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Bhumi Pednekar Faces Backlash for Wearing Sunglasses During Shiva Worship

Mumbai, July 30: Actress Bhumi Pednekar is facing significant backlash on social media after sharing a video of herself performing a ritual at a

Supreme Court Directs Government on Pellet Gun Use During Protests

New Delhi, July 30: The Supreme Court has addressed a petition regarding the use of pellet guns against protesters during a march to Parliament i

Timeless tables: Five iconic Chennai restaurants that have fed the city for decades

What makes a restaurant stick around for decades? On a trail of five iconic spots across the city, we realise that uncompromising taste, and stea

Mamata Banerjee urges EC to conclude 'TMC dispute' inquiry without giving rival camp more time

TMC chief asked EC to conclude its inquiry regarding the partys ownership and not grant any further opportunity to the partys rival faction to st

UK Parliament Voices Concern Over Violence in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

London, July 30: British MPs have expressed deep concern over the deteriorating situation in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). Reports indicate th

The Thomas Crown Affair trailer: Michael B. Jordan leads with panache in new take on the slick heist film

The film marks Jordans second directorial venture after Creed III and also stars Adria Arjona, Kenneth Branagh, Lily Gladstone, Danai Gurira, Pil

Punjab Bandh today, July 30: What's closed, what's open, and why sanitation workers are protesting

Punjab Bandh What's Open What's Closed: Sanitation workers called a state-wide bandh across Punjab on Thursday. Commercial life halted in several

Delhi court cancels non-bailable warrants against SFI's Aishe Ghosh in 2021 case

The case pertains to an FIR against Ghosh registered under the IPC sections 188 (disobeying order issued by public servant), 447 (criminal trespa

JP Nadda Criticizes Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Claims Government Ready for Discussion

New Delhi, July 30: The standoff between the ruling party and the opposition in Parliament continues. On Thursday, tensions escalated in the Rajy

Fact-Check: AI-Generated Video of Assam Flood Shared as Real Visuals

The video does not show authentic footage of the impact of the floods in Assam.

Jared Leto met psychopaths for Suicide Squad

The 44-year-old actor will take on the role of the supervillain 'Joker' in the upcoming superhero movie.

Watch: BJP protesters detained in Delhi over Punjab paper leak issue

Major Police Raid in West Bengal Seizes 28 Crore and 15 Kg of Gold, Relative of Tulu Mandal Arrested

Kolkata, July 30: In a significant operation lasting nearly 24 hours in Birbhum district, West Bengal police arrested Meenar Mandal, a relative o

Bison kills 68-year-old at Kulathupuzha in Kerala

Incident ignites fresh outrage among local residents who have long warned of escalating wild gaur menace in their backyards

Kerala HC seeks States response on actor Ansiba Hassans petition against Magistrates order

HC admits petition by Ansiba Hassan challenging order of Judicial First Class Magistrate Court, Ernakulam, which refused to register a case based

Vivo S2 5G Price in India Leaked Ahead of Launch; Colour Options, Specifications Surface

Vivo S2 5G is expected to launch in India soon as the companys first S-series smartphone in nearly six years. Ahead of its official debut, new le

Ajinkya Rahane Announces Retirement From International Cricket, Says The Truth Is Every Journey Has an End

Mumbai : Veteran India batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his retirement from international cricket. The experienced cricketer made the announce

Apple iPhone price hike: iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max may cost up to Rs 26,000 more; check expected price, new colour, design and features

Apple iPhone price hike: Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to cost significantly more than their predecessors when they la

Chennai consumers express shock over exorbitant bi-monthly electricity bills

They say the bi-monthly bill for June and July was particularly high; TNPDCL officials say the extended summer this year contributed to a rise in

Oppo A7 Pro Max to Launch on August 4 With 10,000mAh Battery, Three Storage Variants

NEW DELHI, July 31: Oppo has officially announced that the Oppo A7 Pro Max will be launched in China on August 4. The smartphone maker has also c

Enhanced rainfall activity likely across parts of Tamil Nadu

The wet spell, which is expected to continue till August 4, is also likely to bring respite from the sizzling temperatures prevailing over interi

'Proud of railways, want to be proud of govt promises too': Sonam Wangchuk hints at pending govt assurances

