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Why Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann And Georg Nagel Won The 2026 Nobel Medicine Prize

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has gone to Karl Deisseroth, Peter Hegemann and Georg Nagel for research that changed how scientists study the brain. Their work on light-gated ion channels led to optogenetics, a technique that allows researchers

5 Oct 2026 5:29 pm
Banned From Flying, Then Hired By Flydubai: The Untold Story Behind FZ1073 Cockpit Attack

An investigation into the alleged cockpit attack on a flydubai flight has raised serious questions over how security information was shared between Oman, the UAE and Israel before the aircraft took off. Flight FZ1073 was travelling from Dubai to

5 Oct 2026 3:33 pm
Form 6 Explained: What Changed, Why Two Election Commissioners Objected And What The Supreme Court Said

The Supreme Court's remarks on Monday have brought the controversy surrounding Form 6 back into focus. Chief Justice of India Surya Kant made it clear that the apex court had not approved the modified version of the form used in connection

5 Oct 2026 3:17 pm
Trump Cites Indian Election That Didn't Happen to Call US Electoral Process

In an apparent faux pas, US President Donald Trump mentioned India in a social media post to claim that the electoral process in the US was corrupt, when there were no elections in India, and the post clearly appeared to be

5 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
Who Is Justice Ujjal Bhuyan, The SC Judge Who Made Critical Remarks On SIR?

Supreme Court judge Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has once again placed the Constitution at the centre of a contentious public debate, this time over the right to vote and the ongoing controversy surrounding the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral

5 Oct 2026 9:17 am
Every Mother

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday declared every mother and sister of Punjab as the brand ambassador of the Mawan Dheeyan Satkar Yojna, calling the initiative a first-of-its-kind social revolution that is strengthening women's dignity, self-respect and financial autonomy.

4 Oct 2026 9:26 pm
'Satyagraha Is A Good Thought': Chirag Paswan Hits Back At Rahul Gandhi Over Opposition's Claims

Union minister Chirag Paswan on Sunday criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over his newly launched digital initiative 'Satyagraha', saying the Opposition has repeatedly spread lies and confusion among the people. Gandhi launched the 'Satyagraha' digital platform on Saturday to

4 Oct 2026 7:27 pm
No More Bhadohi, Now It's Sant Ravidas Nagar! UP CM Yogi Adityanath Renames District

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday announced that Bhadohi district will now be known as Sant Ravidas Nagar Bhadohi. Making the announcement at a programme in the district, Adityanath said, Now our Bhadohi district will be called Sant

4 Oct 2026 5:20 pm
Drishyam 3-Inspired Murder: Son Kills Sleeping Father, But a Phone Call Leads Police to Him

The plan was simple, but it almost worked. An inactive phone. A 2,000 km road trip. A midnight raid on his village. A sleeping father and an axe. Shiv Shankar, 26, apparently thought that he had considered every possibility when he

4 Oct 2026 4:28 pm
Who Is Sonal Machchhar? Captain Smit's Wife Recalls The Moment She Heard About The Flydubai Cockpit Attack

The attack inside the cockpit of Flydubai flight FZ1073 not only shocked the passengers and crew but also left Captain Smit Machchhar's family deeply shaken. Smit was seriously injured during the incident, leaving his wife Sonal Machchhar worried about his condition.

2 Oct 2026 10:02 pm
Why Mumbai, Not Delhi? Abhijeet Dipke Explains CJP's Choice For Gyanesh Kumar Protest

Abhijeet Dipke led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has started its planned

2 Oct 2026 6:04 pm
Woman Tries To Stop Police Bus At Jantar Mantar, Internet Compares Her To Riya Ahir

A woman attempting to stop a police bus at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Thursday has drawn comparisons on social media with model and actor Riya Ahir, after a video of the incident surfaced online. The woman was seen trying to stop

2 Oct 2026 6:03 pm
Naseeruddin Shah Joins CJP Protest In Mumbai Over SIR, Meets Founder Abhijeet Dipke

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah joined the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Mumbai's Shivaji Park on Friday, as the group stepped up its opposition to the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. A video shared by CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

