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UPSC Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 828 Principal and Vice-Principal Positions Until August 14

New Delhi, July 30: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth preparing for government jobs in the educational sector. The Union Public Ser

E20 petrol can reduce fuel economy by 2-6%: Nitin Gadkari

Critics have questioned whether all vehicles are fully compatible with E20, flagged the possibility of reduced fuel efficiency and higher mainten

PT Usha Praises Indian Athletes for World-Class Performance at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow, July 30: PT Usha, the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), has commended Indian athletes for their medal-winning performan

Kings Gambit shines

Governor Arlekar, CM Vijay pay tributes to Muthulakshmi Reddy on her birth anniversary

Madras HC Seeks TN, Centre's Reply on Plea Against Mekedatu Resolution

On June 19, the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution opposing the Karnataka government's proposal to construct the Mekedatu dam ac

Water Resources Department Work Inspector arrested by DVAC on bribery charge in Tiruchi

Stephen Fleming Appointed as Englands New Test Coach, Joe Root to Lead the Team

London, July 30: The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has appointed former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming as the new head coach of the

Congress Womens Wing Protests Against Kangana Ranaut in Bhopal

Bhopal, July 30: The Womens Wing of the Congress party staged a protest in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, against a controversial stateme

West Asia war LIVE: Pakistan Foreign Office says country is 'doing its utmost' to bring U.S., Iran back to negotiating table

U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked U.S. bases in Jordan on Wednesday, July 30, as the war in West Asia

LIC rejects insurance claim saying policyholder hid illnesses: Court says past typhoid, jaundice had no link with sudden heart attack; insurer ordered to pay over Rs 10 lakh

LIC rejects insurance claim saying policyholder hid illnesses: LIC rejected a death claim filed by a Guntur widow, arguing her husband had hidden

Fact-Check: Do These Images Show the Currency of Kurdistan? No!

We found out that the image is fake and does not show an authentic currency note.

Heat Wave Death Toll Rises in England Amidst European Heat Crisis

London, July 30: Europe is sweltering in heat this July. In England, the number of excess deaths attributed to the severe heat wave in May and Ju

Asia confederation president says FIFA's lack of consultation over World Cup plan 'totally unacceptable'

AFC notes with great concern and disappointment that it was not consulted by FIFA at any level prior to the public announcement of this proposal

PM Modi to launch nationwide campaign against drug abuse among youth on Aug 2: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a nationwide campaign against drug abuse on August 2. This 100-week initiative aims to raise awareness a

Manusmriti row erupts in Rajya Sabha: Kharge's remarks draw fierce BJP attack

The viral Chuvarbot 2.0 secures productisation grant from Kerala Startup Mission

The graffiti painting start-up, which garnered social media attention during the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, has secured a grant of 12 lakhs

Rain forecast prompts Telangana Ministers to issue directions on precautionary measures

Woman Murdered Over Witchcraft Allegations in Jharkhand

Ranchi, July 30: In a tragic incident in the Khutgaon village of the Palamu district in Jharkhand, a 40-year-old woman named Taramuni Devi was br

'You knew something was brewing: Sen Lankford presses Fauci over COVID origins, Wuhan lab funding

Move to privatise drinking water supply in Tiruchi opposed

Illegal Overnight Party Raided, 3 Organisers Held

The accused persons identified as Dikshit, Vedanth Pandit and Shankar, according to the police, had invited men and women through an online appli

Chinese Proverb of the Day: To believe in ones dreams is to Life lessons on ambition, action, reality, determination and why success is 1% inspiration and 99% perspiration

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of To believe in ones dreams is to spend all of ones life asleep. The saying reflects the diffe

Aditya Rikhari Celebrates Birthday with Release of Romantic Track Boohe Bariyan

Mumbai, July 30: Singer-songwriter Aditya Rikhari has gifted his fans a special surprise on his birthday. His new romantic track, Boohe Bariyan,

Snakes once had legs: Here's how they lost them 100 million years ago

How snakes lost their legs: A buried skull in Patagonia, a broken genetic switch, and the ghost legs still hiding inside pythons, scientists are

Rupee rises nine paise to 95.67 against U.S. dollar

A softening dollar also supported the local currency, but its upward move was restricted due to volatile crude oil prices, triggered by a fresh e

Ten years and 7 PMs later, did Brexit make a difference?

