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Genelia Feels Bad as Hyderabad's Iconic Hotel Faces Demolition

Genelia was recently seen in Raja Shivaji, a film co-written and directed by her husband, Riteish Deshmukh.

Grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Kicks Off in Ahmedabad with Amit Shahs Participation

Ahmedabad, July 16: The 149th world-renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced today in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, filled with religious fervor, de

Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026: 100+ wishes, HD images, quotes, WhatsApp status, messages and Instagram captions

Happy Jagannath Rath Yatra 2026 quotes, WhatsApp status: The Rath Yatra festival marks Lord Jagannath's annual journey from Jagannath Temple to G

Leaders Extend Greetings on Jagannath Rath Yatra

New Delhi, July 16: On the occasion of the commencement of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu, along with several Chief Ministers

President Murmu and Leaders Extend Greetings for Jagannath Rath Yatra

New Delhi, July 16: On the auspicious occasion of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, President Droupadi Murmu, along with several Chief Ministers and Unio

July 16: Power Cut to Affect Over 35 Areas Across Udaipur

Udaipur, July 16: Power supply will remain suspended in more than 35 areas of the city on July 16 due to the ISKCON Rath Yatra route and schedule

US military says it completed latest strikes on Iran, targets included Bandar Abbas

United States military forces have executed targeted strikes on Iranian command centers and air defense installations, focusing particularly on B

US rallies allies against what it calls resurgence of left-wing terrorism

The United States is hosting a global meeting on left-wing terrorism. Secretary of State Marco Rubio claims this threat is experiencing a resurge

Astroguide for Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Dirty Biryani, to be staged in Hyderabad, raises a toast to sisterhood and female solidarity

Directed by Snehil Basoya, the musical production depicts the lives and experiences of three diverse women in a light-hearted way

'I dreamt it': Martinez revels in Argentina's winner against England

Lautaro Martinez dreamt of scoring the winning goal for Argentina against England. He came off the bench to secure a 2-1 victory in the semi-fina

Preparations for Lord Jagannaths Ratha Yatra Underway Amid Rain in Puri

Puri, July 16: Preparations for the grand Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath have been completed in Puri, Odisha, and across the country. A large numb

Shares of SpaceX Fall Below Price of Wall Street Debut

Musk's company raised more than $85 billion in June in the largest initial public offering ever

India, Brazil agree to cooperate on digital labour platforms, skills, social protection: Union minister Shobha Karandlaje

India and Brazil reaffirmed their strategic partnership and agreed to deepen labor cooperation. They discussed skills development, digital employ

Argentina Celebrates World Cup Victory with Controversial Falklands Banner, FIFA May Take Action

Atlanta, July 16: Argentina may face disciplinary action from FIFA after players celebrated their World Cup semifinal victory against England wit

Weather updates today, July 16: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain in east and northeast India; check state-wise forecast

Widespread rainfall is forecast across India on Thursday. Heavy to very heavy rain is expected over east and northeast regions. Thunderstorms wit

US broadens Iran offensive; Tehran strikes Bahrain, Kuwait

United States forces intensified strikes targeting Iran early Thursday, hitting new locations. Iran retaliated with missile and drone fire target

Emergent turns unicorn; Groww's net profit soars 94% in Q1

Emergent was valued at $300 million during its Series B funding round in January this year. The latest fundraise takes its total capital raised t

Messi Makes History as Argentina Advances to FIFA World Cup Final

New Delhi, July 16: Argentina has secured its place in the final of the FIFA World Cup 2026 by defeating England 2-0 in the semifinal match. Capt

Trump weighs releasing classified China intelligence on 2020 U.S. election

The White House is considering releasing intelligence regarding China's election interference capabilities. This sensitive information was collec

Pacific Student Azeem Tariq Shines in Paris as India Wins Silver at Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026

Udaipur : Indias mens team delivered an impressive performance at the Special Olympics Unified Football World Cup 2026 held in Paris, winning the

Strait of Hormuz closure must end within weeks or global economy will suffer, IEA chief warns

Global economic headwinds could emerge if Strait of Hormuz disruptions continue for weeks. Financial markets show anxiety over escalating conflic

Hindustan Zincs Zinc Kaushal Empowering Rural Youth with Global Career Opportunities

Udaipur, July 16, 2026 (Daily Kiran): Hindustan Zinc Limited is playing a significant role in strengthening employability and livelihood opportun

Robert Pattinson's The Batman Part II Gets Another Delay, Will Release in 2028

The film was first scheduled to release on October 2, 2026, before being pushed to October 1, 2027.

