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US Advances in AI Race Against China

Washington, July 25: The Trump administration has defended significant changes to the United States scientific research system this week. The adm

PM Modi thanks people for responses, positive suggestions received for midnight video

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's outreach to the youth came four days after thousands of students led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) took part

How to run B2B GTM when your buyer asks ChatGPT first

In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners podcast, Alon Waks, CMO at SpotDraft, talks about what actually works when Indian founders enter th

How technology is slowly reshaping India's entrepreneurial backbone

The most interesting shift I've watched over the last two years isn't in how MSMEs use technology; it's in how technology has started to see them

Preparing the workforce for agentic AI and autonomous systems

Technology is moving at warp speed but the big question is are organisations preparing their people at the same pace?

Big win for OpenAI; A tail of promise

The Delhi HC said ANI had not demonstrated that ChatGPT had memorised or reproduced its copyrighted works.

Trump weighs harder Iran strikes as conflict widens

President Trump has not decided on major Iran strikes, citing ongoing serious talks. The renewed conflict has widened as Saudi Arabia struck Yeme

Amarnath Yatra Resumes After 6-day Weather Halt

Officials said the 18th batch comprising 6,269 pilgrims including 1470 women, 25 children and 54 Sadhus departed in a convoy of 223 vehicles unde

Morning digest: Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, tightens law to tackle paper leaks; Bihar Bandh today against police lathi charge on protesting students, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

A display of diversity: India Habitat Centre hosts Kalabimb 2026 art exhibition

In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from the Kalabimb art exhibition in New Delhi.

IMD Weather Today, July 25: Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab, MP, Odisha and Northeast brace for heavy rain, thunderstorms as active monsoon intensifies

Weather Today, July 25: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across many Indian states. Gujarat expects the

Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 61, 14 deaths in last 24 hours

Assam's flood death toll has reached sixty-one after fourteen more people perished. Over seven lakh people are affected across twelve districts,

Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: CJP-govt talks to continue today amid Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation demand

In a move to crack down on exam malpractices, the Centre has taken a slew of actions, including strengthening the anti-paper leak law and termina

Don't need a character certificate from those: Sonam Wangchuk slams those criticising him

Trumps new tariffs prompt lawsuit from small businesses

The Trump administration faces two new lawsuits challenging its latest global tariffs of 10%-12.5%, imposed under Section 301 of the Trade Act. S

US Military Fires on Vessel Breaching Iran Blockade

The US and Iran showed no sign of backing away from their conflict after a 13th straight night of strikes

India News Live Updates: Orange alerts limited as Gujarat rain likely to ease from Saturday

Russia Hits Arms Expo Near Kyiv, Kills 10: Officials

The strike drew a backlash from many in Ukraine's defence industry and officials, some of whom implied that the event had been poorly organised a

Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs Over Google Antitrust Fine

The United States of America is not a 'PIGGYBANK' for Europe, nor will we allow it to be, Trump wrote

4.1cr kids obese, ICMR seeks tighter curbs

More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat

Thousands fled homes as massive forest fires raged out of control. French and Spanish firefighters battled intense blazes fueled by high temperat

US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports

The US disabled a second merchant vessel enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports as Iran targeted US-linked bases across the Gulf. Fighting inten

US missiles hit Iran as path towards de-escalation uncertain

US missiles struck targets across Iran on Friday, escalating regional tensions. President Trump vowed major military punishment for Tehran and it

Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while case plays out

Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its$110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discoveryuntil a court rules on a lawsuit filed by 12 states c

NEET protests: Cabinet approves 10-year jail, Rs 10 crore fine for paper leaks amid talks with CJP

The cabinet approved a bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks. Union ministers met with CJP leaders to discuss the NEET examination

Bain Capital acquires Vitabiotics: UK nutraceutical giant with Indias Meyer Organics valued at $850-900 million

Private equity firm Bain Capital has agreed to acquire UK-based nutraceutical company Vitabiotics, expanding its presence in the global wellness

Congress Disappointed by Sonam Wangchuks Hunger Strike Conclusion: Amar Kumar Bauri

Ranchi, July 25: Senior Jharkhand BJP leader Amar Kumar Bauri has criticized the state government following Sonam Wangchuks decision to end his h

Dharmendra Pradhan must go to let Parl function: Oppn

SC: Will go the extra mile to fix issues, make NEET foolproof

Ready To Go '10 Extra Miles', Says Govt; Court Seeks Plan By Aug 3

Students protest: Breakthrough with Sonam Wangchuk may help government tackle crisis

SpaceX's Starship Launched From Texas For 13th Test Flight

SpaceX's Starship rocket lifted off from Texas on Friday in the company's 13th flight test to demonstrate an array of onboard capabilities, inclu

Home Minister Amit Shah talks to slain policemans family in Kashmir; govt. to support studies of victims son

Mr. Shah expressed his condolences and extended support to the victims son during a visit of BJP leader and Leader of Opposition (LOP) Sunil Shar

Bias: Venezuela Says It Will Withdraw From International Criminal Court

Venezuela will withdraw from the International Criminal Court over the tribunal's perceived bias, the nation's foreign minister said Friday.

