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China's exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand

China's exports jumped twenty-seven percent in June, driven by strong artificial intelligence demand. Imports also surged significantly, reflecti

AC bus catches fire at depot in Navi Mumbai

An electric bus caught fire at a Navi Mumbai depot. The blaze erupted in the battery unit due to a technical fault. Firefighters battled the flam

Yash to Return With Toxic: IMDb's Top List Secured

Produced by KVN Productions and Monster Mind Creations, Toxic is scheduled to hit theatres on August 26, 2026.

GTA 6 PC release date: Why Rockstar is delaying the launch, explained

Grand Theft Auto VI will launch on consoles in November 2026. A PC version is confirmed but will arrive much later. Rockstar Games prioritizes co

A year after 'Nila', Kerala's HEX20 reaches space again

Thiruvananthapuram-based HEX20 successfully launched its second satellite, KOYO, for Taiwan's National Central University. This mission follows t

Ashadha Gupt Navratri 2026 start and end date: Check Ghat sthapna time, puja vidhi to please Nav Shaktees

Gupt Navratri 2026 Mai Kab Hai: Ashadha Gupt Navratri begins on July 15, 2026, for nine days of worship. This observance is called Gupt or hidden

Sea route, lost passport, Nepal border: American national Jordan Brown held in UP

An American national was apprehended by SSB for entering India without valid documents. He had arrived in India via sea route in November 2025 an

The big blot on the beautiful game | On racism in football

From Pele and Eusebio to Mbappe and Vini Jr., artists of the game have had to listen to chants on their skin colour instead of their footwork at

Australian proverb of the day: The bigger the hat, the smaller the property. a lesson on humility and substance over appearances

An Australian proverb highlights that outward displays often mask lesser substance. It suggests judging individuals by their deeds and accomplish

iPhone 18 Pro: Expected India launch date, price, design, battery, camera and AI features

Apple's iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are expected at a September 2026 event. These new models will feature significant battery and camera upgrades.

JPC members undertake 'One Nation One Election' study visit programme in Lucknow

The Joint Parliamentary Committee is studying the One Nation, One Election proposal in Lucknow. Officials and representatives are discussing the

'Your life matters to us': Mahua Moitra urges Sonam Wangchuk to end fast as hunger strike enters Day 17

Trinamool MP Mahua Moitra urged Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike. Wangchuk's fast against examination irregularities reached sixteen days.

Explained: Venezuela's complex and contested debt puzzle

Venezuela faces a massive debt restructuring with creditors holding diverse claims. The nation's debt is estimated between $150 billion and $240

Mothers Holding Space | Women Uninterrupted Podcast Episode 42

A conversation with Khushboo Awasthi on repurposing village gatherings to be a force for womens education

Arundhati Roy, Naseeruddin Shah & other eminent persons urge CJP protesters to end hunger strike

Eminent citizens urged protesters on hunger strike to end their fast. They expressed deep concern over the protesters' worsening health condition

Northeast reels under rain fury: Arunachal floods claim 7 lives, Mizoram evacuates hundreds, Guwahati grinds to halt

Incessant rains have triggered severe floods and landslides across Arunachal Pradesh, impacting many districts. Mizoram's government has advised

Ladakh to get autonomous hill councils in all seven districts

Power Supply to Remain Disrupted in Several Areas from 10 AM to 5 PM

Udaipur, July 14: Residents in several areas connected to the 11 KV Chikalwas feeder will face a power shutdown from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The aff

Saudi Crown Prince sought US support before launching strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen, Trump backed action: Report

US President Trump backed Saudi Crown Prince's request for military action. Riyadh initiated operations against Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yem

FIFA World Cup 2026: Deschamps Eases Mbappe Injury Concerns Ahead of Spain Semi-Final

Mbappe did not complete the final training session after suffering the injury during France's 2-0 win over Morocco in the quarterfinals.

