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Uppinangady Police Bust Alleged Counterfeit Currency Printing Racket

Seven arrested after police busted an alleged counterfeit currency printing racket.

16 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
India-UK Free Trade Pact Takes Effect; To Enhance Competitiveness of Goods in British Market

Zero-duty access for 99% of exports to enhance India's competitiveness in the UK

16 Jul 2026 7:19 pm
Govt Begins Process to Resolve Avilala Land Dispute

Dr Venkateswar said the administration would hear the concerns of affected residents before arriving at a decision

16 Jul 2026 7:16 pm
2 Vehicle Lifters Held, 15 Bikes Recovered

Prakasam police busted an inter-district bike theft racket and recovered 15 motorcycles.

16 Jul 2026 7:09 pm
IT Services Revenue Growth and Net Headcount Addition To Remain Muted This Fiscal

Currency gains aid margins, but AI disruption and slow spending cloud outlook.

16 Jul 2026 7:09 pm
From Spirituality to Nightlife, Israel Is Ready for the Curious Indian Traveller

Israels tourism strategy is moving beyond pilgrimage, inviting Indian travellers to discover its people, food, culture and diverse landscapes, says Galit Hoffman, Consul, Tourism Affairs, Israel Ministry of Tourism, India

16 Jul 2026 7:07 pm
Mangapuram Temple Set for Vaibhavotsavams From July 17

Koil Alwar Tirumanjanam was performed on Thursday with religious fervour

16 Jul 2026 7:06 pm
Akshar Yoga Kendraa Serves Over 2 Lakh Devotees Through Mahaprabhu Prasad Seva

Global volunteers from over 10 countries unite in a unique initiative celebrating Seva, Sanatana Dharma, and Indias spiritual heritage

16 Jul 2026 7:03 pm
Sankar Vilas RoB to be Opened as Scheduled: Pemmasani

MLA Galla Madhavi said the Sankar Vilas RoB would be completed within the announced timeline

16 Jul 2026 6:56 pm
Chips, Soft drinks, Instant Meals : Ultra-Processed Food Putting Hearts At Risk?

A new international study links ultra-processed foods to a significant share of heart disease cases. While India still consumes fewer such foods than Western countries, cardiologists warn the countrys changing eating habits could have long-term consequences.

16 Jul 2026 6:51 pm
Mangaluru: CCB Seizes Rs 5.2-Cr Worth of MDMA, Arrests Two

Police team tracked them to Bagalkote district and intercepted them during the raid

16 Jul 2026 6:46 pm
Norms for Tighter Fuel Efficiency Standards for Passenger Vehicles Drafted

As per the Union power ministrys statement, draft CAFE-III norms has been floated for stakeholder consultation

16 Jul 2026 6:45 pm
Rising Petrol Prices Make Ultraviolette's EV Shift More Compelling Than Ever

With rising fuel costs, Ultraviolette is enabling this transition through its recently launched Kill the Petrol Bill programme

16 Jul 2026 6:44 pm
AP Govt to Release Thalliki Vandanam Funds on July 22

The School Education Department has accorded administrative sanction of 10,120.78 crore for the scheme. Orders to this effect were issued by Secretary Kona Sasidhar.

16 Jul 2026 6:43 pm
From Healing to Homecoming: The Rituals of Puri Rath Yatra Explained

The chariots of Lord Jagannath and his two siblings, Balabhadra and Subhadra, began their soujourn on the Grand Road of this seaside pilgrim town on Thursday.

16 Jul 2026 6:40 pm
Ladakh Begins Work on Indias Highest Commercial Lilium Cultivation Field

According to it, over fifty thousand premium Lilium bulbs have been planted in just three days, with the first bloom expected in the first week of September.

16 Jul 2026 6:35 pm
El Nino Leaves Owners of Nurseries in Rayalaseema Distressed

According to officials, there are around 1,445 such nurseries spread across Kadapa, Kurnool, and Nandyal districts.

16 Jul 2026 6:30 pm
Indonesia Boat Tragedy: 1 Dead, 23 Missing After Passenger Vessel Sinks

KM Nurul Salsa carried 70 passengers and crew, as well as copra, cattle and motorcycles, when the ship left the port in Jampea Island on Wednesday morning.

16 Jul 2026 6:29 pm
ASI Uncovers Evidence of Medieval Trade at Srisailam

According to the ASI, the temple complex contains several narrative bas-reliefs dating from the 14th to 16th centuries CE, during the Vijayanagara period.

16 Jul 2026 6:26 pm
Supreme Court Bar Association Ask Wangchuk to End Hunger Strike

The resolution was adopted at a meeting of the SCBA Executive Committee convened to discuss Wangchuk's fast

16 Jul 2026 6:20 pm
Nara Lokesh Regrets Treatment Meted To Amara Raja Group During YSRCP Rule

Reacting to the inauguration of Amara Raja's new Customer Qualification Plant in Telangana, Lokesh said Andhra Pradesh owed an apology to Amara Raja chairman Galla Jayadev and his family.

16 Jul 2026 6:12 pm
India Hikes Windfall Tax On Diesel, Jet Fuel Exports

As per the ministrys notification, the rate of special additional excise duty (SAED) on diesel exports has been increased to Rs 15.5 a litre from Rs 8.5 a litre. Similarly, SAED on ATF exports has been raised to Rs 14.5 per litre from Rs 7.5 per litre till July 15. The export duty on petrol has been cut to Rs 2.5 per litre, from Rs 4 per litre, the ministry said

16 Jul 2026 5:59 pm
Karnataka : Students Participating In Sport Events Will Have Attendance Relaxation

Karnataka Deputy CM G Parameshwara announces 15 and 25 per cent attendance relaxation for students participating in state, national-level and international-level sports competitions.

16 Jul 2026 5:56 pm
Father Sexually Assaulting Daughter is Most Heinous Crime: HC

Bombay HC upholds conviction of father who raped and impregnated his 12-year-old daughter

16 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
Telangana CEO Orders Action over Assault on BLOs

The CEO asked officials to submit the compliance report immediately

16 Jul 2026 5:26 pm
Governor Nazeer Visits Pawan Kalyan, Wishes Him Speedy Recovery

Nazeer called on Pawan Kalyan at his Hyderabad residence and enquired about his health after he recently underwent surgery on his right shoulder.

16 Jul 2026 5:25 pm
TMC MP Rukmini Mallick Steps Down from Rajya Sabha

TMC MPs Sukhendu Shekhar Ray, Susmita Dev, and Prakash Chik Baraik resigned from the Upper House earlier.

16 Jul 2026 5:08 pm
Nine in Ten Feel Safe on Roads, But Experts Raise Safety Concerns

New economist enterprise research supported by Brembo reveals a potentially dangerous gap between public confidence and expert assessment of road safety across the world's largest vehicle markets

16 Jul 2026 5:05 pm
Stampede Scare at Puri Rath Yatra; 120 Devotees Hospitalised

Stampede-like situation on Puri's Grand Road leaves over 120 devotees requiring hospital treatment.

16 Jul 2026 5:05 pm
Synchrony Launches Global Experience Hub in Hyderabad

The nearly 6,000-square-foot immersive facility is Synchronys largest Experience Center globally and its third worldwide, showcasing Indias expanding role in driving innovation, technology and enterprise capabilities across the company

16 Jul 2026 5:03 pm
Telangana B.Arch Admissions 202627: Registration Closes on July 19

JNAFAU to conduct certificate verification for special category candidates on July 23 at Hyderabad campus

16 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
Tahir Cine Tekniq's Allegations Over Failure of Rental Payment Is Fake, Says Anantha Kaadu Producer

Vinod Kumar also said that the dispute is between him and the company over baseless financial demand raised by Tahir Tekniq. When I did not accept the demand, the camera company threatened to stop the release of the film, he said

16 Jul 2026 4:57 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Scaloni Faces Former Tutor De La Fuente in Argentina-Spain Final

Luis de la Fuente's Spain will try to deliver the country's second World Cup, 16 years after their first in South Africa, while Lionel Scaloni's Argentina are seeking to become the first nation since Brazil in 1962 to win back-to-back world crowns

16 Jul 2026 4:54 pm
Weight Management Made Smarter: Soha Ali Khan's California Almonds Approach

Being naturally nutrient-dense, these almonds provide 24 nutrients and have satiating properties that can help keep you fuller for longer, supporting your weight management journey.

