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Surrender of 151 super speciality seats: T.N. Medical Officers Association faults State governments handling of Supreme Court case

Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunrajs comment terming the Supreme Courts July 28 verdict historic has invited criticism

World Embroidery Day 2026: How Hyderabads women artists rework embroidery

From menstrual stigma to agrarian distress, artists are reclaiming a domestic craft as a powerful narrative tool

Morbidity gap widening across most countries since 1990, study finds

Estimates also suggest that globally, people spent an average of 14.5 %of their lives in poor health in 2023, up from 13.6% in 1990.

Sri Gouri Priya interview: From Miss Hyderabad to Chennai Love Storys Nivedita

Fresh off the success of Chennai Love Story, Sri Gouri Priya reflects on her choice of Telugu and Tamil films and how she chooses to play charact

Over one-fifth of teenagers in India could be at moderate, high risk of substance use: Study

The findings suggest that contextual environments drive substance use risk in teenagers in India, which has important implications for policy and

No delay in action against ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar, says Kerala CM

Satheesan says government had to follow certain procedural formalities and that it 'could be expected to act when the media wants it to

Calcutta HC allows probe against BJP MLA Pranat Tudu in 2024 case, bars coercive action without leave

Mr. Tudu was elected to the West Bengal assembly from the Binpur constituency in Paschim Medinipur district earlier this year

Raid on HSR Layout villa over rave party in Bengaluru; three arrested

They had organised the party without obtaining permission from the competent authority

Top Maoist Misir Besra, carrying 1 crore-plus bounty, arrested in Jharkhand

The 65-year-old red rebel, a resident of Madnadih in Giridih district, was apprehended from Maniadih area under the Barwadda Police Station limit

Maharashtra Governor Sankaranarayanan transferred to Mizoram

Lok Sabha passes coal mines bill

Daily Quiz | On Sir Garfield Sobers

Test your knowledge on the life and career of Sir Garfield Sobers who passed away recently

Enough evidence in coal scam case, says CBI

Earlier, on October 21, CBI had filed a detailed and comprehensive report before the court in the case.

Cockroach infestation, hygiene lapses detected at food outlets in Cyberabads Madinaguda

UDF nominee V.R. Sudheer sweeps aside rivals to become Kochi Corporation Deputy Mayor

Sudheer secures 46 votes, while P.J. Yesudas of LDF polls 21, and Jalaja S. Acharya of BJP gets six

Coal block allocations since 1993 illegal: Supreme Court

There was no fair and transparent procedure, says Bench

Rare root canal surgery to save canine tooth of Bengal Tiger at Bannerghatta Biological Park in Bengaluru

Sinchana had sustained a severe injury to her canine tooth due to repeated cage-biting

Livelihood initiative launched for Nagaland prisoners

The Phek district police hope to change the lives of the district jail inmates with Project Revive

Chandigarh University Researcher Gets Patent for Innovative 'Vehicle Security System' to Combat Rising Vehicle Theft Cases

Chandigarh University Researcher Gets Patent for Innovative 'Vehicle Security System' to Combat Rising Vehicle Theft Cases

Apollo Hospitals Pune Performs Its First Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Apollo Hospitals Pune Performs Its First Robotic-Assisted Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Unveils 'Promise2Secure': A Holistic Protection Solution for Today's Evolving Financial Needs

Canara HSBC Life Insurance Unveils 'Promise2Secure': A Holistic Protection Solution for Today's Evolving Financial Needs

Raza Murad Remembers Poonam Dhillons Iconic Moments and the Success of Noori

Mumbai, July 29: Actor Raza Murad recently met actress Poonam Dhillon and took to social media to reminisce about her early career. He highlighte

FIR Against 19 Over Alleged Land Fraud Involving Madurai Meenakshi Temple Property

According to the complaint, the accused individuals allegedly conspired to fraudulently transfer the patta and execute illegal mortgage deeds and

Supreme Court quashes allocation of 214 coal blocks

Coal blocks allocated to SAIL and NTPC and two Ultra Mega Power Projects have been exempted.

