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Andhra Pradesh: Centres Infrastructure Push Accelerating Andhra's Growth: Lanka Dinakar

Annual railway allocations to the state had increased from less than 650 crore before 2014 to 9,000-10,000 crore at present: Lanka Dinakar

NTPC board approves raising up to 12,000 crore via NCD issue

The company said the issuance period will commence from the date of passing of the special resolution until completion of one year thereof or the

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US Bill Proposes 3-Year Pause On H-1B Visas, Codify $100,000 Fee

The H-1B programme was created to address workforce shortages for specialised, difficult-to-fill positions -- not to displace qualified, hardwork

Quote of the Day by Voltaire: If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to... Inspiring life lessons on freedom, critical thinking, courage, independent thought, and why honest criticism often reveals where real power lies by the French Enlightenment philosopher and writer known for defending free speech

Today's quote of the day by Voltaire is a timeless reminder that freedom begins with the courage to think independently. His words challenge us t

Tearful and relieved, Abhijeet Dipkes parents want him back home soon

After the Cockroach Janta Party's agitation started at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, she could not even sleep, Anita Dipke said

Students urged to blend subject knowledge with emerging technologies to serve society

The success of AI rests on a strong foundation in science, mathematics and engineering that need to be powered by human intelligence, says Profes

ED arrests ex-Chhattisgarh PSC chairman in paper 'leak' case

The ED accuses Taman Singh Sonwani of leaking question papers and rigging selections in exchange for illegal gratification, favouring his own rel

AP Reports 10 New Covid-19 Cases; Tally Rises To 49

In view of the fresh cases, the health department has intensified surveillance by deploying rapid response teams to trace contacts of infected pe

Watch: Celebrations erupt in Tamil Nadu after Dharmendra Pradhans exit

Tamil Nadu CJP celebrated the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling it a victory for students and democratic resist

Sub-inspectors get fresh training to run police stations as force gears up for SHO transition

A five-day training programme for prospective SHOs in Ernakulam Rural concluded on July 24, 2026; Kochi City police have completed the first roun

BNP Paribas Cardif to acquire Warburg Pincus' 26% in Indiafirst Life

Post-deal, state-run Bank of Baroda will own 65% of the company, its public sector banking peer Union Bank of India will be at 9%, while the rest

Credit to Gen Z for making the Centre bow down: Revanth Reddy

Minister to release digital content for art education in schools

Based on the art education handbook, SIET has developed video lessons to guide children in various art activities

'Big win for democracy': Arvind Kejriwal congratulates youth on Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Pralhad Joshi Assumes Charge as Education Minister After Pradhan Quits

Joshi has been given additional charge of the Education Ministry besides his role as Consumer Affairs Minister.

As CJP ends agitation after govt pact, Congress hails 'youth power' but faces new challenger

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned following a significant youth-led protest. The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) directly negotiated a s

Telangana: OU Students Celebrate Pradhan's Resignation

A small group of students gathered on the college campus, raised slogans and expressed happiness over Pradhans resignation: Reports

Paper Leaks: MP HC Names 4 Fast-Track Courts Day After CM Announcement

The special fast-track courts have been asked to dispose of cases within three months after filing of the charge sheets: Reports

Strait of Hormuz on Edge: Iran's IRGC Fires at Four Ships in 24-Hour Escalation

No reports of casualties or structural damage have emerged following the intercepts in the crucial oil transit corridor.

PhonePe's FY26 revenue grows to 7,920 crore

This represents a top-line expansion of Rs 815 crore, marking an 11.47% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.

Quote of the Day by Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos: They tried to bury us; they did not know we were seeds meaning explained

Quote of the Day: Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos authored a quote symbolizing resilience and growth. This powerful metaphor highlights how att

Watch: Government agrees to consider CJPs 5-Point Charter

Prince Yadav's injury will force India to make a few changes, says Shreyas Iyer

India will make changes for the final T20I after Prince Yadav's hamstring injury. Skipper Shreyas Iyer confirmed the team's need for adjustments

Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on Yemeni city

Nepal to retain controversial map on one-rupee coin featuring Uttarakhand's Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura

Nepal's national bank will mint a new one-rupee coin. This coin will feature a map including Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, and Kalapani territories. Ind

Andhra Pradesh: Guntur Police Launch Abhay Auto App With QR Verification System

The technology-driven system was aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and passenger safety: Guntur superintendent of police Vakul Jind

Pradhans five-year term built operating system for NEP, but exam crisis cast shadow

The cockroach who won't leave: The making of Abhijeet Dipke

Abhijeet Dipke led a youth movement which achieved a minister's resignation. This movement transformed into a political youth movement after its

U.S. Senator introduces Bill seeking a 3-year pause on H-1B visas

The Bill also seeks to codify President Donald Trump's $100,000 fee for each H-1B petition.

