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At least 930 people have died in Congo's Ebola outbreak

Thirty-seven new deaths were recorded in the previous 24 hours in one of the highest single-day totals

Revanth Slams Police Action on Students Protesting NEET Paper Leak

Alleges use of force to silence youth; demands accountability and end to police brutality

Unrelated Video of TN CM Vijay Falsely Shared as Him Visiting Jantar Mantar

We found out that the video shows CM Vijay walking in Perambur after the inauguration of his MLA office.

The World Cup Is Over. Heres Where To Get Your Next Football Fix

Heres a guide to some of the biggest leagues in the world and how you can follow them to help solve even the most acute cases of World Cup with

Assam Flood Situation Worsen, Toll Rises To 5, Over 57,000 Affected

Army, IAF kept on standby, Indian Railways suspends operations in Simaluguri

J&K Statehood Row: NC Holds Protest in Delhi Over Unkept Promise

The protesters also raised slogans like Modi ka wada, kyun raha aadha? (Why has Modi's promise remained unfulfilled?).

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red Amid Middle East Tensions; Sensex Falls Below 78,000

Mumbai, July 20: The Indian stock market closed in the red on Monday due to rising tensions in the Middle East. By the end of the trading session

A Lok Sabha election defeat and dismissal of the MGR Government

Nearly a month later when there were talks in the corridors of power that the Indira Gandhi Government may dismiss governments in opposition-rule

Tear gas fired, protesters lathicharged: Videos capture chaotic scenes from CJP's 'sansad chalo' march

TVK govt. in Tamil Nadu faces a fiscal test in balancing populism and prudence

We can have a welfare State only if we work for it and step up production, said the then Chief Minister C. Rajagopalachari in June 1952

'Brutal Regime That Targets Young Indians Is Anti-India': Aaditya Thackeray

When a brutal regime points guns towards young Indians who are asking for a better education system, you know that the regime is anti- India, he

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red Amid Middle East Tensions

Mumbai, July 20: The Indian stock market closed in the red on Monday due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East. By the end of the trading sessio

Ram Mandir Donation theft Case: SC seeks SIT revamp, sets July 27 hearing

The Supreme Court has ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to restructure the SIT investigating financial discrepancies. A senior IPS officer wit

Prohibitory orders in Mumbai from July 23 to August 6; cops cite likelihood of public order disturbance

The order will not cover gatherings at courts, government offices and local bodies for official work, academic activities in schools, colleges an

A wildlife association that helped conserve the Nilgiris biodiversity

The NWEA came into existence in colonial India, when British colonists discovered a hunters paradise in the Nilgiris

M.G. Ramachandrans hospitalisation in the U.S. and homecoming after treatment

MGR was flown to America on November 6, 1984, on a chartered Air India flight and was admitted to the Downstate Medical Centre in Brooklyn, New Y

How Tamil Nadus two-language policy impacted the teachers of other languages in 1968

On January 23, 1968, the firstDMKgovernment, headed byC.N.Annadurai, adopted a resolution in the Madras Assembly scrapping the three-language for

Documents on anti-Hindi agitation wiped out on order by Tamil Nadus last Congress CM Bhaktavatsalam

On February 24, 1967, a day after the Assembly election results were declared, the outgoing Chief Minister M. Bhaktavatsalam wrote a note to the

Why the Church of Scotland Mission was worried about schools in Madras falling into debt

While notable progress was made in the area of female education, there was also concern over the lack of availability of female teachers to tutor

Why Governor K.K. Shah recommended dismissal of DMK government in Tamil Nadu during Emergency in 1976

Not clamping down on anti-Emergency publications too led to the dissolution of Karunanidhi-led DMK government in Tamil Nadu in 1976, when the Sta

Kozhikode DIET launches IntelliTrait to mentor schoolchildren

To develop and promote entrepreneurial skills and job orientation among schoolchildren

Ram temple donation 'theft' row: Simple case of crime, don't politicise it, says SC

How a political and legal battle halted efforts to conserve Tiruvannamalai temple 25 years ago

More than two decades ago, the Archaeological Survey of India proposed to declare the Arunachaleswara temple a monument of national importance. T

Woman arrested for killing newborn granddaughter in Erode

Police said she allegedly strangled the newborn to death at a private hospital in Bhavani because the child was the familys second daughter

WhenE.V.K.Sampath hit the headlines in Tamil Nadu

Sampath, nephew ofE.V.Ramasamy, enjoyed a special relationship withDMKfounderC.N.Annadurai.Before otherDMKleaders, he realised the futility of pu

