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Baruipur rape-murder case: West Bengal Police intensify probe; examine shack as possible crime scene

Three arrested accused were being questioned even as investigators were awaiting the forensic and viscera examination reports, says senior police officer

7 Jul 2026 4:24 pm
Pedestrian subway to be built behind Mantri Mall in Bengaluru at a cost of 5.5 crore

The proposed subway is aimed at providing a safe and convenient passage for pedestrians across the railway tracks while preventing trespassing and enhancing the safety of train operations

7 Jul 2026 4:21 pm
Who is accountable for mistakes in the IVF sector? | In Focus podcast

Radhika Thapar Bahl speaks to us about the laws governing the assisted reproduction sector in India, the implementation of these regulations across this vast and growing sector, and what happens, when there is a mistake or crime such as in the case of the recent alleged embryo mix-up.

7 Jul 2026 4:21 pm
Traffic bottleneck outside Sarath City Capital Mall leaves motorists stranded for hours on GachibowliMiyapur corridor; underpass, skywalk pitched

With up to 2.5 lakh weekend visitors, the mall frontage has become one of Hyderabads worst traffic hotspots as vehicles on six-lane squeeze into two-lane road. Inadequate pick-up and drop-off space cripple movement.

7 Jul 2026 4:13 pm
Karnataka rain: All 22 crest gates of Tunga dam at Gajanur opened to release excess water

Many tourists have shown interest in visiting the site, but officials have restricted visitor entry

7 Jul 2026 4:11 pm
All efforts on to rescue those trapped in Wayanad debris slip, says Priyanka Gandhi

The Wayanad MP appeals to United Democratic Front workers, functionaries and members of the public to extend all possible support

7 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Militants kill nine police officers in attack on post in southwest Pakistan

Militants attacked a police post overnight, triggering an intense gun battle that killed nine police officers and wounded some others, says officials

7 Jul 2026 3:59 pm
Neha Dhupia-Adil Hussains 52 Blue to open London Indian Film Festival

Argentine football legend Lionel Messi is associated with the film, which is directed by Egyptian filmmaker Ali El Arabi

7 Jul 2026 3:46 pm
DMK functionary hacked to death in Salem

The murder triggered tension in the locality, with a large number of DMK cadre gathering at the victims residence after the news spread.

7 Jul 2026 3:43 pm
Massive mudslide hits Wayanad tunnel project site

A massive mudslide triggered by heavy monsoon rain struck the under-construction Wayanad tunnel project near Meppadi, killing one person and leaving several others missing. Rescue teams, including the NDRF, Fire and Rescue Services, and the police, are continuing search operations amid challenging weather conditions.

7 Jul 2026 3:41 pm
Watch: Ayatollah Ali Khamenei funeral: thousands gather in holy city of Qom

Thousands of people took to the streets of the Iranian holy city of Qom on July 7, during the fourth day of the funeral for late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The remains of Khamenei are lying in state at the Jamkaran Mosque in Qom, a holy city that houses Shia Islams most influential seminaries and shrines.

7 Jul 2026 3:32 pm
Nothing Phone 4b launched in India: Price, features and availability

Nothing Phone 4b will sit at the base of series 4 smartphones with phones like Phone 4a, Phone 4a Pro, and flagship Phone 4

7 Jul 2026 3:22 pm
Efforts underway to rescue injured tusker from disused well near Kothamangalam

Local residents office releasing the elephant back into the forest

7 Jul 2026 3:21 pm
Supreme Court declines plea to restrain TVK leaders remarks on Karur stampede

SC says it is not a political forum Court says alleged false statements should be countered with more speech, not judicial curbs; DMK leader R.S. Bharathi withdraws impleadment application

7 Jul 2026 3:20 pm
8 wildlife sanctuaries, 281 reserve forests under encroachment in Assam

Forest Minister Jayanta Mallabaruah tells the Assembly that more than 25,588 hectares of about 315,997 hectares under encroachment as on February 12, 2016, have been cleared

7 Jul 2026 3:15 pm
What a sloppy trend!

Another day, another AI trend flooding social media. Another day, another confusion in the relationship to the real. Lets ponder while we look at the phenomenon of the viral AI social media trends.

7 Jul 2026 3:12 pm
Mumbai has a new contemporary art gallery: Inside Gallery Maxima

Founder Sunaina Rajan explains why she is betting on emerging artists, maximalist design, and meaningful collecting

7 Jul 2026 3:11 pm
FlyView Is Coming as an AI-Native Unified Security Platform From Nellores Nexus Innovation Hub

An AI security startup launches from Nellore; FlyView unifies ten security surfaces and introduces AI-SPMthe first AI Security Operations layer for the enterprise.

7 Jul 2026 3:10 pm
Wayanad landslides: How two villages vanished overnight

Chooralmala and Mundakkai, both in Wayanads Meppadi panchayat, are nearly 50km away from the district headquarters in Kalpetta. Both places were known for their scenic landscapes and waterfalls.

7 Jul 2026 3:00 pm
Watch: Major outcomes from PM Modis Indonesia visit

PM Narendra Modis Indonesia visit on July 7, 2026, saw major agreements on defence, UPI integration, trade and technology, while Indonesia conferred its highest civilian honour on him. Modi also announced that IIM Bengaluru will open a campus in Indonesia. The visit is part of his three-nation diplomatic tour.

