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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

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.

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

T Srinivasa Kumar appointed Earth Sciences Secretary

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.

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

Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: One must pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while still... Inspiring life lessons on reinvention, courage, resilience, and inner strength: Why the revolutionary German philosopher still shapes how we think and grow

Quote of the Day by Friedrich Nietzsche: One must pay dearly for immortality; one has to die several times while still alive. These words have ch

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

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

Hormuz Open for Non-Iran-Bound Ships, Says White House

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States had implemented a blockade that applies only to vessels entering or departing

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

India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry says

Businesses in India are hopeful that the forthcoming trade agreement with the UK will foster innovation instead of sparking fierce competition. P

Foreign or local? Investors at lossover GIFT funds

Investors are grappling with confusion when it comes to reporting GIFT City fund investments in their tax returns. Fund houses provide varying gu

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

On the Draw July 17, 2026

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

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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Call all-party meet to discuss delimitation bill: Kharge to PM Modi

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge requested an all-party meeting with Prime Minister Modi. He seeks details on the revised Constitution (131st 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

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

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

TG Among Top NEET Rankers

Punjabs Aryan Gupta and Haryanas Panshul Bansal topped the NEET-UG examination, scoring 715 out of 720, with 11.21 lakh candidates qualifying thi

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

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

Govt Rental Vehicle Drivers Strike Enters Second Day

Telangana Four-Wheeler Drivers Association pointed out that thousands of owner-cum-drivers and their families are facing severe financial hardshi

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

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

Fema a civil law, RBI alone can compound offences, says ED

The Enforcement Directorate clarified Fema's role as civil legislation for voluntary compliance. Reserve Bank of India is the competent authority

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.

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

Female elephant found dead in estate near Valparai

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

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

Eight Get Six-Month Jail Term for Attack on Forest Staff

Out of 39 accused in the case, two had died and 37 faced trial. Eight were convicted, while the remaining were acquitted. Public prosecutor M. Ra

HC Dismisses HMWS&SB Review in Compassionate Appointment Case

Rejecting the submissions, the court observed that these objections were not raised during the original proceedings and could not be introduced a

HC Fines Retired Teacher Rs 1 Lakh for Abusing Court Process

Justice E.V. Venugopal dismissed a writ petition filed by P. Srinivas, a retired school assistant, and directed him to pay the amount to the Gove

Phrase of the Day: 'Cold Shoulder'- The popular phrase that explains the pain of being ignored- meaning, origin, and usage in sentences explained

The phrase 'cold shoulder' describes deliberate unfriendly treatment and intentional exclusion. Its origins are debated, possibly linked to old B

YSRC Alleges Police Cover-Up In Custodial Death

Addressing a press conference in Nellore, Kakani claimed that Yedukondalu died due to custodial torture and not by suicide, as maintained by the

UN Agency FAO Impressed With Tiruppurs Massive Greening Project

NGO Vetry shows how agro-forestry matrices helped in carbon credits

The invisible co-authors

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

Trump's teleprompter operator under probe for insider trading

Donald Trump's teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, faces federal investigation for insider trading. Suspicious trades on the Kalshi platform tr

Quote of the Day by Clark Gable: The only reason they come to see me is Inspiring lessons on optimism, confidence, happiness, gratitude and why you should make the most of every moment by the iconic actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on positivity and the beauty of embracing life

Quote of the Day by Clark Gable: Clark Gables quote, The only reason they come to see me is that I know that life is great and they know I know

PPP Projects to Drive AP's Growth, Says CM Naidu

Viability Gap Funding to play key role

Govt to replace WPI with Producer Price Index for future procurement contracts

In a bid to modernize inflation measurement, the government is set to replace the Wholesale Price Index with the Producer Price Index for future

NTR District Invites Entries For Photo Awards

The competitions will be held in three categoriesAndhra Pradesh's heritage, tourism and culture in NTR district; youth, P4 and economic developme

TSMC pledges another $100 billion for US chip expansion

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced a significant new investment. The company plans to spend an additional one hundred billion d