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As Sonam Wangchuk hangs on to hunger strike, weight loss approaches 9 kg

On the eighteenth day, activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, even as his vital signs showed a worsening condition.

15 Jul 2026 5:02 pm
Markets end higher led by bank stocks; escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities weigh on investor sentiment

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 130.49 points, or 0.17%, to settle at 77,185.43

15 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
U.S. House of Representative passes bill to ditch the switch and make daylight saving time permanent

Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time

15 Jul 2026 4:58 pm
Form panel to find permanent solution for Inam land disputes, CPI(M) urges Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

P. Shanmugam urged the Tamil Nadu government to file a review petition before the Supreme Court and expedite the implementation of the provisions of the Forest Rights Act.

15 Jul 2026 4:56 pm
Daily Quiz | On Rachel Carsons death anniversary

On the death anniversary of Rachel Carson, test your knowledge of the pioneering marine biologist and writer whose work helped shape the modern environmental movement

15 Jul 2026 4:54 pm
Supreme Court raises students frustration over CBSE OSM glitches with Govt., seeks status report

The petition seeks individual responsibility to be fixed for a failure which affected a large number of students in India and abroad; it lists several irregularities 'systematic negligence/failure resulting in a breach of duty of care

15 Jul 2026 4:54 pm
Negotiations on for release of three ships held by Somali pirates, Singapore-based maritime centre says

The three vessels comprising 44 crew members, were hijacked in separate incidents between April and May off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of Aden

15 Jul 2026 4:54 pm
CPI has no plan to join TVK-led Tamil Nadu government: Veerapandian

Asked about reports that the Left partywas planning to join the government, Mr. Veerapandian told The Hindu that he had only said the party would join a government when the time came for the Left to assume power in Indian politics.

15 Jul 2026 4:54 pm
Why the US House voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent?

Learn about Daylight Saving Time, the reasons behind the Houses decision to adopt it and its implications.

15 Jul 2026 4:50 pm
Q1 sees auto sales rising 21% YoY, momentum to continue in Q2 with festive purchase boost

Commercial vehicle sales also posted a healthy 18.3% growth, reaching 2.65 lakh units during the quarter compared with the same period last year, says Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM

15 Jul 2026 4:48 pm
An anthem for a vanishing craft: Thazhappattu makes it to school curriculum

Screwpine art, which involves transforming simple leaves into green, sustainable thazhappas (mats) a craft that was once a thriving cottage industry in Thazhava but has slowly declined due to modern challenges receives a significant tribute in the form of Thazhappattu, a song written by Ani Mank.

15 Jul 2026 4:48 pm
APEPDCL employees protest in Visakhapatnam, threaten Statewide stir on August 10

The workers, listing 20 demands including a Pay Revision Committee, regularisation and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, warned of a Statewide protest in Vijayawada if the management does not act in two weeks

15 Jul 2026 4:43 pm
Madan Mitra leaves Mamata Banerjee, joins rebel Trinamool camp

Development comes a day after the Enforcement Directorate issued summons to him and his family members in the municipal recruitment scam; Mr. Mitra announced his resignation from all posts in the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool

15 Jul 2026 4:26 pm
Rupee declines 16 paise to settle at 96.32 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.12 and traded in the range of 96.04-96.32 during the session. It settled at 96.32 (provisional), down 16 paise from its previous close

15 Jul 2026 4:26 pm
Assam allows restaurants to remain open till 3:30 a.m. for football World Cup matches

I have authorised the district administration in Guwahati to extend restaurant operating hours till 3:30 a.m. on July 15, 16, 19 and 20 to facilitate fans to watch the matches, Assam CM

15 Jul 2026 4:25 pm
Watch: Russia launches NASAs Anil Menon, two cosmonauts on eight-month ISS mission

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina have successfully reached the International Space Station (ISS) aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft.

15 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Padma Shri-winning Kerala puppeteer Moozhikkal Pankajakshi passes away

The veteran folk artist who revived and popularised Nokkuvidya Pavakali was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments

15 Jul 2026 4:21 pm
Mahesh Kales Abhangwari concert comes to Bengaluru on July 18

National Award winning musician Mahesh Kale is in Bengaluru this weekend as part of his Abhangwari India tour

15 Jul 2026 4:14 pm
2,000 TMC ft of Godavari water going to sea a colossal waste, says Chandrababu Naidu

Paying tribute to engineer K.L. Rao at the Pavitra Sangamam, the Chief Minister said linking the two rivers could irrigate lakhs of acres, and that the TDP had brought Godavari water into the Krishna through Pattiseema

15 Jul 2026 4:12 pm
Retired government college teachers in Puducherry demand Unified Pension Scheme

The Puducherry Retired Government College Teachers Association also demanded the government to expedite the implementation of the Career Advancement Scheme (CAS).

