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How Indias first hydrogen-powered train works | Explained

Unlike conventional diesel locomotives that burn fuel to generate mechanical power, a hydrogen train carries a small power plant onboard in the f

Vicky Shares Adorable Photo With Katrina From Her Birthday Bash

Katrina Kaif and Vicky Kaushal have been basking in their new roles as parents, having welcomed their first child, son Vihaan, on November 7, 202

Two Suspects Arrested After Police Encounter in Jhansi, One Injured

Jhansi, July 17: In a significant police operation in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh, authorities have apprehended two suspects wanted in connection with

Why the numbers matter in the renewed push for delimitation | Explained

For the Opposition, the immediate objective is to keep the NDA below the 360-vote threshold; even if the ruling alliance emerges as the single la

JERA begins study on US listing as it steps up overseas expansion

Japan's largest power generator, JERA, is studying a potential U.S. stock market listing. This move aims to broaden funding options and accelerat

Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of U.S. midterms

Mr. Trump portrayed the U.S. electoral system as dangerously exposed and urged lawmakers to adopt new restrictions on voting, despite scant appet

JPMorgan says 100+ MNCs are exploring GIFT City operations

GIFT City is drawing strong interest from multinational companies, with JPMorgan saying more than 100 firms are exploring banking and payment sol

Neet cut off 2026 for MBBS Govt College: Check category-wise marks you will need to get government medical college seat

What is the NEET Cut off 2026 for MBBS government college? NEET UG 2026 results and cut-offs were declared on July 16. This year's exam was re-co

Tragic Incident in Jammu-Kashmirs Jai Valley: Youth Dies in Attempt to Disarm Security Team

Jammu, July 17: A tragic incident occurred in the Jai Valley of Doda district, Jammu-Kashmir, where a youth allegedly attempted to seize weapons

A colonial haunt

Taran and his family explore the fascinating history of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island.

Sitcom '227' Star Hal Williams Passes Away at 91

Williams appeared in 22 episodes of 'Sanford and Son' as Officer 'Smitty' Smith. The character was part of a duo with Howard Platt's Officer Hopp

The only beauty that matters

Ruddy, the red-crested pochard, looked down on the other birds at the lake. And then the poachers arrived!

Delhi NCR weather today, July 17: Will it rain or stay hot in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad?

Delhi NCR residents will face hot weather today with temperatures reaching forty degrees Celsius. Maximum temperatures in Delhi, Gurugram, and No

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. expands airstrike against Iran by hitting more bridges

U.S. projectiles struck Qeshm Island and near Bandar Abbas home to Iran's largest port and key navy and Revolutionary Guards facilities both on

Opposition leaders to meet on July 20 to finalise strategy for Monsoon Session

Leaders of Opposition parties in the Rajya Sabha and Lok Sabha will meet on July 20 (Monday), the opening day of the Monsoon Session of Parliamen

Indian Air Forces Rafale Jets Arrive in Australia for Pitch Black 2026 Exercise

Canberra, July 17: A contingent from the Indian Air Force (IAF) has arrived in Australia to participate in the Pitch Black 2026 exercise. This si

China's Xi promotes China's commitment to AI access in speech at Shanghai conference

President Xi Jinping highlighted people-centered AI development at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference. He stressed China's commitment t

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Likely To Open Flat, Asian Markets Decline

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Oil prices jump nearly 12% this week as US-Iran strikes fuel Gulf supply fears.

How Srinivas Denchanala has spent four decades giving voice to the voiceless through theatre

The playwright, director and founder of Janapadam discusses his new Telugu play Neelaveni and four decades of using theatre to amplify marginalis

Trump Alleges China's Interference in 2020 US Elections

We can never watch a stolen election again, Trump said, referring to his 2020 defeat by Democrat Joe Biden.

US Central Command Intercepts Three Commercial Vessels Attempting to Breach Irans Naval Blockade

New Delhi, July 17: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) has reported that the American military intercepted three commercial vessels attempting to b

Japan's imperial family is diminishing. Plan for male-only succession could make it worse

Japan's parliament enacted a historic revision to its Imperial House Law on Friday. This law insists only paternal-lineage men can become emperor

Chhattisgarh: 196 workers died in industrial accidents in 17 months, govt informs assembly

Chhattisgarh reported 196 worker deaths in industrial accidents over 17 months. The state government denied lax safety enforcement was the cause.

