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India's forex reserves rise by $6.1 billion to $682.35 billion as of July 24

India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant rise of $6.1 billion. This increase brought the total reserves to $682.35 billion as of July

DK Shivakumar asks Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to defer Bengaluru visit amid Cauvery tensions

The CM was referring to the protests triggered by the Cauvery Water Management Authority's (CWMA) decision upholding the Cauvery Water Regulation

CBI arrests 2 accused for giving contract to kill Suvendu Adhikari's aide Chandranath Rath: Sources

The CBI arrested two brothers in connection with Chandranath Rath's assassination plot. Investigations revealed Sagar Sonkar maintained contact w

Curious Case of the Vanishing Jewellery: Rats caught stealing gold from shop in Tumkuru, Karnataka

A small-town jewellery shop experienced a baffling mystery when gold items vanished. Staff reviewed CCTV footage but found no human culprits invo

OPINION | Can we learn from China's exam system?

Now that the Parliament has passed a stringent law to curb exam paper leaks, it is going to be an Act once the President gives her assent. With a

Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma passes away at 96

Former Army chief General Vishwa Nath Sharma passed away at ninety-six years old. He served as Chief of Army Staff from 1988 to 1990. General Sha

SC-NBWL recommends adding pygmy hog to list of critically endangered species

AISA student alleges assault over remarks on PM Modi; FIR filed, ABVP denies involvement

A student alleged assault by four unidentified men over remarks on Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Police registered a case and are investigating t

Jasprit Bumrah passes fitness test, cleared to play in upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka | Report

In a major development, star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has reportedly been cleared to play for the Indian team ahead of their two-game Test seri

Placing aluminium foil behind indoor plants: Why more people doing it and its benefits

Placing aluminium foil behind indoor plants is a simple trick backed by real research. It reflects light to shadowed leaves, keeps pests like aph

Karnataka High Court Criticizes Government and Police Over Attack on Mentally Ill Youth

Bengaluru, July 31: The Karnataka High Court has sharply criticized the state government and police regarding an alleged attack on a 19-year-old

Newtons 3rd Law movie review: Sumanth spearheads a largely satisfying, minimalistic crime thriller

Director Rajesh Karnas Telugu film nearly succumbs to the second-half syndrome, but solid drama and clever twists help it sail through

Supreme Court stays Delhi High Court order declaring NSEI public authority under RTI Act

The High Courts division bench had observed that if the body is owned, controlled or substantially financed by the appropriate government, it wou

School holiday tomorrow, August 1: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 1: Monsoon rains continue actively across many parts of India. Students and parents seek updates on possible scho

India Seeks Closer Collaboration Among Global Drug Regulators: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, July 31: Indias Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Piyush Goyal, stated on Friday that the country aims for closer cooperation a

'Both have embraced freedom,' Supreme Court to dissolve Omar Abdullah's marriage with estranged wife Payal

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and his estranged wife Payal Abdullah on Friday informed the Supreme Court that they have resolved

Who is Nirmal Purja, renowned Nepalese climber missing on Pakistan mountain?

Renowned British-Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Nimsdai Purja is currently missing along with five other climbers following a devastating avalanche on

US-backed Venezuela talks to begin without opposition leader Maria Corina Machado

U.S.-backed negotiations commence in Venezuela to reshape the nation's political system. The talks exclude prominent opposition leader Maria Cori

Farmers in Nanjangud, T. Narasipura protest against CWRC directive

Expressing concern over the CWRC directive, the protesting farmers said Karnataka was facing drought-like conditions and farmers were in distress

Rupee rises 15 paise to close at 95.35 against U.S. dollar

Higher global crude oil prices and a stronger greenback capped sharper gains in the local unit, while elevated tensions in West Asia kept markets

Violence Claims 74 Lives in Bangladesh Amid Political Turmoil

Dhaka, July 31: Between April and June 2026, violence and political conflicts in Bangladesh resulted in the deaths of 74 individuals. According t

Alfred Quinsay on Why Systems Reward the Wrong Behaviors

How the ACCQ Framework links authority, conduct, capability, and quality to institutional outcomes

'I Didn't Fail Medicine. I Was Among the 88% Failed by Broken FMGE System'

NBEMS should release our response sheets and answer keys so we can verify our scores, writes an MBBS graduate.