Who won yesterday's FIFA World Cup 2026 England vs Argentina match? The semi-final ended with a dramatic late twist

Who won Argentina vs England: Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 victory over England in the World Cup semi-final. Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Marti

From Rural Rajasthan to Global Careers: Hindustan Zincs Zinc Kaushal Trains Over 10,000 Youth, Creates Pathways to Opportunity

45% women participation with 8,000+ youth landing jobs in prestigious organizations Creating sustainable livelihoods through 26 Cr skilling initi

Nagpur Cyber Police register FIR against content creators over alleged defamatory campaign targeting Nitin Gadkari

The legal action stems from highly contested online posts regarding the government's Ethanol-blended (E20) fuel policy

India-Nepal Joint Steering Committee reviews hydropower, power trade and transmission projects

India and Nepal reviewed power sector cooperation during their thirteenth joint steering committee meeting. Discussions focused on hydropower pro

TVS arm Home Credit to buy education loan company for Rs 967 crore

Home Credit India will acquire Varthana Finance in an all-cash deal valued at Rs 967 crore. This transaction will make Varthana a wholly owned su

Govt mulls action against ZEE5

Satluj row: Centre considering amendment in IT Rules for OTT platforms The government is considering amending the IT Rules 2021 for certification

FIFA WC 2026: Messi Not Done Yet After Inspiring Argentina to Final

The defending champions were up against it, trailing to Anthony Gordon's goal until the 85th minute in Atlanta before Messi worked his magic

Pawan Kalyan Discharged After Shoulder Surgery, Family Grateful

A heartfelt thank you to this incredible team for taking such exceptional care of my husband and performing his surgery with the highest level of

Supreme Court Clears UP's Rs 1,500-Crore Kukrail Night Safari Project

Divided into two phases, the ambitious project is India's first urban night safari at the sprawling 5,000-hectare Kukrail Reserve Forest and will

Nick Jonas says he loves Bwood gossip

Singer-actor Nick Jonas has revealed that one of his favourite things about being married to global star Priyanka Chopra is keeping up with Bolly

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara clocks 15 years

Actor Abhay Deol has taken a nostalgic trip down memory lane as the much-loved film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara completed 15 years of its release. T

ICSI CSEET June 2026 Result: Gungun Secures AIR 1, Merit List Out

Gungun secured All India Rank one, followed by Srishti at rank two and Chavi Kamal Mittal at rank three in the CSEET June 2026 exam.

Ficci chief: It's for industry to take advantage of FTAs

Economic momentum sustains as oil prices moderate and trade deals offer new opportunities. Corporate sector performance shows robust demand, with

From left, music composer and playback singer Vishal Bhardwaj, singers Rekha Bhardwaj, Hariharan, Mitali, Sudeep Banerji and Talat Aziz during the announcement of the 25th Silver Jubilee edition of Khazana A Festival of Ghazals in Mumbai on Wednesday. (PTI)

Shabana Azmi, Soni Razdan urge Wangchuk to end hunger strike

Veteran actors Shabana Azmi and Soni Razdan on Wednesday made an appeal to education reformer and climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to end his inde

Breakout above key resistance makes Chalet Hotels a buy: Shitij Gandhi

35 years on, 103-yr-old woman wins legal battle for plot of land

Habiban Khatoon, aged 103, finally received justice after a 35-year legal battle. Her eldest son purchased land in her name, but a cousin took po

Rani to receive honorary doctorate

Actor Rani Mukerji will be conferred an Honorary Doctor of Letters by Australias La Trobe University in recognition of her contribution to Indian

Iran Targets Bahrain and Kuwait as US Launches More Airstrikes

The American strikes hit an Iranian army barracks, killed at least seven troops and wounded hundreds of people across the country, Iranian offici

Who needs another COVID vaccine? And who might be able to skip it?