2 Oct 2026 5:48 pm
Treat Me As A Son Of Andhra: Anant Ambanis Emotional Appeal To Chandrababu Naidu

Anant Ambani, executive director, Reliance Industries, gave a heartfelt speech to the people of Andhra Pradesh on Friday, asking them to treat him like a son of Andhra and tell him how he could help the development of their state. {image-anantambani-88211790943299.jpg

2 Oct 2026 5:45 pm
US Should Join ICC: Zohran Mamdani Calls For Enforcement Of Netanyahu Arrest Warrant

Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City, has reiterated his demand for the United States to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) and implement its arrest warrants, which include the warrant against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The

2 Oct 2026 5:30 pm
Students Protest Against CJP's Abhijeet Dipke In Latur, Question Silence On NEET Paper Leak

Students in Latur held a protest on Friday, accusing Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke of stepping away from the NEET paper leak issue and shifting his focus to other matters. They questioned Dipke over the government's assurances made after

2 Oct 2026 4:48 pm
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis Inaugurates Dharavi Experience Centre on Gandhi Jayanti

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurates the Dharavi Experience Centre, showcasing the proposed Dharavi Redevelopment Project featuring housing models, transport hub, and green spaces.

2 Oct 2026 4:02 pm
PM Modi Speaks To Smit Machchhar After Flydubai Attack, Pilot Says He Recited Hanuman Chalisa | WATCH

Prime Minister Modi called the Indian pilot, Capt Smit Machchhar through video conference on Friday and commended him for his bravery and presence of mind when a mid-air emergency occurred during the flight operated by Flydubai. The Indian pilot is

2 Oct 2026 1:11 pm
FlyDubai Copilot Mystery: UAE Silent On Omani National

The FlyDubai flight that made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after an alleged cockpit attack has left investigators with a series of unanswered questions, from the co-pilot's motive and the weapon used to whether the incident was planned or involved

2 Oct 2026 1:05 pm
Pranav Adani at Invest Maharashtra launch: Adani Group commits over

Pranav Adani of the Adani Group said the group has committed an investment blueprint of more than

2 Oct 2026 12:22 pm
Hope for Consensus on Mahanadi Dispute Grows, CM Sai Says Interests of Both States Will Be Protected

Chhattisgarh and Odisha advance talks on the Mahanadi water sharing, emphasising fair, scientific, and cooperative federalism with Centre-led assessments.

1 Oct 2026 8:31 pm
Save Democracy: Protests Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Planned In Delhi, Mumbai

Two separate protests against Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar are set to take place in Delhi and Mumbai on October 2, with organisers seeking action against the poll panel chief over the functioning of the Election Commission and the Special Intensive

1 Oct 2026 3:04 pm
UPI Payments Above Rs 2,000: 83% Merchants Unwilling To Bear 0.4% MDR, Survey Says

Only 17% of merchants and businesses are willing to absorb a 0.4% Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) on UPI payments above Rs 2,000, according to a new LocalCircles survey, raising questions about how businesses will respond when the new charge comes into

1 Oct 2026 1:40 pm
Did Pakistan Really Train The Flydubai Co-Pilot Who Attacked Indian Captain? What We Know, So Far

Was there a Pakistan connection to the Flydubai cockpit attack? That question has begun circulating on social media after former MP Priyanka Chaturvedi questioned whether the Omani co-pilot accused of attacking Indian Captain Smit Machchhar had received training in Pakistan. There

1 Oct 2026 1:36 pm
Adani Green Energy Expands Battery Storage to 6.63 GWh, Now Over 50% of India's Operational BESS Capacity

Adani Green Energy's Khavda BESS reaches 6.63 GWh, cementing Khavda as the world's largest single-site battery storage and reinforcing India's firm renewable energy expansion.

