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Upcoming By-elections in Three States: Voting on July 30, Results on August 3

New Delhi, July 30: Voting for by-elections in three assembly seats across India will take place today, July 30. The seats involved are Bankipur

Two days on, Bihar families wait for protesters release

Waris Pathan Criticizes Government Over Vande Mataram and Anti-Paper Leak Bill

Mumbai, July 29: Waris Pathan, spokesperson for the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has launched a verbal attack on the central g

Kerala Headload Workers Act will be modernised, says Bindhu

Threats Against Pappu Yadav: Police Launch Investigation

New Delhi, July 29: Pappu Yadav, the independent Member of Parliament from Purnia, has received death threats directed at him and his family thro

Dhanlaxmi Bank records 24.91 crore net profit in Q1 of FY 2026-27

Total business reached 35,190 crore as on June 30, 2026, from 29,051 crore as on June 30, 2025, recording 21.13 % growth.

CJP Urges Government to Take Concrete Steps Against Exam Paper Leaks

New Delhi, July 29: The issue of exam paper leaks has intensified political discussions. Ashutosh Ranka, the national spokesperson for the Cockro

Japan quake: Rescuers continue search for survivors

Rescue operations are underway in southern Japan after a powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake left at least 13 people dead, damaged roads and buildi

Three arrested for poaching in Vellore

The arrested made as well as sourced country-made explosives through acquaintances in Kerala

Jasmine Lamboria Advances to Semifinals, Secures Medal at CWG 2026

Glasgow, July 29: Indian boxer Jasmine Lamboria has made her mark at the Commonwealth Games 2026 by winning her quarterfinal match in the 57 kg c

Six persons held for illegal sand mining from irrigation tank, rivebed in Ranipet, Tirupattur

Initial inquiry revealed that special teams were formed in Ranipet to prevent illegal sand mining, smuggling of ganja and other banned substances

Gujarat Police Seizes Illegal Liquor Worth 77.71 Lakhs in Jamnagar

Jamnagar, July 29: The Gujarat Polices State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has confiscated illegal Indian Made Foreign Liquor (IMFL) and beer worth 77.71

IGZP marks International Tiger Day with elocution competition

NHAI removes 361 encroachments from national highways after Supreme Court order

The nationwide drive ensured a smooth and effective enforcement of removing illegal access points, encroachments, unauthorised structures and med

Karnataka High Court questions conduct of Malur judicial officer on public road; stays FIR registered against three for overtaking her car

Taking serious exception to the conduct of a judicial officer on a public road, the High Court of Karnataka stayed the investigation against thre

CM Inspects Progress Of Metro Rail Projects

Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay reviewed ongoing Metro Rail works, inspected key facilities and experienced the unattended train operation system

Anand Dubey Calls for Action Against Paper Leak Epidemic

Mumbai, July 29: Anand Dubey, spokesperson for Shiv Sena (UBT), has highlighted the pressing issue of paper leaks that is affecting promising stu

Bhopal Police Chief Meets Protesting Farmers Amid Ongoing Demonstrations

Bhopal, July 29: Bhopals Police Commissioner Sanjay Kumar met with a delegation of protesting farmers on Wednesday. The farmers movement, which d

Students Join Anti-Drug Drive

Around 1,200 college students attended an anti-drug awareness programme organised by H-NEW to promote a drug-free lifestyle.

Photo exhibition, PIB workshop mark 12 years of NDA government

Registrar Seeks Freeze on JHIC Bank Accounts

The bank was requested not to entertain transactions or instructions from any entity other than the recognised executive body, as conveyed in the

Farooq Abdullah Urges Government to Address Issues in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Srinagar, July 29: Dr. Farooq Abdullah, the president of the National Conference and former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, has called on th

INTUC Leaders Join Bonalu Celebrations At GHMC Headquarters

INTUC leaders and public representatives participated in Bonalu celebrations at the GHMC head office, highlighting Telangana's cultural heritage

Poet Anupama Raju and Bharatanatyam dancer Rajashree Warrier discuss their collaborative production

