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Nearly 45% homes in India need electrical upgrades for safe EV charging: Report

India's electric mobility transition has gained significant momentum over the past decade, yet access to residential charging remains deeply unev

Meet Giedrius Zakaitis: support specialist turned Hostinger CEO

Fourteen years after opening his first support ticket, Giedrius Zakaitis is now Hostinger's CEO. He takes over from Daugirdas Jankus to lead the

Finance Ministry panel clears Rs 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

The government has maintained that India Semiconductor Mission 2.0 signals India's deep commitment to chip manufacturing, with a focus on semicon

Omar Flags Rs 1718 Crore Livestock Transit Levy, Urges Punjab to End 'Illegal' Collections

J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has urged Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to immediately stop the alleged unauthorised collection of money f

Quench Chargers is engineering Indias EV Backbone

From indigenized power modules to megawattscale charging, Pune startup Quench Chargers is building futureready infrastructure for Indias clean mo

Innovative Smart Dressing Developed to Reduce Pain and Accelerate Wound Healing

New Delhi, June 30: Researchers from a central higher education institution have developed an innovative smart wound dressing. This dressing not

Fighton, Stormy Sea and Big Bay catch the eye

Finance Ministry panel to clear 1.25 lakh crore outlay for India Semiconductor Mission 2.0

The Budget, in February, had sought to give a big boost to the countrys manufacturing prowess announcing, among various measures

The Unique Journey of Hariprasad Chaurasia: From Wrestler Aspirations to Flute Maestro

Mumbai, June 30: Renowned flutist Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia has carved a distinct identity through struggle, hard work, and determination. Born

Congress Moves Privilege Notice Against Rajnath Singh Over Pahalgam Statement

In his letter to the speaker, Venugopal gave a notice of privilege under Rule 223 of the Rules of Procedure and Conduct of Business in Lok Sabha

Man found dead inside public toilet in Tiruchi

NPS Swasthya Scheme: Health Insurance to Be Linked with Pension Soon!

PFRDA will launch the NPS Swasthya Pension Scheme within 6070 days, offering NPS subscribers a dedicated health account and top-up health insuran

Rupee falls 14 paise to close at 94.65 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee slipped to 94.58 against the U.S. dollar, driven by month-end corporate import demand and lingering risk-off sentime

Gold Slips Rs 800 to Rs 1.45 Lakh per 10 Grams; Silver Jumps Rs 6,000

Subdued domestic demand weighs on gold prices, while silver rebounds after four sessions of losses.

Kerala govt. has asked private medical, dental colleges to abide by NMC directive on fees: Muraleedharan

NMC had directed that fee may be collected only for the course period of four-and-a-half years; Health Minister says decision was taken at a meet

Jagannath Nayak takes over as DG Missiles & Strategic Systems (MSS) DRDO

He is the chief architect of Fibre Optic Gyro (FOG) guidance for Akash missiles and DEW-based Anti-Drone systems.

Chinese Proverb of the Day: Only after you raise a child do you understand your Life lessons on family, parenting, sacrifice, gratitude and why experience is the best teacher

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Only after you raise a child do you understand your parents' grace. The saying reflects how

TN Assistant Professor Exam Results Spark Row Over Alleged Irregularities

Political parties and academicians seek a probe after candidates with high objective scores received unusually low marks in the essay paper.

Centre extends duty relief on key petrochemical products till July 15

The government has extended the import duty exemption on about 40 key petrochemical products by 15 days, now until July 15. This move aims to sup

Gujarats CM Lays Foundation for IIT Education Campus Expansion

Gandhinagar, June 30: The path has been cleared for the expansion of the Indian Institute of Teachers Education (IITE) in Gujarats capital, Gandh

Shivakumar launches SIR drive in Karnataka; urges voters to update records for welfare benefits

Indian Coast Guard rescues six fishermen stranded in sea off Mangaluru coast

In a distress call, fishermen in the boat reported severe flooding and hull damage due to rough sea conditions, placing the lives of all six crew

Maharashtra govt to set up expert panel to frame SOPs for AI use, says minister

Maharashtra government will form an expert committee within 30 days to draft AI usage SOPs, aiming for national policy input. This comes as oppos

India, Pakistan should return to negotiating table: Mirwaiz

The Mirwaiz stated that India-Pakistan friendship is key to resolving longstanding issues, including the Kashmir conflict, and expressed hope tha

Court Extends Judicial Custody of Twisha Sharma Death Case Accused Until July 14

Bhopal, June 30: A special court has extended the judicial custody of retired judge Giribala Singh and her son, Samarth Singh, accused in the dea

Rupee Falls 15 Paise to Close at 94.65 Against US Dollar

Month-end dollar demand, a stronger greenback and cautious market sentiment weigh on the Indian currency.

Ram Temple embezzlement issue: Trust advances crucial July 6 meeting; Champat Rai's future in focus

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust's meeting has been moved to July 6, where the future of General Secretary Champat Rai and member An

Microsoft powered genocide for 994 days: Employee quits in dramatic resignation email, sends 'unhappy email' to thousands of company's employees. Here's what he wrote

A Microsoft employee in Italy has resigned, alleging the tech giant fuels Israel's military actions in Gaza. His farewell email claims Microsoft'

Renowned artist and activist K.T. Shivaprasad passes away at 78

Mr. Shivaprasad was widely known for his artistic practice, his work as an architect and photographer, and his steadfast support for the farmers'

UP Lekhpals to Hold Regular Office Hours at Gram Secretariats From July 1

The Uttar Pradesh government has directed Lekhpals to maintain regular office hours at Gram Secretariats from July 1, making revenue services mor

Student Dies, 10 Injured After Tree Falls On School Bus In Mumbai's Chembur

While the injured children were rushed to a nearby hospital, rescue teams are reportedly working to free one child who remains trapped inside the

Centre extends CBDT Chairman Ravi Agrawals tenure by six months

In a statement on Tuesday (June 30), the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) said it has approved the reappointment of Mr. Agrawal as Cha

Supreme Court Stays Karnataka HC Order on Higher Ethanol Allocation

A bench of Justices MM Sundresh and Sheel Nagu issued notice on the plea filed by the Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd challenging the high court

TMC Leader Riju Dutta Questions Partys Urgency Over Frozen Accounts

Kolkata, June 30: Riju Dutta, a suspended leader of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has voiced his concerns regarding the partys frozen bank accoun

Germany demands $450 billion cut to 'unaffordable' EU budget, document shows

Germany is pushing for a massive 400 billion cut to the European Commission's proposed 2 trillion budget for 2028-2034, deeming it unaffordable.

Enviornmental hazards and health reforms

Delhi's New EV Policy Explained: Subsidies & Major Rule Changes

Indian gaur rescued after being trapped between PMC pipelines in Pune

The difficult and technically challenging rescue operation was carried out by the Pune Forest Division with support from multiple agencies and lo

4-year-old Nirbhay falls into 200-foot borewell in Ambala, 20 years after 'borewell boy' prince's rescue; Army, NDRF race against time to save him

A four-year-old boy, Nirbhay, fell into a 220-foot borewell in Ambala, triggering a massive rescue operation involving the Army and NDRF. The inc

AP CM Calls For Comprehensive Policy Focusing On Mineral Value Addition

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu directed officials to take up comprehensive mineral mapping across the state to identify valuable mineral depo

Ayush Malik Returns Home: Father Expresses Gratitude to God and Government

Shamli, June 30: A significant development has emerged in the high-profile Ayush Malik case from Shamli, Uttar Pradesh. Ayush Maliks father, Deva

UK's Starmer unveils 15 bln defence increase in long-delayed investment plan

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has unveiled a 15 billion Defence Investment Plan, aiming to bolster Britain's military for future conflicts. This si

Mumbai rains: Falling tree crushes school van in Chembur, 5 students hospitalised

The incident took place near Heritage Pride and was reported to the Mumbai Fire Brigade at 2.58 pm. Fire brigade personnel, police, a 108 ambulan

Defence production soars to record Rs 1.78 lakh crore: Rajnath Singh at Vibrant Gujarat

Afghanistan strongly protests against Pakistan over airstrikes that killed 36

The Taliban-led Afghan government has lodged a strong and resolute protest with Pakistan after cross-border airstrikes in the eastern provinces o

Gujarat can emerge as major defence manufacturing hub: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted Gujarat's potential as a major defence manufacturing hub, emphasizing its industrial strength and skil

Bodies of teenaged inter-caste lovers found in Mayiladuthurai district; violence erupts

Police launch probe amid suspicion of foul play and caste killing; pickets posted at the village and bodies shifted to Tiruvarur Government Medic

Why do industrial accidents keep happening in India? | In Focus podcast

Dr. V. Ramana Dhara speaks to us about the systemic failures behind Indias recurring industrial accidents and workplace deaths.

