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West Asia war LIVE: U.S. strikes kill one, wound 4 in southwest Iran: state media

The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their war, which has caused global eco

SIR anomalies may cross one crore in Telangana: CEO

In an exclusive interview with The Hindu, Chief Electoral Officer C. Sudharshan Reddy provides more insights into the ongoign SIR process

Shree Diagnostic PET-CT Centre Inaugurated in Lake City

UDAIPUR, July 13, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran) :Shree Diagnostic PET-CT Centre has been inaugurated in Udaipur, marking a significant step in the field o

Earthquake of magnitude 3.6 hits J&Ks Baramulla

There were no reports of any damage or casualties

Prospects of kharif cultivation turns bleak in Telangana with monsoon failure

Over 63% of mandals in 32 rural districts record deficient to large deficient rainfall; water levels in reservoirs remains gloomy

Bangkok pub fire kills at least 27 people, Thai PM Anutin Charnvirakul confirms

Morning Digest: U.S. launches more strikes on Iran; 27 killed in Bangkok pub fire, and more

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Trump orders US flags at half-mast to honor Senator Lindsey Graham

American flags will fly at half-mast until Saturday evening. This honors Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on July 11. President Donald Tru

Iran expands attacks on Gulf states after US strikes, says Strait of Hormuz closed

U.S. and Iranian forces exchanged heavy missile and drone assaults across the Gulf region. Iran stated it had again closed the vital Strait of Ho

US Congressman Alleges Israeli Soldiers Detained Delegation in West Bank

Washington, July 13: Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna has accused armed Israeli individuals and soldiers of detaining him and other American

Lab availability fails to match rise in school numbers

Integrated science lab coverage in secondary schools fell to 54.6% in 2025-26. The number of schools with these labs increased by 10,000 over thr

Quote of the day by Walt Disney, 'I always like to look on the optimistic side of life, but I am realistic enough to know that life is a complex matter' teaches life lesson that optimism should not become unrealistic, words of wisdom encourage people to live with both hope and wisdom

Quote of the day by Walt Disney offers life lesson on living with balance and purpose. Optimism inspires courage, perseverance, and hope, while r

Carlyle Consortium set to take control of defence parts supplier Micropack

Carlyle plans a significant investment in Micropack, an Indian defence electronics manufacturer. This deal marks a major private equity entry int

Potential World Cup expansion to 64 teams to be discussed after 2026 edition: FIFA President Infantino

FIFA will examine the issue in committees after this World Cup; longer tournaments and logistics could limit the number of potential hosts

Why apex court's wading into Darbhanga's ponds

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning alleged encroachment of three historic water bodies. Petitioners accuse the Bihar governme

Quote of the day by Steve Harvey, 'Failure is a great teacher, and I think when you make mistakes and you recover from them and you treat them as valuable learning experiences, then you've got something to share' teaches us that everyone experiences setbacks, but people differ in how they respond

Quote of the day by Steve Harvey teaches guidance for personal growth and lifelong learning. Mistakes are inevitable, but they need not become pe

Quote of the day by Kim Kardashian, 'I love when people underestimate me and then become pleasantly surprised', is a life lesson on value of self-belief, confidence, and personal success becomes even more meaningful when it inspires confidence and determination in others

Quote of the day by Kim Kardashian teaches a life lesson about confidence, perseverance, and personal growth. Being underestimated should never p

Delivery agent barges into woman's Bengaluru flat, flashes her

A Bengaluru food vlogger reported a frightening incident involving a delivery agent. The agent allegedly forced his way into her washroom and exp

West Bengal government seeks support of DMSC for cervical cancer vaccination for sex workers in Sonagachi

Durbar Mahila Samanwaya Committee, a collective for working on rights and recognition of sex workers, celebrates 31 years

Liquor gangs go to war in 'dry' Bihar, 3 dead in 4 days

Three alleged liquor smugglers died in Samastipur district over four days. One incident involved the murder of Prabhat Choudhary and his associat