The production, NINE Our Circle of Lines, which blends poetry and dance, will be staged at Bengaluru Poetry Festival on August 1

Ramchander Rao accuses Congress of sacrificing Telanganas youth

Devastating Floods in Odisha Claim Three Lives and Affect Over 748 Villages

Bhubaneswar, July 29: Odisha has been hit hard by severe flooding, resulting in the tragic deaths of at least three individuals and impacting ove

Industries Told To Boost Workplace Safety

Minister Gaddam Vivek Venkat Swamy urged industries to strengthen workplace safety through regular training, modern technologies and stricter saf

Quote of the day by Amal Clooney: 'We need young people with the courage to say...' Life lessons on courage, confidence and standing up for what truly matters

Quote of the day by Amal Clooney: Amal Clooney's quote emphasises the importance of young people's courage and active participation in shaping th

Telangana HC Quashes Bankers Compulsory Retirement Over Credit Card Dues

Court says personal credit card default alone is not service misconduct.

Yemen government says Houthis planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit

The narrow maritime artery has been a critical waterway for delivering vast quantities of Saudi crude to the international market, after energy e

Rising Atrocities by Pakistani Forces in Balochistan: HRCP Reveals Alarming Statistics on Killings and Disappearances

Quetta, July 29: A prominent human rights organization has raised concerns over the escalating atrocities committed by Pakistani security forces

Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: 'Nature is relentless and unchangeable, and it is indifferent as to...' - inspiring quote by astronomer who discovered the four largest moons of Jupiter teaches life lessons on curiosity, knowledge of our world and why humans can't fully control nature

Quote of the day by Galileo Galilei: Galileo Galilei emphasized nature's relentless and unchangeable truths, which operate independently of human

You cant hide it anymore: Moody calls out Fauci for misleading Americans on masks during COVID

Indias R&D spending crosses 0.8% of GDP for first time since 2010

A level last seen in 2009-10, official data reveal a structural shift: private industry accounted for 45.5% of national R&D spending in 2021-22,

Revanth To Strengthen Government-Party Coordination

Congress plans regular coordination meetings, a voter enrolment drive and an MLC poll strategy.

Karnataka CM Invites Tamil Nadu Counterpart for Cauvery Basin Visit Amid Water Dispute

New Delhi, July 29: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Thursday that he has invited Tamil Nadus Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay

Rajdhani Express stops at Sawantwadi again after six years

The halt, which had been withdrawn during the Covid-19 pandemic, has now been restored following years of efforts by passenger groups and public

CPI(M) Ernakulam district secretary accuses State govt., MP of inaction over FACT crisis

Hibi Eden rejects the allegations, saying he had raised FACT-related issues in Parliament and sought action on a nano urea plant

Canada's blood supply drops 20% as Canadian Blood Services issues urgent donation appeal ahead of August long weekend. Here's what happening

Canadian Blood Services is urging Canadians to donate after the country's blood supply dropped nearly 20% since June 1. Officials say all blood t

CPI (ML) Urges Central Government to Declare Assam Flood a National Disaster

Guwahati, July 29: The Communist Party of India (Marxist-Leninist) Liberation has called on the central government to declare the devastating flo

Centres assurance cannot override statutory processes governing withdrawal of FIRs, experts say

Once an FIR has been registered, it cannot simply be cancelled; police can file a closure report if it finds no material to proceed or the public

HC upholds life term to convicts in VAO murder case

The court asks Chief Secretary to make deliberations with DGP and Prosecution Dept. and issue a circular prescribing a structured timeline to fac

Land row: Karnataka HC directs State govt. not to dispossess HMT from its land while asking company not to fell trees

Chinese military scientist sent coronavirus vials to US in 2018, died mysteriously in 2020: Report

Newly released Senate documents suggest a Chinese scientist sent virus vials to a US laboratory. These samples were intercepted by customs offici

Wang Yi Participates in High-Level Meeting Celebrating Five Years of Global Development Initiative

Beijing, July 29: Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and Foreign Minister, attend

