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Moderate Rain Expected in Western Ghats Districts Until July 16

Chennai, July 12: The India Meteorological Department has predicted moderate rainfall in the districts adjacent to the Western Ghats in Tamil Nad

S. Janaki (1938-2026) A collection recalling the singer's pan-India career

S. Janaki won the National Film Award for Best Female Playback Singer for Senthoora Poove from 16 Vayathinile, the debut directorial venture of B

FIFA World Cup 2026: Tuchel says lucky England must improve despite reaching semi-finals

A furious Tuchel was in little mood to celebrate despite England reaching the last four for just the fourth time in history after Bellingham's do

Police Arrest 28-Year-Old Suspect Over Killing of UK P olitician

The 78-year-old former Conservative minister was found dead with serious injuries on Thursday at her home in Devon, southwest England

FIFA 2026: Argentina punch semi-final ticket with extra-time victory over Switzerland

Defending champions Argentina overcame a resilient Swiss defence to seal a 3-1 victory after extra time in a gruelling World Cup quarter-final cl

Nitin Gadkari calls for stronger BRICS ties for sustainable and future-ready transport systems

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, on Sunday called for deeper cooperation among BRICS nations to build transport sys

MP Congress chief Jitu Patwari's brother questioned for second time in drug trafficking probe

Indore police questioned Kulbhushan alias Nana Patwari for a second time this week. He is being investigated in connection with a drug traffickin

SIT scans CCTV footage, call records in alleged Badrinath Dham donation irregularities

A special investigation team is intensifying its probe into alleged donation embezzlement at Badrinath Dham. CCTV footage shows a suspended emplo

Indian Army Agniveer CEE Result 2026 out at joinindianarmy.nic.in; check direct link, how to download merit list PDF and next steps

The Indian Army has released the Agniveer CEE Result 2026 online. Candidates can check their qualifying status on the official website. Shortlist

S. Janaki Lives On Through Her Timeless Melodies

Though S. Janaki is no more, her soulful voice and unforgettable melodies will remain etched in the hearts of music lovers forever.

South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

South Korea issued its first-ever emergency heatwave alert on Sunday under a new warning system introduced this year, advising people to halt out

The voice of the south

Janaki sang in Hindi and Sinhala too, but it was in the South Indian languages that she carved a niche. Her rendition was infused with love and p

'Deeply distressed': Jaishankar condoles loss of 15 Indian lives in Vietnam boat tragedy

Fifteen Indian nationals died in a tragic boat accident near Phu Quoc, Vietnam. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed deep grief and o

The new literary detective: Hunting AI in every sentence

AI detectors are now scrutinizing literary works, shifting focus from meaning to authorship. Readers are increasingly questioning whether texts o

'Iran made a poor choice. Now they pay': Hegseth warns Iran amid latest US strikes

US-Iran strikes LIVE Updates: Iran claims strike on Jordan air base destroyed drone facilities

Who is Vinod Khosla? Indian-American billionaire behind record $9.6 billion Seattle Seahawks purchase

Indian-American billionaire Vinod Khosla and his wife Neeru Khosla are acquiring the Seattle Seahawks. This landmark transaction is valued at an

UAE air defences intercept missiles, drones as regional tensions escalate

United Arab Emirates air defence systems are responding to incoming missiles and drones from Iran. Explosions were heard in Qatar's capital, Doha

Two dead, 3 Wounded in Shooting Near Toronto Street Festival

Police later said the scene had been secured. No information on a suspect or arrests was immediately released

Unknown Facts About Legendary Singer S. Janaki

Apart from Indian languages, S. Janaki also recorded songs in English, Japanese, German, and Sinhalese, showcasing her remarkable linguistic vers

Moshi garbage depot: Death toll rises as 6 more bodies recovered after 72 hours

Six more bodies have been recovered from the debris of the Moshi garbage depot collapse in Pune, nearly 72 hours after the incident. The death to

FIFA WC 2026: Norway Coach Says Ball Hit Camera Cable For Crucial England Goal

While FIFA swiftly issued a statement after Norway's 2-1 defeat in Miami to say that a chip sensor embedded in the ball showed no sign of it hitt

