Dr Ashok Sharma, in-charge of Badgaon Satellite Hospital, Udaipur, has been issued an APO (Awaiting Posting Order) by the Rajasthan government. The action follows allegations of making social media reels during duty hours and negligence. His removal has caused significant distress among local villagers, they were seen in tears.

Airbus issued a global alert after discovering a software flaw in the A320 family, affecting 6000 aircraft worldwide. In India, airlines avoided cancellations by running nonstop safety checks, quickly updating systems and coordinating closely with DGCA. IndiGo and Air India cleared most jets within hours, keeping flights operating smoothly while passengers remained unaware of the global caution.

Candi Solar has secured $58.5 mn in debt funding from IFC to accelerate its C&I solar expansion in India and South Africa. The capital will add nearly 200 MWp of new projects, support performance-linked products, and grow its portfolio beyond 400 MWp, strengthening clean energy access for industrial and commercial clients.

A video showing a UP Police Sub-Inspector, Uma Agrawal, allegedly misbehaving with an elderly woman in Unnao has gone viral. The SI was seen threatening the woman, vowing to "beat her with shoes." The viral clip led to swift disciplinary action. The SI was sent to police lines and a probe has been ordered in connection with the matter.

Belgian child prodigy Laurent Simons has earned a PhD in quantum physics at 15 years of age. He recently successfully defended his doctoral thesis at the University of Antwerp. "After this, I will start working towards my goal, creating super-humans," he told The Brussels Times. He had just completed a bachelor’s degree in physics aged 12.

On her visit to San Francisco, ALTRD founder Gayatri Agrawal saw a thriving AI hub backed by massive funding and billion-dollar ambitions. She realised India lacked infrastructure, not talent. With Google’s AI Futures Fund offering $350,000 to $500,000 cloud credits and up to $2 million in funding, Indian founders can now build global-scale AI from home.

A woman alleged that the driver of the Ola cab she took was presumably drunk and dozed off during their ride in Mumbai. The woman, who was travelling with her toddler and elderly mother-in-law, asked him to stop the car, and when he didn't, she paid him ₹200. Mumbai Police took cognisance of her X post and sought more details.

A 26-year-old man, Awadhesh Rana, returned ₹31 lakh that the bride's family brought during a ceremony in Uttar Pradesh's Muzaffarnagar. Instead, he accepted only ₹1 as shagun. "I have no right to take this. This is the bride's father's hard-earned money. I cannot accept it," Rana said while refusing to take the dowry.

'Love-loreing' is a new dating trend that refers to dating for the plot or the story, as per multiple reports. It reportedly involves dating without the pressure of meeting expectations or a long-term commitment. "It's helping people form connections in a more organic way...this trend is all about living in the moment," a relationship expert told Moneycontrol.

To bolster peak power availability in northern India, the Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB) has proposed a 1,500 MW pumped storage power project near the Bhakra Dam head in Himachal Pradesh's Una district. The planned project would exceed the generation capacity of the Bhakra Dam itself, which currently produces about 1,379 MW.

Keeping the air recirculation mode on for too long while driving can raise CO2 levels inside the car, as closed windows cause the same air to recirculate, according to Dr Anika Parrikar. Brain interprets the rise of CO2 as an oxygen shortage, leading to dizziness, headaches, confusion, and reduced alertness. This impaired alertness can significantly increase the risk of accidents.

A Bengaluru techie went viral after rejecting a $75,000 US remote job to remain in his ₹48 LPA office role at an AI startup. He preferred routine, team interaction, food and travel perks, and a stable work environment over higher pay. The post sparked debate on X about shifting priorities and how young professionals value comfort as much as salary.

Kasley Killam, a Harvard-trained social scientist, developed the 5-3-1 method to help people enhance their social lives. The technique suggests connecting with five different people every week to bring variety into the social world and having three deep interactions with close ones every month. According to Killam, it is important to devote one hour daily to social interactions.

A towering 75-ft Vikram rocket replica has become Hyderabad’s newest attraction after being unveiled at a private aerospace campus. The monument was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, symbolising India’s rising space ambitions. Built to inspire young innovators, the installation marks a major milestone for the country’s fast-growing private space sector.

An Indian traveller's video showing street filled with garbage in Netherlands' Amsterdam has sparked a discussion on social media. "Foreigners often say that Indians lack civic sense, but look at their own civic sense," he wrote with the video. "Some people will never praise India," a person reacted. "It is cleaner than most of the roads in India," said another.

An altercation broke out between bouncers and a family at a restaurant in Mathura. A video shows bouncers beating up the family members. Reportedly, the family hosted an event at the venue, and there was an argument over a ₹30,000 charge, following which violence broke out. Police took cognisance of the video and ordered an investigation.

A Chinese man, who married a woman he met just four hours ago on blind date, said she spent his life savings of over ₹30 lakh within a month. They met through a matchmaking network. He claimed they spent only two days together before she urged him to go to Guangdong to earn money and repeatedly requested financial assistance.

Here are five budget-friendly honeymoon spots in India, from beaches to mountains and romantic cities. Goa offers beaches and nightlife, Munnar provides peaceful tea gardens, and Manali brings snow and adventure. Andaman adds tropical beauty, while Udaipur offers royal lakeside charm. Travel off-season and book early to keep costs low.

A video from Maharashtra's Tadoba showing a tiger blocking the Chandrapur-Moharli road has gone viral. The video was recorded by a local resident, Akash Alam, who witnessed the scene while travelling along the route. The tiger sat in the middle of the road and brought traffic to halt for hours, as per a report.

Sleepy Owl’s $6.5 million Series A in 2021 accelerated its shift from a niche D2C brand to a national coffee player. With Rukam Capital's backing, it built stronger supply chains, expanded into 7,500 stores from 500, grew ARR from ₹20 crore to ₹100 crore+, added new brews and formats, and strengthened its digital-led consumer community.

A woman was found murdered inside a public toilet at the Rose Garden today. According to information, police teams cordoned off the area soon after receiving the alert around 3.45 pm and began examining the scene for forensic clues. The victim was discovered with a severe wound around her neck, possibly caused by stabbing, indicating a brutal assault.

Pradeep Saxena from UP's Bareilly, who was convicted of murdering his brother and sentenced to life imprisonment, was caught after 36 years. He had escaped during his parole and had changed his religion, and was living under the name of Abdul Rahim and was caught after Allahabad High Court ordered police to present him within four weeks.

A man in UP’s Bahraich got trapped inside a cage set up by the forest department to catch a leopard after he entered the cage to steal the goat used as bait. When he couldn't open the door after trying for several minutes, he called acquaintances for help. Villagers rushed to spot and alerted forest department, who unlocked the cage.

South Korea introduced 'robo-grandma' dolls, to combat loneliness and provide emotional support to seniors. The AI-robots, designed as "huggable soft dolls", respond to touch, provide music, cognitive exercises and practical support like medication and emergency alerts. South Korea's "super-aged" society has over 10 million people aged 65 or older, with nearly 10 seniors dying by suicide everyday.

After a 20-year-old man was beaten, shot, and his head was crushed with a stone by his lover's family over a difference in their castes, his girlfriend "married" his body in Maharashtra's Nanded. At Saksham's funeral, Aanchal applied vermillion on her forehead and vowed to live in his house as daughter-in-law. "Our love won, even in Saksham's death," she said.