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Ganja Worth Rs 1.18 Crore Seized, Two Held

During interrogation, the arrested accused allegedly confessed that they had purchased Ganja from Suresh Kedari and Dharam Shinde, both natives o

ZIM vs BAN Live Streaming: When and where to watch, playing XI, pitch report, weather and head-to-head

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh Playing 11: Zimbabwe seeks to clinch the T20I series after a commanding opening victory. Bangladesh must win this second m

If Lord's is Rohit's last, I hope he plays a knock to remember: Parthiv Patel on Rohit Sharma retirement speculations

Former India player Parthiv Patel anticipates Rohit Sharma's return to form. He expects Sharma to score a defining century in his potential final

In Buenos Aires, Argentines Back World Cup Players Over Banner

Some players brandished a banner declaring Las Malvinas Son Argentinas (The Falklands are Argentine) after their 2-1 victory over England in Atla

'Revenge tactic to secure two-thirds majority': Jairam Ramesh slams Centre over potential Delimitation Bill

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticized the government's potential Delimitation Bill introduction. He alleged the move aims to secure a two-thir

Luke Ronchi Resigns as New Zealands Batting Coach to Join Melbourne Renegades

Christchurch, July 17: Luke Ronchi will resign from his position as the batting coach of the New Zealand cricket team. He is set to become the ne

Gujarat Anti-Terror Agency Arrests 5 Jaish Members, Foils Time Bomb Plot

ATS revealed that one of the arrested operatives possessed advanced knowledge of explosives and was on the verge of constructing a live time bomb

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Preliminary talks on, list to be finalised soon, says Jarkiholi

Preliminary discussions for Karnataka's cabinet expansion have begun. Chief Minister D K Shivakumar and Siddaramaiah met party leadership regardi

'AI Supercharging Terror Groups, Targeting Children': Australian Minister To NDTV

Tony Burke said the traditional architecture of terrorism- organised cells, clear ideological lines, identifiable networks- is being upended.

55 Cyberabad Police Inspectors shifted in administrative reshuffle

The transfers were made on administrative grounds, as per the order

Government to introduce bill making Vande Mataram insults punishable

A bill to punish insults to Vande Mataram will be introduced in the Lok Sabha soon. The government also plans to tighten birth and death registra

NEET re-test results 2026: 12 students from Tamil Nadu score above 390

This years NEET results have indicated an increase in cut-off marks to the tune of about 30 to 35, compared to last year.

Ada Sharma to Star in Gajra, Inspired by True Events

Mumbai, July 17: Actress Ada Sharma, known for her strong presence in Hindi, Telugu, and other regional films, is currently in the spotlight for

With climate ambitions in question, EU reforms carbon market

The ETS was already scheduled for review, but the overhaul has become a political flashpoint pitching those carbon-intensive economies against th

Quote of the Day by Epicurus: It is the nature of the wise to resist pleasures, but the foolish to be Greek philosophers timeless wisdom on pleasures and self-control

Ancient philosopher Epicurus founded a school in Athens. He taught simple living and the pursuit of peace of mind. Epicurus believed wise people

Meet Anurag Kumar, Decorated IPS Officer, Named Delhi's Police Commissioner

Earlier, Anurag Kumar served as a Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau (IB), the country's premier intelligence agency.

Covid rising in India again? 12 cases, 4 deaths reported in AP: How an unlinked spike is puzzling officials

Covid Cases in AP? Twelve COVID-19 cases and four deaths were reported in Andhra Pradesh recently. These infections appeared across four district

DMK Demands To Set Up Central Tribunal To Resolve Mekedatu Dam Dispute

DMK MPs will raise their voices strongly against the Mekedatu dam construction attempts and protect Tamil Nadu's legitimate rights over the Cauve

U.S. Senate Bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil

The Bill exempts countries, mostly European nations, whose imports of Russian natural gas account for less than 15% of Russia's total natural gas

US Wants To Globalize Fight Against Far-Left 'Terrorism'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that far-left terrorism had become a lind spot after the scrutiny on jihadist extremism following the Sep

Delhi HC to hear PIL alleging police surveillance of Cockroach Janta Party protesters on Monday

The Delhi High Court will hear a PIL alleging continuous police surveillance of protesters. Aishe Ghosh filed the petition challenging the Delhi

