IMD issues a heavy rainfall alert across Delhi-NCR on Friday. Schools remained shut in Noida, while corporate employees were asked to work from home in Gurugram.

Vietnam attracts Indian tourists by boosting its direct flight services. The campaign, led by VietJet, aims to increase the inflow of travellers from India.

On Thursday, September 22, 2022, the government released a fact sheet, which stated that rice prices may continue increasing in the coming future.

On 22nd September 2022, the DDMA reviewed the current COVID-19 situation. Discussion for revoking the fine for not wearing masks was also undertaken.

Two Facebook users filed a lawsuit against Meta for attempting to bypass Apple Inc.’s privacy rules of 2021, which prevent internet activity tracking on iPhones.

The UIDAI plans to implement new initiatives to simplify the registration process with Aadhaar services and enhance existing users' experience.

Around 12:40 pm on 21st September 2022, a car rammed into three auto-rickshaws and injured seven people at the Pushp Vihar junction, Ghatkopar East, Mumbai.

Mumbai’s CSMIA will halt flight operations for six hours on 18th October 2022 for routine maintenance scheduled between 11 am and 5 pm.

From September 20, 2022, Swiggy’s delivery agents have been on a strike, protesting against the company’s new remuneration policy.

Above 4,000 movie theatres across India are offering tickets for a ‘celebratory price’ of ₹75 to commemorate National Cinema Day on 23rd September 2022.

Gold prices fell further with the dollar achieving a 20 year high, amidst investor concerns over soaring interest hikes from the US Federal Reserve.

Jhulan Goswami is set to receive a Guard of Honour at Lord’s. India’s 3rd and final historic ODI match against England will be the last for the veteran bowler.

Mahindra is holding talks with foreign investors to raise funds for its range of electric vehicles; aims to raise up to $500 million (approx. ₹4,052 Crores).

SEBI stated that if irregular splitting of funds to gain extra transactional charges is found by the AMFI when checking, the distributor will be blocked for six months.

Odisha’s CM increases the funds for developing the state’s hockey stadiums, from ₹432.454 Crores to ₹875.78 Crores, ahead of the 2023 Men's FIH Hockey World Cup.

A swap kidney surgery was recently conducted at Aakash Healthcare Super Speciality Hospital in Dwarka, Delhi, saving two men with end-stage renal disease.

The first robotic kidney transplant surgery at a government facility was undertaken at Safdarjung hospital, Delhi, on Wednesday.

A woman in her 40s, Sangeeta Dey enrolled herself in Maharaja Manindra Chandra College in Kolkata, along with her daughter.

Harappa Education to launch the Global School of Leadership under which 50,000 working individuals will be provided with a range of courses.

BCCI President Sourav Ganguly announces IPL 2023 to be held entirely in India after 3 years. Matches will be played in the original home and away format.

A 17-year-old school student died when a mini truck ran over her scooter, on Wednesday morning, September 21, 2022.

A team of researchers found that the risk of life-threatening blood clots drastically increases after contraction of SARS-CoV-2 infection.

The Reserve Bank of India launched UPI Lite on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. It is an ‘on-device wallet’ that can be utilised for small-scale transactions of up to ₹200.

On Wednesday, Crisil said that Indian banks might experience a drop in their share of bad loans to 4%, by 2024.

CBI arrests former Chairman and Managing Director of ABG Shipyard Ltd., Rishi Kamlesh Agarwal in connection with a fraud case of ₹22,842 Crores from 28 banks.

Sony announced the launch of its new wireless headphones, WH-1000XM5, featuring noise cancellation. It is priced at ₹34,990 and will be on sale from October 8, 2022.

DNF to go on strike against the Delhi Government because of unsettled demands. Nurses to march from Samta Sthal to the Delhi Secretariat on 18th October 2022.

J. P. Morgan analysts claim that Apple might move 1/4th of the iPhone production to India by 2025. 5% of iPhone 14 production to be in India by end of 2022.

As per the IIFL Wealth Hurun India Rich List 2022, Gautam Adani became the second richest man in the world, making earnings of ₹1,612 Crores per day, and doubled his earnings since last year.

Meesho has announced companywide holidays for its staff from 22nd October 2022 to 1st November 2022, to help employees focus on their mental well-being.

Phillips Wiz by Signify has released a new feature, as part of their Wiz v2 app update, that can switch lights on and off by detecting a person’s movement.

New ZX+(L) variant of the compact SUV launched as Tata Motor celebrates the production of 4 lakh Nexon car units.

The Health Ministry has reported more than 1,455 swine flu cases and over 30,627 dengue cases in India till August 2022, warns against a potential outbreak.

The Indian Rupee fell to a new low against the US Dollar at a value of ₹80.35, owing to the US Federal Reserve’s rate hike of 75 basis points.

India recorded an 88-run victory over England in their 2nd match to win the ongoing Women’s ODI series, the first against England on their grounds in 23 years.

LG launched a smart, wearable device called ‘LG PuriCare Wearable Air Purifier’, whose prices start at ₹20,990.

Wipro announced on Wednesday that it fired 300 employees found moonlighting.

SpiceJet declares a 20% hike in salary of pilots from October 2022 onwards. The airline also recently received its first instalment under ECLGS.

Introduced in August 2021, the new line of AC-3 tier economy coaches has proven to be profitable, earning revenue of ₹231 Crores in the one year of its service.

18 trains of South-Eastern Railways were cancelled and 13 were diverted, due to protests by the Kurmi community and works on the lines of the Bilaspur division.

The National Conference of State Tourism Ministers adopted the ‘Dharamshala Declaration 2022’, which aims to turn India into a leader in global tourism by 2047.

The scenario of traffic violation challans has changed drastically in recent years, with exorbitant penalties of up to ₹1 Lakh being charged for breaking road rules.

Raegr launched a multi-device 65W charger called RapidLink 1160. This wall charger is priced at Rs. 2,799.

Mahindra & Mahindra increased the prices of two high-selling models, the Thar and XUV700, for the third time this year.

AIIMS links comorbidity of diabetes, Mucormycosis, and COVID-19 with increased mortality risks.

Assam Education Department announces its plans to employ over 4,700 people on September 23, 2022.

Google’s new project will keep political correspondences out of Gmail spam folders. The initiative is sparked by claims of impartial targeting of emails as spam.

The Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport recorded the highest passenger traffic of 1.30 lakh on a single day, since the COVID-19 pandemic’s disruption.

On Tuesday, Minister of Civil Aviation, Jyotiraditya Scindia, announced that air ambulance services will soon be started from AIIMS Rishikesh.

AMD announced the launch of its new processors, called Ryzen 7020 and Athlon 7020. They are said to rival Intel’s range of i3 processors.

A professor, from IIT Roorkee, has invented a thermoplastic starch (TPS) that can be blended with low density polyethylene (LDPE) to make biodegradable packets.

Govt. cybersecurity agency, Cert-In, has released a document containing advisories to prevent SOVA Trojan virus attacks.

HONOR launched the Pad 8 on 20th September 2022. The device will be exclusively available for purchase in India from 23rd September 2022, on Flipkart.

The Central Government nominated several eminent personalities to the PM CARES Fund, including K. T. Thomas, Ratan Tata, Rajiv Mehrishi, Sudha Murthy, etc.

Top 7 cities in India record 8% to 18% hike in average monthly rental prices from 2020 to 2022. A rise of 2% to 9% in capital value was also noted in these areas.

The Association of Mutual Funds in India launched a new recruitment campaign for mutual fund distributors in India called ‘Karein Shuru?’

A huge fire occurred at a paper plate manufacturing unit located in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, suffocating and killing three people on Wednesday, September 21, 2022.

CBI registers an FIR against Rotomac Global Pvt. Ltd. for allegedly cheating Punjab National Bank of over ₹93 Crores via loan default and falsified transactions.

Bajaj Auto aims to achieve a monthly sales target of 6,000 for its Chetak EV, before March 2023, revealed Eric Vas, the President of Urbanite at Bajaj Auto.

The facelift version of Volvo XC40 was launched in India on Wednesday, 21st September 2022. The car is available in a single variant, the B4 Ultimate.

Hardik Pandya’s 71 off 30 went in vain as Australia scored 211 to defeat India’s target of 208 by 4 wickets in the 1st game of the three-match T20I series.

Over 300 Indians were lured to a remote area in Myanmar under false pretences of being given IT jobs in Thailand. The matter surfaced when some hostages transmitted an SOS message.

Canada is set to drop COVID-19 vaccine requirements for arrivals. Random testing will no longer be carried out and use of ArriveCan app will be optional.

England defeated Pakistan by 3 wickets in the first game of the 7-match T20I series in Karachi, marking their first victory on Pakistan soil in 17 years.

Data from the Directorate of Education has revealed that around 84% of job roles for principals in Delhi Government schools are currently vacant.

IMD issued an orange alert in Odisha due to heavy rains expected in the state. A yellow alert has been declared in Telangana, Chhattisgarh, and Andhra Pradesh.

Delhi recorded its 9th Monkeypox case, after identifying a 30-year-old woman of Nigerian descent, who tested positive on Monday, 19th September 2022.

Delhi’s PWD has made plans to take up important infrastructure development projects to help with the issue of road congestion.

Union Bank completes the end-to-end digitisation process of its Kisan Credit Card (KCC) in Madhya Pradesh, to enable simpler financial transactions for farmers.

The Vice-Chancellor of NBU was arrested on 19th September 2022, after about four hours of interrogation, in connection with a teacher recruitment scam.

Indian equities record a sizable hike, acquiring market dominance and record growth in stock values. The development was witnessed after Gautam Adani became the world’s 2nd richest person.

The Delhi police arrested three individuals who were involved in fake visa and travel documents fraud since 2017.

Manish Sisodia, Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, approved redevelopment projects of nine important roads in West Delhi. The projects are said to be worth ₹29.77 Crores.

German football organisers DFL starts a partnership with ISL organisers FSDL to bring growth in Indian football and adapt standout practices from global leagues.

iPhone 14 Pro users have complained of blurry images and unsteady video footage when using the camera on third-party applications like Instagram, TikTok, etc.

AirAsia declares sale of 50 lakh free seats for domestic and international flights. Offer went live on 19th September 2022 and will end on 25th September 2022.

Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) levels edged toward unfavourable values on Monday, rising to 182 from 117, the previous day.

Cankids KidsCan opened a new State Care Coordination Centre called ‘Samanvay Kendra’ for providing accommodation to cancer-affected children and their families.

Lt. Col. Dr. Arcot G. Rangaraj, with his team, treated over 2,00,000 patients and performed about 23,000 surgeries during the Korean War, saving innumerable lives.

A truck carrying confectioneries to Leh caught fire, burning the co-driver of the vehicle alive on Monday, September 19, 2022.

Businesses prepare for rising demand with the upcoming festive season, which will be celebrated without any restrictions for the first time since the corona pandemic.

Cyber crime police in Bengaluru arrested a 29-year-old man, who was part of an online scam, which involved illegal money transfers via SIM cards obtained from across the country.

A drunk ambulance driver rammed into two bikes near Vijay Nagar Link Road in Ghaziabad. 3 people, including a woman, were killed and 2 were critically injured.

A teacher from Gangapur Primary School, Bareilly has helped around 800 children with disabilities gain access to government schools through her initiative since 2018.

Delhi government is set to install kerbside charging points that will allow citizens to charge electric vehicles from both dedicated points and lamp posts.

An MSRTC Shivshahi bus collided with a container at Uruli Devachi, on Monday. One died and over four people sustained serious injuries.

A boundary wall in Jay Vayu Vihar, located in Sector 21, Noida collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 4 labourers.

Shivraj Singh Chouhan raised the age limit for candidates appearing for MPPSC examinations by three years after exams couldn’t be held during the corona pandemic.

Private hospitals in West Bengal have been asked to reduce the costs of tests and hospitalisation bills to help curb the number of dengue and malaria cases.

A 32-year-old auto-rickshaw driver from Sreevaraham, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, won a lottery of ₹25 Crores in the Onam Bumper 2022.

Two suspects were arrested by police for the theft of six mobile phones approximately worth ₹2 Lakhs at a showroom in Haldwani.

Domestic airfares are at a 2-year-high for all popular routes in India. DGCA data shows that the number of flight passengers has also increased manifold in 2022.

The Coimbatore City Police is set to install GPS devices in 62 ambulances, following the completion of equipping a total of 109 ambulances, including 17 owned by the government.

Ola Electric to set up 200 experience centres in the country by next year. 20 such centres have already been made operational by the company.

A massive bus accident occurred on Sasvad road, Uruli Devachi, Pune on Monday, September 19, causing the death of one and over four injuries.

Honda set to re-enter the SUV segment of the Indian automobile market next year. The company underwent restructuring and is prepared to grow through the SUV segment.

Doctors at V. N. Desai Hospital successfully operated on a 42-year-old patient with multiple uterine fibroids weighing 5 kg, on September 7, 2022.

Commuters got off a train near Kalwa car shed when the local AC train’s doors refused to open at the station, on 16th September 2022.

Bajrang Punia won a bronze medal in the World Wrestling Championships 2022, in Belgrade, becoming the first Indian to win a total of 4 medals at the event.

The BMRCL announced the introduction of a QR-based ticket system for all metro stations in the city, set to be implemented in October 2022.

Union Minister, Jitendra Singh to represent India at the Global Clean Energy Action Forum, in Pittsburgh, USA.

Lava Blaze Pro is to be launched on 20th September 2022. The new smartphone will consist of a 6.5-inch display, 3 GB RAM, 64 GB internal storage, and a 50 MP camera.

Complex open heart surgery was recently conducted on a 48-year-old baby at Apollo Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (AIMSR) in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.

Ola is set to let go around 500 employees from its software verticals. The company in a statement spoke about restructuring but did not comment on the layoffs.

Police, CRPF, and paramilitary forces are undertaking steps to ensure maximum safety and security of pilgrims during the Navratri festival at Vaishno Devi.

Medication called Sitagliptin, and its various combinations was launched by the government of India with prices starting at ₹60 per pack.

A dengue drive conducted by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi revealed the existence of multiple mosquito breeding spots in areas such as the police academy, metro stations, among others.

On Sunday, the Indian Army activated satellite internet services on the world’s highest battlefield on Siachen Glacier, aided by the government venture, BBNL.

A Bengaluru-based start-up, EMO, founded by two former employees of Ola Electric, has developed a special fluid that will help curb the threat of fire in EVs.

An 18-year-old teenager fell into a reservoir in Sinhagad Fort and drowned, during a school picnic on Sunday, September 19, 2022.

India sees a hike in fresh COVID-19 infections due to an increase of over 50% in fresh cases in Kerala, after Onam festivities.

Jet Airways’ relaunch plans under the Jalan-Kalrock consortium were halted after negotiations between the airline management and engine makers fell through.

Canara Bank files FIR against PSL Group, accusing them of ₹428.50 Crores payment default. CBI raids 7 offices of the company and finds incriminating documents.

A wall collapse accident, caused by heavy rains, resulted in the deaths of nine people in Dilkusha, Lucknow on Friday, September 16, 2022.

Shell India launched their first EV charging point in Bangalore. The company plans to set up 10,000 charging points and 1200 new fuel outlets by 2025.

An oncopathology reference laboratory for cancer diagnostics was launched by Neuberg Diagnostics on Thursday in Vidyavihar, Mumbai.

The rating agency, ICRA, in its August reports, revealed that domestic air passenger traffic has increased by 5 percent, bringing the total to 1.02 crore, on Thursday, September 15, 2022.

41-year-old Roger Federer, who has won 20 major titles so far, announced retirement from tennis on Thursday. The player said that the upcoming Laver Cup would be his last tennis tournament.

Justin Bieber has announced the cancellation of his ‘Justice World Tour’s segment in India, due to health issues.

On 14th September 2022, Ashwini Vaishnaw, addressed the flagship event organised by the DIPA where he spoke of the upcoming reforms in the telecommunication sector.

A negative sentiment prevails on the markets as Nifty50 closed below 17,550 points and stocks like Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank and TCS saw drops.

A young 7-year-old boy dies of internal injuries after being hit by a school bus at Munnekollal, Bengaluru.

SOVA malware is targeting Indian users through net banking apps and fake applications. The virus was first found in Indian cyberspace in July 2022.

BMRCL reports a crack found on railway tracks between metro stations of Kengeri and Mysuru Road. Several morning commuters were hassled by delayed train service.

Honda has begun a BEV study in India and aims to transition two-thirds of its vehicle portfolio to electric vehicles.

Nick Jonas posts a video on social media hinting at a secret vacation with Priyanka Chopra, ahead of his 30th birthday. Fans speculate on the holiday destination.

Bengaluru has been sanctioned a budget of ₹140 Crores to help improve the city’s air quality, under the National Clean Air Programme by the central government.

In July, Reliance Jio gained 29.4 lakh new users, taking its total customer base to 41.59 crores. Airtel gained 5.1 lakh new users, while Vi lost 15.4 lakh users.

The Governor of Goa, P.S. Sreedharan Pillai, announced that the state Raj Bhavan will provide financial assistance to a total of 216 patients suffering from cancer, TB and dialysis treatment.

The Musicbot Lite wireless speaker and Bassbuds Sports V2 TWS earbuds were launched by pTron. They are available at special launch prices on Amazon.

UP Government announces 18 new police stations and 22 new outposts to be built across the state to increase the efficiency of law and ensure women’s safety.

Mahindra Scorpio-N breaks another record as it hits a 22-month waiting period on some of its variants. Customers are to receive their cars by 2024.

The Union Cabinet recently permitted the signing of guarantees for hosting the FIFA Under-17 Women’s World Cup in India, from October 11th to 30th.

The NFR is set to convert old train coaches into restaurants. It has selected 43 locations to introduce this new facility.

Calls on the Child Helpline number 1098 will soon be integrated with the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) helpline number 112, due to wider availability.

Cricketer, Robin Uthappa announced his retirement from Indian Cricket on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

Founded in 2017 by Aditya K. V., Umoya Sports is a venture that has helped disabled children develop through sports.

While living on a monthly pension of ₹40,000, a retired teacher helped students to get scholarships worth ₹5 Crores in 21 years, called ‘scholarship master’ by students.

Abhisekh Panwar, along with five others, recently discovered a new lake in Rudraprayag District, Uttarakhand.

Tata Investment Corporation Ltd. stock doubled in the last 3 months as of Thursday and now stands at ₹2,886 per share.

Hawkers Cookers Ltd. is offering interest rates of up to 8% on their fixed deposits for the current fiscal year.

Arthroscopic keyhole surgery was conducted for a ligament injury for the first time by a team of doctors at Safdarjung Hospital’s Sports Injury Centre in Delhi.

A new study called PATHFINDER has found new ways to detect multiple types of cancer, through blood tests, and can identify more than 50 types of malignancies.

55.3% of candidates scoring above 650 in NEET-UG 2022 belong to CBSE, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan boards. The total number of students scoring above 700 stood at 99.

A 24-year-old woman in Pune killed her grandmother to steal her ornaments and pay off her loan of ₹15,000. She was arrested on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Disney+ Hotstar launched the Dolby Atmos playback support for compatible devices. The platform provided a list of titles available in Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision.

India defeated Nepal 4-0 in the SAFF U-17 Championship final to retain the title. Captain Vanlalpeka Guite was named the Most Valuable Player of the Tournament.

Kawasaki launched the 2023 Z900 in India. The bike is available in two new dual-tone colour options and is priced at ₹8.93 Lakhs.

SBI announced a hike in the BPLR rate by 70 basis points, bringing the total to 13.45 percent on Wednesday, 14th September. It also raised the base rate to 8.7 percent, effective Thursday.

CCTV footage revealed a dissatisfied ex-employee setting a Mercedes car on fire after not receiving payment for his services as a mason.

The Director-General of WHO said that number of Corona deaths and new cases were at the lowest last week, indicating that the pandemic might be coming to an end.

A fire was reported in one of the engines of the Air India Express IX-442 flight headed from Muscat to Kochi on Wednesday. All passengers were evacuated safely.

Nandan Nilekani, the Chairman of Infosys and Founding Chairman of UIDAI, stated that around 40 percent of Indians utilise services like UPI and Aadhaar-based payment systems.

