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Taslima Nasrin to Visit Kolkata After 19 Years

Kolkata, July 15: Renowned Bangladeshi author and poet Taslima Nasrin is set to return to Kolkata on August 1, marking her first visit in 19 year

Andhra Pradesh to Launch Monthly Economic Reports, Says CM Chandrababu Naidu

Amaravati, July 15: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Tuesday that the state government will introduce monthly econ

Trump Withdraws Proposal for Shipping Fees in Hormuz Strait

Washington, July 15: President Donald Trump has retracted his proposal to impose a 20% shipping fee to cover security costs in the Hormuz Strait.

July 15: Power Cut in Over 40 Areas from 10 AM to 5 PM

Udaipur, July 15: Power supply will remain suspended from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in more than 40 areas connected to the 11 KV Navratan feeder due to

Iran Claims Drone Strikes Targeted Al-Azraq Base in Jordan During Operation Lightning

According to the statement, the strikes were launched in response to what the IRGC described as US military strikes earlier in the day against se

Odisha Court Sentences Three to 20 Years for Gang Rape

Bhubaneswar, July 15: A fast-track special court in Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha, sentenced three individuals to 20 years of rigorous imprisonm

Ravneet Singh Bittu Welcomes Prayer for All Victims of Terrorism, Advocates Equal Respect for Innocents

Chandigarh, July 15: Central Minister of Railways and Food Processing Industries, Ravneet Singh Bittu, has welcomed the prayer conducted by the J

US Lawmakers Express Concerns Over Chinas Economic Dominance and Trumps Tariff Policies

Washington, July 15: US lawmakers and experts have raised alarms about Chinas control over critical minerals, infrastructure, and advanced manufa

White House Launches Gold Eagle Cyber Shield Initiative

Washington, July 15: The White House has unveiled the Gold Eagle, an artificial intelligence (AI)-based clearinghouse designed to identify and ra

FBI adds gangster Nitish Kaushal to its most wanted list

Kaushal, an Indian national, allegedly carried out acts of violence on behalf of the Bhagwanpuria organised crime group, including, but not limit

Shubman Gill Confident in Teams Ability to Chase High Targets

Birmingham, July 15: After leading India to a 6-wicket victory in the first ODI against England, captain Shubman Gill expressed strong confidence

Can AI moderate social media content? Heres why it falls short

Meta has spent years telling the public that better automation and more advanced models will make its platforms safer. But a detection system onl

July 16 Panchang: Worship of Lord Jagannath and Sun God for Special Benefits

New Delhi, July 15: The Panchang holds significant importance in Hinduism. Before undertaking any auspicious task, journey, investment, or worshi

Leaders Extend Birthday Wishes to Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel

New Delhi, July 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Union Ministers and Chief Ministers from BJP-ruled states, has extended warm birthda

Delhi NCR Weather Today: Will rain and thunderstorms bring relief to hot and humid conditions in Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, today? Check the weather forecast

Delhi-NCR woke up to warm and humid conditions today. Temperatures are expected to remain high between 36C and 38C. Light to moderate rainfall an

Arunachal Pradesh Signs MOU for Indias First River Kinetic Energy Demonstration Plant

New Delhi, July 15: The Arunachal Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Norways Tidal Cell AS to implement a 500

Trump Proposes Expanding Sanctions on Russia to Include Iran and Hezbollah

Washington, July 15: President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the stringent sanctions on Russia, supported by the late Senator Lindsey Gr

NASA Astronaut Anil Menon Arrives at ISS for Historic Eight-Month Mission

Washington, July 15: Indian-American NASA astronaut Anil Menon has successfully arrived at the International Space Station (ISS) for his first ei

FIFA World Cup 2026 Pau Cubarsi Says We Are One Big Family After Spain Reach Final

The victory booked Spain's place in the World Cup final, where they will take on either defending champions Argentina or England at New York New

Iran Guards say they targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain, warn on energy routes

Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain. This action responded to US actions in the Indian Ocean and shipping ro

Three Police Officers Arrested for Accepting Bribe in Bharuch

Bharuch, July 15: Three police officers stationed in Bharuch district, Gujarat, were caught red-handed by the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) while

