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Indian Stock Market Opens Steady with IT Shares Gaining Momentum

Mumbai, July 28: The Indian stock market opened on a steady note during Tuesdays trading session. At 9:28 AM, the Sensex saw a slight increase of

Gold and Silver Prices Decline, Dropping Up to 1.80%

Mumbai, July 28: Gold and silver opened lower on Tuesday, with prices for both precious metals dropping by as much as 1.80%. On the Multi Commodi

Omar Abdullah asks Mehbooba Mufti to apologise for remarks at Jantar Mantar justifying use of pellets against Kashmiris

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah called for a public apology from PDP president Mehbooba Mufti after her remarks defending the use

Monsoon Gains Momentum in New Delhi-NCR; Yellow Alert Issued for Next Two Days

New Delhi, July 28: The monsoon has once again picked up pace in the national capital, New Delhi, and the surrounding NCR region. According to th

Delhi: Three-storey building tilts; disaster management teams, police reach spot, in Delhi's Rohini Sector 16

A three-storey building in Delhi's Geeta Colony tilted significantly on Tuesday. Local residents reported the building had been leaning for a lon

Mayawati Welcomes Halt on Demolition of Jauhar University Buildings, Advocates for Regularization of Educational Institutions

Lucknow, July 28: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) leader Mayawati has welcomed the decision to halt the demolition of 38 educational buildings at Moham

Plastic notes in India coming soon: Why govt wants polymer banknotes, which countries use them and how these currencies help

Why is the RBI introducing plastic notes?The government's approval for RBI polymer notes has renewed focus on why RBI plastic notes are needed. P

Who is Saransh Jain? Father hid cancer, brother gave up his cricket dream, now a maiden India Test call-up

Saransh Jain received his first India call-up for the Sri Lanka Test series. Washington Sundar's injury opened a spot for the off-spinning all-ro

Assam to withdraw cases over NEET protest, release those arrested

Assam government will withdraw police cases against NEET protest participants. Those arrested or detained during demonstrations will be promptly

Facing flak for selective activism over Jantar Mantar support, Kerala celebrities rally behind teacher rank-holders protest

Actors Tovino Thomas, Naslen, Chandu Salim Kumar, Vijeesh Vijayan, and anchor Ranjini Haridas are among those who have expressed solidarity with

India Announces Squad for Test Series Against Sri Lanka, Ravindra Jadeja Makes Comeback

New Delhi, July 28: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming two-Test series against Sri Lan

Major ED Raids in Dhanbad Targeting Coal Traders Linked to Money Laundering

Dhanbad, July 28: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched extensive raids at approximately 25 locations in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, thi

PM Modi, NDA leaders meet amid Parliament logjam over exam reforms

The NDA Parliamentary Party convened its 'Mangal Milan' meeting today in Parliament. The Nationalist Citizens Party of India, a new ally, also at

Monsoon Session: Parliament to take up anti-paper leak Bill today, MSME, others on agenda

Parliament will consider the Public Examinations Amendment Bill on Tuesday. The Rajya Sabha will introduce the MSME Development Amendment Bill. I

Monsoon rains continue to hamper Himachal; 108 roads remain blocked

Monsoon rains continue to disrupt normal life across Himachal Pradesh on Monday. One hundred and eight roads remain blocked due to landslides and

Government Assures No Action Against Protesters in Bihar, Assam, and Rajasthan

New Delhi, July 28: The Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) has announced that no legal action will be taken against any protesters. The party claims t

CJP says Centre assures FIR withdrawals, release of detainees

In a post on X, Das said the Centre had assured similar guarantee notifications from the Union government and other BJP/NDA-ruled states by Tuesd

India's Ajaya Babu wins weightlifting silver at Commonwealth Games

Valluri Ajaya Babu secured a silver medal in the men's 79kg weightlifting event. He lifted a total of 330kg, narrowly missing the gold medal. Aja

Sharmila Dhankhar Wins Gold in Shot Put at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi, July 28: Sharmila Dhankhar has expressed her joy after winning the gold medal in the womens shot put F57 event at the Glasgow Commonwe

39 injured as bus carrying Amarnath Yatra pilgrims skids off road in J&K

Thirty-nine Amarnath Yatra pilgrims sustained injuries when their bus skidded off a road in Ganderbal. The speeding vehicle lost control on a cur

