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'Pink Panther Theme' Saxophonist Plas Johnson Passes Away at 94

Harmonica player and record producer Bob Corritore remembered Johnson in a Facebook post.

Hindustan Zinc Posts Record Q1 Profit of 5,469 Crore

Udaipur, July 24, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Hindustan Zinc Limited, the worlds largest integrated zinc producer and one of the top 10 global silver pro

CM Revanth Reddy Wishes People on Toli Ekadasi

In a message shared on X, Revanth Reddy wished happiness, good health, prosperity and wealth for every family, and prayed for peace and harmony t

Hindustan Zinc Reports Record Q1 Profit of 5,469 Crore, Announces 11 Interim Dividend

Udaipur, July 24: Hindustan Zinc Limited (Hindustan Zinc) has reported its highest-ever first-quarter financial performance, posting a 145% year-

'Education in danger': NEET protester in bridal attire calls for Pradhan's resignation

Won't Bow to US Bullying: Iran Rejects Washington's Pressure Tactics

Araghchi said the main obstacle between Tehran and Washington was not a lack of communication channels but the US approach toward Iran

Power Cut Today (July 25): Electricity Supply to Remain Disrupted in 53 Areas of Udaipur

Udaipur: The electricity department has announced a scheduled power shutdown in several parts of the city on Saturday due to maintenance work. Po

Most billionaires escape work on a superyacht. Google's Sergey Brin built a $450 million one with a giant office, a business deck and helicopter hangar

Google co-founder Sergey Brin owns a $450 million superyacht named Dragonfly. This impressive vessel features a dedicated business deck with an o

Pause Before You Rush to Criticise: Gitanjali Angmo Hits Out at Wangchuk Critics

In a video message shared on social media, Wangchuk questioned why his commitment to the cause needed a character certificate.

'Conversation has stopped even within families': Mohan Bhagwat flags communication gap

Amarnath Yatra resumes after six-day weather halt; over 6,000 pilgrims leave Jammu

The annual Amarnath Yatra resumed from Jammu after a six-day suspension due to bad weather. Over six thousand pilgrims departed from Bhagwati Nag

Modi Thanks Followers for Insightful Responses in Second Insta Video

The latest reel followed Modi's first direct video message on the issue, in which he sought to reassure students over concerns surrounding examin

US Advances in AI Race Against China

Washington, July 25: The Trump administration has defended significant changes to the United States scientific research system this week. The adm

US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle

The United States will restart importing Mexican cattle after a year-long ban. This halt had previously driven American beef prices to record hig

PM Modi raised issue of safety of India sailors during recent meet with Trump: Govt to Lok Sabha

Prime Minister Modi raised Indian maritime worker safety with President Trump. He also highlighted this issue at the G7 Summit Outreach Session.

'Will not bow to US bullying': Iran rejects Washington's pressure tactics at SCO summit

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated Tehran will not yield to American pressure or intimidation. He asserted that the United States reli

'The show must go on', Trump says at White House correspondents' dinner rescheduled after shooting

President Donald Trump attended a rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner. The event occurred with enhanced security measures and a smalle

How to run B2B GTM when your buyer asks ChatGPT first

In this episode of the Prime Venture Partners podcast, Alon Waks, CMO at SpotDraft, talks about what actually works when Indian founders enter th

How technology is slowly reshaping India's entrepreneurial backbone

The most interesting shift I've watched over the last two years isn't in how MSMEs use technology; it's in how technology has started to see them

Preparing the workforce for agentic AI and autonomous systems

Technology is moving at warp speed but the big question is are organisations preparing their people at the same pace?

'Do not tweet...': Kapil Sibal slams JNU advisory, asks 'Should students become govt employees?'

Trump tariff wall set to stay after Supreme Court blow: Analysts

President Donald Trump has implemented new tariffs on sixty trading partners. These duties were imposed using previously utilized legal authoriti

Investing heavily in battery storage systems, will cut power cost: Pralhad Joshi

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Why Lord Vishnu enters Yog Nidra for four months, the spiritual meaning of Chaturmas, date, timings, puja vidhi, fasting rules and powerful mantras to seek Shri Hari's blessings

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Devshayani Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Saturday, July 25, beginning Chaturmas. This sacred period signifies Lord Vishnu's

Big win for OpenAI; A tail of promise

The Delhi HC said ANI had not demonstrated that ChatGPT had memorised or reproduced its copyrighted works.

YSRCP to Protest Over DSC Irregularities on July 28

The party alleged that a scam is evident in the DSC process, claiming that government orders (GOs) were issued to accommodate a favoured few befo

Trump weighs harder Iran strikes as conflict widens

President Trump has not decided on major Iran strikes, citing ongoing serious talks. The renewed conflict has widened as Saudi Arabia struck Yeme

Treat digital arrests and cyber frauds as organised crime: SC

'Invoke Stringent Laws To Curb Such Crimes'

Amarnath Yatra Resumes After 6-day Weather Halt

Officials said the 18th batch comprising 6,269 pilgrims including 1470 women, 25 children and 54 Sadhus departed in a convoy of 223 vehicles unde

Govt dismisses Pak allegation of India deliberately causing flooding

Morning digest: Centre sacks 47 NTA officials, tightens law to tackle paper leaks; Bihar Bandh today against police lathi charge on protesting students, and more

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A display of diversity: India Habitat Centre hosts Kalabimb 2026 art exhibition

In this photo essay, we feature more highlights from the Kalabimb art exhibition in New Delhi.