Introduce, pass Statehood bill in ongoing Parliament session: Dr. Farooq Abdullah to Centre

Farooq Abdullahs appeal comes days after he led a protest of his party leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and legislators at Jantar

Trump Says Venezuela Not Ready For Elections

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, more than seven months after the American military operation

Delhi High Court acquits man in 2006 rape case, says names do not define character

The judge noted that while it is common in North India to name children after Lord Ram, and for Mohammad to precede the names of many Muslims, na

Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike, Expresses Heartbreak Over Criticism

New Delhi, July 25: Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike for 26 days protesting the NEET paper leak and demanding the resignation of E

SC bans posting court clips on social media

Apex Court or HC Nod Must To Share Content

10 Killed, Around 100 Injured In Russian Strike In Ukraine's Kyiv

Russia struck an arms show near Kyiv on Friday, killing at least 10 people and wounding a hundred, Ukrainian officials said, raising questions ar

Gen Z outreach: PM Modi asks ministers to shore up presence on Insta

On Insta since 2014

Mirwaiz, MP Rashid, MP Ruhullah, Lone question mass arrests, demolitions after Anantnag attack

Large-scale detentions, questioning and harassment of youth across Kashmir, with over 2000 young men being picked up on allegations of being over

ED Attaches 1,906-Cr Gameskraft Assets

The action pertains to operations of real money gaming apps such as RummyCulture, RummyPrime, Playship and RummyTime, the agency said.

Saudi Strikes Houthi-Rebel-Controlled Hodeidah Province In Yemen

Saudi strikes attacked Yemen's Red Sea governorate of Hodeidah on Friday, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported, after eyewitnesses earlier said seve

NEET Protests Spread Across Karnataka, BJP Targets Congress

In Hubballi, NSUI and Youth Congress workers staged a demonstration demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, hol

Bill moots 10 years in prison, fine of Rs 10 crore for paper leaks

Fast-Track Courts To Dispose Of Cases In 3 Mths

No Court Clips Online Without Permission: SC

The court also issued notices to the Centre and social media platforms on the petition filed by journalist Harshita Grover.

MPH Student Dies After Being Found Unconscious In Hostel Room

The incident cast a pall of gloom over the university campus. The university cancelled academic classes on Friday as a mark of respect.

Plea in Delhi HC challenges internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar protest site

Delhi High Court hears plea challenging internet shutdown near Jantar Mantar protest, citing unconstitutional and arbitrary suspension orders.

SC agrees to hear PIL against police excesses on Monday

'Prohibitory orders', P 4

Heavy Rain Forecast: Dakshina Kannada, Udupi Declare Holiday On July 25

The holiday has been declared for all anganwadis, government, aided and private schools, besides PU, ITI and diploma colleges.

Stifling Of Protests In TN Angers CPM

The ban on people visiting the Marina and staying there in groups that was quietly enforced after the situation turned critical in New Delhi was

African proverb of the day: 'Anxiety will not let you...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on constant worry, survival instinct, human nature and fear

African proverb of the day highlights the saying, Anxiety will not let you die of hunger. The proverb explains how worry can encourage people to

Didi Likely To Join CJP Delhi Stir On July 27

The former West Bengal chief minister, who earlier announced her plans from her party rally on July 21, wrote on X-handle on Friday, I have stood

Maharashtra Rain Raises River Levels In Belagavi

Farmers in villages along the riverbanks are closely monitoring the water levels amid fears that further rise in the rivers could affect standing

Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress

As far as the elections in Venezuela, theyre not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made. Delcys been doing a fantast

Maharashtra Launches 5-Star Rating System For Government Hospitals

The Public Health Department issued a Government Resolution (GR) introducing the mechanism, under which hospitals will be awarded ratings ranging

Supreme Court to hear plea on police action against students on Monday

Appearing on behalf of the petitioner, senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan submitted that a petition had been filed. There is urgency. Police

Modis Instagram Video Breaks Records, Thanks Youth for Support

New Delhi, July 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released a new video thanking the youth of the country, especially Generation Z, for their s

Judoka Tulika Maan suspended for whereabouts failure, withdrawn from CWG

She has committed three whereabouts failures in 12 months, and NADA has sent notice to her. So, she will be withdrawn from the team, a judo coach

Can EC do whatever it wants?: HC on deputing teachers for SIR in Delhi

Court questions ECs assertion that teachers are compensated for election duties; schedules next hearing in PIL against large-scale deployment of

West Bengal Minister vows to restore mangroves lost to encroachments in Sundarbans

The State holds the largest share of mangrove cover in India, accounting for 42.45% of the national total with approximately 2,119.16 sq. km.

The Deschamps paradox: was his World Cup-winning Les Bleus tenure a success?

