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Varadarajulu Naidu, the relentless freedom fighter and doyen of journalism

He was called the Bal Gangadhar Tilak of south India, as his accomplishments in instilling the national spirit, in public speaking and journalism were as exemplary as those of Tilak. There is no proper memorial for him in Tamil Nadu, barring an Ashoka pillar in Salem city where he lived for most of the time, wherein the plaque bears his name.

20 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
Narasus Coffee turns 100

The Narasus story began in 1926 with its founder, V. Lakshmi Narasimhan (fondly known as Narasu), introducing high-quality tea and coffee blends.

20 Jul 2026 3:25 pm
The fate of Nagapattinams lost vihara

The return of the famed Leiden plates to India revives questions about what became of Nagapattinams great Buddhist vihara and its vast endowments

20 Jul 2026 3:25 pm
Tamil Nadu CM Vijays Kollur Mookambika temple visit revives memories of MGR and Jayalalithaas trips

According to a July 12, 1985, report, MGR had by then visited the Mookambika temple seven times. Even towards the final years of his life, he continued the practice. In January 1987, he again travelled to Kollur for darshan at the temple.

20 Jul 2026 3:24 pm
Tamil Nadus rare controversy over government bungalow to former President Venkataraman in 1992

In Bihar, a row has arisen now in the wake of a second notice issued by the Bihar Building Construction Department (BCD) to former Chief Minister Rabri Devi for vacating her present government accommodation 10, Circular Road bungalow in Patna.

20 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
Death of Kannur dental student Nithin Raj: Kerala govt forms SIT to further probe case

Ajith Beegum, Inspector General of Police, Crime Branch, to head the SIT which will cover 'overlooked aspects of the case', including possible role of other Anjarakandy college faculty members, in the Dalit students death

20 Jul 2026 3:23 pm
How an attempt by Tamil Nadu to create an AIIMS-like facility failed to take off decades ago

Presently, Madurai has been earmarked for the States first AIIMS

20 Jul 2026 3:20 pm
After 43 years, a PM to visit Vizianagaram: Modi to inaugurate Bhogapuram airport on August 1

Only the second Prime Minister to visit the district since Indira Gandhis 1983 Congress campaign at the Maharaja Stadium

20 Jul 2026 3:19 pm
Delhi riots case:Supreme Court stays HC order granting Pinjra Tod activist Devangana Kalita access to probe documents

According to the Delhi Police, Ms. Kalita and several other activists had conspired to trigger unrest in northeast Delhi in 2020 under the guise of peaceful protests

20 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
APAAR Scheme: Supreme Court assures parents it will pass order requiring CBSE to provide opt-out, refusal option

Supreme Court says it will order Orissa High Court judgment in Rohit Anand Das versus State Of Odisha, directing the APAAR consent form to include an opt out/refusal of consent option, to be complied on a pan-India basis

20 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
What is the Belwa-Minapur Link Channel and why does it matter? | Explained

The Belwa-Minapur Link Channel is designed to divert surplus water from the Bagmati River to the Budhi Gandak. Heres how it aims to reduce floods, improve irrigation, and benefit lakhs of farmers across North Bihar

20 Jul 2026 3:13 pm
NC protests in Delhi to demand statehood for J&K, says government's promise remains unfulfilled

Opposition PDP leader Iltija Mufti described the ruling NCs protest as a lacklustre and deliberately understated event for not demanding the restoration of Article 370

20 Jul 2026 3:09 pm
Karnataka tourist suffers multiple fractures after fall from zipline at Dandeli resort

In shocking incident, which has come to light a bit late, a tourist from Vijayapura suffered multiple fractures after he fell during a zipline ride at a resort in Dandeli in Uttara Kannada district of Karnataka.

