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Eight-year-old Namibian female cheetah Nabha dies following injury at Kuno National Park

The cheetah was reportedly injured during a possible hunting attempt inside a soft-release boma (enclosure) at KNP

12 Jul 2025 2:01 pm
Can't draw conclusions from preliminary report, pilots' conversation brief: Minister on AAIB report

The AAIB has released its preliminary report on the fatal Air India plane crash

12 Jul 2025 2:00 pm
Superman box office: James Gunns film overshadows F1, Jurassic World Rebirth

Superman, starring David Corenswet and directed by James Gunn, has largely received positive reviews from fans and critics alike

12 Jul 2025 1:55 pm
TNPSC to debar question setters for politically controversial or communally sensitive questions: Chairman

Results of the Group IV examination held on Saturday will be released in three months for the recruitment of over 4,000 candidates, while the much-awaited Group II and IIA exam notification by the TNPSC is expected next week

12 Jul 2025 1:47 pm
Vizhinjam Seaport marks first anniversary; second phase extension to begin by September

Although the formal commercial commissioning of the port took place on December 3, 2024, the port began its limited-scale operations on July 12, 2024, after a ceremonial reception for the first mother vessel.

12 Jul 2025 1:43 pm
MSCB scam: Enforcement Directorate charge sheet names NCP(SP) MLA Rohit Pawar as accused

The charge sheet was moved before a special MPs MLA court in Mumbai, though details of it were not immediately available

12 Jul 2025 1:35 pm
Go abroad for studies on scholarships, do not put pressure on family finances, says CJI Gavai

Indian legal system has been facing unique challenges and is badly in need of fixing, Justice Gavai said

12 Jul 2025 1:28 pm
Union Minister Chirag Paswan receives death threat

Patna Cyber Crime Police Station has registered the case under section 66-F of IT Act which deals with cyber terrorism and 351 (2) of BNS (Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita) which deals with criminal intimidation

12 Jul 2025 1:27 pm
U.S. visa screening does not stop after a visa is issued: U.S. Embassy

U.S. embassy had warned that falsifying or omitting information related to social media accounts could lead to visa denial and future visa ineligibility

12 Jul 2025 1:26 pm
Harikrishnan A Ra becomes Indias 87th Grandmaster

The 23-year-old Harikrishnan finally earned his third and final GM-norm in the La Plagne International Chess Festival in France on July 11, 2025

12 Jul 2025 1:16 pm
Are zoos necessary?

In the modern day world, as human consciousness and empathy evolve, how should we approach zoos? Are they ethical? We dive into the big debatedo zoos do more harm than good

12 Jul 2025 1:13 pm
Burial of bodies in Dharmastala: Complainant produces some skeletal remains

Dakshina Kannada district police said they seized the body parts in front of advocates representing the complainant and panch witnesses

12 Jul 2025 1:02 pm
Why pigeon droppings need a public health response and better protection for sanitation staff

Exposure to pigeon droppings can contribute to a number of health issues; more research to better understand these links is needed, while a One Health approach must be ensured to protect both the public and sanitary workers, say experts health impacts of bird antigen exposure, including from pigeon droppings, and stress that the state must ensure proper protective gear for those cleaning these droppings, which can carry pathogens linked to respiratory and other infections

12 Jul 2025 1:01 pm
UNESCO World Heritage status granted to 12 forts

The list of forts includes, Raigad, Pratapgad, Panhala, Shivneri, Lohgad, Salher, Sindhudurg, Suvarnadurg, Vijaydurg, and Khanderi in Maharashtra, and Gingee in Tamil Nadu

12 Jul 2025 12:56 pm
Cambodian sites of Khmer Rouge brutality added to UNESCO heritage list

Three locations are inscribed to the list by the United Nations cultural agency during the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Paris

12 Jul 2025 12:46 pm
A malayalam lesson turned into a play by students of a school in Ernakulam

The instant play had to based on a theme provided by NCERT and had to be staged without props, costume or music by the students in uniform.

12 Jul 2025 12:43 pm
Aadi Pattam: a spotlight on volunteers from Chennai who green neighbourhoods

Starting this week, in the spirit of Aadi Pattam, a tradition celebrating the sowing season, stretching from mid-July to mid-August,The Hindu Downtownwill feature volunteering groups that promote greening exercises. The spotlight this week is on Team Green which started out in Mogappair East and now has a pan-Chennai presence by virtue of consistent efforts by its group of scattered but closely-knit individual volunteers

12 Jul 2025 12:40 pm
AIs role in Indias energy transition, a reality check needed

Artificial Intelligence can transform Indias energy sector by driving efficiency and renewables, but outdated infrastructure, funding gaps and equity challenges must be overcome

12 Jul 2025 12:34 pm
Escaping Tibet: Tracing the Dalai Lamas journey

In 1959, the Dalai Lama fled Tibet, seeking asylum in India, where he has resided since

12 Jul 2025 12:30 pm
Murdered tennis player Radhika Yadav had no academy, trained aspirants by booking courts: Police

The girls father repeatedly said that he did not want his daughter to earn through training, said an inspector

12 Jul 2025 12:29 pm
ENG vs IND 3rd Test: Dont want my match fee deducted, says tight-lipped Bumrah on ball change

Fans and former cricketers expressed their displeasure with the frequent changes.

