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Psychology says doing someone a small favor can actually make you like them more, thanks to the 'Ben Franklin Effect'

Psychology suggests doing small favors can increase your affection for others. The Ben Franklin Effect proposes that helping someone can make you

China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars

China condemned the US decision to impose fresh tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries over alleged forced labour concerns, warning

Quote of the day by Robert Frost: Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee, and I'll forgive Most Pulitzer winning poet on why life's biggest setbacks may deserve a smile

Quote of the day: Robert Frost, a celebrated American poet, viewed life's challenges with humor and acceptance. His famous quote offers a unique

TNEA 2026 counselling: Over 35,000 students receive tentative allotment in first round

Mumbai protester Riya Ahir stands against police van for 40 minutes during solidarity protest

Riya Ahir, a 27-year-old actor and entrepreneur, gained attention after standing in front of a police van carrying detained protesters during a M

Xi Jinping to Visit the U.S. in September for Meeting with Trump

Washington, July 24: The anticipation is building for Chinese President Xi Jinpings upcoming visit to the United States. On Thursday, U.S. Presid

Not holding NEET debate will send wrong message to country: Rijiju in Lok Sabha

The Minister also noted that activist Sonam Wangchuk has broken his fast and the House should begin a debate on the subject

Make junk food costlier, tighten school canteen rules: Five steps ICMR suggests to curb childhood obesity

India faces a significant childhood obesity crisis with 41 million affected children. New government policies aim to curb unhealthy food marketin

Rumours Abound: Katrina Kaif in Talks for Prabhas' Spirit?

Although the role is said to have limited screen time, insiders claim it could be one of the film's biggest surprises if the reports prove true.

Media reports 'reckless', no plea related to CJP protests filed: CJI

Chief Justice Surya Kant called media reports about denying a student protest plea hearing reckless. He stated no such petition was filed, only a

CJP to launch website to identify police personnel who used brute force on protestors during Parliament March

Condemning the allegations of foreign funding behind the protest Sourav Das said, If narrative is being pushed that we are foreign-funded, why is

Heavy rainfall inundates parts of Surat rural; Kim River in spate, traffic disrupted

Heavy rainfall has caused significant waterlogging in rural South Gujarat areas. The Kim River overflowed, disrupting traffic and entering reside

Vijayashanti Bats for Small Films with Strong Content

Praising the cast, Vijayashanti said heroine Samaira had delivered a commendable performance and appreciated her fluency in Telugu. She also laud

Tracing voters in an ever-evolving Bengaluru

From its demography to its geography, Bengaluru lookedvery different24 years ago, in 2002, when Karnataka last undertook an intensive revision of

Mumbai Students Protest Sparks Outrage Over Police Conduct

Mumbai, July 24: Following a recent police baton charge on students in Delhi, a significant number of students have taken to the streets in Mumba

Lord Jagannath's Bahuda Yatra Begins as Lakhs Gather in Puri

Devotees pull the deities' chariots back to the Jagannath Temple amid tight security and elaborate arrangements.

'We'll go 10 extra miles': Centre to SC on NEET leaks as top court to monitor govt's steps

The Supreme Court will monitor the Centre's efforts to prevent NEET paper leaks. Stringent measures are being introduced to secure the examinatio

Japan to test rare-earth mining 6 km underwater

Japan will conduct extensive rare earth mining tests in February. These tests follow successful sample recovery from deep Pacific seabed location

Bandhan Bank employee from Valsad records video showing floodwater rising to his neck in Gujarat; district saw over 1,100 mm rain in 16 hours

A Bandhan Bank employee from Valsad, Gujarat has shared a video showing neck-deep floodwater outside his home, capturing the scale of flooding af

No talks until Pradhan resigns, PM apologises for brutality against students: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition will not hold any discussion with the government until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over exam p

WebQoof Recap: Of Claims Surrounding the CJP Protests and the Delhi Police

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

RAW NTR Shuts Down Within Days, Sparks Fresh Speculation

Following the clarification, several fan associations also distanced themselves from RAW NTR and criticised its activities.