Weird news roundup: Used breast implants, record paper plane and lottery luck

Week's odd news features Russian women reselling unused breast implants amid wartime shortages, a world-record paper plane, a Maryland man's luck

Typhoon Bavi batters east China; Taiwan reports 134 injured

Typhoon Bavi, China's most powerful storm this year, caused widespread damage. Emergency crews cleared streets littered with fallen trees and deb

Ayushi has killed her father also, says uncle

The mother murder case involving 23-year-old Ayushi Sharma has taken a new turn after her maternal uncle demanded an investigation into her fathe

Trump, Iran trade threats as deal fails

DUBAI, July 11: US and Iranian leaders traded further threats on Saturday as the interim deal to end the war buckles under repeated crossfire in

Lawrence Bishnoi aide arrested in France, another deported from Canada

The international crackdown on the Lawrence Bishnoi gang has intensified, with France arresting alleged associate Garinder Dev for extradition to

Gym First: 61-Year-Old Pune Woman's Fitness Dedication Goes Viral

The video was shared with the caption that his 61-year-old mother has developed an addiction to the gym.

Toronto Festival Shooting: 2 killed, 4 injured as gunman opens fire at Canada's street festival, manhunt underway

Two people died and four were injured during a Toronto street festival shooting. Police responded to the incident near St. Clair Avenue West and

Amit Shah Launches Massive Tree Plantation Drive in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, July 12: Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah will inaugurate a large-scale tree plantation campaign in Ahmedabad on Sunday,

15 Victims Of Vietnam Boat Tragedy Were Lava Mobiles Associates From India

The victims include 10 persons from Tamil Nadu, three from Andhra Pradesh and two from Kerala, the Indian Embassy in Hanoi said.

Vietnam: 15 Indians feared dead after boat capsizes in Nam

At least 15 Indian tourists are feared dead after a speedboat carrying 32 Indian passengers and four crew members capsized near Vietnam's Phu Quo

Hundreds of firefighters battle wildfire in Spain that killed at least 12

Bejar, July 11: Hundreds of firefighters backed by helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft struggled Saturday to contain one of Spains deadliest wild

Made A Poor Choice: US Strikes Iran Over Hormuz Closure, Tehran Responds

Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel it said was taking an unauthorised route.

Talks on for Israels exit from Lebanon

US military delegation has met with the Lebanese Army in Beirut to discuss implementing Israel's phased withdrawal from one of two pilot zones in

Trump fires members of US federal election commission

US President Donald Trump has fired the remaining three members of the Election Assistance Commission, leaving the federal election agency withou

Health, AI, energy: Test your business creativity with Edition 240 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 240th quiz. Ready?

Uttar Pradesh Industrial Training Institutes Admission 2026 Begins: Apply Online By August 4

UP ITI Admission 2026 registration has begun. Eligible candidates can apply online until August 4. Check important dates, selection process and c

Russian attacks kill 2 as Ukrainian forces target oil tankers

KYIV, July 11: Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing two people and wounding 12, officials said Saturday, as Ukrainian fo

Typhoon Bavi spurs mass evacuations in China

Taipei, July 11: Chinese authorities evacuated more than 1 million people on Saturday and issued high alerts as eastern China braced for Typhoon

How galleries and artists grow together: The journey of Gallery Time and Space

In this photo essay, we feature more exhibition highlights from this popular Bengaluru art gallery, and curator insights.

S. Janaki's Timeless Malayalam Songs Continue to Echo Across Generations

Janaki made her Malayalam debut in 1957 with the song Irul Moodukayo En Vaazhvil from the film Minnunnathellam Ponnalla

UKMTO says crew abandon container ship near Oman after fire onboard

A container ship crew abandoned their vessel after sustaining rear damage and a fire. Military authorities reported the incident occurred nine na

No IIT, Just Skill: Karnataka Engineer Bags Rs 2.6 Crore NVIDIA Job In California

Karnataka engineer Pruthviraj P proves skills matter more than an IIT tag, securing a Rs 2.6 crore NVIDIA job in California through dedication an

A blaze engulfs trees on the Summit Fire in Llano, California, on Friday.

