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State-level Carrom Tournament in Nellore from July 31

West Asia war LIVE: Pakistan says U.S.-Iran talks ongoing as foes trade attacks

Saudi Arabia said it had set up a maritime defence alliance of 14 regional countries to secure navigation around the strategic Bab al-Mandab Stra

Shreya Accuses Shilpa of Playing the Victim Card Amid Heated Debate on Lockup-2

Mumbai, July 31: The Netflix reality show Lockup-2 is witnessing intense debates. Recently, Shreya had a heated argument with Shilpa Shinde, whil

Anthropic's models gained unauthorised 'real-world' access during testing

Unlike the incident involving OpenAI's technology, Anthropic's models had access to the internet due to a misunderstanding between us and our eva

Zepto to raise Rs 1,000 Cr in pre-IPO round at $4.5B valuation; public listing delayed

The capital infusion is expected to be led primarily by domestic investors to raise Indian shareholding in the company, which currently stands at

DFSK Launches Right-Hand Drive E5 PLUS in Indonesia, Marking a New Milestone in Global Expansion

DFSK Launches Right-Hand Drive E5 PLUS in Indonesia, Marking a New Milestone in Global Expansion

1 lakh fishing vessels to get ISRO transponders

The Centre has approved a 364 crore nationwide rollout of the Vessel Communication and Support System (VCSS) under PMMSY to equip one lakh marine

Indian Hotels Company rises on signing Ginger hotel in Maharashtra

Mumbai, July 31 (Udaipur Kiran): The Indian Hotels Company is currently trading at Rs. 746.50, up by 8.65 points or 1.17% from its previous closi

SIR: Despite 100% distribution claim, voters in Kodagu, Bengaluru say enumeration forms did not reach them

Dismissing the claims, the CEO said no instances of eligible voters being denied forms had been reported and that all forms had been distributed

Maruti Suzuki surges on starting commercial production at fourth plant of Hansalpur facility

Mumbai, July 31 (Udaipur Kiran): Maruti Suzuki India is currently trading at Rs. 14189.00, up by 246.75 points or 1.77% from its previous closing

Vijay Deverakonda Marks 10 Years of Pelli Choopulu: I Feel Different Today

Vijay Deverakonda shared his fondness for the film's director and writer Tharun Bhascker

20 projects approved in Protected Areas, Eco-Sensitive Zones during 2024-26

Responding to a query in the Upper House, Minister of State for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Kirti Vardhan Singh said the existing regu

How Metas AI glass puts civilian privacy at risk | Explained

AI-powered smart glasses have raised questions about police surveillance, civilian privacy rights, and a citizens right to peaceful protest

Meta India Head Named in FIR Over Morphed PM Modi Posts

Hyderabad Cybercrime Police Book Social Media Account Operators Over Content Linked to Student Paper Leak Protests

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis launches 'Drugs-Free Mumbai' campaign in Mumbai

Passenger transport aggregators in Maharashtra must register by Sept 1 or face action: Minister

App-based transport companies in Maharashtra must register by September 1. Failure to comply will result in legal action against non-registered o

India Drops Two Spots in Medal Tally Despite Silver and Bronze Wins at CWG 2026

New Delhi, July 31: The eighth day of the Commonwealth Games 2026 proved to be fruitful for India, as the nation secured one silver and one bronz

Interview | Avni Doshi on midlife reinvention and family politics in The First House

One of the most fascinating ways to see a characters politics is through their intimate relationships, says Doshi

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9: Neeraj Chopra, 10 Indian boxers eye gold medals, check full schedule

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 9: Neeraj Chopra leads India's javelin throw final on July 31 at the Commonwealth Games. Indian boxers aim for finals

ITR Filing Deadline Ends Today; Income Tax Department Urges Taxpayers Not to Miss Last Chance

New Delhi, July 31: Today, July 31, 2026, is the last date to file Income Tax Returns (ITR) for eligible taxpayers. The Income Tax Department has

Iranian Military Claims Drone Strikes on US Facilities in Bahrain

Tehran, July 31: The Iranian military has claimed responsibility for drone attacks targeting American facilities at the Sheikh Isa Air Base in so

