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Kerala Government Intensifies Accountability Campaign, KMSCL Under Scrutiny

Thiruvananthapuram, July 18: Within just two months of taking office, the V.D. Satheesan government has accelerated its review of decisions made

Watch: How India plans to join the global chip superpowers

Can this investment help India build a world-class semiconductor ecosystem, reduce import dependence, and compete with global leaders?

Landslide Risk Increases on Kedarnath Route, Travel May Be Halted

Rudraprayag, July 18: With the monsoon becoming active in Uttarakhand, continuous rainfall has been reported in the Kedarnath Dham and various ar

Six resolutions adopted by groups opposing kambala in Mysuru Dasara

Participants said that kambala is incompatible with the heritage, cultural identity and religious significance of the world-renowned Dasara festi

What makes Skyroots Vikram-1 launch unique? | Explained

Skyroots Vikram-1 has made India only the third country where a private company has independently placed payloads in orbit. Heres what makes the

Why mentoring students in higher education is important

Mentoring helps students grow in their academic and personal spaces and must be made a part of higher education

Opposition Criticizes Government After Activist Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalized

New Delhi, July 18: Opposition leaders have sharply criticized the BJP-led central government following the hospitalization of climate activist S

If you bill it, they will come: FIFA 2026 wins battle for fans' wallets in pricey World Cup

World Cup final caps a tournament where fans paid record prices. Ticket buyers defied expectations and paid sky-high prices for all matches. FIFA

In 1928, a German architect proposed draining the Mediterranean Sea to create a Eurafrican supercontinent Atlantropa. Here's why

Herman Srgel proposed damming the Mediterranean Sea to create new land. This ambitious Atlantropa project aimed to generate vast hydroelectric po

Psychology says people who love simple picnics in the park arent just seeking fresh air, they are looking for some quality time

While not everyone enjoys outdoor activities in the same way, spending time in green spaces can offer meaningful mental health benefits for many

Punjab Police arrests inspector linked to U.S. indictment allegations in extortion case

On Saturday Deputy Inspector General, Jalandhar Range, Naveen Singla, confirmed the arrest of Inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra

Crude bomb? One detained after blast damages residential building in Kolkata

Kolkata police detained a local broker linked to the BJP regarding a building blast. Investigators suspect crude bomb explosives caused the explo

A tap on Gavaskar's shoulder for luck, Doshi recalls Sobers' superstitious side

A day after Sir Gary Sobers death, Commentator Sushil Doshi was recalling a story of Sobers convincing himself that Gavaskar was a lucky charm in

Supreme Court gives Assam Government two weeks to respond to pleas against foreigner declaration orders

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order after the counsel appearing for the Assam government sought time to file count

CBI Court Sentences Former IOB Manager and Accomplice to Three Years in Prison for Loan Fraud

Ahmedabad, July 18: A special CBI court in Ahmedabad has sentenced a former branch manager of Indian Overseas Bank (IOB) and a private individual

Made in India, Made for the World: Skyroot Makes History as Vikram-1 Reaches Orbit

I should have been India coach, says Constantine; calls country's football in 'freefall'

Stephen Constantine voiced disappointment over India's football decline and his own exclusion. He believes structural reforms and better league m

Coimbatore Next meets Ministers, places its demands

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Skyroot crashes an elite party with Vikram-1. Next comes a big prize

Skyroot Aerospace's successful Vikram-1 mission marks India's entry into the global commercial launch market through a private company. Beyond th

Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution

President Donald Trump accused Canada of not properly maintaining their forests, failing to carry out basic Forest Management and Debris Removal

US lawmaker urges review of arms sales to India at Capitol briefing

US lawmakers and experts urged a review of arms sales to India. They cited concerns over alleged transnational repression impacting national secu

Congress Responds to H.D. Kumaraswamys Allegations in HMT Land Dispute

Bengaluru, July 18: The Congress party has issued a response to H.D. Kumaraswamy regarding the ongoing HMT land dispute. They released a detailed

Aamir Khan Receives Alleged Threat In Name Of Lawrence Bishnoi Gang

Cops verifying social media post; no formal complaint has been lodged by Khan or his representatives regarding the alleged threat so far

FM exhorts young entrepreneurs to raise risk appetite and build boldly despite external woes

