Against All Odds: How Droupadi Murmu Made History as India
From her humble beginnings in a Santali tribal family in Odisha to becoming India's first tribal President, Droupadi Murmu's journey reflects perseverance, public service and historic representation.
India Claims Double Gold As Men
India's men's and women's teams remained unbeaten to win gold at the inaugural Commonwealth Kabaddi Championship, defeating Sri Lanka and Uganda in Ahmedabad.
20-Year-Old Kimi Antonelli Becomes F1
At 20 years and 68 days, Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli becomes Formula Ones youngest world champion, ending Italys 73-year wait for the title.
Arunachal Pradesh: Shutdown Called In 3 Districts On November 2 Over Proposed Siang Mega Dam
Indigenous communities across three Arunachal Pradesh districts enforced a total shutdown demanding the immediate release of over 40 anti-dam demonstrators and resisting the 11,200 MW Siang project that threatens to submerge 27 ancestral villages.
From Losing Her Father At 11 To Making History At Siachen: Captain Shiva Chauhan
After personal loss and rigorous training, Captain Shiva Chauhan became the first woman Army officer deployed at Siachen's Kumar Post.
Delhi Imposes Rs 68 Lakh Fines, Turns Back 1,500+ Vehicles On Day 1 Of Anti-Pollution Drive
Delhi checks nearly 15,000 vehicles, issues 566 PUCC challans and penalises construction sites as its winter anti-pollution enforcement drive begins.
Two-Time Olympic Medallist PV Sindhu Wins Second Title Of 2026 At HYLO Open
PV Sindhu defeated Denmark's Line Hjmark Kjrsfeldt 21-12, 21-14 in 39 minutes to claim her second title of 2026 and earn 9,200 ranking points.
9 Killed As Business Jet Headed To Bahamas Crashes In Florida Residential Area
A Learjet 60 carrying nine people crashed near Cresthaven, Florida, after a mayday call, killing everyone aboard while investigators probe the cause.
India Records Impressive Archery Medal Haul At Swiss Open 2026 As Tania, Sachin Secure Silver
Indian archers Tania Rani and Sachin Chechi clinched silver medals in their respective Under-21 compound categories, helping India secure three medals at the Lausanne championship.
How a Mumbai Architect Turns Air Pollution Into Sustainable Building Tiles
A Mumbai-based architect's startup transforms recovered black carbon and industrial waste into architectural tiles, offering an alternative to energy-intensive conventional tile manufacturing.
Alok Shukla united Adivasi communities to save 4.45 lakh acres of Chhattisgarh's Hasdeo forests from 21 proposed coal mines.
Rahul Gandhi Alleges 2024 Lok Sabha Election Was
Rahul Gandhi accused the Election Commission of electoral irregularities at the INDIA bloc's Delhi rally, alleging voter deletions and manipulation while demanding accountability from the poll body.
The Odisha Social Worker Who Transformed Tribal Lives and Eradicated a Neglected Disease
Inspired by Gandhian values, Odisha's Shanti Devi spent nearly six decades treating neglected diseases, educating tribal girls and empowering disadvantaged communities.
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay Announces 5-Year Age Relaxation For Government Jobs; Check Revised Age Limits
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has extended the upper age limit for direct government recruitment by five years.
Tamil Nadu Jailbreak: CM Vijay Suspends Senior Prison Official, Orders Staff Reshuffle
Seventeen undertrials allegedly faked a medical emergency to escape from a Theni sub-jail, prompting a police manhunt, disciplinary action and heightened prison security across Tamil Nadu.
LOP Rahul Gandhi Accuses BJP Of Forcibly Shutting Shops Near Connaught Place During INDIA Bloc Rally
Rahul Gandhi accused the BJP of forcibly closing shops in Connaught Place during the INDIA bloc rally, amid concerns about festive-season business losses and the impact of political gatherings on Delhi's traders.
Around 40 protesters opposing Arunachal Pradesh's proposed 11,200-MW Siang hydropower project were reportedly detained in Delhi, with activists alleging police misconduct.
SFI workers march towards Ramlila Maidan as the INDIA bloc protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar and alleged irregularities in electoral rolls.
Two teachers have been suspended following the assault at a Panchkula government school, while authorities investigate alleged lapses in student supervision.
The INDIA bloc's November 1 rally against CEC Gyanesh Kumar has prompted extensive security arrangements in Delhi amid allegations of electoral irregularities and competing estimates of crowd size.
Cyclone Arnab: At Least 4 Dead, 12 Missing After Landslides In Odisha; Rescue Operations Intensified
Cyclone Arnab has triggered floods and landslides across southern Odisha, killing four people, including an infant.
