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Psychology says doing someone a small favor can actually make you like them more, thanks to the 'Ben Franklin Effect'

Psychology suggests doing small favors can increase your affection for others. The Ben Franklin Effect proposes that helping someone can make you

China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars

China condemned the US decision to impose fresh tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries over alleged forced labour concerns, warning

Quote of the day by Robert Frost: Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee, and I'll forgive Most Pulitzer winning poet on why life's biggest setbacks may deserve a smile

Quote of the day: Robert Frost, a celebrated American poet, viewed life's challenges with humor and acceptance. His famous quote offers a unique

TNEA 2026 counselling: Over 35,000 students receive tentative allotment in first round

Mumbai protester Riya Ahir stands against police van for 40 minutes during solidarity protest

Riya Ahir, a 27-year-old actor and entrepreneur, gained attention after standing in front of a police van carrying detained protesters during a M

Two 4th century Ganesha idols found in a field at Kaza near Amaravati

Archaeologist E. Sivanagireddy said the red sandstone idols, seated in lalitasana and holding a modaka and a broken tusk, resemble a Ganesha imag

Make junk food costlier, tighten school canteen rules: Five steps ICMR suggests to curb childhood obesity

India faces a significant childhood obesity crisis with 41 million affected children. New government policies aim to curb unhealthy food marketin

CJP to launch website to identify police personnel who used brute force on protestors during Parliament March

Condemning the allegations of foreign funding behind the protest Sourav Das said, If narrative is being pushed that we are foreign-funded, why is

Tracing voters in an ever-evolving Bengaluru

From its demography to its geography, Bengaluru lookedvery different24 years ago, in 2002, when Karnataka last undertook an intensive revision of

WebQoof Recap: Of Claims Surrounding the CJP Protests and the Delhi Police

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

Congress Demands White Paper on CAG Report from Madhya Pradesh Government

Bhopal, July 24: The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Madhya Pradesh government following the release of a report by the Comptr

Indias Cricket Summer Heats up With ITW Universe On-Boarding Multiple Brands for Upcoming Series

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Infobell IT Solutions Announces Strategic Collaboration with AMD to Accelerate Advanced AI Innovation

Introducing four cutting-edge product suites designed to modernize enterprise operations, collaboration, and Vision AI workloads.

CCI says platform fees and delivery charges charged by Zomato not abuse of dominance

The Competition Commission of India said that these charges, including the commission Eternal (formerly Zomato) charges restaurants, are charges

India's F1 push: Sports Ministry grants NSF status to motor-sport body FMSCI

The Sports Ministry has provisionally recognized the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India. This significant upgrade allows FMSCI to receive

Who is funding America's widening debt with the rest of the world?

Foreign capital is flowing into Wall Street due to the AI revolution. This influx is increasing scrutiny on America's persistent external deficit

Demand for Office Space in India Expected to Reach 50% GCC Share in Two Years

New Delhi, July 24: The demand for office space in India is projected to see the Global Capability Centers (GCC) account for nearly 50% of the to

Godrej Enterprises Group Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Ranks Among The Top 5% Companies Globally

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Watch: Trump throws U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal into turmoil by pinning it to Israel ties

U.S. President Donald Trump said the civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia will only proceed if Riyadh recognises Israel and joins the Abraham

Dont cultivate paddy this kharif, Andhra Pradesh tells Krishna delta farmers amid water crunch

Engineer-in-Chief K. Narasimha Murthy said storage in Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar had fallen to critically low levels, and that Pattiseema pump

HPCL, BPCL have secured crude supplies till August, scouting for September

The two refiners posted a net loss in the first quarter of the current financial year - their first since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflic

Day to night: Why these cafes in Bengaluru are doubling up as cocktail bars after dark

Restaurants in Bengaluru are combining the vibe of a cafe and a bar, to offer something for everyone. We look at this new industry trend, and why

Wanted Waris Punjab De member, U.S. national nabbed while entering India from Nepal