IMD Weather Today, July 25: Gujarat, Delhi-NCR, Rajasthan, Mumbai, Himachal, Uttarakhand, Punjab, MP, Odisha and Northeast brace for heavy rain, thunderstorms as active monsoon intensifies

Weather Today, July 25: The India Meteorological Department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across many Indian states. Gujarat expects the

Government objects to China illegally occupying Indian territory

'Delhi Consistent In Not Violating Beijing Sovereignty'

Assam Floods: Death toll rises to 61, 14 deaths in last 24 hours

Assam's flood death toll has reached sixty-one after fourteen more people perished. Over seven lakh people are affected across twelve districts,

Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: CJP-govt talks to continue today amid Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation demand

In a move to crack down on exam malpractices, the Centre has taken a slew of actions, including strengthening the anti-paper leak law and termina

Don't need a character certificate from those: Sonam Wangchuk slams those criticising him

Amarnath Yatra resumes after six-day weather halt

Over 6,000 pilgrims leave Jammu; no convoy was dispatched for the Pahalgam route, officials said

US Military Fires on Vessel Breaching Iran Blockade

The US and Iran showed no sign of backing away from their conflict after a 13th straight night of strikes

India News Live Updates: Orange alerts limited as Gujarat rain likely to ease from Saturday

Russia Hits Arms Expo Near Kyiv, Kills 10: Officials

The strike drew a backlash from many in Ukraine's defence industry and officials, some of whom implied that the event had been poorly organised a

Trump Threatens EU with Tariffs Over Google Antitrust Fine

The United States of America is not a 'PIGGYBANK' for Europe, nor will we allow it to be, Trump wrote

4.1cr kids obese, ICMR seeks tighter curbs

More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat

Thousands fled homes as massive forest fires raged out of control. French and Spanish firefighters battled intense blazes fueled by high temperat

US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports

The US disabled a second merchant vessel enforcing its blockade of Iranian ports as Iran targeted US-linked bases across the Gulf. Fighting inten

US Says It Fired On Another Vessel Trying To Breach Iranian Naval Blockade

The US military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iran's ports, while the Islamic Re

Paramount agrees to pause Warner Bros deal while case plays out

Paramount Skydance has agreed to pause its$110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discoveryuntil a court rules on a lawsuit filed by 12 states c

NEET protests: Cabinet approves 10-year jail, Rs 10 crore fine for paper leaks amid talks with CJP

The cabinet approved a bill proposing stricter punishments for paper leaks. Union ministers met with CJP leaders to discuss the NEET examination

Bain Capital acquires Vitabiotics: UK nutraceutical giant with Indias Meyer Organics valued at $850-900 million

Private equity firm Bain Capital has agreed to acquire UK-based nutraceutical company Vitabiotics, expanding its presence in the global wellness

Congress Disappointed by Sonam Wangchuks Hunger Strike Conclusion: Amar Kumar Bauri

Ranchi, July 25: Senior Jharkhand BJP leader Amar Kumar Bauri has criticized the state government following Sonam Wangchuks decision to end his h

Dharmendra Pradhan must go to let Parl function: Oppn

SC: Will go the extra mile to fix issues, make NEET foolproof

Ready To Go '10 Extra Miles', Says Govt; Court Seeks Plan By Aug 3

Students protest: Breakthrough with Sonam Wangchuk may help government tackle crisis

166,000 evacuated as wildfires spin out of control in France, Spain

French President Emmanuel Macron on July 24, asked the army to mobilise to help contain the worst wildfire the country has ever seen after seekin

Home Minister Amit Shah talks to slain policemans family in Kashmir; govt. to support studies of victims son

Mr. Shah expressed his condolences and extended support to the victims son during a visit of BJP leader and Leader of Opposition (LOP) Sunil Shar

Bias: Venezuela Says It Will Withdraw From International Criminal Court

Venezuela will withdraw from the International Criminal Court over the tribunal's perceived bias, the nation's foreign minister said Friday.

Introduce, pass Statehood bill in ongoing Parliament session: Dr. Farooq Abdullah to Centre

Farooq Abdullahs appeal comes days after he led a protest of his party leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and legislators at Jantar

Trump Says Venezuela Not Ready For Elections

US President Donald Trump said Friday that Venezuela is not ready to hold elections, more than seven months after the American military operation

Delhi High Court acquits man in 2006 rape case, says names do not define character

The judge noted that while it is common in North India to name children after Lord Ram, and for Mohammad to precede the names of many Muslims, na

Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike, Expresses Heartbreak Over Criticism

New Delhi, July 25: Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike for 26 days protesting the NEET paper leak and demanding the resignation of E

SC bans posting court clips on social media

Apex Court or HC Nod Must To Share Content

NTA sacks 47 officials in rejig, to hire 4 GMs, 16 young professionals

Gen Z outreach: PM Modi asks ministers to shore up presence on Insta

On Insta since 2014

Mirwaiz, MP Rashid, MP Ruhullah, Lone question mass arrests, demolitions after Anantnag attack

Large-scale detentions, questioning and harassment of youth across Kashmir, with over 2000 young men being picked up on allegations of being over

ED Attaches 1,906-Cr Gameskraft Assets

The action pertains to operations of real money gaming apps such as RummyCulture, RummyPrime, Playship and RummyTime, the agency said.