1 Oct 2026 12:31 pm
LPG Price Hike From October 1: Commercial Cylinders Get Costlier By Over Rs 60

The festive season has begun, but businesses that depend on commercial cooking gas have been handed a higher bill. Prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have gone up from October 1, with the increase crossing Rs 60 in several major

1 Oct 2026 11:43 am
At 19, He Chose Aviation Over Family Business: Smit Machchhar

For the people who knew Captain Smit Machchhar before he became the face of a dramatic mid-air emergency, he was simply the soft-spoken man who lived next door. Now, the Indian flydubai captain is being widely praised after allegedly being attacked

1 Oct 2026 11:32 am
APSEZ's Colombo West International Terminal Doubles Capacity to 3.2 Million TEUs with USD 750 Million Investment

CWIT Phase II expansion in Colombo, worth USD 750 million, doubles capacity to 3.2 million TEUs, reinforcing Colombo as a leading East-West transshipment hub.

1 Oct 2026 11:31 am
PM Modi Speaks To Indian Pilot Smit Machchhar's Family After Averting Flydubai Disaster

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to the wife and parents of Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who was seriously injured after being attacked by his co-pilot on a Flydubai flight bound for Tel Aviv. According to government sources

1 Oct 2026 11:12 am
Jaishankar Hails Captain Smit Machchhar's 'Remarkable Presence of Mind' For Averting Flydubai Hijack Bid

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday praised Indian pilot Smit Machchhar for his courage during a mid-air attack on a flydubai flight, saying his actions helped prevent a major tragedy and save hundreds of lives. Machchhar was flying flydubai flight

1 Oct 2026 9:57 am
Meerut Blue Drum Murder Case: Court Finds Muskan Rastogi, Sahil Shukla Guilty Of Merchant Navy's Murder

Meerut District Court of Uttar Pradesh has sentenced Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla for the murder of Muskan's husband, former Merchant Navy officer Saurabh Rajput. The murder investigation case gained national prominence in 2025 due to the dismembered body of

30 Sep 2026 6:24 pm
SC Agrees To Hear on Oct 5 West Bengal's Plea Challenging Interim Bail to Cong Candidate

The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to hear on October 5 the West Bengal government's plea challenging the interim bail granted to Congress' Nandigram bypoll candidate, Milan Pradhan, in six criminal cases lodged in 2007. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for

30 Sep 2026 12:40 pm
Bihar Vigilance Raids Bureaucrat Couple's Homes, Recovers Rs 79 Lakh Cash, 48 Luxury Watches

A raid on properties linked to a Bihar bureaucrat couple has uncovered a sizeable cache of cash and valuables, with Vigilance officials also finding records of properties and investments worth several crores, NDTV reported. The searches were part of a disproportionate

30 Sep 2026 11:57 am
CEC Gyanesh Kumar Becomes BJP's Poster Boy, Opposition's Punching Bag In Bengal

BJP workers in Bidhannagar have put up posters listing why Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar should be awarded the Padma Bhushan. One of them said, When the Opposition loses an election, they talk about the Constitution being in danger, but when

30 Sep 2026 10:34 am
AAP, DMK To Back Opposition Notice Seeking CEC Gyanesh Kumar's Removal Over SIR Row

AAP and DMK are set to support the opposition's latest initiative seeking the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, with both parties agreeing to back the notice in Parliament, sources said. The two parties have distanced themselves from

29 Sep 2026 9:19 pm
NIA Arrests Six In Assam's Barpeta Over Alleged 'Jihadi' Links, Radicalisation Activities

Six people were arrested by the National Investigation Agency (NIA) during searches at multiple locations in Assam's Barpeta district, officials said on Tuesday. The agency is investigating their alleged involvement in 'jihadi' activities and attempts to radicalise youth for

29 Sep 2026 6:55 pm
Ramdas Athawale Takes Dig At CJP, Says Party Should Be Called 'Istifa Janata Party'

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale has criticised CJP for repeatedly asking for the resignation of public figures. He said on Tuesday that it should instead be called the 'Istifa Janata Party'. While speaking at a press conference in Guwahati, Ramdas

29 Sep 2026 3:24 pm
Supreme Court To Hear Plea Questioning CEC Gyanesh Kumar

The Supreme Court will hear next week a petition questioning whether Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar could take key decisions on behalf of the Election Commission without the consent of the other two members, Bar and Bench reported.

