300-year-old Shiva Lingam-shaped stepwell revived in Karnataka: Buried under garbage for decades, historic well draws crowd in Belagavi. WatchA 300-year-old stepwell in Belagavi, Karnataka, once buried under decades of garbage, has been revived by a community effort. This historic...
03 Jul, 2026, 12.20 PM IST
Bihar gears up to enter the municipal bond marketBihar is poised to enter the municipal bond market with Patna Municipal Corporation planning to raise ₹200 crore over 10 years, marking the...
03 Jul, 2026, 06.04 AM IST
From WFH to 2x parking charge, these rules are now permanent in Delhi from Nov 1 to Feb 28Delhi has rolled out a permanent winter anti-pollution plan, effective November 1 to February 28 annually. This framework mandates strict m...
02 Jul, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
EPF Scheme 2026 replaces EPF Scheme 1952: Have EPF interest rate, contribution and wage ceiling changed?EPF Scheme 2026: The Employees' Provident Funds Scheme, 2026, has replaced the 1952 version, bringing the EPF under the new Social Security...
02 Jul, 2026, 02.14 PM IST
Delhi EV buyers get single-window charging push, wider charging network under new policyDelhi's new EV policy aims to boost electric vehicle adoption with a single-window clearance for charging stations and encouragement for ho...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.18 PM IST
Delhi notifies permanent Winter Pollution Master Plan; year-round PUC rule among key measuresDelhi has unveiled a permanent Winter Pollution Master Plan, effective annually from November 1 to February 28. This comprehensive strategy...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.13 PM IST
Defence startups raid auto and fracking sectors for parts to speed weapons outputSoaring demand for rocket motors used to power missiles and other weapons has spurred new thinking about supply chains. Seeking big returns...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.12 PM IST
5 officials suspended after 'mysterious' shanty demolition in Surat; civic body previously denied involvementFive Surat Municipal Corporation officials are suspended following the 'mysterious' demolition of around 80 shanties. The civic body initia...
01 Jul, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Without a wedding planner, this family hosted a zero-waste wedding for 600 guests using farm-grown décor, steel cutlery and compostingA family in Karnataka hosted a spectacular zero-waste wedding for over 600 guests, proving that grand celebrations can be environmentally c...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.44 PM IST
Your empty plastic bottle could one day power an electric vehicle, scientists sayA discarded plastic bottle may soon become more than waste. Plastic waste to battery graphite innovation reveals how scientists are transfo...
30 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Mumbai weather: Heavy overnight showers drench suburbs; over 100 mm rain recorded in several areasMumbai weather news: Suburbs were drenched overnight, with several areas receiving over 100 mm of rain in just four hours. Mulund's Veena N...
29 Jun, 2026, 10.10 AM IST
Meet Mahi Malhani: Class 12 Delhi Student builds TRASHbot, an AI waste-sorting robot with 90% accuracy that’s already being used in societiesA Delhi schoolgirl, Mahi Malhani, developed TRASHbot, an AI-powered robot to tackle litter. Inspired by a visit to Sundar Nursery, the Clas...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
India's battery makers say new recycling rules may pull the plug on their businessIndia's dry cell battery giants, including Eveready and Panasonic, are warning of potential shutdowns due to new government recycling rules...
25 Jun, 2026, 10.32 PM IST
Madhusudan Kela-backed fund buys stake in IPO-bound Steamhouse India for Rs 40 croreAce investor Madhusudan Kela's funds, along with Niveshaay Sambhav Fund, have injected Rs 49.99 crore into Steamhouse India via a pre-IPO p...
25 Jun, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Kerala HC invalidates oaths taken in names other than 'God' or solemn affirmationThe Kerala High Court has mandated that elected local representatives must take their oaths strictly as prescribed by law, invalidating oat...
24 Jun, 2026, 11.55 AM IST
President Droupadi Murmu, PM Modi unveil projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in OdishaPresident Murmu and Prime Minister Modi launched over Rs 47,600 crore in development projects across Odisha, boosting energy, infrastructur...
20 Jun, 2026, 02.49 PM IST
President Murmu, PM Modi to launch projects worth over Rs 47,600 crore in OdishaPresident Murmu and Prime Minister Modi will jointly inaugurate development projects exceeding Rs 47,600 crore in Odisha. These initiatives...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST