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Narayan Seva Sansthan Launches Six-Day Apnon Se Apni Baat Programme from Today

Udaipur: Narayan Seva Sansthan has launched its six-day Apnon Se Apni Baat programme from Friday, July 31, at its Seva Mahatirth campus in Badi.

Pacific Hotel Management College Organises Orientation Programme for New Students

Udaipur: Pacific Hotel Management College, under the Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, organised a one-day orientation

Seema Kaliraman Wins Bronze at Commonwealth Games 2026: I Just Tried to Give My Best

Glasgow, July 31: The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance on the eighth day of the Commonwealth Games 2026. Seema Kaliraman secured

On a floating world

Taran discovers a National Park on a lake in Manipur and learns why this extraordinary world needs protecting.

NASA's Curiosity Rover Finds Vast Honeycomb-Like Landscape On Mars

According to NASA, some polygons observed during previous missions clearly formed as mud cracks.

CM Revanth Expresses Grief Over Peddi Sudarshan Reddy's Demise

In a condolence message, the Chief Minister said Peddi Sudarshan Reddy's contribution to the Telangana movement would be remembered forever.

U.S. Military Alters Course of 24 Ships Amid Iran Tensions: CENTCOM Reports

Washington, July 31: The U.S. military has provided new insights into its enforcement operations against Iran. According to reports, American for

Decisive legal action!: PM Modi releases fresh social media video on stricter exam reforms

US officials pressed China on rare earths, farm goods commitments, Bessent says

US officials urged China to honor commitments on rare earths and agricultural products. These discussions occurred before a potential meeting bet

Iran urges Bulgaria to reconsider hosting US military aircraft

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision regarding US military aircraft. He stated that Sofia's approv

$100,000 To Work In US? Trump's Plan Threatens Indian Students' H-1B Dreams

Under the new plan, students would reportedly have to pay $100,000 to work in the US -- that's over Rs 95 lakh at current exchange rates.

AP HC Intervenes After KMC Fails to Provide Accurate RTI Information on Land

The court directed the ACB to look into a petition from the Jayendra Nagar Welfare Colony residents regarding a housing site.

Russia extends diesel, gasoline export bans until end of January 2027

Some fuel exports will still take place under intergovernmental agreements and in the form of humanitarian aid, the statement said

Weather forecast for July 31, 2026: Check IMD rain alerts for Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala and more

Heavy rainfall is expected across large parts of India on Friday. Active monsoon conditions will persist over north, central, east, and southern

14-Year-Old Saves Man Swept Away By River Using Rope During Family Vacation In US

Jory Thomas was camping with his family near Greycliff, about 70 miles west of Billings, during the Fourth of July weekend.

Parliamentary Panel Recommends Appointment Of Polar Ambassador For India

The panel suggests a dedicated polar ambassador to advance Indias strategic and scientific interests in polar areas.

South Australia mother went to police station a day before she and her daughter were found dead; cops launch murder-suicide probe

A mother and her toddler were discovered deceased west of Port MacDonnell. The mother had visited a police station the day before the tragic disc

10 feared missing after avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak; world-famous climber Nirmal Purja included

World-famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja is feared missing after a massive avalanche struck Broad Peak. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed deeply

Aarti Industries Announces Leadership Transition to Further Strengthen Governance and Long-Term Growth

Aarti Industries Announces Leadership Transition to Further Strengthen Governance and Long-Term Growth

Supermicro Expands DCBBS with Precision-Engineered AI Rack Series to Accelerate Deployment and Time-to-Online

Supermicro Expands DCBBS with Precision-Engineered AI Rack Series to Accelerate Deployment and Time-to-Online

Swiggy cuts Q1 FY27 losses by 34%; Shalini Neelankavil on leading in the AI era

Swiggy's quick commerce business Instamart, which hit a major breakeven milestone in May 2026, saw 53% YoY growth in revenue to reach Rs 1,232 in

