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Parliament Monsoon Session Day 4 LIVE: Oppn. MPs move adjournment motions as deadlock continues over discussion on NEET paper 'leak'

Both Houses of Parliament have failed to transact any business for the first three days of the Monsoon Session, which commenced on July 20

Are children with special needs enrolled in schools in India?

The number of children with special needs in schools have remained fairly stagnant over the past eight years

Centre positive on cutting GST on tobacco exports from 40% to 28%: Yashwanth Kumar

The Union Government has assured the A.P. delegation that alternative incentive mechanisms will be explored to safeguard farmers interests

Rift in AMMA triggers fresh row over power group in Malayalam cinema

Allegation by Shwetha Menon that the power group named in Hema Committee report is working against her has triggered a fresh bout of infighting w

Adani Defence, DRDO Sign Pact for IAF's Indigenous AEW&C-MKII Programme

Six Airbus A321-based airborne early warning aircraft to be jointly developed, with induction planned for 2032-33.

Rahul Gandhi Demands Resignation of Education Minister Following PM Modis Announcement

New Delhi, July 23: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is steadfast in his demand for the resignation of Union Education Mi

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live Updates: NDA MPs To Protest Against Congress At Parliament's Makar Dwar

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 Live Updates: A day earlier, the BJP alleged that Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition (LoP), Rahul Gan

Delhi Cop Who Slapped Woman During CJP Protest Removed From Jantar Mantar

Sandeep Lamba, an Additional Deputy Commissioner of Police, was seen slapping a female CJP protester on July 20.

FBI Arrests Indian National Harmanveer Singh In Drug Trafficking Case

Officers with the California Highway Patrol arrested Harmanveer Singh in Stockton on Tuesday, weeks after a federal warrant was issued in June.

India's Likely XI vs Zimbabwe 1st T20I: Iyer Faces Big Sooryavanshi Call

India vs Zimbabwe, 1st T20I: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could be named for the T20I series opener in Harare.

NEET row: Rajya Sabha MPs Naseer Hussain, Sandosh Kumar move Rule 267 notice; seek discussion on 'systemic crisis'

Opposition MPs have submitted notices seeking to suspend business in Rajya Sabha. They want to discuss the examination system's crisis and allege

India vs Zimbabwe: Aakash Chopra Reveals Team Indias Playing XI for First T20

New Delhi, July 23: The first T20 match of the series between India and Zimbabwe is set to take place on Thursday, July 13, at the Harare Sports

Delhi Half Marathon Scheduled For October 18; Registrations Open

The Delhi Half Marathon 2026 will be held on October 18, organisers announced on Wednesday, with registrations for the World Athletics Gold Label

Rahul to PM: 'You harmed our youth's future' on NEET row

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi regarding the NEET paper leak issue. He accused the government of destroying the education system and

Thalapathy Vijay fans celebrate 'Jana Nayagan' release with grand festivities across Chennai

First Song Radha Ramana from Sandeep Reddy Vangas Film Romanchakam Released

Mumbai, July 23: The much-anticipated romantic drama film Romanchakam, directed by renowned South Indian filmmaker Venu Gopal Reddy, has released

Video: Late Night Clashes, Teargas At Jantar Mantar, Senior Cops Injured

Police videos showed a large number of agitated protesters raising slogans and attacking personnel while others try to stop the crowd.

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Drops 180 Points As Oil Touches $95 Amid US-Iran War

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: Crude oil prices climb to six-week high with Brent above $95 amid escalating US-Iran war.

BDA puts checks on builders seeking plan modifications in Bengaluru

The BDA has made it clear that no modified building plan can be sanctioned once the permissible Floor Area Ratio has been fully utilised and an O

Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra2 Hands-on: Smarter AI, Better Battery

Rupee Rises 5 Paise to 96.48 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 96.53 before inching up to 96.48, up 5 paise from its previous close.

PM Assures Students In First Message On Paper Leaks, Rahul Gandhi Hits Back

The Prime Minister noted that this is part of a series of steps taken by the government to bring those involved in paper leaks to justice.