Yamuna Authority Issues Letters of Intent to Eight Industries, Creating Over 18,000 Jobs

Greater Noida, June 30: The Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority has taken a significant step towards accelerating industrial growt

Attackers shoot dead two Guards members in Iran: state media

It was not immediately clear who was behind the shooting but Tehran has frequently blamed Kurdish separatist groups in the area for previous viol

Meerut boy missed IIT admission by just 2 marks, self-studied on YouTube, became a scientist at ISRO

A Meerut youth, Sanket Kumar, transformed a two-mark JEE Advanced miss into a stellar ISRO career. Undeterred by the 2021 setback, he self-studie

AP Top In Country In Encouraging Women Entrepreneurs

The state also secured the top position in the distribution of personal loans

Opposition attacking EC over SIR to mask poll defeats, displaying 'peak hypocrisy': BJP

The BJP has accused opposition parties of peak hypocrisy for criticizing the Election Commission's electoral roll revision process. BJP spokesper

Kerala Assembly Passes Resolution Urging Centre to Reform NEET Examination System

The resolution was moved in the House by state Higher Education Minister Roji M John, who said that there were repeated instances of irregulariti

Heavy rainfall forecast in 11 Telangana districts on July 1

Psychology says people who love cats like family may be looking for a reason to break free and fulfil a basic human need

Psychology says people who deeply love their cats may be influenced by attachment theory, empathy, caregiving instincts, and the psychology of hu

BWF shifts India Open Super 750 to February 2027; tournament returns to traditional January slot in 2028

The India Open Super 750 badminton tournament is moving to February for the 2027 season, from February 2-7 in New Delhi, due to player concerns a

Shreyas Iyer Faces Tough Test as Captain in England T20 Series, Says Pujara

New Delhi, June 30: Former Indian batsman Cheteshwar Pujara believes that Shreyas Iyer has the potential to lead the Indian team in the upcoming

'Defence minister misled House': Congress seeks privilege proceedings against Rajnath Singh over 'no casualties' statement on Op Sindoor

'AI FOMO': Why this Google techie left the tech giant even after getting Rs 9.5 crore salary

A former Google account executive, Yousuf Imran, quit his high-paying job after earning nearly $1 million, citing fears of layoffs and the burgeo

Temporary means temporary!: Mullin renews deportation warning to Haitians after SCOTUS TPS ruling

Complaint free implementation of welfare schemes and other challenges ahead for new Telangana CS Sanjay Jaju

Governments priorities, demands from employees and central assistance for flagship schemes to pose tough time. The new CS will have to focus ensu

Government extends CBDT chief Ravi Agrawal's tenure by 6 months

Ravi Agrawal, Chairman of the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), has received a six-month tenure extension, keeping him in the role until Dece

Airlines cut mishandled baggage by 23 per cent in 2025, saves millions

Global airlines reduced baggage mishandling by 23 per cent in 2025 despite handling a record 5 billion passengers, according to the SITA 2026 Bag

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red, Sensex Drops 249 Points

Mumbai, June 30: The Indian stock market closed in the red during Tuesdays trading session. By the end of the day, the Sensex fell by 249.70 poin

Kashmir Police, CRPF, SDRF hold full-scale security mock drill ahead of Amarnath Yatra 2026

Bijayini SatpathysTrikyquestions the gendered body

Presented at Mumbais G5A Foundation for Contemporary Culture as part of its In Residency programme, the Odissi exponents latest solo work uses th

Bangladeshi Transit Passenger Held With Rs 1.47 Crore Gold Hidden in Delhi Airport Washroom

Customs officials recover over 1.14 kg of gold concealed inside a flush-button cavity at Delhi airport following a surveillance operation.