The COVID pandemic feels like a long time ago. Now, we have widespread immunity from vaccination and natural infection. And getting COVID is less

CBSE 10th Second Board Result 2026 LIVE: Expected Scorecard Date, Check Latest Updates Here

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Result 2026 Live: Scorecard is expected soon. Know the latest updates, expected result date, scorecard detail, and mor

U.S. says will not obstruct Venezuela Opposition leader's return

Now, I do think that there's some work we need to do in the context of Venezuela, so that way, when she returns, she doesn't get arrested, says D

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TVK Sacks Panchayat Leader Veerasamy Over Viral Bribe Video

This comes on the same day the Tamil Nadu government issued a strict directive requiring all public offices, boards, and state-run corporations t

Made Us All Proud: UK PM Keir Starmer Consoles England After FIFA WC Exit

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed disappointment over England's 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal.

FIFA World Cup 2026: England tried to protect a late lead at World Cup but Messi and Argentina broke through to win

Argentina secured a dramatic 2-1 World Cup semifinal victory over England. Lionel Messi provided key assists for both late goals in the match. En

US strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of 'existential war' with America

The United States struck Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites on Wednesday. This action followed the reimposition of a naval blockade on Ira

Hegseth announces testosterone screening for U.S. troops

The move comes as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has moved to ease some restrictions on testosterone replacement therapies

FIFA World Cup 2026: The World Cup final is set, with Messi and Argentina facing Yamal and Spain for the title on Sunday

The World Cup final features a clash between Argentina and Spain. Argentina, led by Lionel Messi, faces Spain's strong defense. Both teams enter

They Better Behave: Trump Declines Iran Deadline Before Bridge Strikes

On Tuesday, Trump, during an interview with Fox News, warned that the United States would start targeting Iranian power plants

Venezuela Earthquake: Death Count Rises To 4,829, Over 20,000 Displaced

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck within a minute of each other on June 24, decimating the coastal state of La Guaira located north of Cara

Three policemen killed, 34 injured in two terrorist attacks in NW Pakistan

Police said the attack occurred near Ladam Top at Haider when the convoy was passing through the area. The assailants first hurled hand grenades

Patna high court ruling on groping draws criticism from top court

The Supreme Court expressed serious concern over a Patna High Court order. This order stated that removing a woman's salwar did not constitute at

Breaking News Live Updates: Red Fort to remain closed to public from July 15 to Aug 15

Grand Sri Jagannatha Ratha Yatra to Be Held by Hare Krishna Movement on July 19, 2026

Meticulous preparations are underway to ensure a spiritually uplifting and memorable experience for all attendees.

New York Times files motion to quash subpoenas served on journalists over Air Force One coverage

The New York Times has filed a motion to quash subpoenas that the Justice Department served on journalists who reported on security concerns invo

US sanctions 7 individuals, entities for supporting IRGC; reiterates stance for Tehran's denuclearisation

The United States imposed new sanctions on Iran for attacking commercial vessels. American forces conducted military strikes targeting Iranian ca

Christopher Nolans The Odyssey Is Epic Storytelling at Its Finest

Christopher Nolan transforms Homers timeless epic into a visually staggering, emotionally resonant adventure led by a stellar ensemble. Grand in

India, EU strengthen strategic partnership at 3rd TTC; announce cooperation in AI, semiconductors, clean technologies

The European Union and India on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen strategic cooperation in trade, technology and security at th

Bellingham Argues With Messi, Then Almost Comes To Blows With Argentina Star

Lionel Messi and Jude Bellingham were the two central characters in the England vs Argentina FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final clash

Iran has no plans for negotiations, remains focused on defense: Foreign Ministry spokesperson

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei on Wednesday stated that the Islamic Republic has no plans to resume negotiations with the

KSU vows to expose former MLAs on uranium land grab

SHILLONG, July 15: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) has vowed to publicly name several former MLAs allegedly involved in land purchases in the uran

Three children electrocuted to death in Ri-Bhoi village

NONGPOH, July 15: Three children were electrocuted to death after coming into contact with a snapped 11 kV overhead power line in Umtangling vill

KCET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Final Seat Allotment Result Out; Check Direct Link, Next Steps Here

