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Google’s $15 Billion India AI Bet Hits Unexpected Roadblock Over Water And Wildlife Concerns
August 6, 2026
Google’s biggest India investment faces legal scrutiny as water shortages and wildlife concerns raise difficult questions about AI infrastructure growth.
India’s DPDP Act gives startups until May 2027 to prepare for sweeping data privacy compliance requirements
August 6, 2026
India’s new data protection law is reshaping how startups collect, store and safeguard personal data, full enforcement from May 2027.
Is India Planning a Land Swap With Myanmar To Demarcate The Border? What We Know So Far
August 6, 2026
Reports of a proposed India-Myanmar land exchange have sparked debate, but the government says no such decision has been officially approved.
Trump Administration Refunds $100 Billion in Tariffs After US Supreme Court Blow
August 6, 2026
Court-ordered refunds follow ruling that Trump exceeded emergency powers to impose sweeping global import tariffs.
‘Do It On Camera’: Jharkhand Protesters Respond After CM Hemant Soren Opens Talks
August 6, 2026
Despite the Jharkhand government’s offer of talks, protesting JPSC aspirants have refused private negotiations and vowed to continue their hunger strike until an independent CBI probe is ordered.
Late Mafia Don Atiq Ahmed’s Youngest Son Abaan Dies in Jhansi Road Accident
August 6, 2026
The 21-year-old died after an SUV crashed into a divider in Jhansi, while three others were injured and police launched an investigation into the accident.
Trump in Spotlight as Iran, Oman Near Breakthrough on Strait of Hormuz Deal That Could Reopen World’s Most Critical Oil Route
August 6, 2026
Iran says its agreement with Oman is in the final drafting stage, raising hopes of restoring commercial shipping via Strait of Hormuz.
Sitapur School Meal Scandal: Police Book Headmaster and Cook for Alleged Criminal Breach of Trust
August 6, 2026
Viral footage prompted criminal action, suspensions and stricter inspections to improve PM Poshan meal quality statewide.
US Congressman Raises Concerns Over India’s FCRA Bill, Warns It Could Affect India-US Relations
August 6, 2026
Republican lawmaker questions proposed FCRA amendments as government defends reforms aimed at improving regulatory oversight.
What Is Clear Air Turbulence? The Weather Phenomenon Behind Air India’s Phuket-Delhi Flight Incident
August 6, 2026
The Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence incident has renewed attention on the invisible weather phenomenon, how pilots prepare for it.
‘Send Us the Video’: Daughters Skip Father’s Funeral, Send ₹5,100 as Haryana Old-Age Home Performs Last Rites
August 6, 2026
An elderly man’s funeral, attended only by old-age home staff and witnessed through a video call.
Air India Flight Hit by Four to Five Minutes of Severe Turbulence; Some Passengers Still Hospitalised
August 6, 2026
Passengers and crew were injured after severe turbulence, prompting a detailed DGCA investigation into the incident.
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Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has taken a praiseworthy step in enhancing the visual appeal of Mumbai by adorning the city with decorative poles.
This laudable endeavor not only enhances the visual charm of the city but also serves as a testament to the collective efforts of the leaders and authorities in making Mumbai a more beautiful and livable place for its citizens.
Chief Minister MK Stalin unveiled the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister's Aptitude Test Scheme, through which 1,000 students from Class 10 will be selected annually and given Rs 1,000 per month until they graduate from Class 12.
Bomman and Bellie, the couple who shot to fame after they were featured in the Oscar-winning short film The Elephant Whisperers, will now raise another orphaned calf whose mother elephant was electrocuted in Dharmapuri district at the Theppakadu elephant camp in Mudumalai, Tamil Nadu.
The decision came after the efforts to reunite the calf with its herd in Dharmapuri failed.
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In the heartwarming clip, a man provided a few drops of water to a bird and revived it when it was about to become unconscious. As soon as a drop of water enters the bird’s mouth, its body comes to life again, and it starts drinking conscious water.
The video showed how a small effort could significantly contribute to nature!
Stand-Up India was established to promote entrepreneurship among these targeted segments and assist them in starting a greenfield enterprise in the manufacturing, services, or trading sector and activities allied to agriculture.
A Twitter video shared by Sudhir Kumar on March 20 shows a broken government hand pump installed in front of Gurjar Colony in Dadri town of Greater Noida. Each day, hundreds of liters of water is being wasted as a result.
On March 26, Indian women boxers recreated history and brought home four gold medals at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championship. India stood on the top in the gold medal tally at the championship that was held at Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, New Delhi. Nitu Ghanghas (48kg), Nikhat Zareen (50kg), Lovlina Borgohain (75), and Saweety Boora (81kg) won gold for the country. Nikhat defeated Nguyem Thi Tam of Vietnam and won gold for a second consecutive year.
Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) LVM-3, in its second commercial launch on March 26, placed 36 OneWeb satellites in orbit, completing the first-generation constellation enabling the UK-based company to initiate global coverage this year. The mission launch took place from Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Sunday’s was the sixth launch for India’s heaviest rocket LVM-3 – which includes the launch of Chandrayaan-2 in 2019 – and the second one where it demonstrated the capability of launching multiple satellites in low earth orbit.
