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UK To Announce Midnight Social Media Curfew For Teenagers

Britain will introduce a default overnight curfew on social media apps for 16- and 17-year-olds, the government said, adding new restrictions for older teenagers to its plan to introduce a sweeping ban on social media for under-16s.

15 Jul 2026 3:20 am
Florida Man Killed After Fleeing US Immigration Agents, 3rd Death In A Week

A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.

15 Jul 2026 2:45 am
Woman In China Allegedly Beats Mother-In-Law For Dating Instead Of Caring For Grandchildren

According to the report, the physical altercation left the mother-in-law with four fractured ribs.

14 Jul 2026 10:53 pm
'If Missile Hits Supertanker Cargo': Indian Sailor's Worst Fear In Strait Of Hormuz

Indian sailors who steered supertankers in the Strait of Hormuz narrate the challenges of keeping alive the complex system of transport that holds the world together, but at a great cost to their own safety and lives

14 Jul 2026 10:45 pm
Bangladeshi Man Detained In Delhi. He Was Living Disguised As Eunuch

During interrogation, the accused allegedly admitted that he used to dress as a eunuch at night and was involved in illegal activities.

14 Jul 2026 10:30 pm
Diabetic Woman Hospitalised With Abdomen Pain And Nausea Cured By Drinking Diet Cola

A 63-year-old woman was treated for gastric bezoar using Diet Coke at a Boston hospital.

14 Jul 2026 10:16 pm
Gujarat Woman Burnt To Death By Neighbour Over Rs 5,000 Loan

The victim had been raising her two children alone since her husband died seven years ago.

14 Jul 2026 10:14 pm
Art Meets Tech: Diamond Lotus From Bengaluru Set To Bloom In Space

The lotus is crafted from 32 lab-grown pear-cut diamonds with a total weight of 16.95 carats.

14 Jul 2026 10:11 pm
India-UK Trade Agreement To Come Into Force Tomorrow

Per the deal, from July 15, India's textiles, leather and footwear, gems and jewellery and plastics exports will enter the British market with zero duty.

14 Jul 2026 10:09 pm
Trump Can't Think 'Strait' On Hormuz. Drops Transit Fee, Wants Deals

Trump spoke about how factories, plants and equipment will pour into the United States at historic levels, which will in turn create high-paying jobs.

14 Jul 2026 10:06 pm
This European Country Never Stopped Preparing For War. It Shows Underground

Finland's capital lies fewer than 200 miles from St Petersburg, and the country shares an 830-mile border with Russia, the longest that any NATO member has with Moscow.

14 Jul 2026 9:55 pm
Opinion: 'Zalengam Diary' And Roads As New Language In Demand To Divide Manipur

There have been many instances when infrastructure preceded politics. By connecting territories, roads can gradually reshape political demands and make some constitutional futures more conceivable than others

14 Jul 2026 9:41 pm
Indian-Origin Astronaut Anil Menon Blasts Off For Maiden Space Station Trip

Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon launched from the historic Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan along with Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina.

14 Jul 2026 8:31 pm
PM Modi Stopped Putin From Nuking Ukraine In 2022: Polish Minister

Poland's minister referred to developments in late 2022, claiming that PM Modi had played a role in persuading Russia against using tactical nuclear weapons during the war.

14 Jul 2026 6:26 pm
German Shepherd Fights Off Leopard In Gujarat, Saves 3 Men Before Dying

The incident happened when the leopard attacked three people sleeping on cots outside a local restuarant.

14 Jul 2026 6:22 pm
US, Iran Intensify Strikes After Trump Reveals Hormuz Toll Plan

The US launched strikes on Iran early Tuesday, hours after President Donald Trump vowed to reinstate an American blockade of Iranian ports.

14 Jul 2026 6:20 pm
Trump Extends US Backing To Saudi Arabia To Take On Iran-backed Houthis

But the mere fact that MBS notified Trump in advance about the Saudi strike on Sanaa airport and asked for his backing signals the kingdom's concern that any larger conflict with the Houthis could require US military and diplomatic backing.

14 Jul 2026 3:17 pm
Sensitive Issue: Supreme Court Refuses To Restore Friday Namaz At Bhojshala

The court has directed the Madhya Pradesh government to make available an open space, adjacent to the site, for Muslims to offer Namaz on Fridays

14 Jul 2026 2:09 pm
Heartbreaking Farewell In Madhya Pradesh As Loyal Pet Dog Dies During Owner's Funeral Procession

As the funeral procession set off, Duggu reportedly walked alongside the bier for a short distance before collapsing and dying.