16 Jul 2026 4:38 pm
'Govt Anti-people, Only Chasing 2/3 Majority': Sibal Urges Wangchuk to End Fast

Recalling Anna Hazare's anti-corruption movement, Sibal said the then government had engaged in dialogue whenever Hazare went on a hunger strike over the Jan Lokpal Bill.

16 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
Kharge Urges PM Modi to Hold All-Party Meet on Delimitation Bill

Congress chief seeks discussions on the Centre's reported plan to reintroduce the Constitution amendment Bill on delimitation during the Monsoon Session.

16 Jul 2026 4:20 pm
Guwahati's Terminal 2 Recognised Among Most Beautiful Airports

The Terminal 2 of the international airport in Guwahati recently named among the world's most beautiful airports for 2026 by the prestigious Prix Versailles, which recognises exceptional architecture and design worldwide.

16 Jul 2026 4:09 pm
Congress to Corner Govt on Ram Temple Donations in Monsoon Session

Party says it will raise issues ranging from alleged Ram temple donation theft and education system failures to inflation, foreign policy and corruption, while opposing key Constitution amendment Bills.

16 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Bhogapuram International Airport Likely To Be Inaugurated In A Month: Union Aviation Minister

The Union home ministry has given a key recognition to the Bhogapuram airport and included it in the purview of Immigration and Foreigners Act -2025. A gazette notification has also been issued to this effect

16 Jul 2026 4:01 pm
One Big Change in Vijay's Jana Nayagan

Film recertified with added footage; buzz grows over title card tweak as makers yet to confirm release date

16 Jul 2026 4:01 pm
Former ISRO Chief Somanath S Joins Chennai Based Space Start-up

Somanath, who served as ISRO chairman till January 2025, oversaw several landmark missions, including the successful Chandrayaan-3 lunar landing near the Moon's south pole and the launch of Aditya-L1, India's first solar observatory

16 Jul 2026 4:01 pm
Lok Sabha Admits Motion Opposing Ordinance to Expand Supreme Court Bench

The ordinance is an executive power exercised by the government to frame laws in exigencies when Parliament is not in session.

16 Jul 2026 3:59 pm
Two Irrigation Engineers Caught by ACB in Adilabad

EE and AE held while accepting 60,000 bribe for issuing NOC to poultry farm; had allegedly demanded 1 lakh

16 Jul 2026 3:57 pm
Trump Delays Disaster Relief, Democratic States Hit Harder by Denials

The delays and denials come as Trump's administration contemplates a makeover of the Federal Emergency Management Agency , which administers disaster aid.

16 Jul 2026 3:54 pm
US Ropes In Ex-RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan For Key Federal Role

Rajan's first major challenge is expected to involve addressing interest rates that remain above the Federal Reserve's target

16 Jul 2026 3:48 pm
Vijay Sethupathi Recalls Struggling Days With Creditors Waiting At The Doorstep

Even though he has become a star today, Sethupathi says his past still guides him. My past and financial struggles still help me make decisions, the actor revealed.

16 Jul 2026 3:45 pm
SC Refuses to Entertain Contempt Pleas Over 'Bulldozer' Demolitions

He alleged egregious violations of the apex court's orders, saying authorities acted in teeth of the court directions.

16 Jul 2026 3:43 pm
The Odyssey First Day Collection Prediction

The Odyssey is among the most expensive films of Nolans career

16 Jul 2026 3:42 pm
Kolkata Woman Alleges Years of Rape, Blackmail by Social Media Friend

Police transfer zero FIR to Bansdroni station after the woman accuses the man of repeatedly sexually assaulting and blackmailing her with intimate photos and videos.

16 Jul 2026 3:41 pm
Drones, AI And White Paint: Europe Races To Protect Infrastructure From Heat

Storms, floods and heatwaves drive new investment and technology as record heat exposes weaknesses in Europe's transport networks; airports, railways and roads all face battle to adapt.

16 Jul 2026 3:35 pm