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Madras High Court closes contempt case against Savukku Shankar

Amid Gen Z protests, NDA ally LJP lists private members Bill on youth commission

The Bill seeks Constitutional status for a permanently established National Commission for Youth

BJP's Devesh Kumar quits Bihar MLC post, paves way for Deepak Prakash to get elected, continue as minister

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MLC Devesh Kumar on Friday resigned from position in the Bihar Legislative Council, paving the way for Deepak Prakas

How sculptural wooden doors are becoming statement pieces in modern homes

From Gothic arches to temple-inspired carvings, Koshs Sabha reimagines handcrafted wooden doors and panels as contemporary decor

KIIFB restructuring committee to meet on August 3

Waterways Leisure Tourism to explore cruise services from Mangaluru

As part of the Karnataka Governments efforts to promote cruise tourism in the State, the Department of Tourism has initiated consultations with l

Thoothukudi court dismisses bail plea of Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandayan

Passenger bus overturns in Algeria; at least 25 killed, 44 injured

Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived at the University Hospital of Boumerds where some of those injured had been taken

B. Rajkumar: Tamil Nadu has always been one of Indias most urbanised and industrialised States

Housing Minister outlines Tamil Nadus vision for sustainable, inclusive and investment-driven urban growth at The Hindu Real Estate and Urban Inf

Lower Agaram Road closure chokes key link to central Bengaluru

The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) has taken up the whitetopping of Lower Agaram Road, which will be executed in different phases. In the firs

GST officials rounded up by traders in Chennais Sowcarpet

The traders reportedly protested the inspection, alleging that it was being conducted unlawfully. They insisted that senior GST officials, includ

Preeti Pawar, Ankush Panghal reach boxing final at CWG 2026, team India qualifies for mixed 4x400m relay final

The Indian contingent continues to soar high at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with boxers Preeti Pawar and Ankush Panghal reaching the final of th

SC upholds NCLAT order setting aside CCI's 301.6-crore penalty on Grasim Industries

The tribunal had observed that the CCI did not provide a chance to Grasim Industries to present its arguments after it differed from the findings

Crime Branch likely to expand special investigation team as Kerala PSC exam scam probe widens

The investigators are also preparing to seek certified copies of examination records from the PSC. The expansion of the SIT comes as investigator

Collectors Cove Mumbai: Giftex brings art, watches and luxury collectibles under one roof

From an immersive MF Husain tribute to rare watches, jewellery and collectible design, Giftexs inaugural Collectors Cove at Mumbais Ballard Pier

India Has Just 25 Years To Turn Demographic Opportunity Into Economic Dividend

India entered this favourable demographic phase around 2010-13, when the dependency ratio began falling. The ratio is expected to bottom out arou

Srijana Inspects Civic Facilities in Masthan Nagar Slum

The Commissioner directed the departments concerned to inspect the issues on priority and take necessary action for their early resolution

Watch: Ive received threats to join BJP: CJPs Abhijeet Dipke

Flipkart And Netflix Make World-Class Entertainment An Earned Shopping Benefit For Millions Of Indians

Flipkart Plus members can earn a Netflix Mobile Plan every month by completing four qualifying orders of 299/- or more.

Two mini-textile parks inaugurated in Karur district

It is part of an initiative to consolidate Tamil Nadus reputation as a major destination for textiles by creating cutting-edge infrascture in var

Purbayan Chatterjee Honours Guru-Shishya Parampara at PAAMFs UMANG

The room itself was a heavy-hitting gallery of musical royalty, generating the kind of backstage gravitas rarely seen under one roof.

In 1997, a mysterious ocean sound called the 'Bloop' sparked sea monster and lost underwater city theories. The truth came from Antarctica

Scientists detected a powerful underwater sound called the Bloop in 1997. This mysterious noise traveled thousands of miles, sparking speculation

Watch: TN govt to approach SC to secure its share of Cauvery water: Minister Nirmal Kumar

The Muthanga land agitation and the 2026 verdict | Explained

GCCX Hyderabad 2026 Concludes as South India's Largest GCC & AI Leadership Summit

Over 1,200 delegates and 70+ global industry leaders come together to shape the future of AI-native Global Capability Centres.