A goods truck lost control and crushed a car on the Phagwara-Chandigarh National Highway. A family of 3 was killed, while 3 others in another car were injured.

Japan set to waive off tourist visa requirements to boost tourism. Fumio Kishida, Prime Minister of Japan will take a decision in this regard within the week.

A minibus swerved off road and dived deep into a gorge, killing 11 and injuring over 25 people, on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.

A viral Twitter video has been making the runs, showing the horrifying incident of a mechanic getting crushed between a large car and a steel gate.

In a recent announcement, the Bank of Baroda informed the increase in its fixed deposit interest rates by up to 20 bps across various tenures spanning 3 years and above.

A 24-year-old M. Tech student at IIT Hyderabad died by suicide due to thesis completion and placement pressure.

Nokia 5710 XpressAudio was recently unveiled by HMD Global and features built-in wireless earbuds. It is now available at a price of ₹4,999.

The Department of Radiation Oncology at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, is set to install a second Dual Energy Linear Accelerator (LINAC) for advanced cancer treatment.

A 100-bed girls hostel for post-graduate students was operationalised on 12th September 2022 by the Tribal Affairs Department, in Jammu.

A school bus in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai caught fire as some students were about to board it, on Monday, September 12, 2022.

IRCTC reveals a new coach package covering the destinations of Chandigarh, Shimla, and Manali

India women’s cricket team defeated England in the second match of the T20I tri-series at Derby. Smriti Mandhana scored 79 runs to tie the series at 1-1.

A 64-year-old priest from Kanniyakumari died after his leg got stuck on the steps while trying to get off a moving express train at Tirumangalam Railway Station.

Pune-based startup launches device that can collect dense smoke and releases it as clean air after extracting all the pollutants and particulate matter from it.

The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is currently undergoing renovations to accommodate more passengers and is set to complete by 2023.

Punjab Sports Minister launches new financial scheme that will award a monthly stipend of ₹8,000 to sportspersons who win at national competitions for one year.

Smart Yojana Welfare Society in Andhra Pradesh was found guilty of scamming around 7,000 unemployed people of over ₹300 Crore by promising them false government job postings.

A brainstorming session for organ transplant coordinators of Delhi NCR was held at AIIMS on 13th September 2022, to discuss ways of promoting organ donation.

A new research in neuroscience shows that children with traumatic brain injury (TBI) have a higher chance of experiencing behavioural and emotional problems.

The Damodar Ropeways & Infra Limited (DRIL) is set to upgrade its facilities set up at the Maa Sharda Temple to help devotees.

Torrential rains resulted in the rise of water levels in multiple rivers in Karnataka, on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

ToneTag has recently unveiled its new UPI digital payments service called VoiceSe, which enables voice-based online payments for all Indian residents.

The Sony Group and Zee Entertainment will offer concessions and discounts to ease concerns of the CCI over the merger of the companies.

A woman from Ahmedabad was duped of ₹1.23 Lakhs by three people. She lodged an FIR with the police against the trio pretending to represent her former employer.

Google has revealed its new circular widget design for Google Drive. This fresh UI prototype will be available solely for android tablets.

Doctors in Swasthyam Hospital, Nagpur recently treated a 79-year-old man with a rare heart disorder called ruptured Sinus of Valsalva Aneurysm (SVA).

DoT approved Reliance Jio’s request to start broadband satellite communication services in India. JPL set to enter the Satcom industry after SpaceX and OneWeb.

A study conducted by researchers at TMC revealed that a 0.5% lidocaine injection leads to better cure rates in breast cancer patients.

Last Thursday, on 8th September 2022, MIT-WPU’s School of Electric Engineering signed an MoU with Maharashtra State Electricity Distribution Company Limited.

Apple releases new watchOS 9 for its smartwatches, which can be downloaded as a free software update. It comes with multiple watch faces, richer functions, and customisations.

Mumbai has recorded 335 leprosy cases in 2022 till now, marking 70% of the total cases detected in 2021. 50% of leprosy patients worldwide come from India.

Amazon noted an approximate increase of 52% in the number of requests made by customers to Alexa in the Hindi language.

A 47-year-old man in Gurugram committed suicide on 12th September, 2022, due to being constantly harassed by loan recovery agents. He left behind a suicide note detailing his decision.

Woman from Bengaluru gets ₹2.3 Lakhs as compensation after suing British Airways for denying her boarding at the Kempegowda International Airport.

IMD predicts rainfall, thundershowers and strong winds in Delhi till the weekend. Temperatures are also expected to decrease in the capital in the coming days.

A car caught fire at the Vile Parle area, Western Express Highway, Mumbai on Monday, September 12. The Maharashtra CM, Eknath Shinde arrived at the scene to help the victim.

Police arrested a 56-year-old man on charges of fraudulently stealing ATM cards in Chennai’s M.K.B. Nagar. 271 ATM cards and ₹6,500 were recovered from the man.

8 people died while 7 were injured in a fire at an e-bike showroom at Secunderabad in Hyderabad.

Amidst a swine flu epidemic in Maharashtra, it was revealed that Pune recorded the most number of H1N1 infections, as per reports from the State Health Department.

The government is planning to set up a new automatic number plate recognition system at toll plazas to collect taxes faster and reduce traffic congestion.

In Delhi, a wireless pacemaker implant saved the life of a Tanzanian man who suffered from an issue in the aorta valve.

Gurugram Police busted an illegal call centre, apprehending 4 people between Friday and Saturday, for extorting money through lending applications.

Varanasi police recover 50 ATM cards from 5 gang members from Bihar who stole ATM cards and obtain pin numbers from citizens under the pretext of helping them.

A group of doctors at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Assam, helped rescue a 30-year-old patient affected by a skin disease called pseudoporphyria by performing a kidney transplant.

The Supreme Court stated that a robust view of the income of deceased must be considered when awarding compensation in motor accident cases.

A Swiggy deliveryman from Delhi’s Gole Market died in a road accident when a MG Hector SUV crashed into his bike on Friday, September 9, 2022.

The percentage of students clearing class 10 exams went up from 81.27% to 97.29% in Delhi’s government schools. Students praised by Delhi’s CM and Deputy CM.

Telangana witnessed the deaths of four people in two separate accidents caused due to heavy rains, on September 11, 2022.

The 'adopt a TB patient' (Ni-kshay Mitras) initiative receives great response as 1,78,443 TB patients and 1667 Ni-kshay Mitras (donors) affiliate with the scheme.

Paras Healthcare and Fujifilm India announce collaboration to set up new hospitals in Jammu & Kashmir with the latest medical equipment and diagnostic devices.

On 1st January 2023, government of Madhya Pradesh will launch the Mukhyamantri Teerth Darshan Yojana for senior citizens.

SHG Technologies, Dr. Shroff Charity Eye Hospital, and Vision-Aid NGO, have collaborated to invent affordable AI-enabled glasses for visually impaired people.

INSACOG warns against the spread of the BA.2.75.2 variant of Omicron, stating that the variant may become more immune evasive and transmissible in the future.

Doctors at a Lucknow hospital successfully carried out a 48-hour-long complex operation to treat a blind woman’s brain aneurysm and also cured her eyesight.

A new direct bi-weekly flight from Hyderabad to Baghdad was inaugurated at GHIAL on 11th September 2022.

A jackal allegedly attacked residents of Padanna Grama Panchayat in Kasaragod District, Kerala, on Sunday, September 11, 2022.

YouTube is set to release new updates to make the site more learning friendly. The platform has partnered with several EdTech companies for educational content.

A fire was reported in an insurance company's office situated at Racecourse Road, Indore on Sunday night, September 11, 2022.

Following the launch of iPhone 14, Apple is set to rollout the new iOS 16 update on 12th September 2022, around 10 pm.

An 80-year-old man hailing from Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh recently underwent weight-loss surgery, making him the oldest in the country to do so.

The Ministry of Tourism has included the annual Srivari Brahmotsavam festival, held at the Tirumala hills in Andhra Pradesh, in the national tourism calendar.

Nagaland Tourism in collaboration with WBB launched a unique initiative under which people can explore rural life in the interiors of the state.

A man who extorted a Customs Officer’s wife for more than ₹12 Lakhs over a year, was recently arrested by the Mumbai police after the victim filed a case against him.

Internship scheme to start for BSc, MSc, and PhD students of horticulture and agriculture under state universities and central institutes in Haryana.

Canon set to launch its new range of XA series camcorders in the Indian market, expectedly in October 2022 and November 2022.

Visually impaired students from Odisha State Open University have asked the Chief Minister of Odisha to provide them with more audio format-based study materials for their ease.

Samsung launched its new line of washing machines called Ecobubble, which offers multiple new features. It was released yesterday on September 8th, 2022.

India records a 101-run win against Afghanistan in their last Asia Cup match. Virat Kohli scores his first T20I century, 2nd player to do so in the Asia Cup.

14-year-old girl in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, was attacked by her 35-year-old relative. The assailant hurled acid on her and slit her throat with the purpose of robbery.

Telangana has recently recorded a total of 6,000 dengue cases, where around half of the cases have emerged from Hyderabad alone.

SDMA sends out flood warnings in Andhra Pradesh due to the overflowing of the Krishna river; water discharged from multiple reservoirs along the river basin.

11 lakh pilgrims visit Kedarnath Dham within 126 days this year, breaking its record of 10 lakh recorded in 2019.

Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra wins the Diamond League Championship at Zurich with a throw of 88.44 metres, becoming the first Indian to win this title.

The heart of a 20-year-old brain dead child was successfully transplanted to a 54-year-old serving soldier who was in a critical condition due to cardiac arrest.

On Friday, 9th September, 2022, Novartis updated its Kisqali drug to help give patients suffering from advanced breast cancer an additional year of survival.

A research team from IIIT Allahabad have found a few common medicines which can treat patients suffering from both COVID-19 and Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC).

On 3rd September 2022, a pet Pitbull attacked an 11-year-old boy, biting the child’s face which caused severe injuries. The boy received 150 stitches.

HP Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated 30 new ambulances operating from Shimla to other parts of the state on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

The longest reigning monarch of Britain, Queen Elizabeth II, passed away at the age of 96 at Balmoral Castle, Scotland on 8th September 2022.

