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BJP leader Nainar Nagenthran condemnspolice officer for threatening Thoothukudi journalists

A police officer made aggressive gestures and reportedly threatened journalists in Thoothukudi when they attempted to get the comments of arrested Vilathikulam DMK MLA G.V. Markandayan.

21 Jul 2026 3:38 pm
Two-year-old girl undergoes complex renal cancer surgery at Tiruchis Mahatma Gandhi Memorial GH

The girl was diagnosed with a right-sided Wilms tumour, a malignant tumour arising from the right kidney and underwent a radical right nephrectomy with extensive lymph node dissection.

21 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
Woman, two daughters killed in house fire at Delhi's Lodhi Colony

At 10.21 a.m. Delhi Fire Services received a call informing about fire in a residential building in south Delhi's Lodhi Road

21 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
GBA engineer assaulted during footpath clearance drive near Shivajinagar, five persons detained

Authorities said all those involved in the attack will be booked under Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with attempt to murder

21 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
Supreme Court frees Kerala Waqf Board from State official supervision

A three-judge Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant passed the order while hearing the Boards appeal against an interim order of the Kerala High Court on July 15

21 Jul 2026 3:22 pm
Gujarat flags off 139 new buses for tribal students under Birsa Munda transport scheme

The buses have been introduced jointly by the Tribal Development Department and the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) at a cost of 33.84 crore

21 Jul 2026 3:22 pm
New planet revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding

The new planet is slightly bigger than Jupiter and takes 91 years to orbit its star, a little longer than it takes Uranus to orbit our sun

21 Jul 2026 3:21 pm
Strike on Ukraine-bound gas tanker in Black Sea wounds three

The Black Sea has been a regular theatre of confrontation between Ukraine and Russia since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion began in 2022

21 Jul 2026 3:21 pm
Death of BDS student Nithin Raj: Kerala Home Minister seeks report on 'flawed arrest' of accused Dr. Ram

Ramesh Chennithala directs State Police Chief to conduct departmental inquiry into the reasons that resulted in Mondays 'flawed arrest'

21 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
Puducherry Lt. Governor reviews JIPMERs Sedarapet healthcare hub project

The Lt. Governor reviewed the project while he was on a visit to the JIPMER campus on July 20, 2026 to inaugurate the state-of-the-art clinical immunology laboratory of the institute.

21 Jul 2026 3:10 pm
QDENGA: Indias first approved dengue vaccine

QDENGA, Indias first dengue vaccine, receives approval for use, marking a significant milestone in dengue prevention efforts.

21 Jul 2026 3:10 pm
Why end-of-life care should include digital assets management

The digital data generated during a persons life does not disappear when the heart stops. It remains locked, scattered and unmanaged. Where possible, individuals should decide whether their digital traces are deleted, preserved, memorialized or transferred, and healthcare systems must take digital legacies into account in end-of-life care

21 Jul 2026 3:06 pm
118 police personnel injured as Sansad Chalo march turned violent

Delhi Police has said that more than 118 police personnel were injured and around 70 protesters were detained after the Cockroach Janta Partys Sansad Chalo march turned violent in New Delhi. Police accused protesters of attacking security personnel and damaging public property. Despite the crackdown, protesters remained at Jantar Mantar, while Sonam Wangchuk said he would continue his hunger strike.

21 Jul 2026 3:03 pm
Google DeepMinds India chiefs on the race to make AI cheaper, safer and finally good at code

Manish Gupta, who leads research for Google DeepMind India, and Seshu Ajjarapu, who heads applied AI for the unit, agree that closing the coding gap is now a top-tier priority internally

21 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
Andrew Burnham takes charge as Britains Prime Minister

Andrew Burnham has become the United Kingdoms new Prime Minister, taking office as Britains seventh leader in a decade. In his first speech, Burnham promised major reforms, including shifting power away from London, tackling homelessness, and easing the cost of living. He also reaffirmed support for Ukraine, backed NATO commitments, and outlined his governments priorities.

21 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Government to release grants for equipment and furniture for Udupi District Hospital, Minister U. T. Khader

Health Department is scouting for a place to establish a taluk hospital in Udupi after the existing one was upgraded to a district hospital

21 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
No decision to increase ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20%: Petroleum MoS

Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for Petroleum also informed no decision had been taken to blend ethanol with diesel for commercial usage

21 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
Don't allow sand quarries in river beds: PMK leader Anbumani Ramadoss

Every year, Tamil Nadu produces 12.5 million tonnes of paddy. Of this, the government procures only 4 million tonnes. The government has storage capacity for only 1.8 million tonnes of paddy. The government's paddy procurement should be increased to 7 million tonnes, he urged.

21 Jul 2026 2:48 pm
France advances bill to ban social media for under-15s

In addition to restricting childrens use of social media, the bill also bans smartphone use in high schools

21 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Thunderstorm forecast in 11 Telangana districts on July 22

Strong surface winds are very likely to prevail at isolated pockets in the remaining districts of Telangana

21 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Delhi High Court allows Sonam Wangchuk to shift to private hospital

The court was hearing an appeal filed by Wangchuks wife Gitanjali Angmo, challenging a Single Judges refusal to allow his transfer to a private hospital of his choice

21 Jul 2026 2:44 pm
Parts of Assam were once under sea: Study

A team from Nagaland University probed a prominent middle-Eocene sedimentary rock formation in Karbi Anglong district to arrive at a conclusion

21 Jul 2026 2:41 pm
Political row over DYFIs free meal distribution in Kerala govt hospitals continues to simmer

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan accuses Opposition Leader Pinarayi Vijayan of batting for those seeking to appropriate public space 'using philanthropy as a pretext

