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Indian national stabbed in U.S. over his religion: reports

Syed Sohailuddin, a worker in the Valley City Mall in West Valley City, Utah, was allegedly stabbed by Peter Michael Larsen, who asked the victim

ISRO resignations: Govt tightens exit rules for Gaganyaan and other critical projects after 100+ reported departures

The Department of Space has tightened rules for scientists leaving ISRO. This action follows a significant number of scientists resigning from ke

At Chennais DUCA cafe, global flavors spark a journey of culinary discovery

Police summon ex-officials in probe into missing inquiry reports from Odisha CMO

The two former officers have been asked to appear before the investigating officer of the Capital Police Station in Bhubaneswar at 11 a.m. on Jul

India asks shipowners to avoid deploying seafarers through Strait of Hormuz after attacks

India's maritime authority has advised against deploying seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive follows recent attacks on merchant ves

US unveils new 25% tariff on certain imports from Brazil

The United States announced a new 25 percent tariff on various Brazilian imports. This measure is set to take effect on July 22, impacting trade

Young Man Rescued After Falling into Gorge Near Gaurikund, Uttarakhand

Rudraprayag, July 16: A young man was rescued late last night after falling into a deep gorge near Gaurikund in Uttarakhands Rudraprayag district

Uttar Pradesh: 38 buildings at Azam Khan's Jauhar University to be demolished

Rampur Development Authority ordered the removal of 38 unauthorized university buildings. The trust running the university failed to provide nece

Major Police Action in Bihar: Key Suspect Injured in Encounter

Patna, July 16: In a significant development in the Bunty Yadav murder case, Patna police have taken decisive action. The main suspect, Ravish Ku

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. airstrikes hit northern Iran as it disables ship trying to run blockade

Iran Army says targeted U.S. military facilities in Jordan: state media

US says it will not block Maria Corina Machado's return to Venezuela

The United States will not prevent Maria Corina Machado from returning to Venezuela. A US diplomat stated that conditions must be right for her s

FIFA World Cup: Argentine players brandish political Falklands flag after England match

FIFA's Stadium Code of Conduct bans anners, flags, flyers, apparel and other paraphernalia that are of a political, offensive, and/or discrimina

Doctor Found Dead in Karnataka Apartment; Son Injured in Attack

Dharwad, July 16: A tragic incident has occurred in Dharwad, Karnataka, where 45-year-old anesthesiologist Dr. Kiran Honnanavar was found dead in

US Mint produces a $1 coin bearing Trump's face to help celebrate America's 250th birthday

The U.S. Mint is producing a new $1 coin featuring Donald Trump's likeness. This commemorative coin will be released in the fall to mark America'

Artists Celebrate Lord Jagannath with Enchanting Dance Before Rath Yatra in Puri

Puri, July 16: The atmosphere at the famous Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha, was filled with devotion as the world-renowned Rath Yatra approache

Argentina-Falklands Banner Row: Messi's team be banned from FIFA World Cup final against Spain? What FIFA rules and past cases say

Argentina to be banned by FIFA? Argentina's players face a potential FIFA penalty after displaying a political banner. The Las Malvinas son Argen

Over 500 feared dead in two suspected shipwrecks off Myanmar: UN

The United Nations warned Thursday that more than 500 people were feared dead following reports of two large shipwrecks off Myanmar since late Ju

India vs England: Team India Unbeaten in Cardiff for 15 Years, Strong Record Continues

New Delhi, July 16: The second ODI match of the series between India and England is set to take place on Thursday, July 16, at the Sophia Gardens

Bihar cabinet authorises Gram Panchayats to levy and collect taxes in Panchayats

Nod given to draft Gram Panchayat Taxes, Rates and Fees Rules, 2026 for the purpose; cabinet also gave its nod for the delimitation of Gram Panch

'We need it': Trump announces plan to raise US military spending to $1.5 trillion next year

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) announced plans to increase US military spending to USD 1.5 trillion next year, saying the in

Whale Raises $40M Series C3 Extension, Bringing Total Series C to $100M, to Scale Global Enterprise AI Operations

Whale Raises $40M Series C3 Extension, Bringing Total Series C to $100M, to Scale Global Enterprise AI Operations

