PM Surya Ghar Scheme Creates Green Jobs Momentum as Vendor Network Crosses 37,000
New Delhi | October 15, 2026 India’s rooftop solar programme is expanding employment opportunities and encouraging local entrepreneurship, with the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana registering more than 37,000 vendors and training over 2.5 lakh people for the growing solar energy sector. The scheme is expected to generate around
Israel Reinforces Troops on All Fronts Ahead of October Elections
Jerusalem | October 15, 2026 Israel has strengthened its military deployments across multiple fronts ahead of the country’s October 27 elections, citing an increased risk of security incidents and potential escalation during the politically sensitive period. Israel Defence Forces (IDF) Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Eyal Zamir announced the move
US Teen Arrested Over Alleged Mass Shooting Plot Targeting Hindu Temple in Illinois
Illinois, United States | October 15, 2026 A 19-year-old man has been arrested in the US state of Illinois over an alleged plan to carry out a mass shooting at a Hindu place of worship in the Chicago suburbs. Police identified the suspect as Alexandros Paporakis, a resident of Palatine,
India Plans 25-Year Roadmap to Strengthen Domestic Technology Capabilities: Ashwini Vaishnaw
New Delhi | October 14, 2026 India is developing a long-term roadmap spanning 20 to 25 years to reduce dependence on foreign countries for critical technologies and strengthen its resilience against global disruptions, Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday. Speaking at the Bloomberg New Economy Forum in New Delhi,
Who Is Sridhar Vembu? Why Zoho Has Paused Salary Hikes Amid Rising AI Costs
New Delhi | October 14, 2026 Zoho Corporation founder Sridhar Vembu has announced that the company will pause its usual annual salary increases this year, citing rising artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure costs and uncertainty in the software industry. The company has also reduced its marketing expenditure as it attempts to
Piyush Goyal Says India Was ‘Let Down Miserably’ by Other Countries During COVID-19 Crisis
New Delhi | October 14, 2026 Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has said India was left disappointed by international partners during the COVID-19 pandemic, when global supply chain disruptions made it difficult to obtain essential medical supplies and vaccines. He said the experience reinforced India’s push towards self-reliance
Air India Frankfurt–Delhi Flight Diverted to Jaipur Following Bomb Threat
Jaipur | October 14, 2026 An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner operating flight AI 2030 from Frankfurt to Delhi was diverted to Jaipur on Wednesday morning following a reported bomb threat. The aircraft landed safely, and security agencies initiated precautionary checks. According to NDTV, the threat was subsequently described by
Meloni Calls US-Russia Diesel Deal a ‘Very Risky Choice’ Amid Ukraine War
Rome | October 14, 2026 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has criticised a diesel supply agreement between the United States and Russia, describing it as a “very risky choice” that could undermine Western efforts to pressure Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate an end to the war in Ukraine. Speaking
Kerala Police Introduces ‘Daksha’ Robot for Traffic Management
Kochi | October 14, 2026 Kerala Police has introduced advanced robotic systems to support traffic management, public services and emergency response operations. Among the key highlights is ‘Daksha’, a robot designed to assist with traffic monitoring and control, showcased at the international cybersecurity conference c0c0n in Kochi. The initiative aims
Reverse Mortgage: How Indian Retirees Can Turn Home Ownership into Retirement Income
New Delhi | October 13, 2026 Millions of Indian retirees own homes but have limited monthly income to cover living expenses, healthcare and other retirement needs. A reverse mortgage offers one possible solution by allowing eligible senior citizens to unlock part of their home’s value without selling the property or
