'Patently diabolical agenda': Congress on demography panel 'seeking religion-wise data'The Congress has criticized the Modi government's High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes for its recent requests. The committee seeks ...
29 Sep, 2026, 11.03 AM IST
What glucosamine may be doing inside the brain has scientists taking a closer look at its possible link to dementia progressionResearchers at the University of Florida found links between glucosamine use and higher dementia progression in individuals with mild cogni...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
Exam reforms: Nilekani-led panel consults ex-ISRO chief who headed Radhakrishnan CommitteeThe Nandan Nilekani-led high-level task force is currently consulting various stakeholders on exam reforms. This task force was formed foll...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.34 PM IST
Bank Strike: Will banks remain closed on all Saturdays? Latest update on bank five days working weekBank five days working: The nationwide bank strike planned for September 28–30, 2026, has been deferred after talks between the Indian Bank...
28 Sep, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Bank strike deferred after IBA-UFBU talks: Why was it deferred and what happened to five-day working week demandIn a recent meeting held on September 27, the Indian Banks' Association and the United Forum of Bank Unions engaged in crucial talks about ...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
Why bank unions deferred 3-day strike: Will banks open today? Key decisions on 5-day banking, all Saturdays holidays explainedWhy did bank unions defer 3-day strike: The three-day bank strike planned for September 28 to 30 has been deferred after the IBA and UFBU m...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.23 AM IST
Are banks open today? Check the latest update on September 28-30 bank strike and bank holiday status on MondayBanks are expected to remain open on September 28 as the proposed strike has been deferred. This decision follows discussions between the U...
28 Sep, 2026, 07.03 AM IST
CDSCO steps up scrutiny of pharma drugs containing narcotic substancesThe Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation is addressing regulatory gaps related to the illegal diversion of pharmaceutical drugs. Fol...
28 Sep, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
In 2017–18, 2,500 volunteers counted tiny pores on ginkgo leaves to study the ancient atmosphere; 24,000 classifications helped process the imagesGinkgo trees, which have existed for millions of years, provide valuable information on historical carbon dioxide levels. Researchers emplo...
26 Sep, 2026, 06.50 PM IST
Singapore population hits record 6.21 million, driven by rise in foreign residentsSingapore's population grew by 1.6% in June, reaching a new high of 6.21 million individuals. The increase was primarily fueled by a 3.7% r...
25 Sep, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
AI may transform economies, but US-China rivalry makes slowing it down unlikelyAI's rapid advancement poses challenges, as concerns from key stakeholders highlight potential risks to humanity. Political leaders in the ...
23 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Arunachal Cabinet forms panel to oversee Upper Siang project surveyThe Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approved the formation of an Empowered High-Level Committee for the Upper Siang Multipurpose Project. This pr...
23 Sep, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
8th Pay Commission: Pensioners seek 11-year restoration period of commuted pension, cite HC judgment8th Pay Commission news: Bharat Pensioners' Samaj has urged the Centre and 8th Pay Commission to reduce the restoration period for commuted...
23 Sep, 2026, 01.51 PM IST
High-level panel on banking likely by October-endIts composition is being finalised and is likely to include a former Reserve Bank of India (RBI) deputy governor, industry leaders from the...
23 Sep, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Karnataka rejects Kasturirangan report in current form, seeks ground survey of Western GhatsKarnataka’s legislature unanimously rejected the Kasturirangan Committee report in its current form, arguing that the proposed Western Ghat...
22 Sep, 2026, 06.32 PM IST
A costly policy error by China should be a cautionary tale for IndiaIndia’s fertility rate has fallen below replacement level, prompting an EAC-PM working paper to argue that population control should no lon...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
Population Foundation urges shift from population control to informed choice, equityThe Population Foundation of India has urged a shift away from population control towards informed choice, equity and demographic preparedn...
22 Sep, 2026, 05.11 PM IST