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'I'm starting an indefinite hunger strike': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke announces fast after Sonam Wangchuk removed from Jantar Mantar

Moderate Rain Expected in Chennai, Heavy Showers Forecasted in Western Ghats Until July 23

Chennai, July 18: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall in Chennai this evening. Meanwhile, heavy rains are

Abhijeet Dipke sits on indefinite fast; supporters reaffirm July 20 march

The development comes amid a row over the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Wangchu

Enrol in SIR to get guarantee benefits in Karnataka, says Congress leader

Anjali Nimbalkar, former MLA and Congress leader, chaired a meeting at the Belagavi DCC office to review the process of party workers working as

Yellow Alert for Rain and Strong Winds in Delhi-NCR

Noida, July 18: The weather in Delhi-NCR is experiencing continuous changes these days. While intense sunlight and humidity have been troubling r

Nothing should be administered to Sonam Wangchuk without my consent, says wife Gitanjali Angmo

The Delhi Police has shifted activist Sonam Wangchuk to the Safdarjung Hospital, his wife Gitanjali J Angmo said on Saturday, July 18

CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke begins indefinite hunger strike after Wangchuk taken to hospital

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke began an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar after Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to hospital, urg

Shashi Tharoor lauds Kerala Fire & Rescue Services for 'highly commendable' job after being rescued from stuck lift

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor was rescued from a stuck elevator in Thiruvananthapuram. The Kerala Fire and Rescue Service personnel arrived promptly

PV Sindhu enters Japan Open final

PV Sindhu reached her first final in over two years at the Japan Open after Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei retired injured during their women'

Sonam Wangchuk Removed From Jantar Mantar: A Timeline Of His Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk and his supporters had been protesting against Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan for nearly a month.

From The Red Bari to Skinny Mos: Inside Kolkatas heritage revival

What happens when a 109-year-old bungalow becomes a jazz bar, an Edwardian office hosts flamenco, and forgotten mansions find new audiences? A ne

Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalised, His Wife Says No Treatment Without Her Consent

AAP, Opposition Condemn Police Action Against Jantar Mantar Protestors

AAP leader Manish Sisodia alleged that the Centre was trying to silence those raising their voice over paper leaks

Tension in Bahadurguda Over Bullet Train Land Acquisition

The farmers refused to hand over their lands, demanding clear assurances from the government before any acquisition takes place.

Ice Stupas To Education Reforms: The 'Fast' Evolution Of Sonam Wangchuk

Sonam Wangchuk remains a prominent figure whose activism spans climate change, education reform, democratic rights and environment conservation.

Dancers' Union Row Escalates, Jani Master Faces Federation Boycott

Jani has earned fame and money, but he is behaving high-handedly, says Rajeswar Reddy, former general secretary of the Telugu Film Industry Emplo

Changed Identity, Phone: How Gangster Nitish Kaushal Tried To Evade FBI

Nitish Kaushal, linked to transnational crime, captured near Canada after abandoning tracked phone

Watch: Chaotic scenes as supporters allege police forcibly hospitalised Wangchuk

A heavy deployment of Delhi Police personnel was seen at the protest site as the protesters were asked to vacate the area

Pawan Kumar Chandana: Meet India's Elon Musk, the Skyroot CEO who once scored 50 in maths and is now sending Vikram-1 into space

Pawan Kumar Chandana: Skyroot Aerospace CEO and co-founder Pawan Kumar Chandana, a child who was once bad at maths, is now the head of this ambit

Leaders Extend Birthday Wishes to Ashwini Vaishnaw, A Key Architect of Developed India

New Delhi, July 18: On the occasion of Ashwini Vaishnaws birthday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, along with several prominent leaders, extended t

Amit Shah to Review Border Security, Criminal Law Implementation in Bengal

The home minister will also hold a separate meeting on issues related to birth and death registration

Re-NEET Result 2026: Shravani Kudale Tops Maharashtra, Becomes India's Highest-Ranking Girl

Baramati's Shravani Kudale scored 710 marks in NEET 2026, becoming Maharashtra topper and highest ranked girl. Deputy CM Shravani Kudale congratu

Russia Says Ukrainian Drone Attack Kills 7, Wounds 24 at Logistics Centre

Seven night-shift employees were killed when enemy UAVs hit a Wildberries logistics centre, Russia said

Skyroot Vikram-1 launch time: When will India's first private orbital rocket lift off?

