SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 34    C

Deccan Chronicle

National / Deccan Chronicle

Police Deploys Facial Recognition System at Jantar Mantar Protest Site

The FRS units have been positioned at key entry and exit points around the protest venue and are directly linked to the Delhi Police database

24 Jul 2026 6:06 pm
Govt Launches Rs 3,030-Cr Plan to Build 3 Chemical Parks

The scheme, announced in the Union Budget of 202627 fiscal, will have a total financial outlay of Rs 3,030 crore.

24 Jul 2026 6:00 pm
Gadag: PG Student Found Hanging In Hostel Room

The deceased was identified as Dr Veena Hanapur, a resident of the university's women's hostel.

24 Jul 2026 5:52 pm
State-Ranking Carrom Tournament in Nellore from July 31

The tournament is aimed at improving players state rankings and providing a competitive platform for talented carrom players from across Andhra Pradesh.

24 Jul 2026 5:51 pm
Bill Introduced in Rajya Sabha to Criminalise Insult of Vande Mataram

The bill will amend the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971, which makes desecration of or disrespect toward the country's national symbols including the national flag, the Constitution, and the national anthem a criminal offence, carrying a punishment of up to three years' imprisonment

24 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
KTR Targets Centre, Demands Resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan

KTR said the voice of Indias youth could not be silenced through force or intimidation and asserted that every attempt to suppress democratic dissent would only strengthen the movement

24 Jul 2026 5:28 pm
Bengal Shifts Birth, Death Registration Authority from Local Bodies to Officials

The notification, which invoked the West Bengal Births and Deaths Act, 1969, empowered the DMs to now officially function as the District Registrar of Births and Deaths, bringing centralised coordination to the district level.

24 Jul 2026 5:27 pm
Kerala MP Urges Gadkari To Denotify Kollam Chinnakkada-Edamon Stretch

MP Suresh met Gadkari and discussed the proposed development of the Kollam Chinnakkada-Punalur Edamon section of NH-744.

24 Jul 2026 5:22 pm
CMC Standing Committee Approves Major Infra, Civic Development Projects

The approved proposals aim to strengthen urban infrastructure, sanitation, environmental sustainability and public services across Cyberabad

24 Jul 2026 5:18 pm
Jurgen Klopp Takes Over As Germany Coach With Eyes on 2030 World Cup

He replaces Julian Nagelsmann, who quit after Germany's loss to Paraguay meant it failed to reach the last 16 of a men's World Cup for the third time in a row

24 Jul 2026 5:17 pm
Lionel Messi To Retire From International Football Soon: Reports

Aged 39, Lionel Messi will continue his club career in the MLS with the Inter Miami team, where he plays with close friends including Luis Suarez, Rodrigo De Paul

24 Jul 2026 5:10 pm
UNESCO Lists West Bank Site & Lebanese Castles Over Israels Objections

Israels Foreign Ministry urged the U.N committee to reject efforts to designate the West Bank town of Sebastia and the Lebanese castles.

24 Jul 2026 5:02 pm
Cabinet Approves Rs.1,264 Cr BallariGuntakal Rail Expansion Project

The project covering three districts across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 46 kms

24 Jul 2026 4:46 pm
Rahul Shows Pellet Injuries, Demands End to 'Assault on Students'

Gandhi also demanded that there should be action against those who shot at and baton charged students, as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi apologise to students.

24 Jul 2026 4:44 pm
What India Can Learn from the US About Data Centres

India still lacks a single, comprehensive national framework governing the energy, water, and grid implications of data centre expansion

24 Jul 2026 4:40 pm
TGSPDCL Unveils GIS-Based TGNMS for Smarter Power Management

The GIS-based digital platform integrates all power distribution assets into a single system, enabling real-time monitoring, analysis, and management of power outages across the network

24 Jul 2026 4:39 pm
What If Your Garbage Could Buy You Groceries?

Hyderabad-based startup Goodeebag is trying to fix one of Indias biggest environmental blind spots by creating a technology-backed reverse logistics network that collects dry waste from homes, rewards citizens and keeps recyclables out of landfills.

