A long-term study conducted in an urban slum in Vellore has revealed that Indian children are increasingly facing a dual burden of malnutrition, with undernutrition and obesity coexisting during childhood, raising concerns about the country's future health outcomes.
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a district-wise verification exercise to review the supply and payment records of books procured for libraries in selected council-run schools under the Samagra Shiksha and PM SHRI schemes.
A political controversy has erupted in Kolkata ahead of Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee’s proposed sit-in protest scheduled for June 2. The TMC has alleged that police denied permission for the programme at Rani Rashmoni Avenue
A massive 70-foot statue of Lionel Messi was removed from Lake Town in Kolkata on Monday after officials found it had become structurally unsafe. The Public Works Department (PWD) used a hydraulic crane to carefully dismantle the monument and transport it on a truck.
A violent clash broke out on Monday in the Ajitpura-Kujeta area of Rajasthan’s Kotputli-Behror district when unidentified men allegedly attacked villagers protesting against illegal mining operations. According to police, the assailants opened fire on protesters gathered at a sit-in demonstration
Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday expressed confidence that the first tranche of the India-US bilateral trade agreement will be signed soon. Speaking at a press conference, he said that most major issues have already been resolved and discussions are now in the final stages.
Fresh political turmoil has surfaced within the Trinamool Congress (TMC) after MLAs Ritabrata Banerjee and Sandipan Saha were expelled from the party. The decision has sparked controversy, with Saha publicly challenging the party’s internal processes
major fire broke out at a fish market in the Press Chhak area of Cuttack, Odisha, during the early hours of Monday, destroying more than 30 shops and damaging a bank branch located in the same building.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Monday announced the election schedule for 27 seats across the Rajya Sabha and state legislative councils in three states. The elections are aimed at filling vacant positions in the upper houses of Parliament and state legislatures.
A political controversy erupted in Nepal after Prime Minister Balendra Shah made remarks on the long-standing India-Nepal border dispute during his first appearance in the ongoing parliamentary session.
Shiv Sena MLC Sachin Ahir was on Tuesday elected unopposed as the Deputy Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative Council after the Opposition withdrew its candidate to facilitate a unanimous election.
A day after an 11-year-old boy was killed when a roadside tree fell on a school bus in Mumbai's Chembur area, Maharashtra Social Justice Minister Sanjay Shirsat defended the state government's response to the tragedy.
Republican Senator Steve Daines has highlighted his trust in India over China by using a personal example during the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) Leadership Summit in Washington.
Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, chairman of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, has been admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) of a private hospital after being diagnosed with a urinary tract infection.
The Union government has approached the Estate Officer seeking the eviction of the Delhi Gymkhana Club from its 27.3-acre premises at 2, Safdarjung Road in New Delhi.
General Dhiraj Seth on Tuesday assumed charge as the 31st Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), succeeding General Upendra Dwivedi, who retired after more than four decades of service.
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday described his party as "true Sanatani" and claimed it has worked with genuine devotion towards Sanatan values.
Madhya Pradesh-based dentist Muskan Soni has been suspended from the All India Dental Students and Surgeons Association (AIDSA) for five years after a viral video showed her making controversial remarks about Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal, who was allegedly murdered by his fiancée.
The alleged Ram Mandir donation controversy has triggered strong reactions from religious leaders, with Acharya Anand Swaroop Maharaj, President of the Shankaracharya Parishad, calling for an independent investigation into the matter.
Mumbai's suburban railway network witnessed an unusual disruption on Wednesday when a monkey entered the tracks at Borivali Railway Station, causing delays to local train services.
From chips and curries to desserts and smoothies, jackfruit is a beloved part of Indian cuisine. But one town has earned the title of India's jackfruit capital thanks to its rich cultivation, unique varieties and deep cultural connection with the fruit.
The US Supreme Court has struck down President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, delivering significant relief to Indian students, professionals, and immigrant families living in the United States.
A murder case in Telangana's Karimnagar district has taken a shocking turn after police revealed that the accused allegedly learnt how to commit the crime by watching YouTube videos before carrying out the killing.
Days before his alleged murder, Pune-based realtor Ketan Agarwal had grown increasingly suspicious about his fiancée Siya Goyal's relationship with co-accused Chetan Chaudhary and had even asked his family to verify her background before the wedding, investigators have revealed.
Sahil Goyal says Siya had planned her wedding and pre-wedding shoot with Ketan Agarwal and wanted to end her relationship with Chetan Chaudhary, but police say their investigation points to a different narrative.
Delhi Metro's Blue Line services were disrupted for nearly an hour on Tuesday evening after a technical fault brought a train to a halt at Anand Vihar Metro Station.
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar on Tuesday said India must prepare its workforce to meet the changing demands of the global job market, particularly in sectors shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), automation,
Student activist Umar Khalid has spoken publicly for the first time since his arrest in 2020, describing the psychological impact of spending nearly six years in Delhi's Tihar Jail without a trial
A tragic incident took place in Mumbai's Chembur on Tuesday after a large tree collapsed onto a school bus carrying 13 children. The accident occurred on Road No. 11 at around 3 pm.
A fresh political and legal controversy has emerged over the Ram Janmabhoomi issue after Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) International President Alok Kumar criticised the recent resolution passed by the Ayodhya Bar Association.