How Bethala Veera Swami Supports 90,000 Children Across One Hundred Villages
Growing up in poverty, Bethala Veera Swami established after-school learning centers reaching ninety thousand children across rural Andhra Pradesh.
How Doctor Govindappa Venkataswamy Overcame Severe Disability To Restore One Lakh Sights
Crippled by rheumatoid arthritis, Dr. Govindappa Venkataswamy personally performed over one lakh eye surgeries, building global affordable eye care.
Youtuber Dhruv Rathee Faces Fresh Bailable Warrant In 2018 Defamation Case Over
Delhi Court Issues Fresh Bailable Warrant Against Dhruv Rathee After Earlier Warrant Sent To Wrong Address
Chandi Prasad Bhatt: The Environmentalist Who Inspired Communities to Stand Up for Himalayan Forests
Inspired by Gandhian principles, Chandi Prasad Bhatt mobilised villagers, especially women, to resist deforestation and protect Himalayan forests through community-led conservation.
Meet Ridhima Pandey: The Young Indian Taking Climate Action From India to the UN
Inspired by the 2013 Uttarakhand floods, Ridhima Pandey championed climate accountability at nine and took five countries to the UN.
Air Marshal Inderpal Singh Walia Named New IAF Vice Chief, To Assume Charge From November 1
Currently heading Eastern Air Command, Walia will take charge as IAF Vice Chief on November 1, succeeding Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit.
ISRO Launches NVS-03 Satellite With Indigenous Atomic Clock To Strengthen NavIC Services
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched the NVS-03 navigation satellite aboard its GSLV-F18 rocket from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota at 11:51 pm on October 30. The satellite was injected into its intended Geosynchronous Transfer Orbit (GTO), marking the 20th flight of Indias Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) and the countrys []
Remembering the Iron Man of India, whose leadership helped integrate over 560 princely states and strengthen India's foundations after independence.
INDIA Bloc Plans Fresh Meeting With President Murmu To Present
The Opposition plans to present alleged voter deletions to President Murmu as it intensifies protests against CEC Gyanesh Kumar.
Delhi Mangolpuri Factory Fire: 4 Dead, 2 Injured As Massive Blaze Engulfs Shoe Unit
Four people died and two were injured after a basement fire at a Mangolpuri shoe factory filled the building with thick smoke, triggering a major rescue operation involving 20 fire tenders.
Panama-Flagged Tanker With 27 Indians Hit By Limpet Mines In Strait Of Hormuz
MT LOUISE 1 was hit by two limpet mines, triggering an engine-room fire, but all 27 Indian seafarers remained safe.
Chennai Entrepreneur B. L. Bengani Turns Rice Husk Into Natural Fibre Composite Boards
Chennai entrepreneur B. L. Bengani uses rice husk waste to manufacture composite boards for furniture and interiors.
Breath of fresh air | Vinay Waikul's 'Chaar Yaar'
Breath of fresh air | Vinay Waikul's 'Chaar Yaar'
The art of living | N.K. Singh's 'Endeavours: An Ensemble of My Life'
The art of living | N.K. Singh's 'Endeavours: An Ensemble of My Life'
Witness to change | Saeed Naqvi's 'The World Was Not Their Story'
Witness to change | Saeed Naqvi's 'The World Was Not Their Story'
Partners in crime | Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey
Partners in crime | Manoj Bajpayee and Neeraj Pandey
Lives behind the lyrics | Anahad Foundation's 'Folktales' video series
Lives behind the lyrics | Anahad Foundation's 'Folktales' video series
Behind the screen | Khalid Mohamed's 'Not Quite Family: An Intimate Memoir of Bollywood'
Behind the screen | Khalid Mohamed's 'Not Quite Family: An Intimate Memoir of Bollywood'
In the shadows | Anmol Sidhu's 'Flowers of Acacia'
In the shadows | Anmol Sidhu's 'Flowers of Acacia'
Future past | M.G. Vassanji's 'The Apparition'
Future past | M.G. Vassanji's 'The Apparition'
Q&A with Dr Shriram Nene | Doctor's orders
Q&A with Dr Shriram Nene | Doctor's orders
Tamil Nadu recognises grassroots sporting talent and international para-athletes while announcing financial assistance and new sports infrastructure.
UP CM Yogi Adityanath Targets Youth Employment, Announces 48 Projects Worth
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath outlines a youth-focused development vision, combining infrastructure projects worth 411 crore.
How a Malayali Teacher Is Using Cultural Exchange to Educate Children in the North East
A teacher from Kerala is inspiring children in remote Arunachal Pradesh through education, cultural exchange and community participation.
Chopper Crashes In Uttarakhand
A Trans Bharat Aviation helicopter carrying five passengers and a pilot crashed near Joshimath after losing communication, with all six occupants killed.