Vizag: Rivalry Clash Leaves One Dead, One Injured, Knives Missing

One person died, and another was seriously injured after they attacked each other due to grudges flaring from an old dispute on Thursday. However

Kerala Heroin Network's Dada' Arrested, Lived Luxury Life On Drug Money

His arrest comes after police had earlier seized 609 grams of heroin worth several lakhs of rupees from three interstate migrant workers in Angam

Anupam Kher Completes First Schedule of Shri Ram Bhumi in Ayodhya, Shares Emotional Reflections

Mumbai, July 17: Renowned actor Anupam Kher is currently in the spotlight for his upcoming film Shri Ram Bhumi. He has successfully wrapped up th

Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand meets Randeep Hooda, Lin Laishram; discusses culture & cinema

Delhi HC to hear PIL on July 20 over 'continuous, intrusive' surveillance at Jantar Mantar protest

The Delhi High Court will hear a PIL regarding surveillance at Jantar Mantar. Protesters allege continuous and intrusive surveillance by police p

Federation Steps In to Resolve Dancers' Union Row

The Federation is the supreme body, and the dancers' union is one of its 23 affiliated unions.

Educational Institutions Vital in Preventing Gender Violence: Charu Sinha

The programme brought together Lecturers and Assistant Professors from Government Degree Colleges and Universities across Telangana to be trained

LPL rocked by bribery scandal: Indian co-owner arrested hours before tournament, accused of paying player Rs 9.5 million

Sri Lankan police arrested an Indian LPL team co-owner on Friday. He was apprehended for attempting to bribe a player with a significant sum. The

Efforts to bring black money on right track: Modi

Modi promises to bring back every paisa stashed away abroad

Watch: Director R. Gowtham Interview by Meenakshi Shedde | Berlinale 2026

Debutant Tamil director R Gowtham tells Meenakshi Shedde, who has been curator/programmer of Indian/South Asian films for TIFF Toronto and the fo

AI-Generated Video of Drone Show Over Puri Jagannath Temple Goes Viral as Real

We found out that the video is AI-generated.

Israel's parliament dissolves ahead of October election

Israel's parliament dissolved early Friday, ending Prime Minister Netanyahu's coalition government. Controversial bills were passed in marathon s

Edappadi Asks Govt to Implement AIADMK's Cauvery River Project

Accusing the previous DMK administration of deliberately stalling and shelving the Rs 11,250 crore project due to political animosity, Palaniswam

Members of the Problematic Family movie review: R Gowthams explosive Tamil funeral drama

Tamil indies bold new voice R Gowthams debut film, which premiered in the Forum sidebar of Berlinale 2026, is an unorthodox, audacious, rare fami

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik |The rise of marble temples

These majestic places of worship moved away from traditional architecture for a reason, and today they stand as the voice of Sanatana Dharma

Light Rains, Cloudy Skies to Continue in Cyberabad Today

Due to persistent cloud cover, day temperatures will remain below 31C in the Cyberabad area today.

Indian Womens Hockey Team Announced for FIH World Cup 2026, Led by Salima Tete

New Delhi, July 17: Hockey India has officially announced the 20-member squad for the FIH Womens World Cup 2026. The team will be captained by Sa

New Zealand Expands Pathway Student Visa From July 20, Key Changes Students Should Know

New Zealand will update its Pathway Student Visa from July 20, introducing flexible study options, longer English courses, and academic progressi

PGIMER BSc Nursing Admit Card 2026 Released; Download Hall Ticket For July 24 Exam

PGIMER BSc Nursing Admit Card 2026 has been released. Registered candidates can download their hall ticket online for the July 24 entrance exam.

