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How Indo-Israeli Tech is Rewriting Indias Agricultural Future

In my own work across Sabarkantha, it is this triangular model that has proved most effective in breaking the psychological barrier of technology adoption among smallholder farmers.

17 Jul 2026 3:22 pm
Galla Jayadev Reaffirms Amara Rajas Commitment to Andhra Pradesh After Lokeshs Post

Amara Raja chairman says Andhra Pradesh, where the company began its journey, will always remain special as he thanks Nara Lokesh for his wishes.

17 Jul 2026 3:14 pm
Databricks is Raising a Strategic Round of Funding at a $188 Billion Valuation

The new capital will drive AI innovation across Unity AI Gateway, Genie, and Lakebase

17 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
Bhadradri Kothagudem: Newborn Injured After Woman Delivers Baby on Hospital Floor

When questioned by the police, the doctors and hospital staff allegedly failed to provide a satisfactory explanation for the delay in attending to the woman. Further investigation is underway.

17 Jul 2026 3:12 pm
World Cricketers' Association Questions ICC Over World Cup Format Change

The men's 50-over showpiece will remain a 14-team event, but the ICC on Thursday introduced a Super Series round for the three lowest-ranked qualified sides

17 Jul 2026 3:07 pm
Pete Hegseth Mandates Testosterone Screening for US Troops Over 30

Hegseth's announcement triggered backlash from opposition Democrats, who pointed to his ban on transgender service members who often depended on hormone therapy

17 Jul 2026 3:03 pm
Hyderabad: Man Dies After Assault Over Alleged Misconduct with Minor

Tension prevailed in the Kulsumpura area following the incident. As a precautionary measure, additional police personnel were deployed to maintain law and order and prevent any untoward incidents.

17 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
BJP Slams Cong for Opposing Bill Giving Statutory Protection to Vande Mataram

A bulletin issued by the Lok Sabha Secretariat said the Bill has been listed for introduction, consideration and passing

17 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
Our Hearts Are Broken: Kris Jenner's Mother Mary Jo MJ Passes Away; Kim Kardashian Shares Emotional Tribute

She opened up about how her mother taught her the values of family and love, further guiding her in facing challenges in life with resilience and faith.

17 Jul 2026 2:43 pm
Nithyananda Claims Kailasa Delegates Met TVK Ministers

In a post on X, Nithyananda said the representatives had formally discussed diplomatic ties with the Tamil Nadu government and presented ministers with a historical book on Kailasa, written by him

17 Jul 2026 2:42 pm
Spain Practices Outside Before World Cup Final As Wildfire Smoke Spread

Smoke from wildfires, which are burning more of North America as Earth warms, attacks nearly every system in the body, killing tens of thousands of people a year

17 Jul 2026 2:42 pm
Authorities Seize 910 kg of Adulterated Ghee across Telangana

Pure ghee should be prepared only from milk fat. Mixing vegetable fats such as vanaspati or palm oil and selling it as ghee is a violation of food safety standards: Officials

17 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
Rath Yatra Day 2: Chariot Pulling Resumes In Puri As Devotees Await Sacred Adapa Mandap Bije

The pulling of the majestic chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra resumed on Friday in Odisha's pilgrim town of Puri, with thousands of devotees gathering along the Grand Road (Bada Danda) to witness one of the most significant rituals of the annual Rath Yatra.

17 Jul 2026 2:36 pm
From Devadasi to Gotipua: The living legacy of Odissi in Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra

The history of dance in the Jagannath tradition is inseparable from the temple itself. For centuries, dance was regarded as an offering to the deity rather than an art meant for public entertainment.

17 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
MH-60R Seahawk Delivered To Indian Navy As US Hails Growing Defence Partnership

Recently another MH-60R Seahawk naval helicopter, developed by Lockheed Martin, had arrived in India, with the aircraft delivered to the Indian Navy at Kochi.

17 Jul 2026 2:19 pm
Fire Accident at Mysore Bakery in Armoor

No casualties were reported in the incident. However, property worth several lakh rupees is believed to have been destroyed in the fire.

