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Silent mental struggles of a connected generation

Silent mental struggles of a connected generation

Silent mental struggles of a connected generation

Secret of a healthy life lies in a healthy mind

Secret of a healthy life lies in a healthy mind

Secret of a healthy life lies in a healthy mind

A Journey of inner discovery and connection

A Journey of inner discovery and connection

A Journey of inner discovery and connection

How socioeconomic background shapes brain’s response to reward

How socioeconomic background shapes brain’s response to reward

How socioeconomic background shapes brain’s response to reward

Fun Friday: How the Weekend Became an Economic Engine

Fun Friday: How the Weekend Became an Economic Engine

Fun Friday: How the Weekend Became an Economic Engine

Study uncovers link between stress and depression

Study uncovers link between stress and depression

Study uncovers link between stress and depression

Beat the Summer Heat: Enjoy Refreshing Sundays in Delhi

Beat the Summer Heat: Enjoy Refreshing Sundays in Delhi

Beat the Summer Heat: Enjoy Refreshing Sundays in Delhi

Wining the war against waste: clean India mission

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan became a ‘Jan Andolan’ and received tremendous support from the people. Citizens also turned o...

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Asian Games 2026

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October 20, 2026

Financial inclusion lies at core of central banking: CEA Anantha Nageswaran

The Government’s Chief Economic Adviser, V. Anantha Nageswaran, on Monday said that financial inclusion is not a peripheral objective but lies at the core of central banking. In his address at the ...

October 20, 2026

India Wins 11 Medals on Day 1 of Asian Para Games 2026, Ranks Fourth; PM Modi Congratulates Players

India made a strong start to its campaign at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, clinching 11 medals, including four gold, five silver and two bronze, on the opening day to sit fourth in the overall medal standings. Indian para-athletes impressed across discipline...

October 20, 2026

Gujarat Chief Minister Calls on PM Modi

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel met Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday and received his guidance on improving the lives of the poor, youth, farmers and women, and creating new opportunities for them. The Prime Minister’s Office confi...

October 18, 2026

Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a Martian moon

Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world's first mission to bring back samples from Phobos, one of the two small, potato-shaped moons orbiting Mars. Scientists hope the mission, which is expe...

October 18, 2026

‘You can't die like this’: Indian pilot Smit Machchhar recounts cockpit attack, fight to survive in flydubai flight

Indian pilot Smit Machchhar initially thought something had broken off the roof of his aircraft and struck him on the back of his head before realising he was being attacked by his co-pilot aboard a flydubai flight travelling from Dubai to Tel Aviv last month....

October 18, 2026

Toxic haze splits ASEAN, sparks diplomatic showdown

A prolonged wildfire crisis in Indonesia has triggered a massive environmental and humanitarian emergency, blanketed at least eight nations in toxic smog, and escalated into an explosive, multi-nation diplomatic showdown. The trans-boundary crisis has pushed ...

October 18, 2026

Houthi strikes keep Saudi Arabia on edge

Saudi Arabia boasts one of the most expensive and sophisticated military arsenals on earth. It is packed with U.S.-made fighter jets, advanced radar networks, and cutting-edge missile defence systems....

October 14, 2026

Trump says Houthis trying to drive up oil prices ahead of US midterm elections

President Donald Trump on Tuesday accused Yemen's Houthi militants of deliberately trying to drive up oil prices ahead of the US midterm elections and warned that he would "never forget" their attacks on Saudi Arabia, amid a widening regional conflict fueled b...

October 13, 2026

Trump says he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran 'at all'

President Donald Trump said late on Monday he did not believe that China and Russia were helping Iran "at all," adding that Moscow and Beijing had "too much to lose" if they enabled Tehran. Trump said on Truth Social that he had seen comments from his critics...

October 19, 2026

Polish PM Donald Tusk to Visit India from October 21-23, Hold Bilateral Talks with PM Modi

Prime Minister of Poland Donald Tusk will undertake an official visit to India from October 21 to 23, at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He will hold bilateral talks with PM Modi on Oc...

September 14, 2026

Carney says Canada seeks 'unique alliance' but not membership with the European Union

Canada is seeking a "unique alliance" with the European Union but is not looking to become a member, Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Sunday after the Wall Street Journal reported he was exploring whether Canada could become an "associate member" of the bloc...

September 7, 2026

INS Sudarshini concludes Barcelona port call during Lokayan 2026 expedition

Indian Navy's sail training ship INS Sudarshini concluded its port call at Barcelona, Spain, on September 6 as part of the ongoing Lokayan 2026 expedition. During the visit, the ship's Commanding Officer held professional exchanges with senior officials of th...

October 18, 2026

Hurricane Trudy strengthens to Category 2 as it approaches Mexico coast

Trudy strengthened to a Category 2 hurricane as it moved toward Mexico's southwestern and west-central Pacific coast, the US National Hurricane Center said. A hurricane warning was in effect from Man...

