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Saudi Arabia rolls over $3 billion loan to Pakistan: Report

Saudi Arabia has rolled over its USD 3 billion debt to Pakistan. Pakistan's finance minister confirmed the debt rollover was completed. The count

World Cricketers' Association Questions ICC Over World Cup Format Change

The men's 50-over showpiece will remain a 14-team event, but the ICC on Thursday introduced a Super Series round for the three lowest-ranked qual

'Too Precious to Lose': Artists & Academics Appeal to Sonam Wangchuk, Govt

Arundhati Roy, Zoya Akhtar among public figures urging Sonam Wangchuk to end his hunger strike

West Bengal CM promises strictest action against those responsible for Murshidabad train accident

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has assured strict action against those responsible for the Murshidabad train accident that claimed t

Pete Hegseth Mandates Testosterone Screening for US Troops Over 30

Hegseth's announcement triggered backlash from opposition Democrats, who pointed to his ban on transgender service members who often depended on

Seven Schoolgirls Faint Due to Gas Pipeline Leak in Muzaffarpur

Muzaffarpur, July 17: Seven schoolgirls fainted in Muzaffarpur district, Bihar, due to a gas pipeline leak. The incident occurred near Rahua vill

Hyderabad: Man Dies After Assault Over Alleged Misconduct with Minor

Tension prevailed in the Kulsumpura area following the incident. As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel were deployed to maintai

Black armbands mark protest over restricted access to Bankra mosque near Kolkata airport

People wore black armbands protesting mosque access denial at Kolkata airport. Security was heavily deployed near the Bankra mosque following a p

Watch | Thousands brave torrential rain to witness iconic Aanayoottu ritual at temple in Keralas Thrissur

49 elephants feast under dark monsoon skies as devotees brave torrential rain to witness Thrissurs iconic Karkkidakam ritual

Everyones Janaki: The singers enduring legacy of love and mentorship

As fans across languages celebrate her unforgettable songs, fellow musicians recall a singer whose humility, affection and guidance touched sever

Collector asks medical and health department officials to monitor seasonal diseases

Mosquito breeding centers needed to be removed to prevent spread of viral fevers with every Friday to be observed as a Dry Day says, Collector Sw

Bengaluru man dies after head gets stuck outside hotel lift: He had been helping out his friend who owned the place; hotel owner among three booked

A 22-year-old man died after his head got trapped between the iron grills of a cage lift and the building wall at a hotel in Bengaluru's Jayanaga

Outrage in Jharkhand After Mother and Newborn Die Due to Alleged Negligence

Jamtara, July 17: A significant uproar has erupted in Jharkhand following the tragic deaths of a mother and her newborn, allegedly due to neglige

Who is Anurag Kumar, new Delhi Police Commissioner

Anurag Kumar was decorated with the Presidents Police Medal for Distinguished Service in 2016.

Best Chinese proverb of the day: 'A blind horse always frightens itself' a timeless reminder not to let fear of the unknown hold you back. Whether you're searching for a job, changing careers or learning a new skill, confidence comes from knowledge, preparation and experience, not from avoiding uncertainty

Fear often stems from a lack of knowledge and understanding. Uncertainty can make situations seem more intimidating than they truly are. Seeking

Why Parliament Must Debate the Delimitation Bill This Monsoon Session

The design of the delimitation process is as important as its outcome.

'Avoid unruly behaviour': CM Yogi says anti-social elements 'tranishing' Kanwar Yatra

Addressing a function in Shamli district after inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for several development projects, CM Yogi said the st

Kuwait says Iran attacked a power and water desalination plant, causing widespread damage

Kuwait said an Iranian attack damaged a power and water desalination plant, triggering a fire and widespread damage to electricity generation uni

Parliamentary panel seeks Economic Affairs Secretary's clarifications on Securities Market Code Bill

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance called the Economic Affairs Secretary to seek clarifications on the proposed Securities Market Co

Our Hearts Are Broken: Kris Jenner's Mother Mary Jo MJ Passes Away; Kim Kardashian Shares Emotional Tribute

She opened up about how her mother taught her the values of family and love, further guiding her in facing challenges in life with resilience and

Tragic Suicide of 28-Year-Old Woman in Ranchi After Video Call Argument with Husband

Ranchi, July 17: A 28-year-old woman tragically took her own life in the Doranda police station area after a heated argument with her husband dur

Oh! Sukumari movie review: Thiruveer, Aishwarya Rajesh shine in this entertaining rural dramedy

Set in rural Telangana, director Bharat Dharshans Telugu film turns a familiar tale of family dynamics and personal dreams into an engaging drame

