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Odisha SEC Reviews Preparations for 2027 Local Body Elections

Bhubaneswar, July 22: The Odisha State Election Commission (SEC) held a high-level review meeting on Tuesday with commissioners of all municipal

Pranesh Shocks Gukesh at Chennai Grandmasters; Nihal Defeats Arjun

Chennai, July 22: In a thrilling sixth round of the Chennai Grandmasters 2026, Indian Grandmaster M. Pranesh stunned World Champion D. Gukesh, ha

Anant Raj Board approves demerger of Data Centre & Cloud Services business

Under the proposed arrangement, Anant Raj will first consolidate all its data centre and cloud operations under one entity before carving them ou

Arunachal Pradeshs Draft Voter List Includes 81% of Registered Voters After SIR Count

Itanagar, July 22: Arunachal Pradesh has released the draft of its voter list following the completion of the counting phase under the Special In

Congress Protests Against Rahul Gandhis Arrest in Bhopal

Bhopal, July 22: Congress leaders in Bhopal staged a protest against the arrest of Lok Sabha Opposition Leader Rahul Gandhi, who is currently dem

3 Of Hyderabad Family Die In Road Accident In US

Three members of a family from Hyderabad died and two others were injured in a road accident in the US state of California, according to informat

Trump Vows To Help Lebanon Pursue Peace With Israel

US President Donald Trump vowed Tuesday to help Lebanon a lot as its president, Joseph Aoun, sought Washington's backing for a fragile effort to

Vikram-1 Mission Strengthens Private Space Sector, Aims for Global Market Share by 2030

New Delhi, July 22: A recent report highlights a significant shift in Indias space sector following the successful launch of Vikram-1, the countr

No legal aid to accused, SC orders fresh trial in 30-year-old blast case

Devendra Fadnavis: A Journey of Resilience and Political Comeback

New Delhi, July 22: July 22 is not just the birthday of Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. It marks a significant political journey ch

Uttar Pradesh cabinet approves free scooty scheme for college girls

The scheme will play a significant role in ensuring easier access to higher education for girl students while making them self-reliant and confid

Controversy Surrounds Hanumangarhi Prayer Statement: Brijbhushan Sharan Singh Clarifies His Remarks

Gonda, July 22: BJP leader and former MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent statement regarding the Ha

Madhya Pradesh Assembly Passes UCC Bill, CM Mohan Yadav Calls It a Significant Step for Womens Rights

Bhopal, July 22: The political debate in Madhya Pradesh has intensified following the passage of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in the state a

Trump Claims Iran Eager for Talks Amid Rising Tensions

Washington, July 22: President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Iran is keen to engage in discussions with the United States, despite ongoing

Karnataka Home Minister Summoned Over Comments on RSS

Bengaluru, July 22: A special court in Bengaluru has summoned Karnatakas Home Minister Priyank Kharge for the second time. He is required to appe

Devika, Prannoy lose on day 1 of China Masters

Devika, the Thailand Open Super 300 champion, rallied after dropping the opening game but could not sustain the momentum, losing 19-21, 21-19, 13

Manal, Ojha bowlers give India U19 clear edge over SL U19 on Youth Test

Chauhan and Ojha added 155 runs for a solid fourth wicket stand that spread across the two match days after which India found themselves ahead by

Lebanon May Join Abraham Accords, Says President Donald Trump

Washington, July 22: President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that Lebanon could potentially become part of the Abraham Accords in the future. Th

Evenepoel wins time trial for back-to-back Tour de France stage victories, Pogacar still leads

Evenepoel completed the 26.1-kilometer individual time trial in 32 minutes, 19 seconds, more than a minute faster than Mattias Skjelmose, the pre

J&K anti-drug drive: 2,581 drug traffickers held, 1,431kg narcotics seized in 100 days

The pain is immense, says Messi of World Cup defeat

I'll also hold on to all the good memories, Messi wrote in Spanish on Instagram, alongside a photo of himself wearing his loser's medal following

'I'm deeply troubled': Sen. Susan Collins questions Hegseth over purge of senior military officers

FIFA investigates Argentina players confronting Spain''s on-field World Cup celebrations

Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes. He appeared to shove Spain's Eric Gar

'Explain this': Patty Murray presses Pete Hegseth on 'contradictions' & $88 billion Iran war request

300 Activists Express Solidarity With CJP Protest Through Art Forms In Hyderabad

Theatre practitioner Shaik John Basheer said that writers and poets read their work, musicians and singers performed, and theatre and dance becam

Two Arrested for Rape Under the Guise of Job Offer in Shantipur

Kolkata, July 22: Police have arrested two individuals in connection with the alleged rape of a divorced woman under the pretense of offering her

Pete Hegseth Estimates Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion So Far

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday the Iran war has cost the United States $37.5 billion so far, up from a previous estimate of nearly $

Applications Invited For Online TGTET-In-service Teachers-2026

Dates, eligibility criteria announced

Omar Abdullah flees Jantar Mantar in auto, says CJP supporters followed him

'Stop bombing our children': Furious protesters repeatedly heckle Pete Hegseth during Senate hearing

