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Why Iran insists on controlling the Strait of Hormuz

In the MoU, the U.S. has made several concessions to Iran. It lifted its maritime blockade, issued a sanctions waiver for Iranian crude and other

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Kerala's football frenzy, in pictures

In Kerala, the FIFA World Cup brings back jerseys, late-night screenings, cutouts of star players, and celebrations every four years

Three publishers from Jammu, Delhi remanded in police custody for books praising separatists

books in question are 'Personalities and Legends of J&K', authored by Hilal Ahmad and Santosh Meena, and published by Jammu-based Oberoi Book Ser

India-Australia administrative arrangements for uranium supplies | Explained

The recent agreement paves the way for Australian uranium exports to India, allowing private sector collaboration under stringent IAEA oversight

Allies or Rivals? Why VCK is Pushing for DMK-TVK Unity Against BJP

Thirumavalavan, a leader at the forefront of fight against communal violence and anti-caste movement in Tamil Nadu, suggested that a united front

Customs Seize 6.37 Kg Hydroponic Weed at Delhi Airport, 3 Arrested

Drugs concealed in aircraft lavatories, beneath passenger seats and baggage were recovered from passengers arriving from Bangkok and Phuket.

VIDEO Of Rudrabhishek Inside Train Goes Viral, Railways Says 3 Lakh Chartered Coach Was Legally Booked

Northern Railway clarified that the viral video of a Rudrabhishek inside a train was recorded in a privately booked saloon coach attached to Pasc

Best Moroccan proverb of the day: 'Never say I regret it; always say...' Ancient secret to turning pain, failure and mistakes into your greatest strength

Moroccan proverb of the day: A traditional Moroccan proverb encourages people to learn from their experiences rather than dwell on regret. It pro

I'm not Gandhiji... I would kill again: Murder convict tells Kerala court after conviction

He was found guilty of murdering Sudhakaran and his 75-year-old mother Lakshmi in an alleged revenge attack. The court will pronounce the sentenc

No immediate threat to India's energy supplies despite Strait of Hormuz disruptions

India is unlikely to face any immediate energy supply disruption despite escalating West Asia tensions, as it has adequate crude oil, LNG and LPG

Gold slips nearly 1%, silver falls up to 2% amid Fed rate hike worries

Gold and silver prices declined by up to 2 per cent on Monday as a stronger US dollar, rising US Treasury yields and expectations of higher US in

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's Jana Nayagan To Release Uncut In UK On July 24, Distributor Shares Update

The phrases uncut and exactly as it was meant to be seen caught the attention of fans online. Many celebrated the announcement by sharing GIFs of

Akansha goes sultry in shimmery corset; pregnant Anushka Ranjan copies Anushka Sharma's saree look, Alia- Shaheen Bhatt attend reception

Akansha Ranjan Kapoor and Sharan Sharma was attended by Alia Bhatt, Neena Gupta, Soni Razdan, Mahesh Bhatt and several other celebs.Let's take a

Satwik-Chirag return to spearhead India's campaign at Japan Open

India's top men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty lead the contingent. They aim to continue their winning momentum after a

Heavy floods submerge roads, vehicles in northern China

Authorities warned the storm would dump torrential rain across the Provinces of Jilin, Liaoning, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu and Anhui, exacerbating

CAG flags Kochi Corporations idling vehicle fleet bleeding public money

CAG reports finds that out of the Corporations 143 vehicles, 72 had to be auctioned off as unserviceable, while another 34 were off the roads for

7 smart garden watering hacks to save time, water and money

Keeping your garden lush doesn't have to mean spending hours with a hose or paying high water bills. From watering plants at the right time to us

Three booked after BLO alleges assault during SIR in Telanganas Kamareddy

Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya trailer: Kay Kay Menons school headmaster has Cambridge dreams in comedy series

The Prime Video original show also stars Archana Puran Singh, Abhimanyu Singh, Naveen Kasturia, Prasanna Bisht, Deven Bhojani, Ajitesh Gupta, Ann

Efforts on to fly home remains of three Andhra tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident

Embassy of India in Vietnam has finalised the authorised agency that will facilitate the repatriation of the mortal remains of the deceased to In

Supreme Court stays Madras HC order directing ban on cow slaughter in Tamil Nadu

The High Court had ordered a blanket ban on the slaughter of cows and calves anywhere in the state on May 27

How a missing veena helped solve a 900-year-old mystery

A 12th-century sculpture, long misidentified as Saraswati, is now recognized as goddess Gayatri. Advanced digital documentation revealed iconogra

