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CM Shivakumar Assures Water Availability in Central Karnataka

He said public representatives and officials had been brought together to discuss precautionary measures

Indian Boxer Sachin Siwach's Win Over Canada's Keoma In Glasgow

CWG 2026: Indian Boxer Sachin Siwach Enters Round of 16 in the men's 60kg category.

Priyanka Gandhi hails victory for Indias youth following Dharmendra Pradhans resignation

Speaking to reporters in Wayanad, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi praised students and youth across the country for their peaceful, non-violent prote

Cockroach Janta Party withdraws protest after Centre accepts demands

All our demands have been accepted, so we request the protesters to withdraw immediately and return home peacefully, says Cockroach Janta Partys

Leaders React to Pradhans Exit, Call It Victory for Youth

KTR, BRS and Congress leaders hail resignation amid NEET row; credit student protests

A bling street behind barricades: how C.P. Koil Street in Chennai keeps its golden glitter despite Metro Rail work affecting access to its doorsteps

In the run-up to Madras Day (August 22), a closer look at C.P. Koil Street in Mylapore that has a long association with goldsmiths. These traditi

HVFI, Fortis Escorts launch Rs 50 lakh cardiac care initiative for Assam patients

The Heart Valve Foundation of India announced a Rs 50 lakh grant for cardiac treatment. This initiative will provide advanced cardiac care to eli

Gen Z showed what it means for India to be Vishwaguru: Gitanjali Angmo after Dharmendra Pradhan resigns

Gitanjali Angmo praised youth protests against the NEET-UG paper leak. Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned from his ministerial

Basic structure of Constitution stands in the way of what RSS wants, says N. Ram

Ram says RSS has long viewed the Constitution as incompatible with its majoritarian vision. He warned that ongoing attacks on constitutional prin

Congress does not have a roadmap to tackle El Nino crisis in Telangana, says BJP

The government must ensure continuous pumping of Godavari waters whenever river levels permit and maximise storage in all reservoirs, balancing r

Erode Corporation to disconnect water supply of major property tax defaulters

Americans rewire their grocery shopping routines while digesting the biggest price jump in 50 years

Americans are changing grocery shopping habits due to significant price increases. Many are now hunting for discounts and switching to store bran

'We withdraw agitation in good faith': CJP asks protesters to go home after talks with Centre, Pradhan's exit

Quote of the day by Winston Churchill, 'To improve is to change; to be perfect is to change often' reveals psychology of perfectionist, offers inspiring motivational timeless life lesson for success, growth

Quote of the day by Winston Churchill offers an inspiring philosophy for modern life. Winston Churchill reminds us that meaningful success is bui

Gen Z Did What We Couldnt: A Love Letter to a Fearless Generation

This is your political awakening, Gen Z. A historic moment that none of us will ever forget, writes Priya Ramani.

It should have happened much earlier: Kumari Selja on Pradhans resignation

Sunlight slowly damages solar panels; researchers think they have found a natural shield - a red onion

Solar power is growing fast across the US, but scientists say one hidden part of today's solar technology still depends on petroleum-based plasti

Top news of the day: Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, Centre proposes anti-cheating law, CJP withdraws protest, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Power supply to 633 pump sets used for water theft from Kalingarayan Canal to be disconnected

45% of Indian exports to the U.S. will not face new 10% tariffs, Commerce Ministry says

The remaining 55% will attract the new 10% forced labour tariffs but lower than that imposed on most of the other countries that were investigate

Bridges and infrastructure are hit as US struck deeper into Iran

United States airstrikes against Iran have expanded over two weeks of conflict. Initial strikes targeted Iran's navy and coastal defenses in the

FIRs against protesters to be quashed, compensation to be given & 5-point Charter: What Centre, CJP said in joint press meet

The Cockroach Janta Party ended its 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar. This decision followed three rounds of talks with the central government del

At least 35 killed in bus collision on Syria's Deir al-Zor-Damascus road, health ministry says

Tragedy struck on Syria's Deir al-Zor-Damascus road when a bus crash claimed at least 35 lives. The devastating collision occurred on the busy ro