Trump claims US is winning big in Iran, says fruits of that labor coming very shortly

Aman Sehrawat storms to gold at Budapest Ranking Series

BUDAPEST (Hungary), July 16: Indias Olympic bronze medallist and U23 Asian Champion Aman Sehrawat delivered a commanding performance to clinch th

Retired Nurse Alleges 10 Lakh Fraud in Mutual Fund Investment Scheme

Udaipur, July 17: A retired nurse has lodged a complaint at Hiran Magri police station alleging that a man fraudulently took 10 lakh from her on

F1 champion Lando Norris hit with 10-place grid penalty for Belgian GP

BRUSSELS, July 16: Formula One world champion Lando Norris will have a 10-place grid penalty at Sundays Belgian Grand Prix after McLaren changed

Without Opposition's Support, How Can They Bring Out The Bill?: KC Venugopal On One Nation, One Election

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is scheduled to be held from July 20 to August 13.

The Future of Life Insurance Isnt About More Products. Its About Better Choices

Allu Arha Makes World Record History

Additionally, Bunny has an exciting lineup of upcoming projects with directors Lokesh Kanagaraj and Basil Joseph.

From mediator to marketer: Pakistan lobbies for a bigger US role

Pakistan hired a US lobbying firm to boost security cooperation and minerals investment. The two-year agreement aims to convert goodwill into tan

Trump Administration Implements New Visa Restrictions Against Left-Wing Groups

New Delhi, July 17: The Trump administration has announced a new visa restriction policy aimed at foreign nationals accused of supporting left-wi

What is SAVE America Act? Here's all about Trump's plan to overhaul voting in America

Save America Act What is it? A Republican-backed bill, the SAVE America Act, mandates citizenship proof for registration and photo ID for voting.

Dubai Detour for Tollywood?

While none of the actors has commented publicly, insiders say many are taking a cautious, wait-andwatch approach before planning trips to the UAE

At this aerofarm near Hyderabad, microlight aircraft and drones take flight

What began as a commercial pilots passion project now draws drone start-ups, engineering students and hobby fliers from across India

Hockey: World Cup glory hinges on collective effort, says former skipper Sardar Singh

NEW DELHI, July 16: Former India captain Sardar Singh believes the national mens hockey team has gained confidence at just the right time but suc

LetterOne taps Rahul Mukim to spearhead $2 billion India push

Luxembourg-based LetterOne appointed Rahul Mukim to lead its India investments. The firm plans a significant $2 billion investment program in Ind

Tragic Road Accident in Rudraprayag Claims Two Lives

Rudraprayag, July 17: A tragic road accident occurred in Rudraprayag district of Uttarakhand, resulting in the deaths of two individuals. Late at

Mahasweta Devi at 100: Naveen Kishore remembers a life of writing as activism

Naveen Kishore, Mahasweta Devis long-time friend and poet-publisher, reflects on the phenomenon that she was and her literature of resistance

England restrict India to 233

Cardiff, July 16: Virat Kohlis confident 65 reminded all and sundry of his salad days but Rohit Sharmas continuous struggles did contribute to In

Chinese Woman Reunites With Family Decades After Going Missing As A Toddler

Zhong Fenglin, 37, once lived near a market in Nanning, Guangxi, where her parents sold ginger and garlic.

