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Direct Train Service Between Ramnagar and Dehradun to Boost Tourism

Dehradun, July 18: A new direct train service is set to commence between Ramnagar and Dehradun, opening up numerous opportunities for travelers,

Top U.S. prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Gautam Adani's criminal case

U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis had asked U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. to explain whether he agreed or disagreed with Mr. McCotters rea

Iran's Guards say two oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Hormuz

The Guards said separately on Saturday (July 18) that they had stopped four ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz

Delhi Government Takes Action to Address Waterlogging Issues in Chhatarpur

New Delhi, July 18: The Delhi government has taken serious note of the persistent waterlogging issue near Mandi village on Dera Mandi Road. On Fr

Morning Digest: Opposition support grows as Wangchuks hunger strike conntinues; Centre orders stricter scrutiny of digitised birth and death records, and more

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Five Arrested in Gujarats 26.2 Lakh Online Investment Scam

Surat, July 18: The Cyber Crime Cell in Surat has arrested five members of an inter-state cyber fraud network. They are accused of defrauding a r

Reclaiming footpaths for people

The Supreme Court has affirmed the right to walk. But the real test lies in whether the state will protect pedestrians, or continue to weaponise

Trump Warns of Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfire Smoke Choking US

Trump said he would speak with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the issue and seek details on steps being taken by Canada

Upendra Kushwaha Questions Tejashwi Yadavs Absence Amid Bihar Political Turmoil

Patna, July 18: Former Union Minister and President of the National Lok Morcha (RLM), Upendra Kushwaha, has raised concerns about the weakening l

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hit

The United States and Iran intensified their conflict across the Middle East on Friday, launching fresh strikes on military and infrastructure ta

Want To Drill A Borewell In Delhi? Rainwater Harvesting May Become Mandatory

The proposal, announced by PWD and Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, seeks to ensure that groundwater extraction is matched by groundwate

Supriya Sule Criticizes Central Government Over NEET Paper Leak, Supports Sonam Wangchuks Protest

New Delhi, July 18: Supriya Sule, a Member of Parliament from the Nationalist Congress Party, launched a fierce attack on the central government

India to Add New Cities to Air Map with 100 New Airports Under Revised UDAN Scheme

New Delhi, July 18: The government has launched a revised UDAN scheme with a budget of 28,840 crores aimed at enhancing air connectivity to more

It's a revamp! RBI steps ahead on plan for plastic rupee notes

India's currency printing authority is now on the lookout for international suppliers of polymer banknote material, signaling a significant chang

Phrase of the day by Kris Jenner, 'Anything I Ever Wanted, I Had to Work Really Hard For. I Learned the Value of Saving My Money, Trying to Make Something Happen, and Being Entrepreneurial, Even as a Really Young Girl' - today's quote reveals psychology of hard-working people, offers life lesson on savings, how to achieve success, career goals

Phrase of the day by Kris Jenner offers practical wisdom for anyone pursuing meaningful goals. Hard work builds character, saving creates opportu

New Mother In ICU After Mismatched Blood Transfusion At Jodhpur Hospital

A case of alleged medical negligence has been reported from the Ummed Hospital here, where a 24-year-old woman is battling for her life after she

Delay in Panchayat Elections Reflects Administrative Failure, Says Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur, July 18: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot sharply criticized the Bhajanlal Sharma government on

Delhi high court order has crippled consular, visa services at 4 missions: Govt to Supreme Court

Visa and consular services are severely impacted in four Indian missions abroad. The Delhi High Court had quashed the selection of private servic

FIFA fever high as Hyderabad bars to stay open late for grand finale

Gold price prediction: Why is Gold rate crashing to biggest weekly loss? Check latest projections for August

Gold price has fallen about 25 per cent since the U.S.-backed war with Iran began in late February, pressured by expectations that war-driven inf

House panel pumps brakes on report in middle of voting

Defers adoption of report on Contentious bill to oust PM, CMs

RJD MP Abhay Kushwaha Dismisses BJP Rumors Amid Political Speculations

Patna, July 18: Amid rising political speculations regarding his alleged closeness to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Abhay Kushwaha, the

RSS Is Civilizational Force That Needs No Certification: Rajnath Singh

Referring to remarks made by a senior Congress leader on why the RSS is not registered, Singh said such questions do not merit a response as the