Bring Karnataka CM for Reciprocal Visit to Delta Districts: Farmers Body Tells CM Vijay

Farmers have been continuously insisting that the rights legally fought and obtained should not be given away in the name of bilateral talks, Pan

Thousands are fleeing Morocco to Spain. Here's why Ceuta, a tiny Spanish territory in Africa, is at the center of it

Why are people fleeing Morocco to Spain? Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta enclave after border rules changed. People swam ashore and b

Mihir Ahuja Discusses the Depth of His Role in Operation Safed Sagar

Mumbai, July 31: Actor Mihir Ahuja is set to portray a fighter pilot in the upcoming web series Operation Safed Sagar. He praised the shows write

Obstacle in the path: How barriers become the way forward

Explore the Stoic insight that obstacles catalyze progress. Learn practical ways to turn constraints into catalysts for growth and resilient acti

Lovepreet Wins Silver as India Enjoys Strong Day at CWG

Weightlifter Sets Games Record; Seema Takes Bronze, Neeraj Reaches Javelin Final

Apple Tops Estimates in CEO Cook's Final Quarter, But Shares Fall

The Cupertino-based tech giant's results were powered by robust iPhone demand, a sharp rebound in China and double-digit growth in every region w

Mid-Day Opinion: Aadhaar enrolment must be accessible to every Indian

It took a story by this newspaper and suo motu cognisance by the Bombay High Court to get the basic service of enrolment done for Devrath at his

Mid-Day Opinion: Mere paas fat paycheck hai...

The Rebel kid, aka Apoorva Makhija, came out of Lock Upp to trolls attacking her for all she said and did. Her response is the right response. Li

Michigan Arts School Probe Links Epstein to Sexual Misconduct Claims

Investigation Uncovers Decades of Abuse Allegations Against 47 Faculty and Staff

Europe pioneers firefighter donkeys to prevent wildfires

While governments continue to ramp up efforts to contain the fires, Europe can also count on a herd of donkeys chomping away to prevent the next

Spain Deploys Army as Thousands Cross Ceuta Border, 9 Dead

Spain is deploying its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, leaving at least nine people dead and overwhelming bor

Quess Corp bets on professional, overseas staffing to drive future growth

Quess Corp anticipates professional and overseas staffing to drive future growth. Higher-margin businesses will account for sixty percent of prof

'Remove reservation' slogans are unconstitutional: Athawale says he will write to PM Modi

Rare 400-year-old clay pot found at historic Florida mission site

The discovery came during a visit to Mission San Francisco de Potano in northwest Gainesville

Rahul Gandhi says students deserve justice, seeks SC-monitored high-powered prob

Delhi Police has so far registered 13 FIRs and identified more than 2800 people with criminal background who participated in the protest march

Scientists warn stranded Gulf ships could spread invasive marine life

Scientists warn that the disruption has created the conditions for a global marine bioinvasion super-spreader event

One Killed, Several Feared Trapped in Bhiwandi Building Collapse

Dangerous Four-Storey Structure Caves In During Repair Work; Rescue Operation Underway

Telangana Police book Meta India head, social media account operators over alleged objectionable posts targeting PM Modi

Telangana Cyber Crime Police have filed two cases against social media account operators and Meta India's head. These cases stem from complaints

BJP blames AAP govt in Punjab for worsening drugs menace

BJP leader Kewal Singh Dhillon said that public faith in the system has eroded to such an extent that families devastated by the drug menace are

China establishes high-altitude drone hub in Tibet near Mount Everest

Tibet is over 4000 metres high. The cold high-altitude plateau is also low on Oxygen

Chennai Boys Grab Chess Honours

The four-day championship was conducted over six rounds, witnessing enthusiastic participation from 213 schools from four different states. A tot

Weichai unveils microgrid solutions for Southeast Asia's power market

Weichai unveils microgrid solutions for Southeast Asia's power market

Italian PM Meloni Threatens to Suspend Schengen Agreement With Spain Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis

According to Politico, thousands of migrants have entered the enclave since Wednesday, overwhelming local administrative capacity and prompting s

