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BJP, Congress stage competing protests against each other in Jaipur

The Congresss protest in the evening heightened political tensions in the State Capital

23 Jul 2026 7:25 am
Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is non-negotiable, protest to continue, says CJP

The strength of our movement lies in peace and nonviolence. Proud of every Cockroach Janta Party supporter who has shown remarkable resilience, courage, and patience despite the brutal crackdown by the Govt., says CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke.

23 Jul 2026 6:45 am
Trumps 200% generic tariff threat would imperil Americans: Indian pharma

Effective August 1, 2026, all generic drugs being brought into the United States will continue to have a tariff of zero per cent for a two-year period of time, after which the tariff will be raised to 100% for a one-year period of time, and 200% thereafter, said Donald Trump

23 Jul 2026 6:34 am
Jammu and Kashmir government identifies654 vulnerable villages as wet weather to continue for next 24 hours

As a precautionary measure, 1,505 people from vulnerable areas have already been shifted to designated rescue centres, while evacuation plans remain in place for other vulnerable locations, says government spokesman

23 Jul 2026 5:57 am
West Indies beat New Zealand by 2 wickets in the 5th ODI; New Zealand takes the series 3-2

New Zealand took the series 3-2, clinching it in Game 4 after winning Game 2 by five wickets and Game 3 by six wickets in a comeback following West Indies' seven-wicket victory in the opening game.

23 Jul 2026 4:39 am
Anahat, Aryaveer advance to round-of-16 in World Junior squash

Women's top seed Anahat brushed aside Hong Kong's Pui Yin Chole Lo in straight games in the round-of-32, and will next meet Malaysian Doyce Ye San Lee

23 Jul 2026 4:27 am
Indian shooters stumble in final Asian Games tune-up as China sweeps opening-day golds

In their final global outing before the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, the Indian shooters endured a disappointing start as neither of the country's two 10m air pistol mixed teams progressed beyond the qualification stage

23 Jul 2026 4:24 am
Indian boys beat Pakistan, Oman in Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship

Trailing for most of the contest after Chen Ge (4') put China ahead, India fought back through Nousheen Naz (16', 17'), who scored twice to give her side the lead

23 Jul 2026 4:17 am
India looks for partial redemption against spirited Zimbabwe

Having lost six out of his first seven T20I games as skipper in series defeats to minnows Ireland and a seasoned England side, the rubber against Zimbabwe gives Iyer and company a chance to get the house in order

23 Jul 2026 4:06 am
Knowledge transfer as important as medals at Glasgow CWG: Rohit Rajpal

The non-playing captain of India's Davis Cup team, Rajpal in an interview to PTI said the off-field agenda assumes unprecedented significance so that they leave no stone unturned for 2030

23 Jul 2026 4:01 am
Kujur shelves fastest-man debate; Owens hails India's sprint surge ahead of CWG and Asian Games

After Gurindervir's historic sub-10.10 run rewrote the men's 100m national record in Odisha earlier this year, Kujur has inevitably been asked about reclaiming the crown. But the Odisha sprinter has chosen to park that conversation for now

23 Jul 2026 3:56 am
Quarter-miler Vishal TK eyes strong debut in CWG

The 22-year-old created history earlier this year by becoming the first Indian man to break the 45-second barrier in the 400m, clocking 44.98 seconds to set the current Indian National Record in the event.

23 Jul 2026 3:47 am
NHPCs own 2024 paper recorded gas fires in Teesta-VI tunnels before fatal blast

The July 20 incident is likely to have occurred due to an isolated patch near the face of tunnel 4B, which was sudden and gave no indication or time for the safe evacuation of the people working inside the tunnel, the NHPC says

23 Jul 2026 3:33 am
Amid Lok Sabha logjam, Centre offers debate on NEET paper leak, says street protests wont help

Parliamentary Affairs Minister says government is prepared for a detailed discussion; Congress seeks adjournment motion to set aside all other business for the debate; demands Education Ministers resignation

23 Jul 2026 3:24 am
U.S. announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

Together, these two agreements lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership that advances several priority economic and strategic objectives, including nuclear nonproliferation, says U.S. Energy Department

23 Jul 2026 3:21 am
Protesters at Jantar Mantar find relief at free clinics set up by doctors

The clinic, apart from having paracetamol, painkillers, bottles of Dettol, and sanitary pads, also has a machine to check blood pressure, an oximeter, and thermometers. The medicines and the equipment were donated by the people and the 10-12 doctors working there

