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Three get five years jail for red sanders smuggling in Tirupati

The Red Sanders Special Court sentenced the three, from Tirupati district, and fined them 3 lakh each in a 2017 case of smuggling from the Seshachalam reserve forest

14 Jul 2026 11:52 am
Pune building collapse: FIR against two officials of private company for negligence, safety lapses

As no security measures were adopted, a portion of SLF [mound of legacy waste] collapsed on the three-storey building on July 8, claiming nine lives, the FIR states

14 Jul 2026 11:49 am
Boat flipped in three minutes, recounts Vietnam crash survivor upon arrival in Chennai

A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and four local crew members capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc Island, killing 15 Indian tourists

14 Jul 2026 11:45 am
When will PM Modi speak about peoples pain: Congress slams government on inflation rise

Over the last 12 years of the Modi government, inflation has disrupted the budgets of ordinary families. Government data itself now reveals that retail inflation hit a 17-month high of 4.38% in June, said Jairam Ramesh

14 Jul 2026 11:45 am
Karnataka will establish Indias first government-driven AI university, says Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Mr. Shivakumar said the proposed university would play a pivotal role in building world-class AI talent, advancing research and strengthening collaboration between academia, industry and government

14 Jul 2026 11:44 am
Kerala BJP councillor detained under KAAPA retakes oath inside prison in unprecedented move

Kerala High Court earlier permitted KAAPA detainee R. Sugathan to take oath in Viyyur jail; political row erupts over unprecedented ceremony

14 Jul 2026 11:40 am
Supreme Court agrees to urgently hear Greater Bengaluru Authoritys plea to postpone civic polls due to SIR

Appearing before a Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, senior advocate Kapil Sibal, in an oral mentioning, said the elections were due on August 31, and it would be seemingly impossible to prepare for the polls while the massive SIR exercise was on.

14 Jul 2026 11:39 am
Three youths killed as two-wheeler hits tree in East Godavari

The three, from Gadarada in Korukonda mandal, were on their way to Rajamahendravaram to buy food for a birthday when their two-wheeler hit a tree on Sunday night

14 Jul 2026 11:36 am
Veteran BJP leader from Karnataka Ramachandra Gowda passes away

He started his career in Jan Sangh, the predecessor to the BJP

14 Jul 2026 11:35 am
U.S. attacks Iran and Tehran retaliates across West Asia as both vie for control of strait

The U.S. has launched more strikes on Iran after President Donald Trump said Washington is reinstating a blockade on Iran in the Strait of Hormuz

14 Jul 2026 11:27 am
Maharashtra rainfall deficit continues; El Nio impact cited

Forecasts for the coming week indicate that only light to moderate rain may occur in isolated pockets, with no weather warnings issued for July 13 or July 14

14 Jul 2026 11:24 am
Fadnavis visits Pawan Kalyan in Mumbai hospital after shoulder surgery

The Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister underwent arthroscopic repair of a right shoulder rotator cuff injury on July 11; the hospital expects full recovery over four months

14 Jul 2026 11:23 am
Markets tumble in early trade as rising oil prices dent sentiment; Sensex drops 553 points

The 30-share BSE Sensex dropped 552.99 points to 77,063.41 in early trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty declined 160.45 points to 24,050.55

14 Jul 2026 11:22 am
Bantwal Railway Station to be inaugurated on July 17 after redevelopment under Amrit Bharat Station Scheme

The station has several upgrades, including improved circulating area, full length platform shelters, and surface improvement

14 Jul 2026 11:20 am
Rupee falls 48 paise to 96.16 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On July 13, the rupee depreciated 30 paise to close at 95.68 against the U.S. dollar

14 Jul 2026 11:15 am
Oil hits one-month high as U.S., Iran step up attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices are now at their highest since the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war on June 17

14 Jul 2026 11:15 am
No more Chemburs: How can Indian cities ensure their trees do not turn against their people

Even as the verdict of the inquiry committee in Chembur tree fall incidentcomes in, a stroll through three other Indian metros, Chennai, Bengaluru and Delhi, to find out if they are proactive enough with their trees to prevent a Chembur on their soil

14 Jul 2026 11:12 am
U.S. to blockcitizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

Earlier on July 13, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. signed an order citing increased Ebola risks, including the spread of the virus to just hours outside of Congos capital, Kinshasa

14 Jul 2026 11:02 am
Why are rival groups of Trinamool Congress laying claim over party funds?

Trinamool Congress is one the richest political parties in the country with hundreds of crores lying in its bank accounts

14 Jul 2026 11:01 am
Bombay High Court upholds co-operative court's power to implead developer in society dispute

Bombay High Court upholds co-operative court's power to implead developer in society dispute stating that courts cannot give a narrow meaning to language to circumscribe the power of impleadment

14 Jul 2026 10:58 am
Watch: Trump says Iran deal still possible despite fresh U.S. attacks

The West Asia conflict has escalated as the U.S. launched a third consecutive night of strikes on Iran.

14 Jul 2026 10:55 am
Indian crew member killed, six injured as Iran hits UAE oil tankers in Hormuz

One Indian crew member was killed and six other Indians were injured after two UAE oil tankers were struck by Iranian cruise missiles in the Strait of Hormuz. Heres what happened, why the strategic waterway matters, and how the latest attack has escalated tensions in the Gulf.