India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, will launch on Saturday. This mission will place multiple technology demonstration pa

Indian Man's Sarcastic Take On Japan's Work Culture Sparks Debate

The man, identified as Ajay Pandey, shared the video on Instagram, where he spoke about his experience of working in Japan.

IMA plans protest against assault on doctors in Dombivli on July 20

The IMA has urged government to take strict action against all those involved in the assault, without any political interference and to amend the

Kerala: Tharoor Briefly Trapped in Hotel Lift, Rescued by Fire Personnel

Following the rescue, Tharoor felicitated the Fire and Rescue Services personnel in recognition of their prompt response

Joe Root: A Major Threat for India in the Third ODI at Lords

London, July 18: The third and decisive ODI match between India and England is set to take place at Lords this Sunday. The three-match series is

Kamal Haasan Shares Emotional Birthday Tribute to Late Director Bharathirajaa

Bharathirajaa passed away on June 10, 2026, due to age-related issues.

'Historic new frontier': PM Modi hails 'talent of youth' ahead of Skyroot's maiden orbital attempt with Vikram-1 launch

Skyroot Aerospace prepares for the maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1 today. Prime Minister Modi hailed this as a historic new frontier for India.

Anna Lezhneva Attends Suprabhata Seva at Tirumala for Pawan Kalyan's Speedy Recovery

Pawan Kalyan underwent surgery for a rotator cuff injury at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital in Mumbai on July 11 and was discharged on July 1

Leaders Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela on His Birthday

New Delhi, July 18: On the occasion of the birthday of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, sever

CJP activists allege 'Wangchuk dragged by Police forcibly'; Police say they complied with court orders

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to a hospital from his protest site. Protestors alleged police forcefully removed him despite his deter

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to hospital; CJP founder Dipke under detention by Delhi Police

The New Delhi DCP office said that Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted to the hospital as per the orders of the Delhi High Court and on expert medica

India's first pvt rocket to place tech payloads, postcard from PM Modi into orbit

India's first privately developed orbital rocket, Vikram-1, will launch Saturday into low earth orbit. The rocket will deploy multiple technology

West Asia war LIVE: Iran claims strikes on U.S. targets in Kuwait, Jordan

Iran accused U.S. forces of targeting civilian infrastructure, including an airport, a railway station and two bridges, and said it had struck U.

Sonam Wangchuk conscious, vitals stable after being shifted to Safdarjung Hospital

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after a 20-day hunger strike. Delhi Police removed protesters from Jantar Mantar

Celebrating 25 Years of Vedic Education at Dudheshwar Ved Vidyalaya

Ghaziabad, July 18: The Dudheshwar Ved Vidyalaya, located within the ancient Dudheshwar Nath Temple complex in Ghaziabad, celebrated its 25th ann

Delhi Police Clear Jantar Mantar After Wangchuk Hospitalised

Police urged the protesters at Jantar Mantar to peacefully vacate the protest site at the earliest

How Sonam Wangchuk Was Taken To Hospital Amid Heavy Police Deployment

Sonam Wangchuk has been taken to the Safdarjung Hospital, where he has been admitted to the emergency ward.

Max Verstappen fastest in Belgian GP first practice, Lewis Hamilton second

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS (Belgium), July 17: Red Bulls Max Verstappen lapped fastest in first practice for the Belgian Formula One Grand Prix on Friday

Sindhu makes semifinal after Okuhara withdraws

JAPAN OPEN TOKYO, July 17: Indian ace shuttler PV Sindhu reached the Japan Open semifinals after a withdrawal from her Japanese opponent Nozomi O

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Visits Tilanaesh Village, Engages with Farmers and Elders

Mumbai, July 18: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited Tilanaesh village in the Degana area of Nagaur district on Saturday morning. D

Pak all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz gets 3-month suspension for doping

LAHORE, July 17: Pakistan spin-bowling all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz has been handed a three-month suspension for failing a dope test after consumin

From Red Bari to Skinny Mos: Inside Kolkatas heritage revival

What happens when a 109-year-old bungalow becomes a jazz bar, an Edwardian office hosts flamenco, and forgotten mansions find new audiences? A ne

Skyroot Vikram 1 Launch Live Updates: Historic Frontier Of Space Journey, Says PM Modi Ahead Of Vikram-1 Launch

Skyroot Vikram 1 Launch Live Updates: The launch is seen as a major milestone for India's rapidly expanding private space sector.