J&Ks First International Film Festival Attracts Entries from 50 Countries

Scheduled from September 7, IFFJK will present a dynamic blend of film screenings, interactive sessions, masterclasses, panel discussions and cul

These idiots don't listen: Rahul Gandhi targets govt in Lok Sabha while recalling protesters' talk

West Bengal Police Seize Large Cache of Explosives in Nalhati

Kolkata, July 29: West Bengal police reported on Wednesday that a significant quantity of smuggled explosives was recovered from Nalhati in Birbh

FIFA's $20 billion PE plan sets up fresh Europe showdown

FIFA plans a twenty billion dollar subsidiary for World Cup events. This move offers external investors up to twenty percent stakes. UEFA critici

PM Modi to Launch 100-Week 'Nasha Mukta Yuva' Campaign on August 2

Nationwide anti-drug initiative aims to mobilise over one crore youth through awareness and community activities.

Coal scam: Chronology of events

Assam Floods: MLA Akhil Gogoi Demands Increased Financial Aid

Guwahati, July 29: Akhil Gogoi, the MLA from Sivasagar and leader of the Raijor Dal, has called for a significant increase in financial assistanc

Bengaluru Police Sub-Inspector, Constable accused of robbing house during visit over domestic dispute; CCTV footage submitted to SHRC

Among other things, the complainant accused a constable of searching the house and taking away cash kept in the kitchen

US-Saudi strikes in Iraq kill 20: former paramilitaries

US and Saudi forces conducted strikes on Iraq, killing at least twenty former paramilitary members. These attacks targeted bases across seven Ira

Can the Centre really withdraw FIRs against hooligans who indulged in violence during CJP protest? Here is what the law says

Criminal jurisprudence treats an offence as a wrong against the entire society and not just against an individual.

No boss, no meetings, yet every bee knows exactly what to do. German scientists reveal how bees stay organised without managers

German scientists have identified a gene that governs task allocation within bee colonies. This gene, doublesex, controls neural circuits respons

Left or Right, Americans Now Prefer Independent And Digital News Over Legacy Media

Liberals remain more likely than conservatives to trust mainstream outlets , but the splintering echoes how conservatives skeptical of their part

Supreme Court Acquits Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in Coal Block Allocation Case

New Delhi, July 29: The Supreme Court has acquitted former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in the coal block allocation case. The court annulled th

Odisha Govt Orders Evacuation As Over 1 Lakh Hit By Floods

Over 1 lakh people were affected in Balasore, Bhadrak, Mayurbhanj and Jajpur districts, while the government has so far evacuated 23,673 people f

Raj Kumar replaces Lalage as India make one change in Asian Games-bound hockey squad

Raj Kumar Pal replaces Aditya Arjun Lalage in India's 20-member hockey squad. Harmanpreet Singh will continue to lead the experienced team in Jap

North Odisha floods: 1.25 lakh people affected; schools closed in 10 districts; situation grim

The IMD has forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at several places in Odisha over the next 24 hours

Investigation Intensifies into Ram Temple Donation Controversy, SIT to Question Anil Mishra

Ayodhya, July 29: Following directives from the Supreme Court, the investigation into the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram Temple has

Alia Bhatt Urges Relief for Flood-Hit Assam

The death toll in the devastating floods has climbed to 75, with seven more fatalities reported from Sivasagar district on Tuesday.

We thought they'd use water cannons, not lathis': IIT Patna student moves SC over Parliament protest injuries

Toshiva Yadav, an MBA student, suffered injuries during a protest march. She is now seeking an independent judicial inquiry into police actions.

Kangana Ranaut, CJP's Saurav Das spar over actor's comments on Gen Z protesters

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut and CJP spokesperson Saurav Das traded sharp barbs. Ranaut called Gen Z Generation gutter and questioned their upbringing.

