At least nine people were killed after a portion of a four-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi in Maharashtra’s Thane district late Thursday night. Rescue teams continued searching the debris on Friday as officials feared that more people could still be trapped beneath the concrete slabs. The building, comprising 48 rooms with 12 on each floor, reportedly collapsed at around 11:30 PM. Civic authorities had previously classified

India is preparing to test polymer currency after the Centre approved the Reserve Bank of India’s proposal for field trials of ₹10 and ₹20 notes. The pilot will include one billion notes of each denomination, but paper currency is not being withdrawn. Both types could circulate together if the trial succeeds. India Revives Polymer Note Plan After 15 Years The approval revives an idea pursued more than a decade ago. In 2009, the RBI b

Trump OPT Proposal Could Cost Indian Students $100,000 The Trump OPT proposal could dramatically increase the cost of studying in the United States by introducing a reported $100,000 fee for post-study work authorization. While the proposal has not been officially announced, it has raised concerns among Indian students, universities and employers because of the OPT programme's importance. US OPT Programme F

Abhijeet Dipke criticises PM Modi over his social media outreach while questioning the anti-paper leak bill. He also raises concerns about student protest FIRs, fast-track courts and the continuing NEET paper leak protests.   Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has taken a sharp swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his social media outreach to young people. Speaking to reporters in Maharashtra, Dipke suggested

India’s first direct commercial container freight train reached Nepal, eliminating border transshipment and reducing cargo time, handling risks and logistics costs. India-Nepal Direct Cargo Train Marks Historic First India and Nepal have achieved a major cross-border trade milestone with the successful operation of the first direct commercial container freight train from Kolkata Port to the Biratnagar Customs Yard in Nepal. T

A Hyderabad-origin software professional, Sripathi Deepa, died in a road accident in New Jersey on Monday, July 27, 2026, while dropping her husband at a transit station. The tragedy occurred just two days before her planned trip to India, leaving her husband, two children and relatives in Telangana devastated. Hyderabad Techie Dies in New Jersey Road Accident A Hyderabad-origin software professional has died in a road accident in New Jersey, leaving her family and relatives in India devastated. The victim was identified in reports as Sripathi Deepa, who had been living in the United States with her husband for nearly two decades. Deepa was reportedly driving her husband, Ramakrishna Reddy, to a transit station when another vehicle allegedly struck her car. Local police are said to have taken the driver of the other vehicle into custody, although detailed information about the charges and investigation was not immediately available. Images from a purported video recorded near the scene showed police personnel and two heavily damaged vehicles along the roadside. One of the cars appeared to have suffered extensive damage to its front section. Authorities had not publicly released a detailed account of how the collision occurred at the time of reporting. Hyderabad Techie Was Due to Travel to India The tragedy has become particularly painful for the family because Deepa was reportedly scheduled to travel to India within two days. Her planned journey was expected to bring her back to relatives in Telangana before the fatal accident abruptly ended those plans. Deepa was originally from Aakuthotapalli village in Telangana’s Rangareddy district. Her family also has a residence in Teachers Colony, Hastinapuram, Hyderabad. Reports said she and her husband had been residing in the United States since 2008 and were both employed as software professionals. The couple are parents to two children. News of the accident reached their relatives in Telangana and prompted an outpouring of grief among family members and people familiar with them. New Jersey Police Reportedly Detain Other Driver Preliminary reports claimed that another vehicle rammed into Deepa’s car while she was taking her husband to the station. A separate report said the collision occurred near a traffic signal and involved an allegedly speeding vehicle, although a complete official reconstruction of the accident was not immediately available. The other motorist was reportedly detained by local police as investigators examined the circumstances surrounding the crash. Information about possible charges, alcohol or drug testing, road conditions and the precise sequence of events had not been officially disclosed. Because the investigation remains developing, claims regarding responsibility should be treated as allegations until New Jersey authorities release their findings. Hyderabad Family Mourns Sudden Loss Deepa’s death has left her husband, children and extended family confronting an unexpected personal tragedy far from their native Telangana. Relatives had reportedly been preparing for her arrival in India when they instead received news of the fatal collision. The incident has also drawn attention within the Indian community in the United States, where families often face complicated logistical and legal procedures after an unexpected death. Details regarding memorial arrangements and the possible transportation of her remains to India were not immediately reported. As the family mourns, further information is awaited from local authorities about the crash investigation and any legal action against the other driver.