Firouzja stuns world champion Gukesh

CHENNAI, July 17: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja inflicted a shock defeat on reigning world champion D Gukesh to emerge as the sole leader a

Mission Aagaman: Vikram-1 Carries Signatures Of Its Makers Into Space

Ahead of Mission Aagaman, Skyroot Aerospace said its Vikram-1 rocket carries the signatures of the engineers, technicians and team members who he

Security tightened around Jantar Mantar after Sonam Wangchuk shifted to hospital

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized after his health deteriorated during a hunger strike. Security was heightened around Jantar Mantar and N

Breaking news live updates: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke alleges assault, detention by Delhi Police after Sonam Wangchuk shifted to hospital

I wake up every single day looking forward to being my best: Elavenil

NEW DELHI, July 17: Elavenil Valarivan has been at the top of her game ever since she burst onto the international shooting scene as a prodigious

India go with proven performers in predictable picks for hockey WC

NEW DELHI, July 17: There were no surprises on offer in the Indian womens hockey squad announced for next months World Cup in Belgium and the Net

Bellingham urges fans to keep faith

Atlanta, July 17: England midfielder Jude Bellingham has urged fans to continue believing in the national team despite its heartbreaking exit fro

FIFA World Cup: Frustrations abound as France, England face off in third-place match

France and England will compete for third place in the World Cup. Both teams expressed disappointment after losing their semifinal matches. Coach

Soman Wangchuk Hospitalised Live Updates: Activist Taken To Safdarjung Hospital, He's Conscious, Vitals Stable: Report

Soman Wangchuk Hospitalised Live Updates: The action followed a Delhi High Court order for daily health checks on Sonam Wangchuk due to his deter

One last battle for pride

France, England fight for World Cup bronze FRANCE VS ENGLAND | SUN, jULY 19 AT 2:30 AM Atlanta, July 17: France and England will lock horns in th

Sonam Wanchuk Taken For Essential Care: Cops Urge Protesters To Vacate Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police shifts Sonam Wangchuk to hospital on day 21 of his hunger strike

Leaders Pay Tribute to Jagadguru Jayendra Saraswati on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, July 18: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jagadguru Jayendra Saraswati, the 69th Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peeth, s

Why Space Experts Are Calling Vikram-1 The Ultimate 'Cab to Orbit'

Skyroot co-founder and CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana says Skyroot aims to cut long waits for satellite launches by offering dedicated missions for sma

Delhi Police Takes Sonam Wangchuk to Hospital After 20-day Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar

Wangchuk, an engineer, education reformer and climate activist from Ladakh, has been on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignatio

Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Will it rain in the national capital, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad?

Delhi-NCR Rain Forecast: Delhi NCR experiences hot and humid weather with minimal rain today. Isolated showers are possible during the morning ho

On Rohit's 'Last ODI' Buzz, Ashwin Delivers Blunt 'One Bad Series' Verdict

R Ashwin questioned the timing of the debate over Rohit Sharma's future amid speculation that the Lord's ODI match against England can be his las

Danced At His Wedding: Ex-India Pacer's Heartfelt Message For Rohit Sharma

Speculations have been rife that the third and final ODI of the ongoing series against England at Lord's on Sunday could be Rohit Sharma's last a

US-Iran conflict pushes Pakistan to the brink of direct confrontation

ISLAMABAD, July 17: As the United States continues to hit Iran, and Tehran keeps up its retaliatory actions across the Persian Gulf on Washington