Thermomix TasteMaster Cook-Off 2026 Launches in Singapore to Celebrate the Stories Behind Every Home Cook

Thermomix TasteMaster Cook-Off 2026 Launches in Singapore to Celebrate the Stories Behind Every Home Cook

PM Modi Extends Best Wishes for Jagannath Rath Yatra, Celebrating Indias Spiritual Heritage

New Delhi, July 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his best wishes to all devotees on the auspicious occasion of the Jagannath Rath Ya

Visa Reimagines Visa Infinite for Asia Pacific's Modern Affluent

Visa Reimagines Visa Infinite for Asia Pacific's Modern Affluent

U.S. Military Launches 90-Minute Assault on Iranian Targets

Washington, July 16: The cycle of attacks between the United States and Iran has reignited. The U.S. Central Command announced early Thursday mor

Devotees Gather in Large Numbers for Baba Mahakals Bhasma Aarti in Ujjain

Ujjain, July 16: The Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple witnessed a grand Bhasma Aarti on the second day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashadha. A s

July 17 Panchang: Worship of Lord Ganesha and Goddess Parvati Recommended

New Delhi, July 16: The Panchang holds significant importance in Hinduism. Before undertaking any auspicious task, journey, investment, or worshi

July 17 Panchang: Worship of Lord Ganesha and Mother Parvati is Auspicious

New Delhi, July 16: The Panchang holds significant importance in Hinduism. Before undertaking any auspicious work, travel, investment, or rituals

Petrol, diesel prices today, July 16: Check latest fuel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kolkata amid tax hike

Petrol, Diesel price today, 24 July 2026: Check the latest city-wise petrol and diesel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and other major c

Englands Heartbreak: Thomas Tuchel Reflects on Semi-Final Loss to Argentina

Atlanta, July 16: Englands head coach Thomas Tuchel expressed disappointment following the teams loss to Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup sem

Genelia Feels Bad as Hyderabad's Iconic Hotel Faces Demolition

Genelia was recently seen in Raja Shivaji, a film co-written and directed by her husband, Riteish Deshmukh.

Englands Thomas Tuchel Expresses Disappointment After Semi-Final Loss to Argentina

Atlanta, July 16: Englands head coach, Thomas Tuchel, has expressed his disappointment following the teams loss to Argentina in the semi-finals o

Grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Kicks Off in Ahmedabad with Amit Shahs Participation

Ahmedabad, July 16: The 149th world-renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced today in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, filled with religious fervor, de

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: 100+ wishes, HD images, quotes, WhatsApp status, messages and Instagram captions

Happy Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 quotes, WhatsApp status: The Rath Yatra festival marks Lord Jagannath's annual journey from Jagannath Temple to G

Leaders Extend Greetings on Jagannath Rath Yatra

New Delhi, July 16: On the occasion of the commencement of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu, along with several Chief Ministers

President Murmu and Leaders Extend Greetings for Jagannath Rath Yatra

New Delhi, July 16: On the auspicious occasion of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu, along with several Chief Ministers and Unio

July 16: Power Cut to Affect Over 35 Areas Across Udaipur

Udaipur, July 16: Power supply will remain suspended in more than 35 areas of the city on July 16 due to the ISKCON Rath Yatra route and schedule

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina's Lo Celso risks FIFA action over Falklands banner after semi-final win

Argentina's Giovani Lo Celso displayed a Falklands sovereignty banner after a World Cup semifinal win. This gesture could lead to disciplinary ac

US rallies allies against what it calls resurgence of left-wing terrorism

The United States is hosting a global meeting on left-wing terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims this threat is experiencing a resurge

Astroguide for Thursday, July 16, 2026

Tithi: Ashada Shukla Vidiya till 8.55 am

Dirty Biryani, to be staged in Hyderabad, raises a toast to sisterhood and female solidarity

Directed by Snehil Basoya, the musical production depicts the lives and experiences of three diverse women in a light-hearted way

'I dreamt it': Martinez revels in Argentina's winner against England

Lautaro Martinez dreamt of scoring the winning goal for Argentina against England. He came off the bench to secure a 2-1 victory in the semi-fina

