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In 1955, a forgotten NASA pioneer began work that helped reach the edge of the Solar System how Annie Easleys journey from NACA to the iconic Cassini mission is inspiring America once again

Most people know the names behind the Moon landing. Few know Annie Easley. Yet her work helped shape America's space future. She joined NACA, the

RVS dental college to conduct free oral screening camp

CWMA should ensure release of water to Tamil Nadu or seek Centres help to enforce CWRC directive

'What did they discuss?': Netanyahu & Zelenskyy caught in tense exchange at Lindsey Graham memorial

Vijayawada MP seeks Central aid to develop Kanaka Durga temple as global pilgrimage hub

Kesineni Sivanath urges Centre to sanction PRASAD funds and approve ropeway under Parvatmala scheme to upgrade infrastructure and improve pilgrim

'End Caste Discrimination First': Critics Call Out 'Reservation Hatao Andolan'

The 'Reservation Hatao Andolan' has become viral but it has sparked a discourse on merit, privileges and casteism.

BJP forms special committees for local body elections in Andhra Pradesh

It will oversee the election management, organisational coordination and campaign strategy across the State, says party State president Madhav

Credit outflow for Tirunelveli district for current fiscal put at 24,471 crore

Bengaluru: Head constable assaulted after alleged misconduct with woman on BMTC bus

India's premium mithai boom: How traditional sweets are getting a premium makeover

Indian mithai is transforming from traditional sweets to premium offerings. Consumers now seek quality ingredients and attractive packaging for t

Quote of the Day by Cindy Crawford: 'I think if people are passionate about something...'-Inspiring life lessons on passion, confidence, and why authenticity are the real secrets to success by the American Supermodel and actress

Supermodel Cindy Crawford believes passion ignites true beauty and confidence in individuals. Her career highlights how embracing uniqueness and

Over 672 kg ganja, 23 tonnes of gutkha seized in West Zone districts in three months

In July so far, 325.69 kg of ganja and 12.11 tonnes of prohibited tobacco products were seized from the eight districts of Coimbatore, the Nilgir

Yadgir: Lokayukta traps Health Department assistant for accepting 20,000 bribe via UPI

The complainant alleges that although an incentive of 1,39,750 had been sanctioned to his account under the programme, the official demanded a co

'Serious offence with real consequences': Minnesota fraud scandal grows as four more plead guilty

CPI(M) condemns Delhi Police action at party headquarters, seeks withdrawal of cases against student protesters

Party alleges attempt to suppress democratic dissent, demands immediate withdrawal of criminal cases registered against student leaders and peace

Once rejected by NASA and Boeing, Peter Beck built Rocket Lab into a SpaceX and Blue Origin rival with 2,500 employees across the US, Canada and New Zealand

Rocket Lab founder Sir Peter Beck is now taking on Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin. Peter Beck was once rejected by NASA and Boein

In 1958, the US planned to detonate a nuclear bomb on the Moon. Why project A119 never happened

The US considered detonating a nuclear bomb on the Moon after Sputnik's launch. Project A119 aimed to demonstrate American power and prestige to

30 million oysters are being dumped into US's Chesapeake Bay in a race to save America's largest estuary

Millions of baby oysters are being planted in the Chesapeake Bay. Scientists hope this effort will revive one of America's most important waterwa

30 kg ganja seized at Needamangalam

Nobody Can Steal YS Jagans Credit, If He Tries, Hell End Up In Jail: TDP MP

TDP MP Kalasetti Appalanaidu, on Wednesday, termed YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) chief YS Jagan Mohan Reddy's claim of credit for the Bhogapuram Air

Five Bangladesh nationals detained for verification near Perundurai

Top news of the day: Lok Sabha clears anti-paper leak Bill; Rajya Sabha passes Bill to criminalise insult to Vande Mataram, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

CPI(M)s S.B. Raju elected Palakkad district panchayat president

S.B. Raju succeeds T.M. Shashi, who vacated the post after being elected as an MLA from Alathur.

