India's EV ecosystem is growing, but remains too underdeveloped to cushion a major oil supply shock.
Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJobs360, explains how traditional engineering choices are being replaced with flexible, future-ready career paths that align with industry requirements.
India's quick-commerce (qcom) industry is facing significant profitability challenges in metro markets due to saturation and intense competition, with the number of dark stores already exceeding profitable capacity, according to a Bernstein report.
US-based Redwood Software has inaugurated its global centre in Hyderabad, designating it as its primary operational location. The centre will focus on AI-powered automation and aims to enhance Redwood's ability to manage operations across hybrid IT environments. Redwood plans to hire over 300 new employees by the end of 2027.
A fire broke out in a flat in Gurugram's Anant Raj Estate, Sector 63A, on Wednesday. Five fire tenders took three hours to extinguish the blaze, which gutted the flat. No casualties were reported.
A wanted criminal, Mohammad Rizwan, carrying a reward of Rs 15,000, was arrested after a brief exchange of fire with the Delhi Police in Amar Colony. He sustained a bullet injury during the encounter and is now in custody.
A 16-year-old boy was severely injured in a shooting at a wedding in Badaun, Uttar Pradesh, following a dispute over a customary gift to a group of 'kinnars' (eunuchs). Police have arrested six people in connection with the incident and recovered weapons from their vehicle.
A man in Uttar Pradesh has been arrested for allegedly killing his daughter with an axe following an argument about dinner.
Manchester City defeated Salford City in the FA Cup, while Burnley suffered a surprising defeat to Mansfield Town. West Ham United and Norwich City also secured victories in their respective matches.
The family of a BDS student who died after falling from a building at Kannur Dental College in Kerala, in a suspected suicide, met with the City Police Commissioner seeking swift action against those accused of abetment.
A 35-year-old man allegedly involved in the murder of a land dealer was arrested after a gunfight with police in Ranchi, Jharkhand. The accused, Satyam Pathak, sustained gunshot wounds during the encounter.
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) in Bengaluru destroyed 128.76 kg of seized narcotics, estimated to be worth Rs 38 crore, during a drug disposal drive. This marks the second such drive by the Bengaluru zonal unit in 2026, following the guidelines of the NDPS Act and Supreme Court. The NCB has destroyed a total of 1735 kg of seized drugs this year and encourages citizens to report drug trafficking.
Delhi Police have arrested Akash, an alleged gangster from Haryana's Faridabad, who was wanted in multiple cases including murder and drug offences.
A land dealer was allegedly shot dead in Ranchi, Jharkhand, due to a financial dispute. Police have arrested the accused and are investigating the incident.
'I cannot imagine that any NSA before Ajit Doval would have given us this kind of time and this kind of engagement. They would have offered slogans, or nothing at all. That, too, tells you something.'
Is Bhutan merely experimenting with digital finance -- or is the Himalayan kingdom punching far above its weight, quietly playing one of the most sophisticated strategic games in Asia today? asks Varun Arya.
Man City snatch chaotic 2-1 win at Liverpool to stay on Arsenal's heels
A married man has been arrested in Gurugram for allegedly raping a woman he met through a dating app after falsely claiming he was unmarried and promising to marry her.
Manchester City halved Arsenal's lead at the top of the Premier League to three points with a 3-0 win over visitors Fulham, while Aston Villa stayed in the frame with a late 1-0 victory at home to Brighton & Hove Albion on Wednesday.
The Himachal Pradesh Police have successfully shifted their Directorate of Communication & Technical Services office from Shimla to Hamirpur to decongest the capital city and improve operational efficiency.
Following a shooting incident near the White House Correspondents' Dinner, US lawmakers from both parties condemned political violence, with President Trump calling for national unity.
Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC played a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match.
India is considering including indigenous sports like Kabaddi and Mallakhamb in the 2030 Commonwealth Games, alongside confirmed sports like hockey and cricket.
A 45-year-old woman in Bengaluru allegedly smothered her 13-year-old daughter before committing suicide at their home in Whitefield. Police are investigating the tragic incident, with preliminary findings suggesting the woman suffered from psychiatric issues and worried about her daughter's future.
Opposition leaders are demanding swift justice and alleging administrative indifference in the case of a teenage girl's death in Ghazipur, even as police report an arrest and ongoing investigation.
An 11-year-old boy was murdered in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, and his body was found in a drum at his home. Police are investigating the case and searching for a suspect.
Northern states in India are experiencing severe heatwave conditions, with temperatures reaching up to 46.6 degrees Celsius. The heatwave has impacted daily life, leading to a decline in tourism and increased power demand. Authorities have issued advisories and implemented measures to mitigate the effects of the extreme heat.
A dismissed Uttar Pradesh Police constable has been arrested for allegedly murdering a beggar and attempting to fake his own death by burning the body and planting his belongings at the scene.
K Kavitha, daughter of former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao, has launched a new political party, Telangana Rashtra Sena (TRS), after her suspension from the BRS, marking a new chapter in Telangana politics.
Kanpur Police busted an IPL betting racket, arresting five individuals and seizing Rs 3.91 crore in cash and betting equipment. The accused operated through an illegal website and mobile app, using master IDs to facilitate online gambling.
Two senior executives of an exhibition centre, arrested in connection with a fatal drug overdose case at a music concert in Mumbai, have moved the Bombay High Court challenging their arrest and seeking bail.
Mumbai police have arrested a key supplier in connection with the deaths of two MBA students from suspected drug overdose at a concert in Goregaon. The arrest brings the total number of people in custody to nine as the investigation continues.
A local court has issued a non-bailable warrant against right-wing speaker Gautam Khattar, wanted by Goa Police for allegedly making offensive remarks against St Francis Xavier.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah promised one lakh jobs for youths each year based on merit if the BJP won the West Bengal election, and also pledged to make the state free of infiltrators.
Bengaluru police have arrested 10 individuals, including three foreign nationals, for allegedly selling prohibited narcotics in the city, seizing drugs worth crores.
City, Liverpool all cruise in respective FA Cup matches played on Saturday.
A woman in Kurukshetra allegedly died by suicide at her paying guest accommodation, days after her estranged husband was found dead in his native village. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding both deaths.
Police in Gurugram have booked two club operators for allegedly disturbing residents by playing DJ music at high volume late at night. Authorities seized music systems and speakers from the clubs after receiving complaints.
The death of a Dalit girl in Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, has ignited a political controversy as opposition parties demand justice and action against officials. Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav plans to visit the girl's family, coinciding with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the state.
A 65-year-old woman was allegedly stabbed to death by her son in Thane, Maharashtra, after she refused to give him money to buy alcohol. The 29-year-old accused has been arrested.
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