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166,000 evacuated as wildfires spin out of control in France, Spain

French President Emmanuel Macron on July 24, asked the army to mobilise to help contain the worst wildfire the country has ever seen after seeking European Union help, as a local official warned the blaze was heading towards Bordeaux

25 Jul 2026 5:07 am
Home Minister Amit Shah talks to slain policemans family in Kashmir; govt. to support studies of victims son

Mr. Shah expressed his condolences and extended support to the victims son during a visit of BJP leader and Leader of Opposition (LOP) Sunil Sharma to the deceased policemans house in Budgams Beerwah area

25 Jul 2026 4:54 am
Introduce, pass Statehood bill in ongoing Parliament session: Dr. Farooq Abdullah to Centre

Farooq Abdullahs appeal comes days after he led a protest of his party leaders, including Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, and legislators at Jantar Mantar in Delhi over Statehood and constitutional guarantees.

25 Jul 2026 4:23 am
Delhi High Court acquits man in 2006 rape case, says names do not define character

The judge noted that while it is common in North India to name children after Lord Ram, and for Mohammad to precede the names of many Muslims, names do not shape the personality, person, conduct and behaviour.

25 Jul 2026 4:13 am
Mirwaiz, MP Rashid, MP Ruhullah, Lone question mass arrests, demolitions after Anantnag attack

Large-scale detentions, questioning and harassment of youth across Kashmir, with over 2000 young men being picked up on allegations of being over-ground workers or OGWs, says Mirwaiz

25 Jul 2026 3:26 am
Plea in Delhi HC challenges internet shutdown around Jantar Mantar protest site

Delhi High Court hears plea challenging internet shutdown near Jantar Mantar protest, citing unconstitutional and arbitrary suspension orders.

25 Jul 2026 2:58 am
Trump says Venezuela is not ready for elections, but has made progress

As far as the elections in Venezuela, theyre not really ready for them yet, but boy, a lot of progress has been made. Delcys been doing a fantastic job, says Trump

25 Jul 2026 2:26 am
Judoka Tulika Maan suspended for whereabouts failure, withdrawn from CWG

She has committed three whereabouts failures in 12 months, and NADA has sent notice to her. So, she will be withdrawn from the team, a judo coach told PTI on conditions of anonymity

25 Jul 2026 1:56 am
Can EC do whatever it wants?: HC on deputing teachers for SIR in Delhi

Court questions ECs assertion that teachers are compensated for election duties; schedules next hearing in PIL against large-scale deployment of govt. school staff for SIR drive in Delhi for July 28

25 Jul 2026 1:56 am
West Bengal Minister vows to restore mangroves lost to encroachments in Sundarbans

The State holds the largest share of mangrove cover in India, accounting for 42.45% of the national total with approximately 2,119.16 sq. km.

25 Jul 2026 1:56 am
The Deschamps paradox: was his World Cup-winning Les Bleus tenure a success?

The debate over the 57-year-olds managerial legacy will not disappear anytime soon. Critics will argue that his caution prevented France from reaching even greater heights. His supporters will counter that his discipline transformed limitless potential into sustained excellence

25 Jul 2026 1:55 am
Internet down, 18 metro stations shut, yet Jantar Mantar remains upbeat

Volunteers deployed at entry, exit gates to prevent overcrowding as thousands continue to turn up at the protest site; CJP warns of nationwide agitation if Pradhan is not removed in two days

25 Jul 2026 1:54 am
did not cut any deal with government: Sonam Wangchuk

I focused on getting justice for the students and young people against whom FIRs have been registered. We saw what happened after the Ladakh incident on September 24, 2025: around 80 people were arrested and thrown in jails. For me, the future of these young people is more important, says Mr. Wangchuk

25 Jul 2026 1:24 am
On guard: on India and the Qdenga dengue vaccine

The dengue vaccine must be made affordable to those at greatest risk

25 Jul 2026 1:15 am
Amid protests, NTA aims overhaul, goes on recruitment drive

NTA has advertised for vacancies in top-tier senior leadership roles and opened recruitment for young professionals via the UPSC Pratibha Setu portal

25 Jul 2026 1:13 am
Civil Supplies officials seizeone tonne of PDS rice in Ranipet

Special teams were formed to nab escaped suspects

25 Jul 2026 12:54 am
SRMIST gives sports quota certificates

A sports hostel was also inaugurated on the occasion

25 Jul 2026 12:54 am
25 Jul 2026 12:53 am
Indias foreign policy must look seaward

Indian seafarers need protection beyond borders, flags, and jurisdictions

25 Jul 2026 12:41 am
2,423 govt. healthcare units in T.N. onboard HMIS 3.0 to streamline data collection

They are already capturing outpatient details in real-time. The in-patient module has already been operationalised in some, while the remaining facilities are in the process of implementing it soon

25 Jul 2026 12:33 am
A growth story that needs women at work

Womens employment is essential for growth, productivity, and achieving Viksit Bharat goals

25 Jul 2026 12:30 am
25 Jul 2026 12:24 am
Spine surgeons conference under way in Chennai

The conference was inaugurated by V. Kamakoti, Director of IIT Madras

25 Jul 2026 12:15 am
Congress leader Kanhaiya Kumar arrested in Delhi on complaint of Kerala House official

There was an altercation between Mr. Kumar and the Resident Commissioner called the Delhi Police asking them to remove Mr. Kumar from the premises, a source said; Kerala House is located in Jantar Mantar Road where the students protest is going on

25 Jul 2026 12:13 am
25 Jul 2026 12:13 am
Kafir screenshot case: SIT arrests DYFI leader Ribesh Ramakrishnan

SIT had arraigned Ribesh as the second accused in the case pertaining to the distribution of a fabricated image that allegedly aimed to undermine LDF candidate K.K. Shailaja ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

25 Jul 2026 12:13 am
The cockroaches who refuse to crawl away

Over the last week, Cockroach Janta Party-led protests demanding the resignation of the Union Education Minister and reforms to the education system have spread across the country. Students and others have continued their demonstrations despite allegations of state excesses. Nikhil M. Babu, Shrimansi Kaushik, Serena Josephine M., and Vinaya Deshpande report from across India on a movement that wont fade

25 Jul 2026 12:06 am
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