14 Jul 2026 2:07 pm
How Can CA Aspirants Excel In Their Career? ICAI's Arpit Kabra Shares Success Mantra

CA Arpit Kabra emphasised that success in the Chartered Accountancy profession requires a combination of technical knowledge, practical exposure, discipline, execution, and a lifelong commitment to learning.

14 Jul 2026 2:06 pm
CBSE Makes Third Language Part Of Internal Evaluation For Classes 9, 10

CBSE mandates third language as a compulsory qualifying subject for Classes 9 and 10 under NEP 2020 from 2026-27 and 2027-28 sessions.

14 Jul 2026 2:00 pm
Beyond Low Cost: Why Foreigners Choose India's Healthcare Over The West

India's medical tourism industry is estimated to be worth $12.32 billion in 2026. It is growing much faster than the country's overall tourism sector.

14 Jul 2026 1:52 pm
Uddhav Sena Says Shinde 'Merger' Claims Are Baseless, Warns Rebel MPs

The six letters were identically worded, and addressed to Sanjay Dina Patil, Sanjay Deshmukh, Sanjay Jadhav, Bhausaheb Wakchaure, Nagesh Patil-Ashtikar, and Omprakash (Omraje) Nimbalkar.

14 Jul 2026 1:52 pm
From A Hello... This is Divya WhatsApp Text To A Rs 21-Crore Crypto Fraud

The police have so far managed to freeze approximately Rs 2 crore, but the remaining money was allegedly moved, withdrawn, converted or used for other payments before investigators could stop it.

14 Jul 2026 1:41 pm
Hours Before Death, Lindsey Graham Joked 'I Can't Die Now'

Graham's final conversations reportedly focused on his recent visit to Ukraine and a bipartisan sanctions package aimed at increasing pressure on Russia.

14 Jul 2026 1:31 pm
'When Will Mumma Return?' Rajasthan Maternal Deaths Tear Families Apart

In the last two months, 18 maternal deaths have been reported across five districts in Rajasthan, raising serious concerns about the healthcare system.

14 Jul 2026 11:27 am
2.3 Crore Litres Of Synthetic Milk Made With Detergent Powder: Shocking Scam Exposed In Maharashtra

Officials suspect over 2.3 crore litres of toxic adulterated milk may have entered Maharashtra's market, raising serious health concerns.

14 Jul 2026 11:26 am
Audit Report Exposes Rs 3,544 Crore Overspend On Ladki Bahin Yojana

A recent audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) found that the government spent Rs 33,237.24 crore on the Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana against an authorised budget of Rs 29,693.09 crore, resulting in an excess expenditure of Rs 3,541.16 crore.

14 Jul 2026 11:26 am
India's Youngest Airline Seeks Funds As Iran War Drives Up Costs: Report

The US-Iran war triggered flight disruptions and a surge in jet-fuel prices - which accounts for about 40 per cent of an airline's operating costs - creating fresh financial pressure.

14 Jul 2026 11:25 am
Centre Summons Iranian Envoy After Indian Killed In Strikes On Ship In Hormuz

According to the report, the tankers, Mombasa and Al Bahiyah, were struck while transiting the southern passage of the Strait of Hormuz.

14 Jul 2026 11:20 am
Within 3 Minutes, It Flipped, Recalls Vietnam Boat Tragedy Survivor

Nirmal Kumar, one of the survivors, revealed that the boat went upside down within three minutes of boarding and barely crossing 300 meters.

14 Jul 2026 11:18 am
Exposed By Husband, US Teacher Pleads Guilty To Sexual Abuse Of Student. Now Divorce Looms

The teenager told investigators that the teacher initiated the relationship by flirting with him and sending him late-night messages while her husband was asleep.

14 Jul 2026 11:08 am
Monitored Pee Breaks, Chat Snooping: Employee Earning Rs 28,000 Exposes Workplace Toxicity

The worker detailed extreme surveillance measures at their company, including the tracking of bathroom breaks, manager snooping on private Teams chats, and salary deductions for minor late arrivals.

