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US Launches Retaliatory Strikes on Iran After Jordan Base Attack

The first strikes after a nearly week-long lull in fighting dashed hopes of a return to negotiations

Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port: British maritime security firm

Port services firm Inchcape said in a separate message two gas tankers had caught fire at Damietta

'How many times do I have to explain this to you?': MEA Fact Check uses viral meme to reaffirm J&K, Ladakh as integral parts of India

The Ministry of External Affairs used a meme to counter misinformation in J&K. India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral pa

US-Iran War Live Updates: Powerful Response To Attack On Our Bases In Middle East, Says US On Fresh Iran Strikes

Iran-US War News Live Updates: Iran's state television reported a US strike in the Piranshahr border area, after the Fars news agency reported a

Delhi University NCWEB UG Ward Quota Admission 2026 Begins; Apply By August 7

Delhi University NCWEB has opened online applications for undergraduate admissions under the ward quota for 2026-27 until August 7, 2026.

Salman Rushdie testifies against man charged with stabbing him

Hadi Matar is charged with attempted murder and assault for attacking Mr. Rushdie as he was preparing to give a speech in August 2022, stabbing h

Man Loses Rs 8 Lakh To Fake Trading App, Case Against Google India Officer

The victim stated that fraudsters contacted him through a social media platform in July and the administrators advised him to invest through the

Trump unveils $22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport

US President Donald Trump announced a $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington Dulles Airport. The project will replace concourses and add a large

Morning Digest: Iran, U.S. resume strikes in West Asia after brief pause; Oppn. plans to raise Ram Temple donation scam in Parliament, and more

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US Launches Fresh Strikes In Iran After Trump's Would Hit Very Hard Warning

The US airstrikes came hours after Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked American bases inJordan.

Idi Amin's Grandson Disqualified from Commonwealth Boxing Bout

He was jeered out of the ring after a tempestuous bout against England's Damar Thomas in the super-heavyweight division

2 years after death, Supreme Court clears former PM Manmohan Singh in Coalgate case

The Supreme Court has cleared former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a coal block scam case. This decision comes more than eleven years after a

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material after Russia's charges on Durov

Australia's internet regulator has begun legal action against Telegram. This action targets alleged failings to remove pro-terror posts from the

Power Cut in Udaipur Today, July 30: 34 Areas to Face 10 AM5 PM Electricity Shutdown

UDAIPUR, July 30: Power supply will remain suspended in 34 areas of Udaipur on Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM due to scheduled maintenance wo

Salman Rushdie Attacker Convicted of Terrorism Charges: US Justice Dept

After just a couple of hours of deliberations, a jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of tra

Supreme Court curbs powers of SC panel, says it cant pass adjudicatory orders

The Supreme Court has ruled the National Commission for Scheduled Castes is advisory. It cannot pass binding adjudicatory orders in service-relat

CWG 2026: Gavit strikes gold as India add three medals on Day 7, six boxers assure podium finishes

Commonwealth Games 2026: India secured three medals, including a gold and two silvers, on Wednesday. Six boxers advanced to semifinals, guarantee

ADGCA-ordered probe cleared Dreamliner fuel switch: Government

A Boeing probe found no abnormality in the B787 fuel control switch locking mechanism. This examination was ordered by the DGCA after a crew repo

3 Firefighters Die as Southern Europe Burns; France Fights Huge Blaze

The deaths on Crete brought a fatal new dimension to a wildfire emergency stretching from the Atlantic coast to the eastern Mediterranean

US Iran war: Trump resumes air strikes following missile attack on American base in Jordan

US Iran war news: The United States resumed air strikes inside Iran following a ballistic missile attack on a Jordan base. Iran's attempted surpr

IIT Bombay alumnus Jagdish Aphale named Ram temple trusts first secretary, will oversee transactions

Jagdish Aphale, an IIT Bombay alumnus, has been appointed the Ayodhya Ram temple trust's first secretary. He will also serve as a joint signatory

Morning Brief Podcast: Google Cloud CEO on India's $15 billion bet, sovereign AI push, and more

Quote of the day by Donald Trump, 'If you're interested in balancing work and pleasure, stop trying to balance them. Instead make your work more pleasurable' offers timeless positive advice on work and pleasure challenges the traditional work-life balance

