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PM CARES Fund: Understanding Its Role, Purpose And

Despite a drop in donations, the PM CARES Fund swelled to 8,452 crore through fixed deposit interest, while a mere 0.01 per cent was spent on actual relief, sparking demands for greater accountability.

20 Aug 2026 4:40 pm
India Stuns Pakistan 5-3 in Amstelveen; Men Advance to Hockey World Cup Second Round

India beat Pakistan 5-3; men advance despite defensive lapses.

20 Aug 2026 4:35 pm
Mumbai School Canteens Swap Vada Pav, Samosa For Healthier Options Amid FDA Crackdown

Mumbai schools are replacing popular junk food with healthier options as Maharashtra amid FDA crackdown.

20 Aug 2026 3:42 pm
Ayodhya Schools Restrict YouTubers, Outsiders Entry Over Unauthorised Filming And Classroom Disruption Concerns

Ayodhya schools require permission for outsiders and social media users amid filming concerns.

20 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
Google Is Giving Indian Students Free AI Plus For A Year: Here

Google is giving Indian students free access to powerful AI tools. Here's how you can claim it.

20 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
US Tightens Green Card Rules, New

Starting 18 September 2026, the United States will enact a stricter 'public charge' policy, making it significantly harder for immigrants who rely on essential public benefits to secure a Green Card.

20 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
10 Indian Women Who Broke Barriers And Became Historic Firsts Across Generations

From pioneering educators and doctors to political leaders and defence ministers, these 10 women transformed India by breaking historic barriers.

20 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
We Are Gen Z Is New Jaantay Nahin Ho Mera Baap Kaun Hai: J

A viral video of a tourist confronting security personnel after a reported five-hour wait at a Kargil checkpoint has prompted Omar Abdullah to warn against using Gen Z identity as a form of entitlement.

20 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
How Two Women Sarpanches, Priyanka Tiwari and Shushum Lata Are Transforming Rural India Livelihoods

Two women village leaders Priyanka Tiwari and Sushum Lata in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are connecting sanitation with waste management,

19 Aug 2026 8:08 pm
India Rattle South Africa 6-1 In Amstelveen, Seal First Win at Women

Six scorers power India past South Africa in crucial World Cup clash.

19 Aug 2026 5:45 pm
103-Year-Old Woman Gives Around

A 103-year-old Assam woman donated 1.54 lakh from her lifelong savings to 77 families affected by the states floods.

19 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
From Narmada To Velsao: Medha Patkar

From the Narmada Valley to Velsao, Medha Patkars activism has kept displacement, peoples rights at the centre of Indias development debate.

14 Aug 2026 8:01 pm
Who Is Supporting Wangchuk as Hunger Strike Enters Day 20, Doctors Warn of Organ Failure

As his health rapidly deteriorates, climate activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his indefinite hunger strike to demand systemic exam reforms and the Education Minister's resignation, drawing widespread support ahead of a massive Parliament march.

17 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
Three Students Killed as Train Rams School Van in West Bengal; Railway Launches Probe Into Crossing Lapse

Three students and cyclist died after train struck school van, raising questions over railway safety failures.

17 Jul 2026 12:48 pm
Trump Overhauls US Student Visa Rules, Replaces Decades-Old Policy With Four-Year Stay Limit

New US visa rules limit student stays, shorten grace periods and tighten academic programme changes.

17 Jul 2026 11:19 am
US Reduces Russia Sanctions Tariff Threat From 500% To 100%; India, China In Focus

Revised US bill targets Russias energy buyers while reducing earlier 500% tariff proposal significantly

15 Jul 2026 2:14 pm
Meta Pulls AI Feature Using Public Instagram Photos After Three-Day Privacy Backlash

Meta withdrew the AI feature after consent concerns over using public Instagram photos without permission.

13 Jul 2026 2:04 pm
Supreme Court Slams Authorities Over Illegal Constructions, Warns Officials of Personal Action

The Supreme Court has mandated a strict, time-bound structural audit of illegal constructions across Delhi-NCR following recent fatal disasters, warning municipal authorities of personal accountability for regulatory failures.

10 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
People Of Purpose: Mainak Roy

Mainak Roy co-founded the Simple Education Foundation to transform India's public education system by dismantling systemic barriers and placing the teacher at the absolute center of classroom innovation.

10 Jul 2026 4:54 pm
They Called Him a Burden Professor Dattu Agarwal Built a Free School Giving Blind Girls a Future

After overcoming blindness and decades of prejudice, Professor Dattu Agarwal founded a free residential school that is transforming the lives of visually impaired girls in Karnataka.

