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New foster care rules in India: Singles can now adopt after two years

Under the updated Model Foster Care Guidelines, individuals aged between 35 and 60 can now foster children, regardless of their marital status

Delhi-NCR reels under heavy rain, severe waterlogging sparks traffic chaos

Tuesday's heavy rainfall in Delhi-NCR provided much-needed relief from the heat, though it also led to extensive waterlogging and significant traffic disruptions

Kolkata rape-murder case: SC forms task force for doctors' workplace safety

Chief Justice of India DY Chandrachud urged all doctors to place their trust in the judiciary, assuring them that the courts are committed to safeguarding their interests

Here's how a billionaire and his buddies are taking space to the next level

The billionaire and his friends will spend five days aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon, reaching altitudes higher than any human since Nasa's Apollo missions in the 1970s

Has Vedanta put its steel business sale on hold after $1 bn share boost?

"If Vedanta receives the right price, we will consider selling ESL," company says in clarification

So close, yet so far: What it feels like finishing fourth in Olympics

Athletes who finished fourth in the Olympics share the emotional toll of narrowly missing a medal, revealing the fine line between triumph and heartbreak. Read on to know their stories

Could Sunita Williams stay stranded in space till Feb 2025? Nasa weighs in

Nasa is now considering a backup plan that could see astronaut Sunita Williams return aboard SpaceX's Crew Dragon, but not before February 2025

Opposition walkout in Rajya Sabha over Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

The Opposition said they wanted to discuss wrestler Vinesh Phogat's Olympic disqualification. But the government was not ready, alleged Congress Members of Parliament

Taylor Swift concerts in Austria cancelled amid terror attack threat

The news of the cancellation comes just days after a stabbing attack during a dance class in Southport, England, celebrating Taylor Swift's music, left three children dead

Indian visa centres in Bangladesh shut down indefinitely amid turmoil

The political crisis in Bangladesh has seen massive protests against the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government, forcing the 76-year-old leader to step down

Why Vinesh Phogat chose the 50 kg weight category amidst uncertainty

Vinesh Phogat, who typically competes in the 53 kg category, decided to switch to the 50 kg weight category for her bid in the Paris Olympic Games

PM Modi directed IOA to act on Phogat's Olympic disqualification: Minister

Union Sports Minister told Parliament that Prime Minister Narendra Modi instructed IOA President PT Usha, who is currently in Paris, to take immediate action on Vinesh Phogat's disqualification

Nepal helicopter crash: Five, including four Chinese nationals, killed

The Air Dynasty helicopter was en route to Syaphrubensi from Kathmandu when it collided with a hill at Surya Chaur-7 in the Nuwakot district

Vinesh Phogat disqualified: Who will win gold in women's 50kg wrestling?

Vinesh Phogat, who had been a strong contender for the gold, was disqualified for being a few grams overweight on the morning of her bout

Gold medals, confiscated signs and 'X' feuds: Taiwan's wild Paris Olympics

Taiwan's participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics is characterised by political tensions, controversies, and national pride

Romanian PM to boycott Paris Olympics closing ceremony. Here's why

'To withdraw a medal earned through honest effort on the basis of an appeal is totally unacceptable,' said Romanian Prime Minister Marcel Ciolacu

Worms on the menu? Olympic athletes in Paris cry foul over village food

Numerous athletes at Paris Olympics 2024 have raised issues about both the quality and quantity of food provided

India's Olympic dream dashed: Vinesh Phogat disqualified, nation reacts

Vinesh Phogat was disqualified from the 50kg freestyle wrestling final at the 2024 Paris Olympics for being overweight

Nasa delays Spacex Crew-9 mission as Boeing's Starliner struggles continue

The Starliner has been docked at the ISS for seven weeks longer than expected due to thruster issues and helium leaks, delaying its return to Earth

Racist aggressions plague UK cities: What happened, and what's next?

The violence spread across multiple cities, with rioters targeting public buildings, damaging property, and clashing with police