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Odisha to spend 5,467 crore for free education from KG to PG over next five years

Aimed at making quality education more accessible, equitable and affordable for students, the scheme says eligible students admitted to regular m

Project Hail Mary to Arrive on Prime Video on July 3

Ryan earlier shared that filming some of the scenes was challenging, especially when his co-star was not physically present.

Delhi weather: IMD issues red alert as rain lashes parts of city

Delhi-NCR braces for thunderstorms and heavy downpours as the India Meteorological Department issues a red alert. Following a welcome drop in tem

India vs England T20I: Shreyas Iyer, Abhishek shine with fifties before rain forces match abandonment

Abhishek Sharma's rapid 59 and Shreyas Iyer's steady 68 offered India a glimmer of hope in their T20I opener against England. Despite a rain-aban

Russia strikes Ukraine capital with missiles and drones, wounds five

Kyiv is under attack from ballistic missiles and UAVs, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said on Telegram, adding that blasts could be heard across the

How rich must Indians be for India to be called developed?

India is on a trajectory to potentially achieve high-income status by the late 2040s, but requires sustained annual per capita GDP growth of at l

Venezuela quake death toll rises to 1,943; over 10,000 injured

Caracas, July 1: Venezuelan National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said that the death toll from the two powerful earthquakes that recently

India unlikely to raise inflation target, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra says; expects strong growth

India's inflation target is unlikely to be raised, with Reserve Bank of India Governor Sanjay Malhotra suggesting a potential long-term reduction

Iran says to use frozen funds in Qatar to buy required goods

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei said Tehran alone would decide how to use the released assets, in whatever way is most benef

Trump Takes First Flight on Qatar-Gifted Air Force One

The refurbished jet is painted in Trumps preferred color scheme: a navy-blue belly with red and gold stripes

Morning Digest: Govt. issues notice to WhatsApp over username feature; U.S. stand hits World Banks climate finance targets , and more

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US Seahawk helicopter makes emergency sea landing; one service member missing

A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk helicopter experienced an emergency landing in the Arabian Sea, leaving one service member missing and three injured.

Greek proverb of the day: 'Better a drop of wisdom than an ocean of...' - this thought-provoking saying teaches life lessons on why knowledge always outlasts wealth and why wisdom is the greatest investment you'll ever make

Greek proverb of the day: A Greek saying highlights that true wealth lies not in gold, but in good judgment and learning. The proverb emphasizes

Who Are the Jaintia? Colonial Records and the Question of Khasi Identity

By Bhogtoram Mawroh Ever since the state anthem was announced, there has been resistance from a section of the Khasis, the Synteng in particular,

Russian drone, missile attack on Kyiv injures five, hits residential buildings

Kyiv faced a brutal overnight assault with drones and missiles, striking residential buildings and igniting a hotel on a prominent boulevard. Fiv

Is Buildings On Rivers Permitted?

Meghalaya has several regulatory authorities, but none bother to implement the rules prescribed by the Government from time to time. Whether moni

Trump Says US Won't Let China Take Panama Canal

Trump claimed that Panama sharply increased transit fees after taking over and warning that China is trying to gain influence over the strategic

Obesity linked to invasive breast cancer process

Obesity could be associated with a distinct molecular process driving the transition from an early-stage, premalignant breast lesions to invasive

KSU threatens to implement own mechanism if ILP, MRSSA delayed

SHILLONG, July 1: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) on Wednesday issued a strong warning to the state government, threatening to devise its own mech

US-Iran talks end without breakthrough as Tehran's nuclear prowess stays off the table

Indirect talks between Iran and the US concluded without significant progress on lasting peace, focusing instead on resolved issues like maritime

Quote of the Day by Alexander the Great: Remember that upon the conduct of each depends the... Can one person's daily choices truly decide the future of an entire team community and even society? Learn inspiring life lessons on discipline, vision, resilience, and fearless ambition from history's greatest conqueror