Quote of the day by Harrison Ford, 'Nature Doesn't Need People People Need Nature; Nature Would Survive the Extinction of the Human Being and Go on Just Fine, but Human Culture, Human Beings, Cannot Survive Without Nature', shows nature's influence on human health, happiness and human civilization's dependence on nature

Quote of the day by Harrison Ford expresses a profound truth about humanity's place in the world. Nature has sustained life for millions of years

France vs Spain, FIFA World Cup: France do not fear Spain but respect their quality, players says

Spain have conceded only one goal in the entire tournament to reach the last four in search of a second World Cup title

MEA condemns attack on tanker off Oman coast; 10 Indians rescued, 1 missing

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurates projects worth 1,047 crore

Mr. Choudhary said that Bihars economy was being significantly strengthened by promoting womens economic empowerment and entrepreneurship.

Ayodhya Ram temple donation row: SIT flags near-total breakdown of safeguards

A SIT probe found nine critical lapses in donation handling procedures. These security and procedural failures allowed for alleged large-scale em

'Victims had life jackets on but were trapped under boat': Vietnam tragedy eyewitnesses claim crew negligence, treatment delays

Eyewitnesses blamed crew negligence and delayed medical care for the Vietnam boat disaster. Rough seas and gusty winds caused the speedboat to ov

England vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup: Messi set for long-awaited first England clash in semifinal

The England clash will add another chapter to one of footballs most emotionally charged rivalries, shaped by decades of sporting drama and politi

Andhra Pradesh and the next El Nio challenge

Heatwaves and rainfall deficits could put the States preparedness to the test

Statistics ministry flags serious gaps in agriculture data collection

Official crop enumeration inspections were completed on time in less than half of the country's villages. Many village maps used for land tracing

Sub-Inspector Booked for Letting 6-Year-Old Granddaughter Drive Car in Narsingi

The Narsingi police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances under which the child was allowed to drive the vehicle

Hormuz crisis: Iran hit triggers fears of fuel supply disruption

An Iranian attack on a ship with Indian crew has heightened concerns. This incident raises worries about fuel and fertilizer supply disruptions.

Hundred Heroine Bhatia Says Its's 'Unbelievable' To Be On Lord's Honours Board

At the end of day three, India dominates the one-off Test as England struggles at 130/6, needing 327 more runs to chase down a massive target of

Teen Murdered in Badarpur Over Love Affair Suspicions

New Delhi, July 13: A 17-year-old boy was fatally stabbed in the Badarpur area of South Delhi, specifically on 40 Feet Road in the Molarband Exte

Telangana Police Arrest YSRC Leader In Guntur For Remarks Against Revanth Reddy

Nagarjuna Yadav had made the comments against the Telangana CM during a television debate recently

At least 27 killed as fire breaks out at pub in Bangkok

Firefighters took about half an hour to bring the fire under control; cause of the fire is unknown and under investigation

Small towns beat big cities in rooftop solar adoption

Smaller urban centers are leading India's rooftop solar adoption, surpassing major metropolitan areas. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Y

Cops Silent On Shabad Killer Arrest

Rajkumar, out on bail in a Pocso case, had hacked six persons, including his wife and two children, in Shabad

Telangana CEO, Hyderabad DEO Inspect Voter Enumeration and Digitisation Progress

Karnan also reviewed the progress of field-level activities

Kavitha Seeks ECI Nod For New Party

The ECI had earlier notified the party that about 1,000 objections were received, including one from the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS)

Kharif Slows, State Activates Crop Plan

Telangana has cultivated 55.31 lakh acres against the 132.38 lakh acre Kharif target, prompting contingency crop measures.

