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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

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

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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2 hours ago | men's 1500m T46

Nimisha, Parmod win silver in athletics

2 hours ago | India win gold in recurve men's doubles archery

India win gold in recurve men’s doubles archery at Asian Para...

3 hours ago | Parmod bags silver in men''s

Parmod bags silver in men”s 1500m T46 at Asian Para Games

October 23, 2026

CSIR-CCMB scientists discover new 'viral alarm switch' in human cells

Dr Santosh Chauhan’s group at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CSIR-CCMB), Hyderabad, have discovered a critical mechanism that human cells use to detect and fight viral infection...

October 23, 2026

60 lakh pilgrims visited Char Dham this year, highlights efforts to make Uttarakhand drug-free: CM Dhami

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday said that 60 lakh pilgrims have undertaken the Char Dham Yatra so far this year, adding that the pilgrimage has surpassed all previous records and is still underway.   Dhami also highlighted the state...

October 23, 2026

CM Dhami flags off ‘Drug-Free Uttarakhand’ Walkathon, calls for collective fight against drugs

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday called for collective efforts to combat drug abuse, stressing the need to involve every young person, student and child in the campaign to build a healthy and drug-free state.   Addressing the 'Drug-F...

October 23, 2026

India questions UN report on funeral rights, rebuts Pakistan's remarks on Kashmir

India has criticised a UN Special Rapporteur’s report on funeral rights in exceptional circumstances, saying it singled out the Global South for practices during the COVID-19 pandemic while overlook...

October 23, 2026

India, Uzbekistan agree to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation

India and Uzbekistan have agreed to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation through information sharing, capacity building and exchanges of best practices following the 10th meeting of their Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism in New Delhi on Thursday. ...

October 22, 2026

7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Tibet, weeks after devastating flash floods

A powerful earthquake measuring 7.0 on the Richter scale struck Tibet at around 8.03 p.m. on Thursday, raising fresh concerns in a region still recovering from devastating flash floods last month. According to India’s National Centre for Seismology (NCS), t...

October 22, 2026

Indian national killed, three injured in Saudi Arabia attacks; India condemns strikes

India strongly condemned the continued attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, which resulted in civilian deaths and injuries. According to the Ministry of External Affairs (ME...

October 21, 2026

India, UAE review strategic partnership, agree to maintain close consultations

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan reviewed bilateral cooperation during delegation-level talks held as part of the UAE minister’s official visit to India on October ...

October 20, 2026

India-UAE trade crosses $100 billion; EAM Jaishankar calls for dialogue on Gulf situation

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India-UAE bilateral trade had crossed $100 billion since the signing of their Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). He also expressed concern over the situation in the Gulf and called for d...

October 20, 2026

India asks its nationals in Italy to exercise caution, avoid crowded areas amid protests

The Indian Embassy in Rome on Monday asked Indian nationals to exercise caution and avoid crowded areas due to protests and demonstrations across several cities in Italy. The embassy, in a social med...

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 October 22, during which the two leaders will review the entir...

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...

October 23, 2026

Shelved plans to rename Atlantic after ‘no’ from Sundar Pichai: Trump

US President Donald Trump said he had considered renaming the Atlantic Ocean but dropped the idea after Google CEO Sundar Pichai, according to Trump, warned that the move could upset many countries. ...

October 21, 2026

Russia says it will send first diesel cargo to US on Thursday

Russia will dispatch its first tanker with diesel for the United States on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said, according to the Vedomosti news outlet, after a deal with US President Donald Trump. Russia lifted its self-imposed ban on diesel ...

October 21, 2026

Is U.S.-Pakistan Mining Deal Behind Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Emergency?

On October 11, 2026, Pakistan's federal government imposed emergency and Governor's Rule in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, suspending the elected PTI government. Streets in Peshawar and other cities filled with protesters asking one question - why now? The official reas...

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 22, 2026 | Wastewater Treatment

From wetlands to vertical plants, Namami Gange adapts sewage treatment to local needs

In the Uttarakhand town of Muni Ki Reti, limited land posed a challenge for sewage treatment. The site had to accommodate wastewater infrastructure near three sewage drains and a s...

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8 minutes ago | Atlantic Ocean

Shelved plans to rename Atlantic after ‘no’ from Sundar Pichai: Trump

US President Donald Trump said he had considered renaming the Atlantic Ocean but dropped the idea af...

32 minutes ago | T20I

Ishan Kishan ruled out of 2nd T20I against NZ

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of Saturday's second T20 International ag...

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Environment

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Heavy rains continue in Puducherry, holiday declared for schools

2 hours ago | holiday declared for schools

Heavy rains continue in Puducherry, holiday declared for schools

Puducherry and its suburban areas received heavy rains overnight, and waterlogging was reported in several low-lying areas on Friday. In vi...

5 hours ago | 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet

16 Killed, 32 Injured as 7.0-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Tibet

34 minutes ago | human cells

CSIR-CCMB scientists discover new ‘viral alarm switch&#...

Dr Santosh Chauhan’s group at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molec...

October 21, 2026 | Nigeria confirms Ebola case

Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda

Nigeria confirms Ebola case in patient who arrived from Uganda Nigeria...

October 20, 2026 | Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution

BIS holds nationwide sessions to advance quality standards in...

The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organised two national events on ...

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8 minutes ago | Atlantic Ocean

Shelved plans to rename Atlantic after ‘no’ from Sundar Picha...

US President Donald Trump said he had considered renaming the Atlantic...

32 minutes ago | T20I

Ishan Kishan ruled out of 2nd T20I against NZ

Indian wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of Saturday...

34 minutes ago | human cells

CSIR-CCMB scientists discover new ‘viral alarm switch’ in hum...

Dr Santosh Chauhan’s group at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molec...

Lifestyle

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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 22, 2026 | Ukraine a decision for Musk

Starlink access in Ukraine a decision for Musk, not White Hou...

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that decisions reg...

October 20, 2026 | nuclear energy

Nuclear energy to support India’s AI-driven future: Jitendra ...

Union Minister Jitendra Singh said nuclear energy would play an increa...

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...

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