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Trump to Attend World Cup Final on Sunday, Says White House

The U.S. president will also attend a FIFA reception at the Trump Tower in New York City on Friday, Leavitt added.

SpaceX aborts Starship launch seconds before liftoff

SpaceX's Starship rocket experienced a last-second launch abort on Thursday. Some of the rocket's 33 engines failed to ignite properly before lif

July 17: Power Cut in Over 30 Areas from 10 AM to 5 PM

Udaipur, July 17: Power supply will remain suspended from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM in more than 30 areas due to a scheduled power shutdown. The affect

Zelenskiy Taps New Defence Chief to Quell Political Crisis

The dismissal brought into the open a dispute between the young tech evangelist and Kyiv's top general during the president's second shake-up in

'Nothing was handed to us': Messi hits back at Argentina critics

Lionel Messi asserts Argentina's World Cup victories were earned through skill and perseverance. He dismissed claims of beneficial officiating an

Who won India vs England, 2nd ODI? Here's what happened in the Cardiff clash

Who won Ind vs Eng, 2nd T20: England secured a four-wicket victory in the second ODI, leveling the series against India. Joe Root's unbeaten 99 g

US expands attacks on Iran, which calls Strait of Hormuz a 'red line' as it retaliates

United States intensified strikes against Iran, hitting targets farther north. Iran retaliated with missiles and drones at US allies in the regio

Case Booked Against Ambati Over Funeral Incident

According to police, Ambati and his supporters allegedly obstructed police personnel while a Guard of Honour was being presented during the funer

ISC Class 12 Improvement Result 2026 Out, Rechecking Window Open Till July 20

ISC Class 12 Improvement Result 2026 has been announced by CISCE. Students can check their scorecards online and apply for rechecking until July

She Knew He Wasn't Real. One Woman's Romance Scam Story

She knew somewhere in the back of her mind that Donnie didn't exist. She also knew that before she hit the road again, in spite of all logic and

US tariffs on Brazil are a bitter pill for sugar and ethanol makers

Brazil's ethanol and sugar producers expressed despair over new United States tariffs. These tariffs were imposed on thousands of Brazilian produ

Techie's Suicide Sparks Protest at Boyfriend's House in Prakasam

They said she informed her parents about the developments before allegedly ending her life in Mumbai on July 14.

Morning Brief Podcast: Smart Glasses, Blind Spots: How Meta's Wearables Are Watching You

China Acquired 220 Million Voter Files: Trump's Largest Compromise Claim

More than 60 lawsuits by Trump and his allies produced no ruling establishing fraud capable of changing the outcome of the 2020 election, while r

Tipper Driver Succumbs to Injuries After Crash

The deceased was identified as Khira Sindhu Parabhoi, a native of Naupada district in Odisha who migrated to Hyderabad about three years ago for

US forces continue 'wave of strikes' against Iran for sixth consecutive night

US forces on Thursday (local time) launched a fresh wave of military strikes against Iran, marking the sixth consecutive night of operations agai

T Srinivasa Kumar appointed Earth Sciences Secretary

White House says Iran 'very much continues' talks with Washington, wants to 'make a deal' despite US strikes

The White House on Thursday (local time) said Iran continues to engage in talks with the United States and has expressed its willingness to reach

Root's Unbeaten 99 Rescues England, Forces ODI Series Decider

Root was required to bat after just one ball in England's innings and anchored the chase with a flawless and unbeaten 99 at Sophia Gardens.

NEET UG Result 2026 Out: 138 Candidates Score 690 Or Above; Check Details

NEET UG Result 2026 has been declared. Around 11.21 lakh candidates qualified, while 138 scored 690+ marks. Check highest score, category-wise da

Live | Trump's big revelations on 2020 election interference, illegals on voter rolls

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 powe

Trump alleges China committed 2020 election fraud

President Donald Trump stated China compromised election data during the 2020 cycle. This alleged breach reportedly secured 220 million United St

US Revives Green Card Rules For Immigrants Using Public Benefits

The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Med

Iron Rod Falls On Congress Worker At Rahul Gandhi's Dehradun Event, Dies

A 65-year-old Congress worker died after an iron rod from a tent erected for Rahul Gandhi's scheduled event fell on him at the Bannu School groun

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

NEET Aspirant Dies After Checking Answer Key

Danvita had recently given the NEET examination, they said.