An 8% surge in vehicle sales was recorded by the FADA in August 2022 compared to the same period last year.

Indian companies incur almost $14 Billion (11 Lakh Crores) in annual losses due to workplace-related mental health issues of employees, Deloitte survey reveals.

A lorry crashed into an auto on Chinna Cherlapally road in Kushaiguda, Hyderabad, killing two children and injuring five others, on Thursday afternoon, September 8, 2022.

Following multiple accidents on the Chennai-Trichy Highway, residents of Arasur, Villupuram clamoured for the construction of an overbridge for everyone’s safety.

A woman riding a scooter was run over by a truck in Mohali. Two male pedestrians were also killed by a truck and a car in hit-and-run accidents in the district.

Maruti Suzuki aims to enter the mid-SUV segment to lift its overall market share to 50%, which is currently under 45%.

Arvind Kejriwal’s ‘Make India No. 1’ campaign commenced yesterday on 7th September with a nationwide yatra, beginning at Hisar District in Haryana.

The IT Ministry will roll out new data laws within 3-4 months that will help to better regulate the digital economy and improve user data protection as well.

Government officials are concerned that influencer-led promotions are influencing consumer opinions, new rules implemented to regulate collaborations between brands and content creators.

IMF MD Kristalina Georgieva and FM Nirmala Sitharaman undertook discussion in Delhi, where they shared ideas on IMF support and crypto asset regularisation.

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) announced that a new bus service will start on September 9, 2022, for all visitors of Central Vista and India Gate.

Citroen launched the C5 Aircross Facelift SUV in India, which is competently priced at ₹36.67 lakhs (ex-showroom in Delhi).

Hero MotoCorp will soon launch the new Maestro Xoom 110 cc scooter in the Indian market. The scooter was unveiled at a dealer event.

In light of multiple dengue cases plaguing the city of Hyderabad, the GHMC plans to conduct door-to-door surveys to help create awareness about the disease.

The Indian Cancer Society enters into a new 3-year long collaboration with BYJU’s to support the education of 2000 cancer-surviving children in the country.

An MoU was signed on Wednesday between the Odisha Government and Tata Memorial Centre to establish a 200-bed cancer hospital.

A man tried stealing a passer-by woman’s mobile phone in Badarpur, Delhi, but she successfully warded off the attempted robbery.

A landslide in the Rampari area of Jammu led to halt in traffic movement for 5 hours at NH-44 on Wednesday, 7th September 2022.

Two robbers held the Virar-Bharuch train’s ticket checker at knifepoint and stole an amount of over ₹700.

India defeated Pakistan in the opening match of the SAFF Women’s Championship 2022 with a 3-0 victory. The win placed India to the top of Group A with 3 points.

59-year-old sub-inspector died in an accident where a vehicle rammed into his motorcycle near the Kothra overbridge.

Maharashtra ranks 3rd in highway deaths in 2021, with 3,996 casualties. NCRB says that 29% of road accidents in the state happened on national highways.

In order to support the expansion of its business, the Bank of Maharashtra stated that it had received 710 Crores through Basel III compliant Additional Tier-1 bonds.

Apple is going to launch the latest generation iPhone 14 series, 3 new smartwatches, new Airpods, and the upcoming iOS16 at its annual event called ‘Far Out’.

A police constable was shot dead by a group of people while returning from an investigation in Bihar’s Siwan District.

After its predecessor Vitara Brezza, the newly launched Maruti Suzuki Brezza becomes India’s best-selling SUV as it charts 15,193 unit sales in August 2022.

Cyrus Mistry’s SUV crashed due to a faulty design of a bridge, but the businessman died as he was not wearing a seat belt, forensic investigation team reveals.

A swarm of red ants attacked Brahmansahi Village in Puri, Odisha following receding floods in the area on Tuesday.

An elderly man, based out of Shillong, was robbed of ₹99,000 from his bank account after an unknown telecaller reached out and convinced him to fill out an online form for courier deliveries.

Ravindra Jadeja received a successful knee surgery on Tuesday. He provided an update on his condition with a post on Instagram.

A recent nationwide mental health study conducted by the NCERT shows over 80% of students in the country experience anxiety due to studies, exams, and results.

Kerala’s health minister has written to the Centre to check the efficacy of the CDL-approved rabies vaccine after a girl child died despite getting the vaccine.

On Monday, Tamil Nadu police formed teams to mitigate rumours and fake news related to politics, religion, and more on social media platforms.

Nitin Gadkari, the Union Road Transport and Highways Minister, announced plans to add a seat belt alarm for all vehicles’ rear seats.

India loses to Sri Lanka by 6 wickets in their 3rd match of the Asia Cup. Defending champions near elimination; Sri Lanka close to securing place in the final.

Google has requested all users to immediately update their Google Chrome browser to get the security patch to fix a serious bug in the system.

SC brings forward the hearing of Kerala’s problem of stray dogs to 9th September. The motion comes after a minor girl died from dog bite injuries on Monday.

A 28-year-old man in Bengaluru was arrested for having stolen 60 bicycles worth ₹9 Lakh around the Whitefield area. The police caught him through his recent theft at A. Narayanapura.

On 5th September 2022, PM Narendra Modi announced the PM-SHRI Yojana which will upgrade and develop 14,500 schools across the country.

Wikipedia page of Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh edited to include ‘Khalistani’ connection. IT Ministry issues notice to Wikipedia officials about the slander.

Following multiple sightings of a leopard at DRDO’s R&DE campus, the Forest Department and facility officials placed long-term safeguards and vigilance protocols to help avoid this in the future.

Volkswagen completes delivery of 5,000 units of the Virtus within 2 months. It created records in the India Book of Records and the Asia Book of Records.

M. K. Stalin launches Pudhumai Penn scheme in Tamil Nadu in the presence of Arvind Kejriwal. Girl students to get ₹1,000 every month until graduation.

Three burglars who stole multiple gold articles and other valuables in Virugambakkam, Tamil Nadu were caught by the police after their latest crime spree on Monday.

Tiivra Venture recently launched their new range of 6 helmets. These are some of the lightest in the segment at 1,250 gm.

On Sunday, 3 people killed and 4 injured when a car rammed into a cyclist, two pedestrians and a vacant auto outside AIIMS in Delhi.

The Delhi High Court ordered the Municipal Corporation of Delhi to pay a sum of ₹9 Lakh to a senior citizen for waterlogging issues that persist each year during monsoons.

Over 90% cars on Indian roads do not have the 6-airbag feature. Minister Nitin Gadkari questioned automobile makers upon the feature’s availability.

Incessant rains lead to flood-like conditions in Bangalore. IMD predicts that heavy rains will continue at least till 9th September. CM Bommai sanctions relief funds.

Goa CM announces new airport to be opened by 23rd October. This is the 2nd airport in the state after Dabolim.

The electronics company Noise launched its new smartwatch, the ColorFit Caliber Go, offered at an introductory price of ₹1,499.

A new study conducted by a team of researchers in Canada indicate that women are more likely to be affected by air pollution as compared to men.

The Yele Mallappa Shetty Lake in Bengaluru East is now in extreme danger due to continuous negative conditions such as encroachment and various pollution-related issues.

EBAI reports that 80% of net cornea collections in India come from only 18 out of the 720 eye banks in the country; also suggests steps to help in eye donation.

On Sunday, Cyrus Mistry, the former Chairman of Tata Sons was killed in a car accident that occurred on the Mumbai-Ahmedabad National Highway.

RBI notified REs to adhere to new digital lending guidelines by 30th November 2022. The regulator issued the guidelines in a circular on 10th August 2022.

EPFO releases its Vision 2047 document where it has proposed to raise the retirement age in India to provide sufficient retirement benefit to elderly citizens.

A study published in British Medical Journal Global Health revealed that increased institutional deliveries in the country did not quite help improve neonatal mortality and post-birth issues.

Pakistan beat India by 5 wickets, scoring 182 runs with 1 ball to spare. India needs to win 2 more matches with high score gaps to make it to Asia Cup’s final.

A private school teacher from a village in UP donated his land for building a school. More than 1000 students have passed from this school from 2007 to 2022.

UGC, on Sunday, announced 5 new fellowships to be launched on 5th September, on the occasion of Teachers' Day.

On the occasion of Teachers' day, the President of India is set to give National Awards to 46 teachers across the country at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, at 11 am today.

A pet dog attacked a 10-year-old boy in a residential society in Noida’s Sector 58. The owner was arrested after the kid’s mother filed an FIR.

A 29-year-old woman in Dombivli was cheated of ₹73 Lakhs through online fraud. The fraudster befriended her on social media to commit the crime.

MGM Healthcare launches a prototype for India’s first drone that can carry organs for transplant surgeries. Nitin Gadkari unveils drone virtually from Delhi.

Cloudburst wrecked havoc in Dharamshala on 2nd September 2022, resulting in extensive damage in the area. Officials directed workers to expedite rehabilitation work.

IndiGo set to start new direct flights from Hyderabad to Riyadh and increase frequency of other flights to the Middle East to boost international connectivity.

On Sunday, Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport was subject to multiple disruptions in its flight services due to heavy rains.

A high rise swing at a fair in Mohali, broke down and fell. Several people were injured and admitted to a nearby civil hospital.

A well-known hotel in the Hazratganj area, Lucknow was caught in a fire on Monday, resulting in four deaths and fifteen with burn injuries.

Delhi Government launched the STAMP project under which better last-mile services will be provided for commuters of public transport.

The first post-pandemic Manimahesh Yatra came to an end on Sunday morning; consisted of more than 3 lakh pilgrims.

A fire broke out at the Kaccha Bagh clothing market in Delhi’s Chandni Chowk on Sunday. 150 firefighters and 40 fire engines took 7 hours to extinguish the fire.

Doctors report that COVID-19 cases are no longer increasing in Pune; instead, there is a rise in other viral diseases like swine flu and dengue in the district.

On the 2nd September morning at around 6 am, a speeding Innova collided into some travelling pilgrims in Aravalli, Gujarat. It left 6 dead, and another 6 critically wounded.

On Friday, data updated by the Union Health Ministry showed a downward trend of active caseload in India; cases decreased by 3,538 within 24 hours.