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman encouraged young entrepreneurs to build boldly for India's future. She emphasized creating value and embracin

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain defender Laporte surprised by refereeing decisions involving Argentina

Spain defender Aymeric Laporte expressed surprise at refereeing decisions favoring Argentina's aggressive style. He believes such actions should

Yamuna loses 90% water flow in Delhi: Okhla and ITO barrages linked to river narrowing to 32% of its 1799 width; Delhi University study maps 200-year change

A study by geologists from Delhi University and IISER Bhopal has found that the Yamuna's average width in Delhi has shrunk by 68% since 1799, whi

Five persons, including three women drowned in Godavari river while fishing in Polavaram district

According to locals, a group of five persons, identified as Lakshmi, Bharathi, Suseela, Balaraju and Ramesh have drowned while they were fishing

Olympian Manu Bhaker voices concern amid exam paper leak protests

Olympic shooter Manu Bhaker expressed deep concern for protesting students. She stated that education and safety are fundamental rights for every

PV Sindhu Attributes Japan Open Final Spot to Focus and Patience

New Delhi, July 18: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has credited her focus, patience, and guidance from her coach for reaching the womens singles

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad to be taken to AIIMS, Delhi for treatment

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, on July 17, was brought to Patna's IGIMS after experiencing fluctuations in his blood pressure, he will be taken to AIIM

Watch: Vikram-1, Indias first private orbital-class rocket, successfully launches into orbit

India achieved a major space milestone on July 18, 2026, as Vikram-1, the countrys first privately developed orbital rocket, successfully placed

Delhi court takes cognisance of charge sheet in rape-murder case of IRS officer's daughter

A Delhi court has taken cognisance of the charge sheet filed against a former domestic help. The accused faces charges in the rape and murder of

Erode Corporation revises charges for new underground drainage connections

The Corporation said the connection charges cover the cost of providing the sewer connection from the main line up to the property boundary.

CM Vijay Hears Grievances From Students During Surprise Hostel Visit

Highlighting poor living conditions, the inmates complained of frequent water shortages, uncleaned and broken restrooms, and a lack of adequate d

Swetta Jumaani's 2026 Numerology Prediction Comes Alive at the FIFA World Cup

2026 is a Number 1 year, ruled by the Sun. At the beginning of the year, I had predicted that the energies of the Sun would dominate global event

Evicted from home, Delhi families left in limbo as SIR redraws the electoral map

Elderly residents displaced by demolitions face electoral form confusion. They are unsure which address to use for the ongoing voter registration

CBSE 12th Supplementary Date Sheet 2026 Download: Check new exam dates, and all students, parents should know

CBSE 12th Supplementary Date Sheet 2026 PDF Download: The Central Board of Secondary Education has rescheduled Class 12 supplementary examination

Vikram-1 Launch Marks a Proud Moment for India, Opens Space Sector to Private Companies: Dr. Jitendra Singh

New Delhi, July 18: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh stated on Saturday that the successful launch of Vikram-1 by Skyroot Aerospace is a proud m

US and Iran exchange strikes as they struggle over Strait of Hormuz

The United States and Iran exchanged strikes on Saturday, intensifying their battle for the Strait of Hormuz. Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles

P.S. Santhakumar assumes charge as Sabarimala executive officer

Bengaluru's second airport should come up near Tumakuru: Karnataka Dy CM Parameshwara

Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara said he wants Bengaluru's second international airport to come up near Tumakuru, citing better con

FIFA World Cup 2026: Marc Cucurella vows to retire from Spain duty, get coach tattoo if La Roja wins title

Spain's Marc Cucurella has pledged to retire from international football after the World Cup final. He stated that winning both the European Cham

Punjab Police Inspector Arrested for Extortion in Murder Case

Jalandhar, July 18: The Punjab Police have arrested Inspector Gurinderjeet Singh Nagra for extortion and bribery related to a murder investigatio

Chintha Raveendran Award for actor Bhavana

Development works on Kalingarayan Canal suspended as water released for irrigation

A WRD engineer toldThe Hinduthat around 65% of the works had been completed, while the construction of the baby canal had not yet commenced

Gujarat tops NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026

Gujarat leads India's major states in NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index 2026. The state achieved the highest score, reflecting its inves

CB-CID officials raid multiple locations over fraudulent registration of Palani temple lands

