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Comfort fit for conservancy workers: how three Indian cities are getting the measurements right

What does it take to design gloves, masks and uniform that factor in the various challenges faced by workers on the waste beat? Indore, Bengaluru and Pune have an answer

5 Mar 2026 11:25 am
Congress names Kamarvir Boudh, a SC leader, as its Rajya Sabha candidate from Haryana

With Kamarvir Boudh, Congress seeks to strike a balance in the partys Haryana unit

5 Mar 2026 11:16 am
Karnataka Speaker seeks probe into large number of Aadhaar cards discarded on bank of Netravati river near Mangaluru

The president of Pudu gram panchayat and other local people had gathered the cards on March 3

5 Mar 2026 10:54 am
Ahead in health, but a new set of challenges awaits Tamil Nadu

At the heart of Tamil Nadus successes in healthcare lies a dedicated public health system a wide, well-distributed network of primary health centres.

5 Mar 2026 10:53 am
2026 Mercedes-Benz V-Class in India: Spacious, stylish, and packed with features

Mercedes-Benz has reintroduced the V-Class to India, now with a clear purpose. No longer just a premium van, the 2026 model is a fully realised lounge on wheels, designed for buyers who value space, discretion, and brand prestige in equal measure

5 Mar 2026 10:47 am
Rupee rebounds from all-time low, gains 48 paise to 91.57 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Indian currency slumped 56 paise to close at its all-time low of 92.05 against the U.S. dollar on Wednesday

5 Mar 2026 10:46 am
5 Mar 2026 10:43 am
Expansion of conflict: UN Spokesperson return to diplomacy as tensions rise in West Asia

U.N. spokesperson Stephane Dujarric says divisions within the Security Council remain a concern for Secretary-General Antnio Guterres as tensions escalate in West Asia.

5 Mar 2026 10:41 am
Rajya Sabha election LIVE: Congress announces 6 poll picks; Sharad Pawar set to get fresh term

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is likely to file nomination papers for the Rajya Sabha polls, Janata Dal(U) leaders said

5 Mar 2026 10:26 am
Reckless wreckers: On threats to nuclear facilites

Damaging nuclear facilities under an unstable regime poses great risks

5 Mar 2026 10:25 am
Amazon cuts more jobs, this time in robotics unit

The latest job cuts come after Amazon in January halted development of a robotic arm known as Blue Jay that it demonstrated at an event in October

5 Mar 2026 10:24 am
H.M. Reddy, the architect of the South Indian talkie

In H.M. Reddy Telugu Cinema Pitamahudu, author H. Ramesh Babu documents the pioneering director of the first Telugu talkie

5 Mar 2026 10:23 am
With Congresss Rajya Sabha picks from Telangana, Revanth Reddy strengthens his grip

Congress is fielding senior advocate Abhishek Manu Singhvi and party strategist Vem Narender Reddy from Telangana

5 Mar 2026 10:09 am
Ships anchored off Gulf coasts after Strait of Hormuz blaze; Indian crew members express concern

A Chief Engineer from Hyderabad, currently aboard an anchored ship, noted that the vessel he is on has been stationary for days

5 Mar 2026 9:54 am
Google sued by Florida family after AI chatbot allegedly led to death

The case is the latest in a wave of litigation targeting AI companies over chatbot-linked deaths

5 Mar 2026 9:51 am
MLAs have urged Karnataka CM to divide Belagavi district, says Minister Satish Jarkiholi

Necessary for administrative convenience, says the Minister

5 Mar 2026 9:27 am
Congress releases list of candidates for 2026 Rajya Sabha polls

Six candidates were announced from five States

5 Mar 2026 9:26 am
Apple launches $599 iPhone 17e, iPad Air, and MacBook Neo aimed at budget buyers

You wouldn't think there's a RAM shortage in the world with what Apple has announced this week

5 Mar 2026 9:24 am
ITF W35 womens tennis tournament Kalaburagi: Ankita Raina and Zeel Desai advance to second round, but local favourite Soha Sadiq bows out

Local favourite Soha Sadiq thrilled the home crowd with a strong start against Singapores Eva Marie Desvignes, but could not advance to the next round

5 Mar 2026 9:10 am
1.7 million appear for defence exams so why is the Indian Navy short of officers?

The Indian Navy is currently reeling under a crisis of manpower, operating with a shortage of nearly 11,000 personnel

5 Mar 2026 9:03 am
In its maiden Comic Con, Kochi brings together cosplayers from across the country

Over 100 cosplayers took part in the Comic Con, dressing up as global and regional icons