12 Jul 2025 12:27 pm
Dhadak 2 delay: Karan Johar opens up on CBFC reaction to Triptii Dimri-Siddhant Chaturvedi film

Karan Johar discusses delays and importance of Dhadak 2, a film addressing caste issues and set for August 1 release

12 Jul 2025 12:27 pm
CM Rekha Gupta launches drive to make Delhi overhead wire-free, says not a single wire will be visible

Minister Ashish Sood said the government is working to strengthen Delhis power infrastructure and reduce hazards caused by overhead wiring

12 Jul 2025 12:21 pm
Another batch of over 6,600 pilgrims leaves for Amarnath shrine

The pilgrims, including 1,462 women, 41 children and 181 sadhus and sadhvis, left for the twin base camps of Nunwan-Pahalgam in Anantnag and Baltal in Ganderbal in two separate convoys under tight security

12 Jul 2025 12:19 pm
IMD issues yellow alert for heavy rains in parts of Jharkhand from July 13-15

The yellow alert has been issued for parts of Gumla, Khunti, Simdega, Saraikela-Kharswan, East and West Singhbhum districts on July 13

12 Jul 2025 12:17 pm
Steeplechaser Avinash Sable suffers fall, fails to finish in Monaco Diamond League

Olympian and national record-holder Sable was expecting a top-five finish in his favourite 3000m event but suffered a fall that resulted in visible discomfort quite early in the race

12 Jul 2025 12:10 pm
PM Modi distributes over 51,000 appointment letters at 16th Rozgar Mela

The recruits will be joining the Ministry of Railways, the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Department of Posts, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Department of Financial Services, the Ministry of Labour and Employment, among other departments and Ministries.

12 Jul 2025 12:04 pm
Body of trainee pilot killed in Canada expected next week

The provincial government in Canada is likely to provide documents on July 15

12 Jul 2025 12:04 pm
Student of IIM Calcutta arrested for allegedly raping a woman on campus

This development comes within a month of the alleged gang rape and assault on a 24-year-old student in the premises of the South Calcutta Law College

12 Jul 2025 11:56 am
IIM-Calcutta student allegedly raped inside institute premises, one held

The accused has been arrested on the basis of an FIR lodged by the woman at Haridevpur Police Station

12 Jul 2025 11:56 am
12 Jul 2025 11:53 am
Floods near Nepal-China border disrupt Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage; TAAN urges diplomatic action

TAAN general secretary Sonam Gyaljen Sherpa said the bridge was washed away by floods in the Lehende River on July 8, disrupting the movement of pilgrims en route to the sacred site

12 Jul 2025 11:46 am
Newcastle signs Anthony Elanga from Nottingham Forest for 55 million

The 23-year-old Elanga began his career at Manchester United but established himself as a leading player in the Premier League at Forest following his 15 million move in 2023.

12 Jul 2025 11:32 am
Joe Roots solution for frequent ball change: Allow only three changes in 80 overs

On the second day, Indian team twice asked for change of ball prompting Root to come up with his version of solution

12 Jul 2025 11:29 am
Grocery shop owner shot dead in Patna

The incident took place on Friday (July 11) evening, and the deceased has been identified as Vikram Jha

12 Jul 2025 11:20 am
Co-actor denies link to Radhika Yadav's murder, says never met her after music video

Inam-ul-Haq said he met Radhika during the Tennis Premier League in Delhi, and later worked with her on a music video

12 Jul 2025 11:12 am
Maalik Day 1 box office: Rajkummar Rao starrer off to a modest start

Directed by Pulkit, the Rajkummar Rao gangster drama Maalik released on July 11, 2025 and opened to mixed reviews

12 Jul 2025 11:12 am
Tamil Nadus Gingee Fort inscribed as UNESCO World Heritage Site

Known as the Troy of the East, the Gingee Fort is part of the Maratha Military Landscapes, and the only aspirant from Tamil Nadu for the World Heritage Site tag

12 Jul 2025 11:11 am
Kochi Corporation banking on six additional trained dog catchers to be allotted to improve the functioning of ABC unit

The ABC unit is also banking on the imminent arrival of two more vehicles, which BPCL-Kochi Refinery has agreed to fund, thus increasing the vehicle fleet of the unit to three

12 Jul 2025 11:09 am
Flood level in Godavari rising, control rooms opened in Eluru district

Water level at Bhadrachalam was at 40.90 feet, officials discharged 8.19 lakh Cusecs to the downstream, says the CWC officials

12 Jul 2025 11:04 am
Vadodara bridge collapse: Search operation continues for fourth day; death toll rises to 20

Officials stated that, in addition to searching for the missing individual, they would also work on removing the collapsed bridges main slab and submerged vehicles from the river

12 Jul 2025 10:52 am
Five Maoist bunkers demolished; two IEDs seized in Jharkhand

The team also recovered detonators and arrow bombs among other items from the bunkers, the SP said

12 Jul 2025 10:47 am
Bombay High Court dismisses contempt plea against Nawab Malik by Sameer Wankhedes father

The petition alleged that Mr. Malik had breached an undertaking given to the court in December 2021, in which he had assured he would refrain from making defamatory or objectionable statements against the Wankhede family.

12 Jul 2025 10:36 am
Superman: Fans upset as CBFC cuts down sensual scenes in James Gunns movie

The CBFC is reported to have altered key portions and removed kissing scenes in James Gunns Superman, leaving ardent fans of the superhero disappointed

12 Jul 2025 10:34 am
Fadnavis, mountaineers hail inclusion of Shivaji Maharaj's forts in UNESCO World Heritage List

The decision to include 12 forts in the UNESCO World Heritage List was taken during the 47th session of the World Heritage Committee (WHC) held in Paris

12 Jul 2025 10:34 am
Four-storey building collapses in Delhi, some people feared trapped

Three people were pulled out from the debris and rushed to a hospital as multiple agencies continued the rescue operation, they said

12 Jul 2025 10:23 am