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Kerala govt. promises to correct deficiencies at Mental Health Centre in Thiruvananthapuram

Health Minister K. Muraleedharan says the Mental Health Care Act of 2017 will be implemented in letter and spirit so that mental health institutions in the State become more patient-friendly

27 Jul 2026 5:53 pm
NEET protest at Bengalurus Freedom Park sparks political row; FIR registered over controversial posters

According to Upparpet police, during a protest at Freedom Park on July 24, a young woman allegedly displayed posters bearing messages referring to Umar Khalid and Sharjeel Imam, both accused in the 2020 North-East Delhi riots case.

27 Jul 2026 5:49 pm
Harassed by Hindu activist for taking part in Jantar Mantar protest, Bareilly youths urge police to take action

A video from the July 25 incident shows Satyam Pandit allegedly asking two youths their names, addresses, and religion, sparking outrage; Akhilesh Yadav criticised the BJP and called for the accuseds arrest

27 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
A century of The Waste Land: T.S. Eliots famed verses come alive on stage

Jagriti Theatre and META Theatre, Munich, present the 1922 poem as a performance in Bengaluru directed by Axel Tangerding.

27 Jul 2026 5:43 pm
Overall peak power demand increased by 12% during April-June, says Union Power Minister

The all-time high all-India peak demand of 270.8 GW was successfully met in May. In July, the peak demand again exceeded 270 GW twice, and this was also met successfully, Manohar Lal Khattar has said in a statement made in the Lok Sabha

27 Jul 2026 5:33 pm
Chandigarh University MBA Students Secure 2,605 Job Offers from 300+ Leading MNCs in 2025 & 2026; 196 Students Receive Multiple Offers

Chandigarh University MBA Students Secure 2,605 Job Offers from 300+ Leading MNCs in 2025 & 2026; 196 Students Receive Multiple Offers

27 Jul 2026 5:33 pm
Setting a new benchmark in premium lifestyle living, Venus Group introduces 'The Universe' in Ahmedabad

Setting a new benchmark in premium lifestyle living, Venus Group introduces 'The Universe' in Ahmedabad

27 Jul 2026 5:33 pm
Articura Launches a New Chapter for Sovereign Healthcare AI in Indonesia

Articura Launches a New Chapter for Sovereign Healthcare AI in Indonesia

27 Jul 2026 5:33 pm
Bombay High Court permits Nitin Gadkari to sue Meta, Google, X over ethanol-linked deepfake posts

Nitin Gadkari states that although he has served as the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways since 2014, he has no role in the E20 policy decisions.

27 Jul 2026 5:23 pm
27 Jul 2026 5:23 pm
Gachibowli police detect car with fake number plate during drunk driving case verification

Further investigation is underway to ascertain the motive behind the use of the fake registration plate and whether the vehicle had been involved in any other offences

27 Jul 2026 5:23 pm
Delhi transport unions plan E-20 protest march to Parliament on August 4

Harish Sabharwal, national president, All India Motor Transport Congress, said they are protesting against the government for making E20 fuel the only choice for consumers.

27 Jul 2026 5:23 pm
19 arrested as Police seize drugs worth over $97 million in Canada

An intelligence-led cross-border investigation, codenamed Project Bay, dismantled an alleged drug trafficking network that used commercial transport routes to move narcotics into Canada, said the Ontario Provincial Police

27 Jul 2026 5:21 pm
Minister Eshwar Khandre asks Karnataka BJP to get special central assistance for drought relief if it has concern for State

The Minister alleged that the BJP leaders lacked concern towards the States farmers, drought-hit people and youth, and were embarking upon the drought study tour only to show that they were doing something.

27 Jul 2026 5:20 pm
Stock markets snap five-day fall; Sensex jumps 776 points on sharp drop in crude oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 1.02%, to settle at 76,835.78. During the day, it soared 1.10%, to 76,901.51; the 50-share NSE Nifty surged 0.96%, to end at 23,995.95

27 Jul 2026 5:16 pm
Deep depression over Bay of Bengal to bring very heavy rainfall over south Bengal districts, says IMD

The coastal and adjoining districts of Paschim Medinipur and Jhargram will receive very heavy rainfall, while South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur are set to get heavy downpours till July 28

27 Jul 2026 5:13 pm
With dry spell looming, Thanjavur Collector launches Water Budget and Management exercise

In view of the reduced flow in the Cauvery and the Kollidam and in anticipation of scarcity conditions, the district administration has taken up the exercise by involving Water Resources, Agriculture, and Agriculture Engineering departments

27 Jul 2026 5:13 pm
Fix minimum and maximum prices for milk, industry appeals to T.N. government

Like rice and vegetables, milk prices too could be pegged to availability within a range fixed by the government so that consumers are not adversely affected, suggested consumer activist T. Sadagopan

27 Jul 2026 5:13 pm
Swaralaya pays musical tribute to S. Janaki in Keralas Palakkad

The programme was held at the M.D. Ramanathan Hall of Chembai Memorial Government Music College. Koodiyattam artiste Kalamandalam Sivan Namboodiri inaugurated the event

