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Rakesh Bedi Supports TB Awareness Campaign by Babla Foundation

Mumbai, July 29: Actor Rakesh Bedi attended an event for the Babla Foundations TB Bookmark Campaign held in Mumbai on Wednesday. He expressed his

West Indies Players to Attend Sir Garfield Sobers State Funeral

Antigua, July 29: The West Indies Test team players from Barbados will return home to attend the state funeral of the late great all-rounder Sir

BS-III vehicle rubber parts may require replacement when operated with E20 fuel: Centre

Critics have questioned whether all vehicles are fully compatible with E20, flagged the possibility of reduced fuel efficiency and higher mainten

Political Turmoil Erupts Over Maharashtra PSC Paper Leak Case

Latur, July 29: A political storm has erupted over the alleged paper leak case involving the Maharashtra Public Service Commission (MPSC). A case

Death toll rises to 18 as rescuers comb through quake rubble in southwestern Japan

The magnitude 7.1 earthquake that hit a day earlier in the Kumamoto area on the southern main island of Kyushu also left at least 62 people injur

Chennais Vintage Camera Man: Meet Moore Markets A. Rajan

A Rajan runs a vintage camera store in Chennais Moore Market with a 2,000-piece collection spanning Yashica, Minolta, Pentax and Canon and a mis

Rajya Sabha takes up discussion on Bill to prevent insult to Vande Mataram; Opposition MPs stage walkout

The Opposition sought a response from Union Home Minister Amit Shah over alleged police force against NEET paper leak demonstrators in the nation

Karnataka CM has proposed all-party meet on Cauvery water issue: G. Parameshwara

On July 28, the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee directed Karnataka to ensure a flow of 3,500 cusecs at Biligundlu from July 29 for 15 days, am

AAI Recruitment Alert: 389 Positions Including Manager Roles, Application Process Starts August 8

New Delhi, July 29: Good news for those aspiring to work with the Airports Authority of India (AAI). The AAI has officially announced the recruit

Prime Minister to launch 100-week campaign against drug abuse on August 2: Minister Mansukh Mandaviya

'Nasha Mukta Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyaan' will rely on walkathons, sports activities, meditation sessions, street plays, and art comp

CWG 2026: Harjinder Kaur revels in silver after staying focused on the job

On her day at the big arena, Harjinder gave credit to her family for their many sacrifices

Why the Red Sea has become the Worlds most dangerous waterway | Explains

Why has the Red Sea become one of the worlds most important geopolitical hotspots? From Houthi attacks and the Gaza war to Sudans civil war and E

Why persistent itching without an obvious cause is a symptom you shouldnt ignore

Unexplained, persistent itching is closely associated with liver diseases, and can also be a symptom of kidney, thyroid and blood disorders. It i

Lok Sabha Passes Anti-Paper Leak Amendment Bill 2026 Amidst Opposition Criticism

New Delhi, July 29: The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026 by voice vote on Wednesday. Fol

Aamir Khan Threat Case: Cyber Team Investigates Use of Swedish VPN to Conceal Identity

Mumbai, July 29: Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is currently in the spotlight due to controversies surrounding his third marriage and a threatening a

Kanwar Yatra: Phased traffic curbs to be imposed in western Uttar Pradesh

Restrictions are expected to affect travel between Delhi, Haridwar, Dehradun and Saharanpur, with commuters likely to face longer journeys and hi

Allahabad HC dismisses petition of Mohammad Ali Jauhar Trust against demolition notice

Students of the university have emporarily halted their protest against the district authority's order following an interim stay

Gender integration in Indias uniformed services: The Coast Guard catches up

Permanent Absorption and retirement benefits for women officers bring the Indian Coast Guard closer to the Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Ai

D-Propulse is building a jet engine with no moving parts for supersonic and hypersonic flight

The Delhi startup, incubated at IIT Madras, is developing an engine that burns fuel through continuous detonation instead of a steady flame.