Iran's IRGC claims to shoot down US MQ-1 drone over Strait of Hormuz

Iran's IRGC claimed to shoot down a US MQ-1 drone over the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions. This follows US President Donald Trump anno

Two of Gujarat's leading Agricultural products, Unjha Cumin and Fennel, receive GI tag

Unjha Cumin and Unjha Fennel have received prestigious Geographical Indication tags. This recognition strengthens their brand value and global ma

Trump to assert voting machine vulnerabilities in Thursday speech

President Donald Trump will deliver a national address regarding election security matters. He plans to discuss newly declassified intelligence o

West Bengal govt will give 5 lakh to 60 Rath Yatra committees: CMSuvenduAdhikari

Seva camps forKanwaryatriswill also be set up during Sravanto help the devotees in their journey

US bars citizens in Congo from boarding flights home over Ebola

American citizens in Congo face travel restrictions to the United States. This new order requires a 21-day stay in a third country before boardin

FIFA World Cup 2026: Norway turns heartbreak into celebration as huge crowds pack capital

A 2-1 extra-time defeat by England brought Norway's historic run to an end in the quarter-finals, shattering the Nordics' dreams of a place in th

Mourinho Returns to Real Madrid with a Mission

Madrid, July 14: Jos Mourinho has commenced his second tenure as head coach of Real Madrid, starting pre-season training at the Valdebebas traini

Jana Nayagan: Vijay's 'Thalapathy' title may be dropped in upcoming film as makers hint at new opening card

Jana Nayagan's opening credits may replace Vijay's 'Thalapathy' title with his Chief Minister designation. The film received an 'A' certificate f

Sailors compete during the opening day of the 1st ILCA Open India International Sailing Championship and YAI 40th Hyderabad Sailing Week 2026 at Hussain Sagar Lake, in Hyderabad, on Monday. (PTI)

FIFA World Cup 2026: France Coach Didier Deschamps Expects 'Battle for Control' Against Spain in Semi-Final

Deschamps said the 26-year-old Tchouameni had not yet fully recovered but was available for selection after being left out of the previous game a

India women outplay Eng to win historic Lords Test

London, July 13: A stellar all-round performance fuelled Indias famous 270-run win over England in the first-ever Womens Test staged at the iconi

SL U-19 post 344/4 against India U-19 on Day 1 of 1st Youth Test

Galle (Sri Lanka), July 13: An imposing unbeaten double hundred from Senuja Wekunagoda helped Sri Lanka U-19 take control of the first Youth Test

Sinner rallies to defend Wimbledon title

LONDON, July 13: A year ago, it was a matter of bouncing back after wasting three match points in a devastating loss to Carlos Alcaraz in the Fre

Satwik-Chirag to lead Indias campaign at Japan Open

Tokyo, July 13: Fresh from ending a two-year title drought and returning after a brief injury layoff, Indias top mens doubles pair of Satwiksaira

Indian para-swimmer Nandakumar ruled ineligible for CWG

New Delhi, July 13: Para swimmer Tejas Nandakumar, who was named in the Indian contingent for the upcoming Glasgow Commonwealth Games, will not c

Scientists Suggest Sun-Dimming Cloud Plan To Reduce Super El Nino Impact

Researchers at UC San Diego have proposed the plan in a study published in the journal Science Advances.

SC dismisses pleas against HCs refusal to interfere with equestrian team selection

New Delhi, July 13: The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed pleas challenging the Delhi High Courts refusal to interfere with the non-selection of

AIL LET Result 2026 OUT: Direct Link To Download Scorecard Here

AIL LET Result 2026 has been declared at ail.ac.in. Candidates can download their scorecard using login credentials and check rank, marks, and co

Yemen on high alert after strike blocks Iran flight

Yemen's government has heightened military readiness following an airport incident. The Houthis reportedly disabled the runway to prevent an unau

Man Spends Rs 898 Online For Rs 100 Cashback, Ends Up With A Rs 5 Chocolate And Two Smiling Delivery Executives

A LinkedIn user's attempt to secure an e-commerce cashback discount by adding a five-rupee chocolate to his shopping cart backfired hilariously a

Weather LIVE Updates: Delhi Gets Warmer, Partly Cloudy Sky Expected Today

Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Update: Delhi recorded a maximum temperature of 38.6 degrees Celsius on Monday

Darline Graham Nordone to Fill Lindsey Graham's Senate Seat

Nordone will be the first woman to represent the state in the Senate

Amid Iran War, Centre Urged To Roll Out India's 1st LPG Efficiency Policy

US-Iran War: The proposal calls for awareness campaigns on efficient LPG usage, greater collaboration between the government, OMCs and stakeholde

Delhi-NCR weather today, July 14: Rain brings relief from heat, IMD forecasts more showers

Rainfall brought welcome relief to Delhi and NCR from heat. Showers and strong winds lowered temperatures, creating pleasant weather conditions.

