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Rights panel directs Corpn. to prepare action plan for mosquito-control in Kochi

Cuban President accuses U.S. of seeking to seize island

The United States maintains that Cuba, an ally of Russia and China, poses a security threat to the region and violates the rights of its citizens

Encroachment on government land on the rise in Idukkis Wagamon

Large real estate groups have reportedly purchased nearly 25 acres of land on the meadows, a main tourist attraction in Wagamon, to carry out con

AITA EGM held in a cordial atmosphere

Amendments to the constitution were put to vote clause by clause, The Hindu has learnt

Plans afoot to renovate Srirangam Govt. Hospital

MEA advisory urges Indian seafarers to assess security risks before taking jobs in Black Sea region

The advisory comes a day after the MV AGN Ragnar, carrying four Indian crew, was hit by a projectile in Odesa; two Indians on the ship confirmed

Madurais poor road infrastructure sparks public fury over lacklustre monsoon preparedness

Dumping of garden waste on the roadside increasing in Tiruchi, residents blame erratic clearance by civic body

Although Tiruchi Corporation has five mini-tippers and five tipper lorries for collecting garden waste, their deployment has not been adequate to

This is only a beginning, say youths in Bengaluru

Mirabai completes hattrick of golds at Commonwealth Games

The result was never really in doubt; the only question was how far Mirabai would push the limits. And the Manipuri superstar answered in emphati

NHAI begins relocating unscientifically located bus stops on Edappally-Aroor bypass

The NHAI has begun shifting bus stops located near U-turns and entrances to side roads. The initiative is aimed at easing traffic snarls and prev

Madhya Pradesh content creator booked over highly abusive reel against Pradhan

Yashpal Soni, a local social media influencer, was booked on July 23 over an Instagram reel he had posted and has been questioned in the matter

Telangana sanctions 2,278 crore for Adilabad joint-use airport project, 2009 acres of land acquisition by December

Govt. reduces fresh A-Khata charge from 5% to 2% till August 23

Karnataka: CISF, Mangaluru Airport Security Team Trace Passenger, Return Pouch With Valuables

The information was also conveyed to the Security Operations Control Centre (SOCC), and the Bomb Detection and Disposal Squad (BDDS) examined the

Minister Srinath distributes satellite phones to Tharuvaikulam fishermen

Goondas Act invoked against four persons

BJP forced Pradhan to resign as Gen Z targeted Modis resignation: Revanth

Astroguide for Monday, July 27, 2026

Varjyam: 8.39 am to 10.27 am; 9.08 pm to 10.54 pm

Police man booked for smuggling banned tobacco goods near Rajapalyam

He had been supplying contraband to local youths for selling to workers, local shops

Kollam District Development Committee in Kerala urges speedy execution of projects

When Sitting Gives You a Dead Butt

As sedentary lifestyles become the norm, experts decode the rise of Dead Butt Syndrome among people across generations

Quote of the Day by Steve Jobs: 'It takes a lot of hard work to make something simple'- Thought-provoking life lesson on simplicity, innovation, hard work and what it takes to be successful by the co-founder of Apple and a pioneer of the microcomputer revolution

Steve Jobs believed true simplicity requires immense effort and deep understanding. His life lessons highlight that hard work happens behind the

Weather Tomorrow, July 27: Rain alert for Gujarat, Maharashtra, UP, Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Assam and more states; full IMD state-wise forecast

Widespread rainfall is forecast across India starting Sunday, July 27. Heavy to very heavy showers are expected in several states over the coming

Hyderabad Police warn of cyber fraud in name of Indiramma housing scheme

We did not want to give up: Doctor recalls 30-minute CPR that revived former BRS MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy

FIR in alleged KPSC scam: OMR answer sheet tampering, nepotism, question paper leak, corruption alleged

The Vidhana Soudha Police have registered an FIR in connection with alleged irregularities in the Karnataka Public Service Commissions recruitmen

31 arrested, 97 wanted persons detained in massive Thiruvananthapuram Rural Police crackdown

The operation, spearheaded by District Police Chief (Thiruvananthapuram Rural) Prasanthan Kani, resulted in multiple cases getting registered aga

New Union Education Minister Pralhad Joshi conducts review meetings

Union Minister for Education Pralhad Joshi officially took charge of the Ministry of Education at Kartavya Bhavan on July 26, 2026.

Watch: CWG 2026: Indias Rishikanta Singh Chanambam bags silver in mens 60kg weightlifting

Indian weightlifter Rishikanta Singh Chanambam reflects on winning the silver medal in the mens 60kg event at the Commonwealth Games.

