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Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 95.21 against US dollar

The rupee finally closed at 95.21 (provisional), registering a rise of 14 paise from its previous close.

50 deported Bangladesh nationals sent to Howrah by train from Tiruchi

Micro sculpture of Statue of Liberty inside needles eye marks USAs Freedom 250

Smartail and Nexus Innovation Hub Partner to Build the Future of AI-Powered Education from Andhra Pradesh

Stock markets take winning run to third day; Sensex climbs 262 points

From the Sensex pack, HCL Tech surged 5.79%, followed by Tech Mahindra which climbed 1.81%. Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finserv, UltraTech C

FIFA World Cup 2026: Croatia coach Dalic slams 'bad refereeing' in 2-1 loss to Portugal

It was very bad refereeing, Zlatko Dalic told reporters, saying he felt his team should have been given more free kicks.

Five POCSO cases registered over alleged sexual abuse of 17-year-old girl at Bekal in Keralas Kasaragod

No arrests have been officially announced

Nagabandham Review: A Mythical Misfire Buried Under Noise and Hero Worship

The story revolves around the mythical Brahma Kamalam, a sacred flower believed to possess extraordinary powers, and the forces trying to possess

Iran Prepares Days-Long Funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

The country's theocracy plans to see millions flood the streets of the capital beginning Saturday in scenes reminiscent to the burial of the late

From Nellore to the World: Blazeup Crosses Borders With Enterprise Clients in India and Vietnam

Incubated at the Nexus Innovation Hub, the enterprise AI platform secures cross-border deployment to accelerate operational efficiency.

Riyad Mahrez retires from Algeria national team after World Cup elimination

The 35-year-old forward retires with the second-most appearances for Algeria (119) and the second-most goals (40)

Lollypop Design Studio Launches AI Discoverability Platform, Lollypop Spot, to Make Businesses Be Found on AI Search

Indias leading experience design studio is introducing an AI-driven solution called Lollypop Spot, securing national design recognition, and expa

Gujarat ATS arrests 8 'members' of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed

Gujarat's Anti-Terrorist Squad has apprehended eight individuals suspected of having ties to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed. Arrested across Guj

CMC, HMWS&SB Chiefs Inspect Kollur STP, Lake Pollution Site

The team reviewed the functioning of the STP, assessed the reported pollution concerns at Kollur Lake

Chinese Proverb of the Day: When meeting people, speak only thirty percent of your Life lessons on communication, self-control, emotional intelligence, respect and why you should think before you speak

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of When meeting people, speak only thirty percent of your thoughts. The saying reflects the imp

Ex-Minister Vaigaichelvan quits AIADMK

Mr. Vaigaichelvan had defeated DMKs senior leader K.K..S.S.R Ramachandran in Aruppukottai in 2011. He lost in 2016 and 2021 Assembly polls.

US remains India's largest LPG supplier as imports rise in June

According to data from commodity analytics firm Kpler, India imported 773.78 thousand metric tonnes (TMT) of LPG from the US in June, marking a 1

Python rescued from CPI(M) party office in Aryanad in Kerala

The office is housed in a sheet-roofed structure, where reptiles are occasionally seen during the monsoon season, forest officials say

Germany coach Nagelsmann steps down after FIFA World Cup exit; DFB talking to Klopp

Germany's defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 32 marked a third consecutive disappointing World Cup campaign

What makes orange kittens so popular in American homes? The real reasons go beyond their adorable looks

Orange kittens seem to be everywhere, from family living rooms and college apartments to social media feeds filled with playful feline videos. Bu

America at 250: Caught between hope and doubt

To be Indian American in the U.S. today is to live with a conflicted heart, as these members of the community explain

Two-year-old drowns in trench in Maharashtras Pune district; contractor booked

The incident occurred on June 30 at Kadamwak Wasti in the Loni gram panchayat area

China promotes two military officers to full general's rank

President Xi Jinping has elevated two senior military officers, Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang, to the rank of general. This move comes amidst Chin