FCI calls media reports of Rs 1,160 crore rice diversion 'factually incorrect'

The Food Corporation of India has denied reports of a large-scale rice diversion for ethanol. Investigations are focused on a small quantity of r

Pakistan Minister Naqvi meets FBI Director Kash Patel

The FBI Director, during his meeting with Mr. Naqvi, also appreciated Pakistan's support in protecting U.S. interests in the region

From Innovation to Impact: tesa Marks One Year of Debonding on Demand Laboratory in Singapore

From Innovation to Impact: tesa Marks One Year of Debonding on Demand Laboratory in Singapore

The Trade Desk Unlocks Activation of Convenience Store Retail Data for Digital Advertising in Japan

The Trade Desk Unlocks Activation of Convenience Store Retail Data for Digital Advertising in Japan

Over 2,700 May Have Died Due To England Heatwaves: Researchers

The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) will publish its official estimate of heat-related deaths in the coming weeks, based on death records from

Redefining preventive mental wellness; Building Indias answer to Barbie

Childhood friends Rahul Singhal and Anshul Khullar have launched Corumm to make mental wellbeing a daily habit through membership-based meditatio

Cyclosporiasis: What we know so far about its causes, symptoms and prevention as it spreads across 31 US states

Cyclosporiasis cases are rising across thirty-one United States states, with Michigan reporting significant numbers. The intestinal infection, ca

CSIR UGC NET June 2026 Admit Card Released, Check Steps To Download The Hall Ticket

The CSIR UGC NET exam is scheduled for July seventeenth and eighteenth, with papers in Life Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Chemical Sciences, a

What to know about Trump's order shrinking the size of two national monuments in Utah

US President Trump reduced Utah's Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments. These actions reversed prior proclamations made by

Pakistan Faces Critical Shortage of Life-Saving Medicines as Pricing Delays Deepen Healthcare Crisis

Drap found that increasing prices of imported raw materials, electricity, fuel, packaging, transportation, labour, financing costs and the deprec

Gambhir at the Helm: Triumph or Turbulence?

New Delhi, July 13: Gautam Gambhirs first two years as Indias head coach have been defined by soaring highs in white-ball cricket and a series of

US: ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Colombian Man in Maine

Immigrant rights groups identified the man who was killed as a 26-year-old native of Colombia

Delhi Finalises Eligibility For Rs 2,500 Women's Scheme: Who Can Apply?

Under the scheme, officially renamed Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, eligible women between the ages of 21 and 60 will receive Rs 2,500 every month. The go

MEA says X handle 'MEABharat' has no link to ministry, urges caution

The Ministry of External Affairs has issued a fact-check regarding an X account. This account, @MEABharat, is impersonating the ministry and misl

In Choosing Next CSK Coach After Fleming, 1 Man's Role Becomes Extra Crucial

One of the longest associations in the Indian Premier League (IPL) ended on Monday, with five-time champions Chennai Super Kings parting ways wit

'Until the end': The tireless, traumatic search for Venezuela quake victims

Miguel Baez searches for his missing family members in collapsed buildings. He and other volunteers work tirelessly amidst dangerous debris piles

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his U.S. Senate term

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has named Darline Graham Nordone as her late brother Lindsey Grahams temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate

'Mojtaba Khamenei Is 90% Gone': Trump's Big Claim As US Strikes Iran Again

Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since February 28, when he was injured in the same US and Israeli strikes that also killed his fathe

I want to be reimbursed...: Trump demands payment for shielding Israel, Gulf allies from Iran

EAM Jaishankar meets UN Secretary General Guterres in New York

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar met UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres in New York. India officially launched its campaign for a non-pe

