India records highest adoptions in over a decade at 5,022 in FY26; special needs adoptions rise 25%India achieved its highest adoption numbers in over a decade during FY26. A total of 5,022 children found permanent families, marking a sig...
27 Jul, 2026, 05.56 PM IST
India drives Bitchat’s growth despite government takedownBitchat, the internet-free messaging app founded by former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, is gaining popularity in India despite a government ord...
27 Jul, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
Over half of PM CARES, CSR-funded oxygen plants in Bengal remained non-functional after Covid: CAGA CAG report found many Covid-era oxygen plants in West Bengal uncommissioned or non-functional. Ventilators and oxygen concentrators also ...
26 Jul, 2026, 01.38 PM IST
Andhra Pradesh logs 10 fresh Covid-19 cases, tally rises to 49Andhra Pradesh recorded ten new Covid-19 infections on Saturday. The state's total case count has now risen to forty-nine. Three new cases ...
25 Jul, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
Gen Z props up Delhi's hostel business as hotels miss corporate travellers amid internet shutdowns, traffic curbsThe ongoing student protests in Delhi are disrupting travel and hospitality, with backpacker hostels reporting a surge in Gen Z bookings wh...
25 Jul, 2026, 09.35 AM IST
Flipkart to launch food delivery pilot in August: Kalyan KrishnamurthyET had first reported in February about Flipkart’s plans to foray into an industry dominated by Eternal-owned Zomato and Swiggy. On Friday,...
24 Jul, 2026, 08.35 PM IST
Govt orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack DorseyIn its notice, I4C said that the app enables communication even during network restrictions and creates a substantial risk of misuse by ant...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
Govt orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack DorseyIn a decisive move, India's cybercrime agency has instructed GitHub to eliminate the Bitchat app. This innovative Bluetooth messaging servi...
24 Jul, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
From Gen Z to Boomers; Jantar Mantar protest draws support across generationsProtests over paper leaks at Jantar Mantar have entered their seventh week. Senior citizens are now supporting the student-led agitation fo...
24 Jul, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
North India leads India's expanding stock market investor baseNorth India now leads the nation in registered investors, surpassing the West. This significant shift accelerated after the pandemic with i...
24 Jul, 2026, 05.43 AM IST
Gen Z doesn't always argue: These 10 viral slang phrases say 'no' without saying 'no'In many situations, these phrases help people express disagreement without turning a conversation into a conflict. As psychologists have lo...
23 Jul, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
From offline maps to tear gas hacks: How CJP protesters are preparing for Delhi demonstrationsProtesters at Jantar Mantar are using crowdsourced advice to navigate internet shutdowns. They share tips on offline maps and Bluetooth mes...
23 Jul, 2026, 04.06 PM IST
CJP's 'Sansad Chalo' march: Why protesters' Bluetooth chats are hard to interceptDelhi Police face challenges intercepting Bluetooth mesh messaging used by protesters. Apps like Bitchat and Briar function without phone n...
23 Jul, 2026, 02.56 PM IST
HR fined Gen Z employee 10% of his bonus for using his phone. Then the office Wi-Fi crashed: 'I'd rather not risk...'A viral X post shared by Sophia highlights a workplace clash over phone usage policies. She claimed a Gen Z employee lost 10% of his bonus ...
22 Jul, 2026, 03.04 PM IST
Puri railway station gets AI-powered robot ahead of Bahuda YatraThe East Coast Railway has introduced an AI robotic surveillance system at Puri station. This advanced technology will assist security pers...
22 Jul, 2026, 02.53 PM IST
Global developed market debt to hit record $75.8 trillion by end of 2026: FitchGovernment debt in developed nations will reach $75.8 trillion by 2026. This debt burden represents 104% of gross domestic product for thes...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
AI could lift Sub-Saharan Africa economy 4% if power, internet improve, IMF saysAs countries and companies race to secure AI's economic benefits, investment in data centres, energy infrastructure and digital networks ...
21 Jul, 2026, 05.57 PM IST