Rohit Sharma Wasn't Happy: Inside Details Of BCCI's 'Last ODI' Meeting Out

Indian cricket is abuzz with speculation about the curtains coming down on one of the most illustrious ODI batters, Rohit Sharma's career

US strikes bridges in Iran, expanding its airstrike campaign over the Strait of Hormuz

United States airstrikes on bridges intensified, escalating tensions with Iran. Iran launched new missile attacks against allied nations, and the

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 ne

Trump Speech Live Updates: US President Trump addresses the nation on 'free and fair elections'

White House Says Iran Seeks Deal Despite US Strikes

She said the recent US strikes were launched after Iran allegedly violated the 14-point memorandum of understanding reached between the two count

Morning Digest: 11.21 lakh clear NEET re-test as women outperform men; Wangchuk weak, Delhi HC orders regular monitoring, and more

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White House says Trump 'certainly agrees' with Vance's remark on Israeli govt elements influencing US opinion on Iran conflict

The White House on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump certainly agrees with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that forei

Odishas Rath Yatra 2026 Concludes Amidst Adverse Weather

Puri, July 17: The renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, successfully concluded on Thursday in

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, th

Tata, SP Group explore share swap to unlock Tata Sons stake amid valuation divide

Tata Sons and the Shapoorji Pallonji Group are currently negotiating the monetization of a stake but are at an impasse concerning the transaction

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 fami

Long-term exposure to air pollution could lead to dementia, warns WHO

New WHO guidelines suggest up to 45% of dementia cases are preventable. Tackling risk factors like high blood pressure and air pollution is advis

PF for self-employed, workers in unorganised sector on way

Employees Provident Fund Organisation is developing a universal provident fund scheme. This new plan will cover millions in the unorganised secto

Philippines Condemns Chinese Media's Video Depicting Filipinos As Monkeys

China Daily's AI-generated video was posted on July 10, coinciding with Philippine events marking the 10th anniversary of a landmark arbitral rul

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 f

Andhra Pradesh Reports 4 Covid-19 Deaths, 12 Cases In Less Than A Month

Andhra Pradesh Health Commissioner G Veerapandian on Thursday said 12 people were infected with Covid-19 virus across the state between June 26 a

Unite to fight terror, organised crime, Ajit Doval urges Bimstec

NSA Ajit Doval chaired the Bimstec national security chiefs meeting in New Delhi. The grouping discussed practical solutions to combat terrorism

Analysis-Trump threatens new Iran escalation and risks repeating old mistakes

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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

Political Fallout After Death of Devotee During Puri Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar, July 17: The annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, witnessed a tragic incident on Thursday when a devotee reportedly died due to a stam

Govt plans bill to punish those who insult, block Vande Mataram singing

Delimitation, women's quota bills not on agenda yet

No leak of Kudankulam nuclear reactor data, clarifies minister

Union minister Jitendra Singh asserted no sensitive data breach occurred at Kudankulam nuclear plant. Nuclear Power Corporation of India confirme

US Strikes Hit Bridges, Airport, Railway Station In Iran: Report

US strikes overnight hit an airport and two bridges in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said Friday.

Skyroot Aerospace to launch Indias first private orbital rocket on Saturday

India's private space sector is poised for a significant advancement this Saturday. Skyroot Aerospace will launch the Vikram-1, its first orbital

'Not a blanket bar': Supreme Court clarifies bulldozer order

The Supreme Court clarified its prior ruling on demolitions. Bulldozers can remove illegal constructions and encroachments on public land. This a

Avoid deploying sailors on vessels moving via Strait, DGMA tells companies

India's shipping regulator has advised against deploying seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive follows recent attacks on merchant ves

Quote of the day by Prince Philip: 'It is an old cliche to say that the future is in the hands of the young. This is no...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on environment conservation, global sustainability, accountability, true stewardship and timely action

Quote of the day by Prince Philip reminds people that protecting the environment and society cannot be left only to future generations. His messa

BRS MLCs Son Tests Positive For Ganja

Police said the trio have been directed to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation, while efforts are on to trace four other members of the seven

Conscience of a nation

DC Edit | Heed Complaints By Students

The Supreme Court has sought the help of the Union government to address the questions contained in the petition filed by Rakesh Binjola, represe

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 m

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

Roots Unbeaten 99 Leads England to Victory in Second ODI

Cardiff, July 17: England secured a thrilling four-wicket victory against India in the second ODI match held at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, level

