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State Election Commissioners face controversy in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Controversies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu highlight concerns over the integrity and autonomy of the State Election Commission

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Madras High Court stays Look Out Circular issued against former DMK Minister E.V. Velu

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan grants the interim stay on the condition that he must appear for inquiry before the DVAC investigating officer on July

Monsoon covers entire country, a day later than normal

IMD says southwest monsoon completed its advance on July 9; July rainfall forecast remains below normal despite recent widespread rain and improv

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya: Kay Kay Menon-starrer Prime Video series locks release date

The comedy-drama has been created and executive produced by Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena under the banner of Posham Pa Pictures

Restoration of colonial-era building in Poonamallee enters final phase

The building at the Victory Memorial Blind School is being restored at a cost of 24.20 crore; PWD has completed nearly 80% of the work to restore

Pinarayi Vijayan defends tunnel project clearances; blames administrative negligence for Wayanad disaster

Pinarayi Vijayan alleges that despite Wayanad experiencing heavy rainfall two days prior to the tragedy, the District Disaster Management Authori

From village library to a window on world cinema

Kolazhys Cinema Kottaka celebrates its 100th screening, marking a decade of bringing world cinema to rural audiences with Malayalam subtitles

Srikakulam to get airport under UDAN scheme, says Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu

The Union Civil Aviation Minister said the airport in Mandasa mandal would make Srikakulam a mini aviation hub; the CPI(M) opposed it, calling it

Trump says 11 jets downed during India-Pakistan hostilities last year

India has consistently denied any third-party intervention; Mr. Trump claimed the conflict between India and Pakistan was going to be nuclear; wi

Manipur CM invokes Bible, Buddhas teachings to pitch for peace in Kuki and Naga areas

Khemchand Singh visits Kangpokpi and Senapati, assures justice in killing of church leaders and calls for reconciliation among communities

Gold Rebounds Rs 1,038 on Value Buying Despite West Asia Tensions

Precious metal snaps three-session losing streak as bargain hunting and a weaker US dollar offset geopolitical concerns.

New Virus Catalogue Reveals Which Pathogens Pose Greatest Threat

Virus data can also help predict what a future pandemic virus- sometimes called disease X ; highly transmissible viruses tend to be closely relat

Top Fashion Brands Have A Supply Chain Battle Against Extreme Heat

Extreme heat is hitting garment workers across Asia hard. See how Epic Group's new India campus is redesigning factories to fight back.

How A Palestinian Town Is Defending Itself Against Israeli Attacks

We have been left on our own. You are facing settlers supported by their government, said Fadi Alwan, one of the volunteers.

Telangana Govt Tells High Court Fee Reimbursement Will Be Cleared by Aug 15

Colleges oppose proposal, cite 10,000 crore pending dues; HC hears plea on delayed payments

University Of Hyderabad Opens UG Admissions 2026; Apply By July 21

University of Hyderabad invites online applications for UG and integrated PG admissions for 2026 27 based on CUET UG 2026 scores.

Raigad: 3,000 HPCL gas cylinders swept away into Patalganga river amid heavy floods; admin issues high alert

The incident occurred at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) bottling plant located in Chavane, Panvel taluka

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India added 52.5 mtpa regasification capacity in 2025: IGU World LNG Report

Rising demand for fertilizer, city gas and utilities as well as the governments push for enhanced share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the ene

Explosions Rock Bahrain as Air Raid Sirens Sound Again

Blasts heard in Manama after Iran's overnight attacks, with authorities urging residents to seek shelter.

Maharashtra sets up seven-member panel to prepare Uniform Civil Code draft

CM Fadnavis said the committee headed by Justice Ranjana Desai is expected to submit its report within six months

CISF Jawan Killed in Road Accident During Leave in Karnataka

Jammu-posted CISF personnel dies in Mangaluru while returning after submitting documents related to the SIR exercise.

J&K: Security Forces Conduct UAPA Raids in Baramulla

During the searches, four mobile phones and one laptop were seized, the spokesman said.

