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Telangana CM to lay foundation stone for Amazon Web Services data centre in Bharat Future City on July 15

The project is part of Amazons proposed 60,000-crore investment in Telangana over the next decade

14 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
ECI extends SIR in Andhra Pradesh: enumeration till July 24, final roll on October 3

The draft publication of the electoral roll is now scheduled for July 31, 2026; the window for filing claims and objections will open from July 31 to August 30, 2026, with their disposal running from July 31 to September 28, 2026

14 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
Contractual appointment of ex-servicemen as gatemen at level crossings irks many

The Railway Board has approved the appointment of around 7,220 ex-servicemen on a contractual basis for the post of gateman in the Engineering department

14 Jul 2026 6:04 pm
FIFA World Cup 2026: Stage set for an intriguing battle between England and Argentina

The bitter rivalry has been forged not simply by memorable matches but by war, controversy and some of the defining moments in the history of the showpiece; the two teams have shown plenty of character and resilience to make it to the semifinals

14 Jul 2026 5:59 pm
Watch: Christopher Nolan interview | On defying the gods with The Odyssey and protecting movie magic

Hollywood director Christopher Nolan talks about his upcoming film The Odyssey starring Matt Damon, Tom Holland, Anne Hatheway and more. In an interview with The Hindu, the filmmaker reflects on adapting a foundational classic, the mysteries of cultural permanence, and remaining faithful to the moviegoer who first fell in love with cinema.

14 Jul 2026 5:55 pm
MEA summons Iranian deputy envoy, after Indian national killed in attack on ship

MEA condemned the attacks on the commercial vessels MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa, which had a total of 30 Indian seafarers onboard, and reiterated its call for an immediate cessation of violence and a return to dialogue and diplomacy to bring stability to West Asia

14 Jul 2026 5:54 pm
Taslima Nasrin to return to Kolkata after 19 years for anti-fundamentalism event

Taslima Nasrin shared a post on social media that she would be in Kolkata on August 1 to participate in an anti-fundamentalism literary event at Rabindra Sadan

14 Jul 2026 5:53 pm
GoondasAct invoked against Arasakumar

Arasakumar was recently arrested by the Central Crime Branch for allegedly cheating private schools across Tamil Nadu of about 100croreby promising them government approval

14 Jul 2026 5:50 pm
Pakistan influence in West Asia setback to India, question mark on Vishwaguru's style: Congress

Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh claimed that Islamabad's influence in West Asia is a severe setback to India

14 Jul 2026 5:46 pm
S. Janaki: The voice that belonged to every state

From timeless classics to unforgettable melodies, this video looks back at the remarkable life, achievements, and enduring legacy of one of Indias greatest playback singers.

14 Jul 2026 5:39 pm
They are self-styled youth icons: Supreme Court slams influencers Samay Raina, Ranveer Allahbadia

The plea flagged jokes made by India's Got Latent host Samay Raina and other social media influencers Vipun Goyal, Balraj Paramjeet Singh Ghai, Sonali Thakkar and Nishant Jagdish Tanwar

14 Jul 2026 5:31 pm
Indian Deep-Tech Startup Meine Electric's Fast-Charging Iron-Air Battery Clears Independent Validation, Paving the Way for 24/7 Renewable Energy Storage

Indian Deep-Tech Startup Meine Electric's Fast-Charging Iron-Air Battery Clears Independent Validation, Paving the Way for 24/7 Renewable Energy Storage

14 Jul 2026 5:30 pm
The composer in mridangist Arunprakash takes centre stage

The album Solladi Sivashakti, featuring Subramania Bharatis songs, rendered by Bombay Jayashri, is his latest venture.

14 Jul 2026 5:29 pm
Amid wrangle,LDF lays groundwork for CPI-CPI(M) detente over Kerala Deputy Opposition Leader post

T.P. Ramakrishnan, who held a brief closed-door meeting with the CPI State Secretary Binoy Viswam, signalled that the rapprochement was not immediately at hand. He said the discussions were in their nascent stages and denied any rift in the coalition. Viswam merely stated that CPI and CPI(M) pursued the same politics

14 Jul 2026 5:25 pm
India bans the import of goods made using forced labour, even as U.S. investigation is pending

The U.S. is currently in the process of releasing its final decision on the tariffs it plans to levy on countries that it says have not done enough to stop the import of goods made using forced labour.

14 Jul 2026 5:20 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay launches new health portal Nalam TN

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has launched the Nalam TN portal, a digital platform that enables transparent public and corporate contributions to government hospitals. The initiative also allows patients to book outpatient appointments through WhatsApp, helping them avoid registration queues at hospitals.

14 Jul 2026 5:18 pm
Why is Telangana still waiting for monsoon rain despite showers in neighbouring States?

International climate monitoring agencies continue to indicate that El Nino conditions are expected to strengthen during the remainder of the southwest monsoon season and later in the year, says IMD Hyderabad Senior Meteorologist Srinivas G.N.R.S

14 Jul 2026 5:10 pm
BJP urges CM Vijay to control TVK partymen, ensure safety of women in Tamil Nadu

Nainar Nagenthran referred to an incident in Karur district, in which a woman was stalked and harassed reportedly by a TVK functionary.

14 Jul 2026 5:08 pm
Remains of three Andhra tourists killed in Vietnam boat accident brought home

Minister Kondapalli Srinivas stayed at the Shamshabad airport through Monday night, receiving the remains flown in via Mumbai and consoling the families before the bodies were sent to Kadapa, Machilipatnam and Hindupur

14 Jul 2026 5:00 pm
Nepals new government, old concerns: Governance, dissent, shrinking civic space

After completing 100 days in office, the Balendra Shah administration now finds itself confronting many of the same questions that dogged its predecessor before last years Gen Z protests, which ultimately swept Mr. Shah to power

14 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
Rupee falls 62 paise to close at 96.30 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee came under pressure due to a combination of factors - crude oil prices climbed on renewed geopolitical tensions, while demand for the U.S. dollar increased as investors moved toward safe-haven assets.

