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Assam CM Vows Tougher Crackdown on Drug Menace

Himanta Biswa Sarma defends police action against traffickers, stresses cross-border coordination and rehabilitation to make Assam drug-free.

7 Jul 2026 5:09 pm
Saudi Plans Red Sea Pipeline Expansion to Cut Hormuz Dependence

The East-West pipeline was built in the early 1980s and has become crucial since the start of the Iran war in February and the resulting halt to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz

7 Jul 2026 5:06 pm
AP to Become India's First AI-powered Tourism State

NiVU AI services will be introduced at more than 100 tourist destinations across the state, following the successful pilot project at Mangalagiri

7 Jul 2026 5:04 pm
Why Weight Loss is More Complex Than Calorie Counting

Fad diets come and go, but the underlying message almost always follows a simple equation. If you consume fewer calories than you burn, the weight will melt away.

7 Jul 2026 5:02 pm
Priyanka Gandhi Condoles Deaths in Wayanad Landslide

The landslide occured near the Wayanad tunnel construction site, leading to the collapse of the structure

7 Jul 2026 4:46 pm
Amit Shah Says Centre Will Take Legal Route to Protect Central Ridge

Shah, after inaugurating the mega plantation drive here, said trees such as Jamun, Mango, Arjun and Neem, that survive for 100 years, will be planted at the Ridge.

7 Jul 2026 4:44 pm
Rain Takes Break In Mumbai; Two Boys Drown In last 24 hours In Suburban Part

Gusty winds continues; Mumbai local train services and road transport returned to normal but Mumbai-Pune railway route affected.

7 Jul 2026 4:27 pm
Satluj Is True Art: RGV Says Film Should Be Seen, Not Encountered

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma has come out in support of Diljit Dosanjh-starrer Satluj, calling the film a deep wound and urging authorities not to stop people from watching it.

7 Jul 2026 4:16 pm
Nara Lokesh Woos South Korean Giants for Investments

Lokesh met with the chief executive of APACT, Seong Dong Lee, and expressed his gratitude for the company's decision to set up a new facility in the southern state

7 Jul 2026 4:14 pm
YouTube Backs Video Falsely Calling Sydney Massacre Survivor 'Crisis Actor'

The inquiry was then shown an AI-generated image of Ostrovsky apparently laughing as someone applied fake blood to his head.

7 Jul 2026 4:10 pm
TGSPDCL CMD to Hold Interactive Session with Line Staff

The programme will be attended by 40 employees, comprising two representatives each from the 21 circles under TGSPDCL.

7 Jul 2026 4:08 pm
Teen Killed After Football Match Dispute in Bengal; 3 Detained

Police probe the motive behind the fatal attack as protests erupt and security is tightened in South 24 Parganas.

7 Jul 2026 4:05 pm
India To Help Conserve Ancient Siva Temple In Indonesia

PM Modi to launch the conservation project tomorrow during his visit to the Prambanan Temple in Yogyakarta with President Prabowo Subianto

7 Jul 2026 4:04 pm
Digital intimacy expands beyond Bengaluru as Tier-II cities catch up

Instead, cities like Kochi, Coimbatore & Visakhapatnam are emerging as important digital relationship hotspots, reflecting a broader evolution in how Indians are choosing to explore emotional and intimate conversations online

7 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Iran Claims Tanker Targeted in Strait of Hormuz Amid Fresh Tensions

State media blames the vessel for ignoring Iranian warnings as reports emerge of missile strikes on commercial ships near Oman

7 Jul 2026 3:54 pm
BJP Alleges Bulk SIR Form Distribution Via AIMIM Camps In Hyderabad

The BJP alleged that booth-level officers are giving MIM leaders access to the ECI app to upload the filled enumeration forms.

7 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
Delhi HC Orders Restoration Of Cockroach Janta Party's X Account

Delhi High Court notes Centre's concern no longer survives after NEET

7 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
SEBI Restores Exchange-Based Open Market Share Buybacks from Aug 1

The new rules by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) allow firms to carry out share buybacks through regular trading mechanisms without a dedicated buyback window.

7 Jul 2026 3:44 pm
Sooryavanshi Needs To Be Ready For The Plans Bowlers Have Against Him : Irfan Pathan

Sooryavanshi Is Inspiring A Whole New Generation Of Young Boys And Girls, says Irfan Pathan

7 Jul 2026 3:33 pm
Pay Contract Staff On Time Or Face Action: Revanth To Agencies

CM Revanth Reddy conducted a review of the problems faced by the contract and outsourcing employees today.

7 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
Tamil Nadu's TASMAC Plans to Regularise 23,000 Contract Workers

TASMAC sources said that a comprehensive proposal to do a structural revamp is being placed before its board of directors

7 Jul 2026 3:17 pm
Suspended CI Nagaraju Booked Under SC/ST Act Over Dalit Youth Suicide Case

AP police booked Nagaraju under sections related to abetment of suicide, along with provisions of the SC/ST (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

7 Jul 2026 3:14 pm
Indians Abroad Rush to Grab Fresh Drumsticks as Stock Arrives

Drumsticks are not only tasty but also highly nutritious. Drumsticks are rich in nutrients, supports digestion, good for health.

7 Jul 2026 3:11 pm
Mega 158 Updates: Chiranjeevi's Next With Bobby Targets Birthday Teaser Release

SS Thaman is composing the music for the film, which is being produced by Venkat K. Narayana under the KVN Productions banner.

7 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Dale Steyn Hails Ottneil Baartman as SA20's Standout Bowler

South African pace legend praises Baartman's consistency and says his simple, disciplined approach has earned him success across formats.

