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J&K Govt Clears Rs 41 Lakh Aid for 2016 Pellet Victims LPG Deal: Minister

Sharma, the Minister for Food, Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, said justice was delayed but not denied.

Karnataka Solar Pumps Save 200 Cr Annually; 27,700 Pump Sets Installed

Karnataka is rapidly progressing towards its target of 40,000 solar agricultural pump sets.

Google Introduces Gemini Spark, a 24/7 AI Agent, in India

Google said Gemini Spark will work in the background even when a laptop is closed or a smartphone is locked

Lok Sabha Clears Bill To Criminalise Insult To Vande Mataram

The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act currently prohibits intentionally preventing the singing of the national anthem (Jana Gana Mana)

Vande Mataram Bill clears Parliament as Kharge, Nadda lock horns in RS - key highlights

Quote of the day by Bhagat Singh: Study so that you are able to meet the arguments of your opponents, and why knowledge is the strongest answer to disagreement

In his advice, Bhagat Singh champions the importance of informed study as a tool for constructive disagreement. Engaging with significant questio

Fauci Refuses to Testify as White House Renews Lab Leak Claims

The scientist, who helped lead the nations COVID-19 response, was subpoenaed to testify under oath by Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky, who

Spotted deer dies after being mauled by stray dogs in Thoothukudi

BWSSB Takes To AI, Robotics For Water Leaks Detection

The project is being implemented at no financial cost to BWSSB with funding provided under Titan Company Limiteds Design Impact Award while the p

Varayattumudy in Keralas Idukki emerging a thriving habitat of Nilgiri tahrs

The Nilgiri tahr population on the hills has risen significantly, with nearly 150 tahrs recently sighted, up from around 50 in 2022. Forest dept.

Study: Diabetes, hearing loss among key factors for dementia in India; women more prone

Prevalence in India was also higher among people in rural areas, most likely because of underdiagnosis of the risk factors contributing to dement

Government exhibition draws 1.95 lakh visitors, generates 27.87 lakh revenue in Coimbatore

Mega job fair to be held in Coimbatore on August 22

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (July 30, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Thursday, July 30, 2026.

Quote of the Day by Gigi Hadid: 'My mentality has always been, If I'm not the best at something, then I might as well be...'- Inspiring life lessons on why knowing your strengths can change your life by the American supermodel

Quote of the Day by Gigi Hadid: Gigi Hadid's quote highlights recognizing and pursuing individual strengths for success. She shifted focus from v

Priyanka's 'gaumutra expert' remark stirs row, over 200 academicians slam LS MP

Lighthouse Canton Launches Global Indian, Uniting the Fragmented Wealth of NRI Families

Strengthens GIFT City Investment Capabilities

IQED Learning System Unveils Indias First AI & Neuroscience-Powered Learning Platform to Transform Student Intelligence

Backed by NVIDIAs AI Ecosystem | Featured in NIMHANS Research | Built on Cognitive Science

Woman dies after being set ablaze in Erode

Seethakka Stresses 100% Basic Facilities in Anganwadi Centres

Minister reviews department, orders faster rollout of toilets, drinking water, electricity and nutrition schemes across Telangana

IIT Madras-incubated Dtyle.AI selected for Singapores PIER71 Smart Port Challenge 2026 Accelerate programme

11 injured in fire near Thiruvonam

Psychology says people who drink freshly squeezed orange juice instead of packaged ones may be focusing on health halo effect

Psychology suggests that preferring freshly squeezed orange juice over packaged juice has less to do with personality and more to do with percept

Delhi Govt Drops Action Against CJP Protesters, Excludes Repeat Offenders

No further legal action will be taken against participants in the July 20 protest, but those with criminal antecedents remain liable for prosecut

Quote of the day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: A Stoic is someone who transforms fear into prudence, pain into... Inspiring life lessons on resilience, courage, self-discipline, decision-making, and why embracing uncertainty can build a stronger life by the Lebanese-American risk analyst known for The Black Swan and Antifragile