China rejects Trumps election interference claim

BEIJING, July 17: China on Friday said it has never interfered in US elections and has no interest in doing so, urging Washington to stop making

Burnham confirmed as new Labour leader, UK PM-designate

LONDON, July 17: Andy Burnham was on Friday confirmed as the newly elected leader of the UKs governing Labour Party, becoming the prime minister-

Putin critic convicted of charges that will keep from campaigning for Russias parliament

MOSCOW, July 17: Boris Nadezhdin, who criticised Moscows military action in Ukraine and tried to challenge President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 e

Iran Warns of Annihilation if US Continues War

Rezaee, who is also a top official in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), issued the warning in a post on X, saying that both diplom

24 terrorists killed in operations in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, July 17: Twenty-four terrorists were killed during a series of intelligence-based operations in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province,

Maharashtra Imposes Restrictions in Pune from July 21 to August 3

Pune, July 18: In an effort to maintain law and order, the police administration in Pune, Maharashtra, has announced a 14-day prohibitory order u

Aaha! Digital dance festival concludes

Presented by Apsaras Dance Company, in collaboration with The Hindu, it featured productions crafted specifically for the virtual stage.

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Wangchuk taken to hospital; Abhijeet Dipke under detention, says Delhi Police

Cockroach Janta Party accused the Delhi Police of lathi-charging students at Jantar Mantar protest site

Restrictions Imposed in Pune from July 21 to August 3

Pune, July 18: In a bid to maintain law and order, the Pune police have announced a prohibitory order under sections 37(1), 37(2), and 37(3) of t

3 Idiots was not based on Sonam Wangchuk: Aamir

Superstar Aamir Khan has revealed that his character Phunsukh Wangdu from the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots is not based on educationist and climate

India Set to Make History in Private Space Sector with Vikram-1 Launch

New Delhi, July 18: Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace is poised to achieve a significant milestone in Indias private space sector w

The Krishna Janmabhoomi and Shahi Idgah timeline: History, compromise & legal battle

Through the centuries, the Krishna Janmabhoomi temple has been reclaimed several times before a compromise agreement was struck with the Shahi Id

Sia arrives at a screening of Sia: Nostalgic for the Present in Los Angeles on Thursday. (PTI)

Karnataka HC Quashes Sowmya Reddy's Defamation Case Against Shobha Karandlaje

Karandlaje, who is the Union Minister of State for MSME and Labour & Employment and BJP MP from Bangalore North, moved the High Court seeking qua

The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico

The recent World Cup brought excitement but did not significantly boost Mexico's economy. Weak investment and trade agreement uncertainty continu

Assam CM speaks to Dhurandhar director for film on Ahom general

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he held discussions with Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar for a movie on legendary Ahom gen

Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute: court relies upon government notification of 1920 that indicates existence of pre-Aurangzeb temple

Religious character of the structure cannot be determined at this stage, Allahabad High Court said as it declined the challenge by mosque that th

Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital after 20-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized by Delhi Police after a 20-day hunger strike. He protested alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and

Venezuela Earthquake Death toll exceeds 5,000

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck within a minute of each other on June 24, decimating the coastal state of La Guaira located north of Cara

India vs England: Decisive ODI Series Finale at Lords Awaits

New Delhi, July 18: The third and final ODI match of the series between India and England will take place this Sunday at Lords Cricket Ground in

Andhra Pradesh Weather Today July 18: Will it rain in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and other cities

Andhra Rain Alert Today: Andhra Pradesh faces scattered showers and humid heat this week. Vijayawada expects rain chances to rise significantly b

Sonam Wangchuk Taken To Hospital On Day 21 Of Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike for over 20 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Bengaluru's Victory Cinema Refuses to Screen Vijay's Jana Nayagan

Victory Cinema was ready to screen 'JANA NAYAGAN' on the same terms that we and theatres across the industry extend to every distributor, big or

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor rescued after getting stuck in hotel lift in Kerala

Skyroot's Vikram-1 Launch: Check Where To Catch The Historic Liftoff Live

Named after the father of India's space programme, Vikram Sarabhai, Vikram-1 represents the next stage of Skyroot Aerospace's journey.