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Railway Board seeks zones' inputs on CAG findings on dirty toilets, coach cleanliness

The Railway Board has sought a detailed response from all the zones to address observations made by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Welcome to the Karnataka Today newsletter, your guide from The Hindu on the major news stories to follow today. Curated and written by Nalme Nach

U.K. says an Iran-backed group was behind attacks on Jewish community, bans Revolutionary Guard

The government said it is banning the Islamic Movement of the Companions of the Right, or IMCR, also known as Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia;

Fraudsters lure people with unrealistically low prices, impersonate prominent e-commerce platforms: Telangana Cyber Security Bureau

TTD board member objects to Shivakumars Tirumala Nitya Harathi offer to Karnataka VIPs

G. Bhanuprakash Reddy called the Karnataka CMs announcement an authoritative overreach made without consulting the TTD, and said the issue would

M.A. Narasimhachar Music Foundation celebrates its silver jubilee

India, Japan hold key dialogue to boost ties in defence industrial collaboration, cyber security

India and Japan held their eighth Defence Policy Dialogue in Tokyo on Monday (July 13, 2026), India's Defence Ministry said in a statement

411 ticketless passengers on single train fined by Salem Railway Division

Kozhikode police widen net in probe into narco-mule network

Law enforcement agencies identify suspicious mule accounts, which are personal bank accounts leased out by individuals to receive illegal transac

Five Rest Stops for gig workers to come up in Cyberabad under CSR initiative

India solved solar. Now it has to solve sunset

India's energy storage gap is crowded with incumbents. The real whitespace sits on the demand side of the grid, and it is almost entirely unbuilt

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini directs portal for scientific disposal of end-of-life vehicles

The State should make optimum use of modern technology to promote clean air, green transport and sustainable development says Chief Minister Naya

One hospitalised, two suffer breathing difficulties after Mumbai AC local cooling system fails

According to Railway officials, the incident occurred during peak hours at around 9.26 a.m. when the AC-system of the 8.33 a.m. Titwala-CSMT loca

Calcutta High Court to hear TMC Mamata Banerjee-led faction's petition for permission for rally on July 15

On July 10, a petiton was filed by Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress faction to seek direction to the police to allow its July 21 Martyrs' D

Sebi notifies conflict-of-interest norm for employees; extends investment rules to family members

The amendments are aimed at strengthening governance, transparency and ethical standards for Sebi employees

Modi government silent on corruption in education; time for revolution in this sector: Rahul Gandhi

LoP Rahul Gandhi alleged that in the face of corruption, the Modi government and Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan have chosen silence, turni

Karnataka gender minority and intersex community representatives demand welfare board, ordinance against Trans Act, 2026

The delegation also requested the State Government to promulgate an ordinance in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly against the Transgender Perso

Mizoram Government urges tourists to defer travel as heavy rain causes inundation, landslips

Around 200 travellers remained stranded at Bualte village in Lunglei due to a massive landslide on the National Highway 54 that links Lawngtlai a

SC Rejects PIL Seeking Porn Viewing in Public Places

It contended that widespread availability of the internet has made pornographic content easily accessible, leading to excessive consumption and a

TVK functionary Layola Mani appointed Chairman of Tamil Nadu Textbook Corporation

Bengaluru warns BMTC conductors against asking passengers to get off over change: Transport minister faced the same during a surprise ride; UPI to be offered

Bengaluru has directed BMTC conductors not to ask passengers to get off buses over a lack of change after Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Su

Motivational quote of the day by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam: We should not give up, and we should not allow the... - A powerful life lesson on overcoming challenges

Motivational quote of the day: A. P. J. Abdul Kalam's quote emphasizes not giving up when facing life's difficulties. Problems are viewed as oppo

Astroguide for Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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CMC, Amazon India Sign MoU to Set Up Gig Worker Rest Stops in Cyberabad

The cabins were established at five locations proposed locations Kondapur, Tellapur, Patancheru, Bharathi Nagar and Chandanagar

Punjab Governor gave nod to ordinance on capping fees by private schools: CM

The Punjab Cabinet had last month approved an ordinance on capping fee hikes by private schools at 5% per annum; education has regrettably been m

Watch | Vietnam Boat Tragedy: What happened and what action has the Government taken?

