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Six-month UDF rule in Keralas Pala municipality ends with ouster of chairperson Diya Binu

No-confidence motion, moved by LDF against Diya Binu, regarded as youngest chairperson of any civic body in the country, was carried with support

TASMAC to procure beer, IMFS equally from all suppliers

Earlier, liquor was procured from select manufacturers depending on which party was in power.

July 21, 1993 Kolkata police firing: What does the Commission of Inquiry report reveal? | Explained

The long-pending report has opened a fresh political debate over the July 21, 1993 police firing in Kolkata. Here is why it matters

Nara Lokesh distributes land titles to 3,000 residents in Mangalagiri

The Minister said the titles, covering lands worth about 1,000 crore, would give long-time occupants in Mangalagiri and Tadepalli mandals legal o

Indias plastic currency crush | Explained

With the RBI taking another step towards printing polymer banknotes, will it be a better alternative to paper currency?

CM Vijay requests Ford to resume production operations in Tamil Nadu

A delegation led by Fords vice-president, Matthew Godlewski, held discussions with the Chief Minister at the Secretariat inChennai on July 20, 20

PM Modi must apologise, resign along with Shah: Rahul on police crackdown on CJP protest

Mr. Gandhi further said that the testing system has been hollowed out by termites and that is what the students are stating

Nadda Visits Injured CJP Protesters at Delhi Hospitals

Health Minister reviews treatment of students injured during the Chalo Sansad protest.

Ola, Uber, Rapido Drivers to Observe Strike in Telangana on July 22

Union leaders said the movement is not just about better wages but also about securing labour rights, social security and a dignified livelihood

China summons Philippine Ambassador over South China Sea encounter

China and the Philippines traded accusations after an encounter between their vessels in contested South China Sea waters

Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah Head to Delhi to Finalise Karnataka Cabinet Expansion

Earlier on June 24, the Congress high command issued a stern warning to MLAS, seers, and community leaders against lobbying for ministerial posts

Madras HC Adjourns Pleas Against Job Offers to Karur Stampede Victims' Kin to July 27

The court granted the adjournment after the State sought additional time to file its counter affidavit.

Sikkim landslide: Amit Shah Speaks To CM, Assures All Help From Centre

Home Minister Amit Shah took stock of the ongoing rescue operations and assured all possible help and assistance to the affected people from the

Rahul Gandhi Questions Parliaments Purpose Amid Student Protests

New Delhi, July 21: In a recent session of the Lok Sabha, opposition leader Rahul Gandhi raised concerns regarding the governments handling of st

Dream voyage ends in tragedy for Keralite as missile strike kills merchant navy officer weeks after wedding plans

JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, say sources

US banks like JPMorgan are nearing financing agreements for Japan's investment pledge. Japanese banks face high costs for dollar funding, limitin

Belagavi milk union to launch pilot project on bio gas generation, make farmers self-reliant in power generation

Chairperson seeks higher contribution of buffalo milk

Rahul Demands Modi's Apology, Shah's Resignation Over Student Protest

Congress leader says Prime Minister must apologise to students, accuses government of suppressing protests over the education system.

APAAR ID explained: What it is, how to apply, why it was introduced, and what the SC said

The Supreme Court has directed CBSE to examine data protection concerns regarding the APAAR ID scheme. It also mandated that APAAR ID generation

Warren Buffett, with a $147 billion net worth, says he may be 'one of the 10 luckiest people in the world'reveals what worked in his favour

Warren Buffett credits luck and opportune circumstances for his extraordinary financial success. He believes being born in the United States prov

Vijay Deverakonda's Look From Rowdy Janardhana Goes Viral

The film is set on East Godavari and will feature the Arjun Reddy actor in a colourful role.

Flyovers in Hyderabads IT corridor busy junctions targeted for completion by May 2027

Foundation works, piers and pier caps have reached advanced stages at IIIT junction. The works are under progress at Khajaguda junction.