Over 2,000 Schools Shut Down in Maharashtra, Says Sanjay Raut

New Delhi, July 29: Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut has raised concerns regarding the education system in Maharashtra, particularly in light of th

Tamil Nadu government should explain surrender of 151 super speciality medical seats: DMK leader Stalin

He also questioned why the TVK-led government had failed to adopt a resolution in the Tamil Nadu Assembly opposing the transfer of 151 super-spec

Srijana Reviews Civic Issues in Nizampet Ward

The departments concerned were directed to examine the issues, coordinate with the respective agencies and take necessary action for their early

Airstrikes Claim Lives of 20 Fighters in Iraq, PM Al-Zaidi Calls Emergency Meeting

Baghdad, July 29: The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) in Iraq have reported that airstrikes conducted by the United States and Saudi Arabia hav

US-Saudi Airstrikes Claim Lives of 20 Iraqi Fighters

Baghdad, July 29: The Popular Mobilization Forces (PMF) of Iraq have reported that 20 of their fighters were killed in airstrikes conducted by th

Vishal Sikka bets on 'AI surfing' with Hang Ten, raises $32 million to help enterprises ride the wave

Hang Ten Systems, a new enterprise AI startup, has secured significant seed funding. The company aims to guide businesses in leveraging artificia

RS Praveen Kumar Questions Removal of Bulletproof Vehicles

RS Praveen Kumar questioned why some Congress ministers, government whips, senior Congress leaders and some police officers continued to be provi

Issuing of SSD Tokens Suspended On Wednesday

Tokens for Friday darshan would be issued as usual from Thursday afternoon

NDA MPs Target Rahul Gandhi, Urge Focus on Bill Provisions

New Delhi, July 29: During the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, BJP MPs accused Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra of

NHRC seeks report on deaths in Assam factory explosion

Five people, including the owner of the factory, were arrested in connection with the explosion, which left two other workers severely injured

Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation superficial, RSS runs India's education ministry: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi stated Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation was superficial as the RSS controls the education ministry. He claimed RSS influences all In

Udupi MLA Yashpal Suvarna booked for inflammatory speech over NEET paper leak protest

The MLA accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of instilling poisonous seed in the minds of youth, and taking political mileage by creating chaos o

Major Raids in Tamil Nadu Targeting TASMAC Corruption Allegations

Chennai, July 29: The Tamil Nadu government has initiated significant action in response to alleged financial irregularities within the Tamil Nad

Forget match-fixing or ball tampering, a finger-click scam has just exposed one of cricket's biggest scandals in England

A village cricket match saw a fielder allegedly fake a wicket with a finger snap. Footage of the incident went viral online, sparking widespread

Indian economy shows recovery despite global uncertainties, private investment gains momentum: Report

Demonstrating remarkable resilience, India's economy witnesses a comprehensive recovery across sectors, coupled with an increase in industrial cr

Science quiz: Works that won the Fields Medal

Test your Fields Medal IQ with this quiz. Can you name these math genuises?

LIVE: Rahul-Rijiju Spar Over Remark During Anti-Paper Leak Bill Debate

The expression drew objections from the Treasury benches and was later expunged by Speaker Om Birla

'Idiot', 'andhbhakt' and more: Top quotes from Rahul Gandhi's speech in Parliament

Commonwealth Games Day 7 2026 Live: Murali Sreeshankar, Parul Choudhary, Manpreet Kaur to be in action today

WhatsApp Introduces Web Calling, Call Transfer and Waiting Room Features

The web calling interface will include call history and favourites, similar to the smartphone and desktop apps

Jagan Accuses Naidu of Taking Credit for Bhogapuram Airport

Reddy welcomed the inauguration of the Bhogapuram Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport scheduled for August 1, saying it would emerge as a

Assam Floods: Former MLA Urges Government to Launch Special Integrated River Basin Project

Guwahati, July 29: Former Leader of the Opposition and ex-MLA Debabrata Saikia has urged the Assam government to initiate a Special Integrated Di

Dinto Solar's HJT Modules Gain India BIS CRS Registration Amid Rising Demand for Higher-Value Solar Solutions

Dinto Solar's HJT Modules Gain India BIS CRS Registration Amid Rising Demand for Higher-Value Solar Solutions

Madhya Pradesh Government Forms Committee to Address Farmers Concerns

Bhopal, July 29: In Madhya Pradesh, farmers cultivating moong are protesting for the purchase of their produce at the minimum support price (MSP)

