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31 National Highways in Tamil Nadu to get improved lighting

The existing lighting systems, which are currently operated manually, will become fully automated

Karnataka CM was busy with Cabinet expansion, had no time to meet legal experts on Cauvery issue, says BJP State chief B.Y. Vijayendra

He questioned the purpose of calling an all-party meeting after releasing water for the last two months

Why is it difficult to contain the growing Ebola outbreak in DRC? | Explained

When did the outbreak start? What is the progress on the vaccine?

Oppn. protests in Parliament complex against Ram Temple donations theft

The INDIA bloc MPs demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation and questioned his absence from House proceedings

Xabi Alonso joins the debate as FIFA's commercialisation plan sparks concerns over football's future

Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has opposed FIFA's plan for private investment in the World Cup. He said football should remain accessible to fans, a

Lok Sabha Question Hour disrupted again as Opposition protests over NEET paper leak, Ram Temple donation row

Opposition members' persistent sloganeering disrupted Lok Sabha proceedings for a second week. This prevented the crucial Question Hour from func

Actor-MP Saayoni Ghosh Faces Online Backlash Over Rainy Reel Filmed in Parliament

Saayonis video quickly went viral, pulling in millions of views while drawing severe criticism from users who questioned the timing and appropria

Calicut Rubber Footwear Manufacturing Unit Gutted in Fire

The fire was reported around 3 am at Jaisal Rubber Industries at Payyanakkal. The cause of the fire is suspected to be a short circuit

Delhi HC Seeks Police Reply on Umar Khalid's Fresh Bail Plea

Court Issues Notice in UAPA Case, To Hear Plea Along With Sharjeel Imam's on August 27

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid Opposition protests

The Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day after Opposition members raised slogans. Leader of Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge was permitted to speak by

Sajjanar Offers Prayers at Lal Darwaza Temple Ahead of Bonalu Festival

He reviewed the security arrangements to be made for the peaceful conduct of the festival in old city

What is model distillation? The AI technique at the centre of the US-China technology battle

Model distillation, a technique that trains smaller AI models using outputs from more powerful systems, has become a key issue in the US-China AI

Uttar Pradesh: Gen Alpha Students Protest for Basic School Amenities

Sarvodaya Inter College in Kishanpur officials assure action and facilities would be initiated without delay.

Breaking Bad style Alprazolam lab busted at poultry farm in Telangana

Within two months of being on bail after his arrest for manufacturing Alprazolam at Medha School in Bowenpally, a 39-year-old accused set up a la

2020 Delhi riots: High Court seeks police's stand on Umar Khalid's bail plea in UAPA case

The Delhi High Court is requesting the response of the city police regarding Umar Khalid's latest bail plea, marking his third attempt since his

Gold Falls to Rs 1.44 Lakh, Silver Slips to Rs 2.19 Lakh in Futures Trade

Gold Drops Rs 818 and Silver Rs 817 on MCX Amid Weak Demand and Profit Booking

Telangana Extends Ration e-KYC Deadline to August 31

The state officials urged ration card holders to complete their e-KYC at the earliest.

Assam flood toll reaches 80, over two lakh people affected

About 21 revenue circles and 437 villages in eight districts of Golaghat, Sivasagar, Biswanath, Charaideo, Kamrup (Metropolitan), Jorhat, Dhemaji

Ashwin backs Bhuvneshwar Kumar for India's 2027 World Cup squad

Ravichandran Ashwin supports Bhuvneshwar Kumar's inclusion in the 2027 World Cup. He believes the veteran pacer will be needed in South Africa. A

Jannat Zubair Returns to Abu Dhabi for Family Holiday

Digital Star Explores Theme Parks, Desert Adventures During Latest Visit

Cauvery Row: Backed by CWMA Order, TN to Move SC for Water Share

Cauvery water after the Cauvery Water Management Authority has upheld the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee's direction asking Karnataka to rele

Assam flood toll reaches 80, over 2 lakh people affected

Assam floods have claimed eighty lives, affecting over two lakh people in eight districts. The state government announced a six-month loan morato

