For 21 years, this 77-year-old ‘Water Baba’ has been handing out free cold water to thirsty highway travellers in Rajasthan’s 45°C scorching desert heatIn Rajasthan's scorching Barmer-Batadu heat, 77-year-old Thana Ram Kadwasara has become a beacon of hope for travelers. For two decades, he...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
NCERT introduces emergency lesson in class nine; 'divisive politics', says CongressNCERT's new Class 9 textbook includes a section on the 1975-77 Emergency, framing it as a test for Indian democracy. Education Minister Dha...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.06 AM IST
US proposes to drop brake pedal requirements for self-driving vehiclesUS regulators are proposing to remove the mandatory manual brake pedal requirement for self-driving cars, aiming to accelerate their deploy...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.40 PM IST
ED attaches over Rs 55-crore assets of Punjab minister Sanjeev Arora, linked entitiesEnforcement Directorate has attached assets worth Rs 55.57 crore belonging to arrested AAP leader Sanjeev Arora, his family, and a realty f...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.38 PM IST
Long power cuts, no quick deliveries, far-off hospitals: Delhi Couple living in Manali shares lesser-known challenges of mountain lifeA Delhi couple, Garima and Rahul, shared the realities of mountain living in Manali, highlighting challenges beyond picturesque views. They...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.16 PM IST
Five missing as flash floods hit Arunachal PradeshFlash floods in Arunachal Pradesh's Keyi Panyor district have left at least five people missing and damaged around 20 homes following inces...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.36 AM IST
Medical college project: PAC takes serious note of absence of Andaman's chief secretaryPAC chairman KC Venugopal said the official, who had been summoned by the panel, informed the committee on Tuesday night that he would not ...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Manglam Group to invest Rs 350 crore in Sheraton hotel in JaipurRajasthan's Manglam Group is investing Rs 350 crore to build a 220-key Sheraton Hotel on the Jaipur-Ajmer Highway, marking their third part...
24 Jun, 2026, 07.31 PM IST
NHAI intensifies drive against illegal highway parkingThe National Highways Authority of India is intensifying efforts to clear illegal parking and roadside encroachments on national highways, ...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.14 PM IST
Smooth roads, shorter travel time: Anupam Kher is impressed by Shirdi-Nagpur Samruddhi highway trip, but misses one of his favourite thingsVeteran actor Anupam Kher shared his "amazing experience" on the Shirdi-Nagpur Samruddhi Mahamarg, praising its smooth roads and efficiency...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.51 AM IST
CBI arrests senior IAS officer Pankaj Aggarwal in ongoing alleged IDFC First Bank fund misappropriation caseThe Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Pankaj Aggarwal, IAS on Monday who was the then Principal Secretary in Department of...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
National Highway shutdown by Kuki groups continuesThe emergency shutdown of National Highway-2 in Manipur by Kuki civil society groups continued for a second day, blocking key stretches in ...
23 Jun, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
Nearly 30% of pedestrian deaths occur on national highways, not just city roadsShocking data reveals nearly 30% of over 1.8 lakh pedestrian deaths between 2019-2024 occurred on national highways, not just busy cities. ...
22 Jun, 2026, 05.50 PM IST
Carlyle eyes $1 billion raise via auto, healthcare IPOsPrivate equity giant Carlyle is gearing up for significant IPOs in India, planning a $500 million listing for its automotive platform, High...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.43 AM IST
Modi leads Yoga Day celebrations in Kolkata, Murmu performs 'asanas' at JabalpurPrime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating the 12th International Day of Yoga at Kolkata's Red Road, emphasizing yoga's rol...
21 Jun, 2026, 07.24 PM IST
Chennai Petroleum Corporation gets Navratna status, becomes 28th such CPSEChennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd (CPCL) has achieved Navratna status, a significant upgrade granting it greater financial and operational ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
Rs 68,000 savings, a one-way ticket: At 28, Delhi woman quit her law career and moved to Manali. Shares perks of hill life: slow mornings, fresh food, clean air, scenic viewsA Delhi lawyer, Nayantara, traded her corporate career for a simpler life in Manali, seeking fulfillment beyond a hefty paycheck. With mini...
18 Jun, 2026, 02.23 PM IST