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Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit takes charge as new Vice-Chief of the Air Staff

Prior to the ceremony, the air officer visited the National War Memorial and laid a wreath to pay homage to the fallen heroes of the armed forces

1 Jul 2026 4:18 pm
Kerala takes another step towards becoming Keralam, Assembly unanimously approves Presidents reference

House considers Kerala (Alteration of Name) Bill, 2026, which was referred by the President to seek its opinion. The legislators unanimously endorse all queries raised by the President on the Bills 10 clauses

1 Jul 2026 4:16 pm
The Things You Kill movie review: Alireza Khatamis shape-shifting psychological thriller dismantles the myth of the self-aware man

Iranian writer-director Alireza Khatami transforms a domestic mystery into a slippery slow-burn thriller with major trust issues around men who claim to have broken the cycle

1 Jul 2026 4:16 pm
Kick-off, the FIFA World Cup special quiz

From iconic trophies to unforgettable goals, put your football knowledge to the ultimate test

1 Jul 2026 4:08 pm
Diseases that changed history

A quiz on historical diseases that have reshaped societies and influenced major events, highlighting the importance of public health

1 Jul 2026 4:08 pm
The future of predictive maternal healthcare: trustworthy data, robust public health teams can help save lives

A model that reads across antenatal records, lab results, maternal age, anaemia status and obstetric history can flag a pregnancy that needs closer observation or identify a woman quietly slipping out of follow-ups. But it needs doctors, nurses, midwives, ASHA workers and public health teams to direct outreach, channel resources and deliver care

1 Jul 2026 4:08 pm
Chouhan, Rijiju survey flood-ravaged Arunachal Pradesh

Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Kiren Rijiju visited flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh on Tuesday, conducted an aerial survey of the affected areas and assured residents that the Centre would provide all possible assistance for relief and rehabilitation.

1 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
Madras High Court Registrar General Alli retires pending recommendation to elevate her as judge

Principal District Judge Deepthi Arivunithi appointed as the new Registrar General of the High Court

1 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
Scientists use budget tech to probe long-standing physics mystery

The study was driven by a long-standing debate over whether ruthenium dioxide possesses a rare, unconventional type of magnetism called altermagnetism

1 Jul 2026 4:05 pm
Former staff of T.N. Civil Supplies Corporation complain to CM Vijay over low off-take of wheat under PDS

The association suggested to Mr. Vijay that the State government seek higher allotment of wheat from the Centre in lieu of rice.

1 Jul 2026 4:04 pm
Global Faultlines podcast | Did India read the war on Iran wrong?

As the regional order shifts in West Asia, how has India navigated competing partnerships with Israel, Iran and the Gulf, and can its strategy of multi-alignment withstand a more volatile neighbourhood?

1 Jul 2026 4:03 pm
In the Strait of Hormuz, Iran draws its red lines

The strait, a critical energy and economic chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Arabian Sea through the Gulf of Oman, was open to international shipping before the war

1 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Indian and foreign: On the CBSE and third language | The Hindu Editorial

Forcing students to learn at least two Indian languages is not ideal

1 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve core closed till September 30 for tiger breeding season

The core of the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve is shut to tourists and pilgrims until September 30; its tiger count has risen from 47 in 2018 to 76 in 2024

1 Jul 2026 3:51 pm
Telanganas OGH doctors perform 36-hour surgery to transplant five organs on one patient

All organs for the transplant were donated by a woman who was declared brain dead. The multi-visceral transplant is claimed as Indias first.

1 Jul 2026 3:44 pm
Foreign Medical Graduates allowed to take up CRMI in 36 non-teaching hospitals in Tamil Nadu

This has fulfilled a long-pending demand of hundreds of FMGs, who had passed the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination and were waiting for the mandatory CRMI.

