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Varanasi’s Shubham Singh, an IIT Kanpur alumnus and government official, secured AIR 21 in UPSC Civil Services 2025.
A Delhi consumer commission has held a doctor liable for medical negligence after a woman’s fractured leg was treated with a plaster instead of the surgical procedure later found necessary. The Delhi State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission directed the doctor to pay Rs 35 lakh to the woman, including Rs 30 lakh as compensation and […]
Khammam, September 5, 2026: Five people, including three children, reportedly fell ill after oleander (Ganneru) leaves were allegedly found in dal served at an Anganwadi centre in Kishtaram of Sathupalli mandal. The incident at Anganwadi Centre-3, also known as Krishnakumari Anganwadi Centre, reportedly occurred three days ago and has raised concerns over food safety and […]
Thane: The canteen at the civic-run Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Hospital in Kalwa has been closed after a patient allegedly found a cockroach in his meal, prompting an inspection by the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The FDA found several violations of food safety norms during its inspection, following which canteen services were suspended. Patient’s […]
A Mar Thoma Church priest’s proposal for HIV screening before marriages has triggered debate over privacy, consent and comments about young women.
Nepal’s devastating floods reveal how quickly climate risks are changing in the Himalayas and why countries must prepare before the next disaster.
A family dosa recipe has become the foundation of an inspiring food-business journey in Thane, where Ganesh Sathe and his sister Sapna turned a struggling roadside cart into a popular benne dosa venture. The story, shared by The Better India on Instagram, highlights how persistence, family support and a willingness to try a different path […]
Members of the Delete Church community in Mizoram have told Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Garima Gupta that they do not want their names included in the Electoral Roll, saying the decision is linked to their religious beliefs. Gupta visited members of the community in Zotlang and Champhai on Friday during the ongoing Special Intensive Revision […]
Sonu Sood responds to criticism over his Nepal flood visit as he inspects devastated areas and promises continued help for affected families.
Canadian food safety authorities are examining whether a warehouse operation in Mumbai that allegedly used fake expiry dates and nutrition labels on food products could pose a risk to imports into Canada. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) said it is monitoring the situation but currently has no information indicating that products linked to the […]
The US Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has added India-born Manjit Singh Bedi to its most wanted list of fraud suspects over his alleged involvement in a scheme to illegally convert government food benefits into cash. Bedi, a naturalised US citizen, allegedly operated the Asian Grocery Store in Tacoma, Washington, where he used customers’ Electronic […]
A Pakistani national and alleged LeT terrorist identified as Yasir was killed during a joint security operation in Budgam.
Eggs, once among the most affordable sources of protein for Indian households, are becoming increasingly expensive, prompting many families to cut back on their purchases. A LocalCircles survey covering more than 67,000 responses from households across 287 districts found that 62 per cent of respondents had seen egg prices rise by 10-50 per cent or […]
A five-year-old child was among three Indians rescued from flood-hit Nepal, while 275 Indian nationals remain missing amid continuing search efforts.
Pakistan‘s Punjab Assembly has passed controversial amendments allowing certain terrorism cases to be heard under sweeping secrecy provisions, including the anonymity of judges, prosecutors, witnesses and defence lawyers. The Anti-Terrorism (Punjab Amendment) Bill 2026 was passed on August 31 after opposition legislators walked out in protest. Critics have warned that the legislation could undermine fair-trial […]
A school-based eye health initiative is set to screen 10,000 children across West Bengal over four months, helping identify vision problems that could affect their education and daily lives. The programme, Vision for Every Child, was launched by Project Rise of the Dawoodi Bohra community in partnership with CBM India Trust. The initiative focuses on […]
A routine attempt to deal with rats at a home in Bihar’s West Champaran district took a startling turn when a cage trap intended for rodents caught a large venomous cobra instead. The unusual incident was reported in Laxmipur under the Nautan police station area of Bettiah, where the snake’s unexpected appearance frightened the family […]
A seven-year-old girl from Uttar Pradesh who hops nearly 400 metres on one leg to reach school has received assistance from the Ballia district administration after a video showing her daily struggle went viral on social media. Ragini, a Class 1 student from Ranipur village in the Manier area, was provided with two tricycles, books, […]
Ghaziabad: A seven-year-old girl was injured after a pack of stray dogs attacked her inside a residential society in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The frightening incident was captured on CCTV. The child was walking through Star Rameshwaram Society in Raj Nagar Extension when three to four dogs suddenly surrounded her and began attacking. Woman rushes to […]
From vada pav wrapped in old newspapers to brightly coloured street-food dishes, some familiar sights of Mumbai‘s food culture may be changing following a reported food-safety crackdown in the city. A viral video by content creator Shivu has highlighted several changes among street vendors and eateries, including the use of butter paper instead of newspapers, […]
