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Firefighter. Kabaddi Player. Student. All At 19! | Navi Mumbai International Airport

At 19, Payal Nigade juggles three roles -- a firefighter at Navi Mumbai International Airport, a state-level Kabaddi player and a college student. When life asked her to choose between responsibility and passion, she cho

How a Student’s Question Inspired This Scientist to Build a 100% Zero Waste Village in Rajasthan

One question from a student made Dr Sudipti Arora rethink the purpose of her work. While teaching one day, the biotechnologist, who holds a PhD from IIT Roorkee, was asked, “Ma’am, is any of this useful outside the class

20-Year-Old Woman In ICU After Being Injured At CJP Protests In Delhi

A 20-year-old woman is currently on ventilator support in the Intensive Care Unit following a police crackdown at Jantar Mantar. The injury occurred during a recent protest organized by Citizens for Justice and Peace in the national capital.

Minister Speaks To Rahul Gandhi At Protest Outside PM's House Over Paper Leaks

A government minister engaged in direct dialogue with Rahul Gandhi during a demonstration outside the Prime Minister's residence regarding recent national examination paper leaks. The interaction follows a period of heightened civil unrest and political friction concerning academic integrity and you

144 Refugees Dead Or Missing Since Mauritania Maritime Incidents: UN Report

Recent maritime incidents near Mauritania have left 144 refugees dead or missing following a series of perilous sea crossings. Despite the loss of life, rescue operations successfully brought nearly 400 individuals safely to the shore of Nouadhibou.

Pune Bizman Murder: Siya Goyal Watched Japanese Videos To Evade Arrest?

Police alleged Siya Goyal watched Japanese crime videos, explored a contract-killer route and meticulously planned the killing of businessman Ketan Agarwal.

Supreme Court constituted Aravalli committee opens 21-day window for feedback

The development has come amid concerns about the committee’s neutrality, as it mainly comprises ex-government officers

America needs to stop getting shocked by Chinese AI

Last week, two Chinese AI companies unveiled models they say can credibly compete with the best systems from OpenAI and Anthropic. The response was swift and predictable. Markets wobbled, commentators declared Silicon Va

Methane Gas Leak Triggered Sikkim Tunnel Collapse That Killed 10: Sources

Officials report that a methane gas leak triggered a fatal tunnel collapse in Sikkim, resulting in at least ten confirmed deaths. Dozens of other workers remain affected as emergency teams continue search and rescue operations at the site.

Justice Shree Chandrashekhar recuses from hearing bail plea of Bhima Koregaon accused Surendra Gadling

This marks the third recusal by a Supreme Court judge from hearing activist Mr. Gadling’s bail plea without assigning any reason; the bail plea arises from the 2016 Surjagarh arson case; Mr. Gadling has been in Taloja Ce

Death of BDS student Nithin Raj: Kerala Home Minister seeks report on 'flawed arrest' of accused Dr. Ram

Ramesh Chennithala directs State Police Chief to conduct departmental inquiry into the reasons that resulted in Monday’s 'flawed arrest'

Watch: Delhi Police Commissioner should be dismissed: Students union leader

The president of a prominent students' union has called for the immediate dismissal of the Delhi Police Commissioner following recent public incidents. The youth leader criticized the handling of security and accused the administration of failing to protect citizen rights.

Six-month UDF rule in Kerala’s Pala municipality ends with ouster of chairperson Diya Binu

No-confidence motion, moved by LDF against Diya Binu, regarded as youngest chairperson of any civic body in the country, was carried with support of 17 councillors, including four Congress members and UDF vice-chairperso

Pothundy double murder case: a death penalty verdict with rare focus on rehabilitating victims’ family

Court directs District Legal Services Authority, Palakkad, to initiate rehabilitation measures for orphaned children of the victims; legal experts say such a specific direction was rare in criminal judgments

Russia in touch with New Delhi over killing of Indian ship crew in Black Sea, Kremlin says

New Delhi summoned the Russian chargé d’affaires over the ‌strike on Golden Leo, a Guinea-Bissau-flagged ship manned by a ‌crew from India ​and Syria

Bandhan Bank Q1 Results: Profit Jumps 35% As Provisions Slip, Asset Quality Improves

Lower credit costs and steady margins lift June-quarter earnings, while the lender names Vinay Jain as interim CFO from Sept. 26.

Artisanal pizzas in Coimbatore: Try Trevizo’s tartufo and honey-roasted pumpkin pizzas

France Sees Worst Wildfire Season Since Record 2022 Blazes

France is experiencing its most severe wildfire season since the historic 2022 blazes, with total damage already eclipsing the entirety of 2025. Current data suggests the devastated land area is now approximately four times the size of the city of Paris.

Prime Video original ‘Phoolon’ to be screened at Toronto International Folm Festival

Directed by Richie Mehta and inspired by the true story of Phoolan Devi, the film tells the story of a defining chapter in her life, where thousands of men trap her in a village in an attempt to kill her

Tech Company Lures Interns With Rs 35 Lakh Package, Then Blames AI And Ghosts Them All

Approximately 90 interns were left jobless after a technology firm rescinded full-time compensation offers totaling Rs 35 lakh per annum. The company reportedly attributed the sudden decision to the integration of artificial intelligence and subsequent changes in hiring needs.

Astronomers find the first atmosphere on a rocky world in the habitable zone

Astronomers have found the first confirmed atmosphere around a rocky planet in another star’s habitable zone. The planet, LHS 1140 b, revealed its atmosphere through helium slowly leaking into space. Located 48 light-yea

Avengers: Doomsday Shatters Advance Booking Records With $10 Million In 12-Hour Pre-Sales

Avengers: Doomsday has crossed $10 million in advance ticket sales within 12 hours despite bookings opening only for Disney's new Infinity Vision format, setting a strong pace ahead of its December...

Opinion: Opinion | Kaveri To J-20, How China Overtook India In A 40-Year-Old Race To Build Fighter Jets

Since the 1980s, India and China have pursued independent military jet engine programs with vastly different outcomes. While both nations initially relied on Soviet technology, China has successfully operationalized advanced platforms like the J-20 while India's Kaveri engine faced significant setba

Opinion: How China Turned 20 Years Of Engine Snags Into A Fighter Jet Boom

Both launched ambitious military jet engine programmes during the 1980s. Both depended heavily on Soviet and Russian technology. Four decades later, however, the finish line tells two dramatically different stories.