7 Jul 2026 2:55 pm
Shatrughan Sinha Backs Prashant Kishor in Bihar Bypoll

TMC MP urges voters to support the Jan Suraaj founder in the Bankipur Assembly by-election, cutting across caste and party lines.

7 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
India, Indonesia Sign Key Pacts; IIM Bangalore to Open Overseas Campus

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announces agreements on health, education, defence and maritime cooperation during his visit to Jakarta.

7 Jul 2026 2:44 pm
Indias Always On Creator Shows Continued Growth Sandisk CMR Study

Access to the right tools is closely related to creative output; without storage constraints, 64% would make longer videos, 58% would try out new formats, and 45% would keep RAW data1

7 Jul 2026 2:42 pm
Silver Futures Drop Rs 3,648 on Weak Global Trend

Profit booking and a decline in international prices weigh on silver futures in early trade.

7 Jul 2026 2:40 pm
China Landslide Kills 5, Leaves 12 Trapped

Rescue teams continue search operations after a landslide buried dozens in Gansu province.

7 Jul 2026 2:34 pm
Wayanad Mudslide Manmade, Unscientific Soil Dumping Caused Disaster: Minister

Directions had been issued earlier to Konkan Railway officials, directing them to remove the accumulated earth and stop work temporarily, he said

7 Jul 2026 2:32 pm
Explosions Rock Syrian Capital as French President Macron Visits Syria

Emmanuel Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel

7 Jul 2026 2:29 pm
Parents, Schools and Drivers Must Ensure Childs Safety: Sajjanar

Referring to a recent incident that took place in Maharashtra, he said that children should be taught road safety rules from an early age

7 Jul 2026 2:28 pm
Young Woman's Body Found in Bengaluru's Sankey Tank

Police officials from the Sadashivanagar Police Station reached the spot after receiving information and initiated an inquiry into the incident

7 Jul 2026 2:21 pm
Odisha : Electoral Roll Cleanup Opens New Political Front Ahead Of Rural Polls

Political impact of SIR excercise will depend on how many eligible voters are restored during the claims and objections process, which remains open until August 4.

7 Jul 2026 2:16 pm
RWAs Meet Highlights Key Civic Issues across Quthbullapur, Medchal

The Commissioner directed all departments concerned to take up the identified issues on priority, coordinate with the respective agencies wherever required, and ensure timely resolution for the benefit of residents

7 Jul 2026 2:14 pm
Telangana CM Revanth Expresses Grief Over Former MLA Kommidi Narasimha Reddy's Death

Revanth Reddy said Kommidi Narasimha Reddy lived a life of integrity and honesty until his last breath.

7 Jul 2026 1:59 pm
Secunderabad Railway Police Seize 41 Kg Ganja worth Rs.20.56L, 3 Held

The accused were standing at the waiting hall to board Dakshin Express when the police arrested them

7 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana Lands a Huge Deal With Dharma

The film also features Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Kajal Aggarwal and others.

7 Jul 2026 1:48 pm
Ponnam Prabhakar Launches Daily Shuttle Service for IT Employees

Ponnam said that the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) is introducing new bus services on routes that currently lack adequate public transport facilities.

7 Jul 2026 1:40 pm
Ali Abbas Zafar Celebrates 10 Years of Salman Khan Starrer 'Sultan'

The film produced by Aditya Chopra was released in 2016.

7 Jul 2026 1:29 pm
India Tightens LoC Vigil Amid Protests in PoK

Security heightened along the Line of Control as reports of anti-government protests and casualties in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir are closely monitored.

7 Jul 2026 1:26 pm
Kerala Labour Dept Intervenes After CorroHealth Denies Entry to Laid-off Employees

The employees waited outside the office for hours before recording their attendance

7 Jul 2026 1:25 pm
Congress Opposes Hindu Members on MP Waqf Board, To Move SC

Opposition calls the appointments inappropriate, while the BJP says the reconstituted board complies with the law and serves a broader mandate.

7 Jul 2026 1:20 pm
RoFR Pattas For Tribals To Be Issued Soon: Minister Sandhya Rani

Speaking to officials during a review meeting on she directed officials to identify eligible beneficiaries and submit a report on the latest list.

7 Jul 2026 1:17 pm
Girl Student Allegedly Blindfolded and Forced to Swallow Pen Cap by Classmates

The shocking incident took place at the MJP Girls Gurukul School in Kagaznagar, Komaram Bheem Asifabad district.

7 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
2008 Ahmedabad Serial Blasts: Gujarat HC Upholds Death Sentence for 38, Life Term for 11 Convicts

On July 26, 2008, a series of 21 bomb blasts ripped through Ahmedabad in a span of 70 minutes, killing 56 persons and injuring 200 others. Some hospitals in the city were also targeted

7 Jul 2026 12:55 pm
Don't Blame the Reader

A lot of it went into the fact that we were swept off our feet by a generation of master story-tellers, the like of which may never emerge out of the shadows once again

7 Jul 2026 12:53 pm
TN Minister Keerthana Denies Mocking Government School Student

In a post on X, Keerthana, who identifies herself as a former government school student, said the video in question was not recorded by her and was footage captured by the media

7 Jul 2026 12:52 pm
Senior Kenya Journalist Escapes Abduction After Criticism of President

Alex Kiprotich, associate editor of The Standard newspaper group, says that heavily armed men attempted to seize him as he drove to work in the city of Nakuru on June 27

7 Jul 2026 12:36 pm