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Repair work at water treatment plant disrupts drinking water supply in Shivamogga

Officers of Shivamogga City Corporation and the Karnataka Urban Water Supply and Drainage Board issued a statement that there was a leakage in the clariflocculator that plays a major role in water treatment.

11 Jul 2026 1:52 pm
Congress submits memorandum to L-G seeking EIA study on JIPMERs trauma care project at Sedarapet

Congress legislator representing Ossudu constituency P. Karthikeyan in a memorandum said the proposed project by the Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research was close to the Ousteri lake

11 Jul 2026 1:52 pm
Bengal CM hands over job letter, 25 lakh cheque to kin of man lynched after girls rape, murder

The Chief Minister handed over an appointment letter for the post of civic volunteer to Indrajit Mondal's elder brother and a 25 lakh cheque to his parents

11 Jul 2026 1:44 pm
The unfulfilled solar promise of India and Germany

Three years after both countries signed a landmark agreement to facilitate the migration of Indian solar technicians to Germany, not a single such technician has made the journey; the experience exposes a wider disconnect between ambitious labour mobility agreements and the realities of skill development, labour market demand and the aspirations of Indias emerging green workforce

11 Jul 2026 1:39 pm
World Records Union recognises Biju BP from Kerala for his all-India motorcycle ride with a mission

A former banker, Thiruvananthapuram-native Biju PB, won the recognition for riding across the States and Union Territories, championing the cause of empowerment of girls through education

11 Jul 2026 1:39 pm
Over 300 employees hit as ecosystem company Talrop shuts offices across Kerala

Affected employees staged a protest march to the companys head office at Thrikkakara on July 11, demanding clearance of dues

11 Jul 2026 1:38 pm
Watch: Interview | The journey of Nagoor Babu to playback singer Mano

Born into a family of theatre artistes, Mano was exposed to music and acting from a very young age. He has a strong grounding in Carnatic music, having trained under Sangita Kalanidhi Nedunuri Krishnamurthy. Following the advice of maestro Ilaiyaraaja, he chose to devote himself entirely to singing and gave up acting.

11 Jul 2026 1:38 pm
AIADMK criticises Vijay for visiting Karur with an eye on byelections

D. Jayakumar said the Chief Minister could have paid solatium on his own, instead of providing government jobs to the families of those of who lost their lives in Karur stampede

11 Jul 2026 1:38 pm
Security forces launch search operations in Manipur after two Assam Rifles personnel killed

On July 10, Assam Rifles said the paramilitary force, in coordination with the Border Security Force and Manipur Police, commenced a large-scale search operation in the Nungshang area

11 Jul 2026 1:26 pm
Jagga Reddy backs Revanths early poll strategy and says MLAs renomination lies with CM and party high command

Jagga Reddy said the Congress leadership was united behind Revanth Reddys vision and decisions

11 Jul 2026 1:26 pm
How a newspaper board in an educational institution benefitted teachers and students

An initiative to get people to start reading morphed into something more interesting that opened up new worlds

11 Jul 2026 1:24 pm
UN Special Rapporteurs raise concerns over SIR and use of AI-driven models for exclusion of minorities

UN Report flags multiple issues with SIR including alleged use of opaque AI-driven systems which lack remedies and has a political narrative aimed at exclusion of minorities

11 Jul 2026 1:19 pm
Police squad attacked in Kozhikode; five suspected goons arrested

According to police sources, the confrontation took place at Peruvayal near Mavoor in Kozhikode city around 9 a.m. when the police squad, acting on precise location data, zeroed in on the suspects at a local villa

11 Jul 2026 1:05 pm
Tussle for Punjab Congress chief post: Leaders from Channi camp arrive to meet Baghel

Former Minister Gurpreet Kangar said the meeting was being held specifically to discuss whether Amrinder Singh Raja Warrings leadership was acceptable to them or not; Bhupesh Baghel had already ruled out any change in the State party leadership

11 Jul 2026 1:05 pm
I am not Gandhi; be your own hero: Wangchuk amid indefinite fast

Many people call me the Gandhi of the 21st century or a modern Gandhi. Others call me a hero. These comments make me uncomfortable. I am neither Gandhi nor a hero. I am just an ordinary citizen who has tried to fulfil his responsibilities,says Sonam Wangchuk