The debate over the 57-year-olds managerial legacy will not disappear anytime soon. Critics will argue that his caution prevented France from rea

Trump Says Iranians Getting Very Serious In Talks

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had not decided on whether to launch major strikes on Iran as Tehran was now getting very serious i

'America is losing tourists': Cortez-Masto blasts Trump's trade chief, warns tariffs hurting travel

How dare you threaten students?: Jamia, JNU face backlash over protest advisories

NEET-UG leak controversy: NTA sacks 47 officials; Delhi Police sets up STF

In a significant response to the NEET-UG paper leak scandal, the National Testing Agency has dismissed forty-seven officials. To tackle examinati

Delhi Police set up STF to probe exam-related offences, paper leaks

20 Years RI for Man in Sangareddy Minor Rape Case

The conviction followed an investigation conducted by Sangareddy Rural police

Amid manhunt for J&K cops terrorist killers, detentions spike to 3.5k

Detentions across Jammu and Kashmir linked to a terrorist killing have risen significantly. Police have stepped up their crackdown on suspected s

Quote of the day by Mark Wahlberg: 'Women dont get the...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on hard work, strength, respect, protection, self-worth, internal validation and resilience

Quote of the day by Mark Wahlberg reminds people that women often do important work without receiving equal recognition. The statement highlights

Pocso Court Jails Man To 20 Years For Sexually Assaulting Minor

The incident took place on the morning of June 8, 2020

did not cut any deal with government: Sonam Wangchuk

I focused on getting justice for the students and young people against whom FIRs have been registered. We saw what happened after the Ladakh inci

On guard: on India and the Qdenga dengue vaccine

The dengue vaccine must be made affordable to those at greatest risk

Amid protests, NTA aims overhaul, goes on recruitment drive

NTA has advertised for vacancies in top-tier senior leadership roles and opened recruitment for young professionals via the UPSC Pratibha Setu po

Jurgen Klopp starts Germany coach job with talk of resigning

In his new role as head coach of Germany, Jurgen Klopp has set definitive expectations, emphasizing that his resignation would be on the table if

Kumari Selja slams Sonam Wangchuk's wife, asks why target Congress and not Narendra Modi government?

Congress leader Kumari Selja questioned Gitanjalai J Angmo's criticism of Rahul Gandhi-led protests over paper leaks, asking why the government w

Quote of the Day by Charlize Theron: I have been working a lot, and I Inspiring lessons on career, passion, collaboration, creativity and why teamwork makes the dream work by the South African-American known for her timeless performances and deep insights on hard work and personal growth

Quote of the Day by Charlize Theron: Charlize Therons quote, I have been working a lot, and I like it. And you know, it's hard for me not to. I g

RAF Pellet Use Under Probe

At least three persons reportedly sustained pellet injuries during the students agitation

Japanese mindset of the day: 'The past is the future of the...' - this Japanese saying teaches inspirational life lessons on how today's choices can shape your tomorrow and why learning from past experiences can help you build a better future

Japanese mindset of the day: Today's choices shape tomorrow's experiences and future lessons learned. Past decisions and events offer valuable in

Quote of the day by Colin Farrell: But we're born as children and we look at the world with open eyes. And we don't... Inspiring life lessons on emotional intelligence, human nature, wisdom, self-growth, compassion, discernment, and why growing wiser doesn't have to mean losing your kindness by the award-winning Irish actor

Today's Quote of the Day by Colin Farrell shares a powerful lesson about childhood innocence, emotional maturity, and understanding people. His w

Amid rain & fresh landslides, Jammu-Srinagar NH closure enters Day 3

Torrential rains have caused fresh landslides across Jammu and Kashmir. The Jammu-Srinagar National Highway remains closed for traffic for a thir

'Get money out of politics': Democratic candidate El-Sayed rips AIPAC, condemns US support to Israel

Assam flood toll rises to 47; CM Himanta Biswa Sarma calls it 'unusual'

Assam's chief minister reported forty-seven flood-related deaths and eight missing persons. Exceptionally heavy rainfall in Nagaland and Charaide

Lok Sabha logjam enters day 5 as government, opposition stick to their guns

Lok Sabha proceedings were disrupted for the fifth consecutive day as Opposition MPs continued demanding Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's

Apologise, HC Tells HYDRAA Chief

The court noted that Ranganath had suddenly become the all-pervading authority

Heavy rains swell rivers in J&K

Intermittent rainfall has swollen rivers and streams, triggering a flood scare across Jammu and Kashmir. The Srinagar-Jammu highway remains close

Liquor Shops To Shut By 8 PM In Delhi Over Weekend Amid CJP Protest

Liquor shops in Delhi have been ordered to close by 8 pm until the weekend is over, in view of the student protests, sources said on Friday.

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Bengalurus Church Street to host weekly busking sessions for independent musicians

South Western Railway, Rotary partner to save 7.5 million litres of water annually at KSR Bengaluru station