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Is OnePlus exiting India? Explained

Going forward, all OnePlus and Realme phones will be shipped with ColorOS, instead of OxygenOS and Realmes UI

CBI arrests MD of Bengaluru-based Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited for taking bribe of 5 lakh

Karnataka Antibiotics and Pharmaceuticals Limited (KAPL) Managing Director Anurag Danayak was allegedly caught red-handed taking the bribe from a

Bombay High Court seeks Centres response on comedian Kunal Kamra's plea against Sahyog Portal

Kunal Kamra had claimed that the Sahyog Portal was a tool used by the government for online censorship and the amended rules enabled the governme

Six men arrested for stealing silver-laced soil from Hindustan Photo Films factory in Nilgiris

It is believed that sludge from producing the films would have trace amounts of gold and silver, which would then accrue in the soil in certain p

Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with UN-Habitat for Inclusive urban development

The partnership aims to establish a Centre of Excellence for Urban Affairs in Amaravati and focus on alleviating urban poverty, improving livelih

Algeria orphanage fire kills 11, injures 19, Civil Defence report says

Algeria has been sweltering under a heatwave for several days, and nearly 1,000 fires have been recorded in the space of a week

Varanasi art collective Mysticeti enters childrens publishing with Bapa Wants Fish

Founded by Stuti Sareen, Varanasi-based art community Mysticeti is expanding into childrens publishing with Bapa Wants Fish, a limited-edition bo

Huawei Launches the latest Grid-Forming Strategy for Future Power Systems at The Smarter E 2026

Huawei Launches the latest Grid-Forming Strategy for Future Power Systems at The Smarter E 2026

When does the brain first respond to music?

A new study investigates infants auditory responses and spontaneous movements to music during their first year

Angel Yeast Showcases Sustainable Protein Innovation at the Growth Asia Summit 2026

Angel Yeast Showcases Sustainable Protein Innovation at the Growth Asia Summit 2026

Delhi to be developed into education hub: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stressed instilling national pride in school children. This patriotism is crucial for higher education and build

Centre floats another draft of CAFE-III; gives special recognition to ethanol and bio fuel cars

Industry stakeholders have until August 6 to respond to the latest draft; the proposed CAFE norms have sharply divided the automobile industry, w

Chinese Proverb of the day: 'A book is like a garden carried in the pocket' - Ancient wisdom on the power of books and learning

A Chinese proverb compares books to portable gardens of knowledge. These gardens nourish the mind with new ideas, creativity, and fresh perspecti

Mass fish kill: Two years on, Periyar fishers await compensation

Fishermen have urged the government to consider extending due compensation to the fisherfolk as their daily earnings were hit following the conta

50 lakh to 1.4 crore: Heres how you can build more than 1 crore corpus by just extending your PPF

MRPL posts 915 crore net profit in Q1 of 2026-27

Revenue from operations almost doubled to 41,609 crore during Q1 of 2026-27, from 20,989 crore in Q1 of 2025-26. Its exports increased to 5,012 c

Congress press conference ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026

Italian Proverb of the Day: Whoever finds a friend finds a... Powerful life lesson on why true friendship is one of lifes greatest blessings

Italian Proverb of the Day: Friendship is one of the most precious relationships in human life, built on trust, loyalty, and emotional connection

NIA Court reserves order on Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh's plea to attend parliament session

Patiala House Court reserved its order on a plea by MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh. He seeks permission to attend the upcoming Parliament session while i

Public sector modernisation efforts accelerate amid infrastructure challenges: Report

Indian public sector organisations are accelerating AI adoption for improved services. Containerisation and hybrid cloud infrastructure are incre

Zee Acquires Naga Chaitanya's Vrushakarma Non-Theatrical Rights for Over Rs 48 Crore

The film is mounted as a large-scale mystical action-adventure.

