyperpure unit and collected 40 samples for further examination.
After witnessing disability exclusion during Nepals earthquake recovery, a couple chose inclusive education as their lifes mission.
CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Turns Focus To Rural Schools With
Dipkes campaign targets rural school infrastructure as children demand basic access to education across India.
India has rejected Chinas objection to naming 27 Arunachal Pradesh locations, reaffirming the states status as an integral part of India.
Sudhir Sitapati Resigns From Godrej Weeks After Reappointment; Aasif Malbari Takes Over As CEO
A CEO approved for another five-year term has exited weeks later, putting an experienced internal executive unexpectedly in charge.
India Gets Children Into Schools: Now, This Independence Day, Let
Indias rural schools need stronger infrastructure, better learning and community support to secure every childs future.
Maharashtra Bans Illegal Highway Dhabas, Orders Demolition Within 60 Days
Maharashtra targets illegal highway structures to improve road safety while creating stricter rules for roadside businesses.
International Youth Day: How Art of Living Helped Revive Hope for Manipur
On International Youth Day, Chinlalchois journey from Manipur to Taj West End shows how Art Of Livings youth training helped build confidence and skills.
IndiGo Flight Suffers Engine Failure, Makes Emergency Landing In Chennai With 224 Aboard
IndiGo flight 6E-723 suffered a left-engine failure while approaching Chennai, triggering a full emergency before landing safely with 224 people aboard.
Pan Masala Not Banned, Plastic Packaging Is: What Changes Under FSSAI
FSSAI has prohibited plastic-based, foil and synthetic-laminated packaging for pan masala while allowing plastic-free paper, cellulose, tin and glass alternatives.
Did Claude Write It? Anthropic
An invisible mark could soon follow Claude-generated text, changing how businesses and readers understand AI-created content.
Zepto Faces Fresh Food Safety Heat As Bengaluru Warehouse Is Sealed Over Violations
Karnataka FDA sealed a Zepto warehouse after finding hygiene, storage, labelling and food-handling violations.
2022 JSSC Junior Engineer Exam Paper Leak: Agency Director Arun Kumar Arrested In Mumbai
Four years after the exam was cancelled, SIT arrests agency director as paper-leak probe widens further.
India Slips To Sixth-Largest Economy As Japan And UK Move Ahead In Global Rankings
India has slipped to sixth place globally, but the numbers reveal a very different story about the economys underlying growth.
Air India Phuket-Delhi Pilot Tests Positive For Marijuana After 300-Foot Altitude Drop
Pilots confirmatory test reportedly found marijuana as investigators probe altitude loss, injuries and faults.
How Assam Flood Survivor Janmoni Konwar Won National Karate Gold With Alakh Pandey
Floods displaced her family, but Janmoni reached Delhi and won gold with support.
Losing Her Son At 14, Anandibai Joshi Turned Grief Into Becoming India
After losing her infant son, Anandibai Gopalrao Joshi crossed oceans to earn a medical degree.
How Two IIT Grads Turned Paddy Stubble into Sustainable Packaging Material
Founded by IIT graduates Arpit Dhupar and Anand Bodh, Dharaksha transforms paddy stubble into biodegradable packaging to tackle stubble burning and waste.
President Murmu Gives Assent To Bill Making Insult To Vande Mataram A Criminal Offence
President Droupadi Murmu has approved a law making intentional disruption of Vande Mataram punishable, with penalties of up to three years in jail.
Anuj Ramatri: An EcoFreak Is Building India
Anuj Ramatri, known as An EcoFreak, inspires millions across India toward sustainable living through engaging digital content and his eco-startup, EcoFreaky.
Supreme Court Clarifies Missing-Person FIR Rule Covers All Ages, Gender
Supreme Court extends immediate FIR rule to all missing persons, regardless of age or gender.
Paytm Just Put Claude Inside Payments, But What Can Businesses Actually Do With It?
Paytm is bringing Claude into payment management, but the bigger shift may be happening behind the payment screen.
US Court Dismisses Criminal Charges Against Gautam Adani;
A US judge permanently ended the criminal case against Gautam and Sagar Adani and Vneet Jaain.
Jharkhand Exam Row Deepens As ABVP Workers Detained During Assembly March
ABVP workers were detained amid clashes as students continued demanding transparency in Jharkhand recruitment examinations.
Iran Should Pay: US President Trump Demands Compensation From Tehran Over 50 Years Of Damage
Trump has countered Irans demand for war compensation by seeking payments from Tehran for deaths and injuries linked to past conflicts and attacks.
Nvidia, Wall Street Giants Target Over $500 Billion For AI Infrastructure
More than $500 billion could back AI infrastructure. But where will the money go, and who carries the risk?
Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Anti-NEET Resolution; DMK, AIADMK Back Move, BJP MLA Walks Out
The resolution seeks to scrap NEET in Tamil Nadu and allow undergraduate medical admissions based on Class 12 marks.
Delhi On High Alert Ahead Of Independence Day, Posters Of 19 Wanted Terrorists Put Up Across Capital
Delhi Police have intensified security ahead of August 15, displaying posters of 19 wanted terrorists linked to Indian Mujahideen, Al-Qaeda and Khalistani outfits.
Abu Dhabi Offers Free UAE Entry Visas To Indians From August-October 2026: Here
Abu Dhabi is offering complimentary UAE entry visas to eligible Indian tourists booking qualifying three-night holidays until October 31.
The 82-year-old authors remarkable journey from Partition-era Punjab and selling Vicks in Indian bazaars to leading P&G and championing ideas of freedom.
No Charges for UPI Users, FM Nirmala Sitharaman Says as Parliament Clears Taxation Bill
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman assures consumers that UPI transactions will remain completely free as Parliament passes the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Do Not Merely Scroll Through Reels: Tukaram Mundhe Asks Gen Z To Think Independently
Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe urged young people to spend less time scrolling and more time thinking, working hard and building their own identity.
Applying to Google? Your Resume Could Be Rejected By AI Before Humans See It, DeepMind Team Warns
Google DeepMind reportedly warned applicants its hiring filters could miss resumes, raising questions about AI-driven recruitment.
Abhijeet Dipke Announces Nationwide Campaign To Upgrade Government Schools In Villages
Dipkes August 15 campaign asks parents to audit schools and sarpanches to improve rural education infrastructure.
How Vardhishnu Is Helping Children Escape Child Labour Through
Vardhishnu Social Research & Development Society rescues child laborers in Maharashtra through Anandghar, restoring education, dignity, and childhood.
Maharashtra FDA Suspends Blinkit
The action followed an August 7 inspection that found serious hygiene and food-storage violations at Blinkits Malad facility, amid a wider Maharashtra FDA crackdown.
Jharkhand Students Protest: Rahul Gandhi Condemns Force As Aspirants Demand CBI Probe
Jharkhand students demand a CBI probe into exam irregularities as police action intensifies their 18-day protest.