Saudi Strikes Houthi-Rebel-Controlled Hodeidah Province In Yemen

Saudi strikes attacked Yemen's Red Sea governorate of Hodeidah on Friday, Houthi-run Al Masirah TV reported, after eyewitnesses earlier said seve

NEET Protests Spread Across Karnataka, BJP Targets Congress

In Hubballi, NSUI and Youth Congress workers staged a demonstration demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, hol

Bill moots 10 years in prison, fine of Rs 10 crore for paper leaks

Fast-Track Courts To Dispose Of Cases In 3 Mths

No Court Clips Online Without Permission: SC

The court also issued notices to the Centre and social media platforms on the petition filed by journalist Harshita Grover.

Students, Youth Join Bandh Seeking Pradhan's Resignation

The protest was held as part of a nationwide agitation, with students from several educational institutions observing the bandh.

Plea in Delhi HC challenges internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar protest site

Delhi High Court hears plea challenging internet shutdown near Jantar Mantar protest, citing unconstitutional and arbitrary suspension orders.

SC agrees to hear PIL against police excesses on Monday

'Prohibitory orders', P 4

Heavy Rain Forecast: Dakshina Kannada, Udupi Declare Holiday On July 25

The holiday has been declared for all anganwadis, government, aided and private schools, besides PU, ITI and diploma colleges.

Stifling Of Protests In TN Angers CPM

The ban on people visiting the Marina and staying there in groups that was quietly enforced after the situation turned critical in New Delhi was

African proverb of the day: 'Anxiety will not let you...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on constant worry, survival instinct, human nature and fear

African proverb of the day highlights the saying, Anxiety will not let you die of hunger. The proverb explains how worry can encourage people to

Didi Likely To Join CJP Delhi Stir On July 27

The former West Bengal chief minister, who earlier announced her plans from her party rally on July 21, wrote on X-handle on Friday, I have stood

Maharashtra Rain Raises River Levels In Belagavi

Farmers in villages along the riverbanks are closely monitoring the water levels amid fears that further rise in the rivers could affect standing

Southern States Power India's Rise As A Global Economic Powerhouse, Says Karnataka CM

Wanting greater cooperation among southern States, Shivakumar said When Karnataka grows, India grows. When Tamil Nadu succeeds. India succeeds.

Maharashtra Launches 5-Star Rating System For Government Hospitals

The Public Health Department issued a Government Resolution (GR) introducing the mechanism, under which hospitals will be awarded ratings ranging

Supreme Court to hear plea on police action against students on Monday

Appearing on behalf of the petitioner, senior advocate Gopal Sankaranarayanan submitted that a petition had been filed. There is urgency. Police

Modis Instagram Video Breaks Records, Thanks Youth for Support

New Delhi, July 25: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has released a new video thanking the youth of the country, especially Generation Z, for their s

Judoka Tulika Maan suspended for whereabouts failure, withdrawn from CWG

She has committed three whereabouts failures in 12 months, and NADA has sent notice to her. So, she will be withdrawn from the team, a judo coach

Can EC do whatever it wants?: HC on deputing teachers for SIR in Delhi

Court questions ECs assertion that teachers are compensated for election duties; schedules next hearing in PIL against large-scale deployment of

West Bengal Minister vows to restore mangroves lost to encroachments in Sundarbans

The State holds the largest share of mangrove cover in India, accounting for 42.45% of the national total with approximately 2,119.16 sq. km.

The Deschamps paradox: was his World Cup-winning Les Bleus tenure a success?

The debate over the 57-year-olds managerial legacy will not disappear anytime soon. Critics will argue that his caution prevented France from rea

Internet down, 18 metro stations shut, yet Jantar Mantar remains upbeat

Volunteers deployed at entry, exit gates to prevent overcrowding as thousands continue to turn up at the protest site; CJP warns of nationwide ag

Trump Says Iranians Getting Very Serious In Talks

US President Donald Trump said Friday that he had not decided on whether to launch major strikes on Iran as Tehran was now getting very serious i

'America is losing tourists': Cortez-Masto blasts Trump's trade chief, warns tariffs hurting travel

How dare you threaten students?: Jamia, JNU face backlash over protest advisories

NEET-UG leak controversy: NTA sacks 47 officials; Delhi Police sets up STF

In a significant response to the NEET-UG paper leak scandal, the National Testing Agency has dismissed forty-seven officials. To tackle examinati