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India's Cockroach Movement Holds a Capital Sit-In as Police Crack Down on Protests

On Monday, thousands of protesters had defied restrictions and marched toward Parliament before police broke up the demonstration with tear gas a

Japan 'Regrets' New US Tariffs: Government

Japan egrets new US tariffs, the government said Friday, after Tokyo was included on Washington's list of trading partners hit with levies rangi

King Charles III Opens Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

Meanwhile, in a post on X, the Royal Family called it an incredible evening in Glasgow as the games kick off.

Inside Iran's accelerating execution campaign amid wartime crackdown

Iran has executed dozens of political prisoners since the war began. Activists fear intensified executions to instill societal fear and silence d

India invites Bangladesh PM to Brics Summit

Hasina's Presence On Indian Soil May Be A Spoiler

Manipur SIR: Search and download the list of deleted voters

Look up any of the 1,58,677 electors deleted from Manipur's 2026 draft SIR electoral rolls. Pick an Assembly constituency, then search by name, E

Government, Cockroach Janta Party to hold talks today after Jantar Mantar showdown

The Centre and the Cockroach Janta Party will hold talks on Friday. This meeting follows massive protests and a police crackdown in Delhi. Activi

Morning Digest: Wangchuk breaks 26-day fast, PM reaches out to students; U.S. slaps 10% tariffs on goods imported from India, and more

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HSBC to sell Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal

HSBC will sell its Singapore life and health insurance business to Allianz. This deal is valued at S$2.7 billion and is expected to close in earl

Telangana farmers caught between a dry spell and despair

Delayed rains, falling groundwater levels and the looming impact of El Nio have left thousands of farmers across Telangana anxiously watching the

Salman Rushdie recounts near-fatal stabbing as attacker faces terrorism trial

Salman Rushdie described his near-fatal stabbing during a terrorism trial. He recounted the ambush which occurred on an amphitheater stage four y

Pre-poll promises, post-poll precarity

Launched in 2024 ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, theLadkiBahinscheme initially delivered a vital financial lifeline to farm widows in

SC laments vanishing of joint family system

Trump Issues New Double-Digit Tariffs on 60 Countries

Trump said earlier Thursday that a new agreement reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program will require the kingdom to normalize r

Trump threatens 'major military punishment' after Houthi strike on Saudi tankers

President Trump vowed major military punishment for Iran and its Houthi allies. Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Glob

SC cancels bail for accused Sonam Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya honeymoon murder

Allows Sonam To File Fresh Bail Plea After 6 Months

India Secures Lower 10% US Tariff After Being Initially Slated for 12.5%

On June 14, India amended its foreign trade policy to prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labour.

US imposes 10% tariff on India, Pak, Bangladesh, UK, others in forced labour probe

The United States has imposed 10% tariffs on goods from India and sixteen other nations. This action stems from their alleged failure to ban impo

Quote of the day by Beyonce Knowles, 'Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice' offers timeless powerful inspiring motivational life advice on key to success, shows psychology of achiever

Quote of the day by Beyonc Knowles offers a timeless perspective on what it truly takes to achieve meaningful success. Beyonc reminds us that las

Power Cut Today (July 24): Electricity Supply to Remain Disrupted in 36 Areas of Udaipur

Udaipur: The electricity department has announced scheduled power cuts in several parts of the city on Friday due to maintenance work. Power Shut

Utilisation Certificates of 92, 132.75 crore yet to be received by office, says CAG report, 2024-25 in Bihar

62,632 outstanding UCs of 92,132.75 crore were yet to be received by the Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Bihar as on Mar

Kimberly Rhode Shines at ISSF World Cup, Secures 27th Gold Medal

Hangzhou, July 24: Three-time Olympic champion Kimberly Rhode has clinched her 27th World Cup title at the ISSF World Cup held in Hangzhou, China

Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: CJP delegation will meet with government Ministers today, says sources

CJP's peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

2 new secretaries in education ministry, Vineet Joshi moved to panchayati raj

13 new dept heads, P 13

- CJP , AI

- AI

Quote of the Day by Matt Damon, 'It's just better to be yourself than to try to be some version of what you think the other person wants' reveals psychology behind self-acceptance, offers life inspiring motivational lesson that authenticity is more relevant than ever

Quote of the Day by Matt Damon offers timeless guidance for navigating modern life. Matt Damon reminds us that authenticity is not only liberatin

No Parliament business, four days into monsoon session

Ongoing protests, P 22

India allows FDI in ecomm inventory model for exports

The restrictions on foreign investment in inventory-based ecommerce will not apply in case of exports of domestically manufactured and/or produce

U.P. oldest MLA Alam Badi Azmi dies, leaders express grief

He represented the Nizamabad constituency five times between 1996 and 2007 and again from 2012 until now.Leaders from across parties expressed gr

Quote of the day by Ozzy Osbourne, 'You gotta be really careful what you bite off. Don't bite off more than you can chew. It's a dangerous world' offers timeless life advice for success, well-Being, teaches psychology right decision making in modern life

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SC lifts 2-year-old blanket ban on setting up of industries in Taj zone

Reached out 4 times, says govt; talks at Jantar Mantar or a neutral venue, says CJP

Activist on hunger strike over Ken-Betwa river link project ends fast after 18 days

Mr. Bhatnagar of Jai Kisan Sangathan had been on a hunger strike for 18 days and was leading the protest, where several people from Chhatarpur an

US Strikes Iran As Tensions Escalate Over Shipping Routes In Hormuz

Iran War: The United States military said Thursday it was attacking Iran for the 13th night in a row.