Markets extend rally to third day; Bajaj Finance surges over 8%

30-share BSE Sensex climbed 0.21%, to settle at 78,094.64; The 50-share NSE Nifty gained 0.27%, to end at 24,383.60

BRS leader Rama Rao appears before court in Formula E race case

The Telangana ACB filed a chargesheet in March in the Formula E race case in which Mr. Rao is the prime accused

India, Bhutan review development partnership; sign 4,000-crore LoC agreement

India has committed support for Bhutan's 13th Five-Year Plan as part of its longstanding development partnership with the neighbouring Himalayan

Pakistan coal mine blast kills 15 in Balochistan, rescue operation underway

According to the officials, 24 miners were working about 4,000 feet underground when the explosion took place at a private coal mine, Pakistan-ba

Nayaab Chennai: A celebration of Indias handloom and textile heritage

A celebration of Indias living textile traditions, Nayaab arrives in Chennai with handwoven treasures, artisan-led demonstrations, and conversati

Karur police crack elderly womans murder case with the arrest of her granddaughter

Sawan First Somwar 2026 Date: Check all four Shrawan Somwar dates and how to perform vrat

Sawan Somwar 2026 Dates: The holy month of Shravan begins on July 30, 2026, with the first Somwar falling on August 3. Devotees will observe fast

Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile heritage to Chennai

From Bengals kantha to Rajasthans bandhani, the Crafts Council of India brings Indias textile traditions to Chennai on August 7 and 8

Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan's purported audio clip triggers controversy

A purported audio clip allegedly involving Maharashtra Minister Girish Mahajan and a BJP functionary has sparked a political controversy. NCP (SP

Expressive abhinaya and rhythmic precision defined L. Shruthis Kuchipudi recital

A disciple of Seetha Nagajothy and P. Nagajothy, Shruthi performed for Brahma Gana Sabhas Aadi dance festival 2026.

Surgeons remove appendix through laparoscopic surgery on a three-year-old in Perambalur

Fifth Open Access Report from Springer Nature shows transformative agreements remain a key driver of global OA transition

Fifth Open Access Report from Springer Nature shows transformative agreements remain a key driver of global OA transition

FIFA president Infantinos senior advisor resigns following proposal to sell World Cup stake

Infantino has proposed spinning off FIFA's commercial businesses into a $20 billion subsidiary with 20% owned by private investors

Om Birla warns MPs over disguises, bringing banners in Lok Sabha

Birthday Special: 7 Times Taapsee Pannu Proved that Content Speaks for Itself

Instead of following the safer route of formula entertainers, she consistently picked stories that sparked conversations, questioned societal nor

Develop Mechanism for Compensation in Accidents due to Stray Animals: SC to Centre, States

While directing that tagging of all animals be mandated, the top court said this furthers the ability to keep track of them, ensuring their long-

Andhra Pradesh to bring gaurs from central India to feed Nallamalas tigers

Gaurs have all but disappeared from the reserve and the Nallamala hills; Principal Chief Conservator of Forests P.V. Chalapathi Rao said the tran

India's Q1 FY27 fiscal deficit widens to Rs 3.1 lakh crore from Rs 2.8 lakh crore a year ago; at 18.2% of full-year target

India Q1 FY27 fiscal deficit: The fiscal gap was higher than the Rs 2.8 lakh crore recorded during the April-June period of the previous financia

Develop mechanism for compensation in accidents due to stray animals: Supreme Court to Centre, states

The Supreme Court has mandated compensation mechanisms for stray animal road accidents. Animal owners must now be held responsible for their live

Indian Railways adds online excess baggage option to ticket booking

The online excess luggage booking facility is available only to passengers holding confirmed tickets and is restricted to travel classes where ca

Buzz: Tejaswini set for acting debut?