If shred of shame left, get Amit Shah to resign: Kharge to PM Modi

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge said the youth withdrew their agitation on the condition that no action would be taken against them; Now th

DPR for Adilabad-Armur rail line completed, says Railways Minister

Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems

Chinese military researchers are using U.S. AI model outputs to advance defense capabilities. This technique allows them to train specialized dom

Stalin Slams TVK Govt Over Electricity Tariff Anomalies

Citing the government's admission of receiving over 3.7 lakh complaints regarding high tariffs, the former Chief Minister urged the government to

China school canteens turn food waste into biodiesel, compost with this smart machine; watch video

A novel system in Chinese school canteens processes leftover food into valuable resources. Students deposit food scraps into specialized machines

Jai Bhavani To Be Indrakeeladri Kanaka Durga Temples Call Sign

The shrines executive officer announced infrastructure improvements to ease congestion and improve pilgrim facilities atop Indrakeeladri hill

Exclusive-Chinese military researchers tap US AI models to train defence systems

Godavari in Spate, First Danger Warning Issued at Bhadrachalam

Revenue, police, health and fire department personnel have been placed on high alert as the river continues to swell.

NSE says SEBI agrees in principle on settlement offer over past lapses for 1,491.21 crore

The settlement removes the biggest legal overhang facing the exchange as it prepares for an IPO later this year

India-based sales agent of Irans Mahan Air among entities facing U.S. sanctions

The other GSAs of Mahan Air are China-based Shanghai Wings International Logistics Co, which has coordinated the transport of electronics from Ch

Oppn MPs protest outside Parliament over alleged Ayodhya Ram Mandir donation embezzlement

Veteran Playback Singer K. Jamuna Rani Passes Away

Some of the notable films in which she lent her voice include Drohi, Ratnamala, Laila Majnu, Chandirani, Devadasu, Alibaba 40 Dongalu, and Anna T

Altimetrik Named an OpenAI Advanced Partner

Altimetrik Named an OpenAI Advanced Partner

Endangered tribal languages of North Kerala find new life in dictionaries

The project records the vocabulary, oral traditions and cultural identity of Mavila and Malaveduvan communities spread across the Kannur and Kasa

What are the various charges banks collect from customers | Explained

Banks charge debit card maintenance fee, ATM charges and account maintenance charges

Shehzad Poonawalla quits BJP? Updated X bio sparks massive buzz

Shehzad Poonawalla's updated X bio has fuelled speculation about his status in the BJP after it removed any reference to the party and instead de

West Bengal BJP president writes to CM, wants chemical park at Singur

Singur, has been synonymous with the failed promise of industrialisation in West Bengal, particularly after the Tata Motors decided to move out i

Gade Sai Krishna Custodial Case: SIT Grills Suspended CI Nagaraju

Sources said the accused did not cooperate with investigators during the interrogation. The SIT will continue questioning him for the remaining s

LIVE: Lok Sabha Adjourned Till Noon, Rajya Sabha Till Monday

In the Lok Sabha, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will move the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, for consideration and pas

Karnataka collects 4,779 crore from 68 National Highway toll plazas in 2025-26

The Ministrys data shows that Karnatakas operational toll plazas increased from 46 in 2021-22 to 52 in 2022-23, 54 in 2023-24, 60 in 2024-25, and

Veteran playback singer Jamuna Rani is no more

She was known for her folk flavour, nativity, and rhythmic vitality

PM Modi to launch Rs 17,900-crore projects in Andhra, inaugurate Vivekananda centre in Mysuru

Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate projects worth over Rs 17,900 crore, including a new airport passenger terminal in Andhra Pradesh. A semicond

CalcuttaHigh Court gives protection to Abhishek Banerjee in three cases

The court had earlier askedMrBanerjees counsel to not club FIRs together to seek protection, and said they would hear the pleas on a case-to-case

Stallions Stop Chargers In Basketball League

Anya and Yakshita played excellent and did not allow the Chargers to open their account

