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Ahead of 2027 Punjab polls, AAPs welfare spree sparks questions over timing, intent

Opposition parties have repeatedly criticised AAP for taking years to roll out the cash payout, terming the move an election-eve gimmick timed to win over voters before the next elections

29 Jul 2026 4:05 am
CPI(M), PDP condemn killings by security forces in POK

Reports claim 21 people were killed and dozens injured in firing by security forces on supporters of the Joint Awami Action Committee in Rawalakot on July 27

29 Jul 2026 3:34 am
Sharad Pawar puts an end to speculations on merger

Over the last few months, several leaders had said that it was the late NCP leader Ajit Pawars last wish to see both parties

29 Jul 2026 2:22 am
India women edge past Australia to enter semis

The evening session marked the start of the second stage effectively the Super Eight and Australia ensured the top seed was made to work for every point

29 Jul 2026 2:10 am
Rajnath Singh unveils Coast Guard reforms to boost gender equality

Another reform simplifies the process of granting ex-gratia compensation to the families of personnel reported missing at sea while on duty

29 Jul 2026 2:03 am
The urban nightmare a fire with no escape

Urban neglect, political apathy, and corruption continue to claim lives across India

29 Jul 2026 1:46 am
Irans Afghan balancing act amid regional upheaval

The events of 2021 on Irans eastern front continue to influence Tehrans choices amid the war in 2026

29 Jul 2026 1:45 am
Artistes oppose bid to privatise Kolhapurs Palace Theatre

The Kolhapur Municipal Corporation passed a resolution on July 20 to hand over the buildings management to a private company

29 Jul 2026 1:43 am
Protecting protest: On mass protests

Protests that inconvenience people must not be confused with violence

29 Jul 2026 1:34 am
BJP bids to stave off JSP, RJD challenge as campaigning ends for Bankipur byelection

Candidates make final push to secure the seat in Bihar vacated by BJP national president Nitin Nabin following his election to the Rajya Sabha in April

29 Jul 2026 1:34 am
Stop witch-hunt of students or brace for new stir: CJP to govt.

CJP also expressed concern over the Supreme Courts directions allowing State authorities to proceed with the investigation of the FIRs registered in connection with the protests

29 Jul 2026 1:17 am
Diminishing relevance: On the Commonwealth Games

The Commonwealth Games look increasingly like a relic from the past

29 Jul 2026 1:08 am
Co-existing with tigers outside reserves

The objective of the Tigers Outside Tiger Reserves initiative is to establish a scientifically grounded, landscape-based framework for conserving tigers outside protected areas while safeguarding human lives

29 Jul 2026 1:07 am
Trump and Netanyahu meet for the first time since launching the Iran war

The closed-door meeting lasted nearly an hour and a half and was positive and productive, according to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

29 Jul 2026 1:01 am
Bengaluru is part of Mercedes-Benzs 140-year global anniversary tour

The German luxury automotive brand marked its transcontinental tour, which will touch 140 places across 23 countries and five continents, with celebrations across its Bengaluru campuses

29 Jul 2026 12:58 am
Karnataka may have to release nearly double the stipulated 3,500 cusecs owing to dry riverbed till Biligundlu

A significant percentage of water released from either KRS or Kabini will be lost by the time it reaches Biligundlu measuring gauge since the river bed is dry. The State also has to account for groundwater levels and channel losses

29 Jul 2026 12:57 am
Need for moderation in public speech

Tamil Nadus political arena has become a theatre of vitriolic discourse

29 Jul 2026 12:56 am
Bar Councils must collect data on lawyers facing criminal records, says Madras High Court

Rising indicators of criminality in the Bar may taint the image of the bar as well as the justice delivery system, observes Justice D. Bharatha Chakravarthy

29 Jul 2026 12:51 am
Truck full of stones found parked at protest site ahead of July 20 march was in police custody: report

Delhi Police say claims alleging that the truck was deliberately deployed near Jantar Mantar or outside any political party office were false and misleading

29 Jul 2026 12:45 am
MGM Healthcare performs complex heart valve surgery on 14-year-old girl

The 14-year-old is recovering after undergoing a complex mitral valve replacement for severe heart valve disease complicated by two rare conditions

29 Jul 2026 12:36 am
Eco tourism-based livelihood opportunities, the only way forward for tiger conservation in Telangana, say experts

While the southern forests have emerged as a model of successful conservation, the northern landscape continues to grapple with tiger disappearances and poaching

29 Jul 2026 12:28 am
Greater Chennai Corporation begins training session in tender procedures, 1,500 officials to participate

The programme is aimed at ensuring transparency, fairness, accountability, and prudent use of public money during the implementation of civic infrastructure projects and welfare schemes

29 Jul 2026 12:20 am
Rahul attacks PM Modi over appointment of Pralhad Joshi as Education Minister

There are so many people in PMs Cabinet; He could have chosen any one of them. But he chooses a person who protects rapists

29 Jul 2026 12:13 am
Take measures to clear pending audit, Kerala HC tells Guruvayur Devaswom

Court instructs Devaswom to submit a schedule for the remittance of the outstanding audit charges of 14.72 crore

29 Jul 2026 12:10 am
Man held for damaging ATM kiosk in Vellore town

The police said based on a complaint from the bank, a case was registered

29 Jul 2026 12:09 am
Ten Doeschate departs from Indias coaching staff

The Dutchman is understood to have formally tendered his resignation following the conclusion of Indias limited-overs tour of England last week, drawing the curtains on a tenure that saw him work across formats during a period of transition in Indian cricket

29 Jul 2026 12:07 am
SSI held on bribery charges in Tirupattur

Unwilling to pay the bribe, Manjunathan filed a complaint with the DVAC (Tirupattur)

29 Jul 2026 12:06 am
Maharashtra police flags cross-border disinformation campaign on NEET protests

Anti-social elements from from Pakistan and Middle Eastern countries were amplifying misleading narratives, says cyber cell

28 Jul 2026 11:29 pm
India has sent formal invite to Nepal PM Balendra Shah: MEA

Nepali media had reported that Mr. Shahs advisor discussed the visit with NSA Ajit Doval during a visit to Delhi in early July; formal invite sent through diplomatic channels after PM Modis congratulatory remark

28 Jul 2026 11:26 pm
13 Indian seafarers in ship under heavy attack in Black Sea: Union

Repeated drone and missile attacks are being attempted in the immediate vicinity of the vessel and the crew is living under constant fear of a direct hit at any moment, FSUI said in a post on X

28 Jul 2026 11:22 pm
Hearing on Gadkari's suit against deepfake posts deferred to August 5

The suit against Meta, X, Google and unknown persons alleges that the viral content has tarnished Union Minister Nitin Gadkari's reputation and personality rights

28 Jul 2026 11:21 pm