West Bank violence, annexation only getting worse: UN

The United Nations human rights office said that with attacks by Israeli settlers and the creation of outposts hitting an all-time high, countrie

Centre urged to develop Buddhist circuit in Krishna-Godavari region: A.P. Minister

Between the 1940s and 1960s, biologists solved the mystery of why flamingos turn pink instead of staying gray

Flamingos hatch in a dull gray color, not pink. Their vibrant pink feathers develop from pigments found in their food. Algae and crustaceans cont

MP farmers breach barricades, reach within 1 km of CM Mohan Yadav's residence over moong MSP

Farmers in Bhopal protested over summer moong procurement at minimum support price. They breached police barricades and marched towards the Chief

Corporate Life vs Influencer Life: Bengaluru women compare salary, lifestyle, perks and freedom

Two Bengaluru women shared contrasting daily lives on Instagram. Ananya, a corporate analyst, has a structured work routine and fixed income. Mon

Areas with unusually high or low ASDDO figures to be reviewed: CEO

In Bengaluru, at least nine Assembly constituencies have more than 40% of their electoratecategorisedunder ASDDO, while none has a figure below 3

ED raids Hyderabad, Chennai in ketamine trafficking money laundering case; 82.82 lakh cash, $18,000 seized

Indias semiconductor chip production score will rise from 0% in 2025 to 13% by 2030: Forrester

However, the countrys tech sovereignty score is expected to move up very slowly from 32% in 2025 to 35% by 2030

Adi Ther festival at Alagarkoil draws large number of devotees

News from the world of Education: July 29, 2026

Information on admissions, scholarships, competitions for students, events for educators and more

Quote of the day by JRD Tata: Never do less well than you can do... whatever the... Life lessons on excellence and success from the visionary who led Tata Group's global rise

Quote of the Day by JRD Tata: Success rarely comes from doing the bare minimum, and JRD Tata's timeless words capture that philosophy perfectly.

Japanese Proverb of the Day: Carelessness is the Life lessons on awareness, responsibility, discipline, accountability and why you should think before you act

Japanese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Carelessness is the great enemy. The saying reflects how small mistakes, lack of attention,

'You fooled Americans, apologize now': Rand Paul rips Fauci on Covid 'lies in fiery Senate clash

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment in Covid hearing, declines to answer Rand Pauls questions

Nagaland landslide kills two siblings, injures mother after heavy rain

Two brothers died in a landslide in Nagaland's Mokokchung town after heavy rains. Assam's flood death toll has now reached seventy-five people. T

Li Qiang Visits Tangshan to Commemorate Earthquake Relief Efforts

Beijing, July 29: Under the direction of Chinese President Xi Jinping, Prime Minister Li Qiang visited Tangshan in Hebei Province. This visit mar

'Who the f**k do you think you were?': Moreno loses cool at Fauci in explosive Senate COVID clash

Chinese proverb of the day: 'It takes more than one cold day for the river to freeze three feet deep' A timeless lesson on why consistency matters more than quick wins

Meaningful achievements require time and persistence, not overnight success. Small, repeated actions create lasting results over extended periods

FC Barcelona Eyes Major Transfers Ahead of La Liga Title Defense

Madrid, July 29: Current champions FC Barcelona are currently training in England. Under the guidance of coach Hansi Flick, the team is preparing

Increase jobs for youth, not number of MPs in Parliament: Uddhav Thackeray

Speaking at an event to launch three books, Uddhav Thackeray questioned the need to expand the strength of the Lok Sabha and said greater attenti

'There will be repercussions': Rand Paul explodes at Fauci after he pleads the 5th at COVID hearing

1 Lakh crores stuck in government fund for years; one fix cut wait times considerably: Sanjeev Sanyal

EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal reveals how a 25-step, three-portal bureaucratic maze trapped citizens unclaimed shares and dividends, until a proce

Amin Patel Urges Swift Action on Birth and Death Certificate Delays Impacting Students

Mumbai, July 29: Congress MLA Amin Patel has addressed a letter to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis and the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (B

