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'Without Opposition's support, how can they bring out the Bill?' : KC Venugopal on One Nation, One Election

Without the opposition's support, how can they bring out the bill? They have to discuss it with the opposition. Let us have an idea about what th

Gangster Nitish Kaushal arrested in U.S.s Vermont: FBI

The FBI action followed Operation Hard Ball, a coordinated international enforcement action targeting the Bhagwanpuria gang

UK Labour Party to confirm Andy Burnham as UK prime minister

Britain's ruling Labour party will confirm veteran politician Andy Burnham as its new leader, and the country's next prime minister, at a special

Baldwin: A Love Story| In conversation with biographer Nicholas Boggs

Boggs discusses the American novelists fiction and essays, resistance to categorisation, and enduring relevance

PM Modi to Launch Indias First Hydrogen Train

New Delhi, July 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off Indias first hydrogen-powered train from Jind, Haryana, on Friday. This initiative

PayPal board sees Stripe-Advent's $53 billion bid as undervaluing company, sources say

PayPal's board considers a $53 billion takeover bid from Stripe and Advent International as undervalued. The company has not formally responded t

Trump Delivers Primetime Address to the Nation

Primetime presidential addresses are typically reserved for major milestones or nationally significant events.

Chhattisgarh passes Bill to boost business

The Bill brings 43 services offered by eight state departments under the risk-based approval framework, with provisions to add more services afte

Four arrested for allegedly harassing BLO during SIR exercise in Delhi

The schoolteacher said she was abused and obstructed from discharging her official duties

Weather today, July 17: From Delhi's heat to Bengaluru's partly cloudy skies, check forecast for major cities

Delhi anticipates a high of 40 degrees Celsius on Friday, remaining the hottest metro. Mumbai expects stable temperatures around 30 degrees Celsi

Cheating Case Booked Against Man for Taking Rs.2.7 Crore, Abandoning Elderly Mother

According to police, Sushilamma inherited 22 acres of ancestral agricultural land along with her late husband, Devi Reddy.

Trump uses primetime address to nation to once again raise doubts about past elections

President Donald Trump delivered a primetime address questioning election integrity. He also released previously classified documents concerning

US Ends Duration of Status for Student, Journalist Visas

According to the final rule, media representatives on I visas will now be admitted for a period necessary to complete their assignment, not to ex

China, Deep State named for election interference in 2020, says Trump

Jurisdiction row: Delhi HC lawyers call off work abstention for now after meet with minister

Enhancement of the district courts' pecuniary jurisdiction, or financial limit, to 20 crore has been a long-pending demand of the Coordination Co

Odisha rules out stampede in two deaths during Puri Rath Yatra

The Puri Rath Yatra concluded successfully despite continuous rain and adverse weather conditions. Around nine lakh devotees participated in the

Andhra Pradeshs founder-first growth strategy; Wipros net profit remains flat

Andhra Pradesh is pushing Mazzucato's entrepreneurial state further, treating entrepreneurship itself as public infrastructure across the state;

Trump to Attend World Cup Final on Sunday, Says White House

The U.S. president will also attend a FIFA reception at the Trump Tower in New York City on Friday, Leavitt added.

SpaceX aborts Starship launch seconds before liftoff

SpaceX's Starship rocket experienced a last-second launch abort on Thursday. Some of the rocket's 33 engines failed to ignite properly before lif

July 17: Power Cut in Over 30 Areas from 10 AM to 5 PM

Udaipur, July 17: Power supply will remain suspended from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in more than 30 areas due to a scheduled power shutdown. The affect

Zelenskiy Taps New Defence Chief to Quell Political Crisis

The dismissal brought into the open a dispute between the young tech evangelist and Kyiv's top general during the president's second shake-up in

'Nothing was handed to us': Messi hits back at Argentina critics

Lionel Messi asserts Argentina's World Cup victories were earned through skill and perseverance. He dismissed claims of beneficial officiating an

Bahrain and Kuwait face Iranian fire as U.S. airstrikes expand to target more bridges

For the first time in this latest round of violence, strikes also reached into areas around Iran's capital, Tehran, showing a widening set of tar

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates

United States intensified strikes against Iran, hitting targets farther north. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at US allies in the regio

Case Booked Against Ambati Over Funeral Incident

According to police, Ambati and his supporters allegedly obstructed police personnel while a Guard of Honour was being presented during the funer

ISC Class 12 Improvement Result 2026 Out, Rechecking Window Open Till July 20

ISC Class 12 Improvement Result 2026 has been announced by CISCE. Students can check their scorecards online and apply for rechecking until July

She Knew He Wasn't Real. One Woman's Romance Scam Story

She knew somewhere in the back of her mind that Donnie didn't exist. She also knew that before she hit the road again, in spite of all logic and

US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers

Brazil's ethanol and sugar producers expressed despair over new United States tariffs. These tariffs were imposed on thousands of Brazilian produ

Techie's Suicide Sparks Protest at Boyfriend's House in Prakasam

They said she informed her parents about the developments before allegedly ending her life in Mumbai on July 14.