Spain Triumphs Over France to Secure FIFA World Cup Final Spot

New Delhi, July 15: Spain has secured its place in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026. In a stunning semifinal match, Spain defeated France 2-0

New Zealand Triumphs Over West Indies in Second ODI with 5-Wicket Victory

Georgetown, July 15: New Zealand showcased an impressive performance in the second ODI, defeating West Indies by 5 wickets. Chasing a target of 1

Frances World Cup Dreams Dashed as Coach Deschamps Reflects on Semi-Final Defeat

Arlington, July 15: France faced a disappointing 0-2 defeat against Spain in the semi-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026. Following the match, hea

Trump Warns Iran: Power Plants and Bridges at Risk if Talks Fail

Washington, July 15: President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, stating that if the country does not return to the negotiating ta

Where Indians come to watch, and be watched

From Shubman Gill and Priyanka Chopra to tennis lifers such as Lara Dutta and Ravi Shastri, Wimbledon now offers sport, style, status, and sentim

Breaking News Live Updates: Congress protests in Dehradun after Rahul event nod revoked

Who won yesterdays match? India vs England 1st ODI India outclass England with dominant all-round performance to take 10 series lead

India secured a dominant victory in the opening ODI match against England. Axar Patels crucial bowling spell restricted the hosts to a manageable

Kazakhstan's AIFC to host 9th edition of Astana Finance Days in September, focus on capital markets growth

Astana International Financial Centre will host Astana Finance Days 2026. This forum aims to significantly boost capital markets across Eurasia.

Cuss remarks against CJI: Two law students arrested over courtroom disruption

Elon Musk likely broke the law by promising voters $1 million payouts: Wisconsin board

Wisconsin election officials found Elon Musk likely broke state law. He offered one million dollar checks to voters before a state Supreme Court

Micro job fair in Coimbatore on July 17

Krishna Byre Gowdas plan for Bengaluru; Googles AI push in India

In a candid conversation with Shradha Sharma, Founder and CEO of YourStory and The Bharat Project, Karnataka Minister for Greater Bengaluru Devel

Vedanta Unveils Unlimited Growth Vision at AGM

Mumbai, July 15, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Anil Agarwal, Chairman of Vedanta Group, presented the companys ambitious Vedanta Unlimited vision during th

Vedanta Unlimited: Anil Agarwal Outlines Growth Roadmap Built on 3Ps Produce, Partner, Purpose

Udaipur, July 15: Vedanta Group Chairman Anil Agarwal presented the ambitious vision of Vedanta Unlimited at the 61st Annual General Meeting (AGM

Who won yesterday FIFA World Cup football match? Spain vs France - Who reached the finals after intense clash

Spain secured a commanding 2-0 victory over France to reach the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro guided Spai

Buffett's $6 billion annual gifts skip Gates foundation after Epstein ties disclosed

Warren Buffett has redirected his annual donations away from Bill Gates' foundation. He will now donate approximately six billion dollars to his

CM Shivakumar urges PM Modi to send central team to assess drought in Karnataka

In a letter to the PM, the CM highlighted that Karnataka's agriculture is heavily dependent on the southwest monsoon and warned of severe consequ

Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 4,734: Govt

The Venezuelan government has announced a tragic update, stating that the death toll from recent earthquakes in the country has tragically climbe

Congress seeks SIR deadline extension in Telangana

The delegation cites slow progress in voter verification, particularly in Hyderabad

India launches new services output index

14 of 19 sectors post double-digit growth in April New Delhi, July 14: India on Tuesday launched a new monthly indicator to track activity in its

UK announces social media curfew for older teens

The UK government will implement an overnight social media curfew for teenagers aged sixteen and seventeen. This new measure aims to protect youn

Tom Cruise to Make Special Appearance at FIFA World Cup Closing Ceremony

FIFA has also confirmed that Grammy and Oscar-winning singer Jennifer Hudson will perform the US national anthem.