24 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
'Eyewash, Not Reform': Congress Blasts PM's Paper Leak Courts Proposal

Fast-track courts can already be set up under existing laws, Ramesh said, calling the Prime Minister's promise a hollow publicity exercise and accusing him of trying to mislead the youth.

24 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
Protesters Use Bitchat to Bypass Internet Shutdown; Govt Seeks Takedown

In its notice, I4C said that the app enables communication even during network restrictions and creates a substantial risk of misuse by anti-national elements, terrorist organisations, organised criminal groups and cyber criminals seeking to evade lawful detection and continue communication despite legally imposed restrictions

24 Jul 2026 4:09 pm
10 Years Jail, Rs.1 Cr Fine: Centre's Anti-paper Leak Law Notified in 2024

The Act aims to prevent unfair means in the public examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Staff Selection Commission (SSC), the railways, banking recruitment examinations and the National Testing Agency (NTA) among others

24 Jul 2026 4:08 pm
CM DK Shivakumar Unveils Beyond Bengaluru Infra Plans

Addressing CEOs at a breakfast meeting, the CM said Bengaluru's greatest strength lies in its talent pool and innovation ecosystem

24 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
Hyderabad Hosts Mega HiLife Jewels Expo Featuring 150+ Leading Jewellery Brands

Actress Kushiths, Top Celebrities, Jewellery Loversgraces The Grand Launch Of HILIFE JEWELS Exhibition In HyderabadOne Of The Largest & Most Premium Jewewllery Exhibition Of The Nation.

24 Jul 2026 4:05 pm
Protests & Police Action: Know Your Rights During Detention or Arrest

From identity checks to legal aid, heres what the law says about police powers and citizens rights during protests

24 Jul 2026 3:59 pm
Pradhan Stays, Officials Go: Edu Ministry Sees Major Reshuffle

When the education ministry was caught in a similar storm in 2024, following allegations of NEET paper leak and the confirmed leak of the UGC-NET question paper, then-NTA director-general Subodh Kumar Singh was shown the door

24 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Delhi Police Calls Out Fake Newspaper Clipping on CJP Founder Dipke's 'Death'

Police appealed to the public to refrain from amplifying unverified claims and advised them to rely only on information released through official sources.

24 Jul 2026 3:52 pm
Mekedatu Issue: CM Vijay Received Official Invite From Karnataka, Says Minister

Karnataka extended an official invitation to the Chief Minister (Vijay) to visit Karnataka, Vinoth told reporters.

24 Jul 2026 3:49 pm
Revanth Reddy Orders Indiramma Housing in Residential Areas Across CURE Zone

CM directs identification of unused govt land within ORR limits; 7,680 flats planned in first phase

24 Jul 2026 3:40 pm
Databricks And Microsoft Extend Strategic Partnership To Scale Enterprise AI

Databricks increases its use of Microsoft Azure Cobalt to improve performance and efficiency.

24 Jul 2026 3:39 pm
SC Will Hear Two Pleas Alleging Police Excesses on Students

The Cockroach Janta Party-led march on July 20 in Delhi witnessed clashes between protesters and security personnel, who used lathis and tear gas to disperse crowds attempting to move towards Parliament

24 Jul 2026 3:38 pm
Two More Held In Rs 100 Cr Private Schools Scam in Tamil Nadu

The investigation stems from a complaint lodged by D C Elangovan of the Federation of Associations of Private Schools in Tamil Nadu.

24 Jul 2026 3:27 pm
Recalling a Literary Odyssey

This columnist still fondly remembers her Head of the English Department in Fatima College, Madurai, teaching Paradise Lost and Paradise Regained during her undergraduate years

24 Jul 2026 3:20 pm
Youth Congress Activists Protest Over NEET Irregularities

The activists of the Congress' youth wing shouted slogans against the central government and demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

24 Jul 2026 3:14 pm
ED Attaches Fresh Rs.1,096 Cr Worth Assets of Gameskraft

The ED said Gameskraft and RummyTime Technologies were engaged in operating online Real Money Games (RMGs) through the said apps and they had a user base of around 3 crore players primarily in the states of Telangana, Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

24 Jul 2026 3:14 pm
Oppn Demand Pradhans Sacking, Parliament Houses Adjourned Till Monday

Parliament proceedings were washed out for the fifth day in a row on Friday as the opposition stuck to its demand for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation

24 Jul 2026 3:11 pm
TGHRC Takes Suo Motu Notice of Gurukul School Food Poisoning

The Commission has called for a detailed report from the District Collector on the incident, the treatment provided to the affected students, the findings of the inquiry, and the preventive measures taken

24 Jul 2026 3:09 pm
Medical Admissions Should Be Based Strictly on Class 12 Board Marks: DMK

Highlighting the structural inequality of the entrance exam, he cited the case of Anitha, a student from Ariyalur district who scored exceptional marks in her school finals but took her life after being denied a medical seat under NEET

24 Jul 2026 3:09 pm
Chennai Love Story Review: A Bold Heroine, Fresh Premise, But an Emotionally Uneven Ride

A bold premise and strong performance by Sri Gouri Priya stand out, but weak emotional depth and repetitive storytelling hold the film back

24 Jul 2026 3:04 pm
Sikkim Tunnel Collapse: Body of Kerala Geologist To Be Brought Back Soon

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan on Friday said that the government was making all efforts to bring back the body of a Kerala-based geologist who died in the NHPC hydropower project tunnel collapse in Sikkim on July 20.

24 Jul 2026 3:03 pm
Implement Audit Dept Recommendations To Prevent Revenue Leak In All TDB Temples: Kerala HC

The Kerala High Court has directed the TDB to implement in all its temples the Audit Department's recommendations, which include strengthening financial controls and accountability, to reduce the likelihood of future revenue leakage.

24 Jul 2026 2:52 pm
Media Reports Reckless, No Plea Related to CJP Protests Filed: CJI

The CJI had declined the request and made it clear that the bench was not inclined to examine video footage at the mentioning stage

24 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
Amaravati Emerging as India's Gateway to Quantum Future: Naidu

Our goal is to build a globally competitive quantum ecosystem encompassing research, advanced computing infrastructure, quantum hardware, supply chains, talent development, startups, enterprise adoption, and commercialization: Naidu

24 Jul 2026 2:47 pm
AgustaWestland Case: SC Gives Centre 3 Weeks to Respond to Christian Michels Plea

British national challenges continued detention, says he has served maximum sentence after extradition

24 Jul 2026 2:47 pm
Kerala: 76-yr-old Woman Goes On Thrilling Zipline Ride

Lakshmi said she is not afraid of taking part in adventurous activities and likes doing so, & her children & other family members told her not to undertake the zipline ride, but she insisted.

24 Jul 2026 2:47 pm
Cabinet Approves Bill for Stricter Punishment in Paper Leak Cases: Sources

The Cabinet meeting chaired by the prime minister at the Parliament House complex approved the draft bill to hand stricter punishments to those involved in paper leaks than the existing laws, the sources said

24 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Kerala ADGP MR Ajithkumar Suspended For Interfering In Investigation

This is not the first time Ajithkumar has been courting controversy. Allegations were raised against him over the handling of an incident related to the disruption of Thrissur Pooram in 2024

24 Jul 2026 2:42 pm
Naveen Patnaiks Political Gamble: Will His Bid to Regain National Relevance Pay Off?

Naveen directly targeting Dharmendra by demanding his resignation marks a departure from the political equation that existed for years

24 Jul 2026 2:40 pm
Lawyers Urge CJI to Act on Rahul Gandhis Protest Outside PMs Residence

The lawyers have also sought an inquiry into the incident and the framing of guidelines regulating protests in high-security zones

24 Jul 2026 2:36 pm
Juvenile Held in Multiple Burglaries in Lallaguda Sent to Special Home

The juvenile trespassed into bungalows of railway officers in South Lallaguda and committed theft of cash and valuables: Police

24 Jul 2026 2:32 pm
Telangana: ZPHS Sircilla Gets First Robot Teacher

The initiative also aims to introduce advanced technology into government schools and encourage students to learn about AI through practical classroom interactions.

24 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
Norway Set To Make Formal Complaint To FIFA Over Balogun Red Card Saga

Norwegian Football Federation (NFF) president Klaveness says that her intention is to include the Balogun affair in a complaint already filed by the NFF over FIFA.

24 Jul 2026 2:24 pm