Tarun Tahiliani Moves Away from the Traditional Fashion Show at This Edition of India Couture Week 2026

An immersive off-site showcase where craft, couture and innovation converge

Brar handed one demerit point by ICC

Dubai, July 16: India fast bowler Gurnoor Brar has been handed an official warning and handed one demerit point for a Level 1 breach of the ICC C

District open badminton meet from July 28

Shillong, July 16: The East Khasi Hills District Badminton Association (EKHDBA) will organise the 10th East Khasi Hills District Open Badminton C

Spain Faces Fitness Concerns Ahead of FIFA World Cup Final Against Argentina

New Jersey, July 17: Spain has begun preparations for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final against Argentina. However, concerns are mounting regarding t

FBI captures alleged Bhagwanpuria gang associate Nitish Kaushal in Vermont

The FBI captured Nitish Kaushal, an alleged associate of the Jaggu Bhagwanpuria Organized Crime Group, in Vermont. Kaushal was wanted by the FBI'

Hazardous Canadian Wildfire Smoke Choking Millions in US

On Thursday evening, tracker IQAir said Chicago and Detroit were the top polluted cities in the world, with New York not far behind.

Gujarat's Lion Paradox: Why Big Cat Boom Poses A New Test For Authorities

Prides of lions are increasingly stepping out of their traditional sanctuary boundaries, wandering into agricultural fields, open grasslands, and

English Media Shows No Mercy To Coach Tuchel After England's World Cup Exit

England hired a German coach to end 60 years of hurt but saw its World Cup hopes come crashing down in the most English of ways.

Harshits fitness, Varuns longevity under scanner post injuries

New Delhi, July 16: Harshit Ranas hamstring injury in his first series after coming back from a knee surgery has raised concerns over his fitness

Hindustan Zinc Recycles 23 Billion Litres of Water in FY26

Udaipur, July 17, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Hindustan Zinc Limited, the worlds largest integrated zinc producer and one of the leading global silver pr

Harry Brook Praises Joe Roots Exceptional Performance in ODI Victory

Cardiff, July 17: England showcased a remarkable performance by defeating India by four wickets in the second ODI match. This victory equalized t

Joe Root Shines as England Levels Series Against India

Cardiff, July 17: England delivered a stellar performance, defeating India by four wickets in the second ODI. This victory has leveled the series

Three Killed, Several Injured in US Strikes on Iran, Says State Media

According to IRIB, two bridges near the village of Kohourestan and the Shor River in Bandar Khamir County were targeted in airstrikes.

Hindustan Zinc recycles nearly 23 billion litres of water, raises recycling rate to 49% in FY26

Hindustan Zinc maintains 3.32 times water positive More than 280 water conservation interventions across water-stressed regions Udaipur : Hindust

UK Labour Party to confirm Andy Burnham as UK prime minister

Britain's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special

India's private space industry shoots for the stars

Private companies are reshaping India's space ambitions, building rockets and satellites as the country pushes to capture a bigger share of the g

Baldwin: A Love Story| In conversation with biographer Nicholas Boggs

Boggs discusses the American novelists fiction and essays, resistance to categorisation, and enduring relevance

PM Modi to Launch Indias First Hydrogen Train

New Delhi, July 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Indias first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana, on Friday. This initiative

PayPal board sees Stripe-Advent's $53 billion bid as undervaluing company, sources say

PayPal's board considers a $53 billion takeover bid from Stripe and Advent International as undervalued. The company has not formally responded t

NASA's James Webb Space Telescope discovers hidden giant exoplanet in Beta Pictoris system

Astronomers found a giant exoplanet, Beta Pictoris d, using Webb Telescope's spectroscopy. This planet was hidden within a dusty debris disk, mak

Trump Delivers Primetime Address to the Nation

Primetime presidential addresses are typically reserved for major milestones or nationally significant events.

Team India Responds To Rohit Under Pressure Claim Amid Retirement Rumours

Rohit Sharma is said to be under pressure, with a report suggesting that he has been told that the 3rd ODI against England will be his last for t

Four arrested for allegedly harassing BLO during SIR exercise in Delhi

The schoolteacher said she was abused and obstructed from discharging her official duties

Weather today, July 17: From Delhi's heat to Bengaluru's partly cloudy skies, check forecast for major cities

Delhi anticipates a high of 40 degrees Celsius on Friday, remaining the hottest metro. Mumbai expects stable temperatures around 30 degrees Celsi

Cheating Case Booked Against Man for Taking Rs.2.7 Crore, Abandoning Elderly Mother

According to police, Sushilamma inherited 22 acres of ancestral agricultural land along with her late husband, Devi Reddy.

