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Kochi youth hold midnight vigil in solidarity with Jantar Mantar protests

Protestors, many clad in black, join candlelight vigil following a call made through an Instagram handle named Azadi Kerala

22 Jul 2026 12:41 pm
Gujarat approves de-addiction centres in all district hospitals

According to the government, each centre will provide scientific detoxification, de-addiction therapy, mental healthcare, family counselling and rehabilitation services

22 Jul 2026 12:38 pm
Supreme Court declines urgent listing of plea against police action during CJP protest march

The CJI made it clear that the Bench was not inclined to examine video footage at the mentioning stage. We are not interested in videos, we don't have time to watch... We don't want to watch videos, he said

22 Jul 2026 12:24 pm
Kerala MVD officer transferred after penalising police vehicle in Wadakkanchery

Transport Minister C.P. John had said enforcement action against police vehicle was a little excessive

22 Jul 2026 12:23 pm
Sonam Wangchuk moved to Medanta after High Court intervention

Activist Sonam Wangchuk was shifted to Medanta Hospital in Gurugram after the Delhi High Court ordered his transfer from Safdarjung Hospital over health concerns. Wangchuk, on a 24-day hunger strike, has been admitted to the ICU for close medical supervision.

22 Jul 2026 12:16 pm
Assam floods: 21 killed in a day, over 5.6 lakh affected

At least 21 people died in a single day as floods worsened across Assam on July 21, taking this years flood death toll to 31. More than 5.6 lakh people have been affected across 16 districts, with Sivasagar emerging as the worst-hit district. Relief operations by the Indian Army and Indian Air Force are underway as authorities continue rescue efforts. Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is scheduled to visit the affected areas on July 22.

22 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
At least 16 Delhi Metro stations shut due to security reasons

The closures come amid the ongoing Cockroach Janta Party protest at Jantar Mantar

22 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
Architects of Grand Egyptian Museum to design startup museum in Bengaluru, first phase to be ready by 2028

MIST is a Public-Private Partnership between the not-for-profit UnboxingBLR Foundation (51%) and the Department of Electronics, Information Technology and Biotechnology (ITBT), Government of Karnataka (49%).Bengaluru

22 Jul 2026 12:10 pm
Gaurang Shahs Limitless Traditions chronicles Indias handloom heritage

The Hyderabad-based textile designers coffee table book traces his journey through Indias weaving clusters, celebrating craft traditions and the communities that keep them alive

22 Jul 2026 12:10 pm
AMMA row: Filmmaker Vinayan challenges Shwetha Menon to push for govt probe into power group' in Malayalam cinema

Vinayan asks whether Shwetha Menon is ready to 'initiate sincere action against the power group' as the members of her own association had opposed it earlier

22 Jul 2026 12:00 pm
Does every good Kannada film need a Malayalam comparison?

What led to the rise of Malayalam cinema and how Kannada cinema can go to the next level.

22 Jul 2026 11:58 am
Andhra Police must become tech-driven and citizen-centric, says Home Minister

Combating cybercrime, rowdyism and the misuse of social media are among the priorities now, says Anitha

22 Jul 2026 11:57 am
Other Mommy trailer: Jessica Chastain battles her sinister doppelgnger in new Blumhouse horror

Universal Pictures and Blumhouse have released the first trailer for Other Mommy, revealing Jessica Chastain in a dual role as both a devoted mother and the terrifying supernatural entity stalking her family

22 Jul 2026 11:56 am
World is extremely turbulent, Jaishankar calls for deeper India-ASEAN cooperation

India-ASEAN agenda covers trade and investment, mobility and talent, tech, digital and AI, green and sustainability, as well as connectivity, Jaishankar said

22 Jul 2026 11:54 am
U.S. tariffs on Brazil take effect as President Donald Trump readies fresh flurry

Various products such as beef, coffee and aircraft parts will be exempted from the tariff, and roughly half of Brazil's exports to the U.S. would remain excluded from the duty

