How South Korea Solar Trees Generate Clean Energy Without Destroying Standing Forests
South Korean researchers designed elevated photovoltaic solar trees that generate comparable clean electricity while preserving ninety-nine percent of forest cover.
How Arunachalam Muruganantham Became India
Despite facing ridicule and family estrangement, Coimbatore innovator Arunachalam Muruganantham invented low-cost sanitary pad machines, transforming rural menstrual hygiene nationwide.
How Gurdaspur Innovator Parminder Singh Turns Paddy Stubble Into Eco Friendly Ceiling Tiles
Grassroots entrepreneur Parminder Singh tackles stubble burning by converting paddy stubble into durable ceiling tiles, emerging as a Punjab innovator leading a Gurdaspur startup that monetizes crop residue to curb air pollution through Agro Stubble, producing eco tiles that are fire resistant and waterproof tiles made from farm waste to deliver thermal insulation and advance []
President Murmu Presents Arjuna Awards To 17 Sporting Stars Across Disciplines
President Murmu honours 17 athletes with Arjuna Awards 2025, while 84-year-old footballer Isaiah Arumainayagam receives Lifetime recognition.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes History Leading Bihar At 15, Becomes Youngest Captain In Men
At 15 years and 232 days, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi became mens T20 crickets youngest captain while leading Bihar against Saurashtra.
Delhi Police's proposed SOP seeks to cap gatherings at 50,000, restrict protests to 10 am5 pm and require advance permissions at Ramlila Maidan.
With Delhi's AQI entering the severe category at 403, two ministers direct half their departmental workforce to work remotely to curb vehicular emissions.
A Kerala resident was defrauded of Rs 49.2 lakh after cybercriminals used an AI-manipulated Facebook video of Union FM Nirmala Sitharaman to promote a bogus high-return trading scheme.
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee Faces Fresh FIR Over Alleged Threats To Police, Summoned On November 20
TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee has been summoned by Kolkata Police on November 20 following a fresh FIR over allegations that his October remarks threatened police personnel and obstructed official duties.
US Tanker Hits Docked Cruise Ship in New Orleans, Leaving 32 Hospitalised
A tanker apparently lost steering and struck the docked American Heritage, sending passengers into the Mississippi River before rescuers accounted for everyone.
Bihar Kokila Sharda Sinha: How A Young Folk Singer Became The Voice Of Bihar
Overcoming social barriers and earning national recognition, Sharda Sinha dedicated five decades to taking Bihar's folk music worldwide.
Assam Bus-Truck Collision Near Kaziranga Kills 26, Including Students, Leaves 20 Injured
A head-on collision near Kaziranga killed 26 people, injured 20 and raised questions over speeding and road-safety compliance.
FIR Registered Against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut Over Alleged Remarks On Sonia Gandhi, Gandhi Family
Shimla Police register an FIR against BJP MP Kangana Ranaut under three BNS sections following a retired Army captain's complaint over her November 10 social media posts.
A telecommunications outage affecting US air traffic control centres triggered a rare nationwide halt, disrupting thousands of flights before departures resumed.
16-Year-Old Gunisha Kaur Wins International Eco-Hero Award for Her Inclusive Gardens
Gunisha Kaur's Buzzing Blooms combines pollinator conservation with inclusive gardens for children, earning the 16-year-old Ludhiana teen international recognition.
Microsoft Global Outage: Air India, IndiGo And Akasa Issue Passenger Advisories; What Is Affected?
A global Microsoft service disruption affected airline customer support, prompting IndiGo and Akasa to report email delays while Air India rerouted messages to maintain uninterrupted communication.
A legacy revisited | Ramachandra Guha's 'Arguments With Gandhi'
A legacy revisited | Ramachandra Guha's 'Arguments With Gandhi'
Framing the past | Rosie Llewellyn-Jones's 'Hazrat Mahal: The Rebel Begum Of Awadh'
Framing the past | Rosie Llewellyn-Jones's 'Hazrat Mahal: The Rebel Begum Of Awadh'
Looking east | Bengal Biennale 2026
Looking east | Bengal Biennale 2026
Finding their beat | Zokova's new single 'The Sun'
Finding their beat | Zokova's new single 'The Sun'
The sound of surprise | NCPA International Jazz Festival, Mumbai
The sound of surprise | NCPA International Jazz Festival, Mumbai
New voices | 'Nyima, Vol.2' by Nyima Records
New voices | 'Nyima, Vol.2' by Nyima Records
5 Best Brokers For Developers Looking To Build Algo Trading Strategies
Compare five Indian brokers offering developer-friendly APIs, live market data, sandbox testing and automated trading infrastructure.