India-Japan Strategic Partnership Set for New Heights, Says Nagma Malik

Tokyo, July 18: Nagma Malik, Indias Ambassador to Japan, participated in the Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship League (JIPFL) general meeting

Heavy traffic curbs planned in Vizag for Simahachalam Giri Pradakshina

A proposal to declare the Maddilapalem-Hanumanthawaka stretch a no-vehicle zone from 3 p.m. on July 28 until 1 a.m. on July 29 is being considere

Three men sentenced to jail in separate cases of raping, abducting, and harassing minor girl

In a series of decisive judgments, a special court in Kalaburagi handed a 25-year jail term to a prime accused for rape, while sentencing two oth

Singareni assures seamless coal supply to States generating stations

Officials say 72% of SCCLs coal is being supplied to Telangana power stations

Leather Jacket Worn By Nvidia CEO Auctions For Nearly $1 Million

A black leather jacket sported by Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang sold for $960,000 at a New York auction on Friday, 16 times higher than the estimated v

BJPs Gaurav Vallabh Criticizes AAPs Promises to Punjab, Celebrates Hydrogen Train Launch

New Delhi, July 18: BJPs national spokesperson Gaurav Vallabh launched a verbal attack on the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and Congress, addressing seve

Why did Pirates wear eye patches? Are they blind? Unique history behind one of the world's most famous pirate myths

Most pirates were probably not blind in one eye, and eye patches were likely far less common than popular culture suggests. Yet the combination o

Chabahar Port Remains Unscathed Amid US Airstrikes, Confirms Indian Ministry of External Affairs

New Delhi, July 18: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified on Friday that the Chabahar Port terminal, developed by India in Iran

1 in 4 Kerala candidates skips NEET, Rajasthan posts 69% success

NEET-UG 2026 attendance revealed regional disparities across India. Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Karnataka experienced significant candidate absenteei

They reopened their books & rewrote their NEET story

Medical aspirants demonstrated remarkable resilience after the NEET-UG exam cancellation. Many students faced renewed preparation challenges and

Rajasthan woman Sarpanch highlights rural innovations at BRICS Ministerial Meeting

Sarpanch Neeru Yadav represented India at the global event under Indias presidency as a grassroots woman representative and panelist

Girls have higher success rate but boys lead 690+ NEET club

Elon Musk's SpaceX In Talks To Provide Computing Power To Pentagon: Report

Elon Musk's SpaceX is in talks to provide the US Department of Defense with access to data center capacity worth billions of dollars to run AI mo

Babulal Marandi writes to Hemant Soren demanding a judicial probe into the alleged scam in JSDMS

He also demanded that a special audit of all financial and administrative decisions taken by the JSDMS from the year 2023-24 to the present shoul

Sikh Museum to Connect New Generations with History and Sacrifice, Says Nirmal Singh on Veer Bal Day

Lucknow, July 18: Nirmal Singh, president of the Central Singh Sabha Gurudwara in Alam Bagh, welcomed the laying of the foundation stone for a pr

Remembering Bhupinder Singh: A Voice That Resonates Through Time

New Delhi, July 18: With each passing year, certain voices grow deeper in our memories. Remembering Bhupinder Singh on his death anniversary is a

No doctor would refuse treatment to brutally sexually assaulted child: Supreme Court

Gujarat Chief Minister Stops to Interact with School Children in Anand

Mumbai, July 18: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel made an unexpected stop in Ambali village, Anand district, while returning to Gandhinagar

EC can delete doubtful voters, cannot decide citizenship: SC

Seeks bengal's response on ration denial to deleted voters

Assam Government Dismisses Official Over Misconduct Allegations

Guwahati, July 18: The Assam government has dismissed Arup Kumar Chakraborty, a 1999 batch Assam Civil Service (ACS) officer, following allegatio

Controversy Erupts Over Return of Pakistani Child Sex Offender Shabeer Ahmed, UK Government Displeased with Islamabads Conditions

Lahore, July 18: The UK government is facing a significant diplomatic challenge regarding the return of Shabeer Ahmed, a notorious child sex offe

Heavy Crowd at Puri Rath Yatra; DGP Advises Against Bringing Young Children and Elderly

