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Jain Deaf Society Mumbai Opens New Opportunities for Deaf Jains

Jain Deaf Society Mumbai was launched on 2 October 2026 to help Deaf people access Jain teachings and religious activities.

World

Saudi Arabia Executes Two Bangladeshi Nationals

Saudi Arabia executed two Bangladeshi nationals on 14 October 2026 over an alleged offence at a mosque in Mecca. Bangladesh says it was not informed beforehand and is seeking details.

India

Five Family Members Found Dead in Greater Noida; Three Relatives Arrested

Five members of a family, including three children, were found dead at their home in Greater Noida on 17 October 2026. Police arrested three relatives and investigation are still going on!

General Knowledge

Power Bank Fire on IndiGo Flight

A reported power bank fire on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Chennai led to the aircraft being diverted to Hyderabad on 11 October 2026.

India

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 18 October 2026

This week's top stories from India and around the world.

India

22 Death Sentences in 4 Months: 97 Cases Shifted From His Court

Uttar Pradesh judge Ravi Kumar Diwakar sentenced 22 people to death in 10 cases between April and August 2026, followed by a 23rd death sentence in September.

Disability

The Economic Times Explores How Sign Languages Shape the World of Food

The Economic Times explored how food signs in ASL, ISL and other sign languages reflect culture, history and everyday life.

Sports

Asian Games 2026: India’s Biggest Wins and Controversies

India finished the 2026 Asian Games with 85 medals, including 21 gold. The Games also saw controversies involving Shaili Singh’s long jump and the India-Pakistan cricket final.

India

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 4 October 2026

This week's top stories from India and around the world.

India

Vithya Ramraj Breaks P.T. Usha’s 42-Year-Old Record

Vithya Ramraj, 28, has broken P.T. Usha’s 42-year-old national record in the women’s 400m hurdles. At the 2026 Asian Games in Nagoya, she clocked 54.75 seconds to win bronze.

India

Bengaluru CEO Bans Male Candidates From Rajasthan, UP, Bihar and Madhya Pradesh

A Bengaluru sports company, A1 Sports World, has announced that it will not hire male candidates from Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Bihar, and Madhya Pradesh, by the CEO Karthik Shenoy.

Deaf Events

Gujarat Association of the Deaf Celebrates 50 Years

The Gujarat Association of the Deaf (GAD) is celebrating 50 years with a special community event in Ahmedabad on 20 December 2026.

India

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories Of The Week | 27 September 2026

From a fatal monkey attack and a Delhi crime case to a Bollywood baby announcement and a massive diya-lighting event, here are some major stories from the fourth week of September.

India

Ganesh Visarjan 2026: The Different Rules Being Introduced Across India

Different states across India are following different methods for Ganesh Visarjan this year, while an unusual incident in Andhra Pradesh saw rainfall on idols placed on a dry riverbed.

India

New UPI Rules Explained: What It Means For You ?

UPI payments above Rs.2,000 made to businesses will attract a 0.4% MDR from 15 October 2026, while customer-to-customer and person-to-person payments will remain free.

India

Weekly News Roundup: Top Stories of the Week | 20th September 2026 | ISH News

From a Bengaluru entrepreneur repairing a footpath himself to a viral AI crime story being debunked, here are four stories that made headlines in the third week of September.

General Knowledge

Strange Things Countries Are Famous For!

From the world’s tallest and shortest populations to countries known for chocolate, coffee, tea, and obesity rates, discover eight surprising facts that make each country unique.

World

Karnataka Deaf Women Association to Host International Day of the Deaf Programme

Karnataka Deaf Women Association will celebrate the International Day of the Deaf 2026.

Sports

India Wins Women Asia Cup: Refuses Trophy From Pakistan Minister

India won the Women’s Asia Cup but did not take the trophy from ACC President Mohsin Naqvi because of tensions between India and Pakistan.

Sports

Wankhede Stadium: India’s Best Stadium Was Built Due to Ego Clashes!

Wankhede Stadium was built after a power struggle with Brabourne Stadium and went on to become an iconic home of Indian cricket, especially after the 2011 World Cup victory.

World

UN Adopts New World Map, India May Look Bigger

The UN has backed a more accurate world map that shows Africa and other countries closer to their real size, highlighting the importance of geography and representation.