According to the latest buzz, a woman centric film is being planned as her launch project.

Former AAP leader Tahir Hussain sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma

Former AAP leader Tahir Hussain sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma. More to follow...

Bhiwandi building collapse: Contractor, owner under lens; collector says structure was beyond repair

Lok Sabha passes Births & Deaths Amendment Bill without debate

Watch | Usha Uthup, Anand Puri revisit Park Streets musical legacy | The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged

Usha Uthup, Anand Puri revisit Park Streets musical legacy | The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged

'Taxpayer money being used for luxury travel, cars...': DOJ uncovers $350M fraud across Southeast

Union Cabinet clears Rs 84,084-crore Samudra Manthan scheme, deepwater exploration push

The Union Cabinet has approved the Samudra Manthan mission with a financial outlay of Rs 84,084 crore, aimed at boosting deepwater and ultra-deep

The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged: Usha Uthup, Anand Puri revisit Park Streets musical legacy

At The Hindus Lit for Life Unplugged held in Kolkata on July 19, legendary singer Usha Uthup and historian Anand Puri, third-generation custodian

TIMS Sanathnagar Named After Marri Chenna Reddy

Hospital to be known as Dr. Marri Channa Reddy Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences in tribute to veteran leader

How to complete your self (face-based) biometric Aadhaar authentication (e-KYC)? | Explained

Linking your Aadhaar with the consumer number using biometric data finger prints or iris scan is called biometric Aadhaar authentication

Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport: A new gateway for Andhra Pradesh

The Bhogapuram airport, Andhra Pradeshs first international airport after bifurcation, is set to boost connectivity, trade and regional growth as

Cabinet approves Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana and five-year extension of PM-Kisan with Rs 3.15 lakh crore outlay

The Union Cabinet approved three significant schemes on Thursday. One scheme aims to expand India's floating solar capacity significantly. Anothe

Opposition protests against Ram Temple donation theft in the Parliament House complex

Assam CM Announces 6-month Loan Relief For Flood Victims, Death Toll Climbs To 80

The CM asked NBFCs and insurance companies to disburse claims

Ethanol blending saved consumers Rs 30/litre during crude spike: Govt

The petroleum ministry defended India's ethanol blending program on Friday. It stated that blending saved consumers nearly thirty rupees per litr

Bombay High Court questions cleanliness certificate to Mantralaya canteen, asks FDA and lawyers to reinspect premises

The High Court made the remark while questioning the agencys 98% clean certificate to the State Secretariat canteen, ordering a team of lawyers t

What is Zero FIR filed against Noida woman facing charges over abusive remarks against PM Modi

A Noida salon employee faces a criminal case after a protest video went viral. The woman was booked under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for alleged

Priyanka's 'Gaumutra' remark sparks backlash; 215 Academicians write open letter, demand apology

Thousands break through the border of Morocco into Spains Ceuta

Bhavana Iyer impressed with a carefully curated repertoire

Bhavana performed at Kedarams 11th year anniversary celebrations held at Ragasudha Hall, Luz, Mylapore.

Keralas Thiruvananthapuram Mayor leans on United Democratic Front government circular to grant 6 months leave to councillor R. Sugathan who is jailed under KAAPA

In response to Sugathan's leave application, the UDF government issued a circular on July 20, 2026. Although the Home department rejected the app

Gurugram District Court, Mini Secretariat receive bomb threat

The District and Sessions Judge was requested to postpone the hearing of all cases scheduled for the day and assign new dates

India Secures Patent for Innovative Aircraft and Spacecraft Composite Technology

New Delhi, July 31: India has made a significant advancement in making aircraft lighter yet stronger. Researchers at the National Institute of Te

Bhiwandi building collapse: At least six bodies recovered; 7-8 still feared trapped

Cauvery water row: Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar asks his Tamil Nadu counterpart Vijay to defer his visit to Bengaluru

The atmosphere is not right at this point of time, Mr. Shivakumar said, addressing a press meet.

