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July 23 is last date to apply for MBBS, BDS courses in Tamil Nadu

There will not be any extension for the last date for applications, the Tamil Nadu Selection Committee said.

From Devadasi to Gotipua: The living legacy of Odissi in Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra

The history of dance in the Jagannath tradition is inseparable from the temple itself. For centuries, dance was regarded as an offering to the de

Caused Serious Damage: Iran Claims It Struck Many US Fighter Jets In Jordan

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they destroyed several US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets and caused serious damage to many more.

Chinese Embassy In Bangladesh Warns Citizens Buying Brides Risk Death Penalty

Chinese embassy highlights that human trafficking convictions in Bangladesh can lead to long prison terms, fines, or even death penalty.

People Will Hate You for Giving Feedback: NRI Shares Struggles With Indian Work Culture

The post touches on power dynamics in meetings, casual attitudes to time, workplace flattery and difficulty in giving or receiving feedback.

At least 20 children and one adult were killed in a school bus crash in Uganda, police say

The bus belonged to the King David Junior School, an elementary school situated in the capital Kampala

Supreme Court Rules on Citizenship Rights in West Bengals SIR Controversy

New Delhi, July 17: The Supreme Court addressed the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision (SIR) controversy during a hearing on Friday, reiterat

Panel Probing Badrinath Donation Theft Suggests Dress Code, CCTV Surveillance

The four-member team has submitted its 18-page investigation report, which offers several suggestions to prevent the theft of temple offerings.

MH-60R Seahawk Delivered To Indian Navy As US Hails Growing Defence Partnership

Recently another MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter, developed by Lockheed Martin, had arrived in India, with the aircraft delivered to the Indian N

Fire Accident at Mysore Bakery in Armoor

No casualties were reported in the incident. However, property worth several lakh rupees is believed to have been destroyed in the fire.

Beyond the IPL lies almost every state's hunt for its own cricket gold mine

Regional T20 leagues are developing into a new cricket economy beneath the IPL. These competitions aim to produce future IPL stars and become com

What is testosterone screening, and why is the U.S. military introducing it? | Explained

The U.S. militarys move to screen troops for low testosterone raises questions about hormone deficiency, treatment and the evidence behind routin

CCI junks complaint against Reliance Jio Infocomm, others

The Competition Commission of India in an order said it has also dismissed similar allegations against over 4,500 firms across multiple sectors

Medical Body IMA Warns Maharashtra Hospitals' Shutdown Over Attack On Doctors

The announcement comes after a court in Thane district on Tuesday granted bail to Shiv Sena corporator Ramesh Mhatre, arrested for allegedly assa

Canadian Wildfire Sends Hazardous Smoke Spewing into US

US states near the Canadian border including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois were particularly choked, as the Northeast including New

At least 20 children, 1 adult killed in school bus crash in Uganda

A tragic bus crash in Uganda claimed at least twenty-one lives. The accident occurred Thursday night in Kapchorwa District, eastern Uganda. The b

Human Righst Body Orders Fresh Probe In Andhra Pradesh Missing Girls Cases

The complaint, filed in January 2024, relied on National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data and alleged that the continued disappearance of girl ch

Tragic Train Accident in West Bengal Claims Four Lives, Chief Minister Expresses Condolences

Kolkata, July 17: A tragic incident occurred in the Karanasubarna area of Murshidabad district, West Bengal, on Friday. Initial investigations by

Teacher Not In Room, Class Monitor Thrashes Nursery Student For Raising Head

The incident took place at Lucknow's ALS Academy and was caught on CCTV installed in the classroom.

13 students suspended for ragging, assaulting first-year student at Kerala college

Alleged incident happened in Government College Kasaragod. According to complainant, a group of senior students threatened and assaulted him on t

Five killed as train hits school van, bicycle at Murshidabad level crossing; gateman arrested

At least five people, including schoolchildren, were killed after a passenger train collided with a school van and a bicycle at a level crossing

NHRC to Monitor Probe into Sai Krishnas Custodial Death, Seeks Status Report

The Commission would like to monitor, without interfering with the progress of the investigation by SIT, so that the justice is rendered. The pro

Google will have to open up Android and Search data to rivals under new EU specifications

Google has consistently opposed these proposed measures, with lawyer Kent Walker claiming that the latest decisions by the regulator come with pr

Illegal mosques, madrassas demolished near India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer

According to the administration, the demolished structures had been built on government land, including land reserved for families displaced by t

Mumbai Civic Body Rejects Official Report On Tree Collapse That Killed Boy, Orders New Probe

An 11-year-old student, Vihaan Srivastav, was killed when a tree was uprooted and fell on a moving school bus in Chembur on June 30.

