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Trump says Iran has freed a detained U.S. citizen

Dena Kararis attorney said what drew Tehran authorities to Ms. Karari was her operation of the non-profit Children of Mehr Foundation, which help

MBT seeks SIT probe into alleged sexual exploitation of 14-year-old girl

14th train for Yellow Line delivered to Namma Metro in Bengaluru, one more delivery pending before full fleet deployment

The six-coach train was unloaded on July 9, followed by fitment of couplers and gangways, before it was shifted to the Inspection Bay Line (IBL)

How Hyderabads signboard painters survive the digital age

From film posters to shopfronts, artists once earned a living with a brush. As digital printing takes over, Hyderabads hand-painted signage artis

Interpretation of sexual offences should not be limited only to physical act: NCW chief

While interpreting sexual offences, the focus should not be limited only to the physical act. Equal importance must also be given to the survivor

Two hurt as fishing boat capsizes near Visakhapatnam Fishing Harbour; all seven survive

The vessel overturned in strong currents and wedged between rocks near the Fishing Harbour; two injured fishermen are being treated at the KGH, l

Amid lawsuit over AI child abuse material, xAI sues one Grok user

Elon Musks xAI sued South Carolina resident Terry Wayne Harwood, 67, who had been already arrested over child sexual exploitation charges in Febr

KTR Meets Kumaraswamy, Seeks Reopening of CCI Plant in Adilabad

KTR said the Union Minister made it clear that the Central Government is positively inclined towards reviving the Adilabad CCI plant

Ashwin backs ICC World Cup revamp, seeks more games for emerging teams

R Ashwin believes ICC's World Cup format changes are sensible. He suggests including emerging nations in bilateral series for global growth. This

Maharashtra govt to waive Rs 48,000 crore pending farm power dues: Devendra Fadnavis

Maharashtra's Chief Minister announced a Rs 48,000 crore waiver for farmer electricity dues. This move facilitates new agricultural power connect

Berlin Man Charged With Drugging, Raping 14 Women Met on Dating Apps

German prosecutors allege the 68-year-old sedated victims with sleeping pills and alcohol before filming the sexual assaults.

We Spoke To Women Who Froze Their Eggs, Here's What They Wish They Had Known

The first thing most women mention is the hormonal stimulation phase and the shock of it.

Delhi Police Arrest Two in Alipur Hit-and-Run Case

New Delhi, July 16: Delhi Police have arrested two suspects in connection with a hit-and-run incident in the Alipur area. The tragic event result

New Zealand Faces H5N1 Bird Flu Threat as Experts Warn of Potential Spread

Wellington, July 16: A senior veterinary official has reported that a new strain of H5N1 avian influenza was detected in a wild seabird in New Ze

Proposal to repair Dadar Mandi triggers debate around BMCs market policy

Legislators raised concerns about mandis in their own wards, which lack basic facilities like toilets for women, who are major sellers in fish ma

NEET UG 2026 case: CBI opposes bail for Latur coaching owner; alleges Rs 5 lakh paid for leaked chemistry paper

The CBI opposed bail for Shivraj Motegaonkar, accused in the NEET UG 2026 paper leak. He allegedly paid Rs 5 lakh to a paper setter for exam ques

ED raids in 4 states in terror funding, illegal infiltration case

The Enforcement Directorate searches are part of a money laundering investigation into a terror funding network. The probe stems from an Uttar Pr

Rupee slips 6 paise to 96.31 against U.S. dollar in early trade

FII outflows continued to weigh on the local unit while a positive start to the day at the domestic equity markets provided support, according to

China's record consumer defaults undermine Beijing's push to boost spending

Chinese banks are reluctant to increase lending as bad loans rise. The government wants borrowing to boost consumption and economic growth. Howev

Fresh batch of pilgrims leave for Amarnath Yatra amid tight security escort

Over five thousand pilgrims departed Jammu for Amarnath base camps today. This significant convoy comprised men, women, children, and sadhus trav

PM Modis Upcoming Visit to Jind: Launching Indias First Hydrogen Train

Chandigarh, July 16: Preparations are complete for Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to Jind, Haryana, scheduled for July 17. The state governm

Quote of the Day by Napoleon Bonaparte: You must not fight too often with one enemy, or you will teach Former French emperors wisdom on military strategy

Napoleon Bonaparte's quote warns against fighting one enemy too often. Repeated battles teach adversaries valuable lessons and erode strategic ad

