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Cong Using Students as Political Tools: Pradhan's First Reaction to CJP Protest

Pradhan also slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for staging a dharna outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence

Morning Digest: Education Minister Pradhan says Rahul, Congress exploiting students; thousands brave rain, regroup at CJP protest site, day after police crackdown, and more

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Violent Clashes Erupt During CJP Protest in New Delhi, Several Police Officers Injured

New Delhi, July 22: Tensions escalated during a CJP protest in the capital, leading to violent clashes between police and demonstrators. Officers

MD Pallavi performs in a multilingual concert at Bangalore International Centre

This recent concert by MD Pallavi, supported by Srinivas Achar, aimed to unite verses taken from different poetic traditions under a common idea

Tenth edition of Bengaluru Poetry Festival to be held in the city

Some of the festivals prominent speakers this year include Devdutt Pattanaik, Ramya, Tishani Doshi, Mahesh Garg and Prakash Raj

AI Revolution: Challenges and Responsibilities for Humanity

Beijing, July 22: The history of technological revolutions has consistently added new dimensions to human capabilities and the definition of huma

Houthi Rebels Threaten Shipping Operations at Saudi Ports

New Delhi, July 22: Houthi rebels in Yemen have issued a warning to international shipping companies, stating that vessels engaged in trade with

Akhilesh Yadav Released by Delhi Police, Demands Resignation of Education Minister

New Delhi, July 22: Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadav was taken into custody by the police during a protest outside the Prime Ministers r

China Raises Serious Concerns with the Philippines Over Maritime Incidents

Beijing, July 22: The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday to address serious concerns regarding rec

China Emerges as a Hotbed for AI Business Opportunities

Beijing, July 22: The 2026 World AI Summit took place from July 17 to 20 in Shanghai. This summit served as an excellent platform for over 1,100

Yellow alert in state for heavy rain till July 25

SHILLONG, July 21: Meghalaya is under a Yellow Alert with moderate to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms expected till July 25, the IMD has wa

MRSSA demand: EKH dist admin holds talks with traditional heads

SHILLONG, July 21: Even as pressure groups step up demands for the immediate and full implementation of the Meghalaya Residents Safety and Securi

US Identifies 3rd American Soldier Believed To Be Killed In Iran Attack

The US military has confirmed that a third service member is believed to be dead in Friday's attack on a base in Jordan and identified them as Sg

State govt launches ambitious Rs 175-cr Golden Lakadong spice mission

From CK Nayak NEW DELHI, July 21: Meghalaya on Tuesday launched Mission Golden Spice, a Rs 175.45-crore initiative to scale its GI-tagged Lakadon

Lapalang probe awaits post-mortem reports

Three deceased labourers to get compensation No ex gratia decision for two brothers yet SHILLONG, July 21: The magisterial inquiry into the Lapal

KSU Delhi unit members to join students protest

SHILLONG, July 21: Members of the Khasi Students Union (KSU) Delhi Unit will join the ongoing students protest in the national capital in solidar

Chinese Premier Congratulates Andy Burnham on Becoming UK Prime Minister

Beijing, July 21: Chinese Premier Li Qiang has sent a congratulatory message to Andy Burnham on his appointment as the Prime Minister of the Unit

Overgrown vines entangle electrical wires on utility poles supplying power to several residential houses near City Hut Dhaba, behind the MLA Hostel, on Tuesday. The vegetation-covered power lines have become a growing concern during the monsoon, with people fearing potential electrical hazards. (ST)

Unregulated rental bikes still rule Shillong streets

SHILLONG, July 21: A year after the brutal Honeymoon Murder case exposed the dark underbelly of Shillongs unregulated rental market, the state go

Village warns of public backlash if sisters murderer gets bail in SWKH

MAWKYRWAT, July 21: Invoking the specter of vigilante justice, the Dorbar Shnong of Pyndenumsaw has warned authorities of an uncontrollable publi

