Drone Strikes by Russia and Ukraine Escalate, Civilians Bear the Brunt

Jharkhand Protest Turns Violent: Devendra Mahto Hospitalised After Police Lathicharge

A protest near the Jharkhand assembly turned violent on Monday, leaving several demonstrators and four police personnel injured. Job aspirants had gathered to protest alleged irregularities in state recruitment examinations. Police deployed water cannons, tear gas, and lathi charges to disperse the crowd. Protest leader Devendra Mahto was subsequently hospitalised, with his aide Pankaj Kumar claiming he sustained injuries during the police lathicharge near the assembly premises.

BSE to replace Wipro in Nifty 50 index from September 30, 2026

BSE Ltd will join the Nifty 50 index on September 30, 2026, replacing Wipro Ltd following a semi-annual review by NSE Indices. The reshuffle was driven primarily by BSE's significantly higher free-float market capitalisation compared to Wipro. Wipro will not exit the broader index family entirely, as it moves down to the Nifty Next 50 index. The change is part of a wider set of index updates scheduled for the same date.

5,000-year-old tomb in Málaga reveals ivory, amber and seashells

Rajasthan Class 11 Student Dies by Suicide After Father Confiscates Phone

A Class 11 student named Mayank in Rajasthan died by suicide after his father took away his phone. The incident has caused significant distress within the family following the loss. Mayank was the only son of his father, Chauthmal Nagar, who is a heart patient. Following his son's death, Chauthmal's health condition worsened considerably. The tragedy highlights growing concerns around youth mental health and screen dependency.