Fifteen Indian tourists lost their lives after a speedboat capsized near Vietnams Phu Quoc island on July 11. Was the tragedy caused by rough sea

Joseph Vijay Launches App To Air Public Grievances

CM Vijay contested and won from both the Perambur and Tiruchy East constituencies, eventually vacating the Tiruchy East seat to retain Perambur

TET June 2026 Results Declared; Overall Pass Percentage at 43.94%

Over 1.15 lakh candidates appeared; special TET for in-service teachers scheduled in September

Educationist Ishari K. Ganesh withdraws plea in Madras High Court to quash money laundering case

Madras High Court permits him to withdraw the plea with liberty to approach the court as and when an occasion arises

How Djokovic Looks After His Mind and Body is Great Learning: Samson

Being a sportsperson is not just about what you see on television, said Samson

Ram Temple Trust Opens Hiring for First CEO, Deadline July 18

In a post on X, the trust said applications would be accepted till 4 pm on the last date.

SC Rejects Professor's Anticipatory Bail in Kerala Dalit Student's Death Case

The Court also rejected the argument that the subsequent reprimand over the loan app issue alone could have driven the student to take the extrem

Messaging platforms' replies received: IT secretary on username notice to WhatsApp, Telegram

Three platforms -- WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal -- had come under regulatory glare after the government issued notices on the controversial user

Kerala government not seeking confrontation with judiciary, says Minister K. Muraleedharan

Dewaswom Minister says government needs greater freedom to function, particularly in matters relating to temple administration; he adds that cour

WI vs NZ, 2nd ODI 2026 Live Streaming: When and where to watch West Indies vs New Zealand clash in India; check match time, venue & streaming details

West Indies vs New Zealand 2nd ODI Playing 11: West Indies achieved a dominant seven-wicket victory against New Zealand in the first ODI. The hos

Subhash Chandra's father Nand Kishore Goenka passes away at 96

Nand Kishore Goenka, father of Zee-Essel Group Chairman and former Rajya Sabha MP Subhash Chandra, passed away at the age of 96 on Monday. Rememb

Delhi govt renames Mahila Samriddhi Yojana as Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, plans Raksha Bandhan rollout

The Delhi government has renamed its Mahila Samriddhi Yojana to Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. This flagship welfare scheme will provide financial assista

Jeff Bezos quit a million-dollar Wall Street job, while ex-wife MacKenzie Scott drove the borrowed Chevy where Amazon's first business plan was written

Jeff Bezos left a lucrative career to pursue an internet commerce idea and wrote Amazon's initial business plan during a five-day road trip. Bezo

Stock markets end flat as West Asia tensions, higher oil prices weigh on sentiment

After falling sharply during morning trade, the 30-share BSE Sensex rebounded by 219.9 points during the day but failed to build on the gains

Police, forest department to intensify joint patrols to deter collection of hallucinogenic mushrooms in Nilgiris

The move comes after the arrest of four youngsters for collecting hallucinogenic mushrooms from the reserve forests in The Nilgiris district.

Police Investigate Death of South Africa World Cup Football Player Jayden Adams

The 25-year-old Adams died two weeks after helping South Africa reach the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time

Mangaluru police find three illegal Bangladeshi immigrants, 11 suspects being questioned

They were employed in construction sites

Distribution of de-worming tablets begins for 96.81 lakh children in Telangana on July 13; mop up round on July 20

Suvendu: Bengal Govt to give Rs 5 lakh each to 60 Rath Yatra Committees

Our government has decided to participate actively in this year''s Rath Yatra, guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi''s vision of ''Vikas Bhi, V

India setting new benchmarks in medical research: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh

India's health system has emerged as more self-reliant, accessible, affordable, modern and people-centric as compared to earlier times says Defen

Over 2,700 may have died due to heatwaves in England: researchers

The study estimates that around 550 people died as a result of the heat between May 21 and 29, and nearly 2,200 died between June 18 and 28 in En

Khalistani terrorist Pannun seeks martyr status for Khalra, projects him as pro-Khalistani; how Diljit Dosanjhs Satluj is fuelling separatist propaganda