Christopher Nolans The Odyssey: The odds of adaptation | Frequently Made Mistakes

Christopher Nolans The Odyssey has reignited an age-old debate. How faithful should an adaptation be? Should filmmakers stick to every beat of th

INTACH launches Album of the Porches, documenting Mangalorean Catholic heritage homes

Forest department begins profiling straying elephants to tackle rising human-wildlife conflict in north Kerala

Rapid Response Teams, field staff, and forest watchers are documenting elephants that repeatedly stray into human settlements through photographs

Psychology says people who dress up extravagantly for office aren't showing off: What this workplace behavior may really mean

Psychology says people who dress up extravagantly for office aren't always trying to impress others. Psychology explains that clothing choices ca

114 Rafale jet deal: France expected to respond to India's Letter of Request by mid-August

France will submit its official response to India's Rafale jet request by mid-August. Negotiations on price and other aspects will follow the Fre

Police arrest railway loco pilot for murder of elderly woman in Tirupati

Police say the accused allegedly killed the 69-year-old woman to steal her 90 grams of gold jewellery and 47,000 in cash; recover ornaments worth

Ram Charan To Undergo Surgery in Coimbatore

Ram Charan heads to Coimbatore for wrist surgery after completing Peddi

CWG 2026: Indian Men's 4x200 Freestyle Relay Team Qualifies For Final

With only four teams competing in the heat after Canada did not start, all four -- Australia, England, India and Jersey -- progressed to the eigh

Annual feast of Our Lady of Snows Basilica begins with flag-hoisting ceremony

Kerala Agricultural University launches entrepreneurship programme, releases startup grants

Minister for Agriculture T. Siddique launches training programme for aspiring agripreneurs; first instalment of grant assistance under PM RKVY-RA

Trump Paused Iran Strikes To Give Peace Talks Some Space': US Official

Waltz did not provide further detail on the nature of the talks, but there has been a weekend lull in the fighting between Iran and the United St

Infosys co-founder, Aadhaar architect: Who is Nandan Nilekani, set to lead govt's exam reforms task force?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a high-powered task force for examination reforms. Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder, will lead this imp

Police arrest man for taking obscene photos of women

From Aadhaar to exams: Who is Nandan Nilekani, the Infosys co-founder PM Modi has entrusted with exam reforms?

Nandan Nilekani will lead a high-powered task force on examination reforms. He previously co-founded Infosys and chaired the Unique Identificatio

Beyond Self-Defence

Every time violence makes headlines, the answer is the same: teach girls self-defence. But is that enough? Experts say the bigger challenge is ra

Seema Punia: Discus Throw Star Wins Gold for India at Asian Games

New Delhi, July 26: Seema Punia, a prominent name in Indian athletics, has made headlines once again by winning a gold medal for the country at t

Criminal cases against peoples representatives in Kerala: IUML leader faces 120 BUDS Act cases, five face sexual harassment charges

As per details of pending cases against sitting or former MPs and MLAs submitted by the District Judiciary before the Kerala High Court, Thiruvan

Neymar Scores Twice And Mocks Critics on Santos Return

His brace helped Santos, who remain embroiled in a relegation battle, rescue a 2-2 home draw against bottom club Chapecoense

In new video, PM Modi announces Nandan Nilekani-led 'high-powered task force' for exam reforms

Thoothukudi Q branch police seize 1,260 kg of beedi leaves

oman killed for jewels in Sivaganga

BJP MLC Ravi claims his comments not targeted at any community

Poets recite verses in solidarity with Jantar Mantar stir

Man found murdered in Sivaganga

PGRS cancelled in Visakhapatnam on July 27

State police stymieing voice of Opposition: V. Sunil Kumar

Chinese influencers livestream from wealthy areas with ring lights, viral video sparks debate online

A viral video shows many influencers livestreaming on a Chinese street at night. This unusual scene has prompted online discussions about its aut

Server issues, shortage of meter readers delays Gruha Jyothi verification

School Assembly News Headlines (July 27): Top National, International, Sports News

Overseas, wildfires, a gene-editing death, and diplomatic flare-ups dominate headlines, reminding students how science, policy, and human rights

Indian-American plastic surgeon says she was told to 'go back to India' for wearing bindi, responds with a powerful message: 'You will never lose anything...'

A US-based Indian-American plastic surgeon has spoken out after facing racist and anti-Indian comments online following a video about her bindi.