Gill reclaims No. 1 spot among ODI batters; Sooryavanshi takes big strides in T20I rankings

The absence of Daryl Mitchell saw Shubman Gill move back to become the No. 1 ranked batter in 50-over cricket, the ICC said; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Traditional Knowledge and Emotions Essential for Wildlife Conservation, Says Bhupender Yadav

New Delhi, July 29: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, addressed the Global Tiger Day 2026 celebration o

Green Aero is building hydrogen-powered jet engines for drones, aircraft and ships

The IIT Delhi-incubated company is developing turbine engines for defence and civil aviation, in a category where India has long depended on impo

Kerala Lok Ayukta bans unregistered institutions from using the words bank, banking and banker in their names and business

Directs Registrar of Cooperative Societies to take effective and continuing steps, including public awareness measures, to prevent such misuse an

LIC Presents 12,207 Crore Dividend Check to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

New Delhi, July 29: Indias largest insurance company, LIC, presented a dividend check of 12,207 crore to Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on W

[CityUHK Research for the Future] From wired to wireless: CityUHK's worldclass research transforms wireless charging

[CityUHK Research for the Future] From wired to wireless: CityUHK's worldclass research transforms wireless charging

Billet Manufacturing division of Remal Alcast achieves AS9100D Certificate for Aerospace and Defence

Billet Manufacturing division of Remal Alcast achieves AS9100D Certificate for Aerospace and Defence

Olee Space is building laser communication systems and directed energy weapons for India

The Pune-based company uses infrared laser beams to carry secure data across land, air, sea and space, and has built a laser system for counter-d

CIICs Mega Demo Day returns with bigger startup showcase

This years edition is expected to feature more than 150 startups across sectors, with dedicated pavilions focused on innovation, livelihoods and

BJP MPs Accuse Congress of Politically Targeting Education Minister Prahlad Joshi

New Delhi, July 29: BJP MPs have strongly reacted to allegations made against Union Education Minister Prahlad Joshi by Congress MP Priyanka Gand

Goa NEET protest stooped to 'lowest intellectual level, says CM Sawant; questions Umar Khalid placards

The Goa police last week detained two youth in Panaji for allegedly expressing support for jailed student activist Umar Khalid during celebration

Pinarayi Vijayan flays move to politicise police in Kerala

in a Facebook post, Pinarayi says police organisations have been operating in Kerala since 1979, and that the current government has 'dictatorial

Ktaka Govt To Appeal Against CWRC Order on Cauvery Water Release to TN: Min Reddy

He said the appeal will be filed before the Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA), as the state is not in a position to release water to the

Rahul Gandhi's 'Idiots' Remark Sparks Uproar in Lok Sabha (VIDEO)

Rahul Gandhi's idiots remark during the Lok Sabha debate on the Public Examinations Bill triggered a massive uproar, protests by BJP MPs, and the

Akanksha Singh Birthday Special: From Na Bole Tum to Bollywood Stardom

Mumbai, July 29: Actress Akanksha Singh, who began her career in television, is now a well-known name in the industry. With her remarkable acting

SPR India Launches District 12, Redefining Office Ownership for Chennai's Businesses in an Emerging Commercial Hub

Integrated business destination within SPR City supports the Tamil Nadu Government's "Perambur 2.0" initiative, empowering MSMEs, s

Mahindra to integrate truck, bus manufacturing under SML Mahindra

SML Mahindra Board approves acquisition of Mahindra Truck and Bus Division through slump sale for 525 crore. Stock gains 20% to 4,565.50 on BSE

CBCID Arrests Four in Palani Temple Land Fraud Case

Chennai, July 29: The Tamil Nadu Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CBCID) has arrested four individuals in connection with an alleg

Cyberabad Police advise staggered early logouts starting 3.30 p.m. amid rain forecast

Sirat Kapoor Reflects on the Impact of South Indian Cinema on Her Career

Mumbai, July 29: Actress Sirat Kapoor has openly discussed the significant role of South Indian cinema in her acting journey. She stated that her

Unilever agrees two-year worker protection after $65 billion McCormick merger, memo shows

Unilever will protect European and British food business jobs for two years. This guarantee follows the planned merger with U.S. spice maker McCo

How a 94-year-old Tamil Nadu brand is betting on ghee tourism

After nearly a century of making ghee, RKG is opening its doors to a ghee brewery and a restaurant celebrating Kongu cuisine. We visit the Kangay

SwiftPAL from ConveGenius.AI in India Named in Top 25 Shortlists for Second Annual Global EdTech Prize

