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Union Ministers Praise Dharmendra Pradhans Student-Centred Legacy as He Steps Down

Both ministers framed Pradhans resignation as an act consistent with democratic responsibility, and publicly thanked him for his years of service

Telangana Govt to Speed Up Land Monetisation, Replicate Uppal Model in Districts

Senior officials including Chief Secretary Sanjay Jaju, special chief secretary Vikas Raj, finance principal secretary Sandeep Kumar Sultania, an

Birendra Panis Neo-Urban Avatar Reimagines Mythology For A Fractured Modern World

Odisha artists latest exhibition blends tradition, ecology and urban anxieties to explore humanitys search for balance

Rare Kakatiya-Era Trident Sculpture Unearthed

While sculptures of Gundayya and Brahmayya typically depict them in human form or holding tridents, this specific sculpture is unique because it

No Jurisdiction Over Private Firms: Telangana HC Quashes Human Rights Panel Order

The bench clarified that the HRC, being a statutory body, could not enlarge its jurisdiction beyond what Parliament had expressly conferred under

Bihar vegetable seller's son wins Commonwealth Games bronze: Meet Jhandu Kumar, who drove an e-rickshaw to fund his training & turned years of taunts over his name into triumph

Jhandu Kumar secured India's first Commonwealth Games medal in para powerlifting. He won bronze in the men's heavyweight event after lifting 190k

AP Ranks Second in Mangrove Plantation Under Centres MISHTI Scheme

World Mangrove Day today

The Courage to Continue: What keeps champions going when there is little left to win?

Elite athletes face private battles and refuse to quit despite vulnerability. Lionel Messi and Novak Djokovic recently experienced moments of hum

Naidu Asks Centre for Permanent Solution to Tobacco Farmers' Problems

Farmers' interests should remain the top priority while taking care of the interests of buyers and other stakeholders, he maintained.

Pemmasani Launches Initiatives to Turn Guntur Into Climate-Resilient City

Pemmasani pointed out that Guntur currently has only 7.2 per cent green cover owing to rapid urbanisation and inadequate maintenance of roadside

Will build Shivaji museum instead of Mughal museum in Agra by 2026 end: Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced a new museum honoring Chhatrapati Shivaji. He criticized the previous government's plan fo

Spain Races To Save Lives As Wildfires Force 70,000 To Flee Homes

The fires in the parched countryside have forced 70,000 people to flee their homes, the government said, in what officials have called the region

At Least 15 Killed As Russia, Ukraine Continue To Exchange Fire

The exchange comes as Ukraine's successful drone attacks have stalled the Russian army's advances in an expanded campaign by Kyiv inside Russia t

From a 1937 garden planting to an ecological crisis: One Miconia tree now spreads 8.9 million seeds, endangering Queensland's iconic rainforests

Today, a single mature Miconia tree can produce over 8.9 million seeds in one season. What began as a 1937 garden introduction in tahiti has turn

Indian Epee Fencers Make History, Record Best-Ever Performance In World C'ships

Indian fencing achieved its best-ever performance on the global stage as Epee fencers Taniksha Khatri and Prachi Lohan concluded their individual

Naidu Promises Permanent Land Pattas With Resurvey Completed in March 2027

Naidu accused the earlier YSRC government of attempting to take over public lands by placing them under Section 22A.

Anahat Singh becomes first Indian world junior squash champion

Anahat Singh achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian world junior squash champion. She defeated Ruqayya Salem of Egypt in the

Ukraine Hits Siberian Oil Refinery As Kazakh President Urges Putin To End War

In occupied Ukraine, Russian-installed authorities said a Ukrainian strike had killed 12 people at a seaside ourist camp, as well as one more in

Week-Long Campaign Launched Ahead of Bhogapuram Airport Inauguration

Announcing the programme, Information and Public Relations Director K.S. Viswanathan said Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the airpor

No Barricades Or Warning Signs, 6-Year-Old Drowns In Pit In Greater Noida

According to locals, the nearly 15-foot-deep pit had been dug by the Greater Noida Authority for boring work and was filled with rainwater.

CM Naidu Visits Aspari PHC, Reviews Healthcare Services

The Chief Minister also interacted with a few couples visiting the health centre and spent time with children undergoing treatment.