Explosions heard in Bahrain amidst air raid sirens as Iran targets US bases in the Gulf

Air raid sirens sounded in Bahrain as Iran intensified its retaliation against US airstrikes. Iran claimed drone attacks targeted American milita

India, Australia seal key uranium export deal

India's nuclear energy ambitions have received a fresh impetus from its Indo-Pacific partner Australia. The two nations have reached a deal to ex

Who is Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, the Punjab Police officer named by the FBI in an alleged extortion case?

Gurinderjit Singh Nagra was serving as the Station House Officer (SHO) of Tanda police station in Punjabs Hoshiarpur district

AP Records Highest-ever Paddy Procurement: Nadendla Manohar

The minister said the procurement process is being carried out through the Civil Supplies Corporation in coordination with farmers and rice mille

Best German Proverb of the Day: There is no bad weather, only bad clothing. A life lesson on the power of preparation

Best German Proverb of the Day: There is no bad weather, only bad clothing highlights the value of preparation over complaint. Derived from the G

Telangana Govt Sanctions 7,345 Crore for Musi Riverfront Project

ADB to fund 4,500 crore; works on 21-km priority stretch to be taken up in EPC mode

Iran calls US strikes a 'gross war crime'; says 'deal breaches' won't affect national interests

Iran stated it will not let US actions harm its national interests. The foreign ministry condemned recent US strikes on coastal provinces. Two br

Gulf companies are set to reveal the unequal toll of Iran war

Gulf companies will reveal the regional financial impact of the conflict this week. Banks and real estate sectors face challenges due to inflatio

California co-founder of $8 billion asset management firm fired for skipping his own return-to-office rule, now seeks $30 million

A co-founder of California-based Bramshill Investments, an $8 billion asset management firm, has sued after being fired for allegedly violating t

Rao Bahadur Collections Dip Drastically?

Director Venkatesh Maha even compared Satya Dev with legendary Kamal Hassan to boost the film.

Wayanad Landslide Death Toll Rises to Five

Udaipur, July 9: The death toll from the landslide in Wayanad, Kerala, has risen to five after two more bodies were recovered from the debris. Th

Why do people keep saying thank you again and again: Psychology study says it doesn't simply mean gratitude reveals the hidden meaning behind this habit

Repeatedly thanking friends for small favors signals deeper connection and care. Psychology suggests over-thanking reflects how individuals exper

Maharashtra Sets Up 7-Member Panel To Prepare UCC Draft

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the formation of a seven-member committee headed by Justice Ranjana Desai.

20-year-old Haryana merchant navy seaman goes missing off Ukraine coast, family seeks answers

A young merchant navy seaman from Haryana has gone missing after an incident at sea. Deepak Duddi was reportedly last seen on duty aboard a vesse

FIMER India Strengthens Education in the Rural Schools Through CSR Initiative in Association With Aapat-Sahaaya Foundation, Supporting 5,000 Students Across 30 Schools in Karnataka

Trump says he's Iran's top target, jokes he prefers being number one on TikTok ranking

US VP JD Vance flags H-1B visa fraud, prioritises American workers

57% of New Zealands exports to India will be tariff-free, says PM Luxon ahead of Modis visit

PM Modi is expected to arrive in Auckland on July 10; India-New Zealand signed a free trade agreement in April

Israel wouldnt exist today Trump claims he stopped Iran from getting nuclear arms

Congress' Claim on India's Passport Ranking Falling From 76 to 125 is Misleading

The claim was made by comparing two different passport indices and equating them.