Investigation into Paper Leak Cases to be Completed in 2 Months: Bill

All the states and UTs will be directed to set up fast-track courts, which will conduct hearings swiftly and complete the trial within three mont

Quote of the day by Norman Cousins: 'Death is not the greatest loss in life. The greatest loss is...' - powerful quote by author of Anatomy of an Illness and Head First explains life lesson on what happens when you lose what makes you feel alive

Quote of the day by Norman Cousins: Norman Cousins believed the greatest loss is what dies inside us while living. Dreams and passions can fade d

From China Mobile's Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of Calling + AI by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling

From China Mobile's Call Upgrade to the Commercial Launch of Calling + AI by Leading Operators: AI Is Reshaping the Value of Native Calling

Water level in Mettur dam stands at 74.22 feet

CJP withdraws Jantar Mantar protest after Centre accepts key demands; JP Nadda says government will consider protesters' 5-point charter

The Cockroach Janta Party ended its protest after government talks. Key demands, including the minister's resignation, were accepted by officials

Dharmendra Pradhan resignation: Want him to return home, say Abhijeet Dipke's parents as relief replaces weeks-long anxiety

Parents expressed relief and joy after Abhijeet Dipke's campaign concluded successfully. His mother shared sleepless nights and constant worry du

Over Half of Earth's Migratory Birds Are Declining. Can We Still Save Them?

If migratory bird conservation is refocused on the birds' full annual cycles, it can protect birds and their habitats throughout the year, from t

Zimbabwe opt to field in 2nd T20I vs India; Yash Thakur makes debut

Vidarbha pacer Yash Thakur was handed his T20I debut as he replaced Ashok Sharma in the playing eleven.

From Lal Bahadur to Dharmendra Pradhan: Famous ministerial resignations in India

The history of Indian governance features several high-profile ministerial resignations, ranging from Lal Bahadur Shastri in 1956 to Dharmendra P

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra to sell below Rs 85,000 during Amazon Prime Day Sale 2026

Samsung S25 Ultra price drop: The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra will be available for under Rs 85,000. This lowest price point of the year comes durin

5 Books that teach you how to live with fewer expectations

Discover five insightful books that encourage acceptance, contentment, and freedom from unrealistic expectations and constant striving.

This wave of Trump tariffs is likely here to stay; more are coming

The Trump administration is rebuilding its tariff wall using established trade laws. New duties target forced labor and excess industrial capacit

Durand Cup LIVE: Major Unique Factor In East Bengal, Mohun Bagan Starting XIs

East Bengal vs Mohun Bagan LIVE Score, Durand Cup 2026 Kolkata Derby: Arch-rivals East Bengal and Mohun Bagan face off in a highly-anticipated op

Similar symptoms, climate change & testing gaps: Why monsoon illnesses are so often misdiagnosed

Monsoon illnesses often present with symptoms similar to common viral fevers. Overlapping symptoms and diagnostic infrastructure gaps delay timel

'Gen Z has shown what it means for India to be Vishwaguru': Sonam Wangchuk's wife after Pradhan's exit

UN weighs in on CJP demonstration; says 'peaceful protest' should be allowed without any 'fear'

The United Nations acknowledged student demonstrations in New Delhi and stressed peaceful protest rights. India's Education Minister Dharmendra P

Rahul Gandhi's Message After Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns, And 2 Demands

Anyone who has raised a finger at our students, attacked them, shot at them has to be held accountable, Gandhi demanded.