CP Sajjanar Calls for Safe Ganesh Festival Celebrations

VC Sajjanar directed idol-makers to implement proper fire safety measures at workshops, ensure safe electrical wiring, and maintain clean premise

India signs MoU for first telecom manufacturing zone in Gwalior, targets 10,000 crore investment

Trump mulling $1,00,000 fee for students keen to work in U.S. after graduation

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Department of Homeland Security is mulling the high fee on Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas whic

Skylift Failed, Cables Blocked Rescue: Probe Into Delhi Fire That Killed 9

The Palam fire inquiry has flagged MCD enforcement failures, unauthorised commercial use, illegal overhead cables, 853 vacancies in Delhi Fire Se

US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous cars

Federal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received approv

Trump Announces Deal for Hamas to Disarm in Gaza, but Many Hurdles, Uncertainty Remain

The White House announcement on Thursday comes nine months after a US-brokered ceasefire was signed.

New Examination Bill Ensures Students Future Security, Says Amit Shah

New Delhi, July 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the passing of the Public Examination (Pr

Delhi-NCR Weather Today, July 31, 2026: Rain or clouds? Check Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Ghaziabad

Delhi-NCR Weather Today, July 31, 2026: Delhi-NCR anticipates mixed weather with cloudy skies and light rain on Friday. Temperatures will largely

Breaking News Live Updates: 1 dead, many trapped as four-storey building collapses at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra

1st Ranking Carrom Tournament Begins in Nellore Today

The event will feature several top players, including international stars Ch. Janardhan Reddy and B. Shobhika, besides Guinness World Record hold

NHRC seeks action from Rajasthan over Kota maternal deaths linked to faulty oxytocin

The National Human Rights Commission has directed Rajasthan officials to act on maternal deaths. Substandard oxytocin injections in Kota are alle

Morning Digest: Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas; Supreme Court permits Muslims to offer Friday prayers on dargah land near Bhojshala, and more

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Iran claims to destroy drone hangars, fuel depot destroyed at US base in Kuwait

US Iran war: IRGC reported destroying US drone hangars and a fuel facility in Kuwait. The IRGC also claimed a missile strike on Jordan's al-Azraq

Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners, traps 10 others

The blast on Thursday, July 30, was apparently triggered by a buildup of methane gas and occurred on the outskirts of the Baluchistan provincial

Tesla weighs sale of China business to pave way for potential SpaceX merger: Report

Tesla executives are preparing for a potential separation of its China business operations. This move comes as discussions about a possible merge

Saudi Sets Up Maritime Defence Alliance to Secure Red Sea

The move comes after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said last week they were imposing a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil export

Trump Announces Historic Deal For Hamas' Complete Disarmament In Gaza

Despite the ceasefire, violence has continued in Gaza, with Israeli strikes killing at least four people including two children on Thursday, acco

Apple disappoints with forecast dogged by supply chain struggles

Apple anticipates slower sales growth this quarter due to supply chain issues. The company faces challenges in obtaining necessary parts for prod

NEET leak row: Opposition politicising issue, government has brought in strict law, says BJP

Government MPs criticized opposition for politicizing the NEET-UG paper leak issue. They highlighted government dialogue with students and a prop

Pakistan: 11 officers and 15 attackers dead during raid on a police post

Eleven people died after militants attacked a police post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Security forces engaged in a gunbattle and k

US issues sanctions on support networks for Iran's Mahan Air; India-based sales agent included

The United States sanctioned six entities and individuals for supporting Mahan Air. These companies acted as general sales agents for the Iranian

Trump Plans USD 100,000 Fee for Foreign Students Seeking US Work

Roughly 4,19,000 foreigners were working on OPT in 2024, the latest year for which data are available.