TMC turncoats Sukhendu Sekhar Ray, Sushmita Dev and Prakash Chik Baraik file nomination papers for RS bypolls in Bengal

Three BJP candidates filed nomination papers for West Bengal Rajya Sabha bypolls. These elections are scheduled to take place on July 24. The can

Mulling ban, EU gets expert verdict on social media for children

EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen tasked the panel of experts to come up with advice backed by evidence on how the 27-nation bloc should protect mino

1st ODI: Under-fire India turn to Ro-Ko to find winning touch against rampaging England

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma return for the ODI series against England. Their experience is crucial after recent T20I series defeats. Shubman Gil

Madras HC to take up on July 13 MRK Panneerselvams plea to be discharged from 2011 disproportionate assets case

This is the second discharge plea; the first plea was allowed by a magistrate in 2016 but reversed by the High Court in 2025

Scientists discover largest 'invisible gold' reserve beneath Japan's seabed, but this one major problem may never let the underwater treasure be mined

Scientists have identified a vast reserve of hidden gold deep beneath the Pacific Ocean. This invisible gold is locked inside pyrite and requires

Six persons killed, 40 injured in Madurai road accident

Speeding omni bus rams against TNSTC bus on Madurai-Tiruchi highway near Karungalakudi

SC stays Madras HC order directing total ban on cow slaughter during Bakrid

A vacation bench comprising Justice GR Swaminathan and Justice V Lakshminarayanan passed the order while hearing a public interest litigation (PI

Elderly man goes to bank to collect his Rs 1100 pension , balance of Rs 760 crore leaves everyone shocked. Watch video

A viral video shows an elderly man discovering a massive bank balance. He visited a bank to withdraw his monthly pension of Rs 1,100. The bank cl

Supreme Court Stays Madas HC Order Banning Cow Slaughter in Tamil Nadu

Madras HC had issued the order banning cow slaughter in the state on May 27, on the eve of Bakrid, on a PIL filed by a leader of the Hindu Makkal

Chenthamara found guilty in Nenmara double murder in Kerala; sentencing on July 15

Chenthamara, the lone accused, appeared remorseless as the verdict was delivered. Asked if he had anything to say, he told the court to hang him

CSK parts ways with head coach Stephen Fleming

Fleming had been under fire in the last few years after CSK failed to qualify for the Playoffs in the last three seasons since its title-winning

Anurag Kashyap to launch YouTube platform for indie shorts beginning with the release of Incognito on July 15

The shorts exclusive YouTube channel, Oh Flip Shorts is backed by Ranjan Singh and curated by Kashyap

East Godavari: Three Youths Killed as Speeding Bike Crashes Into Tree

According to police, the trio were travelling from Gadarada to Korukonda when the rider allegedly lost control of the speeding motorcycle on the

Jurassic Park star Sam Neill dies at 78, months after becoming cancer-free

The acclaimed New Zealand actor whose career stretched from arthouse classics to Hollywood blockbusters including Jurassic Park, The Piano and Pe

Khan Sir gets anticipatory bail in coaching institute firing case

A Patna court granted anticipatory bail to educator Khan Sir on Monday. Three staff members of his coaching institute also received anticipatory

AI-Generated Image Shared To Show an India-Pakistan 'Partition Agreement'

We found out that the image is AI-generated.

Kashmirs July 13 Martyrs Day: History and controversy

Heres how the events of July 13, 1931, a mass shooting in Srinagar, became Kashmirs Martyrs Day and changed the Valleys political history

As competitive pressure builds, India's boardrooms rethink leadership strategy

As volatility reshapes India's business landscape, boardrooms face pressure to modernise leadership strategy. This piece examines the widening ga

Supreme Court agrees to list all petitions challenging HC decision in Bhojshala case

The Hindu community considers Bhojshala a temple dedicated to Goddess Saraswati, while the Muslim side calls the 11th-century monument the Kamal

Woman living with another man without divorcing first husband seeks maintenance as wife: Allahabad HC says she was not legally married to him; claim rejected

The Allahabad High Court has set aside a Family Court order granting maintenance to a woman after holding that she failed to establish she was th

Kolkata-based Berry Alloys to invest 1,200 crore in steel, metals complex in Vizianagaram

The State government cleared the Kolkata firms integrated plant at the Bobbili Growth Centre, to produce manganese sinter, DRI and carbon paste,

Watch: Eyewitnesses describe horror after boat overturned off Vietnams Phu Quoc island

Survivors of the deadly boat accident off Vietnams Phu Quoc Island returned to Hyderabad and recounted the terrifying moments after the vessel ca

EPFO Amnesty Scheme 2026: What is it and who is eligible?

