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Why eco-resorts are emerging as a new real estate asset

Wellness tourism, sustainable travel and recurring income are making eco-resorts an attractive investment opportunity

17 Jul 2026 5:59 pm
Asaram's plea for interim bail: Don't want any untoward thing to happen, says Supreme Court

The self-styled godman has filed an application seeking interim bail on health grounds; the Bench posted the matter for hearing on July 21.

17 Jul 2026 5:53 pm
Tiger kills cow near Thalavadi, sparks concern among farmers

Pugmarks found in the area confirm that the animal is indeed a tiger

17 Jul 2026 5:52 pm
This new website integrates knowledge about Indias tree wealth into one platform

Dr Sankara Rao, Visiting Professor and Distinguished Fellow at the Centre for Ecological Sciences (CES), Indian Institute of Science (IISc), talks about the reasoning behind India Trees and Vegetation Types, a brand-new digital resource that can help develop a more scientific approach to afforestation

17 Jul 2026 5:48 pm
Sitaphalmandi-Lallaguda 3 km rail chord line gives trains a faster route, eases pressure on Secunderabad station

The Railways completed key infrastructure works on the stretch, including five minor bridges, a major road-over-bridge at the Alugadda Bhavi junction between Rail Nilayam and Mettuguda Road

17 Jul 2026 5:46 pm
Tiruchi Aerodrome Committee meeting emphasises on coordination for better security

Commissioner of Police N. Kamini chairs the meeting attended by representatives from the district administration, the police, the Central Industrial Security Force, armed forces, intelligence agencies, airlines, and various airport stakeholders

17 Jul 2026 5:46 pm
Shree Rama Prateeksha comes to Bengaluru

This is the first time the acclaimed dance ballet based on Valmikis Ramayana, which premiered in 1988, will be shown to the public in nearly 15 years

17 Jul 2026 5:41 pm
From Old Friend to SoundGarden: Shakthisree Gopalan on music, mental health and creativity

How Old Friend helped singer-songwriter Shakthisree Gopalan embrace herself

17 Jul 2026 5:40 pm
Index of Core Industries set to get an upgrade with revised base year and weights

With this, all of Indias main economic metrics capturing its national accounts, inflation levels, and industrial performance will have been updated and upgraded.

17 Jul 2026 5:34 pm
Pudu Robotics Highlights Its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments Physical Agent at WAIC 2026

Pudu Robotics Highlights Its One Brain, Multiple Embodiments Physical Agent at WAIC 2026

17 Jul 2026 5:30 pm
Rupee rises 14 paise to close at 96.28 against U.S. dollar

Elevated tensions in West Asia, which pushed up global oil prices, maintained pressure on the local unit said, forex traders

17 Jul 2026 5:22 pm
Stock markets surge on buying in blue-chips; Sensex jumps 965 points

The 30-share BSE Sensex during the day, surged 1.41%, to 78,282.55; The 50-share NSE Nifty ended at 24,334.30

17 Jul 2026 5:22 pm
PM Modi announced Ram Temple trust in Parliament, must break silence on floor of House: Congress

The Trust was set up by the Prime Minister and it comprises people appointed by him, Jairam Ramesh said, adding the Trust's activities, its functions, its terms of reference were given by Mr. Modi

17 Jul 2026 5:17 pm
NCP (SP) to join NDA only as part of a unified NCP: BJP tells Mahayuti allies

According to a senior office bearer of the BJP privy to the matter, the BJP high command is very clear that it does not want any insecurity among its current allies Shinde-led Shiv Sena and the NCP on their position within the NDA bloc

17 Jul 2026 5:13 pm
India releases first anti-terror policy PRAHAAR

MHA policy emphasises that, in addition to terrorism sponsored from across the border, criminal hackers and nation-states are targeting India with cyber-attacks

17 Jul 2026 5:07 pm
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Senanayake indicted for match-fixing

According to local media reports, Sachithra Senanayake made the corrupt approach to another national player Tharindu Ratnayake, who was playing for Colombo Kings at that time

17 Jul 2026 5:03 pm
Watch: Sonam Wangchuks health remains critical, says doctor

Sonam Wangchuks health remains critical, according to his treating doctor, raising fresh concern over his condition. The doctors latest update comes as supporters continue to closely monitor his health and await further medical bulletins.

17 Jul 2026 5:03 pm
Supreme Court takes suo motu cognisance of matter regarding access to life-saving medicines

The matter relates to a woman in Kerala, who was suffering from breast cancer and had moved the State High Court challenging the exorbitant prices of medicine for treatment. She died during the pendency of the plea in the high court.

17 Jul 2026 4:49 pm
Women Safety Wing trains educators to lead Stand with Her campaign across Telangana

The training featured interactive sessions on gender sensitivity, identifying inappropriate behaviour, bystander intervention, facilitation techniques and practical strategies

17 Jul 2026 4:43 pm
Tamil Nadu Governor appeals for public participation in self-enumeration for Census

Mr. Arlekar also urged every household to furnish complete and accurate information and extend full co-operation to the Census authorities for the successful conduct of Census 2027.

