First wheelchair user to fly to space on Blue Origin
Michaela Benthaus becomes the first wheelchair user in space aboard Blue Origin's NS-37 on Dec 18. Watch the live stream and meet the crew. #SpaceForAll
Michaela Benthaus becomes the first wheelchair user in space aboard Blue Origin's NS-37 on Dec 18. Watch the live stream and meet the crew. #SpaceForAll
Russian President Vladimir Putin declares a pivotal year in Ukraine, claiming defeat of Western-trained elite soldiers. He offers talks but vows to expand a security buffer zone. Read the full analysis.
Svayam participates in Divya Kala Mela 2025 at India Gate with an Accessibility Simulation Zone. Experience the challenges and solutions firsthand from Dec 13-21. Learn why inclusive design is India's urgent need.
For the first time in Chennai, over 200 children, including deaf and disabled performers, joined a unified sign-language choir at Margazhi Matram. Discover how this multisensory concert is redefining inclusivity in Indian classical music.
Bareilly zone emerged victorious in the 26th UP Police Annual Cricket Championship, beating Meerut zone in a thrilling final at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium. Read the full match report and award winners here.
Wildlife conservationist files complaint over illegal tourism in Bhimgad's Eco-Sensitive Zone near Vajrapoha Falls. Tourists trespass, swim, light fires, disturbing tiger corridor. Officials accused of inaction.
Supreme Court directs unauthorized vendors in Chandigarh's Manimajra to clear public spaces within 48 hours. Administration must submit compliance report by Thursday. Details inside.
Greater Bengaluru Authority officials inspected the Bellandur Lake buffer zone for a planned road. Read the latest updates on this crucial infrastructure and environmental project.
Hyderabad's North Zone police arrested three individuals in separate theft cases, recovering gold and silver ornaments worth approximately Rs 31 lakh. Details on the arrests and modus operandi inside.
Galgotias University unveils state-of-the-art semiconductor design and drone simulation labs, bridging the industry-academia gap for engineering students. Discover how this initiative prepares future-ready professionals.
Medha's stage III cervical cancer diagnosis reveals systemic gaps in India's oncology. With 2M new cases yearly, only 30% are caught early. Discover how decentralized care, tech, and patient-centric models can transform outcomes.
Over 1,500 families in Bengaluru's Banashankari 6th Stage face a construction freeze due to a sudden forest land claim. Read about their decades-long wait and financial distress.
Goa Bachao Abhiyan plans a public meeting on December 19 to protest corruption and illegal zone changes, citing the Arpora nightclub fire tragedy. The group will also challenge a High Court verdict in the Supreme Court.
BHU's senior journalism professor, Bala Lakhendra, appointed as AIU Observer for the 39th South Zone Youth Festival in Chennai. Discover his extensive experience and the festival's impact.
Learn your ideal heart rate for walking, running, and HIIT. Train smarter to boost cardiovascular health, endurance, and fitness. Check your target zones now!
Gurgaon's groundwater level hits a decade high of 30.6m, but experts reveal the rise is due to heavy monsoon rains, not sustainable water management. The city still extracts 212% of its safe limit.
An NGO has filed a complaint alleging that ESZ monitoring committees for Kudremukh park and Someshwara sanctuary were formed without government approval. Learn the details and implications.
Environmentalists and residents from multiple states protest tree felling for Char Dham road widening in Uttarakhand's Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone, citing ecological threats. Read more.
Saudi Arabia warns citizens in Ethiopia after Marburg virus outbreak kills 8. Embassy urges extreme caution, lists safety measures. Stay informed.
CEC recommends cutting 2,777 trees in Taj Trapezium Zone for Kosi-Mathura corridor, with strict 10x compensatory plantation. SC to give final nod.
Indian Railways launches emergency trains between Howrah and Mumbai to evacuate hundreds stranded by IndiGo flight cancellations. Key halts in Bilaspur, Raipur, Durg, Gondia. Get details on schedules.
A Dahod court has ordered a gaming zone owner and an insurance firm to pay Rs 5 lakh with 9% interest to the family of Aadil Pathan, who died of electrocution in 2014. The court cited clear negligence. Read the full story.
Uttarakhand forest department approves 20.6 km road widening in Bhagirathi Eco Sensitive Zone for Char Dham project, facing protests over loss of 6,822 trees and slope stability fears. Read more.
Karnataka Cabinet cancels acquisition of 1,777 acres for Aerospace Park Phase-II after farmer protests. Land to be declared a Permanent Special Agriculture Zone. Details inside.
Reduced eco-sensitive zone around Bannerghatta National Park now faces new threats from proposed flyovers and a nearby airport. Experts warn of irreversible ecological damage. Read more.
Lucknow's Nawab Wajid Ali Shah Zoological Garden unveils a ₹1.91 crore makeover. Discover the new kids' play zone, bamboo furniture, and modern signage enhancing the visitor experience. Plan your visit today!
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation intensifies its drive, sealing 13 hospitals in the city's eastern part for operating without mandatory Building Use permission. Details inside.
Kerala's coastal communities voice frustration as displacement projects and policy changes threaten livelihoods. Key issues like Coastal Highway compensation and CRZ amendments remain unaddressed by representatives. Read more.
Women employees at Ludhiana's MC Zone A office suffered for decades with a single dilapidated washroom. Their recent protest finally led to action. Read about this glaring workplace disparity.
Indore's 10,500 private e-rickshaws, meant for eco-friendly travel, now cause major traffic disorder. Authorities plan a new zone-based strategy to control their movement. Read more.