Spain Practices Outside Before World Cup Final As Wildfire Smoke Spread

Smoke from wildfires, which are burning more of North America as Earth warms, attacks nearly every system in the body, killing tens of thousands

Rs 74 lakh: Former paramilitary officer shares the cost of leaving a govt job to pursue an MBA, asks if it's worth it

MBA vs Govt job: Amit Soni left his government post for an MBA program at IIM Ahmedabad. This career change incurred significant expenses, totali

Ram temple donation embezzlement: SIT to submit interim report on Monday

Sources further said the SIT may seek more time from the Uttar Pradesh government to finalise its investigation into the alleged financial irregu

PM Modi lays foundation stone of development projects worth Rs 14,700 cr in Haryana

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday inaugurated and laid the foundation stone of development projects worth 14,700 crore in Haryana, focusing

Authorities Seize 910 kg of Adulterated Ghee across Telangana

Pure ghee should be prepared only from milk fat. Mixing vegetable fats such as vanaspati or palm oil and selling it as ghee is a violation of foo

China now has nearly 500 J-20 stealth fighters, says a report. Where does India's AMCA stand?

China's J-20 stealth fighter fleet has significantly expanded, with estimates suggesting around 500 aircraft delivered. This rapid growth reflect

Rath Yatra Day 2: Chariot Pulling Resumes In Puri As Devotees Await Sacred Adapa Mandap Bije

The pulling of the majestic chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra resumed on Friday in Odisha's pilgrim town of Puri, wit

DMK to study Bill on delimitation, decide matter on 'merit'

The DMK will study the proposed delimitation Bill when tabled in Parliament, and a decision will be made based on merits to protect Tamil Nadu's

Delhi To Roll Out Smart Ration Cards With QR Codes, Facial Verification

The government says the project will make the Public Distribution System more transparent and help check fake ration cards, duplicate entries, bl

Don't Want To Live Like This: 5 Postpartum Women In Kota Demand Euthanasia

Ragini, Sushila, Suman, Aarti, and Pinki, all admitted to the hospital, have demanded euthanasia from the President, citing unbearable suffering

i2Cool Co-Founder and CEO Prof. Martin Zhu Honoured with 2025 Leader of the Year Young Entrepreneur Award

i2Cool Co-Founder and CEO Prof. Martin Zhu Honoured with 2025 Leader of the Year Young Entrepreneur Award

93.07% Bifaciality Module! Tongwei Leads Intersolar Europe 2026 with Global Launch of TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX Module

93.07% Bifaciality Module! Tongwei Leads Intersolar Europe 2026 with Global Launch of TNC 3.0 BIFIMAX Module

July 23 is last date to apply for MBBS, BDS courses in Tamil Nadu

There will not be any extension for the last date for applications, the Tamil Nadu Selection Committee said.

From Devadasi to Gotipua: The living legacy of Odissi in Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra

The history of dance in the Jagannath tradition is inseparable from the temple itself. For centuries, dance was regarded as an offering to the de

Caused Serious Damage: Iran Claims It Struck Many US Fighter Jets In Jordan

Iran's Revolutionary Guards said they destroyed several US refuelling aircraft and fighter jets and caused serious damage to many more.

Chinese Embassy In Bangladesh Warns Citizens Buying Brides Risk Death Penalty

Chinese embassy highlights that human trafficking convictions in Bangladesh can lead to long prison terms, fines, or even death penalty.

At least 20 children and one adult were killed in a school bus crash in Uganda, police say

The bus belonged to the King David Junior School, an elementary school situated in the capital Kampala

Satyagraha, Pyre On River: Tribals' Unique Protest To Save Their Homes

As the Ken-Betwa river-linking project advances, thousands in Madhya Pradesh's Chattarpur say they face displacement, lost livelihoods and inadeq

Supreme Court Rules on Citizenship Rights in West Bengals SIR Controversy

New Delhi, July 17: The Supreme Court addressed the West Bengal Special Intensive Revision (SIR) controversy during a hearing on Friday, reiterat

Panel Probing Badrinath Donation Theft Suggests Dress Code, CCTV Surveillance

The four-member team has submitted its 18-page investigation report, which offers several suggestions to prevent the theft of temple offerings.

MH-60R Seahawk Delivered To Indian Navy As US Hails Growing Defence Partnership

Recently another MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter, developed by Lockheed Martin, had arrived in India, with the aircraft delivered to the Indian N

Fire Accident at Mysore Bakery in Armoor

No casualties were reported in the incident. However, property worth several lakh rupees is believed to have been destroyed in the fire.

