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Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

The 38-year-old played an overall 85 Tests, 90 ODIs and 20 T20Is for India in a career which began in 2013

Kerala PSC exam scam: SIT suspects larger conspiracy behind irregularities

According to SITs findings, alleged malpractice was not an isolated lapse, but an orchestrated attempt to manipulate rank list

Rupee rises 13 paise to 95.63 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Indian currency's gain was capped by a strong dollar index after the U.S. Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, said forex traders

Voting under way for Manjalpur byelection in Gujarat

The bypoll was necessitated by the death of senior BJP MLA and former Gujarat minister Yogesh Patel on June 2 after a prolonged illness.

Kochi households face higher biomedical waste collection fee as Corporation set to trim subsidy

Under the new regime, the Corporations subsidy burden will fall from 28 per kg to just 8, while the user fee will rise from 12 per kg to 20 for n

The KargilLeh Highway was closed to traffic following a landslide .

Bombay HC asks Maharashtra govt. to give details of FDA inspections at State-run canteens, eating places

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) led by Food Safety Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, has been conducting a major crackdown against food joint o

BluPine Energy Strengthens Rajasthan C&I Portfolio with Multiple Renewable Power Agreements; Targets 150MW Commercial & Industrial Capacity

BluPine Energy Strengthens Rajasthan C&I Portfolio with Multiple Renewable Power Agreements; Targets 150MW Commercial & Industrial Capacity

Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boom

Samsung Electronics has reported a record operating profit of $62 billion for the April-June quarter

U.S. launches strikes on Iranian targets day after it foiled missile attack on American forces

The new strikes came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed to hit Iran very hard after it targeted a base in Jordan that hosts U.S. troop

Sensex, Nifty Open Higher on IT Rally, FII Inflows

Benchmark indices gain in early trade as IT stocks advance, supported by foreign investments and easing crude oil prices.

Safety Checks Flag Houseflies, Poor Oil Quality at Pista House, Mandi King

The food safety teams carried out separate inspections at eateries in Cyberabad limits to assess compliance with food safety and hygiene standard

Rupee Rises 13 Paise to 95.63 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

Domestic equities and foreign fund inflows support the rupee, while a stronger dollar limits gains.

Bankipur Bypoll: Prashant Kishor Says Police Picked Up Supporters

Although 26 candidates are in the fray in Bankipur, the contest is being seen as primarily between Kishor and BJP's Neeraj Kumar Sinha, a youth w

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 9 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up SC Judges Bill as Rajya Sabha discusses anti-paper leak Bill

Opposition plans to seek a discussion on the embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple

WhatsApp introduces web browser calling: No app download required; Check other new features introduced

WhatsApp new features: WhatsApp has introduced audio and video calling directly on WhatsApp Web, requiring no app download. The update also bring

Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat

The government issued the new tally as Kumamoto officials said they have now extracted four bodies from the mass of rubble, steel and wires of th

IAF calls for stronger industry partnerships to boost aerospace self-reliance

Air Marshal Sanjiv Ghuratia stressed collaboration for India's aerospace ecosystem. He highlighted the need for collective efforts and knowledge

Watch: Unaddressed Challenges: On Indias Crisis In Education

The governments response to the NEET controversy has focused on strengthening the National Testing Agency through a new task force and long-pendi

Haryana@60: New MSME Policy Heralds a New Era of Investment, Innovation and Exports

The Industrial Take-Off of a Self-Reliant Haryana: The new MSME and Export Promotion Policy, formulated under the leadership of Chief Minister Sh

Plea in Andhra High Court challenging privatisation of registration services

T.G. Mohandas case: 27 AIYF activists booked for protest march to Hindutva ideologues house

AIYF activists charged with unlawful assembly and creating danger or obstruction in public way or line of navigation

Voting begins for Datia bypoll in Madhya Pradesh; 2.20 lakh voters to decide fate of 21 candidates

