A staggering 2.8 million passengers opted for public transport in Berlin on New Year's Eve, setting a new record and showcasing a shift towards sustainable celebrations. Discover the details behind this massive movement.
From Deepika Padukone to Katrina Kaif, Bollywood's leading ladies are mastering high-octane stunts, reshaping the action genre. Discover how they're breaking stereotypes and setting new benchmarks.
Activists in Ludhiana demand an open debate with AAP MP Balbir Singh Seechewal over the Buddha Dariya cleaning process, raising key concerns about treated water and fly ash. Read the full story.
Delhi government's labour department takes strict action after finding employees absent during work hours, affecting public service. Disciplinary proceedings warned.
A Karnataka administrative reforms committee recommends merging or closing over 1000 inactive government account heads to streamline finances and improve efficiency. Learn the key proposals.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath ordered strict action against illegal encroachment mafias during Janata Darshan. He assured prompt redressal of public complaints and performed Rudrabhishek for state's well-being.
Arunachal Pradesh's Public Accounts Committee regularises pending excess expenditure cases from 1986-87 to 2009-10 and sets new monetary norms for future audits. Read the full details.
Andhra Pradesh government forms a special task force with 24 experts to prevent outbreaks of dengue, malaria, TB and other communicable diseases. Read the full strategic plan.
Thiruvananthapuram civic body seeks Rs 5 crore for 10 mobile toilet units to address public sanitation shortage and poor hygiene, following a zero cleanliness score in Swachh Survekshan 2023.
A viral video from Delhi shows men performing dangerous stunts in moving cars, raising public safety alarms. Police are investigating. Read more for details.
Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre launches HawAQM, a real-time indoor air quality observatory for schools, homes & offices. A proactive step for public health protection.
An analysis of how women, from Kristin Cabot to small-town India, face public scrutiny and harassment. Explore the societal voyeurism that demands a daily price. Read more.
Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court issues notice to UT administration on PIL for 1947 PoJK displaced persons. Next hearing on February 10. Read for details.
PGI Chandigarh contract workers' Joint Action Committee announces indefinite hunger strike from Dec 23 over unpaid wage arrears of Rs 90 crore. Read about their demands and the administration's alleged breach of assurances.
Harvard, Yale, and Dartmouth release early admissions results for the Class of 2030, revealing competitive rates, transparency differences, and diversity initiatives. Explore the key trends shaping elite college admissions.
The indefinite hunger strike by PGI contract workers demanding pending wages enters its fourth day. Union leaders allege no medical check-up for three days. A day-long strike is threatened if demands are not met by Dec 22.
A Raipur resident, bitten by mosquitoes, took the insects to the Municipal Corporation for testing. Results showed they were not dengue carriers, sparking a public debate on mosquito control.
A parliamentary panel led by Shashi Tharoor warns Bangladesh's instability, driven by 5 key factors, is India's biggest strategic alarm since 1971. Read the full analysis.
A high-level committee has flagged Chandigarh's worsening air pollution, demanding an immediate action plan. Learn about the key findings and the urgent measures ordered.
Resident groups and political parties demand urgent steps to curb Delhi's toxic air, including shutting waste-to-energy plants and stricter GRAP enforcement. Read more.
MCG submits a detailed plan to Union govt targeting dust, vehicular pollution & waste. Includes 722km road revamp, 800 new buses & EV charging points by 2026-28. Will it bring real relief?
Ludhiana's Public Action Committee escalates its fight against toxic air pollution, filing a formal complaint over illegal garbage dumping and burning. The group accuses officials of inaction, violating environmental laws and endangering public health. Re
Mapusa Urban Health Centre threatens to cut water and power to the fish market for failing to maintain cleanliness despite repeated warnings. Read the full story.
Ahmedabad police book 15 men for public urination under a women's safety initiative. Lawyers warn against conflating civic nuisance with sexual crime. City faces severe public toilet shortage.
Hassan police mandate traders to collect seller IDs to combat rising coffee theft. Legal action warned for non-compliance. Planters demand more night patrols.
Delhi High Court asks authorities to consider round-the-clock traffic signals for late-night gig workers. Committee to review PIL plea within 2 months. Read for details.
Karnataka's crucial project to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) remains grounded despite approval. Delays in fund release and staffing stall the fight against drug-resistant infections. Read why this public health threat is growing.
A US vaccine committee scraps the universal hepatitis B birth dose recommendation, a major policy shift. Experts warn this could reverse decades of public health progress. Learn about the virus and new guidelines.
Using public Wi-Fi in India? Learn how cybercriminals exploit cafes, airports & hotel networks to steal data. Essential security steps to protect your laptop now.
Maharashtra govt reconstitutes High-Level Security & Review Committees for VIP protection. New GR overrides 2007, 2011, 2014 orders. Details inside.