Preparations for Lord Jagannaths Ratha Yatra Underway Amid Rain in Puri

Puri, July 16: Preparations for the grand Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath have been completed in Puri, Odisha, and across the country. A large numb

Shares of SpaceX Fall Below Price of Wall Street Debut

Musk's company raised more than $85 billion in June in the largest initial public offering ever

India, Brazil agree to cooperate on digital labour platforms, skills, social protection: Union minister Shobha Karandlaje

India and Brazil reaffirmed their strategic partnership and agreed to deepen labor cooperation. They discussed skills development, digital employ

How AI is rewriting Indias credit story

Artificial intelligence is changing the economics of lending by reducing the cost of evaluating borrowers, enabling lenders to responsibly serve

Weather updates today, July 16: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in east and northeast India; check state-wise forecast

Widespread rainfall is forecast across India on Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected over east and northeast regions. Thunderstorms wit

US broadens Iran offensive; Tehran strikes Bahrain, Kuwait

United States forces intensified strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting new locations. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire target

Emergent turns unicorn; Groww's net profit soars 94% in Q1

Emergent was valued at $300 million during its Series B funding round in January this year. The latest fundraise takes its total capital raised t

Messi Makes History as Argentina Advances to FIFA World Cup Final

New Delhi, July 16: Argentina has secured its place in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating England 2-0 in the semifinal match. Capt

Trump weighs releasing classified China intelligence on 2020 U.S. election

The White House is considering releasing intelligence regarding China's election interference capabilities. This sensitive information was collec

Pacific Student Azeem Tariq Shines in Paris as India Wins Silver at Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

Udaipur : Indias mens team delivered an impressive performance at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026 held in Paris, winning the

Strait of Hormuz closure must end within weeks or global economy will suffer, IEA chief warns

Global economic headwinds could emerge if Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue for weeks. Financial markets show anxiety over escalating conflic

Argentina Advances to FIFA World Cup Final for Second Consecutive Time, Defeats England 2-1

New Delhi, July 16: Argentina has secured its place in the FIFA World Cup final for the second consecutive time. In a thrilling semifinal match h

Robert Pattinson's The Batman Part II Gets Another Delay, Will Release in 2028

The film was first scheduled to release on October 2, 2026, before being pushed to October 1, 2027.

Who won yesterday's FIFA World Cup 2026 England vs Argentina match? The semi-final ended with a dramatic late twist

Who won Argentina vs England: Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final. Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Marti

From Rural Rajasthan to Global Careers: Hindustan Zincs Zinc Kaushal Trains Over 10,000 Youth, Creates Pathways to Opportunity

45% women participation with 8,000+ youth landing jobs in prestigious organizations Creating sustainable livelihoods through 26 Cr skilling initi

Nagpur Cyber Police register FIR against content creators over alleged defamatory campaign targeting Nitin Gadkari

The legal action stems from highly contested online posts regarding the government's Ethanol-blended (E20) fuel policy

India-Nepal Joint Steering Committee reviews hydropower, power trade and transmission projects

India and Nepal reviewed power sector cooperation during their thirteenth joint steering committee meeting. Discussions focused on hydropower pro

TVS arm Home Credit to buy education loan company for Rs 967 crore

Home Credit India will acquire Varthana Finance in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 967 crore. This transaction will make Varthana a wholly owned su

Govt mulls action against ZEE5

Satluj row: Centre considering amendment in IT Rules for OTT platforms The government is considering amending the IT Rules 2021 for certification

Kriti Sanon enjoys Eng-India match with rumoured boyfriend

Actress Kriti Sanon is enjoying the ongoing ODI match between England and India at the Edgbaston Stadium with her rumoured boyfriend Kabir Bahia.

Pawan Kalyan Discharged After Shoulder Surgery, Family Grateful

A heartfelt thank you to this incredible team for taking such exceptional care of my husband and performing his surgery with the highest level of

Supreme Court Clears UP's Rs 1,500-Crore Kukrail Night Safari Project

Divided into two phases, the ambitious project is India's first urban night safari at the sprawling 5,000-hectare Kukrail Reserve Forest and will

Nick Jonas says he loves Bwood gossip

Singer-actor Nick Jonas has revealed that one of his favourite things about being married to global star Priyanka Chopra is keeping up with Bolly

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara clocks 15 years

Actor Abhay Deol has taken a nostalgic trip down memory lane as the much-loved film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara completed 15 years of its release. T

ICSI CSEET June 2026 Result: Gungun Secures AIR 1, Merit List Out

Gungun secured All India Rank one, followed by Srishti at rank two and Chavi Kamal Mittal at rank three in the CSEET June 2026 exam.

