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Delhi to be developed into education hub: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta stressed instilling national pride in school children. This patriotism is crucial for higher education and build

Centre floats another draft of CAFE-III; gives special recognition to ethanol and bio fuel cars

Industry stakeholders have until August 6 to respond to the latest draft; the proposed CAFE norms have sharply divided the automobile industry, w

Chinese Proverb of the day: 'A book is like a garden carried in the pocket' - Ancient wisdom on the power of books and learning

A Chinese proverb compares books to portable gardens of knowledge. These gardens nourish the mind with new ideas, creativity, and fresh perspecti

Mass fish kill: Two years on, Periyar fishers await compensation

Fishermen have urged the government to consider extending due compensation to the fisherfolk as their daily earnings were hit following the conta

Best Italian proverb of the day: Death takes everyone, the beautiful and the ugly A timeless lesson on death as life's great equalizer

This Italian proverb reminds us that death is life's great equalizer for all people. It teaches that outward appearances and status hold no lasti

50 lakh to 1.4 crore: Heres how you can build more than 1 crore corpus by just extending your PPF

Congress press conference ahead of Monsoon Session of Parliament 2026

Italian Proverb of the Day: Whoever finds a friend finds a... Powerful life lesson on why true friendship is one of lifes greatest blessings

Italian Proverb of the Day: Friendship is one of the most precious relationships in human life, built on trust, loyalty, and emotional connection

NIA Court reserves order on Baramulla MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh's plea to attend parliament session

Patiala House Court reserved its order on a plea by MP Abdul Rashid Sheikh. He seeks permission to attend the upcoming Parliament session while i

Public sector modernisation efforts accelerate amid infrastructure challenges: Report

Indian public sector organisations are accelerating AI adoption for improved services. Containerisation and hybrid cloud infrastructure are incre

Zee Acquires Naga Chaitanya's Vrushakarma Non-Theatrical Rights for Over Rs 48 Crore

The film is mounted as a large-scale mystical action-adventure.

India Bans Seafarer Deployment Through Hormuz

DGMA directs shipowners and recruitment firms not to deploy Indian crew on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating US-Iran tensio

Government Urged to Ban Memorials on Tamil Nadu Beaches

The demand comes amid continuing public debates over the use of Marina beach for memorials of former chief ministers and political leaders

Hyderabad resident stabbed in U.S.; MBT seeks support for family

Amjed Ullah Khan said Syed Sohail Uddin has been working in the U.S. for about two years

EU court upholds Google's $854,250 Italian fine over gambling advertising

Europe's top court has ruled against Google concerning gambling advertisements. The court found Google liable for YouTube videos from a content c

Pushpa Actor, Stand-Up Comedian Miss Out on Tom Cruise Film

Digger is scheduled for an October release.

War, Economic Crisis Complicate Efforts To Protect Irans Rich But Endangered Wildlife

Conservationists in Iran have struggled with climate crises that threaten the countrys fragile biodiversity, as well as economic pressures from d

Corporate demand resilient amid new opportunities opened up by FTAs, says Ficci chief

Indian companies have seen firm demand despite inflationary pressures, and global crude oil moderation and improving economic conditions have sus

Monsoon season power crisis: Power curbs likely to continue in Kerala

Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph said that the State is currently facing a 500 MW to 600 MW deficit in availability

New damselfly species discovered in Keralas Western Ghats

First new Lestesspecies from the Western Ghats since 1929

India to face Malaysia, Syria, Iraq in AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers

The India U17 women's team have been drawn with Malaysia, Syria and Iraq in Group E of the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup China 2027 Qualifiers, follo

Life is precious; monitor Sonam Wangchuk's health: Delhi HC tells authorities

The Delhi High Court ordered daily health monitoring for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Authorities must provide medical aid if his condition deteriora

Legacy of disrepair: Kirti Mandir

Tourists throng Kirti Mandir, the Porbandar home of the Father of the Nation, but mould rather than inspiration marks the memorial now

A new era of Indian ecology looks to its horizons, and to the ground

The second Indian Wildlife Ecology Conference at Ashoka University was a forum where researchers from universities, government agencies, NGOs, an