Analysis of migration and trade data show that Brexit neither helped in controlling net migration nor in significantly improving the U.Ks trade

Stock markets end higher for second day led by buying in blue-chips, foreign fund inflows

30-share BSE Sensex ends 0.35% higher at 77,928.15; 50-share NSE Nifty rises by 0.28% to end at 24,317.15

Depression, PTSD, substance abuse: Kashmir study reveals the psychological impact of a pellet gun wound

According to a study done by the Government Medical College, Srinagar, 30.38% pellet victims who suffered eye injury reported depression, 16.92%

Indian Hockey Team Changes Jersey Color to Saffron Amid Political Debate

New Delhi, July 30: Hockey India has officially changed the color of the Indian hockey teams jersey from blue to saffron. This decision has spark

CWG 2026: Neeraj, Rohit and Yashvir Qualify For Men's Javelin Final

Chopra, who won the javelin throw title in 2018, was fifth with a best effort of 79.61m, while Rohit Yadav (78.37m) and Yashvir Singh (78.36m) en

NGT not satisfied with LSGDs report on pollution impacting coastline of Fort Kochi in Kerala

Southern Bench of tribunal says action taken report submitted by the department on July 16 is not complete as it does not specifically state the

'Manthan 2.0' is here; M&M to shift into 'attack mode' amid global churn, says Anand Mahindra

Anand Mahindra described the global economy as entering 'Manthan 2.0' with new uncertainties. Mahindra & Mahindra will now move into 'Attack Mode

Bullet-riddled bodies of six abducted labourers found in Pakistan's Balochistan

Abduction of workers, labourers who belong from outside Balochistan occurs frequently in the restive province

'May do same with Army': Opposition attacks BJP for India Hockey's saffron jersey

Samsung Sees Chip Shortage Extending To 2028, Touts Long-Term Supply Deals

The South Korean conglomerate has signed supply agreements with the five biggest global data centre firms and is nearing deals with five other ma

Severe Rainfall Alert: Heavy rain forecast in many states including Rajasthan, UP, Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR, Odisha, Gujarat, Hyderabad and more

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across India from July 30 to August 1. Active monsoon conditions will bring intense showers and thunders

EPFO Recruitment: 74 Positions Open for Candidates Aged 56 and Below

New Delhi, July 30: The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has announced the recruitment of 74 positions across various offices on a de

Escalating Unrest in PoJK Draws Strong Reactions from J&K Leadership

Omar Abdullah Calls for Immediate End to Targeting of Innocent Civilians in Held Territory

Apologise and resign: Mallikarjun Kharge to Amit Shah over NEET paper leak crackdown

The kitchens that feed Hyderabads homesick newcomers

In Hyderabads IT corridor, a handful of migrant families have been feeding and nourishing students and hustlers

Psychology says people who eat very slowly and often finish last are not distracted, they may be trying to be mindful

Taking the longest to finish a meal may invite lighthearted jokes from friends or family, but psychology suggests it often reflects a combination

Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis, 'Failures, repeated failures, are finger posts on the road to achievement. One fails forward toward success' reveals psychology that encourages life inspiring motivational comeback after every setback

Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis offers a powerful reinterpretation of failure. A setback does not automatically move someone backward. If it prod

AIs Dark Side: Khushi Dubeys Service Girl Exposes Cyber Crime Against Women

Mumbai, July 30: In todays digital age, while technology has become more accessible, it has also introduced new threats, especially for women. Th

Death toll tops 1,500 in fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history, says Congo

The outbreak declared on May 15 is unlike most previous Ebola outbreaks because the Bundibugyo virus responsible for it has no approved vaccines

Failure didn't stop them! 750 Indian schoolgirls faced failure on their first space mission; their second satellite is now orbiting close to ISS

AzaadiSAT-2, carrying experiments by 750 Indian schoolgirls, successfully entered Earth's orbit. This achievement followed an initial launch fail

Mumbai HC Grants Interim Relief To Sameer Wankhede From NCB Questioning

NCB initiated enquiries for irregularities in two drug cases, including one related to actor Sushant Singh Rajput's death.