Vadaserys temple jewellery: a craft caught between heritage and high gold, silver prices

Temple jewellery continues to survive with its distinctive manufacturing method and rich antiquity.But the artisans of VadaseryinNagercoil, who p

HowV.O. Chidambaram Pillai earned the title SekkizhuthaChemmal

VOCwas arrested on the charge of sedition on March 12, 1908.A British jailer noticed his hands bleeding from the harsh labour of separatingcoiran

Kasturba Hospital Ophthalmologists Remove Live Worm From Four-year-old Girl's Eye

According to the hospital, the child's parents sought medical attention after the redness failed to subside. During the examination, doctors noti

Sanjay Nishad Criticizes Oppositions March, Compares Them to Directionless Missiles

Lucknow, July 20: Uttar Pradesh Minister Sanjay Nishad has sharply criticized the Cockroach Peoples Party march from Jantar Mantar to Parliament.

On the approach and outlook of Tamil Nadus Scheduled Caste leaders in late 1940s

In the 1946 elections to various provinces, the Congress demonstrated its superiority over the Scheduled Castes Federation (SCF) founded by B.R.

Chennais iconic annual fair at Island Grounds turns 50

The 70-day-long India Tourism and Industrial Fair that began at the Island Grounds in the city recently turned 50 this year. The Sutrula Porutkat

Ram Setu vs. Sethusamudram project: When Tamil Nadu BJP headquarters was attacked by DMK cadres

In response to DMK president M. Karunanidhis remark on Ram Setu, Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) leader and former BJP MP Ram Vilas Vedanti triggered

Contractor, R&B Official Booked Over Konaseema Canal Wall Construction

Taking serious note of the complaint, the AP Minister directed Water Resources Department officials to lodge a police complaint against the contr

How the Tamil Nadu legislature, in the late 1940s, viewed the making of the Constitution

In the Constituent Assemblys debates (1946-49), K. Santhanam and N.G. Ranga, both from southern States representing the present Tamil Nadu and An

When eggs, stones were hurled at T.N. Governor Channa Reddys convoy and CM Jayalalithaa sought his recall

The incident occurred in 1995 when hostilities between Jayalalithaa and Reddy were common knowledge. While the Governor sent a report to the Cent

How Can Britain Get New Prime Minister Without Holding General Election: Explained

Burnham was the only candidate to secure enough support from his fellow Labour lawmakers to replace Starmer as leader of the governing party.

Tamil Nadus link to a key amendment to the Constitution on freedom of press, expression

On March 1, 1950, the Madras government banned Cross Roads, a Left-leaning journal. A month later, the Supreme Courts full Bench, by five to one,

Supreme Court asks Centre to set up panel for uniform post-retirement benefits for ex-judges

The Supreme Court has directed the Centre to establish a panel for uniform post-retirement benefits. This panel will address services like driver

An idol found nearGangaikondaCholapuramconfirms the Thiruvarasu ofNathamunigal

Near theGangaikondaCholapuram-KumbakonamRoad is a place calledSorgapallamorSembodaiwhere an idol ofSrinivasaPerumalas once foundhalf-buried under

Bengaluru Blinkit rider turned down a 100 tip, and his reason has a career learning that no management degree can teach

A Blinkit order mix-up led to a valuable lesson for a product manager. The delivery partner refused extra cash, explaining his rating system. He

Aluminum foil in air fryer: Before your next meal, experts say these 7 cooking tips can make your food crispier, cleanup easier, and your appliance safer

Air fryers can safely use aluminum foil for easier cleanup and food preparation. Proper use ensures hot air circulates freely, preventing soggy f

NSA Doval to receive Lokmanya Tilak Award on Aug 1

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will receive the Lokmanya Tilak Award. This award recognizes his significant contributions to national secur

Ruturaj Gaikwad to Lead West Zone in Dilip Trophy, Shams Mulani Named Vice-Captain

New Delhi, July 20: Indian opener Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of the West Zone team for the upcoming Dilip Trophy. Experienced lef

ThanjavurBig Temple inscriptions bring alive the fierce fight between Shivaji andAfzal Khan

The inscriptions, written in Marathi on the south-western walls near theVinayagarTemple, also describe the history of the Maratha kingsand praise

Salem C. Vijiaraghavachariar, the freedom fighter who fought againstKalaPaani

Salem C.Vijiaraghavachariar, one of the doyens of the national movement during the pre-Gandhi eraand the first Tamil to become the All India Cong