When is heavy rainfall a cloudburst, and when is it not? | Explained

Last week, the IMD rejected reports that Assam and Nagaland had experienced cloudbursts over the preceding few days and that they were responsibl

India's energy security at risk from Hormuz-Red Sea double squeeze, says CareEdge Ratings

India faces significant energy security risks from chokepoint disruptions. A dual closure could push Brent crude prices to $130-135 per barrel. T

Rishab Shetty to Receive Cinema Leadership Award at IFFM

Rishab Shetty has established himself as one of the country's most distinctive cinematic voices through his work, specifically his much-acclaimed

India introduces Bill to tighten delayed birth and death registration rules

The Lok Sabha recently saw the introduction of a pivotal Bill focused on enhancing the regulations for the registration of births and deaths. Thi

Watch: Shashi Tharoor: Anti paper leak bill must focus on prevention, not just punishment

The mandate before the Nilekani task force

Disruptions in Hormuz and Red Sea May Impact Indian Exporters and Importers: Report

Mumbai, July 29: Ongoing instability in West Asia, along with potential disruptions in the Hormuz Strait and the Red Sea, could significantly aff

Pawan Kalyan: AP Adopting Science-Driven Approach to Tiger Conservation

Pawan Kalyan said the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve, India's largest tiger reserve, has recorded 68 tigers and 11 cubs in the ongoing Al

Verification of EVMs used in Kolathur constituency under way after M.K. Stalins petition to Election Commission

Mr. Stalin, the defeated DMK candidate, alleged that the votes expected to have been polled in his favour were not recorded in 14 polling booths;

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal raises concerns over E20 fuel use in older vehicles, seeks clarity from auto firms

In a recent statement, Arvind Kejriwal highlighted the apprehensions of auto manufacturers regarding the Centre's E20 fuel initiative. He asserts

At least 20 killed in U.S.-Saudi strikes in Iraq: former paramilitaries

The United States and Saudi Arabia said they had struck Iran-backed militants in Iraq in response to attacks on U.S. forces and Saudi oil facilit

SC Closes Coal Block Case Against Former PM Manmohan Singh

Apex court accepts CBI closure report, sets aside summoning order in Talabira-II coal allocation case.

Bars in Kerala Opening Early Will Get Licenses Suspended: Excise Chief

Bars in Kerala are allowed to remain open only between 10 AM and 12 midnight. Meanwhile Excise Minister M Liju had said that some bars open as ea

Meghalaya's Premium Pineapples Now Available On Swiggy Instamart In Bengaluru

The initiative aims to improve market access for pineapple farmers in Meghalaya by linking them directly with urban consumers.

V Kamakoti: Education, Career And Complete Profile Of IIT Madras Director

Professor V Kamakoti earned both his Master of Science (MS) and PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from IIT Madras.

BJP Shares Old Videos Claiming To Show 2026 NEET Student Success Stories

Both videos date back to 2024 and are not recent visuals of students clearing the 2026 NEET re-exam.

What Are 'Vidya Samiksha Kendras'? Track Of Enrolled Students, Learning Outcomes, Dropouts

The objective of the scheme is also to identify and analyse improvement areas for decision making and implementation that needs urgent attention.

Sheikh Hasina Says Will Return To Bangladesh But 'Could Be Killed'

Hasina also dismissed allegations that she sanctioned excessive force during the student protests that led to her ouster.

Dehradun's Rs 16 crore bridge gets big hole in just 17 days after rain; probe on to determine the cause

A newly built Dehradun bridge lost its approach road just seventeen days after its opening. Overnight rainfall eroded the soil supporting the roa

Indias Industrial Production Growth Remains Strong in June, Boosted by Domestic Demand: Report

New Delhi, July 29: Indias industrial production growth rate stood at an impressive 7.3% year-on-year in June, driven by increased goods exports

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke's mother says he will marry only after completing studies, becoming financially independent

Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janta Party, has postponed his marriage plans. He is currently focused on his studies and achieving fina

Parliament Panel on One Nation, One Election Gets Winter Session Extension

Joint committee to continue consultations on bill proposing simultaneous Lok Sabha and Assembly elections.