India bans import of goods produced via use of forced labour

New Delhi, July 14: The government has amended the foreign trade policy to prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labour, amid a US i

WPI Inflation Hits 9.87%

New Delhi, July 14: Wholesale price inflation rose to 9.87 per cent in June, from 9.68 per cent in May, led by a sharp spike in prices of non-foo

Publishers accuse Google of stealing copyrighted content in new lawsuit

Multiple book publishers sued Google on Tuesday for allegedly stealing copyrighted content, using it to train artificial intelligence (AI) models

26 Meta Employees Sue Over AI-led Layoffs Targeting Workers on Leave

They are among the 8,000 employees, or about 10 per cent of its workforce, Meta said it would lay off in May

Weather LIVE Updates: Warm Day In Delhi, Rain Expected From July 14 To 18

Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Live Updates: Delhi sees a max temperature of 38.6C with heat index at 45.8C and monsoon rainfall forecast

Sensex Tumbles 561 Points

Mumbai, July 14: Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty tumbled on Tuesday as a sharp surge in crude oil prices due to the renewed flare

Thailand scraps plan to end visa-free entry for Indians

Thailand will now allow thirty-day visa-exempt entries for Indian visitors. This decision follows a recent drop in arrivals from India impacting

Thief Posing As Beggar Steals Rs 1.5 Lakh Phone From Karnataka Shop

In a shocking incident in Karnataka's Belagavi, a thief disguised as a beggar allegedly stole a mobile phone worth around Rs 1.5 lakh from a mobi

US supporting efforts to revive Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, US official says

The United States backs Iraq and Syria's pipeline revival efforts. This project aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for oil transport. American c

Direct taxes grow 16 pc to Rs 6.51 lakh crore so far

New Delhi, July 14: The net direct tax collection grew 16.40 per cent to over Rs 6.51 lakh crore till July 13 this fiscal, driven by higher corpo

Five Stocks To Buy: JSW Energy, SBI Cards, Fortis Healthcare And More | July 15, 2026

Top picks for Wenesday, July 15 include SBI Cards, Fortis Healthcare, JSW Energy, Moschip Technologies, and Jindal Saw.

Karnataka Exonerates 3 IPS Officers in Chinnaswamy Stadium Stampede Case

The disciplinary proceedings stemmed from the stampede near Chinnaswamy Stadium during the IPL victory celebrations of Royal Challengers Bengalur

US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections

Senate Democrats blocked a defense policy bill due to Iran war concerns. They cited President Trump's lack of congressional consultation on milit

ADAG companies siphoned off loan money via 53 shell firms: ED

Enforcement Directorate informed the Supreme Court about Reliance ADAG entities siphoning funds. These companies allegedly used fifty-three shell

Writers Guild sues to block Paramount deal, saying it would hurt writers

The Writers Guild has sued to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. This legal action follows a similar lawsuit filed by Califo

'FBI is wasting their time...': Trump rips FBI amid Lindsey Graham death investigation claim

West Asia War LIVE: Bahrain, Kuwait come under attack as Iran retaliates over U.S. strikes and reimposed blockade

Bahrain sounded its missile alert siren, while Kuwaits military said its air defences were firing to shoot down incoming missiles and drones

Supreme Court acquits man, 16 others in 26-year-old dowry case

The Supreme Court acquitted seventeen individuals accused in a dowry death case. This decision came after a lengthy twenty-six-year legal battle

Not Worthy Of World Cup Semifinal: Mbappe Throws France Team Under The Bus

Kylian Mbappe admitted that his team didn't deserve to qualify for the FIFA World Cup 2026 final.

Ahead of Lok Sabha session, Birla may recognise rebel TMC MPs' merger with NCPI

Rebel TMC MPs are set to hold their parliamentary party meeting under NCPI. They anticipate representation at the customary pre-session all-party

US Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill; name India among nations facing possible tariffs

A bipartisan US Senate bill proposes sweeping sanctions against Russia's economy. This legislation could impose tariffs on countries buying signi

Why Semaglutide is an inflection point for Indias generics sector?

More than a supply chain issue and missing the first mover status, Semaglutide episode has rather exposed systemic chinks and could prove costly

4 Dead, Over 35,000 Affected As Assam Flood Situation Worsens

The flood situation in Assam worsened on Tuesday with death count rising to four in the first wave of flood hit the state.

