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New Delhi | Animal-free proteins, green ammonia and bi-directional charging are among key technology innovations that can accelerate climate action by changing the way the world powers homes, grows food and secures freshwater, a new study said on Wednesday. The World Economic Forum report, developed in collaboration with science publisher Frontiers, listed '10 transformative innovations for climate action and planetary health', which ranged from carbon-locking concrete and sustainable desalinat ...Read More >
NAIROBI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80, a source in Odinga's office told Reuters on Wednesday, without giving further details. Indian newspaper Mathrubhumi earlier reported that Odinga, who was undergoing treatment in the southern Indian city of Kochi, suffered a cardiac arrest on Wednesday and was rushed to hospital where he was pronounced dead. As opposition leader, Odinga lost all five of his presidential campaigns, with two of the vo ...Read More >
AXA to support STEM education of nearly 10,000 girls in India by 2030 Axa Group Chief Operating Officer and Axa Group Operations Chief Executive Officer Alexander Vollert (first from right), AXA Global Business Services' Chief Executive Officer Michele Rochefort 8 min read Last Updated : Oct 13 2025 | 5:15 PM IST PRNewswire Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], October 13: AXA announced its commitment to support STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education of nearly 10,000 gir ...Read More >
The rupee depreciated by 9 paise to 88.77 against the US dollar, influenced by a strong dollar globally and foreign fund outflows. Despite optimism around India-US trade talks, the Reserve Bank of India is monitoring the USDINR pair's movement towards 88.80. Domestic equity markets, however, saw a rebound. The rupee depreciated 9 paise to 88.77 against the US dollar in early trade on Tuesday, weighed down by the broad strength of the American currency in the overseas market. Forex traders said ...Read More >
* Mohan Lal staged his own funeral in Konchi village, Gaya district, Bihar * He lay on a bier and was taken to the crematorium with rituals and songs * Hundreds of villagers attended before he rose, shocking the crowd Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode A man in Bihar wanted to check who would grieve and how much affection he would get after death, so he staged a fake funeral, lay on a bier and arrived at a crematorium ground. Sounds bizarre, but this actually happen ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Apple is lobbying India's government to modify its income tax law to ensure the company is not taxed for ownership of high-end iPhone machinery it provides to its contract manufacturers, an issue seen as a hurdle to its future expansion, sources say. The push coincides with Apple's growing India presence as it diversifies beyond China. Counterpoint Research says iPhone's share in the Indian market has doubled to 8% since 2022. And while China still accounts for 75% ...Read More >
Protests outside Baksa district jail on Wednesday. A massive protest broke out in Assam's Baksa district after the five people, who were arrested in connection with the death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last month, were shifted to a newly-constructed prison on Wednesday. According to sources, the situation outside Baksa district jail at Mushalpur remained tense as Garg's fans threw stones and slippers and apparently attempted to storm the premises. The fans, the sources added, are upse ...Read More >
'I have said this before... Selection is not in my hands. If there is a fitness issue, I shouldn't be here playing for Bengal.' IMAGE: Mohmmed Shami has not been a part of the Indian Test side for a while, having last played in the World Test Championship final against Australia in June 2023. Photograph: BCCI/X India pacer Mohammed Shami on Tuesday took a dig at the national selectors for omitting him from the white-ball tour of Australia, saying that his availability for Bengal in Ranji Troph ...Read More >
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi visited the family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar. Kumar allegedly committed suicide on October 7. His family claims senior officers discriminated against him. They demand action against these officers. The family has refused postmortem and cremation until their demands are met. Several political leaders have visited the family. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday met the family of Haryana IPS officer Y Puran Kumar, who allegedly committed suicide. After ...Read More >
A team led by the Ernakulam District Education Officer (DEO) visited the school on Monday and collected statements from the principal and staff. The Kerala education department has launched a probe after a parent of a Class 8 student at St Rita's Public School, Palluruthy, Ernakulam, filed a complaint with the Chief Minister. The father alleged that the school management did not allow his daughter, a Muslim student, to wear a hijab along with her uniform. According to the complaint, when the g ...Read More >