Crime Branch CID teams searched multiple Dindigul locations on Saturday. These searches relate to the alleged fraudulent registration of temple l

Investigation Intensifies in Palani Temple Land Scam as CB-CID Interrogates Officials

Dindigul, July 18: The Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID) has ramped up its investigation into the alleged fraudulent regist

Why sad?: Kapil Dev reacts to speculation over Rohit Sharma's retirement

Kapil Dev on Saturday said Rohit Sharma's retirement, whenever it comes, should be celebrated, adding that the Indian skipper has brought immense

Ande Sri Anna Is Telangana's Kalidas, Says CM Revanth Reddy

Ande Sri had very little formal education, yet he became one of the most talented and respected Telugu poets.

Opinion: Reporter's Diary: How Sonam Wangchuk Was Removed From Protest Site

There was a sense of uncertainty among the protesters, who appeared anxious but were unaware of what was about to happen.

Moroccan proverb of the day: 'He who lacks knowledge derides his neighbour, but the man of understanding...'; Age-old lesson on wisdom, humility and self-control

Moroccan proverb of the day: A Moroccan proverb highlights wisdom and patience in communication. It suggests ignorance leads to derision, while u

Toxic Gas, Bomb Tests: Arrested Jaish Terrorists In Gujarat Underwent Special Training

The suspects were taught a total of 40 distinct terror techniques, ranging from precision bomb-making to the synthesis of toxic gases using every

Missing CMO files : Former Odisha IT Secretary Manoj Mishra Appears Before Police

Mishra appeared before the investigating officers after police issued summons to him and retired IAS officer Rajesh Verma, asking them to coopera

National Shooter Damayanti Sen Returns Home After 48 Hours Missing

Kolkata, July 18: National shooter Damayanti Sen, who had been missing for 48 hours, returned home safely on Saturday morning. However, the reaso

Blast damages residential building in eastern Kolkata

A blast partially damaged a Kolkata building, with police suspecting crude bomb materials. One person was detained for questioning, while the pri

Farmers seek lifting of toddy ban as TVK govt. considers permitting resto-bars

Amid reports that the government is considering permitting resto-bars to reduce the number of bars attached to TASMAC outletsa move opposed by th

Markets Regulator Warns Of Boss Scam, Cyber Fraud Targeting Top Executives

The regulator said it issued the advisory after receiving information from the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) about a rise in such

Government Alarmed by Wangchuks Movement: Sougata Roy

Kolkata, July 18: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Sougata Roy expressed concern over the hospitalization of activist Sonam Wangchuk after his hunger

Protest held in Thane against proposed data centre over 'environmental threats'

Hundreds protested a proposed data centre in Thane's Balkum area on Saturday. Protesters cited severe environmental and health risks from the fac

Odisha : Police Arrest 103 Alleged Mobile Snatchers During Rath Yatra

Police recover 203 stolen mobile phones during a special anti-snatching drive launched amid the ongoing annual Rath Yatra.

Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Law University holds international seminar

Vice-Chancellor Devinder Singh said the rule of law, equal opportunity and inclusive development remained the foundation of democratic societies,

Sonam Wangchuk continues hunger strike, says wife Gitanjali Angmo

Gitanjali Angmo confirmed the July 20 Parliament march will proceed as planned. Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike continues despite his hospitalisat

Quote of the Day by George Harrison: As long as you hate, there will be Legendary musicians wisdom on breaking the cycle of hatred with love and kindness

George Harrison's quote highlights the self-perpetuating nature of hatred. He believed that hatred continues as long as people choose to harbor i

Allegations of Enforced Disappearances of Two Baloch Youths by Pakistani Army

Quetta, July 18: Reports have emerged from Pakistans troubled province of Balochistan regarding the alleged enforced disappearance of two more ci

Thieves return with bigger vehicles to steal rare 1-ton cannon: 16th-century relic taken from Narwar Fort in MP; first attempt to lift it failed

Thieves return with bigger vehicles to steal 1-ton cannon: An armed gang of 25 to 30 men stormed Narwar Fort in Madhya Pradesh's Shivpuri distric

Woman assaulted and disrobed on roads; accused arrested in Andhra Pradeshs Guntur

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu termed the incident deeply disturbing, asserting that humiliation of any woman was unacceptable and assuring

Tribal Woman Allegedly Attacked by Forest Staff in Bhadradri Kothagudem

Tribal families say that the land and forests are their primary source of livelihood.