Assam Minister Kaushik Rai sets July 31 deadline for Ration Card verification; focus on eligible beneficiaries

Assam Minister Kaushik Rai directed officials to finish ration card verification by July 31. This process aims to ensure only eligible beneficiar

New restaurants, cafs, and menus to try in Bengaluru this July

Explore the citys latest restaurant openings and seasonal menus, from Portugal-inspired cuisine and inventive cocktails to global breakfasts, mon

ED Conducts Major Raids in Uttar Pradesh Under PMLA, Targeting Money Laundering Networks

Lucknow, July 16: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched significant operations in Uttar Pradesh, targeting multiple locations in connecti

State liable to pay compensation in manual scavenging deaths even if labourers were employed by private individuals: Bombay High Court

Bombay High Court directs Maharashtra to pay 30 lakh compensation for manual scavenging deaths

Leaders Meet Shankaracharya Swami Nishchalananda During Jagannath Rath Yatra

Puri, July 16: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met with Jagadguru Shankaracharya Swami Nishchalananda Saraswati Maharaj on Thursday,

Vamika Gabbis Dream Comes True as She Meets Madhuri Dixit

Mumbai, July 16: Bollywood actress Vamika Gabbi has fulfilled her childhood dream of meeting her idol, the legendary Madhuri Dixit. Vamika shared

SIR in Karnataka: Will deadline extension ease burden on voters and BLOs? | Decode Karnataka

How has the SIR of electoral rolls progressed in Karnataka so far?

Jagannath Rath Yatra: President Murmu prays for nation's prosperity; PM Modi says Yatra embodies humility, selfless service

President Murmu and Prime Minister Modi extended greetings for the auspicious Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra. The festival marks a unique union

Canada Wildfires 2026: How people in US & Canada can protect themselves from toxic smoke that could put their lungs, heart and brain at serious risk; what studies say

Canada wildfires 2026 smoke drifts across North America, triggering air quality alerts and health concerns. Thousands of campers were evacuated f

Rath Yatra 2026: 'Indian people pray with sincerity,' say foreign devotees captivated by Puri celebrations

Puri's annual Rath Yatra festival saw a massive turnout of devotees and international visitors. Foreign travelers joined millions of pilgrims to

Indian Government Increases Windfall Tax on Diesel and ATF Exports, Reduces Petrol Tax

New Delhi, July 16: The Indian government has raised the windfall tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports while reducing the tax on

ISRO issues memo to curb exodus of scientists and engineers from Gaganyaan and other key missions

Wont accept any request for voluntary retirement or resignation from scientific and technical personnel of Group A associated with the Gaganyaan,

Provident Fund interest credited to all 34 crore accountson July 15

The Union Finance Ministry had recently approved the recommendation of the EPFOs Central Board of Trustees to provide interest at the rate of 8.2

Petrol pump owners claim ethanols moisture-absorbing nature is contaminating fuel

Three petrol pump owners shared their concerns over the roll out of E20 with The Hindu

Hurdles before Assam-Nagaland border oil exploration | Explained

Extremist and traditional tribe-based organisations in Nagaland do not want oil majors to resume oil exploration and extraction until the interst

From Matt Damon as Odysseus to Travis Scott as the Bard: Who plays who in Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey?

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey brings together one of the most ambitious casts in recent Hollywood history. From Matt Damon as the mythic hero t

Watch: U.S. troops to be tested for testosterone every year: Pete Hegseth

Government Increases Windfall Tax on Diesel and ATF Exports, Reduces Tax on Petrol

New Delhi, July 16: The central government has raised the windfall tax on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) exports while reducing the tax o

Sreeleela Under Social Media Scanner Amid Rising Competition in Tollywood

Rashmika Mandanna continues to dominate the Tollywood landscape with a string of successful films and reportedly commands remuneration of over Rs

Mamata exhorts her supporters to participate in July 21 meeting

Three parallel Martyrs Day event are set to unfold in Kolkata as Mamata Banerjees Trinamool, rebel Trinamool, and Congress are all set to hold th

India investing heavily in America, bilateral ties 'really great': senior US official

A senior US official described India as a leader in many areas and highlighted strong bilateral ties. India has made substantial investments in t

Russia Seeks More Fuel From India As Ukraine Attacks Refineries: Report

India is the biggest buyer of Russian seaborne crude oil, making Moscow's bid to secure Indian gasoline an unusual reversal in the countries' ene

RedBus, travel co ordered to pay Rs 10,000 compensation after man's Rs 600 ticket was cancelled 17 minutes before departure