From Nashik To Global Waters: 16-Year-Old Divya Mahajan
A 16-year-old swimmer from Nashik completes the English Channel crossing in 14 hours and 35 minutes as she pursues the ambitious Oceans Seven challenge and raises funds for children.
Supreme Court Rules Out Complete Firecracker Ban, Questions Delhi Govt Over Poor Enforcement
The Supreme Court questioned poor compliance with firecracker restrictions in Delhi-NCR, sought enforcement details from authorities.
Uttarakhand CM Dhami Confirms Helicopter Crash Near Joshimath; 6 On Board, Rescue Ops Underway
A helicopter carrying five passengers and a pilot crashed near Joshimath in Uttarakhand while travelling from Badrinath to Dehradun, prompting an emergency rescue operation as authorities assessed the situation.
Jamia Students End 18-Day Hunger Strike After University Sets Union Election Timeline
After an 18-day hunger strike, JMI has committed to completing its students union constitution by May 2027 and holding elections within six weeks of the next academic session.
20-Year-Old NEET Aspirant Found Dead In Hyderabad; Police Probe Reported Exam-Related Distress
A 20-year-old NEET aspirant was found dead at his Hyderabad residence on October 28 after reportedly experiencing two months of mental distress.
SC Says Banks Must Compensate Digital Fraud Victims If They Fail Due Diligence
Holding financial institutions strictly liable, the SC ruled that banks must fully reimburse victims of digital scams and digital arrests if institutional oversight or due-diligence failures enable the theft.
The Madras High Court has sought responses to a PIL seeking an inquiry into Saurav Das identity and alleged remarks against the judiciary, along with requests to block his X and Instagram accounts.
EC Revises SIR Deadlines In Delhi And 5 States; Announces New Dates For Final Voter Rolls
The Election Commission has extended Delhis SIR claims deadline to November 25 and revised timelines across Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Haryana and Nagaland.
How Sandra Pascoe Ortiz Creates Biodegradable Bioplastic From Nopal Cactus Plants
Mexican researcher Sandra Pascoe Ortiz developed a non-toxic, fully biodegradable bioplastic derived from Nopal cactus juice to combat plastic pollution.
Bihar Museum Ranks 9th Globally, Surpassing New York
Patna's Bihar Museum has emerged as Asia's highest-ranked museum and India's only entry in the 2026 global top 100 list, ahead of The Met and the Louvre.
Bhutan Glacial Lake Outburst Flood: Thousands Moved To Safety In Bengal, Assam On Alert
A GLOF at Bhutans Shintaphu Lake damaged infrastructure and triggered precautionary evacuations as downstream areas watched the Sankosh River.
Jaipur Commission Orders PepsiCo To Pay
A Jaipur consumer commission has ordered PepsiCo to pay 8,000 in compensation and litigation costs after a consumer alleged that a 5 Lays packet contained just 4 grams of chips against the declared 15 grams.
68 Killed In Spain Train Crash; Anti-Government Protests Erupt Over Railway Safety
A deadly collision between two high-speed trains near Urda has triggered protests in Madrid, with demonstrators demanding accountability as investigators examine a possible signalling failure.
How Family Support Helped Kajal Dhochak Win Historic World Wrestling Silver At 18
From practising with her mother during lockdown to winning World Championships silver, Kajal Dhochaks journey celebrates family support and perseverance.
Goa Plans to Convert Kitchen Waste Into 150
Goa plans rapid composting across local bodies, converting wet waste into manure within 2448 hours.
Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Strikes Near Andaman And Nicobar Islands, No Casualties Reported
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake was reported 218 km north-northwest of Bamboo Flat on Thursday, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties.
Tamil Nadu Raises Minimum Auto Fare To
Tamil Nadu has notified new auto fares after 13 years, but drivers say the increase remains below their demands.
22-Year-Old Biker Killed By DTC Bus In Delhi; Protesters Vandalise Another Bus
A 22-year-old motorcyclist died in Punjabi Bagh after a DTC bus allegedly ran him over, triggering protests and vandalism of another bus carrying 15 passengers.
Meet Jaya Varma Sinha, Indian Railways
After joining the Indian Railway Traffic Service in 1988, Jaya Varma Sinha made history in 2023 as the first woman to lead the Railway Board.
Asaram Faces FIR Over Late Surrender After Medical Parole Ends
Asaram reached Jodhpur Central Jail nearly six hours after his 5 pm deadline and was formally surrendered the next morning after night-time admission was refused.
Election Commission Cant Change Forms 6, 7, 8: SC During Delhi SIR Hearing
Holding that statutory voter enrollment forms are legally unalterable, the Supreme Court pushed the Election Commission to scrap arbitrary deadlines and simplify re-enrollment for nearly 47 lakh excluded electors in Delhi.
