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BJP pushes for safest and shortest third route to Amarnath from Ladakhs Drass

The all-weather Zojila Tunnel has opened a new pathway to an alternative route to the Amarnath shrine from Drass district; it should be a 5km trek from Minamarg, says senior BJP leader Tashi Gyalson

9 Jul 2026 4:27 pm
Watch: Can Erling Haaland lead Norway to World Cup glory?

Erling Haaland has transformed Norway from World Cup absentees into genuine contenders. As Norway prepare to face England in the FIFA World Cup quarterfinals, can he win footballs crowning glory?

9 Jul 2026 4:26 pm
Kochi Corporations new office may need another 4 crore to complete pending works

The structure has already incurred 61 crore after more than 200% cost escalation over the original estimate of 18.83 crore. Technical sanction was granted in 2006. The project was delayed by nearly two decades before being inaugurated on October 21, 2025

9 Jul 2026 4:09 pm
Bengal government orders probe into hospital administering expired saline to patient

Health Minister Sharadwat Mukherjee said a report has been sought from the Midnapore Medical College and Hospital in this regard, and assured that corrective measures would be put in place

9 Jul 2026 4:08 pm
FIR against numerologist in Bengaluru over alleged objectionable remarks

The complainant alleged that Aryavardhan used obscene and derogatory language against women, and made statements that insulted religious beliefs

9 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
PM Modi meets Australia Governor General Mostyn, discusses bilateral ties

PM Modi is in Australia on the second leg of his three-nation visit

9 Jul 2026 4:02 pm
Income Tax Department opposes same-sex couples plea for tax exemption on gifts

Bombay High Court told Section 56(2)(x) exemption applies only to relationships recognised as marriage under Indian law; department seeks dismissal of petition

9 Jul 2026 3:58 pm
Ukrainian drones batter Russian oil facilities, set more oil tankers ablaze

On July 9, a Ukrainian drone strike triggered a fire at an oil depot in the city of Tver in western Russia says acting regional Governor Vitaly Korolyov

9 Jul 2026 3:57 pm
Calcutta HC appoints special officer for debit-frozen TMC bank accounts, to manage Mamata-led group's expenses

Subrata Talukdar will run the day-to-day expenses of the Mamata Banerjee-led group till September 30

9 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Kerala Forest department sets up classroom libraries in Madatharakani Government High School

14 libraries, set up right inside individual classrooms, have age-appropriate and curriculum-aligned books within arms reach of the children

9 Jul 2026 3:56 pm
Gujarat launches first Data Centre Policy, targets 6 lakh crore investments and 7.5 GW capacity

The policy, launched by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel in Gandhinagar, offers a wide range of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, including capital subsidy, interest subsidy, power tariff support, reimbursement of State GST (SGST), exemption from stamp duty and registration charges, and financial assistance for captive desalination plants to meet the sectors high water requirements

9 Jul 2026 3:54 pm
Karnataka government to take steps to stop fake news

He said that fake news is causing several problems in society, including causing law and order disturbances

9 Jul 2026 3:51 pm
BRICS key to advancing women's leadership: Minister Annapurna Devi

Investment in women's empowerment is not just a question of social justice, but also a mandatory condition for inclusive and sustainable development

9 Jul 2026 3:50 pm
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign, NTA should be disbanded: Congress

Congress attacked the Modi government over the alleged irregularities in the UGC-NET exam, demanding that Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan must resign and the NTA disbanded

9 Jul 2026 3:47 pm
Iran Health Ministry says 14 killed in two days of U.S. strikes

Tehran's Health Ministry reported that 14 people were killed and 78 injured

9 Jul 2026 3:47 pm
Watch: What India thinks of the Ayodhya case

The Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations embezzlement case is ongoing and still making headlines. With the Uttar Pradesh elections due next year, how much will this case impact polls. What are the people saying? To understand this better, we are joined by psephologist Yashwant Deshmukh, founder of CVOTER Foundation.

9 Jul 2026 3:45 pm
Tamil Nadu government issues guidelines for private participation in restoration of waterbodies

To complement the governments efforts, the guidelines seek to leverage corporate social responsibility funds along with participation of non-governmental organisations and educational institutions to protect water bodies

9 Jul 2026 3:45 pm
Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic 'Total Eclipse of the Heart', has died at 75

Tyler earned three Grammy nods, represented Britain at the Eurovision Song Contest 2013.

9 Jul 2026 3:40 pm
Modi government hurt national interests by letting China capture Indias critical industries: Congress

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge cited a media report, which claimed that China still powers Indias strategic industries, to attack the government

9 Jul 2026 3:40 pm
Navy's Drishti-10 UAV crashes near Gujarats Porbandar; inquiry ordered

No reports of injuries or casualties on the ground; the mishap is the second involving the Hermes-900-based platform in about 18 months

9 Jul 2026 3:32 pm
Olayinka Hakeem Babalola Takes Office as President of Rotary International

Two Rotary leaders from India take on global leadership roles, strengthening Indias voice in Rotarys humanitarian work

9 Jul 2026 3:28 pm
Youth Congress workers storm Kerala PSC office over alleged exam irregularities

Despite attempts by security staff to stop them, the activists tried to force open the door of meeting room and shouted slogans demanding resignation of PSC chairman

