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.
This Is New Delhi: Around 150 Chinese Vloggers Allegedly Pass Off Dhaka Slums As Indias Capital
Around 150 Chinese vloggers allegedly livestream Dhaka's poor neighbourhoods while misleading viewers into believing they are watching New Delhi.
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
27-Year-Old Punjab Wrestler Shot Dead While Celebrating Diwali; Police Probe Underway
Mani alias Pehlwan was shot in the chest while bursting crackers outside his Kapurthala home, with police suspecting he may not have been the intended target.
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.
Meet Dr. Soumya Swaminathan: The Indian Scientist Who Helped Shape Global Health
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan's journey from tuberculosis research to WHO leadership highlights women's impact on global health.
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.
Indias First AI Scam? Tamil Nadu Minister Alleges DMK-Era Fraud in Public Library Book Purchases
Tamil Nadu orders a probe into allegations that AI-generated, misleading books were purchased for public libraries under the previous DMK government.
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.
CJP, joined by Prakash Raj, mobilised hundreds in Kochi against SIR voter deletions, demanding CEC Gyanesh Kumars resignation and predicting Modis 2029 defeat.
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.
Massive Fire Engulfs Delhi Kia Showroom, Leaves 7 Injured And Vehicles Damaged
A major blaze near Saket Metro Station injured seven people, damaged six vehicles and triggered a multi-agency rescue operation.
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.
CBSE Class 10, 12 Board Exams 2027 Date Sheet Out: Here
CBSE has released the 2027 Class 10 and 12 date sheets 101 days before exams, covering 204 subjects and over 46 lakh students. The Indian Express
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'
A market of stories | Kanupriya Dhingra's 'The Sunday Book Bazaar'
A market of stories | Kanupriya Dhingra's 'The Sunday Book Bazaar'
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.
CJP To Hold Anti-SIR Protest In Kochi; Abhijeet Dipke To Join November 7 Stir
The CJP will hold a November 7 protest in Kochi demanding cancellation of SIR and removal of CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
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.
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.
Meet Savita Punia: The Inspiring Journey Of India
From supporting her family's dream to surpassing Vandana Katariya's record, Savita Punia's journey reflects 17 years of dedication, resilience and remarkable achievements in Indian women's hockey.
CRPF Completes 12 Months With Zero Operational Fatalities, First Time In 47 Years
Better training, equipment and medical evacuation helped CRPF complete a year without operational fatalities.
Delhi Police Reportedly Registers FIR Against Meta India Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse Content
Following sharp regulatory scrutiny over predator-run advertisements, the Delhi Police have registered a police case against Meta India for alleged child sexual abuse material on its platforms.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Announces Two Free LPG Refills For 1.89 Crore Ujjwala Families
Uttar Pradesh will provide two free annual LPG refills to 1.89 crore eligible Ujjwala families during Diwali and Holi.
Two Dead, Several Feared Trapped After Three-Storey Building Collapses In Delhi
A three-storey under-construction building collapsed near Chawri Bazaar Metro station, prompting an emergency rescue operation amid fears of people being trapped.
Why Gold Loan Interest Rate Wars Are Giving Way to Service Differentiation
Gold lenders are shifting beyond interest rates, prioritising transparent valuations, secure storage, digital access and reliable service.
How Vietnam Uses Coconut Waste To Keep School Classrooms Naturally Cool
Vietnamese researchers upcycle discarded coconut husks into natural thermal insulation boards, reducing heat and improving learning conditions in tropical classrooms.
How Nitin Wadhwani with CACR Is Transforming Children
Nitin Wadhwani's journey from enrolling 21 children to transforming education, hygiene and healthcare across Maharashtra.
Ravinder Singh, Saurabh Chaudhary and Amanpreet Singh combine for men's 50m pistol team gold as Ravinder adds individual silver with 559-11x in Doha.
The Supreme Court is examining how the right to protest can coexist with livelihoods, public order and the rights of other citizens.