A consumer commission found RedBus and Bharmani Travels jointly responsible for a cancelled bus ticket. The complainant's ticket was cancelled ju

Best Greek quote of the day by Democritus: To a wise man, the whole earth is open... A life lesson on belonging beyond borders

Democritus' ancient words highlight wisdom's ability to transcend all boundaries. A good soul finds belonging through kindness and shared humanit

PV Sindhu Stuns World No. 5 Han Ye To Enter Japan Open Quarterfinals

With the victory, Sindhu improved her head-to-head record against Han to 8-1. She will facel Nozomi Okuhara of Japan, who received a walkover aft

The Odyssey Movie Parents Guide: Why the movie is rated R, how scary it is and whether Christopher Nolans epic is suitable for kids

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey arrives in Indian theaters this Friday, July seventeenth. The film received an R rating for violence and language

Messi Responds to Critics After Argentina Reaches FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

New Delhi, July 16: After leading Argentina to the finals of the FIFA World Cup 2026, captain Lionel Messi has taken a strong stand against his c

No Vision: Jolt To Prashant Kishor Ahead Of Bankipur Bypoll, Party Leaders Join BJP

Many who switched sides had contested the Bihar Assembly elections on Jan Suraj Party's ticket

29-year-old techie earns 7 lakh a month moonlighting for two jobs, owns two houses, has Rs 80 lakh assets, but still can't relax. Here's why

Techie Rohit Moonlighting Two Jobs: A 29-year-old Indian software professional earns nearly 7 lakh monthly from two demanding jobs. He works appr

NPCIL denies nuclear systems breach after Kudankulam data leak report

India's Nuclear Power Corporation stated a data breach involves conventional plant facilities. The reported leaked files pertain only to non-nucl

Sensex, Nifty Open Higher on IT Buying, Fed Rate Cut Hopes

Benchmark indices gain in early trade as IT stocks rally and softer US inflation boosts expectations of a less aggressive Federal Reserve.

'Could be alarming': Doctor flag new 'risks' as Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9kgs, fast enters Day 19

Weight-loss drugmaker Lilly nears $1.97 bn AtaiBeckley's acquisition: Report

Eli Lilly is reportedly negotiating to acquire psychedelic drugmaker AtaiBeckley. AtaiBeckley shares experienced a significant surge following th

China's MIIT Recognizes DODGEN Melt Crystallization Technology for 72% Energy Reduction in Ethylene Carbonate Purification

China's MIIT Recognizes DODGEN Melt Crystallization Technology for 72% Energy Reduction in Ethylene Carbonate Purification

Rupee Slips 6 Paise to 96.31 Against US Dollar Amid West Asia Tensions

Stronger dollar, FII outflows and volatile crude oil prices pressure the rupee despite positive domestic equity markets.

Kanwariyas vandalise pickup after 'contact' with kanwar in UP's Muzaffarnagar

Kanwariyas allegedly vandalized a pickup vehicle on the Delhi-Haridwar National Highway. The incident occurred after the vehicle apparently brush

Hyderabads current obsession is Mont Blanc coffee

Originating in Melbourne, the cream-topped cold coffee has found its way to Hyderabad, with cafs adding their own flavours and interpretations

'Woman Can't Claim Maintenance From Step-Son After Relief From Real Son': Allahabad Court

Justice Laxmi Kant Shukla, in his judgement passed on Tuesday, said that after receiving maintenance from her real son, the mother is no longer i

Watch: How A Simple Question Exposed A Pakistani Man Lying About Being Indian On Stage

When she asked him where he was from and he said India, she questioned him further and he admitted he was Pakistani.

'People Will Take Oxygen Shots': Bombay High Court On Shrinking Green Cover

It is a loss for this area. As it is, Bombay has so little oxygen that the day will not be far when people will carry oxygen cylinders to take ox

US strikes Iranian missile sites as tensions escalate

The United States has launched fresh strikes on Iranian missile and coastal defense sites after reinstating a naval blockade. Iran responded by w

Indian Mother, 24, Stabbed To Death At UK Home, Family Calls It 'Hate Crime'

Kaur's family has alleged that the assailant entered her bedroom and attacked her with a sharp-edged weapon in what they believed was a racist at

Tamil Nadu TET 2026 Paper 1, 2 Answer Key Out; Check Objection Process

Candidates can submit objections to the provisional key online by July 22, 2026, with required supporting documents.