India Bans Seafarer Deployment Through Hormuz

DGMA directs shipowners and recruitment firms not to deploy Indian crew on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensio

Hyderabad resident stabbed in U.S.; MBT seeks support for family

Amjed Ullah Khan said Syed Sohail Uddin has been working in the U.S. for about two years

Delhi High Court orders daily health monitoring of activist Sonam Wangchuk on indefinite fast

Delhi High Court ordered daily health monitoring for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Authorities must provide medical aid if his condition deteriorates

EU court upholds Google's $854,250 Italian fine over gambling advertising

Europe's top court has ruled against Google concerning gambling advertisements. The court found Google liable for YouTube videos from a content c

Pushpa Actor, Stand-Up Comedian Miss Out on Tom Cruise Film

Digger is scheduled for an October release.

War, Economic Crisis Complicate Efforts To Protect Irans Rich But Endangered Wildlife

Conservationists in Iran have struggled with climate crises that threaten the countrys fragile biodiversity, as well as economic pressures from d

Corporate demand resilient amid new opportunities opened up by FTAs, says Ficci chief

Indian companies have seen firm demand despite inflationary pressures, and global crude oil moderation and improving economic conditions have sus

Monsoon season power crisis: Power curbs likely to continue in Kerala

Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph said that the State is currently facing a 500 MW to 600 MW deficit in availability

New damselfly species discovered in Keralas Western Ghats

First new Lestesspecies from the Western Ghats since 1929

Life is precious; monitor Sonam Wangchuk's health: Delhi HC tells authorities

The Delhi High Court ordered daily health monitoring for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Authorities must provide medical aid if his condition deteriora

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate, lay foundation stone of projects worth Rs 5,470 crore during his Punjab visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate and lay foundation stones for projects worth Rs 5,470 crore. He will dedicate 75 redeveloped railway

Legacy of disrepair: Kirti Mandir

Tourists throng Kirti Mandir, the Porbandar home of the Father of the Nation, but mould rather than inspiration marks the memorial now

A new era of Indian ecology looks to its horizons, and to the ground

The second Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference at Ashoka University was a forum where researchers from universities, government agencies, NGOs, an

Pakistan urges US, Iran to end hostilities, resume talks amid renewed strikes

Pakistan urged the United States and Iran to cease hostilities and resume negotiations. Renewed military strikes between the two nations threaten

UCC should unite society, not create bitterness: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh discussed the Uniform Civil Code's implementation. He stated the Animal Husbandry Department controversy p

CM V.D. Satheesan launches Thiruvonam Bumper Lottery with 30 crore first prize

Tickets to be sold from July 20, draw on September 26; the ticket price of the lottery remains unchanged at 500.

SC Orders Policy on Early Release of Elderly Prisoners

Supreme Court gives states and Union territories three months to notify a comprehensive policy with clear eligibility criteria and procedures.

Controversy Erupts Over Homework Assignment in Hyderabad School

Hyderabad, July 16: A significant controversy has emerged in Hyderabad following a private school assigning a Hindu second-grade student the task

FIR lodged against contractor, Noida Authority over worker's death while cleaning sewer

An FIR has been filed against a contractor and the Noida Authority after the tragic death of a sanitation worker during sewer cleaning. Reports i

'Urgent Need to Collaborate': NSA Ajit Doval flags multi-domain threats & supply chain disruptions

MLA inaugurates four footbridges in Byndoor constituency, of which three built with truck chassis

Bengaluru-based Dr. R Arunachalam Trust sponsored three of the footbridges, which are cost-effective and make use of a truck chassis

Australia to tighten scrutiny of Big Four Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG after wave of scandals

Australia will enhance its oversight of major accounting firms following recent governance issues. The government has directed the Australian Sec

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant data leak: What happened and what we know | Explained

The files were leaked onto World Leaks, a dark web site that hosts dozens of other leaks

World Cup 2026: UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner

Britain has asked FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team. Players displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after a

Congress leaders discuss party strategy for upcoming Parliament session

Senior Congress leaders, including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other senior leaders delibe

Indian Navy to host multinational maritime training exercise 'Operation Southern Readiness 26-2' in Kochi