9 Jul 2026 3:25 pm
India's SBI Funds Management files IPO prospectus; issue to open on July 14

SBI Funds Management prospectus oversaw assets worth 12.5 trillion rupees ($131.4 billion) at the end of March 2026

9 Jul 2026 3:12 pm
Kerala HC directs CorroHealth, employees and State govt to attempt conciliation

Court urges resolution of disputes as contemplated under Industrial Relations Code

9 Jul 2026 3:03 pm
State Election Commissioners face controversy in Kerala and Tamil Nadu

Controversies in Kerala and Tamil Nadu highlight concerns over the integrity and autonomy of the State Election Commission

9 Jul 2026 3:01 pm
Madras High Court stays Look Out Circular issued against former DMK Minister E.V. Velu

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan grants the interim stay on the condition that he must appear for inquiry before the DVAC investigating officer on July 15, 2026, after returning from Singapore on July 12, 2026

9 Jul 2026 2:53 pm
Monsoon covers entire country, a day later than normal

IMD says southwest monsoon completed its advance on July 9; July rainfall forecast remains below normal despite recent widespread rain and improving seasonal deficit

9 Jul 2026 2:49 pm
Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya: Kay Kay Menon-starrer Prime Video series locks release date

The comedy-drama has been created and executive produced by Biswapati Sarkar and Sameer Saxena under the banner of Posham Pa Pictures

9 Jul 2026 2:49 pm
Restoration of colonial-era building in Poonamallee enters final phase

The building at the Victory Memorial Blind School is being restored at a cost of 24.20 crore; PWD has completed nearly 80% of the work to restore the 133-year-old building

9 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Gangtok in Xinjiang? Sikkim activist wants State to get X to fix geolocation error

Muk Hang Limboo says an apparent geolocation anomaly on X indicates that the Sikkim capital is a part of the Uyghur-dominated province of China

9 Jul 2026 2:46 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan defends tunnel project clearances; blames administrative negligence for Wayanad disaster

Pinarayi Vijayan alleges that despite Wayanad experiencing heavy rainfall two days prior to the tragedy, the District Disaster Management Authority failed to issue a timely red alert

9 Jul 2026 2:44 pm
Srikakulam to get airport under UDAN scheme, says Civil Aviation Minister Rammohan Naidu

The Union Civil Aviation Minister said the airport in Mandasa mandal would make Srikakulam a mini aviation hub; the CPI(M) opposed it, calling it a threat to the Uddanam cashew and coconut belt

9 Jul 2026 2:41 pm
Trump says 11 jets downed during India-Pakistan hostilities last year

India has consistently denied any third-party intervention; Mr. Trump claimed the conflict between India and Pakistan was going to be nuclear; without providing details, the U.S. President said that 11 planes were shot down during the conflict

9 Jul 2026 2:39 pm
Where to eat in Boston before the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarterfinal

Ahead of the France vs Morocco clash in Boston, fuel up on buttery lobster rolls and steaming clam chowder with a side of history, before venturing into the citys lesser-known neighbourhoods for vibrant ethnic cuisine

9 Jul 2026 2:32 pm
TCL Solar Set to Transform Southeast Asia's Solar Landscape with High-Efficiency BC Innovation

TCL Solar Set to Transform Southeast Asia's Solar Landscape with High-Efficiency BC Innovation

9 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition Debuts with the First and Only Liquid and Air Dual Active Cooling System in Its Class

nubia Neo 5 GT Special Edition Debuts with the First and Only Liquid and Air Dual Active Cooling System in Its Class

9 Jul 2026 2:30 pm
Manipur CM invokes Bible, Buddhas teachings to pitch for peace in Kuki and Naga areas

Khemchand Singh visits Kangpokpi and Senapati, assures justice in killing of church leaders and calls for reconciliation among communities

9 Jul 2026 2:29 pm
Raigad: 3,000 HPCL gas cylinders swept away into Patalganga river amid heavy floods; admin issues high alert

The incident occurred at the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) bottling plant located in Chavane, Panvel taluka

9 Jul 2026 2:24 pm
The exuberance of youth

Both vulnerable, South deals

9 Jul 2026 2:22 pm
India added 52.5 mtpa regasification capacity in 2025: IGU World LNG Report

Rising demand for fertilizer, city gas and utilities as well as the governments push for enhanced share of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the energy mix was seen helping the country

9 Jul 2026 2:21 pm
Maharashtra sets up seven-member panel to prepare Uniform Civil Code draft

CM Fadnavis said the committee headed by Justice Ranjana Desai is expected to submit its report within six months

9 Jul 2026 2:19 pm
How Jaswant Singh Khalra uncovered police brutality in Punjab, and what price he paid for it

With Satluj bringing back the spotlight on state violence on youth of Punjab during 1990s, here is why Jaswant Singh Khalra remains a revered figure even today

9 Jul 2026 2:15 pm
Who is Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, the Punjab Police officer named by the FBI in an alleged extortion case?

Gurinderjit Singh Nagra was serving as the Station House Officer (SHO) of Tanda police station in Punjabs Hoshiarpur district

9 Jul 2026 2:09 pm