Tamil Nadu Govt Withdraws Order Seeking To Stop Students From Joining CJP, Left-Wing Protests
The directive sought coordinated action to keep students and youth away from Left-wing and CJP protests before being withdrawn.
The Tamil Nadu government has announced that women government employees will be entitled to 365 days of maternity leave for their third child, bringing the benefit in line with the one-year leave already available for the first two children. Human Resources Management Minister D Sarathkumar made the announcement in the Legislative Assembly on August 18, []
Govt Approves PNG Incentive Scheme From Sept 1; What It Means For Indian Households
The scheme will incentivise city gas distributors to activate more household PNG connections by offering 200 SCM of lower-priced domestic gas.
Meta Rejects Claims It Hooked Children As Facebook And Instagram Face A Major Legal Battle
Meta faces a major US trial over child safety as states question platform design, engagement features and corporate responsibility.
Nalanda Mid-Day Meal Scare: Several Students Hospitalised After Detergent Mistaken For Salt
Thirty-four students fell ill after detergent was allegedly mistaken for salt during a Nalanda school meal.
UAE Halts Trade, Financial Ties With Iran
The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran as regional tensions intensify, while Tehran denies accusations over a reported missile launch.
Jharkhand Exam Scam: CID Arrests Matermind
CID probes Tiwaris family selections as Jharkhand cancels 22 exams amid widespread recruitment irregularity allegations.
Exam cancellation satisfies protesting aspirants but leaves nearly 2,000 appointed candidates fearing sudden job loss.
Kolkata Hotel Fire: 9 Dead, Including Child; Several Injured In Midnight Blaze
Nine people died and six were injured after a midnight hotel fire engulfed central Kolkata.
1,500 Sakhis, 300 Villages: How Maharashtra
From invisible labour to leadership: Manisha Ghules Sakhi Model is rewriting rural work.
From Selling Balloons At 8 To Reaching 3.5 Million: Devendra Kumar Gupta
Abandoned as a child, Devendra Kumar Gupta endured child labour before founding Ladli Foundation to empower vulnerable communities across India.
What Do They Get Back?: Shehzad Poonawalla Seeks Income Tax Waiver for Salaried Middle Class
Poonawalla questions middle-class taxation, demands better public services and resigns from BJP citing personal circumstances.
From Losing His Daughter to Serving Lakhs: The Story of Mohammed Asif Hussain Sohail
After losing his young daughter Sakina, Mohammed Asif Hussain Sohail spent 15 years helping Hyderabads vulnerable through food, education, healthcare and rehabilitation.
A Supreme Court report reveals that 14 state chief ministers face serious criminal cases, with Telanganas Revanth Reddy topping the list with 89.
From Chewing Gum To Bricks: How Dr. Binish Desai Turned Waste Into Innovation
A childhood experiment inspired by chewing gum, paper and cartoons like Dexters Laboratory eventually grew into a career in waste innovation.
Five members of a Surat family reportedly fell ill after eating food from Sheetal Restaurant, with one child dying and four remaining critical.
FSSAI has cautioned influencers and celebrities to verify food-related health claims before promoting products to consumers.
Illegal March: Delhi Police Rejects Excessive Force Claims During Student Protest
Delhi Police cites breached barricades and injuries while protesters allege disproportionate force during July clashes.
EV, CNG And Hydrogen Vehicles Could Get Five More Years On Indian Roads: What
India could let cleaner commercial vehicles stay on roads longer, reshaping fleet economics.
President Murmus assent completes Parliaments process to recognise Keralam as Keralas official constitutional name.
Soren Government Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam; Selected Candidates Protest, Fear Job Loss
Around 2,000 appointed candidates fear losing jobs after Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL over alleged irregularities.
Indian Shuttler Ayush Shetty Stuns China
Ayush Shetty defeats defending champion Shi Yuqi on debut, advancing to World Championships second round.
Bihar Aspirants Begin Hunger Strike In Patna, Demand BPSC TRE-4 Notification And Single-Phase Exam
Bihar aspirants have launched an indefinite hunger strike in Patna demanding the delayed TRE-4 notification for 32,388 teacher vacancies.
UGC-NET Row: NTA Removes 50+ Staffers, Orders Retest For Papers Over Errors
NTA orders September retests after paper errors, while over 50 staffers face removal amid growing protests.
From Mumbai Slums to Bhutan Gold: How 7 Underprivileged Children Made India Proud in Box Langdi
Seven athletes from Mumbais underserved communities won international gold for India in Box Langdi in Bhutan.
