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Bhopal rape cases rose 20% in 2025; activists say social media links to many crimes against women and children, urging stronger cyber safety awareness.
Bikaner govt school finds locked classroom roof collapsed during reopening inspection; no injuries. Damaged area cordoned off, alternate classes arranged.
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is shaking up the real estate landscape with a three-year ultimatum for developers on housing and redevelopment efforts. Failure to deliver on time or meet quality criteria could result in exclusion from futur…
State Bank of India reportedly sought to replace cash-counting staff at the Ayodhya Ram temple three months ago due to suspicions of fund diversion, but the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust allegedly intervened. An FIR was filed, and eight individual…
Separately, a plea seeking a time-bound investigation by a CBI-led multi-disciplinary team came before the Supreme Court, but the vacation bench questioned the urgency and postponed the hearing until after the summer break, saying "heavens are not going to fa…
Rural Development Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan urged states to expedite fund releases and adopt new technologies for centrally-sponsored schemes. He stressed timely implementation of rural employment and housing programs, advocating for stable tenures for o…
In response to the catastrophic earthquakes in Venezuela, India's Operation Amistad is delivering vital medical assistance. A fully equipped Indian Army field hospital has been set up at the International La Rinconada Racetrack in Caracas, providing round-the…
Indian Air Force strategists have proposed a National Aerospace Battle Innovation Hub to design, test, and refine force structures for multi-domain operations. This academic paper, presented by WASP cohorts, envisions a dedicated organization to enhance India…

India’s largest Brahmos production facility in Lucknow has manufactured its first batch of missiles, increasing production capacity by 20%
Maharashtra's Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is shaking up the real estate landscape with a three-year ultimatum for developers on housing and redevelopment efforts. Failure to deliver on time or meet quality criteria could result in exclusion from futur…
In an extraordinary turn of events, Delhi's power consumption skyrocketed to an all-time high of 8,748 MW on Monday, driven by a relentless heatwave. City officials commend the effective power infrastructure and strategic foresight that allowed for uninterrup…

A report from Waste and Resources Action Programme, funded by Nike, examines how EPR regulations are being applied to textile waste systems and what producers need to know to be compliant.

A report from Waste and Resources Action Programme, funded by Nike, examines how EPR regulations are being applied to textile waste systems and what producers need to know to be compliant.
Indian Air Force strategists have proposed a National Aerospace Battle Innovation Hub to design, test, and refine force structures for multi-domain operations. This academic paper, presented by WASP cohorts, envisions a dedicated organization to enhance India…
Indian e-commerce exports are poised for significant growth, potentially adding USD 10 billion in the next 2-3 years, according to a Directorate General of Foreign Trade official. Leveraging the nation's vast MSME sector and competitive logistics like India P…
Ireland completed a 2-0 sweep after beating India by one run in the second T20I on Sunday. It was Ireland's first-ever series win over India in any format after they had won the opening match by 34 runs.

After a first home defeat in a series of more than two Tests for 14 years, there are a whole host of questions for England to answer. Here, LAWRENCE BOOTH answers the key ones.
Ireland's new men's cricket head coach Gary Wilson tells BBC Sport NI about his ambitions for the job and how the team can build on the historic win over India.

Bhopal rape cases rose 20% in 2025; activists say social media links to many crimes against women and children, urging stronger cyber safety awareness.
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