Trump announces a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza, but many hurdles and uncertainty remain

US President Donald Trump announced a deal for Hamas disarmament and Israeli withdrawal from Gaza. This agreement involves carefully structured p

Morning Brief Podcast: No Place to Hide: Inside Maharashtras Food & Drug Crackdown (Part 1)

Normal July rain defies forecast of El Nino impact

India's July monsoon rainfall exceeded expectations, defying earlier forecasts of below-normal precipitation. This unexpected recovery eased fear

Russian Strikes Across Ukraine Kill 10, and NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Falls in Poland

Four people were injured and 200 workers were evacuated, he said, adding that about 100 firefighters were deployed.

Amit Shah Announces Historic Bill to Secure Students Future

New Delhi, July 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the passage of the Public Examination (Pr

Whys CJI not on panel to pick CEC, Supreme Court asks government

The Supreme Court questioned Parliament's decision to exclude the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel. Justices noted the CJI's inclu

Donald Trump says Board of Peace reached deal on 'complete disarmament' of Hamas

Mediators and Hamas leaders have reached a historic agreement for Hamas disarmament in Gaza. This agreement is a critical step towards a new Pale

Delhi Plans 'Property Aadhaar Card' For Every Land Under New Bill

The Delhi government is set to introduce the Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026, under which properties across the capital will be surveyed and their

Junior Mens National Hockey: Jammu & Kashmir and Arunachal Secure Victories on Day Three

Coimbatore, July 31: On the third day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Mens National Championship 2026, held at the Coimbatore Hockey Ground, Hock

Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy Passes Away After Cardiac Arrest

Sudarshan Reddy suffered severe chest pain on the morning of July 26 and was rushed to a private hospital in Hanamkonda, where doctors diagnosed

Why India's family businesses continue to thrive across generations and market disruptions

ET celebrates the melding of generational wisdom with disruption, and old school with new-age, along with the never-say-die spirit that makes fam

Gujarat Police Activates Emergency Preparedness Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Gandhinagar, July 31: In response to a heavy rain alert, the Gujarat Police has activated its disaster preparedness and response system across th

ED Seizes 94.76 Crore in Amira Pure Foods Money Laundering Case

New Delhi, July 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action in a money laundering case linked to Amira Pure Foods Limited.

Harsh Gujral Shares Insights from Khatron Ke Khiladi Experience

Mumbai, July 31: Stand-up comedian Harsh Gujral opened up about his experiences on the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, discussing his relationsh

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Quote of the day by Thomas Edison When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this - you haven't. The quote explains why persistence mat

Despite unrest, PM Modi, Amit Shah haven't spoken on NEET protests: Opposition

Rajya Sabha saw a political storm after Mallikarjun Kharge questioned Amit Shah's absence and silence. He clarified his remarks meant people's po

African proverb of the day: 'If a frog leaves the swamp for the mountains, it means...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on unusual behavior, hidden troubles, limits, comfort zone, distress signals, natural boundaries and outward changes

African proverb of the day: If a frog leaves the swamp for the mountains, it means it is in danger explains how unusual actions can point to hidd

UN Secretary-General Election: Straw Poll Process Begins with Seven Candidates Announced

New Delhi, July 31: The election process for the next United Nations Secretary-General commenced on July 30. The Security Council conducted an in

In 1780, a Scottish inventor created a copier hundreds of years before modern-day equipment came into existence: How James Watt machine worked?

In 1780, a Scottish inventor created a copier hundreds of years before modern-day equipment came into existence. James Watt patented a letter cop

Godavari River Continues Swelling In Telangana, Disrupts Road Connectivity

Godavari River is continuing to swell due to incessant rainfall in the upper catchment areas. Its level at Ramannagudem in Mulugu district is 70.

Apple-Laden Truck Overturns On Highway; Consignment Cleared By Onlookers

Police said people from nearby villages gathered at the spot and began collecting the apples. As news of the accident spread, more people arrived

Rain Brings Relief To Farmers In Karimnagar

The district received its first spell of widespread rainfall since the onset of the southwest monsoon in the second week of June, raising hopes o

16 Indians, including 10 seamen, killed in Middle East conflict: Government

Sixteen Indian nationals, including ten seafarers, have died in the West Asia conflict. Seventy-five other Indian nationals sustained injuries in

Social Media Video Reunites Missing Teen With Family After 17 Days

A staff member who noticed the distressed child said the boy held his hand and pleaded with him not to leave him alone.