Murshidabad train tragedy: Four killed, including 3 children, after passenger train rams pool car

NC Leader Apologizes for Controversial Remarks on Maharaja Hari Singh

Reasi, July 17: In response to intense backlash over controversial remarks regarding Maharaja Hari Singh, National Conference (NC) leader Tariq B

India go with proven performers in predictable picks for women's hockey World Cup

The Indian women's hockey squad for the upcoming World Cup has been announced. This same 20-member team will also compete in the Asian Games late

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony: Date, Time, Performers And More

FIFA World Cup 2026 Closing Ceremony: Laura Pausini, Nicole Scherzinger, Robbie Williams, and IShowSpeed will feature in the closing ceremony, wh

Modi Flags Off India's First Hydrogen-powered Train from Haryana's Jind

The 89-km distance between Jind and Sonipat will be covered in two hours, with the train halting at 12 intermediate stations

After Berlinale, Members of the Problematic Family to premiere at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2026

The festival will run from August 13-23 this year, with the opening night film set to be showcased on August 14 in Melbourne

Madras High Court refuses to quash FIR booked against political commentator Ponraj

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan dismisses a petition filed by him to quash the case booked for derogatory remarks against women supporters of TVK

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SC agrees to hear Somnath Bharti's plea challenging election of BJP's Satish Upadhyay in 2025 polls

The Supreme Court will hear Somnath Bharti's plea challenging his election defeat. Bharti contests the victory of Satish Upadhyay from Malviya Na

Indias First Pollution-Free Train: A Historic Journey Begins

Jind, July 17: A new chapter in Indian Railways history has begun. Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the countrys first hydrogen-powered p

PM Modi flags off Indias first hydrogen-powered train from Haryanas Jind

The 89-km distance between Jind and Sonipat will be covered in two hours, with the train halting at 12 intermediate stations

Gen Z Is Pushing Back Against AI: A Reminder That Future Isn't Written

Viral footage of grads booing AI-boosting speakers reveals a deepening generational rift, as Gen Z pushes back against tech elders' optimism

3,000 Trees Face Axe For Uttarakhand Road Project, Activists Up In Arms

On Thursday, protesters dressed in black marked the traditional green festival as 'Black Harela' to protest the destruction of green cover.

Bengaluru Mercedes owner calls Rs 20,000 maintenance too much: HC says a man who can maintain a Benz can't call the amount excessive; divorce denied

A Bengaluru man who owns a Mercedes-Benz failed to get a divorce from his wife after the Karnataka High Court found that photographs from social

Atlantic Ocean discovery: Scientists uncover hidden source behind Lost City vents, offering clues to life beyond Earth

Scientists discovered superheated water deep beneath the seabed near Lost City. This water's chemical makeup matches the vents, indicating a hidd

Two brothers killed during argument with relatives in Belagavi district

Senior police officers and personnel from Murgod police station rushed to the spot.

Telangana Govt Marks Major Milestone in Employee Healthcare

The transformative initiative reinforces the Governments commitment to ensuring comprehensive healthcare security and greater peace of mind for e

Americans Are Angry About Data Centers; Politicians Are Feeling The Pressure

Mounting voter concerns over land use and resources have made data centers a national issue; The fight over AI data centers is playing out in com

Prabhas Has an Edge Over Akshay and Ajay Devgn in BO Clash?

The film also features veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Jaya Prada in pivotal roles.

Consumer commission awards man Rs 17,727 refund, Rs 10,000 compensation after domestic help leaves midway

A Chandigarh consumer commission ordered a domestic help agency to refund Rs 17,727. The agency also must pay Rs 10,000 compensation for failing

Psychology says you'll often agree with the crowd, even when your gut says otherwise

Humans often conform to group opinions due to a desire for acceptance and to avoid conflict. Solomon Asch's experiments demonstrated how social p

Kiran Rao Extends Support To Sonam Wangchuk As Protests Gain Momentum

I stand in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP, and all the citizens of this country, young and old, who are protesting for t

Who is Anurag Kumar, the ex-Intelligence Bureau special officer now Delhi's new police commissioner?

Anurag Kumar has been appointed as the new Delhi Police Commissioner. He was serving as Special Director in the Intelligence Bureau before this a

Little House on the Prairie series review: Modern, moving take on beloved book series

While some of the updates to Laura Ingalls Wilders semi-autobiographical Little House series may jar, the story of a family searching for home am

First Hydrogen Train Launched in Haryana

Jind, July 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the countrys first hydrogen train from Jind railway station in Haryana on Friday. This tr

'If worry is about credit ...': Shiv Sena (UBT)'s Chaturvedi urges Centre to 'ease out' education minister

Trump Accuses China of Interfering in 2020 Elections with Massive Campaign

Washington, July 17: President Donald Trump has accused China of conducting a large-scale campaign to interfere in the U.S. elections. He claims