Karnataka: BJP MLC Booked Over Questioning Education Levels Of Mullah

I would like you (gathering) to ask how a Mullah is connected to the NEET examination question paper: Bharatiya Janata Party MLC and former minis

Two foreign nationals arrested in 20 lakh fake currency scam in Hyderabad; 10 lakh recovered

Kanimozhi hails youth protest as biggest victory against the Centre

Israeli troops round up Palestinians in West Bank village after shootout involving settlers

Palestinian authorities in the West Bank said Fridays (July 24) shootings were provoked by the settlers who aimed to attack villagers in Tal, sou

Andhra Pradesh COVID tally rises to 49 with 10 new cases

Five killed as car plunges into dam in Madhya Pradeshs Rajgarh

Police suspect the accident occurred when they were likely trying to avoid an animal or another vehicle

Will push for lowering contesting age for MLA, MP to 21: Revanth

Medical PG student falls to death from apartment terrace in Nagaram

Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan calls for seedy dispersal of seed balls

Use more drones in the exercise with due focus on covering degraded forest areas, he tells officials, while observing that it is crucial for achi

IDFC First Bank Q1 net more than doubles to 1,075 crore

The banks current asset quality performance remains healthy across key retail, rural and SME portfolios, with delinquency indicators largely stab

CSIR-CECRI celebrates 79th Foundation Day

Living Memorials: Love Out Loud, Now

Leaving my children behind in England, in the throes of their life-defining board exams, I flew to Kolkata to assist with my fathers expected rec

Madhya Pradesh: Datia Bypoll Test For BJPs Gen-Next Strategy, Says CM Yadav

The Central BJP leaderships decision to field debutant Ashutosh Tiwari in the seat by surprisingly ignoring the claim of five-time party MLA and

State Law Minister welcomes Dharmendra Pradhans resignation, calls for complete scrapping of NEET

Tamil Nadu: Ramadoss Bids Adieu To Politics

Ramadoss came into public life as a doctor providing low-cost healthcare to the rural and backward population of Villupuram district: Reports

Russian, Ukrainian officials report 14 dead in latest attacks

Four children were among 11 people killed in the attack on the resorts in Zaporizhzhia, Yevgeny Balitsky, the Kremlin-installed regional head, sa

'Cockroach' To People's Movement: How The Student Protest Outgrew Founders

It ended where, in many ways, it had begun. Moments after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, Abhijeet Dipke, found

RS Chairman asks first-time MPs to embrace AI, uphold parliamentary traditions

Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan inaugurated an orientation program for new members. He urged them to combine traditions with emerging tec

Watch: Jantar Mantar CJP Celebrates Dharmendra Pradhans Resignation

Dharmendra Pradhan, in a post on X on Saturday (July 25, 2026), announced that he has tendered his resignation from the post of Union Education M

Venezuela notifies UN of withdrawal from ICC, alleging 'bias'

The government justified the move by alleging a geographical bias within the court, claiming it disproportionately targets nations in the Global

QR code system streamlines grievance redress at Madurai GRH

Madurai-Virudhunagar Collectors jointly inspect Thaanipaarai ahead of Adi Ammavasai festival at Sundaramahalinga Swamy Temple

Centre yet again rules out Metro Rail for Coimbatore and Madurai; recommends BRTS

Government will assure maximum possible compensation for families who lost children: J.P. Nadda

CJP leader calls movement a historic win for democracy and youth of India

Vijay Attends Rajya Sabha Orientation Programme

During the orientation, members were introduced to the Rajya Sabha's digital initiatives aimed at transforming it into a fully digital Parliament

More than 250,000 people flee their homes in France and Spain as wildfires burn

The Paris police department said in a statement Saturday that the riders will race inside Paris, rather than starting from Thoiry, west of the ca

CAT 2026 Notification Out: Registration Begins On August 3, Exam Scheduled For November 29

CAT 2026 Notification Out: The CAT 2026 registration process will begin on August 3 and conclude on September 15. Candidates will be able to down

What Is Bitchat? Jack Dorsey's Offline Messaging App Under Spotlight

Bitchat is a decentralised peer-to-peer messaging application that allows users to exchange messages without an internet connection, mobile netwo

Cyberabad Traffic Police to review U-turns, speed up pending roadworks and restore 91 defunct ITMS cameras

Volker Turk's term as UN human rights chief extended despite U.S. warnings

By a vote of 144 in favour, 10 against, and 13 abstentions, the assembly approved the renewal, beginning October 12, 2026, as proposed by UN Secr

Section of Anna Salai chokes as police enforce new traffic arrangement near Dams Road

Fitness trainer, aide held for running courier-based drug network in Thrissur

Police seize hybrid cannabis, ganja and MDMA; narcotics allegedly shipped as textile parcels; fitness trainer has previous narcotics cases regist

Minister distributes welfare assistance, opens new facilities in Ramanathapuram

China evacuates 20,000 people as Typhoon Noul nears

The Chinese weather forecaster maintained an orange typhoon alert on Saturday, the second-highest level in its four-tier system.