BJP slams govt over abandoned education projects in Garo Hills

SHILLONG, July 21: Even as it defended the Centres record on national exam integrity, the State BJP on Tuesday accused the state government of ab

Pynter case: Father disputes glass-eating claim, alleges VDP assault

SHILLONG, July 21: More than three months after the death of Trophimos Khongmawloh, his father, Netnobiweit Khongsdoh, said on Tuesday that he co

US Military Launches 11th Consecutive Night Of Strikes On Iran

US military says it's launched an 11th night of strikes on Iran as they vie for control of choked-off Strait of Hormuz.

Tamil Nadu Government to Present First Full Budget on August 5

Chennai, July 22: The Tamil Nadu government will unveil its first comprehensive financial roadmap on August 5, following a change in administrati

Priyanka Chaturvedi Criticizes Central Government for Ignoring Youth Concerns

Mumbai, July 22: Former Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi has launched a verbal assault on the central government, addressing issues such as pap

Trade all at sea: Freight rattled by delays, ship shortages and port congestion as West Asia conflict flares up again

Renewed conflict in West Asia is significantly disrupting India's exports, with exporters facing container shortages and limited vessel availabil

Kolkata Police Joins Crime-MAC Network to Enhance Criminal Tracking

Kolkata, July 22: The Kolkata Police has strengthened its efforts to track criminals by joining the countrys Crime Multi-Agency Center (Crime-MAC

Congressdemands action against former Home Secretary over 1993 firing incident

The party has also vowed to strengthen their fight against the BJP and bring a change in the central power in 2029.

Another SC judge, the 3rd, opts out of hearing Gadling bail plea

Sanjay Nirupam Critiques Congresss Response to NEET Protests, Calls for Political Reflection

Mumbai, July 22: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, has expressed his views on the ongoing protests related to NEET, questioning Congres

Hyderabad Police Halt Student March Demanding Resignations Over NEET Paper Leak

Hyderabad, July 22: On Tuesday, a group of students attempted to march towards Lok Bhavan in Hyderabad, demanding the resignation of Prime Minist

Odisha SEC Reviews Preparations for 2027 Local Body Elections

Bhubaneswar, July 22: The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) held a high-level review meeting on Tuesday with commissioners of all municipal

Pranesh Shocks Gukesh at Chennai Grandmasters; Nihal Defeats Arjun

Chennai, July 22: In a thrilling sixth round of the Chennai Grandmasters 2026, Indian Grandmaster M. Pranesh stunned World Champion D. Gukesh, ha

Anant Raj Board approves demerger of Data Centre & Cloud Services business

Under the proposed arrangement, Anant Raj will first consolidate all its data centre and cloud operations under one entity before carving them ou

Arunachal Pradeshs Draft Voter List Includes 81% of Registered Voters After SIR Count

Itanagar, July 22: Arunachal Pradesh has released the draft of its voter list following the completion of the counting phase under the Special In

Congress Protests Against Rahul Gandhis Arrest in Bhopal

Bhopal, July 22: Congress leaders in Bhopal staged a protest against the arrest of Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, who is currently dem

3 Of Hyderabad Family Die In Road Accident In US

Three members of a family from Hyderabad died and two others were injured in a road accident in the US state of California, according to informat

Woman Found Dead in Kolkata Hotel Room, Boyfriend Arrested

Kolkata, July 22: A womans body was discovered hanging from a ceiling fan in a hotel room in Madhyamgram, North 24 Parganas. Authorities have arr

Vikram-1 Mission Strengthens Private Space Sector, Aims for Global Market Share by 2030

New Delhi, July 22: A recent report highlights a significant shift in Indias space sector following the successful launch of Vikram-1, the countr

No legal aid to accused, SC orders fresh trial in 30-year-old blast case

Devendra Fadnavis: A Journey of Resilience and Political Comeback

New Delhi, July 22: July 22 is not just the birthday of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. It marks a significant political journey ch

Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves free scooty scheme for college girls

The scheme will play a significant role in ensuring easier access to higher education for girl students while making them self-reliant and confid

Controversy Surrounds Hanumangarhi Prayer Statement: Brijbhushan Sharan Singh Clarifies His Remarks

Gonda, July 22: BJP leader and former MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent statement regarding the Ha

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Passes UCC Bill, CM Mohan Yadav Calls It a Significant Step for Womens Rights

Bhopal, July 22: The political debate in Madhya Pradesh has intensified following the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in the state a

Trump Claims Iran Eager for Talks Amid Rising Tensions

Washington, July 22: President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Iran is keen to engage in discussions with the United States, despite ongoing

Indians start well at World Junior Squash

The Indian trio of Aryaveer Dewan, Yusha Nafees and Gurveer Singh advanced to the men's singles third round on the opening day of the competition

Devika, Prannoy lose on day 1 of China Masters

Devika, the Thailand Open Super 300 champion, rallied after dropping the opening game but could not sustain the momentum, losing 19-21, 21-19, 13

Manal, Ojha bowlers give India U19 clear edge over SL U19 on Youth Test

Chauhan and Ojha added 155 runs for a solid fourth wicket stand that spread across the two match days after which India found themselves ahead by

Lebanon May Join Abraham Accords, Says President Donald Trump

Washington, July 22: President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Lebanon could potentially become part of the Abraham Accords in the future. Th

Evenepoel wins time trial for back-to-back Tour de France stage victories, Pogacar still leads

Evenepoel completed the 26.1-kilometer individual time trial in 32 minutes, 19 seconds, more than a minute faster than Mattias Skjelmose, the pre

J&K anti-drug drive: 2,581 drug traffickers held, 1,431kg narcotics seized in 100 days

The pain is immense, says Messi of World Cup defeat

I'll also hold on to all the good memories, Messi wrote in Spanish on Instagram, alongside a photo of himself wearing his loser's medal following

'I'm deeply troubled': Sen. Susan Collins questions Hegseth over purge of senior military officers

LG Sinha Emphasizes Ongoing Fight Against Drugs in Jammu and Kashmir

Srinagar, July 22: On the occasion of the completion of 100 days of the Drug-Free Jammu and Kashmir Campaign, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha sta

'Explain this': Patty Murray presses Pete Hegseth on 'contradictions' & $88 billion Iran war request

300 Activists Express Solidarity With CJP Protest Through Art Forms In Hyderabad

Theatre practitioner Shaik John Basheer said that writers and poets read their work, musicians and singers performed, and theatre and dance becam

Two Arrested for Rape Under the Guise of Job Offer in Shantipur

Kolkata, July 22: Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged rape of a divorced woman under the pretense of offering her

Pete Hegseth Estimates Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion So Far

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $

Applications Invited For Online TGTET-In-service Teachers-2026

Dates, eligibility criteria announced

Omar Abdullah flees Jantar Mantar in auto, says CJP supporters followed him

'Stop bombing our children': Furious protesters repeatedly heckle Pete Hegseth during Senate hearing

Waris Pathan Criticizes Governments Response to Student Protests in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 22: Waris Pathan, the national spokesperson for the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM), has condemned the police action

AP To Execute 36 Irrigation Projects At Cost Of Rs 35,555 Crore

Water resources minister Nimmala Ramanaidu told the media here on Tuesday that the government has prepared an action plan to complete the executi

Kenyan proverb of the day: 'Peace is costly, but it is worth the...' - this motivating saying teaches life lessons on compromise, sacrifice and why peace is worth protecting and how to avoid conflict and fighting

Kenyan proverb of the day: Peace requires patience, compromise, and forgiveness to achieve lasting harmony. Giving up certain demands prevents la

Psychology says people who put their date of birth or year in their email address aren't trying to reveal too much: What this habit may actually mean?