IMA best doctors awards presented

India Launches First Direct Commercial Container Freight Train to Nepal

Direct Kolkata-Biratnagar rail service boosts cross-border trade and cuts logistics costs.

Man held for sexual assault of minor girl in Erode

Temple property fraud: Former officials and sub-registrars among 19 accused in temple land scam in TN

A criminal case has been filed against nineteen individuals for illegally transferring temple property. Two former revenue officials and two sub-

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States top Cardiology Department at GRH chokes under severe staff shortage

Handling nearly 1.23 lakh outpatients and 4,000 inpatients annually, the department continues to operate with only six teaching faculty members d

St Stephen's bars students from wearing shorts in key campus areas; move sparks protests

St Stephen's College has prohibited shorts in campus areas, sparking student protests. Students describe the new rule as moral policing and an in

Ahmedabad special to run for four more trips

J&K International Film Festival Debut Draws 875 Entries from 50 Countries

The submissions from around 50 countries are expected to enrich the festival with diverse storytelling traditions, artistic perspectives and inno

BRS Delegation Visits 1,000-bedded TIMS Alwal Hospital Initiated During KCR Govt

The visit comes amid allegations by the opposition party that the Congress government has delayed the completion and operationalisation of the ho

French DJ Kavinsky, best known for Drive hit Nightcall, found dead at 50

French electronic music producer Kavinsky, the synthwave pioneer whose hit Nightcall became synonymous with Nicolas Winding Refns Drive, has died

El Nino impact likely to intensify in coming months: Telangana Agriculture Minister Tummala

Minister says the rainfall deficit in Telangana stood at 30% during the ongoing monsoon.

Mayawati Calls for Comprehensive Reforms Beyond Strict Laws to Combat Paper Leaks

Lucknow, July 29: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati has emphasized that merely enacting strict laws to prevent paper leaks will not provid

Govt Prioritising AI, Digital Skills Training for Civil Servants: Jitendra Singh

Over 1.70 crore government employees onboarded on iGOT Karmayogi, with 218 AI and emerging technology courses.

Congress Turns Parliament into a Political Arena: Rohan Gupta

Ahmedabad, July 29: The Lok Sabha passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill 2026 by voice vote on Wednesday. During the discussion, Opposition Leader Rahul

CDSCO issues guidance clarifying regulatory pathway for AI, software-based medical devices

It elaborates how software-based medical devices, including artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled products, will be regulated under the Medical De

Commonwealth Games 2026: Sakshi assures fifth boxing medal for India

Her strategy was to fight from close range, and she kept clinching. Mine was to box from long range, which is my forte, said Sakshi Chaudhary

Who is The Battersby? UK TikToker sends late dog Oscars ashes to edge of space in emotional tribute

A UK TikTok creator fulfilled a promise to his late French Bulldog, Oscar. He sent a portion of Oscar's ashes towards the edge of space using a b

Centre issues 7th draft to notify Western Ghats eco-sensitive zone

The Centre has issued its seventh draft notification for the Western Ghats ecologically sensitive area. This proposal designates approximately 56

Cyberabad Officials Inspect Storm Water Drain Works in IT Corridor

The officials examined the feasibility of shifting overhead electrical cables to metro pillar supports along the metro corridor

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the... Inspiring life lessons on courage, resilience, leadership, purpose, determination, human potential, and why the greatest victories often begin when the odds seem impossible by the former US President

Quote of the day by Barack Obama: Barack Obamas quote, Hope is not blind optimism. It's not ignoring the enormity of the task ahead or the roadbl

Watch: Mahua Moitra backs Rahul Gandhi, calls Lok Sabha proceedings a mockery

Rajya Sabha Passes Vande Mataram Bill, Making Insult to National Song a Crime

Opposition stages walkout as Upper House clears amendment to extend legal protection to Vande Mataram.