20 Jul 2026 2:49 pm
Four-year-old girl missing in Nandyal found safe after overnight search

The girl, missing from YSR Nagar since Sunday evening, was found around 6 a.m. on Monday in the fields outside the colony, two kilometres from where CCTV last showed her; nearly 100 policemen, drones and sniffer dogs took part

20 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
Between power and principle: IUMLs dilemma in Kerala

The IUML is torn between its political positions and compulsions of governance

20 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
Karnataka CM warns bureaucrats against ignoring drought relief

Drinking water, fodder for animals, insurance for crop losses and sinking of borewells to mitigate water problems in rural areas should be the top priorities

20 Jul 2026 2:27 pm
Tripura DGP Anurag Dhankar dies in office

The 1994-batch IPS officer was rushed to the G.B. Pant Hospital, where doctors declared him brought dead

20 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
Indias F&O boom needs adequate protections

Retail traders lose because they are bringing knives to a gunfight. SEBIs research reveals that 97% of institutional profits and 96% of proprietary trading profits in the Indian F&O market are generated by algorithmic trading.

20 Jul 2026 2:21 pm
CJPs Parliament march begins amid talks with Centre

The Centre has reached out to the Cockroach Janta Party ahead of its Chalo Sansad march to Parliament. However, the CJP has rejected offers to meet the District Magistrate, a Union Government Secretary and a Minister of State, insisting on talks with the Prime Minister or a Cabinet Minister.

20 Jul 2026 2:20 pm
Mumbai receives rainfall; intensity to increase from Wednesday

The State Disaster Management Department has issued a 24-hour high tide alert for the Maharashtra coast

20 Jul 2026 2:02 pm
Rupee falls 12 paise to 96.42 against U.S. dollar in early trade

The Sensex tumbled 593.78 points, or 0.76%, to 77,557.67, while the Nifty declined 169.20 points, or 0.70%, to 24,165.10

20 Jul 2026 1:58 pm
Ken-Betwa protest: Why are tribals opposing the river-linking project | Explained

From rehabilitation and compensation to environmental concerns, heres what is driving the protests against the Ken-Betwa river-linking project

20 Jul 2026 1:33 pm
Telangana launches Indiramma Houses in Hyderabad; releases eligibility criteria, application procedure, beneficiary contribution details

The flats with built up area of 582 sft will be built in multi-storey towers. While Telangana government would provide subsidy of Rs 5 lakh, tentative contribution of beneficiary is Rs 6 lakh.

20 Jul 2026 1:32 pm
Ascentium Welcomes MGI Dobbyn Carafa, Strengthening Advisory Capability in Australia

Ascentium Welcomes MGI Dobbyn Carafa, Strengthening Advisory Capability in Australia

20 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Avanse Financial Services Introduces Avanse EdSure & Avanse EdSure+

Avanse Financial Services Introduces Avanse EdSure & Avanse EdSure+

20 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Hyderabads Forest & Fire food festival celebrates Indias indigenous cuisine

From mahua mushroom bao and van shaak ravioli to saoji chicken, bamboo bhurji and junglee mutton, chef Harshita Kakwanis Forest & Fire festival at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre celebrates Indias indigenous culinary traditions

20 Jul 2026 1:27 pm
Sonam Wangchuk seeks temporary discharge from Safdarjung Hospital to take part in CJP march to Parliament

Safdarjung Hospital, in a bulletin, stated that continued medical intervention and uninterrupted clinical monitoring remain necessary for the activist

20 Jul 2026 1:19 pm
Bengali to be used in all official State communication from September 1, says CM Suvendu

The Chief Minister stated that Union Home Minister Amit Shah had written to him requesting that, on the occasion of the 125th birth anniversary of Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the use of the Bengali language in West Bengal should be promoted more extensively

20 Jul 2026 1:11 pm
Kerala govt to pick 33 schemes from 8 departments for Concurrent Evaluation and Monitoring of Schemes

Conducted by a team from Finance Department, CEMS is a real-time analysis of programmes and schemes aimed at reporting the actual progress in implementation, in terms of physical and financial outcomes

20 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
500 homestay owners applied for registration, says Karnataka Tourism Commissioner

The department formulated guidelines following a few unpleasant incidents in the State involving foreign tourists

