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Meghalaya Schools Close for FIFA World Cup Final: A Gift for Football Fans

Shillong, July 20: Meghalayas Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced on Sunday that all schools and colleges in the state will be closed on Mo

Delhis Power Infrastructure Set for Transformation with Smart Substation and Solar Initiative

New Delhi, July 20: Delhis Power Minister, Ashish Sood, launched two initiatives on Sunday aimed at modernizing the electricity infrastructure an

Government to move Bill in Rajya Sabha today to make insult to Vande Mataram a criminal offence

1971 legislation to be amended; Lok Sabha to take up Bill to increase number of Supreme Court judges

Bihar CM opens 130.88-cr. link to divert floodwaters, enhance farm productivity

The link, part of a river interlinking project, will reduce intensity of floodsin northern Bihar, saysChoudhary; he also inaugurates 551 schools,

BJP Leaders File Complaint Against Abhishek Banerjee in West Bengal

Kolkata, July 20: BJP leader Abhijit Das, also known as Bobby, lodged a complaint against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee at the Nodalkha

Heat, monsoon deficit push power demand in Haryana; irate villagers stage protests over outages

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Delhi Government Issues Show Cause Notice to Janakpuri Private School Over Serious Violations

New Delhi, July 20: The Delhi government has issued a show cause notice to the management of a private school located in Janakpuri. This action i

Fifty years ago | Indian tea industry sets many records

Kishan Reddy Lauds Tribal Stewardship

He praised civilisational links of tribal communities, invoked tribal leaders sacrifices, and thanked FTS members for their service to tribal wel

DC Edit | Garry Sobers: Jewel of Cricket

The peerless batting great Donald Bradman said of him that with his long grip, high backlift and free swing of the willow, Sobers hit the ball ha

Framework for lake rejuvenation to make process technically sound and locally owned

Students Better Score in Class 10 CBSE 2nd Exam

Nearly 60% of students improved their marks in CBSEs first-ever Class 10 Second Board Examination, offering many a valuable opportunity to boost

Seven Tourists Kidnapped in Cameroons Northwest Region, Ransom Demanded

Yaound, July 20: Seven tourists were kidnapped late Saturday night in Cameroons Northwest region. Security sources confirmed the incident on Sund

Calcutta HC Stays Abhisheks Party Office Demolition

The Calcutta High Court has stayed the demolition of TMC MP Abhishek Banerjees party office in South 24 Parganas, directing status quo until the

Deputy Commissioner of Police stresses on strict rotation of duties

Government tightens norms for skilling centres, prioritises permanent industry-aligned institutions

The move is aimed at creating opportunities for employment, entrepreneurship, apprenticeship, higher education, reskilling and international cert

The stark reality of the missing jobs for Indias Gen Z

Celebrating Indias demographic dividend means little when Gen Z faces unemployment, insecurity and shrinking pathways to decent work

JPC weighs key changes to Corporate Laws Bill, reviews AIF-to-LLP conversion and CSR norms

A parliamentary panel is examining changes to corporate law amendments. Investors may become partners in newly formed LLPs instead of trustees. T

Josh Kerr of Britain breaks the men''s mile world record that stood since 1999

At a Diamond League meet in London, Kerr broke Moroccan great Hicham El Guerrouj's mark of 3 minutes, 43.13 seconds, set in Rome in 1999. The 28-

Political Leaders Urged to Address Education Issues Amid Sonam Wangchuks Hunger Strike

New Delhi, July 20: Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on a hunger strike with the Cockroach Peoples Party, has been admitted to the hospital by the po

SANJAYOVACHA | A New Wind Is Blowing Across Moribund Stage | Sanjaya Baru

All this caused a stir, enough to worry the government but not to make it respond responsibly. The mainstream media remained in la la land. Even

Donkeys, Frogs Tie The Knot As Seema Prays For Rain

Rituals, including bizarre ones, start in Rayalaseema seeking rains

India and Japan opt for indigenous bullet trains

This is a flagship project for India and Japan. Both countries are working on a common goal of commercial operations in 2027, a senior official t

Delhi Fortified After Wangchuks Call to March on Parliament

Security was tightened across central Delhi as thousands gathered at Jantar Mantar ahead of the Cockroach Janta Partys proposed march to Parliame

Amit Shah inaugurates Indias first immersive language museum Shabdalok in Kolkata

India's first immersive language museum, the Museum of Word, has opened at the National Library. This initiative by the Ministry of Culture celeb

Villagers oppose new stone quarry, crusher unit near Cheyyar in Tiruvannamalai

The quarry might pollute groundwater and waterbodies, and affect agricultural activities, say residents

Much more than Melbourne meets Modi

The Melbourne momentum is opening new chapters in security, business, education and culture

Kajal bags gold in 76kg, Antim Neha clinch silver in Budapest Ranking Series

Facing USA's Dymond Precious Guilford in a gripping gold medal clash, the young Indian wrestler exhibited immense tactical composure under pressu

Sleeping Couple Falls From 4-Storey Roof in Delhi, Man Dies, Wife Critical

Preliminary investigation revealed that the couple had dinner with the family around 9 pm and then went to sleep on the rooftop of the house.