The Railway Board has reiterated its existing 11 pm to 5 am charging restriction after a passenger's power bank reportedly exploded aboard the MumbaiHowrah Mail.
From Construction Waste to Sustainable Bricks: How Angirus Is Rethinking Building Materials in India
Founded in 2020, Angirus, co-founded by civil engineers Kunjpreet Arora and Lokesh Puri Goswami, transforms construction waste into sustainable bricks.
Jharkhand Initiates Termination Proceedings Against 631 Doctors Over Prolonged Absence From Duty
Jharkhand reviews 695 doctors service records as it initiates termination proceedings against 631 over prolonged absence.
CCPA Fines Shangri-La Eros Delhi
The consumer watchdog ruled that service charges must be voluntary, while the hotel said it discontinued them across all services from October 1, 2026.
18-Year-Old Kajal Dhochak And Neelam Sirohi Make History With World Wrestling Championship Silvers
India's Kajal Dhochak, 18, and Neelam Sirohi, 26, win silver at the Senior World Wrestling Championships in Astana, marking a milestone for Indian women's wrestling.
Through cooperative banking, livelihood programmes and practical skills training, Visha Ferrer and RDT are helping rural women build financial independence and greater control over their futures.
Cabinet Approves 3-Point DA Hike For Central Government Employees Ahead Of Diwali
The Union Cabinet has approved a 3-percentage-point DA and DR increase from July 1, benefiting 48.54 lakh employees and 68.71 lakh pensioners.
Three-Time Asian Para Games Gold Medallist Neeraj Yadav Allegedly Dies By Suicide
Three-time Asian Para Games gold medallist Neeraj Yadav was found dead in Delhi, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
Compare MTF interest rates, margin requirements and holding costs across brokers to make smarter, more informed trading decisions.
Delhi lawyers have extended their strike indefinitely over alleged threats by an ACP, demanding his suspension and an impartial inquiry as police file a counter-FIR against 1520 advocates.
Delhi Traders Seek 20-Minute Meeting With Rahul Gandhi, Urge Postponement Of INDIA Bloc Rally
Delhi trade bodies have requested a 20-minute dialogue with Rahul Gandhi to defer the INDIA bloc's 1 November Ramlila Maidan rally until after Diwali.
Negotiations Underway: Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi Appeals for Calm Amid Jamia Protests
Pralhad Joshi urges calm as Jamia protests continue, with students demanding a clear timeline for union elections.
PNB Customers Allege Crores Missing From Accounts In Greater Noida; Seek Answers As Probe Continues
Customers at a Greater Noida PNB branch allege unauthorised fixed-deposit closures and missing funds as police investigate.
Meet Professor Ashoke Sen The First Indian Scientist To Win The Oskar Klein Medal
Theoretical physicist Ashoke Sen became the first Indian recipient of the Oskar Klein Medal for groundbreaking contributions to string theory.
Devpalik Gupta's body was found near railway tracks in Ranchi a day after he went missing from the Jan Shatabdi Express, with police investigating the circumstances surrounding his death.
World Boxing U-19 Championships 2026: India Win 4 Medals, Including 1 Gold, 1 Silver And 2 Bronze
India won four medals at the World Boxing U-19 Championships in Montenegro, led by Adityas 4-1 gold-medal victory over Russias Islam Magomedov.
Cyclone Arnab Updates: From Flight Ops Suspensions To Red Alerts In Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Arnabs prolonged landfall battered Andhra Pradesh, disrupting schools, trains and flights across India.
The Bombay High Court has temporarily paused the FRROs order directing the US citizen to leave India, with the case now listed for November 2.
Jamia Millia Islamia Agrees To Union Polls, But Students Continue Protest Over Unmet Demands
Jamia Millia Islamia has agreed to hold student union elections, but protests continue over unresolved demands, an uncertain timeline and disciplinary concerns.
Karnataka's final electoral roll lists 4.55 crore electors, down from 5.54 crore, as the CEO urges eligible voters to apply for inclusion through Form 6.
Supreme Court Likely To Hear Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Pleas On November 17
The Supreme Court will examine allegations over SIR decision-making and Form 6 as the ECI maintains its decisions were unanimous.
UAE Awards Captain Smit Machchhar And flydubai Crew For Courage During Mid-Air Emergency
in 18 words Indian pilot Smit Machchhar received a UAE honour after resisting a cockpit attack, enabling intervention and diverting safely to Saudi Arabia.
Maharashtra Farmers Withdraw Mumbai March After CM Devendra Fadnavis Assures Drought Relief
Farmers suspended their vehicle-led march after the Maharashtra government assured drought assistance, pending payments and consideration of key demands.