Pannun has sought Qaumi Shaheed status for Jaswant Singh Khalra as pro-Khalistani groups use Diljit Dosanjhs Satluj to revive separatist propagan

CM Suvendu Adhikari backs Kolkata Airport Mosque entry ban, cites national security

Vijayapura Family Names Dream Home After MB Patil, Credits Irrigation For Changing Fortunes

The family's newly built residence in Suvarna Nagar, on Athani Road in Vijayapura city now bears the name 'Shree MB Patil Nilaya'. They say the g

Khalid Ke Shivaji: Why Raj Mores Marathi film never reached theatres and quietly landed on OTT

The debutant director reflects on the OTT release of Khalid Ke Shivaji a year after its theatrical run was halted, talking about how distributors

Heavy rain triggers flood in Assams Chirang district

'Real' TMC row: Mamata Banerjee cries foul over EC's 'stoic silence', opposes more time for rebel camp

Mamata Banerjee asked the Election Commission to stop granting more time to the Ritabrata Banerjee faction. She alleged the poll body's silence g

Mercedes-Benz responds after YouTuber Sourav Joshi claims his SUV's mileage dropped from 17 kmpl to just 5 after using E20 petrol

Mercedes-Benz India confirmed all its BS VI petrol vehicles are E20 compatible. This clarification followed a popular YouTuber's claims about red

Rupee falls 27 paise to close at 95.65 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said renewed drone and missile strikes between the U.S. and Iran prompted supply concerns, while elevated crude oil prices and a st

Cyberabad Corporation Receives 66 Public Grievances during Prajavani

Of the 66 grievances, 51 related to town planning, eight to engineering wing, two each to sanitation and urban biodiversity and one pertained to

Wheelchair-bound Pyarelal cries as he bids final farewell to wife Sunila Sharma

The composer, who appeared unable to walk, was seen in a wheelchair as he reportedly performed the last rites of his wife. Many members of the fi

Sensex ends above 77,600, Nifty holds 24,200 as IT stocks support markets

Sensex closed 47.01 points, or 0.06 per cent, higher at 77,616.40, while the Nifty edged up 4.10 points, or 0.02 per cent, to settle at 24,211.

India developing indigenous solutions to global health challenges: Rajnath Singh

India is setting new benchmarks in medical research and indigenous solutions. Gene therapy and nuclear medicine are key areas of advancement for

'False, Baseless': Piyush Goyal Refutes Report On India 'Holding Out' US trade Deal

He confirmed that negotiations with USTR Jamieson Greer are progressing smoothly, with both sides committed to a balanced, commercially meaningfu

Kuwait intercepts hostile aerial targets, Bahrain sounds sirens as Iran retaliates; strike hits Ahvaz airport

Kuwait said its armed forces intercepted hostile aerial targets while Bahrain activated emergency sirens after Iran claimed it launched retaliato

CancerFax Builds Trusted India-China Pathway for Advanced Cancer Treatment Access

CancerFax Builds Trusted India-China Pathway for Advanced Cancer Treatment Access

'Disgusting': Dolly Javed slams Kushal Tandon, curses him; Aly Goni locks horns with actor in Alliance

Dolly Javed has been eliminated, and before exiting the show, she gave a befitting reply to Kushal Tandon and slammed him for his behaviour. Aly

Nenmara Twin Murder Case: Court Convicts Elderly Killer Chenthamara

I'm not Gandhiji, Id kill anyone who stands against me. Hang Me If you Want, Chenthamara reportedly said in the courtroom before the court convic

Puducherry Pollution Control Committee mandates registration of bulk waste generators

The definition of Bulk Waste Generator (BWG) covers government institutions, commercial establishments, industrial units, hotels, hospitals, educ

AVENEW Development and KORA Properties Unveil O1NE District as Sales Commence With Dawn, Its First Office Tower

A new mixed-use destination for business, retail, dining and leisure in the heart of Motor City

AI Cybersecurity Firm TAC InfoSec Limited Reports Record Q1 FY27 Results; Total Income Rises 97% YoY, PAT Surges 137% YoY

