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No Law Bars Eating Chicken on Ganga: Justice Ujjal Bhuyan

Supreme Court Judge Questions Arrest of Muslim Youths, Warns Against Criminalising Dissent

Six arrested for alleged elephant tusk smuggling in Pudukottai

10 killed after Typhoon Noul makes landfall in southern China

Typhoon Noul made landfall in China's Guangdong province, causing ten fatalities. Gale-force winds and heavy rains triggered flash floods in the

Ugandan diplomat Otunnu joins race to become next UN head

Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has joined the race for UN Secretary-General. He is the seventh contender to succeed Antonio Guterres this year. Ot

Indias green transition is missing long-duration energy storage

The longer the time over which a technology discharges energy, the better its economics. At the same time, storing more energy also costs more. S

Delhi Transporters to Protest E20 Fuel, Seek Policy Review on Aug 4

Association to Demand Independent Review of Ethanol-Blended Petrol Policy, Citing Vehicle Performance Concerns

No Talks with Pakistan Except on PoJK, Says Rajnath Singh at Kargil Vijay Diwas; Hails Operation Sindoor

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday declared that India would hold no talks with Pakistan except on PoJK, asserting that Operation Sindoor d

School Holiday Tomorrow, July 27: Will schools remain closed on Monday as IMD predicts heavy rainfall in several states?

Schools are expected to remain open on Monday, July 27, as no official closure announcements have been made. The India Meteorological Department

FM Sitharaman directs Income Tax dept to work for benefit of common people

It is somebody's job to take care of our assets, and when it is encroached, we say, oh, we have the land, but we can't build it, said Finance Min

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Malaika Arora looks sensual as she enjoys romantic cozy date night with rumoured boyfriend Harsh Mehta and son Arhaan

Malaika Arora was spotted enjoying a cosy dinner outing in Mumbai's Bandra with her rumoured boyfriend, Harsh Mehta, son, Arhaan Khan. Dressed in

ICICI Lombard rejects Rs 50 lakh accidental death insurance claim, consumer court said insurers can't add new claim conditions. Here's what happened

A consumer commission ordered ICICI Lombard to pay fifty lakh rupees to a policyholder's nominee. The policyholder died in a road accident, and t

'After hearing get down': Trump jokes about Nicki Minaj at White House Correspondents' Dinner

Tej Pratap Yadav Sent to Jail Over Bihar Bandh Support

Former Bihar Minister Remanded in NEET Protest Case; Tejashwi Alleges Political Vendetta

Mehbooba Mufti Faces Fierce Backlash Over Remarks on Pellet Gun Use in Kashmir

Earlier this week, Mufti travelled to New Delhi with her daughter, Iltija Mufti, to express solidarity with the protesters at Jantar Mantar. The

Man fights an AI chatbot for several minutes over a Rs 820 refund, here's why he says the bot won

A customer's Rs 820 refund attempt involved a frustrating 20-minute AI chatbot exchange. The automated system ultimately prevailed, not through r

Beyond Tigers: The Wildlife Trade Fuelled by Pets and Myths

Wildlife trafficking has moved from physical markets to online platforms. This shift impacts lesser-known species like shikras and slow lorises.

Man Arrested for Burning PM Modi's Photo During Kolkata NEET Protest

Accused Allegedly Lit Cigarette From Burning Photograph During NEET Paper Leak Protest

Government Never Tried To Stop Student Protests: Nirmala Sitharaman To NDTV

Well, I'm not undermining their energy. But the young in every generation join protests, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman told NDTV toda

Giri Pradakshina: Ten years of oil, for the feet that walk the Simhachalam hill

Shri Satya Sai Baba devotees boil sesame oil with black pepper, garlic, vetiver roots, camphor and ajwain, a service they have offered for ten ye

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Formula 1: Malaysia To Host Rescheduled Bahrain Grand Prix in October

October 4 race at the circuit near Kuala Lumpur's international airport would officially be designated the 'Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix in Malays

U.S.-Russian space crew lands safely in Kazakhstan after an 8-month stint on the ISS

NASA astronaut Chris Williams and Russian crewmates Sergei Kud-Sverchkov and Sergei Mikaev touched down in their Soyuz MS-28 that landed smoothly