KCET Counselling 2026 Round 1 final seat allotment result has been released by KEA. Check how to download the allotment order, important dates an

Amid War, Trump Says Iran Has Freed US Citizen In Goodwill Gesture

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that arch foe Iran has freed an American citizen detained since December 2024 and allowed her to leave t

'They better behave': Trump rules out setting any deadline for Iran before bombing its bridges

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) said that he does not like setting deadlines when asked whether he had given Iran any ultimat

Delhi court restores Umar Khalids two weekly video meetings with family

Counsel for Umar Khalid submitted that he had been permitted two weekly e-mulakats since the beginning of his incarceration and that the number h

Rs 5 Lakh Paid To NTA Paper-Setter In NEET Leak, 111 Questions Matched: CBI

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has recovered Motegaonkar's phone in which 36 images (five duplicate images) containing 132 handwritten

FIFA World Cup 2026: Argentina late show sinks England and sets up World Cup final against Spain

Argentina defeated England 2-1 in a World Cup semi-final match. Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez scored late goals for Argentina. Anthony Gord

J&K NC to go ahead with July 20 protest at Jantar Mantar over Statehood, constitutionalguarantees

Omar Abdullahs uncle and former National Conference leader Mustafa Kamal had passed away on July 14

Move high court on SIR-linked ration card cancellation: Supreme Court to petitioner

The Supreme Court declined to hear a petition regarding ration card cancellations. These cancellations followed voter list deletions due to doubt

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BJP turns PM Modi visits to states into 'swachh' drives

Organized cleanliness drives now precede Prime Minister Modi's state visits across India. These initiatives transform pre-VVIP spruce-ups into pu

2022 in mind, Congress may continue with Amarinder Raja Warring as Punjab party chief

The Congress party is not favoring a leadership change in its Punjab unit. This stance comes despite some functionaries demanding Amarinder Raja

3 Policemen Killed, 34 Injured In 2 Terrorist Attacks In Pakistan

Terrorists attacked a police convoy in Lower Dir district with hand grenades and automatic weapons on Wednesday, killing three police personnel a

PM Modi & Shah 'discuss BJP organisational overhaul'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Home Minister Amit Shah and BJP chief Nitin Nabin. Discussions focused on the party's upcoming list of offi

Russia Hits Kyiv With Missiles As EU Chief Visits Ukraine

A series of explosions rang out in Kyiv shortly after midnight on Thursday, an AFP journalist said, after a Ukrainian air force alert reported th

Low water level in Mullaperiyar raising concern in both States

The low storage impacts not only Kerala but also neighbouring districts in Tamil Nadu; it has hit farming activities and may soon pose a threat t

NDA steps up push for numbers ahead of delimitation Bill, Opposition closes ranks

Both the ruling alliance and Opposition INDIA bloc are firming up strategies ahead of the Monsoon Session of Parliament; NDA banks on splits in T

ARG Vs ENG Highlights: Messi Inspires Late Comeback As Holders Reach World Cup Final

Lionel Messi provided two late assists as Argentina came from a goal down to beat England 2-1 in Atlanta, booking a place in the FIFA World Cup 2

India-Nepal Strengthen Power Partnership, Clear Path for 1,650 MW Export

Kathmandu, July 16: India and Nepal have agreed to enhance the volume of electricity exchange between the two countries through two cross-border

England vs Argentina, FIFA World Cup: Reigning champion rallies to beat tough English side, enters final again

Late Fernandez and Martinez goals secure 2-1 win for Argentina, setting up final showdown with Spain

Supreme Court asks CBSE for details of steps taken to curb digital evaluation flubs

The Supreme Court has asked CBSE to detail its actions on digital evaluation issues. A one-member commission is now inquiring into these alleged

SIR exercise: Delhi voters get 10 more days to submit enumeration forms

Electors in Delhi now have an extended period to submit their enumeration forms. House-to-house visits by BLOs in Delhi will continue until Augus

BJP Core Group Meet At PM's Residence Ahead Of Monsoon Session Of Parliament

A crucial meeting of top BJP leaders, including Home Minister Amit Shah and party president Nitin Nabin, was held at Prime Minister Narendra Modi

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