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NEET-UG : Over 2.7 Lakh Candidates Skipped Re-Test, Highest Absentee Count Ever

The crucial exam was re-conducted on June 21 as the first exam conducted on May 3 was cancelled by the NTA amid allegations of paper leak.

Gujarat Tops NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index, Tamil Nadu 3rd

According to the index report released on Friday, Gujarat topped the chart due to its strong performance in the infrastructure sector, financial

Former Badrinath Temple Officer Arrested In Donation Theft Probe

For further investigation, Rajendra Chauhan will be produced before the Court tomorrow, July 18.

Global AI Governance Takes Center Stage at Shanghai Conference

Beijing, July 17: The World AI Conference and High-Level Meeting on Global AI Governance is taking place from Friday to Monday in Shanghai, Easte

CPI(M) blames civic neglect for diarrhoea outbreak in Vijayawadas Giripuram

Party alleges contaminated drinking water and poor sanitation triggered the outbreak, seeks emergency sanitation measures, safe water supply and

Atmosphere Found Around Rocky Planet in Habitable Zone 49 Light Years Away

The discovery of LHS 1140b, a planet that could potentially support liquid water on its surface, has made it one of the most promising nearby wor

Congress To Join Omar Abdullah's Protest For Jammu and Kashmir's Statehood

Tariq Hamid Karra, the J&K Congress President, said the party's central leadership will also join the protests on July 20.

Census self-enumeration in Tamil Nadu: CM Vijay, Governor Arlekar appeal for active public participation

Chief Minister Mr. Vijay officially completed his self-enumeration process. The Governor urged every household to extend full cooperation to the

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of projects worth 5,470 crore in Jalandhar

This is his second visit to Jalandhar after he visited the Dera Sachkhand Ballan in February this year

How to tour Tokyo, two days at a time

Ramenbeneath a train station,o-mikujistall, immersive art and tunaonigirifrom the neighbourhoodkonbini how much can we cover in 48 hours?

Murshidabad Rail Tragedy Sparks Action: Suvendu Orders Strict Investigation

Three students died on the spot. The injured children were rescued and immediately admitted to Murshidabad Medical College and Hospital.

IMD forecasts extremely heavy rain in north Bengal, warns of landslides

The weather office said though a low-pressure area over Gangetic West Bengal had gradually weakened, the conditions were expected to trigger inte

MEA clarifies Chabahar Port terminal unharmed in US attack, junks damage reports

India's Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the Chabahar Port terminal sustained no damage. Reports had suggested the strategic Iranian port m

Rajasthan Opposition Leader Criticizes Government Over Grant Irregularities and Healthcare Crisis

Jaipur, July 17: Rajasthans opposition leader, Tikaram Julie, has raised concerns regarding irregularities in grants for cows, the ongoing health

Believe it or not, your dog doesn't use both nostrils the same way, each has a different job

Your dog doesn't use both nostrils the same way. Veterinary behavior research shows dogs often use the right nostril first to assess new or unfam

FIFA World Cup 2026 Winners To Be Awarded Championship Rings

These will be the first championship rings awarded at a FIFA competition

Bangladesh Protesters Seek Death For Kolkata MLA Over Airport Mosque Row

A protest rally was organised in Bangladesh by local residents and several Muslim organisations following reports of restrictions on Friday praye

Forest Department installs wildlife movement sensor system in Thalavadi hills

The motion sensor, installed near an abandoned quarry believed to be used by the leopard as a movement corridor, emits a siren when it detects th

'Entirely fabricated': China rejects Trump's election interference allegations; 'we've no interest'

'You're not welcome in the USA!': Rubio unveils new visa restrictions to bar far-left extremists'

Congress Questions Crowd Management After Puri Rath Yatra Tragedy

Bhubaneswar, July 17: The Congress party has raised concerns regarding the crowd management during the recent Puri Rath Yatra, following a tragic

Lord Jagannath And Siblings Reach Gundicha Temple As Rath Yatra Enters Final Leg

Earlier in the day, the chariots of Lord Balabhadra (Taladhwaja) and Devi Subhadra (Darpadalana) also arrived at the Gundicha Temple, where the d

Jairam Ramesh: BJP to bulldoze the 130th Amendment Bill

Congress Questions Crowd Management After Puri Rath Yatra Incident

Bhubaneswar, July 17: The Congress party has raised concerns regarding the crowd management during the Puri Rath Yatra following a tragic inciden

SC Extends Timeline, Shivakumar Says GBA Polls in December

He also said the government aims to complete elections to all local bodies, including Zilla Panchayats, Taluk Panchayats, Gram Panchayats, and mu

China Rejects Trump's Election Meddling Claims as 'Malicious Smear'

Chinese analysts said Trump's latest allegations against China may derail President Xi's planned visit to the US.