22 Jul 2026 11:51 am
Andhra Pradesh Congress condemns lathi-charge on students at Jantar Mantar

APCC vice-president Kolanukonda Shivaji said suppressing students voices went against the spirit of democracy, and sought a law to prevent paper leaks and a transparent examination system

22 Jul 2026 11:45 am
Honeymoon murder: Sonam lying from the beginning, claims brother-in-law

The SC on Tuesday advised Sonam to surrender and face trial for the alleged murder of her husband

22 Jul 2026 11:44 am
BIS seizes 10 crore worth of 7.875 kg non-hallmarked gold jewellery in Telanganas Warangal raid

BIS Hyderabad Branch Office Director advises consumers to purchase only BIS-hallmarked gold jewellery carrying a valid HUID, verify the HUID through the BIS CARE mobile application before purchase and insist on obtaining a proper invoice

22 Jul 2026 11:40 am
Before Jana Nayagan: When an 18-year-old Vijay walked the halls of Loyola

Vijays maiden venture as a solo hero, Naalaiya Theerpu,helmed by S.A. Chandrasekhar, did not set the box office on fire; even as the audience response remained muted, the actor was noticed, and he won the Best New Face Actor award fromCinema Express

22 Jul 2026 11:37 am
Nu Skin India Partners with The Akshaya Patra Foundation to Support 700,000 Mid-Day Meals for Government and Government-Aided School Children

The partnership will support more than 3,000 students and includes a Pharmanex-linked giving initiative, reinforcing Nu Skin Indias purpose-led journey in the country

22 Jul 2026 11:34 am
A First for India: EbixCash World Moneys Perpetual RBI Licence Brings Trade and Family Remittances Within Reach of Millions - Unlocking Opportunities for Trade and Permissible Current Account Remittances

Under RBIs revised FEMA framework, EbixCash World Money can now move trade payments up to Rs. 25 lakh and family maintenance remittances opening a direct, international payments channel for Indias MSME economy.

22 Jul 2026 11:33 am
What past patterns and current concerns indicate about the upcoming bypolls

The byelections to three seats Bankipur in Bihar, Daita in Madhya Pradesh and Manjalpur in Gujarat are now under the spotlight; while trends from the past five years indicate an advantage for the ruling party, these constituencies have been drawing attention for a few other reasons

22 Jul 2026 11:31 am
Dinto Solar Wins Bid in China Datang's 1 GW HJT Module Procurement

Dinto Solar Wins Bid in China Datang's 1 GW HJT Module Procurement

22 Jul 2026 11:30 am
INDIA bloc parties marching separately but striking together

The parties put into practice the Trotskyist principle of March separately, strike together! a line that late CPI(M) General Secretary Sitaram Yechury often used to repeat when talking about opposition unity

22 Jul 2026 11:29 am
Karnataka steps up drive to reduce trans fats in food supply chain; over 45 lakh litres of used cooking oil collected since 2024

Officials pointed out that industrially produced trans fats, commonly found in partially hydrogenated oils used in some processed and fried foods, are among the most harmful dietary risk factors

22 Jul 2026 11:24 am
Australia cricket great David Warner pleads guilty to drunk-driving

David Warner to be sentenced on August 18 for middle range drunk driving

22 Jul 2026 11:22 am
SWAYAM outlet for SHG womens products sought at Bhogapuram airport

MSME Minister Kondapalli Srinivas seeks a dedicated retail outlet at Bhogapuram airport for SWAYAM brand products prepared by SHG women

22 Jul 2026 11:17 am
Union Ministers Nadda, Jitendra Singh meet Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram

Both J.P. Nadda and Jitendra Singh spent over an hour with Sonam Wangchuk at the hospital enquiring about his health, and conveyed the governments decision to initiate a debate in Parliament

