GPS Tracking Eliminates Foodgrain Theft in UP's PDS
Uttar Pradesh's GPS-based tracking system for PDS vehicles has become a game-changer, preventing theft and leakage of foodgrains. Discover how real-time surveillance ensures fair distribution.
Uttar Pradesh's GPS-based tracking system for PDS vehicles has become a game-changer, preventing theft and leakage of foodgrains. Discover how real-time surveillance ensures fair distribution.
Thrikkakara police arrest a security guard for stealing Rs 40,000 from a PWD hostel in Kakkanad. The theft occurred during Onam holidays, solved using fingerprint access data and phone location. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi government partners with IIT Kanpur to launch an AI-enabled unified dashboard, IGMS, integrating multiple complaint portals for faster public grievance redressal and data-driven governance.
Avadi city police report a significant decline in violent and property crimes in 2025. Murders fell 21%, chain-snatching 35%, aided by NAFIS tech and strategic policing. Read the full report.
2025 saw landmark reforms in India's retirement landscape. Explore key changes to NPS flexibility and stricter EPF withdrawal rules, and learn how they impact your financial future.
JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur will implement a QR code-based access control system from January 1 to enhance security and restrict entry to authorized members only. Learn about the new digital entry process.
Indian Railways expands its AI-based 'Intrusion Detection System' to 981 km of tracks in the Northeast to prevent elephant and animal collisions. A major step in wildlife conservation.
Cochin University researchers patent a system to create tamper-proof digital fingerprints for evidence, boosting forensic reliability for law enforcement. Read more about this innovation.
Justice Dinesh Maheshwari champions Indian Knowledge System, urges shift from Artificial to Authentic Intelligence. Discover the call for a legal system rooted in civilizational values.
Trichy International Airport launches biometric gates for staff entry, using retina & fingerprint scans. This automation enhances security, speeds up access, and addresses CISF personnel shortage. Read more.
Amazon Pay introduces UPI biometric authentication for Android users, enabling PIN-free transactions up to ₹5,000 using fingerprint or facial recognition for faster, more secure payments.
Ten years after reforms were promised, India's juvenile justice system remains broken. Institutional gaps continue to fail children and derail their futures. Read our analysis.
The interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS makes its closest approach to Earth this week before leaving our solar system forever. Astronomers race for final observations of this rare visitor from deep space.
A major fire at a Varkala cliff-top resort underscores the urgent need for emergency access routes. Officials cite land and environmental hurdles, while locals demand action. Read more.
Hundreds of Puri residents demand a special darshan corridor at Jagannath Temple to avoid long queues. Authorities promise deliberation on the issue. Read more.
An on-ground report reveals how patriarchal norms, delays, and insensitive attitudes create hostile court environments for women litigants. True access to justice demands systemic introspection.
Bihar govt launches Chief Secretary Public Grievance Redressal System for faster complaint resolution. Citizens can now register grievances via WhatsApp or email with strict timelines.
Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, at the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit, pledged to reduce litigation costs and set reasonable case timelines to make the Supreme Court accessible to every citizen. Read his full vision for judicial reform.
Michael Kugelman decodes Putin's post-Ukraine India visit. How Russia can help India counter China in Central Asia, despite Western pressure on energy ties. A new Great Game unfolds.
India explores acquiring Russia's advanced S-500 air defense system to counter threats from China & Pakistan. Learn how it enhances India's near-space defense capabilities.
Russia agrees to boost market access for Indian goods and deepen cooperation in LNG, LPG, and coal gasification tech. A major win for India-Russia trade ties. Read more.
India successfully tests fighter aircraft escape system at 800 km/h using a rocket sled. This breakthrough enhances pilot safety and cuts reliance on foreign testing facilities.
Thamma is now available for early rental on Amazon Prime Video for ₹349 before its free wider release on December 16. The film stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Rashmika Mandanna.
French President Macron urges China's Xi Jinping to help broker a Ukraine ceasefire. Talks also aim to address the massive EU-China trade deficit. Read the full details.
A widespread Microsoft Windows service outage has crippled check-in systems at airports across India, leading to significant flight delays. Passengers are advised to check with airlines for updates.
Russia ratifies the RELOS military logistics pact with India, granting mutual base access. The deal, timed before Putin's Delhi visit, reshapes South Asian power dynamics. Read more.
A technical glitch in Air India's third-party check-in system caused flight delays. The airline confirms the system is now fully restored and functioning normally. Details inside.
On International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Mumbai's wheelchair users and deaf citizens reveal the city's accessibility failures. Discover the gaps between legal promises and ground reality.
A pilot program using Tribal Health Navigators in Chamarajanagar has saved lives and improved hospital trust. Discover how this model works and the challenges blocking its expansion across Karnataka.
Russian President Vladimir Putin threatens to sever Ukraine's sea access following a drone strike on Russian fuel tankers in the Black Sea. Read the latest on escalating tensions.