23 Jul 2026 3:08 am
10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the damage is far greater than anticipated and more bodies are being recovered from the affected districts; more rains forecast over next four days

23 Jul 2026 2:42 am
Like Tokyo Olympics, India can end five-decade World Cup medal drought: Harmanpreet

We had similar feelings as before the Tokyo Olympics. Our preparation is equally strong because our only goal is to end the 50-year World Cup podium drought, Harmanpreet said

23 Jul 2026 2:29 am
The cockroach dilemma facing Indias political parties

A movement led by a new generation challenges the BJPs dominance and reshapes the Oppositions calculations

23 Jul 2026 2:24 am
We don't have many options in any department: Former skipper Anjum Chopra

I'm not saying that nobody can become a captain. It's not a permanent position for anyone. And if change of captaincy is the solution, then I think in every series, we should keep changing captains if that is the way that we are going to get results, the stylish southpaw of yesteryears said

23 Jul 2026 2:22 am
India must lead in securing the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb

New Delhis leadership can help prevent another major shipping crisis in the Red Sea

23 Jul 2026 2:16 am
There have been several ups and downs in last four months: Sooryavanshi

Sooryavanshi played the next three matches but managed only modest scores and was left out of the fifth and final T20I as Sanju Samson returned to the XI

23 Jul 2026 2:15 am
All is not well: On the protests in Delhi

The violent incidents following youth protests in Delhi were entirely avoidable

23 Jul 2026 2:15 am
Delhi HC dismisses PIL over Sonam Wangchuks removal from Jantar Mantar

Since an FIR is sought to be lodged in relation to a reportedly solitary incident, it is always open for the petitioner to take recourse to 173 of BNSS, says court

23 Jul 2026 2:00 am
Buried questions: On the Sikkim tunnel accident

The costs of projects in environmentally fragile zones are many

23 Jul 2026 1:43 am
Maharashtra begins rollout of Farmer Loan Waiver Scheme; first 500 beneficiaries announced

Lists will be published at the village level in the Gram Panchayat, various executive cooperative society offices and the respective bank branches, says CMO

23 Jul 2026 1:34 am
NEETs promise has failed; its time to trust States

The student protests must serve as a wake-up call not merely to improve exam security but to fundamentally rethink the entire framework of high-stakes national entrance exams

23 Jul 2026 1:32 am
Over 5,200 applications: Ram Temple trust defers CEO selection by a month

In second meeting amid donation theft row, trust announces reconstituted committee of seers to oversee religious affairs of temple; secretary to be appointed on interim basis until CEO is picked

23 Jul 2026 1:20 am
BJP, Oppn. take divergent view of police action on protesters

Mondays march was not peaceful and its organisers must be held accountable, says Delhi Minister; BJP MP says Centre acted with sensitivity; AAP highlights instances of women being assaulted; cadre standing with Rahul: Delhi Cong. chief

23 Jul 2026 1:19 am
Diesel generator at textile showroom in Katpadi catches fire

The police said that it was around 2.30 p.m. when a few workers in the showroom noticed thick smoke coming from the diesel generator

23 Jul 2026 1:13 am
Two-day Thiruvasagam conference to be held in Tiruvannamalai

As part of the event, around one lakh participants worldwide will participate, mainly virtually, in writing 10 compositions from Thiruvasagam

23 Jul 2026 1:12 am
Tribal held for possession of country made guns, explosives in Vellore

Forest officials said that Swaminathan procured country made guns from his acquaintances in Kerala

23 Jul 2026 1:11 am
In Puducherry, a budget without a proper government

In Puducherry, Ministers are yet to be assigned clear portfolios

23 Jul 2026 1:07 am
City hospital launches integrated robotic surgery programme

The initiative brings robotic-assisted surgery across multiple specialties under a common clinical framework

23 Jul 2026 12:53 am
SHITIJ 2.0: nationwide start-up incubation programme inaugurated at ICAR-CPCRI

The second edition of SHITIJ is being implemented through a nationwide network of seven hub institutes and their associated spoke institutes

23 Jul 2026 12:49 am
Activists, celebrities join Kochi protests in solidarity with Delhi students

Writers, filmmakers, actors and activists back agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action in Delhi; solidarity protests held across Kochi, with marches, public meetings and a candlelight vigil drawing students and youngsters; speakers criticise alleged police excesses and call for wider public support for the student movement

23 Jul 2026 12:46 am