According to Election Commission officials, 291 polling stations have been set up in the constituency, where 2,20,344 voters will exercise their

Case booked against bank manager for diverting funds to personal account in Bagalkot

Complaint was filed by the District Central Co-operative Bank

Late night drama! Prashant Kishor clashes with Jakkanpur SHO over detained Jan Suraaj workers

PhonePe to help businesses read India's market pulse in real time

PhonePe has launched PhonePe PulsePro, an enterprise intelligence platform that converts aggregated and anonymised digital transaction data into

Salary from private sector employment cannot be excluded in Creamy Layer assessment: Kerala HC

While one petitioners father was earning 1.12 crore annually, another ones father was employed in multinational bank in the UK

Concern for farmers in Uttar Pradesh over 25% less than normal rain in monsoon

Uttar Pradesh has received twenty-five percent less rainfall than normal this monsoon season. This deficit is significantly impacting soil moistu

Amitabh Bachchan Begins KBC Shoot, Says 'The Test Starts Now'

KBCs first episode is set to premier on 10th August on Sony Entertainment Television

30-year-old Shivamogga resident arrested for posing as PA to Karnataka CM, cheating

Police identified the accused as Hemanth Kumar alias Ganesh, 30, a resident of Sharavathi Nagar in Shivamogga

Watch: Wildfire in Tamil Nadus Western Ghats destroys over 200 acres

Kerala HC to consider plea challenging ACS order restructuring police associations and dissolving KPOA

LIVE: Opposition to Protest Over Student Crackdown, Ram Temple Theft

The protest comes hours before the Rajya Sabha is scheduled to take up the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026,

Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor accuses Bihar Police of detaining supporters at BJP's behest

Prashant Kishor alleged Bihar Police detained his supporters before the Bankipur by-election. He accused the ruling BJP of using police to influe

Jana Nayagan Crosses Rs 100 Crore in TN as Vijay Sets a New Record

Jana Nayagan has generated immense attention nationwide as it marks Vijay's official farewell film before his transition into full-time politics.

'Do Your Duty Without Fear, I'll Take Responsibility': CRPF Chief

The CRPF has a pan-India presence and is known for its ability to swiftly adjust to diverse situational demands, while collaborating with the sta

Fired From Job, 3 Failed Businesses And Just $20 In Bank: How This Woman Beat The Odds

Singapore entrepreneur Miza Nazili has shared the hidden struggles behind her business success, revealing experiences of job loss, business failu

Patil Sets New Benchmark in Nagarkurnool District Administration

In just 90 days since assuming charge, the 2019-batch IAS officer has transformed the district administration through tireless fieldwork, strict

'52 saal tak Tiranga nahi faharaya!': Sanjay Singh targets RSS in Rajya Sabha

High Drama Before Bihar Bypoll, Prashant Kishor Claims Supporters Detained

Prashant Kishor on Thursday accused the Bihar Police of detaining many of his supporters, allegedly at the behest of the ruling BJP

150 years ago, Britishers brought a South American tree to stop desertification in Thar, now it has become a thorny issue in India

Vilayati babul, introduced during colonial times, remains a subject of ongoing debate. This invasive tree provided fuelwood and livelihoods but n

Pune university employee suspended after fake degree certificate fraud surfaces

The university said the employee, identified as Ramesh Mukhekar from the accounts department, allegedly accepted Rs 70,000 from a student after p

Shakambhari Festival Draws 2 Lakh Devotees to Kanaka Durga Temple

The temple witnessed an unprecedented rush as the culmination of Sakhambhari Mahotsavam coincided with the Guru Purnima and Ashada Sare festival

Ram Charan Seeks Blessings of Lord Ayyappa

Ram Charan set to work with director Sukumar and set to recreate the magic of Rangasthalam.

