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Sony Shuts Down Kumamoto Semiconductor Plant Following Earthquake in Japan

New Delhi, July 29: Sony Semiconductor Solutions announced on Wednesday that it has temporarily halted operations at its Kumamoto Technology Cent

Watch | ASI report on Gyanvapi | What are the political and legal implications?

In this episode of Talking Politics, we discuss the political and legal implications of the ASI survey report on Gyanvapi mosque case

Sai Abhyankkar: Music and spirituality shaped me

In conversation with Sai Abhyankkar: On music, Simbus call, comparisons with Anirudh

Watch: Rajnath urges IMF to review Pak aid, Stalin on Presidential Reference, IPL set to return & more

Keiko Fujimori is inaugurated as Peru's President following narrow election victory

Over the past decade, only three of Peru's Presidents have been elected by popular vote

Watch | Every IPL winner since inception: 20082024

The Indian Premier League (IPL) will get a new champion on Tuesday (June 3, 2025) in Ahmedabads Narendra Modi Stadium after the much-awaitedfinal

Seafarers safety highest priority, says Indian Embassy in Ukraine amid attacks on ships in Black Sea

Fifteen sailors, including 13 Indians, are trapped in a terrible and life-threatening situation at the Ukrainian port of Chornomorsk in the Black

Watch | Indira Gandhis emergency explained | 50 years later

This video breaks down how the Emergency unfolded, the events that led to it, and how it changed the Indian political landscape forever.

Behind the Scenes of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah as It Celebrates 18 Years

Mumbai, July 29: The beloved show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah recently celebrated its 18th anniversary. During a press conference on Tuesday,

Celebrating 18 Years of Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah

Mumbai, July 29: The beloved television show Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah marked its 18th anniversary on Tuesday, with producer Asit Modi and

India performs world's third-most transplants, yet demand outpaces supply

India's organ transplant situation is dire, with 3.9 lakh needed just in 2021, emphasizing the escalating demand. Unfortunately, only a fraction

After arrest of 3 Kerala teachers, SIT expands probe to track drug rackets financial intermediaries

Money trail being tracked as digital evidence points to wider network of local intermediaries who were reportedly in touch with a multi-State dru

DCP Sumit Jha Resigns Over Police Action on Student Protesters? No, Video is AI

We found out that the video has been AI-altered.

Will return to Bangladesh but could be killed: Bangladeshs former PM Hasina

Last November, Hasina was sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in Dhaka for alleged crimes against humanity over her governments

Indian Foreign Minister Commends German Ambassadors Contribution to Strengthening Bilateral Ties

New Delhi, July 29: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar bid farewell to German Ambassador Philipp Ackermann on Wednesday. He praised A

US cuts short Gaza ceasefire talks and accuses Hamas of lacking good faith

The United States is cutting short Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar, saying the latest response from Hamas shows a lack of desire to reach a truce

Watch: NDRF in Uttarakhand, PM Modi on emergency, new CBSE rules & more

Wtach | Celebrating 100 years of Guru Dutt

This video tells his story, from learning dance in Almora to directing Pyaasa, Kaagaz Ke Phool, and Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam. His films, once misund

Ted Lasso Season 4 trailer: Jason Sudeikis returns to coach AFC Richmonds new womens team

Apple TV has unveiled the latest trailer for Ted Lasso Season 4, teasing a fresh chapter for the Emmy-winning comedy as Ted returns to Richmond t

Watch: Air India crash: unpacking what went wrong and whats next

As this is the first accident for the aircraft type, there will be renewed global scrutiny, especially as the manufacturer, Boeing, is dealing wi

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Watch: Who is The Resistance Front? Lashkar-backed outfit behind Pahalgam attack

In this video, we break down what happened in the Pahalgam attack, TRFs origins after the abrogation of Article 370, its links to Pakistan, and i

Indian Athletes Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026: Om Birla Congratulates Medal Winners

New Delhi, July 29: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla extended his congratulations to Indian athletes who won medals at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2

US bans foreign-made humanoid robots, targeting China over national security

The US FCC has banned imports of Chinese humanoid robots due to security concerns. This move targets China's dominant position in the global robo