CWG 2026: Animesh Qualifies For 200m Semifinals With Season Best Time

Kujur ran 20.46 seconds to win Heat 4 in round one races and finish seventh overall

Supreme Court grants bail to two Indian Mujahideen 'operatives'; says continued incarceration violates right to liberty

The Bench noted that the petitioners were incarcerated in connection with a terror case lodged in Delhi for nearly 12 years with no prospect of a

Move Wi-Fi router away from the TV: What it does and its benefits

Most of us tuck the router neatly behind the TV or in the entertainment unit. Looks clean, feels convenient. But that one decision could be the m

CWG 2026: Sakshi Assures Fifth Boxing Medal For India

Sakshi blanked Northern Ireland's Caitlin Fryers 5-0 to enter the last-four stage

Stock markets rebound sharply; Sensex jumps 889 points, Nifty ends at 24,250

During the day, 30-share BSE Sensex surged 1.30%, to 77,765.49; The 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 1.10%, to end at 24,250.20

Japan renews 14 crore scholarship programme for Indian government officials for third consecutive year

The Japan International Cooperation Agency will finance nine Indian officials to pursue master's degrees in public policy and engineering at elit

Sanjay Nirupam Calls for Accountability in Punjab Paper Leak Controversy

Mumbai, July 29: Sanjay Nirupam, a spokesperson for the Shiv Sena, has expressed sharp criticism regarding the paper leak controversy in Punjab a

Hema Sharma Opens Up on Salman Khan, Films and Fearless Views

From appearing in Hindi films like Dabangg to gaining massive popularity as a contestant on Colors TVs reality show Bigg Boss 18, Hema has experi

Rupee gains 16 paise to 95.66 against U.S. dollar

Foreign capital inflows and a weak American currency ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions also supported the local unit, s

Cyber fraud cases tripled between 2020 and 2024, Govt tells Rajya Sabha

Cyber fraud cases have nearly tripled in India since 2020. Telangana recorded the highest number of these cases in 2024. Online banking fraud led

SC Tells Centre to Plug Gaps in Disability Accessibility Rules

The top court, on November 8, 2024, had directed the Centre to frame mandatory rules as required under Section 40 of the Rights of Persons with D

West Bengal Police recover Rs 20 crore cash, 15 kg gold in sand mafia raid

West Bengal Police recovered significant cash and gold from an illegal sand mafia hideout. Authorities seized approximately five point five crore

Swami Ramdev Urges Kanwariyas to Maintain Discipline and Avoid Substance Abuse

Haridwar, July 29: On the auspicious occasion of the Shravan month and the Kanwar Yatra, yoga guru Swami Ramdev appealed to devotees to embrace d

India Stack goes global: DigiLocker work starts in Kenya, Cuba

Sigachi industries blast should serve as a wake up call: Telangana Labour Minister Vivek

Minister directs Factories Department to frame regulations within six months to ensure that hazardous operations were handled only by permanent e

Chitradurga launches cityfarmer partnership to turn urban wet waste into organic compost

ComPASS will work with 150 volunteer farmers across 1520 villages in Chitradurga taluk to process approximately 12,500 tonnes of segregated wet w

Man Found Hanging Inside Sikkim Police Station, Three Personnel Suspended

Purney Darjee had recently been arrested under the Sikkim Anti-Drugs Act on the charge of drug peddling and was on police remand when the inciden

Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Seshadris Timeless Chemistry in Hero

Mumbai, July 29: The iconic film Hero, released in 1983, showcased the powerful pairing of Jackie Shroff and Meenakshi Seshadri. Recently, Meenak

NEET protest case: Bihar man claims he was booked despite being in Russia for four months

Mohammad Sadaqat made the claim in a video purportedly shot in Russia, where he said he has been staying for the past four months

Tenders annulled for proposed industrial corridor

Anicut Capital launches Rs 175 Cr seed fund to back early-stage startups

According to a statement, Grand Anicut Seed Fund will focus on investing in startups at the pre-Series A and Series A stages, targeting sectors s

