Singarayakonda student tragedy, highlighting the need for a fair investigation, school management's right to due process, and justice based on evidence rather than allegations.
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In 2008, Leonardo DiCaprio bought into a Manhattan building with solar power and filtered air; 6 years later, he bought the neighboring apartment for $8 million
In 2016, Gwyneth Paltrow bought 2.4 acres in Montecito for $4.9 million and rebuilt from scratch; 6 years later, her 14,000-square-foot solar-powered home used graywater system
California power outage map: PG&E, LADWP outages hit Los Angeles, Orange counties amid heat wave
Florida State-SMU football game delayed by unexpected power outage as Doak Campbell Stadium goes dark before kickoff
In 2007, Julia Roberts built a solar-powered Malibu home using recycled materials and sustainable wood. 19 years later, her eco-friendly choices still shape how she lives
Swiggy's CREW platform has launched as a dedicated personal travel concierge service. This service plans, books, and curates entire journeys with on-site assistance
Keralam Chief Minister V D Satheesan Wednesday came out strongly against remarks by influential cleric A P Aboobacker Musliyar over the presence of Muslim women in the public sphere, despite its ally IUML s tacit support for the latter. Referring to Eid Milad
A judge blocked the Environmental Protection Agency from sending California's vehicle emissions rules to Congress. The agency had sought to repeal these rules under the Congressional Review Act
Delhi households with an average monthly electricity consumption of up to 400 units will now be able to get rooftop solar systems of up to 3 kW installed without any upfront cost. This is among key provisions of the amended Solar Policy announced by the Delhi
As the toll in Nepal s flash flood has crossed 1,000, rescuers are racing to reach workers possibly trapped inside tunnels at hydropower projects. Among nearly 4,000 people missing after the deadly deluge, 900 are hydropower workers believed to be trapped in 1
Indian powerlifter Keyaa Kunal Banerji delivered a strong performance at the 2026 IPF World Sub-Junior & Junior Classic Powerlifting Championships in South Africa, winning a silver medal in the deadlift event. The 21-year-old lifted 140kg at a bodyweight of 45
TCS iON on Monday said a single examination centre in Jaipur experienced internal power failures during both the NEET-PG 2026 and AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE), attributing the disruptions to "unknown local electrical issues". The iON Digital Zone
Inside a large room on the ground floor of a midrange hotel in central Kathmandu, the air is tense. A couple of coffee tables have been put next to each other to create a longish conference table, and sofas have been placed around it
A significant power outage impacted the AIAPGET exam at Shri Satya Sai PG College in Jaipur, leaving 49 out of 192 candidates unable to finish their computer-based test. Reports from candidates suggested instances of copying during the outage
A 25-year-old CISF jawan died from a gunshot wound on duty. The incident occurred at a nuclear power plant in Rajasthan's Chittorgarh district
Ranchi, AI-powered learning platform Prepzy.ai is being introduced in schools across Jharkhand with a focus on the state-run 80 CM Schools of Excellence to provide students with personalised academic support. A brainchild of former Jharkhand health secretary S
India's ambitious renewable energy plans aim for an addition of forty-five to fifty gigawatts each year, supported by a significant number of projects pending power purchase agreements. The surge in electricity demand has greatly enhanced thermal plant usage r
An Indian man, who ran several companies in Singapore, has been declared bankrupt after he failed to pay wages to more than 400 migrant workers, according to PTI. A bankruptcy order against Ramu Palani Velu was made on August 13, The Straits Times reported on
Smriti Irani shared her journey from television to public service and its challenges. She highlighted the personal sacrifices made by working mothers in India
Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) abruptly reversed course on Indian financial stocks in the first half of August, purchasing a net 6,535 crore after selling 2,669 crore in the final fortnight of July. The 9,204 crore swing made financial services the foc
The Security Council will hold another straw poll Friday for UN leadership contenders. Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan led the first informal vote among members
India s electric vehicle charging startups such as Kazam Energy and Pulse Energy are exploring a new line of business: facilitating the sale of surplus solar power from households directly to EV owners.These companies are participating in early pilots of peer
Solar energy is often seen as the good guys in the climate story. But a new study takes a closer look at what happens on the ground once the panels are in place
Adani Enterprises has staged a major comeback, emerging as the best-performing Nifty 50 stock in 2026 with a 34% gain so far. The rally marks a sharp turnaround from the Hindenburg crisis of 2023, which wiped out more than $150 billion in group market value
The Gauhati High Court allowed a NEET-UG 2026 qualified candidate to make a fresh representation after she missed the deadline for document verification under the ex-serviceman/serving defence personnel quota, allegedly because her remote village had no electr