20 Jul 2026 1:02 pm
J.D. and Usha Vance welcome baby boy, first child born to sitting VP in more than 150 years

Born on July 19, Alec Neel Vance joins older siblings Ewan, 9; Vivek, 6; and Mirabel, 4

20 Jul 2026 12:53 pm
Why understanding psychometabolic links may be crucial to combating Indias diabetes and mental health epidemic

Mental health conditions can precipitate diabetes, while poorly-managed diabetes can exacerbate psychological distress. To deliver optimal patient outcomes, a collaborative partnership between endocrinologists and mental health professionals is essential

20 Jul 2026 12:51 pm
'The last of Messi': Argentines mourn loss and end of an era

After a scrappy World Cup run built on a series of narrow victories, Argentines were confident they could pull off a second victory in a row in the final in New Jersey

20 Jul 2026 12:49 pm
Offering Chinese wisdom, solutions, strength for addressing major issues facing humanity: Global impact of CPC's 105th founding anniversary

Offering Chinese wisdom, solutions, strength for addressing major issues facing humanity: Global impact of CPC's 105th founding anniversary

20 Jul 2026 12:33 pm
Short Documentary South China Sea: Our Story Highlights Regional Peace and Cooperation

Short Documentary South China Sea: Our Story Highlights Regional Peace and Cooperation

20 Jul 2026 12:32 pm
Chandigarh University Offers 270+ Value-Added-Courses in Emerging Fields; to Boost Multi-Disciplinary Learning & Employment

Chandigarh University Offers 270+ Value-Added-Courses in Emerging Fields; to Boost Multi-Disciplinary Learning & Employment

20 Jul 2026 12:32 pm
Amarnath, Vaishnodevi, Shiv Khori yatras suspended for second day amid heavy rains

Pilgrims advised to stay at the base camps and lodging centres in view of the inclement weather

20 Jul 2026 12:31 pm
Palakkad double murder case: Convict Chenthamara gets death penalty

Palakkad Additional District and Sessions Court - IV holds that the case falls under the rarest of rare category

20 Jul 2026 12:30 pm
Centre reaches out to CJP for talks

CJPs Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka are all set to meet Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda

20 Jul 2026 12:21 pm
Iran hits out at Gulf neighbours as U.S. presses on with strikes

Oil prices surged to a one-month high as the United States and Iran tussled for control of the vital strait, with Brent crude rising above $91 a barrel the highest price since June 11

20 Jul 2026 12:19 pm
Spreading wings: On the Vikram-1 launch

Vikram-1 is an engineering triumph seeking commercial viability

20 Jul 2026 12:17 pm
Chardham Yatra temporarily halted owing to heavy rains in Uttarakhand

The Yatra has been halted as a precautionary measure in view of the red and orange alert warning of heavy rainfall

20 Jul 2026 12:15 pm
Himachal Pradesh on high alert as red alert issued for heavy rains; all schools closed in three districts

The Met office has issued a red warning for heavy rains in Chamba, Kangra, Mandi and Sirmaur districts for July 20 and 21

20 Jul 2026 12:08 pm
FIFA World Cup final: Argentinas Scaloni admits Spain was better, praises his players

I will have tremendous memories of what my players achieved. We are great in victory and must be so in defeat as well, he said

20 Jul 2026 11:59 am
Whats the agenda for the Monsoon session | Explained

The government has listed five new Bills for the Monsoon Session of Parliament; The government has neither formally confirmed nor denied reports that it may bring back a revised version of the Constitution (131st Amendment) Bill during the Monsoon Session

20 Jul 2026 11:53 am
Six killed as truck collides with car on Samruddhi Expressway in Maharashtra's Wardha

The two vehicles caught fire after the accident; four car passengers and two occupants of the truck, including its driver, died in the accident

20 Jul 2026 11:40 am
In Pictures | CJP protest march to Parliament

Hundreds of supporters walk to the Parliament from Jantar Mantar, amidst threats of riot guns, holding banners and shouting slogans for educational reform

20 Jul 2026 11:32 am