NGT allows TANGEDCO to resume Ennore thermal power plant work for four weeks, seeks clearance extension

Its earlier interim order had halted construction over the absence of a valid environmental clearance

'All is well'? Charanjit Singh Channi conspicuous by his absence during Rahul's speech in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Charanjit Singh Channi made headlines by missing Rahul Gandhi's speech in Lok Sabha, prioritising a protest over an alleged paper lea

Japans earthquakes: Maps and graphics

A magnitude-6.8 earthquake struck in Japan near Kumamoto in Japan on July 28, one of the more powerful earthquakes this year recorded in the regi

CWG 2026: Long Jumper Murali Sreeshankar settles for silver yet again as Lokesh Sathyanathan finishes fifth

For everyone who supported me during the tough times and everyone who said that I wont be jumping again ever in my career, this medal is for them

Kharge Calls Anti-Paper Leak Bill 'Incomplete', Seeks Shah's Resignation

Congress chief says the amended law fails to address the root causes of paper leaks and accuses the government of acting only under pressure from

Mild Earthquake of 2.6 Magnitude Recorded Near Ahmedabad, No Cause for Alarm: Dr. Santosh Kumar

Ahmedabad, July 30: A mild earthquake measuring 2.6 on the Richter scale was recorded early Thursday near the Bavla area in Ahmedabad district, G

Voter Turnout High in Bankipur Assembly By-Elections as Leaders Cast Their Votes

Patna, July 30: Voting is underway for the Bankipur Assembly by-elections in Bihars capital, Patna. Long queues of voters have been seen at polli

'20 traitors of Bengal': TMC's Kalyan Banerjee wears poster with rebel MPs' photos in Parl, seeks swift ECI decision

Trinamool Congress MP Kalyan Banerjee protested against 20 rebel MPs in Parliament. These defectors joined the Nationalist Citizens Party of Indi

West Bengal Man Taken Into Custody in Kerala After Receiving Call From Pakistan

An officer at the Beypore police station said that during police questioning and an examination of his mobile phone, only one call from a Pakista

Olectra Becomes Indias First Company to Deploy 4,000 Electric Buses

The landmark achievement marks a defining moment in the countrys electric mobility journey and reinforces Olectras leadership in accelerating Ind

Kotak Securities Earns Great Place to Work Certification and Recognition Among India's Best Workplaces in Investments 2026

Kotak Securities Earns Great Place to Work Certification and Recognition Among India's Best Workplaces in Investments 2026

MetaOptics and Elsoft partner to scale next-generation semiconductor optics manufacturing equipment

MetaOptics and Elsoft partner to scale next-generation semiconductor optics manufacturing equipment

Investec Selects Infosys Finacle SaaS Platform on Microsoft Azure for Digital Banking Transformation

Investec Selects Infosys Finacle SaaS Platform on Microsoft Azure for Digital Banking Transformation

PM Modi Celebrates Historic 1-2 Finish by Indian Para-Athletes at CWG 2026

New Delhi, July 30: Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised Indian para-athletes Dilip Mahadu Gavit and Mohammad Basil Morsingnakathe for their hist

Psychology behind why older people hide their wealth from their children: It has nothing to do with trust or selfishness

Psychology of older people hiding wealth: Elderly Indians often hide financial details from their children. This secrecy stems from a desire for

Appointment of CEC, ECs: SC reserves order on need to refer matter to larger bench

The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on a key legal challenge. This challenge questions the appointment law for election commissioners. The cu

Opposition Criticises Hockey Jersey Colour Change, Calls It 'Saffronisation' Bid

Today they have done this with hockey; tomorrow they may do the same with the Army. How can anyone trust them? They want saffron everywhere, he s

Tata AIG rejects stolen bike insurance claim over delayed FIR: Court says police delay can't cost a policyholder their compensation; orders insurer to pay over Rs 2 lakh

Tata AIG rejects stolen bike insurance claim over delayed FIR: Tata AIG General Insurance ordered to pay over Rs 2.19 lakh by a Visakhapatnam con

Nepal Imposes Indefinite Curfew After Communal Violence in Southern Districts

Kathmandu, July 30: An indefinite curfew has been imposed in parts of Nepals Sunsari district following violent clashes between two communities.

Two held for possession of elephant tusks in Nilgiris

Apple-Laden DCM Overturns on WarangalKhammam Highway, Crowd Loots Fruit

Following the accident, a large number of people gathered at the spot and rushed to collect the apples scattered across the road.

