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“I Was Possessed”: Shocking Claim After Trying to Open Emergency Exit Door in an Indigo Flight

A passenger on an IndiGo flight twice tried to open the emergency exit mid-air, forcing a last-minute go-around before landing safely, after which he was detained by the Central Industrial Security Fo

Disability

Purple Fest Goa 2025 is Coming

Purple Fest 2025, a fully accessible festival celebrating people with disabilities, will be held in Panaji, Goa, from 9th to 12th October, with registrations open at purplefest.goa.gov.in.

India

CBSE Introduces Open-Book Exams for Class 9 from 2026–27

CBSE will start open-book exams for Class 9 from 2026–27 to reduce rote learning and focus on real understanding.

World

Amul vs America – A Dairy Battle Begins

India’s Amul strongly opposed U.S. pressure to open its dairy market, protecting 80 million farmers and cultural values.

Disability

Admissions Started: ISLRTC Courses Open for 2025–27

ISLRTC is inviting applications for its 2-year diploma courses DISLI and DTISL (2025–2027) to train interpreters and Deaf teachers in Indian Sign Language.

India

Correction: NO National Holiday on 6 June for Mental Health

We mistakenly shared false news about a national holiday on 06 June 2025, and we sincerely apologise—offices will remain open as usual.

World

Why Are Some Airports Closed Today? Here’s What’s Happening!

Many airports are closed for safety after military action, and while many airports are open, flights may still be delayed or cancelled due to the nationwide impact.

India

Minors Over 10 Years Can Operate Bank Accounts Independently

RBI has now allowed minors over 10 years of age to open and operate savings and term deposit bank accounts in India, independently.

ISH Shiksha

FREE English Course For Deaf Students: Few Seats Available

A great opportunity to learn Basic English for free is available for 45 Deaf students, with applications open until 23rd December 2024.

World

Iran Opens Mental Health Clinics for Women Not Wearing Hijab

Iran's government announced plans to open "treatment clinics" for women who defy mandatory hijab laws, sparking widespread criticism and fear of further repression.

Disability

DISLI Course and Job Vacancies at NIMHR, Sehore, Madhya Pradesh

NIMHR Sehore announces a new two-year Diploma in Indian Sign Language Interpretation (DISLI) starting in 2024-25, with applications open until 16th August 2024.

India

UP Man Cuts Open Wife’s Stomach to Check Baby’s Gender

A UP man was convicted for cutting open his 8 months pregnant wife’s stomach to check the gender of their unborn baby in 2020 and sentenced to lifetime imprisonment recently.

World

Saudi Arabia to Get First Alcohol Shop in More Than 70 Years

The extra-conservative Muslim country of Saudi Arabia is preparing to open its first alcohol store in its capital city of Riyadh which will serve only the non-Muslim diplomats in the coming weeks unde