14 Jul 2026 11:07 am
PhD Holder Works As Cab Driver To Support Family, Earns Just Rs 30,000 As Contract Lecturer

A PhD holder in English Literature from Tamil Nadu is driving a cab to support his family while earning just Rs 30,000 as a contract lecturer.

14 Jul 2026 11:01 am
Man Behind Bangladesh's Tallest Ram Statue Arrested On Fraud Charges

Das, who had proposed building an 81-foot statue of Lord Ram at the Sri Sri Radha Gobinda Kali Temple in Palashbari in Gaibandha, has been arrested in a money laundering case involving suspicious financial transactions worth Tk9.35 crore.

14 Jul 2026 10:58 am
OpenAI Seeks $1 Million From Musk's xAI Over Dismissed Trade Secret Lawsuit

OpenAI filed its request Monday, hours after the xAI gave notice to appeal its claim that OpenAI poached employees and stole confidential information.

14 Jul 2026 10:57 am
Goa, Bengaluru, UP: Ex-US Navy Man Spent Months In India Without Passport

Brown's arrest has triggered fresh security concerns over the growing number of foreign nationals allegedly moving across India under suspicious circumstances.

14 Jul 2026 10:56 am
Glad To Be Here: Why Meta Techie Moved To Bengaluru From US After 18 Years

He said the decision was deeply personal, centred on spending more time with loved ones instead of watching important family moments unfold from thousands of miles away.

14 Jul 2026 10:49 am
Astronaut Captures Sparkling City Lights And Auroras From Space

The post showed Adenot's appreciation for the view of Earth from space, where the planet appeared lit up during the night.

14 Jul 2026 10:47 am
Harassed, Chased, Attacked: How Nashik Family's Picnic Turned Into Nightmare

The dispute began when two men at the site allegedly whistled at and sexually harassed a woman from the family

14 Jul 2026 10:47 am
Assam Repatriated Over 1600 Illegal Immigrants To Bangladesh In 2 Years

Assam reports 193 foreigners pushed back under the 1950 Expulsion Act in two years

14 Jul 2026 10:39 am
S Jaishankar Meets UN Chief, Discusses Middle East, Ukraine Crisis

S Jaishankar met UN chief Guterres in New York as India formally launched its UNSC campaign for the 2028-29 non-permanent Security Council seat

14 Jul 2026 10:31 am
Jhapatpara Or Islampura? Gujarat Residents Confused Over Locality's Name

The residents discovered this major alteration only recently when government officials arrived in the locality to conduct a routine survey.

14 Jul 2026 10:05 am
OJEE Counselling 2026: Candidates With Repeat Theory Status Must Withdraw, Warning Issued

The OJEE Cell has warned counselling candidates with 'Repeat Theory' status to withdraw immediately, stating they are ineligible and risk cancellation of admission.

14 Jul 2026 10:04 am
US Man Caught Near Nepal Border With No Passport Claims Navy Past

During interrogation, the police learned that Brown had allegedly travelled to Thailand on a tourist visa, where he lost his passport. He also reportedly told police that he was a former US Navy officer.

14 Jul 2026 9:57 am
Dental Checks To Exam: How Shraddha Walkar Murder Accused Is Delaying Trial

The accused's personal requirements have repeatedly taken precedence over the pace of a trial that has already stretched for more than three years

14 Jul 2026 9:54 am
Man Compares Rs 40 LPA Bengaluru Job With Mountain Life, Says Surroundings Shape Thinking

He said the observations were based on his own experience after spending four months in the small mountain town that he now calls home.

14 Jul 2026 9:53 am
Iranian-American Engineer Found Guilty Of Exporting Technology To Iran

A federal jury found dual citizen Mahdi Sadeghi guilty of using a Swiss firm to funnel Massachusetts semiconductor tech to an IRGC-tied drone supplier.

14 Jul 2026 9:36 am
79% Americans Expect Prolonged US-Iran War As Fighting Escalates: Poll

Some 37% of respondents approved of US military strikes against Iran, which Washington resumed on June 26 in response to what it said were Iranian attacks on commercial shipping in Hormuz.

14 Jul 2026 9:35 am
Can US Or Iran Control Strait Of Hormuz? Here's What Law Says

Trump's new 20% shipping toll and blockade echo Iran's own tactics, as both nations defy international law to seize control of the global oil route.

14 Jul 2026 9:35 am