Thailand attracts far more tourists than India despite a higher per capita income. Shashi Tharoor explains whyShashi Tharoor advocates for significant policy reforms and infrastructure development to enhance India's tourism. He suggests greater priv...
10 Jun, 2026, 09.27 PM IST
Rural tap water coverage reaches nearly 82 pc under Jal Jeevan Mission, claims government documentIndia has achieved remarkable progress in providing tap water to rural households, claims government. The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected ...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
Over 60% of pharma MSMEs yet to comply with updated manufacturing normsPharma industry officials say the revised Schedule M regulations could require Rs 10-15 crore per facility in upgrades, while talent shorta...
03 Jun, 2026, 12.32 PM IST
Termite-damaged cash worth over Rs 1 lakh found in Kolkata college union room; probe under wayAt Kolkata's Surendranath College, during a cleaning drive, workers found two suitcases filled with currency notes. The money, estimated to...
03 Jun, 2026, 09.28 AM IST
FSSAI sends notice to IRCTC after viral video shows utensils being washed in train toiletFSSAI Notice to IRCTC: A viral video has ignited controversy over food hygiene on Indian Railways. It allegedly shows catering staff washin...
30 May, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
Ebola virus in India? Here's the latest update on the Bengaluru scare, symptoms and precautions explainedEbola virus in Bangalore: A woman returning from Uganda was quarantined in Bengaluru with Ebola-like symptoms. Her tests have come back neg...
27 May, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
NEET protests rock MCD House; chaos forces repeated adjournmentsDelhi Municipal Corporation House meetings faced chaos. AAP and Congress councillors protested, disrupting proceedings. The NEET paper leak...
26 May, 2026, 05.55 PM IST
Parliamentary Panels flag ministries’ budget gaps: Funds cut at RE stage, still unspentParliamentary committees have flagged a consistent trend of central ministries failing to spend allocated budgets, leading to significant f...
03 May, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Inside Assam’s big contest: Sarma’s dominance vs Gogoi’s comeback betAssam voted in a crucial election. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma's BJP faced a challenge from Congress leader Gaurav Gogoi. The outcom...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Climate crisis is a gender issue, women face higher risks, less representationClimate change disproportionately impacts women, who are often excluded from decision-making despite their crucial roles in crisis response...
17 Apr, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Swiggy rider drags food delivery box on road after being paid Rs 35 for 6.2 km trip. Video goes viralA Swiggy delivery partner allegedly dragged his food box after a 6.2 km trip for Rs 35, sparking online debate about gig worker pay. While ...
16 Apr, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
'Done with circus called India': Man shares why he wants to leave country even after Rs 10 crore savingsA man with ₹10 crore in assets is considering leaving India due to poor civic conditions, urban chaos, and a declining quality of life in m...
13 Apr, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
Political spotlight turns to Jadavpur as West Bengal polls nearAhead of the West Bengal Assembly elections, Jadavpur remains a crucial urban constituency in Kolkata, shaped by its Left legacy, TMC domin...
13 Apr, 2026, 09.16 AM IST
Annual Amarnath Yatra scheduled from July 3 to August 28The annual Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28. Advance registration for the pilgrimage opens on April 15. Prepar...
13 Apr, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Digene Gel recall: Goa state warns Abbott India on antacid license suspensionThe U.S. based drugmaker is locked in a tussle with drug regulators in the tourist state of Goa in western India after the company, startin...
14 Sep, 2023, 05.12 PM IST
43 per cent of rural population defecate in open: GovernmentAs per a report published in 2015, 59.43 per cent of the world population defecating in the open live in India, Minister of State for Drink...
24 Nov, 2016, 05.42 PM IST
Swacch Bharat must switch to a broader view of what will make India truly swacchIt is critical that we integrate the fragmented elements of the Indian sanitation space, both in terms of discussions and players.
29 Mar, 2016, 11.54 AM IST