But for the likes of Tommy Fleetwood and Shane Lowry, who are also in this week's field in India, there is less pressure than you might imagine. Comfortably outside the top 70, at first glance it would appear both need high finishes from their trip to the Delhi Golf Club to keep alive their seasons. But, in fact, they are already assured of their places in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. This is due to a little publicised but pragmatic loophole whereby members of Europe's Ryder Cup team are also consider ...Read More >
The seat has fallen vacant after the death of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA Ramdas Soren; in the 2024 Jharkhand assembly election, Ramdas had defeated Babulal with the margin of 22,446 votes Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Central Election Committee (CEC) on Wednesday (October 15, 2025) re-nominated Babulal Soren, son of former Jharkhand Chief Minister Champai Soren for the by-poll in Ghatsila assembly seat. The seat has fallen vacant after the death of Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) MLA Ramdas ...Read More >
It added that this marks a shift from high-end vacations to value-driven, experience-rich escapes, a trend catalysed by the GST 2.0 rollout and the festive season. | File Image Indian travellers are redistributing their travel budgets towards quality experiences, opting for smart luxury over indulgent splurges this festive period, according to a report by Thrillophilia, an AI-powered travel and experiences platform. Affordable leisure stays priced between Rs 2,000 and Rs 6,000 per night have s ...Read More >
Once the Delhi-Gurugram route is ready, the Namo Bharat corridors will redefine how people move across the National Capital Region - offering a faster commute than Delhi Metro. The regional rapid transport system (RRTS) project from Sarai Kale Khan to Shahjahanpur-Behror in Rajasthan, connecting Gurugram on the way, has reached a decisive stage as the tenders have been issued to hire a General Consultant (GC) who will act as the technical advisor, project manager, and quality controller during ...Read More >
Agartala: The Tripura government signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Wednesday to transform medical colleges and hospitals in the state into centres of excellence in medical education and super-speciality healthcare services. The state's Health and Family Welfare Department and AIIMS, New Delhi, signed the MoU in the presence of top officials from both institutions. Chief Minister Manik Saha shared the development o ...Read More >
Suhana Khan brought a touch of timeless glamour to Manish Malhotra's Diwali celebration this year, wearing a striking violet saree that perfectly balanced vintage charm with modern flair. The young starlet, who is steadily making her mark as a Gen Z fashion icon, described her look as "a little vintage, a little recycled," paying tribute to sustainable fashion and Manish Malhotra's evolving design ethos. The vibrant saree, crafted in deep violet silk with intricate gold embroidery, carried Mani ...Read More >
NIF Global Unveils Next-Gen Designers at Lakmé Fashion Week x FDCISource : Lakmé Fashion Week For its landmark 40th edition, NIF Global presents GenNext at Lakmé Fashion Week in partnership with FDCI opened the event with the remarkable debut collections of three promising GenNext designers. The showcase concluded to resounding applause at The Grand, New Delhi, offering the runway a refreshing influx of creativity and innovation. Celebrated as a launchpad for future trailblazers in Indian fa ...Read More >
IMAGE: Yashasvi Jaiswal advance two slots to fifth after notching 175 in the first innings of the New Delhi game Test. Photograph: BCCI India's left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav on Wednesday achieved a career-best rank of 14 in the ICC rankings for Test bowlers following an eight-wicket match haul in the second game against the West Indies in New Delhi. IMAGE: Kuldeep Yadav achieved a career-best rank of 14 in the ICC rankings for Test bowlers. Photograph: BCCI Yadav jumped seven places wh ...Read More >
MARTOLI, India (AP) - Dozens of dilapidated stone buildings are what is left of the once-thriving border village of Martoli, in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nestled in Johar Valley and surrounded by Himalayan peaks - the most notable being Nanda Devi, once considered the tallest mountain in the world - this village had traded sugar, lentils, spices and cloth for salt and wool with Tibetans across the border. The nomadic occupants of several villages spent the winter months in the p ...Read More >
India's merchandise trade deficit hit an 11-month high of $32.15 billion in September as imports surged to $68.53 billion, outpacing exports of $36.38 billion. The widening deficit follows U.S. tariff hikes on Indian goods like textiles, shrimp, and gems. Despite this, goods exports to the U.S. rose over 13% in the first half of the fiscal year. India's merchandise trade deficit widened to an 11-month high of $32.15 billion in September, data showed on Wednesday, as imports surged faster than e ...Read More >
