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Amit Shah Launches Massive Tree Plantation Drive in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, July 12: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a large-scale tree plantation campaign in Ahmedabad on Sunday,

Health, AI, energy: Test your business creativity with Edition 240 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 240th quiz. Ready?

How galleries and artists grow together: The journey of Gallery Time and Space

In this photo essay, we feature more exhibition highlights from this popular Bengaluru art gallery, and curator insights.

2 dead and 3 wounded in shooting near Toronto street festival, police say

Two people have been killed and three others wounded in a shooting near a Toronto street festival, prompting police to warn of an active shooter

Travel writer Shivya Naths new book; VC inflow this week

In her book Rootless and Restless, author Shivya Nath reflects on how her travel experiences reshaped her understanding of home, freedom, and her

Punjab BJP accuses AAP of subverting the entire electoral process in urban local body polls

The ruling party first manipulated ward delimitation to suit its interests, then intimidated opposition candidates, snatched nomination papers an

Two dead, 3 injured in 'salsa festival' shooting in Toronto; attacker at large

Toronto police are searching for an active shooter after two people died and three were injured. The incident occurred in a busy area where a sal

Morning Digest: Singer S. Janaki passes away; England beats Norway to reach World Cup semis, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Trump's Qatari-Air Force One report triggers grand jury summons for NYT journalists

The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Times journalists for reporting on security concerns. These subpoenas were issued for journalists

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. launches strikes on Iran after attack on civilian vessel in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Central Command said a short time later that its forces began a third round of strikes against Iran. There were explosions in Bandar Abbas a

Phone flung during ED raid may crack global gold smuggling case

Enforcement Directorate agents are examining Dharmesh Sangani's recovered mobile phone. This businessman faces probes in the UK and US for allege

Moderate quake of magnitude 4.5 recorded in Bay of Bengal, off Andhra Pradesh coast

The quake originated at 05:05:46 IST at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located at 16.805 N, 84.381 E, the NCS said. The event has since bee

US: Missouri Flooding Kills One, More Than 200 Rescued

Several other states also faced the potential for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding as the slow moving storms moved southward

Stakeholders: PM, CMs removal clause 'unconstitutional'

A parliamentary panel noted concerns about the anti-corruption bill's arrest clause. Stakeholders found removing officials after thirty days cons

Morning Brief Podcast: ET Deep Dive: Melting The Vault

Iran declares Hormuz closed after 'unauthorised' vessel hit, warns of 'severe response'

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel incident and warned of severe retaliation. The United States demands Iran cease attacks and ensur

FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest and most inclusive tourney yet

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most transformative editions in the competitions 96-year history. For the first time, thre

Football headers: A danger to brain health

Whether its at practice or during a FIFA World Cup match, football players could unknowingly be putting their brain health at risk every time the

Iran Says Attacks in Hormuz Misstep, Signals Fresh Talks with US: Report

The report said the attacks were carried out by a specific faction within Iran seeking to derail ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washingt

FIFA 2026: England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England defeated Norway. Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring for Norway with

Kerala Minister Visits Vietnam Boat Tragedy Victims' Family

Bindu Krishna said the Kerala government acted immediately after receiving news of the tragedy, with Chief Minister VD Satheesan personally monit

Argentina VS Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE

Argentina 0 - 0 Switzerland | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MI

BJP admits slow pace of central initiatives

SHILLONG, July 11: The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday acknowledged the slow pace of implementation of several fla

CSWO moves CM over staff crisis at Umsning CHC

SHILLONG, July 11: The Civil Society Womens Organisation (CSWO) has sought the immediate intervention of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and the H

US military launches fresh strikes against Iran after Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz

United States forces launched new strikes against Iran following an attack on a ship. Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared the Strait of Hormuz c

Deeply Distressed: EAM Jaishankar Condoles Vietnam Boat Tragedy

A tourist speedboat carrying 36 people, including 32 Indian tourists, capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai Island off Phu Quoc

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Argentina vs Switzerland Quarterfinal

The winner of this match will face England in the semifinal

England vs Norway, FIFA World Cup: Bellingham stars in quarterfinal clash as England wins in extra time

The Three Lions will face either Argentina or Switzerland after returning to the semifinals since their 2018 loss in the last four

US Military Launches New Round of Strikes Against Iran

The latest strikes, which began at 7:15 pm in Washington (2315 GMT), came after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked a Cyp

Mild Tremors Felt in Parts of Visakhapatnam

The tremors were described as mild, and there were no immediate reports of damage to property or loss of life

Brands divided on influencers: HUL, Myntra scale creator push; Amul stays old school

Indian consumer brands exhibit contrasting views on the efficacy of influencer marketing for engaging customers. Companies such as Hindustan Unil

Phrase of the day by Charles R. Swindoll, 'Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it', is a life lesson that failure is not the end of the journey but a lesson that strengthens future success