15 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
Whispers in Stone showcases India in varied settings

Whispers in Stone Chronicles of a Civilisation,an exhibition of photographs on Indias cultural heritage, will be held at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath

15 Jul 2026 4:06 pm
Transgender persons can avail of any of quota benefits available to the marginalised, government tells SC

The Social Justice Ministrys response came in a contempt petition accusing the government of not implementing the directions in the 2014 judgment

15 Jul 2026 4:04 pm
How the war on Iran changed the Gulf security order | Global Faultlines podcast

In this episode of Global Faultlines, we examine how the war on Iran has reshaped the Gulf security order, from the GCCs evolving ties with Tehran to the future of the U.S. security umbrella, regional diplomacy and the balance of power in the Persian Gulf.

15 Jul 2026 4:01 pm
India-U.K. trade deal will boost Indias farmers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs, PM Modi says

The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect on July 15, has been hailed by government officials in India and the U.K., and has been welcomed by Indian industry

15 Jul 2026 3:57 pm
Watch: Analysis: Should T.V.K. do away with freebies?

The profligacy of the successive governments has been a key factor that contributed to the very tight fiscal situation in Tamil Nadu. In the name of welfarism, they have been overindulgent in disbursing freebies. Unfortunately, the TVK too does not seem to have learnt any lesson from the experiences of its predecessors.

15 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Jana Nayagan bids adieu: Inside Thalapathy Vijays farewell film

With his upcoming release Jana Nayagan, Vijay bids goodbye to cinema, triggering heartbreak and nostalgia among fans and the Tamil cinema fraternity

15 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Construction worker dies of asphyxiation in Kozhikode

Another man, who attempted to rescue the victim and fell unconcious inside the tank, was pulled out alive by the rescue squad members and admitted to a nearby hospital.

15 Jul 2026 3:54 pm
Government cruel for ignoring Wangchuk's fast, says Dipke, as activist completes day 18 of hunger strike

According to the medical bulletin issued by the CJP, Sonam Wangchuk remains very weak and is under 24-hour medical vigilance

15 Jul 2026 3:53 pm
Nagercoil custodial death: PMK demands CBI probe

In the two months since the change of government in Tamil Nadu, four people have died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody, Anbumani Ramdoss charged

15 Jul 2026 3:47 pm
Divert sewage entering Durgam Cheruvu to STP by July 20: CMC Commissioner directs officials

Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner to revisit the site on Monday

15 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
Who is Anil Menon: The NASA astronaut with Kerala roots

NASA astronaut Anil Menon has begun his first mission to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft. Born to an Indian father from Kerala and a Ukrainian mother, Menon has had a remarkable journey from emergency medicine and military service to space exploration. Heres a look at his career, his Indian roots, and the mission ahead.

15 Jul 2026 3:42 pm
Madras High Court questions State on providing horizontal reservation for transgender persons in government jobs

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and N. Senthilkumar grant time till August 4, 2026 for the Tamil Nadu government to respond

15 Jul 2026 3:28 pm
Jana Nayagan gets a release date: CM Vijays swansong film to finally hit the big screen

The announcement finally ends the months-long drama surrounding the films release, which the Central Board of Film Certification halted in January

15 Jul 2026 3:25 pm
Chinas Great Green Wall tames desert growth, but scientists say fight is not over

For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called straw checkerboards to combat desertification

15 Jul 2026 3:25 pm
Concerned over civilian deaths, Mirwaiz urges Pakistan to prioritise dialogue, restraint in PoK

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also expressed deep sorrow and pain over reports of the loss of civilian lives and police personnel in the continuing unrest on the other side of the LoC

15 Jul 2026 3:24 pm
Will address challenges faced by apartment owners through dialogue, consultation rather than litigation: Karnataka CM

He informed that the proposed Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2026 has been drafted to protect the interests of homebuyers, and ensure complete ownership rights

15 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
Composers Raghav & Arjun on their track Afra tafri from the series, Raakh

Written and composed as a ghazal by Raghav & Arjun, the song evokes nostalgia explores the loss of identity, truth and belonging. Surinder Khan has sung the track in the series

15 Jul 2026 3:22 pm
Watch: Sonam Wangchuks hunger strike intensifies | Opposition, celebrities appeal

Sonam Wangchuks hunger strike entered its 17th day at Delhis Jantar Mantar as concerns over his health intensified

15 Jul 2026 3:20 pm
Union Bank of India net profit up 29.6% to 5,332 crore in Q1FY27

Net interest income increased 10.15% to 10,037 crore in the reporting quarter as against 9,113 crore in the corresponding period last year

15 Jul 2026 3:17 pm
15 Jul 2026 3:17 pm
What is cyclosporiasis? | Explained

Cyclosporiasis is a type of food poisoning caused by the microscopic parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis that spreads through the faeco-oral route

15 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
Two killed, 50 rescued in Noida building fire; landlord arrested

Fire tenders, including a hydraulic platform, were rushed to the spot immediately after the blaze was reported and most residents were safely evacuated

15 Jul 2026 3:10 pm
OpenAI is building an AI speaker amid legal feud with Apple

The screen-free speaker will be designed to provide AI and smart home services, according to Bloomberg News

15 Jul 2026 3:03 pm
Man murders aunt, injures fiance in Virudhunagar district

Accused was angered over the injured woman refusing to marry him after engagement. He later surrendered before police.

15 Jul 2026 3:01 pm