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Nihal Wadhera to Play for Himachal Pradesh in Upcoming Domestic Season

Mumbai, July 16: In a significant development ahead of the upcoming domestic cricket season, Punjab has suffered a major blow as left-handed bats

India Hikes Windfall Tax On Diesel, Jet Fuel Exports

As per the ministrys notification, the rate of special additional excise duty (SAED) on diesel exports has been increased to Rs 15.5 a litre from

Missing Voices: Why Caste Still Decides Who Gets to Speak in Indian Newsrooms

Who gets to speak in Indian newsrooms shapes who gets recognised in India's public life.

Scaloni all praise for his troupe of great escape artists

The 2-1 win over England in the semifinal was the latest in a growing collection of comebacks for Argentina

OpenAI marks hardware debut with mini-keyboard designed for Codex users

The hardware launch of Codex Micro comes as OpenAI is locked in a legal feud with Apple over the alleged theft of trade secrets from the iPhone-m

Karnataka : Students Participating In Sport Events Will Have Attendance Relaxation

Karnataka Deputy CM G Parameshwara announces 15 and 25 per cent attendance relaxation for students participating in state, national-level and int

Father Sexually Assaulting Daughter is Most Heinous Crime: HC

Bombay HC upholds conviction of father who raped and impregnated his 12-year-old daughter

2024 Nellai Express cash seizure case: T.N. BJP president Nainar Nagenthran appears before court

In April 2024, 3.99 crore was seized from three men aboard Nellai Express, at Tambaram.The cash was allegedly being taken for distribution to vot

Border infra to play indispensable role in future: Rajnath; lauds BRO for adopting niche tech to build world-class infra

Sports ministry instructs IOA to form enquirycommittee into HI allegations

Trump is expected to make election conspiracies a focus of his national address

Trump's fixation on his loss to Democrat Joe Biden six years ago and the long-debunked theories he's circulated about it are something he still b

SCBA urges Wangchuk to end fast, regrets non-responsive institutional conscience

Kerala CPI charters entire train to take party workers to Delhi protest against Union govt.

CPIs national protest with the slogan Delhi Chalo, Badlaav Zaroori Hai, against the policies of the Union government, will witness the participat

'Somalis committed 80% of Minnesota fraud': Nick Shirley calls out Tim Walz at Senate hearing

5 Books that will change your mindset in a weekend

Discover five powerful books you can read in a weekend that offer fresh perspectives on habits, mindset, purpose, and personal growth.

'Those under pressure, go wherever you want': Mamata as TMC exodus continues with Koel Mallick's exit

Mamata Banerjee addressed the Trinamool Congress exodus after the recent assembly poll defeat. She suggested leaders facing pressure are free to

Why cats sleep curled up? Your cats favorite sleeping position could reveal a clever survival strategy

Your cat's favorite sleeping position could reveal a clever survival strategy that still guides feline behavior today. Veterinary experts say com

Evening newswrap: Kharge writes to PM over revised delimitation proposal; Falklands poster row spills over after World Cup clash, and more

Rs 67 lakh stipend for 2 months? IIT internship post goes viral, leaves internet in disbelief

A viral hiring announcement claims IIT students received a Rs 67 lakh internship offer. This offer is for a two-month quantitative strategist int

Psychology says if hospitals make you anxious, here's what your brain may be doing

Psychology says people who are scared of going to hospitals may be responding to learned experiences, fear of uncertainty, loss of control, catas

7 smart ways to reuse aluminium foil at home

Most Indian households go through a fair amount of aluminium foil every week, wrapping rotis, lining trays, or covering leftovers. And most of it

'$700mn left Minneapolis in suitcases': Nick Shirley, Johnson expose Minnesota Somali Medicaid fraud

TTD gets historic Rs 97 crore in donations in a day: Why thousands of devotees rushed to donate before midnight deadline

Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams recorded its highest single-day donation collection ever. Devotees contributed nearly ninety-seven crore rupees in

The Silent Sleep Crisis: Apollo Experts Warn That 80-90% of Sleep Apnoea Cases Go Undiagnosed