October 18, 2026

'Many don’t know what my decision is': Trump on sanctions waiver to Russia

Facing intense criticism, US President Donald Trump said he had taken a “good decision” to exempt Russia from sweeping sanctions under a new law and asserted that many did not know what it actually meant. “A lot of you don't know what my decision is yet...

October 18, 2026

Marco Rubio leaves for India, says 'India an important ally of US'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has left the US for his visit to Uzbekistan and India. Rubio left from the Joint Base Andrews late on Saturday (local time) and will reach India on October 20. "Just departed for Uzbekistan and India to continue securing the ...

October 6, 2026

India condemns attack on vessel in Black Sea; three Indian crew members safe

India on Tuesday condemned an attack on MV Royad Mammadov in the Black Sea that killed two foreign seafarers and injured several crew members, including Indian nationals. According to the Ministry of...

October 6, 2026

EAM Jaishankar to visit Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia from October 6-10

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will undertake an official visit to Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and Ethiopia from October 6 to 10 to strengthen bilateral cooperation and deepen India’s partnership with Africa. During the visit, EAM Jaishankar will hold ...

October 5, 2026

US military says it struck vessel in Caribbean, killing four

The US military said on Sunday four people were killed ​in a strike on a vessel ‌in the Caribbean Sea, the latest in a series of attacks that Washington says target "narco-terrorists" but human rights experts condemn as extrajudicial killings. DETAILS: T...

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October 18, 2026 | World Menopause Day

World Menopause Day: Ayush Ministry stresses awareness, comprehensive care and research

The Ministry of Ayush has called for greater awareness, open conversations and timely care around menopause, highlighting physical health, emotional well-being and quality of life ...

Starlink: A tool of war?

October 18, 2026 | satellite internet network

Starlink: A tool of war?

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India Wins 11 Medals on Day 1 of Asian Para Games 2026, Ranks Fourth; PM Modi Congratul...

India made a strong start to its campaign at the 5th Asian Para Games 2026, clinching 11 medals, inc...

4 hours ago | Trade and Connectivity

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Tajikistan for SCO meeting

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Tajikistan's Dushanbe Monday evening on a two-day official...

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Environment

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Western Disturbance triggers rain, hailstorms in Rajasthan; temperatures dip

11 hours ago | temperatures dip

Western Disturbance triggers rain, hailstorms in Rajasthan; temperatures dip

Several parts of Rajasthan witnessed rainfall and hailstorms over the past two days under the influence of a Western Disturbance, leading to...

15 hours ago | rain alert for several districts

Madhya Pradesh: IMD issues thunderstorm, rain alert for sever...

15 hours ago | Strong winds fueled grass fire

Strong winds fueled grass fire at Canadian military base that...

15 hours ago | HM Amit Shah to meet families of victims

HM Amit Shah to meet families of victims killed for opposing ...

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will meet the families of people who all...

October 18, 2026 | STPI Tech Conclave

STPI, IIT BHU conclave explores AI solutions for healthcare a...

Artificial intelligence can improve healthcare access, clinical decisi...

October 18, 2026 | anti cancer drugs

NPPA caps trade margins on 137 anti-cancer drugs; revised pri...

The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has capped trade ...

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2 hours ago | Rinku Hooda

India Wins 11 Medals on Day 1 of Asian Para Games 2026, Ranks...

India made a strong start to its campaign at the 5th Asian Para Games ...

4 hours ago | India-Tajikistan Defence Cooperation

Rajnath Singh discusses capacity building and training with T...

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday met Tajik counterpart Colonel...

4 hours ago | West AsiaSheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

UAE Dy PM arrives in India, reflecting regular engagement wit...

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of the United Arab Emirates...

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October 18, 2026 | World Menopause Day

World Menopause Day: Ayush Ministry stresses awareness, compr...

The Ministry of Ayush has called for greater awareness, open conversat...

October 18, 2026 | Shakti evam Seva

MY Bharat-NSS campaign draws over 91,000 participants for yog...

MY Bharat and the National Service Scheme (NSS) marked the start of th...

October 16, 2026 | live-streamed on Netflix

‘Godfather’ star Al Pacino to receive life achievement award ...

Celebrated actor Al Pacino will receive a lifetime achievement award f...

Science & Technology

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October 18, 2026 | Fake offers

Stay alert while shopping online this festive season: Fake of...

As the festive season begins, e-commerce platforms are flooded with me...

October 18, 2026 | Martian moon

Japan to launch spacecraft on a mission to get samples from a...

Japan is set to launch a spacecraft on the world's first mission to br...

October 18, 2026 | satellite internet network

Starlink: A tool of war?

In modern warfare, the battlefield is no longer fought just on land, a...

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