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Hunger Strike Ends: Sonam Wangchuks Call for Accountability Begins

New Delhi, July 24: Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has released a video message on social media after ending his hunger strike, which lasted for

West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military launches new strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes

Iranian state media reported explosions along the strait in Qeshm and Bandar Abbas, where two people were reportedly injured

Stabbing Attacks in Manhattan Target Asian and Jewish Individuals

New York, July 24: A wave of panic swept through Manhattans Upper West Side on Thursday due to two separate stabbing incidents. An Asian man and

Why did the EU fine Google | Explained

European Union fined Google460 million for search abuses and 430 million forthe Play Store breaches

What the OpenAIHugging Face breach really tells us | Explained

An OpenAI system broke out of its test environment, got online, and attacked a rival platform; thats the headline; Claude is in the details

NEET Exam Success: Students Support Government Amid Paper Leak Controversy

New Delhi, July 24: Amid nationwide protests regarding the NEET-UG paper leak, students who passed the exam have expressed their support for the

Ramayana trailer postponed as producer Namit Malhotra announces Sony Pictures as global distributor

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Sunny Deol, Yash and Ravi Dubey in pivotal roles

Turmoil in Tinsel Town: Malayalam movie actors fights turn from reel to real

The internal bickering in the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes, the actors organisation, has hit a new low with public spats, court cases

King Charles III Launches CWG 2026 with Indian Athletes Leading the Parade

Glasgow, July 24: Glasgow welcomed the Commonwealth Games 2026 with a spectacular opening ceremony on Thursday. The event kicked off at the OVO H

Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Check detailed forecast for Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad; IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and full week outlook

Delhi-NCR anticipates typical monsoon conditions with intermittent rainfall today. Light to moderate showers and thunderstorms are expected acros

Exciting Start to CWG 2026 as Indian Bowls Team Shines: Mansukh Mandaviya

Glasgow, July 24: Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, expressed his delight at the spectacular opening of the Com

Modi Govt Treating Students Seeking Accountability as 'Enemies of the Nation': Sonia Gandhi

She emphasised it is a moral, political, and constitutional duty to stand with students and safeguard their future.

Annamayya Tahsildar Dies by Suicide

Srinivasulu reportedly came in front of the train and died by suicide.

Jammu-Srinagar highway shut after massive landslide in Udhampur

Odisha proposes radical reform in policy Nutan Sakala to curb trafficking of women, girls

Trafficking profile of the State raises concern as it has been recording highest number of human trafficking victims annually in India since 2021

Sikkim green group announces save Teesta foot march

The Affected Citizens of Teesta group seeks a fresh Environmental Impact Assessment and Social Impact Assessment for all hydropower projects, inc

Onida plans comeback with new categories

Launching its flagship 100-inch QD Mini LED television,the CEO and managing director of Ondia Electronics Limited, Gunjan Shrivastava said that t

Protest held in Kolkata demanding Dharmendra Pradhans resignation

Cockroach Janata Party and other groups have called for rallies in Kolkata on Friday, July 24.

Rahul Gandhi Criticizes PM Modi Over NEET Controversy

New Delhi, July 24: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of disrespecting students intelligence through a vide

New Zealand PM Says New US Tariffs 'Extremely Disappointing'

The US investigation did not provide meaningful evidence to support claims in relation to forced labour, Luxon said on X.

PM Modi Urges Activist Sonam Wangchuk to Prioritize Health After Hunger Strike

New Delhi, July 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to activist Sonam Wangchuk on Friday, urging him to heed medical advice and focus on hi

Devshayani Ekadashi 2026: Check the correct date, parana time, significance, vrat rules, puja rituals and fasting guidelines

Devshayani Ekadashi in 2026 falls on Saturday, July 25, dedicated to Lord Vishnu worship. Devotees will observe a strict fast and perform prayers

Delhi Police Denies Claims of Detaining Youth for Carrying Food to Protesters

New Delhi, July 24: The Delhi Police has labeled a viral social media claim as false and misleading. The claim suggested that three young men car