The accused were identified as Vikramjit Singh, who is wanted in connection with a 2023 case registered in Punjab, and U.S. national Manveer Sing

Taslima Nasreen draws parallels between student protest, Bangladesh's July 2024 uprising, says outcome was 'disastrous'

Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen drew parallels between Delhi protests and Bangladesh's July 2024 student uprising. She noted the disastrous ou

A medal you can read by touch: Glasgow CWG 2026 make history with first-ever braille design medals

Glasgow's Commonwealth Games medals now include braille and tactile elements for accessibility. This inclusive design reflects the event's expand

India to roll out common customer ID for banks, insurers; mutual funds to follow, sources say

Starting in August, a collaborative customer identification initiative will be rolled out by Indian banks and insurers, featuring a system design

Luka Modric Extends Contract with AC Milan for Another Year

Milan, July 24: Croatian football legend Luka Modric has decided to extend his illustrious career by signing a new contract with AC Milan. The cl

Anand becomes FIDE interim president as Russian incumbent included in EU sanctions lst

Viswanathan Anand has become the interim president of the world chess body FIDE. This change occurred after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside due t

Cricket Australia open to hosting Ashes Test in India

England are scheduled to host the Ashes next year

Kerala govt issues order suspending ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar, cites SIT findings of interference' in Youth Congress workers assault probe

Govt holds that allegations against senior IPS officer are supported by statements of multiple investigating officers and that his continuance in

T.N. Chief Minister Vijays office to shift to Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai soon

Space constraints are cited as the primary reason for the shift

DU's Aditi Mahavidyalaya asks students to stay away from protests, Shyam Lal College backs Pradhan

Delhi University colleges are advising students to avoid disruptive activities and focus on studies. Aditi Mahavidyalaya and Shyam Lal College ha

EAAA, Edelweiss' Alternatives Arm, Returns 100 percent Investor Capital from INR 7,250 Cr ESOF III; Ahead of Final Portfolio Exits

EAAA Alternatives, the alternatives arm of Edelweiss, today announced that the third series of its performing credit fund ESOF III, has returned

West Bengal CM Pledges Zero Tolerance Against Corruption

Kolkata, July 24: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has taken a firm stance against corruption, declaring on the social media platform

Chandigarh University's 102 B.Ed. Graduates Secure Teaching Positions at Prestigious Schools Across 12 States

Chandigarh University's 102 B.Ed. Graduates Secure Teaching Positions at Prestigious Schools Across 12 States

Raydean Enterprises Limited Raises 200 Crores Through Combined Equity and Debt Fundraise

Raydean Enterprises Limited Raises 200 Crores Through Combined Equity and Debt Fundraise

'Protect Their Dreams': Sachin, Gill, Bindra and Other Sports Icons Rally Behind Protesting Students

Sachin Tendulkar, Shubman Gill, Abhinav Bindra, Irfan Pathan and other Indian sports stars support students protesting paper leaks, calling for a

Two Civil Engineers with no agriculture background built a Rs 565 crore cattle startup; their weekend project has solved one of India's oldest trade problems

Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, two IIT Delhi civil engineering graduates, founded Animall in 2019 to bring India's unorganised cattle market onlin

Kerala power crisis: State may face deficit in coming months too

According to Load Generation Balance Report of Central Electricity Authority, Kerala can expect gaps in peak demand and availability from August

Chhattisgarh CM Criticizes Congress for Desperation Amid Election Losses

Mumbai, July 24: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has targeted the Congress party, stating that it has become completely desperate due

T.N. Chief Minister Vijays office to move to 10th floor of Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai soon

Space constraints are cited as the primary reason for the shift

No country for old people - building resilience to protect elderly from climate stressors

There are many other factors including financial capacity, living alone, gender, age that intersect to render senior citizens particularly vulner

Mannara Chopra Responds to Kunal Kamras Statement, Advocates for Student-Centric Discussions

Mumbai, July 24: Actress Mannara Chopra has reacted to comedian Kunal Kamras statement made at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing that such platforms sho

'We Were NEET Students Once': Volunteer Doctors on Front Lines at Jantar Mantar

Doctors volunteering at the protest site say they are all here in a personal capacity, on our own time.