10 Jul 2026 4:52 pm
Ayushman Card: Who Is Eligible, Age Limit, Registration, Benefits

Ayushman Card now offers universal, cashless health insurance of up to 5 lakh to all senior citizens aged 70 and above, marking a monumental shift towards equitable healthcare in India.

10 Jul 2026 4:48 pm
Gurudwaras Across Five States Screen Satluj After Film

After Satluj was removed from ZEE5, Sikh organisations have begun screening the film at gurudwaras across five states to ensure the story remains accessible to the public.

10 Jul 2026 4:43 pm
CM Vijay Bars Political Activities in Tamil Nadu Schools, reaffirms classrooms as learning spaces

Following recent controversies, the Tamil Nadu government has directed all schools to strictly prohibit political activities and preserve classrooms as neutral spaces dedicated to education.

10 Jul 2026 3:19 pm
Meet Chetna Gala Sinha, The Visionary Who Built India

After witnessing rural women excluded from formal banking, Chetna Gala Sinha transformed financial access into a nationwide movement for entrepreneurship and economic independence.

10 Jul 2026 3:08 pm
Rare Liver Transplants Give 23-Month-Old Filipino Twin Brothers A New Lease Of Life At Delhi Hospital

Two identical twin brothers from the Philippines recovered after undergoing rare living-donor liver transplants at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals with liver donations from their mother and maternal uncle.

10 Jul 2026 3:01 pm
Delhi Launches POCSO Awareness Month Makes Child Safety Protocols Mandatory Across Schools

Delhi has launched a month-long POCSO awareness campaign, making child safety protocols and good touch, bad touch sessions mandatory across all schools.

10 Jul 2026 2:09 pm
Assam: At Least 49 Newborn Deaths Reported in Three Months in Sribhumi; Probe Ordered

A rising toll of 148 neonatal deaths across Assam's Barak Valley has exposed critical healthcare gaps, including poor road connectivity and a lack of essential life-saving facilities.

10 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
From Teen Batti To Pali Hill: Actor Jackie Shroff Quietly Supports Around 100 Families In Mumbai

Growing up in Mumbai's Teen Batti chawls inspired Jackie Shroff to quietly support around 100 families with food, education and medical care.

10 Jul 2026 1:35 pm
FSSAI Issues Notices to Lotte, Kubera Foods, Ferns N Petals Over Alleged Misleading Claims

The FSSAI has issued a strict seven-day deadline to three popular brands, demanding explanations for deceptive packaging claims that blatantly contradict their actual ingredients.

10 Jul 2026 1:16 pm
Karnataka: 50 Hostel Students Hospitalised After Hostel Dinner, Officials Launch Investigation

Authorities are investigating the cause after dozens of hostel students developed abdominal pain following dinner.

10 Jul 2026 12:46 pm
From Dry Coconut Leaves To Global Change: How Dr. Saji Varghese Created Sunbird Straws

An English professor transformed discarded coconut leaves into biodegradable drinking straws, creating a global eco-friendly business that reduces plastic waste while generating livelihoods for rural women.

10 Jul 2026 12:27 pm
Meta Defends Instagram AI Feature Amid Backlash Over Public Photos Used Without Explicit User Consent

Meta says safeguards protect users, while critics demand explicit consent before AI uses public Instagram content.

10 Jul 2026 12:15 pm
WhatsApp Submits Reply To Centre Over Username Feature; Government Reviewing Response

WhatsApp has responded to the Centre's notice on its proposed username feature, with the government reviewing the reply before deciding whether the privacy-focused update can be rolled out in India.

10 Jul 2026 12:13 pm
Who Shapes India

As think tanks increasingly shape strategic discussions, understanding ORF's role offers insight into how research, public debate and policymaking intersect in India's foreign policy ecosystem.

10 Jul 2026 11:41 am
Meet Dr. Rukmani Krishnamurthy, India

From breaking gender barriers in 1974 to leading landmark investigations, Dr. Rukmani Krishnamurthy helped establish forensic science as a cornerstone of India's criminal justice system.

10 Jul 2026 11:22 am
How A Mother

When illness confined Bihar student Gunjan Kumar to bed before JEE Advanced, his mother attended every class, prepared handwritten notes and helped him secure admission to IIT Delhi's Abu Dhabi campus.

9 Jul 2026 12:48 pm
Can You Really Trust Food Labels? FSSAI

FSSAI's latest notices highlight growing scrutiny of food marketing claims, pushing brands towards greater transparency and consumer accountability.

8 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Jaipur Woman Allegedly Planned Mother

A road accident investigation in Jaipur reportedly uncovered an alleged conspiracy where police claim a woman and six others staged her mothers death for a government job and property benefits.

8 Jul 2026 4:21 pm