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Meta To Combat Combat Child Sexual Abuse Material Across Apps

The tech giants efforts came after the action taken by IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw who directed his ministry officials to summon Meta over Instagram ads allegedly promoting child sexual abuse material

8 Jul 2026 7:29 pm
Comedy Was the Hook, Conversation Was the Goal: Mallik Ram on Super Subbu

For Mallik Ram, sex education was never a old subject. The director of Netflix's first Telugu original says comedy became the perfect bridge to start conversations that many Indian families continue to avoid.

8 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
Egypt Files Complaint Against World Cup Referee, Demands Investigation

Egyptian Football Federation filed a complaint with FIFA, demanding an investigation into French referee Francois Letexier after the serious refereeing mistakes

8 Jul 2026 7:22 pm
Kerala CM Satheesan Visits Wayanad Mudslide Disaster Site, Meets Victims

CM Satheesan announced that the Kerala government will provide Rs 5 lakh as immediate financial assistance to the next of kin of those who were killed in the mudslide

8 Jul 2026 7:10 pm
Modis KKHH Nod Thrills Karan

I am deeply honoured, says the filmmaker

8 Jul 2026 7:06 pm
Atidhi to Super Subbu: Murali Sharmas Enduring Appeal in Telugu

From unforgettable roles alongside Telugu superstars to finding joy in the smallest moments, Murali Sharma reflects on a journey shaped by patience, gratitude and an unwavering love for cinema.

8 Jul 2026 7:05 pm
ED Freezes TMCs 440 Crore Assets in Fresh PMLA Crackdown

There was no immediate response from the political party.

8 Jul 2026 7:02 pm
BJP-Led Thiruvananthapuram Corp Changes Haritha Karma Sena Uniform Colour to Saffron

Since the Haritha Karma Sena was formed under the Haritha Keralam Mission in 2017, green coats had been their official uniform

8 Jul 2026 6:57 pm
Naidu Announces 10% Hike in Hostel Diet Charges, Focus on Gurukuls and Coaching

Diet Hike, Gurukul Push and 100 Cr Infra Boost for Welfare Students

8 Jul 2026 6:53 pm
Penguin Announces Captain Vikram Batra Memoir on His Martyrdom Day

An intimate tribute by Captain Vikram Batra's identical twin brother, publishing later this month

8 Jul 2026 6:49 pm
Mirchowk Police Arrest Accused in Fake Certificate Case

During the operation, police seized 15 forged educational certificates, a Vivo mobile phone, and a Suzuki Burgman scooter from his possession.

8 Jul 2026 6:48 pm
Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Ladakh Nearly Double as UT Records Strong Tourism Growth in June

Ladakh welcomed a total of 2,25,286 tourists, including 2,11,645 domestic visitors and 13,641 foreign tourists

8 Jul 2026 6:42 pm
Probe Ordered Into Wayanad Landslip

Chief Minister V D Satheesan said the tragic incident was discussed at length during the Cabinet meeting, and the reports submitted by the concerned officials were examined

8 Jul 2026 6:39 pm
Several Feared Trapped As Three-Storey Building Collapses in Delhi

The collapse occurred at 4.20 pm near an MCD school in Rohini Sector 16, coinciding with heavy rainfall across several parts of Delhi

8 Jul 2026 6:37 pm
Telangana Records Steady Teacher Qualification Levels in Primary Schools: Report

The share of professionally qualified teachers declines significantly at higher levels of schooling: Report

8 Jul 2026 6:33 pm
Meta Business Agent to Help Businesses Engage with Customers and Run Ops 24/7

Also announces the launch of Meta Business Agent Platform that gives large enterprises the infrastructure to build, customize, and deploy their Business Agent at scale.

8 Jul 2026 6:29 pm
Hoshiarpur SHO Shifted Amid US Indictment Row as Punjab Police Orders Probe

The inquiry officer has been directed to examine the allegations and all relevant facts and submit a detailed report at the earliest.

