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Ahmedabad 98-year-old launches home-khandvi business serving 200+ families
A 98-year-old Ahmedabad woman founded a food venture from her home kitchen after a single order for khandvi. The business, launched in 2018 as Nani’s Nashta, now serves over 200 families, with the founder personally overseeing each batch.
Tamil Nadu ministers fly to Delhi to coordinate Nepal flood rescue
Four Tamil Nadu ministers travelled to New Delhi to oversee rescue operations for residents stranded after Nepal’s flash floods. About 100 people are trapped inside a hydropower tunnel in Nepal amid continuing flood fears.
Inside India's Food-Safety Crackdown: Inspections, Seizures and Enforcement
India has stepped up food-safety enforcement across states with surprise inspections, laboratory testing and licence actions. Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh led large-scale campaigns in 2025–2026, targeting kitchens, dairies and online delivery platforms, while officials expanded consumer-facing grie
Centre starts onion retail sale at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi
The Indian government launched a subsidised onion sale at Rs 35 per kg in Delhi from August 27, drawing on buffer stock managed by Nafed, NCCF and Kendriya Bhandar. The move aims to stabilise prices that had spiked across major cities.
Kishtwar rape victim dies during abortion bid; 3 more held
Police say a tribal teenager was abused by a headmaster for months, leading to a fatal pregnancy after a failed abortion. Five people are now under arrest as investigations proceed and authorities face scrutiny over handling of the case.
Kailash Yatra bookings surge in 2026 after four-year pause
After four years of restrictions, private operators reported a strong rise in Kailash Mansarovar bookings in 2026, following a cautious recovery in 2025. The MEA increased allowances modestly, while China capped total Indian passport holder quotas via Nepal routes for the season.
Dimple’s Story: A Sibling Bond Beyond a Diagnosis
Dimple lived with Down syndrome for 45 years, and her life highlighted a sibling bond defined by love and understanding rather than diagnosis. The story emphasizes a lived experience of acceptance and a lasting lesson about unconditional affection.
India steps up aid to Nepal, considers Bailey bridges for flood relief
New Delhi has stepped up emergency aid to Nepal after devastating flash floods. India is sending more relief by air and evaluating Bailey bridges to aid rescue operations, as Kathmandu reports hundreds of fatalities and thousands displaced.
Bihar allows single-stage TRE-4 exam as protesters halt stir
Bihar's government accepts a single examination approach for the TRE-4 teacher recruitment, prompting protesters to end a 10-day agitation. A high-level committee will review related demands while timelines for various recruitments are adjusted.
India’s fish navigate freshwater and sea through osmoregulation
The article explains how Indian freshwater and marine fish balance water and salts through osmoregulation, varying by habitat from ponds to estuaries. It highlights species like rohu and Indian mackerel and discusses transitional waters in estuaries.
Ranchi family to Nepal to search for missing man after flash floods
A Ranchi man, Ramprasad Ghosh, remains unaccounted after Nepal flash floods. His family plans a trip to Nepal to search for him, joining hundreds of others reported missing and workers at a hydroelectric site.
IAS Officer Quit Job to Trace the Artists Behind India’s 300-Year-Old Miniature Paintings
An Indian Administrative Service officer abandoned his post to identify and name the creators of 300-year-old Pahari miniature paintings, reshaping art history by linking works to painter families across courts. His research revealed a lineage-based network of artists.
PM Modi to visit Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan for SCO summit Aug 29
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will undertake a bilateral visit to Uzbekistan (Aug 29–30) and travel to Kyrgyzstan (Aug 31–Sep 1) to attend the SCO Summit in Bishkek, with a sidelines meeting with Putin anticipated. The MEA and officials outlined broader discussions on trade, security, and regional co
Congress seeks clarity on a special session for delimitation bills
Congress chief Kharge wrote to PM Modi asking if a special Parliament session is planned to pass delimitation bills, citing a TV interview by the Parliamentary Affairs Minister and delays in proroguing the Monsoon Session. The letter reiterates party proposals on House strength and women’s reservati
52 km trek, half the oxygen: Kailash yatra becomes an ordeal
A glacial collapse on August 26, 2026 triggered a flash flood in Nepal’s Bhotekoshi corridor, crippling the Kailash Manasarovar yatra route and killing hundreds with thousands missing amid restricted access and treacherous terrain.
At 64, Retd Commissioner Turns Delhi Home Into a 1,000-Plant Garden
A 64-year-old retired additional income tax commissioner in Delhi has cultivated a garden of over 1,000 plants, including more than 400 fruit varieties, across his home’s terraces and verandahs for 13 years. He uses drip irrigation and green nets to manage water and weather challenges.
Indians stranded on Rasuwa route to Kailash Mansarovar: why travellers prefer it
A Nepal flash flood near Rasuwagadhi left many Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims unaccounted, including Indians. The route through Rasuwa remains popular due to fewer formal limits and broader availability through private operators, despite risks highlighted by the disaster.
NLSIU cancels 2026 convocation over Chief Justice attendance
National Law School of India University in Bengaluru canceled its 2026 convocation slated for September 12 due to a controversy over the Chief Justice of India’s attendance. Graduates will receive their degrees in absentia as the Bar Council of India’s enrolment for the class was briefly halted amid
Two Chinese survivors questioned after Ocean Winner sinking off Odisha coast
Rescue teams recovered an emergency beacon and an empty lifeboat as two Chinese crew members from the Ocean Winner were questioned after being rescued from life rafts following the ship's sinking off Odisha. The vessel carried iron ore and sank within minutes, leaving 22 crew members missing.
Bengaluru home rebuilt with almost nothing wasted
A Bengaluru couple rebuilt their 40-year-old home by salvaging materials, incorporating rainwater harvesting and solar power, and repurposing objects for a sustainable, low-maintenance residence.
HAL and Safran seal Aravalli engine deal for India’s 13-tonne helicopters
HAL and Safran have formed SAFHAL to co-develop the Aravalli engine for India’s IMRH and DBMRH, a 3,500–4,000 shp turboshaft. The program aims to shift India toward indigenous propulsion design and expand domestic aero-engine capabilities.
IAS Officer Raises Rs 40 Lakh to Build 100-km Manipur Road
An IAS officer in Manipur mobilized community funds via a Facebook appeal, raising about Rs 40 lakh to construct a 100-km road in Tamenglong district. The project, started in August 2012 and inaugurated in February 2013, connected Tousem to the wider region, transforming local accessibility.
Centre asks states to share details of Indians missing after Nepal floods
Authorities in India are coordinating to locate missing nationals after Nepal floods. The Centre is requesting states to compile and transmit names and contact details of those potentially affected, while flood relief efforts continue on both sides of the border.
From Dropout to Padma Shri: Water Restores 1800 Acres in Rajasthan
A Rajasthan village leader who dropped out at 17 revived a dead pond and developed a rainwater harvesting system that irrigated 1,800 acres by 1984 and inspired broader conservation across the region, earning a Padma Shri in 2023.