ED attaches Rs.158.37-crore assets in Rockland Hospitals Limited case

Women's quota, delimitation bills will be passed in Monsoon Session: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

Union Minister Ramdas Athawale anticipates the Women's Reservation and Delimitation Bills passing soon. He stated the NDA now holds a clear major

One dead, 3 presumed dead from capsized boat in San Francisco Bay

The U.S. Coast Guard ended its search for missing individuals after a boat capsized. One person was confirmed dead, and three others are presumed

Rise above political divide and work in public interest, V-P tells legislators

China's Xi Jinping to outline AI diplomacy vision at key Shanghai forum

President Xi Jinping will present China's ambitious AI governance vision at a Shanghai forum. Huawei will debut its advanced AI computing cluster

Brotherhood Continues: Sivakarthikeyan Calls on CM Vijay

He further added that he brotherhood and the bond continues.

Certain elements in Israeli govt want the war to continue indefinitely: US VP JD Vance

US Vice President JD Vance accused Israeli government elements of influencing American public opinion. He stated these elements sought to prolong

Messi not done yet after inspiring Argentina to FIFA World Cup 2026 final

Lionel Messi inspired Argentina in the World Cup semi-final victory against England. He provided two crucial assists in the match, securing a 2-1

The Odyssey Movie: Meaning, story, runtime and star-studded cast of Christopher Nolans epic adaptation

Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' movie is set for a July 17 release. The film adapts Homer's ancient Greek epic about Odysseus's journey home. F

Acharya Prashant Urges Sonam Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike, Calls for Government Dialogue

Goa, July 16: Philosopher and author Acharya Prashant addressed the ongoing protests following the NEET UG paper leak and the tragic suicides of

MRPL Shares Jump 11% After Strong Q1; Weekly Rally Offset Monthly Losses

MRPL shares climbed over 11% after the company reported an eightfold sequential rise in June quarter profit, driven by a one-time exceptional gai

Italian Prime Minister Meloni Welcomes Court Ruling in Honor Killing Case of Pakistani-Origin Girl

Rome, July 16: Italy has no place for those who seek to deny a womans freedom, dignity, and existence under the guise of cultural or religious re

Manipur: Seven arrested in hill and valley districts for possessing illegal firearms

Security forces apprehended seven individuals for possessing illegal firearms across Manipur's districts. Four were arrested in Ukhrul district f

Post Malone Set to Headline FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony

As announced by FIFA, the closing ceremony will begin 90 minutes before the game, fusing world-class entertainment and football together.

Trump Unveils Plan to Revitalize U.S. Shipbuilding Industry

Washington, July 16: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a significant plan to revive the American shipbuilding industry. He stated that hi

Trump Unveils Major Plan to Revitalize American Shipbuilding for National Security

Washington, July 16: President Donald Trump has announced a significant initiative to revive American shipbuilding. He stated that his administra

Iran overplaying its hand on Hormuz? A new game has just begun in West Asia oil scene

As nations surrounding Iran pour billions into new pipeline networks, the significance of the Strait of Hormuz as an oil transit route is rapidly

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers

Israeli airstrikes killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over two days. Three family members died in central Gaza while others perished in north

Fujairah bunker fuel sales halve as US-Iran war disrupts supplies

Fujairah bunker fuel sales dropped significantly in early 2026. This decline occurred after the U.S.-Iran war impacted supplies near the Strait o

Weather Alert: Delhi-NCR Faces Heat and Humidity with Rain Expected Soon

Noida, July 16: The weather in Delhi and the entire National Capital Region (NCR) continues to be a source of discomfort for residents. Despite t

'Don't ask me to end fast, join July 20 march instead': Sonam Wangchuk amid hunger strike

Activist Sonam Wangchuk continues his hunger strike, refusing to break it without government response. He urges supporters to join a Parliament m

US: Indian-Origin Mall Worker Critical After Hate-Fuelled Stabbing

The suspect explicitly confessed to police that he was attempting to assassinate the victim because of his Islamic faith, reported The New York T

Little known to outside world, Ladakhs apricot hits global market with 5 metric tonnes shipped to UAE

Women's quota, Delimitation Bills will be passed in Monsoon Session: Athawale

We have a two-thirds majority. Women's Reservation Bill and Delimitation Bill will be passed, says Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

Donald Trump expected to make election conspiracies a focus of Thursday's national address

President Donald Trump will address the nation on Thursday evening. His speech will focus on elections and voting machine integrity. This address