11 Jul 2026 1:04 pm
Former MP urges President to seek report from Puducherry Lt. Governor on delay in allocating portfolios to Ministers

Your Excellency should take steps to safeguard responsible government and ensure that the people of Puducherry receive effective administration, said former MP M. Ramadass

11 Jul 2026 1:03 pm
Assam government to dismiss employees practising polygamy

In his Budget speech, Assam Finance Minister Jayanta Malla Baruah said the government would amend the 1964 service rules to make employees practising polygamy liable for dismissal

11 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
Why so scared? Understanding performance anxiety

To the brain, an audience can sometimes feel as threatening as the predators our ancestors once faced. Here, we explore the science behind performance anxietywhy it happens, how it affects us, and the practical ways to overcome it.

11 Jul 2026 12:59 pm
Nine in ten: Why Jammu and Kashmirs privatehospitals have Indias highest C-Section rate

In India, medical experts attribute the increase in C-sections to a combination of more institutional deliveries, improved detection of high-risk pregnancies, increasing maternal age and medical complications, greater use of assisted reproductive technologies, previous C-sections, and the rapid growth of private-sector obstetric care

11 Jul 2026 12:53 pm
TTDC launches 99 chicken biriyani amid rising restaurant prices

The 99 offer is for chicken biriyani. Each serving comprises approximately 450500 grams of chicken biriyani and is accompanied by onion raita and brinjal gravy

11 Jul 2026 12:47 pm
14 invasive plants behind grassland loss in one of Indias first tiger reserves

Data provided by the Forest Department in Assams Bodoland Territorial Council reveal that the relative loss in grassland cover in Manas Tiger Reserve in 30 years since 1990 was 43.59%

11 Jul 2026 12:42 pm
Japans JAXA successfully launches, lands reusable rocket

The prototype, launched from the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency's test site in Noshiro, Akita region, reached a height of about 10 metres (33 feet), and then landed

11 Jul 2026 12:40 pm
Wayanad debris slip: search intensified for lone missing project manager

Mr. Rana, a project manager from Himachal Pradesh, remains unaccounted for after a massive debris slide struck the under-construction Wayanad twin-tunnel road project at Kalladi

11 Jul 2026 12:36 pm
Decision pending on direct purchase of land in Ayyankuzhi for Kerala waste management project

While acquisition through the direct purchase route will be swift, it would be more protracted under the Land Acquisition Act, district administration sources said

11 Jul 2026 12:26 pm
K.C. Venugopal seeks SC-monitored probe into Ayodhya Ram temple donations scam

Congress leader alleges SIT inquiry is a sham, accuses BJP governments of shielding those behind the alleged misappropriation

11 Jul 2026 12:23 pm
On a bird quest: Doctors in Chennai turn avid bird photographers

It was in 2017 that Dr. Deepthi Cheran learned the ropes of photography from Rathika Ramasamy, a wildlife photographer. Since then, she has travelled to Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Uttarakhand, Rajasthan and Tamil Nadu in search of birds and has captured images of 300 to 400 species of birds so far.

11 Jul 2026 12:23 pm
A beginners guide to birdwatching in Chennai

Where should a budding birder in Chennai go, for their first sighting? When is the best time of day? What are the biggest Dos and Donts? As the winter migration picks up pace and Chennais birders anticipate healthy numbers of winged guests, they spell out some handy tips for first-time birdwatchers

11 Jul 2026 12:22 pm
Jharkhand Assembly election: Dented in Haryana, denied in Maharashtra, defeated in Jharkhand

Opposition leaders see victory as a verdict on BJPs arrogance and against controversial laws such as the Citizenship (Amendment) Act

11 Jul 2026 12:19 pm
Sarvepalli Sisters wove a rich tapestry of kritis themed on Devi

Sreya and Rajalakshmis performance at The Music Academy was a blend of rhythmic precision, thoughtful repertoire and strong ensemble support.

11 Jul 2026 12:18 pm
U.P. govt. changes State university name partially

The varsity would now be called Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Bhasha Vishwavidyalaya (language university), the government said in a statement

11 Jul 2026 12:18 pm
Economic Survey 2019-20: No evidence of wrong estimation of growth

The Economic Survey also added that since 10% increase in new firm creation increases district-level GDP growth by 1.8%.