Waaree Renewable Drops Over 6% As Q1 Margin Declines Despite Profit Growth

Waaree Renewable Technologies reported higher June-quarter revenue and net profit, but a decline in operating margin weighed on investor sentimen

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, said his country would adopt an eye for an eye defence doctrine

Randeep Surjewala gives adjournment notice in RS, seeks discussion on NEET paper leak

Congress MP Randeep Surjewala seeks urgent Rajya Sabha discussion on examination system failures. This includes the NEET-UG 2026 paper leak affec

Amid power crisis, workplace accidents pose stiff challenge to Kerala State Electricity Board

Accidents have claimed the lives of 8 KSEB staff and 10 contract staff so far this year, notes KSEB. Primary causes include safety rule violation

Importance of Panchang on July 24: Key Times for Auspicious Activities

New Delhi, July 23: The Panchang holds significant importance in Hinduism. It is consulted before undertaking any auspicious work, travel, invest

EAM Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan, Bangladeshi counterparts on sidelines of ARF meeting in Manila

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met Sri Lankan and Bangladeshi counterparts in Manila. He also engaged with EU High Representative Kaja Ka

Sanjay Singh: Police stopping us from meeting hospitalised Sonam Wangchuk; first time in history

Quote of the day by Marcus Aurelius: Waste no more time arguing about what a good man should Stoic philosopher reminds that character is built through action, not debate

Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius advised living virtue instead of discussing it. His timeless words challenge modern habits of talking about values

CJP vows to continue protest until Pradhan resigns

Cockroach Janta Party spokesperson Saurav Das said Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation remains a non-negotiable demand, add

Govt has allocated 40,000 crore for scientific mine closures, says Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy

Thirty-three mines were closed in FY 2025-26. The government is targeting to scientifically

Mark Hamills lost Cloud City lightsaber from The Empire Strikes Back sells for a record $3.75 million at auction, becoming the most valuable on-screen Star Wars prop ever sold

A lightsaber used by Mark Hamill sold for a record $3.75 million at auction. This iconic prop was featured in a shocking scene from The Empire St

Amid CJP protests, PM Modi announces fast-track courts, vows strict action

The Prime Minister said the government had decided to establish fast-track courts to accelerate legal proceedings against those accused of orches

Trump's 50% Tariff Threat May Hurt Canada But Could Be Negotiation Tactic: Experts

Desjardins economist Randall Bartlett estimates the tariffs could shave two to three tenths of a percent off Canada's growth in 2026 and 2027.

Tesla Profit Falls As Musk Ramps Up Spending On AI, Robotaxis

Tesla's second-quarter profit dropped 12% as R&D spending jumped 49%, even as revenue and vehicle sales beat Wall Street expectations

'You feared escalation': Congress MP slams JP Nadda over delayed response to student protesters

Telangana REDCO DE Remanded in Rs 27.65 Cr DA Case

Ramana was arrested in connection with a disproportionate assets (DA) case. The total assets are estimated at about Rs. 27.65 crore

British Airways Launches Probe After 3 Pilots Fall Sick Mid-Air After Hyderabad Stopover

The airline is now reviewing its hotel arrangements in Hyderabad as part of the investigation while authorities work to establish what led to the

Omar Abdullah Responds to JP Naddas Claims on Paper Leak Controversy

New Delhi, July 23: Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has responded to claims made by Union Health Minister JP Nadda regarding the S

Gold Gets Costlier, Silver Shines As Budget Buyers Rethink Jewellery

Rising gold prices are certainly encouraging more consumers to look at silver, but the shift goes much deeper than affordability alone.

Modi Vows to Punish Exam Fraud Fueling Student Anger in India

Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth, he said in a social media post, promising to set up fast-track courts to puni

Trump says Iran wants a deal amid escalating conflict

US President Donald Trump described the conflict with Iran as a skirmish and claimed Tehran wants to strike a deal but is not ready yet. His rema

Nafisa Ali: A Beacon of Humanity and Positivity, Says Director Padmakumar

Mumbai, July 23: Actress Nafisa Ali is bravely battling stage-4 peritoneal and ovarian cancer. Despite her health challenges, she recently comple

UPSC Central Armed Police Forces Answer Key 2026 Released; Check Download Steps

Candidates can download the answer key PDF from the official UPSC website to estimate their scores.

