How Two Women Sarpanches, Priyanka Tiwari and Shushum Lata Are Transforming Rural India Livelihoods
Two women village leaders Priyanka Tiwari and Sushum Lata in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are connecting sanitation with waste management,
Bengaluru-based startup Bambrew, founded by Vaibhav Anant, demonstrates that environmental solutions can be commercially viable, building a 50 crore business by engineering bamboo and natural fiber packaging to replace single-use plastic.
Hockey Star Lalremsiami Hmarzote Makes History As Mizoram
From a government hockey academy in Thenzawl to the Olympics, Lalremsiami Hmarzotes journey reaches another historic milestone with Mizorams first Arjuna Award.
People of Purpose: How Ananya and Kabithui Are Reimagining Education in Manipur with Khaangchu
In conflict-affected Manipur, Khaangchu blends Rongmei knowledge with modern learning to help children stay rooted while looking ahead.
Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Could Soon See Your Screen And Record Your Calls
What if ChatGPT could see your screen, listen to meetings and understand your digital life without constant prompts?
India Rattle South Africa 6-1 In Amstelveen, Seal First Win at Women
Six scorers power India past South Africa in crucial World Cup clash.
IRCTC Seizes Around 8,349 Unapproved Water Bottles From Trains, Finds Ice Cream
IRCTC's nationwide inspection drive is targeting unauthorised food and beverages, overcharging and hygiene violations to make train catering safer for passengers.
From A Six-Year-Old Beginner To Arjuna Award: Maharashtra
From discovering chess at six in Nashik to becoming a Grandmaster, Candidates contender and Olympiad champion, Vidit Gujrathi is now set for the Arjuna Award.
Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act Takes Effect From August 28: What Changes Under the Law?
Maharashtras new law regulates religious conversions, introduces prior notice, tougher penalties and scrutiny of marriage-linked conversions.
From Tejaswin Shankar To Divya Deshmukh: 17 Named For Arjuna Awards, No Khel Ratna This Year
Divya Deshmukh, Tejaswin Shankar Among 17 Arjuna Awardees; Khel Ratna Remains Vacant This Year
AAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested Over Alleged Delhi Jal Board Tender Irregularities
AAP leader Satyendar Jain was arrested alongside five others over alleged Delhi Jal Board tender irregularities.
Father of 21-year-old crane collapse victim seeks builders accountability after five-day hunger strike and HC plea.
From Chess Prodigy to Youngest Women
At 19, Divya Deshmukh became youngest Womens World Cup champion, now named an Arjuna Award recipient.
103-Year-Old Woman Gives Around
A 103-year-old Assam woman donated 1.54 lakh from her lifelong savings to 77 families affected by the states floods.
Manipur Shuts Down For 48 Hours As Students, Women Vendors Demand NRC Before Census
Students, women vendors and civil society groups demand NRC updation before Manipur begins Census 2027 operations.
5 Crore Fake Drugs Seized Near Bidadi; Karnataka Probes Possible Hospital Supply
Karnataka officials seized suspected spurious medicines worth over 5 crore and are probing an alleged multi-state network.
PM CARES Donations Fell 30%, So Why Did Its Corpus Rise To
Domestic donations fell sharply, yet PM CARES ended FY25 with a larger corpus. The numbers reveal a striking shift in its finances.
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.
OpenAI is Changing ChatGPT For Teens: Here
As teenagers increasingly turn to AI for homework and advice, OpenAI is changing how ChatGPT responds to younger users.
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.
Reddit Is Turning Text Posts Into Audio And Video: Here
Reddit is testing a surprising new way to experience its conversations, potentially changing how millions discover and consume its content.
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.
Manipur: Imphal Torch Rally Demands NRC Before Census As Police Deploy Barricades
Students demand NRC before Census 2027, while protests, disruptions and a statewide strike intensify across Manipur.
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.
Sonam Wangchuk Praises Devendra Mahto
Wangchuk hails students after Jharkhand cancels JSSC-CGL and TDPL exams amid intensifying recruitment protests.
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.
Unsung Legends: The Forgotten Heroes Who Shaped Jharkhand
The unsung heroes of Jharkhand, from Birsa Munda and Tilka Manjhi to the Murmu siblings, Binod Bihari Mahato, and Dr. B.P. Kesari, who fought British rule, led armed uprisings, and preserved indigenous identity.
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.
Parle Agro Warehouse Licence Suspended After FDA Finds Expired Frooti, Appy Fizz In Chembur
Maharashtra FDA seized expired Frooti, Appy Fizz and Candy Juice worth 99,970 during an overnight Chembur warehouse inspection.
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.
From Chandigarh To Britain: Arshdeep Singh Dang Becomes First Sikh RAF Fighter Pilot Since WWII
Born in Chandigarh and raised in Britain, Arshdeep Singh Dang has turned a family dream into a historic Sikh milestone in the RAF.
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.
Jharkhand Students Demand Soren
Jharkhands exam row has escalated into a political confrontation, with students demanding Sorens resignation and Congresss exit from the coalition.
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.
How 16-Year-Old Saraswathi Rajamani Became Netaji
Saraswathi Rajamani, the youngest female operative in Netaji Subhas Chandra Boses Indian National Army (INA) intelligence wing, donated her familys gold, disguised herself as a boy, and infiltrated British military camps to serve Indias independence movement. A Childhood Steeped in Freedom and Sacrifice Born into an extraordinarily wealthy family in Burma, Saraswathi Rajamani was surrounded []
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.