The Silent Sleep Crisis: Apollo Experts Warn That 80-90% of Sleep Apnoea Cases Go Undiagnosed

Homes with a View: SNN Raj Bay Vista introduces 'Work from Nature' Concept in the Heart of South Bengaluru with Lake Facing Homes

Homes with a View: SNN Raj Bay Vista introduces 'Work from Nature' Concept in the Heart of South Bengaluru with Lake Facing Homes

Global Hospitality Giants Recruit 619 Chandigarh University Students for Careers Across Hotels, Airlines and Travel Industry

Global Hospitality Giants Recruit 619 Chandigarh University Students for Careers Across Hotels, Airlines and Travel Industry

Project Cheetah: Concerns emerge over RTI Act 'violations', 'irregularities' in tranquillisation

Wildlife activist Ajay Dubey has raised concerns regarding Project Cheetah's implementation. He cited violations of the RTI Act and irregularitie

Indias first privately developed orbital-class rocket Vikram-1 set to liff off on July 18

Private space launch company Skyroot Aerospace on July 16, 2026 announced that it will attempt to launch Vikram-1 from the space ports first laun

T.N. Forest Department to consider permitting visitors to Chadivayal elephant camp in Coimbatore district

The plan is to allow visitors to witness feeding of elephants as permitted in Theppakadu elephant camp in the Mudumalai Tiger Reserve and Kozhika

U.K. urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner at World Cup

On July 15, Argentina beat England 2-1 in a World Cup semifinal; during post-match celebrations, Argentine players held a banner handed over by f

Telangana CEO Orders Action over Assault on BLOs

The CEO asked officials to submit the compliance report immediately

Zohran Mamdani's new NYC Click-to-Cancel rule could change how you quit Netflix, Amazon, Disney+ and gym subscriptions

NYC Click-to-Cancel rule: New York City will soon implement a click-to-cancel rule for subscriptions. This regulation requires companies to offer

Kremlin says Russian economy's difficulties are not critical

The Kremlin states Russian economic difficulties are not critical and remain stable. Corporate sentiment sharply deteriorated in July, reaching i

Governor Nazeer Visits Pawan Kalyan, Wishes Him Speedy Recovery

Nazeer called on Pawan Kalyan at his Hyderabad residence and enquired about his health after he recently underwent surgery on his right shoulder.

Fourth Trinamool Congress MP, actor Koel Mallick, resigns from Rajya Sabha

Three former Trinamool Congress Rajya Sabha MPs, Sushmita Dev, Prakash Chik Baraik, and Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, recently filed nomination for their

Ground water levels fall in 18 districts; Telangana releases agriculture contingency plan for Vanakalam 2026

Majority of the major, medium, and minor irrigation reservoirs in Telangana are presently at, or very close to, their Minimum Draw Down Level (MD

Rupee settles eight paise lower at 96.33 against U.S. dollar

Foreign Institutional Investor outflows put further pressure on the local unit, forex traders said.

FIFA and the mystery of the Jules Rimet Trophy: The World Cup's lost treasure that vanished forever

The Jules Rimet Trophy, football's original prize, vanished twice in history. A dog named Pickles famously found the trophy after its first theft

Lilly enters psychedelic drug race with up to $3.8 billion AtaiBeckley deal

Eli Lilly will acquire AtaiBeckley for up to $3.8 billion. This deal aims to develop psychedelic treatments for depression and other mental healt

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UK calls for FIFA investigation over Argentina banner

Following their 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England, Argentine players held up a banner claiming the Falkland Islands belong to Argentin

NCP minister says Maharashtra wants to see Marathi person become PM; favours Fadnavis for role

Maharashtra minister Dattatray Bharne expressed the state's desire for a Marathi prime minister. He believes Devendra Fadnavis is the ideal candi

Uber to gobble up Delivery Hero in latest food delivery deal

The German firm operates in over 60 markets worldwide and has expanded beyond its traditional food business to quick commerce, delivering househo