Cognizant hosts global OpenAI Codex Hackathon for 10,000 employees across six cities in India

Cognizant launched its first global Codex Hackathon with OpenAI. Ten thousand associates across six Indian cities participated in this event. Thi

Australian Consulate-General finds new official home in Bengaluru

RecognisingBengalurus importance as a globalcentreof entrepreneurship and technology, Mr. Hill said that the city has a crucial role in deepening

India calls upon international community to look into Pakistan's brutal crackdown in PoJK

India has strongly criticised Pakistan's actions in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Reports indicate significant civilian casualties during

Chinese Proverb of the Day: Be not disturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed Life lessons on empathy, communication, emotional intelligence, listening and why every story has two sides

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Be not disturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed rather at not being understanding. The

In 2016, a Pacific island disappeared beneath the sea; now a breathtaking sculpture marks exact spot and is slowly transforming

A new sculpture commemorates Kale Island, which disappeared beneath rising seas a decade ago in the Solomon Islands. Created by British marine ar

Cockroach Janta Party plans nationwide grassroots movement to hold government accountable, says Saurav Das

The Cockroach Janta Party plans a nationwide movement for youth accountability. CJP led India's largest student protests in recent years. They ai

Dr. N. Vani Appointed As Telangana Director Of Medical Education

The Telangana government has appointed Dr. N. Vani, currently the Superintendent of Gandhi Hospital, as the Director of Medical Education.

Missing Tribal Chieftain Found Dead in Deep Pathanamthitta Forest

Mohandas' family had claimed that he was facing a case related to a dispute over work under the MGNREGS

Emphasis on strategy to position U.P. among countrys top 3 sporting States by 2036: SGFI president Deepak Kumar

Says aim is also to secure the inclusion of traditional sports such as Kabaddi and Yoga in the Olympics.

Own it, launch it, talk to them: A practical playbook from Hostinger's CEO for Indian MSMEs

In a fireside chat at the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Hostinger CEO Giedrius Zakaitis focused on why building a business online is no longe

Bengaluru: Man booked for blocking road to celebrate birthday in Vijayanagar

The contractor allegedly parked his car on West of Chord Road near the Shivahalli Flyover on July 15, blocking traffic.

Shaan Teams Up with Deedar Kaur for Romantic Track Dildara

Times Music releases breezy love song set against Thailands scenic backdrops, marking duos first collaboration

When livelihoods melt away: Should heat stress be recognised as a human rights issue? | In Focus podcast

Avinash Chanchal and Deepali Tonka speak to us about the Garmi Khata initiative, documenting the human cost of extreme heat, and the push to reco

Curious Case of the Vanishing Jewellery: Rats caught stealing gold from shop in Tumkuru, Karnataka

A small-town jewellery shop experienced a baffling mystery when gold items vanished. Staff reviewed CCTV footage but found no human culprits invo

YSRCP Leaders Threatened Woman Police Officer: Official

Large crowds turned out to greet Jagan, who went in a convoy on Thursday

OPINION | Can we learn from China's exam system?

Now that the Parliament has passed a stringent law to curb exam paper leaks, it is going to be an Act once the President gives her assent. With a

Kundapur: Heated Phone Argument Ends In Murder, Accused On The Run

The deceased has been identified as Ivan. Police have named Derik Crasta as the accused and launched a manhunt to trace him

Traffic Curbs for Ujjaini Mahakali Bonalu in Secunderabad

Diversions within 2-km radius; multiple parking points earmarked for devotees from Aug 24

Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma passes away at 96

Former Army chief General Vishwa Nath Sharma passed away at ninety-six years old. He served as Chief of Army Staff from 1988 to 1990. General Sha

Fireflies.ai joins Rotterdam Dockers as founding investor ahead of inaugural ETPL