The making of Israels retreat into isolation

Israels isolation is no longer imposed; it is increasingly self-inflicted

U.P. Ministers reply sought over discrepancies in income, assets

Harish Slams CMs Remarks, Alleges Neglect of Irrigation

BRS leader T. Harish Rao criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys remarks and alleged that the government was neglecting irrigation issues aff

Oil conundrum: On Indias energy imports from Russia

Indias energy imports from Russia seem driven by confusion, not strategy

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli will pose a double headache to England: Graeme Swann

J&K Police arrests three publishers over controversial school books

Jammu and Kashmir police have arrested three publishers in connection with inappropriate book content. These arrests stem from an FIR registered

DDA frames SOP to clear encroachments within 72 hours

ED sends letters rogatory abroad, seeks info on foreign operatives

The Enforcement Directorate is investigating a sophisticated transnational cyber fraud network. This syndicate used mule bank accounts and shell

27 killed as fire breaks out at a pub in Bangkok, officials say

Bangkok pub fire: A massive fire engulfed a Bangkok pub early Monday morning. At least twenty-seven people tragically lost their lives in the dev

AP Launches Mission March SSC-2027 for 100% Pass Rate

The Andhra Pradesh School Education Department has launched Mission March SSC-2027 to help all government schools.

Public Divided Over CMC's Demolition Drive at Gachibowli's Popular DLF Food Street

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) carried out a large anti-encroachment drive on Friday

India declares one-day mourning for former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad

India observed a day of national mourning for the former Emir of Qatar. The national flag flew at half-mast across the country on Monday. Prime M

Insular incentive: On ethanol-blended fuel and the Indian consumer

Ethanol-blended fuel should not be forced on consumers irrationally

Messi's World Cup goal streak ends, assist helps Argentina defeat Switzerland 3-1

Lionel Messi's scoring prowess was temporarily paused as he provided a pivotal assist for Argentina's first goal in a thrilling match. Switzerlan

India condemns attack on ship in Gulf of Oman carrying 11 nationals

India condemned an attack on a commercial vessel carrying Indian nationals. Ten of eleven Indian sailors were rescued, while one remains missing.

CM Omar Adullah to BJP: Should I ask Donald Trump for Jammu & Kashmir statehood?

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed frustration over the delayed restoration of statehood. He questioned the central governm

State-level conference held on non-communicable diseases in Chennai

Irrepressible Sinner Outlasts Zverev To Win Second Straight Wimbledon Title

Jannik Sinner triumphs over Alexander Zverev to retain Wimbledon Title

Judging graduates, not entrance scores

Removing entrance ranks from standard resumes prevents a potentially prejudicial and often irrelevant data point from becoming a default filter

Quadrangular security setup to be operationalised by December

A new seven-point security grid will be integrated by this year's end. This grid will involve the Union government, central agencies, and state a

Association of private schools urges School Education Minister to institute Best Teacher Awards

Jannik Sinner beats Alexander Zverev to win Wimbledon again and move on from French Open meltdown

Jannik Sinner secured his second consecutive Wimbledon title by defeating Alexander Zverev. This victory marked Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title o

NRR Predicts BJP Sweep in Civic Polls

BJP state president N. Ramchander Rao expressed confidence that the party would win the upcoming municipal elections in Hyderabad, Malkajgiri and

Jammu and Kashmir: 3 publishers held for books in school libraries praising separatists

Police arrested three publishers in Jammu and Noida over controversial books. These books, which glorified separatists, were supplied to governme

TG20 | Hyderabad e-Champions makes the final vs. Khammam Aces a walk in the park

DC Edit | Vietnam Tragedy: Ensure Safety

Preliminary reports blame overcrowding of the boat, which was carrying 32 passengers, all dealers of Lava International, to Phu Quoc Island. Thai

Army eyes one-way desi drones with 1,000-km strike envelope

The Indian Army is initiating a process to acquire indigenous long-range attack drones. These drones will possess AI-enabled targeting and operat

Ernakulam to get government-run geriatric centre

The district panchayat has initiated steps to establish a geriatric centre which will include an inpatient physiotherapy centre and a dialysis ce

Centres Digital Farm Push Aligns With States Tech Lead

The Centres digital agriculture push is expected to strengthen Telanganas technology-driven farm services and crop data systems.