Elon Musk's X adds banking in 'everything app' push

X Money lets users hold deposits, send peer-to-peer payments, pay bills, transfer money by wire, and mail checks

CWG 2026: Shilpa Shyla upgraded to bronze after Nigerian athlete disqualified in women's shotput F57

Indian para-athlete Shilpa Shyla was upgraded to the bronze medal in the women's shot put F57 event at the 2026 Commonwealth Games after Nigeria'

Musk's X adds Money banking service under 'everything app' push

Elon Musk's social media app X on Monday began offering its X Money banking service to all US subscribers of its paid Premium and Premium+ tiers,

BYD launches EV mini-car in Japan

BYD has launched the Racco electric mini-car in Japan, priced below 2 million yen before subsidies, aiming to revive weak sales and boost brand r

Next Round of Israel-Lebanon Talks Scheduled in Rome to Establish Peace Framework

Washington, July 28: The U.S. State Department announced that the next round of U.S.-led negotiations between Israel and Lebanon will take place

Tata Sons to focus on AI, semiconductors, aviation and advanced manufacturing: FY26 Annual Report

The Group continuedto outperform benchmark equity markets, deliveringtotalshareholder returns of287% compared with 253%for the Nifty50 over the s

Trump vs Netanyahu over F-35s for Turkey: Why a fighter jet sale is creating a new US-Israel rift

President Trump rejected Israeli concerns over F-35 jet sales to Turkey. Turkey was removed from the F-35 program after buying Russian S-400 syst

IBPS Clerk notification 2026 out: Check state-wise vacancies, fees, how to apply, eligibility, salary and more

IBPS Clerk notification 2026 out: IBPS has announced 9,788 vacancies for Customer Service Associate roles. Online applications will be accepted f

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 7 LIVE: Lok Sabha likely to debate Public Examinations Amendment Bill

The Rajya Sabha will discuss and pass the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill.

Pentagon says US drone production still trails Ukraine by wide margin

The United States faces significant challenges building its domestic drone industry. Ukraine currently produces millions of small attack drones a

Heavy Rainfall in Rudraprayag Amid Orange Alert, Pilgrims Visit Kedarnath Temple

Rudraprayag, July 28: The weather department has issued an orange alert for Rudraprayag district in Uttarakhand, where heavy rainfall persisted o

'Won't let US determine end of war': Baghaei says Iran has not asked for resumption of talks with US

Taiwan detects one Chinese aircraft, seven naval vessels near island

Taiwan detected one Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Earlier, three Chinese aircraft and seven naval ships wer

Keralas Kochi Corporation to audit Smart City assets as CSML winds up

Mayor V.K. Minimol has directed the superintendent engineer to submit a comprehensive report on the efficiency and utility of assets and projects

Dheeraj Dhooper Opens Up About Pressure from Harshad Chopda on Lockup Season 2

Mumbai, July 28: Popular television actor Dheeraj Dhooper has exited from Lockup Season 2. In an exclusive interview, he shared that he never pla

Tourism Ministry signs pact with Air India to boost global tourism campaign

The Tourism Ministry and Air India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This collaboration aims to promote India as a preferred global tour

BJP-led NDA Parliamentary Party to hold weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting today

The NDA Parliamentary Party will hold its weekly 'Mangal Milan' meeting on Monday ahead of a discussion on the anti-paper leak Bill. The newly fo

Indian Weightlifter Bindyarani Devi Wins Bronze at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi, July 28: Bindyarani Devi Sorokhaibam has made India proud by winning a bronze medal in the womens 58 kg weightlifting category at the

Trump: Iran engaged in friendly negotiations after pressure

Heavy Rainfall Expected in Tamil Nadu Over the Next Three Days

Chennai, July 28: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted heavy rainfall in several parts of Tamil Nadu over the next three days

Parliament to Debate Public Examinations Amendment Bill Today

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh will move that the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair

One killed as violence erupts during Pakistan-occupied Kashmir elections

The first phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir was overshadowed by violent clashes, allegations of electoral rigging and the killing o

