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City hospital launches integrated robotic surgery programme

The initiative brings robotic-assisted surgery across multiple specialties under a common clinical framework

23 Jul 2026 12:53 am
SHITIJ 2.0: nationwide start-up incubation programme inaugurated at ICAR-CPCRI

The second edition of SHITIJ is being implemented through a nationwide network of seven hub institutes and their associated spoke institutes

23 Jul 2026 12:49 am
Activists, celebrities join Kochi protests in solidarity with Delhi students

Writers, filmmakers, actors and activists back agitation over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action in Delhi; solidarity protests held across Kochi, with marches, public meetings and a candlelight vigil drawing students and youngsters; speakers criticise alleged police excesses and call for wider public support for the student movement

23 Jul 2026 12:46 am
Many farmers in Pochampalli SIPCOT not compensated according to records, says survey report

A total of 215 persons were interviewed in the survey conducted by the Forum for Indian Women Intellect in 18 villages adjacent to the SIPCOT complex

23 Jul 2026 12:33 am
Yastika Bhatia the leftie who is right up there

The top-order batter endured tough times after suffering an ACL injury but managed to bounce back with a bang; the entry into the Lords honours board was the fruit of her grind

23 Jul 2026 12:31 am
Did not refuse to meet KSU leaders, says Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

Chief Ministers comments came in response to reports that he had refused to meet KSU president Aloshious Xavier amid controversies over the appointment of an individual with alleged past links to the Students Federation of India as government pleader

23 Jul 2026 12:21 am
GCCs property tax drive nets 133 crore, defaulters names to be published soon

The GCC is also preparing to publish the names of major property tax defaulters on its website.

23 Jul 2026 12:15 am
SFI demands that UDF government rid the Kerala Governor of Chancellor power

Other demands include free bus travel for students, permanent Vice-Chancellors, free education till degree level, political freedom on campuses, permanent Principals in government colleges, regulating fees in private and self-financing institutions, and a unified examination system

23 Jul 2026 12:10 am
Madras High Court dismisses Senthilbalajis plea to prevent police from harassing him and his brother

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan says, no such direction can be issued when the brothers had obtained anticipatory bail in pending cases and it is premature to issue such a direction with respect to future cases

23 Jul 2026 12:07 am
Man held in alleged 4.5-crore deposit fraud

The accused had been absconding since June 26, 2026, say police

23 Jul 2026 12:04 am
Government allays fears over FCRA Bill, clarifies on designated authority

PIB says the Bill wont alter religious character of places of worship attached by designated authority

23 Jul 2026 12:02 am
Body of Uttar Pradesh native fished out of Vilangad river

The body of Nigam Kumar was recovered from Vilangad river after a four-day search with the support of various rescue teams

23 Jul 2026 12:01 am
IUML trains guns on Revenue Minister A.P. Anil Kumar

IUML leaders from the Wandoor constituency accuse Mr. Anil Kumar of sidelining the party after assuming office as Revenue Minister

23 Jul 2026 12:00 am
Lawyers back protesters, urge PM to order probe on police crackdown

Supreme Court Bar Association adopted a resolution seeking an immediate, impartial and time-bound inquiry into the police action, stating that several students and members of the legal fraternity were injured

22 Jul 2026 11:52 pm
Sikkim NHPC tunnel disaster: Search for Malayali geologist continues

The tunnel under construction collapsed following an explosion in the Head Race Tunnel and a geologist from Kottayam is feared trapped inside the tunnel after a landslide blocked its entrance

22 Jul 2026 11:51 pm
Meet us here, CJP tells govt. as crowd swells at Jantar Mantar

If Ministers want to talk, they should come to people, says CJP; group appeals to Wangchuk to end fast; people turn up in thousands at Jantar Mantar; some of the protesters injured in police action back at venue

22 Jul 2026 11:17 pm
400 NEET protesters detained in Mumbai; Aditya Thackeray visits police station

Detentions at Shivaji Park and Chembur follow prohibitory order violations; legal cases filed

22 Jul 2026 11:13 pm
Eastern Assam floods worst in 60 years, says State Minister

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the damage is far greater than anticipated and more bodies are being recovered from the affected districts; more rains forecast over next four days

22 Jul 2026 11:02 pm
Opposition, government spar over NEET debate in Rajya Sabha; House adjourned repeatedly

The government has been saying since the beginning of the session... all important issues, including NEET paper leak, will be discussed, said Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiran Rijiju

22 Jul 2026 10:54 pm
Anna writes to PM: Stop muzzling people, hold talks to resolve their issues

To maintain peoples trust is the greatest responsibility of an elected government, the activist said

22 Jul 2026 10:50 pm
Revocation of bail warranted only if continuing liberty is so egregious that it undermines justice: Supreme Court

Apex court refuses to cancel bail granted by High Court to Chaitanya Baghel, son of former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, in cases arising out of an alleged liquor scam

22 Jul 2026 10:50 pm
Haryana Congress seeks Murmus intervention on paper leaks

Haryana Congress In-charge Sanjay Dutt, along with other leaders, submits a memorandum to the President through Deputy Commissioner of Kurukshetra district

22 Jul 2026 10:49 pm
PM should apologise to students, Education Minister must resign: Rahul Gandhi

The Congress leader says there have been 156 paper leaks and zero convictions, the Opposition is 100% in agreement with the protesters demands, describing them as legitimate and non-negotiable

22 Jul 2026 10:48 pm
Can Indian athletes punch up in the scaled-down Commonwealth Games?

Leading the countrys charge will be javelin ace Neeraj, who will face stiff competition from Pakistans Nadeem; the number of disciplines has been cut from 19 to 10 as the event tries to stay relevant

22 Jul 2026 10:47 pm
Toxic gas kills two illegal miners in abandoned Assam coal field

A rights body claims the duo died after inhaling toxic gas in an illegal mine, while the Tinsukia district police say the cause of death is under investigation

22 Jul 2026 10:45 pm
Rahul Gandhi reassures allies, says Opposition will maintain close coordinationon protest strategies

At INDIA bloc meet, Congress leader tries to smooth ruffled egos; says allies were not deliberately kept out of the loop on the protest at the PMs residence; insists decision was sudden, could not be communicated in time

22 Jul 2026 10:42 pm
Watch: Assure me you wont hurt students, then Ill end my fast: Sonam Wangchuk

On the 25th day of his hunger strike, Sonam Wangchuk says he is ready to end his fast if the government assures that no force or legal action will be taken against student protesters.

22 Jul 2026 10:37 pm
Trump says U.S. will destroy bridge or power plant for each Iranian attack in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. carried out another wave of strikes on Iran overnight into Wednesday, and air defences opened fire over the capital, Tehran.

22 Jul 2026 10:34 pm
Sonam would end fast if...: Gitanjali Angmo seeks Centres assurance

Sonam Wangchuks wife Gitanjali Angmo has said that the activist would his end hunger strike if the government would assure the safety of protesters.

22 Jul 2026 10:31 pm
Threat to CM Vijay: Vilathikulam DMK MLAs bail plea dismissed

The prosecution said the bail petition should be rejected as the accused had issued serious threat to the Chief Minister

22 Jul 2026 10:24 pm
Counsel students to remain focused on studies, not divert energy on protests: AIU tells varsities

The AIU said prolonged agitations come at a considerable cost to students' academic progress

22 Jul 2026 10:19 pm