Simkot village in Pithoragarh introduces strict community penalties, including Rs 50,000 fines and social boycott, to fight rising alcohol consumption and smuggling, aiming to protect youth and families.
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
A tragic head-on collision between two autorickshaws in Pune's Mulshi taluka resulted in one fatality and two injuries. Low visibility and road repairs cited as possible causes. Read the full details.
A tragic road accident in Amritsar's Kathunangal village leaves one dead and over a dozen injured after a bus and tipper collision. Police investigate as driver flees. Read the latest updates.
A high-tech mobile digital planetarium is revolutionizing science learning for rural children in Karnataka through immersive projections and interactive sessions. Discover how the cosmos is rolling into classrooms.
A 15-member African delegation visited Damla village in Haryana to study India's successful agriculture and rural entrepreneurship models. They observed a multi-purpose food-processing machine and advanced beekeeping techniques.
Pune-based Samavesh, after a year at IIM Bangalore's NSRCEL, has empowered over 4,000 rural students with scholarships and education guidance. Discover their journey to bridge the urban-rural education gap.
Five lives lost to snake bites in Nagpur's rural areas last month. Poor awareness & reliance on traditional healers blamed. Experts urge immediate medical care & preventive steps.
Stagnant farm incomes from Kharif and a bleak winter crop outlook are squeezing rural spending, posing a risk to FMCG and durable goods sales. Experts warn of a potential crisis.
Gyros Organic Farms raises funding to scale its rural micro-entrepreneurship model, empowering women and accelerating India's pure food movement with chemical-free produce.
Chola MS General Insurance expects improved performance in H2FY26. MD V. Suryanarayanan discusses motor portfolio, crop insurance plans, and rural expansion to 2.2 lakh gram panchayats. Read the full interview.
Banking Correspondent Sakhis are revolutionizing rural finance, handling over 375 million transactions. Discover how this grassroots network is bridging India's credit gap and empowering women.
India makes significant HIV awareness gains in rural areas, but social stigma remains major barrier to testing and treatment. Learn how health workers fight misconceptions.
Elon Musk explains why Starlink avoids urban broadband competition, focusing on rural India and disaster recovery. He also shares AI's future impact.
Elon Musk announces Starlink's ambition to bring low-cost, high-speed internet to India, highlighting its role in connecting rural and disaster-hit areas globally.
Meet 17-year-old Harshit Sharma from Uttar Pradesh who built Sophie, an AI-powered robot teacher to revolutionize education in rural India. Discover how this innovation is changing classrooms.
Sadhguru says India's youthful population must become focused and competent within 25 years to avoid demographic disaster. Key insights from Coimbatore leadership event.
Gyanpura, Bhilbarkheda & Sulibardi villages develop 22 community homestays to boost rural tourism. Discover how tribal families are creating sustainable livelihoods through cultural experiences.
Govt Upgraded Higher Primary School in Balanja celebrates 75 years with major infrastructure upgrades funded by alumnus Ashwath Hegde's Rs 15 lakh donation, enhancing rural education access.
Meet Sulagatthi Eeramma, the 103-year-old midwife from Karnataka who brought 13,000 babies into the world when hospitals were distant dreams. Her remarkable journey spans over 50 years of service.
Haryana's fish farming sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, offering farmers 3-4 times higher profits than traditional crops. Discover how this aquatic revolution is transforming rural livelihoods.
Despite NDA's 125 free electricity units, 70,000 tribal residents in Bihar's Kaimur hills live without power. Failed solar projects & non-functional toilets expose implementation gaps. Read more.
Meghalaya CM announces ₹500 crore central grant for village electrification, engineering college revenue scheme, and Shillong airport expansion. Key developments for the state's growth.
Wybor Consumer Care wins contract to deploy 75,000 washing machines under PM Vishwakarma Scheme, boosting rural laundry services and creating jobs. Read more about this initiative.
A minor argument between children in Bhind's Bahadurpur village escalated into deadly gunfire, leaving one dead and two injured. Police hunt for accused brothers who fled the scene.
Union Ministry merges eGramSwaraj and AuditOnline platforms to boost transparency in 2.5 lakh Panchayats. Learn how this digital initiative transforms rural governance.
India's rural economy outperforms with 5% agricultural growth, driving mutual fund houses to launch rural-focused schemes. Discover how digital platforms are transforming investment patterns beyond top cities.
India's trade deficit widened to a record $41.7 billion in October as gold imports tripled. Rural demand outpaces urban growth while AI adoption accelerates in enterprises.
Pratham Chetan Dand from Bhavnagar clinched the National Rural IT Quiz 2025 title at Bengaluru Tech Summit, winning Rs 1 lakh prize. Discover how Gujarat's STI initiatives are creating tech champions.
Uttar Pradesh achieves 100% village electrification through solar power, boosting energy self-sufficiency and generating massive employment under the Yogi government.