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
Scanning cancer, up close & personal: A revolution is underway in cancer diagnosisA gene-based test called next-generation sequencing can identify precise mutations, which can then be treated with targeted therapies. Sinc...
21 Jun, 2026, 09.04 AM IST
Cannabis-derived aroma compounds show surprising potential to relieve chronic pain in fibromyalgia and post-surgical models, shows researchResearchers from the University of Arizona have discovered that cannabis terpenes, the compounds responsible for the plant's distinct aroma...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.35 PM IST
Child develops acute lung injury and multi-organ dysfunction after consuming mosquito-repellent liquidA 19-month-old child faced a life-threatening ordeal after accidentally ingesting mosquito-repellent liquid, leading to severe lung damage ...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Ranga-Billa Case: How the brutal murder of a brother and sister shocked the nation, inspired Raakh series and changed India’s criminal investigations foreverA brutal 1978 Delhi crime, the Ranga-Billa case, saw siblings Geeta and Sanjay Chopra tragically murdered after accepting a lift. Their dea...
20 Jun, 2026, 01.57 PM IST
CWC inquiry finds more children 'abused' at Pathanamthitta worship centreA preliminary inquiry by the Child Welfare Committee (CWC) into allegations of assault at a Christian worship centre in Pathanamthitta has ...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.37 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
India initiates anti-dumping probe against a Chinese, Japanese chemical used in tyre, rubber itemsIndia has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Resorcinol imports from China and Japan. This action follows a complaint alleging tha...
19 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Meta lobbies Congress for protection from child-harm lawsuitsIf adopted by lawmakers and passed into law as part of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) under consideration in the U.S. Senate, such a pro...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
FIFA World Cup 2026: Canada make history, rout Qatar for first World Cup victoryCanada achieved a historic 6-0 victory over Qatar, marking their first-ever World Cup win. Jonathan David was the star, netting a hat-trick...
19 Jun, 2026, 07.06 AM IST
3-year-old boy left critically injured after ending up in crocodile enclosure at UK zoo; stranger arrestedA 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a three-year-old boy suffered serious injuries inside a crocodil...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.44 AM IST
Who was Kohen Wiley? Questions mount after Mississippi police shooting leaves 1-year-old dead outside WalmartKohen Wiley shooting: In a tragic incident, a Mississippi police shot dead a one-year-old boy, Kohen Wiley. Police opened fire on a vehicle...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.49 PM IST
In 1992, a tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains was doused with PFAS foam; 33 years on, tap water tested 300 times above the safe limitA 1992 petrol tanker crash in Australia's Blue Mountains caused PFAS contamination. Firefighters used foam containing these chemicals. Deca...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.20 PM IST
Burnt-out Indonesians beat the blues with children's gamesIn Indonesia, a remarkable trend is emerging as adults turn back to their childhoods to combat modern stress. Engaging in traditional child...
15 Jun, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
India raises price cap on cancer drugs to tackle shortageIndia's drug price regulator has increased the ceiling prices of cancer drugs cisplatin and carboplatin by 50% to tackle shortages caused b...
12 Jun, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
Thai princess dies aged 47 after three years in hospitalThai Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the king's eldest daughter, has died aged 47, the royal palace announced Friday, more than three year...
12 Jun, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
Birthday horror! 3-year-old swallows metal wires hidden in cake decorations in MumbaiA three-year-old boy in Thane narrowly escaped injury after accidentally swallowing two metal wires hidden within his birthday cake's decor...
10 Jun, 2026, 10.28 PM IST