Calcutta HC says voter ID, Aadhaar, PAN not proof of Indian citizenship

The Calcutta High Court ruled that identity cards do not prove Indian citizenship. A habeas corpus petition was dismissed as proof of citizenship

School holiday tomorrow, July 30: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alert for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, July 30: No statewide school closures are announced for Thursday, July 30. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is predicted acr

Rajnath Singh launches India's first military medicine facility to bolster defences against 'emerging threats'

The defence minister virtually inaugurated the Department of Military Medicine at the Command Hospital (Central Command) in Lucknow, asserting it

Arun Nehru urges Railway Minister to expedite construction of bridges in Tiruchi

Who is Emilie Kiser? Tiktok star breaks silence after son Teddys life jacket video sparks backlash

Emilie Kiser admitted her family should have ensured her son wore a life jacket. This incident occurred after the tragic drowning of their older

Food safety licence must for eateries, annadhanam during Aadi Pooram car festival, Aadi Aamavasai in Virudhunagar district

'Kuchu-puchu', 'delulu', 'clock it': Decoding the GenZ vocabulary now echoing in Parliament

HashKey Proposes to Acquire Entire Equity Interests in Singapore's APEX

HashKey Proposes to Acquire Entire Equity Interests in Singapore's APEX

Avatar Aang: The Last Airbender movie review: Post-war Gaang reunion bends under franchise pressure

This long-overdue return rediscovers the political imagination that made The Last Airbender so compelling, yet never entirely escapes the comprom

Murugappa Groups CG Semi Launches Semiconductor Production in India

Ahmedabad, July 29: The Hercules bicycle is a well-known name in India. In 1949, the Murugappa Group partnered with the UKs Tube Investments to e

Bill Aims To Dismantle Paper Leak Ecosystem: Education Minister Pralhad Joshi On New Bill

Times Samman Dehradun 2026: A tribute to brave hearts from Sainya Bhoomi

International Tiger Day 2026: Uttar Pradesh Tiger Population Crosses 205

On International Tiger Day 2026, Uttar Pradesh celebrates its growing tiger population, now over 205. Know about the state's tiger reserves, Bagh

Proposal To Settle Russia Bangladesh Trade In Indian Rupees Is Under Review

A proposal to settle bilateral trade between Russia and Bangladesh in Indian rupees has been proposed, and this includes establishing a dedicated

PM Modi Launches Nationwide Campaign for Drug-Free Youth on August 2

New Delhi, July 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will launch a nationwide initiative called the Drug-Free Youth for Developed India Campaign on A

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Rs 2,500 monthly aid for women approved, eligibility criteria detailed

Delhi's cabinet approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, providing Rs 2,500 monthly to eligible women. The first installment will be released on Raksha

French DJ Kavinsky, who performed at the closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics, found dead in Paris. Here's all about him and what we know about his death

French electronic music producer Kavinsky, real name Vincent Belorgey, has died at fifty. He was a foundational figure in electronic music, popul

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IPL Crosses $20-Billion Valuation For First Time; Check Financial Ranking Of Franchises

RCB retained the top spot for the second successive year, becoming the first cricket franchise to cross the $300-million brand valuation mark aft

Cyber fraud cases tripled between 2020 and 2024, government tells Rajya Sabha

State-wise data showed that Telangana recorded the highest number of cyber fraud cases in 2024 at 18,922, followed by Bihar (4,020), Maharashtra

7 high fiber pasta recipes for a healthier gut

Pasta does not have to be a guilty pleasure. From lentil and chickpea varieties to whole wheat and spinach enriched options, these seven high fib

Differently-Abled Boy, 6, Swept Away In Open Drain While Playing In Bareilly

Officials say the child accidentally slipped into an open side drain connected to a larger municipal drain and was carried away by the strong cur

Kerala Government Prioritizes Ease of Doing Business with New Reforms

Thiruvananthapuram, July 29: The Kerala government has taken significant steps to reduce administrative delays that burden the state treasury and