Pilgrimages to shrines in J&K stay suspended for 3rd day amid hostile weather

AP To Execute 36 Irrigation Projects At Cost Of Rs 35,555 Crore

Water resources minister Nimmala Ramanaidu told the media here on Tuesday that the government has prepared an action plan to complete the executi

Kenyan proverb of the day: 'Peace is costly, but it is worth the...' - this motivating saying teaches life lessons on compromise, sacrifice and why peace is worth protecting and how to avoid conflict and fighting

Kenyan proverb of the day: Peace requires patience, compromise, and forgiveness to achieve lasting harmony. Giving up certain demands prevents la

Psychology says people who put their date of birth or year in their email address aren't trying to reveal too much: What this habit may actually mean?

Psychology says people who put their date of birth or year in their email address aren't always sharing personal information without thinking. In

World champions Spain supplant Argentina to top FIFA rankings

Karnataka BJP Questions Government Silence After Attack on GBA Officials

Bengaluru, July 22: Opposition leader R. Ashok condemned the attack on Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) officials during a demolition drive in S

Pattabhi Gives Anantapur GGH Ultimatum To Rectify Biomedical Waste Lapses

The chairman inspected on Tuesday the Anantapur Municipal Corporation (AMC) dumping yard, where the biomedical waste had been lying with garbage

Ujjwal Top Allrounder In Cricket League

Hrishikesh, Aniketh, Aryan, Abbas, Smyan, Charan also do well

Vizag Officials Review Arrangements For Simhachalam Giri Pradakshina

Police commissioner Shankha Brata Bagchi said elaborate arrangements were being made for traffic regulation, deployment of police personnel, secu

ED Conducts Raids on Retired RTO Officer and Businessman in Chennai

Chennai, July 22: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids at two locations in Chennai on Tuesday. This operation is part of an ongoing i

Drone Surveillance Introduced For Bonalu Traffic

The Bonalu festivities, being held within the Traffic Golconda Zone limits, began on July 16 and will continue till August 13.

Building an Atmanirbhar philanthropy ecosystem

Domestic giving, not foreign funding, is what will define Indias philanthropic future

Assam flood toll rises: 21 killed in a day; over 5.6 lakh affected across 16 districts

Asiad athletics camp in Bhubaneswar from Aug. 18

Congress Ready For Debate On BRS Misrule

Former minister K.T. Rama Rao was shedding crocodile tears over jobs after doing nothing about unemployment, and former minister T. Harish Rao, w

IIIT-H Lab Offers Low-cost Fix For Chaotic Roads

At the recent TechForward seminar, Prof. C.V. Jawahar showcased how the Centre for Visual Information Technology (CVIT) at IIITH was building AI

Shocking Double Murder in Kolkata Linked to Land Dispute

Kolkata, July 22: A tragic incident unfolded in the New Town area of Kolkata, West Bengal, on Tuesday. A father and son were brutally murdered wi

What Indias young people are saying about families

Young Indians still want families, but the conditions they seek reveal their aspirations, anxieties, and changing realities

MrBeast wedding pics: YouTube star Jimmy Donaldson marries girlfriend Thea Booysen, shares dreamy photos; here's everything to know about his wife

Popular YouTuber MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, has married his longtime girlfriend, Thea Booysen. The couple celebrated their wedd

Truck Driver Dies; Three Injured In Road Accident In Khammam

Three persons including a tourist bus driver and two fishermen received minor injuries.

Lists of folly: On the Supreme Court, the SIR and benefits

A flawed SIR should not be the basis for distribution of benefits

Former CM Mamata Banerjee Lacks Moral Authority to Celebrate July 21: Agnimitra Paul

Kolkata, July 22: Political tensions have escalated in West Bengal regarding the events of July 21. Following Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikaris an

DC Edit | PM Must Force Minister To Quit

The Prime Ministers comment has arrived two-and-a-half months after the cancellation of the examination held on May 3 this year

Political minefields: On the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom

Andy Burnham cannot deliver for the U.K. if he remains in survival mode

Govt restores WPI linking factor; toll rates on national highways rise marginally

Students Brave Heavy Rain to Protest Jantar Mantar Crackdown in Hyderabad

Students and activists gathered at People's Plaza and the Ambedkar Statue in Hyderabad despite heavy rain to protest the police crackdown at Delh

Police file four FIRs amid flak over crackdown on protesters

Some of those detained were not even at protest site, families allege

Road safety board set up, but debate over powers persists

Kadhi chawaland solidarity: volunteers flock to Jantar Mantar with fuel and resolve

Delhi Police files 6 FIRs after Cockroach Janta Party & farmers' 'Sansad Chalo' march violence

Delhi Police has registered four FIRs and is filing two more concerning the Sansad Chalo march. These cases address violence and vandalism during

New trade pact a win-win for India and U.K.