CBI has arrested the Executive Director of NHIDCL in Guwahati. The action has been taken in an alleged Rs 10 lakh bribery case. In a major crackdown on corruption, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested the Executive Director and Regional Officer, National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL), in Guwahati. The step has been taken in an alleged Rs 10 lakh bribery case. As per the officials, the accused was allegedly caught accepting a Rs 10 lakh b ...Read More >
Image was shared by Sonam Bajwa. New Delhi: Sonam Bajwa in an earlier interview with Film Companion, said that she turned down several opportunities in Bollywood, which required her to do kissing scenes on screen. In an extensive chat with Film Companion, the Punjabi star explained the reason behind her restraint. She stated that she said no to kissing scenes in Hindi films as she was concerned about what effect it might have on her image in Punjab. The actor deliberated, "I said no to a coup ...Read More >
VMPLNew Delhi [India], October 15: Global Capability Centers (GCCs) in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region continue to gain strategic importance as centers for innovation, technology leadership, and enterprise transformation. India maintains its position as the dominant GCC hub in APAC, hosting over 1,600 GCCs and accounting for more than half of the global GCC footprint, with projections to exceed 2,400 by 2030. Recent trends highlight a significant rise in GCCs established by APAC-headquartered fir ...Read More >
Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati passed away at 87. Akshay Kumar and Vindu Dara Singh mourned the demise. Read full story to know more Veteran actress and dancer Madhumati has passed away at the age of 87. She was an incredible performer and artist who has made an immense contribution to Indian cinema. She was often compared to the legendary dancer of her time, Helen. After her demise, actor Vindu Dara Singh, Akshay Kumar have mourned her demise. Vindu Dara Singh took to his X handle and s ...Read More >
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has attached properties worth Rs 71 crore in connection with a major scam linked to illegal construction in the Vasai-Virar belt, part of which, Rs 44 crore, belongs to IAS officer Anil Pawar, reported TOI. The investigation revolves around 41 unauthorised buildings, which the Bombay High Court had ordered demolished. Central to the case is Bharti Pawar, wife of Anil Pawar, who has been named by the ED for allegedly fronting a portion of the scam worth Rs 169.6 ...Read More >
The surrender of the most-wanted Maoist commander, Bhupati, along with over 60 of his associates, is being billed as a major success in anti-Maoist operations in Maharashtra's Gadchiroli. Mallojula Venugopal Rao, alias Bhupati, is a firebrand member of the banned Communist Party of India (Maoist)'s Central Committee. He is known by several other aliases, like Sonu, Sonu Dada, Venugopal, Abhay, Master, Vivek, and Venu. Bhupati had multiple bounties on his head, ranging from Rs 1 crore to 10 cro ...Read More >
Patna: Folk singer Maithili Thakur, along with RJD MLA Bharat Bind joined the BJP on Tuesday. She is likely to be fielded from Alinagar in Darbhanga. Sitting MLA Mishri Lal Tadav has quit BJP. Earlier, it was speculated that the BJP would field her from her home seat Benipatti, but retained sitting MLA Vinod Narayan Jha in its first list of 71 candidates announced Tuesday. Alinagar is the home of Maithili's maternal uncle.Maithili turned 25 recently. Her father Ramesh Thakur is also her guru and ...Read More >
On October 12, when the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) announced its seat sharing formula for the Bihar elections, both the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the Janata Dal (United) were allotted 101 assembly constituencies (ACs) each, with 29 going to Chirag Paswan's Lok Janshakti Party-Ramvilas (LJP-R) and six each to Jitan Ram Manjhi's Hindustani Awam Morcha (HAM) and Upendra Kushwaha's Rashtriya Lok Morcha (RLM). The JD(U) and BJP contesting an equal number of ACs is a first in the four ...Read More >
India fondly remembers Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, one of its most beloved leaders, scientists, and visionaries, on his birth anniversary. Known as the People's President and the Missile Man of India, Dr. Kalam's life continues to inspire millions across generations. His words, rooted in humility, optimism, and faith in youth, remain timeless reminders of the power of dreams and perseverance. Who Was Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam? Born on October 15, 1931, in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, Avul Pakir Jainulabde ...Read More >
Terming it a "good development", a bench of justices P S Narasimha and A S Chandurkar disposed of the pleas of some civil service aspirants who had sought direction to the UPSC for disclosure of answer keys, cut-off marks and marks of the candidates appearing in civil service preliminary examination. "There is some news we have read," Justice Narasimha said at the outset of the hearing. Senior advocate Jaideep Gupta, who was appointed as an amicus curiae to assist the court in the matter, refe ...Read More >
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