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J&K Rain Havoc: Death Toll Crosses 23 as Poonch Families Face Unimaginable Tragedy

Nature's fury continued across the Jammu division as three more people died in rain-related incidents, pushing the death toll beyond 23 in three

Kerala to unveil transport policy soon, says Minister C.P. John

Road safety mission, pre-licence driving education in higher secondary schools to be party of policy

Doctor, home guards among 19 held in Chhattisgarh for faking snakebite deaths, siphoning off lakhs

Each member of the racket played distinct roles to execute the fraud between November 2019 and February 2024, shows investigation

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NEET paper leak students protest: Congress party offers legal aid to persons detained, arrested, attacked during march

The Congress party is offering legal assistance to young individuals arrested during recent protests. A Google form has been shared for those nee

Martyrs' Day rally: Mamata calls for INDIA unity against BJP in Bengal, rules out return of TMC rebels

Though she did not name the Congress or the CPI(M), her remarks were seen as an appeal to the TMC's INDIA bloc partners, with whom it has maintai

Chhattisgarh Rs 17 crore snakebite scam: How doctors, lawyers, clerks and bank employees faked deaths in Bilaspur

Chhattisgarh Snakebite Scam: Police in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, have arrested seventeen individuals in a large compensation fraud. This syndicate

UK PM Burnham Rewards AI Minister With Cabinet Role, Sweeps Out Starmer Camp

Lisa Nandy is another Indian-origin minister who holds on to her department, with additional responsibilities as Secretary of State for Digital,

One more minister likely for Belagavi, says Satish Jarkiholi

He told reporters that he has no favourites among the aspirants

Watch: Abhijeet Dipke tells the government to come to Jantar Mantar for talks

What did you do after your husband was attacked: SC questions Sonam Raghuvanshi's conduct

The Supreme Court questioned Sonam Raghuvanshi's actions in her husband's murder case. She is accused of killing her husband during their honeymo

India-U.K. FTA creates predictability for businesses on both sides: City of London policy chief

The India-U.K. trade deal came into effect on July 15, 2026. In a written interview with The Hindu, Chris Hayward, Policy Chairman of the City of

US judge approves Anthropic's $1.5 billion settlement of copyright lawsuit

Delhi govt to soon provide smart property cards in Lal Dora areas of 48 villages: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi government is preparing digital records and issuing smart property cards. This initiative aims to resolve long-standing property ownership

CJP Protest Chats on Internet Shutdown, Sacrifice Under Scanner

Delhi Police examining alleged messages on offline communication and inflammatory remarks as part of the probe into the violent Sansad Chalo marc

IIT Roorkee warns students against social media support to 'political movements like current one'

While the fresh advisory created furore on social media with several users terming it a gag order, the institute insisted that it is in accordanc

Major Asset Discovery of Indore Power Engineer: Case Registered

Indore, July 21: A significant asset discovery has emerged following a raid by the Lokayukt on nine properties linked to a power department engin

UEFA President Ceferin Boycotted World Cup Final After Disagreements With FIFA

A central point of contention was FIFA's decision to suspend the implementation of an automatic one-match ban for USA forward Balogun following a

Chennai Metro Rail starts work on tunnel to link Nungambakkam and Sterling Road

Tunnelling starts near Khader Nawaz Khan Road. The machines will mostly drill under Uthamar Gandhi Road, Valluvar Kottam Road, and some buildings

Coimbatore Book Festival 2026: What readers can expect

Amid busy aisles and happening stalls, the Coimbatore Book Festival by CODISSIAinvites readers to browse, discover and take home stories that sta

Panel Recommends 5 Key Measures to Revive Mango Sector

A comprehensive assessment of entire Totapuri mango value chain was conducted to have long term solutions for price stabilization

Narcotics worth 15.29 crore seized, 17 persons arrested in Bengaluru

According to officials, the CCB alone accounted for narcotics worth nearly 14 crore in the overall seizures

India must tighten food safety regime before India-EU FTA takes effect, says GTRI

Before the implementation of the India-EU free trade agreement, India must prioritize the enhancement of its food safety framework. By strengthen

Former Kerala Minister K Rajan Condemns Police Brutality in Delhi

Speaking exclusively to Deccan Chronicle about the students protests and governments response to it, the former minister said that the Union Gove

Beyond the Northeast label: Why globally acclaimed filmmakers reject regional tags