HPV Vaccine Offers Hope for Cervical Cancer Elimination in India: Dr. Nori

Washington, July 28: Indian-American radiation oncologist Dr. Dattatreya Nori has stated that HPV vaccination could provide India with a signific

U.S., India expanding cooperation in defence, civil nuclear sector

We are expanding defence and civil nuclear cooperation, including the adoption of trusted AI and other emerging technologies powering the economy

The Hyderabad music club that has been been hitting all the right notes since 1956

At Guruvar Mandal, professionals, students and veteran musicians gather for a baithak that has nurtured generations of Hindustani classical artis

Violence and Allegations of Fraud Mark Elections in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

New Delhi, July 28: Reports from local media indicate that the first phase of elections in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK) was marred by violent

J&K: Several Amarnath Pilgrims Injured as Bus Plunges into Gorge

The accident occurred along the mountainous SrinagarLadakh highway leading to the Baltal base camp of the revered cave shrine

U.S. Increases Missile Production Capacity Through New Agreements

Washington, July 28: The U.S. Department of Defense has signed two seven-year framework agreements with L3 Harris and Lockheed Martin to enhance

Leopard Spotted Near Grand World in Tirupati

Forest Department officials rushed to the spot and took measures to drive the leopard back into the nearby forest.

Resignation is just the beginning: Sonam Wangchuk reacts to Dharmendra Pradhan's exit

US bill revives green card pathway for H-1B visa holders

Applicants would also need to have no criminal record and meet all other existing green card eligibility requirements

U.S. Lawmakers Move to Ban Misleading AI Advertisements Ahead of Elections

Washington, July 28: Two Democratic lawmakers in the United States have taken steps to ban misleading AI advertisements. They have reintroduced l

U.S. Senator Calls for Scrutiny of Chinese Funding in Universities

Washington, July 28: A Republican senator has urged for a closer examination of Chinese investments in American universities. He warned that cove

Rome to host US-mediated Israel-Lebanon peace talks next month

The discussions will focus on expanding a pilot zone in southern Lebanon, settling outstanding border disputes and moving towards full implementa

Mid-Day Opinion: Hurrah for the Haalands

The Norwegian football hero and his family are a sterling example of using their financial heft to secure a national treasure. Our citys and coun

How entrepreneurs turn dreams into successful startups

Explore how entrepreneurs turn dreams into startups, overcome uncertainty, build ideas, and create meaningful ventures through courage and vision

Trump Announces Compensation for Shipping Damage Using Iranian Funds

Washington, July 28: U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that funds controlled by the U.S. from Iran will be utilized to compensate for damage

Houthis claim Saudi drone interception was 'cover-up' after oil facility attack

In a post on X, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Yemen's state news agency Saba Nasruddin Amer, cited a military source in the Ministry

Car Rams Stationary Lorry Near Hanuman Junction, One Killed

According to reports, the deceased was identified as Nunna Suresh, an employee of Tirumala Educational Institutions in Rajamahendravaram. He died

Kakatiya University to set up second incubation centre under CSR initiative: VC Pratap Reddy

Kakatiya University is exploring academic collaboration with Germanys Reutlingen University.

Mid-Day Opinion: Changes must be systemic, not just on paper

Question papers have found their way into the hands of a select few

Several pilgrims injured as Amarnath Yatra bus skids off road in J&K's Ganderbal

Zero Flights, Full Marks: How Khajuraho airport, with not a single flight, became India's best-rated

Khajuraho airport has been named India's best-rated airport by the AAI at a time when the airport has suspended all commercial flight operations

New Bill Aims to Curb Addictive AI Chatbots for Minors in the U.S.

Washington, July 28: A new bill has been introduced in the United States aimed at preventing companies that create AI chatbots from offering feat

CJP spokesperson Ratna Singh responds to questions on viral party video

Rajasthan formulating new strategies for value addition to farm produce

Detailed deliberations were held on the expansion of the food processing sector, available opportunities, challenges and the necessary policy ref

Israeli PM Netanyahu lands in Washington for key talks with Trump on Iran

Before taking off, Netanyahu emphasised that addressing threats from Tehran would be his primary objective during his discussions with the Americ

How urban gardens support pollinator populations

A few summers ago, a community garden in Detroit just three lots wide, wedged between a laundromat and an abandoned storefront recorded visits