Iran release footage of missile launches as Tehran targets U.S. bases in the Gulf

Pinarayi Slams Kerala Government's Handling of Wayanad Landslide

Vijayan stated that while he supports the government in this hour of crisis, the information being shared by the administration is inconsistent

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Halftime Show Lineup Revealed: Justin Bieber, BTS, Madonna, Shakira to Perform

According to FIFA, the performance is designed to go beyond entertainment by supporting the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, with a mission to

FIFA World Cup 2026: Some goals down? Comeback history says it's not over yet

FIFA World Cup 2026 Comeback: Football's World Cup stage has witnessed numerous dramatic comebacks. Argentina recently escaped a two-goal deficit

As Khamenei Is Laid to Rest, Iran Confronts a Divided Future

As Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is laid to rest, decades of repression, economic hardship and political polarisation leave Iranians divided over the fu

US approves sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany: Friedrich Merz

Germany will purchase American Tomahawk cruise missiles for its defense. Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced this agreement on Thursday at a NATO

'Iran wants to make a deal badly...': Trump talks Tehran strikes during Air Force One press gaggle

Govt to decide on action against Meta after response to Instagram child abuse ads notice: IT Secretary

India's IT Ministry awaits Meta's formal response to a notice regarding child exploitation ads. Meta published a blog detailing its efforts to co

Pune building collapse: Several still trapped

Deakin University GIFT City Campus Welcomes Third Cohort, Reinforcing the Promise of India's International Education Vision

Deakin University GIFT City Campus Welcomes Third Cohort, Reinforcing the Promise of India's International Education Vision

Maharashtra UCC: CM Fadnavis forms 7-member panel; draft law likely in winter session

France vs Morocco World Cup quarterfinal: African side looks to exact revenge

Didier Deschamps side has reached the last eight with a blend of control and attacking force, but its 1-0 win over Paraguay in the round of 16 wa

Former AIADMK MLAs facing disqualification proceedings meet T.N. Assembly Speaker

S. Jayakumar (Perundurai), P. Sathyabama (Dharapuram), and Maragatham Kumaravel (Maduranthagam) appeared before the Speaker and gave their explan

China's car slump has a new escape route the rest of the world

China's auto sales decline prompts manufacturers to boost overseas exports. Domestic demand has fallen significantly, pushing companies to seek n

How undercover agents, informants helped the FBI unravel Lawrence Bishnois gang | Explained

A years-long U.S. investigation culminated in charges against 37 people linked to alleged transnational crime syndicates. Heres how the FBI piece

Keerthy Suresh Is Back With Star-Studded Movies in Tollywood

Keerthy has enjoyed successful collaborations with several leading Telugu stars, including Nani (Nenu Local, Dasara), Ram Pothineni (Nenu Sailaja

Minister Nirmalkumarsclaims on Parandur site a false propaganda: T.N. BJP

Nainar Nagenthran charged that the TVK-led government under Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has undertaken steps to stall the economic development

Saicon Consultants acquires Nagpur-based Pragmatyc to boost AI, AIoT capabilities

PragmatycGroupspecialises in Artificial Intelligence (AI), AIoT, intelligent automation, and digital engineering solutions

NDRF Recovers Body From Debris At Building Collapse Site Near Pune

A three-storey building located over a waste-to-energy plant at Moshi collapsed after a huge mound of garbage crashed onto it , trapping around 1

From calling Ramayana cartoon, making gaumutra jibes to harassing TMC critics with FIRs: Meet Nilanjan Das, the henchman of Mamata Banerjee who was thrashed by the public

The TMC leader has an opprobrious record of threatening FIRs against anyone who criticized his party or Mamata Banerjee. Nilanjan Das is a close

'All Indians from age 17 must take this test': Narayana Health founder Dr. Devi Shetty explains why so many young people are dying of heart attacks

Dr. Devi Shetty Heart Attack Prevention Tests: Sudden collapses among young Indians are preventable, according to Dr. Devi Shetty. According to h

Mauritius new luxury hire: the conservation manager

How top resorts such as Four Seasons are investing in seagrass farms, beehives and reef restoration to protect the fragile systems that underpin

SC May Refer Sonam Raghuvanshi Bail Plea Issue to Larger Bench

Top court to examine whether a typographical error in an arrest memo can invalidate an arrest and justify bail in the Meghalaya murder case.

