Kolkata Records Third-Highest September Rainfall Since 1978

Kolkata woke up on Tuesday, September 23, to its third-wettest September day in nearly five decades, as heavy rains dumped 251.4 millimeters…

Over 200 Fall Sick After Eating Adulterated Buckwheat Flour in Delhi

More than 200 people were hospitalised in northwest Delhi on Tuesday after consuming suspected adulterated buckwheat flour (kuttu ka atta), widely used…

Vice Admiral Arti Sarin Appointed First Woman DG of Armed Forces Medical Services

In a historic first, Vice Admiral Arti Sarin has been appointed as the Director General of the Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS),…

India: Marginal Drop in Polluted River Stretches, Yamuna Among Most Contaminated

The number of polluted river stretches in India has seen a slight decline, dropping from 311 in 2022 to 296 in 2023,…

IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw Switches to Zoho, Backs Swadeshi Vision

Union IT and Communications Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has announced that he is moving to Zoho, a homegrown software platform, for creating documents,…

Floods Bring Kolkata to Halt, Durga Puja Plans Delayed; 5 Dead

Kolkata has been brought to a standstill as unprecedented heavy rains lash the city, recording an astonishing 1,423 mm of rainfall,  the…

India-US Ties Highlighted as ‘Critical’ by Secretary Rubio at UNGA Meet

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio underlined the “critical importance” of India’s relationship with the United States during a meeting with External…

India and Morocco Sign MoU to Strengthen Defence Cooperation

India and Morocco have signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost bilateral defence cooperation, marking a significant step in enhancing…

Karnataka Begins Caste Survey Amid Controversy

Karnataka has launched its much-anticipated socio-educational survey, commonly known as the caste census, aiming to collect detailed data on the state’s social,…

Amazon, Flipkart Festive Sales Go Live: Big Deals, Bigger Smiles

India’s biggest online shopping festivals are back, and this year, they’re even more tempting for buyers. Amazon and Flipkart have launched their…