Vivek Shanbhag on Hyphen, and bridging the gap in Indias translationlandscape

Novelist Vivek Shanbhag speaks about the launch of Hyphen, a literary journal focused on translations from Indian languages into English, and why

Brigade moves Madras High Court against revocation of environmental clearance for Pallikaranai project

Justice Mohammed Shaffiq directs the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority to explain how the clearance could be revoked unilaterally wit

Karnataka: Veterinary Doctors Allege Scam In KPSC Recruitment Process

Veterinary doctors are alleging large-scale irregularities in the KPSC recruitment process for 400 veterinary officer posts in the Animal Husband

Even Outer Space Won't Be Safe From Data Centre Pollution, Experts Warn

According to the petition, at least four companies - SpaceX, Starcloud, Blue Origin, and Cowboy Space Corporation - have applied to the FCC this

Asia going to sweat a lot more in coming weeks amid Middle East crisis

The Asia heatwave is set to intensify across Japan, China and South Korea, driving higher cooling demand, electricity consumption and LNG imports

Congress Demands White Paper on CAG Report from Madhya Pradesh Government

Bhopal, July 24: The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Madhya Pradesh government following the release of a report by the Comptr

Indias Cricket Summer Heats up With ITW Universe On-Boarding Multiple Brands for Upcoming Series

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India Business Wire India

Infobell IT Solutions Announces Strategic Collaboration with AMD to Accelerate Advanced AI Innovation

Introducing four cutting-edge product suites designed to modernize enterprise operations, collaboration, and Vision AI workloads.

'New Education Secretary Naresh Gangwar was involved in a Rs 1.16 crore scam,' claims John Brittas

Nike shoe scam exposed: 12 charged as insiders and resellers allegedly diverted $2 million worth of footwear using fake UPS labels across the US

Federal prosecutors have charged twelve individuals in a cargo theft scheme. This operation allegedly diverted over two million dollars worth of

CCI says platform fees and delivery charges charged by Zomato not abuse of dominance

The Competition Commission of India said that these charges, including the commission Eternal (formerly Zomato) charges restaurants, are charges

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila

Spain and much of southern Europe face increasingly severe wildfire seasons that scientists have linked to climate change

India's F1 push: Sports Ministry grants NSF status to motor-sport body FMSCI

The Sports Ministry has provisionally recognized the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India. This significant upgrade allows FMSCI to receive

Who is funding America's widening debt with the rest of the world?

Foreign capital is flowing into Wall Street due to the AI revolution. This influx is increasing scrutiny on America's persistent external deficit

Chikkaballapur: Man Held For Killing 13-day-old Girl Child

Police said that Imran was allegedly unhappy over the birth of another girl child.

Demand for Office Space in India Expected to Reach 50% GCC Share in Two Years

New Delhi, July 24: The demand for office space in India is projected to see the Global Capability Centers (GCC) account for nearly 50% of the to

Watch: Trump throws U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal into turmoil by pinning it to Israel ties

U.S. President Donald Trump said the civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia will only proceed if Riyadh recognises Israel and joins the Abraham

Dont cultivate paddy this kharif, Andhra Pradesh tells Krishna delta farmers amid water crunch

Engineer-in-Chief K. Narasimha Murthy said storage in Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar had fallen to critically low levels, and that Pattiseema pump

HPCL, BPCL have secured crude supplies till August, scouting for September

The two refiners posted a net loss in the first quarter of the current financial year - their first since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflic

Day to night: Why these cafes in Bengaluru are doubling up as cocktail bars after dark

Restaurants in Bengaluru are combining the vibe of a cafe and a bar, to offer something for everyone. We look at this new industry trend, and why

Not holding NEET debate will send wrong message to country: Rijiju in LS

Parliament remained deadlocked over the NEET paper leak issue on Friday as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Opposition to allow a debate in

Wanted Waris Punjab De member, U.S. national nabbed while entering India from Nepal

The accused were identified as Vikramjit Singh, who is wanted in connection with a 2023 case registered in Punjab, and U.S. national Manveer Sing

Opposition Slams Cop for Allegedly Manhandling Woman Protester in Mumbai

Congress and NCP (SP) demand strict action after a viral video from the NEET paper leak protest sparks outrage.

