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Fight for freedom of speech, Salman Rushdie urges as he's honoured inLondon

I live in America, and I never thought that there would be such an assault on free speech, coming from the authorities in the land of the First A

Why Pope Leo XIVs AI warning has everyone talking about the Butlerian Jihad from Dune

In his first encyclical, the pope has warned against algorithmic dehumanisation, but Frank Herbert already gave that genre of personality a name

Emily Eden at DAG: a witness of colonial India

An exhibition of English poet and artist Emily Edens portraits presents a vivid record of 19th century India in transition

Calcutta High Court refuses interim relief to Manglahat hawkers, directs parties to file affidavits

Alleging overaction by the police, the Howrah Hawkers' Samity prayed for an order restraining the police from evicting them and interfering with

UAPA case: Raids carried out in Jammu and Kashmir's Baramulla

The raids were carried out as part of the ongoing investigation in a case registered under Section 13 (unlawful activities) of the UAPA and Secti

Andhra Pradesh to hold special TET for teachers appointed before 2011

The order follows a Supreme Court ruling requiring in-service teachers appointed before the Right to Education Act, with over five years of servi

Century-old clock tower partially collapses at Kozhikode railway station; none injured

Though there were people on the platform at the time, a major disaster was narrowly averted as no one was directly beneath the structure when it

Morning Digest: U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after Trump vows to hit hard; Indian national among inmates killed in Sri Lankas prison riots, and more

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Man arrested for posting morphed image of BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan on social media

A complaint alleged that unidentified social media accounts had been repeatedly posting obscene and derogatory content targeting Dr. Soundararaja

Dr. Reddys to delay semaglutide supplies due to quality isssue, shares hit

Semaglutide is the active ingredient in Danish major Novo Nordisks blockbuster diabetes and weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic

CITU cites 645 safety lapses at Visakhapatnam Steel Plant; 1 crore sought for each blast victim

The union renewed its demand after 10 workers died in a June 8 accident, saying the inquiry report is still awaited and pointing to earlier safet

Meta engineers interact with students on AI, emerging technologies at Shetty Institute of Technology in Kalaburagi

A major attraction of the programme was a live demonstration of Metas AI-powered Ray-Ban Smart Glasses, showcasing how artificial intelligence is

Rupee slips 4 paise to 95.52 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On July 8, the rupee plunged 52 paise to settle at 95.48 against the U.S. dollar

Elderly Person Ends Life after Killing Wife in Suryapet

The couple picked up quarrel in their house on Wednesday late night over a family issue

FIFA refereeing chief rejects claims of bias in Argentina's win over Egypt

Constructive discussion about decisions will always be part of football, but unfounded allegations have no place in our sport, says FIFA refereei

DXC opens AI-first customer experience centre in Bengaluru

DXC is an enterprise technology and innovation company that delivers software, services, and solutions to global enterprises and public sector or

Keralites death in Sri Lanka riots leaves his native village searching for answers

According to available information, Alappuzha native Sarathchandran Unnithan arrived in Sri Lanka on March 2 and was arrested for allegedly posse

AI poses a relatively lower risk to Indias GCC jobs, but no time for complacency: CEA

Speaking at a GCC Business Summit, Chief Economic Adviser Nageswaran said that most of Indias GCCs are engaged in cutting-edge work rather than p

India says U.S. forced labour tariff approach inconsistent; exempts 1,600 items deemed critical to its needs

The USTR launched two separate Section 301 investigations, covering 60 economies over concerns related to forced labour and excess industrial cap

Urea Booking Services Now Available at MeeSeva Centres

Government enables farmers to book urea through MeeSeva; booking IDs valid for 48 hours only, officials advise timely purchase from dealers.

Mahadev App Founder Held in Oman as India Launches Repatriation Bid

Investigators following his trail, apart from that of his partner and co-founder of the app Ravi Uppal, told PTI that informal inputs suggest Cha

India's richer middle class is living a more dollar-linked life while earning in rupees

Dollar spending India: The country's expanding middle class now spends more on foreign goods and services. International travel and overseas educ

Tabu and Nagarjuna Reunite as Rivals in Superstar's 100th Film

She is currently also doing Vijay Sethupathi's SlumDog.