Sanjay Jaju Assumes Charge as Telangana Chief Secretary

The government had issued orders on June 26 appointing Sanjay Jaju as the new Chief Secretary

A couple was chasing American dream until they realised it wasnt making them happy, then they bought a Rs 12 lakh house in Italy that changed their idea of success

An American couple traded their fast-paced life for a serene Italian town, purchasing a two-storey home for approximately 12.2 lakh. Seeking a mo

Iran Will Not Compromise on National Interests: President Pajeshkian

Tehran, June 30: President Masoud Pajeshkian reiterated that Iran will not back down from its peoples rights and national interests under any cir

Uddhav Thackeray Suffers Another Blow: UBT MLC Sachin Ahir Joins Shinde's Shiv Sena

Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir joined the Eknath Shinde-led faction and filed his nomination for Deputy Chairman of the Maharashtra Legislative

Europeans suffer soaring summer heat

Australian charged after missing Thai teen found dead in suitcase

An Australian man has been charged with murder and concealing a body after a missing 17-year-old girl was found dead in a suitcase in Pattaya, Th

Watch: How can I criticize the DMK while in alliance with them? asks Vaiko

Tamil Nadu begins final phase of BharatNet broadband rollout

Tamil Nadu has floated a tender to procure 2.5 lakh Optical Network Terminals (ONTs), paving the way for high-speed broadband connectivity in rur

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to hold consultative meeting with alliance partners on July 1

The meeting convened by the TVK assumes significance against the backdrop of the disintegration of the DMK-led Secular Progressive Alliance follo

Iran Will Not Compromise on National Interests: President Pajeshekian

Tehran, June 30: President Masoud Pajeshekian reiterated that Iran will not retreat from its peoples rights and national interests under any circ

How similar are Uttarakhand, Gujarat and Assams Uniform Civil Codes?

As West Bengal is set to table a UCC bill, here is a comparison on the existing UCCs of Uttarakhand, Gujarat, and Assam

Belur MLA HK Suresh Takes Oath At Dharmasthala, Denies Cross-voting

I have not cross-voted or betrayed the party. I voted for the candidate suggested by my party president and the Leader of the Opposition. Lord Ma

Padma Shri 2026: the year's literature and education honourees

Padma Shri 2026 recognised writers, scholars and educationists from across India and abroad. Here are the literature and education honourees of t

Padma Awards 2026: the sportspersons honoured this year

Padma Awards 2026 recognised athletes across cricket, tennis, hockey and para sport. Here are the sportspersons honoured this year.

Videos: Roads Melt, Tram Tracks Buckle As Europe Struggles With Heatwave

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded since 21 June linked to high temperatures in Europe.

Jofra Archer May Have Slight Edge Against Sooryavanshi : Graeme Swann

Jofra Archer has watched Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's game closely in the IPL, Graeme Swann shares his observations about team England.

Kerala HC allows 3 crew members of MSC Elsa 3 to return to home countries on 1-lakh cash deposit

The three crew members allowed to travel back home have not been charged with any offences related to the ship capsizing in the final report subm

Births falling yet population rising: India's unique fertility story explained in 10 charts

Padma Awards 2026: the classical artists keeping the traditions alive

Padma Awards 2026 recognised performers across Carnatic and Hindustani music and classical dance. Here are the classical artists honoured this ye

SIR enumeration begins at writer Banu Mushtaqs residence in Hassan

Deputy Commissioner K.S. Latha Kumari and other officials of the administration, along with booth-level officers, visited Ms. Mushtaqs residence

Psychology says people who are never happy with their haircuts may be noticing more than just their appearance, their brains may be noticing every tiny detail

Psychology says people who are rarely satisfied with their haircuts may be affected by expectation bias, self-discrepancy theory, loss aversion,

Rs 1 crore for wedding shopping, a cancelled Bali trip, and a failed cliff-top incident: The Ketan Agarwal case is as much about ignored warning signs as it is about a murder conspiracy

Rs 1 crore for wedding expenses, a mysteriously missing passport, a failed cliff-top incident and an ill-fated return to Lohagad, the Ketan Agarw