Bhubaneswar, July 18: Odishas Director General of Police (DGP) Y.B. Khurania has advised elderly devotees and those with health issues to avoid t

Congress alleges irregularities in gram sabha approvals for Ken-Betwa project

Leader of the Opposition in the State Assembly Umang Singhar alleged corruption worth crores in the distribution of compensation and in awarding

Congress moves no-confidence motion against Sai government in Chhattisgarh Assembly

During the debate, the Opposition targeted the government with a 136-point chargesheet covering a wide range of issues, including mining, law and

Islamic Law Requires Justice for Polygamy, Says Maulana Chaudhary Ifrahim Hussain

Aligarh, July 18: Maulana Chaudhary Ifrahim Hussain, the royal chief mufti, welcomed the recent statement by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan

Congress warns Punjab dissidents against indiscipline, armtwisting, gives no assurances

Congress leaders were sternly told to maintain party discipline and avoid public criticism. Dissenting Punjab leaders met with AICC general secre

U.S. Strikes Iranian Maritime Surveillance Tower, Disrupts Monitoring of Commercial Ships

New Delhi, July 18: The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has announced that its forces successfully destroyed a surveillance tower located at the S

Ahmedabad Police Reunites 64 Missing Children with Families During Rath Yatra

Ahmedabad, July 18: The Ahmedabad Municipal Police successfully reunited 64 missing children with their parents during the 149th Jagannath Rath Y

Sharad Pawar should take the final call on allying with NDA

Merger unlikely, say leaders from NCP and NCP(SP); Eknath Shinde stays out, as anxiety in NCP(SP) camp grows

Quote of the Day by Arnold Schwarzenegger: 'The worst thing I can be is the same as everybody else...'- Inspiring lessons on individuality and why standing out, not fitting in, is the secret to success by the legendary bodybuilding champion and Terminator star

Arnold Schwarzenegger's journey began with a belief in refusing to be ordinary. His remarkable success stemmed from discipline and an unwavering

Governor Engages with Students at Veer Kunwar Singh University to Discuss Higher Education Reforms

Patna, July 18: Bihars Governor and Chancellor, Lieutenant General (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain, held an interactive session with students and faculty

Bihar Police Intensifies Crackdown on Criminals and Social Media Offenders

Patna, July 18: Bihar Police has ramped up its efforts against criminals across the state. A significant crackdown on absconding offenders is und

Election Commission Announces Revised Schedule for Special Intensive Revision in Maharashtra

Mumbai, July 18: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has released a revised schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter lis

Build toilets for women in courts in 6 weeks: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has mandated states to construct washrooms for women lawyers. This directive addresses a significant human rights and health is

Ayodhyas Ram Temple Ritual Sparks Diverse Reactions Among Saints

Mumbai, July 18: The ongoing ritual at the Ram Temple complex in Ayodhya has elicited a range of responses from local saints. While some have que

Venezuela Earthquake: Death Count Rises To More Than 5,000

The twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela last month killed over 5,000 people, National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez posted on Telegram Friday

Why cold leftover pasta may be better for your gut than freshly cooked pasta

Cooling cooked pasta transforms its starch into beneficial resistant starch. This fiber supports improved gut health and better blood sugar manag

SC says it will rule on plight of patients who can't afford life-saving drugs & judicial expediency in such cases

SC to take up high cost of lifesaver meds

India to engage with US over immigration & visa issues

Fees at non-profit medical colleges not regulated, among highest

National Medical Commission regulations have changed regarding medical college establishment. Previously, only Section 8 companies could set up m

Assam Chief Minister Thanks PM Modi for Revamped Majbat Railway Station

Guwahati, July 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday for inaugurating the ne

Unlike last time, DMK is clear it wont follow Congress

Political momentum builds for the government's Constitution amendment bill. DMK and NCP (SP) signals suggest support for the upcoming legislation

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain vs Argentina road to final

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 final just days away, fans are on the edge of their seats as the worlds top-ranked team, Argentina, prepares to face

Cricket legend Garfield Sobers, champion West Indies all-rounder, dies at 89

Quote of the day by Zsa Zsa Gabor: 'I never hated a man enough to...' Life lessons from humorous quote on wit, valuing yourself, maintaining boundaries, human behavior and self-preservation