One dead, 24 missing after boat sinks in Indonesia: rescuers

An engine failure caused the boat to sink as it sailed near Selayar

Sabarimala roads to be fully repaired before Mandalam pilgrimage season, says Kerala Minister P.K. Basheer

Kerala Public Works Minister P.K. Basheer chairs high-level review meeting

Swiggy Instamart partners with HPCL to make cylinders available on-demand in Bengaluru

The service will first go live in Bengaluru, where consumers can order HP Navya, the PSUs 10 kg composite LPG cylinder and the 5 kg metal LPG cyl

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One dead, 24 missing after boat sinks in Indonesia, report rescuers

A passenger boat sank off an Indonesian island, killing one person and leaving 24 others missing. Engine failure caused the vessel to sink near t

Telangana CM lays foundation for Amazon Data Centre, seeks Rs 1 lakh Cr investment

The state government aims to make Telangana a $1 trillion economy by 2034 and a $3 trillion economy by 2047, while the union government aims to m

Great play, no reward

North-South vulnerable, East deals

Hyderabad school sacks teacher after Class 2 student allegedly given religious homework

TMC MP Rukmini Mallick Steps Down from Rajya Sabha

TMC MPs Sukhendu Shekhar Ray, Susmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Upper House earlier.

'Keith Ellison lied under oath': Sen. Hawley 'exposes' Minnesota Somali fraud alongside Nick Shirley

Stampede Scare at Puri Rath Yatra; 120 Devotees Hospitalised

Stampede-like situation on Puri's Grand Road leaves over 120 devotees requiring hospital treatment.

WI vs NZ Live Streaming: When and Where to Watch West Indies vs New Zealand 3rd ODI, check predicted playing 11, pitch and weather forecast

West Indies vs New Zealand Playing 11: The West Indies and New Zealand series stands tied at one win apiece. Both teams prepare for the decisive

Synchrony Launches Global Experience Hub in Hyderabad

The nearly 6,000-square-foot immersive facility is Synchronys largest Experience Center globally and its third worldwide, showcasing Indias expan

Legal Education and Psychological Counselling Essential to Prevent Heinous Crimes by Juveniles, Says Experts

Meaningful Legal Discussion Held at Pacific Law College Udaipur, July 16: Pacific School of Law, Pacific University, organised a group discussion

Sensex and Nifty close flat amid geopolitical uncertainties, fluctuating oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex edged up 1.44 points to settle at 77,186.87. During the day, it climbed 394.26 points, or 0.51%, to 77,579.69 but pared g

Youths questioned over alleged links with ISI-backed Shehzad Bhatti, Bishnoi

Urging citizens to place the nation above everything else, the police officer said that Bhatti is backed by Pakistan's ISI and appealed to people

COVID-19 case at AIIMS Mangalagiri; Guntur health authorities step up precautions

DMHO K. Vijayalakshmi said the district administration is taking all preventive and containment measures; positive samples are being sent to NIV,

Messi and Spain come full circle

Telangana B.Arch Admissions 202627: Registration Closes on July 19

JNAFAU to conduct certificate verification for special category candidates on July 23 at Hyderabad campus

Why investors are suddenly fleeing Indonesia

Southeast Asia's largest economy risks losing its emerging-market status as President Prabowo Subianto's spending plans rattle markets. Can he de

Google appeals Indian ruling over its ads platform, citing consumer harm

To ensure their ads are promoted by Google and target the right customers, companies bid on keywords that online consumers type into the search e

Meta turning a blind eye to illegal gambling ads, UK Gambling Commission says

Britains Gambling Commission said on Monday that Meta Platforms, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, was turning a blind eye to illegal online c

Tahir Cine Tekniq's Allegations Over Failure of Rental Payment Is Fake, Says Anantha Kaadu Producer

Vinod Kumar also said that the dispute is between him and the company over baseless financial demand raised by Tahir Tekniq. When I did not accep

Myanmar: More than 500 Rohingyas feared dead in capsized refugee boats

The UN has reported that two vessels carrying Rohingya refugees set off in hazardous conditions and are believed to have capsized. In recent year