From gardener to facilities manager: S Ganapathys 40-year British Council journey

S Ganapathy retired after 40 years at the British Council, completing a remarkable journey from gardener to Facilities Manager, South India. His

Fans Dance, Cheer as Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' Finally Hits Theatres

On the other hand, posters of Vijay's 'Jana Nayagan' and the actor-politician's large cut-outs have also been placed by his fans at various locat

Jantar Mantar stir: 'Outsiders being sent to deliberately disrupt protest,' says Abhijeet Dipke

France draws the line at 15: inside Europes first social media ban for children | Explained

Concerns over young users exposure to pornography, cyberbullying, and other forms of online exploitation, have been mounting in the country

CJP alleges BJP workers tried to disrupt NEET protest, vows agitation will continue

Cockroach Janta Party representatives allege BJP workers are disrupting ongoing student protests. They claim outsiders are sent to incite violenc

Abhishek Sharma on the Verge of Major Milestone in T20 Series Against Zimbabwe

New Delhi, July 23: The first match of the three-match T20 International series between India and Zimbabwe is set to take place on Thursday, July

PM Modi announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases, says youths future cannot be compromised

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced new fast-track courts for paper leak cases. These courts will ensure swift and stringent punishment for of

'Nothing more important than youth's future': PM Modi announces fast-track courts for paper leak cases

Mid-Day Opinion: Take Soberss word for it

Heres what Sir Garfield Sobers, who passed away in Barbados last week, felt about the Indians he played with and against from 1952-53 to 1971-72

Congress Leader Jairam Ramesh Criticizes Governments Response to Rahul Gandhis Revelations

New Delhi, July 23: Congress General Secretary Jairam Ramesh has sharply responded following a press conference held by Union Health Minister JP

Mid-Day Opinion: Equip all train coaches with latest surveillance tech

They are important in the safety ecosystem of the Railways

Ram Temple Trust tightens donation oversight, reviews SBI role after alleged counting irregularities

The Trust announced administrative and religious reforms for better temple management. An investigation into donation counting irregularities is

Bal Gangadhar Tilak: How he took Ganesh Chaturthi from homes to streets and challenged British Raj

Bal Gangadhar Tilak, a key freedom fighter, is remembered today for his significant contributions. He transformed Ganesh Chaturthi into a public

Five-year-old killed in fatal leopard attack in Pune

A five-year-old girl was killed after a leopard attacked and dragged her away while she was sleeping outside a cowshed in Pune district's Shirur

US forces launch fresh wave of strikes against Iranian military targets: CENTCOM

Sharing the details in a post on X, it said that the mission will continue to degrade Iran's ability to threaten civilian mariners and commercial

Assam chief secretary orders faster relief, restoration as floods worsen

Assam's Chief Secretary has ordered officials to speed up flood relief and restoration work. Ten people died in floods affecting over six lakh pe

Leaders Pay Tribute to Lokmanya Tilak on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, July 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh and several prominent leaders, paid tribute to Lokman

BJP goons come, they pelt stones, and then defame the people of CJP.. says Abhijeet Dipke

'I expect India to be concerned about US pharma tariffs': Rubio on Trump's 200% storm

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio anticipates Indian concern over new generic drug import tariffs. These tariffs will rise significantly after Au

Jaishankar tells Wang Yi border peace is key to ties

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar told Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi that peace and tranquillity along the border are essential for norm

16 metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Delhi Gate and Central Secretariat, closed, says DMRC

DMRC stated that interchange facility will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat

Kharge leads Opposition push for Pradhan's resignation

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge led a united Opposition protest in the Rajya Sabha demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's

16 Delhi Metro stations closed over security concerns

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) closed 16 Metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Central Secretariat, Mandi House and ITO, until further