Watch: Is torrential rainfall our new normal? | Tipping Point

This week on Tipping Point, we dive into the climate chaos unfolding across continents. In India, torrential rains have paralyzed life in Mumbai

From Kireedam to Sadayam: Sibi Malayil on why Mohanlal stands apart

On the eve of actor Mohanlal receiving the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, The Hindu spoke with acclaimed filmmaker Sibi Malayil, who has directed some o

Watch: Back-to-back suicides shake Haryana Police: ASI blames late IPS officer in explosive note

Two shocking suicides within a week have rocked the Haryana Police, exposing deep rifts within the force. Assistant Sub-Inspector Sandeep Kumar w

Bollywood between the devil and deep sea

The story of Bollywoods political engagement over the last decade and a half is far more complicated than the accusation that it has been silent

13 Indian Sailors Trapped Amid Attacks Near Ukraines Black Sea Port

New Delhi, July 29: According to the Forward Seamen Union of India (FSUI), at least 13 Indian sailors are among the 15 crew members stranded on a

Watch: Breathing life into stone: A Kumbakonams stone nagaswarams return after decades

At the Adikumbeshwarar Temple in Kumbakonam, a rare Nagaswaram carved from stone was played after many years during the recent kumbabishekam on N

Hindutva ideologue T.G. Mohandas booked over controversial remarks on Jantar Mantar protestors

Case in connection with a YouTube video in which Mohandas said he would have shot' the protestors in Delhi if he were in control

Mamata faces setback as Madan Mitra switches sides

'Rahul Gandhi using abusive language': Kiren Rijiju hits out at Congress conduct during LS discussion

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday took a jibe at Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi, urging him

Delhi Police serves notice to X over 'derogatory' posts targeting constitutional heads

Delhi Police has requested X to remove content deemed defamatory towards constitutional authorities. The platform must also provide user details

Ravi K. Mishra explains Indias population shift and the NorthSouth delimitation divide

Indias population shift and delimitation: Ravi K. Mishra breaks down the NorthSouth divide from a longer historical perspective The prevailing na

Decoding Gulf war 3.0

Tensions between Iran and Israel have escalated sharply, raising fears of a wider regional conflict that could draw in the United States. What tr

Watch: Supreme Court considers independent probe into police action during NEET protests

The Supreme Court has indicated that it may order a high-powered independent probe into allegations of police excesses during the NEET-UG protest

Watch: Become a beacon for a hate-free, fear-free, and just India, says Gopalkrishna Gandhi to Vijay

In a thoughtful open letter, Gopalkrishna Gandhi congratulates Chief Minister-elect C. Joseph Vijay on his victory, while offering candid advice

Supreme Court nears full strength with 5 new judges

The Supreme Court is set to have 37 judges after the appointment of five new judges on June 1. The appointments come days after the government in

Free bus travel for women begins in West Bengal

Women in West Bengal can now travel free of cost on all State government-run buses. The scheme, which came into effect on June 1, allows women to

China is putting building blocks for a new global order: Vijay Gokhale

In this conversation, former Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhale explains how China views global power and why it prefers strategic uncertainty, espe

Manu Bhaker reflects on Hangzhou bronze, says 'there's still plenty of room for improvement'

Manu Bhaker expressed mixed feelings about her recent 25m pistol bronze medal win. She acknowledged potential for improvement while noting her ha

New Zealand grants first offshore petroleum permit since reversing exploration ban

New Zealand's government has issued its first offshore petroleum exploration permit. This action follows the reversal of a ban previously imposed

RJD MP Hits Back at BJPs Nishikant Dubey Over Nehru Remarks

New Delhi, July 29: RJD MP Sudhakar Singh has expressed strong objections to BJP MP Nishikant Dubeys comments regarding Jawaharlal Nehru. Singh a

Rupee rises 5 paise to 95.77 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The rupee found support from positive domestic equity market sentiment after FIIs turned to buying Indian stocks, said forex traders

Silverpush Helps Epitaph Group Reverse the Algorithm to Win Big at Cannes Lions 2026

Silverpush Helps Epitaph Group Reverse the Algorithm to Win Big at Cannes Lions 2026