27 Jul 2026 5:13 pm
Mumbai to get Travellator-Equipped Skywalk linking Monorail, Metro 3 and Suburban Railway

The project will connect Sant Gadge Maharaj Chowk Monorail Station, Metro Line 3 and Mahalaxmi Suburban Railway Station through Indias first travellator-equipped skywalk

27 Jul 2026 5:03 pm
Swap shop, footmats, and LED bulbs: Haritha Karma Sena members in Keralas Varkala turn waste into wealth

Members of the green warriors take a step beyond waste collection to give a new lease of life to pre-loved clothes, upcycle fabric scraps, and repair LED bulbs in a bid to reduce, reuse, and recycle

27 Jul 2026 4:59 pm
Volatile silver price hits anklet manufacturers and workers in Salem

The price of silver bullion on January 1 this year stood at 3.18 lakh a kg and rose to 4.05 lakh by the last week of the same month.

27 Jul 2026 4:57 pm
Rupee surges 61 paise to settle at 95.92 against U.S. dollar

The local currency found support from a firm trend in domestic equities and weakness in the U.S. dollar against major currencies, said Forex traders

27 Jul 2026 4:54 pm
Man rams car into policemen in Hyderabad, booked for attempt to murder

Police also found that the same vehicle had allegedly been used to ram into another police officer in Afzalgunj area earlier on Sunday while the accused was evading interception

27 Jul 2026 4:53 pm
Congress starts 46-day consultation process for selecting president of Dakshina Kannada district unit

Outgoing president K. Harish Kumar said though there is no restriction on age for an aspirant, the party prefers youth to lead the party at the district level

27 Jul 2026 4:43 pm
Supreme Court rejects plea seeking direction to prevent cruelty to dogs in animal birth control centres

The plea sought a direction to the AWBI to take immediate and effective action to prevent and address the rapid increase in cruelty to dogs in animal birth control centres and shelters across the country

27 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
Maayan comic series blends Kerala folklore with fantasy adventure

The creators of the series talk about making inroads with their content. It was launched by Kochi-based studio, Carmond Infinity, at Kochi Comic Con

27 Jul 2026 4:35 pm
MINISO Expands Its IP-Driven Retail Concept with the Opening of Macau's First MINISO LAND

MINISO Expands Its IP-Driven Retail Concept with the Opening of Macau's First MINISO LAND

27 Jul 2026 4:33 pm
Monika Alcobev Announces Partnership with Angostura, Bringing the Iconic Caribbean Brand to India

Monika Alcobev Announces Partnership with Angostura, Bringing the Iconic Caribbean Brand to India

27 Jul 2026 4:33 pm
Pankaj Tripathi to receive Artist of Distinction award at IFFM 2026

The honour will be presented to celebrate the actors exceptional contribution to Indian cinema and his remarkable journey as one of the country's most respected performers.

27 Jul 2026 4:28 pm
Kerala MVD ramps up driving test capacity from 50 to 60 a day, introduces facial recognition for learners tests

In a circular issued by Transport Commissioner, all RTOs and SRTOs have been directed to conduct driving licence tests five days a week for the next three months

27 Jul 2026 4:25 pm
Andhra fishermen asked not to venture into sea as depression forms over Bay of Bengal

Minister Kinjarapu Atchannaidu asked fishermen along the north Andhra coast to stay ashore until the advisory is lifted, and boat owners to check transponders and communication devices before any authorised movement at sea

27 Jul 2026 4:25 pm
Ram temple row: SIT set up to probe alleged embezzlement of donations, U.P. government tells Supreme Court

The Supreme Court asked the State government to include a forensic auditor as the fifth member of the SIT, which will submit its first status report within two weeks

27 Jul 2026 4:23 pm
Elderly man, distraught over delay in issue of Aadhaar card, attempts to end life at Erode Collectorate

During inquiry, he told the police that he had been visiting the Aadhaar office for the past few days seeking issuance of his Aadhaar card but had not received it

27 Jul 2026 4:22 pm
INL alleges UDF move to capture Kerala Waqf Board, implement RSS agenda

Party alleges that Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan-led government has been making concerted efforts to gain control of Waqf Board and Waqf properties, including disputed Munambam Waqf land

27 Jul 2026 4:22 pm
The Traitors: Season 2 of Karan Johar-hosted reality show gets release date

An Indian adaptation of the international reality show, The Traitors features 21 celebrity players contesting for the grand prize

27 Jul 2026 4:22 pm
Madhya Pradesh Uniform Civil Code: Marriage, divorce, inheritance, live-in rules | Explained

No more polygamy. No more nikah halala. Mandatory registration for live-in relationships. Whats changing in Madhya Pradesh?

27 Jul 2026 4:15 pm
Watch: DMK MPs protest in Parliament, seek debate on student protest violence

DMK MPs staged a protest in Parliament, demanding a total ban on the NEET examination and calling for a House discussion on the alleged violence against students protesting the NEET paper leak at Jantar Mantar.

27 Jul 2026 4:12 pm