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Centre Says Only 2 Fuel Contamination Cases Found Across 87,000 Fuel Stations, Promises Strict Action
August 4, 2026
The Petroleum Ministry says nationwide testing found only two contaminated fuel outlets, with immediate action taken to protect consumers.
Govt Raises Export Duty on Petrol, Diesel & ATF; Diesel Levy Increased to ₹25.5/Litre
August 4, 2026
The government has increased export duties on petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel while keeping domestic fuel taxes unchanged.
Why Devendra Nath Mahto Is Being Called ‘Jharkhand’s Sonam Wangchuk’ as Student Protest Grows
August 4, 2026
Students across Jharkhand have rallied behind Devendra Nath Mahto’s hunger strike.
FSSAI Orders Dabur to Halt Sale of Food Products Carrying Misleading ‘100%’ Claims Across Multiple Categories
August 4, 2026
The food regulator directed Dabur to stop selling products carrying unverifiable ‘100%’ claims and submit an Action Taken Report within 15 days.
India Has A New Organ Donation Portal: Here’s What It Could Mean For Patients
August 4, 2026
India has crossed a major transplant milestone, but a new digital system could determine whether the next breakthrough reaches more patients.
NEET-UG 2026: Six Aspirants Approach Supreme Court Over Alleged OMR Mismatch
August 4, 2026
Students claim uploaded OMR sheets differ from marked answers, seeking urgent hearing before counselling begins.
UGC Regulations 2026 Protest: Karni Sena Breaches Barricades, Jaipur Police Respond With Water Cannons
August 4, 2026
A 24-day Karni Sena protest march against the UGC Regulations 2026 culminated in clashes with Jaipur Police after demonstrators breached barricades while attempting to reach the Collectorate.
From Printing Press To Exam Hall: Centre To Reveal Complete NEET Question Paper Security Process Before Supreme Court
August 4, 2026
The Centre will submit a detailed affidavit to the Supreme Court outlining every stage of NEET question paper security as petitions seek stronger safeguards against future leaks.
₹21,682 A Vial: New Alzheimer’s Drug Enters India, But Who Can Actually Access It?
August 4, 2026
A new Alzheimer’s drug has entered India, but its real impact may depend on who gets diagnosed early enough to receive it.
12 Hospitalised After Air India’s Phuket-Delhi Flight Hits Mid-Air Turbulence, Lands Safely
August 4, 2026
An Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi encountered brief turbulence mid-air, with 12 people hospitalised for precautionary checks after a safe landing.
TVK, DMK Workers Clash In Thanjavur As Udhayanidhi Stalin Row Triggers Fresh Political Tensions
August 4, 2026
Police intervened after TVK and DMK workers clashed in Thanjavur, as the political fallout over Udhayanidhi Stalin’s controversial remarks continued to intensify across Tamil Nadu.
WPP Production India Names Industry Veteran Satish Nair As Its New CEO
August 4, 2026
A familiar WPP veteran is taking charge of its India production business, bringing decades of experience and a new leadership chapter.
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In a video shared by @supriyasahuias on Twitter, several turtles can be seen moving toward the sea to embark on their life journey. "As millions of baby turtles embark on their journey of life, you are struck by the ways of incredible nature which embraces all living beings in the circle of life," reads the tweet. The video has caught the attention of users on the internet. "Nature is a gift of God, and nature has innumerable miracles and wonders. Including This one," a user commented.
A startup incubated by the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) showcased its electric flying taxi prototype at Aero India in Bengaluru. It claims to transport up to 50kg payload per trip over a 200km travel range on a single charge. According to the information, the flying taxi, e200, will enable commuters to travel ten times faster by beating traffic. The video of the same was shared by The ePlane Company on LinkedIn.
Helmets are necessary for road safety, but for over 40 employees at a state power department office, the helmets provide protection against the plaster that's falling off the dilapidated office building.
In a viral video, Assam’s Director-General of Police (DGP) GP Singh can be seen saluting his daughter who graduated from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad. While sharing the video, he wrote, “Words fail me. Received the salute from daughter @aishwarya_ips as she passed out of @svpnpahyd today.”
“The best moment for a father to see his piece of heart achieve this feat,” a user wrote.
Sandhiya Ranganathan, the national women's football team striker, took to Twitter to share a heartfelt note about her single mother and the struggles she went through to have her daughters achieve their dream. The post has now received lakhs of heartwarming reactions. #inspiring #football #sports
Join the kind community @efgorg @Dir_Education or Directorate Of Education Delhi celebrated International day of persons with disabilities on February 13. The video of the same was shared by @samreennaazkhan on Twitter with the caption, “When everyone else says you can’t, determination says, YES YOU CAN”. And we totally agree. Such initiatives are essential to bring out positive change in the world for them.