How Startup Notpla Replaces Single Use Plastic Bottles With Edible Seaweed Pods
London startup Notpla created Ooho, an edible seaweed water pod that biodegrades naturally within weeks, replacing thousands of plastic bottles.
Why Franchisee and DSA Models Are Expanding Gold Loan Reach
Franchisees and DSAs are helping gold lenders expand reach, improve accessibility, and connect with underserved borrowers.
How Child Art Prodigy Edmund Thomas Clint Created Twenty Five Thousand Paintings
Before passing away at age seven, Kochi child prodigy Edmund Thomas Clint created over twenty-five thousand extraordinary paintings.
Aditya Magoo Wins Asia-Pacific Streetlifting Title With 523.75 Kg, Sets Indian National Record
Indias Aditya Magoo dominated the mens -80 kg category in Singapore with a 523.75 kg national-record total.
Dubai Airports Suspend SpiceJet Check-In Over
Dubai Airports suspended SpiceJet's check-in services over 35.85 crore in unpaid dues, resulting in four flight cancellations and intervention by aviation authorities.
Swachh Survekshan 2025-26: Navi Mumbai Leads, Indore Takes a New Role
Navi Mumbai tops the Super Swachh League in Swachh Survekshan 2025-26, while Indore takes on a mentorship role, highlighting improvements in urban sanitation across India.
MP Man Dies After Biting Into Bomb Allegedly Disguised As
A 35-year-old man died after a fellow villager allegedly handed him a country-made explosive as a sweet in Dindori; police have arrested the main accused and detained another person.
Former NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang Faces Third Affair Allegation: Report
Nvidia co-founder Jensen Huang has stepped down amid reports of three extramarital relationships, triggering a leadership transition at the AI chip giant.
45 Years Of The Art Of Living: 10 Extraordinary Stories That Go Beyond Meditation
From rehabilitating prisoners and reintegrating insurgents to educating children and rejuvenating rivers, discover 10 lesser-known initiatives of The Art of Living.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang Resigns Amid Second Affair Allegation And National Security Controversy
Nvidia's leadership crisis deepens as Jensen Huang exits amid affair allegations and national security scrutiny.
India Cuts Visa Categories From 13 To 9, Application Form Fields Reduced By Up To 70%: Here
India streamlines its visa system, cutting categories and paperwork to simplify travel, education, healthcare and business.
Meet 98-Year-Old Prabhavati Nani, Who Turned Homemade Gujarati Recipes Into A Thriving Venture
What began with a single khandvi order at 91 grew into Nanis Nashta, a home-based venture serving more than 200 families.
Vinay Das Turns Free Tuition Classes Into A Movement That Has Cleaned 250 Public Spaces
Free tuition for migrant children in Wazirpur grew into a movement where 1,600 children helped clean 250 public spaces.
A man was arrested after allegedly pushing a woman onto the tracks at Naigaon station following a confrontation over alleged molestation.
Ralengnao Khathing: The Tribal Leader Who Establish India
From leading the 1951 Tawang expedition to becoming India's first tribal Ambassador, Bob Khathing's extraordinary journey shaped the Northeast's history.
The consumer watchdog found Ola's advance tipping prompts misleading, as additional payments offered no demonstrated improvement in passengers' chances of securing rides.
Bengaluru Taxi Drivers Oppose Green SM, Question Karnataka
Green SM's proposed low-cost electric taxis spark fears over driver livelihoods and questions about Karnataka's licensing process.
That Would Be An Honour: Elon Musk Backs Jensen Huang Amid Nvidia Leadership Crisis
Elon Musk says hiring Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang would be an honour as reports emerge of a possible leadership shake-up following allegations and an ongoing board investigation.
RBI Guidelines Allow Customers Without Bank Accounts To Send Up To
The RBIs consolidated 2026 Domestic Money Transfer rules allow walk-in customers without bank accounts to remit up to 50,000 via NEFT at bank branches while mandating strict mobile and ID verification.
Gibran stepped down after court rulings questioned whether his overseas education met Indonesias vice-presidential eligibility requirements, amid an impeachment push by 120 lawmakers.