AI productivity platform Fireflies.ai and its founder-CEO Krish Ramineni have joined Rotterdam Dockers as founding investors ahead of the inaugur

SC-NBWL recommends adding pygmy hog to list of critically endangered species

Jasprit Bumrah passes fitness test, cleared to play in upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka | Report

In a major development, star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly been cleared to play for the Indian team ahead of their two-game Test seri

Placing aluminium foil behind indoor plants: Why more people doing it and its benefits

Placing aluminium foil behind indoor plants is a simple trick backed by real research. It reflects light to shadowed leaves, keeps pests like aph

Karnataka High Court Criticizes Government and Police Over Attack on Mentally Ill Youth

Bengaluru, July 31: The Karnataka High Court has sharply criticized the state government and police regarding an alleged attack on a 19-year-old

Newtons 3rd Law movie review: Sumanth spearheads a largely satisfying, minimalistic crime thriller

Director Rajesh Karnas Telugu film nearly succumbs to the second-half syndrome, but solid drama and clever twists help it sail through

CWG 2026: Preeti Pawar Through To Women's 54kg Finals With Dominating Win

Preeti Pawar powered to a 5-0 win to set up a clash with Canada's Scarlett Delgado, who defeated England's Lauren Mackie 4-1 in her semifinal bou

Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court order declaring NSEI public authority under RTI Act

The High Courts division bench had observed that if the body is owned, controlled or substantially financed by the appropriate government, it wou

School holiday tomorrow, August 1: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 1: Monsoon rains continue actively across many parts of India. Students and parents seek updates on possible scho

Spain sends military to Ceuta as migrant surge leaves 9 dead

This decision follows urgent appeals from local leaders in Ceuta to authorities in Madrid for extra support following a rapidly escalating border

'Both have embraced freedom,' Supreme Court to dissolve Omar Abdullah's marriage with estranged wife Payal

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife Payal Abdullah on Friday informed the Supreme Court that they have resolved

PM-KISAN scheme extended for 5 years, total outlay stands at over Rs 3.15 lakh crore

In good news for millions of farmers across the country, the Union Cabinet on Friday approved the extension of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Ni

Who is Nirmal Purja, renowned Nepalese climber missing on Pakistan mountain?

Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Nimsdai Purja is currently missing along with five other climbers following a devastating avalanche on

US-backed Venezuela talks to begin without opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

U.S.-backed negotiations commence in Venezuela to reshape the nation's political system. The talks exclude prominent opposition leader Maria Cori

FIFA Adviser on White House's World Cup Panel Resigns To Protest Infantino Private Equity Plan

I cannot stand by while FIFA considers selling a stake in the World Cup, Cordeiro, a former Goldman Sachs banker, said in a statement

Farmers in Nanjangud, T. Narasipura protest against CWRC directive

Expressing concern over the CWRC directive, the protesting farmers said Karnataka was facing drought-like conditions and farmers were in distress

Rupee rises 15 paise to close at 95.35 against U.S. dollar

Higher global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback capped sharper gains in the local unit, while elevated tensions in West Asia kept markets

Violence Claims 74 Lives in Bangladesh Amid Political Turmoil

Dhaka, July 31: Between April and June 2026, violence and political conflicts in Bangladesh resulted in the deaths of 74 individuals. According t

Filmmaker Amit Rai interview: On Ohh My Dog and why those who dont have pets must watch it

Amit Rai, director of Ohh My Dog, seeks compassion for strays and questions the sharp decline in the number of childrens films made in the countr

'I Didn't Fail Medicine. I Was Among the 88% Failed by Broken FMGE System'

NBEMS should release our response sheets and answer keys so we can verify our scores, writes an MBBS graduate.

