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The silver solvers: How Kerala is tackling the ageing population challenge

Kerala is attempting to tackle the fallout of a very southern trend: A growing elderly population. Others may want to take note

Hasnain, Margherita to represent India at Khamenei's state funeral: MEA

Minister Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain will represent India at the funeral ceremonies of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

What is BAT-BMS app that is switching off e-rickshaws on the road?

Viral videos showing users remotely stopping e-rickshaws have raised concerns over the security of Bluetooth-enabled battery management systems used in some electric vehicles

DU releases academic calendar for 2026-27 session, classes from July 28

According to a university notification issued on July 1, the calendar will apply to all UG and PG programmes and is to be followed by all concerned

Result of divisive ideology: Rahul slams govt after fresh arson in Manipur

The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha said Manipur has been burning for years, and again, 20 homes have been reduced to ashes in the fire of hatred and violence

'Farzi Hindus': Kapil Sibal slams BJP, VHP, Bajrang Dal on Ram Temple row

Rajya Sabha MP says BJP and affiliated organisations sought votes in Lord Ram's name but 'looted' temple donations; BJP says law will take its course

Ram temple donation row: Notice to accused's wife over illegal construction

Police recover cash, gold, silver and foreign currency as investigation into the alleged embezzlement of Ram temple donations gathers pace

SC tears into AI-hallucinated judgments, sets aside NCLT insolvency order

The apex court quashed an NCLT insolvency order after finding reliance on non-existent AI-generated judgments, warning that even a single fake precedent can invalidate a judicial decision

EV adoption even more relevant after West Asia crisis: PM's Advisor

The country also needs to focus on localisation and reduce imports from China for critical parts while pushing for electric mobility, Kapoor said

India must promote languages like German, French, Japanese: Piyush Goyal

Goyal called for greater focus on Japanese, German and French, citing demand for language-skilled professionals in Japan. His remarks come as CBSE rolls out the three-language framework

Southwest monsoon covers entire Delhi, advances across north India: IMD

The weather department said conditions remain favourable for the further advance of the southwest monsoon

Delhi airport to get access boost as Cabinet clears 6-lane tunnel: Details

The ₹6,969-crore project will link the Dwarka Expressway with Vasant Kunj, easing congestion on key airport corridors and improving connectivity to South Delhi

Weather helps curb India's emissions growth to record low in 2025

India recorded the slowest growth in carbon dioxide emissions among the world's three largest polluters in 2025 as milder weather and higher renewable energy generation curbed electricity demand

BRO completes strategic 180-ft Bailey bridge in remote Arunachal district

Project Arunank has been instrumental in developing vital infrastructure links along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, including key connections such as the Hapoli-Sarli-Huri road

Partition migrants were 'warriors', not refugees, says RSS chief Bhagwat

Bhagwat was addressing a gathering in Nagpur on Wednesday at the 75th Foundation Day programme of the Sindhu Education Society, an organisation run by the Sindhi community

Delhi wakes to heavy rain as IMD issues red alert; Mumbai on orange alert

Morning showers brought respite from intense heat and humidity in Delhi as the IMD warned of thunderstorms, lightning, gusty winds of up to 60 kmph and multiple spells of rain

India aims to recycle 16,000 ships in 10 years, says Sarbananda Sonowal

Roswall also expressed willingness to visit Indian ship recycling facilities after the consultation and assessment process is completed

NHAI expands MLFF tolling to enable seamless Delhi-Jaipur highway travel

The authority has launched the Multi-Lane Free Flow tolling system at Manoharpura Toll Plaza and plans to extend it to Shahjahanpur for barrier-free travel on NH-48

Vijaya Mehta: An icon who gave theatre and cinema her own vocabulary

Vijaya Mehta, the pioneering force behind modern Marathi theatre and acclaimed arthouse films, leaves behind an enduring legacy of artistic innovation

Delhi notifies winter anti-pollution plan with year-round PUC checks

Delhi has notified a permanent winter pollution plan, mandating year-round PUC checks, hybrid work norms, construction curbs and anti-smog measures from November to February