Supreme Court fines Raina, 4 others Rs 3 lakh each for taking court for ride

The Supreme Court imposed a three lakh rupee cost on Samay Raina and four others. These comedians failed to hold a promised show for disabled ind

Trump Threatens to Hit Iran Power Plants Next Week if No Deal

Trump's comments came as US forces carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row and reimposed a naval blockade on the country's por

At the Crossroads: Envisioning the Future of Our State and Society

By Dr Donkupar Syiem We, as a State, a society, and a community, stand at a defining crossroads in our journey of human development. Never before

FIFA WC 2026: Deschamps Says France Fell Short After Spain Loss

The French coach accepted responsibility for the defeat, saying his side failed to make the most of their opportunities against a well-organised

Iran's IRGC attacks on US military assets in Bahrain, Kuwait in 'Operation Nasr 2'

Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted US military assets in Bahrain and Kuwait. These strikes were a direct response to earlier American attacks on

De la Fuente says Spain have recaptured 2010 spirit after France masterclass

Spain, who won Euro 2024, has now equalled Italys record of 37 consecutive unbeaten matches, but the team coach De la Fuente said his players sti

US issues new Iran-related sanctions and a general license

The United States has announced new Iran-related sanctions. These sanctions target several individuals, entities, and vessels. A general license

Morning Digest: Govt to monitor Indian sailors status in real-time; Spain defeats France to reach World Cup final, and more

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SOP soon to hear petitions after working hours, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will create a procedure for urgent petitions. This new system will address life and liberty concerns after court hours. The cou

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump reimposed a naval blockade on all Iranian ports. He threatened to strike power plants and bridges next week unless negotia

Tremendous Chemistry: Trump Welcomes New Iraqi PM During White House Visit

President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday, promoting the remendous chemistry betwe

CM Naidu calls for reforms in business rules, faster governance through technology

Naidu instructs officials to constitute a committee to redraft the Business Rules and introduce reforms that would make governance more efficient

Ex-Columnist Receives $5.63 Million Owed By Trump In Sex Abuse case

The writer E. Jean Carroll has collected nearly $5.63 million from Donald Trump after a jury in 2023 found the US president liable for sexually a

Govt under fire for denying PwDs jobs

Meghalaya unit of the Association for Empowerment of Divyangjan threatens legal action for alleged violation of their rights SHILLONG, July 14: T

(Top) Meghalaya Nepali Sahitya Sammelan president and publicity secretary receive a commemorative award from Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang in recognition of the organisations 25 years of service to Nepali language, literature and culture.

(Top) Meghalaya Nepali Sahitya Sammelan president and publicity secretary receive a commemorative award from Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tam

GH groups for separate voter rolls, codification of customary laws

TURA, July 14: Six prominent pressure groups from Garo Hills have submitted a joint memorandum to GHADC Chief Executive Member (CEM) Dhormonath S

State delegation to seek INI status for NEIGRIHMS

SHILLONG, July 14: A delegation from Meghalaya will take the demand for Institute of National Importance (INI) status for NEIGRIHMS to New Delhi

PHE faces flak over unpaid salaries of muster roll workers

SHILLONG, July 14: The All Jaintia Muster Roll Workers and Labour Union has expressed strong resentment over the non-payment of salaries to muste

Stolen bikes found in WGH; three arrested

TURA, July 14: The police have arrested three persons and recovered three stolen motorcycles following a series of operations across West Garo Hi

Madhya Pradesh's UCC draft proposes registration of live-in couples

Madhya Pradesh's draft uniform civil code requires live-in relationship registration. Couples must formally cancel registrations when relationshi

UP Suspended Municipal Employee Dies By Suicide, Case Filed Against 5

According to police, 52-year-old Upendra Shankhdhar was a tax collector suspended in September last year in connection with an alleged Rs 30 lakh

Race against time to digitise voters list

SHILLONG, July 14: While Meghalaya has distributed nearly 85% of electoral enumeration forms, the state faces a race against time to digitise the

Satellite mapping to resolve NEs border disputes: Union Min

SHILLONG/NONGPOH, July 14: Satellite technology is now at the forefront of resolving the Northeasts volatile border disputes, with Union Minister

Pynter assault case: MHRC declines probe into death plaint

SHILLONG, July 14: The Meghalaya Human Rights Commission (MHRC) has declined to conduct an inquiry into a complaint filed by the father of deceas