Nissan Tekton SUV, the Baby Patrol, launching today: Expected price, design, engine options, features and all you need to know

Nissan India is set to unveil its all-new Tekton SUV today. This upcoming mid-size SUV will borrow styling cues from the flagship Patrol. It is e

Meet 'the next Albert Einstein' Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski: Stephen Hawking cited her research, NASA and Jeff Bezos wanted to hire her, she turned down a $1.1 million offer

Sabrina Gonzalez Pasterski built and flew a single-engine aircraft at a young age when she was just 12. Her research on the spin memory effect wa

Iran Drones Target Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain

Tehran says it targeted facilities in Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain as fresh hostilities continue despite a ceasefire framework; train services to Ma

WATCH: Trump says hes a big fan of Chinas President Xi at NATO Summit

BJP accuses K'taka govt of delaying 'Free Insulin Scheme' for Type-1 diabetic children

He also claimed that government hospitals are facing insulin shortages. Additionally, Ashoka criticised the state government for delays in supply

Iran launches retaliatory strikes on US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait after fresh American airstrikes

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes on US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait after the United States carried out fresh airstrik

Explained | Why Truecaller has lashed out against TRAIs 140, 160 series numbers

The caller ID apps developers have argued that users are reporting massive amounts of spam from the supposedly authorised 140 and 160 series of p

Im No. 1 on TikTok Trump makes bold claim

Trump jokes he'd be greatest Communist ever; says he'd rank alongside Lenin in history

Apple unveils $30 billion broadcom pact to boost US chip production

Apple's largest manufacturing commitment in the US will support the production of more than 15 billion custom chips, including Bluetooth, Wi-Fi a

After disappointing WC outing, India look to turn the tide at historic Lord's Test

India's women's cricket team prepares for their first Test match at Lord's. This historic encounter follows their T20 World Cup campaign and a tr

As privacy backlash grows, Meta reassures public about AI glasses

Meta explained that if wearers of its AI glasses tried to tamper with the light indicator that shows the wearer is taking pictures or recording v

'Exclusively peaceful purposes': Albanese confirms Australian uranium supply deal with India

Dune: Part Three trailer: Timothe Chalamets Emperor faces his reckoning as Jason Momoa returns

Warner Bros. has unveiled the final trailer for Dune: Part Three, offering the most expansive look yet at Denis Villeneuves concluding chapter in

Burnt Body, No Witnesses, A Papad Packet Helped Solve Andhra Murder Case

Anantapur police solve murder of man found burnt using an appadam packet clue.

Heavy Rain Renews Noida-Gurugram Face-Off, Sparks Infrastructure Debate

Noida Vs Gurugram: The long-running rivalry between the two neighbouring cities was revived this week yet again as intense showers lashed the reg

The Paradox Of Millennium City: Gurugram Waterlogged And Gridlocked

A 2023 survey revealed that a staggering 96% of daily commuters in Gurugram report spending significantly more time in traffic due to waterloggin

Deadly bird virus PaBV-4 identified for first time in India

The parrot bornavirus 4, circulating among captive birds, has raised fresh concerns for aviculture and conservation efforts involving threatened

Floods Kill 39 in Southern China as Another Powerful Storm Nears

Tropical Storm Maysak triggers deadly flooding in Guangxi, while Typhoon Bavi threatens Taiwan and China's east coast.

Akanksha Chamola Opens Up About Love Misfortunes Amid Gaurav Khanna Separation

Mumbai, July 9: Television actress Akanksha Chamola has been in the spotlight recently due to her personal life. The news of her breakup with act

Two killed at wedding venue near Tirupati; three taken into custody

The two men had questioned the main accused about deserting his wife when he and his relatives allegedly attacked them with knives; one died at t

Chanchalguda Flyover Built at 620 Crore to Open by August

After a four-year delay and several missed deadlines, the 3.3-km, four-lane ChanchalgudaSantoshnagar steel flyover, built at a cost of 620 crore,

Rains Bring Flooded Roads, Uprooted Trees, Traffic Jams Across Delhi-NCR

Apart from bringing down temperatures, the rainfall also improved Delhi's air quality, which is usually at high pollution levels. The Air Quality

Telangana government will provide pensions to three lakh eligible beneficiaries soon: Minister Vivek

Australia Agrees to Export Uranium to India for Peaceful Civilian Use

PMs Narendra Modi and Anthony Albanese announce uranium export agreement to support India's clean energy transition.

