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A newly developed chemical process can transform stubborn plastic waste, including polyethylene and polypropylene packaging, into high-value adhesives. Using specialised solvents and light-activated reactions, the technique converts discarded bags and bottles into industrial-grade glue

A study on luna moths found that chemical treatments intended to alter wing markings also produced significantly wider hindwing tails. The discovery suggests that genes linked to wing patterns and cell repair may also influence wing shape and insect evolution

The Supreme Court on Friday refused to suspend journalist Tarun Tejpal's 10-year sentence in the 2013 rape case. The Goa government opposed his plea, with Solicitor General Tushar Mehta appearing for the state

The Jharkhand High Court on Friday quashed the state government's notification cancelling the JSSC-CGL examination held in September 2024, calling the decision unfair and unjust. The cancellation had followed protests by job aspirants over alleged recruitment irregularities

The Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to all office-bearers of the Kerala Congress unit over a social media post targeting CJI Surya Kant. The court said judicial independence was not a matter of political convenience

Seven people, including three children, were killed after an 18-wheel truck ran over a group gathered on the Karra-Torpa road in Jharkhand's Khunti district on Thursday night. They had reportedly gathered to help a scooter rider who fell into a ditch

Nick Jonas had a sweet response when brothers Kevin and Joe discussed lip balms and plumping products during a podcast. Bringing Priyanka Chopra into the conversation, he said her lips were already plump and she did not need any such products

Anupamaa actress Adrija Roy recalls the excitement of celebrating Diwali as a child and how her priorities have changed over the years. This year, she looks forward to celebrating with husband Vignesh and her in-laws, embracing family traditions and simple moments

Fulham teenager Josh King has also been included in the 25-man squad for the first time but there is no place for Chelsea forward Cole Palmer

CST school beat Chemburs General Education Academy by an innings and 91 runs to emerge Harris Shield champions for third consecutive year

The design draws inspiration from my schooldays, when I eagerly waited for the sports period

Indian-American Congressman-elect Amish Shah has called for Congress to reclaim authority over the Iran war and demanded a comprehensive plan from Defence Department officials to end the conflict. The Arizona Democrat also identified affordability, healthcare and water security as priorities

While visitors look to build on Auckland triumph in todays second ODI at Wellington despite rain threat looming, star India batter Kohli eyes final flourish in a city where he scored an unbeaten ton in 2014

Delhis 24-hour average AQI stood at 365 on Saturday, keeping the national Capital in the very poor category. The CAQM has invoked GRAP Stage III across Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali, bringing restrictions on construction, vehicles and industrial activities

The Kerala High Court has granted bail to four accused in the October 11 Nedumbassery Mini Cooper crash that killed three youngsters. However, prime accused Suhail Sajeev can be released only after 10 days. The defence told the court that the accused were 19-year-old students

Two men, both aged 22, have been charged over shootings at comedian Kapil Sharmas Kaps Cafe in Surrey and a nearby home in October 2025. The accused were arrested on November 1 and face two counts each of reckless discharge of a firearm. The charges have not been proven in court

Iran has submitted a nuclear proposal to the US through Qatar but says negotiations will begin only after Washington meets seven demands, including lifting sanctions, unfreezing Iranian assets and paying war reparations. Tehran has also ruled out reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Formula Ones newest and youngest world champions Formula Regional Middle East Championship triumph with Mumbai Falcons in 2023 remains a key milestone in his remarkable racing journey

This decision has sparked so much interest and debate in Mumbai, given that encroachment is a hot-button topic in space-crunched Mumbai

A seven-year-old girl has suffered serious retinal damage after a firecracker injury during Diwali last year went untreated. Doctors in Pune diagnosed her with a large macular hole after she gradually developed vision loss, highlighting the risks of ignoring seemingly minor eye injuries

The National Green Tribunal's Pune bench has issued a notice on an appeal challenging the diversion of 233 hectares of forest land and proposed felling of 32,490 trees for the 3,000 MW Saidongar-1 pumped storage project in Karjat, Raigad

A 2.5-year-old boy was killed after an MG Hector SUV allegedly rammed into his tricycle in Borivali West, Mumbai. His mother was injured in the accident. The 48-year-old doctor driving the SUV was arrested and later granted bail, while a magistrate questioned the police over the charges invoked

A bomb threat email naming the Bombay High Court, BSE, Amitabh Bachchan's Juhu residence Jalsa and Mahalaxmi Racecourse triggered a security alert in Mumbai on Friday. Police, BDDS and dog squads conducted precautionary searches, but no explosives or suspicious objects were found