Pakistan urges US, Iran to end hostilities, resume talks amid renewed strikes

Pakistan urged the United States and Iran to cease hostilities and resume negotiations. Renewed military strikes between the two nations threaten

UCC should unite society, not create bitterness: Congress leader Digvijaya Singh

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh discussed the Uniform Civil Code's implementation. He stated the Animal Husbandry Department controversy p

Congress to strongly oppose Delimitation Bill if reintroduced; make every effort to keep Opposition united: Jairam Ramesh

Congress Party' we will strongly oppose the Delimitation Bill and continue to do so. We will make every effort to maintain unity among all opposi

SC Orders Policy on Early Release of Elderly Prisoners

Supreme Court gives states and Union territories three months to notify a comprehensive policy with clear eligibility criteria and procedures.

Moroccan proverb of the day: 'Stir the water and the thirsty might...' Life lessons on how small actions can open doors to unexpected opportunities and lasting success

Moroccan Proverb of the Day: Moroccan proverbs often convey practical wisdom through simple, memorable imagery. This proverb suggests that taking

Controversy Erupts Over Homework Assignment in Hyderabad School

Hyderabad, July 16: A significant controversy has emerged in Hyderabad following a private school assigning a Hindu second-grade student the task

'Urgent Need to Collaborate': NSA Ajit Doval flags multi-domain threats & supply chain disruptions

MLA inaugurates four footbridges in Byndoor constituency, of which three built with truck chassis

Bengaluru-based Dr. R Arunachalam Trust sponsored three of the footbridges, which are cost-effective and make use of a truck chassis

Australia to tighten scrutiny of Big Four Deloitte, EY, PwC, KPMG after wave of scandals

Australia will enhance its oversight of major accounting firms following recent governance issues. The government has directed the Australian Sec

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant data leak: What happened and what we know | Explained

The files were leaked onto World Leaks, a dark web site that hosts dozens of other leaks

World Cup 2026: UK urges FIFA to investigate Argentina over Falklands banner

Britain has asked FIFA to investigate Argentina's soccer team. Players displayed a banner claiming sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after a

Congress leaders discuss party strategy for upcoming Parliament session

Senior Congress leaders, including party chief Mallikarjun Kharge, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi and other senior leaders delibe

Ukraine's parliament to elect new government amid outcry over defence chief

Ukrainian lawmakers will vote on a new government today. Protests erupted over the dismissal of reformist Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. This

Indian Navy to host multinational maritime training exercise 'Operation Southern Readiness 26-2' in Kochi

The Indian Navy will host Operation Southern Readiness 26-2 in Kochi from July 20 to 23. This multinational training engagement partners with the

Merck Foundation CEO and 12 African and Asian First Ladies Share Their Partnership Journey in Transforming Patient Care Landscape, Supporting Girl Education and Breaking Infertility Stigma

Raut urges Fadnavis to take part in 'Ram Raksha Andolan' of Sena (UBT) in Nagpur

Sena (UBT) head and former State CM Uddhav Thackeray had earlier said that he would take part in the Ram Raksha Andolan organised by the party in

SC refuses to entertain PIL seeking expeditious disposal of Tamil Nadu election petitions

The Supreme Court declined a petition for faster disposal of election disputes. It refused to direct the Madras High Court to expedite 54 electio

ED uncovers alleged FCRA-linked network aiding Rohingya, Bangladeshi infiltration

The Enforcement Directorate uncovered a network using charitable trusts for illegal infiltration. Funds from UK entities allegedly facilitated Ro

ICAR to cap rice, wheat area under crop diversification plan; forms 52 task teams for 2047 roadmap

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research plans crop diversification by 2047. This roadmap aims to significantly increase agricultural and hort

India's AI Future, GCCs & the India-UK FTA | Full Interview with Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar

India identifies $51 billion in critical imports for domestic manufacturing push

India seeks to increase domestic production for $51 billion in imports. This initiative targets critical manufacturing inputs across various indu

Our Tahir Hussain is innocent, Allah knows: Neighbours rally behind Ankit Sharmas killer as OpIndia visits Chand Bagh after conviction