Bengaluru Metro Services Hit; Green Line Faces Delays

Commuters expressed frustration over the disruption, with many claiming that Metro services stopped without any announcement from BMRCL

UGC-NET Sociology paper leaked: Students allege 90 questions matched leaked PDF

Several students who appeared for the Sociology paper in the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) on June 30 have all

Legacy Planning for Indian Families: How Life Insurance Helps Preserve Wealth Across Generations

Bengaluru second airport: Another location added to list of proposed sites; CM Shivakumar hints at where it could be

Harohalli is now a fourth potential site for Bengaluru's second airport. The Karnataka government has deferred a final decision on the airport's

Sensex Surges 250 Points to Hit Record Intraday High; Nifty Approaches 24,000 in Morning Trade

Sensex surged as much as 0.32 per cent or about 250 points to hit an intraday high of 76,752 in morning trade, while Nifty climbed 0.20 per cent

Saif Says Vishal Bhardwaj Wanted Him To Perform An Omkara Scene Naked

Based on Othello by William Shakespeare, Omkara remains one of Hindi cinema's most acclaimed literary adaptations

Sreeleela Lights Up London With Appearance at Wimbledon

Sreeleela chose a classic power dressing style.

Heavy rains continue in Kerala; IMD sounds orange alert in 3 districts

IMD issues yellow alert in six other districts Ernakulam, Idukki, Thrissur, Palakkad, Kannur and Kasaragod on Thursday

Rajesh Sharma health update: How health of the actor, who worked with Akshay Kumar, Salman Khan, deteriorated after just an insect bite on Prabhas Fauji set

Veteran actor Rajesh Sharma suffered an insect bite while filming Prabhas' upcoming movie. He experienced severe pain and fever after the inciden

Box Office: Alia Bhatt's Alpha Struggles To Cross Rs 50 Crore Mark

Alpha also collected Rs 1.5 crore overseas on Day 6

'Decisions as swift as T20 match': PM Modi bats for deeper India-Australia ties

Prime Minister Modi highlighted India-Australia ties using cricket analogies during his visit. He stated that cricket serves as a diplomatic lang

Sensex, Nifty Rebound in Early Trade After Sharp Fall; FIIs Lead Buying

Benchmark indices recover on foreign fund inflows and gains in blue-chip stocks despite lingering geopolitical concerns.

Why chocolates are wrapped in foil instead of paper might surprise you

Aluminium foil protects chocolate from heat, moisture, and light. This material became standard in the early twentieth century for its superior b

Bandar Abbas: The port city at the centre of the Iran-U.S. war

Why is Bandar Abbas under attack? Irans naval hub and commercial gateway handling nearly 90% of its maritime trade has become a focal point in th

Land earmarked for Police Station encroached in Hyderabad; HYDRAA clears sheds to reclaim six guntas

2026 Emmy Nominations: The Pitt and Hacks lead the race as fresh contenders shake up television awards

The 78th Emmy Awards nominations are led by returning favorites and breakout newcomers, with The Pitt, Hacks, Widows Bay, and Pluribus emerging a

2 Dead, 4 Injured After Massive Landslide Near Tezu In Arunachal Pradesh

Two killed and four injured after landslide in Arunachal Pradesh's Lohit district.

