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US firm appears to backtrack on lay-off freeze, credits severance pay to 800 Kerala employees despite govt intervention

An affected employee said the company appears to have acted based on the Labour Codes

Africa's World Cup surge fades in Round of 32; Morocco and Egypt fight on

Seven of the record nine African nations in the knockouts were eliminated in the Round of 32; yet, even in defeat, African teams acquitted themse

AMMA crisis: Shwetha Menon defends her AMMA presidency, claims support from superstars

Those who wish to be part of the AMMA committee should do so by contesting elections as we did, rather than attempt entry through the back door,

PM Modi unveils India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex with 9 MMTPA capacity, other projects

PM Modi inaugurated India's first integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Rajasthan, a significant Rs 1.06 lakh crore development. This

Curran keen to step in as England all-rounder after Stokes' retirement

Sam Curran has not played test cricket since England's home series against India in August 2021, and has since featured exclusively in white-ball

Maharashtra TET leak: How deep does the racket go?

Rayagada Assault: Why India's Women Field Researchers Are Increasingly Unsafe

The Rayagada assault shows how communal spaces quickly become spaces of paranoia and violence against women.

Maha Dy CM Shinde hospitalised in Thane due to exhaustion; condition stable

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and Shiv Sena chief leader Eknath Shinde was rushed to a private hospital in Thane on Friday after his health d

Do not see India-Peru FTA happening anytime soon: Piyush Goyal

Minister Piyush Goyal said a team of Indian officials will be visiting Canada for the next round of negotiations

Do not see India-Peru FTA happening anytime soon, says Piyush Goyal

India's proposed free trade agreement with Peru faces delays due to market access concerns for certain products, according to Commerce Minister P

This high-Tech Ball Catches Most Dramatic Moments In World Cup History

The official Trionda World Cup ball is fitted with a small inertial measurement unit (IMU) sensor is capable of determining any slight contact.

Man Held for Transporting Ganja from Madhya Pradesh, Selling It in Patancheru

A case has been registered against the accused, and further legal action will be taken in accordance with the law.

Fireworks, flyovers and a 'really long' Trump speech ahead as US celebrates 250th Anniversary

The celebrations come amid an intense heatwave, possible thunderstorms and criticism from opponents who accuse Trump of politicising the national

'We're Nice, We Gave Iran a Week Off for a Funeral': Trump as Khamenei's Farewell Begins

US President Donald Trump mocked Iran during his Mount Rushmore address, saying Washington gave Tehran a week off for a funeral because we're nic

Watch: Donation theft allegations at Badrinath Dham; Temple Committee orders probe

The Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee has ordered an inquiry into allegations of misappropriation of devotees donations at Badrinath Dham. The

Assault case: T.N. Minister Marie Wilson told to appear before Puducherry court without fail on July 10

Mr. Wilson was supposed to appear before the court on Saturday to receive the additional charge sheet. However, his advocate informed the court o

Centre Seeks Telegram Crackdown on Piracy, Sets 15-Day Deadline

Telegram has been asked to strengthen systems for detection, reporting, disabling access to and removal of pirated films and infringing audio-vis

Scholarships: July 4, 2026

Information on financial aid for students

Maharashtra government starts deliberations on Uniform Civil Code, announcement of committee on UCC likely next week

Maharashtra is set to frame a Uniform Civil Code, with an expert committee to be formed soon. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis highlighted its co

No full runway shutdown at Srinagar airport this year, says airport authorities

Srinagar International Airport has withdrawn its plan for a full runway closure this year, ensuring uninterrupted daytime flight operations. Whil

St Petersburg region hit by major Ukrainian drone attack, Russian officials say

St Petersburg, about 900 km (560 miles) from Ukrainian-held territory, has occasionally come under attack from Kyivs drones; targets have include

Telangana Govt approves recruitment for 6,424 Police dept posts

Telangana Government issued two orders to fill the posts, directs TPRB to issue recruitment notifications and schedules without delay

Hoax bomb threat to ISRO headquarters in B'luru traced to man in UP; electronic device seized

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) headquarters on New BEL Road in Bengaluru received a bomb threat e-mail on Thursday morning. The e-

Trisha Krishnan Slams Zara Over Smelly Deliveries

Trisha is part of Chiranjeevi's Vishwambhara, which could hit the cinemas on October 16.

BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan defends DMK ex-minister's arrest by TVK govt

Senior BJP leader Tamilisai Soundararajan defended her stance on the arrest of former DMK minister Anitha R Radhakrishnan, emphasizing the need f

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral ceremonies officially begin in Iran

Iran officially began six days of public funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday morning, state television

No full runway shutdown at Srinagar airport this year: airport authorities

The airport added that the previously proposed NOTAM regarding full runway closure on Mondays and Tuesdays has been withdrawn

TGNPDCL CMD Reviews Power Projects in Rajanna Sircilla

The CMD directed officials to resolve consumers' grievances promptly and plan for future power demand.

BMC Orders School Closures Amid Red Alert For Heavy Rainfall In Mumbai

BMC ordered closure of all schools and colleges for Friday afternoon after IMD issued a red alert for extremely heavy rainfall in Mumbai Metropol

Oncology Kitchen at ICH takes a worry off the plate for parents of children receiving cancer treatment

Oncology Kitchen at the Institute of Child Health and Hospital for Children in Egmoremeets the huge nutritional needs of children undergoing canc

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 Schedule: Full Fixtures List, Match Timings and Venues

Knockout matches to be held from July 4 to July 8; winners to enter quarterfinals

Government directs Telegram to curb piracy, submit action taken report within 15 days, cites OTT complaints

Government issues notice to Telegram over widespread piracy. I&B Ministry directs Telegram to take immediate measures against pirated films & OTT

'Dissolve Ram Mandir trust': Ex-Ram Lalla litigant Dharmdas amid donation probe

A former litigant for Ram Lalla, Mahant Dharmdas, has called for the dissolution of the Ram Mandir trust and the registration of all donated asse

FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16: Qualified Teams List, Results and Knockout Stage Details

Sixteen teams advance to knockout stage; matches kick off on Saturday

Two Dead After Boat Capsizes in Keralas Thrissur

According to Fire and Rescue Service officials, the boat capsized midway through the waterlogged paddy field

Srinagar Airport Withdraws Proposed Weekly Runway Closures

Major relief for air travellers and tourism stakeholders.

America at 250: Fireworks and fault lines

Indian immigrants, students and professionals weigh opportunity against uncertainty, asking if the American Dream is still worth chasing

Three Women Die by Suicide in Krishna District

Three women from the same family found dead at their home in Ananthayipeta village; police suspect domestic disputes and have launched an investi

Tollywood Rolls Out the Red Carpet for Bollywood's New Generation

Deepika Padukone won praise for her role in Kalki 2898 AD, sharing screen space with Prabhas, Amitabh Bachchan, and Kamal Haasan.

Pakistan Star, Bought By Kavya Maran's Sunrisers Leeds, Lands In Big Jeopardy

The Pakistan star is facing the country v club debate, and he will have to decide whether to join the national team for red-ball cricket or his f

Mumbai rains: BMC orders closure of schools, colleges for afternoon session on Saturday

Mumbai school holiday: Mumbai is under a Red Alert as the India Meteorological Department forecasts intense rain spells. In response, all schools

Maharashtra deputy CM Eknath Shinde hospitalised due to fever & exhaustion

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was hospitalized Friday in Thane due to viral fever and exhaustion following a demanding politica

Knocked Hell Out Of Them: Trump As Iran Holds Ali Khamenei's Funeral

Ali Khamenei, who ruled Iran for 36 years, was killed on February 28 - the day the US and Israel began striking Iran, triggering a war in the Mid

From Aldur to orbit: The remarkable journey of Chikkamagaluru boy-turned-Pixxel CEO

Hailing from Aldur in Chikkamagaluru, Awais Ahmed is among the leading young entrepreneurs in Indias private space sector

Gurtukosthunnayi series review: Viraj Ashwin starrer is tailormade an easy watch

Director Winod Galis Telugu show for ETV Win is largely inspired by the Tamil film Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, but it still has its heart in

