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Karnataka Records 35% Rainfall Deficit as Weak Monsoon Raises Drought Fears

KSNDMC data shows 24 districts received deficient rainfall, with Vijayanagara recording the state's highest shortfall.

Supreme Court Denies Urgent Hearing on Student Protest Case

New Delhi, July 22: The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to conduct an urgent hearing regarding a petition filed against alleged police action

Vizag: One Killed, 2 Injured As Concrete Mixer Lorry Rams Into Workers

Police said the accident occurred after the lorry driver reportedly dozed off at the wheel.

Meet Hulda Crooks, the Canadian-born 'Grandma Whitney' who climbed Mount Fuji at 91, conquered Mount Whitney 23 times and had a mountain named after her

Hulda Crooks, a Canadian-born American mountaineer, achieved extraordinary climbing feats in her nineties. Crooks climbed Mount Whitney 23 times,

Naidu Meets Modi in New Delhi

During the meeting, Naidu gifted Modi a replica of the presiding god of the Tirupati Balaji temple, Lord Sri Venkateswara Swamy

Sanjana Ganesan, Devisha Shetty React To Delhi Student Protest

Sanjana Ganesan expressed grief over a six-year-old being affected by tear gas and said that peaceful citizens should not have to fear the people

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2026 Event: Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultra, Flip 8 launch expected; how to watch, time & livestream details

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event today will unveil new foldable phones and smartwatches. The expected lineup includes Galaxy Z Fold 8, Fold 8 Ultr

Kerala BDS student death: HC directs investigating officer, special court to produce documents in Dr. Rams arrest

HC observes that 'serious allegations have been raised against investigating officer in the release of the accused and expresses suspicion that t

Government Takes Major Action Against Obscene Content, Blocks 50 OTT Platforms in Two Years

New Delhi, July 22: The central government has taken significant action against obscene content by blocking public access to 50 OTT platforms in

Mithun Shyam lent a distinct touch to timeless compositions

Disciple of Padmini Ramachandran, the young Bharatanatyam artiste performed at the Music Academys mid-year dance festival.

Watch: Mamdani says New York City cant arrest Netanyahu but the federal government should

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city does not have the legal authority to enforce the International Criminal Courts arrest warrant ag

BJP protests Congress demonstration near PM's residence; scuffle breaks out in Vijayawada

BJP workers protested in Vijayawada on Wednesday condemning a Congress demonstration. They marched towards the Congress party office and attempte

SC Agrees To Hear Sena (UBT) Plea Against Merger Of 6 MPs Wth Shinde

The Shiv Sena (UBT) had argued before the Lok Sabha Speaker that their rebel MPs should be disqualified as the defections fall under the anti-def

BLOs should not insist on hardcopies if Enumeration Forms were submitted online, says Telangana CEO

BLOs should also not insist on Aadhaar cards for submission of EFs, says Telangana Chief Electoral Officer

RBI likely used dollar deposit surge to cut record FX forward book, economists say

Reserve Bank of India likely used deposit inflows to reduce its forward book. This action helped the central bank manage its near-term dollar obl

Struggles Persist in Kanpur Dehats Asra Colony Amid Housing Scheme Success

Mumbai, July 22: The Uttar Pradesh governments housing initiatives have provided permanent homes for impoverished families, but basic amenities r

Cabinet clears 62,500 cr MPMS scheme: 'Focus now on components, design, research'

Opposition MPs stage black clad protest at Parliament

TGSPDCL Boosts Distribution Network for Quality Power Supply

Patil ighlighted the organization's ongoing initiatives to strengthen the power distribution network through transformer augmentation, infrastruc

Kalyan Banerjee clashes with ex-TMC MPs in Lok Sabha

TMC leader Kalyan Banerjee had a heated exchange with NCPI MPs in the Lok Sabha. This incident occurred after the House was adjourned due to oppo

Bihar: Police Fire Tear Gas Shells, Lathicharge Students Demanding Resignation of Pradhan

The protesters had gathered under the banner of the All India Students' Association (AISA), an affiliate of the CPI(ML) Liberation, and they face

Telangana CM Revanth steps up attack on Rahul Gandhis detention; leaders and cadre stage dharnas

Telangana cadre and leaders participate in Chalo Raj Bhavan led by TPCC president Mahesh Goud. Ponnam Prabhakar and Jagga Reddy stage dharnas in

Kerala Cabinet Plans Anti-Ragging Law, Approves Sidharthan Distress App

Addressing a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Satheesan said the government has noticed an increase in incidents of ragging on college

Policeman killed in terror attack in Anantnag, Jammu and Kashmir

Search operation are on to trace attackers, officials say

Congress Protest at Lok Bhavan; Leaders Detained

The Congress alleged that the detention of Rahul Gandhi and other Opposition leaders was an attempt to suppress democratic voices.