'F-35 Criticism, Bogus Kill Plot Intel': Why Trump Is 'Pissed' At Netanyahu

The back-and-forth over the potential meeting came days after the Israeli leader went on Fox News before Trump's trip to Ankara and criticised th

Human Face Of Noida Tragedy: She Prayed Through Cab Ride. He Was Already Gone

On an ordinary Wednesday, a phone call changed everything for two sisters in Delhi. NDTV spoke to them about what happens the moment someone you

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: A Milestone for Bihars Economic Development, Says JD(U)

Patna, July 17: NDA leaders have emphasized the governments commitment to development while addressing various issues, including railway advancem

Drop Doctor From Your Name: Top Court Raps Hospitals In 4-Year-Old's Rape Case

As a penalty, the Court asked the hospitals to make voluntary donations to the victim's family, warning that failure to comply would attract cost

Palnadu: CM Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman Participate In Credit Outreach Event

The Union Finance Minister flagged off ambulances provided by Union Bank under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and distribut

Kudankulam Nuclear Plant Leak Raises Security Concerns, Congress Seeks Probe

The documents are said to include certain maps of the nuclear power plant, supplier details, inspection records and equipment assessment reports

Two Killed as Overspeeding Bike Rams Divider in Kukatpally

Accident under Kukatpally PS limits; victims die on the spot

Prashanth Varma Bets Big on Mahakali After HanuMan Success

Mahakali is being shot with the IMAX format in mind to deliver a visually immersive cinematic experience.

LIVE: Nifty Near 24,300, Sensex Zooms Over 800 Points; RIL Up Over 2% Ahead Of Q1 Results

Nifty IT rose 1.89%, followed by Nifty Auto at 0.68%. Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Private Bank gained 0.35% and 0.33%, respectively.

JD(S) Wants Maharashtra to Raise NFSA Income Limit to Rs 2.5 Lakh

According to the president of Janata Dal (Secular) Mumbai unit, Maharashtra's income ceiling is significantly lower than those prescribed in seve

Gujarat Expands Milk Sanjeevani Scheme to All Tribal ICDS Blocks

Gandhinagar, July 17: In a significant move to combat malnutrition in Gujarats tribal and remote areas, the state government, under Chief Ministe

Kerala power cuts: Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF govt of poor planning

Keralas Leader of the Opposition says LDF government was able to avoid such situations in the past decade by taking necessary steps in advance

NEET UG Results 2026: Top 10 States With Highest Number Of Qualified Candidates

NEET UG Re-Exam Results 2026: State-wise data released by the NTA shows that Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of qualified candidates, follow

CCI Junks Complaint Against Reliance Jio Infocom, Others

CCI has dismissed similar allegations against over 4,500 firms across multiple sectors, it has observed that no documentary evidence to support c

Prabhas Rocks Social Media, Triggers Debate Over His Sacred Thread

Social media has been flooded with interpretations, and discussions about the films possible storyline, historical setting, and emotional core.

Root says England 'learning on the job' in ODIs after 99 not out against India

I think that's one of the biggest challenges for this team and the young guys coming through, Root, told reporters

Central University of Karnataka UG Admission 2026 Registration Started; Check Important Dates And Fee

CUK UG Admission 2026 registration has started from July 16. Check registration fee, important dates, eligibility and application process here.

Oh Sukumari Movie Review: Cringe Comedy Delivers a Painful Shock

The premise is undermined by the writing, the comedy, and the screenplay, and it delivers more shock than entertainment.