Phrase of the day by Charles R. Swindoll is a life advice about personal responsibility, resilience, and emotional strength. While no one can avo

S. Janaki: The Isai Arasi who established the voice of the rural, female heroine

Janaki ammas voice gave contour to theheroines, their fears, their desires, theirhopesand their dreams, even asBharathiraja wrote themlions space

CMSuvenduAdhikari lays foundation stone for 600-crore Lux Cozi garment hub in Bengal

Suvendu promises tocreate a business and industry-friendly area in Bengal by putting law and order in place and ending the extortion culture

Rajasthan MoUs with 32 institutions set to promote natural, organic farming

Rotten eggs, spoiled parathas: Swiggy gets 9 notices from FSSAI

Swiggy Instamart received nine FSSAI notices for delivering unsafe and expired food products. Consumers complained about receiving rotten eggs an

Iran's IRGC Navy Says Strait Of Hormuz Closed Until Further Notice

Iran had fired a warning shot at a vessel it said had attempted to transit along an unapproved route

Why is VAR controversial?

How does it work? What went wrong in the Egypt-Argentina match? What decision has FIFA taken in this regard?

Boom to bust: Gurugrams illegal PG business faces crackdown

Hundreds of professionals and families living in unauthorised paying guest accommodations and rented 1BHK and 1RK units across DLFs residential c

Remembering Rajendra Kumar: The Timeless Star of Hindi Cinema

Mumbai, July 12: Rajendra Kumar, affectionately known as Jubilee Kumar in the Hindi film industry, left an indelible mark on the hearts of audien

Naidu Says AP To Shift Focus From Population Control To Population Preservation

AP government is planning to launch Pillale Sampada

Vietnam boat capsize: Holiday updates for kin back home turn into news of death

A sponsored Vietnam trip became a tragedy for several Indian families. A boat carrying thirty-two Indian tourists capsized off Phu Quoc Island. S

South Africa World Cup Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies Aged 25

Adams helped South Africa reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time

Claim Hindu law is based on 'Manusmriti' wrong, says SG Tushar Mehta

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated Hindu law is not based on Manusmriti. Most of India follows the Mitakshara school, which is based on Yajnav

England vs India 5th T20: Buttler, Brook demolish India to complete series sweep

Buttler and Brook added a whopping 233 runs for the second wicket, a record partnership for any wicket in the history of T20Is

Heatwave Forecast In AP After Mercury Shoots Up By 6.5 Degrees

Areas that have received below-normal rainfall dry out quickly

Case Registered After Assault Allegations Involving Polavaram MLAs Supporters

The incident is linked to a social media post by Satish referring to an alleged settlement between the MLA and his wife, Chirri Jyothi.

Norway vs England, FIFA World Cup LIVE: Kane's Lions take on Haaland's upstart Vikings

The winner of the quarterfinal will play either Argentina or Switzerland in the semifinal

India, New Zealand upgrade their 'made for each other' ties

PM Modi, Luxon vow to double trade to Rs 35k crore in 5 years

Paolo Maldini Appointed Technical Director of Italian Football Federation

Maldini will also assume the role of president of Club Italia, the body overseeing all national teams across all age groups, both men's and women

Trinamool rebel camp forms State and district committees

Several former Mamata loyalists to head organisational districts

Phrase of the day: 'Worth Its weight in gold' - origin, meaning and examples explained

Phrase of the day: The phrase 'worth its weight in gold' describes something extremely useful and valuable. This expression has been used for cen

Jammu and Kashmir: Kashmiri Pandit's eatery sparks 'ghar wapsi' calls

Akash Dhar, a visually impaired Kashmiri Pandit, opened a restaurant in Langate. Local residents and his landlord have offered significant suppor

Ganguly, Anjum Chopra, Pietersen Inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Ganguly, who reshaped the fortunes of Indian cricket with his astute captaincy at a time when the country was shaken by match-fixing allegations,

PM Modi flags FCRA nod for Golden Temple to woo Sikh diaspora

Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighted his government's initiatives for the Sikh community. He mentioned FCRA clearance for the Golden Temple a

Infighting in Congress Major Reason for Election Loss, Teamwork Essential in Punjab: Dr. Udit Raj

New Delhi, July 12: Senior Congress leader and former MP Dr. Udit Raj has expressed concern over the ongoing infighting within the party. He stat

3 UN special rapporteurs flag 'opaque' SIR process; Election Commission dismisses concerns as baseless

UN rapporteurs raised concerns about India's voter list revision process and alleged exclusion of minorities. Election Commission officials stron

Speedy completion of UAPA trials a challenge, says CJI Suryakant

'Part of the problem solved by setting up special courts'

FIFA WC QF LIVE: Major Shock In England's Starting XI; Haaland On Verge Of History