ConveGenius.AI in India has today been named in the Top 25 shortlist for the second annual Global EdTech Prize in the Majors category. Founded in

Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah in Lok Sabha over police action against student protesters

The Congress leader also launched a sharp attack on the RSS, accusing it of influencing the education system and shaping what students are taught

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 13 as rescue efforts continue

Heavy to very heavy rain forecast for nine Telangana districts for July 30

Besides orange alert in nine districts, IMD forecasts heavy rainfall in six Telangana districts

Preparations Complete for Sawan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Expecting One Crore Devotees

Varanasi, July 29: Preparations for the Sawan month and Kanwar Yatra at Kashi Vishwanath Temple are now complete. The Chief Executive Officer of

Finance Commission Incorrectly Assessed Kerala Census Towns: CM Satheesan

The CM said that the Finance Commission has shown rural areas are less in Kerala by including many 'census towns' in urban areas, creating proble

HR&CE Department identifies 254 dilapidated and neglected temples for restoration in T.N.

While major, well-known temples usually receive greater attention, we are prioritising small, neglected ancient temples of historical significanc

Surrender of 151 super speciality seats: T.N. Medical Officers Association faults State governments handling of Supreme Court case

Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunrajs comment terming the Supreme Courts July 28 verdict historic has invited criticism

In Twisha Sharma Case, Judicial Custody Of Husband, Mother-In-Law Extended Till Aug 11

The court, while extending the custody on Tuesday, accepted the Central Bureau of Investigation's (CBI) request for additional time as the invest

Nearly half of Indias Chief Ministers have criminal cases: ADR report

Nearly 45% of Indias Chief Ministers have declared criminal cases, according to a new ADR report based on their election affidavits. Heres a look

BMW Plans To Cut 8,000 Jobs By End Of 2027: Report

Volkswagen is also weighing up to 100,000 job cuts across its 10 brands and Mercedes-Benz has its own voluntary redundancy program.

Cyberabad Police Advise Early Logout Amid Heavy Rain Forecast

The advisory, issued by the Deputy Commissioner of Police (Traffic-1), highlighted concerns over public safety, possible severe traffic congestio

World Embroidery Day 2026: How Hyderabads women artists rework embroidery

From menstrual stigma to agrarian distress, artists are reclaiming a domestic craft as a powerful narrative tool

Morbidity gap widening across most countries since 1990, study finds

Estimates also suggest that globally, people spent an average of 14.5 %of their lives in poor health in 2023, up from 13.6% in 1990.

Heavy Rains Wash Away Neredla Dharmapuri Road in Jagtial

Jagtial Municipal Commissioner Satya Pranav reviewed the flood situation and directed officials to expedite rescue and relief operations. He appe

Sri Gouri Priya interview: From Miss Hyderabad to Chennai Love Storys Nivedita

Fresh off the success of Chennai Love Story, Sri Gouri Priya reflects on her choice of Telugu and Tamil films and how she chooses to play charact

Over one-fifth of teenagers in India could be at moderate, high risk of substance use: Study

The findings suggest that contextual environments drive substance use risk in teenagers in India, which has important implications for policy and

E20 petrol row: Arvind Kejriwal alleges 'strong-arm tactics; BJP hits back

Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns over the Centre's alleged pressure on automakers regarding the compatibility of vehicles with E20 petrol. He sugg

BJP Leaders Criticize Congress for Wasting Parliamentary Time

New Delhi, July 29: Senior leaders of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) have launched a sharp attack on the Congress party, accusing it of wasting

After Earthquake Came The Blast: Inside Japan's Shopping Mall Disaster

A massive 7.1-magnitude quake rattled the building on Tuesday.

No delay in action against ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar, says Kerala CM

Satheesan says government had to follow certain procedural formalities and that it 'could be expected to act when the media wants it to

How to prepare all documents that fulfil personal loan requirements in India

Is Priyanka Chopra Dubbing in Telugu for Varanasi? Heres What We Know

Varanasi is scheduled to release in theatres on April 7, 2027.

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (June 29, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Wednesday, July 29, 2026.