Hospitals in Pune are witnessing a shortage in ICU beds due to high admission of patients, reportedly suffering from dengue, swine flu, and other viral diseases.

On Friday, Lufthansa announced that it cancelled around 800 of its scheduled flights from Munich and Frankfurt in response to an organised labour strike.

BEST to provide a Ganapati special 75% discount on its digital bus pass available on the BEST Chalo application. The ₹799 pass will be now be available for ₹199.

Bangalore-based digital healthcare start-up aims to change healing methods. Resolute.Ai provides personalised wellbeing options to suit a person’s lifestyle.

HDFC Bank set to open 207 branches in Maharashtra, along with the implementation of 80 smart banking lobbies in 16 districts.

India names 23-player-squad for SAFF U-17 Championship, set to begin from 5th September in Colombo. Team will begin campaign against Bhutan on the first day.

Royal Enfield recorded a 53% increase in sales in August 2022 compared to July 2022. The company sold a total of 70,112 units in August.

According to data from the CMIE, India’s one-year unemployment rate in August hit a new stage with 8.3%. The employment in the month also dropped to 394.6 million.

Nirvair Singh, a popular Punjabi singer, at the age of 42, passed away in Melbourne, Australia due to a three-vehicle collision.

The new Oppo A57e launched in India, will be available for purchase at ₹13,999 in a sole 4 GB + 64GB model on Flipkart and the company’s official website.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands were hit by an earthquake of 4.9 magnitude, 108 km north-northeast of Diglipur, on Friday. NCS reports no injuries or casualties.

HMD Global, the official manufacturer of Nokia devices launched a new smartphone and tablet at the IFA 2022 tech show, called Nokia C31 and Nokia T21.

Experts state the possibility of surge in malaria, dengue and other vector borne diseases if September marks heavy rainfall in Delhi.

A new NCERT study predicts that students’ enrolment in schools will decline by 2025 due to a drop in the population of children between the ages of 6 to 16.

Renault, on Friday, launched the Festive Limited Edition variants of its range of cars including the Triber, Kiger, and Kwid series, with bookings set to start from today.

PM Modi to lay the foundation stone of Phase 2 and inaugurate Phase 1 A of Kochi Metro. Ceremony is to be held at Cochin International Airport Limited Trade Fair and Exhibition Centre.

A recent study undertaken by Pristyn Care Data Labs revealed that 60% people delay their treatments as they do not have a health cover.

The country’s first-ever vaccine against cervical cancer is to be launched today by the Union Minister of State and Science & Technology at the India International Centre (IIC).

Yes Bank revises schedule of charges for savings accounts applicable from 1st September. All new charges and other details are available on the bank’s website

Following the demolition of Noida’s twin towers on Sunday, Re Sustainability has been given a contract to collect and recycle 30,000 tonnes of debris from the site.

After government’s decision to remove airfare caps w.e.f. 31st August 2022, IndiGo states possibility of discounts on flight ticket rates to increase passenger load rates.

Prior to the launch of Apple’s iPhone 14 series on September 7th, leaked information has revealed new changes to the devices, such as ultra-wide camera sensors and an i-shaped notch.

SpiceJet staff has complained of a delay in receiving their monthly salaries for the 2nd time. Airline claims that payments are being made in a graded format.

India defeats Hong Kong by 40 runs in their second match at the Asia Cup in Dubai. Team secures a spot in the Super 4 on the leader board.

Mumbai metro line-3 test run was initiated at 11 am, on Tuesday. The 40 km line connects the Southern and Western regions of the city.

JBL launched its new wireless earphones under the Tour series called Tour Pro 2 which features a 1.45-inch LED display on its case.

NCPI reports an increase from 628 crore to 657 crore UPI transactions worth ₹10.73 Lakh Crores in August compared to ₹10.63 Lakh Crores recorded in July.

An eight-year-old boy was found to have a rare condition of intestinal perforation after falling off his cycle and was rescued by doctors in Jehangir Hospital, Pune.

A 120-bed MDTC was inaugurated at Pune’s Command Hospital by Lt. Gen. J. S. Nain. The centre will undertake diagnosis and treatment of cancer patients.

Boeing projects an approximate 7% growth in India’s air traffic through 2040. A 25% increase in capacity is also expected in the sector by next year.

On Tuesday, a Spicejet flight headed towards Nashik from Delhi was forced to return midway after a snag in the vehicle’s autopilot mechanism.

Delhi government launches India’s first virtual school called Delhi Model Virtual School on Wednesday.

Radio Frequency Identification Cards set to replace yatra paper slips for pilgrims visiting Vaishno Devi. Temple board to also set up cameras and card readers.

The state of Maharashtra was asked to provide details of compensation for the 1992-93 Mumbai riot victims’ families and missing persons on Tuesday.

BD India releases new rapid molecular detection tool for MDR-TB. The test panel has been added to the WHO guidelines and will be available as a first-line test.

An ambulance transporting liver to Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune from Kolhapur met with an accident on the Pune Satara road on Wednesday, injuring five passengers.

India continues to see a drop in corneal transplants since the pandemic. EBAI data shows that the drop is due to reduced eye donations over the past two years.

Supreme court asks private school to pay gratuity with interest to the teachers retired 1997 onwards, as per amendment of Payment of Gratuity Act.

Gautam Adani becomes the 3rd richest in the world according to Bloomberg Billionaires Data. Adani is the first Asian to rank in the top-3 of the list.

The aviation company, IndiGo, announced on Monday that it is now part of WEF’s new sustainable initiative, the Clear Skies for Tomorrow, India Coalition campaign.

A landslide caused by excessive rains in Kanjar Village, Idukki District in Kerala brought down a house, killing five members of the family.

A gas pipeline leak in Parel, Mumbai was reported at 1:10 pm. People were notified after a small fire rose from the affected patch on BA road.

Vinesh Phogat wins the trials for the upcoming World Wrestling Championships. Other wrestlers in the squad include Sonam Malik, Sarita Mor and Mansi Ahlawat.

IIT-GN, in collaboration with an NGO called Dakshana, will provide training in communication and leadership skills to 100 economically weak students.

Mercedes-Benz announces the launch of their new electric sedan EQS 580 on 21st September, that will be locally assembled at their production unit near Pune.

Four women died of tubectomy surgery complications and others are hospitalised. The women were part of a 34-women sterilisation camp held near Hyderabad.

The DPCC has reinforced rules against the immersion of idols into the Yamuna river and will charge offenders a fine of ₹50,000.

NCRB data shows a large hike in cyber-crimes in Delhi by 111% in 2021 as compared to the previous year, with sexual harassment being primary motive of the crimes.

The Kerala government has plans to incorporate the study of laws in the state’s school curriculum in order to make children aware of their rights and safeguard them.

The first Xpulse Xperience Centre launched in Bengaluru by Hero MotoCorp. The centre will provide training on off-road riding of Xpulse 200 4V.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch 5 and Watch 5 Pro to ne available online on sale from Tuesday, 30th August, on Amazon and Samsung’s official website.

Raegr has launched its latest wireless charger, the MagFix Arc M1600 which offers dual charging of Apple devices such as iPhones and Airpods. It is available at a price of ₹3,999.

FOGSI signs MoU with NABH to start ‘One Nation One Standard’ program with Swasti and Manyata Partners for improving maternity care services across the country.

IRCTC cancels 182 trains on 30th August, Tuesday. Over 270 trains affected from cancellations, delays, rescheduling and diversions.

Punjab CM announces new EV policy for the state that will include cash incentives up to ₹10,000 for EV buyers and a waiver on road taxes and registration fees.

A native of Pala, Kottayam in Kerala, Jibin Madhu was able to go on an all-India tour with earnings generated through a mobile food stall service on his bike.

IRCTC has launched an online food ordering service that utilises WhatsApp to deliver food to passengers at their seats and features dishes from a select few restaurants.

The government has told private FM radio stations to ask people to take the Covid-19 booster shots for free as part of the 'Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav' celebrations.

The Union AMC has launched Union Retirement Fund, a new scheme meant to be an open-ended solution-oriented fund fit for retirement.

In Talegaon MIDC, Pune, fraudsters hack CEO’s email account and steal ₹54.39 Lakhs by sending fake emails to the accounting department.

NCRB data shows a sharp rise in road and traffic accidents in 2021 from 2020. Almost 1.56 deaths from accidents in 2021, up from 1.33 lakh deaths recorded in 2020.

A speeding car hit an elderly couple out for their morning walk in East Delhi, at around 6:30 am. The man passed away while his wife was hospitalised.

Nasar Thootha, a taxi driver, with his ‘Dress Bank’ initiative, has helped 200 economically-challenged women to receive their wedding dresses free of cost.

Delhi government, in response to the upcoming annual winter-smog season, has commenced the promotion of pollution filtering helmets that mitigates 80% of pollutants.

On 28th August, IMD released names of states which will witness heavy rains for the next few days.

PM Modi, on the 40th anniversary of Suzuki Motor Corporation in India, said that EVs are creating a silent revolution by reducing the carbon emission in the nation.

India defeated Pakistan by 5 wickets and 2 balls to spare at their Asia Cup opening match. Pandya took 3 wickets and scored the winning 6 to seal the victory.

Following the demolition of the Noida Twin Towers, a haze of dust floated around the area of Sector 93A, affecting multiple residential societies in the vicinity.

Government to start a pilot project for EMS-assisted air ambulance provided by private operators. The first to be placed at AIIMS Rishikesh for 6 months.

Fire breaks out at a commercial complex in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh on Sunday morning. 4 fire engines & 40 firefighters took 6 hours to bring the fire under control.

4 new cases of Swine Flu were reported in Jharkhand. The patients were admitted to Ranchi’s Superspecialty hospital with corona-like symptoms.

Six members from a family of fifteen drowned in the Ramdaha waterfall on Sunday, during their trip.

Reliance Jio Chairman, Akash Ambani introduced their latest Wi-Fi hotspot Jio AirFiber. He also promised to expand 5G networks all over the country by late 2023.

OTT platforms likely to outperform the Cinema industry as it is expected to become a ₹12,000 Crore-industry by 2023.