1 Jul 2026 3:42 pm
Shiv Sena (UBT) MLC Sachin Ahir elected Maharashtra Legislative Councils deputy Chairman as Mahayuti candidate

Opposition MVA fielded Jagannath Abhyankar of the Shiv Sena (UBT) for the post; however, on the appeal of Legislative Affairs Minister Chandrakant Patil, Shiv Sena (UBT) legislator Anil Parab said the Opposition was withdrawing Mr. Abhyankars candidature

1 Jul 2026 3:37 pm
Kerala Assembly: Minister says govt to prioritise battery energy storage systems to tackle power crisis

Five of six BESS projects on the anvil are expected to be completed by 2026-end and these will provide 1,500 MW in storage capability, Electricity Minister Sunny Joseph tells House

1 Jul 2026 3:33 pm
Thiruvananthapuram Corporation BJP councillor R. Sugathan remanded to police custody in temple festival assault case

After considering investigating teams request to recover the weapon allegedly used in the attack, Nedumangad court allows police custody until 5.30 p.m. on Wednesday (July 1)

1 Jul 2026 3:15 pm
MES demands SIR forms in Marathi, activist asks if Maharashtra is doing the same for Kannada-speaking people

During a door-to-door visit of SIR staff in Bandur Galli in Belagavi on July 1, MES leader and former member of the Belagavi city corporation Sunil Balekundri refused to accept the enumeration forms in Kannada

1 Jul 2026 3:10 pm
CPI(M), CPI leaders meet Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, press various demands

The TVK-led Tamil Nadu government, before tabling a resolution in the Assembly on Mekedatu issue, should have called an all-party meeting to take the issue forward, said CPI(M) leader P. Shanmugam

1 Jul 2026 3:08 pm
1st tranche of funds under Annapurna Yojana transferred to 1.1 crore women beneficiaries: Bengal CM

Mr. Adhikari also said 1.6 crore applications were received for the scheme, and 26 lakh of them were rejected on grounds of doubts over citizenship and domicile status

1 Jul 2026 3:06 pm
FM Sitharaman embarks on 4-day official visit to France to bolster economic ties

India and France will discuss potential areas for greater bilateral cooperation in various sectors, and further enhance the economic relations between India and France, an official statement said

1 Jul 2026 3:06 pm
Infobip India Digital CX Report 2026: AI, Data, and Orchestration Are Rewriting CX in India

With Indias Customer Data Platform market set to reach $2.4 billion by 2034, the new report reveals why winning brands are adopting Agentic AI and unified platforms to prevent customer drop-offs

1 Jul 2026 3:05 pm
Kerala Assembly passes resolution urging Centre to withdraw amendments to FCRA rules

Resolution, moved by Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, terms the amendments a breach of Constitutional provisions and federal principles

1 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Safe footpath drive begins across Bengaluru

Starting 10 a.m., GBA officials, along with the Bengaluru Traffic Police, began clearing footpaths on key arterial and sub-arterial roads that had been identified over the past few weeks

1 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Temple burglary gang behind 22 thefts across Karnataka nabbed; items worth 14.19 lakh seized

The police seized 25 gold thalis and other gold ornaments weighing 86 grams, three motorcycles, one autorickshaw, and two gas cylinders. The total value of the seized items is estimated at 14.19 lakh

1 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
IndiGo introduces cabin baggage-only fares for passengers

The new fare option 'IndiGo Lite' will be available for economy class passengers and the ticket price will be the lowest among the options offered under various categories by the airline

1 Jul 2026 2:54 pm
Surgery and pain: why India must redefine the recovery experience

The time has come for India to not dismiss post-surgical pain as an inevitable phase of recovery, but to consider it asan important factorthat directlyimpactsrecovery outcomes

1 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
Amazon India tops up investments in delivery network ahead of Prime Day 2026

Prime Day 2026 will feature over 500+ new launches from leading Indian and international brands, alongside products from emerging businesses through programmes such as Launchpad, Saheli and Karigar

1 Jul 2026 2:45 pm
Rain disrupts Mumbai commuter services; waterlogging reported

The Central Railway and Western Railway officials issued statements regarding the rescheduling of some services. Passengers waited at stations for longer durations