Rahul Gandhi's protest outside PM house insincere: Sonam Wangchuks wife

U.S. House of Representatives again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect

The war has had no clear mission, no strategy, no end goal, said Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat who led the resolution on the House

US Says Won't Block Tate Brothers' Extradition To UK Over Rape Charges

US President Donald Trump will not stop the extradition of influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan to Britain on sex crime charges, the Wh

MPs ask why govt didnt inform owners of non-E20 vehicles about mileage loss

Road crashes killed a record 1.8 lakh in 2025; 502 people daily

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'The greatest of all pleasures is...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on knowledge, human curiosity, natural satisfaction and true wisdom

Quote of the day by Aristotle continues to inspire people by showing that learning is one of the greatest sources of happiness. The famous philos

Pvt investment in space sector crosses $618 million, 17 startups given nod for space activities: Minister Jitendra Singh to RS

India's space sector has seen unprecedented momentum and growth. Private investment has now crossed six hundred million dollars. Over four hundre

Controversial umpiring decision in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 sparks protests, debate over rules and clarity

The controversy unfolded at 10-10 in the second game between Indias two top womens paddlers. As Chitale, with the Jaguars playing only for pride,

Sonam Wangchuk breaks hunger strike after 26 days

Salman Rushdie Testifies At Knife Attacker's US Terror Trial

Novelist Salman Rushdie on Thursday testified at the federal trial of the man who tried to kill him with a knife at a New York cultural center in

Operation Clean Air: Inspection of 64 Roads in Faridabad and Gurugram Reveals Violations

New Delhi, July 24: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has launched a special inspection campaign in Faridabad and Gurugram to comb

Yonex-Sunrise All India Senior Ranking badminton tournament results

Central Plan To Protect Altering Shoreline Across AP Seacoast

The Union minister said the NCCRs assessment found Kakinada to be the worst-affected district, with 52.99 per cent of its 119.26-km coastline bei

News from the world of Education: July 24, 2026

Information on admissions, scholarships, competitions for students, events for educators and more

Russia warns U.S. against Ukraine arms sales in Manila meeting

Mr. Lavrov and Rubio's meeting on the sidelines of a Southeast Asian summit, their first since September 2025, came as Washington's focus has swi

CM Joins Mega Parent-Teacher Meeting Today In Rampachodavaram

The CM and Lokesh will interact with students, parents, and teachers as part of the government's initiative to strengthen collaboration between f

Significant Meeting of Saints in Ayodhya: Agreement on Ram Lalla Temple Management and Formation of Religious Committee

Ayodhya, July 24: A crucial meeting of saints was held in Ayodhya following the recent theft of offerings at the Ram Temple. The gathering focuse

Delhi Stir: Women Lead Solidarity Protest At Dharna Chowk In Hyderabad

Rakesh, Telangana state joint secretary of Arunodaya Cultural Federation, said he regularly joined protests and cultural programmes.

Doctors Allege In Recruitment Of 1,623 Specialist Posts Under TVVP

The doctors argued that the staggered recruitment process would provide an unfair advantage to the first batch in terms of service seniority, pro

Political Turmoil in Parliament Over NEET Paper Leak: BJP and Congress Clash

New Delhi, July 24: The NEET paper leak has ignited fierce political reactions as various parties respond to protests led by the CJP and disrupti

ANM Found Dead At Village Secretariat In Nellore District

The deceased, identified as Sripati Sai Chandana Priya, was a native of Rajupalem village in Ojili mandal and was working as an ANM at the Tonuku

NIA arrests absconding PFI district chief in Kerala's Sreenivasan murder case

The National Investigation Agency arrested a key absconder in the Sreenivasan murder case. Muhammadali K.P, a PFI Palakkad district president, wa

US Imposes New Tariffs On 60 Countries Over Forced Labour Concerns

The United States said Thursday that it would impose new tariffs on 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns, replacing an expiring global

Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Claims 805 Lives Amid Ongoing Health Crisis

Dhaka, July 24: The measles outbreak in Bangladesh continues to escalate. On Thursday, two more children succumbed to the disease, raising the de

Telangana Stands To Gain From E20 Push As Ethanol Units And Farm-Linked Demand Is Expected To Expand

The government on Thursday said there is no proposal to raise ethanol blending beyond 20 per cent at present, and any future move will be based o

CMC Discusses Continuous Structural Health Monitoring System For Bridges And Flyovers

The meeting focused on leveraging advanced sensor-based technologies and data analytics to continuously monitor the structural health of bridges

West Indies Announce Squad for Test Series Against Pakistan, Joshua Bishop Earns First Call-Up

Harare, July 24: The West Indies team is set to face Pakistan in a two-match Test series from July 25 to August 6. Left-arm spinner Joshua Bishop

Fadnavis Flags Off Bharat Taxi, Says Navi Mumbai Airport To Be Indias Largest By 2030

Mr Fadnavis flagged off the Bharat Taxi service, describing it as a driver-centric cooperative mobility initiative aimed at generating employment

School Students Research Finds Lakes In Hyderabad Is Shrinking In Size

Teacher mentor Hiranya Hamsrala accompanied Jogesh and Rithik at the BRICS event. The project was completed under the department of science and t

Dilip Cherian | The File Comes Full Circle: Will Central Secretariat Club Manage To Survive?