Punjab Police bring back fugitive gangster from Indonesia after 6-month manhunt

Punjab Police remains committed to dismantling organised crime networks and ensuring that fugitives hiding anywhere in the world are brought to j

Supreme Court voices concern over in-laws being dragged in criminal cases arising out of marital disputes

The top court, which perused the divorce decree dated September, 2023, passed by mutual consent, said the appellant is the paternal aunt of the t

Metro water supply hit ata few addresses in Mylapore

There are complaints about total lack of water supply as well as low pressure in the pipes. These problems have been reported from houses at Nall

U.S. measles outbreak the worst in 35 years: official data

Since 2026 began, 2,318 confirmed cases of the highly contagious illness have been recorded, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Pre

Sexual harassment case registered after BMTC bus assault video goes viral; police hunt for suspect

The clip shared on social media claimed the suspect had allegedly been boarding BMTC buses on the HebbalManyata route and targeting women passeng

Ex-India Star In Deep Trouble, Booked In Transport Contract Fraud Case

The case was registered at Mohan Nagar police station on Friday on the directions of a local court under Section 316(2) (criminal breach of trust

People Being Instigated: Himachal Governor On CJP Paper Leak Protest

Himachal Pradesh Governor Kavinder Gupta has questioned the motive behind the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest, alleging that the agit

What started India's 'cockroach' protests that forced education minister to quit?

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned Saturday after protests demanding his departure. Protests erupted after the NEET exam paper was le

Kept Worrying, Lost Appetite, But Extremely Proud: Abhijeet Dipke's Mother

Anita Dipke said she couldn't sleep or eat properly because she was worried about her son, Abhijeet Dipke, who has been spearheading a students'

Students Should Vacate Jantar Mantar: Cops Announce On Loudspeakers As Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns

Policemen using loudspeakers asked the protesters to vacate the place, now that their demand has been met

Man Who Applied To Zomato's Rs 20 lakh Chief Of Staff Role Reveals Why He Quit 16 Months Later

Harshit Mulchandani quit his Toronto job after applying to Zomato's Chief of Staff role and played a part in developing LAT Aerospace.

Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Live Updates: CJP, Centre Hold 3rd Round Of Talks After Dharmendra Pradhan Steps Down

Dharmendra Pradhan Resignation Live News Updates: Students across India, led by the satirical political group CJP, have been protesting for over

Watch: Delhi police to protesters: All metro gates reopened, please return home

Artagainst drugs in city colleges

Fevicryl-certifiedteachers fan out to educational institutions to create awareness about drug abuse and fight the scourge

Abhijeet Dipke's Going To Take A Nap Post Shortly After Dharmendra Pradhan Resigns

The social media-driven CJP spearheaded student protests that broke out in response to exam paper leaks, and is seeking systemic reforms in the e

'Victory for the youth': Opposition leaders react to Pradhan steps down

The resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan drew widespread reactions from the Opposition, with Mallikarjun Kharge, Sharad Paw

Communities onOMRreceiving free composters

PLAN Foundation is offering aerobins to bulk waste generators to encourage in situ composting. Besides gated communities, educational institution

Can you reuse aluminium foil? 10 practical household uses backed by science

Cleaned aluminum foil offers multiple household uses beyond single use. It effectively removes tarnish from silver through an electrochemical rea

Students are Indias future, Modi is past; past can never fight future: Rahul Gandhi

There are three non-negotiable demands [of the students]. Dharmendra Pradhan, who is corrupt, incompetent and misaligned, must be sacked, said Ra

Rajasthan steps up surveillance as two deceased girls' reports test positive for Chandipura virus

Chandipura virus is an emerging vector-borne pathogen that primarily affects children aged below 15. It causes fever, flu-like symptoms and acute

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath takes stalk of Kanwar Yatra preparations

In view of the upcoming Shravan month, the annual Kanwar Yatra and various other festivals, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath today di

Devil Wears Prada 2 OTT India Release Date is Here

The sequel brings back the original cast while placing the beloved characters in a vastly changed media and fashion landscape.