1 Jul 2026 2:43 pm
Sahitya Akademi award-winning poet Puviyarasu laid to rest with State honours in Coimbatore

Puviyarasu, a two-time Sahitya Akademi Award recipient and a founding member of the Vanampadi poetry movement, died on June 30, 2026

1 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
U.P. SIT probing Ram temple donation matter granted 15-day extension

The tenure of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been extended to probe the matter deeply and widen the scope of the probe

1 Jul 2026 2:37 pm
Influencer Joseph Prasna Raavan held in Hyderabad for remarks against Pawan Kalyan

Joseph Bachalakuri, arrested in Hyderabad on a Jana Sena leaders complaint, will be produced before a Pithapuram court; a case has been booked under the IT Act

1 Jul 2026 2:37 pm
Kafir screenshot case in Kerala: Sessions court to pronounce verdict on DYFI leaders bail plea on July 3

Prosecution opposed the bail plea, claiming that Jithin Bhaskaran tried to destroy crucial digital evidence from his phone. It was also pointed out that his custodial interrogation was necessary to continue the probe

1 Jul 2026 2:35 pm
HarperCollins is proud to announce the publication of 'The Book of Elon: A Guide to Purpose and Success' By Eric Jorgenson

HarperCollins is proud to announce the publication of 'The Book of Elon: A Guide to Purpose and Success' By Eric Jorgenson

1 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
Vijaya Mehta: Theatre practitioner and administrator, passes away at 91

Known as Bai, Vijaya Mehta contributed hugely to Marathi theatre

1 Jul 2026 2:27 pm
Private bus catches fire at Vadalur, passengers escape unhurt

The bus broke down when it reached Vadalur following which the bus crew evacuated the passengers. Within a few minutes, a fire broke out in the vehicles battery.

1 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
50% traffic e-challan fine waiver nets 11.94 crore in 10 days for Bengaluru police

According to official data, a total of 3,97,506 traffic e-challan cases were disposed of through the prescribed modes of payment during the 10-day period

1 Jul 2026 2:08 pm
Stainless Steel industry calls for NationalPolicy and Anti-Corrosion Mission to curbcorrosion, imports

India has the manufacturing capability and technical expertise to emerge as a global stainless steel powerhouse but requires policy support to unlock its full potential, said ISSDA President Rajamani Krishnamurti at an event

1 Jul 2026 2:04 pm
Tumakuru police crack crude bomb supply network after NH-48 blast

The investigation revealed that the explosives had allegedly been procured from George Niklov Fernandes (64) of Chandavar village in Honnavar taluk of Uttara Kannada district

1 Jul 2026 1:58 pm
Karnataka High Court declines to quash Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act case against associates of US-based Christian missionary organisation The Timothy Initiative

The accused illegally used foreign-issued debit cards to channel and withdraw funds in India on behalf of a US-based entity, bypassing regulatory mechanisms

1 Jul 2026 1:42 pm
Ketan Agarwal murder: Fiance kept victims phone with her for some time

According to a police official, the investigation has shown that Agarwals mobile phone came into Goyals possession after he was allegedly pushed off the cliff at the historical site

1 Jul 2026 1:41 pm
Venezuela's twin earthquakes: Unprecedented struggles for survival amid crisis

Nearly a week after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela, the country continues to grapple with mounting devastation

1 Jul 2026 1:39 pm
Calcutta HC directs Bengal to frame guidelines for transporting accused persons

There has been a spate of egg attacks on accused persons, particularly local Trinamool leaders, councillors and former MLAs after their arrest since the change of regime in West Bengal

1 Jul 2026 1:34 pm
Madras High Court refuses to reject suit against continuance of Nadigar Sangam office-bearers after expiry of term

Justice A.D. Maria Clete dismisses an application filed by an association member to reject the suit file by another member

1 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Census 2027: Enumerators begin door-to-door visits for Houselisting phase in Kerala

More than 61,000 enumerators, mostly teachers and other government employees, have been deployed for the exercise. The State has been divided into houselisting blocks for data collection

1 Jul 2026 1:25 pm