A blaze engulfs trees on the Summit Fire in Llano, California, on Friday. (Inset) A helicopter drops water on the Summit Fire. A fast-spreading b

2 dead and 3 wounded in shooting near Toronto street festival, police say

Two people have been killed and three others wounded in a shooting near a Toronto street festival, prompting police to warn of an active shooter

Travel writer Shivya Naths new book; VC inflow this week

In her book Rootless and Restless, author Shivya Nath reflects on how her travel experiences reshaped her understanding of home, freedom, and her

India-born billionaire Vinod Khosla buys Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks in $9.6 bn deal

An ownership group led by India-born billionaire Vinod Khosla has purchased the reigning Super Bowl champion Seattle Seahawks, the NFL team annou

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi condoles S. Janaki's demise, calls her passing an 'irreparable loss' to music and culture

Sourav Ganguly, Anjum Chopra inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

Sourav Ganguly and Anjum Chopra were inducted into the ICC Hall of Fame. Former England captain Kevin Pietersen also joined them in the prestigio

Mayawati alleges Opposition using Dalit organisations to mislead Bahujan society

Congress party hit back adding the BSP chief is reading out from the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) playbook and weakening the Bahujan and marginal

Two dead, 3 injured in 'salsa festival' shooting in Toronto; attacker at large

Toronto police are searching for an active shooter after two people died and three were injured. The incident occurred in a busy area where a sal

Morning Digest: Singer S. Janaki passes away; England beats Norway to reach World Cup semis, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Trump's Qatari-Air Force One report triggers grand jury summons for NYT journalists

The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Times journalists for reporting on security concerns. These subpoenas were issued for journalists

Phone flung during ED raid may crack global gold smuggling case

Enforcement Directorate agents are examining Dharmesh Sangani's recovered mobile phone. This businessman faces probes in the UK and US for allege

Moderate quake of magnitude 4.5 recorded in Bay of Bengal, off Andhra Pradesh coast

The quake originated at 05:05:46 IST at a depth of 10 km, with its epicentre located at 16.805 N, 84.381 E, the NCS said. The event has since bee

US: Missouri Flooding Kills One, More Than 200 Rescued

Several other states also faced the potential for severe thunderstorms and flash flooding as the slow moving storms moved southward

Stakeholders: PM, CMs removal clause 'unconstitutional'

A parliamentary panel noted concerns about the anti-corruption bill's arrest clause. Stakeholders found removing officials after thirty days cons

Murray & Co and its Sunday auction: the famous hammer of Madras nears the century mark

Since February 10, 1927, the hammer at the auction house Murray & Co has not had a break except for two seasons: for a few weeks during a relocat

Morning Brief Podcast: ET Deep Dive: Melting The Vault

Iran declares Hormuz closed after 'unauthorised' vessel hit, warns of 'severe response'

Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz after a vessel incident and warned of severe retaliation. The United States demands Iran cease attacks and ensur

FIFA World Cup 2026: Biggest and most inclusive tourney yet

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is shaping up to be one of the most transformative editions in the competitions 96-year history. For the first time, thre

Iran Says Attacks in Hormuz Misstep, Signals Fresh Talks with US: Report

The report said the attacks were carried out by a specific faction within Iran seeking to derail ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washingt

FIFA 2026: England beat Norway 2-1 to reach World Cup semi-finals

Jude Bellingham scored twice, including the extra-time winner, as England defeated Norway. Andreas Schjelderup opened the scoring for Norway with

Kerala Minister Visits Vietnam Boat Tragedy Victims' Family

Bindu Krishna said the Kerala government acted immediately after receiving news of the tragedy, with Chief Minister VD Satheesan personally monit

Argentina VS Switzerland, FIFA World Cup LIVE

Argentina 0 - 0 Switzerland | Arrowhead Stadium, Kansas City, MI

Farmers Market gives key platform to local producers

SHILLONG, July 11: The Meghalaya governments Farmers Market is emerging as a key platform for connecting farmers directly with consumers, helping