Palani Murugan Temple Records Over Rs 103 Cr Annual Revenue

On average, around 1.20 crore devotees visit the temple every year

Tamil Nadu ration cardholders to get better-quality, attractive dhotis, sarees for Pongal 2027

Tamil Nadu will distribute attractive and comfortable dhotis and sarees to nearly 2.23 crore ration cardholders. These garments will feature new

Connor Murphy death update: US fitness influencer's video saying 'I feel like I'm dying every second' goes viral. Watch

Connor Murphy news: Popular fitness influencer Connor Murphy died in a drowning incident in Thailand. A widely shared video falsely claimed to be

China issues 'backdoor' security alert over Anthropic's Claude Code

The database advised that organisations and users should immediately review affected systems and either uninstall the impacted versions or upgrad

Assam Man Rapes, Murders 8-Year-Old Girl In Forest, Locals Demand Justice

According to the locals, despite informing the police personnel of the Madanmohan Patrol Post - located barely 300 metres from the crime scene -

Cargo Aircraft Wreckage Recovered Off Pakistan Coast in Ongoing Search

The aircraft operated by the private carrier K2 Airways had departed from Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates and reported a navigational system

Apple announces $30 billion Broadcom deal for U.S.-made chips

Apple under outgoing CEO Tim Cook has faced sustained pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump

Medchal Additional DPHO Relieved on Administrative Grounds

The government has appointed Niloufer Hospital civil surgeon and Resident Medical Officer Dr. K. Anand as in-charge to the post of District Medic

SAT Olympiad 2026 Opens Registrations: A Gateway to Global Mentorships and Scholarships Up to Rs 15 Lakh for Grade 912 Students

satolympiad.org . The Olympiad gives Grade 9–12 students an early, low-pressure estimate of their college-readiness, and turns that into re

Mahadev App Founder Sourabh Chandrakar Detained in Oman

Absconding betting app kingpin held on Interpol Red Notice; ED alleges Rs 6,000 crore money laundering racket linked to politicians and bureaucra

Rajesh Sharma's Hospitalisation Unrelated to Fauji Shoot

Sources reveal that Sharma developed an infection in his leg, which required immediate medical attention.

'Ek ke saath ek hota hai toh...': PM Modi's unity symbolism at delegation-level talks with Albanese

Apollo Micro Systems nears deal to buy Premier Explosives

Apollo Micro Systems is nearing a deal to acquire Premier Explosives for Rs. 2,300-2,500 crore. This acquisition includes an open offer to minori

FDA freezes licence of Mumbais iconic ice cream outlet over rats on premises

The licence (of Rustom ice cream parlour) has been suspended under the Food Safety and Standards Act after serious hygiene deficiencies and regul

IND vs ENG, 4th T20I: India Face Must-Win Clash as England Eye Historic Series Win

India take on England in a must-win fourth T20I in Bristol after trailing 0-2 in the five-match series. England need one more win to secure their

Unions to protest as Volkswagen thrashes out job cut plans

German auto giant Volkswagen's management meet Thursday to thrash out plans for what could be the biggest ever restructuring in the global auto i

Pinarayi Vijayan visits Wayanad debris slip site; meets injured in hospital

Senior party leaders M V Govindan and M V Jayarajan accompany Pinarayi Vijayan during the visit

Tripura eyes Rs 1 lakh crore investment at Destination Tripura Business Conclave 2026

Nigel Farage: A persistent force in British politics

From leading the Brexit campaign to building Reform UK, Nigel Farage has repeatedly reinvented himself in British politics. As fresh controversie

Watch: U.S.-Iran conflict escalates again as Trump declares ceasefire over

The fragile peace between the United States and Iran has unravelled after fresh U.S. airstrikes targeted more than 80 Iranian military sites.

Textbook shortage due to new admissions; no delay in printing or supply: T.N. School Education dept.

The clarification came after The Hindu reported that many government schools across the State were yet to receive textbooks, particularly those f

TTE Suspended For Allowing Unauthorised Decorator Into First AC Coupe

Indian Railway suspends TTE over unauthorised entry of a private decorator into First AC coupe.

Microsoft layoffs: Here's the severance package employees are getting after latest job cuts

Microsoft offers up to 39 weeks of pay and continued benefits to laid-off workers. This generous package includes stock vesting and health insura

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay set to visit Karur to hand over jobs to stampede victims' kin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay will attend a public interaction program in Karur on Friday. He will distribute government job appointme

PM Modi and Anthony Albanese hold India-Australia joint press conference in Melbourne