17 Jul 2026 2:19 pm
Canadian Wildfire Sends Hazardous Smoke Spewing into US

US states near the Canadian border including Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan and Illinois were particularly choked, as the Northeast including New York was also experiencing deteriorating air quality

17 Jul 2026 2:15 pm
NHRC to Monitor Probe into Sai Krishnas Custodial Death, Seeks Status Report

The Commission would like to monitor, without interfering with the progress of the investigation by SIT, so that the justice is rendered. The progress of investigation shall be informed to this Commission in four weeks time.

17 Jul 2026 2:11 pm
Palnadu: CM Naidu, Nirmala Sitharaman Participate In Credit Outreach Event

The Union Finance Minister flagged off ambulances provided by Union Bank under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative and distributed bicycles to girl students at the event.

17 Jul 2026 2:02 pm
Kudankulam Nuclear Plant Leak Raises Security Concerns, Congress Seeks Probe

The documents are said to include certain maps of the nuclear power plant, supplier details, inspection records and equipment assessment reports

17 Jul 2026 1:58 pm
Two Killed as Overspeeding Bike Rams Divider in Kukatpally

Accident under Kukatpally PS limits; victims die on the spot

17 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
Prashanth Varma Bets Big on Mahakali After HanuMan Success

Mahakali is being shot with the IMAX format in mind to deliver a visually immersive cinematic experience.

17 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
JD(S) Wants Maharashtra to Raise NFSA Income Limit to Rs 2.5 Lakh

According to the president of Janata Dal (Secular) Mumbai unit, Maharashtra's income ceiling is significantly lower than those prescribed in several other states

17 Jul 2026 1:53 pm
CCI Junks Complaint Against Reliance Jio Infocom, Others

CCI has dismissed similar allegations against over 4,500 firms across multiple sectors, it has observed that no documentary evidence to support claims of collusion.

17 Jul 2026 1:51 pm
Prabhas Rocks Social Media, Triggers Debate Over His Sacred Thread

Social media has been flooded with interpretations, and discussions about the films possible storyline, historical setting, and emotional core.

17 Jul 2026 1:50 pm
Oh Sukumari Movie Review: Cringe Comedy Delivers a Painful Shock

The premise is undermined by the writing, the comedy, and the screenplay, and it delivers more shock than entertainment.

17 Jul 2026 1:46 pm
Deschamps' Last Dance, Mbappe's Record Chase Give Unwanted 3rd Place Game an Edge

France's hopes of reaching a third successive World Cup final were emphatically ended by Spain in a 2-0 defeat, while England suffered their own heartbreak a day later with a 2-1 loss to Argentina

17 Jul 2026 1:42 pm
Desire Designer Exhibition Brings Luxury Fashion and Wedding Collections to Hyderabad

MANY CELEBRITIES, FASHION LOVERS, FASHION ENTHUSIAST, MODELS, P3S & FASHION LOVERS ATTENDS THE GRAND LAUNCH OF DESIRE DESIGNER EXHIBITION AT HOTEL TAJ KRISHNA, BANJARA HILLS, HYDERABAD.

17 Jul 2026 1:41 pm
SC Refuses Immediate Release of Mahaprabhu Jagannath

The High Court banned the release of the film across the country for not strictly adhering to the religious text of the Skanda Purana.

17 Jul 2026 1:36 pm
Google Gemini 3.5 Pro Launch Delayed as Tech Falls Short of Internal Goals: Report

The delay has been a source of frustration for Google engineers, AI researchers and managers, many of whom are concerned the company risks losing an edge in the market as rivals Anthropic and OpenAI produce models that exceed Geminis capabilities

17 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Ganja Worth Rs 1.18 Crore Seized, Two Held

During interrogation, the arrested accused allegedly confessed that they had purchased Ganja from Suresh Kedari and Dharam Shinde, both natives of Pune and Pavitra Kumar Sabar a native of Odisha, and have been transporting it from Odisha to Pune.

17 Jul 2026 1:08 pm
In Buenos Aires, Argentines Back World Cup Players Over Banner

Some players brandished a banner declaring Las Malvinas Son Argentinas (The Falklands are Argentine) after their 2-1 victory over England in Atlanta

17 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Hit & Run: 2 killed As Vehicle Rams Auto Trolley On Hyderabads ORR

As per reports, the trolley that was transporting sheep from Keesara towards Ghatkesar was parked on the roadside near Rampally.