Rohit Sharmas Century Not Enough as England Clinches ODI Series Against India

London, July 20: England secured a thrilling 27-run victory over India in a high-scoring match at the historic Lords ground on July 19. With this

Umesh Juluri Elected Secunderabad Club Vice-President; New Managing Committee Members Named

In the annual election proceedings held on Sunday, Juluri secured 1,082 votes.

CMRL ropes in consultant to procure trains, upgrade stations in phase 1 network

It plans to buy 28 six-coach trainsas commuters demand improved frequencyduring peak hours. AECOM India and Nippon Koei joint venture likely to b

Delhi Government Issues Notice to Janakpuri School Over Safety Violations

New Delhi, July 20: The Delhi government has issued a show-cause notice to the management of a private school located in Janakpuri for serious sa

In 71% of T.N. classrooms, teachers do not check childrens work: report

Petrol attack at Vembayam bar leaves four with burn injuries

The injured have been admitted to the Government Medical College Hospital here

England beat India by 27 runs in 3rd ODI to seal 2-1 series win

England secured a 2-1 series victory after defeating India by twenty-seven runs in the third ODI. Rohit Sharma scored a brilliant 138, while Vira

GCC begins removal of encroachments on key stretches in city

Continuous action will be taken especially against encroachment in footpaths and non-vending zones, said GCC Commissioner G.S.Sameeran.

Spain vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup final LIVE updates: Argentina makes three changes

Spain has reached this stage by mastering every situation. Argentina has reached it by surviving every situation

Man Dies After Fan Falls On Him In Hospital, It Blames 'Medical Condition'

According to eyewitnesses, the ceiling fan suddenly came loose and fell directly onto the patient's bed, striking Akbar in the abdomen. He was im

Anna Nagar residents seek lasting solution to traffic congestion

PMK organises signature campaign urging State govt. to notify extent of Pallikaranai marshland

Speaking during the campaign, the PMK president criticised former DMK minister P.K. Sekarbabu, who was in-charge of the CMDA, for not playing the

From tennis-ball tricks to TG20s breakout star: Ved Reddys rise as a teenage spin sensation

Girl, 4, Kidnapped From Railway Station In Gujarat, Found Murdered

The victim belonged to a marginalised family that had arrived in the area just a few days ago.

'Yes, absolutely': Todd Blanche's response on SAVE Act ignites senate debate over election security

Thummala Calls for Coordinated Action To Tackle El Nio Impact

Officials told to prepare for rainfall deficit, falling groundwater and possible water scarcity

BJD Leader Bikram Arukh Dismisses Rumors of Party Switch

Bhubaneswar, July 19: Senior leader of the Biju Janata Dal (BJD) and former minister Bikram Kesari Arukh has dismissed rumors regarding his depar

MTC bus overturns in Sholinganallur, commuters sustain injuries

Family Finds Plastic In Biryani At Restaurant

The family alleged that when they brought the matter to the restaurant management's attention, they received an unsatisfactory response.

Puducherry Jipmer performs kidney transplant in a patient with rare Bombay blood group

After Japan Open triumph, Sindhu targets a sixth Worlds medal next

Congress criticises Puducherry govt. for failure to crackdown on illegal drug companies

LIG Indiramma Housing Scheme Under CURE to Be Launched Today

The Telangana government will launch the Indiramma LIG Housing Scheme under CURE on Monday, with plans to build one lakh houses for low-income fa

Even as fertility rates drop, young still aspire to partnership, parenthood, shows UN report

Young adults worldwide and in India still desire marriage and family life. Financial security and stable employment are crucial for partnership d

Iran Claims Destructive Drone Strikes on US Military Bases in Kuwait

New Delhi, July 19: The Iranian military has asserted that it conducted significant drone attacks on two major US military bases in Kuwait as par

Puducherry govt. notifies policy framework for engaging private players in infrastructure development

The Public-Private Partnership policy framework allows any private firm or individual to propose a potential project in an industrial estate in P

After Saudi Arabia, Kuwait explores defence pact with Pakistan

Kuwait is in talks with Pakistan to sign acomprehensive defence pactamid escalating regional tensions following Iran's renewed attacks on Gulf in

Watch: Inside the Jantar Mantar protest: Why hundreds gathered in Delhi

Thousands gathered at the Jantar Mantar in New Delhi on July 19 ahead of CJPs planned march to Parliament, even as the Delhi Police issued a proh

Less than half of 483 Lok Sabha MPs attended 90-100% of sittings in Parliaments budget session, shows analysis

