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Wayanad landslides: How two villages vanished overnight

Chooralmala and Mundakkai, both in Wayanads Meppadi panchayat, are nearly 50km away from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Both places were

Watch: Major outcomes from PM Modis Indonesia visit

PM Narendra Modis Indonesia visit on July 7, 2026, saw major agreements on defence, UPI integration, trade and technology, while Indonesia confer

Flagging of labour rule violations could have led to CorroHealth lay-offs in Kozhikode

The laid off staff are pinning their hopes on the talks scheduled between government officials and management representatives in Kochi on July 10

Blurgs AI secures $2.2 million to expand portfolio, global presence

Blurgs AIs platforms are used by mission-critical organisations across defence, international maritime and conservation sectors, and Indias publi

At least 18 injured in explosions in Damascus during French President Macrons visit

Syrian authorities said at least 18 people, including four policemen, were wounded; Macron will continue his trip, Elysee Palace said

Sri Lanka orders probe as prison riot toll rises to 27

More than 100 inmates and prison officials were admitted to Negombo Hospital, with some later transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo. At

A different approach to the caste census | Explained

What have the Bihar caste survey and Telanganas 2025 caste survey revealed? How is a social management approach different from top-down welfare m

Why India must get the Caste Census right

Counting caste is a mirror to the lived realities of millions and a vital step toward evidence-based policymaking

SC declines plea to restrain TVK leaders remarks on Karur stampede

SC says it is not a political forum Court says alleged false statements should be countered with more speech, not judicial curbs; DMK leader R.S.

Explosions Rock Syrian Capital as French President Macron Visits Syria

Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons H

Parents, Schools and Drivers Must Ensure Childs Safety: Sajjanar

Referring to a recent incident that took place in Maharashtra, he said that children should be taught road safety rules from an early age

How does India count its health spending

While a drop in Indias out-of-pocket expenditure on health is welcome, Indias counting of its health expenses still has some way to go to cover m

Young Woman's Body Found in Bengaluru's Sankey Tank

Police officials from the Sadashivanagar Police Station reached the spot after receiving information and initiated an inquiry into the incident

Odisha : Electoral Roll Cleanup Opens New Political Front Ahead Of Rural Polls

Political impact of SIR excercise will depend on how many eligible voters are restored during the claims and objections process, which remains op

Ram temple row: Congress slams BJP-RSS for 'whitewashing theft', calls for making details of donations public

Congress leaders accuse the BJP-RSS of attempting to conceal donation theft at the Ram Temple. They demand the dissolution of the Shri Ram Janmab

Heavy rain triggers Wayanad landslide at Kalladi tunnel; six injured, NDRF reaches site

Psychology says people who travel alone form strong connections and meaningful bonds with strangers during the journey

Solo travel often leads to surprisingly deep and meaningful social interactions. Without companions, travelers naturally become more open to new

Century-old retaining wall near Shimla Christ Church hit after rainfall; Mayor says repairs underway

Pakistan's rising taxes turn burials into costly burden for grieving families

Pakistan's funeral expenses have significantly increased due to escalating taxes and government charges. Families now struggle to afford basic bu

Modi to inaugurate Bhogapuram airport by July-end, says Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu

The Union Civil Aviation Minister said the 4,500-crore airport, built by the GMR Group on 2,200 acres, is ready for operations; air travellers bo

Deadly highway accident: Trailer truck kills three children, injures parents

Melbourne: India Envoy Highlights Defence, Critical Minerals In India-Australia Partnership

Mitch McConnell brain dead, not coming back: Trump aide Laura Loomer makes big claim on US Senator's health; wife's China trip under scanner

Mitch McConnell health: Speculation intensified regarding Mitch McConnell's health after unverified claims surfaced online after Laura Loomer cla

Tamil Nadu: Major fire breaks out at plastic warehouse in Tiruchirappalli's Ganapathy Nagar

