Banks to be closed for 3 consecutive days this week: Check if your state is on the listBank holidays: Several Indian states and union territories will experience a three-day bank closure this week, from Friday, June 26th to Su...
22 Jun, 2026, 04.20 PM IST
AIADMK MLAs stage walkout from Tamil Nadu Assembly, EPS says "not given chance to speak"The All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) MLAs on Monday staged a walkout from the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly after claimi...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Ammonia gas leak: NDRF CBRN Special team deployed for rescue operations in TiruvallurAn ammonia gas leak was reported on Sunday at the St Peter's Paul Seafoods Exports facility located in Kannigaipair near Periyapalayam in T...
21 Jun, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
West Bengal govt to bring two bills to tackle public disorder, attacks on police, public servantsWest Bengal is introducing two new bills to combat public disorder, vandalism, and attacks on officials. One bill amends the Public Order A...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
Fire broke out, elevators failed, earthquake struck: How this Indian startup’s balcony escape system could save lives in high-rise buildingsAn Indian startup, Skydrop, has unveiled a balcony-mounted safety cable system designed for high-rise residents facing emergencies. This in...
21 Jun, 2026, 10.16 AM IST
India, South Korea discuss cooperation in digital governance, citizen-centric service deliveryIndia and South Korea are exploring enhanced cooperation in digital governance, e-government, and citizen-centric service delivery. Discuss...
20 Jun, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
India bans 16 fixed-dose drug combinations over safety concernsIn a significant public health initiative, the ban on 16 fixed-dose drug combinations, including various antibiotics and topical formulatio...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
Parmish Verma stops Sri Ganganagar concert to help child found crying alone in crowdPunjabi singer Parmish Verma halted his concert in Sri Ganganagar to help a lost child found crying alone in the crowd. Security brought th...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
Meta AI glasses pilot faces privacy scrutinyPrivacy experts are flagging significant risks with Meta's AI glasses pilot for visually impaired citizens in Gujarat. Concerns centre on p...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
In 1903, a chemist noticed a dropped glass flask hadn’t shattered completely; it led to safety glass that still protects millions of people todayFrench chemist Édouard Bénédictus is credited with a pivotal role in developing laminated safety glass, a material that revolutionized how ...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.52 PM IST
NCW issues advisory to States, calls for mandatory POSH audits and robust workplace safety mechanisms nationwideThe National Commission for Women has urged all states and Union Territories to strictly enforce the POSH Act, ensuring women's safety and ...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Living in a flat? Govt may soon introduce a new certificate that could reveal whether your building is actually safe to live inThe Indian government is considering introducing durability certificates for buildings to address growing concerns over unsafe construction...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
Situation in J&K improved 90% under PM Modi but NC govt spreading hopelessness among youth, BJP saysJammu and Kashmir's situation has improved significantly, according to BJP leader Sunil Sharma. He credits Prime Minister Narendra Modi's g...
18 Jun, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Government prescribes end to over-the-counter sale of cough syrupsEven in small villages with a population of less than 1,000, where certain remedies including cough syrups were allowed to be sold without ...
17 Jun, 2026, 12.57 AM IST
29 years after Uphaar fire, the victims' association presses for special law on negligence-driven disastersMarking the 29th anniversary of the Uphaar cinema fire tragedy, the Association of Victims of Uphaar Tragedy (AVUT) on Saturday intensified...
13 Jun, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
FSSAI asks food businesses to stop using metallic pins, wires in packagingThe FSSAI has issued a strict directive to all food business operators. They must immediately cease using metallic pins and wires for packa...
12 Jun, 2026, 08.56 PM IST
CIC pulls up PNGRB over RTI reply on safety, inspections of IGL pipeline workThe Central Information Commission has criticized the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board. This is for not properly answering a Righ...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.56 PM IST