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SIT reconstructs minor rape-murder crime scene in Baruipur

A forensic team accompanied the investigators and collected fresh samples from the spot as part of the ongoing probe

14 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Ukraine downs five Russian ballistic missiles as Kyiv looks to harden air defences

It was the first time in almost two weeks that Ukraine claimed to have downed Russian ballistic missiles, which are harder to stop than drones or cruise missiles

14 Jul 2026 4:22 pm
Woman found hanging in Adoor

Police have taken into custody a person who was present in the house at the time of the incident

14 Jul 2026 4:19 pm
Delhi court acquits ex-MSMCL officials in Adkoli coal block irregularity case

The case stems from a 2012 FIR lodged by the CBI regarding the Marki-Zari-Jamni-Adkoli coal block allocated to the MSMCL in 2006

14 Jul 2026 4:17 pm
12 bikers, one SUV-owner fined for illegal off-roading in protected wildlife areas in Ladakh

As many as 12 bikers have been fined 10,000 each for illegally venturing into protected ecologically-sensitive zones near Lake Moriri, says official spokesman

14 Jul 2026 4:17 pm
Dara Singh, prime convict in murder of Australian Christian missionary Graham Staines, two sons, to set free

Odisha State Sentence Review Board has recommended Dara Singhs release on the grounds of good behaviour

14 Jul 2026 4:14 pm
When debris came crushing: How rains and undisposed mud led to a disaster in Wayanad

A devastating mudslide in Wayanad, Kerala, was triggered by heavy rains and poor construction practices, resulting in multiple casualties.

14 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Silk Saree that fits into a matchbox presented to Goddess Bharamaraba

The saree measures 5.5 metres in length and 48 inches in width and weighs approximately 200 grams; designed in the traditional Ikkat pattern, the saree can easily fit into a small matchbox when folded, the weaver explained

14 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
Direct tax mop-up grows 16% to over 6.51 lakh crore so far in FY27

Net corporate tax collection rose 22% to 2.40 lakh crore, and mop-up from net non-corporate tax (NCT), which includes taxes paid by individuals, HUFs, and firms, grew about 12 per cent to over 3.84 lakh crore till July 13

14 Jul 2026 3:57 pm
Govt. Model Engineering College, Thrikkakara records more than 500 placements

Faculty members said the average annual pay package offered this time was around 8.3 lakh while the highest annual salary offered was 33 lakh

14 Jul 2026 3:49 pm
Aavin to reintroduce button paal system of selling milk through vending machine, Madras High Court told

The pilot project is all set to be launched soon in Kodaikanal and Udhagamandalam following a Madras High Court directive

14 Jul 2026 3:47 pm
Centre allots 1,000 crore for rural roads, sanctions building one lakh houses: Bengal CM

The Centre has given West Bengal 1,000 crore under the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana in the first phase for construction of 2,400 km roads, says Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari

14 Jul 2026 3:45 pm
Ankit Sharma murder case: Tahir Hussain and four others convicted

More than six years after the deadly northeast Delhi riots of 2020, a Delhi court has delivered a key verdict in one of the most prominent cases linked to the violence. Former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and four others have been convicted in the murder of Intelligence Bureau staffer Ankit Sharma, whose death became one of the most widely discussed incidents during the riots.

14 Jul 2026 3:44 pm
Delhi High Court to hear Indian Polo Association's plea over eviction from Jaipur Polo Ground on August 12

Justice Shankar said he was willing to hear the petition on Tuesday, but deferred the hearing on a request by the lawyers

14 Jul 2026 3:43 pm
When English takes an Indian turn

There are certain words and expressions that we use without really knowing whether they are correct or not. That is how many forms of Indian English, or Indianisms, have come into use.

14 Jul 2026 3:28 pm
This Bengaluru-based brand allows you to try different fitness and sports classes in the city

Botle, soft-launched in February this year, is a movement and experience brand that offers fitness flexibility and builds communities, say its founders Aravind Athreya and Ashwin Chakravarthy

14 Jul 2026 3:27 pm
Sandhya Raju turns director with the mini feature film, Ekasekalu

Streaming on ETV Win, the Telugu film is a satire on the film industry

14 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
KAU organises financial literacy programme for farmers in collaboration with RBI and lead bank

The programme was conducted as part of the Experiential Learning Programme of the final-year B.Sc. (Hons.) Co-operation & Banking students with the objective of disseminating financial literacy among farmers

14 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
Telangana CM seeks Union Cabinet nod for starting RRR northern section works

Simultaneous works on the northern and southern sections will speed up the project and reduce costs

14 Jul 2026 3:25 pm
Gas pipeline leak during roadwork in Kerala capital sparks panic

The leak, which occurred on KIMS Road at Kumarapuram, was soon brought under control by Fire and Rescue Services personnel. Officials have confirmed that there is presently no danger to the public

14 Jul 2026 3:24 pm
Ajit Pawar: Baramati plane crash abruptly ends the decades-long political career of influential NCP leader

Ajit Pawar entered the Maharashtra Assembly in 1991, went on to become the Baramati MLA for multiple terms, and served as the States Deputy Chief Minister on several occasions

14 Jul 2026 3:19 pm
Watch: Why India Is buying more Russian oil: Petroleum Ministry responds

Why has India increased its oil imports from Russia? In response to The Hindus Oil Conundrum editorial, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas says the shift is part of a deliberate strategy to protect Indias energy security amid the West Asia crisis.