The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi from July 20 to 23. This multinational training engagement partners with the

Madras HC says repeated sexual relations do not automatically mean consent, warns against romance fraud

The Madras High Court clarified that repeated sexual relations do not automatically imply consent. Courts must examine surrounding circumstances

Merck Foundation CEO and 12 African and Asian First Ladies Share Their Partnership Journey in Transforming Patient Care Landscape, Supporting Girl Education and Breaking Infertility Stigma

Raut urges Fadnavis to take part in 'Ram Raksha Andolan' of Sena (UBT) in Nagpur

Sena (UBT) head and former State CM Uddhav Thackeray had earlier said that he would take part in the Ram Raksha Andolan organised by the party in

ED uncovers alleged FCRA-linked network aiding Rohingya, Bangladeshi infiltration

The Enforcement Directorate uncovered a network using charitable trusts for illegal infiltration. Funds from UK entities allegedly facilitated Ro

ICAR to cap rice, wheat area under crop diversification plan; forms 52 task teams for 2047 roadmap

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research plans crop diversification by 2047. This roadmap aims to significantly increase agricultural and hort

India's AI Future, GCCs & the India-UK FTA | Full Interview with Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar

India identifies $51 billion in critical imports for domestic manufacturing push

India seeks to increase domestic production for $51 billion in imports. This initiative targets critical manufacturing inputs across various indu

Punjab Congress divided as every leader wants to be CM: Mann

Addressing a public gathering in Mukerian, he said the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government had fulfilled its promises through initiatives in educati

Our players Are Talented But The Team Didn't Have Tunnel Vision : Abhishek Nayar

The great players like Virat Kohli know how to do it when the going gets tough because they've done it repeatedly at the highest level, says Abhi

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line' and will resist until the end

Iran vows to strike regional infrastructure if President Trump attacks its infrastructure. The US is targeting Iran's military capabilities while

12-year-old Bengaluru boy dies after collapsing in school; family gets CCTV camera footage one month later, alleges negligence

The CCTV camera footage reportedly shows the boy informing his teacher that he was feeling unwell before returning to the classroom. Moments late

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: Doctor warns third stage could be alarming amid day 19 fast

FXTRADING.com Becomes FXT, Built Around a Simple Promise: In Control. When It Gets Real.

FXTRADING.com Becomes FXT, Built Around a Simple Promise: In Control. When It Gets Real.

Protests erupt across Ukraine against removal of Defence Minister

Mr. Zelenskyy has not named a successor in a host of changes that have also seen the Prime Minister removed

SC directs states to frame policy for early release of aged, terminally ill prisoners

The Supreme Court has ordered all states to create a policy for prisoner release. This policy must be formulated within three months for elderly

Manufacturing tech startup SwitchOn raises $8M in pre-Series B funding round led by IvyCap Ventures

The capital will be used to accelerate SwitchOn's international expansion, strengthen R&D, and expand sales and go-to-market capabilities across

OHPC Partners With NPTI to Strengthen Hydropower Workforce

State-run utility signs MoU with the National Power Training Institute to enhance technical skills, leadership and operational excellence.

PM Modi to inaugurate Jalandhar Cantt Railway Station during Punjab visit on July 17

Changes to World Cup formats make sense but associate teams need more, says Ashwin

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said the ICC is planning in the right direction but needs to do more towards growing the game, which requires a bette

SIT report on Ram temple donation theft expected shortly; may shape trust reforms

The Special Investigation Team's final report on Ram temple donation embezzlement is expected shortly. This report will likely lead to significan

Paytm remains majority Indian-owned for 2nd consecutive quarter

Paytm's continued increase in domestic ownership comes on the back of the company materially strengthening its operating performance.

Angel One Q1 profit doubles to Rs 231 Cr

Angel One's total income rose 25.4% to Rs 1,434 crore during the April-June quarter of FY27 from Rs 1,143 crore a year ago.