Quote of the Day by Nassim Nicholas Taleb: Nassim Talebs quote highlights the core engine of Stoic philosophy: turning emotional vulnerability in

Delhi Police registers 13 cases over NEET-UG protests at Jantar Mantar; govt orders arrest review

The Delhi police have announced they will refrain from pursuing any legal consequences against the NEET protesters. Following a Supreme Court dir

E20 petrol can reduce vehicle mileage by up to 6%: Nitin Gadkari in Parliament

E20 petrol may reduce vehicle mileage by two to six percent. Extensive testing has found no engine failures linked to this fuel. Studies indicate

Srisailam Temple: Online Booking Disrupted, Endowments Dept To Take Action

n the wake of the technical glitches, Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department officials have taken a key decision and imposed restrictions on the co

The landing boat that became a D-Day legend: In 1941, the day after Pearl Harbor, a patent was filed that helped defeat Nazi Germany

Higgins boat: Andrew Higgins patented a landing craft with a bow ramp on December 8, 1941. This invention, the Higgins Boat, enabled troops to la

In 1985, US generated over six times more electricity than China. By 2025, Dragon was producing more power than US, EU & India combined

China now generates more electricity than the United States and the European Union combined, marking a dramatic shift after decades of rapid indu

Pakistan 'doing its utmost' to bring US and Iran back to negotiating table: Foreign Office

Pakistan is actively working to bring the US and Iran back to the negotiating table. The nation supports dialogue and diplomacy as the only viabl

Technology Delayed Is Technology Denied: Air Force Chief Pushes For Self-Reliance

We should be able to have no fratricide, in terms of we shooting down our own drones or taking down something that is meant for us, he said.

No Legal Action Against CJP Protesters In Delhi, Arrests To Be Reviewed

The Delhi government has said no adverse legal action will be taken against people booked over protests linked to alleged NEET-UG irregularities.

Pune Marathon Runner Dies In Crash, Family Donates Organs To Save 4 Lives

Uday Birmal sustained severe head injuries after he was hit by an out-of-control auto-rickshaw while practicing for a marathon on the morning of

Cong Govt Failing to Address Drought Situation in Karnataka: BJP

Leading a BJP delegation that visited drought-hit villages in this district, Ashoka demanded an immediate waiver of farm loans up to Rs one lakh,

Cauvery Setback For Karnataka, Tamil Nadu To Get 3,500 Cusecs Water Per Day

Tamil Nadu had sought the release of 7,000 cusecs of water daily for 15 days.

Quote of the day by Emmet Fox, 'You must not allow yourself to dwell for a single moment on any kind of negative thought' offers motivational timeless lesson on power of mind, reveals psychology behind staying positive in life

Quote of the day by Emmet Fox teaches people to become more conscious of where they place their attention. Negative thoughts may appear without i

UPSC Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 828 Principal and Vice-Principal Positions Until August 14

New Delhi, July 30: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth preparing for government jobs in the educational sector. The Union Public Ser

Did Ben Affleck win 'Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?' Here's the $1 million question about presidential turkey pardons that secured his victory

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire Ben Affleck: Ben Affleck won the $1 million prize on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? after correctly answering a ten

E20 petrol can reduce fuel economy by 2-6%: Nitin Gadkari

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

Can China restrain Iran? Gulf states test Beijing's influence

Gulf Arab states are seeking China's economic influence over Iran to secure vital shipping lanes. They are frustrated with Washington's perceived

215 Academics Slam Priyanka Gandhi's 'Cow Urine' Remark On IIT Professor

To dismiss a scholar through a label rather than engage with the substance of his views risks undermining the very scientific temper that our Con

US Army tests 'Hammer of the Gods' to blind its rivals. Here's what it is and what it can do

The U.S. Army successfully tested its new 'Hammer of the Gods' electronic warfare system. This system disrupts enemy positioning and navigation s

NEP 2020 Turns 6: What's Changed In India's Education System, What's Still Missing

NEP 2020 Turns Six: The traditional 10+2 system has been replaced with the 5+3+3+4 framework, formally bringing children between the ages of thre

