September 2026
World
India and Bhutan Launch Two-Way UPI Digital Payment System
India and Bhutan enable full two-way UPI connectivity, expand the Nehru Wangchuck scholarship, and introduce Made-in-India EVs during Dr S Jaishankar’s Thimphu visit.
Health
64% Indians Say Chemists Rarely Ask for Prescriptions
A nationwide survey found 64% of Indians were rarely or never asked for prescriptions by chemists, as the government proposes CCTV monitoring.
National
India’s Cheetah Count Reaches 52 In Four Years
Four years after reintroduction, India’s cheetah population reached 52 across Kuno and Gandhi Sagar, driven by 32 domestic births and successful cross-continental translocations.
Health
Can High Prolactin Affect Pregnancy and Fertility?
High prolactin can affect ovulation and fertility. Here is what hyperprolactinaemia means and why testing may be considered during fertility evaluation.
Health
Same-Sex Partners Can Be Nominated for Medical Decisions
The Centre and NMC told Delhi HC that adults can nominate same-sex partners for medical decisions if they become incapacitated, subject to law.
Sports
South Korea Lays Slow Surface to Counter Nagal and Dhakshineswar
South Korea resurfaced Seoul's courts to a slow, low-bouncing pace, specifically engineered to blunt India's Sumit Nagal and Dhakshineswar Suresh in their historic Davis Cup tie.
Health
India Open to Stricter Red Warning Labels on Food Packs
India may introduce stricter red warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or saturated fat after Supreme Court scrutiny of FSSAI rules.
Sports
Grip, Bow, and Carbon: Inside the Modern Science of Field Hockey Sticks
Modern field hockey sticks have evolved from traditional wood to aerospace-grade carbon fiber, accelerating the game's speed and precision
Health
Rattlesnake Blood Protein Shows Promise Against Venom
Scientists found rattlesnake blood proteins can neutralise venom in mice, showing potential for developing more potent treatments for snakebite.
Health
Reading for Pleasure Linked to Lower Dementia Risk
Reading for pleasure is linked to better mental health, greater empathy and a lower risk of dementia, according to Cambridge University researchers.