Ficci chief: It's for industry to take advantage of FTAs

Economic momentum sustains as oil prices moderate and trade deals offer new opportunities. Corporate sector performance shows robust demand, with

From left, music composer and playback singer Vishal Bhardwaj, singers Rekha Bhardwaj, Hariharan, Mitali, Sudeep Banerji and Talat Aziz during the announcement of the 25th Silver Jubilee edition of Khazana A Festival of Ghazals in Mumbai on Wednesday. (PTI)

Ram Gopal Varma: Ban censorship

Stating that censoring films was actually an insult to audiences, well known film director Ram Gopal Varma on Wednesday called for a ban on censo

Breakout above key resistance makes Chalet Hotels a buy: Shitij Gandhi

35 years on, 103-yr-old woman wins legal battle for plot of land

Habiban Khatoon, aged 103, finally received justice after a 35-year legal battle. Her eldest son purchased land in her name, but a cousin took po

Rani to receive honorary doctorate

Actor Rani Mukerji will be conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Australias La Trobe University in recognition of her contribution to Indian

Iran Targets Bahrain and Kuwait as US Launches More Airstrikes

The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven troops and wounded hundreds of people across the country, Iranian offici

Who needs another COVID vaccine? And who might be able to skip it?

The COVID pandemic feels like a long time ago. Now, we have widespread immunity from vaccination and natural infection. And getting COVID is less

CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026 LIVE: Expected Scorecard Date, Check Latest Updates Here

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 Live: Scorecard is expected soon. Know the latest updates, expected result date, scorecard detail, and mor

U.S. says will not obstruct Venezuela Opposition leader's return

Now, I do think that there's some work we need to do in the context of Venezuela, so that way, when she returns, she doesn't get arrested, says D

Petrol, Diesel Prices On July 16: Check Updated Fuel Rates In Major Cities

While international crude rates are the biggest factor for fuel prices in India, they aren't the only ones. Taxes, freight costs, refining margin

TVK Sacks Panchayat Leader Veerasamy Over Viral Bribe Video

This comes on the same day the Tamil Nadu government issued a strict directive requiring all public offices, boards, and state-run corporations t

Made Us All Proud: UK PM Keir Starmer Consoles England After FIFA WC Exit

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed disappointment over England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal.

FIFA World Cup 2026: England tried to protect a late lead at World Cup but Messi and Argentina broke through to win

Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England. Lionel Messi provided key assists for both late goals in the match. En

US strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of 'existential war' with America

The United States struck Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday. This action followed the reimposition of a naval blockade on Ira

Hegseth announces testosterone screening for U.S. troops

The move comes as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to ease some restrictions on testosterone replacement therapies

FIFA World Cup 2026: The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday

The World Cup final features a clash between Argentina and Spain. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, faces Spain's strong defense. Both teams enter

They Better Behave: Trump Declines Iran Deadline Before Bridge Strikes

On Tuesday, Trump, during an interview with Fox News, warned that the United States would start targeting Iranian power plants

Morning Digest: NPCIL denies sensitive data breach at Kudankulam nuclear plant project; Argentina rallies to beat England and enter World Cup final, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Venezuela Earthquake: Death Count Rises To 4,829, Over 20,000 Displaced

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck within a minute of each other on June 24, decimating the coastal state of La Guaira located north of Cara

Three policemen killed, 34 injured in two terrorist attacks in NW Pakistan

Police said the attack occurred near Ladam Top at Haider when the convoy was passing through the area. The assailants first hurled hand grenades

Patna high court ruling on groping draws criticism from top court

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over a Patna High Court order. This order stated that removing a woman's salwar did not constitute at

Breaking News Live Updates: Red Fort to remain closed to public from July 15 to Aug 15