A 17-year-old fan, a rainy Mananchira night and a lifetime with Rafi Saab

As admirers across the world commemorate Rafis death anniversary on Friday (July 31, 2026), Radio Koya recalls the legendary singers Kozhikode co

Anthropic says Claude AI hacked three companies during tests

Three separate versions of Claude AI broke out of cybertesting environments and hacked three firms, its developer Anthropic said. The development

Four Candidates Fined Rs 5,000 for Challenging NEET Results

Court Finds No Discrepancies in Answer Sheets, Imposes Rs 5,000 Cost on Each Petitioner

Crime Snippets From Hyderabad & Surrounding Areas

The Fast Track Special Judge for Rape and POCSO Act Cases in Rangareddy district sentenced a Karnataka man to 20 years' rigorous imprisonment for

Flood Crisis in Assam: Death Toll Rises to 80, Over 212,000 Affected

Guwahati, July 31: The flood situation in Assam remains critical. Over 212,000 people across eight districts have been affected by the floods. Th

Rupee rises 20 paise to 95.30 against U.S. dollar in early trade

A stronger dollar capped sharper gains in the local unit said forex traders

Trump: Board of Peace reaches deal over Hamas disarmament

The US president hailed the historic agreement on Hamas disarming as a major milestone in implementing his 20-point plan to end the conflict in G

Who is Nirmal Purja? Netflix's '14 Peaks' mountaineer who climbed all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks goes missing in PoK after Broad Peak avalanche

Who is Nirmal Purja: Nirmal Purja, the Nepal-born British mountaineer who climbed all 14 of the world's 8,000-metre peaks in 189 days and was fea

Four Picnickers Rescued After 11-Hour Operation in MP's Khandwa

Sudden Rise in River Water Level Strands Group on Island; SDERF Uses Drones During Rescue

Meet Seema Kaliramna, a mother and PhD scholar, who battled four fouls to win bronze medal in Commonwealth Games 2026

Seema Kaliramna secured a bronze medal in the women's discus throw event. She achieved a best effort of 58.65m to finish third overall. Jamaica's

ED Raids 16 Locations In 2022 Coimbatore Blast Terror Funding Case

Enforcement Directorate teams on Thursday conducted simultaneous searches at multiple locations in three states as part of a money-laundering pro

Farmers Asked to Use Water Judiciously Amid El Nino

Ramanaidu inspected the water levels at the Pithapuram Branch Canal and the Yeleru Reservoir Canal Regulator at Samalkot as part of his two-day t

Spain deploys military to Ceuta after thousands of people breach Morocco's border, at least nine die

Spain's government said it would send the Armed Forces to help the Civil Guard maintain security in the city of Ceuta

BRS ex-MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy passes away

He was associated with KCR and Telangana Statehood movement since 2001

Anitha Reviews Security Arrangements for PMs Visit

The home minister directed officials to ensure foolproof security, effective traffic management, and widespread publicity on alternative routes t

Punjab opens applications for second batch of anti-drug mental health fellowship

'Head of family PM Modi listens': BJP's Raghav Chadha hails 'historic' anti-paper leak Bill

Raghav Chadha spoke in Rajya Sabha supporting the anti-paper leak Bill. He stressed institutional solutions are needed to resolve the crisis. The

APSRTC JAC Launches Third Phase Stir against Privatisation

The JAC wanted APSRTC itself to procure, own, and operate all electric buses to safeguard the state-run transport corporation

Amazon beats expectations with cloud and AI growth

Amazon has made investments and signed partnerships worth billions with both OpenAI and Anthropic

Himachal Pradesh: Panel formed to probe irregularities in 'Sugam Darshan' system at Chintpurni temple

A committee is investigating irregularities in Chintpurni temple's paid 'Sugam Darshan' system. The system showed more transactions than actual e

Spider-Man Spins Box Office Magic in India with Historic Opening

With strong word-of-mouth momentum, the blockbuster is expected to do even better over the weekend.