Residents allege groundwater contamination near Vendipalayam dump yard in Erode

They alleged that leachate from the accumulated waste had seeped into the ground, contaminating groundwater in the surrounding areas

Uplers introduces AI-powered matching to help startups hire faster

As startups compete for specialized talent, Uplers introduces AI-powered matching to help founders identify high-fit candidates faster through sm

Jay Shah Hails Cricket World Cup's Return to Africa After 24 Years

ICC Unveils Host Cities and Tournament Brand for 2027 Showpiece Event

Supreme Court agrees to dissolve J&K CM Omar Abdullah's marriage with estranged wife

The Bench was hearing two pleas, including the one filed by Omar Abdullah seeking divorce on the grounds of cruelty.

Palani Math land sale: Six-member panel to audit documents registered during suspended Sub-Registrars tenure

Official sources said all documents registered between February 5, 2024, when Justin Manikandan assumed charge as Sub-Registrar and the date of h

After Narco Hunt, Chennithala's Project Zero Takes Aim at Systemic Corruption

College students enlisted as Vigilance Commandos as Kerala's Home Minister builds a citizen-led war on corruption

Preeti Pawar Advances to CWG Boxing Final With Convincing Win

The Indian outpaced Mwape for most of the bout, cleverly drawing her in for effective counter-attacks with her left straight being particularly e

DKS Asks Vijay to Defer Karnataka Visit Considering Charged Atmosphere

His appeal came amid widespread protests across Karnataka, particularly in Mandya, where demonstrators tore posters of Vijay's recently released

Should projects get green clearances after violating the law? | The Hindu Editorial

A recent Supreme Court order has revived the debate over post-facto environmental clearances in India. Can projects be approved after constructio

CJP stir: FIR against Noida woman over objectional remarks on PM transferred to Delhi

The FIR was registered on July 29 on a complaint alleging that the woman used abusive language against Mr. Modi during the demonstration held ove

India perfected matrimony. Why hasnt it figured out faith-based dating?

Religion still shapes who most Indians marry, yet faith-based dating remains surprisingly niche. The answer reveals how Indias relationship cultu

Rajya Sabha adjourned till Aug 3 amid Opposition protest over student issue

Chairman CP Radhakrishnan later took up the Zero Hour, during which members raised matters of public importance. However, the session soon descen

PM CARES Fund transparency under spotlight after audit gap

The PM CARES Fund has not made public any audited financial statements since the 2022-23 financial year. The last available accounts show how tho

VoltSeal installs batteries at factories and offices to replace diesel generators

The Delhi-based company puts lithium-iron-phosphate battery systems on commercial and industrial sites, paired with software that decides when to

Who was Franco Baresi? Italy World Cup winner and AC Milan legend passes away at 66

Franco Baresi, one of the greatest defenders in football history, AC Milan captain, and 1982 FIFA World Cup winner with Italy, passed away on 31

AP Govt Dissolves Governing Bodies Of 18 Universities, Removes Nominated Members

The move is being seen as part of the government's effort to bring in fresh administrative oversight in higher education institutions in the stat

CWG Boxing: Preeti Pawar through to finals with dominating win

Preeti Pawar secured a spot in the Commonwealth Games final after a dominant performance. She defeated Zambia's Catherine Mwape with a convincing

ISRO is hiring: Department of Space announces 746 vacancies, including 336 regular posts & 410 apprenticeships

ISRO job opening: ISRO and the Department of Space have announced a major recruitment drive with 746 vacancies. The hiring includes 336 regular p

RoshAi makes the trucks you already own drive themselves

The Kochi-based company sells autonomy kits and fleet software that let industrial operators convert the trucks and heavy vehicles they already o

Extra Time for FIFAs troubles

Nabhdrishti is building small gas turbines for drones, aircraft and power generation

The Bengaluru-based company is developing fuel-flexible engines on a shared core, one sized for unmanned aircraft and one for industrial and defe

Satlabs is building relay satellites to shorten the waiting period for Earth observation data

The Bengaluru-based company is developing a constellation of low-cost relay satellites that pass data between imaging satellites and users withou