BJP admits slow pace of central initiatives

SHILLONG, July 11: The Meghalaya unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday acknowledged the slow pace of implementation of several fla

CSWO moves CM over staff crisis at Umsning CHC

SHILLONG, July 11: The Civil Society Womens Organisation (CSWO) has sought the immediate intervention of Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma and the H

US military launches fresh strikes against Iran after Tehran closes Strait of Hormuz

United States forces launched new strikes against Iran following an attack on a ship. Iran's Revolutionary Guards declared the Strait of Hormuz c

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: Argentina vs Switzerland Quarterfinal

The winner of this match will face England in the semifinal

England vs Norway, FIFA World Cup: Bellingham stars in quarterfinal clash as England wins in extra time

The Three Lions will face either Argentina or Switzerland after returning to the semifinals since their 2018 loss in the last four

US Military Launches New Round of Strikes Against Iran

The latest strikes, which began at 7:15 pm in Washington (2315 GMT), came after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked a Cyp

Mild Tremors Felt in Parts of Visakhapatnam

The tremors were described as mild, and there were no immediate reports of damage to property or loss of life

FIFA WC 2026: England Score After Ball Appears to Hit Camera Cable Over Field vs Norway

By rule, if the ball had been noticed hitting the cable, play would have stopped and a drop ball would have been utilized to determine possession

Brands divided on influencers: HUL, Myntra scale creator push; Amul stays old school

Indian consumer brands exhibit contrasting views on the efficacy of influencer marketing for engaging customers. Companies such as Hindustan Unil

Phrase of the day by Charles R. Swindoll, 'Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% how you react to it', is a life lesson that failure is not the end of the journey but a lesson that strengthens future success

Phrase of the day by Charles R. Swindoll is a life advice about personal responsibility, resilience, and emotional strength. While no one can avo

S. Janaki: The Isai Arasi who established the voice of the rural, female heroine

Janaki ammas voice gave contour to theheroines, their fears, their desires, theirhopesand their dreams, even asBharathiraja wrote themlions space

Rajasthan MoUs with 32 institutions set to promote natural, organic farming

Rotten eggs, spoiled parathas: Swiggy gets 9 notices from FSSAI

Swiggy Instamart received nine FSSAI notices for delivering unsafe and expired food products. Consumers complained about receiving rotten eggs an

Iran's IRGC Navy Says Strait Of Hormuz Closed Until Further Notice

Iran had fired a warning shot at a vessel it said had attempted to transit along an unapproved route

Why is VAR controversial?

How does it work? What went wrong in the Egypt-Argentina match? What decision has FIFA taken in this regard?

Shabad Killings: 2 Lakh Reward for Info on Accused Rajkumar

Those with information can contact the Chevella Police Control Room on 8712665324 via phone call or WhatsApp.

Boom to bust: Gurugrams illegal PG business faces crackdown

Hundreds of professionals and families living in unauthorised paying guest accommodations and rented 1BHK and 1RK units across DLFs residential c

Remembering Rajendra Kumar: The Timeless Star of Hindi Cinema

Mumbai, July 12: Rajendra Kumar, affectionately known as Jubilee Kumar in the Hindi film industry, left an indelible mark on the hearts of audien

Naidu Says AP To Shift Focus From Population Control To Population Preservation

AP government is planning to launch Pillale Sampada

Vietnam boat capsize: Holiday updates for kin back home turn into news of death

A sponsored Vietnam trip became a tragedy for several Indian families. A boat carrying thirty-two Indian tourists capsized off Phu Quoc Island. S

South Africa World Cup Midfielder Jayden Adams Dies Aged 25

Adams helped South Africa reach the World Cup knockout stage for the first time

Claim Hindu law is based on 'Manusmriti' wrong, says SG Tushar Mehta

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta stated Hindu law is not based on Manusmriti. Most of India follows the Mitakshara school, which is based on Yajnav

England vs India 5th T20: Buttler, Brook demolish India to complete series sweep

Buttler and Brook added a whopping 233 runs for the second wicket, a record partnership for any wicket in the history of T20Is