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BDA puts checks on builders seeking plan modifications in Bengaluru

The BDA has made it clear that no modified building plan can be sanctioned once the permissible Floor Area Ratio has been fully utilised and an Occupancy Certificate issued for the entire project

23 Jul 2026 10:02 am
West Asia war LIVE: U.S. military carries out strikes on Iran as both sides threaten civilian infrastructure

Seyed Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, said his country would adopt an eye for an eye defence doctrine

23 Jul 2026 9:58 am
Amid power crisis, workplace accidents pose stiff challenge to Kerala State Electricity Board

Accidents have claimed the lives of 8 KSEB staff and 10 contract staff so far this year, notes KSEB. Primary causes include safety rule violations and carelessness.

23 Jul 2026 9:53 am
Govt has allocated 40,000 crore for scientific mine closures, says Union Coal Minister G. Kishan Reddy

Thirty-three mines were closed in FY 2025-26. The government is targeting to scientifically

23 Jul 2026 9:48 am
Government to set up fast-track courts for paper leak cases, says PM Modi

Nothing is more important than the welfare and future of our youth! said Prime Minister Narendra Modi

23 Jul 2026 9:38 am
50 OTT platforms disabled over the last two years | Explained

What is the legal framework governing OTT platforms? What are the other related laws? Why is the action significant? What is the way forward?

23 Jul 2026 9:37 am
From gardener to facilities manager: S Ganapathys 40-year British Council journey

S Ganapathy retired after 40 years at the British Council, completing a remarkable journey from gardener to Facilities Manager, South India. His rise through education, perseverance, and hard work stands as a testament to the power of opportunity

23 Jul 2026 9:32 am
France draws the line at 15: inside Europes first social media ban for children | Explained

Concerns over young users exposure to pornography, cyberbullying, and other forms of online exploitation, have been mounting in the country

23 Jul 2026 9:23 am
16 metro stations, including Rajiv Chowk, Patel Chowk, Delhi Gate and Central Secretariat, closed, says DMRC

DMRC stated that interchange facility will remain available at Rajiv Chowk, Mandi House and Central Secretariat

23 Jul 2026 8:59 am
Physical AI is now mainstream, reveals TCS survey

Data integration, legacy modernisation, workforce capability, governance, and clearly defined accountability will determine whether promising pilots become repeatable, enterprise-scale deployments, TCS said in the report.

23 Jul 2026 8:30 am
NCB dismantles transnational drug syndicate, arrests Myanmar-based kingpin

The accused is wanted in three cases registered by the NCB and is also connected to seven other cases instituted by the police and the DRI

23 Jul 2026 8:13 am
Not Enough': Protesters react after govt reaches out to Sonam Wangchuk | Ground Report

The government has finally reached out to activist Sonam Wangchuk, but do protesters at Delhi's Jantar Mantar believe the government's intervention is enough?

23 Jul 2026 7:58 am
GreenLine ties up with Dabur India to deploy LNG trucks

GreenLine will deploy its LNG-powered trucks across Dabur Indias logistics operations, supporting the companys efforts to build a greener and more sustainable supply chain

23 Jul 2026 7:54 am
Africans, Russians, Ukrainians among 2,089 deported from Assam since 2016

The State government tells the Assam Assembly that 61,259 Hindus and Christians were among 1,72,673 foreigners detected in Assam till May 31

23 Jul 2026 7:53 am
Lt. Gen. D. S. Hooda Shares Powerful Lessons on Leadership, Discipline and Resilience on Herbalife India's Live Your Best Life, Unscripted

Lt. Gen. D. S. Hooda Shares Powerful Lessons on Leadership, Discipline and Resilience on Herbalife India's Live Your Best Life, Unscripted

23 Jul 2026 7:41 am
Global Drive: Chinese Autonomous Driving Giant MOGOX Partners with ComfortDelGro Bus to Redefine Global Smart Mobility Landscape

Global Drive: Chinese Autonomous Driving Giant MOGOX Partners with ComfortDelGro Bus to Redefine Global Smart Mobility Landscape

23 Jul 2026 7:41 am
Iran says stopped three oil tankers transiting Hormuz

In recent weeks, Iran has hit tankers using a route hugging the Omani coast to traverse the strait, in a bid to strongarm vessels into using its own waters and pay for safe passage

23 Jul 2026 7:32 am
Hydra X Launches HX Gateway API to Advance Institutional Adoption on the Canton Network

Hydra X Launches HX Gateway API to Advance Institutional Adoption on the Canton Network

23 Jul 2026 7:30 am
BJP, Congress stage competing protests against each other in Jaipur

The Congresss protest in the evening heightened political tensions in the State Capital

23 Jul 2026 7:25 am
Jantar Mantar protest LIVE: Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is non-negotiable, protest to continue, says CJP

The strength of our movement lies in peace and nonviolence. Proud of every Cockroach Janta Party supporter who has shown remarkable resilience, courage, and patience despite the brutal crackdown by the Govt., says CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke.

23 Jul 2026 6:45 am
Trumps 200% generic tariff threat would imperil Americans: Indian pharma

Effective August 1, 2026, all generic drugs being brought into the United States will continue to have a tariff of zero per cent for a two-year period of time, after which the tariff will be raised to 100% for a one-year period of time, and 200% thereafter, said Donald Trump

23 Jul 2026 6:34 am
Jammu and Kashmir government identifies654 vulnerable villages as wet weather to continue for next 24 hours

As a precautionary measure, 1,505 people from vulnerable areas have already been shifted to designated rescue centres, while evacuation plans remain in place for other vulnerable locations, says government spokesman

23 Jul 2026 5:57 am
West Indies beat New Zealand by 2 wickets in the 5th ODI; New Zealand takes the series 3-2

New Zealand took the series 3-2, clinching it in Game 4 after winning Game 2 by five wickets and Game 3 by six wickets in a comeback following West Indies' seven-wicket victory in the opening game.

