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No, the PMJDY Is Not Providing 'Direct Cash Assistance' to Eligible Citizens

We found that PMJDY beneficiaries are provided with a card that covers free accidental insurance of up to Rs 2 lakh.

Nagercoil Custodial Death: 5 Prison Inmates Also Arrested

Sabarivarman, a local shopkeeper from Nagercoil, was arrested by the South Thamarai police on July 9 after gutka was allegedly seized from his sh

Book Excerpt | Speaking My Mind

Dr Ananda Shankar Jayant shares her experiences in her new memoir, Dancing with Joy (Garuda), where she reflects on her journey through art, adve

May rethink over Delimitation Bill if Opposition's amendments incorporated: Sanjay Raut

Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut stated opposition to the Delimitation Bill. He indicated potential support if amendments are incorporated by the g

After KFC, cyberattack hits Japanese ice cream giant

A major Japanese ice cream maker said Thursday that it is seeing shipment delays following a cyberattack at its logistics partner that has alread

Ajay, Ashish Mishra not involved in Lakhimpur Kheri witness intimidation: UP police to SC

Uttar Pradesh police told the Supreme Court that Ajay Mishra and Ashish Mishra were not involved in witness intimidation. The investigation revea

Bonalu Festivities Begin at Golconda with Grand Rituals

Kummara community offers first bonam; ministers to present silk robes as govt makes elaborate arrangements, traffic curbs in place

Why Kids Need Extra Protection This Monsoon With Jungle Formula

The products offer up to 12 hours of protection against mosquitoes, midges, and other biting insects.

Japan Open: Sindhu stuns world No. 5 Han Ye to enter quarterfinals

Rifle shooter Sonam Maskar ready for Asian Games test

Kolhapur's Sonam Uttam Maskar is preparing for her first Asian Games appearance. She achieved international success in 2024 with multiple silver

World-Ranked Nouvelle Vague Heads to Bengaluru

Four Seasons Hotel Bengaluru to host a one-night cocktail collaboration featuring Albania's acclaimed Nouvelle Vague on July 17.

Chinese proverb of the day: 'A closed mouth avoids trouble, but a closed mind invites it'A timeless lesson in mindful communication and personal growth

A Chinese proverb highlights the wisdom of discretion and the danger of closed-mindedness. Careless words can damage relationships and create unn

Iran threatens to destroy 'all infrastructure in region' as US strikes intensify

Iran's military command issued strong threats against regional infrastructure as United States airstrikes continue to target the country. Iran sa

Neglect Turned Into Natural Disaster: Father Of Boy Killed In Mumbai Tree Collapse

Vihaan Srivastav, the 11-year-old, was killed on the last day of June when a huge tree collapsed on his school bus in Mumbai's Chembur.

Magisterial probe ordered into Ballia custodial death allegation; SP team to visit village

The Samajwadi Party said a 14-member delegation, constituted on the directions of party president Akhilesh Yadav, will visit Gaighat village on J

US expands strikes into northern Iran and disables ship trying to run blockade

United States forces intensified strikes targeting Iran early Thursday. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire targeting Bahrain, Jordan, an

Govt Mulls Changes in IT Rules for OTT Platforms, Action Against ZEE5

The film was taken down from ZEE5 two days after its release on July 3, following a government order that cited national security concerns.

U.S. imposing 25% tariff on some Brazilian imports starting July 22, citing unfair trade practices

The order exempts some goods that are not produced in the U.S. or that officials worry would disrupt supply chains

'Don't Send Indian Sailors To Hormuz': New Delhi To Shipowners Amid Iran War

The advisory comes amid heightened tensions in the Middle East after US strikes on Iranian military installations stoked fears of a wider regiona

Garbage Dump: Goa Airbnb Host Alleges Guests Left Property In Filthy Condition

According to the host, when she confronted the guests about the mess, they brushed off her concerns, insisting that it was only a minor amount of

India key EU partner for semiconductors due to skilled talent pool: European Commission VP

Calling the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi a success, she congratulated India for hosting the event

Why are rival Trinamool Congress factions competing to hold the July 21 Martyrs Day Rally? | Explained

For more than three decades, the Martyrs Day rally in West Bengal has been synonymous with Mamata Banerjee. This year, rival Trinamool factions a

Worker dies in Uttarakhand as concrete block falls in NHIDCL's Silkyara tunnel

A worker tragically died after a concrete block fell on him inside the Silkyara tunnel. The accident occurred while a block was being installed,

OnePlus Exits US, Europe As Oppo Reshapes Business: Is India Next In Line?