Former Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, Daughter Get Death Threat Allegedly From Bishnoi Gang;
A caller claiming to belong to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang allegedly threatened to kill Kejriwal and his daughter if 7 crore was not paid, prompting a police investigation.
10 Police Personnel Reportedly Killed, 12 Injured After Militants Ambush Police Team In Pakistan
Ten police personnel were killed and 12 injured when militants ambushed a Kohat police team returning from an illegal gold-mining operation.
Ladakh Police Remove Sonam Wangchuk From Protest Site Amid Row Over Hill Council Polls
Ladakh Police removed activist Wangchuk from a protest site in Leh under election-related prohibitory orders as civil society groups and local leaders push to defer the December 4 hill council polls due to harsh winter conditions and unresolved constitutional demands.
Bihar CM Suspends 15 Officials Across 4 Departments Over Delayed Public Grievance Redressal; Here
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary orders the immediate suspension of 15 officials across four departments for negligence and delays in resolving public complaints under the Sahyog programme.
Four Coaches Of Chauri Chaura Express Derail In UP After Leaving Kanpur Central Station
Four coaches of the Gorakhpur-bound Chauri Chaura Express derailed while leaving Kanpur Central, with no casualties reported among around 300 affected passengers.
ISSF World Championships 2026: Niraj Kumar Wins Bronze, Secures India
After Near Misses, Niraj Kumar Wins Maiden Individual World Bronze, Securing India's Second Olympic Quota For LA 2028.
SC Says Grandson Has No Birthright In Property Inherited By Father After Partition Of Grandfather
SC Rules Fathers Inherited Share Becomes His Exclusive Property, Denying Grandson Birthright.
From Elite Education To Empowering Thousands: Social Activist Bunker Roy
From privilege to founding Barefoot College, Bunker Roy empowered rural women as solar engineers, transforming communities across 96 countries.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Distributes 1,146 Job Letters, Releases
Recruitment drive and accident-relief payments spotlight jobs and financial support for farming families in Uttar Pradesh.
How Padma Shri Cheruvayal Raman Saved Fifty Traditional Rice Varieties Across Wayanad
Kurichya tribal farmer Cheruvayal Raman preserved fifty indigenous rice varieties on his Wayanad farm, safeguarding Indias traditional agrobiodiversity.
Maulana Azad: The Visionary Who Laid the Foundation of Modern Indian Education
From championing universal education and girls' literacy to laying the foundations of IITs and UGC, Maulana Azad's vision continues to shape India's educational landscape.
India Becomes 4th Country With 100 Grandmasters As Anuj Shrivatri Marks Historic Milestone
Anuj Shrivatris remarkable comeback in the Philippines has taken India to 100 Grandmasters, nearly four decades after Viswanathan Anand opened the journey.
A suspected hijack message on Mumbai-bound Air India flight AI 772 triggered an emergency security response, with passengers deboarded and the aircraft moved for inspection.
From Waste to Worth: How France Is Turning Discarded Plastic into Furniture and Building Materials
French company Le Pav is giving discarded plastic a second life through recycled panels used in over 2,000 design and architectural projects.
The ECI has shifted UPs draft electoral roll to November 17, while the final voter list remains due on January 4, 2027.
25-Year-Old Ghaziabad Woman Alleges Neighbours Opened Fire After Diwali Firecracker Dispute
A Diwali-night dispute over firecracker smoke allegedly escalated into gunfire, prompting an attempted-murder FIR and a CCTV-led investigation. Hindustan Times
United Airlines Flight Issues Hijack Alert After Passenger Claims Bomb, Attempts To Storm Cockpit
A United Airlines flight from Newark to New Orleans landed safely after a passenger allegedly threatened a bomb and attempted to enter the cockpit, prompting a hijacking alert and his subsequent arrest.
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.
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.
CISCE Releases ICSE, ISC 2027 Date Sheet; Check Class 10, 12 Exam Dates And Important Details
CISCE announces the 2027 ICSE and ISC board examination schedules for 3.79 lakh candidates, with revised timings and important examination guidelines.
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.
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.
People Of Purpose: The Two Founders Who Turned a
After overcoming personal barriers, Rahul Goswami and Summaiya founded Lakshya Jeevan Jagriti to empower underserved communities through education and skills.
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.
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.
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.