17 Jul 2026 4:43 pm
The Hindu Young Worldto select Guest Editors for Childrens Day

Six children will be chosen from around the country through a contest; they will spend a day with the team and help curate the special issue.

17 Jul 2026 4:38 pm
Europe's early heat wave led to rise in deaths, may have killed over 10,000

Several heat waves have killed thousands of people in the past few years in Europe

17 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
Singapore Tourism Board and Traveloka Renew Partnership to Welcome More Southeast Asian and Australian Travellers to Singapore

Singapore Tourism Board and Traveloka Renew Partnership to Welcome More Southeast Asian and Australian Travellers to Singapore

17 Jul 2026 4:30 pm
Kerala looks to the skies to tackle human-wildlife conflict, but is this feasible?

Kerala Forest Department has proposed using Indian Air Force helicopters to relocate captured Schedule I animals, including tigers and leopards, from conflict hotspots to secure forest habitats. However, the move has sparked debate over its ecological and economic feasibility

17 Jul 2026 4:25 pm
Traffic police step up drive against reckless mid-road halts by private buses in Keralas Kozhikode

Drive follows flooding complaints from public about private buses stopping in the middle of roads to pick up and drop passengers unmindful of moving traffic bottlenecks. Police say the practice has been found obstructing the natural flow of traffic and increases the risk of freak accidents, prompting stricter enforcement

17 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Five more arrested in Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad probe into alleged JeM module; total accused rises to 13

A court has remanded them to eight days of police custody to facilitate further investigation

17 Jul 2026 4:18 pm
Karnataka government urged to declare drought, announce relief of 40,000 for each farmer

Sugarcane growers seek waiver of crop loans availed from nationalised, co-operative and private banks

17 Jul 2026 4:13 pm
Watch: Tamil Nadu Census 2027 | Why headcount matters

Census 2027 | Why Tamil Nadus biggest headcount matters

17 Jul 2026 4:09 pm
Civilian dies of gunshot wound in J&Ks Bhaderwah; internet suspended in Chenab Valley areas

The J&K Police has not issued any statement on the circumstances under which the civilian died

17 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
IIT Palakkad convocation on July 18

As many as 307 students from BTech, MTech, MSc, MS, and PhD programmes will graduate this year

17 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
TMC MLA Madan Mitra attends Mamata camp's assembly protest days after joining rebel faction

Clarifying his presence at the protest, Madan Mitra said he had remained there purely as a matter of courtesy after emerging from Ritabrata Banerjee's chamber in the Assembly, and insisted that it did not signify any change in his political position.

17 Jul 2026 3:58 pm
Watch: Census 2027 | Why Tamil Nadus biggest headcount matters

Census 2027 | Why Tamil Nadus biggest headcount matters

17 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
1.15 crore sanctioned for 23 kambalas in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi districts by Karnataka Tourism Department

As per two separate the sanction orders issued by the Department on July 14, each kambala organiser will thus get 5 lakh

17 Jul 2026 3:55 pm
Is Bengaluru Indias capital of alternative love?

The city is rethinking the relationship status, suggesting that love no longer has to follow a prescribed script

17 Jul 2026 3:54 pm
Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Nawaz sanctioned after cannabis-related positive test

Nawaz admitted the violation and demonstrated that the substance had been used out of competition in a manner unrelated to sporting performance, said ICC

17 Jul 2026 3:50 pm
Sri Lanka arrests T20 team co-owner Manjot Kalra over match-fixing

Former Indian Cricketer and LPL team co- owner Manjot Kalra, was arrested at a hotel in Colombo as he was allegedly about to pay a player 9.5 million

17 Jul 2026 3:45 pm
Kerala government begins process to convert CET into KTU constituent college, forms working group

The working group, constituted by the Higher Education department, is tasked with preparing a detailed proposal and order to transfer personnel, assets and liabilities

17 Jul 2026 3:42 pm
Daily Quiz | On FIFA controversies

FIFA World Cup: a quiz on FIFA controversies over the years

17 Jul 2026 3:39 pm
Pakistan cargo crash families call for global help to recover black boxes

Debris from the K2 Airways freighter was recovered shortly after the crash, but the water in the area is about 3,000 mt deep. Finding the black boxes would require a costly underwater search

17 Jul 2026 3:38 pm
Denying Backward Classes benefits to converts to Islam is unconstitutional

Madras High Court ruling denies Backward Class status to converts to Islam, raising constitutional concerns and legal inconsistencies

17 Jul 2026 3:33 pm
Hong Leong Bank Debuts Malaysia's First Visa Infinite Privilege Card

Hong Leong Bank Debuts Malaysia's First Visa Infinite Privilege Card

17 Jul 2026 3:30 pm