The CETA can reshape trade and investment flows, create quality jobs and growth, and transition India to a more competitive and innovation-driven

Weather Office Predicts Heavy Rain, Widespread Thundershowers Across UP

Rainfall was recorded in different parts of Uttar Pradesh during the 24 hours till Tuesday evening, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) sa

Smart property cards to be issued soon to Lal Dora residents, says Delhi CM

Koppal farmers Storm Baldota Plant During Protest

The agitation affected traffic on the KoppalHosapete National Highway, leaving long queues of vehicles stranded.

Opposition targets government over lathi-charge, Lok Sabha stalled; Congress silent on CJP

Opposition parties extended support to students protesting paper leaks and police action. Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal visited injured studen

Study to evaluate impact of heat stress on health in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka

Participants will receive a digital watch to keep track of body temperature; 1,200 households roped in per site for the study; project to be take

Why Punjabs Dalits remain divided

As 2027 elections inch closer, party leaders have again started wooing SC groups

Three Generations of Family Killed in Sangareddy Road Accident

Three members of a Maharashtra family from three generations were killed after their SUV overturned on NH-161 in Sangareddy while travelling to H

Five adjournments, no work in Rajya Sabha; PM appeals for a smooth session

Opposition members disrupted Rajya Sabha proceedings on Monday over the NEET paper leak. Protesters at Jantar Mantar faced lathi-charge and tear-

Karnataka High Court Dismisses FIR Against Student for Complimenting Classmate

Bengaluru, July 22: The Karnataka High Court has dismissed an FIR filed against a 20-year-old college student who complimented his female classma

A hundred years ago | Electric driving of weaving sheds

Russian envoy summoned over killing of four Indians

Today, the Russian Charge d'Affaires, Mr Vladimir Ladanov, was summoned to the Ministry of External Affairs. The Ministry conveyed India's grave

Ajit Doval in Riyadh amid push for safer sea lanes and energy security; regional situation, defence partnership also on agenda

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval traveled to Saudi Arabia to deliberate on energy security measures. He emphasized the importance of safeguar

Three Held for Chain-Snatching in Korutla

Korutla police arrested three members of an inter-district gang for allegedly cheating a 70-year-old woman into removing her gold chain on the pr

M.P. Nathanael | Custodial Deaths: A Growing Problem For Law-enforcing Agencies In India

R. Akash Delison, a Dalit youth, was arrested on March 5 for attempted murder by the Manamadurai police station in Tamil Nadus Sivaganga. After b

African Proverb of the Day: He who does not look ahead always Life lessons on planning, foresight, success, opportunity and why the best way to predict the future is to prepare for it

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of He who does not look ahead always remains behind. The saying emphasizes the importance of fo

Quote of the Day by John D. Rockefeller: I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to success of any kind as the Inspiring lessons on perseverance, resilience, and why persistence outlasts talent from the legendary oil magnate, pioneering philanthropist, and America's first billionaire

Quote of the Day by John D. Rockefeller: John D. Rockefeller's famous observation, I do not think that there is any other quality so essential to

AP Seeks Centre's Support to Strengthen Entrepreneurship Among SHG Women

The Andhra Pradesh government has sought the Centre's support to strengthen entrepreneurship among Self-Help Group women through the PMFME scheme

Gold ornaments, bronze objects stolen from temple

The police said that the isolated location of the temple and lack of security measures including CCTV cameras in the temple could have led to the

Around 1.75 tonnes of red sanders stolen from sandalwood depot

Forest officials said that based on a complaint by Jothi Lingam who was in charge of the depot, a case was registered by Tirupattur Town police

Two persons held for feeding gutka to baby

A video of the incident, including that of the child being fed gutka surfaced on social media, inviting public outcry

Economics of plastic notes: Why RBI is considering polymer banknotes

India's currency printing arm is exploring polymer banknotes for future use. These notes offer enhanced durability and security features for the

YSRC MP Files Private Complaint Naming DGP, Top Police Officials in Sai Krishna Custodial Death Case

Senior advocate Ponnavolu Sudhar Reddy filed the petition on behalf of the MP.

Tilak Varma Responds to Criticism Over Slow Strike Rate Ahead of Zimbabwe Series

Harare, July 22: Recently, India faced a disappointing 0-2 loss against Ireland in a T20 series. Following this, the team suffered a 0-4 defeat i

Supreme Court scraps Kerala High Court order on Waqf Board's supervision

The Supreme Court removed a Kerala High Court order. This order had placed the Kerala Waqf Board under joint secretary supervision. The Court all

Storage in Karnatakas Cauvery reservoirs stands at 52% of total capacity as CWMA is set to review situation on July 22

The Cauvery Water Management Authority, which is the apex body that monitors implementation of Cauvery water release to lower riparian States as

Urban Planners Flag Major Gaps in the New Draft CURE Bill

While this is slightly higher than the 23 per cent score of the current GHMC Act, 1955, it still remains below the 38 per cent achieved by Greate

Centenarian regains mobility after complex hip replacement surgery

Applications invited for trustees in more temples

This time, apart from Aadhar cards andaddress proof, applicants have been asked tosubmita no-objection certificate from the respective temple and