8 Jul 2026 6:28 pm
Ranga Reddy Risers Script Miracle, Storm Into Playoffs With 161-Run Thrashing Of Warangal Warriors

Playoff Push Perfected: Aaron Georges 91 Leads Risers Record-Breaking Rout

8 Jul 2026 6:26 pm
Elephant Stays In Water More Than A Day In Kodagu, Vets To Examine It

Forest officials and veterinarians will assess the condition of the elephant in water and decide on what needs to be done.

8 Jul 2026 6:21 pm
Hirakud Dam To Release First Floodwater of Season on Thursday; Four Gates To Open Initially

The inflow into the reservoir was recorded at 2.62 lakh cusecs.

8 Jul 2026 6:20 pm
Heritage Foods Say Fresh Paneer Label is Descriptive, Responds to FSSAI Notice

The dairy company said Fresh Paneer refers to the inherent nature of paneer as a fresh dairy product made from pasteurised milk for refrigerated consumption with a limited shelf life, and is not an exaggerated quality claim

8 Jul 2026 6:08 pm
Strict Action Against Officials Negligent In Drought Management : CM DK Shivakumar

CM assured the government's priority was to ensure transparent and inclusive governance while delivering development and public services to the last person.

8 Jul 2026 6:07 pm
Construction Continues Despite Court Stay at FCI Layout in Gachibowli

HYDRAA, CMC officials inspect site; warn of legal action over violations

8 Jul 2026 5:58 pm
Revanth Reddy Invites Canadian Investors to Telangana Investment Summit

The discussions highlighted opportunities for enhanced collaboration in major infrastructure and urban development projects underway in Telangana, including the Musi River Development Project, Hyderabad Metro Rail expansion, and the proposed Future City initiative

8 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
Denmark PM Vows To Defend Greenland From USA During NATO Summit

We hope that all, including all allies, will respect the Greenland peoples right for self-determination, she said

8 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
Tamil Nadu Moves SC Against HC Ruling on Muslim Quota After Conversion

The appeal has been filed by the secretary to the state government against the high court's decision, which declared unconstitutional a Government Order (GO) issued on March 9, 2024

8 Jul 2026 5:52 pm
Jio Brings 1,000+ Live TV Channels to Mobile Users

Enjoy 30 days of entertainment across 16+ languages with 55 JioTV Pro Pack

8 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
Ability To Reproduce On Its Own Helps Plant Species To Become Invasive, Study Finds

Invasive plant species are non-native organisms that spread aggressively, displacing local flora, altering local ecosystems and reducing biodiversity.

8 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
2020 Delhi Riots: Court Expresses Concern over Delays in Appearance of Police Witnesses

The court was hearing a case against multiple persons who were accused of rioting, unlawful assembly and being part of riots in the Dayalpur area of the national capital

8 Jul 2026 5:43 pm
Ex-Nepal Ministers Sentenced to Prison for Scamming Bhutan Refugees

The Nepali-speaking Lhotshampa were called immigrants and stripped of citizenship rights when Bhutan's then-king introduced a One Nation, One People policy in 1985

8 Jul 2026 5:37 pm
NEET-UG 2027 Revamp: Six-Day Computer Test Planned at Over 1,000 Centres

The National Testing Agency (NTA) conducts NEET every year for admission into medical colleges. A total of 1,08,000 seats are available for MBSS course.

8 Jul 2026 5:35 pm
Mahabubnagar Survey and Land Records Superintendent Held in Bribe Case

The tainted bribe amount of Rs.15,000 was recovered from the possession of the accused officer: ACB

8 Jul 2026 5:33 pm
Israeli Strike Kills World Cup Screening Organizer in Gaza Just Before Kickoff

The Israeli military said that al-Wahidi, who helped organize the soccer screenings, was not a target of the strike

8 Jul 2026 5:33 pm
Hyderabad: Financial Stress, Forced Conversion By Neighbours Behind Couple's Death

Debt and alleged forced conversion attempts by neighbors caused immense pain to the couple, which drove them to take this drastic step.