Watch: Iran is prepared for U.S. ground invasion: Mohammad Marandi

In this interview with The Hindus International Affairs Editor Stanly Johny, political analyst Mohammad Marandi discusses Irans response to the p

Former Legislators Seek Enhanced Welfare Measures

The demands were raised at the Forums general body meeting held on the Assembly premises in Amaravati

Shabana Azmi test positive for H1N1 after joining Jantar Mantar protest

Veteran actor Shabana Azmi, who spent three days at Jantar Mantar supporting protesting students, was expected to join a demonstration at Mumbai'

Assam Police arrest 3 linked to Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti terror network

Operation resulted in the seizure of five mobile phones, seven SIM cards, Aadhaar cards, bank passbooks, debit cards and incriminating documents,

Govt. committed to delivering good governance, asserts CM Chandrababu Naidu

Congratulating officials who performed well in their respective domains, he says public welfare can be achieved only when the administrative mach

On Camera, Ex-Union Minister's Daughter Slaps SBI Branch Manager In Chennai

According to officials, a complaint was filed against the woman for assaulting the SBI bank manager.

Meet India's new education minister Pralhad Joshi: Who is he, which Cabinet ministries does he hold, and what are his educational qualifications?

New Education Minister Pralhad Joshi: Union Minister Pralhad Joshi has been given the additional charge of the Ministry of Education following th

Astroguide for Sunday, July 26, 2026

Tithi: Ashada Shukla Dwadasi till 1.57 pm

Andhra Pradesh: CPI Says Cockroach Remark Became Symbol Of Youth Protest

Attempts to mislead the movement and sarcastically brand the protesters as cockroaches only united the youth and intensified the struggle: Senior

Murder Accuseds Jail Party Video Goes Viral in Chittorgarh, Prison Administration Launches Probe

Chittorgarh, July 25 (Mukesh Mundra): A video allegedly showing murder accused partying inside the district jail in Chittorgarh has surfaced on s

'Serious charges': Court rejects retired judge Giribala Singh's bail plea in Twisha Sharma case

A Bhopal court rejected retired judge Giribala Singh's bail plea. She is accused in the dowry death of former model Twisha Sharma. The court cite

Pralhad Joshi Appointed Education Minister After Dharmendra Pradhan Quits

The President's office, after accepting Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, confirmed Pralhad Joshi's appointment in a communique this evening

Survey Stalled as Villagers Clash over Narayanpur Reservoir Land Acquisition

Police said both groups later lodged complaints against each other

Free yoga workshop for senior citizens concludes

Mojtaba More Interested In Developing Nuclear Weapons Than His Father: Report

Mojtaba Khamenei has not publicly supported nuclear weapons, but US officials think that he and Irans new hard-line leadership may want to develo

'I personally met PM Modi': What Sharad Pawar revealed about Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Shabana Azmi Down With Swine Flu

The 75-year-old also suffered an asthma attack after tear gas exposure during the Sansad Chalo march

Quote of the day by Princess Diana, 'Only do what your heart tells you' reveals modern psychology behind personal purpose, teaches timeless life lesson in courage, authenticity in business, workplace, career, relationships amidst relentless opinions in social media

Quote of the day by Princess Diana remains a timeless reminder to live with authenticity, compassion, and courage. Princess Diana's words encoura

All India Tennis Association cuts overseas travel allowance to $450 from $700

The All India Tennis Association approved governance reforms, cutting official overseas travel allowances significantly. Officials will now recei

Lured to Cambodia for Job, Kashmiri Youth Forced Into Online Scamming; EOW Files Chargesheet

A Kashmiri youth was allegedly lured to Cambodia with a promise of a lucrative computer operator job but was instead forced into online scamming

Cinema Has Enriched My Life, Says Sara Arjun

Having tasted immense success, the Dhurandhar star feels a great sense of responsibility to her fans and the characters she portrays

Chandigarh University's 272 Allied Health Sciences Students Secure Jobs in Prestigious Govt & Private Hospitals in Past 3 Years

Chandigarh University's 272 Allied Health Sciences Students Secure Jobs in Prestigious Govt & Private Hospitals in Past 3 Years

Udupi tops Karnataka in digitising enumeration forms, says CEO

No Interim Bail for ex-DySP Davinder Singh: NIA Court Allows Only 5 Days to Attend Father's Funeral Rituals

The NIA Special Court in Jammu rejected the 20-day interim bail plea of former DySP Davinder Singh, accused in a high-profile terror-linked case,

GO No. 45 to be Reviewed Positively, Assures EPDCL CMD

Prithvi Tej said the committee was examining all aspects of the issue and would consider the memoranda and representations submitted by the union