14 Jul 2026 3:17 pm
Police Sub-inspector accused of dowry harassment, assault; wife approaches Karnataka DG&IGP to lodge complaint

She alleged that despite approaching Kengeri Police Station, her complaint was not registered as an FIR, and was instead reduced to an NCR (Non-Cognizable Report)

14 Jul 2026 3:16 pm
Bengaluru restaurants can remain open till 3.30 a.m. for FIFA football world cup matches

The order has been issued by Bengaluru City Police Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh following a representation from the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI)

14 Jul 2026 3:06 pm
What is trial in absentia? | Explained

Trial in absentia is available only in cases involving serious offences punishable with imprisonment of at least 10 years, life imprisonment, or death, where the accused has been declared a proclaimed offender

14 Jul 2026 2:58 pm
Officials will not issue residential certificate in Karnataka irrationally

MLC Ivan DSouza said this is not the first time officials were issuing a PRC or domicile certificate. The PRC is issued on production of Aadhaar, proof of stay at a particular place, and other related documents

14 Jul 2026 2:54 pm
No rift in NCP, Sachchidanand Singh's letter carries no weight: Praful Patel

The letter written by Sachchidanand Singh carries no weight. Any issue should be resolved amicably in the interest of the party, says NCP national working president Praful Patel

14 Jul 2026 2:54 pm
Kochi Corporation seeks revised pact to allow resumption of work on Brahmapuram biomedical plant

The project, with a capacity of around 20 tonnes, has remained stalled for about a month since the Corporation issued a stop memo on grounds that construction commenced without the civic bodys consent

14 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
Craft Council of Telangana to host Kausalyam 2026 in Hyderabad

The two-day event will spotlight the work of artisan clusters, host craft talks, a curated textile museum display and cultural performances

14 Jul 2026 2:52 pm
60 years after disappearing from Gir, Indian Grey Hornbills breed for fourth consecutive year

Study documents the successful establishment of the reintroduced population, with breeding recorded every year since the birds were released in 2021

14 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
Mortal remains of six Tamil Nadu tourists killed in Vietnam boat tragedy reach Coimbatore

Fifteen Indian tourists died after the tourist boat capsized in Vietnam on July 11. Of them, 10 hailed from Tamil Nadu.

14 Jul 2026 2:49 pm
Endless ordeal: On the Kerala actor rape case

Bringing all conspirators to justice is a must to build faith in the system

14 Jul 2026 2:49 pm
Peace in Ukraine unlikely to be reached soon, Polish PM says

Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he had discussed the improbability of a Russia ceasefire with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

14 Jul 2026 2:47 pm
Gujarats Unjha cumin and fennel receive GI tag

With the addition of Unjha cumin and Unjha fennel, Gujarat has expanded its list of GI-tagged agricultural products, which already includes Gir Kesar mangoes, Bhalia wheat, Kachchhi Kharek and Amalsadi chikoo.

14 Jul 2026 2:45 pm
L&T given June 2027 deadline to complete Kalaburagi 24x7 water supply project

Urban Development Minister has warned that there will be no further extension of deadline for completion of the project

14 Jul 2026 2:44 pm
Two arrested as firefighters battle Fontainebleau forest fire near Paris

The Fontainebleau blaze is contributing to what will likely be a historic year for fires in France, with 32,000 hectares burned already this year, more than the total in 2025, says Interior Minister Laurent Nunez

14 Jul 2026 2:44 pm
Meta Oakley HSTN Review | Should You Buy These Over the Ray-Ban Meta Wayfarer?

After using Meta Oakley HSTN during daily commutes, walks and workdays, it is clear that it is aimed at users who want a secure fit without sacrificing on Metas AI features

14 Jul 2026 2:38 pm
Asia's Leading Hardware Sourcing Fair CIHS 2026 Set to Connect Global Markets in Shanghai

Asia's Leading Hardware Sourcing Fair CIHS 2026 Set to Connect Global Markets in Shanghai

14 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
Heavy rain collapses roof and kills 11 people in northwest Pakistan

Officials in northwest Pakistan say 11 people were killed overnight when heavy rain caused the roof of a mud-brick house to collapse

14 Jul 2026 2:25 pm
Peddapally Municipal Assistant Engineer trapped while accepting 2 lakh bribe

Telangana ACB seizes 32.31 lakh in unaccounted cash

14 Jul 2026 2:23 pm
Nagaland IED blast: Search operations intensified; NSCN-IM condemns cowardly terrorist act

Havildar Mohd Iqbal from Jammu and Kashmir was killed, and four other Assam Rifles personnel were injured in the IED blast close to a vehicle of the paramilitary force near Sukhovi July 13

14 Jul 2026 2:23 pm
Data show Sanskrit and Hindi are choices for third language in many Indian schools

Data hint that Sanskrit and Hindi are preferred by default due to a lack of supply and demand, even if they are not imposed

14 Jul 2026 2:20 pm
Madhya Pradesh Bhojshala complex: Supreme Court suggests temporary prayer space for Muslims until case decided

Supreme Court directed that the Archaeological Survey of India would not make any structural alterations to the disputed structure without leave of the apex court

14 Jul 2026 2:20 pm
Traffic diversion for Miyapur-Allwyn flyover trial run exposes bottleneck, police propose additional service lane to tackle congestion

Existing carriageway at Miyapur junction could not handle diverted traffic on a corridor used by nearly five lakh vehicles every day

14 Jul 2026 2:10 pm
Puducherry Excise Department orders relocation of nine liquor shops citing road safety

For long, residents of Bahour and Soriyankuppam have been demanding the relocation of the shops on the National Highway

14 Jul 2026 2:09 pm
Bangladeshi issue needs bilateral solution, not pushback drama says Akhil Gogoi

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma is keeping the illegal immigration issue alive without establishing any legal mechanism, the Raijor Dal MLA says

14 Jul 2026 2:08 pm