PFC and REC shares fell on Thursday after Morgan Stanley downgraded both stocks to Equal-Weight and cut their target prices. The brokerage flagged slower loan growth and lowered earnings estimates for FY28 and FY29
Welcome to The Daily Catch-Up, your three-minute evening briefing from The Indian Express. The Tata group is entering a new phase following N Chandrasekaran s decision to step down as Tata Sons chairman
For nearly 140 years, Parichha Dam in Jhansi has helped channel the waters of the Betwa river to farms across Bundelkhand. Now, the 19th-century irrigation structure has earned international recognition
Indian Railways seeks to expand green hydrogen suppliers and reduce procurement costs. Hydrogen trains have already completed over 2,500 kilometers of commercial operations
The Mahayuti-led Maharashtra government has framed new rules empowering the Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis, to override a decision taken by any minister, provided that the CM s action is in public interest and the reasons for doing so are recorded in writin
You may have experienced moments when you seemed to know something before you had a clear reason for knowing it, or picked up on someone's mood without them saying a word. While some people may describe these moments as intuition, coincidence or heightened sen
Around 580 students have been awarded scholarships under the National Overseas Scholarship (NOS) Scheme over the last seven years, from 2019-20 to 2025-26, according to data provided by the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment in Parliament. The number o
Quote of the day by Melinda French Gates: A woman with a voice is by definition a strong woman. But the search to find that voice can be remarkably difficult. The journey towards confidence rarely happens overnight
A 16-year-old Canadian student has turned inspiration from a turtle into an unusual piece of environmental technology that could help scientists detect one of the world's most persistent pollutants.Evan Budz developed an autonomous AI-powered robot turtle capa
Elon Musk highlighted artificial intelligence efficiency, focusing on intelligence per joule. This metric addresses the growing energy demands of AI computations
In an exclusive Zoom Spotlight Session, Adnan Sami spoke candidly about dealing with fat jokes, body image and the rumours surrounding his dramatic weight loss. The singer shared how he chose to own his struggles rather than make excuses, while also challengin
Gurgaon may be booming, but the city is struggling to keep up with the environmental and infrastructure pressures that come with its rapid growth from worsening air quality and falling groundwater levels to longer commutes and shrinking green cover, according
Sunil Singhania-backed Abakkus Flexi Cap Fund increased its exposure to Reliance Industries, Vedanta Power and 32 other stocks in July. The fund added shares of NTPC, Edelweiss Financial Services, Vedanta Aluminium Metal, SBI, HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank, while t
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the government will soon set up a high-powered committee to chart the banking sector's role in building a "Viksit Bharat", with the panel set to draw on ideas and research emerging from two days of intensive discussions
Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav on Sunday said if his party forms the government in Uttar Pradesh in 2027, it will declare August 16 a public holiday in honour of freedom fighter Avantibai Lodhi and ensure the rights and respect of the Lodhi community. Ad
The Nifty doesn't predict India. It records it ET Prime special series: Bigger or Better?
In the upcoming week, nearly one hundred companies have announced record dates for dividends, making it crucial for investors to hold shares prior to these dates for eligibility in corporate actions. Notably, companies like Bandhan Bank and LIC Housing Finance
There is a peculiar figure summoned repeatedly in sexual violence cases the perfect victim . She should be frightened but not hysterical, traumatised but coherent, angry but not vindictive
Italian Proverb of the Day: Silence is worth more than a thousand words explores the power of restraint, reflection and thoughtful communication. The proverb reminds us that silence can sometimes express grief, respect, disagreement or understanding more effec
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday invoked a new framework of seven streams of strength , or Sapta Dhara , that he said would help India accelerate its journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat.The seven areas identified by the Prime Minister are manufact
Observing that even a trespasser is entitled to electricity , the Calcutta High Court set aside a trial court s order and directed the Calcutta Electricity Supply Corporation (CESC) Ltd to grant an electricity connection to a woman within three weeks. The cour
Jefferies believes Tata group stocks should remain driven by business fundamentals despite N Chandrasekaran s planned exit as Tata Sons chairman in February 2027. The brokerage s top picks are Tata Consumer Products, Tata Steel, Indian Hotels and Voltas
Mahindra Truck and Bus launched the BLAZO i-TRK heavy commercial vehicle. This new truck offers improved fuel efficiency and fleet profitability
