Balaram Bag rescued two NGO workers in Rayagada district Bhubaneswar: Not all heroes wear capes. Thirty‑five‑year‑old driver Balaram Bag from Rayagada district has won accolades for his extraordinary courage in rescuing two NGO workers, including a young woman, from a violent mob that branded them child-lifters.To encourage more “heroes in plain clothes”, the state police…
China is accelerating the use of robotics in one of its most critical systems: the national power grid. The state-owned State Grid Corporation of China has outlined plans to invest about $1 billion (roughly 6.8 billion yuan) to procure around 8,500 robots, with deployment expected to scale through 2026. These machines will assist with inspection…
Why are India’s factories so dangerous? Because people who can make them safer aren’t bothered Going to work shouldn’t feel like going to battle, but that’s the truth of India’s factories. In just over a week, more than 60 workers have died in three major explosions. Such news would jolt any sensitive nation to introspect…
Spanish proverb of the day (Image: AI-generated) Some proverbs arrive wrapped in mystery. Others get straight to the point. This Spanish saying belongs firmly in the second category. “A man does what he can; a woman does what a man cannot” is the sort of line that tends to stop people midway through a conversation….
Online registration for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is scheduled to begin in the first week of April, according to the annual academic calendar issued by the Directorate of Education (DoE) for the 2026-27 session.The DoE said the calendar has been prepared in line with notified holidays and existing rules to ensure the smooth…
NEW DELHI: The Madras high court has ruled that a stepson cannot claim family pension under the Railway Services (Pension) Rules, 1993, since the rules’ definition of “family” does not cover stepchildren. The court, in its order on July 3, set aside a Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) order that had granted the benefit, and allowed…
Karnataka SSLC exam timetable altered with third language paper moved to March 31 for students The third language paper of the SSLC examination, which was earlier scheduled to be held on the 30th of March, has been postponed to the 31st of March as a result of the change in the Mahaveer Jayanthi holiday notification….
Federal education research set for overhaul under ‘Reimagining IES’ blueprint The U.S. Department of Education has initiated a significant review of its research division, the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), following the submission of a reform report to U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon. The report, titled Reimagining the Institute of Education Sciences, was prepared…
Smriti Mandhana showcased her dependable batting prowess in India’s Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 opener against Pakistan, rescuing the team from an early collapse. Beyond the cricket field, her Sangli home reflects a serene aesthetic with muted tones, warm lighting, and sophisticated wooden elements, culminating in a personal trophy wall celebrating her achievements. Smriti Mandhana…
The president has recently made transfers/appointments of governors of some states (West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, etc.). In West Bengal, CV Ananda Bose resigned, citing personal reasons, and RN Ravi (the then governor of Tamil Nadu) was appointed in his place. West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee said she was shocked by this change and…