Oppo has been facing financial pressure across its smartphone business amid weak demand in overseas markets, including the US, Europe and even In

Protest in Shivamogga over allowing students of private university and engineering course to apply for Agriculture Officer post

KEA allowed students who had obtained a B.Sc. (Agriculture) degree from Rai Technology University, a private university, and those with a B.E. de

Trinamool MP Samirul Islam calls on family who was pushed into Bangladesh

Four Bengali migrants from Birbhum who were detained by Delhi Police last year and pushed into Bangladeshwerebrought back to India on July 8, 202

Quote of the Day by Tom Holland: I personally think if something's not a challenge, there's no point... Inspiring lessons from Spider-Man star on growth, success, and stepping beyond comfort zones

Tom Holland Quote of the Day: Tom Holland quote I personally think if something's not a challenge, there's no point doing it, because you're not

PM Modi to Flag Off India's First Hydrogen Train on Friday

With this, India would join a select group of countries that have operational hydrogen-powered trains

Sonam Wangchuk loses over 9 kg, weakens significantly on 19th day of hunger strike: CJP

Sonam Wangchuk remains under constant medical supervision, the CJP said in a statement, adding that he is still mentally alert, even as he has we

New Traffic System in Thanjavur Goes Haywire

The one-way traffic was introduced to remove traffic congestion near Big Temple. But it resulted in other problems

Toronto Air Ranked Among World's Worst As Wildfire Smoke Billows South

Smoke from the wildfires also worsened air quality across the border in the United States, with Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusett

We Smell Blood: Argentina Coach Warns Spain After Yet Another Comeback Win

Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni opened up about the pure ecstasy of reaching another World Cup final and stated that his squad never ceases to ama

More rain in store for Odisha as low-pressure over Bay of Bengal to intensify: IMD

The India Meteorological Department forecasts more rain across Odisha. A low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal will intensify and move northwe

ICC Format Changes Make Sense From Competitiveness Standpoint: Ashwin

Former India cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin backed the International Cricket Council's (ICC) changes to the fixture formats for the 2027 ODI World

Smell of alcohol alone not enough to prove drunk driving, says Uttarakhand HC

Subjective alcohol smell is insufficient for drunk driving charges, the court stated. Scientific evidence like breathalyser tests is necessary fo

Tamannaah Joins Ragini 3 Sets

Tamannaah Bhatia's 2026-27 slate is shaping up to be one of the most varied and anticipated line ups in recent memory.

Hyderabad Startup Plans 'Robotic Hug' To Clean Up Space Junk

The technology is aimed at solving one of the biggest challenges facing the space industry today: space junk.

Teacher Terminated after Assigning Religious Homework to Class 2 Students

Scores of BJP activists staged a protest at the school criticizing the attitude of the school teacher. The police intervened and took the activis

Lack of rains, low water levels in dams resulting in power cuts in Kerala: Electricity Minister

Kerala's power cuts are increasing due to low rainfall and rising temperatures. The state must also return borrowed power, prolonging the current

Higher monsoon inflows at Hathnikund fail to boost Yamuna's flow; experts warn of ecological impact

Monsoon rains increased water inflows at Hathnikund Barrage over the past fortnight. However, most additional water was diverted into canals, lea

Opinion: Opinion | Why A Post By A Senior US Defence Official About 'Allies' Should Worry India

Colby's post frames what could become a thorny question in India-US relations.

Woman Run Over By Thar. Driver Takes Her To Hospital, Dumps Body Back At Spot

Victim's nephew alleged the body had been placed back in the parking area, and the driver had not informed anyone about the woman's death.

12-year-old boy dies after collapsing in school in Bengaluru; family gets CCTV camera footage one month later, alleges negligence

The CCTV camera footage reportedly shows the boy informing his teacher that he was feeling unwell before returning to the classroom. Moments late

A case for less talk? Making sense of Fed's flip-flops over past one year

The call from Federal Reserve chief Kevin Warsh to curtail policy guidance is gathering momentum, with Fed Governor Chris Waller making a notable

MBBS Admissions 2026-27: Check The Top 10 States With The Most MBBS Seats

MBBS Admissions 2026-27: The total number of MBBS seats stands at 1,36,939 across 823 medical colleges, excluding the Institutes of National Impo

Scientists Just Discovered A New Monkey Species. Here's What Makes It So Special

With black fur, an orange face patch and a small range of just 1,700 sq km, it is only the fifth new African monkey species found in 75 years.