Test your knowledgein geography

The Indian National Cartographic Association, Tamil Nadu chapter, is conducting a quiz for students

Assam Flood Toll Rises to 47, Over 7.21 Lakh People Affected

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says 40 people remain missing as floodwaters continue to rise across 11 districts.

Google rolls out new selfie video sign-in feature

Google will allow users to set up verification by recording a brief video of themselves performing guided head movements that would capture multi

As the sea changes, fisherwomen in Tamil Nadu struggle to stay afloat

For fisherwomen, rising temperatures are only one part of a larger crisis. Pollution, ecological degradation, and changing seas are making liveli

Ebenezer trailer: Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood in Ti Wests A Christmas Carol adaptation

The film marks Johnny Depps first major Hollywood role since his 2022 trial against Amber Heard

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Crosses Rs 100 Crore in India in One Week

Becomes Christopher Nolan's second film after Oppenheimer to enter India's 100 cr club

DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Range Air Defence Missile System 'Kusha'

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO on the successful maiden flight test of the system 'Kusha', calling it a major milest

Sudden Road Collapse Disrupts Traffic at Busy Intersection in West Delhi

New Delhi, July 24: A major road in the Khayala area of West Delhi collapsed unexpectedly early Friday morning at a busy intersection. During the

Rajya Sabha Adjourned as Opposition Protests Over NEET Paper Leak

Upper House witnesses fifth straight day of disruptions as Opposition raises the NEET paper leak issue.

Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike, Protests Continue Until Minister Resigns

New Delhi, July 24: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has decided to end his hunger strike following 27 days of protest. Ashutosh Ranka, spokesperson for t

'People are demanding resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, not fast-track courts': Arvind Kejriwal

Vijays Strong Telugu Connection: Remakes, Hits and a Lasting Bond

He believes Vijay reached another level with Tamil remakes of Mahesh Babu's industry hits Okkadu and Pokiri, which became Ghilli and Pokkiri.

CCI junks complaint against Eternal over Zomato platform fee, pricing practices

The complainant had alleged that the difference arose due to inflated menu prices, delivery charges, platform fee and taxes.

Joint Opposition to raise 'pellet gun' use on students in Parliament; PM, Home Minister must be held accountable: TMC

The Trinamool Congress stated the opposition will raise pellet gun use allegations. They demand Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah be hel

Shreyas Iyer's India look to continue revival and seal T20I series against Zimbabwe

India seeks to extend their winning momentum in the second T20I match. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's quick fifty set up their opening series victo

Nestle pushes for simpler US food labels to shed 'Frankenstein' ingredients image

Nestle is lobbying US authorities to allow food labels to use common ingredient names, such as vitamin C instead of ascorbic acid, arguing techni

India's batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi draws confidence from maiden fifty against Zimbabwe

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a quick fifty in India's T20 victory over Zimbabwe. He expressed happiness with his performance and the venue's atmos

Rooftop Solar Installations Register Sharp Growth in APEPDCL Region

Growing public awareness of renewable energy and greater confidence in the incentive schemes offered by the Central and State governments is attr

Assam Flood Alert: Authorities Warn Residents to Stay Away from Dikhow River

Guwahati, July 24: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) issued an advisory on Friday, urging residents to avoid the Dikhow River

While Mayank Yadav was breaking speed guns in Zimbabwe, his father was quietly performing Govardhan Parikrama in Mathura

Mayank Yadav returned to international cricket with a wicket on his first ball. He bowled impressively at 149 kph after two years of injuries and

New car parking system comes into force at Mysuru airport

The initiative is designed to provide passengers, visitors, and stakeholders with a secure, organised, and customer-friendly parking environment

NEET Protest In Telangana: Student Unions Organise Bandh

Osmania University postponed all examinations scheduled to be held on July 24 in view of the bandh.