5 Mar 2026 9:00 am
Two bodies recovered after fire breaks out in Delhi's Paharganj building

Twenty-five fire tenders were rushed to the spot after receiving the call, the Delhi Fire Service officer said

5 Mar 2026 8:48 am
Nepal elections 2026 LIVE: Nepal goes to polls months after Gen Z protest

Nepal interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki says elections crucial for determining our future

5 Mar 2026 8:46 am
Chronic traffic noise exposes kinks in Indias urban regulations

Auditory stress doesnt stay at the ear. Chronic noise activates the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, a hormone-signalling system that coordinates the bodys response to stress and helps regulate energy use, immunity, mood, and sleep-wake timing; it also elevates cortisol, blood pressure, and cardiovascular strain

5 Mar 2026 8:13 am
Anti-war activist, three police officers injured in scuffle at U.S. Capitol Hill

The protester, Brian C. McGinnis of North Carolina, was arrested and faces three counts of assaulting a police officer and three counts of resisting arrest and unlawful demonstration, said the Capitol Police

5 Mar 2026 7:46 am
Established by man, made by women The story of Purani Dilli

Beginning with its foundation in the mid-17th Century by Shah Jahan, the city was intriguingly shaped more by his wives, daughters, and the women after them

5 Mar 2026 7:30 am
How U.S.-Israel attack on Iran could impact millions of Indian migrant workers

UAE, where Iranian missiles have landed targeting U.S. bases, is the second largest source of Indias inward remittances and also a large hub for Indian migrant workers engaged in blue-collar jobs

5 Mar 2026 7:23 am
Iran-Israel war LIVE: Air strike hits Hezbollah's Beirut stronghold after Israel warning

Israel says it is working to intercept Iranian missiles; Iran postpones funeral for Khamenei, say reports

5 Mar 2026 6:49 am
Transport operators in Maharashtra set for Statewide strike from Thursday; demand rollback of e-challan system

At the heart of the agitation is a slew of grievances, with the administration of e-challans emerging as the primary flashpoint

5 Mar 2026 6:47 am
Trump weighing U.S. role in Iran after conflict, White House says

A Reuters/Ipsos poll released earlier this week showed that only one in four Americans approves of U.S. strikes on Iran that have plunged the West Asia into chaos, while about half including one in four Republicans believe Mr. Trump is too willing to use military force.

5 Mar 2026 6:19 am
Sea is higher than we thought, millions more at risk: study

Researchers studied hundreds of scientific studies and hazard assessments, calculating that about 90% of them underestimated baseline coastal water heights by an average of 30 cm, according to a study in the journal Nature

5 Mar 2026 4:24 am
T20 World Cup| Dropped catches a concern, saysMorkel

Bowling coach Morne Morkel conceded that the lapses in the field remain a concern as the tournament enters its decisive phase.

5 Mar 2026 3:22 am
Hezbollah says will confront Israel-U.S. aggression, will not surrender

We are facing aggression... our choice is to confront it until the ultimate sacrifice, and we will not surrender, said Hezbollah

5 Mar 2026 2:44 am
Oxfords Ashmolean Museumreturns 16th centurybronze sculptureof Thirumangai Alvar

The Ashmolean acquired the statue in good faith in 1967. According to the Sothebys catalogue, the bronze was sold by the private collector, J.R. Belmont (18861981). There is no information on how the bronze entered his collection.

5 Mar 2026 2:16 am
The SIR conundrum in West Bengal

While the Trinamool Congress under the leadership of Mamata Banerjee used SIR as an electoral opportunity and used the harassment of people to target the ECI and BJP led government at the Centre, the West Bengal BJP leadership appears to be disappointed with the outcome of the exercise as deletions in the electoral roll are far less than what they had wished for.

5 Mar 2026 1:33 am
Bullying Anthropic: On AI firm Anthropic versus U.S. government

The U.S.s demands for maximum flexibility on AI use are dangerous

5 Mar 2026 1:30 am
Climate risks must prompt international legal reforms

Climate change may drive a renegotiation of key international law principles, including statehood territory and maritime zones

5 Mar 2026 1:13 am
Excise detects rampant use of banned tobacco products by bus crew

The department booked over 30 cases under the Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products Act during an intensive drive held in district

5 Mar 2026 1:13 am
Lutyens and the politics of symbolism

Edwin Lutyens ultimately secured near-exclusive credit for New Delhis design not just because he was talented, but because he was an exceptional public-relations strategist

5 Mar 2026 12:58 am