Psychology says people who put their date of birth or year in their email address aren't always sharing personal information without thinking. In

Karnataka BJP Questions Government Silence After Attack on GBA Officials

Bengaluru, July 22: Opposition leader R. Ashok condemned the attack on Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials during a demolition drive in S

Pattabhi Gives Anantapur GGH Ultimatum To Rectify Biomedical Waste Lapses

The chairman inspected on Tuesday the Anantapur Municipal Corporation (AMC) dumping yard, where the biomedical waste had been lying with garbage

Ujjwal Top Allrounder In Cricket League

Hrishikesh, Aniketh, Aryan, Abbas, Smyan, Charan also do well

CJP Clarifies Peaceful Protest Call Amid Disturbances

New Delhi, July 22: The Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) clarified on Tuesday that it has only called its supporters for a peaceful protest at Janta

Vizag Officials Review Arrangements For Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina

Police commissioner Shankha Brata Bagchi said elaborate arrangements were being made for traffic regulation, deployment of police personnel, secu

Drone Surveillance Introduced For Bonalu Traffic

The Bonalu festivities, being held within the Traffic Golconda Zone limits, began on July 16 and will continue till August 13.

Building an Atmanirbhar philanthropy ecosystem

Domestic giving, not foreign funding, is what will define Indias philanthropic future

Assam flood toll rises: 21 killed in a day; over 5.6 lakh affected across 16 districts

Asiad athletics camp in Bhubaneswar from Aug. 18

Congress Ready For Debate On BRS Misrule

Former minister K.T. Rama Rao was shedding crocodile tears over jobs after doing nothing about unemployment, and former minister T. Harish Rao, w

IIIT-H Lab Offers Low-cost Fix For Chaotic Roads

At the recent TechForward seminar, Prof. C.V. Jawahar showcased how the Centre for Visual Information Technology (CVIT) at IIITH was building AI

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Depend on your walking stick, not on...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb and Japanese mindset on self-reliance, true independence, human assistance and resilience

Japanese proverb of the day highlights the message, Depend on your walking stick, not on other people. This traditional Japanese saying teaches s

Shocking Double Murder in Kolkata Linked to Land Dispute

Kolkata, July 22: A tragic incident unfolded in the New Town area of Kolkata, West Bengal, on Tuesday. A father and son were brutally murdered wi

MrBeast wedding pics: YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson marries girlfriend Thea Booysen, shares dreamy photos; here's everything to know about his wife

Popular YouTuber MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has married his longtime girlfriend, Thea Booysen. The couple celebrated their wedd

Truck Driver Dies; Three Injured In Road Accident In Khammam

Three persons including a tourist bus driver and two fishermen received minor injuries.

Lists of folly: On the Supreme Court, the SIR and benefits

A flawed SIR should not be the basis for distribution of benefits

Former CM Mamata Banerjee Lacks Moral Authority to Celebrate July 21: Agnimitra Paul

Kolkata, July 22: Political tensions have escalated in West Bengal regarding the events of July 21. Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris an

DC Edit | PM Must Force Minister To Quit

The Prime Ministers comment has arrived two-and-a-half months after the cancellation of the examination held on May 3 this year

Political minefields: On the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Andy Burnham cannot deliver for the U.K. if he remains in survival mode

Ukraine's Zelensky Sacks Army Chief Amid War

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that he was dismissing Oleksandr Syrsky, commander-in-chief of Ukraine's army, and appointing

Govt restores WPI linking factor; toll rates on national highways rise marginally

Students Brave Heavy Rain to Protest Jantar Mantar Crackdown in Hyderabad

Students and activists gathered at People's Plaza and the Ambedkar Statue in Hyderabad despite heavy rain to protest the police crackdown at Delh

Police file four FIRs amid flak over crackdown on protesters

Some of those detained were not even at protest site, families allege

Road safety board set up, but debate over powers persists