17 Delhi Metro stations closed for third day in a row amid CJP-led protest

The interchange facility will continue to be available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat stations, DMRC said

NCLT stays Byju's bidding process till next hearing

The case is part of the ongoing insolvency process involving Byju's, which has faced financial stress, legal disputes with lenders, and multiple

CRPF verifying reports of pellet guns used against protesters in Delhi: official

The Hindureported about two persons, who were hit by pellets allegedly fired by RAF personnel, during the July 20 CJP-led protest march to Parlia

'Our four demands remain': CJP's Vaishnavi Gaur ahead of government meeting on paper leaks

'Our demands remain the same': CJP's Saurav Das hopes govt comes with an open mind

Khalistani terror suspect, US national held while entering India from Nepal

Indian men's cricket team get direct entry into Asian Games knockouts

India and three other nations have secured direct entry into the 2026 Asian Games cricket knockout stage. Afghanistan, Japan, and Nepal will comp

We are very relieved: CJPs Saurav Das reacts to Sonam Wangchuk breaking his fast after 26 days

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast: What happens next to CJP protest, negotiations with govt and steps to resolve NEET paper leak crisis

Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike after 26 days following government assurances. The Centre promised no legal action against peaceful NEET p

Bahrain Sounds Sirens as US-Iran Conflict Escalates

US completes 13th night of strikes on Iran as Gulf tensions rise and oil prices surge above $100 a barrel.

Paytms Cost Efficiency Boosted by AI Automation, Reports JM Financial

New Delhi, July 24: JM Financial, a brokerage firm, has reported that artificial intelligence (AI) based automation is becoming a key factor in e

Old, Unrelated Video Shared as Crowd Marching Towards Jantar Mantar Protest

We found out that the video dates back to April 2026.

After DU, JNU asks its students, staff to avoid Jantar Mantar protest site

Advisory All stakeholders of JNUs epistemic community are advised to act responsibly and prioritize their personal safety. In accordance with the

Policeman Rapes Minor Dalit Girl as Colleague Keeps Watch in Bhopal

Main accused lured 17-year-old on pretext of daughters birthday party; both policemen booked under POCSO and SC/ST Act

ED conducts raids in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi and Punjab in 450-crore bank loan 'fraud'

The ED probe stems from a CBI case relating to an alleged fraud involving a 450 crore loan availed from a consortium of banks, the officials said

Protests Against NEET Continues in Chennai

The round-the-clock sit-in at the Balan Illam, which commenced on a small scale, gained momentum, leading to over 500 people, including film pers

If agencies dont present proof, what purpose will fast-track courts serve?: Sanjay Singh

Hyderabad: Ganja Addict Attacks UP Tourist Near Makkah Masjid, Arrested

Hyderabad police launched an investigation into the incident.

Assam flood situation: 47 dead, 40 missing, 7.21 lakh people affected

Assam's flood situation remains critical with 47 deaths and over 7.21 lakh people affected. Many rivers continue to rise due to incessant rains,

Water Shortage Must be Overcome: AP Engineer-in-Chief Narasimha Murthy

With Godavari inflows plunging from lakhs to thousands of cusecs and a shortfall in Krishna waters, priority will be given to drinking water whil

Gold and Silver Prices Decline for Second Consecutive Day

Mumbai, July 24: Gold and silver prices opened lower for the second consecutive day on Friday, with both precious metals witnessing a decline of

Govt Bars Communication Infra Providers from Sharing Data Outside India

The Department of Telecom, in a notification for the authorisation framework for infrastructure providers, has made it mandatory that entire tele

Student suicides jumped 80% in ten years; over 2,000 die by suicide every year due to exam failures

Over 1.23 lakh students died by suicide between 2014 and 2024, of which more than one-fifth were due to failure in examinations, stressing the ne

US to impose forced labor tariffs on many trading partners, including India

The Trump administration has unveiled new tariffs on dozens of US trading partners for what it says is lax enforcement of forced labor bans. The