Trump says Xi Jinping promised China won't arm Iran

US President Donald Trump said he would be disappointed if China supplied weapons to Iran, claiming Chinese President Xi Jinping had assured him

32% Dalit Vote In Play: Why Every Party In Punjab Is Racing To Own Guru Ravidas Jayanti

Since the Jayanti is on February 20, it will fall right in the middle of the election campaign, making it a major event for all the parties

America is making the most fuel since pre-covid. Its not enough

American refineries are processing crude oil at their highest rates since before the pandemic. Global fuel supplies remain critically low due to

Man Who Ignored Headaches Diagnosed With Terminal Brain Cancer, Says Wife's Instinct Saved His Life

A CT scan revealed a 4.5-centimetre brain tumour. Josh said the diagnosis came as a complete shock.

Kerala Civil Police Officer suspended over custodial assault leading to bus drivers death

Suspension order issued by District Police Chief (Kollam Rural) after a preliminary inquiry revealed severe lapses in protocol

'Kuchupuchu', 'FOMO', 'Delulu': Gen-Z slang echoes in Parliament during anti-paper leak debate

5 Indians Arrested For Kidnapping 3 Indians In Thailand. Cops Probe Pak Link

Five Indian nationals have been arrested in Bangkok for allegedly kidnapping three Indian tourists in Pattaya, holding them captive and torturing

Waaree Energies Shares Fall Over 5% Even As Revenue Soars 79% YoY; Details

The stock fell as much as 6.28% to an intraday low of Rs 2,566.05 per share. At around 9:19 am, the shares were trading 5.85% lower at Rs 2,577.8

Trump seeks Iran tariffs in Russia sanctions bill

US President Donald Trump has urged lawmakers to amend the Russia sanctions bill to grant him broader powers to impose tariffs on Iran, a move th

Star Health Reports PAT of 550 Crores in Q1 FY27, Up 25% YoY

Star Health reports PAT of 550 Crores in Q1 FY27, up 25% YoY; Underwriting Profit increases sharply to 111 Crores, compared to 16 Crores in Q1

Fisherwomen to Get Higher Subsidy under PMMSY: Centre

Rajiv Ranjan Singh said women-led fishing cooperative societies in Andhra Pradesh are being recognised as Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FFP

Mid-Day Opinion: Back to the pavilion in style

Sir Garfield Sobers and Barbados belonged to each other. So, it was only fitting that the nation which shaped him also gathered to bid a moving f

Why is the founder ofTelegramonRussiaswantedlist?| Explained

The internationalwantednotice against Pavel Durov comes after the FSB said thatTelegramhad failed to remove numerous channels, chats, and bots al

Bengaluru Hotels Warn of Swiggy Boycott from Aug 15 over Payment Dispute

The association said it had given Swiggy a final opportunity to rectify the issues through discussions, warning that all affiliated bodies would

Mid-Day Opinion: Public spaces arent meant for drinking alcohol

The legislator visited a wine shop in Shimpoli on Tuesday.

Russia Fires Ballistic Missiles At Ukraine Amid Rising Tensions

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky had warned on Wednesday that a massive Russian attack on Ukraine was likely.

Pune runner's organ donation saves four lives

A 37-year-old marathon enthusiast from Pune, who was declared brain dead after a road accident during a training run, gave a new lease of life to

Heavy rain swells Uttarakhand rivers, Char Dham Yatra remains suspended

Heavy rains caused major Uttarakhand rivers to swell significantly on Wednesday. Authorities suspended the Char Dham Yatra and are battling numer

Rs.2.5 Cr Protection Wall for Sudda Vagu:

The minister, along with municipal commissioner Challa Obulesu, laid the foundation stone for the construction of the protection wall in Wards 23

Pune logs wettest July after record-breaking rainfall

Pune has recorded its wettest July on record after the IMD's Shivajinagar observatory logged 508.9 mm of rainfall by the morning of July 29, surp

Russian Missile Strike Kills Six in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rig

An Iskander-M ballistic missile, launched from Voronezh, hit a private house where a large family lived

US Fed Holds Rates Steady: How Will FOMC's Hawkish Pause Impact Indian Stock Market?