A temporary house help returned a designer purse worth many lakhs to its owner after police intervention in Mumbai.

A group of seven conspirators in Jaipur attempted to cheat in the examination of Technical Assistant held on Saturday, by hacking its online servers.

Air India Express to begin international flights from Vijayawada to Sharjah from 31st October. New service will be available twice a week for all passengers.

₹1.5 Lakhs cash stolen from businessman, Bangaru Reddy’s house when he was away. Robbers set the house on fire after the robbery and run away.

Ganga crosses 71.81 metres in Varanasi on Saturday. Above 256 hectares of land, 84 ghats, and 36 localities flooded. Above 12,000 people relocated to shelters.

A truck fell over the sedan driven by the TMC leader’s son, killing him on the spot. The vehicle was observed to be going in the road’s opposite direction and fell sideways on the sedan.

Karnataka HC has passed a verdict that allows legal heirs of a person to file a case for compensation if the person dies due to a vehicle-related accident.

A new 500 LPM oxygen plant was inaugurated in Lok Bandhu Hospital, Lucknow on Sunday. This is the second oxygen plant setup in the hospital.

GSB Seva Mandal, located in King’s Circle, Mumbai has taken up an insurance cover of ₹ 316.4 Crore in preparation of the upcoming Ganesh Chaturthi festival in August 2022.

Akasa Air alerts CERT-In of a data breach incidence that happened due to a technical issue with their log-in service. The airline has assured its customers that it was not a hacking attempt.

Truck collides with Trax Cruiser on highway near Bangalore, killing 9 and injuring 14. State Home Minister initiates probe into the accident with state SP.

India is all set to construct about 1.8 lakh kilometres of national highways and 1.2 lakh kilometres of railway lines by the year 2025.

Srija, Telangana, found an eco-friendly way of growing saplings in pots made of groundnut shells to avoid use of plastic. Aims to produce 10,000 pots each month.

New study shows that Coronavirus’ incubation period has reduced from 5 days to 3.42 days. It is getting shorter with each variant of the virus, researchers say.

On Wednesday, PM Modi inaugurated Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital and Research Centre in the Mohalli district of Punjab.

Amitabh Bachchan tested positive for Covid-19; posts on Twitter to ask everyone in contact with him to get tested. This is the 2nd time he has tested positive.

According to a new amendment, the retiring Supreme Court and Chief Justice of India judges are eligible for Type-VII housing and other benefits for up to one year from the retirement date.

Jyotiraditya Scindia of the Ministry of Civil Aviation said that, within the next 7 to 10 years about 40 Crore passengers will be logged by the aviation sector.

Indian e-com companies have boosted their delivery workforce to keep up with the upcoming shopping season. The move comes amid high inflations & low job market.

DGCA in its monthly statement released data where 97 lakh passengers were reported to have travelled domestically in flights in July - 7.6% lower than June.

AAP chief and Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal has promised the creation of 80% job reservations for the youth of Gujarat if brought into power in the state.

upGrad has introduced a new upskilling program for current and new employees. The edtech’s training courses will help to drive large-scale employment in India.

The Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, said on Tuesday, that a total of ₹62,000 Crore had been spent on subsidies last year, where a concession of 55% was provided to all passengers.

IRCTC clarifies that no passenger data will be open to potential risks as it will be encrypted in a unique code prior to sharing with consultants.

Delhi-based start-up has invented a new helmet that promises to protect against air pollution. The PUROS helmet by Shellios Technolabs reduces pollution exposure by 80%.

PM inaugurates the Amrita Hospital in Faridabad, Haryana on Wednesday. It will be supervised by the Mata Amritanandamayi Math and has a capacity of 2600 beds.

As per a video released online, an elderly man was violently attacked by a stray bull which caused him serious injuries, on Friday.

Edelweiss Asset Management Limited launches a new ‘Edelweiss Gold and Silver ETF Fund of Fund’ scheme that allows both silver and gold investment opportunities.

A fire broke out in a factory located in the Patparganj area of New Delhi on Wednesday. It was put out successfully with no casualties reported.

Juhu police filed a FIR against fraudsters who impersonated the head of NMIMS and sent amazon gift cards in exchange for money transfers.

An unmarried, 26-year-old woman was allowed to abort her pregnancy by the Bombay High Court, on grounds of the process affecting her mental health.

Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, announces the formation of a cyber intelligence unit in the wake of rising cyber fraud cases in Maharashtra.

Jharkhand Govt collaborates with FCDO of the British High Commission, New Delhi to grant the Chevening Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Scholarship to scholars.

Bharat Biotech’s ROTAVAC will now be circulated in Nigeria - the country which records the second highest deaths in children due to rotavirus infection.

Due to a historically tedious repeat application process, UPSC has now implemented a new OTR system that enables faster applications due to basic applicant data pre-stored on their servers.

58-year-old woman recovers from multiple fractures falling from a residential building’s 2nd floor. Surgeries on her spine and legs took a total of 2.5 hours.

A recent national study on pulmonary OPD visits indicates that pulmonary conditions get aggravated more during monsoon. Summers prove to be healthier.

The 15th batch of the two-year Executive Post Graduate Programme in Management (EPGP) course, offered by IIM Kozhikode has been announced.

7 new cars set to be launched at the Delhi Auto Expo 2023. The list includes names like Toyota, Kia, Hyundai, Mahindra & Maruti. Expo to be held after 3 years.

IRCTC cancels 128 trains on 24th August, Wednesday. 11 trains were diverted while 7 have been rescheduled.

After having affected the Kollam District in Kerala, the Tomato Flu has now surfaced in states such as Haryana, Odisha, and Tamil Nadu.

Apple to begin production of the new iPhone 14 in India in an effort to shorten the product’s production lag and generate efficient supply across the globe.

In a first of its kind ever, a heart transplant surgery was successfully carried out at ABVIMS, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi on Sunday evening.

Tamil Nadu launches new ‘Footwear and Leather Products Policy 2022’. CM MK Stalin signs ₹2,250 crores’ MoU for manufacturing leather footwear and other items.

An IndiGo plane headed to Mumbai from Goa avoids disaster as a technical glitch in the engine is discovered prior to take off at the Goa airport.

China announces to soon issue X-1 visas for Indian students on Monday. Other visas to be issued include C-Visas, F-Visas and Z-Visas.

A group of school students were killed when a truck ran over them in Dasuya, Hoshiarpur district in Punjab. The deceased were students of DAV Senior Secondary School.

RBI has extended the deadline for tokenisation of Credit/Debit cards online to 31st September. Here’s how to tokenise cards and encrypt its details.

The sister of a departed government employee was denied a job in his stead on compassionate grounds, by the Allahabad High Court.

Delhi govt. to set up 18,000 public and semi-public battery swapping stations and charging points for EVs; plan to have one charging point per 15 EVs by 2024.

A research team from IAP department at IISc has innovated a cost effective point-of-care test for SCA. The test will take 15 minutes and cost less than ₹100.

There has been a growing influence of the Omicron strain BA, 2.75 in Vidarbha, with around 60% of its genetic data found within provided samples, compared to July’s result of 30%.

India creates history with a well-fought victory over South Korea at the Asian U-18 Championship in Tehran on Monday to finish the competition with a bronze medal.

The Maharashtra government announced that all education expenses will be taken up for college students whose parents have perished during the COVID-19 pandemic.

New EVs hit the market as iVOOMi launched the Jeetx and Jeetx180 while Corrit Electric launched the Hover 2.0 and Hover 2.0 + low speed e-bike on Monday.

India beat Zimbabwe in the 3rd and final ODI to clinch a clean sweep of the series. Shubham Gill’s 130 steals the show despite Sikandar Raza’s valiant 115.

India sees a spike in people seeking loan and EMI options to undertake international travel. An increase of 40% in inquiry seen among tour companies.

Sania Mirza drops out of upcoming US Open due to a tendon tear. The tennis star informed regarding the injury through Instagram, adding that it hampers her retirement plans.

In a bizarre event, a man named Subhash Bhanudas Deshmukh set himself on fire outside the Maharashtra Assembly on Tuesday and suffered 15-20% burn injuries.

Roads and bridges in Kochi continue to be riddled with potholes, despite Kerala High Court’s order to have them all roads in the state repaired by 15th August.

Reliance’s Jio to introduce new IFC plans which will allow people to call, text and use the internet during a flight. Plan will be offered in 3 packages starting at ₹499.

Pilots operating an Indigo flight declared ‘May Day’ on allegedly finding smoke coming from the cargo hold. make an emergency landing with help of Kolkata ATC.

Pakistan’s fast bowler, Shaheen Afridi Shah ruled out of upcoming Asia Cup due to a knee injury. The 22-year-old is also set to miss the England T20 ODI series.

PWD minister Ravindra Chavan ordered officials to mend roads from Mumbai to Konkan by the weekend for commuters to get home safely for the Ganesh Festival.

The head coach of the Indian team, Rahul Dravid tested positive for COVID-19 during the routine check made before the team departed for the Asia Cup in Dubai.

KD Hospital in collaboration with KIMS Hospital, Hyderabad, to open a lung transplantation facility making it the first within the state.

Madhya Pradesh left reeling after heavy rains for more than 36 hours. Flooding and blackouts continue in several districts as CM Chouhan conducts aerial survey.

A US-based rating agency, S&P Global Ratings stated that the rated Indian firms are in a good position to survive the effects of inflation and rising rates.

Mercedes Benz ready to launch the AMG EQS 53 in India on Wednesday. The car first launch globally in September 2021, will be imported as CBU for sale.

Indian Railways provides updates on its under-construction projects. 82% of Jiribam-Imphal rail project and 75% of Noney bridge have been completed.

Stockapps.com, through an in-depth analysis, has revealed that Google collects the most user data online. The company continues to acquire around 39 different types of user data.

EPFO begins inquiry into possible fraud case at Mumbai’s Kandivali office with estimated losses of ₹ 1,000 Crores. Employment funds of ex-Jet Airways crew used.

The government has proposed the issuance of new safety standards for EV batteries, in light of the multiple fire-related accidents that occurred recently.

IMD predicts moderate to heavy rainfall for several states from Tuesday. A weakening depression over central India is said to be the main cause for the rains.