Quote of the Day by Donald Trump presents a provocative challenge to the conventional idea of work-life balance. Rather than constantly asking ho

Ropeway row: Question arise on compensatory afforestation plan

SHILLONG, July 29: The Meghalaya governments flagship Shillong Ropeway project is mired in a jurisdictional and ecological standoff, with questio

HYC questions intent of FCRA amendment

The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has expressed concern over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, stating that

NPP unsure if central govt accepted FCRA proposals

SHILLONG, July 29: Even as Parliament prepares to take up the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), the ruling

HYC urges Guv to press Centre on 5 key issues affecting Meghalaya

Five demands of the HYC Establishment of permanent Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) zonal office in state Strengthening of anti-drug measures Imple

Street vendors conduct business amid police surveillance, a day after their relocation, at Jail Road on Wednesday. (ST)

Tourism forum seeks action against roadside cooking

SHILLONG, July 29: The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum (MRTF) has urged the state government to introduce urgent measures to curb random roadside c

Police announce traffic regulations for Durand Cup inaugural match

SHILLONG, July 29: The Office of the East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police has announced traffic regulations and parking arrangements for the

CMDSF created to support small but impactful devp schemes: CM

TURA, July 29: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday revealed that the Chief Ministers Special Development Fund (CMDSF) has been created t

Govt directs DCs, SPs to intensify crackdown on reckless driving

SHILLONG, July 29: The Meghalaya government has directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to intensify enforcem

Ramayana Trailer Released: Ranbir Kapoor Impresses as Lord Ram, Yashs Ravana Avatar Steals the Show

MUMBAI, July 30: The official trailer of director Nitesh Tiwaris much-awaited film Ramayana has been released. The 4-minute 10-second trailer, la

Three cheers & three chairs: P&G veteran Shailesh Jejurikar to add chairman's role

Shailesh Jejurikar will assume the additional role of chairman from August. He recently became the first Indian-origin president and chief execut

Quote of the day by Buddha, 'Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind', teaches timeless inspiring motivational lesson on envy, contentment, peace of mind, shows psychology behind happy positive life

Quote of the day by Buddha present a powerful argument for inner freedom. A person who constantly compares themselves with others becomes depende

Quote of the day by Benjamin Netanyahu, 'Peace is something very dear. If you've been through wars and operations and battles, you want peace' reveals psychology behind universal human desire, teaches timeless life advice wars may dominate historical headlines, but peace is what allows civilizations to rebuild, generations to move forward

Quote of the day by Benjamin Netanyahu ultimately points toward a universal human aspiration. Regardless of political identity or nationality, pe

Russia Striking Ukraine's Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles: Mayor

Russia was striking the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with ballistic missiles in the early hours of Thursday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in a Telegr

Ramayana trailer: Ranbir Kapoors Rama and Yashs Ravana prepare for epic stand-off in Nitesh Tiwaris film

Based on the mythological epic, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash,Sunny Deol, Rakul Preet, Saurabh Sachdeva, Lara Duttaand Ravi Dub

Author Salman Rushdie's Attacker Hadi Matar Convicted On Terrorism Charges

The man who stabbed and partially blinded author Salman Rushdie on stage at a New York arts institute in 2022 was found guilty on Wednesday of fe

Rahul Gandhi remarks row: BJP hits back, calls Congress MP's claim 'a pack of lies'

The BJP strongly objects if Rahul Gandhi called students an idiot. They welcome the remark if it was self-directed by the Congress leader. BJP le

Chhattisgarh Security Forces Dismantle Naxalite Memorial in Narayanpur

Raipur, July 30: Security forces have successfully dismantled a Naxalite memorial during a joint search operation in Toyapara village, under the

Empowering Women in Tripura: A Journey Towards Self-Reliance through Jute Bag Training

Agartala, July 30: In a significant move towards empowering women, a 20-day training program has been launched in Tripuras Sipahijala district. T

India Shines at CWG 2026 with Gold and Silver in Mens T47 100m

Glasgow, July 30: In a remarkable display of talent, Indian para-athletes clinched both gold and silver medals in the Mens T47 100m final at the