At Jantar Mantar, A Pure Spectacle Of Democracy And Youth Power In Motion

Amidst the roaring chants of victory, the most poignant moments were silent ones. Two young female students stood near the barricades, tears stre

Iran-backed Houthis fire missiles at Saudi Arabia in response to airstrikes in Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia Saturday. These strikes were in retaliation for Saudi airstrikes on Hode

Two dead after plane crashes onto German house's roof

Two men flying in a small private plane died Saturday when they crashed into the roof of a house in northwestern Germany, police said. But follow

Bolsonaro's son pushes ahead with Brazil presidential bid

Flavio Bolsonaro proceeds with his presidential campaign amid legal troubles and family disputes. His Liberal Party will nominate him at a conven

'Reel revolution': Gen Z uses short-form videos to document, spread protest message

Student protests are using social media for rapid information sharing. Short videos and parodies capture attention and explain complex issues. Hu

Rollback to reset: Modi govt's art of political recovery

The Modi government has a history of policy recalibration and course correction. Previous decisions were reversed after facing significant opposi

Trump dons 'Trump 2028' cap at correspondents' dinner, takes shots

US President Donald Trump attended the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner on Friday. He delivered a lengthy speech that i

Amarnath yatra resumes via Batal after rain-forced halt

CJP agitation ends, but fight for justice on: Protesters

The Cockroach Janata Party protest at Jantar Mantar concluded peacefully on Saturday evening. Organizers and supporters vowed to continue their s

NEET leaks, policy U-turns mark Dharmendra Pradhan's five-year tenure

Dharmendra Pradhan has stepped down as education minister after a five-year term characterized by various controversies, such as the NEET-UG pape

Intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying inside NATO military headquarters

Belgian authorities arrested a Canadian intern on espionage charges Friday. She is suspected of spying for a third country and belonging to a cri

Charu Sinha To Lead SET Probe On Dharani Portal

The probe will examine procedural lapses in the tender process undertaken by Telangana Technology Services for the Dharani portal

Sarnath Added To UNESCO World Heritage List, 45th Site From India

The decision was taken during the ongoing meeting of the UNESCO's World Heritage Committee's 48th session in Busan, South Korea.

Assam Cabinet approves stamp duty waiver for SHG loans up to Rs 10 lakh, clears MBBS admission rule changes

Assam's cabinet approved waiving stamp duty on loans for SHG members up to ten lakhs. New rules will govern Ayurvedic medical officers' recruitme

Congress hails 'youth power' but faces CJP challenge

Opposition parties hailed the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan as a significant triumph for the youth, who felt sidelined by a direct government

My acting AG just lied too big: Mentalist Oz reads Todd Blanches mind on point at WHCD

130 cops, 65 students hurt; 15 FIRs over July 20 protest: Police

Over 130 police personnel and 65 students sustained injuries during a protest march on July 20. Delhi Police registered fifteen FIRs and identifi

Arunachal won't rush Siang dam study amid China's Medog project

Arunachal Pradesh will not rush the Siang hydropower project's pre-feasibility study. Chief Minister Pema Khandu seeks a balanced approach, addre

Best Italian proverb of the day: An honourable death brings honour to a lifetime A life lesson on integrity, courage and lasting legacy

Best Italian proverb of the day: The Italian proverb Un bel morir tutta la vita onora emphasizes integrity. It suggests that a life lived with pr

Japanese mindset of the day: 'When the moon is full, it begins to wane' - this Japanese saying teaches inspiring life lessons on changing phases of life and why nothing stays the same forever

Japanese mindset of the day: Life's phases are always changing, much like the moon's cycle. Good times do not last forever, and success can shift

CWG 2026: South Africa's Chad Le Clos becomes most decorated male athlete in competition history

South African swimmer Chad Le Clos made history at the Commonwealth Games. He secured his nineteenth medal, becoming the most decorated male athl

Kerala labourer's son built Rs 4,000 crore company: Who is PC Musthafa, who failed Class 6 & rose from working as a coolie to becoming successful entrepreneur?