22 Jul 2026 11:11 am
Why are pellet guns used as a non-lethal crowd-control measure? | Explained

They were last known to have been used during the 2024 farmers protest at Khanuari and Shambhu barrier along the Punjab-Haryana border. Though the police denied the use of pellet guns, farmer leaders had alleged then that several people were injured

22 Jul 2026 11:09 am
Pinarayi Vijayan condemns arrest of Rahul Gandhi in Delhi, says Centre suppressing protest using force

In a Facebook post, Pinarayi says that according to news reports, a gang of thugs with lathis were attacking protesters along with the police

22 Jul 2026 10:50 am
Nagaland-set 'Angh' to compete in TIFF 2026's Platform section

The Nagaland-set film will have its world premiere in Platform, TIFF's competitive section dedicated to distinctive director-driven cinema. The 2026 line-up features 12 films from around the world.

22 Jul 2026 10:50 am
Rupee falls 11 paise to 96.36 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said concerns over the security of oil shipments through the Red Sea and Strait of Hormuz continue to support crude oil prices

22 Jul 2026 10:48 am
The salt of democracy

The Indian youth had a taste of dissent on July 20. Their experiences of the truth of dissent, both harsh and exhilarating, have flooded social media

22 Jul 2026 10:38 am
What are pellet guns and why are they lethal?

Answers to some the frequently asked questions on the issue of the usage of pellet guns and violence in the Valley

22 Jul 2026 10:31 am
Markets decline in early trade on higher crude oil prices, selling in bank stocks

Elevated crude oil prices and persistent geopolitical tensions have tempered risk appetite in the markets, according to an expert

22 Jul 2026 10:29 am
For the first time, undergraduate enrolments decline in India

AISHE reports released by the Ministry of Education after prolonged delay show a drop in students enrolled in undergrad courses, particularly in States such as West Bengal, Maharashtra and U.P.

22 Jul 2026 10:28 am
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 3 LIVE: Lok Sabha to take up Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026

Both days were marked by protests and sloganeering with no business conducted in both the Houses so far

22 Jul 2026 10:25 am
Living by the sun, losing to the rain: life in Marakkanams salt pans in T.N.

For salt pan workers, the weather forms the basis of their livelihood: long, hot days take a toll on their body but allow them to earn, while spells of rain offer relief but mean wages are lost. Climate change is making their occupation increasingly precarious but help from the government remains limited

22 Jul 2026 10:25 am
BJP Kerala chief Rajeev Chandrasekhar says protests are democratic, but violence and anarchy are not

In a post on X, the BJP leader says: Protests are a part of democracy and is a right of every citizen. Agreed. He added, Violent protests are not democracy. Anarchy is not democracy. Lawlessness is not democracy

22 Jul 2026 10:23 am
Space Exploration Day | How are astronauts trained?

If you want to be in space, youll need training. A lot of it. Heres a look at all the different training from spacewalk to simulation that astronauts undergo to be efficient and valiant when, after much waiting, they finally get to space!

22 Jul 2026 10:19 am
Space Exploration Day | Meet the parts that make space exploration possible

Every space mission is a team effort. Beyond the rocket and astronauts, specialised parts like launch vehicles, orbiters, landers and rovers work together to explore space. Heres what each one does.

22 Jul 2026 10:18 am
Telangana ACB raids 15 locations linked to DE of energy utility in disproportionate assets case

The raids are being carried out at the officials residences, office premises and the houses of his relatives across the State

22 Jul 2026 9:55 am
Odisha CM attributes policy driven reforms to State being bracketed among top five performers by NITI Aayog

The recognition validates Odishas sustained focus on governance reforms, ease of doing business, institutional efficiency and investor facilitation, he says

22 Jul 2026 9:39 am
Bihar BJP delegation meets ECI, complains about Prashant Kishors expenditure in Bankipur byelection

The memorandum submitted by the BJP delegation raised concerns about the alleged violation of the prescribed election expenditure limit, spending funds through shell companies, and influencing voters through fake social media accounts and bot networks

22 Jul 2026 9:38 am