Commonwealth Games 2026: Lifter Rishikanta Singh fetches silver

Rishikanta Singh finished with a total of 264kg (121kg+143kg), matching the Commonwealth Games record in the snatch with a superb opening display

NEP Architect, NEET Row: Dharmendra Pradhan's 4 Years As Education Minister

In his resignation letter, shared on X, Pradhan said his decision was aimed at protecting students' future, preventing anti-national forces from

Fight against forced labour or a fight to skip Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs

The Trump administration imposed significant tariffs on many nations recently. These tariffs target countries with alleged forced labor import ba

PM Modi pitches water conservation amid widespread monsoon deficit

Prime Minister Modi urged water conservation efforts through the 'catch the rain' campaign. He asked citizens to take responsibility for local wa

'12 baje So Kar Uthega': CM Yogi roars in SPs stronghold, launches sharp attack on Akhilesh Yadav

Nirmala Sitharaman Urges Income Tax Officials to End Bureaucratic Delays for Taxpayers

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman asked Income Tax officials to adopt a citizen-centric approach, avoid unnecessary bureaucratic delays, protec

Anahat Singh becomes first Indian to win World Junior Squash Championship

World No. 20 and top seed Anahat defeated Ruqayya 11-3, 11-7, and 11-9 in the womens final of the World Squash Junior Individual Championships in

Opposition to corner government in Parliament on police brutality against students, insist on PM apology

Such brutal violence destroys every norm, and has outraged the country; youth and students, the future of our country, are demanding answers and

CWG 2026: Indian Weightlifter Rishikanta Wins Silver in Men's 60kg Competition

The Manipuri lifter finished with a total of 264kg (121kg+143kg), matching the Commonwealth Games record in the snatch with a superb opening disp

No Place For Honest Politics, Won't Contest Again: Siddaramaiah

He said since the political field has become corrupted today, I will not contest in the 2028 assembly elections

Satellite operator Sateliot sets up India subsidiary; sees country as key IoT growth market

European satellite operator Sateliot is targeting India's growing IoT market. The company has established a local subsidiary to offer low-cost sa

AI-powered software on the anvil to fast-track building plan approvals in Tamil Nadu

According to sources, Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has directed officials to ensure building plan approvals are processed without delay whereve

CAG flags Rs 12.86 crore loss in WBIDC's land deal with Flipkart in West Bengal

A CAG report revealed a Rs 12.86 crore loss for WBIDCL in land allocation, which occurred while allotting land to Flipkart's logistics arm, Insta

Odishas Similipal Tiger Reserve Begins A Grassland Revival Programme

The bid aims to rebuild the foundation of its wild ecosystem

IMD Forecasts 'Very Heavy' Rainfall Over Isolated Places In Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh

The IMD instructs residents to not leave harvested crops out in the open, go near water bodies or venture into water-logged areas.

'Misrepresents statement': MEA fact-checks viral claim on spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal's remarks on CJP protests

The Ministry of External Affairs clarified a misleading social media post regarding protest funding. Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated he had n

Now, BJP Demands Punjab Education Minister's Exit. Bhagwant Mann Hits Back

Bhagwant Mann ruled out any paper leak over the last four and a half years, though he admitted that cheating attempts were made during exams at t

Revanth Reddy Attacks Modi After Dharmendra Pradhan's Resignation

He said youth fought from the streets to Parliament and defeated Modiji.Modi ji has become used to suppressing whatever issues the opposition rai

Rishikanta Singh wins silver in men's 60kg weightlifting at Commonwealth Games

Rishikanta Singh secured a silver medal in the men's 60kg weightlifting event. He achieved a combined lift of 264kg, finishing second to Malaysia

Neeraj Chopra Not Obsessed With 90m, Says Titles and Consistency Matter More

Neeraj Chopra, who finally crossed the coveted 90m barrier with a personal best throw of 90.23m at the Doha Diamond League last year, said his pr

Two held for impersonating Congress leader Priyanka Gandhis aide in cyber fraud case

Elathur MLA Vidya Balakrishnan had received a phone call on July 6 from a person claiming to be the private secretary of the Wayanad MP, offering

PRAXIS: a NASA mission to graze planet rings

The mission will consist of a bio-inspired robotic explorer driven by an AI model, and will be capable of directly sampling particles from planet

Nandyals Catch the Rain works find mention in Modis Mann ki Baat

The Prime Minister referred to the campaign in his Sunday address; the district has desilted 2,691 km of feeder channels and completed restoratio