Stock markets rebound in early trade; Sensex jumps 726 points

BSE Sensex jumped 726.13 points to 77,471.26; NSE Nifty climbed 203.50 points to 24,189.05

super.money launches 'superGift', sets a new benchmark for gifting in India

super.money launches 'superGift', sets a new benchmark for gifting in India

Comprinno Joins the OpenAI Partner Network as a Select Partner to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

Comprinno Joins the OpenAI Partner Network as a Select Partner to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption

DT Infrastructure (DTI) awards TCL Solar landmark 720MW Smoky Creek and Guthrie's Gap Projects, accelerating the future of Back Contact solar technology

DT Infrastructure (DTI) awards TCL Solar landmark 720MW Smoky Creek and Guthrie's Gap Projects, accelerating the future of Back Contact solar tec

Fairmont International School Vietnam Officially Launches, Bringing a 70-Year U.S. Education Legacy to Southeast Asia

Fairmont International School Vietnam Officially Launches, Bringing a 70-Year U.S. Education Legacy to Southeast Asia

WhatsApp rolls out web calls, waiting rooms and call transfer features

These new features will also allow WhatsApp users to run calls and meetings similar to users of rival video call platforms

Justice Nagarathna questions third language in class 9

Heavy Rain Lashes Telangana, Jagtials Korutla on High Alert

The north Telangana has been receiving heavy rainfall forcing the district administration to be on high alert

Court Takes on Record CBI Chargesheet in NEET Paper Leak Case

The CBI said that around 20,000 pages of annexures are being scanned, following which these would be submitted after three days

Can the Cockroach Janta Party spark Indias Gen Z revolution? | Insight India

In this episode, we look at the Cockroach Janta Partys month-long protest at Jantar Mantar, the lack of response from the Centre as activist Sona

Flipkart ordered to pay Rs 38,000 after buyer finds mobile phone warranty started eight months before delivery

A Kerala consumer commission has ordered Flipkart to pay Rs 38,990 to a Kannur woman after finding that the Xiaomi phone delivered to her in Marc

Is ethanol fuel blending going to hit your wallet?

The Government has consistently tried to defend its ethanol blending programme, but social media isnt buying it. What are the issues, will you en

Centre gives special recognition to ethanol and biofuel cars in CAFE-III draft

Ryan Ten Doeschate Returns to Knight Riders with Key Role

New Delhi, July 29: Former assistant coach of the Indian cricket team, Ryan Ten Doeschate, has been entrusted with a significant responsibility b

CWG 2026: Weightlifter Harjinder Kaur secures silver medal in women's 69kg at Glasgow

US agency proposes accelerated approval for commercial space missions

The FAA is proposing new rules to speed up commercial space mission approvals. These changes aim to simplify licensing by waiving environmental l

CWG 2026: Harjinder's record lifts, Gulveer's historic run add silver sheen to India's campaign

Gulveer Singh scripted history by clinching a sensational silver medal in the men's 10,000m, becoming the first Indian ever to finish on the podi

Tamil Nadu Government Considers Introducing Chicken Biryani in Mid-Day Meal Scheme

Chennai, July 29: The Tamil Nadu government is contemplating the inclusion of Chicken Biryani in its prominent mid-day meal scheme once a week. T

Tariffs, conflicts demand policy rethink: C. Rangarajan

The former RBI Governor was delivering a special lecture commemorating the 35th anniversary of Indias New Economic Policy, organised by the PG an

Parents Give Us Life, But Teachers Give It Meaning: CM Revanth Reddy on Guru Purnima

Revanth Reddy said that following the teachings and values imparted by gurus would always lead people towards success.