Pune Sweet Shop Shut Despite 98% Compliance, Bombay HC Orders FDA to Pay
A Pune sweet shop remained closed for 34 days despite a 98% compliance score, prompting the Bombay High Court to revoke its licence suspension and order 5 lakh compensation.
Big Leadership Shake-Up: Dentsu India Names Saagar Sethi New Chief Business Officer
A major leadership transition at dentsu is bringing several critical business functions under one executive as a veteran leader steps aside.
For more than three decades, Longi Manjhi has built canals and dams to bring water, revive farming and reduce migration from villages around Gaya.
iPhone 15 Overheated, Lost Network: Haryana Consumer Court Orders Apple To Pay
A Rohtak consumer commission ordered Apple India to refund 45,500 after failing to substantiate its claim of unauthorised phone modifications.
Fix Ghapla Or Ill Protest Again: Ramdev Warns Modi Government Over Student Education
Ramdev flags exam leaks, school infrastructure gaps and alleged corruption as student protests widen across India.
Devendra Nath Mahato Ends Fast As Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exams
Mahato ends his hunger strike after Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL and TDPL exams amid protests.
Big Win For Protesters: Jharkhand Govt Cancels JSSC-CGL And All TDPL-Conducted Recruitment Exams
After 24 days of protests, the Jharkhand government has cancelled JSSC-CGL and ordered a wider probe into recruitment exam irregularities.
The Real Mr. India: Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles
Tata Motors The Real Mr. India reminds us that behind the goods reaching our homes are truck saarthis who spend days on the road, away from their families, quietly keeping India moving.
After losing her sister Veruschka at 26, Dr Tatyana Dias built pathways to independence through culinary skills, training and livelihoods.
Rajasthan Restricts Outsider Entry To Govt Schools Hours After CJP Announces Inspection Drive
The Rajasthan government cited student safety and privacy as CJP prepared to inspect schools over alleged infrastructure and teacher shortages.
India Is Rethinking Its LPG Strategy After A Crisis Exposed An Uncomfortable Reality
India is boosting domestic LPG output as war disrupts imports, but the numbers reveal why complete energy independence remains difficult.
Delhi Cab Driver Learns English With AI to Teach His Daughter, Showcasing AI Accessibility for All
A Delhi cab driver uses ChatGPT to practise English, hoping to teach his daughter someday.
Over 1,000 Kg Unsafe Food Seized Across Karnataka; 68 Kg Meat Found At Mysuru Hotel
Karnataka's food safety crackdown has uncovered expired chicken, meat and other unsafe food while inspections expand across hotels, canteens and storage facilities.
People of Purpose: How Nidhi Shukla of Girl Rising Is Helping Girls Find Their Voice and Agency
From aspiring lawyer to Girl Rising Co-CEO, Nidhi Shukla is working to help girls build confidence, agency and the power to shape their futures.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Waives Farm Loans Up To
Vijay raises farm-loan relief, waiving loans up to 75,000 and expanding support for larger borrowers.
Woman Alleges Her Stepfather Used Grok To Turn Childhood Photo Into Explicit Images
A woman has joined lawsuit against xAI after alleging her step-father used Grok to turn her childhood image into explicit photos.
51-Year-Old Man From Tamil Nadu, A. Suresh Kumar With 2 PhDs, MBA Clears NEET After 34-Year Wait
After decades of detours, two PhDs and an MBA,A. Suresh Kumar finally pursues medicine.
Bombay HC Clerk Typing Test Glitches: CJP
Candidates allege faulty equipment and server failures disrupted the test, prompting protests and demands for re-examination.
Vishal Garg: Indian-Origin CEO Who Fired 900 Employees On A Zoom Call Loses Job at Better.com
Five years after a viral Zoom layoff, Vishal Gargs Better.com exit has triggered a fresh battle over leadership and control.
From 41 Transfers to Challenging Power: The Remarkable IPS Journey of D. Roopa Moudgil
Roopa Moudgil's career reflects courage, an enduring commitment to public service despite challenges.
Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC Row: Govt Calls Students For Talks Today As August 20 CM Gherao Looms
Government seeks dialogue as protesting students demand exam cancellations, CBI probe and lasting recruitment reforms.
Delhi Auto Union Takes Welfare Fight To Jantar Mantar, Seeks Board And Relief From Rising Costs
Auto unions seek welfare protections, lower compliance costs and stronger safeguards amid Delhis changing transport rules.
A CAG audit has flagged unsafe drinking water and widespread shortages of essential passenger facilities across Indian railway stations.
A dentists response to plastic waste at Kanpurs Ganga ghats grew into a community movement focused on cleaning, recycling and civic responsibility.
Two Air India pilots have returned non-negative preliminary drug-screening results as the airline expands testing following the Phuket-Delhi flight incident.