Kindly follow the link to support- https://bit.ly/3WnUKGI #Disability #Delhi #Children
Fifteen hectares of mangroves were planted at Killai in Cuddalore district under Green Tamil Nadu Mission. As per the information, 67.8 sq km of mangroves will be cultivated in the next five years in Tamil Nadu. The fishbone model is used to allow water to reach every nook and cranny of the mangrove area by diverting water from the existing creeks and channels. #TamilNadu #Environment #Mangroves
As the summer season approaches in the southern states of India, the government is putting in place measures to ensure that forest fires are minimised to the greatest degree possible.
Workshops and mock drills were conducted in Tamil Nadu to prepare the DFOs (Divisional Forest Officers) for situations where they will need to suppress forest fires promptly.
While sharing the video, @supriyasahuias wrote, “As dry season starts, forests are at great risk of Forest Fire disasters. Teams need to be alert and on their toes. The Forest Department is geared up. We had a State Workshop for DFOs. Mock drills, field perambulation, and working with local communities is key.” #Forest #workshop #forestfire
During the pandemic, the state had directed factories to permit women to work night shifts with their consent. In a positive step, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has now passed a bill enabling women the right to work during their preferred hours of the day. #Karnataka #womenrights #jobs
Bandicoot, "the world's first ever robotic scavenger," was designed by the Kerala-based startup in an effort to eliminate manual scavenging and provide respite for the workers engaged in the hazardous profession.
Examinations can be a challenging time for students, and reaching out to help them in such a distressing time was a cop from Kolkata. The story about Inspector Souvik Chakraborty's kind gesture is now going viral for all the right reasons.
Swiggy never stops surprising us, and once again, through its digital film, 'Wrong Address,' explores how wrong addresses can sometimes take you to the right places.
The foremost way to ensure not getting scammed is to be alert to the fact that scams exist. Being aware of the frauds and their fraudulent methods would help one in acting accordingly.
The petitioner alleged that in spite of making numerous provisions for women in difficult stages of her maternity, the state knowingly or unknowingly ignored the very first stage of the maternity - the menstrual period.
While mass vaccinations were launched to protect lives, it also yielded a positive economic impact while international economies were drowning in recession. By manufacturing and administering vaccines, the country reduced the healthcare system's burden and prevented a loss of USD 18.3 billion.
"While pregnancy should be a time of immense hope and positive experience for all women, it is tragically still a shockingly dangerous experience for millions around the world," said the World Health Organisation Chief while presenting data on maternal deaths worldwide.
Spearheading the force in nearly 69 anti-insurgency operations in which at least 21 terrorists were killed, Sinha's policing system spoke volumes in Jammu and Kashmir. Here's all you need to know about the first woman officer to serve as the IG of four sectors of the CRPF.
During the pandemic, the state had directed factories to permit women to work night shifts with their consent. In a positive step, the Karnataka Legislative Assembly has now passed a bill enabling women the right to work during their preferred hours of the day.
Kothur G. Manjunatha, a Mulbagal MLA who had previously been disqualified, was urged by the Supreme Court on Thursday to appeal against the decision of the caste verification committee that he belonged to the 'Bairagi' caste, which is considered to be among the Other Backward Classes.
In a first in the Supreme Court's history, the court utilised AI and NLP technology to transcript the arguments and hearings. Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said that such a permanent record would be a huge resource for judges, lawyers, and law students.
The depletion of water bodies is an alarming issue across India, as ponds and wetlands are necessary to sustain various life forms. To revive the water bodies, Ramveer Tanwar, a native of Greater Noida and an engineering graduate, left his job, and he is now widely called the ‘Pond Man of India.’
The quality of education is majorly dependent on physical infrastructures such as the availability of electricity for digital education, adequate classrooms, and hygiene maintenance, among others. These facilities are maintained in most urban private and government schools, but rural students face most of the challenges.
The Indian Army's 60 Para Field Hospital has treated as many as 106 earthquake-affected victims in Turkey's Iskenderun, Hatay, till February 10. India had launched Operation Dost, To help Turkey with the rescue mission and medical aid. It is a Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) mission with NDRF and Army teams reaching Turkey within hours of the disaster.
Several students and members of the state's unemployed association continued their protest on Sunday against various paper leak incidents in Dehradun. Section 144 was imposed in the state following mass protests which turned violent, and many protesters and police officers got injured. Protesters have demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry into recruitment scams in Dehradun and the rescheduling of the exams.
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.