Cop killed in terrorist attack in J-K's Anantnag

A policeman was killed during a terrorist attack in Anantnag town on Wednesday. Head Constable Ashiq Hussain, on Amarnath yatra security duty, wa

Kerala CM says former CPI(M)-led LDF govt had agreed to appoint non-Muslim members on Waqf Board

V.D. Satheesan alleges that Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan is trying to foment communal sentiments' against Congress-led UDF govt

India's edible oil imports to surge July-October as supplies shrink before festivals

India's edible oil imports will increase from July to October. This rise is due to slower domestic soybean and rapeseed crushing operations. High

From BTS to bibimbap: How the Korean Wave quietly conquered India's imagination

South Korean cultural exports like K-pop and K-dramas have significantly boosted India's engagement. This cultural wave now fuels substantial eco

Visakhapatnam Tops Indias Non-Metro Job Market Again: LinkedIn Report

New Delhi, July 22: Visakhapatnam has once again secured the top position in Indias non-metro job market, according to a report released by Linke

CM Yogi inaugurates and lays foundation stones for 83 development projects worth more than Rs 396 crore in Shravasti and Bhinga Assembly constituencies

Shravasti will be connected to the four-lane corridor being built between Bahraich and Lucknow at a cost of 7,500 crore

CJP declines to meet JP Nadda at his residence, says govt should come to Jantar Mantar

The Cockroach Janta Party has declined an invitation to meet Union Minister JP Nadda. Party leaders stated the government should visit their prot

'Death of democracy': Shashi Tharoor slams Centre over handling of student protests at Jantar Mantar

Calcutta HC: Aadhaar can prove occupancy, not necessarily residence

The Calcutta High Court ruled Aadhaar is prima facie proof of property occupation. This decision came after residents appealed a demolition order

Karnataka Faces Severe Drought Crisis, Urges Central Government for Assistance

Bengaluru, July 22: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara announced on Wednesday that the state is experiencing a severe drought crisi

AP to Deploy 2 Kumki Elephants to Curb Man-animal Conflict near Odisha Border

The Forest Department has finalised arrangements to shift the elephants from the Musalamadugu Camp at Palamaner to the Guchchimi Camp in Parvathi

Ahmedabad's world-class infrastructure sealed India's 2030 CWG bid: Commonwealth Sport CEO

India secured the 2030 Commonwealth Games hosting rights due to its excellent existing infrastructure. Commonwealth Sport CEO Katie Sadleir highl

Pooja Hegde Gets Shorter Role in Vijay's Jana Nayagan

On social media, fans expressed concern that despite headlining films like Beast and Retro, Pooja has not been offered roles that fully showcase

No proposal to utilise unclaimed LIC, EPFO funds for other purposes: Govt

Unclaimed insurance funds over ten years go to the Senior Citizen Welfare Fund. Life Insurance Corporation of India holds unclaimed amounts total

Policeman Killed in Terror Attack in J&K's Anantnag

Suspected terrorists opened fire on a police party in Anantnag, while an Army rifleman died after falling from a height near the Line of Control

Tamil Nadu Government Expands Nursing Education with 855 New Seats

Chennai, July 22: The Tamil Nadu government has made a significant decision to enhance nursing education in the state. The number of seats in gov

Akhileshs question triggers Parliament uproar, says its not about Pradhans resignation anymore

Policeman Shot Dead In Terror Attack In Jammu And Kashmir's Anantnag

The firing took place around 12.30 pm at Lal Chowk in Anantnag, the officials said.

Indian pharma firms may yet survive Trump's 200% tariff bombshell

Donald Trump's proposed up to 200% tariff on generic drug imports has raised concerns for Indian pharma companies, but industry experts say the l

Google CEO Sundar Pichai says FIFA 2026 was 'most viewed World Cup ever on YouTube'

YouTube saw over 1.7 billion global viewers watch World Cup videos during the tournament. This made it the platform's most-viewed World Cup ever,

Viral video shows two-wheeler rider working on laptop in Mumbai traffic jam, Social media users point out people are chained to their work

A viral video shows a man working on his laptop while stuck in heavy traffic. This incident highlights the long working hours common for many Ind

Kerala CM Blames Previous Govt for State's Power Crisis

V D Satheesan says scrapping a 25-year power purchase agreement triggered the electricity shortage, forcing costly power procurement.

