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NC Leader Apologizes for Controversial Remarks on Maharaja Hari Singh

Reasi, July 17: In response to intense backlash over controversial remarks regarding Maharaja Hari Singh, National Conference (NC) leader Tariq B

Modi Flags Off India's First Hydrogen-powered Train from Haryana's Jind

The 89-km distance between Jind and Sonipat will be covered in two hours, with the train halting at 12 intermediate stations

After Berlinale, Members of the Problematic Family to premiere at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026

The festival will run from August 13-23 this year, with the opening night film set to be showcased on August 14 in Melbourne

Delhi HC asks police to respondon bail plea by Sharjeel Imam in UAPA case

A Bench of Justice Prathiba M Singh and Justice Vikas Mahajan issued notice on Mr. Imams appeal challenging the trial courts July 4 decision reje

Madras High Court refuses to quash FIR booked against political commentator Ponraj

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan dismisses a petition filed by him to quash the case booked for derogatory remarks against women supporters of TVK

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Indias First Pollution-Free Train: A Historic Journey Begins

Jind, July 17: A new chapter in Indian Railways history has begun. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the countrys first hydrogen-powered p

PM Modi flags off Indias first hydrogen-powered train from Haryanas Jind

The 89-km distance between Jind and Sonipat will be covered in two hours, with the train halting at 12 intermediate stations

Bengaluru Mercedes owner calls Rs 20,000 maintenance too much: HC says a man who can maintain a Benz can't call the amount excessive; divorce denied

A Bengaluru man who owns a Mercedes-Benz failed to get a divorce from his wife after the Karnataka High Court found that photographs from social

400-year-old cannon stolen from Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh

Preliminary investigations suggest that some individuals reached the rear of the fort in a vehicle and fled with the piece of artillery kept ther

Atlantic Ocean discovery: Scientists uncover hidden source behind Lost City vents, offering clues to life beyond Earth

Scientists discovered superheated water deep beneath the seabed near Lost City. This water's chemical makeup matches the vents, indicating a hidd

Two brothers killed during argument with relatives in Belagavi district

Senior police officers and personnel from Murgod police station rushed to the spot.

Telangana Govt Marks Major Milestone in Employee Healthcare

The transformative initiative reinforces the Governments commitment to ensuring comprehensive healthcare security and greater peace of mind for e

Americans Are Angry About Data Centers; Politicians Are Feeling The Pressure

Mounting voter concerns over land use and resources have made data centers a national issue; The fight over AI data centers is playing out in com

Consumer commission awards man Rs 17,727 refund, Rs 10,000 compensation after domestic help leaves midway

A Chandigarh consumer commission ordered a domestic help agency to refund Rs 17,727. The agency also must pay Rs 10,000 compensation for failing

Elgar Parishad case: SC agrees to hear next week advocate Surendra Gadling' s bail plea

The Supreme Court will hear advocate Surendra Gadling's bail plea next week. Gadling has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years in the Elgar Pari

Psychology says you'll often agree with the crowd, even when your gut says otherwise

Humans often conform to group opinions due to a desire for acceptance and to avoid conflict. Solomon Asch's experiments demonstrated how social p

Kiran Rao Extends Support To Sonam Wangchuk As Protests Gain Momentum

I stand in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP, and all the citizens of this country, young and old, who are protesting for t

Indias First Hydrogen Train Launched in Jind by Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Jind, July 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Indias first hydrogen train on Friday at the Jind railway station in Haryana. This train

Who is Anurag Kumar, the ex-Intelligence Bureau special officer now Delhi's new police commissioner?