A 22-year-old man has been arrested after two sisters were injured in a firing incident inside their home in Koparkhairane, Navi Mumbai. Police identified the accused as Arjun Chavan, while his alleged accomplice remains absconding. The motive behind the shooting is yet to be established

A 42-year-old computer science graduate from Bihar, who once appeared on Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 8, was arrested by Mumbai's Kandivli police for allegedly stealing a gold chain worth Rs 5 lakh. Police said business losses and mounting debt allegedly drove him to target jewellery shops

Actor Vidyut Jammwal has shared that actor Tiger Shroff is stressed following the firing attack on him last month and that he is trying to move on. He also shared that Tiger has been isolating himself from everybody around him

The incident was reported at around 8.08 pm onFriday at Kukreja Palace Building, located on Vallabh Baug Lane in the Pant Nagar area of Ghatkopar East

Actor Satyen Chaturvedi recently shared a series of BTS pictures of him from the sets of Ramayana. He revealed that he shot for the role of Sumantra in the epic, but his scenes were edited out of the final cut

The Supreme Court has formed a special committee headed by former Chief Justice of India BR Gavai to oversee eviction and rehabilitation in Tamil Nadu's Agasthyamalai ecological landscape. It has also given the state 30 days to form the remaining Gram Sabhas

Cristiano Ronaldo drew curtains on his international career by saying that it was time to pass on the iconic number 7 jersey. The Madeira-born footballer made 234 international appearances for his national team and scored 146 goals

Actor Gautam Gulati, who recently finished at the second runner-up spot in the reality show Rise and Fall Season 2, has penned an emotional note reflecting on his journey. In his note, he also thanked fans and asked them to look beyond the win

The seizure was carried out by the FDAs Nashik division on November 5 under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The seized stock comprised 100 ml bottles of VS Hair Growth Oil, each carrying a maximum retail price (MRP) of Rs 999

Six vehicles were impacted by the blaze, the cause of which is yet to be ascertained. The fire has since been brought under control, and a search operation was underway inside the building to rule out further casualties

As the security of celebrities continues to be a matter of concern, Punjabi singer Kamal Grewal recently received a death and extortion threat, with the caller demanding Rs 5 crore. The police have registered a complaint in Ludhiana

The Election Commission has directed that partially filled Enumeration Forms of all such ASDD electors be generated afresh in the ERO dashboard on ECINET

Check out the latest sports news today, including Chris Lynn's ban and Rishabh Pant's injury update

Maharashtra's Balasaheb Thackeray Haridra (Turmeric) Research and Training Centre in Basmat, Hingoli, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Indian Institute of Toxicology Research (CSIR-IITR), Lucknow, to promote scientific research on turmeric and improve returns for farmers.

Nora Fatehi recently appeared before Delhis Rouse Avenue Court on Friday as a witness in the Sukesh Chandrashekhar Rs 200 crore extortion case. During her appearance, she told the court that she was in India on a T-series work visa

In the video, Modi is seen sharing joyful moments with the cricketer's family. During the meet, Suryakumar showed the PM the gold medal that he earned during Team India's triumph in the T20 World Cup 2026

Air India has started using Iraqi airspace for its New York and Newark flights, cutting journey times by around four hours to 16 hours. The move is also expected to save around 10 per cent in fuel costs and ease crew requirements

The BJP has accused Rahul Gandhi-led Congress of fraud politics after the Supreme Court issued a contempt notice to all office-bearers of the Kerala Pradesh Congress Committee over a social media post targeting Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

Raman's victory puts the urban planner and city council member at the helm of America's second-largest city, making her its first South Asian mayor. The win marks a historic milestone in her political career, which began with her election to the Los Angeles City Council in 2020

According to Cricinfo, Hussey has taken short-term assignments with the Australian team under the head coach Andrew McDonald in recent years

The flights will provide passengers from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and neighbouring regions with another option to travel directly to Jeddah, an important gateway to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah, an official statement said

The keys and possession letters for flats in three rehabilitation buildings completed in the first phase of the redevelopment were distributed. Eleven residents were handed over the keys ceremonially in the presence of the CM and other dignitaries

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday said the state government would provide sanitation workers with homes under ownership rights, in addition to service quarters, as part of efforts to improve their living conditions

Rishabh Pant's absence from the India A match has cast doubt over his availability for the two-match Test series against New Zealand

Kishore Shahadev Pawar (32) and Hanuman Shahadev Pawar (35), both residents of Gulaj village in Georai tehsil, were taken into custody and lodged in Harsul Central Prison in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar under preventive detention

The decision comes after several requests from social organisations, public representatives, political leaders and ministers seeking an extension of the deadline

The fire had spread through a large quantity of garbage accumulated in the drain alongside the railway tracks. No one was injured in the incident, officials said