PM Modi Conferred Indonesia's highest civilian award, Bintang Adipurna

'Will not sign any other legislation until..': Trump urges Congress passage of $350B defence funding

ChatGPT down? OpenAI confirms outage affecting Codex, Custom GPTs, workspace analytics

OpenAI's ChatGPT faced a significant service disruption on July seventh. Users reported issues with various features, including Codex and custom

Harshvardhan Rane Shares Childhood Memory on World Chocolate Day

Mumbai, July 7: On the occasion of World Chocolate Day, actor Harshvardhan Rane shared a sweet childhood memory with his fans. He posted an old p

Telangana CM Revanth Expresses Grief Over Former MLA Kommidi Narasimha Reddy's Death

Revanth Reddy said Kommidi Narasimha Reddy lived a life of integrity and honesty until his last breath.

Chennithala orders review of 23 child deaths in Palakkad between 2010 and 2023

The Home Ministers Office said the government has tasked Deputy Inspector General of Police, Thrissur Range, T Narayanan, to head the review

Secunderabad Railway Police Seize 41 Kg Ganja worth Rs.20.56L, 3 Held

The accused were standing at the waiting hall to board Dakshin Express when the police arrested them

Maharashtra to require domicile certificate for driving licence from Aug 1: Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik

Maharashtra will require domicile certificates for driving licences starting August 2026. This new policy aims to streamline the entire licensing

Report proposes 'India-Plus Contribution Scorecard' to boost FDI

A new report suggests an 'India-Plus Contribution Scorecard' for foreign investment. This framework would rate investors on economic contribution

Social media and how they know you

Ever searched for something once and then seen it everywhere online? It can feel like social media is reading your mind, but the real explanation

Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Lands a Huge Deal With Dharma

The film also features Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Kajal Aggarwal and others.

Wayanad landslide: Eyewitness urges people to 'run fast' as mound of mud comes down

A significant mudslide hit the Kalladi region of Wayanad, Kerala, during a tunnel road project, forcing locals to flee as mud cascaded over the r

India to help conserve ancient Prambanan temple in Indonesia, PM Modi to launch project tomorrow

Prime Minister Modi will launch a conservation project for the ancient Prambanan Temple. This initiative highlights the deep cultural ties connec

'Very happy for the team', says Suryakumar Yadav; sends message to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Suryakumar Yadav supports Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his international cricket debut. The 15-year-old became India's youngest T20I player, surpas

TMC MP Shatrughan Sinha urges people to support Prashant Kishor in Bankipur assembly bypoll

Trinamool Congress MP Shatrughan Sinha has urged support for Prashant Kishor. Kishor is contesting the Bankipur assembly by-election scheduled fo

Ponnam Prabhakar Launches Daily Shuttle Service for IT Employees

Ponnam said that the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is introducing new bus services on routes that currently lack adequate p

Reality bites: Congress criticises Modi govt after Indias passport ranking slips to 125th

Watch | PM Modi: IIM Bengaluru to open campus in Indonesia

Tabish Khair in conversation with Annie Zaidi on his new novel, Drown All the Refugees

The author-academic on displacement and why literature must provoke to remain truthful

England vs India 3rd T20I Playing 11: Will India make changes? IND vs ENG predicted XIs here

ENG vs IND 3rd T20I Playing 11: India will look to level the five-match T20I series when they face England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Check t

2 Killed In Massive Landslide In Kerala's Wayanad After Heavy Rain

The landslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, close to the site of the ongoing Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel road project connecting Mal

President Murmu unveils & flags off the Durand Cup trophies for the 2026 Tournament

Syama Prasad Mookerjee's life and work to be part of school syllabus in Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari proposed including Syama Prasad Mookerjee's life in school textbooks. He also suggested excluding the

SAUDI INTRODUCES PACKAGE VISA, INTEGRATING TRAVEL BOOKING WITH EASIER VISA APPLICATION

SAUDI INTRODUCES PACKAGE VISA, INTEGRATING TRAVEL BOOKING WITH EASIER VISA APPLICATION

Ali Abbas Zafar Celebrates 10 Years of Salman Khan Starrer 'Sultan'

The film produced by Aditya Chopra was released in 2016.