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Iran strikes US military assets in Bahrain with drones after Washington's attacks on civilian infrastructure

Iran's Army on Thursday (local time) stated that it has launched drone attacks targeting US military assets in Bahrain in response to American st

Tipper Driver Succumbs to Injuries After Crash

The deceased was identified as Khira Sindhu Parabhoi, a native of Naupada district in Odisha who migrated to Hyderabad about three years ago for

US forces continue 'wave of strikes' against Iran for sixth consecutive night

US forces on Thursday (local time) launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations agai

T Srinivasa Kumar appointed Earth Sciences Secretary

White House says Iran 'very much continues' talks with Washington, wants to 'make a deal' despite US strikes

The White House on Thursday (local time) said Iran continues to engage in talks with the United States and has expressed its willingness to reach

Root's Unbeaten 99 Rescues England, Forces ODI Series Decider

Root was required to bat after just one ball in England's innings and anchored the chase with a flawless and unbeaten 99 at Sophia Gardens.

NEET UG Result 2026 Out: 138 Candidates Score 690 Or Above; Check Details

NEET UG Result 2026 has been declared. Around 11.21 lakh candidates qualified, while 138 scored 690+ marks. Check highest score, category-wise da

Live | Trump's big revelations on 2020 election interference, illegals on voter rolls

Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: One must pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while still... Inspiring life lessons on reinvention, courage, resilience, and inner strength: Why the revolutionary German philosopher still shapes how we think and grow

Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: One must pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while still alive. These words have ch

Trump alleges China committed 2020 election fraud

President Donald Trump stated China compromised election data during the 2020 cycle. This alleged breach reportedly secured 220 million United St

US Revives Green Card Rules For Immigrants Using Public Benefits

The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Med

Iron Rod Falls On Congress Worker At Rahul Gandhi's Dehradun Event, Dies

A 65-year-old Congress worker died after an iron rod from a tent erected for Rahul Gandhi's scheduled event fell on him at the Bannu School groun

Trump to attend FIFA World Cup final on July 19: White House

Press Secretary Leavitt said she did not know whether Mr. Trump would be supporting Argentina or Spain after he criticised the European nation at

NEET Aspirant Dies After Checking Answer Key

Danvita had recently given the NEET examination, they said.

Rohit Sharma Wasn't Happy: Inside Details Of BCCI's 'Last ODI' Meeting Out

Indian cricket is abuzz with speculation about the curtains coming down on one of the most illustrious ODI batters, Rohit Sharma's career

US strikes bridges in Iran, expanding its airstrike campaign over the Strait of Hormuz

United States airstrikes on bridges intensified, escalating tensions with Iran. Iran launched new missile attacks against allied nations, and the

Hormuz Open for Non-Iran-Bound Ships, Says White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States had implemented a blockade that applies only to vessels entering or departing

Trump Speech Live Updates: US President Trump addresses the nation on 'free and fair elections'

White House Says Iran Seeks Deal Despite US Strikes

She said the recent US strikes were launched after Iran allegedly violated the 14-point memorandum of understanding reached between the two count

Morning Digest: 11.21 lakh clear NEET re-test as women outperform men; Wangchuk weak, Delhi HC orders regular monitoring, and more

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White House says Trump 'certainly agrees' with Vance's remark on Israeli govt elements influencing US opinion on Iran conflict

The White House on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump certainly agrees with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that forei

Odishas Rath Yatra 2026 Concludes Amidst Adverse Weather

Puri, July 17: The renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, successfully concluded on Thursday in

Six murders, a dead suspect and a chilling trail gone cold

On July 10, six persons were killed across two homes in Daivalaguda, a peaceful farming village near Hyderabad. With investigations under way, th

Tata, SP Group explore share swap to unlock Tata Sons stake amid valuation divide

Tata Sons and the Shapoorji Pallonji Group are currently negotiating the monetization of a stake but are at an impasse concerning the transaction

On the Draw July 17, 2026

Long-term exposure to air pollution could lead to dementia, warns WHO

New WHO guidelines suggest up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable. Tackling risk factors like high blood pressure and air pollution is advis

PF for self-employed, workers in unorganised sector on way

Employees Provident Fund Organisation is developing a universal provident fund scheme. This new plan will cover millions in the unorganised secto

Philippines Condemns Chinese Media's Video Depicting Filipinos As Monkeys

China Daily's AI-generated video was posted on July 10, coinciding with Philippine events marking the 10th anniversary of a landmark arbitral rul

Excise case: High Court gives final two weeks to Kejriwal, Sisodia to respond to CBIs plea

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, said the three AAP leaders were earlier given several opportunities by the High Court to f

Andhra Pradesh Reports 4 Covid-19 Deaths, 12 Cases In Less Than A Month

Andhra Pradesh Health Commissioner G Veerapandian on Thursday said 12 people were infected with Covid-19 virus across the state between June 26 a