Supermicro Introduces New Server Portfolio with 6th Gen AMD EPYC 9006 Series CPUs, Delivering 1.7x Generational Performance Improvements

Supermicro Introduces New Server Portfolio with 6th Gen AMD EPYC 9006 Series CPUs, Delivering 1.7x Generational Performance Improvements

US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says

Secretary Rubio expressed the Trump administration's commitment to ending the Ukraine war. He acknowledged that diplomacy requires sustained effo

BJP attacks oppn for not allowing House discussion on leaks

Follow Medical Advice: PM's Message To Sonam Wangchuk After Ending Fast

Sonam Wangchuk, who had been on a hunger strike since June 28, broke his fast at Gurugram's Medanta Hospital on the government's assurance that n

Opposition MPs take out march in solidarity with protesters

30 Students Fall Ill at Residential School, Food Poisoning Suspected

The students complained of vomiting and diarrhoea and were immediately shifted to the government hospital, where they received treatment. Some of

From fan to critic: 2023 post resurfaces, reveals changing equations

Infosys names new CEO; Helping small farmers earn more

Infosys delivers strong Q1 performance with 14% revenue growth and robust AI momentum, but trims FY27 guidance amid macro uncertainty.

Doctor Pushes Bicycle Through Waist-Deep Floodwater To Reach Hospital

Chu said he normally cycled to work. He said he did not expect the water to be so deep that he could not ride his bike through it.

Trump Imposes New Tariffs To Punish 'Forced Labour'. How It Will Impact India

Nations that enforced such laws -- including India, Sri Lanka, and the European Union -- will be hit with 10 per cent levies if they fail to enfo

India's First Hydrogen Train Marks Resounding Success on JindSonipat Route

This zero-emission mechanism provides an exceptionally green and sustainable travel option for daily commuters.

Mumbai Rains Hit Rail Services: 4 Trains Cancelled, 2 Diverted, 7 Running Late

Bhopal, July 24: Rail travel from Madhya Pradesh to Delhi and Mumbai has become difficult after heavy rainfall in Mumbai disrupted train operatio

CJP Protests Live Updates: Removing Dharmendra Pradhan is the strictest action, CJP says to PM Modi

AP HC Posts Ex-Speaker Tammineni's Anticipatory Bail Plea to July 27

Police said Sitaram remained untraceable from his hometown of Amadalavalasa. According to police, he had left behind his vehicles and mobile phon

US Military Launches New Strikes on Iran as Clashes Escalate Over Shipping Routes

A short time later, Iranian state media reported explosions along the strait in Qeshm and Bandar Abbas, where two people were reportedly injured,

West Bengal JEE Counselling 2026 Round 3 Registration Begins Today; Seat Allotment On July 28

WBJEE Counselling 2026 Round 3 registration and choice filling begin today. Check the seat allotment date, admission schedule, reporting timeline

India's Cockroach Movement Holds a Capital Sit-In as Police Crack Down on Protests

On Monday, thousands of protesters had defied restrictions and marched toward Parliament before police broke up the demonstration with tear gas a

Mideast oil producers plan to bypass Strait of Hormuz

Frankfurt, July 23: Before the war in Iran, roughly 15 million barrels of Persian Gulf oil were shipped each day through the Strait of Hormuz. Wi

Japan 'Regrets' New US Tariffs: Government

Japan egrets new US tariffs, the government said Friday, after Tokyo was included on Washington's list of trading partners hit with levies rangi

The future of Bharats economy is being built beyond cities

Across Bharat, demand is moving beyond essentials into categories such as education, mobility, healthcare, insurance, appliances, digital commerc

President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, salute as a U.S. Army carry team moves a transfer case containing the remains of Pvt. Isabella Gonzales of Carrollton, Texas, who was a casualty of the conflict involving Iran, at Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday. (PTI)

Houthis attack on Red Sea tankers risks wider war

Cairo, July 23: Yemens Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea on Thursday, potentially opening a new f