Flies infesting Kotagiri, Coonoor not the harmful black flies: researchers

Since last week, local residents have been complaining of the fly infestation, stating that they are causing eye irritation, while economic activ

NSA Ajit Doval meets Saudi Foreign Minister, discusses energy security and regional situation

NSA Ajit Dovals visit comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with concerns over disruptions to key shipping routes and energy supplies foll

Gold difficult but we will do fine in CWG, Asiad not so sure: Mary Kom on Indian boxing prospects

With the Commonwealth Games on the horizon, Mary Kom is hopeful for medal success for Indian boxers, although she acknowledges that securing a go

Government Committed to Strengthening Aquaculture and Tobacco Farmers: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, July 21: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal reaffirmed the governments commitment to strengthening the aquaculture sect

Andhra implements Rs 20,884-cr irrigation works to strengthen Rayalaseema's water security: CM

Andhra Pradesh is investing Rs 20,884 crore in irrigation projects across Rayalaseema. These initiatives aim to enhance water security and modern

India Name 20-Member Squad For Hockey World Cup, Harmanpreet Singh To Lead

India finished ninth in the previous edition in 2023 and have not won any medal since claiming their lone title in Kuala Lumpur in 1975.

Vadodara-Bharuch Highway Toll Hike: Check Out New Rates for Cars, Buses and Trucks

NHAI has increased toll charges by 5% on the Vadodara-Bharuch stretch of Delhi-Mumbai Expressway (NE-4). Check new toll rates for cars, buses, tr

Home Minister should resign: Rahul Gandhi says PM should apologise to students

Keralas Wayanad reports fresh shigellosis case as college student tests positive

Four other students with similar symptoms hospitalised

Sikkim tunnel accident: NHPC says top management at site as death toll reaches 10

Ten people died and twenty-five personnel were trapped after a methane gas burst. The explosion occurred inside an under-construction tunnel at t

Ultimate Table Tennis: Sathiyan lauds Delhi Dabangs momentum of happiness as team eyes semifinal spot

Once the league concludes over the weekend, Sathiyan will head straight to New Delhi for the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship (CTTC), India

Delhi HC Declines Urgent Hearing on Plea Over Police Action During CJP's Protest

Court posts petition alleging excessive force by Delhi Police against student protesters for hearing on Wednesday.

Uproar in RS: 'Switched off mic,' Kharge slams BJP, Centre for no debate in Parliament over CJP

ASEAN's top diplomats meet in shadow of U.S.-Iran conflict

Likely to be discussed also are tensions in the South China Sea, for which ASEAN and China are, after nearly 10 years, still trying to conclude a

SC directs AIIMS to constitute medical board to assess health of self-styled godman Asaram convicted in minor rape case

The Supreme Court has directed AIIMS to form a medical board for Asaram. This board will assess his current health condition for an interim bail

AIIMS doctors appeal to President over inquiry into events at Jantar Mantar, Wangchuk's hospitalisation

Calling itself an apolitical association, the RDA said, We believe every individual has the democratic right to peaceful protest, and we hope tha

Marked Dead in Aadhaar Records, Odisha Man Loses Access to Subsidised Food Scheme

The case came to light from Ranalai village under Mahendragada Gram Panchayat in R. Udayagiri block, where beneficiary Jikhariya Pal said he was

100 US Soldiers Injured in Military Operations Against Iran, Pentagon Reports

Washington, July 21: The US Department of Defense (Pentagon) has confirmed that 100 American soldiers were injured in retaliatory attacks from Ir

CJP Protest: Delhi Police Registers 4 FIRs, More Cases Likely

Security has been intensified across Delhi following clashes, in which Delhi Police said more than 118 personnel were injured and over 20 police

PPI vs WPI: What is Producer Price Index and why will it replace Wholesale Price Index in India?

India is phasing out the Wholesale Price Index for a new Producer Price Index. This shift aims to capture prices closer to the factory gate. Both

Indias fertility chain raised 350 crore after 40 years without outside money

After 40 self-funded years, Iswarya raises 350 crore from OrbiMed to expand fertility treatment across underserved India.

