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Maharashtra CM assures arecanut traders of releasing trucks from Karnataka seized by FDA

In June, more than 50 trucks carrying arecanut from Karnataka were stopped by FDA officials

8 Jul 2026 3:39 pm
The story of India-Indonesia collaboration in the 1940s | Explained

From Nehrus diplomatic support to Biju Patnaiks daring mission, India played a significant role in Indonesias struggle for independence. Heres how the partnership took shape in the 1940s

8 Jul 2026 3:38 pm
Iltija Mufti flags shrinking Amarnath lingam, raises concerns over environmental impact

PDP leader says Amarnath Yatra exceeds Supreme Court cap on pilgrims, calls for sustainable environmental and tourism policy

8 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
Actor Tiny Tom moves anticipatory bail in case registered on Ansiba Hassans petition

The petition is expected to come up for admission before the court on July 10

8 Jul 2026 3:28 pm
Understanding the disappearance of Egyptian Vulture in Tamil Nadu

Conservationists highlight the urgent need for coordinated conservation efforts including the establishment of an Egyptian Vulture Conservation Breeding Programme in the State.

8 Jul 2026 3:28 pm
Online ticket system to be tweaked to deter bulk booking, ensure fair chance to individuals trekking in Karnataka

Limiting the number of bookings to a maximum of three from one IP address, Aadhaar authentication etc., are some of the proposals

8 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
As Kalyani remix version featuring Shreya Ghoshal goes viral, the elated artistes talk about the original

Kalyani remix is being celebrated for the presence of Shreya Ghoshal, and the music video, starring actor Saniya Iyappan

8 Jul 2026 3:25 pm
Trump lashes out at allies as key NATO summit begins

With tensions peaking after an overnight flareup between U.S. and Iranian forces, Mr. Trump declared the Iran ceasefire was over, then took aim at NATO allies who failed to back his campaign against Tehran

8 Jul 2026 3:21 pm
Watch: PM Modi visits Indonesias Prambanan temple, launches major restoration project

Dedicated primarily to Lord Shiva, the 10th-century temple complex stands as a symbol of the deep cultural ties between India and Southeast Asia

8 Jul 2026 3:21 pm
New U.S. attacks on Iran were absolutely necessary, NATO chief says

The U.S. military unleashed a new wave of strikes against Iran after three tankers were hit by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, putting pressure on an already fragile ceasefire

8 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
8 Jul 2026 3:12 pm
How Indias life insurance sector funds government expenditure

A significant share of life insurance premiums is reinvested in securities that finance government expenditure. While the case for deeper insurance penetration is often made in terms of household financial protection, it is equally important for sovereign fiscal stability

8 Jul 2026 3:05 pm
Stock markets tumble over 2% on escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, sharp surge in oil prices

30-share BSE Sensex tanks 1,722.99 points, or 2.20%, to 76,457.73 in intraday trade; 50-share NSE Nifty tumbles 530.05 points, or 2.17%, to 23,868.65

8 Jul 2026 3:04 pm
Watch: Explained: Why does Mumbai flood every monsoon?

Heavy rains once again brought parts of Mumbai to a standstill, disrupting transport, flooding roads and affecting daily life. Why does Mumbai continue to flood despite years of infrastructure upgrades, and how is climate change responsible?

8 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Ayodhya Ram Temple donation case: SIT names Avinash Shukla as prime accused

The SIT has, prima facie, identified nearly 70 instances of alleged theft from the temple's counting room over a span of around 40 days, they added

8 Jul 2026 2:56 pm
Karavali trailer: Prajwal Devaraj, Raj B Shetty starrer promises a gripping saga of revenge and power struggle

Directed by Gurudatha Ganiga, this film stars Prajwal Devaraj and Raj B Shetty in a thrilling tale of revenge and power struggles set in the stunning coastal regions of Karnataka

8 Jul 2026 2:52 pm
Punjab Police officer among 37 wanted by U.S. along with gangsters Lawrence Bishnoi, Bhagwanpuria

The police officer is accused of working closely with Jaggu Bhagwanpuria, 38, a gangster imprisoned in India

8 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
Trump says Iran ceasefire over after fighting flares

Ill let our wonderful negotiators keep talking if they want, but I dont see it. I dont like these people, Mr. Trump said

8 Jul 2026 2:49 pm
Karavali: Prajwal Devaraj, Raj B Shetty film lands in dubbing, remuneration controversy

Drama is brewing around the much-anticipated Kannada film Karavali, starring Prajwal Devaraj and Raj B Shetty. Fans have raised concerns after Prajwals voice was dubbed by someone else, with mounting confusion and allegations regarding the remuneration of the actor

8 Jul 2026 2:47 pm
Allegations of school students being used for SIR voter verification in Karnataka

The alleged incident took place in Gokak in Belagavi district

8 Jul 2026 2:41 pm
Nandagovindam Bhajans launches the first bhajan clubbing event in Kerala

ROOTS by Nandagovindam Bhajans, held in Thiruvananthapuram, saw the group regaling the audience with their popular numbers and a surprise in the form of Vineeth Sreenivasan

8 Jul 2026 2:34 pm
T.N. BJP chief Nainar Nagenthrancriticises Congress Manickam Tagore over Mekedatu

He urged the Congress to think about the welfare of the people of Tamil Nadu now that the party has become part of the Cabinet in the State

8 Jul 2026 2:33 pm
Photographer Rakesh Sinha on documenting Indias classical arts

For more than five decades, the Lucknow-based photographer has captured musicians and dancers on stage, creating an archive of Indias performing arts.