D-Street analysts believe that in the short run, this dynamic may work in favor of emerging markets like India. A relatively weaker dollar could

Ramdas Athawale recites poetry during Rajya Sabha's Vande Mataram debate

QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks

A QatarEnergy LNG tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz, the first since July 11. Ship transits through the Hormuz waterway increased on Wednesday f

India has nearly 30 per cent of world's tigers: Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said India is now home to nearly 30 per cent of the world's tiger population, underscoring the country's leaders

France wildfire grows four times the size of Paris; three firefighters killed

The deaths on Crete brought a fatal new dimension to a wildfire emergency stretching from the Atlantic coast to the eastern Mediterranean. At the

'With hard work, we can achieve anything': This Kerala boy has built cardboard robots that do most household chores

Levin Paulose, a young student from Kerala, gained widespread attention for his innovative creations. He builds functional robots and devices usi

Video: Israel Strikes Gaza Mosque, Claims Hamas Used It For Weapons Storage

A fragile ceasefire remains in place between Israel and Hamas, but it has not halted the violence in the Gaza Strip, where 1,207 people were kill

Delhi Police file FIR over posts targeting PM Modi

Delhi Police have registered an FIR against several social media handles for allegedly posting derogatory, malicious and defamatory content targe

Heavy landslides damage Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz road in J&K; BRO continues restoration on war footing

Heavy rainfall and a cloudburst caused massive landslides on the Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz Road. This vital route connecting Rajouri and Poonch dis

Rajya Sabha to Take Up Anti-Paper Leak Bill Today

The discussion is expected to begin at 2 pm and continue for nearly seven hours

At least 4 IRGC members killed in Iraq in US-Saudi strikes, says Iranian media

In Iraq, the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) announced that at least 20 of its personnel were killed and 32 others wounded across seven provinc

Lok Sabha clears stricter anti-paper leak bill

The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing stricter penalties of up to 10 years'

US strikes Iran following failed missile attack on American troops in Mideast

US Central Command said in a social media post that over the span of two hours, they struck dozens of targets belonging to Iran's Revolutionary G

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP: They project Amit Shah as hero and PM Modi as God

Assam flood toll rises to 75, relief efforts continue

The death toll from the Assam floods has risen to 75 after seven more fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours. The state government has inc

What is the rationale behind Cauvery panels decision on release of water to T.N. | Explained

The Committee took into account net inflow to the four reservoirs in Karnataka during the current season and compared it with the 30-year-long da

Cinpolis, Sony Launch Exclusive Spider-Man Collectibles

Celebrate the biggest film of the year with limited-edition merchandise that will be available across all Cinpolis cinemas pan India from 24th Ju

US moves to ban imports of foreign humanoid robots citing security risks

The ban extends to power inverters as well

'Perform your duties fearlessly...': CRPF chief backs bona fide action taken in line of duty

Commonwealth Games 2026 medal tally: India reaches 15 medals after Day 7 wins, check latest standings

India secured three new medals on Wednesday, boosting its overall Commonwealth Games tally. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar earned his second cons

Early screen time linked to lower academic performance

The results indicate that when children use screens may matter as much as how long they spend using them

India needs more AI champions, says Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma emphasized the need for more AI champions in India. He stated that artificial intelligence is crucial for the nati

One of the sky's brightest stars, Betelgeuse, found to have a stellar companion

The star, Betelgeuse B, is 2.6 to 3.1 times bigger than our sun, with a diameter 1.8 to two times greater

Bengaluru hotels threaten Swiggy boycott from August 15

Bengaluru hotels will suspend business with Swiggy from August 15. They demand transparency in payment statements and opt-out options. Unauthoris

Jordan downs Iranian missiles, US hits Iran-backed militias

The fighting came after days in which mediators said some progress had been made in negotiations to end the war