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Wayanad landslides: How two villages vanished overnight

Chooralmala and Mundakkai, both in Wayanads Meppadi panchayat, are nearly 50km away from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Both places were

Watch: Major outcomes from PM Modis Indonesia visit

PM Narendra Modis Indonesia visit on July 7, 2026, saw major agreements on defence, UPI integration, trade and technology, while Indonesia confer

Flagging of labour rule violations could have led to CorroHealth lay-offs in Kozhikode

The laid off staff are pinning their hopes on the talks scheduled between government officials and management representatives in Kochi on July 10

Blurgs AI secures $2.2 million to expand portfolio, global presence

Blurgs AIs platforms are used by mission-critical organisations across defence, international maritime and conservation sectors, and Indias publi

At least 18 injured in explosions in Damascus during French President Macrons visit

Syrian authorities said at least 18 people, including four policemen, were wounded; Macron will continue his trip, Elysee Palace said

Sri Lanka orders probe as prison riot toll rises to 27

More than 100 inmates and prison officials were admitted to Negombo Hospital, with some later transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo. At

A different approach to the caste census | Explained

What have the Bihar caste survey and Telanganas 2025 caste survey revealed? How is a social management approach different from top-down welfare m

Why India must get the Caste Census right

Counting caste is a mirror to the lived realities of millions and a vital step toward evidence-based policymaking

When might life on the earth end?

Previous studies had tried to answer this question using simplified climate models, finding the biospheres twilight could occur in 100 million to

Coimbatore women find fitness and community at Pace Her Run Club

Coimbatores Pace Her Run Club is a space where women of all ages come together to run, get fit, and forge friendships

Strict action against officials negligent in drought management, warns Karnataka Chief Minister

Mr. Shivakumar said the governments foremost objective is to deliver transparent, people-centric and inclusive governance while ensuring that eve

Online registration of select documents to be launched in Tamil Nadu on August 17: Minister

The documents include first sale of plots and flats, sale deeds relating to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, and memoranda of deposit of title deeds

CorroHealths terminated employees locked out of office, despite assurance

A meeting between Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna and top executives of the firm has been scheduled for July 10

Video of Assault Survivor From Hardoi Falsely Shared as Incident From Rajasthan

The videos show the victim of a case of kidnapping in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh.

SC declines plea to restrain TVK leaders remarks on Karur stampede

SC says it is not a political forum Court says alleged false statements should be countered with more speech, not judicial curbs; DMK leader R.S.

Explosions Rock Syrian Capital as French President Macron Visits Syria

Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons H

Parents, Schools and Drivers Must Ensure Childs Safety: Sajjanar

Referring to a recent incident that took place in Maharashtra, he said that children should be taught road safety rules from an early age

New India Foundation announces translation fellowships

The selected persons are Jayasree Kalathil and Mini Chandran in Malayalam, Murali Ranganathan in Hindi, and Shefali Jha in Urdu

How does India count its health spending

While a drop in Indias out-of-pocket expenditure on health is welcome, Indias counting of its health expenses still has some way to go to cover m

Young Woman's Body Found in Bengaluru's Sankey Tank

Police officials from the Sadashivanagar Police Station reached the spot after receiving information and initiated an inquiry into the incident

Odisha : Electoral Roll Cleanup Opens New Political Front Ahead Of Rural Polls

Political impact of SIR excercise will depend on how many eligible voters are restored during the claims and objections process, which remains op

RWAs Meet Highlights Key Civic Issues across Quthbullapur, Medchal

The Commissioner directed all departments concerned to take up the identified issues on priority, coordinate with the respective agencies whereve

Heavy rain triggers Wayanad landslide at Kalladi tunnel; six injured, NDRF reaches site

Psychology says people who travel alone form strong connections and meaningful bonds with strangers during the journey

Solo travel often leads to surprisingly deep and meaningful social interactions. Without companions, travelers naturally become more open to new

Century-old retaining wall near Shimla Christ Church hit after rainfall; Mayor says repairs underway

Pakistan's rising taxes turn burials into costly burden for grieving families

Pakistan's funeral expenses have significantly increased due to escalating taxes and government charges. Families now struggle to afford basic bu

Modi to inaugurate Bhogapuram airport by July-end, says Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu

The Union Civil Aviation Minister said the 4,500-crore airport, built by the GMR Group on 2,200 acres, is ready for operations; air travellers bo

Deadly highway accident: Trailer truck kills three children, injures parents

Melbourne: India Envoy Highlights Defence, Critical Minerals In India-Australia Partnership

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Tamil Nadu: Major fire breaks out at plastic warehouse in Tiruchirappalli's Ganapathy Nagar

PM Modi Conferred Indonesia's highest civilian award, Bintang Adipurna

'Will not sign any other legislation until..': Trump urges Congress passage of $350B defence funding

ChatGPT down? OpenAI confirms outage affecting Codex, Custom GPTs, workspace analytics

OpenAI's ChatGPT faced a significant service disruption on July seventh. Users reported issues with various features, including Codex and custom

Harshvardhan Rane Shares Childhood Memory on World Chocolate Day

Mumbai, July 7: On the occasion of World Chocolate Day, actor Harshvardhan Rane shared a sweet childhood memory with his fans. He posted an old p

Telangana CM Revanth Expresses Grief Over Former MLA Kommidi Narasimha Reddy's Death

Revanth Reddy said Kommidi Narasimha Reddy lived a life of integrity and honesty until his last breath.