Does This Video Show People Kissing at CJP Protest in Jantar Mantar? No!

We found out that the video is unrelated to the CJP protests and dates back to 2014.

India Tightens LoC Vigil Amid Protests in PoK

Security heightened along the Line of Control as reports of anti-government protests and casualties in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are closely moni

Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study

Australian online platforms are failing initial age checks for a teen social media ban. Studies show most under-16s can still access platforms de

Kerala Labour Dept Intervenes After CorroHealth Denies Entry to Laid-off Employees

The employees waited outside the office for hours before recording their attendance

Who is Anshula Kapoor? Boney Kapoor's daughter from his first marriage, who skipped Bollywood and worked at Google, is now married

Entrepreneur and influencer Anshula Kapoor, daughter of film producer Boney Kapoor and sister of actor Arjun Kapoor, married screenwriter and dir

Stolen From Ram Temple, Spent On iPhone For Girlfriend: A Key Confession

Avinash Shukla admitted to spending about Rs 19 lakh on his family and friends, besides on himself, sources said.

Congress Opposes Hindu Members on MP Waqf Board, To Move SC

Opposition calls the appointments inappropriate, while the BJP says the reconstituted board complies with the law and serves a broader mandate.

Golden Chapter In Ties: PM Modi Unveils Ambitious India-Indonesia Agenda

A key focus of the discussions was strengthening defence and maritime cooperation. PM Modi said both sides had agreed to expand defence exchanges

Opinion: Opinion | 'Sterilise Foreign Women', And Other American Fantasies About Citizenship

Many commentators view the current debate as another chapter in Donald Trump's political story. That explanation is incomplete.

Kejriwal seeks written assurance from automakers on E20 fuel; slams Centre's 'misadventure'

Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said he would write to Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and Hero MotoCorp, claiming their public statement

Fisherfolk, environmentalists demand cancellation of public hearing on Cuddalore port expansion

The proposed port expansion could displace fish stocks, forcing traditional fishers to venture deeper and incur higher costs, feels K.S. Gajendra

RoFR Pattas For Tribals To Be Issued Soon: Minister Sandhya Rani

Speaking to officials during a review meeting on she directed officials to identify eligible beneficiaries and submit a report on the latest list

Absolutely False: Centre Refutes Reports Of E-25 Petrol Launch Plans

Government dismisses reports on E-25 petrol, says no decision made yet

Gujarat Court Upholds Death Sentence For 38 In 2008 Ahmedabad Blasts Case

On July 26, 2008, a series of 21 bomb blasts ripped through Ahmedabad in a span of 70 minutes, killing 56 persons and injuring 200 others.

AMMA row: Ansiba Hassan to implead in the case that stayed the functioning of ad-hoc committee

Rival factions have clashed over the interim order

One attack, one warning: The world's energy lifeline is still vulnerable

An attack on a Qatari LNG carrier in the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns. This incident suggests ongoing threats to commercial shipping in t

Centre Forms Panel To Examine Content Of Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' After Takedown

Originally titled 'Punjab 95', the movie was released on ZEE5 under the title 'Satluj' last Friday. It was taken down on Sunday

Safe Enterprises Enters USD 30 Bn+ Retail Automation Space with WAVE, Deploys First Commercial Orders

First commercial orders validate SERFLs strategic entry into the $31 Bn retail automation market.

From A UP Village To Wimbledon: Vijay Kumar's Inspiring Creator Journey Wins Hearts

His relatable humour struck a chord with viewers across the country, helping him build a loyal online community of nearly 3.9 million Instagram f

UGC NET 2026 Answer Key To Be Out Soon: How To Download, Objection Process

UGC NET 2026: Applicants must note that only paid challenges made during the stipulated time through the key challenge link will be considered fo

MNRE Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Presents Mercom India Awards 2026 to Renewable Pioneers Driving the Nations Energy Transition

Tata Power, Adani Green, IIT Madras, and 10 other clean energy champions honored by Indias Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for breakthrough

Girl Student Allegedly Blindfolded and Forced to Swallow Pen Cap by Classmates

The shocking incident took place at the MJP Girls Gurukul School in Kagaznagar, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.

