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Kerala PSC cancels exam due to question paper distribution error

Error at an exam centre in Alappuzha. New date to be announced later

18 Jul 2026 4:22 pm
SDPI alleges Kerala government is complicit in Waqf Board restrictions

SDPI accused the government of betraying minority interests by supporting a PIL that led the High Court to impose operational restrictions on the State Waqf Board.

18 Jul 2026 4:18 pm
When Africa Comes to America: How will rising Black Immigration transform US | In Focus Weekend

In When Africa Comes to America, Neeraj Kaushal explores how rising Black African immigration is reshaping Americas racial landscape.

18 Jul 2026 4:13 pm
Watch: Can the Cockroach Janata Party spark Indias Gen Z revolution? | Insight India

Insight India by The Hindu that breaks down the biggest issues facing the nation so you understand how it actually impacts you

18 Jul 2026 4:05 pm
Ahead of FIFA World Cup final, Kozhikode police announce public safety measures

Kozhikode City police said dangerous bike racing, stunt riding, drunk driving, speeding, traffic violations, bursting of firecrackers in a manner that causes public nuisance, raising provocative or hate-filled slogans, and any other activities that disturb public peace have been prohibited

18 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Watch: How India plans to join the global chip superpowers

Can this investment help India build a world-class semiconductor ecosystem, reduce import dependence, and compete with global leaders?

18 Jul 2026 4:00 pm
Six resolutions adopted by groups opposing kambala in Mysuru Dasara

Participants said that kambala is incompatible with the heritage, cultural identity and religious significance of the world-renowned Dasara festival

18 Jul 2026 3:57 pm
What makes Skyroots Vikram-1 launch unique? | Explained

Skyroots Vikram-1 has made India only the third country where a private company has independently placed payloads in orbit. Heres what makes the mission significant

18 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Why mentoring students in higher education is important

Mentoring helps students grow in their academic and personal spaces and must be made a part of higher education

18 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Punjab Police arrests inspector linked to U.S. indictment allegations in extortion case

On Saturday Deputy Inspector General, Jalandhar Range, Naveen Singla, confirmed the arrest of Inspector Gurinderjit Singh Nagra

18 Jul 2026 3:47 pm
A tap on Gavaskar's shoulder for luck, Doshi recalls Sobers' superstitious side

A day after Sir Gary Sobers death, Commentator Sushil Doshi was recalling a story of Sobers convincing himself that Gavaskar was a lucky charm in the 1971 West Indies Tour

18 Jul 2026 3:44 pm
Supreme Court gives Assam Government two weeks to respond to pleas against foreigner declaration orders

A Bench of Justices Vikram Nath and Sandeep Mehta passed the order after the counsel appearing for the Assam government sought time to file counter-affidavits in the five petitions

18 Jul 2026 3:44 pm
Chennais mini Brazil has a World Cup dream

Ahead of the FIFA World Cup final, Vyasarpadi residents share their hopes and dreams for football in India

18 Jul 2026 3:43 pm
18 Jul 2026 3:39 pm
Trump threatens to increase Canada tariffs over wildfire smoke pollution

President Donald Trump accused Canada of not properly maintaining their forests, failing to carry out basic Forest Management and Debris Removal

18 Jul 2026 3:37 pm
Samsung Selects Chandigarh University Student as 'Punjab AI State Topper'

Samsung Selects Chandigarh University Student as 'Punjab AI State Topper'

18 Jul 2026 3:30 pm
Five persons, including three women drowned in Godavari river while fishing in Polavaram district

According to locals, a group of five persons, identified as Lakshmi, Bharathi, Suseela, Balaraju and Ramesh have drowned while they were fishing with the hand-held fishing nets.

18 Jul 2026 3:26 pm
RJD supremo Lalu Prasad to be taken to AIIMS, Delhi for treatment

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad, on July 17, was brought to Patna's IGIMS after experiencing fluctuations in his blood pressure, he will be taken to AIIMS, Delhi for further treatment

18 Jul 2026 3:22 pm
Watch: Vikram-1, Indias first private orbital-class rocket, successfully launches into orbit

India achieved a major space milestone on July 18, 2026, as Vikram-1, the countrys first privately developed orbital rocket, successfully placed multiple payloads and postcards into Low Earth Orbit.

18 Jul 2026 3:21 pm
Erode Corporation revises charges for new underground drainage connections

The Corporation said the connection charges cover the cost of providing the sewer connection from the main line up to the property boundary.

18 Jul 2026 3:18 pm
Development works on Kalingarayan Canal suspended as water released for irrigation

A WRD engineer toldThe Hinduthat around 65% of the works had been completed, while the construction of the baby canal had not yet commenced

18 Jul 2026 2:59 pm
San Francisco wants Google and Apple to remove AI Nudification apps from their app stores

Apple and Google both reiterated their stance on policy violating-apps and confirmed they had taken action against the offending apps

18 Jul 2026 2:43 pm
Farmers seek lifting of toddy ban as TVK govt. considers permitting resto-bars

Amid reports that the government is considering permitting resto-bars to reduce the number of bars attached to TASMAC outletsa move opposed by the AIADMK, PMK and BJPfarmers say the time is right to lift the ban on toddy

18 Jul 2026 2:37 pm
Dr B.R. Ambedkar National Law University holds international seminar

Vice-Chancellor Devinder Singh said the rule of law, equal opportunity and inclusive development remained the foundation of democratic societies, and urged students to uphold constitutional values