Chennithala orders review of 23 child deaths in Palakkad between 2010 and 2023

The Home Ministers Office said the government has tasked Deputy Inspector General of Police, Thrissur Range, T Narayanan, to head the review

Micro sculptures of Indias legendary scientists carved inside needle eye, set for space travel aboard Vikram-1

The sculptures were crafted using space-compatible materials, including stainless steel, 24-karat gold, pure silver, ceramic powder and carbon fi

Maharashtra to require domicile certificate for driving licence from Aug 1: Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik

Maharashtra will require domicile certificates for driving licences starting August 2026. This new policy aims to streamline the entire licensing

Report proposes 'India-Plus Contribution Scorecard' to boost FDI

A new report suggests an 'India-Plus Contribution Scorecard' for foreign investment. This framework would rate investors on economic contribution

Social media and how they know you

Ever searched for something once and then seen it everywhere online? It can feel like social media is reading your mind, but the real explanation

Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Lands a Huge Deal With Dharma

The film also features Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Kajal Aggarwal and others.

Wayanad landslide: Eyewitness urges people to 'run fast' as mound of mud comes down

A significant mudslide hit the Kalladi region of Wayanad, Kerala, during a tunnel road project, forcing locals to flee as mud cascaded over the r

India to help conserve ancient Prambanan temple in Indonesia, PM Modi to launch project tomorrow

Prime Minister Modi will launch a conservation project for the ancient Prambanan Temple. This initiative highlights the deep cultural ties connec

Mudslide hits Wayanad tunnel road project site; rescue operation on

No fatalities have been officially confirmed, but authorities fear that more workers or heavy machinery operators may still be trapped beneath th

'Very happy for the team', says Suryakumar Yadav; sends message to Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Suryakumar Yadav supports Vaibhav Sooryavanshi after his international cricket debut. The 15-year-old became India's youngest T20I player, surpas

Ponnam Prabhakar Launches Daily Shuttle Service for IT Employees

Ponnam said that the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is introducing new bus services on routes that currently lack adequate p

Reality bites: Congress criticises Modi govt after Indias passport ranking slips to 125th

Watch | PM Modi: IIM Bengaluru to open campus in Indonesia

Tabish Khair in conversation with Annie Zaidi on his new novel, Drown All the Refugees

The author-academic on displacement and why literature must provoke to remain truthful

England vs India 3rd T20I Playing 11: Will India make changes? IND vs ENG predicted XIs here

ENG vs IND 3rd T20I Playing 11: India will look to level the five-match T20I series when they face England at Trent Bridge in Nottingham. Check t

2 Killed In Massive Landslide In Kerala's Wayanad After Heavy Rain

The landslide occurred near Meenakshi Bridge at Kalladi, close to the site of the ongoing Anakkompoyil-Meppadi tunnel road project connecting Mal

President Murmu unveils & flags off the Durand Cup trophies for the 2026 Tournament

Months After Row, NCERT Removes 'Corruption In Judiciary' Chapter From Class 8 Textbook

NCERT Revised Class 8 Textbook: The new version instead expands on the Supreme Court's constitutional role, Public Interest Litigation (PIL), tri

Will assess rain deficiency, drought across Karnataka: Chief Minister D. K. Shivakumar

The Chief Minister said his visit to Kalyana Karnataka was aimed at obtaining first-hand assessment of the prevailing conditions

Ali Abbas Zafar Celebrates 10 Years of Salman Khan Starrer 'Sultan'

The film produced by Aditya Chopra was released in 2016.

Does This Video Show People Kissing at CJP Protest in Jantar Mantar? No!

We found out that the video is unrelated to the CJP protests and dates back to 2014.

India Tightens LoC Vigil Amid Protests in PoK

Security heightened along the Line of Control as reports of anti-government protests and casualties in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are closely moni

Australia's teen social media ban fails to clear first hurdle in age checks, says study

Australian online platforms are failing initial age checks for a teen social media ban. Studies show most under-16s can still access platforms de

Kerala Labour Dept Intervenes After CorroHealth Denies Entry to Laid-off Employees

The employees waited outside the office for hours before recording their attendance

Who is Anshula Kapoor? Boney Kapoor's daughter from his first marriage, who skipped Bollywood and worked at Google, is now married

Entrepreneur and influencer Anshula Kapoor, daughter of film producer Boney Kapoor and sister of actor Arjun Kapoor, married screenwriter and dir

Who is Graham Platner? From tattoo controversy to sexual assault allegations, why Democrats want the Maine Senate candidate out

Graham Platner Maine: Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner faces serious sexual assault allegations. Top Democrats are urging Platner to withdra

Congress Opposes Hindu Members on MP Waqf Board, To Move SC

Opposition calls the appointments inappropriate, while the BJP says the reconstituted board complies with the law and serves a broader mandate.