President Murmu lauds Indian diaspora in Romania, calls them true representatives of India

She hailed the contribution of Indian companies and professionals to the Romanian economy, adding that a new generation of Indian professionals a

Jammu court directs Pakistan-based terror handler to appear by August 21

Jammu and Kashmir Police executed a special court proclamation against a terror handler. The proclamation directs the wanted terrorist to appear

Dharmendra Pradhan: In the eye of the storm

The Union Education Minister has tendered his resignation as protests over exam paper leak have persisted, mounting pressure on the Modi governme

Solar projects inaugurated at Vizag hospitals to promote green healthcare

Two institutions received 50 kW capacity systems aimed at cutting energy costs and transitioning towards clean energy

Blade Runner 2099: The dystopian sci-fi actioner gets release date; first look teaser unveiled

Starring Michelle Yeoh and Hunter Schafer, the series is showrun by Silka Luisa with Ridley Scott serving as executive producer

Fast-track courts fail to keep pace as 2.5 lakh rape, POCSO cases remain pending

India's fast-track courts have over 2.5 lakh cases pending as of December 2025. More than 1.4 lakh new cases were registered during 2025, while o

Video: How CJP Protesters Celebrated At Jantar Mantar As Dharmendra Pradhan Resigned

The moment the news broke, the atmosphere at Jantar Mantar turned celebratory with the crowd of protesters cheering, dancing, singing and waiving

Students protest turns into violence in Chhapra, Bihar.

Dharmendra Pradhan resigns after weeks of student protests

NEET protests, CBI probe, political pressure: Key events that led to Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

Food Safety Squad Flags Hygiene Lapses at Secunderabads Garden Restaurant

Officials said necessary action has been initiated under the Food Safety and Standards Act- 2006

Delhi Police dismisses rumours of ban on app-based food delivery in New Delhi district

The Delhi Traffic Police had only issued a travel advisory asking motorists to avoid routes leading to the notified area due to large gatherings

Traffic curbs near Necklace Road for candlelight rally

Traffic police said congestion was expected around VV Statue, Old Police Station Junction at Lakdikapul, Iqbal Minar Junction, Secretariat Juncti

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala to look into case over Vedan meet backing student protests

The event, attended by activists and celebrities including rapper Hirandas Murali, has faced scrutiny after the Ernakulam Town South police charg

AI toys are gaining ground, but do they help childrens language skills?

Language acquisition, at its core, is a social dance. A caregivers response, its tonal quality, and content adapted to the childs level, controls

Victory of democracy: Sonam Wangchuk Reacts

Direct democracy... straight from the streets. It's a victory of peace, patience & perseverance, he said on on an X post

Zimbabwe vs India Playing XI: India hand T20I debut to Yash Thakur; check full XIs

Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza won the toss and elected to field first. India leads the three-match series one-nil after their previous victory.

Pradhan's Resgination Major Victory for Youth: Harish Rao

Pradhan resigned from his post on Saturday over the NEET paper leak row, saying it is not a matter of individual prestige for him

Watch: First setback for Modi govt came from students: RJD MP Manoj Jha

Dictatorship defeated!: Chants, tricolour and dance at Jantar Mantar as Dharmendra Pradhan tenders resignation

Protesters, led by the Cockroach Janta Party, were seen hugging each other and dancing on stage

Lord of the Rings season 3 teaser: Simon Pegg joins the cast as Middle earth goes to war

This season brings new characters with Eddie Marsan as Thrain, Andrew Richardson as Anarion, and Adam Young as Marnkh

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns, Wangchuk & Dipke reacts

India's Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said he has sent his resignation to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in what is being seen as a major

Government proposes stricter anti-paper leak law, faster investigation and trials

Gachibowli Police Bust Holiday Membership Fraud, Arrest 15 Organizers, Consultants

Based on the available evidence, 15 organizers and holiday consultants associated with the company were apprehended: Police

IMD issues heavy rain alert as Bay of Bengal low-pressure area forms

The weather department has also advised fishermen not to venture into the sea between July 25 and July 27, warning of rough sea conditions and st

Will Ensure Devendra Stays In Maharashtra: Amruta Fadnavis On Political Buzz

Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut had claimed that Fadnavis might move to the Centre and a BJP minister could take his post in the state if a ca

CJP celebrates Pradhan's resignation but says three demands remain pending

CJP said its other demandsincluding Rs 1 crore compensation for the families of students who died by suicide, withdrawal of action against studen

Deepwater drilling begins in Mahanadi basin to assess hydrocarbon reserves