The EPFO has launched the Amnesty Scheme 2026, aimed at providing a six-month window for establishments managing Provident Fund (PF) Trusts under

CSK and Stephen Fleming part ways after 18 years

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and head coach Stephen Fleming have mutually ended their 18-year association, bringing to a close one of the IPL's long

SC Protects Individuals Declared as Foreigners by Assam Tribunal

The apex court made it clear that the State's objective of preventing illegal claims cannot override the requirement of judicial fairness

Supreme Court rejects claims of over 360 West Bengal madrasas for state salary

The case came up before the Supreme Court with questions including whether the madrasas in which the petitioners were appointed were validly reco

Sony launches LinkBuds Clip wireless earbuds with open-ear design

Sonys LinkBuds Clip offers Fast Pair and Swift Pair connectivity options. It also supports single-earbud use, allowing users to remove and use on

Fresh batch of 7,754 Amarnath pilgrims leave Jammu amid tight security

A total of 87,701 pilgrims left the Jammu base camp for Kashmir since the yatra commenced on July 2

The Invite movie review: A savagely funny excavation of modern love

This deep dive into love, sex and relationships offers equal measures of sharp humour as well as uncomfortable insights

The children China lost: Review of Barbara Demicks Daughters of the Bamboo Grove

Demicks forceful yet evocative book shows how Chinas one-child policy created widespread suffering while never losing sight of the humanity of th

Shivangi Joshi Breaks Down on Reality Show After Shilpa Shindes Order

Mumbai, July 13: Television actress Shivangi Joshi is currently making headlines on the reality show Lock Up: Sach Ya Saza for her personality an

Best is yet to come, says first woman Test centurion at Lords Yastika Bhatia

Bhatia struck 113 off 158 before India declared their second innings at the stroke of tea on day three, setting hosts England a massive 457-run t

Sam Neill death reason: What happened to Jurassic Park & Peaky Blinders actor as his family describes his passing as sudden and unexpected?

Sam Neill death reason: New Zealand actor Sam Neill, best known for his role in Jurassic Park, has died at the age of 78. His family confirmed th

Kasibugga Road Accident: Another Youth Surrendered, CCTV Points to Ex-Minister's Son

Soon after the accident, a youth identified as Siddhartha, the friend of Arav, surrendered before the police, claiming responsibility for the cra

MacKenzie Scott donated over $26 billion since 2019. Here's how she's remains among world's richest women

MacKenzie Scott recently donated twenty million dollars to Active Minds for youth mental health. This significant contribution adds to her over t

Candid Pics: Ajith's Photos From France Emerge Online

The Tamil superstar has competed in the prestigious Michelin Le Mans Cup at the Circuit de la Sarthe in France, leading his team to a historic to

Entry To Kolkata Airport Mosque Stopped, Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari Backs Move

The 136-year-old Gauripur Jama Masjid, also known as the 'Bankra Masjid', is located within Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International airport.

Opinion: Blog: Your SUV's Most-Used Feature Is Now The Brake Pedal

The growing menace of traffic begs a question: Is buying a car slowly becoming one of the worst financial decisions for people living in large ci

BJP SC Morcha seeks UAPA action against Prakash Raj, Jada Sravan over remarks on Hindu beliefs

It urges State government to take legal action against certain individuals over their alleged remarks on Hindu beliefs

'Citizenship must be decided through fair process': SC sets aside Guahati HC judgment

The Supreme Court has overturned the Gauhati High Court's rulings on foreigner status, with Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta calling for a

Amid Restrictions, J&K Minister Tries To Visit Martyrs' Graveyard In Burqa

All roads leading to the martyrs graveyard in downtown Srinagar have been sealed amid a massive security deployment in the city.

Mojtaba Khamenei Ready To Face Public? His Father's Memorial May Hold Answers

The 56-year-old cleric has been noticeably absent during the funeral prayers for his father last week, which were led by three of his brothers.

India declares one-day mourning for former Qatar Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani

Heavy Waterlogging Disrupts Traffic At Assam-Meghalaya Border

Heavy waterlogging at Jorabat disrupts traffic, forcing diversions and causing delays.