Anurag Kumar has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner. He was serving as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau before this a

Little House on the Prairie series review: Modern, moving take on beloved book series

While some of the updates to Laura Ingalls Wilders semi-autobiographical Little House series may jar, the story of a family searching for home am

First Hydrogen Train Launched in Haryana

Jind, July 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the countrys first hydrogen train from Jind railway station in Haryana on Friday. This tr

Trump Accuses China of Interfering in 2020 Elections with Massive Campaign

Washington, July 17: President Donald Trump has accused China of conducting a large-scale campaign to interfere in the U.S. elections. He claims

Wangchuk Fast Enters Day 20: To Lead Parliament March on Monday

Wangchuk urged people to ensure a massive turnout for the CJP's proposed march to Parliament on July 20, demanding Union Education Minister Dharm

SC allows release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' after Rath Yatra

The Supreme Court permitted the film Mahaprabhu Jagannath's nationwide release. This release will occur on or after July twenty-eighth, following

US Senate bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil

A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate proposes 100% tariffs on imports from the top five buyers of Russian oil or gas, including India, C

Bantwal police secure man accused of hacking woman in broad daylight

The police said that the accused had consumed rat poison and was admitted to a hospital.

Chembur tree-fall incident: Mumbai BMC mayor orders fresh third-party inquiry

The BMC mayor rejected the clean chit given to the Garden and Roads Departments, while imposing only meagre penalties to the contractors

Skyroot to launch Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket from Sriharikota

Give consumers option between 100% petrol and ethanol-blended petrol, Aaditya Thackeray writes to PM Modi

Mr. Thackeray said lakhs of vehicle owners, particularly from the middle class and youth, have expressed concerns over the rising percentage of e

NHRC Takes Cognisance of Hyderabad School Row, Issues Notice to Telangana Government

Reacting to the controversy, senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao condemned the alleged incident and said religious practices should not be im

New Express Train Service Approved Between Ramnagar and Dehradun

Dehradun, July 17: The Ministry of Railways has approved the operation of a new bi-weekly express train service between Ramnagar and Dehradun. Th

SC to hear on Monday plea against Kerala HC order limiting Waqf Board from taking major decisions

The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging a Kerala High Court order. This order restrains the state Waqf Board from making major decisions w

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at Farnborough Airshow

Global security risks are pushing defence to the forefront at Farnborough Airshow. Aerospace makers face demand for weapons while civil jet produ

Chennais House of Venu Krishna serves Andhra meals in a restored 120-year-old George Town landmark

House of Venu Krishna, housed in a 120-year-old choultry in Chennais George Town, offers Andhra meals and tiffin in a setting steeped in history.

SC Allows Release of Animated Film Mahaprabhu Jagannath Post Lord Jagannath Yatra

The film producers had challenged an order of the Orissa High Court which restrained Ele Animations Pvt Ltd from releasing the film, which was sc

US to take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 engine failure over Greece

The US National Transportation Safety Board will lead an investigation into a Ryanair Boeing 737 incident. A passenger was partly sucked out of a

NEET Re-Exam Boosts Scores and Ranks, Students Find It More Favorable

Kota, July 17: Students who excelled in the NEET-UG re-exam held on June 21, amidst a paper leak controversy, reported that the second exam was m

Ready. Capable. Focused.: Indian Air Force Rafale contingent arrives in Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026

The Indian Air Force contingent has arrived in Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026. This multinational air combat exercise involves nineteen

Kiran Rao backs Sonam Wangchuk, urges government to hold talks

Filmmaker Kiran Rao voiced support for activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Wangchuk is protesting alleged irregularities in the NEET examina

Weak From Outside, Strong Inside: Sonam Wangchuk As Fast Enters Day 20

The 59-year-old Wangchuk, who is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak, has urged p

Lokesh Kanagaraj Postpones His Movie for Vijay's Jana Nayagan

The film is helmed by Arun Matheswaran and produced by Sun Pictures. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for the film.

China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?

China's oil imports have significantly decreased since April. This reduction has kept global prices stable and freed up supply. Analysts are unce

SpaceX abruptly scrubs Starship test flight

The flight was the first mission planned by Elon Musk after SpaceX went public on Wall Street in June, with a record initial public offering of $

SpaceX Short Sellers Make $4 Billion: Why Investors Are Betting Against Elon Musk

Despite the recent pressure on its market valuation, analysts believe SpaceX remains the global leader in commercial space launches.