14 Jul 2026 4:57 pm
Authorities demolish alleged illegal Eidgah built on graveyard land in U.P.'s Sambhal

The action was carried out by the revenue department with the help of a bulldozer following an order passed by the tehsildars court under provisions of the Uttar Pradesh Revenue Code for removal of the alleged encroachment

14 Jul 2026 4:55 pm
Immense potential for cooperation among BRICS countries in labour-related areas: Union Minister Mandaviya

The BRICS countries together represent nearly half of humanity and one of the world's largest labour forces says, Union Labour Minister Mandaviya

14 Jul 2026 4:54 pm
Huma Qureshi interview: On the long road to making Baby Do Die Do

Actor Huma Qureshi opens up on her role as a hitwoman in the Hindi Baby Do Die Do and why small-scale Bollywood movies deserve a chance in theatres

14 Jul 2026 4:46 pm
New York to impose the countrys first state-wide moratorium on data centres

New York will block new large data centers that fuel artificial intelligence for up to a year to protect the environment and energy grid

14 Jul 2026 4:43 pm
India Kanoon challenges Delhi HC ruling recognising right to be forgotten, says it undermines open justice

The appeal challenged the single-judge judgment that allowed individuals to seek removal of personal information from search engine results, including legal databases, where such information is no longer relevant or serves no legitimate public purpose

14 Jul 2026 4:42 pm
Nasscom warns of decline in deep engineering skills as AI takes over routine work

According to the study, while roughly two-thirds of Indias young workforce are AI-proficient, only 23% qualify as AI-native

14 Jul 2026 4:31 pm
SIT reconstructs minor rape-murder crime scene in Baruipur

A forensic team accompanied the investigators and collected fresh samples from the spot as part of the ongoing probe

14 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Ukraine downs five Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to harden air defences

It was the first time in almost two weeks that Ukraine claimed to have downed Russian ballistic missiles, which are harder to stop than drones or cruise missiles

14 Jul 2026 4:22 pm
Woman found hanging in Adoor

Police have taken into custody a person who was present in the house at the time of the incident

14 Jul 2026 4:19 pm
Delhi court acquits ex-MSMCL officials in Adkoli coal block irregularity case

The case stems from a 2012 FIR lodged by the CBI regarding the Marki-Zari-Jamni-Adkoli coal block allocated to the MSMCL in 2006

14 Jul 2026 4:17 pm
12 bikers, one SUV-owner fined for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife areas in Ladakh

As many as 12 bikers have been fined 10,000 each for illegally venturing into protected ecologically-sensitive zones near Lake Moriri, says official spokesman

14 Jul 2026 4:17 pm
Dara Singh, prime convict in murder of Australian Christian missionary Graham Staines, two sons, to set free

Odisha State Sentence Review Board has recommended Dara Singhs release on the grounds of good behaviour

14 Jul 2026 4:14 pm
Pay 1 crore to each fishermans family, give new boats: Jagan Mohan Reddy in Visakhapatnam

Visiting the bereaved families in Visakhapatnam, the YSRCP president alleged the six deaths could have been averted, and said the 10 lakh announced was too little

14 Jul 2026 4:03 pm
When debris came crushing: How rains and undisposed mud led to a disaster in Wayanad

A devastating mudslide in Wayanad, Kerala, was triggered by heavy rains and poor construction practices, resulting in multiple casualties.

14 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Silk Saree that fits into a matchbox presented to Goddess Bharamaraba

The saree measures 5.5 metres in length and 48 inches in width and weighs approximately 200 grams; designed in the traditional Ikkat pattern, the saree can easily fit into a small matchbox when folded, the weaver explained

14 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
Direct tax mop-up grows 16% to over 6.51 lakh crore so far in FY27

Net corporate tax collection rose 22% to 2.40 lakh crore, and mop-up from net non-corporate tax (NCT), which includes taxes paid by individuals, HUFs, and firms, grew about 12 per cent to over 3.84 lakh crore till July 13

14 Jul 2026 3:57 pm
Govt. Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara records more than 500 placements

Faculty members said the average annual pay package offered this time was around 8.3 lakh while the highest annual salary offered was 33 lakh

14 Jul 2026 3:49 pm
Aavin to reintroduce button paal system of selling milk through vending machine, Madras High Court told

The pilot project is all set to be launched soon in Kodaikanal and Udhagamandalam following a Madras High Court directive

14 Jul 2026 3:47 pm
Centre allots 1,000 crore for rural roads, sanctions building one lakh houses: Bengal CM

The Centre has given West Bengal 1,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in the first phase for construction of 2,400 km roads, says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

14 Jul 2026 3:45 pm
Ankit Sharma murder case: Tahir Hussain and four others convicted

More than six years after the deadly northeast Delhi riots of 2020, a Delhi court has delivered a key verdict in one of the most prominent cases linked to the violence. Former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and four others have been convicted in the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma, whose death became one of the most widely discussed incidents during the riots.

14 Jul 2026 3:44 pm
Delhi High Court to hear Indian Polo Association's plea over eviction from Jaipur Polo Ground on August 12

Justice Shankar said he was willing to hear the petition on Tuesday, but deferred the hearing on a request by the lawyers

14 Jul 2026 3:43 pm