'Communism America's biggest threat...': Trump speaks at Mount Rushmore as US marks 250 years

PM Modi inaugurates new Jodhpur airport terminal, launches Modified UDAN scheme

PM Modi arrived in Jodhpur and was received at the airport by Governor Haribhau Bagade, Union Minister and Jodhpur MP Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, a

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta orders rollback of work from home, staggered office timings

With the geopolitical situation normalising, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has approved the withdrawal of work from home on Wednesday and Satu

Indian Army's Medical Team Op Amistad wins praise from Venezuela quake survivors

Families of injured patients thanked the doctors and nurses for their dedication, professionalism and advanced medical support following the deva

'Raipur airport built on my family's land acquired during World War II': Chhattisgarh farmer seeks Rs 3,500 crore compensation in SC

A Chhattisgarh farmer is seeking Rs 3,500 crore from the Supreme Court, claiming ancestral land was taken by the British in 1942 for military use

Day 15 of CJP protest: Fasting Wangchuk's health worsens; 'Why Pradhan not sacked yet,' Dipke asks

In another post, Mr. Dipke said the government would be responsible if anything happened to the activist

CPI(M) alleges IAS officer's removal as Vizhinjam MD was to benefit Adani

The CPI(M) has accused the Kerala government of removing IAS officer Divya S Iyer from the Vizhinjam port project to favor the Adani Group. Senio

250th Anniversary of Independence Day: Priyanka Chopra shares celebrations, fireworks display in US

The actress, who spent part of her childhood in the US before building a successful career in Bollywood and Hollywood, continues to balance proje

Watch: Justice must be done, not hallucinated | SC on AI

The Supreme Court of India has delivered a strong warning against the use of AI-generated fake legal citations in judicial proceedings

China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback

This is the second time in roughly a month that China, which views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, has sent coast guard ship

BJP President Nitin Naveen Visits Lucknow for Organizational Tour

Lucknow, July 4: Nitin Naveen, the National President of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has arrived in Lucknow for a two-day organizational to

Three Men Held By TN Police For Stealing Nandi Idols From Karnataka

Three men, including a youth from Kerala, were arrested for stealing two bronze Nandi idols from a Shiva temple in Karnataka.

Inside Europe's most brutal June heatwave yet: Thousands dead as heat shatters century-old records

Europe and the UK endured their hottest June on record, with temperatures soaring past 40C in several nations. The UK saw its highest June temper

Full list of individuals designated as terrorist under the UAPA

JeM commander Ashiq Ahmed Nengroois the latest to be added to a list of 36 individuals declared terrorists under UAPA.

Storage precarious across Karnataka reservoirs; hopes pinned on rains in July, August

The cumulative storage across major reservoirs in Karnataka is hardly 21% of their installed capacity

Grand Chess Tour: Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa ends rapid section as joint leader

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa staged a comeback on the final day of the Grand Chess Tour's rapid section in Croatia. He secured three con

Assam district orders deportation of man declared foreigner

Adjudged a non-citizen by a Foreigners Tribunal, Kayam Ansari has been asked to exit India under the provisions of the Immigrants (Expulsion from

Yogi Adityanath inaugurates new campus of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Uttar Pradesh Academy of Administration and Management

State-of-the-art campus spread across 22 acres, built at a cost of over Rs 464 crore, to become Indias leading School of Public Leadership

Tiruvallur: TN Govt Begins Extraction Of Ammonia Gas At Seafood Factory

To ensure strict safety, authorities have restricted access to a 30-metre 'hot zone', where only 15 technical experts, equipped with protective k

DS Group to Launch Marriott International's W Hotels Brand In NCR

Strengthening its hospitality portfolio, the Dharampal Satyapal Group (DS Group), a leading FMCG conglomerate and multi-business corporation, has

Grand Chess Tour: Praggnaandhaa ends rapid section as joint leader

Having fallen a little behind after the second day, Praggnanandhaa reserved his best for the last three rounds and defeated Ivan Saric of Croatia

CPI(M) in Kerala alleges IAS officers removal as Vizhinjam MD was to benefit Adani