Lok Sabha to debate Supreme Court Judges Amendment Bill

The Lok Sabha is set to debate and consider the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026, alongside an Opposition resolution seeking

Tragic Incident in Pune: Leopard Abducts 5-Year-Old Girl from Parents

Pune, July 23: A heartbreaking incident in the Pimplesutty village of Shirur taluka, Pune district, has left the community in shock. On Wednesday

One Piece's Luffy inspires name of newly discovered beetle group

The genus currently includes Luffy schillhammeri and Luffy nika, two beetles found in the forests of Southeast Asia

Grok to make historically accurate The Odyssey film

The remark came months after Musk criticised the Christopher Nolan movie over the casting of Lupita Nyongo as Helen of Troy

Space discovery: Two giant planets are lighter than cotton candy

Both worlds are approximately the size of Jupiter, but contain far less material than their dimensions suggest

Mumbai Imposes Restrictions Until August 6 Following CJP Protests

Mumbai, July 23: In response to recent protests in support of the Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi, Mumbai police have

Hitler's birthplace officially reopens as police station in Austria

After years of debate about the large house in the town of Braunau am Inn, which was in private ownership and had housed a charity for handicappe

Siya Goyal, Lover Wanted To Injure Husband, But Later Dropped 'Risky' Plan

Siya Goyal, 20, and her 22-year-old lover, Chetan Chaudhary, allegedly pushed her 26-year-old fiance, Ketan Agarwal, into a gorge from the Lohaga

Chandrashekhar Azad Jayanti: The story behind 'Azad Hoon, Azad Rahunga' and how he became Azad at 15

Chandrashekhar Azad Jayanti Status: India remembers Chandrashekhar Azad on his 120th birth anniversary today. He became a legend at fifteen for h

Not serious about talks, Marco Rubio slams Iran

The northern route out via the Suez Canal adds weeks to the shipments

Uttarakhand finalises traffic plan for Neelkanth Yatra ahead of Kanwar pilgrimage

Uttarakhand authorities have arranged special traffic for the upcoming Neelkanth Yatra. The pilgrimage for Kanwar pilgrims is scheduled from July

ABVP Condemns Violence During CJP NEET Protests, Seeks High-Level Panel on Exam Reforms

ABVP also said that genuine student concerns and demands should not be used to serve narrow political interests or create instability in the coun

Honoring Chandrashekhar Azad: A Tribute by PM Modi on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, July 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Chandrashekhar Azad on his birth anniversary. He emphasized that Azads fearless

Sikkim tunnel tragedy: Death toll rises to 22 as rescue operations continue

Rescue operations recovered nine more bodies, bringing the total to twenty-two deceased workers. Specialized teams worked tirelessly through the

'Put your own house in order': India slams Pakistan over crossborder terror at UN

India strongly criticized Pakistan's continued use of crossborder terrorism as a state policy. Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish stated Jammu and Ka

Physical AI is now mainstream, reveals TCS survey

Data integration, legacy modernisation, workforce capability, governance, and clearly defined accountability will determine whether promising pil

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Check date, time, significance, rituals and other details

Devshayani Ekadashi in 2026 falls on July 25, marking Lord Vishnu's cosmic slumber. Devotees will observe a day-long fast and offer prayers for p

'With communism, everything turns to sh*t': Trump campaigns in Georgia amid GOP turnout fears

Trump pays tribute to four US soldiers killed in Iran war, attends dignified transfer ceremony

End-Of-Season Sale Is Here. But Big Discounts Can Cost You More Money

Many brands have shortened sale periods, making genuine 80 per cent off everything offers less common than shoppers may expect.

Weather updates today (July 23): Check IMD's forecast for Dehradun, Ahmedabad, Amritsar, Pune, Indore, Darjeeling and other regions

The India Meteorological Department issued a fresh weather alert for the nation. Heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected in eleven states i

'If we don't sell oil, no one will': Iran threatens wider crude disruption

Iran warns of regional oil disruption if its exports are blocked. The United States conducted further strikes against Iran's infrastructure. Pres