Quote of the day by Jim Rogers: Never act upon wishful thinking. Act without checking the facts, and chances are that... Life lessons on critical thinking, financial wisdom, and why checking facts before following the crowd can shape a more successful life by the legendary American investor and bestselling author

Quote of the Day by Jim Rogers: Jim Rogers famous quote emphasizes the absolute necessity of rigorous research and cold, hard reality over emotio

No Pakistani Kashmir, only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir: Indian Embassy in US

The Indian Embassy in the US stated there is no Pakistani Kashmir. It corrected a New York Times headline calling it Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. T

New Mini Cooper Convertible Stardust Edition launched at Rs 62.90 lakh

The new Mini Convertible is the car for those who are open to fun and also enjoy making a distinct lifestyle statement, said Hardeep Singh Brar,

Astroguide for Thursday, July 30, 2026

Tithi: Ashada Shukla Purnima till 8.02 pm

Jarange Calls For Final Battle For Maratha Reservation

The Maratha reservation agitation completes three years on August 29 and now a final, decisive battle must be waged: Activist Manoj Jarange Patil

Use of maize & rice for ethanol production sees huge jump

Israel army accuses Hezbollah of truce violation, launching drone in south Lebanon

The army said the incident took place in a strip of territory where Israeli forces are operating that runs around 10 kilometres deep inside south

Irrigation Projects in TG Receive Inflows Due to Heavy Rains

While overflowing streams and rivulets disrupted road connectivity at several places across the state

BJP alleges Rahul Gandhi spread misinformation on police action, demands apology

Sambit Patra accuses the Congress leader of insulting students by dividing the protesters at Jantar Mantar into three categories students, idiot

Kerala Police Association moves High Court against Home dept.s order restructuring police forums

ACS (Home) ordered restructuring of KPA including all ranks from CPOs to grade SIs, and revamp of KPSOA by including ranks from SI to SP (non-IPS

Karnataka: Yatnal Pushes For Twice-A-Week Online Dry Grape Trading

Traders from across the country should be encouraged to participate in both online and offline trading: MLA Basanagouda Patil Yatnal

LIC pays 12,207.25 crore dividend to government

LIC said it is completing 70 years and as on March 31, 2026 the asset base stood at 59.03 lakh crore.

US Targets Iran's Hormuz Revenue with Fresh Sanctions

The announcement came as President Donald Trump warned the United States would strike Iran hard after a missile attack against US bases in Jordan

Students should not be harassed over NEET protests: Abhijeet Dipke

Speaking after reaching his hometown in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke also sought action against those resp

Railway Staffer Honoured For Preventing Potential Mishap

A Vijayawada Division station superintendent received the 'Employee of the Month' safety award for averting a potential railway accident through

BJP Demands Apology from Rahul Gandhi Over Unparliamentary Remarks

New Delhi, July 29: During the discussion on the Anti-Paper Leak Bill in the Lok Sabha, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi faced backlash from BJP MP

SV University Launches CoE In VLP Technologies

The centre was inaugurated on Wednesday at the CoE VLP technologies Laboratory on the university campus: Reports

Karnataka Bank posts 418.95 crore net profit in Q1

Navy launches ASW shallow watercraft Machilipatnam at Cochin shipyard

The launch marks another significant milestone in Indias indigenous warship building programme

Snow storm warning in the middle of summer? Alaska's mountain highway buried under 6 inches of snow, ice, 11-degree wind chills and powerful winds catch drivers off guard

Snow storm warning: Northern Alaska is under a rare summer snowstorm warning, as arctic conditions have turned highways hazardous with snow and i

Significant Increase in Wild Populations of Tigers and Leopards in Northeast China

Beijing, July 29: On Global Tiger Day, the latest monitoring data released by Chinas National Forestry and Grassland Administration reveals a rem

Rain Prayers Mark Grand Sahasra Ghattabhishekam at Jonnawada Temple

A large number of devotees participated in the ceremony and offered prayers for good rains, agricultural prosperity, and the health and happiness