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Assam Flood: More Than 3.6 Lakh Affected In 11 Districts

Several rivers flowing above danger level, water-level of some rivers start receding

Tensions Rise in South China Sea as Philippines Rejects Chinas Claims

Manila, July 21: The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) dismissed accusations from the China Coast Guard (CCG) regarding an incident near Seco

Kisan Mahapanchayat: Haryana Cops Seal Shambhu Border, Stop Punjab Farmers

Farmer leaders had earlier said that participants from several places, including from Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, would

DMK protest in the parliament against Karnatakas proposed Mekedatu project.

West Bengal to Launch 1,000 Eco-Friendly Buses, Says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

Kolkata, July 21: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari participated in the flag-off ceremony for 50 air-conditioned buses at the Transport

Watch: Thousands gather at Jantar Mantar despite rain to back CJP protest

Lebanese army deploys in southern town after Israeli withdrawal, official says

Lebanese troops deployed in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh after Israeli forces withdrew. This deployment follows a U.S.-brokered plan for phased Israeli wi

Psychology says people who hoard hotel toiletries aren't just collecting free things, they may not want to miss out on the pleasure of feeling special

Research suggests that collecting these toiletries is usually less about saving money and more about how the brain processes rewards, possessions

20-Year-Old Woman In ICU After Being Injured At CJP Protests In Delhi

The woman, who remains on ventilator support, collided with a barricade during police crackdown on protesters at Jantar Mantar.

Gujarat records 49.79 million-tonnes drop in carbon emissions in 2025-26

The reduction coincides with a record 67,655 million units of electricity generated from renewable energy sources

144 Refugees Dead Or Missing Since Mauritania Maritime Incidents: UN Report

The UN refugee agency UNHCR said that overall, three rescue and disembarkation operations were conducted between July 14 and 18 in Nouadhibou, Ma

Rs 5 Lakh Silver Lota Accidentally Discarded, Indore Civic Workers Search Through Tonnes Of Garbage

The recovered heirloom was handed over to the local municipal councillor, with the elderly woman currently away on a religious pilgrimage.

Man orders food from 1,500 km away for Delhi Jantar Mantar protesters: Delivery note reads 'give this meal to whoever looks hungry'; act of kindness wins hearts

A Mumbai resident named Anuj Rawat has won praise online after ordering food on Zomato for strangers protesting at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Monda

Cockroach Janta Party removes spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya after viral video sparks backlash

The Cockroach Janta Party removed its spokesperson after a viral video surfaced. This video purportedly showed him at a Burger King outlet during

BJP Intensifies Campaign for Bankipur By-Election with Strategic Micro-Management

Patna, July 21: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is treating the upcoming by-election for the Bankipur assembly seat in Bihar as a matter of pres

Minister Speaks To Rahul Gandhi At Protest Outside PM's House Over Paper Leaks

The protest comes a day after the Cockroach Janta Party's march to Parliament, which saw lathicharging and teargassing by the police, as well as

'Establish a foolproof system': What happened at the NDA Parliamentary Party 'Mangal Milan' meeting?

Footpath Clearance Drive: GBA Engineers Assaulted By Pro-Kannada Group In Bengaluru

A group led by Karnataka Sene, a pro-Kannada organisation State president identified as Basavaraj Padukone and his fellow men encountered the eng

AP Wins Wedding Destination Emerging State Award at Jaipur Tourism Conclave

Durgesh said the award would further strengthen Andhra Pradeshs tourism profile and help attract domestic and international visitors.

Rahul, Kejriwal visit injured protesters as opposition slams govt over Police action on students

Methane Gas Leak Triggered Sikkim Tunnel Collapse That Killed 10: Sources

At least ten people have been reported dead in the incident, while 12 have been rescued and over 18 are still feared trapped.

Woman, her two daughters killed after fire breaks out in house in Delhi

The Delhi Fire Services (DFS) and police received information about the blaze at around 10.20 am at a house opposite Chawla Sweets in BK Dutt Col

CBIC Seizes over 247 kg Smuggled Gold during April-June: Govt

A total of 646.66 kg smuggled gold was seized in 2025-26, in 2024-25 it was 2,600.40 Kg , in 2023-24, the figure was 4,971.68 Kg, and 4,342.85 Kg

Ashok Sharma Aims to Wear India Jersey in Zimbabwe Tour

New Delhi, July 21: Fast bowler Ashok Sharma is part of the Indian team for the tour of Zimbabwe. The 24-year-old expressed his emotions upon bei

CJP removes spokesperson Vijeta Dahiya, condemns 'deeply insensitive actions'

Char Dham Yatra Resumes In Uttarakhand After Temporary Suspension

According to the officials, the pilgrimage, suspended on Monday, has been smoothly restarted following a necessary review of the travel routes.

Bandhan Bank Q1 Results: Profit Jumps 35% As Provisions Slip, Asset Quality Improves

Lower credit costs and steady margins lift June-quarter earnings, while the lender names Vinay Jain as interim CFO from Sept. 26.