Unite to fight terror, organised crime, Ajit Doval urges Bimstec

NSA Ajit Doval chaired the Bimstec national security chiefs meeting in New Delhi. The grouping discussed practical solutions to combat terrorism

Analysis-Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes

Call all-party meet to discuss delimitation bill: Kharge to PM Modi

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge requested an all-party meeting with Prime Minister Modi. He seeks details on the revised Constitution (131st Am

SC dismisses plea by Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman against recounting of votes

The appeal was heard by a three-judge comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi

Political Fallout After Death of Devotee During Puri Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar, July 17: The annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, witnessed a tragic incident on Thursday when a devotee reportedly died due to a stam

Govt plans bill to punish those who insult, block Vande Mataram singing

Delimitation, women's quota bills not on agenda yet

No leak of Kudankulam nuclear reactor data, clarifies minister

Union minister Jitendra Singh asserted no sensitive data breach occurred at Kudankulam nuclear plant. Nuclear Power Corporation of India confirme

US Strikes Hit Bridges, Airport, Railway Station In Iran: Report

US strikes overnight hit an airport and two bridges in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said Friday.

Skyroot Aerospace to launch Indias first private orbital rocket on Saturday

India's private space sector is poised for a significant advancement this Saturday. Skyroot Aerospace will launch the Vikram-1, its first orbital

'Not a blanket bar': Supreme Court clarifies bulldozer order

The Supreme Court clarified its prior ruling on demolitions. Bulldozers can remove illegal constructions and encroachments on public land. This a

Avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels moving via Strait of Hormuz: DGMA to shipping companies

Selectors unlikely to pick Rohit Sharma after Lord's ODI

Head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar are on the same page that Virat Kohli is an automatic choice given his form and

TG Among Top NEET Rankers

Punjabs Aryan Gupta and Haryanas Panshul Bansal topped the NEET-UG examination, scoring 715 out of 720, with 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying thi

Quote of the day by Prince Philip: 'It is an old cliche to say that the future is in the hands of the young. This is no...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on environment conservation, global sustainability, accountability, true stewardship and timely action

Quote of the day by Prince Philip reminds people that protecting the environment and society cannot be left only to future generations. His messa

BRS MLCs Son Tests Positive For Ganja

Police said the trio have been directed to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation, while efforts are on to trace four other members of the seven

Conscience of a nation

DC Edit | Heed Complaints By Students

The Supreme Court has sought the help of the Union government to address the questions contained in the petition filed by Rakesh Binjola, represe

Shenzhen: the story of a new development philosophy

A region that grappled with typhoon-battered coasts, inadequate infrastructure, scarce capital, and limited prospects has evolved into a global m

Roots Unbeaten 99 Leads England to Victory in Second ODI

Cardiff, July 17: England secured a thrilling four-wicket victory against India in the second ODI match held at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, level

Techie Died By Suicide In Raidurgam

The deceased was identified as Thiruveedi V. Avinash, an HCL employee posted at the companys office in the Qualcomm building. He is survived by h

Govt Rental Vehicle Drivers Strike Enters Second Day

Telangana Four-Wheeler Drivers Association pointed out that thousands of owner-cum-drivers and their families are facing severe financial hardshi

Dilip Cherian | As Govt Breaks Its Own Rules, Officer Posted At FCI Is Recalled

The officer, Ashutosh Joshi of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service, is facing serious allegations over the alleged diversion of rice meant for

Hyderabadi Stabbed In US For His Religion

Sohailuddin has undergone multiple surgeries and is in a critical condition. The victim stays in the US with his wife, Amreen Firdous, and has tw

NEET-UG results declared: 2 score 715/720, 19 cross 700

NEET-UG 2026 results revealed higher top scores following a nationwide retest. Aryan Gupta from Punjab secured the top position with a score of 7

AP Targets 30,000-Crore Investment in Food Processing: Bharath

Andhra Pradesh is targeting 30,000 crore in food processing investments and over three lakh jobs to emerge as a leading agro-processing hub

AP Reports 12 Covid-19 Cases, Four Deaths

Health secretary Veerapandian said in a statement here on Thursday that this time, the first case of Covid-19 was reported in the state on June 2

Beyond political reshuffles, renew education in India

A personal sacrifice must inspire Indias education renaissance movement

Vizag School Lodges FIR Alleging Harassment, Blackmail By Three

According to the FIR registered on July 14 at Muvvalavanipalem police station, K. Sai Chandrika, secretary and correspondent of the school, alleg

PM to Unveil Nine Redeveloped Amrit Stations in Southern Railway Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate nine redeveloped Southern Railway stations under the Amrit Station Scheme, featuring upgraded passen

Fema a civil law, RBI alone can compound offences, says ED

The Enforcement Directorate clarified Fema's role as civil legislation for voluntary compliance. Reserve Bank of India is the competent authority