Iran launches fresh strike towards Kuwait amid escalating Gulf tensions

Kuwait's military said it intercepted a fresh round of incoming fire from Iran, as tensions in the Gulf continue to escalate following intensifie

Navi Mumbai Airport goes global: First international flight takes off for Abu Dhabi

FIFA World Cup 2026: Scaloni Faces Former Tutor De La Fuente in Argentina-Spain Final

Luis de la Fuente's Spain will try to deliver the country's second World Cup, 16 years after their first in South Africa, while Lionel Scaloni's

How Warren Buffett's 'I made a mistake' remark helped Google co-founder Larry Page's net worth cross $300 billion

Google founder Larry Page's net worth surpassed $300 billion recently, making him one of the richest men in the world. This milestone occurred af

Radiant Academy Honours 80 Students Selected in JEE, NEET, CA, CS and IPMAT at Vijay 2026 Ceremony

Udaipur, July 16: Vijay 2026, a felicitation ceremony organised by The Radiant Academy, was held in a dignified atmosphere at the seminar hall of

'Lucky' locket buyer loses business and falls sick after purchase: Hyderabad jeweller who promised prosperity ordered to pay Rs 10 lakh

A Hyderabad jewellery shop that sold a Rs 1.16 lakh lucky stone locket energised through Vedic rituals has been ordered to pay over Rs 11 lakh in

FIFA World Cup 2026: Is Argentina about to bury the 'Curse of Tilcara' forever? Viral legend returns as champions storm into final

Argentina's potential World Cup victory revives the 'Curse of Tilcara' folklore. This legend claims a broken promise from 1986 led to decades of

Fine imposed for violating bind-over conditions

Filmmaker Sumathy Ram champions global collaboration through music and storytelling

Music has long been at the centre of filmmaker Sumathy Rams creative practice. She talks about global collaborations, meaningful storytelling and

Nurses in Keralas Kannur call off their 62-day strike as Koyili Hospital signs settlement

Nurses of six private hospitals in Kannur district were on strike over wage revision and service condition issues

Padur residents seek retrieval of temple land from private college

Panchayat president Thara Sudhakar said petitions had been submitted over the years by various panchayat presidents and residents to retrieve the

'No, it's not hypothetical': Sen. Reed challenges Trump's DNI pick Clayton over loyalty to POTUS

24 shops closed for selling banned tobacco products in Virudhunagar district in June, July

They were imposed 8.25 lakh fine

The Odyssey movie review: Christopher Nolans epic palimpsest of destiny and design finds its way home

The Oscar-winning filmmakers most expansive blockbuster also proves to be his most revealing, folding three decades of recurring obsessions into

South Indian Bank net profit up 17.4% on higher net interest income

Mallikarjun Kharge writes to PM Modi, seeks all-party meeting on delimitation

Mallikarjun Kharge requested PM Modi to provide the Opposition adequate time to study the proposals on delimitation before it is introduced in Pa

Why run clubs and trekking groups are becoming friendship hubs for adults in Thiruvananthapuram

From runners to trekkers, outdoor communities in Keralas capital are helping residents build friendships, stay accountable and improve their phys

Weight Management Made Smarter: Soha Ali Khan's California Almonds Approach

Being naturally nutrient-dense, these almonds provide 24 nutrients and have satiating properties that can help keep you fuller for longer, suppor

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (July 16, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, July 16, 2026.

EU court upholds Spain's amnesty law for Catalan separatists

The law was passed to secure the backing of Catalan separatist parties so Mr. Sanchez could remain in power after Spain's inconclusive 2023 gener

ED raids several locations in Delhi-NCR in Rs 90-crore housing society fraud

In the searches carried out on July 9, the agency claimed to have recovered and seized digital devices, incriminating documents, property papers,

'Govt Anti-people, Only Chasing 2/3 Majority': Sibal Urges Wangchuk to End Fast

Recalling Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement, Sibal said the then government had engaged in dialogue whenever Hazare went on a hunger strike