I Know The Players: Messi Namedrops Barcelona In Big Remark On WC Final

All that remains behind Lionel Messi and a second consecutive FIFA World Cup title is Spain, a side that Lionel Messi knows quite well.

Trump uses primetime address to nation to once again raise doubts about past elections

President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address questioning election integrity. He also released previously classified documents concerning

US Ends Duration of Status for Student, Journalist Visas

According to the final rule, media representatives on I visas will now be admitted for a period necessary to complete their assignment, not to ex

China, Deep State named for election interference in 2020, says Trump

Jurisdiction row: Delhi HC lawyers call off work abstention for now after meet with minister

Enhancement of the district courts' pecuniary jurisdiction, or financial limit, to 20 crore has been a long-pending demand of the Coordination Co

Odisha rules out stampede in two deaths during Puri Rath Yatra

The Puri Rath Yatra concluded successfully despite continuous rain and adverse weather conditions. Around nine lakh devotees participated in the

Andhra Pradeshs founder-first growth strategy; Wipros net profit remains flat

Andhra Pradesh is pushing Mazzucato's entrepreneurial state further, treating entrepreneurship itself as public infrastructure across the state;

Trump to Attend World Cup Final on Sunday, Says White House

The U.S. president will also attend a FIFA reception at the Trump Tower in New York City on Friday, Leavitt added.

SpaceX aborts Starship launch seconds before liftoff

SpaceX's Starship rocket experienced a last-second launch abort on Thursday. Some of the rocket's 33 engines failed to ignite properly before lif

July 17: Power Cut in Over 30 Areas from 10 AM to 5 PM

Udaipur, July 17: Power supply will remain suspended from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in more than 30 areas due to a scheduled power shutdown. The affect

Zelenskiy Taps New Defence Chief to Quell Political Crisis

The dismissal brought into the open a dispute between the young tech evangelist and Kyiv's top general during the president's second shake-up in

'Nothing was handed to us': Messi hits back at Argentina critics

Lionel Messi asserts Argentina's World Cup victories were earned through skill and perseverance. He dismissed claims of beneficial officiating an

Bahrain and Kuwait face Iranian fire as U.S. airstrikes expand to target more bridges

For the first time in this latest round of violence, strikes also reached into areas around Iran's capital, Tehran, showing a widening set of tar

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates

United States intensified strikes against Iran, hitting targets farther north. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at US allies in the regio

Case Booked Against Ambati Over Funeral Incident

According to police, Ambati and his supporters allegedly obstructed police personnel while a Guard of Honour was being presented during the funer

ISC Class 12 Improvement Result 2026 Out, Rechecking Window Open Till July 20

ISC Class 12 Improvement Result 2026 has been announced by CISCE. Students can check their scorecards online and apply for rechecking until July

She Knew He Wasn't Real. One Woman's Romance Scam Story

She knew somewhere in the back of her mind that Donnie didn't exist. She also knew that before she hit the road again, in spite of all logic and

US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers

Brazil's ethanol and sugar producers expressed despair over new United States tariffs. These tariffs were imposed on thousands of Brazilian produ

Techie's Suicide Sparks Protest at Boyfriend's House in Prakasam

They said she informed her parents about the developments before allegedly ending her life in Mumbai on July 14.

Morning Brief Podcast: Smart Glasses, Blind Spots: How Meta's Wearables Are Watching You

China Acquired 220 Million Voter Files: Trump's Largest Compromise Claim

More than 60 lawsuits by Trump and his allies produced no ruling establishing fraud capable of changing the outcome of the 2020 election, while r

Iran strikes US military assets in Bahrain with drones after Washington's attacks on civilian infrastructure

Iran's Army on Thursday (local time) stated that it has launched drone attacks targeting US military assets in Bahrain in response to American st

Tipper Driver Succumbs to Injuries After Crash

The deceased was identified as Khira Sindhu Parabhoi, a native of Naupada district in Odisha who migrated to Hyderabad about three years ago for

US forces continue 'wave of strikes' against Iran for sixth consecutive night

US forces on Thursday (local time) launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations agai