Why eco-resorts are emerging as a new real estate asset

Wellness tourism, sustainable travel and recurring income are making eco-resorts an attractive investment opportunity

Teen Shooter Disappears After Going Out For Groceries. Last Seen At Station

Her family reported her missing at the local police station after searches among friends, shooting associates, and relatives yielded no informati

Andy Burnham To Take Oath As Britain's Prime Minister Next Week

Burnham brings a more relaxed style of leadership than the rather stern Starmer, and is regarded as one of the Labour Party's best communicators.

As US opportunities narrow, Finland emerges as India's next education & skills partner

Bharat Tex 2026 Brings Rs 14,300-Crore Investment Commitments

More than 1.15 lakh people visited the third edition of Bharat Tex as the four-day global textile trade fair drew to a close on Friday.

'We are all victims of political physics!': Tillis erupts at Democrats over Trump's Jan. 6 pardons

How Bengalurus next growth story is taking shape

The BengaluruChennai Industrial Corridor is driving integrated neighbourhoods where jobs, homes and infrastructure grow together

7 tricks to use aluminum foil to improve Wi-Fi

Aluminum foil is not just for the kitchen. When shaped and placed correctly around a router, it can reflect Wi-Fi signals toward the rooms that n

India's Forex Reserves Rise by USD 964 mn to USD 675 bn

The RBI data showed that foreign currency assets (FCA), the largest component of the forex reserves, increased by USD 930 million during the week

Asaram's Plea For Interim Bail; We Don't Want Any Untoward Thing To Happen : SC

SC asks Rajasthan government to take proper instructions about the health condition of self-styled godman Asaram, who is seeking interim bail on

Asaram's plea for interim bail: Don't want any untoward thing to happen, says Supreme Court

The self-styled godman has filed an application seeking interim bail on health grounds; the Bench posted the matter for hearing on July 21.

Avanse Launches India's First Education Loan Return Policy with EdSure & EdSure+ For Study Abroad Students

For thousands of Indian students, packing bags to go to their preferred study abroad destination and university is the ultimate dream come true.

Tiger kills cow near Thalavadi, sparks concern among farmers

Pugmarks found in the area confirm that the animal is indeed a tiger

CBI files 17th chargesheet against builder in Bengaluru home buyers fraud case

Rs 40 Lakh Compensation For Family Of Child Killed In 2020 Delhi Accident

Presiding Officer Sunil Kumar was hearing a claim petition filed by the parents of the child and said that the accident occurred due to the rash

Psychology says people who give unsolicited advice arent egomaniacs, they may be looking for the helpers high pleasure

Research suggests that the most effective advice usually begins with listening. By understanding another person's perspective before offering sol

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EPFO launches Vishwas 2026; scheme to be operational for six months

Under VISHWAS, 2026, damages or penalty for defaults pertaining to the period prior to June 14 2024 shall be recalculated at substantially reduce

This new website integrates knowledge about Indias tree wealth into one platform

Dr Sankara Rao, Visiting Professor and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), talk

He survived a terror attack, sustained five bullet injuries, lost his father young, and now leads LG Electronics India's sales division

Sanjay Chitkara survived a deadly militant attack in Punjab, enduring multiple bullet wounds. He later faced health challenges from a hepatitis i

Chinese airlines order 95 Airbus jets with list price of $17.8 billion to expand fleets

Three Chinese airlines are purchasing ninety-five Airbus aircraft valued at seventeen point eight billion dollars. Air China and Shenzhen Airline

Tiruchi Aerodrome Committee meeting emphasises on coordination for better security

Commissioner of Police N. Kamini chairs the meeting attended by representatives from the district administration, the police, the Central Industr

