Esther Lalduhomi Hnamte, a 9-year-old singer from Lunglei, becomes the first child from Mizoram to receive the prestigious Pradhan Mantri Bal Shakti Puraskar from President Murmu. Read her inspiring story.
Uttar Pradesh's Agra Zone Police, with UNICEF, engages 5.5 lakh people in women's safety drive. Phase-5 focuses on cybercrime, false cases & elopement prevention. Read about the impact.
Celebrated Hindi author Vinod Kumar Shukla, winner of Sahitya Akademi and Jnanpith awards, died in Raipur at 88. Explore his unique literary legacy and iconic works.
UP DGP reveals Mission Shakti's success: 30% reduction in crimes against women through prevention. Over 40,000 cops trained in cybercrime, making UP a leader in digital response. Read more.
Seventeen Lucknow Police and fire service personnel were felicitated for cracking heinous crimes, rescuing lives, and reuniting missing children. Read about their inspiring stories of courage and dedication.
Dibyendu Das from IISER Kolkata receives the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award 2025 from President Murmu. Discover his groundbreaking chemistry research and this top scientific honour.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports announced 25 National Sports Awards for 2024, with 24 athletes receiving Arjuna and Dhyan Chand honours. Notably, no athlete was selected for the prestigious Khel Ratna award this year. Discover the full list of winn
Indian men's hockey vice-captain Hardik Singh nominated for Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. Ministry announces 24 nominees for Arjuna Awards for 2024. Full list inside.
Russia's Roscosmos plans to build a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade to power its lunar base and a joint station with China. Read about the ambitious space race details.
President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar 2025 upon eminent scientists at Rashtrapati Bhavan, honouring their groundbreaking contributions.
Eminent Hindi writer Vinod Kumar Shukla, recipient of the 59th Jnanpith Award, passed away at AIIMS Raipur on December 23, 2025. Remembering his legacy of simplicity and magic realism in literature.
US President Donald Trump reveals an ambitious executive order for space, targeting a 2028 Moon return, a Mars mission, and a $50 billion commercial space economy. Read the full details.
India's infrastructure sector is pivoting from massive spending to a systems-driven strategy in 2026. Explore key reforms in highways, railways, and ports for sustainable growth.
The Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar National Human Rights Award 2025 was announced at a major international convention in New Delhi. Discover the winners and the event's key highlights.
Rithika S K from KCG College of Technology wins the prestigious 9th IET India Scholarship Award for her solar-powered, portable healthcare solution for remote areas. Discover her inspiring journey.
Actor Shakti Anand shares a candid selfie from the sets of 'Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi,' revealing off-screen camaraderie. The show's sequel premiered on 29 July 2025. Read more about the cast and Shakti's journey.
Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha, and Rajasthan secured victories on the second day of the BCCI-supported Divya Shakti Sugamya Bharat Trophy in Varanasi. The tournament's grand finale is set for Monday.
Dr Alexander Smith of Northwestern University received the 2025 Sastra-Ramanujan Award for his work on congruent numbers. The award highlights mathematics' role in building a Viksit Bharat 2047.
A Mission Shakti awareness session in a Lucknow school empowered a Class 9 student to report alleged sexual abuse by her father, leading to an FIR under POCSO Act. Read the full story.
Karnataka's popular free bus travel for women scheme faces a funding crisis as the government owes Rs 4,000 crore to transport corporations, threatening their operations. Read more on the financial strain.
India's telecom sector achieved record growth in 2025, crossing 100 crore internet connections and nationwide 5G rollout. Read about the digital leap.
Uttar Pradesh reports a significant decline in crimes against women after Mission Shakti centres launch. Rape cases down 34%, kidnapping drops 17%. Read the full report.
Visakhapatnam police clinched a state award for solving a major cybercrime case involving loan app harassment that led to a suicide. Read how they tracked the gang and helped victims.
Scientists from CSMRS conducted a detailed quality inspection of concrete aggregates at the Polavaram irrigation project to ensure material strength and durability. Read more about this key quality assurance exercise.
Manali residents receive inflated water bills up to Rs 1 lakh, despite assurances from CM Sukhu and Deputy CM Agnihotri. Locals protest, demand immediate resolution. Read more.
India faces its worst water crisis, with 600 million under high stress. Groundwater extraction hits 60.6%, pushing states like Punjab to 156% overuse. Can the nation avert a Day Zero?
Thane's Namo Grand Central Park wins the prestigious Green Flag Award 2024, a first for Maharashtra. Discover how this urban oasis achieved global acclaim.
Lucknow Police launches a dedicated CUG number network across all 53 stations for direct, confidential access to officers, ensuring faster response to crimes against women and children under Mission Shakti 5.0.
Mau women police station in-charge Manju Singh removed after video of her questioning siblings in a park under Mission Shakti goes viral. A departmental probe has been ordered.
Rajendra Prasad Central Agricultural University wins top award for its Deeksharambh programme promoting national pride. VC P S Pandey received the honour in New Delhi.