'This is a new subject for me': Pralhad Joshi after taking charge as education minister

Pralhad Joshi has taken charge as the Union Education Minister. He is reviewing the ministry's functioning and familiarizing himself with its ope

Attempt to bribe TVK MLAs: Two arrested accused move Madras High Court seeking bail

The principal district and sessions court in Chennai had refused to grant them bail on July 17, 2026 and hence they had moved the High Court

Rishakanta Singh Sets CWG Record, Settles For Silver In 60kg Weightlifting

Chanambam Rishakanta Singh earned India its first silver medal of the Commonwealth Games 2026, clinching the second spot in the men's 60kg weight

Andhra Pradesh launches AI platform to forecast urban floods; Vijayawada first

Developed by the Real Time Governance Society with the State Disaster Management Authority and IIT Gandhinagar, the platform uses three decades o

Delhi University internships 2026: DU announces paid internship and placement opportunities; check stipend, eligibility and last date

University of Delhi has opened applications for several internship and placement opportunities. Students can apply through the official DU websit

Tej Pratap arrested over NEET paper leak protest before Bihar Police registered FIR : Lawyer

Reacting to Tej Pratap Yadavs arrest, Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor claimed, Tej Pratap Yadav supported me, so he was sent to jail. Th

India reclaim T20I No. 1 spot with Zimbabwe series win

India has regained the top position in the ICC Men's T20I Team Rankings. This achievement follows their commanding series victory against Zimbabw

Indian-Origin Doctor Jailed for Hiding Camera in Hospital Restroom

The case came to light in June 2025, when a hospital employee discovered a hidden cellphone inside a unisex restroom at ProMedica Toledo Hospital

Chandrababu Naidu Visits Balakrishna at AIG Hospital

Actor recovering after knee surgery following injury during film shoot

NDA Set for Victory in Bankipur By-Election, Claims Ravi Shankar Prasad

Patna, July 26: Senior BJP leader and MP from Patna Sahib, Ravi Shankar Prasad, asserted on Sunday that the NDA is receiving unprecedented suppor

Two Die, 1 Injured in Explosion at Firecracker Unit Near Sivakasi

One of the deceased has been identified as 38-year-old Ramprakash and the other is yet to be identified

India reclaim top spot in ICC T20I rankings

The reigning T20 world champions regained the top spot from England, who had dethroned Shreyas Iyers side after their 4-0 series win recently

Two teenagers killed as lorry hits scooter in Hyderabad, friend survives

The deceased were identified as B. Mahesh and Laxmi Teja, both aged 17. Their friend, B. Kiran, also 17, sustained minor injuries in the accident

Iran Says It Halts Retaliatory Attacks After US Stops Strikes

Tehran Says It Suspended Military Response After No US Attacks for Two Consecutive Nights

Tap ESCO model for improving energy efficiency, Kerala's Energy Management Centre tells institutions, industries

What makes the ESCO model attractive is that entities can implement energy efficiency improvement projects without upfront capital investment. Th

Washington Sundar ruled out of 1st Test; Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana unlikely for entire Sri Lanka tour

Washington Sundar is out for the first Test against Sri Lanka due to injury. Nitish Kumar Reddy and Harshit Rana are unlikely to join the Indian

Pradhan Offered to Quit on Day One of NEET Protests: Vijayvargiya

MP Minister Claims Union Education Minister Was Ready to Resign as Student Agitation Began

Exercise Caution While Hiring Domestic Helps: Hyderabad Police Urge Citizens

Negligence by employers aiding crimes; police stress mandatory background checks

Can the government take control of foreign-funded assets? FCRA Bill explained

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the Lok Sabha in March, proposes a new framework for managing foreign c

UNESCO Adds Mt Olympus, Ancient Japan Capitals To World Heritage List

The UNESCO committee adds the iconic Mount Olympus in Greece and the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka and Fujiwara in the World Heritage inscri

CWG 2026: India Suffer Tie-Break Setback Against Namibia in Bowls Women's Pair

India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh staged a superb comeback to force a tie-break against Namibia in the women's pairs lawn bowls event at t

'Take lesson from Jantar Mantar': Mehbooba Mufti hits out at Yogi Adityanath over demolition order for Jauhar University buildings