Techie Died By Suicide In Raidurgam

The deceased was identified as Thiruveedi V. Avinash, an HCL employee posted at the companys office in the Qualcomm building. He is survived by h

Dilip Cherian | As Govt Breaks Its Own Rules, Officer Posted At FCI Is Recalled

The officer, Ashutosh Joshi of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service, is facing serious allegations over the alleged diversion of rice meant for

Hyderabadi Stabbed In US For His Religion

Sohailuddin has undergone multiple surgeries and is in a critical condition. The victim stays in the US with his wife, Amreen Firdous, and has tw

NEET-UG results declared: 2 score 715/720, 19 cross 700

NEET-UG 2026 results revealed higher top scores following a nationwide retest. Aryan Gupta from Punjab secured the top position with a score of 7

AP Targets 30,000-Crore Investment in Food Processing: Bharath

Andhra Pradesh is targeting 30,000 crore in food processing investments and over three lakh jobs to emerge as a leading agro-processing hub

AP Reports 12 Covid-19 Cases, Four Deaths

Health secretary Veerapandian said in a statement here on Thursday that this time, the first case of Covid-19 was reported in the state on June 2

Beyond political reshuffles, renew education in India

A personal sacrifice must inspire Indias education renaissance movement

Vizag School Lodges FIR Alleging Harassment, Blackmail By Three

According to the FIR registered on July 14 at Muvvalavanipalem police station, K. Sai Chandrika, secretary and correspondent of the school, alleg

PM to Unveil Nine Redeveloped Amrit Stations in Southern Railway Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate nine redeveloped Southern Railway stations under the Amrit Station Scheme, featuring upgraded passen

Netflix India Delivers A Record-Breaking Half-Year, As Indian Stories Win Audiences Worldwide

Indian Series Are Travelling Across Every Genre. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web became India's highest-ranked series ever on Netflix's Global Top 1

French Proverb of the Day: 'The little streams make the great rivers'- A timeless lesson on small efforts, patience, and lasting success

The French proverb little streams make great rivers teaches patience and perseverance. Small, consistent actions build towards remarkable achieve

DC Edit | For FTAs To Work, India Must Boost Manufacturing

The agreement will over a period of time create an $8-trillion free trade region, which will be mutually beneficial to both India and the United

Agniveer Recruitment Rally From Aug. 29

The rally is open to sons of war widows, widows, ex-servicemen and serving personnel, as well as own brothers of servicemen and ex-servicemen.

It is not all bad between India and Pakistan

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

After Two Decades Lull, KSEZ Starts Luring Industries; Has MoUs Of 1.5L Crore

Works on the Kakinada Gateway Port (KGP) near Butchayyapeta in Perumallapuram panchayat of Thondangi mandal have been expedited.

Wealth of lacunae: On the Kudankulam nuclear plant data leak

Cybersecurity, transparency are non-negotiable in vital installations

Two Bangladeshi nationals get two-year prison term under Foreigners Act

Tension at TVK event near Coimbatore

Breaching the target: On Indias retail inflation

Rising inflation leaves no room for a cut in interest rates

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Failure is the foundation of...' - this Japanese saying teaches motivational life lessons on success, learning from mistakes, how setbacks can help you grow stronger and why failing today might lead you to win tomorrow

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying teaches that failure forms the foundation for future success. Mistakes and setbacks offer valuable

NTR Varsity Raises Research Stipend To 30,000

The committee approved online applications for the scholarships, which will be awarded after evaluation of research reports submitted by students

'Americans will be relieved': Karoline Leavitt teases Trump's primetime election integrity address

UoH Research Suggests L. Johnsonii Isolated From Homemade Curd Can Suppress Intestinal Pathoge

The study, led by Dr Vijay Morampudi of the department of biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, was published on July 10 in Frontiers in Immunol

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | RSS, VHP Should Disown Ayodhyas Champat, Anil

Had Rai, the two Mishras and Rao have been either members of the Congress or any other party, the BJP/RSS troll army, including their official sp

Does marital rape law shield men from unnatural sex prosecution?

The Supreme Court will examine if husbands can face charges for sexual acts causing harm. This question arises despite existing exemptions for ma

Left parties step up opposition to proposed data centre projects in Vizag

Delhi cabinet approves 400-crore start-up policy

Jagan Asks YSRC MPs To Raise Public Issues In Parliament

Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that governance in the state had deteriorated and claimed that the DSC-2025 recruitment process was marred by serious i

Delhi University allots 93,033 seats in first undergraduate admission list