The viral prank that's costing E-rickshaw drivers their livelihood

All the world is a meme: when satire can no longer keep up with reality

From The Boys and Game of Thrones to Karuppu and politics in Tamil Nadu, a culture shaped by fandom, memes and star worship are reshaping how we

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simn sets World Cup record with 519 straight scoreless minutes in net

Spain goalkeeper Unai Simn has the longest shutout streak in World Cup history

Report vacancies to Kerala Public Service Commission within three weeks, departments and public-sector institutions told

Personnel and Administrative Reforms department also asks all departments and public sector institutions to compile and hand over a list of all t

BrijRama Palace: Exploring Varanasi through Aangan, akharas and the Ganga

BrijRama Palaces new tasting menu at Aangan sent me to Varanasi. I stayed for sunrise boat rides on the Ganga, Vaatikas apple pie and a 450-year-

China plans next Pakistan-like CPEC corridor in India's neighbourhood. This time it runs through Bangladesh and Myanmar

China is forging a new economic corridor linking Bangladesh and Myanmar, offering a strategic route to the Bay of Bengal and mirroring the CPEC's

Maharashtra's Uniform Civil Code: Committee to draft legislation in two weeks

Maharashtra is set to establish a committee within two weeks to draft legislation for a Uniform Civil Code. This move follows an announcement tha

UIDAI allows Aadhaar email updates through app without centre visit

Aadhaar holders can now conveniently update their email addresses directly through the Aadhaar mobile app, a new free service from UIDAI. This in

Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning What has July 5 ever given us!

What has July 5 ever given us!

KP Group appoints Sunil Kumar Maheshwari as Vice-Chairman

KP Group has appointed Sunil Kumar Maheshwari as Vice-Chairman, bringing his extensive experience to the boards of its three listed companies. Me

Finance Ministry relaxes restrictions on four China-linked companies to bid for government power projects

This order, reviewed by The Hindu, builds on relaxations the Ministry of Finance had in May provided companies with minority Chinese ownership

Study calls for major overhaul of social work education to strengthen disaster preparedness

It contends that although social workers have traditionally played an important role in disaster response, their contributions remain largely con

Six-month-old boy reunited with parents within 24 hours of kidnap in Bapatla, says Superintendent of Police

A childless couple had reportedly paid a gang to bring them an infant

June heat topped 35C for two-thirds of Europe population

A recent heatwave saw over 410 million Europeans endure scorching temperatures above 35C, impacting vast swathes from Spain to Ukraine. This June

Rescue mission launches to save NASA telescope that's falling back to Earth

A mission is underway to save NASA's Swift Observatory from a fiery plunge. Launched from the Pacific, a specialised spacecraft named Link will r

Astronaut Shares Timelapse Of Dazzling Green Aurora Rippling Across Space

She described the aurora view as deeply moving and encouraged viewers to watch the video with sound for full immersion.

Telangana Dy CM Slams BRS For Downplaying Debt Burden Imposed By KCR Govt

BRS working president K T Rama Rao and party MLA T Harish Rao, who are repeating the same lies every day, should answer whether the state governm

Agriculture UG courses admission rank list released

Kolkata trams to get an upgrade, AC coaches and new routes including DakshineswarKalighat proposed

Karur stampede: DMK moves SC to restrain TVK leaders from making public statements

The DMK has approached the Supreme Court, seeking to prevent TVK leaders, including Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, from making public statements

Meet 14-Year-Old Indian Boy Who Runs AI Startup With Office In Burj Khalifa

At the age of 13, Jainam Jain completed the IGCSE Class 10 curriculum in 105 days. He adopted an accelerated learning approach to devote more tim

MP High Court orders protection for judge after threats over lynching verdict

Madhya Pradesh High Court has ordered protection for Additional District and Sessions Judge Tabassum Khan after she received threats following a

On CCTV, Woman Steals Jewellery, Threatens To Remove Clothes When Caught

The owner of the house in Jaipur's Muhana neighbourhood took a video of her shouting and threatening him

Minor boy riding motorcycle killed in accident in Tiruchi; teenager sustains injuries

IMD forecasts heavy rains in Mumbai, Thane on weekend, issues red alert

Mumbai and its surrounding districts, including Thane, Palghar, and Raigad, are bracing for intense downpours as the India Meteorological Departm