29 Sep 2026 11:42 am
Premanand Ji Maharaj's Disciple Dies in Vrindavan, Suspicious Circumstances Under Probe

The death of a disciple associated with Sant Premanand Ji Maharaj has raised questions in Vrindavan after he fell from the fourth-floor terrace of an ashram, with police examining several unexplained circumstances surrounding his final hours. The deceased, Deepak Lodhi, also

29 Sep 2026 10:59 am
15 Years Of Data, 35 Questions: States Unable To Provide Much Of Religion-Wise Data on Demography

Several State governments are struggling to respond to a questionnaire from the High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes (HLCDC), with departments finding that much of the information sought is not maintained on a religion-wise basis, The Hindu reported.

29 Sep 2026 10:11 am
RK Singh Targets CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR, Questions Voter Deletions

Former Union minister and retired IAS officer RK Singh has accused Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar of violating procedures and questioned the deletion of voters in the context of the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. In an

29 Sep 2026 9:54 am
AAP Donations Drop 68% in 2025-26; CJP's Ashutosh Ranka Contributes Rs 21,100

The Aam Aadmi Party's disclosed donations fell sharply in 2025-26, according to its contribution report filed with the Election Commission. AAP received Rs 12.10 crore during the year, down 68% from Rs 38.10 crore in 2024-25. The report lists 1,202 entries.

29 Sep 2026 9:42 am
ECI Clears Air On ECINet Row: What Sandhu And Joshi Told Cabinet Secretary

The Election Commission of India (ECI) clarified on Saturday that the letters sent to the Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan by the Election Commissioners, Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi, were not related to any decision regarding the IT wing of

26 Sep 2026 8:10 pm
INDIA Bloc to Meet on September 30 Over Gyanesh Kumar, SIR Row

The INDIA bloc seems to have found another issue on which its disparate Opposition allies could find a common position - the row over Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar and the Election Commission's Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. With the

26 Sep 2026 4:08 pm
UP Rain Alert: Red Alert In Several Districts, Schools To Remain Closed Amid Flood Risk

Uttar Pradesh is expected to see heavy rain over the next two days, the IMD said on Friday. The weather department has issued a 'red alert' for several districts and warned of very heavy rain in many areas. Some places could

26 Sep 2026 8:14 am
24 Girl Students Pregnant In 2 Years: Odisha Govt Reveals Alarming Data From Residential School Hostels

Twenty-four girl students in Odisha became pregnant while staying in hostels of residential schools run by a state government department during the last two years, a minister informed the assembly on Friday. In a written reply to a query

25 Sep 2026 7:59 pm
Home Ministry Declared Manipur

In the latest development, the Centre has extended the disturbed area status under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), 1958, across most of Manipur for another six months from October 1, 2026. The latest notification issued by the

25 Sep 2026 7:47 pm
Bus Fire On Yamuna Expressway: 6 Victims Identified, Charred Bodies Leave Families In Agony

Family members of those killed in the Yamuna Expressway sleeper bus fire reached the Sector 94 mortuary in Noida on Friday, facing the difficult task of identifying the victims. Police have so far established the identities of six of the nine

25 Sep 2026 6:49 pm
Four Women Wrestlers Challenge Brij Bhushan Acquittal After August 3 Verdict, Appeal To Be Heard On Saturday

Four Women Wrestlers who accused former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh of sexual harassment have challenged his acquittal in the Rouse Avenue Court. This appeal has got against the 3 August, 2026 verdict that acquitted Brij

25 Sep 2026 6:31 pm
PIL In SC Against CEC Gyanesh Kumar Over SIR Decisions, Seeks SIT Probe Into Deletion of Voters

A plea has been filed before the Supreme Court seeking criminal prosecution of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar over alleged violations of statutory duties in connection with the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, according to Live Law.

25 Sep 2026 1:38 pm