T.N. CM Vijay completes self-enumeration for Census, urges public to participate

Armory first built a counter-drone system in six months, and now it has a Rs 100 crore defence order

The Gurugram-based startup's AI-powered system SURGE detects, tracks and neutralises rogue drones, and has become one of the youngest Indian defe

Delhi Police Bust Fake Currency Racket, Kingpin Among 3 Arrested

The racket came to light after a shopkeeper in Bhalswa Dairy detected counterfeit currency while accepting payment from a customer, the police sa

Sunni Ulema Council Questions Vande Mataram Bill, Accuses Government of Religious Polarization

Kanpur, July 17: The proposed bill that prescribes punishment for disrespecting Vande Mataram has drawn sharp criticism from the Sunni Ulema Coun

Gujarat emerges as top state in Niti Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index for states and UTs

Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu lead NITI Aayog's Investment Friendliness Index. Gujarat secured the top position due to its strong infrastr

Cost-effective drones are winning wars, and Unmannd is building the ones that fight back

This Bengaluru-based defencetech startup builds autonomous drones for battlefield logistics and air defence, and have passed the Indian Army qual

H2LooP is building AI coding tools for the software hidden inside hardware

The Bengaluru startup makes hardware-aware AI models for firmware and embedded systems, and has raised $2 million to take them into chips, cars a

Shree Rama Prateeksha comes to Bengaluru

This is the first time the acclaimed dance ballet based on Valmikis Ramayana, which premiered in 1988, will be shown to the public in nearly 15 y

Spain PM to attend FIFA World Cup Final, Argentina President to Skip

Spanish PM Sanchez, a vocal critic of US President Donald Trump who plans to attend Sunday's final in New Jersey, meanwhile Trump's close ally an

Bengaluru elections: SC allows time till December end, CM DK Shivakumar rules out any more extensions

The Supreme Court has allowed the Karnataka government to hold elections to Bengaluru's five newly created city corporations in December, extendi

From Old Friend to SoundGarden: Shakthisree Gopalan on music, mental health and creativity

How Old Friend helped singer-songwriter Shakthisree Gopalan embrace herself

Paar Autonomy is building the eyes for India's drones, ground robots and boats

Founded by a former Asteria Aerospace product lead, the Bengaluru startup makes multi-sensor perception hardware and agentic AI for unmanned vehi

1 Highway. 4 States. Millions Of Lives: PM Modi Opens Delhi-Katra Expressway

The newly inaugurated stretch is part of the 667-km Delhi-Amritsar-Katra Expressway, being developed at an estimated cost of around Rs 38,905 cro

NYT connections hints today, July 17, 2026: Clues, categories and answers for puzzle #1132

The NYT Connections puzzle for July seventeenth, two thousand twenty-six, presents a new challenge. Players must sort sixteen words into four dis

Top news of the day: Will stay alive till July 20 at any cost, says Wangchuk; Andy Burnham confirmed as new U.K. PM-designate, and more

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Vijayan Warns of Protest if Govt Moves Ahead to Set Up Nuclear Plant in Kerala

Referring to Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph's statement that a nuclear power plant at Cheemeni in Kasaragod was being considered as a long-ter

Quote of the Day by Bernhard Riemann: If only I had the theorems... Inspiring life lessons from the renowned German mathematician on curiosity, discovery, innovation, and why great ideas come before perfect answers

Quote of the Day by Bernhard Riemann: If only I had the theorems! Then I should find the proofs easily enough. One remarkable thought from the re

Index of Core Industries set to get an upgrade with revised base year and weights

With this, all of Indias main economic metrics capturing its national accounts, inflation levels, and industrial performance will have been upd

Absence of Train Ticket Alone Cannot Defeat Railway-accident Claim: SC

The top court said the Railways Act is a beneficial welfare legislation and must receive a liberal and purposive interpretation

Central Bank of India Reports 13% Increase in Q1 Profit to 1,324 Crore

Mumbai, July 17: The Central Bank of India, a public sector bank, has reported a net profit of 1,324 crore for the first quarter of the financial

Slavko Vincic To Referee World Cup Final as FIFA Picks European For Argentina-Spain Game

It's the second straight World Cup final where Argentina, now the defending champion, will have a European referee to face a European opponent

PM Modi Launches Rail, Road Projects Worth Rs 5,470 Crore In Punjab

The projects are aimed at strengthening connectivity, improving passenger convenience and accelerating economic development in the region.