7 Jul 2026 2:59 pm
Flagging of labour rule violations could have led to CorroHealth lay-offs in Kozhikode

The laid off staff are pinning their hopes on the talks scheduled between government officials and management representatives in Kochi on July 10

7 Jul 2026 2:57 pm
Blurgs AI secures $2.2 million to expand portfolio, global presence

Blurgs AIs platforms are used by mission-critical organisations across defence, international maritime and conservation sectors, and Indias public sector ecosystem including the Indian Navy, the Indian Coast Guard, Bharat Electronics, DRDO Labs.

7 Jul 2026 2:55 pm
At least 18 injured in explosions in Damascus during French President Macrons visit

Syrian authorities said at least 18 people, including four policemen, were wounded; Macron will continue his trip, Elysee Palace said

7 Jul 2026 2:54 pm
Sri Lanka orders probe as prison riot toll rises to 27

More than 100 inmates and prison officials were admitted to Negombo Hospital, with some later transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo. At least 10 of them underwent emergency surgeries, health officials said.

7 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
Delhi High Court orders restoration of Cockroach Janta Partys X account

The Central government informed the Court that it no longer had any objection to the account being unblocked

7 Jul 2026 2:50 pm
A different approach to the caste census | Explained

What have the Bihar caste survey and Telanganas 2025 caste survey revealed? How is a social management approach different from top-down welfare models? Would a caste census deepen social divide and undermine national unity? What about democratic accountability?

7 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Why India must get the Caste Census right

Counting caste is a mirror to the lived realities of millions and a vital step toward evidence-based policymaking

7 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
When might life on the earth end?

Previous studies had tried to answer this question using simplified climate models, finding the biospheres twilight could occur in 100 million to 900 million years

7 Jul 2026 2:44 pm
Coimbatore women find fitness and community at Pace Her Run Club

Coimbatores Pace Her Run Club is a space where women of all ages come together to run, get fit, and forge friendships

7 Jul 2026 2:44 pm
Strict action against officials negligent in drought management, warns Karnataka Chief Minister

Mr. Shivakumar said the governments foremost objective is to deliver transparent, people-centric and inclusive governance while ensuring that even the last person in society receives their constitutional and civic entitlements

7 Jul 2026 2:42 pm
Online registration of select documents to be launched in Tamil Nadu on August 17: Minister

The documents include first sale of plots and flats, sale deeds relating to the Tamil Nadu Housing Board, and memoranda of deposit of title deeds (MODs).

7 Jul 2026 2:41 pm
CorroHealths terminated employees locked out of office, despite assurance

A meeting between Labour Minister Bindhu Krishna and top executives of the firm has been scheduled for July 10

7 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
How does India count its health spending

While a drop in Indias out-of-pocket expenditure on health is welcome, Indias counting of its health expenses still has some way to go to cover marginalised populations and their financial distress

7 Jul 2026 2:24 pm
Modi to inaugurate Bhogapuram airport by July-end, says Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu

The Union Civil Aviation Minister said the 4,500-crore airport, built by the GMR Group on 2,200 acres, is ready for operations; air travellers bodies are pressing for a cut in its user fee

7 Jul 2026 2:10 pm
Chennithala orders review of 23 child deaths in Palakkad between 2010 and 2023

The Home Ministers Office said the government has tasked Deputy Inspector General of Police, Thrissur Range, T Narayanan, to head the review

7 Jul 2026 1:55 pm
Micro sculptures of Indias legendary scientists carved inside needle eye, set for space travel aboard Vikram-1

The sculptures were crafted using space-compatible materials, including stainless steel, 24-karat gold, pure silver, ceramic powder and carbon fibre particles, says Telanganas Warangal-based international micro sculptor Ajay Kumar Mattewada

7 Jul 2026 1:54 pm
Social media and how they know you

Ever searched for something once and then seen it everywhere online? It can feel like social media is reading your mind, but the real explanation is even more fascinating.

7 Jul 2026 1:49 pm
Tabish Khair in conversation with Annie Zaidi on his new novel, Drown All the Refugees

The author-academic on displacement and why literature must provoke to remain truthful

7 Jul 2026 1:34 pm
SAUDI INTRODUCES PACKAGE VISA, INTEGRATING TRAVEL BOOKING WITH EASIER VISA APPLICATION

SAUDI INTRODUCES PACKAGE VISA, INTEGRATING TRAVEL BOOKING WITH EASIER VISA APPLICATION

7 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Fisherfolk, environmentalists demand cancellation of public hearing on Cuddalore port expansion

The proposed port expansion could displace fish stocks, forcing traditional fishers to venture deeper and incur higher costs, feels K.S. Gajendran of Tamil Nadu Meenavar Peravai.

7 Jul 2026 1:18 pm
7 Jul 2026 1:12 pm
Safe Enterprises Enters USD 30 Bn+ Retail Automation Space with WAVE, Deploys First Commercial Orders

First commercial orders validate SERFLs strategic entry into the $31 Bn retail automation market.

7 Jul 2026 1:11 pm