A Room That Still Waits For Him: Kargil Hero's Mother Creates Shrine At Home

Grenadier Udeyman Singh, 18, was from Shamachak, Jammu. He was killed in action on Tiger Hill.

Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 112.20 feet

Molotov cocktail thrown at a house in Mogappair

NHAI Denies Road Cave-In On New Lucknow-Kanpur Expressway

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) says it was only surface slippage and repaired.

Ex-Isro chief, IIT director & more: Who is on Nandan Nilekani-led NTA exam reforms panel

Iran Halts Attacks On US' Middle East Allies As Washington Holds Fire

The Iranian declaration came after Washington paused a war nearing its fifth month and reports emerged that concerns over dwindling munitions wer

Sonam Wangchuk to be discharged from hospital on Monday after CJP ends 36-day protest

PM Modi Announces Task Force On Exam Reforms Under Infosys Co-Founder

The report of the task force headed by Nandan Nilekani will be used to work on ensuring the reliability of upcoming examinations, Prime Minister

Upgraded Lakshmi Narasimha Marg inaugurated ahead of Giri Pradakshina in Visakhapatnam

The Marg, measuring 1.4 km, was developed at a cost of 7.21 crore.

PDS rice smuggling and hoarding will be prevented, says T.N. Civil Supplies Minister

Oil tanker explodes after hitting naval mine in Strait of Hormuz: Iranian Media

An oil tanker reportedly exploded after deviating from Iran's designated shipping route. This incident occurred amid ongoing diplomatic progress

Gen Z, Gen Alpha should address societal issues with national interest foremost, says MP

The Soviet-origin T-55 tank displayed at the War Memorial, Kadri Hills, is among the tanks phased out by the Indian Army in May 2011. Apart from

PM Modi announces task force for exam reforms, Nandan Nilekani to lead

This task force will focus on examination reforms, and based on its report, steps will be taken to ensure the credibility of upcoming examination

Jyeshtabhishekam festival concludes with Kavacha Samarpanam in Tirupati

Trump is giving Iran talks 'a little bit of room,' US ambassador to UN says

President Trump has paused attacks on Iran to allow more room for diplomacy. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations stated this to Fox News on

Forest clearance roadblock for Master Plan Road link to Bhogapuram airport

Pradhans resignation a victory for students, says AIDSO

Kerala MLA Sudhakaran alleges Congress-CPI(M) nexus in Alappuzha

Protesting youths clash with police during march towards Punjab CM's residence over unemployment

Maharashtra records 87.79% distribution, 60.44% digitisation of enumeration forms under SIR

Among the major urban districts, Thane reported a distribution of 67.97% and digitisation of 27.56%, Mumbai Suburban 67.79% and 28.72%, Mumbai Ci

Rising egg prices burn holes in consumers pockets

Apart from seasonal and weather factors, the ups and downs caused by the West Asia crisis appear to have hit the egg prices

GVMC all set for annual Giri Pradakshina pilgrimage on July 28

The civic body is placing special emphasis on providing uninterrupted drinking water, enhanced street lighting, temporary toilets, CCTV surveilla

Hyderabad Police urge mandatory verification of domestic help after 565 theft cases in two years

The police urged citizens to immediately report any suspicious activity by dialling 100 or contacting the Hyderabad City Police WhatsApp helpline

From one mans vision to a peoples movement, Clean Green Panunda sets an example in community participation

More than 60 volunteers clean nearly 3 km of roads, bus shelters and public spaces across Panunda, Pottanpara, Eruvatty, and Oliyakkara wards in

Students encouraged to take up law in greater numbers

The need for lawyers is diverse and urgent, says Minister for Energy Resources and Law C.T.R. Nirmal Kumar while addressing the convocation cerem

Depression in the Bay may bring isolated heavy rainfall to North Andhra Pradesh

The fresh system is likely to intensify further into a deep depression during the next 24 hours and cross the North Odisha and West Bengal coasts

Modi Forms Exam Reforms Task Force, Nilekani to Lead

Prime Minister said the panel will focus on strengthening and modernising the examination system in the country. The move comes amid growing conc

Chittoor police launch 'Operation Flush-out' against drugs

NSS objects to employment exchange route for temporary appointments in Kerala schools

Govt. circular requires managements of aided educational institutions to make appointments to temporary vacancies, including leave vacancies, onl

Unpredictable Wildfires Engulf France And Spain, 3,00,000 Evacuated

The forest infernos, raging for days unchecked in France's southwest and in central Spain near Madrid, were among the worst each nation has seen