Man arrested for spreading false information about Tamil Nadu HR&CE Minister on social media

On July 13, 2026, several social media posts claimed, without evidence, that temple land worth around 100 crore had been illegally transferred to

PM Modi pushes to cut imports to shield India from shocks

India is likely preparing a major import substitution drive as geopolitical tensions and supply chain risks push the government to reduce depende

Emotional Messi Pays Tribute To Maradona As Argentina Reach World Cup Final

Diego is watching from above, Lionel Messi said after Argentina's victory over England in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal, paying a tribute to

India vs England Playing 11, 2nd ODI: Predicted lineups, key changes with Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in focus

IND vs ENG Playing 11: India seeks a series win today at Sophia Gardens after their first ODI victory. Skipper Shubman Gill's fitness remains a s

China's oil fortress will reshape the global order

China shielded itself from the Iran war's energy shock by cutting crude imports and restricting fuel exports. This move demonstrated its capacity

Supreme Court asks CBSE not to introduce third language in Class 9

Union of India, please do not have a third language in Class 9. Pressure [of the Board exams] starts for children in Class 8, Justice Nagarathna

New Microsoft Security Head Replaces Top Execs In AI Overhaul: Report

Hayete Gallot who took over Microsoft's security business in February has replaced several senior executives as part of the company's AI restruct

Global growth set to slow to 2.5% and India 'will lose a step too': Moody's Analytics

Moody's Analytics expects global growth to slow to 2.5% in 2026, saying India too will lose a step amid a broader moderation in activity. The rep

The Odyssey Real Story: How Greek King Odysseus won the Trojan war but nearly lost everything on his 10-year journey to home

The Odyssey original story summary: Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey brings Homer's ancient epic to the big screen. Odysseus, a Greek king, w

Supreme Court to hear appeal against ban on animated film Mahaprabhu Jagannath for not being true to Skanda Purana

In an oral mentioning, senior advocate Devadatt Kamat, representing the films makers, Ele Animations, said the movie was due for release on July

World's first angry customer: How, nearly 4,000 years ago, a man complained about poor-quality copper on a clay tablet and created history's oldest customer complaint

World's first angry customer: A 4,000-year-old clay tablet is believed to record the world's oldest known customer complaint from ancient Mesopot

Haiwaan: Akshay Kumar, Saif Ali Khan exude intensity in first look from Priyadarshans thriller

The film also stars Boman Irani, Saiyami Kher and Shriya Pilgaonkar in pivotal roles

Angel One surges on reporting over two-fold jump in Q1 consolidated net profit

Mumbai, July 16 (Udaipur Kiran): Angel One is currently trading at Rs. 354.25, up by 10.75 points or 3.13% from its previous closing of Rs. 343.5

'Life of any citizen is precious': Delhi HC orders daily health monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk

The Delhi High Court ordered daily health check-ups for activist Sonam Wangchuk. Authorities must provide medical intervention as needed for the

ED searches 13 locations in alleged terror-funding and illegal infiltration case

The case is linked to a First Information Report (FIR) registered by the Anti-Terror Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh. The searches were carried out

CultureCon Returns To Mumbai For Its Fourth Edition At The NCPA

Yeh Orange Economy Kya Hai Bhai: A keynote address by Sanjoy Roy (Managing Director, Teamwork Arts Private Limited) will unpack what Indias new p

Religious leaders condemn attack on HPE leader Vijayaviharam Ramanamurthy

Farmers stage motorcycle rally to protest against proposed India-U.S. trade deal

Farmers behind the Desh Bachao Morcha urge the Central government to prioritise the interests of farmers, workers, small traders, small industrie

Telangana Adds 810 MBBS Seats for 202627 Academic Year

NMC clears major expansion across government, private and deemed colleges; total seats rise to 9,650

Ex-IAS Officers Son Detained in Drugs Case in Hyderabad

The Mangalhat police detained him following information that he was allegedly maintaining links with smugglers

Social media influencer booked for sexual harassment in Bengaluru

According to the complaint, the alleged incident took place during the promotion of a pub, where Manju had reportedly consumed alcohol and behave

Can a woman be denied maternity leave after having twins under two-child policy? Telangana HC ruling answers

The Telangana High Court ruled against denying maternity leave for a second pregnancy. This decision came after a woman's first pregnancy resulte