The court recently found Tahir Hussain and four others guilty in the murder case, while acquitting six of the 12 accused. The sentencing is yet t

Our players Are Talented But The Team Didn't Have Tunnel Vision : Abhishek Nayar

The great players like Virat Kohli know how to do it when the going gets tough because they've done it repeatedly at the highest level, says Abhi

Iran warns Strait of Hormuz is a 'red line' and will resist until the end

Iran vows to strike regional infrastructure if President Trump attacks its infrastructure. The US is targeting Iran's military capabilities while

12-year-old Bengaluru boy dies after collapsing in school; family gets CCTV camera footage one month later, alleges negligence

The CCTV camera footage reportedly shows the boy informing his teacher that he was feeling unwell before returning to the classroom. Moments late

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: Doctor warns third stage could be alarming amid day 19 fast

FXTRADING.com Becomes FXT, Built Around a Simple Promise: In Control. When It Gets Real.

FXTRADING.com Becomes FXT, Built Around a Simple Promise: In Control. When It Gets Real.

Protests erupt across Ukraine against removal of Defence Minister

Mr. Zelenskyy has not named a successor in a host of changes that have also seen the Prime Minister removed

SC directs states to frame policy for early release of aged, terminally ill prisoners

The Supreme Court has ordered all states to create a policy for prisoner release. This policy must be formulated within three months for elderly

Quote of the Day by Matt Damon: You can't slow time down. The only way to really do it is to... Inspiring lessons on being present, mindfulness, emotional connection and why living every moment with purpose matters by The Odyssey star knownfor his thoughtful persepectives on life

Quote of the Day by Matt Damon: Matt Damons quote, You can't slow time down. The only way to really do it is to really be there and be in it, exp

OHPC Partners With NPTI to Strengthen Hydropower Workforce

State-run utility signs MoU with the National Power Training Institute to enhance technical skills, leadership and operational excellence.

PM Modi to inaugurate Jalandhar Cantt Railway Station during Punjab visit on July 17

Changes to World Cup formats make sense but associate teams need more, says Ashwin

Spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said the ICC is planning in the right direction but needs to do more towards growing the game, which requires a bette

SIT report on Ram temple donation theft expected shortly; may shape trust reforms

The Special Investigation Team's final report on Ram temple donation embezzlement is expected shortly. This report will likely lead to significan

Paytm remains majority Indian-owned for 2nd consecutive quarter

Paytm's continued increase in domestic ownership comes on the back of the company materially strengthening its operating performance.

Angel One Q1 profit doubles to Rs 231 Cr

Angel One's total income rose 25.4% to Rs 1,434 crore during the April-June quarter of FY27 from Rs 1,143 crore a year ago.

Seating dispute sparks brawl on local train in Thane, three commuters injured

The incident occurred in the luggage compartment of the Ambernath-bound suburban train, Kalyan Government Railway Police's (GRP) says, senior ins

Talks for release of 3 ships held by Somali pirates in advanced stage: Sources

Ransom talks for three hijacked vessels and their crew are progressing well. These negotiations involve registered countries, ship owners, and in

AI, automation to reshape maritime workforce as India eyes global shipping hub: Maritime Universityofficials

Changing technologies, green shipping and automation are redefining career pathways in the maritime sector, experts say

AI Appreciation Day: How AI Impacts Everyday Lives Across Generations

From helping a child overcome learning challenges to making technology less intimidating for grandparents, AI is quietly weaving itself into the

KKR-led consortium raises offer for Ireland's DCC to $7.9 billion

DCC confirmed an improved takeover proposal from KKR and Energy Capital Partners. The new offer values the energy distributor at 5.81 billion, in

How an Italian sculptor created the FIFA World Cup trophy that became an icon

Silvio Gazzaniga designed the FIFA World Cup trophy to symbolize sporting emotions. The original Jules Rimet Trophy was stolen twice and never re

Free Trade Agreements, including the one with India and UK, offer favourable market access to MSMEs: FKCCI

For MSMEs, which number over 6.3 crore across India and contribute nearly 30% to the GDP, the effective use of FTAs can be truly transformational