Mahila Manovikas eyes Guinness World Record with 13-km crochet tiranga bunting

A 13-kilometre tricolour string of crochet buntings, crafted by 330 participants across generations, marks Mahila Manovikas latest Guinness World

Rain Batters Karimnagar for Second Day

Seven houses collapsed in Narayanpur of Gangadhara mandal. Road connectivity between Mangapet and Kunaram of Kalvasrirampur mandal was snapped as

One killed after building collapses in Bhiwandi; at least seven trapped under rubble

Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation Fire Officer Vijay Jadhav told PTI that a body was removed from the rubble, and an injured boy was rescue

Raghav Chadha responds to questions over not addressing NEET protest in Parliament

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem javelin final today: Date, time, live streaming, venue and rivals at Commonwealth Games 2026

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Commonwealth Games 2026 javelin final. He qualified for the medal round with a throw of 79.61

Lovepreet's silver, Seema's bronze headline India's day at Commonwealth Games

Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in weightlifting, setting a new Games record. Seema Kaliramna earned a bronze medal in the discus throw ev

Emergency vs 'Undeclared Emergency': John Brittas & Kiren Rijiju spar in Rajya Sabha

Donald Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials say

President Trump signed an order to block old electronic waste exports. This aims to boost domestic recycling and critical mineral recovery effort

Elders Postmortem Conducted After 36 Hours in Udaipur Assault Case; Three Accused Under Police Custody

Udaipur, July 31: The postmortem of a 65-year-old financier, who allegedly died after being assaulted in a setback dispute in Udaipurs Pratap Nag

Toor misses podium as India's men's shot put medal wait continues at CWG

India's quest for a Commonwealth Games shot put medal remained unfulfilled. Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill finished fifth and se

Narayan Seva Sansthan Launches Six-Day Apnon Se Apni Baat Programme from Today

Udaipur: Narayan Seva Sansthan has launched its six-day Apnon Se Apni Baat programme from Friday, July 31, at its Seva Mahatirth campus in Badi.

Pacific Hotel Management College Organises Orientation Programme for New Students

Udaipur: Pacific Hotel Management College, under the Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, organised a one-day orientation

Seema Kaliraman Wins Bronze at Commonwealth Games 2026: I Just Tried to Give My Best

Glasgow, July 31: The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance on the eighth day of the Commonwealth Games 2026. Seema Kaliraman secured

On a floating world

Taran discovers a National Park on a lake in Manipur and learns why this extraordinary world needs protecting.

NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Vast Honeycomb-Like Landscape On Mars

According to NASA, some polygons observed during previous missions clearly formed as mud cracks.

CM Revanth Expresses Grief Over Peddi Sudarshan Reddy's Demise

In a condolence message, the Chief Minister said Peddi Sudarshan Reddy's contribution to the Telangana movement would be remembered forever.

Peddi Sudarshan Reddy passes away at 51 after days of treatment, BRS mourns former Narsampet MLA

Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy passed away late Thursday night. He had suffered a heart attack and received treatment in Hyderabad. R

U.S. Military Alters Course of 24 Ships Amid Iran Tensions: CENTCOM Reports

Washington, July 31: The U.S. military has provided new insights into its enforcement operations against Iran. According to reports, American for

US officials pressed China on rare earths, farm goods commitments, Bessent says

US officials urged China to honor commitments on rare earths and agricultural products. These discussions occurred before a potential meeting bet

Iran urges Bulgaria to reconsider hosting US military aircraft

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision regarding US military aircraft. He stated that Sofia's approv

$100,000 To Work In US? Trump's Plan Threatens Indian Students' H-1B Dreams

Under the new plan, students would reportedly have to pay $100,000 to work in the US -- that's over Rs 95 lakh at current exchange rates.

AP HC Intervenes After KMC Fails to Provide Accurate RTI Information on Land

The court directed the ACB to look into a petition from the Jayendra Nagar Welfare Colony residents regarding a housing site.