Taslima Nasreen draws parallels between student protest, Bangladesh's July 2024 uprising, says outcome was 'disastrous'

Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen drew parallels between Delhi protests and Bangladesh's July 2024 student uprising. She noted the disastrous ou

Delhi Police Suspends Leaves of All Personnel Over Law and Order Concerns

No routine leave, including casual leave and earned leave, would be granted until further orders, and only genuine emergency leave would be consi

SC Proposes Special Courts For Manipur Violence Cases

Supreme Court seeks speedy completion of probes and orders to ensure that victims receive copies of chargesheets.

Luka Modric Extends Contract with AC Milan for Another Year

Milan, July 24: Croatian football legend Luka Modric has decided to extend his illustrious career by signing a new contract with AC Milan. The cl

Anand becomes FIDE interim president as Russian incumbent included in EU sanctions lst

Viswanathan Anand has become the interim president of the world chess body FIDE. This change occurred after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside due t

Malla Reddy Calls Party Switch Rumours Baseless

Malla Reddy asserted that he has no plans to switch to any other political party.

Cricket Australia open to hosting Ashes Test in India

England are scheduled to host the Ashes next year

Naidu Calls for Reorientation of Police Workforce to Tackle Emerging Challenges

The police workforce must be reoriented to meet emerging challenges. Digital literacy has become an essential skill for every police officer, and

NEET Voices of Dissent Echo Across UK, Spark Diaspora Debate in US

The Students Federation of India-United Kingdom (SFI-UK) organised protests in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and London, where Indian students a

Rahul Slams DU Over Its 'Stay Away From Jantar Mantar Warning' To Students

You are the ones that will be held accountable when the time comes, Rahul Gandhi wrote in his social media post.

DU's Aditi Mahavidyalaya asks students to stay away from protests, Shyam Lal College backs Pradhan

Delhi University colleges are advising students to avoid disruptive activities and focus on studies. Aditi Mahavidyalaya and Shyam Lal College ha

EAAA, Edelweiss' Alternatives Arm, Returns 100 percent Investor Capital from INR 7,250 Cr ESOF III; Ahead of Final Portfolio Exits

EAAA Alternatives, the alternatives arm of Edelweiss, today announced that the third series of its performing credit fund ESOF III, has returned

West Bengal CM Pledges Zero Tolerance Against Corruption

Kolkata, July 24: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has taken a firm stance against corruption, declaring on the social media platform

Chandigarh University's 102 B.Ed. Graduates Secure Teaching Positions at Prestigious Schools Across 12 States

Chandigarh University's 102 B.Ed. Graduates Secure Teaching Positions at Prestigious Schools Across 12 States

Vijay SethupathiMani Ratnam Film Goes on Floors in Kolkata

The entire shoot is expected to be completed in about 40 days.

Raydean Enterprises Limited Raises 200 Crores Through Combined Equity and Debt Fundraise

Raydean Enterprises Limited Raises 200 Crores Through Combined Equity and Debt Fundraise

'Protect Their Dreams': Sachin, Gill, Bindra and Other Sports Icons Rally Behind Protesting Students

Sachin Tendulkar, Shubman Gill, Abhinav Bindra, Irfan Pathan and other Indian sports stars support students protesting paper leaks, calling for a

Bhavna Iyers rendition stayed true to her gurus style

The vocalist impressed with her elaborate raga essays and swara passages

Kerala power crisis: State may face deficit in coming months too

According to Load Generation Balance Report of Central Electricity Authority, Kerala can expect gaps in peak demand and availability from August

Chhattisgarh CM Criticizes Congress for Desperation Amid Election Losses

Mumbai, July 24: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has targeted the Congress party, stating that it has become completely desperate due

T.N. Chief Minister Vijays office to move to 10th floor of Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai soon

Space constraints are cited as the primary reason for the shift

No country for old people - building resilience to protect elderly from climate stressors

There are many other factors including financial capacity, living alone, gender, age that intersect to render senior citizens particularly vulner

Mannara Chopra Responds to Kunal Kamras Statement, Advocates for Student-Centric Discussions

Mumbai, July 24: Actress Mannara Chopra has reacted to comedian Kunal Kamras statement made at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing that such platforms sho

'We Were NEET Students Once': Volunteer Doctors on Front Lines at Jantar Mantar

Doctors volunteering at the protest site say they are all here in a personal capacity, on our own time.