No Smoke, Only Water Vapour: PM Modi flags off Indias first hydrogen train

Ganja Worth Rs 1.18 Crore Hidden In Truck Seized Near Hyderabad, 2 Arrested

Officials said after credible intelligence, police launched an operation and recovered 237 kg of ganja concealed inside the cabin of a truck cont

Volkswagen workers to grill CEO on overhaul threatening 140,000 jobs, works council says

Volkswagen's works council will host staff assemblies with CEO Oliver Blume in August. Workers can question him about plans that threaten up to 1

Political Shock for RJD as Spokesperson Mritunjay Tiwari Resigns

Patna, July 17: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has faced a significant political setback. Party spokesperson Mritunjay Tiwari has resigned from a

Desire Designer Exhibition Brings Luxury Fashion and Wedding Collections to Hyderabad

MANY CELEBRITIES, FASHION LOVERS, FASHION ENTHUSIAST, MODELS, P3S & FASHION LOVERS ATTENDS THE GRAND LAUNCH OF DESIRE DESIGNER EXHIBITION AT HOTE

SC Refuses Immediate Release of Mahaprabhu Jagannath

The High Court banned the release of the film across the country for not strictly adhering to the religious text of the Skanda Purana.

Explained | World Press Freedom Day and the Windhoek Declaration

2023 marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day.

Kohli, Shastri Knew About Rohit Sharma? 2nd ODI Broadcast Drops Big Hints

Cricket fans around the world were left stunned after reports of Rohit Sharma's international retirement began circulating on Thursday.

Bomb Threat Evacuates Jharsuguda Court Complex in Odisha

Mumbai, July 17: Panic ensued at the Jharsuguda District Court complex in Odisha on Friday after court officials received a bomb threat via email

NASA's Perseverance Rover Finds Giant Layered Mars Rock Structure Shaped By Asteroids

The rover found a 245-foot-thick layer of old rock on the rim of Jezero Crater, showing that the formation was created by repeated asteroid impac

He Quit A Government Job For IIM Ahmedabad. The Decision Cost Him Rs 74 Lakh

Amit Soni says leaving his government job to join IIM programme cost him nearly Rs 74 lakh, but he believes the investment has been worthwhile be

Google Gemini 3.5 Pro Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals: Report

The delay has been a source of frustration for Google engineers, AI researchers and managers, many of whom are concerned the company risks losing

MM Art Indices Found Global Art Market Shows Signs of Synchronized Recovery in Spring 2026 Auctions After Post-Pandemic Correction

MM Art Indices Found Global Art Market Shows Signs of Synchronized Recovery in Spring 2026 Auctions After Post-Pandemic Correction

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Signs MoUs with 36 Top Global Universities; to provide global exposure for students

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Signs MoUs with 36 Top Global Universities; to provide global exposure for students

SC urged to hear PIL against promise, distribution of freebies by political parties

The Supreme Court heard a plea to seize symbols or deregister parties promising freebies. Lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay urged an early hearing for the

DS Group launches nano-fibre protection initiative for women farmers in Uttar Pradesh

DS Group introduced protective filters for women farmers in Uttar Pradesh. These nano-fibre filters are designed to be stitched into traditional

SIT Strengthens Case Against Keralas ADGP Ajith Kumar with Revised Report

Thiruvananthapuram, July 17: The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has bolstered its inquiry against Additional Director General of Police (ADGP)

Column | East or west, India is the best

Once the debate is about who we are, its no longer about what went wrong

Supreme Court to examine whether persons deleted from voter list in SIR can be denied welfare schemes

Justice Bagchi noted that the Supreme Courts Bihar SIR judgment established that the ECI cannot decide citizenship for voting rights and must ref

SC extends Bengaluru civic polls to December due to Karnataka SIR

The plea had cited severe logistical challenges due to the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) in Karnataka

Kerala Waqf Board reconstitution: Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF govt of surrendering to Sangh Parivar diktats

Opposition Leader alleges that State govt has betrayed' Keralas secular society and minorities by deciding to reconstitute Waqf Board in accordan

Sri Lankas former police chief found dead

Wickremaratna, 63, was police chief between 2020 and 2023. From 2019, he had acted as the acting police chief.

Anyone with a phone and microphone can claim to be a reporter, says Delhi High Court

Justice Girish Kathpalia made the observation on July 16, while granting bail to two persons allegedly involved in assaulting two reporters freel

HDFC Life rejects Rs 50 lakh insurance claim over two existing policies: Widow wins after court finds the proposal form never asked about other insurers; full payout ordered

HDFC Life rejects Rs 50 lakh insurance claim over two existing policies: A Kurnool consumer commission has ordered HDFC Life Insurance to pay Rs

New U.S. rule targets green card applicants using govt. benefits

The Trump administration has revived the controversial public charge rule, making it harder for some immigrants to obtain a U.S. green card if th