From veteran auteurs to a new generation of directors, Northeast cinema has consistently found global audiences through stories grounded in the r

Not the Finale, but the Firestarter: L-G Manoj Sinha Leads J&K Into Defining Phase of AntiDrug Battle

The 100day DrugFree J&K campaign recorded 20,292 FIRs, 292 detentions under the PITNDPS Act, the dismantling of 92 drug networks, identification

Cal HC Grants Interim Protection To TMC MP Moitra In Hate Speech Case

The court directed that no coercive steps be taken against her till October 5 subject to compliance with the conditions alluded to until October

Tragic Fire Claims Lives of Three Family Members in South Delhi

New Delhi, July 21: A devastating fire in a residence on Lodhi Road in South Delhi has resulted in the deaths of a woman and her two children, of

SBI Funds Management lists with 6% premium on the BSE

Mumbai, July 21 (Udaipur Kiran): SBI Funds Management has debuted at Rs 610.00 on the BSE, up by 36.00 points or 6.27% from its issue price of Rs

Quote of the Day by Miguel de Cervantes: In order to attain the impossible, one must Inspiring lessons on courage, resilience, fearless ambition, leadership, personal growth, achieving impossible goals, and why every extraordinary success begins with a bold attempt

Quote of the Day by Miguel de Cervantes, In order to attain the impossible, one must attempt the impossible, is a timeless reminder that great ac

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke will contest polls on Bhim Army ticket in future: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey predicted Abhijeet Dipke will contest elections on a Bhim Army ticket. He stated that mass movements often produce politic

Patel Engineering says its project team helping in rescue efforts at Sikkim tunnel collapse site

A tunnel collapse in Sikkim's Namchi district killed ten people on Monday. Patel Engineering Ltd. is coordinating with rescue forces and local au

Gang kills elderly couple in Salem to rob one sovereigngold jewellery

The gang robbed gold earrings and a nose ring totally weighing one sovereign

Inviting colleges and universities to document biodiversity on their campuses

A pan-India initiative by Nature Conservation Foundation welcomes institutions to create a Campus Biodiversity Register, and make it toiNaturalis

Samson Reflects on World Cup Support and Personal Growth

New Delhi, July 21: Sanju Samson played a pivotal role in Indias triumph at the T20 World Cup 2026. The wicketkeeper-batsman revealed that he ini

Indore family mistakenly drops 2-kg silver utensil in garbage; municipal sanitation workers find it at a segregation centre

A family's cherished silver urn was accidentally discarded into a garbage truck in Indore. Municipal workers undertook a difficult search through

Health Wrap | Episode 42: Cancer care gaps, extreme heat, outbreaks & diabetes care breakthroughs

In the 42nd episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu and Zubeda Hamid, Senior Assistant Editor, The Hindu, dis

Bengaluru's ancient rock older than dinosaurs and Himalayas: 3.4-billion-year-old Peninsular Gneiss in Lalbagh is among Earth's oldest exposed crust; formed before oxygen

Inside Bengaluru's Lalbagh Botanical Garden stands a rock formation estimated to be between 3.0 and 3.4 billion years old, making it one of the o

Boeing urges US to seek transparency on 3 billion Airbus loans from EU

Boeing has requested US government intervention regarding European Union loans. The company seeks transparency on a 3 billion loan package for Ai

Supreme Court constituted Aravalli committee opens 21-day window for feedback

The development has come amid concerns about the committees neutrality, as it mainly comprises ex-government officers

Students' stir: Rahul, Priyanka lead Congress protest outside PM Modi's residence; demand resignations

Priyadarshan Breaks Silence on Bhool Bhulaiyaa Genre, Defines It as a Psychological Thriller

Mumbai, July 21: Renowned director Priyadarshan has made his mark in various film genres, including comedy, drama, and thrillers, delivering memo

Kremlin says 'in touch' with New Delhi after 4 Indians killed in Ukraine ship strike

Psychology says asking one more follow-up question can make people like you more, here's why

Psychologists suggest asking thoughtful follow-up questions makes people like you more. These questions signal attentiveness and genuine interest

Lupin takes 82.2% stake in Kaveri Therapeutics, licences 2 oncology assets for $1.6mn

LI has received 332,000 common shares in Kaveri, which will advance the oncology programme through global clinical trials

Rajasthan High Court Criticizes Government Over Delay in Ramgarh Dam Restoration

Jaipur, July 21: The Rajasthan High Court has taken a strong stance regarding the delay in the restoration of the Ramgarh Dam. Senior government