Quote of the Day by Alexander the Great: Remember that upon the conduct of each depends the fate of all. Every great victory begins with the choi

Morning Brief Podcast: The Heat Dome Files: What Europe Can Learn From India

Scientists build from scratch cells that can grow, feed & reproduce

Trump administration declines to renew North American trade deal, starts 10-year wind-down clock

The United States has declined to extend the USMCA trade deal, initiating a ten-year wind-down period. This move aims to reshore manufacturing an

CM announces fisheries clusters for 1,000+ farmers

SHILLONG, July 1: The state government is exploring the setting up of fisheries clusters and related infrastructure across Meghalaya to benefit m

High voltage power conductor demand surges as load increases; local firms gear up with tech tie-ups

According to industry estimates, Indias electricity consumption has increased by 34% from FY19 to FY25 but streamlining distribution and minimisi

FIFA WC Live: Big Off-Side Blow For USA vs Bosnia, Players Frustrated

USA vs Bosnia and Herzegovina LIVE Score, FIFA World Cup 2026 Match LIVE Updates: FIFA World Cup 2026, Round of 32 match between USA and Bosnia a

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'We have all a better guide in ourselves, if we would attend to it, than any other...' - Pride and Prejudice, Sense and Sensibility and Northanger Abbey author's life lesson explains why trusting yourself in a world full of opinions is important

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: Jane Austen's quote emphasizes the importance of self-awareness and personal judgment over societal expectations

FIFA World Cup Round of 32 LIVE: USA vs Bosnia-Herzegovina knockout clash under way

USA still have just one knockout win in World Cup history so far

Inauguration of Tawi Aarti and Light Show Ahead of Amarnath Yatra

Jammu, July 2: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha inaugurated the Tawi Aarti and Light and Sound Show on Wednesday to welcome pilgrims for the Shri

Delhi HC defers hearing on Indian Polo Associations plea over eviction from Jaipur Polo Ground

On the petitioners concerns over digging up the polo turf, the Centres lawyer assured that no such alteration would happen in the meantime

FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: USA 0-0 Bosnia at San Francisco

FIFA World Cup 2026 Live: USA Vs Bosnia at San Francisco

Growth engine revving as GST, auto sales rise despite global roadblocks

India's economy shows robust growth in Q1 FY27, with GST collections soaring 13.9% to Rs 1.95 lakh crore in June. Car sales surged 24%, and power

Global Creditors Drag Udaan's parent to bankruptcy court in Singapore after $170-million bond default

Insolvency petition filed this week, A&M appointed as liquidator of B2B commerce company. Ten year old co has seen valuations crash 70% as financ

Vendors demand infra upgrade to Khasi Market

SHILLONG, July 1: Indigenous vendors operating at the Khasi Market in Motphran have petitioned Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma for an urgent infra

KSU removes migrant workers from city area

SHILLONG, July 1: The Khasi Students Union (KSU) Shillong Mihngi Circle on Wednesday removed a group of suspected migrant workers found sleeping

Speaker stresses on integrity, impartiality, exhorts students

SHILLONG, July 1: Assembly Speaker Thomas A Sangma on Wednesday highlighted the importance of democratic values and impartial leadership during a

Titos flags delay in Science, Commerce streams at Sohra Govt College

SHILLONG, July 1: Leader of the Opposition in the Khasi Hills Autonomous District Council (KHADC), Titosstarwell Chyne, has urged the state gover

Dow Jones hits record intraday high before closing lower, S&P 500 and Nasdaq fall - heres why US stock market started July in red

US stock market today July 1: US markets experienced a mixed trading day as the Dow Jones briefly hit a new intraday record before retreating. Pr

Qatar Says US-Iran Doha Talks Make Positive Progress On 14-Point Deal

Qatar and Pakistan have concluded separate meetings with US and Iranian negotiators in Doha, with positive progress reported on issues related to

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Belgium stage stunning comeback to sink Senegal in extra time

