His father drove an e-rickshaw. Family income was below Rs 1 lakh. Boy from Rajasthan reveals how he cracked IIT JEE Advanced: ‘Started studying before 6:00 am…’Hailing from a remote Rajasthan village with an annual family income below Rs 1 lakh, Inderjeet overcame poverty and poor infrastructure to...
11 Jun, 2026, 08.41 PM IST
Karnataka CM Shivakumar points to migration pressure on Bengaluru, seeks Centre’s supportBengaluru's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar has requested additional infrastructure funding from the Centre. The city's status as India's tech...
11 Jun, 2026, 07.57 PM IST
India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance mechanism; links UPI, NPIIndia and Nepal have launched a new system for money transfers. This links India's UPI with Nepal's NPI. Citizens can now send money instan...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
From Sunil Mittal to Sridhar Vembu, Harsh Goenka on nine entrepreneurs building India as their longest, proudest projectIndustrialist Harsh Goenka lauded nine prominent Indian business leaders for their nation-building efforts. Their work spans communication,...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
In 1955, TV engineer Eugene Polley tried to free viewers from getting up during commercials, and the remote control changed living roomsThe remote control, debuting in 1955, revolutionized the television landscape by placing the power of choice in viewers' hands. No longer t...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Govt highlights tax reforms, investor confidence as Modi completes 12 years as PMPrime Minister Narendra Modi has completed twelve years as India's longest-serving elected leader. The government highlights significant ac...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.49 PM IST
Mobile data cost dips 97% to Rs 8 per GB, broadband users up 17x in 12 years of Modi govtInternet data costs have fallen dramatically by 97 percent since 2014, making it more affordable. This has led to a significant increase in...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.25 PM IST
Karnataka begins rollout of AI-ready KEO PCs, first batch of 2,000 units set for deploymentKarnataka has launched KEO, its own AI-ready personal computer initiative. The first 2,000 systems are being deployed in rural libraries an...
10 Jun, 2026, 06.58 PM IST
In 1886, a wealthy hostess tired of broken crockery built a machine with water jets, and the dishwasher entered the modern kitchenA socialite named Josephine Cochrane invented the first dishwasher in 1886. She was frustrated by her fine dishes breaking during handwashi...
09 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
India, Nepal launch UPI-NPI linkage for real-time cross-border remittancesIndia and Nepal have unveiled a direct payment link between their respective UPI and NPI systems, revolutionizing cross-border remittances....
09 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
'Indian diplomacy works 24/7 for nation': EAM Jaishankar shares foreign policy transformations in last 12 yearsExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday shared key transformations in India's foreign policy and the Ministry of External Affairs...
09 Jun, 2026, 02.37 PM IST
India is France’s official partner for VivaTech next week, positioning itself as global leader in AI, digital innovationVivaTech 2026 in Paris is set to feature India as its Official Partner Country, reflecting the nation's rising influence in the realms of a...
09 Jun, 2026, 08.47 AM IST
Delhi HC seeks Centre, CBSE reply on plea over Class 12 on-screen marking irregularitiesThe Delhi High Court has asked the Centre and CBSE to respond to a petition by the National Students' Union of India. The student group is ...
08 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
Over 27% Indian households remain offline despite 95% mobile penetration: ReportIndia has achieved widespread mobile phone ownership. However, a significant digital divide persists. More than a quarter of Indian homes l...
05 Jun, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
He lost his home as a child, once earned only Rs 5,000 per month. Today his net worth is over Rs 100 crore and he’s giving free UPSC preparation to rural kids. Who is Alakh Pandey?Alakh Pandey, who faced childhood poverty, now leads Physics Wallah. He has upgraded a village school in Greater Noida into a learning hub....
03 Jun, 2026, 10.59 PM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026 live streaming in India: When and where to watch online and on TV; check OTT platform and subscription plansIndian football fans can now watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 on Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., with all matches available for streaming ...
03 Jun, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
Books, dreams and debris: Saket building collapse rattles aspirants, disrupts months of preparationThe day after the tragic incident, many aspirants described scenes of panic, dust, and devastation that disrupted months of intense prepara...
31 May, 2026, 09.45 PM IST