11 Jul 2026 12:16 pm
Ajeeb Daastaans & the four shorts formula

Netflixs latest anthology explores themes like dysfunctional love, prejudice, loneliness and revenge

11 Jul 2026 12:16 pm
Ajeeb Daastaans review: Netflix anthology fails to break new ground, but is an earnest attempt

The Karan Johar-produced film does best when its ensemble cast rises to the occasion, emoting authentically on screen, the frustrations of their characters

11 Jul 2026 12:15 pm
Should celebrities avoid political activism?

As the risks of speaking up are lower today, they should be less worried about their fan following

11 Jul 2026 12:13 pm
Four of family found dead at house in Bengalurus Kottigepalya

Police said their preliminary investigation suggests that Prashanth is suspected to have fatally attacked the three family members before his death.

11 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
Tamil Nadus biryani binge keeps cash registers ringing

Recording revenues of 4,500 crore per year, theres more space at the table, say established players

11 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
Ayodhya verdict | A victory of faith over facts, says Asaduddin Owaisi

The Hyderabad MP also cautioned that the country was heading on the path of a Hindu rashtra.

11 Jul 2026 12:09 pm
Standard KAVACH commissioned on SolapurWadi section of Central Railway

149.476-km SolapurWadi route becomes first in the Solapur Division of Central Railway to get indigenous train protection system

11 Jul 2026 12:09 pm
Meerut Dalit girls murder escalates in war of words in U.P. as leaders took potshots

This demonstration escalated into confrontations between the protesters and law enforcement.

11 Jul 2026 12:08 pm
Narendra Modi breaks silence on Kathua, Unnao rape cases: Our daughters will get justice

I want to assure the nation that no criminal will be spared. Justice will be done. Our daughters will get justice, he said at an event to inaugurate the B.R. Ambedkar memorial in New Delhi.

11 Jul 2026 12:05 pm
India joins the FIFA momentum

The FIFA World Cup excitement continues to build in India as fans gear up for four high-stakes knockout clashes.

11 Jul 2026 12:02 pm
Arya interview: Marriage was the most beautiful thing that happened to me

Arya, who shares screen space with wife Sayyeshaa in upcoming Tamil flick Teddy, gets candid about the three Fs in his life: fitness, friendships and films

11 Jul 2026 12:01 pm
Operation Safed Sagar: Netflix announces release date of upcoming series on Kargil war

The show stars Siddharth, Jimmy Shergill, Abhay Verma, Mihir Ahuja, Taaruk Raina, and Arnav Bhasin

11 Jul 2026 11:59 am
Pakistan PM Sharif holds talks with Iran, Qatar leaders to revive stalled U.S.-Iran negotiations

In his conversation with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, Mr. Sharif expressed deep concern over the recent escalation in tensions in the region and underscored the urgent need to restore regional peace and stability

11 Jul 2026 11:55 am
Dhanush reunites with Vetri Maaran for Thamizh Murugan

The film will mark Dhanush and Vetri Maarans fifth collaboration after Polladhavan, Aadukalam, Vada Chennai, and Asuran

11 Jul 2026 11:55 am
Thane Court remands former Corporator in police custody for assault on woman doctor

The case stems from an altercation at the Shastrinagar hospital in Dombivli

11 Jul 2026 11:53 am
High Court seeks Delhi government's stand on private schools plea over constitution of fee regulation committee

The counsel for Action Committee Unaided Recognised Private Schools urged the court to protect them from any coercive action by the authorities over failure to constitute the SLFRC

11 Jul 2026 11:52 am
JNU students, staff seek vice-chancellor Jagadesh Kumars ouster

Students union, faculty members accuse police of inaction during Sundays attack by goons

11 Jul 2026 11:51 am
Kargil veteran out of detention centre

Sanaullah, who was declared a foreigner by a tribunal, was granted bail by the Gauhati High Court

11 Jul 2026 11:50 am
Watch: Shashi Tharoor column: Terror attacks may have dropped, but the world is becoming unevenly unsafe

At first glance, the macroeconomic indicators of global security offer a rare moment of statistical comfort. Recent reports suggest that global terrorism experienced a noteworthy decline in 2025, with fatalities around the world falling to 5,582 across 2,944 recorded incidents representing a 28% drop in deaths and a 22% reduction in overall attacks. With as many as 81 nations registering measurable improvements in their domestic security landscapes, a superficial reading of the data might sugge

11 Jul 2026 11:50 am