Interview | Shubhanshu Shukla on his new book, The Second Orbit

The astronaut speaks about his learnings in space, the importance of science communication, and the space habits he holds onto

Hyderabad police officer suspended after viral video shows his 6-year-old granddaughter driving car on busy road

A Hyderabad police officer has been suspended and faces criminal charges after a viral video allegedly showed his minor granddaughter driving a c

Kranti Gaud becomes first woman on Lord's Test honours board after historic five-for

Kranti Gaud achieved a historic milestone at Lord's on Saturday. She became the first woman to be etched on the Lord's Test honours board. Gaud p

How Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Other Cities Lost Their Lakesand Became Heat Traps

In 25 years, urbanisation in Bengaluru has expanded by over 87%, resulting in a 30% cut in area occupied by lakes.

Suresh Gopi breaks into S. Janaki song at Chennai airport

BJP issues 100 crore defamation notice to Omar Abdullah over MLA poaching charges

Calling the allegations false, baseless and defamatory, the BJP has demanded a written retraction and an unconditional public apology within seve

YSRCP Slams AP Govt over Action against Undavalli Farmers

The deployment of 100-plus police personnel and bulldozers against 11 marginal farming families in Undavalli is a blatant abuse of power: YSRCP

'No Mediation, Only Court Ruling': Both Sides In 3 Temple-Mosque Disputes

The parties argued the disputes involve competing claims over places of worship that raise constitutional and legal questions requiring authorita

Kerala Minister Seeks Greater Freedom From Judicial Intervention in Temple Affairs

He was responding to reporters' queries about his earlier remarks that there was a need to examine whether such extensive judicial intervention i

Q1 Results Today Live: HCLTech, Among Others To Declare June Quarter Results Today

Q1 Results Today Live: Track all the latest Q1 earnings announcements, management commentary, dividend declarations, margin trends, guidance, ana

CJI Surya Kant welcomes 2 law clerks from Bhutan in Supreme Court

Two young professionals from Bhutan have joined the Supreme Court as law clerks. This initiative follows a memorandum of understanding signed bet

Ukraine loses key ally in Senator Lindsey Grahams sudden death

Republican Senator Lindsey Grahams death has left Ukraine without a key ally in President Donald Trumps circle

CSEET June 2026 Result To Be Out On July 15: Know Release Time And Steps To Check

CSEET June 2026 Result: Candidates who appeared for CSEET will be able to check their results through the official website on July 15 at 2 PM.

Karnataka Governor suspends KPSC chairperson Shivashankarappa S Sahukar over 'illegal selection' of daughters in government service

The Governor also recommended to the President that the matter be referred to the Supreme Court under Article 317(1) of the Constitution for an i

Jordan says it shot down four missiles launched by Iran

Iran earlier had claimed an attack targeting Jordan, which hosts U.S. military forces

Efforts on to repatriate remains of three Andhra tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident

The remains of Nallapeta Adiseshaiah Ravi Teja, Gelli Jaya Lakshmi and Mudium Sreedhar are to be flown home; the injured Gelli Kishore remains cr

Five Reasons Why You Must Watch TN CM Vijay's Jana Nayagan

This certification has only heightened the anticipation, as fans are eager to see the raw and unfiltered tone of the film.

Drone strikes kill 3, wound 5 in Moscow region: governor

Air defences shot down 81 drones over the region, Mr. Vorobyov said.

TG TET June 2026 Results To Be Declared Today: Check Steps To Download Scorecard

Telangana School Education Department will release TG TET June 2026 results today at 2 30 pm on the official website.

J&K: MultiVehicle Crash Injures 18 Amarnath Pilgrims in Ramban

The incident occurred along the JammuSrinagar National Highway, a stretch that routinely handles dense Yatra traffic during the pilgrimage season

Friend forgot Rs 1,000 loan, but this Kerala man travelled more than 1,200 km to repay it with interest after over 30 years; here's how he used Google to track down his former colleague

Mohammed Ismail travelled over 1,200 kilometres to repay a debt from 31 years ago. He used Google Maps and Gemini AI to find his former colleague

Calcutta High Court says TTEs sell empty berths like vegetables in market, asks Railways to penalise offenders

The Calcutta High Court has directed railway officials to impose maximum penalties on TTEs selling train berths. This directive follows a 2009 in

We need encouragement, recognition more than money, says Kalyana Karnataka-based folk artist

Rajyotsava award winner Hanifa M. Shaikh shares her journey at a programme organised by Kannada and Culture Department and Rangayana

Spider-Man star Tom Holland turns a simple Mumbai cafe visit for chai and bun maska into a viral moment with one gesture

Hollywood stars Tom Holland, Christopher Nolan, and Matt Damon visited Mumbai's Olympia Coffee House. They enjoyed tea and bun maska while keepin