PC Musthafa overcame failing Class 6 and dropping out of school after a teacher's encouragement inspired him to return to education. He went on t

They Stayed. They Fought. They Won.

They stood through rain, police action and uncertainty, refusing to leave until their voices were heard. The students at Jantar Mantar showed tha

Licence Renewed Day Before Delhi Fire That Killed 23: Probe Exposes Lapses

A magisterial inquiry running into more than 110 pages has now found severe lapses across the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Police, BSES

Accept responsibility with humility: Pralhad Joshi on appointment as education minister

Pralhad Joshi accepted the new Education Minister role with humility. He takes over from Dharmendra Pradhan who resigned Saturday. Pradhan steppe

Bus Collision In Syria Kills 35 And Injures Dozens

News agency SANA, quoting a health ministry official, also said 30 others were injured in the collision between two passenger buses on the Damasc

45% of US exports out of Section 301 duty; textile mechanism still pending, says govt

About forty-five percent of India's exports to the US are excluded from new tariffs. The remaining fifty-five percent of exports will attract a t

Watch: Why is TN demanding #BanNEET while Delhi seeks accountability?

While students in Delhi are demanding accountability and reforms in NEET, protesters in Chennai continue to call for the exams complete abolition

Manush leads U Mumba into UTT final

Pralhad Joshi replaces Dharmendra Pradhan as Education Minister

Trinamool leaders arrested for gathering in support of young protestors in Delhi, granted bail

While congratulating protestors on Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhans resignation, Mamata Banerjee says the resignation is only an eyewash

Watch: CJP Protest: Mumbais young voices on accountability and change| Pulse Maharashtra

A ground report from Mumbai exploring how Gen Z views the CJP agitation, the issues that brought young people into the movement, and their expect

Chalking out plans for nanotechs quick growth in Karnataka, says Minister Priyank Kharge

To streamlinefocus on the sector, the government would set up a Nano Technology Mission in association with the industry

KazipetVijayawada Triple Railway Line Project Nears Completion

The commissioned sections include VijayawadaGangineni (36 km), GangineniDornakal (89 km) and MahabubabadKazipet (70 km): SCR officials

Manish Tewari | Resilient Iran Changes Mideast Security Game

An Interim Leadership Council was constituted within days. Mojtaba Khamenei succeeded his father with the backing of the Islamic Revolutionary Gu

UN Urges Freedom to Protest 'Without Fear' Amid Delhi Demonstration

Addressing a press briefing, he said it is incumbent on security forces, here as it is everywhere, to ensure that those rights are protected.

Pradhan Quits: Students Celebrate In MP, CG As Political Row Escalates

Mr. Pradhan on Saturday resigned from his post in the wake of the 25-day-long protests by students under the banner of Cockroach Janata Party (CJ

Political forums, students celebrate victory of student protests in Delhi as Union Minister steps down

Victory marches, solidarity meets, and public gatherings were held at different parts of the city, with participants calling for accountability i

A brush withacrylic painting

A student ofBhavansRajajiVidyashramis honing her skills in acrylic painting while drawing inspiration from a family legacy in art

Ships continue Red Sea transit despite attacks and Houthi blockade: Report

Dozens of vessels navigate the Bab el-Mandeb Strait despite Houthi rebel threats. Growing uncertainty forces ships to alter courses and execute U

Worker killed, two injured after portion of old building collapses in Delhi's Swaroop Nagar

A 40-year-old labourer died and two others were injured during demolition work. The building portion collapsed in Swaroop Nagar, trapping workers

Just a Trailer...: CJP calls Pradhan resignation a 'beginning' as they call off Protest

Ethiopian proverb of the day: 'Dine with a stranger but save your love for...' - this inspiring African saying teaches life lessons on being kind to strangers, hospitality, loyalty, valuing family and cherishing loved ones

Ethiopian proverb of the day: An Ethiopian saying advises welcoming strangers with hospitality and kindness. Sharing a meal with new acquaintance

NTPC board approves raising up to 12,000 crore via NCD issue

The company said the issuance period will commence from the date of passing of the special resolution until completion of one year thereof or the

Talk on Democracy, Diplomacy and Development today

US Bill Proposes 3-Year Pause On H-1B Visas, Codify $100,000 Fee

The H-1B programme was created to address workforce shortages for specialised, difficult-to-fill positions -- not to displace qualified, hardwork