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Business Wire India

Tanishq Natural Diamonds and Rahul Mishra Join Forces to Unveil a First of Its Kind Exclusive Couture Jewellery Collection at Paris Couture Week 2026

Marking a landmark global launch, the collaboration brings together Tanishqs Natural Diamond craftsmanship and Rahul Mishras globally celebrated

Shambhunath Group of Institutions: Empowering Future Careers Through Education, Healthcare and Innovation

Security sweep at Rajasthan High Court after bomb threat

Rajashthan High Court administration received an email threatening that the building would be damaged due to six gelatin bombs planted on the pre

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Omar Abdullah Jabs BJP: 'Honoured to Receive Their Love Letter'

Abdullah said he was expecting a political response from the BJP since he had made a political statement; however, they chose the legal route.

Day 24 of CJP protest: Wangchuk loses 8.2 kg as fast enters 16th day; 'lives at stake', says Dipke

Educator Sonam Wangchuk has lost significant weight during his hunger strike. His health is deteriorating as the protest enters its sixteenth day

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Christopher Nolan in Mumbai: The Odyssey premiere, chai at Olympia and whats next

Christopher Nolan, Matt Damon, Tom Holland and Emma Thomas gave Mumbai a memorable The Odyssey showcase, surprising fans at a special screening,

Karnataka Home Minister Directs Bengaluru Police to Use Tech to Ease Traffic

Chairing a meeting with Bengaluru's Traffic DCPs, the minister said the number of vehicles in the city continues to increase every day, making it

ICE must go, so must the president!': Al Green demands Trump's impeachment after Texas shooting

SC asks Centre to place on record new aviation rules to regulate volatile airfares

New regulations have been finalised, the government says, they are being translated into Hindi and other official languages before being tabled i

Traffic restrictions in several parts of Chandigarh in view of farmers' protest

Chandigarh police have announced traffic restrictions for Monday, July 13, from 10.30 a.m. to 3 p.m. on several major roads across the city.

Kalyani Pramods upcoming Chennai exhibition turns waste into art inspired by endangered species

From the great Indian bustard to the yellow-breasted bunting, Kalyani Pramods recycled fibre artworks spotlight endangered wildlife at Alliance F

Have engineered a safety net: Nothings Akis Evangelidis on rising component costs

The London-based tech company has just launched Phone 4b and with it started a new b series an entry point for buyers into the Nothings ecosyste

Kishan Reddy slams BRS, Cong govts over 'negligence, misuse' of Singrareni Collieries funds

Addressing a gathering at the district headquarters town of Kothagudem as part of his 'Singareni Bharosa Yatra, he said the NDA government at the

Counselling for engineering college admission begins in Tamil Nadu

The TNEA committee enabled the choice-filling option for the special reservation categories

Shahbad Killings: Wanted Accused Raj Kumar Found Dead in Kothur

Raj Kumar was last seen on the railway tracks at Timmapur railway station: Police

Sexual abuse case: Supreme Court orders notice to JDS leader Revanna

The Supreme Court issued notices to JDS MLA HD Revanna regarding a state government appeal. This appeal challenges the High Court's decision to d

Why is Sonam Wangchuk on a hunger strike? Know all about him

The protest is focused on alleged irregularities in the education system, including concerns over examinations and demands for accountability fro

J&K CM Omar Abdullah slams BJP for stopping him from paying tribute to 1931 martyrs

Supreme Court stays Madras HC's cow slaughter ban order in win for Vijay's Tamil Nadu government

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed a Madras High Court order that imposed a state-wide ban on the slaughter of cows and calves in Tamil Nadu afte

'National Security Above Everything': CM Suvendu Adhikari Defends Namaz Pass Suspension At Kolkata Airport Mosque

Kolkata Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari defended the temporary suspension of entry passes for prayers at the Gouripur Jama Masjid inside Kolkata

Psychology says people who join different social clubs aren't necessarily extroverts, they may be looking for a place to feel where they belong

Psychology says that people who enjoy joining different social clubs aren't simply trying to fill their schedules. For many people, joining a clu

Poland endorses India's diplomatic approach to West Asia conflict

Poland on Monday backed India's position on the West Asia conflict, with Deputy Foreign Minister Wladyslaw Teofil Bartoszewski describing New Del