FIFA 2026: Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles?

Which country has won the most FIFA World Cup titles? : Brazil holds the record for the most World Cup titles with five championships. Germany an

Near-ruin to riches: The story of chip giant SK hynix

South Korean chipmaker SK hynix faced significant financial challenges after its founding in 1949. SK Group's 2012 buyout and focus on HBM chips

Rajinikanth Eyes Another Telugu Blockbuster With Jailer 2

Directed by Nelson Dilipkumar, Jailer 2 is expected to release on October 15, 2026.

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Iran Says US Strikes Kill 14, Injure 78

Health ministry releases first official casualty toll after two days of US attacks.

Medak: Bride Kidnapped By Family Over Inter-Caste Marriage

There was no major physical altercation, but the abduction was captured on CCTV cameras installed in the house.

Fight for freedom of speech, Salman Rushdie urges as he's honoured inLondon

I live in America, and I never thought that there would be such an assault on free speech, coming from the authorities in the land of the First A

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Microsoft layoffs: Xbox veteran Kevin LaChapelle never posted on LinkedIn for 37 years; used his first post to announce he was laid off

Microsoft layoffs 2026: Kevin LaChapelle departed Microsoft after thirty-seven years of dedicated service. He was among approximately sixteen hun

Tremors Felt In Maharashtra's Districts In Marathwada Region

Tremors felt across Maharashtra's Nanded, Hingoli and Parbhani districts, causing panic among residents.

Why Pope Leo XIVs AI warning has everyone talking about the Butlerian Jihad from Dune

In his first encyclical, the pope has warned against algorithmic dehumanisation, but Frank Herbert already gave that genre of personality a name

Rented house damaged in a flood or earthquake? Do you still have to pay rent to your landlord? Here's what the law says

Can tenants stop paying rent after floods, earthquakes, or other natural disasters? Here's what the Transfer of Property Act, 1882, and the Model

Calcutta High Court refuses interim relief to Manglahat hawkers, directs parties to file affidavits

Alleging overaction by the police, the Howrah Hawkers' Samity prayed for an order restraining the police from evicting them and interfering with

India Slams US Forced Labour Tariff Policy as 1,600 Items Get Exemptions

He also flagged that the US levies reduced tariff rates on exports of textile products manufactured using US cotton and related items.

What happens at a NATO Summit: Decisions, agenda and why it matters?

NATO Summit explained: NATO leaders met in Ankara, Turkiye, for their annual summit. Discussions focused on defense investment and continued supp

UAPA case: Raids carried out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

The raids were carried out as part of the ongoing investigation in a case registered under Section 13 (unlawful activities) of the UAPA and Secti

South Korea's Top Court Upholds 7-Year Jail Term for Ex-President Yoon

Supreme Court confirms conviction in first final verdict linked to Yoon Suk Yeol's 2024 martial law declaration.

Konda Surekha Meets TPCC Chief, Complains Against Kadiyam Srihari

Mahesh Kumar Goud assured that he would examine the issue in detail and resolve it after discussing it appropriately

Andhra Pradesh to hold special TET for teachers appointed before 2011

The order follows a Supreme Court ruling requiring in-service teachers appointed before the Right to Education Act, with over five years of servi

Delhis Rohini building collapse: Death toll climbs to three, FIR registered

On July 8, rescue operation launched identified four says Deputy Commissioner of Police (Rohini)

Century-old clock tower partially collapses at Kozhikode railway station; none injured

Though there were people on the platform at the time, a major disaster was narrowly averted as no one was directly beneath the structure when it

India becomes retirement wealth engine for Australia as AustralianSuper invests another AU$500 million after strong NIIF returns, raises exposure to AU$3.3 billion; Read details

Australias huge superannuation pool has grown faster than its domestic market. Funds are moving overseas for liquidity and diversity as India off

Morning Digest: U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit hard; Indian national among inmates killed in Sri Lankas prison riots, and more

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