India

Kashmiri teacher fights period stigma, one village at a time

Aasima Jan works diligently in north Kashmir, focusing on menstrual health awareness to help girls stay in school. She began her efforts after witnessing the stigma around menstruation affecting attendance rates among female students. Monthly sessions in villages educate families about menstrual hygiene and encourage open discussion about the topic. Aasima also distributes sanitary pads, highlighting their importance for health and hygiene.

'Vertical Roller Coaster': Expert Explains flydubai Flight's Sudden Plunge

The steep fall, after an attack on the captain by the co-pilot during a flight on Wednesday, would have put huge strain on the Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft - as well as the passengers and crew, said Alberto Paduanelli, owner of ALPA Simulation in Sherfield on Loddon, southern England.

US Wants New Round Of Talks With Russia, Ukraine This Month: Zelensky

The US-led peace efforts have been largely stalled with Washington's attention shifted to its war with Iran and as Ukraine says Russia has ramped up its aerial attacks across the war-torn country.

Israel Orders Security Review Of International Flights After flydubai Attack

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a security review of international flights to Israel on Sunday

Single-Use Plastic Bottles Banned At Delhi's Sports Complexes

Water dispensers and separate bins for wet and dry waste have been installed as part of DDA's month-long cleanliness drive across Delhi.

'LoRa' A New Security Challenge In Kashmir: Terrorists Using Advanced Tech

Security agencies have stumbled upon this alarming tech shift after back-to-back recoveries of sophisticated off-grid handsets from dead Pakistani terror commanders in Kashmir.

Other side of Sept 30: A family waited anxiously for their son — Capt Smit Machchhar

Captain Smit Machchhar was injured during a terrorist attack and underwent surgery in a military hospital. His parents initially faced uncertainty regarding his condition while trying to reach him. After being airlifted to Abu Dhabi, Smit's father felt relieved upon visiting him. The family decided to focus on Smit's recovery instead of revisiting the traumatic event. They remain optimistic about his healing process and future homecoming.

In Assam's Dhemaji, Grazing Land Being Developed As Village Forest

The proposed Maguwahola Village Forest will be developed with the cooperation of the Dhemaji district administration and the Forest Department.

Meet Bailey Quinn Frank, eighth-grader who built low-cost bacterial air sampler

Bailey Quinn Frank has created a groundbreaking air sampler designed to enhance health surveillance in rural areas. Utilizing basic materials such as fans and filters, this device collects airborne bacterial DNA. Findings revealed notable variations in bacterial composition between indoor and outdoor spaces. As a finalist in the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge, Bailey exemplifies the use of practical tools in tackling public health issues.

Nearly 500 Schools In France To Be Closed Monday Over Student Protests

Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some "400-500" high schools as the security conditions "have not been fulfilled", said Education Minister Edouard Geffray on Sunday, adding that 24 schools had been "burned or ransacked" since the start of the movement.

Maui $1.35M lot fight: $7M judgment vacated after 32 years

In 1994, Don Williams paid $1.35 million for 1.137 acres near Maui’s Maʻalaea Harbor. More than three decades later, Hawaiʻi’s Intermediate Court of Appeals vacated a Circuit Court judgment awarding $7 million in his long-running eminent-domain case. The appellate court found competing valuation evidence created factual disputes requiring further proceedings over just compensation.

Human Rights Body Action Over Minors' Participation At Mumbai CJP Protest

The commission has issued notices to the Mumbai Police Commissioner, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, X Corp., and Maharashtra's Women and Child Development Department, asking them to submit action taken reports within a week.

Adani Group, Kachchh University Launch Green Energy Centre Of Excellence

The facility was inaugurated by Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat and is expected to train more than 10,000 students annually through specialised programmes focused on renewable energy technologies and industrial automation.

€100 flea market 'typewriter' was WWII Enigma machine worth €45,000

A German Enigma machine sold for €100 at a Romanian flea market surprised many when it fetched €45,000 at auction. The machine, thought to be a regular typewriter, was identified by a cryptography professor who recognized its historical significance. After purchasing it, the professor cleaned and repaired the machine to prepare it for auction. This Enigma machine was used during World War II for military communications.

Protesters climb barricades, confront police in march against Gyanesh; 120 detained

Protesters in New Delhi faced police resistance while demanding the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. They gathered at multiple locations, pushing barricades and confronting police efforts to disperse the crowd. Allegations of police misconduct surfaced, including claims of inappropriate touching of women protesters. AISA reported that their president, Neha Bora, was taken away by male police officers without badges.

Cross-Border Arms Network Busted In Punjab, AK-47, Grenades Seized

The accused, identified as Navjot Singh, a resident of Tarn Taran district, was intercepted while riding a motorcycle.

Iran's Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad Steps Down: Report

Mohsen Paknejad has been the oil minister of the OPEC member country since August 2024 and steps down as the seven-month war between Iran and the US puts pressure on the country's economy.

Beyond advocacy: Govt steps up diplomatic push for Russia-Ukraine settlement

Sign of things to come? Delhi records worst AQI of season

On Sunday, Delhi reported its poorest air quality this season with an AQI of 187, indicating a movement towards unhealthy conditions. Several monitoring hubs noted AQI levels surpassing 250, exacerbated by stagnant meteorological conditions. Experts forecast a brief spell of moderate air quality before a further decline, urging intensified road-cleaning efforts to tackle dust pollution.

11-Year-Old Boy Among 3 Killed As Boat Capsizes In Assam

The incident is believed to have occurred due to a rise in the water level.