CARD91 offers its comprehensive PPI Suite to Indian Overseas Bank with RuPay NCMC Capability

CARD91 offers its comprehensive PPI Suite to Indian Overseas Bank with RuPay NCMC Capability

Molicel Capitalizes on Global Hybrid Surge, Unveiling Next-Gen Cell Technology

Molicel Capitalizes on Global Hybrid Surge, Unveiling Next-Gen Cell Technology

PLI schemes attract 2.4 lakh crore investments, create over 14 lakh jobs till March 2026

Production Linked Incentive schemes attracted over 2.40 lakh crore in investments and created 14.15 lakh jobs. These schemes have also enabled ex

Palani Temple Land Fraud: CPI(M) Alleges Conspiracy, Demands Impartial Probe

The Marxist leader claimed that certain officials from top to bottom were involved in registering the Rs 100 crore temple property for Rs 2 crore

Quote of the Day by Jordan Peterson: And if you think tough men are dangerous, wait until you see what weak men... Canadian psychologist's powerful lesson on strength, responsibility and human nature

Quote of the Day: Jordan Peterson's quote And if you think tough men are dangerous, wait until you see what weak men are capable of explores the

Farmers collective demands probe into irregularities in Regulated Market Committees in Puducherry

Glasgow Diary: City awaits CWG buzz as athletes trickle in

Glasgow is preparing for the Commonwealth Games, which begin in two days. Athletes are arriving at the airport, and volunteers are welcoming dele

Making strategy work: Why execution is the real differentiator

India faces a consequential economic period driven by AI and digital platforms. Traditional competitive advantages are becoming temporary, emphas

Two-year-old girl undergoes complex renal cancer surgery at Tiruchis Mahatma Gandhi Memorial GH

The girl was diagnosed with a right-sided Wilms tumour, a malignant tumour arising from the right kidney and underwent a radical right nephrectom

Yogi Cabinet Approves Upcoming Session of Uttar Pradesh Legislature Starting August 3

Lucknow, July 21: The Yogi governments cabinet meeting has approved the proposal to convene the third session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislature on

Woman, two daughters killed in house fire at Delhi's Lodhi Colony

At 10.21 a.m. Delhi Fire Services received a call informing about fire in a residential building in south Delhi's Lodhi Road

GBA engineer assaulted during footpath clearance drive near Shivajinagar, five persons detained

Authorities said all those involved in the attack will be booked under Section 307 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), which deals with attempt

Supreme Court frees Kerala Waqf Board from State official supervision

A three-judge Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant passed the order while hearing the Boards appeal against an interim order of the Kerala High Court o

Gujarat flags off 139 new buses for tribal students under Birsa Munda transport scheme

The buses have been introduced jointly by the Tribal Development Department and the Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation (GSRTC) at a cost of

New planet revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding

The new planet is slightly bigger than Jupiter and takes 91 years to orbit its star, a little longer than it takes Uranus to orbit our sun

Strike on Ukraine-bound gas tanker in Black Sea wounds three

The Black Sea has been a regular theatre of confrontation between Ukraine and Russia since the Kremlin's full-scale invasion began in 2022

Calcutta HC grants interim protection to TMC MP Mahua Moitra in hate speech case

The Calcutta High Court granted interim protection from coercive action to Mahua Moitra. This protection is valid until October fifth in a hate s

Death of BDS student Nithin Raj: Kerala Home Minister seeks report on 'flawed arrest' of accused Dr. Ram

Ramesh Chennithala directs State Police Chief to conduct departmental inquiry into the reasons that resulted in Mondays 'flawed arrest'

Doors Of Dialogue Open: Government Sources To Protesting Students

Earlier today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for the strictest possible punishment for those responsible for the NEET paper leak and emphas

Surrender Or...: Supreme Court Gives 2 Options To Honeymoon Murder Accused Sonam Raghuvanshi

The court suggested that Sonam surrenders while the trial court records the evidence of key prosecution witnesses. The court offered to reconside

First Container Cargo Train Arrives at Biratnagar Integrated Check Post, Reducing Logistics Costs

Kathmandu, July 21: The first cargo train carrying industrial raw materials from third countries arrived at the Integrated Check Post (ICP) in Bi

Watch: Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Rankas face-off with Police as CJP continues protest at Jantar Mantar