Olympic silver medalist Mirabai Chanu and 7 other lifters to miss Asian Games. The group will fly to the USA for S&C camp for training & rehab post CWG 2022.

IMD issues red alert in 39 districts of MP. Moderate rainfall expected to fall in 12 other districts. Schools in Bhopal and Narmadapuram declare holiday.

A retired school teacher from Annamayya, Andhra Pradesh was victim to a cyber crime, where her bank account was hacked on opening a suspicious link through WhatsApp.

4.1 magnitude earthquake strikes Rajasthan at 2:01 am on Monday. NCS reports that the quake was 10 km deep. No casualties or property damage reported so far.

Tomato Fever surges in India amidst Corona and Monkeypox infection, reported the Lancet Respiratory Journal. Cases of 82 children under the age of 5 reported so far.

Punjab education minister announces 16% increase in higher education budget from this year; also mentions reforms to improve working conditions for teachers.

Seasonal vegetables are now less expensive in apni mandis as a result of Punjab's weather conditions stabilising following severe rainfall in July.

An incident of cattle attack in Vadodara was reported where, a 50-year-old man was attacked by a stray cow. The man suffered severe injury to the head and died.

Union Govt’s 16-member committee plans to set up IIT-like institutions abroad. The proposal has been shared with all Indian institutions and mentor institutes.

Amidst floods in the Mayurbhanj and Balasore districts of Odisha, efforts are being made to rescue the trapped residents, with the deployment of 58 rescue teams.

Government is considering extension of ration supply for the poor population of India for about 3 to 6 months more post its deadline of 30th September.

Woman from Perambra of Kerala’s Kozhikode district dies from a suspected case of rabies despite receiving vaccine. Questions raised about vaccine’s efficiency.

Medical teams dispatched in Odisha following the death of 17 victims of Diarrhoea. Teams to spread precautionary tactics and help people get to clinics.

The UP government plans to develop India’s first ever educational township, as revealed in a presentation made recently to the Chief Secretary.

Indian banks have collected around ₹ 300 billion rupees in the first two weeks of August using certificate deposits of two-months to one-year periods.

Medtronic pharma in collaboration with Aster hospitals to undertake DBS surgeries that will help treat Parkinson. Treatment to cost between ₹10 to ₹20 Lakhs.

Toyota reportedly has huge plans to renew its strategy in the Indian market by launching a line of affordable hybrid car models.

Union minister unveils India’s first hydrogen fuel cell in Pune. Made by CSIR and KPIT Ltd., this is the first step to reduce vehicle emissions in the country.

Tamil Nadu has allocated a budget of Rs. 68.22 Crore towards the eradication of tuberculosis in the state, according to the Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Ma Subramaniam.

DMRC to undertake renovation work of its third oldest line- the blue line for the next 18 months with an approximate budget of ₹12.7 Crores.

Delhi’s RML hospital extends OT timings by 3 hours to accommodate pending operations. RDA also raises the issue of increasing number of doctors at the hospital.

A team at IIT Jodhpur has discovered a possible reason behind Klebsiella Pneumoniae’s antibiotic resistance and virulence.

Amritha Hospital, a high-tech hospital that has been under construction for six years is set to be inaugurated by PM Modi on 24th August, in Faridabad.

Pune-based footwear start-up creates 360-degree flexible shoes for kids. New patented shoes’ design grows by 3 sizes to fit growing children for longer periods.

Tamil Nadu to permit only eco-friendly Ganesh idols to protect the environment. GHMC to build 22 temporary and 24 FRP ponds to help environment conservation. Similar actions seen in other parts of the country.

An investigating two-person committee has been formed to probe into the stampede incident that occurred at the Banke Bihari temple in Mathura on the occasion of Janmashtami.

IRCTC has announced a second tour of its Bharat Gaurav train, which is set to run on August 24th.

CERT-In warns of several security threats and flaws in Google Chrome browser. Various practices help hackers use code to steal data, top cyber agency says.

Adidas launched RPT-02 SOL, wireless solar-powered headphones which provide 80 hours of playback and removable ear cushions and headband.

Students and Alumni from LPU have secured many medals for the country during the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, helping rack the total medal count to 61.

Dahi-Handi will be considered as an adventure sport from now on, Maharashtra CM says. Govindas to get insurance cover and reservation in govt jobs as well.

RBI’s August bulletin showed that April saw peak rise of inflation rates for FY2023- Q1. It spoke of potential risks and India’s standing in the global market.

As of June 2022, India’s solar capacity installations have increased by 59% in the first half of the year, as per the report by Mercom India Research.

Man suffering from cancer kills wife, 9-year-old son and himself in Bangalore. Police sources reveal that the man was depressed and worried about his family.

The prime causes of global cancer deaths worldwide was uncovered by a study. It stated that factors such as high Body Mass Index, smoking, use of alcohol and others are directly responsible.

Woman lodges complaint against a famous restaurant in Chennai when she found worms in her food. Food Safety Department shuts down the eatery.

Gujarat HC directs state to bypass organ donation policy’s requirement for domicile certificate, calls the provision unconstitutional and against Article 14.

13 states may face power cut challenges after being listed for overdue payments by POSOCO who asked 3 power exchange platforms to restrict their power supply.

There has been a formation of twin depressions along the coasts of Myanmar and Bangladesh, and warnings of heavy rains in regions within close proximity by the IMD.

Central Railways is going to introduce 10 new AC local trains in Mumbai. Running every day except holidays & Sundays, this takes the number of AC locals to 66.

RBI set to charge processing fees on NEFT transactions done from bank branches. Fees will be Rs. 2.5 for Rs. 10,000 and go up to Rs. 25 for above Rs. 2 lakhs.

TVS Motor Co. Ltd becomes the third highest in the e-2W segment with a 14% market share and resgistration of about 36,000 iQubes in the month of August.

A huge fire broke in the Sultanpora Kandi area of Baramulla district, Jammu and Kashmir, causing many shops in the area to catch fire.

Mahindra & Mahindra will launch the Scorpio Classic on August 20th. The car will be available with a diesel engine, in 2 variants and 5 colour options.

Korean carmaker Kia unveils 240 kWh charger in Kerala that can be used by all e-car owners on a PPC basis. Kia India CSO teases India-special e-vehicle by 2025.

Quantum mission to take a kickstart with Rs. 8,000 Crore of budget over 5 years. The project will be headed by the department of science and technology.

As per the data by BMC, the issue of potholes in Mumbai has become highly prevalent with 48% of complaints raised by residents of western suburbs regarding the issue.

Rajasthan government to provide 1.35 crore women family heads with smartphones and 3 years of internet connectivity under Chief Minister Digital Seva Yojana.

Covid-19 surge continues in India. Country sees 25% hike under 24 hours with 12,608 infections and 72 deaths. The daily Covid-19 positivity rate is at 3.47%.

According to government data, it has been discovered that an average of four in ten women in the country were diagnosed with breast cancer, in the year 2020.

Delhi police bust a fake call centre in the city that allegedly impersonated companies, offered jobs and cheated people of money under pretext of training.

A Pune based startup, reCharkha has managed to upcycle around 7 lakh plastic products through environmentally friendly means.

An investigation initiated by the CBI revealed that coins worth Rs. 11 Crores were missing from the vaults of SBI’s Karauli branch.

NIPL enters a partnership with PayXpert to venture into the U.K. transactional market. NCPI says new UPI will give Indians abroad an easy payments solution.

Google to update its system to provide users with high-quality and original content which would be helpful. These updates will target click baits.

OTT is set to overtake television in the upcoming years, says Samir Nair. Applause Entertainment CEO is aiming for a 10 times growth, many projects on the way.

India won against Zimbabwe in a three-match series game, with a lead of 1-0 from a 10 wicket victory on Thursday.

Mizoram’s first case of Japanese Encephalitis recorded in Aizwal. NCDC were immediately contacted who confirmed the case.

Pilgrim footfall at Kedarnath breaks all records. The temple committee welcomes the influx, mentioning, over 10 lakh pilgrims visited the shrine till Monday.

The various cities and districts of Gujarat continue to face heavy rainfall and flood-like situations since 15th August.

Vivo is finally set to launch the Vivo V25 Pro in India. The smartphone will be available on online platforms from 25th August.

The government has proposed trauma care for people injured through road accidents, which serves to provide them first aid treatment at the nearest point.

Students complain of technical glitches and connectivity issues during CUET-UG phase 4 exam. UGC promises retest for all students who couldn’t give their exam.

A gas leak incident was reported in Kandivali, Mumbai, when a pipeline ruptured. Efforts are currently being made to plug the leak.

According to Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director-general, WHO, there has been a rise of 20% in the total number of Monkeypox cases since last week.

A crocodile was found swimming in a waterlogged colony in Sivpuri, Madhya Pradesh. Rescue team trapped the animal after an hour-long effort and release it in the lake.

The Indian rupee’s value rose by 44 paise against the US Dollar and increased to Rs. 21.6 compared to the UAE dirham.

CEO of Ola Electric, Bhavish Aggarwal lays out plans to develop “world’s largest EV ecosystem at one site” with its Future Factory in Tamil Nadu.

Delhi records a 60% rise in Covid-19 hospitalisations of total reported cases, positivity rate being 19.2%. Govt data shows 3 dead & 202 admitted in ICU.

Police arrested a female thief from Ghaziabad who had robbed 100 homes posing as a helper. Ornaments worth 3 lakhs found on her, over 26 cases in NCR alone.

A block will be operated in suburban sections of Mumbai Central Railway Line. Officials release alternate routes and special provisions for passengers.

Union road transport and highways minister, Nitin Gadkari announced plans to implement new GPS enabled number plates on all vehicles for easier tracking.

Children undergoing kidney transplants have better long-term outcomes when receiving the organ from living donors, according to latest study by UC Davis Health.

Vijender Singh beat Eliasu Sulley in the second round of a 6 round pro-boxing match on Wednesday with a KO in Raipur.

The DCGA released a report stating that July observed a decline in the number of passengers by 7.6%, as compared to June’s results.

Pooja Parshad, an employee of Rivaara Labs Pvt. Ltd., lost around Rs. 2 Lakh in an encounter with cybercriminals, while attempting to buy alcohol from online contacts.

