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Bahrain and Kuwait face Iranian fire as U.S. airstrikes expand to target more bridges

For the first time in this latest round of violence, strikes also reached into areas around Iran's capital, Tehran, showing a widening set of targets for the Americans

17 Jul 2026 7:17 am
SpaceX Starship launch aborted on pad at last moment

t was supposed to be the 13th flight for Starship, which, at 407 feet (124 metres) tall with 33 main engines, is the worlds biggest and most powerful rocket

17 Jul 2026 6:46 am
Trump to attend FIFA World Cup final on July 19: White House

Press Secretary Leavitt said she did not know whether Mr. Trump would be supporting Argentina or Spain after he criticised the European nation at a NATO summit last week for failing to help with the Iran war

17 Jul 2026 6:32 am
Rot in KPSC recruitment runs deep

The recent scandal to hit the recruitment process in the Karnataka State Public Service Commission, with the Chairperson facing allegations of nepotism, is only the latest in a series over the last few decades. Sharath S. Srivatsa takes an overview of the system

17 Jul 2026 6:26 am
Six murders, a dead suspect and a chilling trail gone cold

On July 10, six persons were killed across two homes in Daivalaguda, a peaceful farming village near Hyderabad. With investigations under way, the case raises uncomfortable questions about police procedure, anticipatory bail, victim protection and whether the tragedy could have been prevented

17 Jul 2026 6:00 am
Former Maoists trade years of conflict for livelihood and a stable future

For many former Maoists, surrender only marks the beginning of a long journey. While they attempt to rebuild their lives through farming and family, rehabilitation remains a work in progress. Many continue to grapple with unemployment, inadequate skills, and challenges of reintegration, writes T. Appalanaidu

17 Jul 2026 5:51 am
17 Jul 2026 5:25 am
Mahasweta Devi at 100: Why her greatest legacy lies in the Adivasi movements she helped build

In Mahasweta Devis birth centenary year, and a decade since her death, a look at the writers enduring impact on grassroots movements through literature and activism

17 Jul 2026 4:56 am
Raise public issues during monsoon session of Parliament, Jagan tells YSRCP MPs

Governance in Andhra Pradesh has completely collapsed, he alleges

17 Jul 2026 4:40 am
Excise case: High Court gives final two weeks to Kejriwal, Sisodia to respond to CBIs plea

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, said the three AAP leaders were earlier given several opportunities by the High Court to file their replies, and the case has been sufficiently delayed

17 Jul 2026 4:39 am
Kafir screenshot case: order on SIT plea to cancel accuseds bail today

The Kozhikode Sessions Court is also expected to pronounce its order on the anticipatory bail plea filed by another DYFI leader, Ribesh Ramakrishnan, in connection with the case

17 Jul 2026 4:37 am
BJPs statewide protests against Omars J&K govt. to coincide with NCs Jantar Mantar sit-in on Statehood

The BJP is preparing to organise protests over the J&K governments outsourcing of jobs and will assemble outside the Civil Secretariat in Srinagar on July 20

17 Jul 2026 4:28 am
CM Suvendu joins Rath Yatra in Kolkata; several BJP leaders join festivities

SuvenduAdhikari reiterates their plan to hand over mid-day meals to ISKCON, even as no official notification has been issued so far

17 Jul 2026 4:03 am
SC dismisses plea by Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman against recounting of votes

The appeal was heard by a three-judge comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi

17 Jul 2026 4:00 am
Dates with devotion: The division in Puris Rath Yatra celebrations

The Jagannath Temple in Puri holds its Rath Yatra every year on a date prescribed by its centuries-old ritual calendar. A branch of ISKCON, however, stages international events of the procession on dates that differ from the original, citing practical reasons. The divergence has sparked a controversy, with many in Puri viewing it as a challenge to the temples authority and its religious identity, finds Satyasundar Barik

17 Jul 2026 3:51 am
Higher education Bill may lead to concentration of powers in single central regulator: House panel

The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December last year, following which it was referred to a joint committee of Parliament

17 Jul 2026 3:41 am
After ambushes, CRPF tells forces in Manipur to use armoured vehicles, avoid sudden deployment

An official said the forces have been told to take action against armed miscreants and anyone found with a gun is to be arrested or fired upon, if they do not surrender

17 Jul 2026 2:29 am
17 Jul 2026 2:13 am
Shenzhen: the story of a new development philosophy

A region that grappled with typhoon-battered coasts, inadequate infrastructure, scarce capital, and limited prospects has evolved into a global metropolis of over 18 million people, boasting a per capita GDP exceeding $30,000

17 Jul 2026 2:07 am
ENG vs IND 2nd ODI: Root guides England to series-levelling win in Cardiff

English pacers came good as they took nine of the ten wickets, restricting India to 233; Root scored an unbeaten 99

17 Jul 2026 2:07 am
Beyond political reshuffles, renew education in India

A personal sacrifice must inspire Indias education renaissance movement

17 Jul 2026 1:41 am
It is not all bad between India and Pakistan

Conflict has made headlines, but quiet cooperation has also shaped India-Pakistan relations

17 Jul 2026 1:29 am
Wealth of lacunae: On the Kudankulam nuclear plant data leak

Cybersecurity, transparency are non-negotiable in vital installations

17 Jul 2026 1:27 am
Breaching the target: On Indias retail inflation

Rising inflation leaves no room for a cut in interest rates

17 Jul 2026 1:23 am
The invisible co-authors

While preparation is essential for reporters to meet a deadline, some stories make it because unacknowledged strangers decide to help

17 Jul 2026 1:05 am
Supreme Court orders States to frame policy for early release of elderly, terminally ill prisoners

The top court ordered States and Union Territories to frame such a policy within three months in coordination with the respective State Legal Services Authorities

17 Jul 2026 12:51 am
Uganda invites investment in manufacturing facilities

Since Uganda has iron ore and cotton, businesses can set up steel plants and spinning mills; it permits 100% ownership of projects by overseas companies and offers 0% duty on import of raw materials not available in Uganda, says High Commissioner of Uganda to India

17 Jul 2026 12:51 am
Cricket World Cup - Will expansion lead to elevation?

With the 50-over format struggling for identity amid great response to the T20 version, there are question marks over whether the 14-team ODI World Cup will provide enough quality

17 Jul 2026 12:51 am
Study explores potential of abandoned quarries in city to augment water sources

Researchers, including those from IIT-M, are assessing nearly 25 quarriesin citys southern fringes; the study focuses on evaluating the feasibility of linking them to the nearest water supply network

17 Jul 2026 12:50 am
TEXPO 2026 brings together 299 industrial exhibitors

It is one of Tamil Nadus significant business-to-business industrial exhibitions

17 Jul 2026 12:49 am