Indian Dignitaries Attends Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's Funeral in Tehran

An Indian delegation, with Mehbooba Mufti and Salman Khurshid already in Iran and MoS Pabitra Margherita and Bihar Governor Syed Ata Hasnain trav

Hyderabad: Man Posing as Army Officer Dupes Woman, Arrested

Investigations revealed that Govardhan was already married and was jailed last year for duping another woman from Alwal on the pretext of marriag

Opinion: Opinion | The Story Of Congress And Its Never-Ending Obsession With 'Committees'

The present-day Congress works on a mantra that says loud and clear - when in doubt, set up a committee.Whether they achieve anything is another

TMC leader Shakir Ali gets conditional bail in Ram Navami violence case

A special court has granted conditional bail to TMC leader Shakir Ali, husband of former MP Aparupa Poddar, in connection with the 2023 Hooghly R

Sale Of Srivari Laddus In Tirumala Tirupati Breaks Record In June

During April 2026, a total of 1,11,96,170 laddus were sold, followed by 1,21,35,528 in May 2026, and 1,26,81,805 in June 2026.

Sukhjinder Randhawa meets Amit Shah over law and order situation amid Punjab Congress unrest

Punjab Congress leader Sukhjinder Randhawa met Union Home Minister Amit Shah, highlighting deteriorating law and order, gangsterism, and narco-te

Why Removing Two Apps Won't End the E-Rickshaw Shutdown Problem

Moreover, the lack of conflict in creating chaos in low-wage workers survival exhibited by a big number of people, is concerning

Tharoor Raises Past Security Concerns Amid Adani's Proposed MSC Stake Transfer

Tharoor said that while no one was against the growth and development of the port, it has to be taken forward in accordance with the concession a

India-Japan ties should not target third party: China on Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's visit to Delhi

China has voiced concerns over bilateral cooperation that could target third parties, following India and Japan's announcement of landmark initia

Defence Council approves 52,000 crore worth military purchase

The DAC also approved Akash Tarang, MRSAM, Kamikaze drones and naval unmanned systems

Punjab BJP seeks Rs 51,000 payout for women over AAP scheme delay

Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has demanded the state government immediately transfer Rs 51,000 to every woman, citing a delay in fulfillin

NCLT to admit case only if debt, default established: Insolvency & Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act

New Delhi: Legal experts highlighted that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Amendment) Act 2026 mandates 'debt' and 'default' for NCLT case admissio

Ayodhya temple donations row: Uddhav Thackeray announces Ram Raksha protest in Maharashtra from July 5

Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray has announced a statewide Ram Raksha protest starting July 5, alleging embezzlement of donations at the Ay

Weather LIVE Updates: Red Alert Issued For Mumbai Tomorrow, Rain In Delhi Today

Strong westerly winds likely to prevail over the southern peninsular India and central India till July 8, the India Meteorological Department sai

DAC clears Rs 52,000 crore defence acquisitions, boosts drone and air defence capabilities

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh-led DAC greenlit defense procurements worth 52,000 crore, bolstering the Army, Navy, and Air Force with advanced c

Less invasive oral cancer treatment: New IISc Bengaluru study finds ultrasound selectively kills tumor cells while sparing healthy ones

New IISc Bengaluru study: Researchers at the Indian Institute of Science have found that low-frequency ultrasound can selectively kill oral cance

900 medical coding staff terminated abruptly at Kerala offices of US healthcare firm; government steps in

Hundreds of medical coders in Kochi and Kozhikode faced abrupt termination from a US-based healthcare firm, sparking outrage. Employees reported

UP TET candidates miss exam due to traffic snarls during state's BJP vice-president Durvijay Singh's roadshow

A political storm erupted in Budaun after a BJP leader's roadshow allegedly caused severe traffic congestion, preventing several candidates from

In football-mad Kolkata, one lane becomes World Cup central

Kolkata's Beniatola area has transformed a humble lane into 'FIFA Gully', a vibrant testament to the city's deep-rooted football passion. Giant c

Technology should never replace compassion: former V-C of T.N. Dr. MGR Medical University

Karnataka CEO directs BLOs to strictly follow guidelines for door-to-door SIR exercise after complaints

A video circulated on social media purportedly showed a Booth Level Agent (BLA) accompanying a BLO during house visits, and distributing politica

Kejriwal to Write to PM on Rolling Back E20 Fuel Programme

He also asked whether the government would compensate vehicle owners if their vehicles were damaged due to the use of ethanol-blended petrol.