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk praised Indian Railways for its services. He urged the government to honor commitments made to student protesters

Char Dham Yatra Resumes in Uttarakhand After Two-Day Suspension

Rishikesh, July 30: The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has resumed operations on Thursday after a two-day suspension. This announcement was made

U.S. uses dormant court to seek deportation of Afghan woman accused of aiding terror plot

The Alien Terrorist Removal Court is scheduled to hold a hearing in Washington, DC, for the government's petition to deport Nazira Haji Zada who

Tamil Nadu to Launch Single-Window Clearance System for Hospitals

Chennai, July 30: In a significant move to boost investment in the healthcare sector, the Tamil Nadu government is set to introduce a single-wind

Kamal Haasan Lauds The Odyssey on Director Christopher Nolan's 56th Birthday

He praised and applauded the film on the occasion of Nolans 56th birthday on Thursday.

Why thousands of Indian MBBS graduates are unable to take USMLE, PLAB and other foreign licensing exams

Thousands of Indian MBBS graduates face exam eligibility issues. Their medical colleges lack a key ECFMG sponsor note. This endorsement is crucia

Can foreign campuses in India replace study abroad?

Gold Slips to Rs 1.41 Lakh as Strong Dollar Weighs on Bullion

Precious metal erases early gains after the US Federal Reserve keeps rates unchanged and maintains a cautious policy outlook.

Kerala govt not keen to pursue NEET protest cases, exploring their withdrawal: Ramesh Chennithala

However, Home Minister indicates that if any of the cases involve offences of serious criminal nature, those may not be withdrawn

Another warrior of the Indian batting fortress bids adieu

The Mumbaikar, now charting a fresh path as a commentator, belonged to a school of batsmanship lit up by Sunil Gavaskar, Sachin Tendulkar, Dilip

Heavy rain lashes Telangana districts; Bejjur in Asifabad district logs 183.5 mm rain in 24 hours

The intense rainfall prompted district administrations across northern Telangana to issue alerts, inspect flood-prone locations and activate emer

Bhogapuram Airport to Levy UDF Charges on Passengers

AERA approves User Development Fee ranging from 355 to 1,255, to be collected after commercial operations begin at the new international airport.

Finance ministry calls for faster policy action to sustain growth amid global uncertainty

India's finance ministry stressed faster policy responses and stronger implementation for investment. The economy shows resilience despite global

Supreme Court asks Centre to preserve log of RAF ammunition used in CJP-led protest

Advocate Vrinda Grover, appearing for petitioners, said the plea is specifically against the base of metallic kinetic pellets

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay reviews Chennai metro phase-II progress, rides driverless train

Portion of Pune-Bengaluru national highway collapses near Belagavi

MLA Shashikala Jolle visited the site and expressed dissatisfaction with the quality of work, promises to apprise Union Minister Nitin Gadkari an

'Corporate majdoor celebrating Guru Purnima': Viral Instagram video shows employees 'worshipping' ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Instagram Viral Video: Social media shows professionals treating AI tools as modern gurus this year. Employees are humorously offering digital tr

Plotless warplane with F-35 powers to boost Israel's war plans

Israel plans a pilotless warplane similar to the F-35 stealth fighter. This initiative stems from reduced US defense aid and growing political is

Rajya Sabha to Present Amendment Bill on Public Examinations This Thursday

New Delhi, July 30: The Rajya Sabha will present the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, this Thursday. During

Opposition walks out of Rajya Sabha over demand for Shah's statement on student protest crackdown

Opposition parties walked out of Rajya Sabha after their demand was declined. They sought a statement from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding poli

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Rahul bats for SC-monitored high powered committee to probe 'brutalities' against students

Rahul Gandhi demanded a Supreme Court-monitored committee to investigate alleged brutalities against students. He shared a video clip showing pol

India's doping challenge casts shadow over sporting ambitions

India faces a significant doping crisis, impacting its athletes and international credibility. Recent violations have led to suspensions and quot

School dropout, three failed businesses: This entrepreneur shares her tough startup from S$20 to Porsche

Singaporean entrepreneur Miza Nazili revealed her challenging path to business success. She faced significant debt and personal setbacks before a

Ethanol blending rolled out through phased, scientific process: Gadkari to Lok Sabha