How Scheduled Castes in Tirunelveli empowered themselves by establishing schools

The community established schools not only inTirunelvelidistrict but also in other parts of Tamil Nadu.Now, there are 28 schools originally estab

Acts committed as juvenile cannot justify preventive detention after attaining majority: J&K High Court

Detenue could not have been detained under preventive laws for the activities alleged committed by him at the time when he was a juvenile, the co

Kejriwal Urges Union Government To Listen to Youth, Not Lathi-Charge

I appeal to the government that these are our own country's children who have taken to the streets demanding justice, and then you resort to a la

S. Chellapandian: a Speaker with sound knowledge of British parliamentary practices

S.Chellapandiantried to follow British parliamentary practices.In the opinion of former President R.Venkataraman, he knew legislative procedures

Oriental Insurance rejects mediclaim saying hospitalisation was not necessary: Court says doctors, not insurers, decide medical necessity; orders over Rs 2 lakh payout

Oriental Insurance rejects claim saying hospitalisation wasn't necessary: A Delhi consumer commission has ordered Oriental Insurance to pay Rs 2.

J.C. Daniel, a Tamil dentist and martial artist, who became the father of Malayalam cinema

Driven by his passion for cinema, Daniel sold his share of family property inKanniyakumaridistrict and borrowed money from friends and relatives

Mumbai Police prohibits public gatherings starting July 23 amid CJP protests

Mumbai Police have imposed prohibitory orders restricting public gatherings of five or more people. These orders follow a protest by the Sharad P

A Supreme Court of Judicature functioned for over 60 years at Madras during British rule

A charter, issued in 1687, empowered the Mayor and three of the eldest Aldermen to form a court of record.King George III issued a charter in 179

When explosives were planted at police premises across Tamil Nadu in 1999

A massive search operation after a low intensity explosion in Chennai revealed that bombs were placed in the Police Commissionerate, Prison Headq

India's net FDI inflows likely to reach $15 bn in FY27

India's net FDI inflows are expected to rebound to $15 billion in fiscal year 2027. This rebound will be supported by healthy gross inflows and m

Andy Burnham Becomes Britain's Seventh PM in Just 10 Years

Starmer will travel the mile from Downing Street to Buckingham Palace to formally tell King Charles III that he is resigning.

'These are our children': Priyanka Gandhi slams Centre over police action at CJP protest

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Sensex Closes 440 Points Lower As Oil Tops $90 Amid US-Iran War

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty Highlights: Oil prices jump 3% as US-Iran conflict intensifies, Brent crude tops $90 per barrel.

When a Congress MLA was asked to repay 21.58 lakh salary after his election was set aside

He argued that he had discharged his duties in good faith, and the benefits received could not be retrospectively withdrawn merely because his el

The unique flavour of Dindigulcigar, a balm to Winston Churchill during World War

During the Second World War, the British Prime Minister decided to have a regular supply of these cigars made by Spencer and Co.A permanent order

Tragic Death of Tripuras Police Chief Raises Questions

Agartala, July 20: Anurag, the Director General of Police (DGP) of Tripura, was found dead under suspicious circumstances in a bathroom connected

Collection of names of animals as portrayed in Tamil classics

The ancient Tamils employed a remarkable richness of vocabulary to refer to animals.H.Chithiraputhiran, a former professor at Tamil University,Th

An uproar that marked the States name change from Madras to Tamil Nadu

The new name came into force on January 14, 1969, the day of Thai Pongal.

DMRC closes 5 metro stations in view of CJP march, chaos unfolds as commuters stranded

Five Delhi Metro stations closed Monday due to security concerns over a protest. Hundreds of commuters faced disruptions and were stranded at the

Aston Martin debuts Dreadnought SUV in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 ahead of October launch

Aston Martin has unveiled the virtual Dreadnought SUV for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4. This military-inspired vehicle will be accessible in se

Ask DMK why they are doing flip-flop: Congress' Karti Chidambaram on party's stand on delimitation bill

You have to ask the DMK for its reasons why they are doing a flip-flop. In my opinion, they are being enticed with this One Nation One Election.

Varadarajulu Naidu, the relentless freedom fighter and doyen of journalism

He was called the Bal Gangadhar Tilak of south India, as his accomplishments in instilling the national spirit, in public speaking and journalism

Drunk Man Strangles Wife To Death After Fight Over Dinner In Gurugram: Police

The accused had initially claimed his wife died from excessive alcohol consumption, but the post-mortem revealed she had been strangled to death.