22,000 Relocated, 1,200 Rescued As Flood-Like Situation Worsens In Gujarat

Gujarat Rains: Navsari and Valsad were the worst affected districts followed by Surat, Ahmedabad, Kheda Tapi and Dangs where persistent downpour

Jaishankar describes attack on merchant ships as unacceptable

Manila, July 23: External Affairs Minister (EAM) S. Jaishankar on Thursday described attacks on merchant shipping and civilian infrastructure as

Nepal earns record revenue from power exports to India

Kathmandu, July 23: Nepals earnings from electricity exports surged in the fiscal year 2025-26 ending in mid-July, as the country exported growin

Bdesh President Shahabuddin may resign soon

Dhaka, July 23: Bangladeshs President Mohammad Shahabuddin is likely to resign soon, nearly two years ahead of his tenure, political sources and

King Charles III Opens Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

Meanwhile, in a post on X, the Royal Family called it an incredible evening in Glasgow as the games kick off.

Inside Iran's accelerating execution campaign amid wartime crackdown

Iran has executed dozens of political prisoners since the war began. Activists fear intensified executions to instill societal fear and silence d

UKs first AI Minister originates from India

LONDON, July 23: Indian-origin politician Kanishka Narayan has retained his position as the United Kingdoms Minister of State for Artificial Inte

Nine Indian fishermen held in Sri Lanka

Colombo, July 23: At least nine Indian fishermen were arrested, and their trawler seized for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters, the island

India invites Bangladesh PM to Brics Summit

Hasina's Presence On Indian Soil May Be A Spoiler

DNA Expert Ties Slain 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez to Blood Stains Found in D4vd's Garage

Prosecutors had previously said in a court filing that her DNA was found in the garage , but the evidence hadn't previously been shown publicly.

Morning Digest: Wangchuk breaks 26-day fast, PM reaches out to students; U.S. slaps 10% tariffs on goods imported from India, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

HSBC to sell Singapore insurance unit to Allianz in $2.1 billion deal

HSBC will sell its Singapore life and health insurance business to Allianz. This deal is valued at S$2.7 billion and is expected to close in earl

Telangana farmers caught between a dry spell and despair

Delayed rains, falling groundwater levels and the looming impact of El Nio have left thousands of farmers across Telangana anxiously watching the

Salman Rushdie recounts near-fatal stabbing as attacker faces terrorism trial

Salman Rushdie described his near-fatal stabbing during a terrorism trial. He recounted the ambush which occurred on an amphitheater stage four y

Pre-poll promises, post-poll precarity

Launched in 2024 ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly election, theLadkiBahinscheme initially delivered a vital financial lifeline to farm widows in

SC laments vanishing of joint family system

Trump Issues New Double-Digit Tariffs on 60 Countries

Trump said earlier Thursday that a new agreement reached with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program will require the kingdom to normalize r

Trump threatens 'major military punishment' after Houthi strike on Saudi tankers

President Trump vowed major military punishment for Iran and its Houthi allies. Houthi fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. Glob

SC cancels bail for accused Sonam Raghuvanshi in Meghalaya honeymoon murder

Allows Sonam To File Fresh Bail Plea After 6 Months

India Secures Lower 10% US Tariff After Being Initially Slated for 12.5%

On June 14, India amended its foreign trade policy to prohibit the import of goods produced using forced labour.

US imposes 10% tariff on India, Pak, Bangladesh, UK, others in forced labour probe

The United States has imposed 10% tariffs on goods from India and sixteen other nations. This action stems from their alleged failure to ban impo

Quote of the day by Beyonce Knowles, 'Power means happiness; power means hard work and sacrifice' offers timeless powerful inspiring motivational life advice on key to success, shows psychology of achiever

Quote of the day by Beyonc Knowles offers a timeless perspective on what it truly takes to achieve meaningful success. Beyonc reminds us that las

Power Cut Today (July 24): Electricity Supply to Remain Disrupted in 36 Areas of Udaipur