Mehbooba Mufti criticized Yogi Adityanath regarding the proposed demolition of 38 buildings at Jauhar University. She suggested the Uttar Pradesh

UPSRTC to run extra buses for Kanwar Yatra, set up 24-hour control rooms

The Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation will operate additional buses for Kanwar Yatra pilgrims. A 24-hour control room will monitor b

Quote of the Day by Virginia Woolf: No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but... Pioneering English novelist's timeless reminder that your greatest strength is simply being yourself

Quote of the Day: Virginia Woolf's quote No need to hurry. No need to sparkle. No need to be anybody but oneself encourages slowing down and self

India Reclaim No.1 Spot in ICC T20I Rankings

The reigning T20 world champions regained the top spot from England, who had dethroned Shreyas Iyer's side after their 4-0 series win recently

Abhishek and Aishwarya's New York Selfie Goes Viral

The couple has never reacted to the rumours surrounding their marriage but their latest public appearance together has grabbed widespread attenti

Rahul Gandhi writes to Amit Shah, demands accountability for barbaric assault on students

The Congress leader also demanded that action be taken against those who shot at and baton-charged students and that PM Modi apologise to the stu

Pralhad Joshis Vast Experience Will Benefit Country: Ktaka BJP Prez

Every crisis is an opportunity. I am sure that with his vast experience, he will not only do justice to the Higher Education Department, but it w

Patna's Bankipur Seat Vacated By BJP Chief Weighs Gen Z Impact In Bypoll

Bankipur has long been considered a BJP stronghold, with party chief Nitin Nabin winning this seat several times.

Curb risk of competition law violations being internalised as cost of doing biz: Parliament panel to CCI

A parliamentary panel recommends vigorous enforcement of penalty guidelines by the Competition Commission of India. These guidelines aim to deter

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CWG 2026 Day 4 Live: India Star Breaks Games Record In Weightlifting, Eyes Gold

Commonwealth Games 2026 Live Updates, Day 4: India's Rishikanta Singh Chanambam has eyes set on men's 60kg weightlifting gold medal.

Universe Adds Its Own Touch: Skyroot CEO Shares Mesmerising Sunrise From Vikram-1

The footage, captured by an onboard camera, shows sunlight emerging from behind the rocket's Orbital Adjustment Module, framed perfectly through

UP forms new SIT to probe Ram Mandir donation theft case

The move comes after the Supreme Court ordered the Uttar Pradesh government to constitute a fresh SIT, under the leadership of a senior IPS offic

'PM Modi's apology awaited': Opposition to keep up NEET protest pressure in Parliament

Opposition parties will continue their Parliament pressure regarding alleged police brutality against students. Rahul Gandhi has demanded account

Sanitation Worker Suffocates In Sewage Tank In Noida, Guard Dies Trying To Save Him

The incident took place at Eldeco Society in Sector 150 under the Knowledge Park police station area. According to police, the victims have been

Ban Boomers On WhatsApp, Says Shashi Tharoor's Son. Congress MP Replies

Ishaan Tharoor, in a post on X, called for a ban on oomers using WhatsApp, while agreeing with Zoho co-founder and ex-CEO Sridhar Vembu.

Sex as subject can easily become crass if not handled sensitively

Actor Says Telugu Audiences Embraced Her as a Telangana Village Girl, Opens Up on Learning the Language and Breaking Stereotypes

Washington Ruled Out of 1st Test; Reddy, Harshit Unlikely For Entire Sri Lanka Tour

India will tour Sri Lanka for a two-Test series next month with the first Test to be played from August 15-19 at Galle, followed by the second at

CPI(M) Should Stop Targeting Sudhakaran: Kerala Home Min Chennithala

He said the Congress and the UDF stood firmly behind Sudhakaran, a former CPI(M) leader who left the party following differences with its leaders

The fox, not the lion: What Machiavelli would notice about PM Modi

Modis political durability rests on calculated concessions and tactical flexibility. He absorbs protests, manages unstable allies and retreats on

California's biggest planned AI data center promised not to use Colorado River water. Now it wants 260 million gallons a year

California's biggest planned AI data center is at the center of a growing water dispute after seeking 260 million gallons of Colorado River water

327 Booked in Weekend Drunk Driving Drive in Cyberabad

Majority two-wheeler riders; police warn of strict action under BNS for fatal accidents