Russia extends diesel, gasoline export bans until end of January 2027

Some fuel exports will still take place under intergovernmental agreements and in the form of humanitarian aid, the statement said

Weather forecast for July 31, 2026: Check IMD rain alerts for Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala and more

Heavy rainfall is expected across large parts of India on Friday. Active monsoon conditions will persist over north, central, east, and southern

One dead, several feared trapped after four-storey building collapses in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi

A four-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi late Thursday night. One person died and several others are feared trapped under the deb

14-Year-Old Saves Man Swept Away By River Using Rope During Family Vacation In US

Jory Thomas was camping with his family near Greycliff, about 70 miles west of Billings, during the Fourth of July weekend.

South Australia mother went to police station a day before she and her daughter were found dead; cops launch murder-suicide probe

A mother and her toddler were discovered deceased west of Port MacDonnell. The mother had visited a police station the day before the tragic disc

10 feared missing after avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak; world-famous climber Nirmal Purja included

World-famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja is feared missing after a massive avalanche struck Broad Peak. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed deeply

Aarti Industries Announces Leadership Transition to Further Strengthen Governance and Long-Term Growth

Aarti Industries Announces Leadership Transition to Further Strengthen Governance and Long-Term Growth

Supermicro Expands DCBBS with Precision-Engineered AI Rack Series to Accelerate Deployment and Time-to-Online

Supermicro Expands DCBBS with Precision-Engineered AI Rack Series to Accelerate Deployment and Time-to-Online

Swiggy cuts Q1 FY27 losses by 34%; Shalini Neelankavil on leading in the AI era

Swiggy's quick commerce business Instamart, which hit a major breakeven milestone in May 2026, saw 53% YoY growth in revenue to reach Rs 1,232 in

CP Sajjanar Calls for Safe Ganesh Festival Celebrations

VC Sajjanar directed idol-makers to implement proper fire safety measures at workshops, ensure safe electrical wiring, and maintain clean premise

Vadodara Weather Today, July 31, 2026: Gujarat braces for heavy rain as IMD issues red alerts

Vadodara Weather Today, July 31, 2026: Gujarat anticipates widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday. A deep depression is m

India signs MoU for first telecom manufacturing zone in Gwalior, targets 10,000 crore investment

Skylift Failed, Cables Blocked Rescue: Probe Into Delhi Fire That Killed 9

The Palam fire inquiry has flagged MCD enforcement failures, unauthorised commercial use, illegal overhead cables, 853 vacancies in Delhi Fire Se

US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous cars

Federal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received approv

Trump Announces Deal for Hamas to Disarm in Gaza, but Many Hurdles, Uncertainty Remain

The White House announcement on Thursday comes nine months after a US-brokered ceasefire was signed.

New Examination Bill Ensures Students Future Security, Says Amit Shah

New Delhi, July 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the passing of the Public Examination (Pr

Delhi-NCR Weather Today, July 31, 2026: Rain or clouds? Check Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad

Delhi-NCR Weather Today, July 31, 2026: Delhi-NCR anticipates mixed weather with cloudy skies and light rain on Friday. Temperatures will largely

Breaking News Live Updates: 1 dead, many trapped as four-storey building collapses at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra

Delhi University PG Admission 2026: 10,577 Opt For Spot Round 1, 1,358 Seats Allotted

DU has allotted 1,358 postgraduate seats in Spot Round 1, while 10,577 candidates gave consent. Check the complete admission schedule and next st

Japan earthquake leaves 34 dead, six seriously injured

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to thirty-four. Six people sustained serious injuries from the earthqua

1st Ranking Carrom Tournament Begins in Nellore Today

The event will feature several top players, including international stars Ch. Janardhan Reddy and B. Shobhika, besides Guinness World Record hold

NHRC seeks action from Rajasthan over Kota maternal deaths linked to faulty oxytocin

The National Human Rights Commission has directed Rajasthan officials to act on maternal deaths. Substandard oxytocin injections in Kota are alle

Morning Digest: Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas; Supreme Court permits Muslims to offer Friday prayers on dargah land near Bhojshala, and more

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Iran claims to destroy drone hangars, fuel depot destroyed at US base in Kuwait

US Iran war: IRGC reported destroying US drone hangars and a fuel facility in Kuwait. The IRGC also claimed a missile strike on Jordan's al-Azraq