From Vimal To Maggi: 7 Times Celebrity Ads Landed Bollywood Stars In Legal Trouble
From consumer complaints to regulatory notices, these celebrity endorsements show how a familiar face can sometimes become part of legal disputes.
WhatsApp Pay Doubles UPI Transactions To 168 Million, Moves Ahead Of CRED And Amazon Pay
WhatsApp Pay has doubled its UPI transactions in a year, but the numbers reveal just how competitive Indias payments market remains.
Azim Premji: From Building Wipro to Giving Back Billions, Transforming Education Across India
From transforming a small vegetable-oil company into Wipro, Azim Premji has channelled billions towards education and social change in India.
Shehzad Poonawalla Quits BJP Again, Says
Poonawalla again seeks BJP exit after first resignation was rejected, citing personal, financial and organisational reasons.
Elon Musk Says X Will Expose Government Censorship Requests More Clearly To Users
Elon Musk says X will expose government censorship requests more clearly but there is a catch.v
NTA Orders UGC-NET Retests for 3 Subjects After Errors
NTA orders September retests for three UGC-NET papers after extensive errors and repeated questions undermine fairness.
Ashok Dham Temple Stampede: Seven Devotees Killed In Bihar
Seven women died and over a dozen were injured after massive crowds overwhelmed barricades during Shravan prayers.
Dr Ganesh Baraiya Recalls Father Rejecting
After his father rejected a 5 lakh circus offer, Dr Ganesh Baraiya overcame educational and legal barriers to fulfil his dream of becoming a doctor.
Vaishali Biyanis DeDzines explores how discarded tyres can be upcycled into furniture, planters, sculptures and public installations.
Maharashtra FDA Chief Tukaram Mundhe Urges Public to Check These 4 Things Before Eating Out
Following massive crackdowns on unhygienic eateries, Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe shares essential guidelines to empower consumers and ensure restaurant accountability.
After losing his mother when timely medical transport was unavailable, Karimul Haque transformed his motorcycle into a free lifeline for remote villagers.
Karnataka Clears Public Spaces Bill After RSS March Row, Citing Public Order
Karnatakas proposed public-space law comes amid a political row over RSS marches and raises questions about regulating public assembly.
KFC Outlet in Mangaluru, Karnataka, Sealed After Customer Allegedly Complains of
Food safety officials raided and sealed the go-down of a Mangaluru KFC outlet after a customer received spoiled chicken, marking another strict action in Karnataka's ongoing health and hygiene crackdown.
From Bhikaji Cama To Surya Sen: 8 Forgotten Heroes Who Fought For India
Eight lesser-remembered freedom fighters from across India took different paths of resistance, leaving behind stories of courage and sacrifice.
NIM Team Reaches 7,077-Metre Mount Kun Summit, Hoists Tricolour On Independence Day
An 11-member NIM team reached Mount Kun's 7,077-metre summit in Ladakh at 11 am on Independence Day.
On Independence Day, Karnataka Releases Cauvery Water To Tamil Nadu From KRS Dam
Karnatakas alleged KRS water release reignites the Cauvery dispute with Tamil Nadu.
Remembering Tara Rani Srivastava, Who Marched On After Her Husband Was Shot
The story of Tara Rani Srivastava, who kept marching with the Tricolour after her husband was shot.
How Hare Ram Pandey Rescued 35 Abandoned Girls
Hare Ram Pandey, founder of Narayan Seva Ashram in Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, has dedicated his life to rescuing abandoned infant girls from streets, garbage dumps, and fields, raising over 35 of them as his own daughters and earning the prestigious Padma Shri award. A Heartbreak That Sparked a Lifes Mission In many parts of rural []
Save Thousands Of Crores: PM Modi Announces Free Online Coaching For Indias Youth
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams, aiming to reduce coaching costs for poor and middle-class families.
Beyond Business: How Ratan Tata
Ratan Tata showed how businesses could combine growth with philanthropy, ethical leadership and long-term social impact across India.
The Alipore Bomb Case: A Landmark Trial in India
Alipore Bomb Case trial followed the failed Muzaffarpur assassination attempt and became a defining confrontation between British colonial authority and Bengals revolutionary nationalists.
From Assam Conservationist To Para-Cricketer, Unsung Indians Invited To President
From tribal healthcare and conservation to para-cricket, youth leadership and traditional crafts, grassroots contributors will join Indias 80th Independence Day celebrations.
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.
From Engineering Desk to Fighter Cockpit: Bhawana Kanth Makes History as IAF
Bhawana Kanths historic qualification marks womens growing role in advanced IAF combat leadership.
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.