Quote of the Day by Voltaire: If you want to know who controls you, look at who you are not allowed to... Inspiring life lessons on freedom, critical thinking, courage, independent thought, and why honest criticism often reveals where real power lies by the French Enlightenment philosopher and writer known for defending free speech

Today's quote of the day by Voltaire is a timeless reminder that freedom begins with the courage to think independently. His words challenge us t

Tearful and relieved, Abhijeet Dipkes parents want him back home soon

After the Cockroach Janta Party's agitation started at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, she could not even sleep, Anita Dipke said

Akali Leader Majithia Calls Education Ministers Resignation a Major Victory for Youth

Chandigarh, July 25: Shiromani Akali Dal leader Bikram Singh Majithia congratulated the youth of the country on Saturday, stating that their long

ED arrests ex-Chhattisgarh PSC chairman in paper 'leak' case

The ED accuses Taman Singh Sonwani of leaking question papers and rigging selections in exchange for illegal gratification, favouring his own rel

AP Reports 10 New Covid-19 Cases; Tally Rises To 49

In view of the fresh cases, the health department has intensified surveillance by deploying rapid response teams to trace contacts of infected pe

Watch: Celebrations erupt in Tamil Nadu after Dharmendra Pradhans exit

Tamil Nadu CJP celebrated the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, calling it a victory for students and democratic resist

Sub-inspectors get fresh training to run police stations as force gears up for SHO transition

A five-day training programme for prospective SHOs in Ernakulam Rural concluded on July 24, 2026; Kochi City police have completed the first roun

BNP Paribas Cardif to acquire Warburg Pincus' 26% in Indiafirst Life

Post-deal, state-run Bank of Baroda will own 65% of the company, its public sector banking peer Union Bank of India will be at 9%, while the rest

Credit to Gen Z for making the Centre bow down: Revanth Reddy

Minister to release digital content for art education in schools

Based on the art education handbook, SIET has developed video lessons to guide children in various art activities

Lame duck Biden tried to keep illegal aliens: Schmitt exposes memo on TPS plan for 3M+ Migrants

Pralhad Joshi Assumes Charge as Education Minister After Pradhan Quits

Joshi has been given additional charge of the Education Ministry besides his role as Consumer Affairs Minister.

Telangana: OU Students Celebrate Pradhan's Resignation

A small group of students gathered on the college campus, raised slogans and expressed happiness over Pradhans resignation: Reports

Paper Leaks: MP HC Names 4 Fast-Track Courts Day After CM Announcement

The special fast-track courts have been asked to dispose of cases within three months after filing of the charge sheets: Reports

Strait of Hormuz on Edge: Iran's IRGC Fires at Four Ships in 24-Hour Escalation

No reports of casualties or structural damage have emerged following the intercepts in the crucial oil transit corridor.

PhonePe's FY26 revenue grows to 7,920 crore

This represents a top-line expansion of Rs 815 crore, marking an 11.47% increase compared to the previous fiscal year.

Quote of the Day by Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos: They tried to bury us; they did not know we were seeds meaning explained

Quote of the Day: Greek poet Dinos Christianopoulos authored a quote symbolizing resilience and growth. This powerful metaphor highlights how att

Watch: Government agrees to consider CJPs 5-Point Charter

Prince Yadav's injury will force India to make a few changes, says Shreyas Iyer

India will make changes for the final T20I after Prince Yadav's hamstring injury. Skipper Shreyas Iyer confirmed the team's need for adjustments

Houthis fire missiles, drones at Saudi Arabia in response to strikes on Yemeni city

Nepal to retain controversial map on one-rupee coin featuring Uttarakhand's Lipulekh, Kalapani and Limpiyadhura

Nepal's national bank will mint a new one-rupee coin. This coin will feature a map including Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, and Kalapani territories. Ind

Andhra Pradesh: Guntur Police Launch Abhay Auto App With QR Verification System

The technology-driven system was aimed at enhancing transparency, accountability and passenger safety: Guntur superintendent of police Vakul Jind

Pradhans five-year term built operating system for NEP, but exam crisis cast shadow