Calcutta HC allows probe against BJP MLA Pranat Tudu in 2024 case, bars coercive action without leave

Mr. Tudu was elected to the West Bengal assembly from the Binpur constituency in Paschim Medinipur district earlier this year

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana eligibility: Check who can apply for Rs 2,500 monthly aid, who will not qualify and registration starting date

Who is eligible for Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Delhi cabinet has approved the Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, a scheme promising Rs 2,500 per month to eligible

ISRO-ICRB Recruitment 2026: 244 Vacancies Including Assistant, Apply by August 16

New Delhi, July 29: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a recruitment drive for various positions through its dedicated I

Farooq Abdullah Urges India to Speak Up on PoJK Killings Amid Rising Unrest

If PoJK is our part, then the Government should raise its voice over what is happening there. It should speak against the killings and ensure tha

Raid on HSR Layout villa over rave party in Bengaluru; three arrested

They had organised the party without obtaining permission from the competent authority

Top Maoist Misir Besra, carrying 1 crore-plus bounty, arrested in Jharkhand

The 65-year-old red rebel, a resident of Madnadih in Giridih district, was apprehended from Maniadih area under the Barwadda Police Station limit

Maharashtra Governor Sankaranarayanan transferred to Mizoram

Shubman Gill regains No. 1 spot in ODI batting rankings; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumps in T20I charts

Shubman Gill has reclaimed the number one ODI batting ranking from Daryl Mitchell. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi jumped 230 places to reach 48th in T20I r

Israel elections 2026: The system, the rivals, and what's at stake

Israelis are scheduled to hold a national election on October 27. Polls indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a clear defeat in this u

Lamborghini profit slips as tariffs, Middle East conflict weigh

Lamborghini's operating profit declined over eight percent in the first half. This reflects sector-wide fragility spurred by tariffs and Middle E

Prime Minister Research Chair Application Deadline Extended: Check Details Here

The scheme aims to engage leading Indian-origin researchers, scientists, and professionals from abroad and place them at premier government highe

Gill Reclaims No.1 Spot in ODI Rankings; Sooryavanshi Takes Big Strides in T20I Rankings

Gill has replaced New Zealand batting mainstay Daryl Mitchell at the top spot in the ODI chart

Delhi Schools To Hold Monthly Parent Counselling To Prevent Dropouts

Delhi government mandates monthly counselling for parents of out-of-school children to boost attendance and reduce dropouts under Samagra Shiksha

Lok Sabha passes coal mines bill

Daily Quiz | On Sir Garfield Sobers

Test your knowledge on the life and career of Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away recently

Priyank Kharge's Comment On Savarkar Sparks Row, His Grandnephew Hits Back

Priyank Kharge targeted Savarkar's role during India's independence movement, contrasting it with Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose's resistance against

'Fix Your Own Weaknesses': Mark Zuckerberg On Calls To Ban Chinese AI

Mark Zuckerberg has consistently argued that open AI ecosystems are more likely to drive innovation than restrictive policies.

The key issues that will shape Israel's elections

When Israel goes to the polls this year, voters will weigh in on conscription, the economy and how the state should investigate its inability to

Human Rights Violations Continue in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir, UN Urged to Intervene

Islamabad, July 29: Tensions remain high in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), where recent actions by security forces have resulted in the deaths

'Water cannons roar...': Dramatic scenes at Waris Punjab De stir over Amritpal Singhs release

Delhi University's St Stephen's College Issues Dress Code, Bars Shorts In Key Campus Areas

St Stephen's College restriction: The notice states that students are not allowed to wear shorts in classrooms, the Assembly Hall, Library, Dinin

Cockroach infestation, hygiene lapses detected at food outlets in Cyberabads Madinaguda

Swiggy, Zomato And Restaurants: Inside A Battle That's Far From Over

Restaurant owners claim they are losing a large share of their earnings after paying platform commissions, funding discounts and absorbing deduct

SC Refuses to Stay Release of Lord Jagannath Animated Film, Raises Concern Over Pleas to Ban Art

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration and a devotee had filed the applications to modify the July 17 order seeking to stop the release of the

NEET UG 2026 counselling: Check new MCC rules on seat upgrades, resignation and NRI quota

The Medical Counselling Committee has updated its online counselling procedures for medical admissions. Candidates seeking upgrades will no longe