21 Jul 2026 2:41 pm
Supreme Court asks AIIMS to constitute medical board to assess Asarams health

On May 27, the Rajasthan High Court had upheld the conviction and life sentence awarded to the octogenarian for sexually assaulting a minor devotee at his Jodhpur ashram in 2013

21 Jul 2026 2:41 pm
The Gaurav Gupta bride channels the sun and the moon, in his latest bridal couture collection

In his latest bridal couture collection, Light Song, unveiled in Mumbai with Ananya Panday as showstopper, designer Gaurav Gupta channels cosmic energy, foregrounds craftsmanship, and revisits some of the brands enduring design codes

21 Jul 2026 2:40 pm
Reserve Transparency Built Through Continuous Operation: Matrixdock Marks Two Years of Independent Verification

Reserve Transparency Built Through Continuous Operation: Matrixdock Marks Two Years of Independent Verification

21 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
MP seeks study to recommend treatment packages to control diseases in arecanut plantations

He requested the government to provide a specific exemption from existing MIDH expenditure limits for disease management, and align financial assistance with the actual scientific cost of treatment

21 Jul 2026 2:22 pm
Application window for Telangana govts affordable flats in Hyderabad now active, deadline is August 10

The housing application service not active on MeeSeva WhatsApp number 8096958096 till afternoon

21 Jul 2026 2:20 pm
Why inflation is rising in India

Indias recent inflation surge has been driven mainly by higher fuel costs and food price pressures rather than excess demand; food inflation stems largely from supply shocks such as poor monsoons, while rising oil prices have pushed up production costs and manufactured goods inflation

21 Jul 2026 2:17 pm
States contribute disproportionately more to welfare schemes

As revenues accrue to the Union, fiscally constrained States are carrying a growing share of welfare spending.

21 Jul 2026 2:16 pm
Rain drenches Hyderabad on June 20 and 21, several Telangana districts receive intense showers

The IMD predicts light to moderate rain or thundershowers at isolated places in Hyderabad and its surrounding areas on July 21

21 Jul 2026 2:14 pm
Six-month UDF rule in Keralas Pala municipality ends with ouster of chairperson Diya Binu

No-confidence motion, moved by LDF against Diya Binu, regarded as youngest chairperson of any civic body in the country, was carried with support of 17 councillors, including four Congress members and UDF vice-chairperson

21 Jul 2026 1:56 pm
TASMAC to procure beer, IMFS equally from all suppliers

Earlier, liquor was procured from select manufacturers depending on which party was in power.

21 Jul 2026 1:43 pm
July 21, 1993 Kolkata police firing: What does the Commission of Inquiry report reveal? | Explained

The long-pending report has opened a fresh political debate over the July 21, 1993 police firing in Kolkata. Here is why it matters

21 Jul 2026 1:42 pm
Nara Lokesh distributes land titles to 3,000 residents in Mangalagiri

The Minister said the titles, covering lands worth about 1,000 crore, would give long-time occupants in Mangalagiri and Tadepalli mandals legal ownership and the ability to raise bank loans

21 Jul 2026 1:36 pm
Indias plastic currency crush | Explained

With the RBI taking another step towards printing polymer banknotes, will it be a better alternative to paper currency?

21 Jul 2026 1:35 pm
CM Vijay requests Ford to resume production operations in Tamil Nadu

A delegation led by Fords vice-president, Matthew Godlewski, held discussions with the Chief Minister at the Secretariat inChennai on July 20, 2026

21 Jul 2026 1:33 pm
Chandigarh University Student Develops E-Commerce Platform to Promote Heritage Products of Indian Artisans

Chandigarh University Student Develops E-Commerce Platform to Promote Heritage Products of Indian Artisans

21 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Lokshakti Sugar Advances High-Efficiency Sugar Manufacturing with Multi-Equipment Order to SED

Lokshakti Sugar Advances High-Efficiency Sugar Manufacturing with Multi-Equipment Order to SED

21 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Lokayukta raids properties of Madhya Pradesh DISCOM engineer, uncovers assets, expenditure worth 7.16 crore

Lokayukta searches across nine locations uncovering assets of the accused DISCOM engineer with properties registered under names of family members, said senior official

21 Jul 2026 1:29 pm
PM Modi must apologise, resign along with Shah: Rahul on police crackdown on CJP protest

Mr. Gandhi further said that the testing system has been hollowed out by termites and that is what the students are stating

21 Jul 2026 1:28 pm
Reclaiming footpaths, taking cities back from cars

Safe, accessible footpaths are a test of governance, revealing whether Indias cities truly serve their people

21 Jul 2026 1:27 pm
China summons Philippine Ambassador over South China Sea encounter

China and the Philippines traded accusations after an encounter between their vessels in contested South China Sea waters

21 Jul 2026 1:25 pm
Flyovers in Hyderabads IT corridor busy junctions targeted for completion by May 2027

Foundation works, piers and pier caps have reached advanced stages at IIIT junction. The works are under progress at Khajaguda junction.

21 Jul 2026 1:15 pm
Flies infesting Kotagiri, Coonoor not the harmful black flies: researchers

Since last week, local residents have been complaining of the fly infestation, stating that they are causing eye irritation, while economic activity has also been affected, especially at eateries and restaurants.

21 Jul 2026 1:13 pm
NSA Ajit Doval meets Saudi Foreign Minister, discusses energy security and regional situation

NSA Ajit Dovals visit comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia, with concerns over disruptions to key shipping routes and energy supplies following the continuing conflict between the U.S. and Iran

21 Jul 2026 1:13 pm