Quote of the day by Winston Churchill, 'We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give' teaches timeless life lesson that money can provide comfort, security, opportunity but generosity creates connections, memories, purpose

Quote of the day by Winston Churchill remains powerful because it separates the practical necessity of earning a living from the deeper question

Sajjanar Urges Citizens to Stay Alert amid Heavy Rain Forecast

Sajjanar emphasized that the public should constantly monitor weather updates and alerts issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and

Diesels desire: an engine for everyone

For someone who wished to build an engine for everyone, August turned out to be an auspicious month. On August 10, 1893, Rudolf Diesels prime mod

2020 rioting case: Supreme Court seeks response of Punjab CM, AAP leaders on Chandigarh's plea

A Bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana issued notices to Mr. Mann and other Aam Aadmi Party leaders on 20

Ajinkya Rahane retirement: BCCI pays rich tributes as an illustrious career comes to a close

Ajinkya Rahane has retired from international cricket after a distinguished career. The BCCI acknowledged his significant contributions to Indian

Hanuman Ansh Review:A Cinematic Journey of Introspection, Faith & Peace

Hanuman Ansh is a heartfelt spiritual drama that draws inspiration from the extraordinary life and timeless teachings of Shri Neeb Karori Baba, o

SC to Hear Senthil Balaji's Anticipatory Bail Plea in TASMAC Case on Friday

Soon after the denial of pre-arrest bail, the top court bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant was urged by senior lawyers Kapil Sibal, Mukul R

Shrija Akula: Inspired by Her Sister, Makes History by Winning WTT Contender Title

New Delhi, July 30: Shrija Akula is recognized as one of Indias star table tennis players. After overcoming initial struggles, she carved a niche

The return of division talk in J&K and why its dangerous

On September 15, 1950, at Lake Success, the temporary home of the United Nations between 1946 and 1951, the United Nations Security Council (UNSC

Vedanta names Arun Misra as CEO, Q1 profit jumps

Vedanta appointed Arun Misra as chief executive officer for a one-year term. The company reported a 72% jump in first-quarter profit, reaching 54

Ukraine fights on: A journey through a nation living under relentless war

Perhaps years of working in conflict zones, and the loss of a few colleagues has given me the instinct to move quickly and instilled in me a deep

Trust between government, youth vital: Sonam Wangchuk urges Centre to honour no-FIR assurance

Referring to Public Examinations (Amendment) Bill, Mr. Wangchuk said he was happy that a bill on improving examinations had been brought in Parli

M&M Q1 net profit rises 34% to 5,455 crore, revenue up 28%

The strength of its diversified portfolio coupled with proactive actions to navigate through this challenging environment enabled it to deliver s

Ballots without a country: a quiet case for pluralism in Myanmar

In a country where geography mirrors diversity and authority remains contested, elections in Myanmar unfold detached from realities on the ground

Sonam Wangchuk urges Centre to honour no-FIR assurance for students

Referring to the recently introduced legislation aimed at strengthening the examination system, Wangchuk said he was happy that a bill on improvi

Congress says Rot in India's education system deep; Pradhan's resignation only beginning

The former Environment Minister said that simply passing a law to create fast-track courts insults the righteous frustration of the youth who hav

Infantino Calls Plan To Sell FIFA World Cup Stake A Proposal, 'Not An Obligation'

FIFA announced plans this week to create a $20 billion subsidiary to run the World Cup and its other events, and said it will offer stakes of up

Karnataka HC Pulls Up Judicial Officer Over Alleged Road Rage, Says Conduct 'Wholly Unbecoming'

Justice M Nagaprasanna, while hearing a petition filed by the accused on Wednesday, viewed CCTV footage of the incident, which allegedly showed t

Kunal Khemus Sister Shares Emotional Memories of Kashmir, Touching Ashok Pandit

Mumbai, July 30: The year 1990 brought a terrifying atmosphere for Kashmiri Pandits, forcing many, including actor Kunal Khemus family, to leave

Why some people started wearing aluminium foil hats: The famous MIT study that found something completely unexpected

An MIT experiment found that aluminium foil hats amplified certain radio frequencies instead of blocking them. Written as satire, the study shows

Jurala Project Getting 89,640 Cusecs Inflows; 12 Gates Opened

The Irrigation department is releasing 89487 cusecs of water downstream by opening 12 gates

Comprehensive work plan in India-EU FTA to address carbon tax concerns: official

The India-EU free trade agreement includes a work plan for carbon border adjustment mechanism concerns. This plan aims to assist small and medium