Bye-bye painful dentist visit: A simple liquid could stop tooth decay; no drilling or injections needed for many cavities

A major US clinical trial has found that silver diamine fluoride, a liquid painted onto cavities in seconds, stopped tooth decay in more than hal

Lokesh dares Jagan for debate on DSC, again

At a meeting in Adoni, the Minister said the TDP had recruited 2,00,000 teachers over the years and filled 16,000 posts despite 250 lawsuits, and

Rahul Gandhi using unparliamentary language: Shahnawaz Hussain

Jantar Mantar Gives Birth to Politically-Active Generation

Jokes, algorithms catapult youth to centre of politics

Madras High Court denies anticipatory bail to DMK MLA Senthilbalaji

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan dismisses his advance bail plea after State Public Prosecutor said that a minimum loss of 100 crore had been caused to

West Bengal: Police Recover Rs 28 Cr Cash, 15 Kg Gold From Former Bus Driver, Linked To TMC

Minar Mondal, who reportedly once worked as a government bus driver, later entered the stone business. He is also said to have close links with s

Major Russian Missile Attack on Ukraine Claims Lives in Zelenskys Hometown

Kiev, July 30: Russia launched a significant missile and airstrike against Ukraine early Thursday, resulting in the confirmed deaths of 13 indivi

Kadem Project Opens Six Gates, Releases 48,000 Cusecs Downstream

The project is receiving 73,000 cusecs of inflows from the upstream areas and the inflows were expected to increase because of the incessant rain

1,000-plus km on a single tank: While the world focuses on EVs, this hydrogen bus, which refuels in just 15 minutes, has emerged as a promising clean-fuel alternative

Hydrogen Bus Spain: A hydrogen-powered bus has been transporting passengers in Madrid, Spain, since June as part of a real-world trial. Powered b

U.S. President Donald Trump attempts to void some Biden pardons including ones to J6 Committee, Fauci

On his first day in office, Mr. Trump had pardoned or commuted sentences in more than 1,500 cases connected to the January 6 attack.

He Defended Rapists: Sidda Says Not Proud of Kannadiga Pralhad Joshi as Edu Minister

Our concern now is what will happen to the country's education system under a person with such views, the former CM wrote

Jared Leto accused of sexual assault by multiple women; actor-singer denies allegations

In a recently released documentary, Jared Leto: Hollywoods Dark Secret, four women described encounters that took place between 2002 and 2016 whe

Trump Vows Strong Response to Iran After Missile Attacks

Washington, July 30: President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will deliver a robust response following another attack by Iran-b

UGC NET 2026 Answer Key Release Date LIVE: How To Review Responses, Challenge Answers, And Calculate Probable Marks

UGC NET 2026 Answer Key Live Updates: Over 25 days have passed since the NET exam concluded, leaving candidates anxious about score estimation an

Can Unelected Minister Serve Beyond 6 Months? Constitutional Puzzle In Supreme Court

This is a pure question of law. The State will have to explain how a minister is continuing for over six months without being elected, the CJI sa

Gold tariff hike boosts grey market, hurts organised trade, says WGC

India's gold imports have increased through unofficial channels following a tariff hike. This rise widens margins for grey market operators and i

India hockey teams to sport saffron jerseys at FIH World Cup, move sparks debate

Indian hockey teams will wear saffron as their primary jersey at the upcoming World Cup. This change replaces the traditional blue kit and has ig

Lok Sabha Proceedings Adjourned Amid Opposition Ruckus

New Delhi, July 30: The proceedings of the Lok Sabha were adjourned until 2 PM on Thursday due to a ruckus created by the opposition, marking the

Keralas UDF govt clears CM V.D. Satheesan of corruption charges in Punarjani foreign fund case

Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala says previous LDF governments case against Satheesan was politically motivated

US Sanctions Bill Could Trigger 100% Tariffs on India

Bipartisan US legislation targets buyers of Russian energy, while President Donald Trump wants tariff powers expanded to include Iran.