According to the survey, 92 per cent of startups’ hiring decisions will be primarily influenced by three factors: new orders for projects, more money from investors, and plans for expansion.
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In a novel initiative, a heartwarming Instagram video posted by @drswatisingh29 shows her distributing food to vulnerable people. Lending a feeding hand does not just benefit the recipient; it benefits the donor by improving the physical, psychological, emotional, and spiritual well-being.
We're grateful for her compassionate and socially responsible nature, as food is the foundation of every human capability.
The sacrifices made by the Indian Army jawans to protect its borders, even in adverse circumstances, can not be explained in words. They have been guarding the country's borders in extreme weather conditions. A video shared on social media of a BSF jawan wading through thick snow while patrolling an area along the Kashmir border has gone viral.
"Our real heroes are here to protect us from every human disaster," wrote a user on seeing the video.
Indian pairing of Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy scripted history at the Swiss Open 2023 held at Basel, Switzerland; they clinched the men's doubles title. In straight games, the pair got the better of China's China's Ren Xiang Yu and Tan Qiang 21-19, 24-22. The win saw them become the first-ever pair from India to clinch the feat.
The Serum Institute of India (SII) has requested the inclusion of its COVID-19 vaccine, Covovax, on the CoWIN portal as a heterologous booster dose for adults in light of rising coronavirus cases.
By constructing solar power plants on its Palayam and Kariavattom campuses, the University of Kerala will begin its efforts to become a fully solar-powered institution.
The roof of Guwahati railway station platform number one collapsed and flooded due to heavy rains.
Guwahati city was caught off guard on March 23 night by an unexpected downpour lasting almost an hour and a half. Sources claim that the heavy rains caused many of the city's neighborhoods to flood. Rain is expected to fall persistently in Guwahati until March 27.
Alex Roca Campillo is the name that has entered the history books as he is the ‘first person in the world with a 76% disability who has managed to finish a marathon of 42.195km’ on March 19.
According to Spanish media reports, Alex, 32, has had cerebral palsy since a young age, and over the weekend, he won the Barcelona marathon.
A Twitter video shared by Lalitpur police officer Surjeet Yadav on March 26 shows Surjeet administering first aid to an injured pigeon. The policeman saved the bird from stray dogs.
Kindness is an amazing gesture. The officer earned the internet's praise, proving that humanity is still alive.
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Kushinagar District Magistrate Ramesh Ranjan and Chief Development Officer Gunjan Dwivedi inspected the Bansi river ghat. Administration employees were busy cleaning the river, DM and CDO entered the river and willingly cleaned the water body with the other workers after observing its dirty state. He gave the message of sanitisation by cleaning water hyacinth from the river.
We're grateful for such a step, as rivers need to be saved and protected for a better life!
A group of tribals from Tamil Nadu’s Gadulur are making life-size models of elephants from lantana wood found in Nilgiris. The video shows people creating beautiful artwork in a shed-like space. Several elephant models are visible and appear to be in the process of being constructed by the community. It establishes local livelihood opportunities & helps in lantana removal.
The Passing out Parade of the first batch of 2,585 Agniveers took place at INS Chilka in Odisha on March 28 after the completion of their four-month-long training.
Naval chief Admiral R Hari Kumar took the salute from the new recruits in the Passing Out Parade, held post-sunset, a first of its kind in the Indian armed forces.
Tamil Nadu Forest Team at Coimbatore regularly patrols forest fringe areas with a sniffer dogs squad checking for animal traps, snares, illegal fences, country weapons, etc., as a part of their essential duties. All other Forest divisions, too, are on continuous patrols checking violations.
Grief-stricken by the death of her maternal grandfather in a bicycle accident, a 22-year-old BBA LLB student in Lucknow has taken it upon herself to make riding a safer experience for others.
Khushi Pandey from Ashiyana Colony has been fixing red flashlights on bicycles, an initiative she calls ‘Project Ujala’.
This initiative gives rechargeable safety lights to daily wage workers who cycle to work to continue earning their livelihood. Her motto is not only to attach reflecting lights on bicycles only on foggy days but to avoid road crashes, whether day or night, summer or winter.
A black kite was reported stuck in manja on a 65ft mobile tower, flapping its wings helplessly. The RESQ team reached the location and first located the bird with the help of a drone. After this, rescuer Sayli Pilane climbed the tower with the safety gear and brought down the kite, immediately released as it had not suffered any injury.
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To ensure that Mumbai remains a Clean and Green City, the BMC has drawn up action plans to preserve the pristine surroundings of different sea beaches. This video shows visuals of tidy Mumbai's Mahim, Shivaji Park Dadar, and Prabhadevi coasts. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has ensured such daily cleanup drives.
We appreciate such measures as it makes the beach a nicer, safer place and also improve the coastal and ocean ecosystem!
Vantara, translating to 'Star Of The Forest,' is located within Reliance's Jamnagar Refinery Complex, also known as the Green Belt Of Gujarat. The Vantara ecosystem encompasses a 3,000-acre Elephant Centre, which serves as the residence for over 200 rescued elephants.