PT Usha Praises Indian Athletes for World-Class Performance at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow, July 30: PT Usha, the President of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), has commended Indian athletes for their medal-winning performan

Kings Gambit shines

'US most damaging bureaucrat': Cruz demands jail for Fauci over pleading the Fifth at Covid hearing

Madras HC Seeks TN, Centre's Reply on Plea Against Mekedatu Resolution

On June 19, the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly passed a resolution opposing the Karnataka government's proposal to construct the Mekedatu dam ac

Jharkhand CM writes to PM over Rs 700-crore scholarship funding gap, seeks urgent intervention

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Congos Ebola Outbreak Turns Deadlier as Death Toll Surpasses 1,500

The outbreak, which was declared on May 15, has been linked to the Bundibugyo virus, for which there is no approved vaccine or treatment.

Water Resources Department Work Inspector arrested by DVAC on bribery charge in Tiruchi

'Rotten Tomatoes, Not Like Zindangi Naa Milegi Dobara': Indian Woman Shares Reality Of La Tomatina Festival

Indian woman urged travellers to temper their expectations, highlighting that the festival was messy and physically exhausting.

Will We See Argentina Wearing Orange? Ex-India Captain's Fresh Post As Hockey Jersey Row Turns Political

Former India captain and Olympian Viren Rasquinha faced backlash on social media after questioning Hockey India's decision to change the colour o

NDTV Impact: J&K Pellet Victim Who Lost Eyesight In 2016 Gets Compensation

Insha Mushtaq is often remembered as the face of 'pellet horror' in Jammu and Kashmir. At 14, she was struck by a barrage of pellets that permane

Congress Womens Wing Protests Against Kangana Ranaut in Bhopal

Bhopal, July 30: The Womens Wing of the Congress party staged a protest in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, against a controversial stateme

2 Killed, 17 Injured After Truck Hits Vehicle In Maharashtra's Dharashiv

The crash was so severe that the pickup vehicle was ripped in two, said police.

LIC rejects insurance claim saying policyholder hid illnesses: Court says past typhoid, jaundice had no link with sudden heart attack; insurer ordered to pay over Rs 10 lakh

LIC rejects insurance claim saying policyholder hid illnesses: LIC rejected a death claim filed by a Guntur widow, arguing her husband had hidden

Fact-Check: Do These Images Show the Currency of Kurdistan? No!

We found out that the image is fake and does not show an authentic currency note.

Heat Wave Death Toll Rises in England Amidst European Heat Crisis

London, July 30: Europe is sweltering in heat this July. In England, the number of excess deaths attributed to the severe heat wave in May and Ju

Asia confederation president says FIFA's lack of consultation over World Cup plan 'totally unacceptable'

AFC notes with great concern and disappointment that it was not consulted by FIFA at any level prior to the public announcement of this proposal

Column | 'We were the Gen Z of that moment: student leader Aishe Ghosh

A veteran of the 2019 anti-CAA protests reflects on a new generation of student dissent and the lessons it must carry forward

Manusmriti row erupts in Rajya Sabha: Kharge's remarks draw fierce BJP attack

The viral Chuvarbot 2.0 secures productisation grant from Kerala Startup Mission

The graffiti painting start-up, which garnered social media attention during the 2026 Kerala Assembly elections, has secured a grant of 12 lakhs

Rain forecast prompts Telangana Ministers to issue directions on precautionary measures

Woman Murdered Over Witchcraft Allegations in Jharkhand

Ranchi, July 30: In a tragic incident in the Khutgaon village of the Palamu district in Jharkhand, a 40-year-old woman named Taramuni Devi was br

'You knew something was brewing: Sen Lankford presses Fauci over COVID origins, Wuhan lab funding

Move to privatise drinking water supply in Tiruchi opposed

Illegal Overnight Party Raided, 3 Organisers Held

The accused persons identified as Dikshit, Vedanth Pandit and Shankar, according to the police, had invited men and women through an online appli

DMK Announces Massive Thanjavur Protest Over Farmers' Issues, Mekedatu Dam Project

Stalin further warned the government of larger protests if it continued to ignore the concerns of farmers