Maharashtra govt to set up panel in two weeks to draft legislation for Uniform Civil Code

Maharashtra is poised to establish a committee within two weeks to draft legislation for a Uniform Civil Code. This move follows an announcement

Ketan Agarwal Murder Case: Accused Siya Goyal Shows Middle Finger at Media (VIDEO)

In the Ketan Agarwal murder case, accused Siya Goyal was seen raising her middle finger at the media after police recovered evidence from her hom

Adi Kailash Yatra in Uttarakhand suspended due to monsoon

The Adi Kailash and Om Parvat Yatra in Pithoragarh has been temporarily halted due to the ongoing monsoon season, potential landslides, and pilgr

Ram Temple embezzlement case: Theft of funds at Ram temple 'tip of iceberg', attempts on to shield powerful people says AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal

Arvind Kejriwal alleges that the reported embezzlement of donations at the Ayodhya Ram temple is merely the ip of the iceberg, with powerful ind

Mar Thoma Church head opposes Kerala govts move to cut tax on low-alcohol beverages

Malankara Mar Thoma Syrian Church head Theodosius Mar Thoma Metropolitan says the Church is against all forms of liquor

Dating after divorce: How children shape single parents love lives

Single parents reveal how guilt, responsibility and their childrens emotional wellbeing shape the search for love after divorce

SC halts Delhi government's CAG audit of private discoms

The Supreme Court has put a hold on a CAG audit of three private power discoms in Delhi, a move initiated by the Delhi government concerning a ma

VCK to push for four key demands as TVKs alliance partner

One of the partys major demands is a law against caste-based honour killings in Tamil Nadu

No cut in petrol and diesel prices now, says Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said there is no justification for reducing petrol and diesel prices at present, citing oil companies

Chessworld AI becomes official technology partner of Karnataka State Chess Association, start-up supported by Elevate

Chessworld AI will introduce an integrated digital platform for tournament registrations, player and tournament management, digitisation of over-

MP High Court Steps In After Judge Tabassum Khan Targeted Over Lynching Verdict

After convicting seven men in a lynching case, Judge Tabassum Khan became the target of an online hate campaign.

Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri defends ethanol-blending mandate

Kochi Corporations health standing committee to consider two proposals to use drones for mosquito control

A start-up has submitted a proposal for employing drones for spraying larvicides. Another company proposes operating drones to spray an organic c

CAPF veterans seek withdrawal of transfers, suspension of officers whose families protested CAPF Act

Days after 20 CRPF officers were transferred and a DIG rank officer was suspended, allegedly for voicing their opinion against the new Central Ar

Watch: Iran begins state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran has begun a multi-day state funeral for former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Delegations from around 30 countries are attending the

Unwelcome surge: On the buoyancy in GST collections | The Hindu Editorial

The buoyancy in GST collections is spurred by imported inflation

'Pritam and Pedro' Review: Rajkumar Hirani's Debut Series is a Dated Exercise

'Pritam and Pedro' has no granularity. It is cybercrime explained at the level of a school assembly.

Mumbai's 4,446 uncovered manholes are 'death traps', says Congress MLC

A tragic sewer fall claimed a 55-year-old man's life in Mumbai, igniting sharp criticism from Congress MLC Bhai Jagtap. He highlighted the alarmi

Low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain in south Bengal: IMD

South Bengal braces for significant rainfall as a low-pressure system brews over the Bay of Bengal. Heavy to very heavy showers are anticipated i

Baby Do Die Do movie review: In the mood for Mumbai

Theres more heart in Huma Qureshis well-composed noir than the combined range of some of the other monotonous films that have come out in recent