Kuppam: a granite quarry hub, now emerging as a peacock paradise

Residents point out various reasons for the development, such as suitable climatic conditions, the protective nature of local farmers, etc; peaco

Rubber plantation of 1.80 lakh hectares completed in North East under Project INROAD in 5 years

Project INROAD has established over 179,000 hectares of new natural rubber plantations. This initiative, funded by four tyre companies, is nearin

16,270 Tonnes of Silt Removed as Chennai Ramps Up Monsoon Preparations

Chairing a review meeting at the Ripon Buildings, the Mayor directed officials to expedite all ongoing monsoon preparedness works to ensure the c

Quote of the day by Bruce Willis: 'I'm much more proud of being a father than being an...' - Hollywood icon's inspiring lessons on parenting, fatherhood and the true meaning of family

Quote of the day by Bruce Willis: Hollywood icon Bruce Willis is celebrated for his impactful acting career and memorable film roles. He prioriti

AP Govt to Roll Out Nethanna Bharosa For Weavers Likely On August 7

The coalition government has earmarked Rs 250 crore in the state budget for the scheme, and ancillary workers related to the handloom industry ar

Telangana Cabinet to Meet at Secretariat on July 17

The meeting might also discuss the deficit rainfall registered during the monsoon and remedial measures to be taken in the interest of farmers

Reliance Retail ordered to pay Rs 5,500 after charging Rs 1.80 extra for Patanjali biscuits during promotion

Reliance Retail must pay Rs 5,501.80 to a consumer for an unfair trade practice. The company failed to honor an advertised discount on Patanjali

The Paradise Makers Dismiss Rumours

A rumor started today that popular producer and distributor Dil Raju has acquired the theatrical rights of The Paradise for a hefty price of Rs 1

Strengthening India-US Ties Essential for Global Challenges: Congressman Suhas Subramanyam

Washington, July 16: Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam emphasized the importance of a strong India-US partnership in addressing curre

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Buzz: MLAs Seek Merit Over Caste

Congress MLA Ashok Pattan stated that several leaders have urged the top brass not to rely on caste equations, but to look at the sacrifices, lon

Kanwariyas vandalise pickup after 'contact' with kanwar in Uttar Pradeshs Muzaffarnagar

According to Station House Officer (SHO) Manvendra Singh Bhati, the pickup vehicle allegedly brushed against one of the 'kanwars', triggering ang

SC to hear producer's plea on 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' release

The Supreme Court will on Friday hear a plea by Ele Animations Pvt Ltd challenging the Orissa High Court's interim order staying the release of i

Prabhas Announces Release Date for Fauzi

The project features a strong ensemble cast. Joining Prabhas are debutant Imanvi as the female lead, along with veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty

Strong India-US Partnership Vital for Global Challenges: Congressman Suhas Subramanyam

Washington, July 16: Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam has emphasized the importance of a robust India-US partnership in addressing c

Who is Dena Karari? Why was the Iranian-American tech professional detained by Iran

An American citizen, Dena Karari, has been released from Iran. She was detained in December 2024 on espionage charges. President Trump announced

Indian Equity Markets Show Promise as Oil Prices Decline; Sensex Could Reach 84,000 by Year-End

Mumbai, July 16: The outlook for Indian equity markets has improved, with the Sensex projected to reach 84,000 by the end of this year. This posi

Strong India-US Partnership Essential to Tackle Global Challenges: Democrat Suhas Subramanyam

Washington, July 16: Indian-American Congressman Suhas Subramanyam emphasized the importance of a robust India-US partnership in the current glob

Manipur fuel transporters threaten strike over highway extortion

Manipur transporters are demanding action against highway extortion. They allege illegal collections are levied on fuel tankers despite security

Delhi HC: 'Life Is Precious', Monitor Wangchuk's Health

High Court directs authorities to conduct regular medical check-ups and provide necessary treatment as the activist continues his indefinite hung

Mamallan Reservoir Could Boost Water Supply, But Fishermen Fear Loss of Livelihood

The representatives of fishermen who took part in the meeting said their livelihood will be affected since the reproduction of fish, prawns and c

Indian Equity Market Outlook Improves as Crude Oil Prices Drop; Sensex Could Reach 84,000, Report Says

Mumbai, July 16: The outlook for the Indian equity market has improved, with the Sensex projected to touch the 84,000 mark by the end of this yea

Delhi HC directs daily medical monitoring of Sonam Wangchuk amid indefinite hunger strike

The petition argued that the government could not remain a passive spectator, contending that failure to intervene could amount to abetment of su