Telangana HC Grants Conditional Nod To BRS Yuva Sangrama Sabha

After hearing both sides, the court granted permission for the public meeting while imposing conditions to ensure law and order.

AP Waqf Board Gets Key Records After Decade

The records handed over include 3,503 files in 79 bundles, 4,050 survey commissioner reports, two official Gazette volumes and several other docu

Pudu Robotics Highlights Its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments Physical Agent at WAIC 2026

Pudu Robotics Highlights Its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments Physical Agent at WAIC 2026

NAC Skill Development Centre to be Set Up in Manthani: Sridhar Babu

The administrative orders were issued on Friday by Vikas Raj, Special Chief Secretary, Transport, Roads & Buildings (TR&B) department

Opposition to Data Centres Grows in Cramped Urban Japan

The explosion in resource-hungry data centres -- housing the hardware rains of artificial intelligence -- is fuelling unease worldwide, with New

750 Hectares Of Forest Land Likely To Be Diverted For Coal Mining In Odisha's Angul

The mining site is about 4.9 kilometres from the Similipal-Satkosia Gorge tiger corridor and 8.5 km from the Sambalpur elephant reserve and home

From losing father at 11 to Siachen: The story of Captain Shiva Chauhan, the first woman army officer deployed at the world's highest battlefield

Captain Shiva Chauhan made history as the first woman Army officer deployed on Siachen Glacier. She achieved this after rigorous training and dem

Iran-linked tankers U-turn, zig-zag as US enforces blockade

US sanctions on Iranian shipping have been reimposed, impacting tanker movements. Several Iran-linked tankers changed course in the Gulf of Oman

Need for Dialogue on Vande Mataram, Patriotism Should Be Respected: Maulana Yasub Abbas

Lucknow, July 17: Shia cleric Maulana Yasub Abbas has responded to several significant issues, including the proposed bulldozer action at Jawahar

Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 96.28 against U.S. dollar

Elevated tensions in West Asia, which pushed up global oil prices, maintained pressure on the local unit said, forex traders

Stock markets surge on buying in blue-chips; Sensex jumps 965 points

The 30-share BSE Sensex during the day, surged 1.41%, to 78,282.55; The 50-share NSE Nifty ended at 24,334.30

PM Narendra Modi launches India's first hydrogen train: what it really changes

PM Modi launches India's first hydrogen train on the Jind-Sonipat route. Where it wins, where it falls short, and why it matters.

PM Modi announced Ram Temple trust in Parliament, must break silence on floor of House: Congress

The Trust was set up by the Prime Minister and it comprises people appointed by him, Jairam Ramesh said, adding the Trust's activities, its funct

PM Modi inaugurates, lays foundation stone of infrastructure projects worth over Rs 5,470 crores in Jalandhar

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated rail and road projects valued at over Rs 5,470 crore. He dedicated 75 redeveloped railway stations under

African Proverb of the Day: If you want to improve your memory Life lessons on money, trust, responsibility, financial stability and why promise is a debt

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of If you want to improve your memory, lend someone money. The saying humorously reflects how f

NCP (SP) to join NDA only as part of a unified NCP: BJP tells Mahayuti allies

According to a senior office bearer of the BJP privy to the matter, the BJP high command is very clear that it does not want any insecurity among

Psychology says people who avoid their relatives do not hate their family, they are just creating emotional boundaries

Every family relationship is unique. Some people avoid gatherings because they feel emotionally unsafe, while others simply need more personal sp

Amarnath Yatra Sees Over 350,000 Pilgrims in First 15 Days, LG Manoj Sinha Reviews Arrangements

Srinagar, July 17: Jammu and Kashmirs Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited the Nunwan base camp in Pahalgam on Friday to assess the arrangemen

Gyanesh Kumar a 'weapon of mass destruction' for electoral rolls: Cong's Jairam Ramesh

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh called the Chief Election Commissioner a weapon of mass destruction for electoral rolls. Opposition parties submitt

Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman Distribute Rs.3,216 Cr Loans to over 1lakh Beneficiaries

Loans worth Rs 2,363 crore were sanctioned to the agriculture sector, Rs 325 crore to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and Rs 624 cro