Seating dispute sparks brawl on local train in Thane, three commuters injured

The incident occurred in the luggage compartment of the Ambernath-bound suburban train, Kalyan Government Railway Police's (GRP) says, senior ins

Quote of the day by Hesiod: 'Between us and goodness the Gods have placed the sweat of our brows....' Life lessons from the ancient Greek poet that prove success never comes without hard work

Quote of the day by Hesiod: Ancient Greek poet Hesiod's timeless quote emphasizes perseverance and sustained effort. Meaningful accomplishments r

AI, automation to reshape maritime workforce as India eyes global shipping hub: Maritime Universityofficials

Changing technologies, green shipping and automation are redefining career pathways in the maritime sector, experts say

AI Appreciation Day: How AI Impacts Everyday Lives Across Generations

From helping a child overcome learning challenges to making technology less intimidating for grandparents, AI is quietly weaving itself into the

KKR-led consortium raises offer for Ireland's DCC to $7.9 billion

DCC confirmed an improved takeover proposal from KKR and Energy Capital Partners. The new offer values the energy distributor at 5.81 billion, in

How an Italian sculptor created the FIFA World Cup trophy that became an icon

Silvio Gazzaniga designed the FIFA World Cup trophy to symbolize sporting emotions. The original Jules Rimet Trophy was stolen twice and never re

Free Trade Agreements, including the one with India and UK, offer favourable market access to MSMEs: FKCCI

For MSMEs, which number over 6.3 crore across India and contribute nearly 30% to the GDP, the effective use of FTAs can be truly transformational

Man Found Dead Beneath Kompally Flyover

Persons knows to the victim attacked Narasimhulu in a drunken condition following a dispute: Police

UK's Andy Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM

Andy Burnham plans to revitalize UK town centers with public and private investment. He aims to pump-prime housing and transport to attract priva

Record-Smashing Heat Wave Surges From West To Eastern US, Canada

Scientists say a brewing super El Nino in the equatorial Pacific could also be influencing the heat dome; US forecasters expect El Nino to peak b

Sabari Varman custodial death in Nagercoil jail: Chief warder, two warders arrested

SabariVarman, 34, a differently abled resident ofEeththankaadunearSuchindram, was arrested on July 9 for allegedly possessing the bannedgutkaand

Best German proverb of the day: You should know your friend's faults, but not mention them A timeless lesson on protecting friendships

Best German Proverb of the Day: A German proverb emphasizes knowing friends' faults but not mentioning them publicly. This timeless wisdom promot

No, the PMJDY Is Not Providing 'Direct Cash Assistance' to Eligible Citizens

We found that PMJDY beneficiaries are provided with a card that covers free accidental insurance of up to Rs 2 lakh.

Hyderabad school terminates teacher who allegedly gave 'Kalma' recitation as homework to Class 2 students

The action was taken after a formal complaint was lodged at the Saidabad police station by the parents of a student and local BJP leaders, who al

Nagercoil Custodial Death: 5 Prison Inmates Also Arrested

Sabarivarman, a local shopkeeper from Nagercoil, was arrested by the South Thamarai police on July 9 after gutka was allegedly seized from his sh

Book Excerpt | Speaking My Mind

Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant shares her experiences in her new memoir, Dancing with Joy (Garuda), where she reflects on her journey through art, adve

May rethink over Delimitation Bill if Opposition's amendments incorporated: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut stated opposition to the Delimitation Bill. He indicated potential support if amendments are incorporated by the g

Watch: Argentina beat England to set up World Cup final clash against Spain

Argentina are through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England.

After KFC, cyberattack hits Japanese ice cream giant

A major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that has alread

Ajay, Ashish Mishra not involved in Lakhimpur Kheri witness intimidation: UP police to SC

Uttar Pradesh police told the Supreme Court that Ajay Mishra and Ashish Mishra were not involved in witness intimidation. The investigation revea

'Urgent need for us to collaborate, take decisive actions': NSA Ajit Doval at 5th BIMSTEC security meeting

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval urged enhanced BIMSTEC cooperation to address evolving security challenges. He highlighted the need for deci