Iraq PM to meet Trump in Washington under pressure over Iran ties

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi will meet US President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday, as the US administration piles pressure on Baghda

India will work for secure world where voice of Global South is heard: Jaishankar

India launched its campaign for a non-permanent UNSC seat for 2028-29. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar stressed a secure and equitable wor

Bandhan Bank may extend gains as banking sector momentum strengthens: Religare Broking

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still 'possible'

These strikes will continue imposing a heavy cost on Iranian forces and degrade their ability to attack innocent civilians and commercial shippin

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Wildfires Ravage Over 1,300 Hectares of Historic Forest Near Paris

Throughout the day, aircraft in the skies and firefighters on the ground were trying to douse the flames

EAM Jaishankar launches Indias UNSC campaign for 2028-29 term

Elections for the 2028-29 term will be held in June next year, when India and Tajikistan will compete for the sole seat in the Asia-Pacific Group

'Hormuz blockade only for Iran and anybody doing business with them': Trump

In a bold move, US forces are set to re-establish a naval blockade in the vital Strait of Hormuz, specifically aimed at Iranian operations. This

India to Prioritise Countering Terror Financing at UNSC: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said terrorism continues to be one of the world's most pressing challenges and called for greater international focus on dismantling i

Indian Killed, 6 Injured In Iranian Cruise Strikes On UAE Tankers In Hormuz

In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Defence condemned the strike as a serious violation of international law and a threat to regional security an

Morning Digest: Citizenship rulings must be fair, lawful, says SC; Andy Burnham set to be U.K. PM after securing more Labour MPs support, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Trump expected to shrink protected lands in Utah: Reports

President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Monday drastically shrinking two national monuments in Utah, paving the way for fos

Morning Brief Podcast: When Algorithms Push Harm, Who's Liable?

Indian Killed, 6 Injured as Iran Targets UAE Tankers in Hormuz

In a statement, the UAE MoD said that the attack killed one Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa and injured eight others, including six Indian

Iran's military 'demolished', being hit 'very hard': Trump

United States President Donald Trump announced intensified strikes against Iran. He stated the US is blockading maritime traffic entering and exi

Who Defines the Jaitia? History or Colonial Records?

Dr. Omarlin Kyndiah By reducing the history of the Jaitia people almost entirely to British colonial records, Bhogtoram Mawrohs article, Who Are

The Price of Neglect

By Darisuk Syiemlieh There is a quiet tragedy unfolding in Meghalaya, one so ordinary that it rarely makes headlines. It is not marked by natural

Arbitrary Actions of Dorbar Shnong

A growing debate in Meghalaya concerns whether the institution of the Dorbar Shnong has acquired powers unmatched by corresponding legal accounta

U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

US forces conducted strikes against Iran for a third night. Two tankers faced attacks in the Strait of Hormuz while transiting. President Trump d

Social media platforms must follow SOPs on child abuse content: Government

Social media platforms must follow child abuse material reporting rules. Timely reporting and coordination with law enforcement are key duties. T

Bodies of 15 Indians from Vietnam Boat Tragedy Arrive in Mumbai

Mumbai, July 14: The bodies of 15 Indian citizens who lost their lives in a boat accident near Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, arrived at Mumbai Airpor

NMC plans ban on medical seat hike if buildings not yet complete

Medical colleges must have full infrastructure before seeking seat increases. Incomplete applications will be rejected without any chance for cor

Gold price prediction: Will gold rate go up in August even if Strait of Hormuz remains closed, Iran war continues? Details here

Gold rate today: Gold price has been heavily impacted by the latest developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and U.S.-Iran war.

ED: IBC norms misused for laundering in RCFL cases

The IBBI cancelled Chandra Prakash Jain's registration as a resolution professional. This action followed an ED probe into ten insolvency cases l

Kharif acreage falls 16%, but ethanol effect boosts sugarcane

Overall kharif crop acreage has fallen sixteen percent as of last Friday. Sugarcane acreage, however, has increased despite water resource pressu

One Indian sailor killed, six wounded as Iranian missiles strike oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

Missiles hit the Mombasa and Al Bahiyah in Omani territorial waters; fires damaged both tankers but crews brought them under control