TVK governments first Budget to be presented on August 5 in Tamil Nadu

Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Vinoth will present the States Agriculture Budget on August 6, 2026

From 142 kg to 80 kg: Man shares weight-loss secret, has a message for people who jump straight into a 10,000-step routine

Kuwar Kapur shed sixty-two kilograms over two years through a phased walking routine. He advises beginners to start with manageable steps, avoidi

What makes the brain the most complicated object in the universe

For the first time, the thoughts and impressions of people unable to communicate with the outside world were translated into continuous natural l

When the brain becomes the interface: Why India must prepare for the neurotechnology era

Decoding brain bleeds: evolving treatments promise encouraging results

As news comes in of celebrity Kim Kardashian being diagnosed with a brain aneurysm, heres what you need to know about the condition. A brain aneu

'We will see': CJI as Sena (UBT) moves SC challenging Speaker's approval of MPs' merger with Shinde faction

Are new neurons born in the adult human brain? Study revives debate

Amid a morass of conflicting studies, new research from researchers at the Karolinska Institutet in Stockholm has provided further evidence for

AI and the brain: similar in scale, different in design

GPT-4 introduced mixture-of-experts architectures that activate only specialised portions of a network for a given task. This resembles the brain

Elgar Parishad case: SC Justice S Chandrashekhar recuses from hearing Gadling's bail plea

Justice Shree Chandrashekhar recused himself from hearing advocate Surendra Gadling's bail plea. This marks the third judge to recuse from the El

For Ukraine's drones, names are part of the battle

Some intercept drones attack Ukrainian cities, while others strike oil refineries hundreds of kilometres away in Russia. Liutyi, a deep-strike dr

How groundbreaking new brain atlases capture development in motion

New brain atlases combine several advanced mapping methods to trace how neurons and glia form, migrate, and diversify across time and species, tu

Your brain can be trained, much like your muscles a neurologist explains how to boost your brain health

Your brain is not passively wearing down with age. It is constantly remodeling itself in response to how you use it

West Bengal Martyrs Day 2026: What is it?

West Bengal marked Martyrs Day on July 21, 2026, with significant rallies in Central Kolkata, drawing attention from political leaders including

Rahul Gandhi, Oppn. MPs meet Lok Sabha Speaker; seek discussion on 'brutality' on students during CJP protest march

The Opposition will not let this be buried. We will ensure that the students' voice will be heard on the streets, and in Parliament, the LoP in L

Scientists compile largest meta-dataset of tree inventory studies from India

InvenTree-meta brings together information from 465 published studies conducted between 1991 and 2023, spanning more than 4,650 hectares of fores

Assam flood: Situation eases, death toll rises to 11

An official update says 3.11 lakh people remain affected across 11 districts, down from 16 on July 20

Weather Warning Issued for Poonch and Rajouri Due to Rising Kishanganga River Levels

Jammu, July 21: A weather warning has been issued for Poonch and Rajouri districts in Jammu and Kashmir, as heavy rainfall poses a risk of damage

Lebanon's president will meet with Trump in Washington to push for Israeli troop withdrawal

Lebanon's president will meet with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss long-term calm. Rare direct talks between Lebanon and Israel are curren

Google partners with mental health experts for digital wellbeing guidebook for Indian families

The guidebook, developed in consultation with leading mental health, education, and child development specialists, goes beyond simple screen-time

Rahul Gandhi asks PM Modi to apologise to students over protest crackdown

Rahul Gandhi criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his handling of student protests. He stated the Prime Minister had not apologized for Mo

Sanjay Raut Criticizes Central Government for Political Self-Interest

New Delhi, July 21: Shiv Sena (UBT) Rajya Sabha member Sanjay Raut has launched a sharp attack on the central government regarding the farmers ma

Who is Abishek Porel? Delhi Capitals wicketkeeper facing arrest in a rape case

Who is Abishek Porel? Abishek Porel, a 23-year-old wicketkeeper-batter from Bengal who has played for Delhi Capitals in the IPL and travelled wit

'Pakistan Army's 'victory' story fake': Imran Khan's sister says it was a ploy to hide defeat during India's Operation Sindoor

Noreen Niazi claims Pakistan's military fabricated a victory narrative after India's Operation Sindoor. She stated the army covered up a battlefi

Meta faces Tennessee trial over allegations Instagram was designed to be addictive

Tennessees trial is the second to test claims in a lawsuit brought by a state against Meta

UAE expresses solidarity with India, conveys condolences over flood, landslide victims

The United Arab Emirates expressed solidarity with India over recent flood and landslide victims. Heavy monsoon rains have caused significant dam

Envision Named to S&P Global Tier 1 Cleantech Companies List for the Second Consecutive Year

