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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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'
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'
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Basanti Devi: The Woman Who Brought Communities Together To Revive The Kosi River
Basanti Devi united women through grassroots campaigns to protect forests, revive water sources and strengthen community-led conservation efforts.
Delhi Police Files FIR Against Prashant Bhushan Over Sharing Doctored Lavrov Video
Delhi Police registers an FIR against advocate Prashant Bhushan after the MEA and Russian Embassy dismiss a manipulated video of Sergey Lavrov as fake.
US Midterm Elections 2026: How Democrats
Democrats' victory in both chambers of Congress could increase scrutiny of Trump's policies, with implications for India's trade, immigration and strategic partnership with the US.
Schools and religious places in Ayodhya, Varanasi and Mathura received threatening emails warning of explosions on November 8, prompting heightened security ahead of Diwali.
Meet Mysha Rizvi: A Story Of Ability And Inclusion At Chef Vikas Khanna
Mysha Rizvi's journey at Chef Vikas Khanna's Bungalow shows how recognising abilities and creating inclusive workplaces can foster belonging.
Ayushmann Khurrana reportedly received an audio message demanding crores of rupees.
Cancer Charity Trust, associated with SSO Cancer Hospital, provided 1.57 crore in financial assistance to 537 patients between April 2025 and March 2026.
Indian Navy Rescues 20 Iranian Sailors After 48-Hour Operation Against Somali Pirates
The Indian Navy rescued 20 Iranian sailors after a 48-hour operation to foil Somali pirates in the Arabian Sea.
Suspected Blast Damages Railway Track Near Pakistan Border In Rajasthan, Train Services Disrupted
Two cement pillars supporting railway tracks were damaged near 50 GB village, prompting a forensic investigation.
From Firewood to Solar Energy: How HRG Is Transforming Life in Himalayan Villages
A Shimla-based NGO's affordable Solar Hamam technology is reducing firewood dependence and improving access to hot water in remote Himalayan households.
Patanjali Ghee Under FDA Scanner As Maharashtra Seizes 3.53 Lakh Kg Food Worth
Maharashtra FDA seized 3.53 lakh kg of food worth 9.01 crore across 114 establishments, including 2,279 litres of Patanjali cow ghee, while suspending 19 licences over food safety violations.
UPI Payments Now Accepted For Online Bookings At Tourist Attractions In UAE, Singapore: Check Rules
Indian travellers can now use UPI apps to book Burj Khalifa experiences and attractions at Singapore's Resorts World Sentosa, expanding India's digital payment reach overseas.
Bengaluru Man Holds Woman At Knifepoint, Attempts To Steal
A 40-year-old man allegedly held a 23-year-old receptionist at knifepoint after attempting to steal her 4.5 lakh mangalsutra in Indiranagar.
Young Santoor Prodigy From Bengal Sets Record With 60 Gats Across 59 Ragas In Under 30 Minutes
Young musician Angshuman Sarkar from Nadia, West Bengal, earns an India Book of Records recognition by performing 60 gat compositions across 59 ragas in 29 minutes and 32 seconds.
Bangladesh Garment Workers Intensify Protests Over Wages, Disrupting Factory Operations
Bangladesh's garment industry faces widespread disruption as workers demand a monthly minimum wage of Tk30,000, with 690 factories halting production and at least 82 people arrested amid escalating unrest.
Ayaan Wadhwa: The 17-Year-Old Helping Informal Workers Access Welfare Schemes
Inspired by a domestic worker's struggle, Mumbai teenager Ayaan Wadhwa founded Workers of India, helping informal workers access welfare schemes.
INDIA Bloc To Protest Against SIR In Bengaluru On November 5, Demand CEC Gyanesh Kumar
The INDIA bloc will protest against the SIR exercise at Bengalurus Freedom Park on November 5 and extend its campaign across Karnataka.
After losing her father in 2022, Indian wrestler Manisha Bhanwala overcame a 0-6 deficit to defeat Abigail Nette 8-6 and become India's first woman wrestling world champion.
A Delhi court has extended interim protection from arrest to Congress MP Bimol Akoijam until November 5.
A 36-hour bandh across three Arunachal districts has intensified opposition to the proposed project amid fears of displacement and demands for greater consultation.