Artisanal pizzas in Coimbatore: Try Trevizos tartufo and honey-roasted pumpkin pizzas

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

Rahul, Priyanka Protest Outside PM's Residence, Demand Resignation

Congress leader accuses Prime Minister of destroying the future of India's youth during march towards his residence.

Schumer not known for his creativity!': Ted Cruz blasts Democrats over govt shutdown at TSA hearing

Times Prime's Aeonic partners with Sisters in Sweat to host premium mixed football tournament

Times Prime and Sisters In Sweat announced a mixed-gender football tournament in Mumbai. This event is curated by Aeonic, Times Prime's new welln

Apollo Hospitals Brings Next-Generation Lysin Science to India's Fight Against AMR - Collaborates with Precisio Biotix

Apollo Hospitals Brings Next-Generation Lysin Science to India's Fight Against AMR - Collaborates with Precisio Biotix

Rahul, Priyanka, Kharge protest outside PM's residence, seek Modi's resignation

Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, Mallikarjun Kharge, K.C. Venugopal, Pawan Khera and several Congress MPs participated in the protest, raisin

France Sees Worst Wildfire Season Since Record 2022 Blazes

The devastated area is about four times the size of Paris. And the area burned so far in 2026 has already far exceeded the total for all of 2025.

Quote of the day by Aristotle: 'A tyrant must appear deeply religious. People are less likely to rebel because they think God is on his side'

Ancient philosopher Aristotle observed that tyrants often feign piety to quell fears of injustice among their subjects. This deception leads the

Rajya Sabha adjourned for the day amid uproar over police action against protesting students

Rajya Sabha proceedings were adjourned for the day after the post-lunch session. Opposition members protested police lathi charge on students dem

Prime Video original Phoolon to be screened at Toronto International Folm Festival

Directed by Richie Mehta and inspired by the true story of Phoolan Devi, the film tells the story of a defining chapter in her life, where thousa

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

One Launch A Month Our Next Goal After Vikram-1 Success: Skyroot CEO

Pawan Kumar Chandana said SpaceX reached orbit only on its fourth launch attempt, while Skyroot succeeded on its very first attempt.

Tech Company Lures Interns With Rs 35 Lakh Package, Then Blames AI And Ghosts Them All

The internship concluded with all 90 interns receiving rejection emails despite prior offers worth Rs 35 lakh.

How China, South Korea Keep Their Largest, Toughest Exams Leak-Proof, Smooth

Every year, millions of students appear for these high-stakes examinations, making them among the largest entrance tests globally.

How a 64-team World Cup could transform soccer's economics

FIFA president Gianni Infantino is considering a 64-team World Cup after the recent 48-team tournament. This potential expansion could significan

Avengers: Doomsday Shatters Advance Booking Records With $10 Million In 12-Hour Pre-Sales

Avengers: Doomsday has crossed $10 million in advance ticket sales within 12 hours despite bookings opening only for Disney's new Infinity Vision

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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

Young Man Murdered in Bokaro, Body Disposed of in Well; One Arrested

Bokaro, July 21: In a shocking incident in Bokaro district, Jharkhand, police have arrested a suspect in the murder of a 19-year-old man. The vic

AI Race Heats Up As ChatGPT Faces Growing Competition: Sensor Tower

Sensor Tower's State of AI 2026 report shows ChatGPT remains the leading AI assistant, while Gemini and Claude gain users as AI shopping and adve

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

Rahul, Priyanka Gandhi protest outside PM's residence, demand Modi's resignation

Congress leaders protested outside Prime Minister Modi's residence on Tuesday. They demanded his resignation over police action against NEET prot

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

Opinion: Opinion | Kaveri To J-20, How China Overtook India In A 40-Year-Old Race To Build Fighter Jets

Both launched ambitious military jet engine programmes during the 1980s. Both depended heavily on Soviet and Russian technology. Four decades lat

Trump's AI Chief Resigns After Just Three Months

US President Donald Trump's AI chief has resigned just three months after taking charge.

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

Delhi HC allows Sonam Wangchuk's transfer to Medanta Hospital

A Division Bench comprising Chief Justice D.K. Upadhyaya and Justice Tejas Karia directed that Wangchuk be shifted to Medanta Hospital without de

Kerala HC reissues police protection order for viral Kumbh Mela woman

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

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

Psychology says people who sleep with one leg outside the blanket aren't weird, they may just be trying to regulate their body temperature

Psychology says people who sleep with one leg outside the blanket are usually responding to body temperature regulation. Whether someone sleeps f

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

Devastating Floods in Afghanistan Claim 20 Lives, 100 Missing

Kabul, July 21: A severe flood in the Paroon city of Afghanistans Nuristan province has resulted in the deaths of 20 individuals, with over 80 ot

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

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

Resolve service issues of Waltair Division employees after split, DRUCC member asks Railway Board

Chalasani Gandhi said the split of the Waltair Division into the Visakhapatnam and Rayagada divisions had left about 18,000 employees facing conf

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

Kisan Mahapanchayat: Delhi Police detain four Haryana farmers at Singhu border

The day-long Kisan Mahapanchayat is being held at Kisan Ghat in Delhi under the banner of the Desh Bachao Morcha to protest against the proposed

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