Man Found Dead Beneath Kompally Flyover

Persons knows to the victim attacked Narasimhulu in a drunken condition following a dispute: Police

UK's Andy Burnham takes small-town regeneration to the national stage as PM

Andy Burnham plans to revitalize UK town centers with public and private investment. He aims to pump-prime housing and transport to attract priva

BJP MLC seeks 51.5 cr Khelo India sports infra projects for north Telanganas Medak, Nizamabad, Adilabad, and Karimnagar

Sabari Varman custodial death in Nagercoil jail: Chief warder, two warders arrested

SabariVarman, 34, a differently abled resident ofEeththankaadunearSuchindram, was arrested on July 9 for allegedly possessing the bannedgutkaand

Best German proverb of the day: You should know your friend's faults, but not mention them A timeless lesson on protecting friendships

Best German Proverb of the Day: A German proverb emphasizes knowing friends' faults but not mentioning them publicly. This timeless wisdom promot

No, the PMJDY Is Not Providing 'Direct Cash Assistance' to Eligible Citizens

We found that PMJDY beneficiaries are provided with a card that covers free accidental insurance of up to Rs 2 lakh.

Hyderabad school terminates teacher who allegedly gave 'Kalma' recitation as homework to Class 2 students

The action was taken after a formal complaint was lodged at the Saidabad police station by the parents of a student and local BJP leaders, who al

Nagercoil Custodial Death: 5 Prison Inmates Also Arrested

Sabarivarman, a local shopkeeper from Nagercoil, was arrested by the South Thamarai police on July 9 after gutka was allegedly seized from his sh

Book Excerpt | Speaking My Mind

Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant shares her experiences in her new memoir, Dancing with Joy (Garuda), where she reflects on her journey through art, adve

Watch: Argentina beat England to set up World Cup final clash against Spain

Argentina are through to the FIFA World Cup 2026 final after a dramatic 2-1 comeback victory over England.

After KFC, cyberattack hits Japanese ice cream giant

A major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that has alread

'Urgent need for us to collaborate, take decisive actions': NSA Ajit Doval at 5th BIMSTEC security meeting

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval urged enhanced BIMSTEC cooperation to address evolving security challenges. He highlighted the need for deci

Bonalu Festivities Begin at Golconda with Grand Rituals

Kummara community offers first bonam; ministers to present silk robes as govt makes elaborate arrangements, traffic curbs in place

Why Kids Need Extra Protection This Monsoon With Jungle Formula

The products offer up to 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes, midges, and other biting insects.

Japan Open: Sindhu stuns world No. 5 Han Ye to enter quarterfinals

Rifle shooter Sonam Maskar ready for Asian Games test

Kolhapur's Sonam Uttam Maskar is preparing for her first Asian Games appearance. She achieved international success in 2024 with multiple silver

World-Ranked Nouvelle Vague Heads to Bengaluru

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru to host a one-night cocktail collaboration featuring Albania's acclaimed Nouvelle Vague on July 17.

Chinese proverb of the day: 'A closed mouth avoids trouble, but a closed mind invites it'A timeless lesson in mindful communication and personal growth

A Chinese proverb highlights the wisdom of discretion and the danger of closed-mindedness. Careless words can damage relationships and create unn

Iran threatens to destroy 'all infrastructure in region' as US strikes intensify

Iran's military command issued strong threats against regional infrastructure as United States airstrikes continue to target the country. Iran sa

Neglect Turned Into Natural Disaster: Father Of Boy Killed In Mumbai Tree Collapse

Vihaan Srivastav, the 11-year-old, was killed on the last day of June when a huge tree collapsed on his school bus in Mumbai's Chembur.

Magisterial probe ordered into Ballia custodial death allegation; SP team to visit village

The Samajwadi Party said a 14-member delegation, constituted on the directions of party president Akhilesh Yadav, will visit Gaighat village on J

US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade

United States forces intensified strikes targeting Iran early Thursday. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain, Jordan, an

Govt Mulls Changes in IT Rules for OTT Platforms, Action Against ZEE5

The film was taken down from ZEE5 two days after its release on July 3, following a government order that cited national security concerns.