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Worldwide, around 2.7 billion people do not have their waste collected, and of them 2 billion live in rural areas, an analysis by the UN Environment Programme has found. Where people cannot manage waste, they dump it on land or in rivers, streams, and seas, or they burn it a major concern in India

A technical institutes medical degree will only be distinct if its curriculum, admissions, and thesis requirements are deliberately built around that engineering core

PM Modi and Mr. Putin met in the Kyrgyz capital, Bishkek, as part of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit

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The CJP has called for a protest march in Delhi, accusing the Centre of failing to honour the promises made on July 25 to persuade the group to withdraw its 36-day agitation against examination irregularities

If the CJP does turn into a political party, there is hardly any doubt that it will attract young voters

Protesters gathered outside Madison Square Garden in New York on Saturday, August 29, opposing RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats visit and scheduled address.

In a notable address in New York City, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that true Hindutva does not exclude Muslims from Bharat, asserting that any Hindu who believes otherwise ceases to be a Hindu

There were essentially three questions before the Supreme Court: Can the police register an FIR for an offence under the Act? Can they investigate it? And can a Magistrate take cognisance of the offence on the basis of a police chargesheet?

...we accordingly direct that every penny of donation must come to the donation boxes or online temple treasury and any impediment created by sevayats or anyone else shall be viewed very seriously, the Supreme Court said

The Special Lok Adalat was held from August 21 to 23 under the guidance of Chief Justice of India Surya Kant

The shortfall of water as per the pro rata formula was 17.414 TMC (thousand million cubic feet) as of August 23, TN tells the court

You have taken an oath on the Constitution and, after taking that oath, you consider it your birthright to denounce India's traditions and heritage, U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath said

Terming violence, disrespect, control and time as measures of exerting control over women, he cited statistics to illustrate their impact on womens freedom and participation

The remotely piloted MQ-9B Sea Guardian systems, equipped with advanced sensors, systems and payloads, have been leased for 1,943 crore for 30 months

The Japanese Defence Minister is expected to discuss cooperation on defence equipment, including Japans planned export of UNICORN stealth communication system

The court said the punishment must be proportionate to the crime and should serve the purpose of deterrence, while taking into account the rights of the victim and the society

The 15th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise, MAITREE-XV, is scheduled to take place in Surat Thani from August 18 to 31

Chandigarh University Hosts National Space Technology Conclave with ISRO; 30 Eminent Space Leaders & Scientists Deliberate on India's Future Space Missions

Indian Economy: COVID-19 Pandemic, Ukraine War and Changing Global Economy, authored by B.A. Prakash, points to changes such as deglobalisation and transformations in international trade, and Indias strengths in key areas as the basis for this argument

Subject matter expert exchanges covered real-time threats from improvised explosive devices (IEDs), render-safe procedures, mine neutralisation and the use of unmanned underwater systems, the Indian Navy says in a statement

Combined firm pairs NewVisions India delivery depth with SoftServes 10,000+ professionals, 30+ years of enterprise experience, and agentic AI capability, helping Global Capability Centres move from cost centres to innovation engines and creating global-scale careers for Indias technology talent.

Full list of major stampede incident in India.

Competing across the senior individual events in womens Sabre, womens Epee, and mens Foil, India added one gold, two silver, and four bronze medals to its growing tally on Monday night

India remains fully committed to safeguarding its national interests and will take all necessary measures in this regard, says MEA spokesperson

The submission was made before Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma in a petition filed by advocate Amita Sachdeva, who has sought removal of the allegedly objectionable video put up by the social media influencer

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) also rejected China's criticism of New Delhi identifying 27 places and features in Arunachal Pradesh by their standard names,

Russias share of Indias crude oil imports hit an all-time high of 48% in June 2026, even as the United States moves closer to imposing tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas. India imported 8.7 million metric tonnes of Russian crude in June, while overall crude imports fell sharply. The UAE also recorded a historic 17.5% share, meaning Russia and the UAE together accounted for nearly two-thirds of Indias oil imports.

During her first public media interaction since fleeing Bangladesh in 2024, Hasina said she plans to return in December

Vasuki India Raises 100 Crore from an NRI Investor, Extends Fund Raise until December'2026

Rathod is wanted in connection with large-scale financial fraud and criminal conspiracy with several associates

Trex Energy Hyderabad secures 3 awards for energy storage excellence in India

A new exhibition at MAP explores 1,500 years of the countrys visual storytelling, making its way from temple carvings toAmar Chitra KathaandComixense

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Bangladesh said that its repeated requests to extradite Ms. Hasina to Bangladesh have not yet elicited a response

Shared climate challenges create opportunities for India-China cooperation

Cancer in India is still diagnosed predominantly after symptoms become severe enough to disrupt daily life. By then, opportunities for curative treatment have often been lost

Best Thing About This Scheme Is That the Money Comes Directly Into Womens Accounts: Suman Kumari, Beneficiary, Sri Hargobindpur

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Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that Islamabad's influence in West Asia is a severe setback to India

Indian Deep-Tech Startup Meine Electric's Fast-Charging Iron-Air Battery Clears Independent Validation, Paving the Way for 24/7 Renewable Energy Storage

The appeal challenged the single-judge judgment that allowed individuals to seek removal of personal information from search engine results, including legal databases, where such information is no longer relevant or serves no legitimate public purpose

There are certain words and expressions that we use without really knowing whether they are correct or not. That is how many forms of Indian English, or Indianisms, have come into use.

Why has India increased its oil imports from Russia? In response to The Hindus Oil Conundrum editorial, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas says the shift is part of a deliberate strategy to protect Indias energy security amid the West Asia crisis.

Study documents the successful establishment of the reintroduced population, with breeding recorded every year since the birds were released in 2021