Beyond the IPL lies almost every state's hunt for its own cricket gold mine

Regional T20 leagues are developing into a new cricket economy beneath the IPL. These competitions aim to produce future IPL stars and become com

CCI junks complaint against Reliance Jio Infocomm, others

The Competition Commission of India in an order said it has also dismissed similar allegations against over 4,500 firms across multiple sectors

WHO adds air pollution to dementia risk factors, says up to 45% of cases may be prevented

New World Health Organization guidelines highlight preventing dementia through lifestyle changes. Addressing factors like air pollution and chron

Canadian Wildfire Sends Hazardous Smoke Spewing into US

US states near the Canadian border including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois were particularly choked, as the Northeast including New

At least 20 children, 1 adult killed in school bus crash in Uganda

A tragic bus crash in Uganda claimed at least twenty-one lives. The accident occurred Thursday night in Kapchorwa District, eastern Uganda. The b

Human Righst Body Orders Fresh Probe In Andhra Pradesh Missing Girls Cases

The complaint, filed in January 2024, relied on National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) data and alleged that the continued disappearance of girl ch

Tragic Train Accident in West Bengal Claims Four Lives, Chief Minister Expresses Condolences

Kolkata, July 17: A tragic incident occurred in the Karanasubarna area of Murshidabad district, West Bengal, on Friday. Initial investigations by

Federal Bank Q1 Result: Profit Jumps 37% YoY To Rs 1,177 Crore; NII Rises 26%

On the asset quality front, gross non-performing assets (GNPA) improved to 1.52% from 1.62% in the March quarter, while net NPA (NNPA) declined t

Teacher Not In Room, Class Monitor Thrashes Nursery Student For Raising Head

The incident took place at Lucknow's ALS Academy and was caught on CCTV installed in the classroom.

13 students suspended for ragging, assaulting first-year student at Kerala college

Alleged incident happened in Government College Kasaragod. According to complainant, a group of senior students threatened and assaulted him on t

NHRC to Monitor Probe into Sai Krishnas Custodial Death, Seeks Status Report

The Commission would like to monitor, without interfering with the progress of the investigation by SIT, so that the justice is rendered. The pro

Action Likely But FIFA Making Argentina Wait For Controversial Semifinal Win Celebration

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Downing Street office Thursday backed the calls by Business Minister Peter Kyle, who called the flag waving an e

FIFA Making Argentina Wait For Controversial Semifinal Win Celebration

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Downing Street office Thursday backed the calls by Business Minister Peter Kyle, who called the flag waving an e

Google will have to open up Android and Search data to rivals under new EU specifications

Google has consistently opposed these proposed measures, with lawyer Kent Walker claiming that the latest decisions by the regulator come with pr

Illegal mosques, madrassas demolished near India-Pakistan border in Jaisalmer

According to the administration, the demolished structures had been built on government land, including land reserved for families displaced by t

Mumbai Civic Body Rejects Official Report On Tree Collapse That Killed Boy, Orders New Probe

An 11-year-old student, Vihaan Srivastav, was killed when a tree was uprooted and fell on a moving school bus in Chembur on June 30.

'F-35 Criticism, Bogus Kill Plot Intel': Why Trump Is 'Pissed' At Netanyahu

The back-and-forth over the potential meeting came days after the Israeli leader went on Fox News before Trump's trip to Ankara and criticised th

Human Face Of Noida Tragedy: She Prayed Through Cab Ride. He Was Already Gone

On an ordinary Wednesday, a phone call changed everything for two sisters in Delhi. NDTV spoke to them about what happens the moment someone you

Drop Doctor From Your Name: Top Court Raps Hospitals In 4-Year-Old's Rape Case

As a penalty, the Court asked the hospitals to make voluntary donations to the victim's family, warning that failure to comply would attract cost

Palnadu: CM Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman Participate In Credit Outreach Event

The Union Finance Minister flagged off ambulances provided by Union Bank under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and distribut

Amrit Bharat Station Scheme to Boost Bihars Economic Development: JD(U)

Patna, July 17: NDA leaders have asserted that the government is focused on development while the opposition attempts to mislead the public, disc

Kudankulam Nuclear Plant Leak Raises Security Concerns, Congress Seeks Probe

The documents are said to include certain maps of the nuclear power plant, supplier details, inspection records and equipment assessment reports

Two Killed as Overspeeding Bike Rams Divider in Kukatpally

Accident under Kukatpally PS limits; victims die on the spot

Prashanth Varma Bets Big on Mahakali After HanuMan Success

Mahakali is being shot with the IMAX format in mind to deliver a visually immersive cinematic experience.