8 Jul 2026 5:19 pm
YouTube Lessons to Illegal Liquor: Retired Mans Secret Wine Den Busted

Learnt wine-making on YouTube; 377 litres seized in Malkajgiri excise raid

8 Jul 2026 5:17 pm
Collective Efforts Key to Build a Drug-Free India: Officials

Rao said the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan is based on three key pillarsstrict enforcement against drug traffickers, widespread public awareness, and de-addiction and rehabilitation of those affected by substance abuse

8 Jul 2026 5:11 pm
Lokayukta Raids 10 Govt Officials Across Karnataka in DA Case

Searches were carried out at the houses and premises linked to these officials in Bengaluru City, Bengaluru South, Raichur, Chitradurga, Tumakuru, Shivamogga and Kalaburagi, officials said

8 Jul 2026 5:11 pm
Trump Blasts Allies Ahead of High-Stakes NATO Summit

Trump singled out Spain for particular criticism calling it a errible partner in NATO.

8 Jul 2026 5:10 pm
Fury Against FIFA over Unfair Refereeing in Football World Cup

The Egypt vs Argentina game in the FIFA World Cup knockouts has cooked up a storm over controversial decisions that only favored Argentina

8 Jul 2026 5:03 pm
Preity Zinta Deepfakes: Bombay HC Orders Removal, Warns of Rights Violations

The court also raised the issue of the role of intermediaries in tackling such content, as even their platform was being misused.

8 Jul 2026 4:55 pm
Monsoon Rains to Pick up in July, Boost kharif Crop Sowing: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

The number of rainfall-deficient districts fell to 178 from 262 as several parts of the country received good rain in recent days: Shivraj Singh Chouhan

8 Jul 2026 4:47 pm
Motorists to Get Relief as Saidabad-Santoshnagar Flyover to Open in Aug

The Commissioner said the construction of the 3.3- km long flyover was taken up at a cost of Rs.620 crore

8 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
Telangana, AP among 20 Areas Raided by NIA in Online Terror Case

The Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh police had originally registered the case in March following a search at the residence of key accused Rehmatullah Sharif Mohammad that resulted in the recovery of incriminating materials related to the banned terrorist organisations AQIS (Al-Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent) and ISIS (Islamic State)

8 Jul 2026 4:26 pm
Godrej Agrovet Discusses Oil Palm Expansion with CM Revanth

300-crore project in Khammam to generate 700 jobs; company seeks additional land, road expansion

8 Jul 2026 4:24 pm
Oil Surges Over 6% After Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire 'Over'

Crude prices had declined recently from spikes well above $100 a barrel to around the levels they were at before the war with Iran began in late February.

8 Jul 2026 4:17 pm
Wayanad Landslide Renews Focus on Kerala's Migrant Workforce

In recent decades, Kerala has emerged as one of the highest migrant worker populated states in India, owing to its allure of higher wage rate in the informal labour market for unorganised sector workers than any other state in India

8 Jul 2026 4:14 pm
Why Trump Wants Greenland: The Strategic Stakes Explained

Greenland's own government opposes US designs on the island, saying the people of Greenland will decide their own future.

8 Jul 2026 4:10 pm
Apple Loses Challenges Against EU Rules To Curb Big Tech

Court also ruled as inadmissible Apple's actions on iMessage service; Apple reiterates its criticism of the EU Digital Markets Act.

8 Jul 2026 4:09 pm
Make Balkampet Yellamma Bonalu Grand, Ensure Foolproof Arrangements: Surekha

Officials told to ensure safety, sanitation and seamless darshan as lakhs expected for Ashada festivities

8 Jul 2026 4:01 pm
Rescuers Hunt for Missing as China Storms Force 100,000 to Flee

Extreme weather has wreaked havoc on the country's south and centre this week, with a super typhoon heading towards eastern provinces this weekend.

8 Jul 2026 3:58 pm