Narasus Coffee turns 100

The Narasus story began in 1926 with its founder, V. Lakshmi Narasimhan (fondly known as Narasu), introducing high-quality tea and coffee blends.

The fate of Nagapattinams lost vihara

The return of the famed Leiden plates to India revives questions about what became of Nagapattinams great Buddhist vihara and its vast endowments

The Passport Hotel, Nasher Miles, and Rippl bring creators together for a sharing circle on trust and genuine recommendations in Goa

At a creator staycation in Goa, Rippl hosted its first Sharing Circle, where the conversation was not about follower counts but about the recomme

Tamil Nadus rare controversy over government bungalow to former President Venkataraman in 1992

In Bihar, a row has arisen now in the wake of a second notice issued by the Bihar Building Construction Department (BCD) to former Chief Minister

Why the same foods you eat during the day can lead to belly fat, higher blood sugar & poorer cholesterol levels at night; study has the answer

Night owls consuming high-energy foods late at night show greater body fat. Evening-types eat less in the morning and more after 8 pm. This eatin

Death of Kannur dental student Nithin Raj: Kerala govt forms SIT to further probe case

Ajith Beegum, Inspector General of Police, Crime Branch, to head the SIT which will cover 'overlooked aspects of the case', including possible ro

Three Held With MDMA, Hydro Ganja in Udupi

Police said the accused were allegedly supplying banned narcotic substances to customers in Kapu, Udupi, Manipal and Karkala

New Season of Bigg Boss Set to Launch in September with Indias Big Reality Coffee Table Book

Mumbai, July 20: The highly anticipated new season of the popular reality show Bigg Boss is set to kick off in September. Jio Studios has launche

CJP March Turns Tense: Tear Gas Deployed Near Shastri Bhawan

Several commuters were stranded inside nearby metro stations after access was restricted and station gates were closed as a precautionary measure

'Requested some time': CJP leaders meets JP Nadda with 3 demands; Amit Shah meets Pradhan amid Parliament march

Cockroach Janata Party leaders met Union minister JP Nadda regarding the NEET-UG paper leak case. Protesters marched towards Parliament demanding

After 43 years, a PM to visit Vizianagaram: Modi to inaugurate Bhogapuram airport on August 1

Only the second Prime Minister to visit the district since Indira Gandhis 1983 Congress campaign at the Maharaja Stadium

Sonam Wangchuk And Hunger Strikes: What The Law Says, And Doesn't

Sonam Wangchuk's removal highlights a democratic paradox: the constitutional right to peaceful hunger strikes versus the state's duty to protect

Wangchuk's wife 'assaulted', 12-yr-old girl's 'head broken': CJP alleges police brutality against protesters

Spain's World Cup Win Celebrations Turn Trafic As Teen Dies In Fountain Collapse

Overcrowded fountain collapses during midnight soccer celebrations, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring several others.

Delhi riots case:Supreme Court stays HC order granting Pinjra Tod activist Devangana Kalita access to probe documents

According to the Delhi Police, Ms. Kalita and several other activists had conspired to trigger unrest in northeast Delhi in 2020 under the guise

APAAR Scheme: Supreme Court assures parents it will pass order requiring CBSE to provide opt-out, refusal option

Supreme Court says it will order Orissa High Court judgment in Rohit Anand Das versus State Of Odisha, directing the APAAR consent form to includ

Over 1.7 Lakh People Affected In Assam Floods, Army Launches 'Operation Jal Rahat'

Floods in Assam have affected over 1.7 lakh people across 12 districts, 30 revenue circles and 580 villages.

DMK MLA Arrested Over Defamatory, Threatening Remarks Against Vijay

The controversy stems from a public meeting held on July 18, where Markendiyan responded to the Chief Minister's remarks about his search for fat

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 20, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, July 20, 2026

MediaTek Outlines Roadmap to Advance Smartphone Imaging with Next-Gen Camera Technologies

. Further, the company demonstrated imaging technologies enabled by its MediaTek’s SoCs for flagship smartphones and outlined its broader &

'Lacklustre, deliberately understated event': PDP takes swipe at NC's Delhi protest for J&K statehood

Peoples Democratic Party leader Iltija Mufti criticized the National Conference protest for statehood restoration. She deemed the demonstration l

IndiGo Selects Honeywell Systems for 810 New Airbus Jets

Landmark agreement represents Honeywell Aerospaces largest-ever commercial equipage and service deal with Indias largest airline