At least three children killed, two injured as truck runs over roadside drain cover in Jaipur

Truck broke through an iron railing before running over the drain cover on which the five children were standing

Khalid Ke Shivaji movie review: Raj Pritam Mores partly effective drama blends history with plea for plurality

Handled with a touch of empathy, the film remembers Shivaji as an ideal of syncretism in the fractured realities of today

Saudi Arabia mulls big new plan, eyes post-war oil route reset to bypass volatile Hormuz

Saudi Arabia is considering expanding its crude oil pipeline capacity. This move aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for exports. Neighbouring co

Lokesh seeks EV, semiconductor investment from Korean giants for Andhra Pradesh

On his South Korea visit, the Minister invited Hyundai Mobis, LG Electronics and APACT to set up EV, semiconductor and electronics units; LG conf

Indian kitchens are changing. But are women still doing most of the work?

Men are spending more time in kitchens than ever before. But women still shoulder most of the work. We speak to people across the country about g

Wayanad landslip LIVE: At least two workers rescued, several feared trapped; NDRF deployed

Rescue operations are on at the site and NDRF has been deployed on an emergency basis

Psychology explains how colors influence your emotions, mood, and buying decisions

Color psychology subtly influences human emotions and decision-making processes. Businesses and designers leverage these effects to create strong

2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blasts: Gujarat HC Upholds Death Sentence for 38, Life Term for 11 Convicts

On July 26, 2008, a series of 21 bomb blasts ripped through Ahmedabad in a span of 70 minutes, killing 56 persons and injuring 200 others. Some h

Only 8% of Indians watch movies in cinemas, says Cinepolis India MD

Don't Blame the Reader

A lot of it went into the fact that we were swept off our feet by a generation of master story-tellers, the like of which may never emerge out of

SEBI to reintroduce open market share buybacks from August 1

The new rules by the SEBI allows firms to carry out buybacks through regular trading mechanisms without a dedicated buyback window

NCW seeks Action Taken Report from Bengal DGP on Baruipur minor's rape-murder

The Commission has sought details regarding the registration of the FIR under the appropriate provisions of the BNS and the POCSO Act, the immedi

TN Minister Keerthana Denies Mocking Government School Student

In a post on X, Keerthana, who identifies herself as a former government school student, said the video in question was not recorded by her and w

TVK man threatens VB-G RAM G workers; BJP wants Vijay to control his partymen

Mr. Nagenthran further urged Mr. Vijay to control his partymen from interfering in the functioning of the State-run schools, goverment hospitals

2,000-year-old gold ring in Thailand reveals shocking connection to ancient India

A gold ring found in Thailand bears an ancient Indian Brahmi script inscription. This discovery suggests a significant connection with ancient In

Delhi High Court restores Cockroach Janta Party's X handle in massive win for founder Abhijeet Dipke

The Delhi High Court ordered the restoration of the X account for Cockroach Janta Party. This decision revoked the Centre's earlier blocking orde

Andhra fishermen rescued off Odishas Puri, Paradip; six still missing off Visakhapatnam: Atchannaidu

Ten fishermen were rescued off Puri and another group has reached Paradip, the Minister said; the search continued for six others still missing o

'We're watching closely': US Senator warns Pakistan over 'double role' after Sharif's Khamenei tribute

US Pakistan relations: In a recent statement, US Senator Rick Scott criticized Pakistan's potential role in mediating US-Iran relations, referenc

'Honor your signature': Iran's Araghchi refuses final US deal talks if 'threats continue'

Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi rejected US talks, citing threats. He urged the US to honor a signed Memorandum of Understanding. Do