17 Jul 2026 1:03 pm
DMK Demands To Set Up Central Tribunal To Resolve Mekedatu Dam Dispute

DMK MPs will raise their voices strongly against the Mekedatu dam construction attempts and protect Tamil Nadu's legitimate rights over the Cauvery river, Stalin stated

17 Jul 2026 12:48 pm
US Wants To Globalize Fight Against Far-Left 'Terrorism'

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that far-left terrorism had become a lind spot after the scrutiny on jihadist extremism following the September 11, 2001 attacks.

17 Jul 2026 12:46 pm
Vizag: Rivalry Clash Leaves One Dead, One Injured, Knives Missing

One person died, and another was seriously injured after they attacked each other due to grudges flaring from an old dispute on Thursday. However, the weapons used for the crime were said to be missing under suspicious circumstances.

17 Jul 2026 12:43 pm
Federation Steps In to Resolve Dancers' Union Row

The Federation is the supreme body, and the dancers' union is one of its 23 affiliated unions.

17 Jul 2026 12:41 pm
Educational Institutions Vital in Preventing Gender Violence: Charu Sinha

The programme brought together Lecturers and Assistant Professors from Government Degree Colleges and Universities across Telangana to be trained as Master Trainers for the statewide rollout of the campaign

17 Jul 2026 12:40 pm
Edappadi Asks Govt to Implement AIADMK's Cauvery River Project

Accusing the previous DMK administration of deliberately stalling and shelving the Rs 11,250 crore project due to political animosity, Palaniswami said the Centre had cleared the project and approved Rs 935 crore towards the first instalment under Centre-State share of 60:40 ratio

17 Jul 2026 12:36 pm
Light Rains, Cloudy Skies to Continue in Cyberabad Today

Due to persistent cloud cover, day temperatures will remain below 31C in the Cyberabad area today.

17 Jul 2026 12:34 pm
Nizamabad Tahsildar Suspended Over Alleged Illegal Registration of Assigned Lands

Collector Ila Tripathi orders action after inquiry into complaints against Nandipet official

17 Jul 2026 12:32 pm
Modi Flags Off India's First Hydrogen-powered Train from Haryana's Jind

The 89-km distance between Jind and Sonipat will be covered in two hours, with the train halting at 12 intermediate stations

17 Jul 2026 12:19 pm
Telangana Govt Marks Major Milestone in Employee Healthcare

The transformative initiative reinforces the Governments commitment to ensuring comprehensive healthcare security and greater peace of mind for every eligible beneficiary

17 Jul 2026 12:06 pm
Americans Are Angry About Data Centers; Politicians Are Feeling The Pressure

Mounting voter concerns over land use and resources have made data centers a national issue; The fight over AI data centers is playing out in communities across Michigan.

17 Jul 2026 12:04 pm
Prabhas Has an Edge Over Akshay and Ajay Devgn in BO Clash?

The film also features veteran actors Mithun Chakraborty, Anupam Kher, and Jaya Prada in pivotal roles.

17 Jul 2026 12:04 pm
Kiran Rao Extends Support To Sonam Wangchuk As Protests Gain Momentum

I stand in solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk, Abhijeet Dipke, the CJP, and all the citizens of this country, young and old, who are protesting for the rights of our students She said on her Instagram post

17 Jul 2026 12:02 pm
Wangchuk Fast Enters Day 20: To Lead Parliament March on Monday

Wangchuk urged people to ensure a massive turnout for the CJP's proposed march to Parliament on July 20, demanding Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan

17 Jul 2026 11:52 am
NHRC Takes Cognisance of Hyderabad School Row, Issues Notice to Telangana Government

Reacting to the controversy, senior Congress leader V Hanumantha Rao condemned the alleged incident and said religious practices should not be imposed in educational institutions.

17 Jul 2026 11:44 am
SC Allows Release of Animated Film Mahaprabhu Jagannath Post Lord Jagannath Yatra

The film producers had challenged an order of the Orissa High Court which restrained Ele Animations Pvt Ltd from releasing the film, which was scheduled to hit theatres on Friday.

17 Jul 2026 11:38 am
Lokesh Kanagaraj Postpones His Movie for Vijay's Jana Nayagan

The film is helmed by Arun Matheswaran and produced by Sun Pictures. Anirudh Ravichander is composing the music for the film.

17 Jul 2026 11:30 am