LIVE: Nifty Near 24,300, Sensex Zooms Over 800 Points; RIL Up Over 2% Ahead Of Q1 Results

Nifty IT rose 1.89%, followed by Nifty Auto at 0.68%. Nifty Financial Services and Nifty Private Bank gained 0.35% and 0.33%, respectively.

JD(S) Wants Maharashtra to Raise NFSA Income Limit to Rs 2.5 Lakh

According to the president of Janata Dal (Secular) Mumbai unit, Maharashtra's income ceiling is significantly lower than those prescribed in seve

Kerala power cuts: Pinarayi Vijayan accuses UDF govt of poor planning

Keralas Leader of the Opposition says LDF government was able to avoid such situations in the past decade by taking necessary steps in advance

NEET UG Results 2026: Top 10 States With Highest Number Of Qualified Candidates

NEET UG Re-Exam Results 2026: State-wise data released by the NTA shows that Uttar Pradesh has the highest number of qualified candidates, follow

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, marking 6th consecutive night of attacks

CCI Junks Complaint Against Reliance Jio Infocom, Others

CCI has dismissed similar allegations against over 4,500 firms across multiple sectors, it has observed that no documentary evidence to support c

Prabhas Rocks Social Media, Triggers Debate Over His Sacred Thread

Social media has been flooded with interpretations, and discussions about the films possible storyline, historical setting, and emotional core.

Root says England 'learning on the job' in ODIs after 99 not out against India

I think that's one of the biggest challenges for this team and the young guys coming through, Root, told reporters

Central University of Karnataka UG Admission 2026 Registration Started; Check Important Dates And Fee

CUK UG Admission 2026 registration has started from July 16. Check registration fee, important dates, eligibility and application process here.

Oh Sukumari Movie Review: Cringe Comedy Delivers a Painful Shock

The premise is undermined by the writing, the comedy, and the screenplay, and it delivers more shock than entertainment.

Ganja Worth Rs 1.18 Crore Hidden In Truck Seized Near Hyderabad, 2 Arrested

Officials said after credible intelligence, police launched an operation and recovered 237 kg of ganja concealed inside the cabin of a truck cont

Volkswagen workers to grill CEO on overhaul threatening 140,000 jobs, works council says

Volkswagen's works council will host staff assemblies with CEO Oliver Blume in August. Workers can question him about plans that threaten up to 1

Deschamps' Last Dance, Mbappe's Record Chase Give Unwanted 3rd Place Game an Edge

France's hopes of reaching a third successive World Cup final were emphatically ended by Spain in a 2-0 defeat, while England suffered their own

Political Shock for RJD as Spokesperson Mritunjay Tiwari Resigns

Patna, July 17: The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) has faced a significant political setback. Party spokesperson Mritunjay Tiwari has resigned from a

Desire Designer Exhibition Brings Luxury Fashion and Wedding Collections to Hyderabad

MANY CELEBRITIES, FASHION LOVERS, FASHION ENTHUSIAST, MODELS, P3S & FASHION LOVERS ATTENDS THE GRAND LAUNCH OF DESIRE DESIGNER EXHIBITION AT HOTE

SC Refuses Immediate Release of Mahaprabhu Jagannath

The High Court banned the release of the film across the country for not strictly adhering to the religious text of the Skanda Purana.

Explained | World Press Freedom Day and the Windhoek Declaration

2023 marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day.

Kohli, Shastri Knew About Rohit Sharma? 2nd ODI Broadcast Drops Big Hints

Cricket fans around the world were left stunned after reports of Rohit Sharma's international retirement began circulating on Thursday.

Bomb Threat Evacuates Jharsuguda Court Complex in Odisha

Mumbai, July 17: Panic ensued at the Jharsuguda District Court complex in Odisha on Friday after court officials received a bomb threat via email

NASA's Perseverance Rover Finds Giant Layered Mars Rock Structure Shaped By Asteroids

The rover found a 245-foot-thick layer of old rock on the rim of Jezero Crater, showing that the formation was created by repeated asteroid impac

He Quit A Government Job For IIM Ahmedabad. The Decision Cost Him Rs 74 Lakh

Amit Soni says leaving his government job to join IIM programme cost him nearly Rs 74 lakh, but he believes the investment has been worthwhile be

Gujarat ATS Arrests 5 More Suspected JeM Operatives; Probe Reveals Alleged Time Bomb Plot

Gujarat ATS has arrested five more suspected Jaish-e-Mohammed operatives in North Gujarat. Investigators allege the group planned serial blasts,