A young ecologist from Tamil Nadu is transforming water hyacinth, a fast-spreading aquatic plant, into a sustainable solution for food packaging. Sushmita Krishnan has developed a unique, chemical-free paper from water hyacinth that can be used for food packaging, turning an ecological challenge into an innovative opportunity.
A new study reveals a significant increase in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in scientific paper submissions since the release of ChatGPT, accompanied by a decline in writing quality. The research, focusing on submissions to the journal Organization Science, highlights the strain on the peer-review system and questions the benefits of AI for non-native English speakers and new field entrants.
Delhi Police have arrested four individuals for allegedly robbing a cash collection agent of Rs 4.18 lakh in Burari. The suspects were apprehended after an investigation involving extensive CCTV footage analysis and technical surveillance.
A 17-year-old student in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh, was found dead inside a library he owned. Police suspect suicide, possibly related to a love affair.
Delhi Police have arrested three alleged interstate robbers, including an associate of the Nitu Dabodiya gang, from Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua area, following a 10-day chase related to two armed robberies in Delhi last month.
The flagship Vivo X300 Ultra features a 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED display, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, a ZEISS-co-engineered 200MP triple camera system, and a 5800 mm vapour cooling system.
Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized suspected hydroponic weed (ganja) valued around Rs 34.93 crore from two passengers arriving from Bangkok. The passengers were arrested under the NDPS Act.
A dispute over smoking escalated into a violent clash between two groups in Delhi's Patel Nagar, resulting in one man being shot and two others injured.
Six individuals, including a professional shooter, have been arrested in Telangana for illegally hunting wild animals using airguns in the Shadnagar and Makthal forest areas.
The BenQ EX271QZ has made its debut in India, introducing a high-performance option for gaming enthusiasts.
Police in Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir have solved the murder case of an 18-year-old youth within 24 hours, arresting the accused and recovering the weapon used in the crime.
A senior Punjab Police officer confirmed that explosive material was used in the blast outside the Border Security Force's Punjab Frontier headquarters in Jalandhar, triggering an investigation and heightened security measures.
A man arrested for allegedly looting Rs 50 lakh from a State Bank of India (SBI) branch in Gujarat's Surat was shot in the leg by police after he opened fire at them in an attempt to escape.
Former Delhi BJP president Adesh Gupta has announced that the Lokayukta has dismissed a corruption complaint filed against him. The complaint, which accused Gupta of availing luxury vehicles and encroaching public land, was rejected by the Lokayukta court.
A man impersonating an aide of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has been arrested in Dehradun for allegedly swindling crores of rupees from ticket-seekers in multiple states.
West Bengal Police are investigating the murder of Chandranath Rath, a close aide of BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari, and have formed multiple teams to trace the assailants.
The Uttarakhand Special Task Force has arrested the alleged mastermind of a cheating racket in an SSC recruitment examination from Saharanpur in Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Shubham Bhatnagar, allegedly provided remote access to candidates to solve papers illegally.
A special court in Thane acquitted three individuals in a 2015 human trafficking case due to the prosecution's failure to examine the minor victim, who was allegedly forced into prostitution.
Odisha DGP Yogesh Bahadur Khurania launched 'Juventica', a child welfare police officers outreach programme, aimed at supporting adolescents and encouraging them to focus on educational content on social media for a brighter future. The initiative, in collaboration with UNICEF, seeks to strengthen engagement, awareness, protection, and support for adolescents across the state.
India's unincorporated non-agricultural sector, excluding construction and corporate enterprises, added approximately 7.5 million workers in a single year, reaching 128.1 million employed in 2025, according to the NSO's ASUSE 2025 report.
A 35-year-old transgender person, Radhika Mohan Jadhav, died by suicide in a Nagpur hospital after losing both legs in a train accident. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death.
A man in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, allegedly shot and killed his wife's two sisters following a domestic dispute. The accused has been arrested and the weapon seized.
A court in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a domestic help to life imprisonment for the murder of his employer nearly two years ago. The accused, Wasim, confessed to the crime, citing a financial dispute as the motive.
Odisha Police seized approximately 800 litres of chemicals and solvents, along with marijuana and hashish oil, from a vehicle in Malkangiri district, thwarting a hashish oil manufacturing operation.
Two individuals have been arrested in Jharkhand for allegedly terrorising passengers on a train with a country-made pistol. The arrests occurred on the Howrah-Hatia Kriya Yoga Express after a female passenger alerted Railway Protection Force (RPF) personnel. The accused were found to be involved in illegal arms supply and were carrying a country-made pistol and a cartridge.
A local court in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, has sentenced a man to life imprisonment for the murder of his mentally challenged wife. The man repeatedly electrocuted her while she was tied to a cot in their home.
Delhi Police busted an online betting racket on Indian Premier League (IPL) matches, arresting five people from the Vivekanand Camp area. The accused were caught betting on a match between Mumbai Indians and Lucknow Super Giants. Laptops, mobile phones, and cash were seized, and further investigation is underway.
A man in Raipur, Chhattisgarh, has been arrested after allegedly shooting dead his wife's two sisters following a domestic dispute. The accused surrendered to police after the incident.
ServiceNow Vice Chairman Nick Tzitzon highlights India's potential to develop an AI-native government model, emphasising enhanced public services, data privacy, and economic growth.
The IPL's Anti Corruption and Security Unit (ACSU) has raised concerns about unauthorised individuals in team areas, prompting the BCCI to tighten security protocols for franchises during the ongoing season.
A 41-year-old inmate at Mandoli Jail was allegedly stabbed by fellow prisoners, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding the assault.
A 22-year-old youth was stabbed allegedly by his co-worker following a dispute in northeast Delhi's Harsh Vihar area, police said on Thursday. The incident took place on Wednesday evening near a paint factory in Pratap Nagar. The reasons behind the attack are yet to be ascertained, they said.
Telangana's DGP C V Anand has directed the police force to collaborate and intensify efforts to eradicate drug trafficking in the state. The focus will be on advanced technology, tracing financial trails, and crushing foreign syndicates. The DGP also highlighted the need for educational institutions to take responsibility and report drug-related incidents.
Police have registered a case against the management of a private school in Bareilly after a six-year-old student drowned in an open well on the school premises.
An illegally constructed house belonging to a drug peddler was demolished in Srinagar as part of the Nasha Mukt Jammu & Kashmir Abhiyaan.
Aditya Kripalani's Main Actor Nahin Hoon, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Chitrangada Satarupa, turns 'acting lessons' into an emotional battlefield of loneliness, ego and vulnerability.
Tension arose in Karimnagar after BJP workers allegedly vandalised a BRS MLA's vehicle following remarks against Union Minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar.
Aligarh police arrested twelve members of an interstate gang allegedly involved in trafficking illicit country-made firearms from the ruins of an old fort on the outskirts of Aligarh.
Delhi Police have arrested five individuals from Uttarakhand's Udham Singh Nagar for their involvement in an interstate cyber fraud racket. The syndicate supplied mule bank accounts to cyber criminals, routing cheated money from online investment and task-based scams.
A 25-year-old woman allegedly killed her two minor children before dying by suicide following a domestic dispute in Uttar Pradesh's Sonbhadra district, police said.
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