What's Behind India's Cockroach Youth Protests?

The exam leak this year coincided with the birth of the self-named Cockroach Janta Party satire movement, which appears to have channelled the fr

Govt. ready to hold discussion on NEET paper leak issue: Kiren Rijiju

Monsoon session: Sharad Pawar, Supriya Sule meet PM Modi in Parliament

Both Sharad Pawar and MP Supriya Sule had earlier joined the protestors at Jantar Mantar on July 21, urging the Centre to sensitively consider th

Amid CJP NEET protests, Dharmendra Pradhan reiterates that NEET will be fully computer-based from 2027

NEET UG will fully adopt computer-based testing starting in 2027. This significant change eliminates the traditional pen-and-paper OMR answer she

Fraudster Uses Fake PhonePe App to Buy Gold

According to reports, a man, identified as Rajesh, visited a jewellery shop and purchased a gold ornament worth Rs. 97,000. He then showed the sh

Congress Leaders Criticize Government, Demand Resignation of Education Minister

New Delhi, July 22: Congress leaders, including Pawan Khera, have reacted to nationwide protests, comments from Jitendra Singh and Sanjay Singh,

A day after joining CJP protest, Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi

NCP (SCP) chief Sharad Pawar met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, a day after backing the Cockroach Janta Party's (CJP) protest over al

Satire: No ID Tag for Delhi Police, but No ID Enough for Indian Citizens?

When citizens are increasingly asked to prove who they are, why aren't those exercising State power?

CWG 2026 Closing Ceremony: Shankar Mahadevan, Rashmika to Present India's Cultural Pride

Shankar Mahadevan and Rashmika Mandanna will headline India's cultural presentation at the CWG 2026 closing ceremony as Ahmedabad prepares to hos

Dubai residents can earn Dh3,000+ and travel rewards by inviting family, friends to visit

Dubai residents can now earn travel benefits worth over Dh3,000. This initiative rewards inviting family and friends from overseas to visit Dubai

J&K: Terrorists kill Amarnath Yatra security personnel in Anantnag attack

The Hyderabad startup making recycling as easy as home delivery

Founded by Abhishek Agarwal, the Hyderabad startup Goodeebag is making it easier for households in Hyderabad to recycle dry waste by creating a t

Man Murdered with Sharp Weapon in Ranchi Home

Ranchi, July 22: A man was brutally murdered with a sharp weapon in the Sadar police station area of Ranchi. The victim has been identified as lo

200% Trump tariff shock? Indias cheap pills may still beat US rivals

US President Donald Trump's proposed tariffs of up to 200% on imported generic medicines could put pressure on India's pharmaceutical exporters,

Amitabh Bachchan Clarifies Surgery Post, Says It Was About Argentinas World Cup Loss

The actor also assured his fans of being in good health.

Supreme Court directs Centre, Madhya Pradesh to comply with order on namaz site near Bhojshala complex in letter and spirit

The dispute concerns the Bhojshala Temple-Kamal Maula Mosque complex in Madhya Pradeshs Dhar district, where both Hindu and Muslim communities ha

Legionnaires' disease outbreak in NYC kills 5: How dangerous Legionella bacteria multiply in ACs and cooling towers, symptoms, prevention and treatment explained

Legionnaires disease outbreak: New York City is experiencing a Legionnaires' disease outbreak with five fatalities reported. Health officials con

Rebel Trinamool faction is BJPs B-team tokeep Suvendu inpower: Mamata

Rebels accuse Mamata Banerjee of milking the martyrs sacrifice for her political gains whilefavouringher own family over others

Why are central banks buying more gold? Here's what it means for the global economy

Central Banks and Gold: Central banks globally are buying gold at a record pace. This trend is driven by geopolitical risks and inflation concern

NEET protests abroad: 'Main bhi cockroach' slogan echoes in New York, London and European cities; Indian diaspora joins movement

NEET protests outside India: Protests over alleged irregularities in India's NEET examinations have spread beyond the country's borders, with dem

Revanth Reddy Demands Dharmendra Pradhan's Sacking Over NEET Paper Leak

Telangana CM alleges question papers are being sold for crores in BJP-ruled states and demands the arrest of those responsible for the NEET leak.

