From SHGs to drone technology: Inside India’s growing push for women’s economic empowerment | India News

On the eve of International Women’s Day, India’s growing push towards women’s financial empowerment is drawing attention to the changing role of women in the country’s economy. From gaining access to skill training, and hands on support to run small enterprises to operating agricultural drones, women are increasingly stepping into new financial roles and becoming…

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Satwik and Chirag save match point to stun Olympic silver medallists at World Tour Finals | Badminton News

India’s top men’s doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty produced a remarkable comeback to defeat Olympic silver medallists Liang Wei Keng and Wang Chang in their opening Group B match at the BWF World Tour Finals on Wednesday. The world No. 3 Indian duo, the only representatives from the country at the season-ending event,…

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Supreme Court flags illegal mining, reserves verdict on single definition of Aravalis | India News

NEW DELHI: Supreme Court on Wednesday said rampant illegal mining in Aravali range, the natural barrier spread across Haryana, Rajasthan, Gujarat and Delhi that’s preventing desertification of Gangetic plains, is causing immense damage to the sensitive eco-system. The court reserved verdict on the issue of a uniform definition of what the Aravali range is. Amicus…

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India’s employability order reshuffles: Tech holds firm, MBAs lose ground, and commerce surges forward

For years, conversations around “most employable” degrees in India have revolved around technology. But the India Skills Report 2026 signals a deeper churn taking place beneath that predictable surface. While the top remains dominated by digital-heavy disciplines like computer science and IT, the middle of the table tells an entirely different story, one where MBAs…

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Evening news brief: ​​Iran calls ceasefire ‘ureasonable’; high voter turnout across states in assembly elections | India News

Iran rejects ceasefire: Iran rejected Donald Trump’s proposal, citing pre-negotiation violations and asserting its right to uranium enrichment. Turnout strong across states: As of 5 pm, voter turnout stands at 84.42% in Assam, 75.01% in Kerala, and 86.92% in Puducherry, indicating strong participation in the Assembly elections. Congress quits Baramati: The Congress exited the race…

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To boost civilian ties in border areas, Army sets up solar plant in Sikkim, water facility in Arunachal | India News

NEW DELHI: To enhance civil-military cooperation and improve the quality of life in remote border areas, the Indian Army has constructed a 10-KW solar power plant in north Sikkim and a water storage facility in Arunachal Pradesh.“Trishakti Corps of the Indian Army has established a 10-KW solar power plant at Muguthang village, North Sikkim”, located…

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