AMBEDKAR NAGAR, India — A 95-year-old woman, identified as Indravati Devi, the mother of IPS officer Ashutosh Mishra, was found dead at her ancestral home in Uttar Pradesh’s Ambedkar Nagar district after her gold jewellery was allegedly looted. The incident has raised fresh concerns over the safety of elderly people living alone in rural areas.
Uttarakhand Tunnel Accidents: What Went Wrong?
CHAMOLI, India — The tunnel accident at the under-construction Vishnugad-Pipalkoti Hydroelectric Project in Uttarakhand’s Chamoli district on August 13 has once again raised questions over safety standards, geological assessments and the pace of infrastructure development in the Himalayan region. A sudden surge of water and debris inside the project’s tunnel killed eight workers and injured more than 14 others, according to the supplied report.
Nuclear Energy Import Dilemma: India’s Challenge
NEW DELHI, India — The global push to expand nuclear power is being driven by two powerful demands: cutting carbon emissions while maintaining a reliable supply of electricity around the clock. But behind the promise of nuclear energy as a low-carbon alternative to coal lies a less visible challenge: countries that expand nuclear generation can remain dependent on foreign uranium, enrichment services, reactor technology and specialised components.
E20 Petrol in India: Impact on Cars and Mileage
NEW DELHI, India — India’s transition to E20 petrol has moved from a policy announcement to an everyday reality for millions of motorists, turning ethanol blending into one of the country’s most closely watched fuel debates. The government sees E20 as an important tool for reducing crude-oil dependence, supporting farmers and lowering emissions, while some vehicle owners remain concerned about mileage, compatibility and the long-term effect of higher ethanol content on older cars.
Tim Seifert’s 72 Fires Manchester Super Giants to Hundred Glory
LONDON, United Kingdom — Manchester Super Giants won their maiden Hundred men’s title after Tim Seifert’s explosive 72 off 38 balls powered them to a five-wicket victory over Trent Rockets at Lord’s on Sunday, August 16. Chasing 159, the Super Giants reached 162 for 5 in 98 balls, finishing with two deliveries to spare.
Russian Drone Shot Down in Romanian Airspace
BUCHAREST, Romania — A suspected Russian drone that breached Romanian airspace was shot down by an F-18 fighter operating on a NATO air-policing mission early Sunday, Romania’s Defence Ministry said, marking the fourth unmanned aircraft destroyed over the country this year.