1996 Rajasthan blast: SC sets aside death penalty of convict, acquits lifer

The Supreme Court ordered a fresh trial for a death row convict in a 1996 bus blast case. It also acquitted a lifer and dismissed state appeals a

Puducherry Lt. Governor reviews JIPMERs Sedarapet healthcare hub project

The Lt. Governor reviewed the project while he was on a visit to the JIPMER campus on July 20, 2026 to inaugurate the state-of-the-art clinical i

Karnataka bars holders of other states' PRCs from seeking permanent resident certificate

Karnataka has launched doorstep delivery for Permanent Residence Certificates. Deputy tahsildars are now authorized to issue these important resi

Why end-of-life care should include digital assets management

The digital data generated during a persons life does not disappear when the heart stops. It remains locked, scattered and unmanaged. Where possi

Lindt may cut prices in some countries to stimulate growth

Lindt may implement selective price reductions to increase sales volumes. This strategy aims to meet growth targets in the second half of 2026. T

Sangareddy: Locals Take Away Garlic Bags After Lorry Accident

The driver sustained serious injuries in the accident and was shifted to a nearby hospital by the police.

118 police personnel injured as Sansad Chalo march turned violent

Delhi Police has said that more than 118 police personnel were injured and around 70 protesters were detained after the Cockroach Janta Partys Sa

'Voice of Mars for NASA' Applauds Skyroot On Maiden Success Of Vikram-1

Vikram-1 Launch: Big applause to Skyroot Aerospace for its historic feat from an aerospace engineer of global excellence

TMCs Rally Vandalism Case Reaches High Court, Police Ordered to Respond

Kolkata, July 21: The faction of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) led by former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has brought attention to t

3-Lender Rule, Rs 2 Lakh Cap: How Microfinance Lenders Curbed Bad Loans

After several quarters of decline, the sector's Gross Loan Portfolio (GLP) returned to growth in the quarter ended March 31, 2026.

Google DeepMinds India chiefs on the race to make AI cheaper, safer and finally good at code

Manish Gupta, who leads research for Google DeepMind India, and Seshu Ajjarapu, who heads applied AI for the unit, agree that closing the coding

SmartKargo Signs Strategic Agreement with Sun Phu Quoc Airways to Power Digital Transformation of Airline's Cargo Operations

SmartKargo, the leading provider of cloud-native air cargo management solutions, today announced the signing of a strategic agreement with Sun Ph

Chennai's World-Class Healthcare Infrastructure - A Great Boon and Lifesaver for Patients Worldwide

Reinforcing Chennai's reputation as a global destination for advanced healthcare, Kauvery Hospital , Chennai, successfully performed a comple

Andrew Burnham takes charge as Britains Prime Minister

Andrew Burnham has become the United Kingdoms new Prime Minister, taking office as Britains seventh leader in a decade. In his first speech, Burn

India Call-Up a Dream Come True, Says Ashok Sharma

Young pacer credits Ishant Sharma, Mohammed Siraj and Ashish Nehra for shaping his journey ahead of the Zimbabwe series.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay holds consultation on Mekedatu issue

Government to release grants for equipment and furniture for Udupi District Hospital, Minister U. T. Khader

Health Department is scouting for a place to establish a taluk hospital in Udupi after the existing one was upgraded to a district hospital

Gurgaon cook earns more than a govt school teacher, yet isn't allowed to sit at his employer's table. Social media post sparks job vs respect debate

A Gurugram cook earns more than government school teacher. This disparity highlights urban India's disconnect between income and social deference

Major Seizure of Illegal Fireworks in Gujarat Following Deadly Blast

Ahmedabad, July 21: Three days after a deadly explosion at an alleged illegal fireworks manufacturing unit in Ahmedabads Ramol area, Gujarat poli

'Turned his car around and drove away': Mamata Banerjee's swipe at PM Modi over CJP Parliament march

Mamata Banerjee criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for leaving Parliament during a protest. A satirical group called the Cockroach Janta Par

No decision to increase ethanol blending with petrol beyond 20%: Petroleum MoS

Suresh Gopi, Minister of State for Petroleum also informed no decision had been taken to blend ethanol with diesel for commercial usage

Supreme Court Asks CBSE To Revise APAAR ID Consent Form Nationwide

Petitioners argue APAAR ID scheme compels students to get Aadhaar, violating privacy and constitutional rights, urging compliance with data prote