Urban constituencies in Maharashtra report high number of uncollectible SIR formsUrban Maharashtra constituencies reported the highest uncollectible enumeration forms during electoral roll revision. More than 21% percent...
22 Aug, 2026, 08.06 AM IST
MIT researchers redesigned ordinary fog nets, changing the mesh and coating, to extract drinking water from air in some of Earth's driest regionsScientists have created an innovative mesh tailored for capturing water from fog, enhancing water yield dramatically over current nets. Thi...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Urban Company, Unicommerce expand partnership to Saudi Arabia, UAEUrban Company's Middle East division has partnered with Unicommerce to streamline its e-commerce operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Th...
20 Aug, 2026, 12.21 PM IST
Odisha SIR: Decision on claims, objections to be taken by Sep 17, final voter list on Sep 21Odisha's final voter list will be published on September 21. Decisions on claims and objections will be finalized by September 17. Over 3.0...
20 Aug, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Tamil Nadu MLAs to get car, assistant for constituency work; Rs 75,000 car allowanceTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced that all assembly members will be provided a car and an assistant to support constituenc...
20 Aug, 2026, 01.03 AM IST
Quote of the Day by Keith Urban: “Sometimes I just cry at… – Inspiring lessons on feelings, awareness, healing, letting go and why it’s okay not to be okay by the Australian-American country singer known for his powerful performances and deep insights on mental health and human emotionsQuote of the Day by Keith Urban: Keith Urban’s quote, “Sometimes I just cry at random stuff!” explores the natural, unpredictable, and deep...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.41 PM IST
SIR verification higher in minority-dominated Delhi constituenciesMinority-dominated Delhi constituencies recorded higher voter verification rates during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision process. See...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
ECI revises Maharashtra SIR schedule, final voter list to be published on November 4The Election Commission has announced an updated schedule for Maharashtra's electoral roll, pushing back crucial deadlines. The publication...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
Kolkata hotel fire kills 9, including 4-5 Bangladeshis; 80 rescuedA massive fire at a Kolkata hotel killed at least nine people early Wednesday. Eighty individuals were successfully rescued from the burnin...
19 Aug, 2026, 06.10 PM IST
Widening waistline: India's big, fat obesity hotspots may not be just the biggest cities anymoreIndia sees a significant rise in overweight and obese populations recently. Rural areas show a particularly sharp increase in these health ...
19 Aug, 2026, 01.18 PM IST
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces official vehicle, allowance for MLAs to address public grievancesTamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay announced new support measures for MLAs. These measures include official vehicles and a monthly al...
19 Aug, 2026, 11.24 AM IST
Jeff Bezos’ ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold half of her Amazon stake, helped erase $40 billion in medical debt with $100 million in donationsMacKenzie Scott's remarkable contributions have enabled Undue Medical Debt to eliminate billions in medical debt. This nonprofit efficientl...
18 Aug, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
10 women, 6 minority leaders find place in BJP team; Smriti Irani, Vasundhara Raje, Prof Tariq Mansoor among key namesThe BJP appointed ten women and six minority leaders to its new national team. Smriti Irani was named national general secretary, while Vas...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.47 PM IST
Maharashtra SIR: Over 2 crore voter forms uncollected; NCP (SP) MLA Rohit Pawar raises objectionsMore than two crore voter forms remain uncollected in Maharashtra during the ongoing revision process. Electors were either absent, decease...
17 Aug, 2026, 04.32 PM IST
Those seeking curbs on traditional Hindu festivals linked to urban Naxalism: Maharashtra ministerMaharashtra minister Ashish Shelar linked festival restrictions to urban Naxalism. He spoke at a Dahi Handi event, defending traditional Hi...
16 Aug, 2026, 05.58 PM IST
Accel India IV offloads 1.3 pc stake in Urban CompanyAccel India IV has completed the sale of a 1.3 percent stake in Urban Company as of August 13, 2026. The Mauritius-based investor offloaded...
14 Aug, 2026, 08.58 PM IST
Finance panel calls for AI checks for tax refundsA parliamentary committee has identified a concerning surge in income tax refunds that are taking too long to process. To expedite genuine ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.10 AM IST