Nikki Walia Calls Raghav Juyal the Mowgli of Today, Praises His Charm

Mumbai, July 17: Actor Raghav Juyal is well-known for his exceptional comic timing and lively persona. He frequently entertains audiences with hi

PM Modi's 'unwillingness' to hold unscripted press conferences criticized by journalist body

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was called out by a journalist association for his unwillingness to address unscripted press conferences on T

Ganja Worth Rs 1.18 Crore Seized, Two Held

During interrogation, the arrested accused allegedly confessed that they had purchased Ganja from Suresh Kedari and Dharam Shinde, both natives o

ZIM vs BAN Live Streaming: When and where to watch, playing XI, pitch report, weather and head-to-head

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Playing 11: Zimbabwe seeks to clinch the T20I series after a commanding opening victory. Bangladesh must win this second m

If Lord's is Rohit's last, I hope he plays a knock to remember: Parthiv Patel on Rohit Sharma retirement speculations

Former India player Parthiv Patel anticipates Rohit Sharma's return to form. He expects Sharma to score a defining century in his potential final

In Buenos Aires, Argentines Back World Cup Players Over Banner

Some players brandished a banner declaring Las Malvinas Son Argentinas (The Falklands are Argentine) after their 2-1 victory over England in Atla

Becoming Quotient raises 7.5 crore to build a career growth platform

Becoming Quotient raises 7.5 crore to build a platform that makes professional growth measurable, portable and owned by employees

Luke Ronchi Resigns as New Zealands Batting Coach to Join Melbourne Renegades

Christchurch, July 17: Luke Ronchi will resign from his position as the batting coach of the New Zealand cricket team. He is set to become the ne

Hit & Run: 2 killed As Vehicle Rams Auto Trolley On Hyderabads ORR

As per reports, the trolley that was transporting sheep from Keesara towards Ghatkesar was parked on the roadside near Rampally.

Gujarat Anti-Terror Agency Arrests 5 Jaish Members, Foils Time Bomb Plot

ATS revealed that one of the arrested operatives possessed advanced knowledge of explosives and was on the verge of constructing a live time bomb

55 Cyberabad Police Inspectors shifted in administrative reshuffle

The transfers were made on administrative grounds, as per the order

NEET re-test results 2026: 12 students from Tamil Nadu score above 390

This years NEET results have indicated an increase in cut-off marks to the tune of about 30 to 35, compared to last year.

Ada Sharma to Star in Gajra, Inspired by True Events

Mumbai, July 17: Actress Ada Sharma, known for her strong presence in Hindi, Telugu, and other regional films, is currently in the spotlight for

With climate ambitions in question, EU reforms carbon market

The ETS was already scheduled for review, but the overhaul has become a political flashpoint pitching those carbon-intensive economies against th

Quote of the Day by Epicurus: It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be Greek philosophers timeless wisdom on pleasures and self-control

Ancient philosopher Epicurus founded a school in Athens. He taught simple living and the pursuit of peace of mind. Epicurus believed wise people

Meet Anurag Kumar, Decorated IPS Officer, Named Delhi's Police Commissioner

Earlier, Anurag Kumar served as a Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the country's premier intelligence agency.

Covid rising in India again? 12 cases, 4 deaths reported in AP: How an unlinked spike is puzzling officials

Covid Cases in AP? Twelve COVID-19 cases and four deaths were reported in Andhra Pradesh recently. These infections appeared across four district

DMK Demands To Set Up Central Tribunal To Resolve Mekedatu Dam Dispute

DMK MPs will raise their voices strongly against the Mekedatu dam construction attempts and protect Tamil Nadu's legitimate rights over the Cauve

U.S. Senate Bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil

The Bill exempts countries, mostly European nations, whose imports of Russian natural gas account for less than 15% of Russia's total natural gas

US Wants To Globalize Fight Against Far-Left 'Terrorism'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that far-left terrorism had become a lind spot after the scrutiny on jihadist extremism following the Sep

Delhi HC to hear PIL alleging police surveillance of Cockroach Janta Party protesters on Monday

The Delhi High Court will hear a PIL alleging continuous police surveillance of protesters. Aishe Ghosh filed the petition challenging the Delhi

Vizag: Rivalry Clash Leaves One Dead, One Injured, Knives Missing

One person died, and another was seriously injured after they attacked each other due to grudges flaring from an old dispute on Thursday. However