Senegal became the fourth African side to bow out in a narrow defeat in the knockout stage

13 kg Opium, Rs 30 Lakh Drug-Linked Property Seized In Haryana; 2 Arrested

A search of the vehicle allegedly led to the recovery of 13.06 kilograms of opium, estimated to have an illicit market value of nearly Rs 70 lakh

UD ministry sends eviction notice to Gymkhana Club

The government has issued an eviction notice to the Delhi Gymkhana Club, citing its unauthorised occupation of public premises after the land lea

Modi: Digital India Took Innovation To Villages

Vows to build future with humane and sustainable tech

Board weightage mooted in entrance exam revamp

Following the NEET-UG controversy, the Prime Minister's Office is now overseeing significant exam reforms. The Education Ministry is fast-trackin

Trump urges acting spy chief to declassify records, including on 2020 U.S. election

Bill Pulte, a political loyalist with no national security experience, was appointed as acting director of national intelligence last month; he h

Seth To Build Tech-Enabled Future-Ready Army

Army chief says armed forces are combat-ready, formulates VIJAYstrategy

Delhi HC restrains Ilaiyaraaja from broadcasting songs from 134 films in Saregama copyright dispute

The court held that Ilaiyaraajas rights under the Copyright Act were confined to the musical compositions and exploitation of the disputed sound

EPF contributions above 1800/month to be voluntary

Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has mandated a 12% PF contribution on wages up to Rs 15,000 monthly for its eight crore members. Con

AP CI Booked For Alleged Illegal Abduction In Hyderabad

The complainant, K. Vijaya Lakshmi, alleged that several men in civil clothes identified themselves as Andhra Pradesh police personnel before ent

Govt asks WhatsApp to pause username rollout

Improving India-Pakistan Relations Can End Tensions: Maulana Shahabuddin

Bareilly, July 2: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi has expressed that better relations between neighboring countries are in the interest of both

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: 'Though we travel the world over to find the beautiful, we must carry it with...' - Father of Transcendentalism and Concord Hymn poet teaches inspiring life lesson on self-discovery, how to find beauty everywhere and why happiness isn't found in places

Quote of the day by Ralph Waldo Emerson: American philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson believed true beauty isn't found in new places but within our o

ATF, commercial LPG prices cut as global crude cost eases

Commercial LPG and aviation fuel prices have seen a significant drop, with state-run companies cutting prices by Rs 183.5 and Rs 5 respectively.

Taylor Swift And Travis Kelce To Host Their Wedding Friday At Madison Square Garden, AP Source Says

Speculation about the superstar singer and football players nuptials has built to a frenzy in recent days

Rain Forces Abandonment of India's 1st T20I Vs England

England's chase of 190 remained a non-starter after the heavens opened up during the innings break

Getting Along Very Well: Trump Sees Progress As US, Iran Hold Qatar Talks

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that indirect talks with Iran in Qatar were making progress, offering a tentative sign that diplomacy wa

'Vagabond' Who Changed The World: Einstein's Journey From Failure To Fame

Einstein enrolled at ETH Zurich in October 1896 at the age of just 17. Even then, he was different from his fellow students. Decades later, he re

Ireland pretty hopeful of signing of EU-India FTA by year end: Irish Ambassador Kevin Kelly

The EU-India FTA was concluded in January this year whereas the final sealing remains to be done

'Antifa domestic terrorist organisation': DeSantis triggers new Florida law to label terror groups

Wimbledon 2026: Djokovic Dismantles Tsitsipas To Reach Third Round

Djokovic eased to a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win under the Centre Court roof to maintain his latest bid for a record-breaking 25th Grand Slam title and reco

Telangana Launches Mission K-100 For Kharif Procurement

Mission K-100 is designed to streamline grain storage

Quote of the day by Gerard Butler: 'As long as you do the best work that you can and not make it bland because you're going down a...' - P.S. I Love You and The Ugly Truth actor teaches life lessons on staying true to yourself and why trying to please everyone can hold you back from success