CPI(M) leader and Kannur district secretary K K Ragesh makes the allegation in a Facebook post

Honoured to welcome my friend: Australian PM Albanese ahead of PM Modis visit next week

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese eagerly anticipates Prime Minister Narendra Modi's state visit to Melbourne from July 8-10. This meeti

This picture book raises awareness about adoption

Theatre practitioner Sujatha Balakrishnan on her debut picture book, We Are Family, which examines the theme of adoption in a heartwarming, engag

Trump claims US gave Iran 'week off' for Khamenei's funeral, touts military might

US President Donald Trump, during his Mount Rushmore address, claimed his administration's pressure has crippled Iran, even granting them a week

Bapatla Police Rescue 6-Month-Old Infant, Nab Kidnappers In 24 Hours

Following sustained efforts, Bapatla police apprehended all four accused and safely rescued the infant. The child was handed over to the parents

Who is Kapil Dinkar? The UP cop who turned up in uniform on India's Got Latent, and walked away with 1 lakh prize

A Uttar Pradesh Police constable, Kapil Dinkar, surprised everyone on India's Got Talent Season 2 by appearing in uniform and with his weapon. In

Delhi HC raises payout to Rs 1 crore, Rs 84 lakh for kin of two IIT-JEE rankers killed in 2017 crash

Delhi High Court significantly boosted compensation for families of two engineering students lost in a 2017 road accident. Recognizing their exce

Book Review | A Complete History of the Beautiful Game

The book details some famous players, but other books have it more eloquently. This book is good for history, recovered from obscurity, along wit

India-Israel bilateral investment pact comes into force

India and Israel's crucial Bilateral Investment Agreement, signed last September, officially came into effect on Saturday, July 4, 2026. This pac

Fire Breaks Out at Furniture Showroom in Kukatpally

According to reports, the fire is suspected to have been caused by a short circuit. However, no one was inside the showroom at the time of the in

Odisha : Security Forces Recovers Maoist Arms Cache In Koraput District

Investigating police team expands probe into insurgent finance and supply networks.

SAP tightens hiring, travel spend as it ramps up AI investments

German tech giant SAP is strategically curbing hiring, travel, and external spending to fuel its ambitious artificial intelligence investments. T

Neil Seal smashes cars, blocks roads in Tasmania and has 1.4 million fans. Now Australia is asking people to respect his privacy

Tasmania's newest celebrity, Neil the elephant seal, is causing a stir with his destructive rampages and massive TikTok following. Wildlife offic

Book Review | Urgent Call to Rethink Water

The authors share examples from countries like Singapore that built green spaces or Israel that managed to solve its water crisis to present them

No Bridesmaids, No Groomsmen: Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce Break Wedding Tradition

The decision to forgo bridesmaids and groomsmen marked a departure from conventional wedding practices, with the couple choosing to keep the focu

MHA designates 23 Pakistan-based individuals as terrorists under UAPA

Including the names of terrorists in the list will allow the NIA to block their finances, impose embargo on arms sales, and seize their assets

Harry Kane has been World Cup's best player so far: Bhaichung

According to ex-India captain Bhaichung Bhutia, Harry Kane has emerged as the World Cups leading performer, surpassing both Messi and Mbappe in p

India waives customs duty, IGST on imported animals under UK trade pact from July 15

India's latest policy change allows for customs duty and IGST exemptions on animals brought into the country for shows and public events starting

Trump's American state fair temporarily shut amid intense heatwave

America America 2: Kannada cult classic gets a spiritual sequel

Directed by Nagathihalli Chandrashekar, the movie stars Nirup Bhandari, Shanvi Srivastava and Pruthvi Ambar in lead roles

Book Review | Make the Most of Your Rage

The book goes through types of anger, and includes more contemporary phenomena like road rage and the misogyny of young incel me

'Pradhan's birthday cake can't be baked with children's blood': Mahua Moitra backs CJP stir

TMC MP Mahua Moitra joined activist Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, demanding accountability from Union Education Minister Dharm

Iran begins dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Authorities unveiled the casket containing Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's body in a glass case before the weeping Mourners

RSS breaks silence on Ram temple donation theft row; calls for strict action