Odisha government orders evacuation as over 1 lakh people hit by floods

Odisha launched a massive evacuation drive for over one lakh flood-affected people. Rescue and relief operations are underway in four north Odish

CJP Warns of Renewed Protests Amid Allegations Against Governments Handling of FIRs

New Delhi, July 29: The Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) has issued a warning of renewed protests across the country. The CJP alleges that the gover

How did memory chipmaker CXMT become Chinas most valuable stock? | Explained

ChangXin Memory Technologies explosive market debut has drawn intense scrutiny in Washington; investors are betting that China can successfully b

'Grass looking greener in India': Mumbai startup founder claims reverse brain drain is rising as Indians studying abroad look to return home

International graduates are increasingly considering returning to India after their studies abroad. Students cite India's economic growth and inv

Chennai-based Anicut Capital to invest in 20 startups with 175-crore fund

This fund is set to focus on Pre-e to Series A investments across deep-tech, enterprise-tech, consumer, and financial services startups

Bigg Boss 20 Premiere Date, and Probable Contestants List

Bigg Boss 20 is scheduled to premiere on Colors TV and JioHotstar on September 6, 2026.

SBSP chief Rajbhar targets Akhilesh through Yadav plank

Akhilesh Yadav Ji, in every village, your party is known as a party of goons and mafia. This is 100% true. When in power, you bring a complete pa

Three Cattle Traffickers Arrested After Police Encounter in Baghpat

New Delhi, July 29: In a dramatic encounter in Baghpat district, Uttar Pradesh, police apprehended three alleged cattle traffickers after they su

T-Series Secures Ramayana Audio Rights for Record Rs 75 Crore

T-Series has bought the audio rights for both parts of the film for a whopping Rs 75 crore.

Best German proverb of the day: Better a sparrow in the hand than a dove on the roof A life lesson on valuing certainty over uncertain opportunities

Best German proverb of the day: A German proverb advises valuing a sure thing over potential gains. It highlights the importance of appreciating

Rockfall near Munnar Headworks Dam in Kerala disrupts traffic on Kochi-Dhanushkodi NH

Since there were no vehicles on the route at the time, a major tragedy was averted, say officials

7 Years In The US Could Be Enough For Indian H-1B Holders To Qualify For Green Card

US senator Alex Padilla has proposed a bill to replace a 1972 immigration cutoff with a seven-year residency rule for green card application.

Kerala BJP Chief Targets Student Protest Leaders over CJP's Saurav Das's Post

The BJP leader asserted that protests turning violent would not be tolerated and said anyone attempting to undermine the country, democracy or it

Warring Punjab Congress Leaders' Secret Peace Meet In Delhi, Designed By Naresh Arora

This was the first time that Channi and Warring held formal talks after the announcement of the new Punjab Congress team ahead of Assembly electi

State Highways expedites work on 24-crore high-level bridge across Then Pennar river in Tiruvannamalai

The new bridge will be funded under the Comprehensive Road Infrastructure Development Programme (CRIDP) 2024-25

Booked In 2012, Possession In 2032: Hotmail Co-Founder Reveals 20-Year Wait For Luxury Flat In India

In a post on X, Bhatia said he booked the apartment in 2012, expecting it to become a premium base for him whenever he visited India.

El Nino: Ensure All Crops Are Insured, CM Tells Officials

He suggested that the officials should give suggestions to the farmers on the weather conditions, crop study, taking the help of the agriculture

U.S. FCC Bans Entry of Foreign Robots and Power Inverters Over Cybersecurity Concerns

Washington, July 29: The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has announced a significant decision to prohibit the entry of advanced fore

Ahmedabad gearing up to deliver historic 2030 Commonwealth Games, says Gujarat Dy CM Harsh Sanghvi

Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi on Tuesday said preparations for the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad are gathering pace, with th

Viral Video: HCL Employees Chant 'We Want Hike' As CEO Takes Stage

Instead of the usual applause reserved for senior leadership, many employees chose to voice their frustration over pay at HCL event.

CBFC cut lists vanish from website, marked under maintenance

In recent years, information on film cuts has become harder to access and more vaguely worded, while film certificates mandated to be published i

Muttu Yadav Posted as Jubilee Hills Inspector

Apart from Yadav, half a dozen Inspectors were also transferred in Hyderabad Police Commissionerate limits

Routine kitchen work not criminal negligence: bail for head chef in Malviya Nagar B&B fire case

West Indies Triumph Over Pakistan Yet Remain Eighth in WTC Points Table

New Delhi, July 29: The West Indies showcased an impressive performance by defeating Pakistan by 90 runs in the first Test. Despite this victory,