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DCA Raids Nalgonda Medical Shop, Seizes Illegally Stocked Abortion Kits

The total worth of the seized kits is Rs.47,672: DCA

Maharashtras Koyna Dam to Release Water Amid Heavy Rainfall

Mumbai, July 30: Heavy rainfall in the catchment area of Maharashtras Koyna Dam has led to a rapid increase in water levels. To manage this, six

Renacon Launches RENAFLEX Fibre Cement Boards, Advancing Sustainable Construction in India

Renacon , the flagship building materials brand of the Renaatus Group, Erode recently announced the launch of RENAFLEX Fibre Cement Boards (FCB)

K-pop's BTS opt out of new Asian music Grammy consideration

The K-pop sensation BTS, snubbed when nominated for Grammys in the past, say they're not interested in winning a new Asian music category.

Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment, declines to testify in Republican-led COVID-19 Senate hearing

The scientist was subpoenaed to testify under oath by Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who has long had an antagonistic relationship with F

Holiday declared for schools in Telanganas Nirmal on July 30

IIT alumnus Jagdish Aphale appointed secretary of Ayodhya Ram Temple trust

Jagdish Aphale is linked with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and holds a BTech in Electrical Engineering and an MTech from IIT Bombay

Punarjani scheme promoters Manappat Foundation faces legal scrutiny in Kerala over alleged FCRA violations

Officials say Kerala government is legally examining VACB report to Home department in 2025 which stated that the NGO violated Rule 19 of FCRA by

Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 13; Poland scrambles fighter jets

Russian air strikes killed thirteen people across Ukraine on Thursday. Attacks extended to Lviv, prompting Poland to scramble fighter jets. Ukrai

Indian Mens Team Reaches Semifinals in World Junior Squash Championship; Womens Team Faces Defeat

Ontario, July 30: The fifth-seeded Indian mens team has secured a spot in the semifinals of the Squash Junior Team Championship for the second co

PlayStation Plus August 2026 free games: From Dying Light 2 to Signalis; this month's lineup revealed

PlayStation Plus August 2026 brings Dying Light 2 Reloaded Edition, Big Walk, and Signalis, available from August 4. A free Marvel Tokon cosmetic

AP Child Rights Panel Chief Appeals To Public To Report Crimes

APSCPCR Chairman Vetukuri A.V.S. Suryanarayana Raju has appealed to the public to immediately dial Child Helpline 1098 to report child labour, ch

Japan's Population Falls Below 120 Million for First Time In 42 Years

As of January 1, the population of Japanese residents in Japan stood at 119.74 million, down 0.76 per cent from the previous year.

Japan Earthquake: Death Toll Rises to 30, Search for Trapped Individuals Continues

Tokyo, July 30: The death toll from the powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture on Japans southwestern island of Kyushu

Best German Proverb of the Day: Let sleeping dogs lie. A life lesson on knowing when to leave the past alone.

Best German Proverb of the Day: The German proverb Schlafende Hunde soll man nicht wecken offers wisdom on avoiding conflict. This ancient saying

Drought Grips More Than Half Of England Amid Extreme Heat, Low Rainfall

Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restricti

'Work fearlessly, I'll take responsibility': CRPF chief to personnel amid pellet gun row

CRPF Director General Gyanendra Pratap Singh has stepped forward, reassuring his personnel of their authority to act without fear in difficult si

World Squash Junior Championships: Indian mens team enters semifinals, womens side crashes out

The Indian mens team beat third-seed England to set up a semifinal clash against the USA as it looks to better its bronze-medal finish last year

PoJK Sees Massive Poll Boycott as JAAC's 'Long March' Gains Momentum Against Pakistan

Thousands of residents reportedly boycotted the first phase of PoJK Assembly elections as JAAC-led protests intensified, with demonstrators calli

FIFA Opens Disciplinary Case Over Argentina Falklands Banner At World Cup

According to FIFA rules, using a sports event for demonstrations of a non-sporting nature was a potential breach of the disciplinary code.

NDA Leaders Express Confidence in Bankipur By-Election Results

Patna, July 30: During the by-election for the prestigious Bankipur assembly seat in Bihar, state ministers Ramkripal Yadav and Ashok Chaudhary c

Conflict, Drug Abuse Drive Mental Health Burden in J&K; Centre Expands Services

The Union Government informed the Rajya Sabha that it has launched the National Mental Health Survey-2 to assess mental health disorders, includi

Nepal Extends Curfew in India-Bordering Areas as Tensions Persist

The district administration has extended the curfew, first imposed on Monday, to ten areas, including the East-West Highway, to control the situa