18 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
Woman assaulted and disrobed on roads; accused arrested in Andhra Pradeshs Guntur

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu termed the incident deeply disturbing, asserting that humiliation of any woman was unacceptable and assuring that no one would receive protection because of political affiliation

18 Jul 2026 2:21 pm
Andhra Pradesh brings in new rules for regulating land use in State

The regulations replace multiple legacy zoning frameworks with nine standard land-use categories and adopting a zone-wise negative-list approach

18 Jul 2026 2:14 pm
K.C. Venugopal urges KSU workers to raise grievances through party forums

AICC general secretary says the party 'recognised' that KSU workers might have legitimate concerns but maintained that such issues should first be raised in the appropriate organisational forums

18 Jul 2026 2:12 pm
Watch: Sonam Wangchuk shifted to hospital amid tension at Jantar Mantar; CJP claims forcible removal

Climate activist and educator Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted to a government hospital as his indefinite hunger strike entered its 21st day on Saturday, July 18. According to Delhi Police, the move was carried out on the orders of the Delhi High Court and based on expert medical advice, citing Wangchuks deteriorating health condition.

18 Jul 2026 2:06 pm
Police department sends Kasibugga Sub Inspector on VR in case against former Ministers son

The higher officials ordered an internal inquiry and observed that the sub inspector Suneel had not discharged his duty properly and brought bad name to the department

18 Jul 2026 2:05 pm
Vehicles abandoned on streets of Bengaluru being removed by GBA, BTP

On July 18, Greater Bengaluru Development Minister Krishna Byre Gowda flagged off the drive near Malleswaram in the City Central Corporation limits

18 Jul 2026 1:50 pm
CJP protesters claim police crackdown, say they are denied access to activist Sonam Wangchuk

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke stated that the Delhi police allowed him to reach the protest site only after transferring Mr. Wangchuk to Safdarjung Hospital

18 Jul 2026 1:48 pm
No rift between KSU, Kerala CM over govt pleader appointment: Ramesh Chennithala

Home Minister says any grievances within the party will be resolved through discussions

18 Jul 2026 1:48 pm
Wangchuks removal from Jantar Mantar: Congress accuses govt of crushing peaceful protest

Attacking the BJP, the Opposition party also said it was a shame that the world's largest democracy was being uled by the most undemocratic and anti-democratic political party in the world

18 Jul 2026 1:37 pm
Assam researchers find invasive plants are key nectar sources for butterflies

The findings were an outcome of an exercise to document 220 species of butterflies, their larval host plants and nectar plants in Bodoland Territorial Regions Raimona National Park

18 Jul 2026 1:16 pm
Nivin Pauly film Bethlehem Kudumba Unit to reach theatres on August 21

Mamitha Baiju and Sangeeth Prathap also star in the film by Premalu director Gireesh AD

18 Jul 2026 1:15 pm
Varanasi: SS Rajamouli reveals glimpse of Priyanka Chopras character from Mahesh Babu starrer

Two posters featuring Priyanka Chopra from SS Rajamoulis Varanasi starring Mahesh Babu were revealed by the makers on the actors birthday

18 Jul 2026 1:00 pm
Supreme Court to hear pleas seeking probe into Ram temple donations theft row on July 20

The Bench had also issued notice to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust seeking its response in the matter

18 Jul 2026 12:58 pm
HYDRAA secures hillocks near Ammuguda, reclaims government land

Society to Save Rocks first exposed the destruction of rocks. The Hindu reported encroachment of land near Ammuguda and destruction of rock formations which were billions of years old

18 Jul 2026 12:56 pm
Axis Bank Q1 net profits grows 23% to 7,114 crore

The Banks Net Interest Income (NII) for the quarter stood at 14,646 crore up 8% YOY.Net Interest Margin (NIM)stood at 3.46%.

18 Jul 2026 12:55 pm
Assembly Deputy Speaker and others meet Pawan

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan receives support from peers after shoulder surgery recovery visit

18 Jul 2026 12:52 pm
Flash flood kills 4, leaves 4 others missing in Vietnam

The flood in Muong Than village early on Friday (July 17) after days of heavy rains in several parts of northern Vietnam also injured seven people

18 Jul 2026 12:48 pm
Why is ISRO making it harder for scientists to resign? | Explained

The Department of Space has tightened resignation rules for scientists working on key missions such as Gaganyaan. Heres why the government acted, what critics say, and what it means for ISRO

18 Jul 2026 12:48 pm
Venezuela earthquake death toll exceeds 5,000 as IMF releases funds

The disasters killed 5,069 people, National Assembly chief Jorge Rodriguez posted on Telegram, with most casualties occurring in the coastal region.

18 Jul 2026 12:39 pm
Vikram-1, Indias first privately developed orbital-class rocket lifts off from Sriharikota

The primary objective of Vikram-1s first test flight, named Mission Aagaman, is to achieve safe clearance of the tower, and gather maximum data throughout the ascent

18 Jul 2026 12:26 pm
Coastal lions depend mainly on wild prey, study finds

Among the prey species, blue bull (nilgai) was the largest contributor, accounting for 51% of the biomass consumed by lions, wild pigs were the second most important wild prey, while cattle formed the largest domestic prey component

18 Jul 2026 12:26 pm
SIR schedule revised for Maharashtra, extended by 10 days

As per the revised schedule, the draft voter list will be published on August 17, and the final list will be published on October 19

18 Jul 2026 12:19 pm