What are IN-SPACe re-entry guidelines | Explained

A planned re-entry is deliberate and where an operator uses particular engines and/or specific manoeuvres to say exactly how, where, and when an

Watch: Trump announces deal for complete disarmament of Hamas

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced what he called a historic agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas, describing it as a major ste

What your ALT level can reveal about liver health

The Union Health Ministry has urged people to monitor alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels as an early indicator of liver injury. Experts explai

Kancharapalem: Lover Allegedly Kills Woman, Dumps Body in Odisha in Briefcase

Preliminary investigation revealed that Suresh was allegedly in a relationship with the woman despite being married. Police suspect he killed her

Fetter on open circulation of livestreamed proceedings reverses open justice system, activists tell SC

Petition says the July 24 order banning circulation of livestreamed proceedings is against constitutional guarantee under Article 21 of fair, jus

Modi to Inaugurate Bhogapuram Airport, Launch Rs.17,900 Cr Projects on Aug 1

At around 11.30 am, he will inaugurate the airport and lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation multiple development proje

What does NSCIMs latest order say about AYUSH doctors | Explained

Why NCISM says Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha, and Sowa-Rigpa doctors cannot be called quacks

Malaysian Pilot Held in Indonesia With 70,000 Ecstasy Pills

Pilot Faces Death Penalty After Arrest at Jakarta Airport on Drug Smuggling Charges

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 10 LIVE: Lok Sabha to discuss key Bills on registrations of births and deaths, and strength of SC Judges

Rajya Sabha scheduled to take up the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026

Palam fire inquiry report flags MCD, Delhi Fire Services lapses; 9 killed, 3 injured

A magisterial inquiry report on the Palam fire incident has been submitted to the Home Department. The report identified serious lapses by the Mu

Indian Railways ordered to pay Rs 25,000 after RAC passenger was forced to share blanket, pillow with stranger

The Delhi Consumer Commission ordered Indian Railways to pay Rs 25,000 to a passenger. This passenger received only one blanket while sharing a b

Rahul to Modi, Shah: You Are India's Past, Protect Its Future

Congress Leader Targets PM, Home Minister Over Handling of Student Protests

Quote of the day by Coco Chanel: 'Nature gives you the face you have at twenty; it is up to you to merit the face you have at...' - The iconic designer's classic life lesson on how your habits define your future

Coco Chanel, born Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, revolutionized women's fashion with practical and comfortable designs. She introduced the little blac

Nikita Sehrawat clinches 57kg silver; Kamna, Garima bag bronze at U17 World Championships

Nikita Sehrawat won a silver medal in the 57kg division after a tough final bout. Kamna Babal secured a bronze medal in the 49kg category with a

Parliamentary panel recommends 'polar ambassador' to strengthen India's Arctic strategy

A parliamentary panel suggests India appoint a polar ambassador. This position will enhance India's foreign policy and polar diplomacy efforts. T

Spain deploys army as thousands of migrants swim from Morocco into Ceuta

Spanish armed forces are being sent to Ceuta after thousands of migrants entered the territory. Local authorities stated the situation had spiral

'First you broke their bones, now filing FIRs': Rahul Gandhi warns PM Modi, Amit Shah to not 'threaten Gen Z into silence'

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah for actions against students. He alleged the government is silencing Generatio

Suriya Wraps Up Suriya 47 Shoot; Makers Eye Diwali Release

It also features Radikaa Sarathkumar and Raveena Tandon in prominent roles.

You are India's past: Rahul Gandhi attacks PM Modi, Amit Shah over Gen Z protests, FIRs

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah for their actions against student protesters. He alleged that the government i

State-level Carrom Tournament in Nellore from July 31

Your commitment and professionalism set you apart: Rohit Sharma hails Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday. Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt tribute to his teammate's career.

TDP Attacks on Government Employees Must End: YSRCP

Chandrasekhar Reddy condemned the alleged brutal attack on Motumalle Village Revenue Officer Damodaram in Rompicherla mandal of Chittoor district

NBCUniversal names Christopher Halpin as CFO ahead of spinoff from Comcast

NBCUniversal has recently named Christopher Halpin as its new chief finance officer as the company gears up for its split from Comcast. Halpin co