Norway vs England LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE Updates: Erling Haaland's Norway face Harry Kane's England in a blockbuster World Cup quar

Coimbatore SIDCO manufacturers seek relief on power tariff, infrastructure

This simple aluminum foil trick can protect your glasses while you color your hair

Protecting eyeglass frames with aluminum foil can prevent hair dye stains. This simple hack shields glasses during the coloring process, which of

Consumer body seeks transition time for driving schools to establish training facilities for Automated Driving Test Tracks

Srinivas Young Mens Association presents cash prizes to school students in Chennai

Man accused of murder booked for threatening judge in Tiruvallur

Narottam Mishra summoned to Bhopal day after protests rock Datia over ticket denial

Supporters of the leader blocked National Highway-44, clashed with the police and resorted to stone pelting and vandalism

Wimbledon womens final | Noskova Czechmates Muchova to win her maiden Grand Slam title

The 21-year-old beats her compatriot in an action-packed three-set Wimbledon final

After spot check, Kejriwaltakes aim atgovt.s E20 lies

Scholarships distributed to UPSC aspirants

Official reviewsMetrowaters TTRO plant in Koyambedu

Manish Tewari | Middle Powers In The Fourth Industrial Era

Middle powers are structurally dependent on the Great Power order that they critique but cannot mould. A liberal and internationalist order was w

AI to help check genuineness of farm data in A.P.

The technology set for rollout across the State soon will automatically verify and authenticate images, locations and timelines so as to ensure t

Shanto hits century as Bangladesh reaches 301-4 at stumps against Pakistan

Shanto made 101 off 130 balls, including 12 fours and two sixes, to steer Bangladesh to 301-4 at stumps

Naidu Asks TD Cadre To Counter Misinformation, Highlight Inclusive Development

He said attempts to spread hatred and unrest through false propaganda must be firmly rebutted and asserted that truth would ultimately prevail.

Hes got strength: Aakash Chopra lauds Mitchell Marsh's power-hitting after LSG's win over RCB

Marsh played a dominant knock at the top of the order, smashing 111 off 56 deliveries to power LSG to 209/3, setting up a strong total in the rai

Fresh tension in Manipur after houses torched

Four abandoned houses were set on fire by unidentified individuals in Kanto Sabal. Local residents alleged the arson occurred despite the presenc

Desai-led 9-member panel to examine Bengal draft UCC bill

West Bengal has formed a nine-member committee to examine its draft Uniform Civil Code. This panel, led by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai, will be

Amit Shah calls for linking Delhi libraries with schools

Delhi-Kalka, DaulatpurChowk trains to halt at Delhis Adarsh Nagar railway station

Quote of the day by Kesha: 'I believe in karma, and I believe if you put out positive vibes to everybody, that's all you're...' - inspiring quote by TiK ToK, Praying, Die Young and Take It Off singer about life lessons on karma and why positive energy and kindness you give finds its way back

Quote of the day by Kesha: Singer Kesha believes positive energy sent to others returns to the sender. Her quote highlights how kindness and resp

Jannik Sinner vs Alexander Zverev promises mouth-watering Wimbledon final

Zverev has dropped only two sets in six matches and has risen to No. 2 in the ATP rankings. His form is red-hot, his confidence is soaring and hi

Pradeep S. Mehta and Sohom Banerjee |Trans-humanism: The Silent Capture Of The Human Mind

Technology is moving from the outside to the inside of human experience. Its no longer only on our desks. Its in our pockets, on our wrists, in o

FIR Details Harassment of Minor Girl by Accused

Rajkumar killed the girl along with her mother and grandmother, apart from his wife and two children, before fleeing in his car.

3 From AP Among Dead in Vietnam Boat Capsize, One Serious

The respective district administrations have contacted the bereaved family members and are extending all the required assistance.

Rajkumar Seen Playing Cricket With Kids Before Murders

The murders, they said, occurred between 9 pm and 11 pm. After the killings, Rajkumar reportedly phoned his father, confessed to the crime and sa

Is India prepared to handle an Internet blackout?

Families of Vanniyar reservation martyrs also deserve State government jobs, says Anbumani

While welcoming the compassion shown by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay to the kin of the Karur stampede victims, he asserts that such relief must

Water Board Trails in Digital Grievance Redressal

An assessment of the social media performance of major state departments serving Hyderabads urban population places HMWSSB among the worst perfor

South Africa's Jayden Adams, 25, dies after playing in World Cup

Adams started two of the three World Cup matches he appeared in for South Africa despite the death of his grandmother, Marianna, one day before a

Major Transformation In Progress For Upgradation Of Railway Stations

The mission got a major boost when the Prime Minister, Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for station redevelopment in the state of Telangan

Water Supply Disrupted in Many City Areas on Saturday

The supply was disrupted Saturday morning and it was resumed by evening. In the meantime, water was supplied in these areas using tankers.