Wangchuk Fast Enters Day 20: To Lead Parliament March on Monday

Wangchuk urged people to ensure a massive turnout for the CJP's proposed march to Parliament on July 20, demanding Union Education Minister Dharm

SC allows release of animated film 'Mahaprabhu Jagannath' after Rath Yatra

The Supreme Court permitted the film Mahaprabhu Jagannath's nationwide release. This release will occur on or after July twenty-eighth, following

US Senate bill seeks 100% tariffs on India, 4 other nations for buying Russian oil

A bipartisan bill introduced in the US Senate proposes 100% tariffs on imports from the top five buyers of Russian oil or gas, including India, C

Chembur tree-fall incident: Mumbai BMC mayor orders fresh third-party inquiry

The BMC mayor rejected the clean chit given to the Garden and Roads Departments, while imposing only meagre penalties to the contractors

Skyroot to launch Vikram-1, India's first private orbital rocket from Sriharikota

Give consumers option between 100% petrol and ethanol-blended petrol, Aaditya Thackeray writes to PM Modi

Mr. Thackeray said lakhs of vehicle owners, particularly from the middle class and youth, have expressed concerns over the rising percentage of e

Weak monsoon 2026 to be key agenda of Telangana Cabinet meeting on July 17

NHRC Takes Cognisance of Hyderabad School Row, Issues Notice to Telangana Government

Reacting to the controversy, senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao condemned the alleged incident and said religious practices should not be im

New Express Train Service Approved Between Ramnagar and Dehradun

Dehradun, July 17: The Ministry of Railways has approved the operation of a new bi-weekly express train service between Ramnagar and Dehradun. Th

SC to hear on Monday plea against Kerala HC order limiting Waqf Board from taking major decisions

The Supreme Court will hear a plea challenging a Kerala High Court order. This order restrains the state Waqf Board from making major decisions w

Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at Farnborough Airshow

Global security risks are pushing defence to the forefront at Farnborough Airshow. Aerospace makers face demand for weapons while civil jet produ

SC Allows Release of Animated Film Mahaprabhu Jagannath Post Lord Jagannath Yatra

The film producers had challenged an order of the Orissa High Court which restrained Ele Animations Pvt Ltd from releasing the film, which was sc

US to take lead in probe into Ryanair Boeing 737 engine failure over Greece

The US National Transportation Safety Board will lead an investigation into a Ryanair Boeing 737 incident. A passenger was partly sucked out of a

NEET Re-Exam Boosts Scores and Ranks, Students Find It More Favorable

Kota, July 17: Students who excelled in the NEET-UG re-exam held on June 21, amidst a paper leak controversy, reported that the second exam was m

Ready. Capable. Focused.: Indian Air Force Rafale contingent arrives in Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026

The Indian Air Force contingent has arrived in Australia for Exercise Pitch Black 2026. This multinational air combat exercise involves nineteen

Weak From Outside, Strong Inside: Sonam Wangchuk As Fast Enters Day 20

The 59-year-old Wangchuk, who is demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged NEET paper leak, has urged p

Lokesh Kanagaraj Postpones His Movie for Vijay's Jana Nayagan

The film is helmed by Arun Matheswaran and produced by Sun Pictures. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for the film.

China's oil imports have plunged during the Iran war. How much will they recover?

China's oil imports have significantly decreased since April. This reduction has kept global prices stable and freed up supply. Analysts are unce

SpaceX abruptly scrubs Starship test flight

The flight was the first mission planned by Elon Musk after SpaceX went public on Wall Street in June, with a record initial public offering of $

SpaceX Short Sellers Make $4 Billion: Why Investors Are Betting Against Elon Musk

Despite the recent pressure on its market valuation, analysts believe SpaceX remains the global leader in commercial space launches.

Hyderabads baristas are turning iced coffee into cocktail-style drinks

Clarified brews, citrus espresso drinks and pistachio cold coffees are redefining summer caffeine

The Uprising trailer: Andrew Garfield leads a brutal medieval rebellion in Paul Greengrass historical epic

Focus Features has unveiled the first trailer for The Uprising, offering a sweeping first look at Paul Greengrass historical epic with Andrew Gar

Japan Imperial Rules Tweaked But Still No Woman Emperor

Japan is currently in search of next emperor; Japan's Imperial Household Law does not allow women to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne, and the rig