No FIRs be registered against protesters : Ashutosh Ranka

Cut 50% of the syllabus: Ashok Jhunjhunwalas bold plan for India

Prof Ashok Jhunjhunwala calls for 20 million entrepreneurs, leaner syllabi and deep-tech solutions to transform India at scale.

Pradhan meets Birla as govt agrees to detailed Lok Sabha discussion on NEET paper leak

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla. The government agreed to a detailed discussion on the alleged NEET pa

Wanted Liquor Smuggler Arrested in Ahmedabad After Three Years on the Run

Ahmedabad, July 22: A notorious liquor smuggler, wanted in seven cases related to Gujarats prohibition law, was arrested by the state surveillanc

India's 5.5% Unemployment Rate Is Better Than Many Economies. But There's A Catch

India adds roughly 19-22 lakh net payroll subscribers every month, with nearly 60 per cent of new members belonging to the 18-25 age group.

Historic Discovery: Missing Pan Am Flight Found After 74 Years In Deep Sea

The Douglas DC-4 aircraft split into two sections after coming down in the ocean shortly after departing Puerto Rico on 11 April, 1952, carrying

NHAI approves service roads at Bannadka, foot overbridge at Vamanjoor on NH 169, says Captain Brijesh Chowta

Estimated to cost 5.83 crore, both projects will be taken up simultaneously once the designs, drawings, and final cost estimates are finalised

CJP Protest in Delhi LIVE: SC declines plea against police, 16 metro stations shut as party warns of larger agitation

NEET Protest Live: Cockroach Janta Party protests escalated in Delhi on Wednesday. The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation shut sixteen metro stations d

When India acted tough with Sri Lankan Tamil leaders Anton Balasingham, Chandrahasan in 1985

In August 1985, Anton S. Balasingham, who became the best-known international face of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE),and S.C. Chandr

Rahul Gandhi misused LoP privileges, protest outside PM's residence childish: BJP

The BJP accused Rahul Gandhi of misusing his constitutional post. Gandhi staged a protest outside the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday. He d

Govt Pulls Up DGCA Over Conflict-of-Interest Lapses

Civil Aviation Ministry flags failures in disclosure of officials' family ties with aviation firms, seeks stricter safeguards to protect regulato

Seema Pahwa Voices Support for Student Protests, Urges Humanity and Solidarity

New Delhi, July 22: Actress Seema Pahwa has publicly expressed her support for the ongoing student protests in the country through a video shared

'Come To Us If You Want Talks': CJP's Message To Centre Amid Protests

Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, a satirical movement that began two months ago, has made it clear: the government has t

Ramayana Month: Kerala Observes Sacred Karkidakam Tradition

Reading the Ramayana consequently became associated with seeking spiritual strength, peace and guidance during the challenging monsoon phase.

Telangana Govt Recognizes CSSH as Official Sports Science Facility

Jayesh Ranjan noted that the collaboration represents an important step towards building a comprehensive, athlete-centric support system for Tela

Former Australia Cricketer David Warner Pleads Guilty To Drink-Driving

Warner was accused of being at the wheel of a van and stopping short of a random testing site, before being breath-tested, arrested and taken to

Peace at border key to normal India-China ties: Jaishankar to Wang Yi

India's External Affairs Minister met his Chinese counterpart in Manila on Wednesday. Peace and tranquillity in border areas are a prerequisite f

INS Malvan's 80% indigenous content boosts Atmanirbhar Bharat: Air Chief Marshal AP Singh

Renowned Indian-Origin Scientist Quits US Lab After Sexual Misconduct Probe

It was at least the second time in recent years that Salk has investigated Satchidananda Panda following harassment allegations.

Crickets governing body shifts the goalposts for the usual reasons

To change the format 15 months ahead of the World Cup with no assurance it wont be changed again brings no credit to the ICC. Guaranteeing at lea

Aditya Birla Health Insurance approved mediclaim, then cancelled it before discharge: Family left to pay Rs 44,000 hospital bill; court orders Rs 74,000 payout

Aditya Birla Health Insurance approved mediclaim, then cancelled it before discharge: A Delhi consumer commission has ordered Aditya Birla Health

T20 Mumbai League 2026 clocks 3.8 billion watch minutes, says MCA

The Nuvama Private T20 Mumbai League saw record audience reach in 2026. Television watch time grew significantly, and digital views also increase