Quote of the day by Gerard Butler: Scottish actor Gerard Butler emphasizes that true impact in any field stems from authenticity and a strong poi

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Three people run onto field, stop play briefly during Senegal vs Belgium knockout match

Roughly a dozen security guards were deployed to get them off the field. Belgium defender Maxim De Cuyper held onto the ball amid the incident

PIL challenges uploading of Munambam property details to Central portal

Officials count houses, draw maps as Census fieldwork gets under way in Ernakulam

Enumerators begin boundary mapping and building numbering; household data collection to begin in the next phase; personal information collected t

Customs questions actor Dulquer Salmaan in Operation Numkhor

More Than 2 Million Military Casualties In Ukraine War: Report

Russia-Ukraine War: It estimated that between 400,000 and 450,000 Russians have been killed since Moscow invaded Ukraine in February 2022, out of

Psychology says people who become a pet parent instead of raising their own or adopting a child aren't avoiding responsibility: What this choice may reveal

Psychology says people who become a pet parent instead of raising their own or adopting a child aren't selfish or disconnected from society. Psyc

Trump says the U.S. and Iran getting along very well

Head of the Iranian delegation said the discussions touched on the fate of frozen Iranian assets, which Tehran has demanded be released as part o

England Advances to Round of 16 with Harry Kanes Two Goals Against DR Congo

Atlanta, July 2: In an exciting match during the FIFA World Cup 2026, England secured a spot in the Round of 16 by defeating DR Congo 2-1 on Wedn

England Advances in FIFA World Cup After Thrilling Comeback Against DR Congo

Atlanta, July 2: In a gripping match of the FIFA World Cup 2026, England secured their place in the next round by defeating DR Congo 2-1 in the R

Hyderabad Management Association gets new president

Vice Admiral K. Srinivas conferred Ati Vishisht Seva Medal by President

Quote of the Day by the American singer Frank Sinatra: 'Regrets, Ive had a few but then again too few to mention...'- A timeless reminder of the iconic 'My Way' song that the greatest success in life is doing it your own way

Frank Sinatra's iconic My Way offers a timeless philosophy of living authentically, embracing mistakes, and owning one's journey. Despite a tumul

Congress finalises leadership for Punjab polls

The Congress party has finalized its Punjab leadership for the upcoming assembly elections, retaining Amarinder Raja Warring as state president.

Roche selects Hyderabad to set up digital tech hub

Swiss healthcare major is expanding its global tech hub network in India to Hyderabad alongside its existing site in Pune

BJP used Rams name for political gains, AAP true Sanatani: Kejriwal

Offerings would not have been stolen had they believed in Lord Ram, says AAP chief

Six tourists killed, three others missing after boat capsizes in Pakistan's Swat Valley

The incident took place at Saifullah Lake in the Kalam Valley of Upper Swat district, a popular tourist destination

The case for building Indias coal chemistry capability

Indias refinery resilience in the West Asia crisis points to its coal chemistry future

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman on 4-day France visit to push investments in India

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on a crucial visit to France to strengthen economic ties and highlight India's investment potential a

'JD, don't be partisan': Vance jokes about Biden's stair falls during Naval Air Station speech

5.5 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Afghanistan

Afghanistan frequently experiences earthquakes, particularly in the Hindu Kush region, which lies in a highly active seismic zone, according to t

A unified policy architecture for Indias energy future

A policy brief from the INSA-Centre for Science, Technology, Innovation and Policy outlines a four-pillar framework

EV incentives to apply only to approved models under Delhi policy

Nov. 1-Feb. 28 annual curbs in place to check Delhi pollution

Policing must focus on citizens safety with sensitivity: Delhi LG

Fixing the rot: On the subversion of public examinations and recruitment

There seems a recurring pattern in the examination paper leaks across States

AUD to commence UG admissions on Thursday

U.S. firm LiveRamp opens office in Hyderabad