Markets extend rally to third day; Bajaj Finance surges over 8%

30-share BSE Sensex climbed 0.21%, to settle at 78,094.64; The 50-share NSE Nifty gained 0.27%, to end at 24,383.60

BRS leader Rama Rao appears before court in Formula E race case

The Telangana ACB filed a chargesheet in March in the Formula E race case in which Mr. Rao is the prime accused

India, Bhutan review development partnership; sign 4,000-crore LoC agreement

India has committed support for Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan as part of its longstanding development partnership with the neighbouring Himalayan

Pakistan coal mine blast kills 15 in Balochistan, rescue operation underway

According to the officials, 24 miners were working about 4,000 feet underground when the explosion took place at a private coal mine, Pakistan-ba

Nayaab Chennai: A celebration of Indias handloom and textile heritage

A celebration of Indias living textile traditions, Nayaab arrives in Chennai with handwoven treasures, artisan-led demonstrations, and conversati

Tahir Hussain, four others sentenced to life imprisonment in IB staff Ankit Sharma murder case

The Delhi police had sought death penalty for the former Councillor

Karur police crack elderly womans murder case with the arrest of her granddaughter

Sawan First Somwar 2026 Date: Check all four Shrawan Somwar dates and how to perform vrat

Sawan Somwar 2026 Dates: The holy month of Shravan begins on July 30, 2026, with the first Somwar falling on August 3. Devotees will observe fast

Delhi riots case 2020: Tahir Hussain, 4 others get life term for IB officer Ankit Sharma's murder

A Delhi court has sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment. He and four others were convicted for the murder of Ankit S

Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile heritage to Chennai

From Bengals kantha to Rajasthans bandhani, the Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile traditions to Chennai on August 7 and 8

Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan's purported audio clip triggers controversy

A purported audio clip allegedly involving Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan and a BJP functionary has sparked a political controversy. NCP (SP

Revanth Reddy Asks Officials to Set Up Research Centre for Innovation in YISU

Reddy instructed officials to provide internship opportunities to students of state-run engineering colleges

Expressive abhinaya and rhythmic precision defined L. Shruthis Kuchipudi recital

A disciple of Seetha Nagajothy and P. Nagajothy, Shruthi performed for Brahma Gana Sabhas Aadi dance festival 2026.

Surgeons remove appendix through laparoscopic surgery on a three-year-old in Perambalur

Fifth Open Access Report from Springer Nature shows transformative agreements remain a key driver of global OA transition

Fifth Open Access Report from Springer Nature shows transformative agreements remain a key driver of global OA transition

FIFA president Infantinos senior advisor resigns following proposal to sell World Cup stake

Infantino has proposed spinning off FIFA's commercial businesses into a $20 billion subsidiary with 20% owned by private investors

Om Birla warns MPs over disguises, bringing banners in Lok Sabha

Birthday Special: 7 Times Taapsee Pannu Proved that Content Speaks for Itself

Instead of following the safer route of formula entertainers, she consistently picked stories that sparked conversations, questioned societal nor

Ballari Man Kills Wife, Seven-month-old Daughter, Arrested

He allegedly committed the crime after suspecting his wife's fidelity and questioning the paternity of the infant.

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (July 31, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, July 31, 2026.

Develop Mechanism for Compensation in Accidents due to Stray Animals: SC to Centre, States

While directing that tagging of all animals be mandated, the top court said this furthers the ability to keep track of them, ensuring their long-

Andhra Pradesh to bring gaurs from central India to feed Nallamalas tigers

Gaurs have all but disappeared from the reserve and the Nallamala hills; Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P.V. Chalapathi Rao said the tran

Develop mechanism for compensation in accidents due to stray animals: Supreme Court to Centre, states

The Supreme Court has mandated compensation mechanisms for stray animal road accidents. Animal owners must now be held responsible for their live

Indian Railways adds online excess baggage option to ticket booking

The online excess luggage booking facility is available only to passengers holding confirmed tickets and is restricted to travel classes where ca

Buzz: Tejaswini set for acting debut?

According to the latest buzz, a woman centric film is being planned as her launch project.

Former AAP leader Tahir Hussain sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma

Former AAP leader Tahir Hussain sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma. More to follow...