Indian Boxer Ankush Secures Medal at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow, July 29: Indian boxer Ankush has secured a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. He achieved this milestone by winning a decisive victor

Tragic Landslide in Nagaland Claims Lives of Two Brothers, Mother Injured

Kohima, July 30: A devastating landslide in Nagaland has resulted in the tragic deaths of two brothers, while their mother sustained injuries. Th

Russia Responds to Western Conspiracies, Says Foreign Minister Lavrov

New Delhi, July 30: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Western partners of conspiring against Russia. He stated, We understand ev

Delhi high court refuses HPV shots stay, but seeks Centre's response

The Delhi High Court declined to halt the HPV immunisation campaign. Authorities must now explain the vaccine's introduction within four weeks. T

Bihar cabinet gives nod to fill up 22,981 posts of Anganwadi workers

Nod for creation of 19 posts of District & Additional Sessions Judge for Exclusive Special Courts; Three posts of DASJ created for Additional Spe

Japans Population Decline Raises Alarm as Numbers Fall Below 120 Million for the First Time in 42 Years

Tokyo, July 30: Japans population of Japanese citizens has dropped to 119,736,483 as of January 1 this year. This marks the first time in 42 year

Government: North-east cartels shifting towards synthetic drugs

Northeast drug syndicates are shifting towards synthetic drugs from Myanmar. They are increasingly using social media and encrypted apps for coor

Rahul Gandhi Faces Backlash in Lok Sabha Over Controversial Remarks

New Delhi, July 30: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. His statements h

Parliament Committee calls for upgrading washery infrastructure to spur domestic higher-quality coal production

The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel noted in their latest report that many washeries of Coal India have outlived their designed opera

Rahul Gandhis Allegations on Paper Leak Spark Controversy in Parliament

New Delhi, July 30: BJP national spokesperson R.P. Singh has launched a fierce attack on the opposition following Rahul Gandhis speech in the Lok

No district affected by Naxalism anymore: Ministry of home affairs

The number of Left-wing extremism-affected districts has fallen to zero by March 2026. This marks a significant reduction from 126 districts prio

Quote of the day by Judi Dench: 'I think you should take your job seriously, but not...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on work-life balance, humility, hard work, ego, self-importance, work ethics, commitment, dedication, reliability and approachability

Quote of the day by Judi Dench offers a simple lesson about work-life balance, humility, hard work and self-importance. Her advice is about doing

Maharashtra Urges Central Government for Swift Approval of Sagarmala 2.0 Projects

New Delhi, July 30: Maharashtras Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane met with the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbana

Commonwealth Games: Gavit, Basil script historic 1-2 finish for India in mens 100m T47 final

Gavit clocked a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds to take the top spot with a clear lead, while Basil produced a season-best 10.

Strategic Tripartite Partnership to Boost Indias Rail Freight Market

New Delhi, July 30: Aiming to enhance Indias rapidly growing rail freight market, Kolkata-based Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited, global rail

With 90 out of 128 companies & 64% of investments, Karnataka top beneficiary of Centre's Electronics Development Fund

Karnataka received the most funding from the central government's Electronics Development Fund. The fund's associated venture funds invested over

Delhi HC declines to stay HPV vaccination drive, seeks Centres reply

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking a review of the decision to introduce the HPV vaccine, raising concerns over its long-

Bihar Exam Cheating Attempt Foiled; One Arrested in Motihari

Patna, July 30: A cheating attempt during the Adhinyak Anudeshak (Commandant Instructor) recruitment exam, organized by the Bihar Police Subordin

Giriraj Singh Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Remarks in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, July 30: Central Minister Giriraj Singh launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a Lok Sabha session. He stated

Assistant Manager Positions Open at RITES Limited

Mumbai, July 30: For those seeking employment, Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited has announced vacancies for 24 Assistant

'Not going to let him get away': Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah over police action on NEET protesters; BJP says 'prove it or apologise'

Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of police excesses against protesters. He demanded Shah's dismissal and a Supreme Court-monitored pr

Karnatakas Water Crisis: Kumaraswamy Calls CWRC Order Unscientific

Hassan, July 30: Central Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has labeled the order from the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) as unscientific and a

More Provisions Added To AP Building Rules

Buildings measuring 24 metres or more, including the stilt floor, will be classified as high-rises

Sachin Siwach Overcomes Pre-Match Nerves to Secure Medal at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow, July 29: Indian boxer Sachin Siwach shared his experience of battling nerves before stepping into the ring for the mens 60 kg quarter-fi

Man convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

A jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism

CWG 2026: Gold And Silver For India In Para Athletics; Sreeshankar Makes History

Commonwealth Games 2026 Updates Day 7: Dilip Gavit won India's third gold of the Games, while Mohammed Basil and Murali Sreeshankar won silvers.