An observational study conducted by researchers in UK discovered increased risk of neurological and psychiatric issues post Covid-19 infection.

500 Indian cities set up mechanised cleaning of sewers under the ‘Safai Mitra Surakshit Shehar’ scheme that aims to achieve zero fatality in sanitary cleaning.

10 crore connections of piped, potable water set up in rural India in 3 years. 7 crore families now get clean water under the Jal Jeevan Mission, says PM.

Terror scare in Maharashtra, weeks before Ganesh Puja! Guns and bullets recovered from boat off Raigad coast. Vessel tracked back to Australia, says Fadnavis.

Allegedly a 16-year-old committed 6 robberies within a span of 24 hours in South Delhi on 15th August. The boy was caught by the police on Wednesday.

Tata Motors has received an order to produce, operate and manage 921 electric buses in Bengaluru from BMTC.

By the year 2026-27, the UP government has proposed a plan to generate 16,000 mw of renewable energy, spanning 20 cities and targeting 10 Lakh households.

The new Alto K10 was launched by Maruti Suzuki on 18th August. This new version has seen many important upgrades and starts at a price of Rs. 3.99 Lakhs.

“Precaution doses are necessary,” says leading Covid-19 expert in the country. Health officials urge people to get booster dose as Covid cases increase again.

Following the decision of other banks and financial institutions, HDFC has also raised the offered rate of interest on fixed deposits, which will be in effect from 18th August.

A man in Pune was cheated of about Rs. 13 Lakhs by cyber fraudsters who promised him high returns on cryptocurrency trading. FIR filed at Nigdi Police Station.

Piyush Goyal inaugurates new public systems lab at IIT Delhi. The Union Minister also praised the new lab as a key step in bringing scientific development.

Tata Housing Opportunities Fund was launched recently and is an open-ended equity scheme, in the housing theme.

Sundarama Mutual launched its new Sundarama Flexi Cap Fund on Tuesday. Subscription windows for the fund to remain open until 30th August.

For the first time in South India, Emirates’ Airbus A380 is all set to begin its services in the Kempegowda International Airport, Bengaluru from the 30th of October 2022.

Two snatchers on a bike, robbed Rs. 8 Lakhs from a labour contractor at Karnal railway station on Tuesday morning.

Massive fire breaks out at a blanket manufacturing unit in Ludhiana. 7 engines struggle for 8 hours to get the blaze in control. No casualties reported so far.

Over Rs. 30,000 Crores have been allocated to help clean river Ganga, according to Jal Shakti Minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

India starts work on LT-LEDs climate action documents that will map the country’s journey to reaching its net zero target by 2070.

New development with the Monkeypox virus sees pet dog infected with the disease from owners. The CDC has urged infected patients to keep away from all animals.

Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde announces free travel for senior citizens aged 75+ by MSRTC buses. Govinda troops also receive 10 lakhs insurance cover.

Around 50 people were injured after the derailing of three bogies of a train, Bharat ki Kothi, when it struck a nearby goods train.

35% of public smoking offenses in India come from Karnataka. The state records highest number of cases for 3 consecutive years.

Fatal accident about 100 kms away from Bengaluru leaves a Guntur couple dead. A bus of Vemuri Kaveri Travels overturns on NH-75 with 15 injured and 3 critical.

The Union Minister of State for Health on Tuesday declared that the mortality rate in the country has improved in the last few years, with 35 deaths per 1000 live births in 2019.

Differently abled cricketer from Meerut who scored 67 off 20 runs in a national competition is now driving a rickshaw and selling milk to earn for his family.

The admission procedure of the First Year Junior College have been delayed in favour of giving non-state board students a fair chance, according to the Maharashtra Education Director.

Report by HEI claims that 18 out of the top 20 cities with highest rate increase in PM 2.5 levels in 2019 are from India. Delhi ranked first on the list.

UP sees a bizarre theft of Cadbury chocolates worth Rs. 17 lakhs stolen from storage godown in Lucknow. FIR filed with Chinhat PS by Cadbury distributor.

IGNOU has announced a training programme for over 10,000 teachers of the university, as part of proceedings for the 75th Independence Day.

Children in MPS still await their new uniforms two months into their academic year. Rajesh Kankal assures at least 1 set of uniform by month end.

Samsung launches new flagship gaming monitor with an innovative Cockpit Mode function. The Odyssey Ark G97NB has a 55-inch, 4k display, and a set of 4 speakers.

3 separate cases in Mumbai lodged against frauds impersonating power supply companies. A total of Rs. 3.8 Lakhs were stolen.

Arvind Kejriwal announced the launch of the ‘Make India No. 1’ operation and stated that five critical issues in the country need to be addressed before achieving said goal.

Major rivers in Andhra Pradesh including Godavari and Krishna, see rise in water levels due to heavy rains. Relief operations are currently underway.

IDFC AMC is set to launch new open-ended scheme from 19th August. The Nifty200 Momentum 30 Index Fund is dynamic, diverse & perfect for long-term investing.

Truck driving on wrong lane kills a family of 5 on the Pune-Ahmednagar highway. Pune SP informs of two children among the deceased, truck driver still missing.

Realme has announced its new wireless earphones, the Buds T100 under its new sub-brand, Realme Techlife, which is set to launch tomorrow, 18th August 2022.

Basvaraj Bommai, CM, Karnataka declares 2% reservation for athletes in all departments of the state during a felicitation event held on Tuesday.

Covid cases rise in New Delhi with 917 new cases, 8 deaths and 20% positivity rate. Delhi L-G urges extra caution and asks citizens to get the booster dose.

Manish Sisodia asks public in Delhi to take booster doses, as recent data shows a decline in infection rate for those who have taken the precautionary dose.

According to the BMC, Mumbai has been plagued with multiple cases of swine flu, dengue and malaria from 1st to the 14th of August.

Bharat Biotech on Monday submitted the third-round test results for its vaccine, BBV154, in order to help bring it as a primary dose in stores.

The GST council, advised by Karnataka Chief Minister and his group of ministers’ plans to implement another set of changes to the existing GST rate.

SR set to reduce travel time and increase train speed for over 900 kms of track according to BG Mallya’s speech on 15th August at Perambur railway stadium.

Amul and Mother Diary set to increase their milk product prices by Rs. 2 per litre from Wednesday due to rising production and operational costs. 

Mumbai woman falls prey to cyber fraud of Rs. 15 Lakhs by a man calling himself ‘Smith’. Fraudster cons her into sending ‘custom clearance charges for gifts’.

Two individuals were rescued in the flash floods of the Kathua district, Jammu and Kashmir by the Indian Air Force on Monday.

A bus carrying ITBP and Jammu and Kashmir officials met an accident near Pahalgam region. 6 officials died in the incident while many were injured.

Kangana Ranaut celebrates the 76th Independence Day from her home. The actress, down with dengue, posts images and videos on Instagram with an empowering note.

FIFA imposes a ban on AIFF due to “undue influence from third parties” and suspends India’s U-17 Women’s World Cup hosting rights.

Ola Electric set to launch its first electric car with futuristic features in India by 2024 as announced on 15th August by CEO.

Maharashtra CM flags off the Azadi Express on Monday. New metro to join the route of 2A and 7 in Mumbai as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.

Delhi records a satisfactory AQI of 58 on Tuesday morning, down from 62 on Monday. IMD predicts light rainfall along with strong winds across the state.

IMD issues warnings against incessant rains in India. It also informed of formation of low-pressure areas in Bay of Bengal which will cause heavy downpour in Odisha.

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Chief, Arvind Kejriwal plans to announce free quality education for all if his party comes in power, in his upcoming one day tour to Kutch, Gujarat.

Prafulla Shashikant hailing from Beed, Maharashtra has found an effective way to promote marginalised children’s education through VOPA.

An Indigo flight from Mangalore to Mumbai was delayed by six hours due to a suspicious bomber threat message, which was later confirmed to be false.

Vector-borne disease cases increase in Gujarat due to the peak monsoon season. Health officials claim that cases are likely to increase in the coming months.

Top 10 private companies got on a hiring spree in the FY 2021-22. A massive increase in new recruits is seen relative to the Covid-hit 2020-21 year. 

Despite a string of poor performances displayed by former India captain Virat Kohli, Sourav Ganguly is optimistic about the player’s return to form in the Asia Cup, 2022.

More than 7.9 million enrolments have occurred under the Bal Aadhaar initiative, which comprises of children within the age of 0 to 5 years, from April to July 2022.

5G mobile services are set to start soon in the country, PM Modi announces in Independence Day speech. Reliance Jio is set to launch a new 5G smartphone soon.

The dome of Lucknow’s landmark monument, Bada Imambara collapsed on Monday evening. It was located above the Bhool Bhulaiya gate.

1,900 numbers registered with Signal were exposed in a cyber attack on Twilio. These accounts will be unregistered by the company to protect user’s privacy.

Bengaluru sees hike in dengue infection among pregnant women. Doctors explain effects on unborn children and provide guidelines for prevention of infection.

A pre-existing vaccine used against tuberculosis proves to be effective for people afflicted with Type 1 diabetes and prevents the contraction of COVID-19 virus.

Assam CM Sarma inaugurates ‘Vidya Rath- School on Wheels’ project with Gauhati High Court CJ RM Chhaya. The new scheme aims to educate underprivileged children.

WTW reports suggest a median 10% increment in Indian companies for the year 2022-2023, due to attrition in labour markets, making it the highest in APAC.

A weekend getaway ends in highway accident as a truck overturned on a car on NH-48 in Gurgaon. 4 reported dead, 2 injured. FIR filed against the truck driver.

Mahindra & Mahindra announces upcoming launch of 5 e-SUVs under 2 EV brands by 2027. The first of these are set to launch by December 2024.

The Serum Institute of India (SII) has begun developing a vaccine to combat the threat of the Omicron strain, which is expected to launch by the end of the year.

The Kerala government plans to reward Onam bonuses of ₹4,000 to state employees. Other employees to receive an allowance of ₹2,750.

Building collapses in Delhi’s Azad Market, causing injuries to five, four fire tenders reach the spot.

A robber, attempting to steal a phone from a departing train was caught red-handed. Passengers grabbed his arm and he stayed suspended for 15 km.