Union Minister JP Nadda defended the Delhi Police visit to the CPI(M) headquarters as a routine law-and-order action after the issue was raised in the Rajya Sabha. The controversy centres on an unsuccessful attempt to take SFI leader Aishe Ghosh into custody in connection with an older case. JP Nadda Calls Police Action A Normal Situation Union Minister and Leader of the House JP Nadda on Wednesday defended the Delhi

MEA data placed before the Lok Sabha shows that 1,340 Indian citizens died by suicide in six Gulf countries between 2023 and 2025. The UAE recorded the highest number, while natural causes and workplace accidents remained major contributors to Indian deaths overseas. UAE cases lead Gulf suicide figures According to figures shared by Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, th

New Delhi: India has strongly condemned an attack on the commercial vessel MV Omorfi in the Black Sea that killed an Indian seafarer and placed other civilian crew members at risk. The Ministry of External Affairs said attacks on commercial shipping were unacceptable and called on all parties to protect maritime navigation and the uninterrupted movement of global trade. The incident has renewed concerns about the safety of Indian sailors w

Mirabai Chanu tricolour tribute added an emotional touch to India’s first CWG gold. Her women’s 48kg weightlifting victory and emotional podium moment during the national anthem became a proud moment for the country. Mirabai Chanu gave India a memorable sporting moment after winning the country’s first gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the women’s 48kg weightlifting event. Her victory was made even more special by a personal patriotic gesture tha

Monday, July 27, 2026, India marks Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam’s 11th death anniversary with tributes celebrating his legacy in science, education and nation-building. Nation Pays Tribute to the People’s President India is remembering Bharat Ratna Dr A.P.J. Abdul Kalam on his 11th death anniversary, with citizens, political leaders, teachers and students paying heartfelt tributes to

The Cockroach Janata Party emerged from a satirical youth campaign and gained attention during protests over the NEET controversy and education accountability. Its leaders deny immediate electoral plans, but questions remain over whether the movement can build the organisation and wider agenda needed to survive in Indian politics. Cockroach Janata Party rises from youth agitation What began as

A 26-year-old Telangana techie died after suffering severe injuries in a July 18 road accident in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and developing cerebral fat embolism. Nithyanand Reddy Gannu died on July 22 as a fundraiser collected over $67,000 for medical bills and the repatriation of his body to India. Telangana Techie Injured in Michigan Road Accident A 26-year-old technology professional from Telangana died in the United States after sustai

Pralhad Joshi has received additional charge of India’s Education Ministry after Dharmendra Pradhan resigned amid sustained protests over the NEET paper leak. Protest leaders ended their Jantar Mantar sit-in as attention shifted to exam reform commitments. NEW DELHI — Pralhad Joshi was given additional charge of India’s Ministry of Education on Saturday, July 25, 2026, after President Droupadi Murmu accepted Dharmend

Indian-origin Ohio State student Sarosh Sheth, 21, was killed near the Columbus campus after a Mustang allegedly ran a red light and struck pedestrians. The driver faces an OVI charge while police await toxicology results.   Crash near Ohio State campus COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State University neuroscience student Sarosh Sheth, 21, was killed after a Ford Mustang

PM Modi Instagram outreach is aimed at strengthening digital government communication with young Indians. Ministers have reportedly been encouraged to use Instagram Reels, interactive sessions and simple videos to improve student engagement and address concerns over exam leaks.   Why PM Modi Wants Ministers To Use Instagram Reels Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reportedly advised Union ministers to

All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged Disha LPG tanker are safe after an attack in Iranian waters near the Strait of Hormuz. India’s embassy is monitoring the case as authorities assess the vessel and the source of the reported missile strike. All 28 Indian crew members confirmed safe All 28 Indian crew members aboard the Mozambique-flagged LPG tanker Disha were confirmed safe after the ves

US visa restrictions for NRIs do not automatically affect ordinary Indian professionals, students or families. The new policy targets people linked to cyberscams, sextortion and enabling networks, while immediate family members of designated individuals may also face restrictions. The United States’ new global visa restriction policy targeting cyberscams, sextortion and related cyber-enabled crime may concern non-residen

Naresh Pal Gangwar Higher Education Secretary has been appointed by the Centre following the transfer of Vineet Joshi. The experienced IAS officer takes charge during heightened scrutiny of India's examination system and will lead higher education reforms, university governance and National Education Policy implementation.   Naresh Pal Gangwar Appointed During Key Educ

  H-1B parents generally cannot obtain Parent PLUS loans based on H-1B status alone, even when their child is a U.S. citizen. Families may still use FAFSA, student federal loans, institutional aid, 529 funds and other financing options. An H-1B parent may help a child complete the FAFSA, but that does not automatically make the parent eligible to borrow a federal Parent PLUS loan.