23 Jul 2026 4:39 am
Anahat, Aryaveer advance to round-of-16 in World Junior squash

Women's top seed Anahat brushed aside Hong Kong's Pui Yin Chole Lo in straight games in the round-of-32, and will next meet Malaysian Doyce Ye San Lee

23 Jul 2026 4:27 am
Indian shooters stumble in final Asian Games tune-up as China sweeps opening-day golds

In their final global outing before the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya from September 19 to October 4, the Indian shooters endured a disappointing start as neither of the country's two 10m air pistol mixed teams progressed beyond the qualification stage

23 Jul 2026 4:24 am
Indian boys beat Pakistan, Oman in Youth Hockey5s Asian Championship

Trailing for most of the contest after Chen Ge (4') put China ahead, India fought back through Nousheen Naz (16', 17'), who scored twice to give her side the lead

23 Jul 2026 4:17 am
India looks for partial redemption against spirited Zimbabwe

Having lost six out of his first seven T20I games as skipper in series defeats to minnows Ireland and a seasoned England side, the rubber against Zimbabwe gives Iyer and company a chance to get the house in order

23 Jul 2026 4:06 am
Knowledge transfer as important as medals at Glasgow CWG: Rohit Rajpal

The non-playing captain of India's Davis Cup team, Rajpal in an interview to PTI said the off-field agenda assumes unprecedented significance so that they leave no stone unturned for 2030

23 Jul 2026 4:01 am
Kujur shelves fastest-man debate; Owens hails India's sprint surge ahead of CWG and Asian Games

After Gurindervir's historic sub-10.10 run rewrote the men's 100m national record in Odisha earlier this year, Kujur has inevitably been asked about reclaiming the crown. But the Odisha sprinter has chosen to park that conversation for now

23 Jul 2026 3:56 am
Quarter-miler Vishal TK eyes strong debut in CWG

The 22-year-old created history earlier this year by becoming the first Indian man to break the 45-second barrier in the 400m, clocking 44.98 seconds to set the current Indian National Record in the event.

23 Jul 2026 3:47 am
Amid Lok Sabha logjam, Centre offers debate on NEET paper leak, says street protests wont help

Parliamentary Affairs Minister says government is prepared for a detailed discussion; Congress seeks adjournment motion to set aside all other business for the debate; demands Education Ministers resignation

23 Jul 2026 3:24 am
U.S. announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

Together, these two agreements lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership that advances several priority economic and strategic objectives, including nuclear nonproliferation, says U.S. Energy Department

23 Jul 2026 3:21 am
Protesters at Jantar Mantar find relief at free clinics set up by doctors

The clinic, apart from having paracetamol, painkillers, bottles of Dettol, and sanitary pads, also has a machine to check blood pressure, an oximeter, and thermometers. The medicines and the equipment were donated by the people and the 10-12 doctors working there

23 Jul 2026 3:08 am
10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the damage is far greater than anticipated and more bodies are being recovered from the affected districts; more rains forecast over next four days

23 Jul 2026 2:42 am
Like Tokyo Olympics, India can end five-decade World Cup medal drought: Harmanpreet

We had similar feelings as before the Tokyo Olympics. Our preparation is equally strong because our only goal is to end the 50-year World Cup podium drought, Harmanpreet said

23 Jul 2026 2:29 am
The cockroach dilemma facing Indias political parties

A movement led by a new generation challenges the BJPs dominance and reshapes the Oppositions calculations

23 Jul 2026 2:24 am
We don't have many options in any department: Former skipper Anjum Chopra

I'm not saying that nobody can become a captain. It's not a permanent position for anyone. And if change of captaincy is the solution, then I think in every series, we should keep changing captains if that is the way that we are going to get results, the stylish southpaw of yesteryears said

23 Jul 2026 2:22 am
India must lead in securing the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb

New Delhis leadership can help prevent another major shipping crisis in the Red Sea

23 Jul 2026 2:16 am
There have been several ups and downs in last four months: Sooryavanshi

Sooryavanshi played the next three matches but managed only modest scores and was left out of the fifth and final T20I as Sanju Samson returned to the XI

23 Jul 2026 2:15 am
All is not well: On the protests in Delhi

The violent incidents following youth protests in Delhi were entirely avoidable

23 Jul 2026 2:15 am
Delhi HC dismisses PIL over Sonam Wangchuks removal from Jantar Mantar

Since an FIR is sought to be lodged in relation to a reportedly solitary incident, it is always open for the petitioner to take recourse to 173 of BNSS, says court

23 Jul 2026 2:00 am
Buried questions: On the Sikkim tunnel accident

The costs of projects in environmentally fragile zones are many

23 Jul 2026 1:43 am
Over 5,200 applications: Ram Temple trust defers CEO selection by a month

In second meeting amid donation theft row, trust announces reconstituted committee of seers to oversee religious affairs of temple; secretary to be appointed on interim basis until CEO is picked

23 Jul 2026 1:20 am
BJP, Oppn. take divergent view of police action on protesters

Mondays march was not peaceful and its organisers must be held accountable, says Delhi Minister; BJP MP says Centre acted with sensitivity; AAP highlights instances of women being assaulted; cadre standing with Rahul: Delhi Cong. chief

23 Jul 2026 1:19 am