For decades, the Central Secretariat Club has been woven into the culture of the Central bureaucracy, serving both serving and retired government

Odisha Breaks Into NITI Aayog's Top Five Investment-Friendly States

The ranking comes against the backdrop of the Mohan Charan Majhi government's push to position Odisha as a preferred investment hub through faste

Irans Control Over Hormuz Strait Poses Threat to Global Trade, Warns Rubio

Washington, July 24: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stark warning on Thursday. He stated that allowing Iran to control ships passin

Trump Says Iran Has Some Evil Intentions, Cannot Be Allowed To Have Nukes

US President Donald Trump on Thursday reiterated his stance that Tehran cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons and that Washington is doing ex

Omar Abdullah to JP Nadda: Right on J&K leak, wrong on facts

Former Minister Donates Gold Ornaments, Cash To Srisailam Temple

The couple donated Rs 3 lakh to the temples Nitya Annadanam scheme and presented gold bangles worth Rs 27 lakh to Goddess Bhramaramba as part of

Delhi Police Advises Arvind Kejriwal Against Spreading Rumors on Student Protests

New Delhi, July 24: The Delhi Police advised Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, to refrain from spreading unverified

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | How Dhaka-Beijing-Pak Axis Poses Threat to Delhi

In true Nehruvian style, New Delhi walked that extra mile to improve India-China ties, reminiscent of the Hindi-Chini Bhai-Bhai spirit of the pre

Warning signals for India from NATOs Ankara summit

Europes defence revival and commitments may create new challenges for Indias defence needs

4th Century Ganesa Idols Unearthed At Kaja Village

The idols were discovered while farmer Simhadri Venkatarama Reddy was ploughing his field. Dr Sivanagi Reddy visited the site on Thursday and exa

2,500 detained, homes of 2 LeT terrorists razed in Kashmir after cop killing

Security forces demolished two Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist homes overnight in Kashmir. Over two thousand five hundred people were detained for ques

Escalation trap: On the U.S. and the war with Iran

Trump should change course if he wants to end the war with Iran

Core upgrade: On the Index of Core Industries

The updated Index of Core Industries rounds out economic data upgrades

ED Seizes 3.67 Crore Property in Jabalpur for FEMA Violations

Bhopal, July 24: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized property worth 3.67 crore in Jabalpur due to violations of the Foreign Exchange Mana

'You used our troops for votes': Sen. Duckworth's explosive attack on Trump, GOP over IVF promise

Three days since July 20 violence, Delhi Police, MHA yet to acknowledge police excesses

Eenesh, a resident of Chhattisgarh, who took part in the protest, refuted the police claim that protesters threw bricks at them

CPI criticises Kerala Chief Minister on Waqf issue

The reconstitution of the Board by including two non-Muslims had grown into a conflict issue between the Kerala Waqf Board and the State governme

Major Metro Station Closures in New Delhi Due to Protests

New Delhi, July 24: The Delhi Police is on high alert in response to the Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) protests. These demonstrations are impacti

LIVE: Shohei Ohtani joins Dodgers at White House as Trump honors world champions

DC Edit | Jana Nayagan Release Tells A Story

The change in his status that came in May might also have brought about a change in the censors hearts as they allowed the movie into the cinema

On reporting resistance and resilience

Protests and hunger strikes not only challenge the status quo and bring in change, they also transform the ones who resist

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Central Government, Secretary of Higher Education Transferred

New Delhi, July 24: The central government has initiated a significant reshuffle among senior officials. Amid ongoing controversies and protests

DC Edit | Prepare For Major Oil Price Shocks To Come

If the threat to shipping in the Red Sea out of the Suez Canal escalates, there is no knowing where oil prices may settle. In such a situation of

African proverb of the day: 'Do not laugh at the fallen; you may find...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on humility, empathy, unpredictability, misfortune, failure, mockery, vulnerability and respect

African proverb of the day highlights the message, Do not laugh at the fallen; you may find slippery roads ahead. The proverb teaches humility, e

Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike After Meeting with Ministers

New Delhi, July 24: Social activist Sonam Wangchuk ended his hunger strike late Thursday night after 26 days, following a meeting with Union Mini

'Strictest action coming': PM Modi releases midnight video message amid NEET paper leak CJP protest

US-China AI race is heating up, but these 10 professions are still too expensive for robots to replace - is your job safe?

Jobs safe from AI: Americans perceive China leading in artificial intelligence development currently. However, automating many common jobs proves