Parliament passes Vande Mataram bill

Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Bill on Thursday. This amendment extends legal protection to the national song Van

BRS Says Water Must Be Supplied For Farming Too

The approach of storing water only for drinking water needs is not correct. Water should also be provided for agriculture.

Commonwealth Games: PhD aspirant Seema wins discus throw bronze

The 27-year-old Seema made a successful return to competition following motherhood and won gold at the 2025 National Games

Four Arrested For House Burglary In Prakasam

Gold worth Rs 18 lakh recovered

India Shines with Bronze in Womens Discus Throw at CWG 2026

Glasgow, July 31: In a thrilling finale at the Commonwealth Games 2026, Indias Seema Kaliraman secured a bronze medal in the Womens Discus Throw,

CB-CID Directed To Submit Status Report On Palani Mutt Land Scam Probe

The petitioners contended that forged documents had been used to execute an illegal sale deed for the alleged fraudulent transfer of the 1.4 acre

DC Edit | Retrospective Green Nod Striking Down Is Welcome

The judgment, delivered by a three-judge bench comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Joymalya Bagchi and Justice Vipul Pancholi,

DSC To Hold Re-Enrolment Rally For Retired EME Personnel At Secunderabad On August 1

The release stated that candidates must be in SHAPE-1 medical category

Naveen Patnaik lambasts BJP government for changing Indian Hockey jersey colour from blue to saffron

Just because the government changed in Odisha, it should not change our national team colours, he said

Bhogapuram Raises Big Hopes

Aviation sources reckon that the air passengers located closer to Hyderabad will still prefer to fly from there while the others are expected to

BJP submits breach of privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi

BJP submitted a privilege notice against Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha. He is accused of demeaning Parliament and insulting citizens with his remarks

Spain Border chaos: Thousands of illegal migrants flood Ceuta from Morocco; military deployed

Did you partner with Bill Gates for vaccines?: Rick Scott grills Fauci in fiery COVID-19 hearing

Ukraine dials India, seeks peace role amid ship attack concerns

India's External Affairs Minister discussed Black Sea shipping attacks with Ukraine's counterpart. He reiterated India's stance that such attacks

FDA Issues Notice to Bombay High Court Canteen for Operating Without License

Mumbai, July 31: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a notice to the Bombay High Court staff cooperative canteen, ordering it to ce

215 academicians slam Priyanka for 'gaumutra' remark

Over two hundred academicians have written an open letter criticizing Priyanka Gandhi Vadra's remark. They stated that dismissing scholars with l

Assam floods: Month Loan Moratorium, Free Textbooks Among Key Measures

Assam CM Homanta Sarma said the government's immediate priority is to stand beside families who have suffered losses and ensure they receive the

Radical Left maniacs issued driver's license: Trump cracks down on illegal aliens truck drivers

From 617 to 2,000 in 2025, Indians deported from US triple since 2023

Four hundred fourteen Indians faced deportation from the US by March 2026. Deportations from the US significantly increased from 2023 to 2025. Th

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K.C. Singh | Trumps Dilemma Over Iran: Compromise Or a Long War?

The war began, with the US and Israel launching extensive air attacks on Iranian military facilities on February 28. More significantly, they als

AP Emerging As Global Investment Hub: Lokesh

The minister laid the foundation for the Rs 5,750-crore hybrid renewable energy project that will generate 800mw of power, combining 400mw solar

Woman arrested with hasish oil in Keralas Kozhikode

She was taken into custody from the Kozhikode Medical College Hospital on July 30 following a tip-off from hospital staff and a few patient atten