Protests Erupt in Birmingham Against Violence in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Birmingham, July 30: Amid rising tensions in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), British Kashmiris rallied outside the Pakistani Consulate in Birmin

AP Hikes Minimum Fee To 47,000 Per Seat In Private Engineering Colleges

The highest fee prevailing at present per seat is 1.05 lakh and this also may be revised.

Amid opposition walkout, Rajya Sabha gives approval to Vande Mataram bill

The Rajya Sabha passed a bill proposing jail time for disrupting Vande Mataram. Opposition MPs walked out, demanding a statement on police action

Mysterious Death of IIT Kharagpur Professor Sparks Investigation

Kolkata, July 30: A shocking incident has emerged from West Bengals West Medinipur district, where the body of a professor was found hanging on t

51 Gurukul Students Fall Ill In Vizianagaram

The illness began with two students in the morning but spread rapidly, affecting 51 by evening.

West Bengal Court Sentences Two to Life Imprisonment in 2021 Violence Case

Murshidabad, July 30: A POCSO court in Murshidabad, West Bengal, has sentenced two defendants, Karim Sheikh and Syed Tarjan Hussain, to life impr

He was pardoned by Biden & I respect: Trump reacts to Fauci pleading Fifth more than 100 times

In 1882, an American woman inventor came up with a design which helped in saving numerous lives and laying the foundation for modern life rafts: How Maria E. Beasley changed the future?

In 1882, an American woman inventor, Maria E. Beasley, received a patent for a life raft with collapsible metal floats, airtight containers, and

India Shines at CWG 2026 with Gold and Silver in Mens 100m T47 Event

Glasgow, July 30: In a remarkable display of talent, Indian para-athletes secured both gold and silver medals in the Mens 100m T47 final at the C

Inflation remains elevated: Fed holds rates steady; Kevin Warsh defends policy stance | FOMC meet

BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

The South Korean megastars had been widely tipped to be in the running for several of the Grammys' top honours after their comeback album, ARIRAN

Boy, he cant let the public know: Sen. Johnson rages at Dr Fauci over COVID vaccine lies

COVID didn't start at Wuhan market': Rand Paul confronts Fauci with his private diary entry | WATCH

Assam Floods: Indian Armys Operation Jal Rahat Rescues Over 1,000 People

Guwahati, July 30: The Indian Armys relief and rescue operations continue amid the devastating floods in Assam. On Wednesday, the Army shared upd

Guard's accidental gunshot kills man visiting bank in city

A customer was killed Tuesday after a security guard's gun discharged accidentally. Manish Kumar, a farmer, was updating his Aadhaar card at the

Chinas Logistics Sector Sees Significant Growth in First Half of 2026

Beijing, July 30: According to recent data from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, the total value of social logistics in China re

Telangana Plans Preparation For Khelo Youth Games

Jithender Reddy emphasised the need for all State Sports Associations to work in close coordination to ensure Telangana delivers an outstanding p

Murali Shreeshankar Secures Silver Medal in Mens Long Jump at CWG 2026

Glasgow, July 30: Murali Shreeshankar from India clinched a silver medal in the mens long jump final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, achieving a

China Condemns US Inclusion of Research Institutions on Sanction List

Beijing, July 30: The spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Wednesday regardi

Trainee IPS Officer Sent to Judicial Custody in Sexual Harassment Case

Hyderabad, July 30: A local court has placed trainee IPS officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy in judicial custody for 14 days in connection with an alle

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

New Delhi, July 30: Voting for by-elections in three assembly seats across three states will take place today, July 30. The seats up for election