El Nio Impact on Yeleru Reservoir, Farmers Wait for Water

Water scarcity prompts officials to recommend pulses and vegetables over paddy.

Operation Toofan: Kozhikode City police arrest 58 in single-day sweep

57 narcotics cases were registered during flash searches carried out at various locations under the jurisdiction of the Kozhikode City police

Maharaja Trophy: Skipper Sisodias blistering knock leads Shivamogga Yodhas to glory

Adani, Actis among firms on list for Polaris Metering as race intensifies

Polaris Smart Metering's sale process is advancing with four infrastructure majors shortlisted. Adani Energy Solutions and Apraava Energy are amo

DC Edit | Team India Must Be Better Prepared For The Future

The IPL is essentially a club competition played in such settings that exaggerate player abilities because the IPL is cricket entertainment busin

Kishan Reddys Padyatra in Bagh Amberpet Draws Warm Welcome

Union minister G. Kishan Reddys padyatra in Bagh Amberpet received a warm welcome from BJP leaders, workers and residents as he interacted with p

Piyush Goyal set to visit Belgium, Spain and Finland this week

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal begins a five-day European tour to Spain, Belgium, and Finland. He will discuss boosting trade and investment oppo

Abdication of the throne the need for the India T20 team to hit refresh and rejig

Once they succumbed unexpectedly to Ireland, India became diffident, almost second-guessing themselves. They didnt play the conditions well enoug

RBI steps up scrutiny of Corporate India's foreign investments

Indian banks are now mandated to disclose their anti-money laundering measures concerning international business partners. Corporations with over

Turkey Fines, Suspends Over 100 Doctors For Performing C-Sections

The Antalya Chamber of Physicians said on its website that obstetricians had been issued with warnings, subjected to disciplinary investigations.

Bharat Bhushan | BNP Govt In Dhaka Risks Squandering India's Trust

Bangladesh summoned Indian diplomats twice -- after Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas detect, delete and deport push against Bangladeshi

ISRO Successfully Conducts 3 Crucial Tests for Gaganyaan Crew Module

ISRO has successfully completed three critical qualification tests for the Gaganyaan crew module, advancing Indias first human spaceflight missio

Psychology says people who keep talking about quitting their job to launch a start-up but are never able to arent afraid, they may be weighing one of life's biggest risks

Psychology suggests that people who repeatedly say they want to quit their jobs and launch a startup aren't necessarily making empty promises. Fo

Bihar Ministers Criticize Rahul Gandhis Absence Amid By-Elections

Patna, July 12: The political atmosphere in Bihar has intensified over the by-elections in Bankipur and the alleged absence of Rahul Gandhi. Biha

Vietnam Boat Tragedy: Pall of Gloom Over Families in Machilipatnam and Kadapa

Authorities are repatriating the victims as one injured survivor continues treatment in Vietnam.

Barricades come up in Srinagar on eve of 1931 revolt anniversary

Since the Centre ended J&Ks special status in 2019, the L-G administration disallows regional parties from paying tributes at the Naqshband Sahib

Omar Abdullah claims BJP luring National Conference MLAs with cash, berths

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah accused the BJP of trying to destabilise his government. He claimed the party was attempting to en

Chief Minister to inaugurate Perambur MLA office on Monday

The Chief Minister will visit a PDS shop and an MTC EV charging depot in the area

Crunch time for lifestyle diseases as govt plans fitness push

India's government is planning new incentives to combat rising lifestyle diseases. Subsidised gym memberships and employer wellness programmes ar

Andhra Pradesh: Berry Alloys To Invest 1,200 Crore In AP, Boosting States Steel Ambitions

The project, expected to create 813 direct jobs, is seen as another significant step in the state's efforts to emerge as one of India's leading s

Lords Test: Yastika, bowlers put India on the cusp of victory

Harmanpreetswomen need to take just four more wickets on the final day to complete a memorable triumph