Envision Named to S&P Global Tier 1 Cleantech Companies List for the Second Consecutive Year

HUL ordered to pay Rs 50,000 after customer receives 70g instead of 90g Surf Excel pouch

Hindustan Unilever Limited faced liability for an underweight Surf Excel detergent pouch. A consumer had purchased a packet that was significantl

Study by doctors find new tool to detect health risks in premature newborns

In a resource-limited country like India, regular use of CRIB-II can improve the quality of newborn care and help reduce mortality. It helps us i

How Two Bihar Brothers Built a Crore-Rupee Business from Plastic Waste

Bihar brothers Rahul and Vikash turned 30,000 into Minus Degre, a 1.2 crore startup making premium products from plastic waste.

Rahul Gandhi Demands Parliament Debate on NEET Brutality

Opposition meets Lok Sabha Speaker ahead of Monsoon Session disruption

AI Image, Fake Quote Shared With False Claims About CJPs Dipke, Sonam Wangchuk

The image of the police official is an AI-generated one and the quote is also fabricated.

Kerala State Planning Board reconstituted with K.M. Chandrasekhar as vice chairperson

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan is chairperson. Chandrasekhar was vice chairperson of the board during the term of Oommen Chandy-led UDF government

Dragged, Bitten, Scalp Torn: 4-Year-Old Attacked By Stray Dog In Karnataka

Four-year-old Gopal was playing near his house in Maliyabad in Karnataka's Raichur city, when he was attacked by a stray dog.

Indian Army Rescues Over 200 From Assam Floods Under 'Operation Jal Rahat'

Equipped with rescue boats, medical teams, engineering resources and relief stores, Indian Army has evacuated stranded civilians from inundated a

Saints Urge Caution Ahead of Ram Temple Trust Meeting in Ayodhya

Ayodhya, July 21: As the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust prepares for its upcoming meeting, reactions from saints, religious leaders, a

Trump says Netanyahu won't be arrested while in US as NYC Mayor Mamdani considers options

Dollarama recalls Heavenly Spices garlic powder across Canada over bacterial contamination that can cause diarrhea and vomiting

Garlic powder recall: Dollarama's Heavenly Spices Garlic powder is recalled nationwide due to possible contamination. Bacillus cereus bacteria ca

FIFA Investigates Argentina Players Confronting Spain's On-Field World Cup Celebrations

Video replays showed several players involved in a scuffle, including Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes

Shiv Sena UBT moves SC against Speaker's nod to six MPs merger

Shiv Sena (UBT) has approached the Supreme Court challenging the Lok Sabha Speaker's decision. The Speaker approved the merger of six MPs with th

SC to consider Sena (UBT) plea against Speakers approval of MPs unilateral merger

Lawyer argued that merger, a device originally meant to safeguard legislators rights of expression and intra-party dissent from the anti-defectio

AMMA row: Shwetha Menon says will go to any extent to ensure power group does not lead association

In a social media post, the actor says her fight is against the power group named in Hema Committee report

Sri Yellamma Celestial Wedding Begins at Balkampet amid Vedic Chants

The district administration in coordination with the endowments and police departments made elaborate arrangements for the smooth conduct of the

Europe heatwave: The thermometer is flashing red for the continent's economy

Europe's heatwave is becoming a growing economic threat as extreme temperatures disrupt transport, reduce labour productivity, damage agriculture

Chilkur Balaji Temple Conducts Special Prayers for Rain

A large number of devotees gathered at the reservoir to witness the rituals, expressing hope that the prayers would bring timely rains to Telanga

Cybercrime Gangs Extorted Over $88 Billion In Scams From Asia-Pacific: Report

Criminals in Southeast Asia, an epicentre for cyberfraud by mostly Chinese-origin syndicates, are outpacing crackdowns, diversifying revenue stre

From luxury villas to gold, Telangana ACB sharpens focus on public servants disproportionate assets

Record DA cases, rising public complaints and high-profile raids underscore the Telangana ACBs growing focus on disproportionate assets alongside

Opposition MPs Criticize Government for Ignoring Youth Concerns

New Delhi, July 21: During the monsoon session of Parliament, opposition MPs accused the central government of obstructing the functioning of the