Test your knowledgein geography

The Indian National Cartographic Association, Tamil Nadu chapter, is conducting a quiz for students

Glenmark Chief on Cracking the Multi-Specific Code

Google rolls out new selfie video sign-in feature

Google will allow users to set up verification by recording a brief video of themselves performing guided head movements that would capture multi

Ebenezer trailer: Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood in Ti Wests A Christmas Carol adaptation

The film marks Johnny Depps first major Hollywood role since his 2022 trial against Amber Heard

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Crosses Rs 100 Crore in India in One Week

Becomes Christopher Nolan's second film after Oppenheimer to enter India's 100 cr club

DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Range Air Defence Missile System 'Kusha'

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO on the successful maiden flight test of the system 'Kusha', calling it a major milest

Sudden Road Collapse Disrupts Traffic at Busy Intersection in West Delhi

New Delhi, July 24: A major road in the Khayala area of West Delhi collapsed unexpectedly early Friday morning at a busy intersection. During the

Rajya Sabha Adjourned as Opposition Protests Over NEET Paper Leak

Upper House witnesses fifth straight day of disruptions as Opposition raises the NEET paper leak issue.

Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike, Protests Continue Until Minister Resigns

New Delhi, July 24: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has decided to end his hunger strike following 27 days of protest. Ashutosh Ranka, spokesperson for t

'People are demanding resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, not fast-track courts': Arvind Kejriwal

Vijays Strong Telugu Connection: Remakes, Hits and a Lasting Bond

He believes Vijay reached another level with Tamil remakes of Mahesh Babu's industry hits Okkadu and Pokiri, which became Ghilli and Pokkiri.

CCI junks complaint against Eternal over Zomato platform fee, pricing practices

The complainant had alleged that the difference arose due to inflated menu prices, delivery charges, platform fee and taxes.

Joint Opposition to raise 'pellet gun' use on students in Parliament; PM, Home Minister must be held accountable: TMC

The Trinamool Congress stated the opposition will raise pellet gun use allegations. They demand Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah be hel

Shreyas Iyer's India look to continue revival and seal T20I series against Zimbabwe

India seeks to extend their winning momentum in the second T20I match. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's quick fifty set up their opening series victo

Nestle pushes for simpler US food labels to shed 'Frankenstein' ingredients image

Nestle is lobbying US authorities to allow food labels to use common ingredient names, such as vitamin C instead of ascorbic acid, arguing techni

India's batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi draws confidence from maiden fifty against Zimbabwe

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a quick fifty in India's T20 victory over Zimbabwe. He expressed happiness with his performance and the venue's atmos

Rooftop Solar Installations Register Sharp Growth in APEPDCL Region

Growing public awareness of renewable energy and greater confidence in the incentive schemes offered by the Central and State governments is attr

Pakistan vows retaliation against any attack on its vessels amid West Asia conflict

Foreign Office spokesperson strongly rejected Amnesty International's latest report about Pakistan's strikes in Kabul claiming that it was unfort

Assam Flood Alert: Authorities Warn Residents to Stay Away from Dikhow River

Guwahati, July 24: The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA) issued an advisory on Friday, urging residents to avoid the Dikhow River

While Mayank Yadav was breaking speed guns in Zimbabwe, his father was quietly performing Govardhan Parikrama in Mathura

Mayank Yadav returned to international cricket with a wicket on his first ball. He bowled impressively at 149 kph after two years of injuries and

New car parking system comes into force at Mysuru airport

The initiative is designed to provide passengers, visitors, and stakeholders with a secure, organised, and customer-friendly parking environment