Smaller parties demonstrated the highest average Member of Parliament attendance during the recent budget session. RLP and RLD achieved one hundr

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Kills At Least 5 In Peru's Andes Region

The US Geological Survey reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:24 pm, with its epicentre located 2 kilometres (1.24 miles) west-southwest of

12 dead in Poonch & Rajouri after flash floods, landslides

At least12 people were killedandseven others went missingafter torrential rain triggered flash floods and landslides inRajouri and Poonchdistrict

Thousands participate in Jagannatha Ratha Yatra organised by Hare Krishna Movement in Hyderabad

Thousands of devotees joined the Hare Krishna Movement's Jagannatha Ratha Yatra in Hyderabad, with devotional processions, cultural performances

Pet Dog Kills Cobra, Saves Family In Kakinada

The cobra entered the house from a neighbouring vacant site while five members of the family were inside.

Rohit Slams Statement 100 Days After 'Last ODI' Buzz, Achieves World Record

The last couple of days in Indian cricket have been all about one man - Rohit Sharma.

Bandi Sanjay Seeks Probe into Panchayat Funds Diversion

Union minister Bandi Sanjay Kumar has urged the Centre to investigate the alleged diversion of 15th Finance Commission grants meant for gram panc

'Enough is enough': Shapiro blasts Trump as 2 troops killed, 1 remains missing in latest Iran attack

Fishers seeks withdrawal of nod for large fishing vessels off Kerala coast

West Bengal BJP government is implementing the promise of Sonar Bangla, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister virtually lays the foundation stone of the 700-crore Amul dairy project at Sankrail in Howrah

Special registration drive for migrant workers at fishing harbours in Kannur

Israel Vows Full Force Response If Iran Fires Missiles

If Iran fires missiles at Israel, we will attack them with full force, Israel Katz said during a visit to a rescue service facility.

Neha, a prominent face of the CJP protests, presses on with hunger strike

The All India Students Associations national president and two of her colleagues continue the hunger strike demanding reforms in education. She v

'Rise in instability in Iran': Indian embassy sounds alarm; urges people to leave, postpone travel

West Bengal Enhances Public Transport with Yatri Saathi and Bharat Taxi Partnership

Kolkata, July 19: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a significant advancement in the states public transport system on Sunday

13-year-old found dead in Kasaragod

Devotees Flock to Golconda Fort for Bonalu Celebrations on Sunday

Hundreds of devotees gathered at the Sri Jagadambika Yellamma Temple in Golconda Fort to offer Bonam and mark the beginning of Hyderabad's Bonalu

FIFA World Cup Free Live Telecast, Spain vs Argentina Final Live Streaming

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FIFA World Cup 2026 FINAL LIVE: Spain vs Argentina at New Jersey

Argentina is striving to become the first team since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back World Cups, while Spain are eyeing a second title after t

Hyderabad Stays Up Late for FIFA World Cup Final; Govt Allows Late-Night Screenings, Extended Bar Hours

Police said restrictions similar to those imposed on New Years Eve would remain in force.

Delhi's New Rooftop Solar Campaign To Offer Subsidy, Help With Installation

The Solarize East campaign will initially cover South-East Delhi, with residents being guided on government subsidies, net metering and rooftop s

Balakrishna, Chiranjeevi Step In To Resolve Dancers Association Row

Federation revokes Jani Masters suspension as stakeholders agree to move forward together

YSR Congress Party Promises Compensation for Fishermen Families in Vishakhapatnam Tragedy

Vishakhapatnam, July 19: The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) announced on Saturday that upon returning to power, each family of the six fishermen who

Molotov cocktail hurled at Tasmac outlet in Krishnagiri

State Ready to Begin Medigadda Works After NDSA Nod: Sridhar Babu

Minister said the state government was strictly following the recommendations of experts and that the project was currently under the supervision

66 Missing After 86-Year-Old Ferry Overturns In Guyana

The ferry MV Barima left the small English-speaking country at the northeast corner of South America Saturday afternoon with 133 people aboard fo

TTD Eases Tirumala Accommodation Allotment

TTD has introduced a new accommodation system in Tirumala, enabling pilgrims to collect room keys from 18 sub-enquiry offices to reduce congestio

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | Real Problems Of Neet Go Deeper Than Dealing With Wangchuks Fast

This has been the presidential style of Prime Minister Modis governance. Ignore the questions arising from the governments failures and talk abou

Met and Namaaz

Partly cloudy skies with drizzle and winds gusting up to 40 km/h forecast.

5.5 magnitude earthquake hits Peru's Andes region, killing at least 5 people

More than 20 people were injured, and 300 have been displaced so far. The US Geological Survey (USGS) reported the quake struck on Saturday at 9:

Uddhav Support Wangchuk, Calls for Regime Change

He said This fight is not just about activist Sonam Wangchuk this government has stolen the future of youth