Local Body Polls will Be Conducted by December: Ktaka CM DK Shivakumar

On Saturday Morning, he held a meeting with All India Congress Committee (AICC) President and Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Mallikarjun Kh

Delhi-Rishikesh Namo Bharat: How Rail Project Will Transform Two States

The Centre has given in-principle approval to extend Delhi-Meerut Regional Rapid Transit System from Modipuram in Meerut to Haridwar and Rishikes

Andhra Pradesh brings in new rules for regulating land use in State

The regulations replace multiple legacy zoning frameworks with nine standard land-use categories and adopting a zone-wise negative-list approach

How NEET AIR 1 Aryan Gupta scored 715 out of 720: Topper says hard work alone didn't get him Rank 1; luck also mattered

Aryan Gupta from Ludhiana achieved All India Rank one in the Re-NEET UG 2026 examination. He scored 715 out of 720 marks, attributing success to

Online Betting Racket Busted During India-England Cricket Match; Five Arrested

New Delhi, July 18: The Delhi Polices Kirti Nagar station has dismantled an online betting racket operating during the cricket match between Indi

K.C. Venugopal urges KSU workers to raise grievances through party forums

AICC general secretary says the party 'recognised' that KSU workers might have legitimate concerns but maintained that such issues should first b

Infiltration Bid Foiled In J&K, Heavy Firing Along LoC In Rajouri

This marks the first major ceasefire violation along the LoC since Operation Sindoor. Before this, only minor incidents involving eight to 10 rou

AP CM Seeks Centre's Aid For Rayalaseema Horticulture Development Plan

The Chief Minister made the requests during his meeting with Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Amaravati yesterday.

Shein's odyssey to listing crosses New York, London and likely finds home in Hong Kong

Shein secured Hong Kong stock exchange approval for its long-awaited initial public offering. The company is expected to publicly file its prospe

Kuwait says Iran has struck a water desalination plant, the second such attack in 2 days

United States and Iran exchanged strikes targeting infrastructure and military sites. Kuwait, Iraq, and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian miss

Namma Metro Sarjapur-Hebbal Line Route and Stations

Revised DPR cuts cost, tweaks alignment and pushes deadline to 2033; work likely to begin in 2027 pending central approval

Police department sends Kasibugga Sub Inspector on VR in case against former Ministers son

The higher officials ordered an internal inquiry and observed that the sub inspector Suneel had not discharged his duty properly and brought bad

'My manager keeps trying to lower my salary every time I relocate': Remote worker says pay cut threats have made them afraid to move despite heavy workload

A remote worker says repeated threats of salary cuts every time they relocate have left them afraid to move, despite taking on a heavier workload

Uppal Residents March in Support of HYDRAA's Land Protection Drive

The residents urged the State government to expand the limits of Hydraa across the State to protect government lands and wrack the whip on encroa

Iran Accuses the U.S. of Violating International Law by Targeting Civil Infrastructure

New Delhi, July 18: Irans permanent representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeid Iravani, has accused the United States of targeting Irans ci

Gujarat ATS reveals half baked 'Jaish-e-Mohammed' Network busted

Plot to Establish 'Jaish-e-Mohammed' Network in Gujarat: Major Revelations During ATS Interrogation Interrogation of five suspected terrorists ap

Iran Accuses US of Violating International Law by Targeting Civil Infrastructure

New Delhi, July 18: Irans permanent representative to the United Nations, Amir-Saeed Iravani, has accused the United States of targeting Irans ci

Will join NC protest if Article 370 restoration, lifting ban on Jamaat added to agenda: PDP

Telangana CM congratulates Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace on Vikram-1 successful test flight

KSRTC Employee Grabs Woman Aboard Kerala State Transport Bus; Arrested

The incident occurred around 6.30 am on Saturday morning when the woman had fallen asleep on the bus, police said

BJP Intensifies Outreach in Bankipur By-Election, Aiming for Victory with Womens Support

Patna, July 18: Political activities have intensified ahead of the Bankipur Assembly by-election in Bihar. The BJP is strategizing to not only re

Skyroots historic Vikram-1 succeeds in first attempt: PM Modi congratulates startup team