Kashmiri teacher fights period stigma, one village at a time

Mokama’s new rail bridge commissioned, boosting north-south Bihar train connectivity

Meet Ankith Burki, seventh-grader who boosted water-from-air output by 117%

Ankith Burki, a seventh-grader from BASIS Independent Silicon Valley, created an atmospheric water generator for his project. He utilized low-frequency sound waves to improve the efficiency of water collection. Testing revealed a 117 percent increase in water production under specific sound conditions. His work earned him a finalist position in the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge.

UK: 2 teenagers jailed for 10 years for arson at Indian restaurant in London

Two 17-year-old teenagers were sentenced to 10 years for an arson attack at Indian Aroma. The incident occurred on August 22, 2025, when they threatened diners with weapons. Their actions led to severe burns for multiple victims, including a couple who suffered life-threatening injuries. The court emphasized the planning and intent behind the attack, which resulted in serious harm. The motive for this violent act remains unknown.

Jammu and Kashmir: Pakistani prisoner dies by suicide in jail

Shahid Imran, a 36-year-old Pakistani undertrial prisoner, was found unconscious in his jail cell early Sunday. He was a resident of Sargooda district in Punjab, Pakistan. Authorities rushed him to GMCH where doctors declared him brought dead. The incident occurred at the high-security central jail in Jammu. An investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death is likely to follow.