Udaipur: The electricity department has announced scheduled power cuts in several parts of the city on Friday due to maintenance work. Power Shut

Utilisation Certificates of 92, 132.75 crore yet to be received by office, says CAG report, 2024-25 in Bihar

62,632 outstanding UCs of 92,132.75 crore were yet to be received by the Principal Accountant General (Accounts & Entitlements), Bihar as on Mar

Kimberly Rhode Shines at ISSF World Cup, Secures 27th Gold Medal

Hangzhou, July 24: Three-time Olympic champion Kimberly Rhode has clinched her 27th World Cup title at the ISSF World Cup held in Hangzhou, China

Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: CJP delegation will meet with government Ministers today, says sources

CJP's peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar will continue until Dharmendra Pradhan resigns: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

2 new secretaries in education ministry, Vineet Joshi moved to panchayati raj

13 new dept heads, P 13

- CJP , AI

- AI

Quote of the Day by Matt Damon, 'It's just better to be yourself than to try to be some version of what you think the other person wants' reveals psychology behind self-acceptance, offers life inspiring motivational lesson that authenticity is more relevant than ever

Quote of the Day by Matt Damon offers timeless guidance for navigating modern life. Matt Damon reminds us that authenticity is not only liberatin

No Parliament business, four days into monsoon session

Ongoing protests, P 22

U.P. oldest MLA Alam Badi Azmi dies, leaders express grief

He represented the Nizamabad constituency five times between 1996 and 2007 and again from 2012 until now.Leaders from across parties expressed gr

Quote of the day by Ozzy Osbourne, 'You gotta be really careful what you bite off. Don't bite off more than you can chew. It's a dangerous world' offers timeless life advice for success, well-Being, teaches psychology right decision making in modern life

Quote of the day by Ozzy Osbourne offers practical guidance for modern living. Ozzy Osbourne reminds us that ambition should always be balanced w

Coast Guard arrests four arms smugglers off Sundarbans

The operation led to the recovery of a cache of illegal weapons and was executed inclose coordination withthe Sunderbans Forest Departmentand int

Reached out 4 times, says govt; talks at Jantar Mantar or a neutral venue, says CJP

Activist on hunger strike over Ken-Betwa river link project ends fast after 18 days

Mr. Bhatnagar of Jai Kisan Sangathan had been on a hunger strike for 18 days and was leading the protest, where several people from Chhatarpur an

US Strikes Iran As Tensions Escalate Over Shipping Routes In Hormuz

Iran War: The United States military said Thursday it was attacking Iran for the 13th night in a row.

Rahul Gandhi's protest outside PM house insincere: Sonam Wangchuks wife

U.S. House of Representatives again passes resolution seeking to halt military action in Iran as some Republicans defect

The war has had no clear mission, no strategy, no end goal, said Washington Rep. Pramila Jayapal, a Democrat who led the resolution on the House

US Says Won't Block Tate Brothers' Extradition To UK Over Rape Charges

US President Donald Trump will not stop the extradition of influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan to Britain on sex crime charges, the Wh

MPs ask why govt didnt inform owners of non-E20 vehicles about mileage loss

U.S. slaps 10% tariffs on goods imported from India over issue forced labour

U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer announced the new tariffs on 60 countries under Section 301 of the Trade Act on July 24, a day before th

Road crashes killed a record 1.8 lakh in 2025; 502 people daily

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'The greatest of all pleasures is...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on knowledge, human curiosity, natural satisfaction and true wisdom

Quote of the day by Aristotle continues to inspire people by showing that learning is one of the greatest sources of happiness. The famous philos

Pvt investment in space sector crosses $618 million, 17 startups given nod for space activities: Minister Jitendra Singh to RS

India's space sector has seen unprecedented momentum and growth. Private investment has now crossed six hundred million dollars. Over four hundre

Controversial umpiring decision in Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7 sparks protests, debate over rules and clarity

The controversy unfolded at 10-10 in the second game between Indias two top womens paddlers. As Chitale, with the Jaguars playing only for pride,