8 Jul 2026 2:33 pm
US firm CorroHealth closure: Kochi employees remain locked out of office as uncertainty looms

Labour department officials recorded the attendance of employees who turned up at the office on the day. This arrangement will continue until Friday, when Labour Minister is expected to hold a conciliatory meeting with senior company officials

8 Jul 2026 2:29 pm
Patna court reserves order on Khan Sir's anticipatory bail plea in coaching institute firing case

The court heard the arguments from both sides today, and has reserved its order till the next hearing on July 10, says Advocate, representing Mr. Khan

8 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
Intimidatory speech case: Abhishek Banerjee does not appear before magistrate to record voice sample

Abhishek Banerjee has challenged before the High Court the Bidhannagar sub-divisional judicial magistrate court order that directed him to appear before the magistrate on July 8

8 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
Sundeep Kishan: Jason Sanjays sense of grounding is similar to Vijay sir

Actor Sundeep Kishan opens up on his Netflix Telugu series Super Subbu and the Tamil film Sigma

8 Jul 2026 2:23 pm
UST Partners with Anthropic to Bring Claude Into USTs Platforms, Engineering, and Operations and Train 20,000 UST Employees Globally

Under the strategic alliance, UST will combine Anthropics Claude models with USTs proprietary industry and horizontal platforms, engineering services, domain solutions, and internal operations, helping clients modernize and transform core systems and operationalize trusted AI at scale.

8 Jul 2026 2:22 pm
Prabowo Subianto | The reformed General

The former military leader and Defence Minister, who is likely to become Indonesias new President, was once accused of human rights abuses, but ran a campaign with a softer image of himself using Instagram and TikTok

8 Jul 2026 2:20 pm
BJP councillor R. Sugathan suffers fresh setback as KAAPA advisory board upholds six-month detention

While Sugathans next legal option is to approach High Court, he will have to continue in prison if he fails to secure relief. In such a scenario, he also faces possibility of losing his position as a councillor in Thiruvananthapuram Corporation

8 Jul 2026 2:12 pm
YSR was a legendary leader who changed crores of lives, says Y.S. Sharmila

Y.S. Sharmila Reddy recalled Arogyasri, the 108 ambulance service, fee reimbursement and Jalayagnam among schemes that changed the lives of the poor

8 Jul 2026 2:10 pm
Ajay Chautala calls Haryana CM Saini a dummy

JJP chief backs Chanot villagers protest over drinking water shortage as BJP government defends its pipeline plan

8 Jul 2026 2:03 pm
Credit card penetration lower in India despite asset quality improvements: CIBIL

The product's contribution to a wider credit ecosystem has gone down, with only 8% of new additions being new to credit as against 26% in the year-ago period, said an official

8 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
Punjab Congress overhaul: No question of changing the leadership, says Bhupesh Baghel

The decision to retain Amarinder Singh Raja Warring as State president has been welcomed by State leaders, Mr. Baghel said

8 Jul 2026 1:52 pm
Tribunal awards 31.43 lakh compensation to kin of Thane man killed in 2020 road accident

In its order on July 8, the MACT directed the owner of a tempo involved in the accident and its insurer to jointly and severally pay the amount to the family of the victim, Rajaram Narayan Mhatre, with 9% interest per annum from the date of the petition

8 Jul 2026 1:48 pm
IND vs ENG 3rd T20: Shreyas Iyer calls performance 'atrocious, unacceptable

India is yet to win a T20I under Shreyas Iyer as Tuesday's outing was their biggest defeat in the format in terms of runs

8 Jul 2026 1:44 pm
Rescuers search for missing in China storms after 1,00,000 flee

Extreme weather has wreaked havoc on the countrys south and centre this week, with a super typhoon heading towards eastern provinces this weekend

8 Jul 2026 1:41 pm
Need to adapt better, but reset will take time: Gambhir on Indias struggles in U.K.

There are a lot of changes from the XI that played the T20 World Cup final to now; be it the captain, be it the opening batsman; there is no Hardik Pandya, there is no Jasprit Bumrah, said India coach Gautam Gambhir

8 Jul 2026 1:39 pm
Watch: Kerala orders probe into deadly Wayanad tunnel debris slip, halts construction

The Kerala government has ordered a detailed investigation into the deadly debris slip at the under-construction Meppadi-Kallady tunnel in Wayanad that killed at least three people and left several others missing.

8 Jul 2026 1:33 pm
One body, multiple pathways: where India is going wrong in regulating pesticide exposure

When it comes to pesticide thresholds, India treats the pathways of food, water and air, as separate problems, each with its own laws and its own ceilings. No one asks what happens when all three pathways carry the same compounds into the same person on the same day

8 Jul 2026 1:31 pm
Tehran targets Bahrain, Kuwait after U.S. strikes and limits Iran's oil sales over ship attacks

Negotiations to reach a final deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz had been due to start after Khamenei's burial. But the new attacks has thrown that into question

8 Jul 2026 1:26 pm
The 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts case and Gujarat High Court verdict | Explained

Nearly 18 years after the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts, the Gujarat High Court has upheld one of Indias largest capital punishment verdicts. An explainer on the case, the investigation, and the road ahead

8 Jul 2026 1:25 pm
Funeral prayers in Iraq for Iranian supreme leader commence after body arrives in holy city

Iran's new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has yet to make an appearance in the funeral ceremonies, which are unfolding over several days. He is believed to be in hiding after reportedly being wounded in the airstrike that killed his father

8 Jul 2026 1:25 pm
Wildflower season is here: From Kaas Plateau to Dzukou Valley, where to trek this season

From Kaas Plateau and Dzukou Valley to Hampta Pass and Nepals alpine meadows, these trails are bursting into bloom with wildflowers, lilies, and Himalayan flora

8 Jul 2026 1:21 pm