Hyderabads baristas are turning iced coffee into cocktail-style drinks

Clarified brews, citrus espresso drinks and pistachio cold coffees are redefining summer caffeine

Japan Imperial Rules Tweaked But Still No Woman Emperor

Japan is currently in search of next emperor; Japan's Imperial Household Law does not allow women to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne, and the rig

China's Xi Says AI Should Not Be Dominated By One Nation

AI has become a strategic pillar of China's industrial policy, driven by state investment aimed at building a domestic ecosystem, from chip produ

Rath Yatra: Pulling of chariots resumes amid chants of 'Jay Jagannath'

The chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings resumed their journey to Gundicha Temple. Devotees pulled the chariots of the trinity after a del

Jagan Mohan Reddy Launched AI 'Super App' To Connect With Party Cadre

'Jagan 2.0 Super App' allows party cadre to report local issues, upload complaints of alleged political harassment, access live party events, par

2020 Delhi Riots: HC Seeks Police's Stand on Bail Plea by Sharjeel Imam in UAPA Case

The bench granted two weeks' time to Delhi Police to file a reply to the appeal and listed the matter for hearing on August 27

BIMSTEC security chiefs vow joint action against terrorism, endorse maritime law enforcement principles

The meeting held in New Delhi was hosted by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Sunetra Pawar Pulls Up Tatkare Over Maharashtra CM Meeting Amid NCP Merger Buzz

According to the sources, NCP national president and Deputy CM Sunetra Pawar expressed strong displeasure with Maharashtra unit chief Sunil Tatka

Iran war and monsoons key risk for Indian economy, says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said Indias inflation remains elevated, with rising Middle East tensions and the possibility of a weak monsoon posin

New Zealand batting coach Ronchi to quit after India series, join Melbourne Renegades

Luke Ronchi will depart New Zealand's coaching role after the India series. He will then become the head coach for Melbourne Renegades. Ronchi's

Bihars Ayush Bhalotia Achieves All India Rank 4 in NEET-UG 2026

Patna, July 17: Ayush Bhalotia, a resident of Nawada in Bihar, has made headlines by securing an impressive All India Rank of 4 in the NEET-UG 20

'Will stay alive until July 20': Sonam Wangchuk vows he will come back as a ghost instead if the Parliament march doesn't succeed

Sonam Wangchuk Hunger Strike Day 20 Update: Activist Sonam Wangchuk's indefinite hunger strike entered its 20th day on Friday with doctors warnin

Cyberabad Police Reshuffle Brings New Inspectors to IT Corridor

Four police stations - Madhapur, Raidurgam, Gachibowli and Narsingi in the IT corridor got new inspectors and three each to the cybercrimes unit

Delhi HC seeks police response on Sharjeel Imam's bail plea in 2020 riots conspiracy case

The Delhi High Court has sought the police response on Sharjeel Imam's bail plea. Imam is challenging a trial court order that dismissed his seco

Aamir Khan: '3 Idiots' not based on Sonam Wangchuk

Aamir Khan stated his 3 Idiots character is not based on Sonam Wangchuk. He called the connection a misconception and expressed concern for Wangc

WebQoof Recap: Of Claims Surrounding PM Modi and Cockroach Janta Partys Protest

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

This is happening in all sports: Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise

Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad spoke about young athletes emerging globally. He noted technology and better information aid talent developmen

Supreme Court clears all-India release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' after Rath Yatra festivities

Mahasweta Devis best books: grandson Tathagata Bhattacharya recommends five must-reads

The writer-activist once told her grandson that she was appreciated for the wrong reasons. Recalling that conversation, he lists five works that

Watch: US Air Force F-35A jet refuels from KC-135 Stratotanker during Middle East patrol

Om Prakash Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh Yadav Over Atrocities Against Dalits and Backward Classes