Golden Chapter In Ties: PM Modi Unveils Ambitious India-Indonesia Agenda

A key focus of the discussions was strengthening defence and maritime cooperation. PM Modi said both sides had agreed to expand defence exchanges

Opinion: Opinion | 'Sterilise Foreign Women', And Other American Fantasies About Citizenship

Many commentators view the current debate as another chapter in Donald Trump's political story. That explanation is incomplete.

Kejriwal seeks written assurance from automakers on E20 fuel; slams Centre's 'misadventure'

Addressing a press conference, Kejriwal said he would write to Maruti Suzuki, Toyota Kirloskar and Hero MotoCorp, claiming their public statement

Fisherfolk, environmentalists demand cancellation of public hearing on Cuddalore port expansion

The proposed port expansion could displace fish stocks, forcing traditional fishers to venture deeper and incur higher costs, feels K.S. Gajendra

RoFR Pattas For Tribals To Be Issued Soon: Minister Sandhya Rani

Speaking to officials during a review meeting on she directed officials to identify eligible beneficiaries and submit a report on the latest list

Absolutely False: Centre Refutes Reports Of E-25 Petrol Launch Plans

Government dismisses reports on E-25 petrol, says no decision made yet

Explosive devices detonate near Macron's hotel during Syria visit

Tuesday witnessed explosive detonations near a hotel in Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron was supposed to stay. In response, secur

AMMA row: Ansiba Hassan to implead in the case that stayed the functioning of ad-hoc committee

Rival factions have clashed over the interim order

One attack, one warning: The world's energy lifeline is still vulnerable

An attack on a Qatari LNG carrier in the Strait of Hormuz has raised concerns. This incident suggests ongoing threats to commercial shipping in t

Centre Forms Panel To Examine Content Of Diljit Dosanjh's 'Satluj' After Takedown

Originally titled 'Punjab 95', the movie was released on ZEE5 under the title 'Satluj' last Friday. It was taken down on Sunday

Safe Enterprises Enters USD 30 Bn+ Retail Automation Space with WAVE, Deploys First Commercial Orders

First commercial orders validate SERFLs strategic entry into the $31 Bn retail automation market.

From A UP Village To Wimbledon: Vijay Kumar's Inspiring Creator Journey Wins Hearts

His relatable humour struck a chord with viewers across the country, helping him build a loyal online community of nearly 3.9 million Instagram f

UGC NET 2026 Answer Key To Be Out Soon: How To Download, Objection Process

UGC NET 2026: Applicants must note that only paid challenges made during the stipulated time through the key challenge link will be considered fo

MNRE Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi Presents Mercom India Awards 2026 to Renewable Pioneers Driving the Nations Energy Transition

Tata Power, Adani Green, IIT Madras, and 10 other clean energy champions honored by Indias Ministry of New and Renewable Energy for breakthrough

AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal urges Centre to offer E20, E10 and E0 fuel options at petrol pumps

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) National Convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged the Centre to provide consumers with the option of choosing between diff

At least three children killed, two injured as truck runs over roadside drain cover in Jaipur

Truck broke through an iron railing before running over the drain cover on which the five children were standing

Khalid Ke Shivaji movie review: Raj Pritam Mores partly effective drama blends history with plea for plurality

Handled with a touch of empathy, the film remembers Shivaji as an ideal of syncretism in the fractured realities of today

Saudi Arabia mulls big new plan, eyes post-war oil route reset to bypass volatile Hormuz

Saudi Arabia is considering expanding its crude oil pipeline capacity. This move aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for exports. Neighbouring co

Lokesh seeks EV, semiconductor investment from Korean giants for Andhra Pradesh

On his South Korea visit, the Minister invited Hyundai Mobis, LG Electronics and APACT to set up EV, semiconductor and electronics units; LG conf

Indian kitchens are changing. But are women still doing most of the work?

Men are spending more time in kitchens than ever before. But women still shoulder most of the work. We speak to people across the country about g

Wayanad landslip LIVE: At least two workers rescued, several feared trapped; NDRF deployed

Rescue operations are on at the site and NDRF has been deployed on an emergency basis

Psychology explains how colors influence your emotions, mood, and buying decisions

Color psychology subtly influences human emotions and decision-making processes. Businesses and designers leverage these effects to create strong

US in talks on Europe missile co-production, source says

The United States is discussing missile co-production with European allies. Germany and other nations are considering a maintenance facility for

2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blasts: Gujarat HC Upholds Death Sentence for 38, Life Term for 11 Convicts

On July 26, 2008, a series of 21 bomb blasts ripped through Ahmedabad in a span of 70 minutes, killing 56 persons and injuring 200 others. Some h

Only 8% of Indians watch movies in cinemas, says Cinepolis India MD

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A lot of it went into the fact that we were swept off our feet by a generation of master story-tellers, the like of which may never emerge out of

SEBI to reintroduce open market share buybacks from August 1

The new rules by the SEBI allows firms to carry out buybacks through regular trading mechanisms without a dedicated buyback window