14 Jul 2026 10:53 am
Delhi High Court protects cricketer Abhishek Sharmas personality rights, orders removal of AI-generated fake content

Justice Jyoti Singh, in an order passed on July 9, held that Abhishek Sharma had established a prima facie case for protection of his personality and publicity rights.

14 Jul 2026 10:51 am
NIA court issues non-bailable warrant against LeT founder Hafiz Saeed

Saeed, designated a global terrorist by India and the United States, is also considered the mastermind of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks

14 Jul 2026 10:50 am
Big Techs AI race comes at a steep environmental cost | Explained

Sustainability reports from Amazon, Google, and Microsoft saw the companies confirming sharp increases in their carbon emissions even as they tried to justify the rising numbers in diverse ways

14 Jul 2026 10:49 am
How peoples genes are revealing why some languages are so unique

A new study measured how different neighbouring languages were from one another. The authors say that linguistic hotspots may offer glimpses into how human languages became more varied before large migrations and population movements reshaped much of the world

14 Jul 2026 10:47 am
Can biogas aid Indias energy security?

India, which imports nearly 85% of its crude oil needs, remains vulnerable to global energy shocks. Over the years, it has pushed several initiatives to promote compressed biogas. Despite these efforts, progress has been limited; government support and incentives could provide a boost to the sector

14 Jul 2026 10:46 am
Delhi High Court tells social media platforms to act on Sunil Gavaskars personality rights plea

The Court directed the social media intermediaries to treat Sunil Gavaskars suit as a complaint under the Information and Technology (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, and take necessary steps within seven days

14 Jul 2026 10:46 am
Digger trailer: Tom Cruise is unrecognisable in Alejandro G. Irritus wild new satire

Warner Bros. has unveiled the first full trailer for Alejandro G. Irritus long-awaited comedy-drama that casts the Hollywood star as a troubled oil magnate racing to prevent a global catastrophe

14 Jul 2026 10:43 am
Bihar CM launches Heli-Tourism and Air Tourism Service Scheme-2026

Bookings commenced on July 13, 2026, and helicopter services will be available every Saturday and Sunday starting July 18, 2026

14 Jul 2026 10:43 am
Tata Sierra.ev review: A premium electric SUV that gets almost everything right

The Tata Sierra.ev offers effortless performance, excellent ride quality, and durability, making it perhaps the most impressive addition to the EV segment

14 Jul 2026 10:41 am
U.S. national held near India-Nepal border for entering India without valid documents

Additional SP (Maharajganj) Siddharth said that the apprehended American national entered India via the sea route in November 2025 and had been residing in Goa since then

14 Jul 2026 10:38 am
Xobin Unveils NURA, an AI Agent Built for Enterprise Hiring

Xobin Unveils NURA, an AI Agent Built for Enterprise Hiring

14 Jul 2026 10:30 am
Gold paste worth 2 crore seized from Tamil Nadu couple at Kochi airport

Gold was concealed inside the stitched waistline of the trousers worn by the the accused

14 Jul 2026 10:29 am
If enumeration form not submitted, name will not figure in draft electoral rolls, says official in Karnataka

The District Election Officer of Dharwad cites ECI guidelines, clarifies that there will be no extension of July 29 deadline

14 Jul 2026 10:18 am
Wasnt the perfect ending but happy to play a Test at Lords: Heather Knight

About her decision to retire, she said she had been contemplating it since the start of the year

14 Jul 2026 10:11 am
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U.S. immigration agents involved in another fatal shooting

The shooting happened in Biddeford, a town of 22,000 people in the northern state of Maine, and is likely to fuel criticism of President Donald Trumps deportation drive

14 Jul 2026 9:50 am
LTM Partners with Anthropic to Accelerate Claude Adoption and Expand Enterprise Delivery

Claude and Claude Code embedded into LTM BlueVerse AI Delivery Fabric to power AI-led transformations

14 Jul 2026 9:30 am
Binance Marks Nine Years: Nearly Half of All Crypto Holders Use Binance, $156 Trillion in All-Time Volume, and a Growing Vision Beyond Crypto

Binance Marks Nine Years: Nearly Half of All Crypto Holders Use Binance, $156 Trillion in All-Time Volume, and a Growing Vision Beyond Crypto

14 Jul 2026 9:30 am
Chembur tree-fall incident: Clean chit to Garden and Roads Department, Contactors to be penalised

The report also recommends 25 measures in detail to prevent such incidents.

14 Jul 2026 9:22 am
Punjab Congress: Why the ChanniRaja Warring leadership battle matters | Explained

Responding to the controversy, Mr. Warring said there should indeed be no sleeper cell or compromised leader within the Congress

14 Jul 2026 9:11 am
FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain favourites says Deschamps ahead of semi-final showdown

France coach Didier Deschamps confirmed that France captain Kylian Mbappe, who left the quarter-final win over Morocco late in the second half after taking a knock, was 100% fit for the semi-final

14 Jul 2026 9:05 am
The big blot on the beautiful game | On racism in football

From Pele and Eusebio to Mbappe and Vini Jr., artists of the game have had to listen to chants on their skin colour instead of their footwork at least once in their career, which is one more than the preferable number

14 Jul 2026 8:53 am
The political storm in Punjab surrounding Satluj movie | Explained

As the controversy surrounding the film and its removal continued unabated, political organisations, youth outfits and religious bodies have been organising public screenings of the film in villages and towns of Punjab

14 Jul 2026 8:43 am