Aditya Rikhari Celebrates Birthday with Release of Romantic Track Boohe Bariyan

Mumbai, July 30: Singer-songwriter Aditya Rikhari has gifted his fans a special surprise on his birthday. His new romantic track, Boohe Bariyan,

Snakes once had legs: Here's how they lost them 100 million years ago

How snakes lost their legs: A buried skull in Patagonia, a broken genetic switch, and the ghost legs still hiding inside pythons, scientists are

Rupee rises nine paise to 95.67 against U.S. dollar

A softening dollar also supported the local currency, but its upward move was restricted due to volatile crude oil prices, triggered by a fresh e

Ten years and 7 PMs later, did Brexit make a difference?

Analysis of migration and trade data show that Brexit neither helped in controlling net migration nor in significantly improving the U.Ks trade

Stock markets end higher for second day led by buying in blue-chips, foreign fund inflows

30-share BSE Sensex ends 0.35% higher at 77,928.15; 50-share NSE Nifty rises by 0.28% to end at 24,317.15

Depression, PTSD, substance abuse: Kashmir study reveals the psychological impact of a pellet gun wound

According to a study done by the Government Medical College, Srinagar, 30.38% pellet victims who suffered eye injury reported depression, 16.92%

Indian Hockey Team Changes Jersey Color to Saffron Amid Political Debate

New Delhi, July 30: Hockey India has officially changed the color of the Indian hockey teams jersey from blue to saffron. This decision has spark

Still storing leftovers in aluminum foil? Doctors warn this everyday kitchen habit could increase metal exposure; here's a list of foods to avoid

Do you still store leftovers in aluminum foil? Doctors and medical experts have warned that this everyday kitchen habit, a practice common in the

NGT not satisfied with LSGDs report on pollution impacting coastline of Fort Kochi in Kerala

Southern Bench of tribunal says action taken report submitted by the department on July 16 is not complete as it does not specifically state the

'Manthan 2.0' is here; M&M to shift into 'attack mode' amid global churn, says Anand Mahindra

Anand Mahindra described the global economy as entering 'Manthan 2.0' with new uncertainties. Mahindra & Mahindra will now move into 'Attack Mode

Bullet-riddled bodies of six abducted labourers found in Pakistan's Balochistan

Abduction of workers, labourers who belong from outside Balochistan occurs frequently in the restive province

'May do same with Army': Opposition attacks BJP for India Hockey's saffron jersey

Samsung Sees Chip Shortage Extending To 2028, Touts Long-Term Supply Deals

The South Korean conglomerate has signed supply agreements with the five biggest global data centre firms and is nearing deals with five other ma

Severe Rainfall Alert: Heavy rain forecast in many states including Rajasthan, UP, Maharashtra, Delhi-NCR, Odisha, Gujarat, Hyderabad and more

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across India from July 30 to August 1. Active monsoon conditions will bring intense showers and thunders

EPFO Recruitment: 74 Positions Open for Candidates Aged 56 and Below

New Delhi, July 30: The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has announced the recruitment of 74 positions across various offices on a de

Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis thanks Christopher Nolan for the The Odyssey spotlight

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has thanked filmmaker Christopher Nolan for bringing Ancient Greece back into the spotlight with his hit

Escalating Unrest in PoJK Draws Strong Reactions from J&K Leadership

Omar Abdullah Calls for Immediate End to Targeting of Innocent Civilians in Held Territory

The kitchens that feed Hyderabads homesick newcomers

In Hyderabads IT corridor, a handful of migrant families have been feeding and nourishing students and hustlers

Psychology says people who eat very slowly and often finish last are not distracted, they may be trying to be mindful

Taking the longest to finish a meal may invite lighthearted jokes from friends or family, but psychology suggests it often reflects a combination

Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis, 'Failures, repeated failures, are finger posts on the road to achievement. One fails forward toward success' reveals psychology that encourages life inspiring motivational comeback after every setback

Quote of the day by C. S. Lewis offers a powerful reinterpretation of failure. A setback does not automatically move someone backward. If it prod