'No protestor left behind': CJP claims Centre assured no FIRs in Bihar and Assam after midnight talks

Government representatives met with CJP and shared draft notifications. Bihar and Assam governments will withdraw FIRs and release arrested prote

Weather Jammu Today, July 28, 2026: Rain alert for Jammu, Srinagar, Katra and Udhampur, check latest updates

Jammu and Kashmir anticipates cloudy skies and moderate rainfall across several regions. Northern Railway has initiated special train services to

Trump Urges Federal Reserve to Cut Interest Rates to Boost US Economy

Washington, July 28: President Donald Trump has called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, arguing that the U.S. economy should have

KBR petitioners deny making any complaint to CEC

The programme of the CEC was circulated to the Chief Secretary, the PCCF, the District Magistrate, the Divisional Forest Officer and the Field Di

Assam and Bihar Governments Withdraw Cases Against NEET-UG Protesters

Patna, July 28: In response to nationwide protests regarding irregularities in the NEET-UG examination, the governments of Assam and Bihar have a

Leaders Unite on World Nature Conservation Day to Advocate for Environmental Protection

New Delhi, July 28: On World Nature Conservation Day, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari and several state chief ministers extended their greetings to

Delhi flight status today: Check latest advisory by IGI airport as IMD predicts rain in the national capital

Delhi flight status today: Parts of Delhi experienced rainfall on Tuesday as predicted by the India Meteorological Department. The weather office

Malshej Ghat closed to traffic after road cave-in amid downpour

Vehicles diverted from route connecting Pune, Ahilyanagar with Mumbai; authorities urge motorists to be cautious

California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Commission and Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission Sign Landmark Memorandum of Intent to Advance Clean Energy Collaboration

California Energy Commission, California Public Utilities Commission and Rajasthan Electricity Regulatory Commission Sign Landmark Memorandum of

Vikram Misri and Hua Chunying Discuss India-China Relations and Border Peace

Beijing, July 28: During an official visit to China, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met with Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying on Monday

US Influencer Allegedly Killed By Husband After She Accused Him Of Pedophilia on TikTok

Police said Sara Gilson, 43, also known as Sara Duffey, was found dead with a gunshot wound alongside her husband.

Multiple explosions rock Erbil near US consulate as Iranian drones target Iraq

Iranian drones struck multiple locations near Erbil, causing significant fires and explosions. US warplanes and drones were reportedly flying ove

Bihar Protests Lead to 694 Arrests and Injuries Among Police Officers

Patna, July 28: The Bihar Police Headquarters released detailed information on Monday regarding the law and order situation that arose during pro

US customs officials inspect China-linked factories in Vietnam: Report

U.S. customs officials conducted spot inspections at China-linked factories in Vietnam. Inspectors examined documents and production processes to

Climate change, El Nino threaten tea plantations in Nilgiris

Since tea is harvested continuously as young shoots, even small changes in climate directly affects shoot growth, internodal length, harvesting t

RAF fired pellet gun at protesters on the directions of a Delhi Police officer, document shows

This was the first time that a pellet gun has been used in the national capital against unarmed protestors.

Trump says US isn't involved in Houthis-Saudi Arabia conflict, but it 'may' step in

President Trump stated the United States is not currently involved in the Saudi-Houthi conflict. He mentioned ongoing negotiations with Saudi Ara

LG Saxena certifies 102 more Ladakh villages as organic

This brings the total number of certified organic villages in Ladakh to 207

Supreme Court Petition Calls for Ban on Pellet Guns in Crowd Control

New Delhi, July 28: Former Intelligence Bureau (IB) Special Director Yashovardhan Azad, along with two victims injured by pellet guns, has filed

Assam flood death toll rises to 68; over 7 lakh still affected

The two deaths were reported on Sunday from Charaideo district, which also remained the worst-affected with nearly 1.9 lakh people reeling under

As Assam floodwaters recede, focus on relief for animals

Animal protection organisations join hands with the Animal Husbandry Department in conducting medical camps for farmed and companion animals

Telangana CM Revanth Calls Esha-Manu ISSF World Cup Feat a Proud Moment for India

Revanth Reddy hailed the historic achievement of two Indian shooters sharing the podium in the same event.