Quote of the day by Zsa Zsa Gabor highlights one of the best-known quotes from the Hollywood actress and socialite. Her famous line about never g

Students Welcome Revamped Shivnarayanpur Station, Thank PM Modi

Mumbai, July 18: The Shivnarayanpur Railway Station in Bhagalpur district, Bihar, was inaugurated on Friday under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

'No Border Will Be Safe': Iran Warns Of Full-Scale Offensive Against US

Tehran is ready to resume full-scale offensive operations if US strikes against it continue for another two or three days, a senior military advi

Summer is quietly changing your body, and your fingernails prove it

Warmer weather may slightly increase nail growth due to better blood circulation. However, a physician's decades-long study found no measurable c

Burhanpur Artisans Receive Modern Technology Training Under PM Vishwakarma Scheme

Burhanpur, July 17: A one-day awareness program was held in Burhanpur, Madhya Pradesh, under the Prime Minister Vishwakarma Scheme. The event aim

Rohit Sharmas ODI Future Assured by BCCI Secretary

New Delhi, July 18: The Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), Devjeet Saikia, has put an end to speculation regarding Ro

Sriharikota Set for Historic Vikram-1 Launch

Hyderabad-based Skyroot Aerospace is set to launch its first orbital rocket, Vikram-1, from Sriharikota, marking a major milestone for India's pr

US-Iran War News LIVE: US Launches Fresh Strikes Against Iran As Hormuz Tensions Intensify

US-Iran War News Live Updates: Iran claimed it destroyed several US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets and caused serious damage to many more.

ST Hasan Criticizes Governments Push for Vande Mataram Legislation

New Delhi, July 18: Political activity is intensifying ahead of the upcoming monsoon session of Parliament. The opposition is gearing up to chall

SCCL Assures Coal Supply to Telangana

SCCL has assured uninterrupted coal supply to Telanganas thermal power stations, prioritising the states power needs amid rising electricity dema

J&KsMansballake starts hosting migratory birds again

Limited cars, no animals: DU lists norms for students union election

US Strikes Iran Again, Now 7 Nights In A Row

US forces launched strikes against Iran for a seventh night in a row on Friday, the US military said.

NEET-UGAIR 2 holder recounts retest horror and reset strategy

Raut Claims CM Change Likely In Maharashtra

Raut was in Nagpur to oversee preparations for the Shiv Sena UBTs Ram Raksha Andolan to be held on July 18 against the alleged embezzlement of do

Telangana Activists Seek Statutory Status, Welfare Package

Over 1,200 Telangana statehood activists called for statutory recognition and enhanced welfare benefits at a committee consultation held near the

TGBIE Asks Private Colleges To Release Certificates Withheld Citing Fee Dues

TGBIE said it had received complaints that several private colleges were illegally withholding the certificates of students who had completed the

Rahul Gandhi Highlights Education System Flaws at Students Echo Event

Dehradun, July 18: In a recent event titled Students Echo held in Dehradun, Congress MP and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gand

Digital Evidence Helps Chittoor Police Crack Alleged Wife-Paramour Murder Conspiracy

Circle inspector Mallesh Yadav said analysis of CCTV footage, call detail records, mobile phone location data and other technical evidence helped

Panamas Foreign Minister to Visit India from July 19 to 23

New Delhi, July 18: Panamas Foreign Minister, Javier Eduardo Martinez-Acha Vasquez, will embark on an official visit to India from July 19 to 23.

Hyderabad, Bengaluru Flagged as Bioeconomy Hubs

NITI Aayog has identified Hyderabad and Bengaluru as Indias key bioeconomy hubs, projecting the sector to grow to $1.36 trillion by 2040.

Heavy Rain Returns To Uttara Kannada, Schools Shut In Ankola

The rain also triggered a mudslide on the Gokarna-Tadadi road in Kumta taluk, snapping connectivity between the two places. Officials visited the

Tragic Death of Child in Chhattisgarh Sparks Urgent Action Against Stray Dogs

Raipur, July 18: The tragic death of five-year-old Prakash Patel, brutally attacked by a pack of stray dogs in the Dadar area, has prompted immed