Lucknow, July 17: Om Prakash Rajbhar, a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government and the national president of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party

Suvendu Adhikari performs 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual at ISKCON Temple ahead of Kolkata Rath Yatra

Anurag Kumar named new Delhi Police Commissioner

Anurag Kumar, a 1994-batch IPS officer, has been appointed the new Commissioner of Delhi Police. He was repatriated from the Intelligence Bureau

Cricket Betting Habit Lands Youth in Jail

According to the police, the accused, Abaraboina Prashant, is a native of Domakonda mandal in Kamareddy district. On July 11, he allegedly stole

Best Mexican proverb of the day: The deaf man cannot hear, but he is very good at making things up. A timeless lesson on avoiding assumptions

Best Mexican Proverb of the Day: This Mexican proverb teaches people to avoid assumptions when facts are incomplete. It highlights the danger of

My Character In 3 Idiots Is Not Based On Sonam Wangchuk: Aamir Khan

Amir Khan said that during the making of 3 Idiots, neither he nor the writers knew about Sonam Wangchuk.

Kejriwal says remove Dharmendra Pradhan and appoint Sonam Wangchuk as Education Minister

Tom Cruise raves about Christopher Nolans The Odyssey: I cant wait to see it again

Tom Cruise has given Christopher Nolans The Odyssey a glowing endorsement after attending an early IMAX screening, calling the filmmakers ambitio

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Ceat Shares Plummet Over 9% Amidst 96% Drop in Q1 Profit

New Delhi, July 17: Shares of tire manufacturer Ceat fell by more than 9% during Friday morning trading. This decline is attributed to the compan

Nifty and Sensex rally in early trade propelled by buying in IT firms

30-share BSE Sensex jumped 480.95 points to 77,656.56 in early deals; The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 125.05 points to 24,201

Andy Burnham: 'King Of The North' To Become Next UK PM

Andy Burnham's elevation to the top job follows a successful nine-year stint as Greater Manchester mayor, during which Burnham transformed himsel

'Risking life won't yield results': Pawan Khera as Sonam Wangchuk as hunger strike enters Day 20

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See Pics: Samanthas Intimate Baby Shower?

A set of pictures from Samanthas intimate baby shower is making the rounds on social media.

AMMA crisis: In letter to members, Shwetha Menon says panel to rectify lapses caused by lack of experience

Shwetha Menon, who has reversed her decision to step down as AMMA president, says executive committee led by her is duty-bound' to move forward w

8 Convicted, 29 Acquitted In 2019 Attack On Forest Officials In Telangana

Eight convicts have been sentenced to six months' simple imprisonment and fined Rs 8,500 each.

Higher Scores, Significant Rank Gains After Retest: Top NEET-UG Scorers

Several NEET-UG re-exam toppers said the June 21 test proved more favourable and help improve their scores and AIR ranks through focused revision

PM Modi To Launch India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Today: Which Other Countries Have It

The technology will use hydrogen fuel cells to produce electricity, making it a cleaner alternative to diesel trains.

Leaders Emphasize Fair Justice as Foundation of a Strong Nation on International Justice Day

New Delhi, July 17: On the occasion of International Justice Day, leaders from various states across the country extended their greetings via soc

White House Teleprompter Sent On Leave Over Bets On Trump's Speeches

Gabriel Perez, who has been operating Trump's teleprompter since 2016, used his inside knowledge to win more than USD 100,000 betting on what the

Rupee rises 14 paise to 96.28 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Heavy Foreign Instituional Investor outflows and higher global crude oil prices amid heightened tensions in West Asia prevented further gains in

Why Sonam Wangchuk's Fast has Sparked a Wave of Instagram Activism

There is a strong sentiment among young, liberal audiences asking influencers to speak up or face being unfollowed.

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Akhilesh hits out at BJP over demolition notice to University linked with Azam Khan

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha said the regime that seeks to destroy universities, whether with bulldozers or through ad