Indian embassy issues safety advisory for citizens in France amid unrest, local curfewsIndian nationals in France are advised by the Embassy in Paris to stay alert and avoid protest areas. Localized curfews have been implement...
22 Oct, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Missiles strike Ukraine's Kyiv after Russia agrees to US call to resume Ukraine peace talksMissiles struck Kyiv early Thursday, following a previous evening air strike that injured six people. In Lipetsk, a drone attack resulted i...
22 Oct, 2026, 06.31 AM IST
13-year-old Kaia Minn uses orange peels to develop biodegradable seed pods that could help restore forestsA 13-year-old teen girl from Massachusetts, Kaia Minn, has developed biodegradable seed pods using discarded citrus peels and other plant-b...
21 Oct, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
France tightens security ahead of fresh protests; curfews, public gathering bans imposedAfter a weekend of protests, riots and looting, France is looking to head off further unrest, ahead of fresh demonstrations called for Satu...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
As France protests continue, curfews, transport disruptions and tourist attraction closures raise concerns: What tourists need to knowFrance is experiencing protests that started in September over education but expanded to include living costs and public services. Authorit...
21 Oct, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
Zelenskyy says early warning system for Russian missile attacks resumes following call with RubioUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that his country is now receiving crucial early warning intelligence from partners. Recent R...
21 Oct, 2026, 07.30 AM IST
- Russian aerial blitz kills 9 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy meets US and European officials in Norway
Russia conducted missile and drone strikes across Ukraine, causing civilian casualties and significant damage to infrastructure. Ukrainian ...
20 Oct, 2026, 08.12 PM IST
Reliance Retail faces FDA crackdown again; action also on Blinkit-linked facilityMaharashtra Food and Drug Administration suspended the licenses of Reliance Retail warehouses after inspections showed safety violations. T...
18 Oct, 2026, 09.02 PM IST
FSSAI asks food business operators to ensure temperature-controlled transport for all perishablesIn a recent advisory, the FSSAI outlined essential guidelines for transporting perishable food items that require specific temperature cont...
18 Oct, 2026, 03.17 PM IST
Flight delay rule change: Will your airline still offer a refund if your flight is canceled? Here's how it will affect meal and hotel assistanceA delayed flight can become expensive when an overnight stay enters the picture. A postponed DOT rule could affect how airlines classify di...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.46 PM IST
FDA suspends licences of warehouses of Reliance Consumer, Reliance Retail, Blinkit, Zomato HyperpureMaharashtra FDA has taken action against five warehouses for selling expired food products worth over Rs 48 lakh. Inspections revealed seri...
17 Oct, 2026, 10.14 PM IST
Iranian fishermen searching for fish find floating iPhones, luxury perfumes in HormuzA cargo vessel’s sinking in the Strait of Hormuz has left questions over maritime safety after Iranian fishermen recovered goods from the s...
17 Oct, 2026, 06.56 PM IST
Wisconsin plane crash: Investigation into flight Pilot's communication with air traffic controller reveals reason what led to death of 6 peopleWisconsin plane crash: The six-seat, single-engine plane was traveling from Kenosha to Menomonie when it crashed shortly before 10 p.m. on ...
15 Oct, 2026, 05.41 AM IST
NITI Aayog proposes higher social discount rate for project appraisalNITI Aayog's working paper suggests increasing the social discount rate to 9.23% for project appraisal up to 30 years. This proposal aims t...
14 Oct, 2026, 11.44 PM IST
6 dead, including a child, in small plane crash near Wisconsin DellsA plane crash near Wisconsin Dells resulted in the deaths of six individuals, including one child. The single-engine aircraft was traveling...
14 Oct, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
Runaway truck ramps on steep US highways can stop vehicles with failed brakes using gravity, deep gravel, or both; Nevada operates four of these emergency rampsIn Nevada, truck escape ramps are specially built to safely halt runaway vehicles on steep inclines. Utilizing gravity or loose gravel, the...
14 Oct, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
In 1876, Washington, D.C., opened an incline plane that lowered canal boats to the Potomac River inside a water-filled tank weighing about 400 tons when fullIn the 1870s, the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal encountered serious challenges when attempting to move boats to the Potomac River. To overcome th...
13 Oct, 2026, 01.30 PM IST