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Jantar Mantar protest: Sonam Wangchuks health condition entered critical stage, says doctor

Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg after starting hunger strike and his body is consuming muscles and his organs may be next, says doctor

17 Jul 2026 10:02 am
How Bean Board shaped Visakhapatnams speciality coffee culture

Twelve years after introducing speciality coffee to Visakhapatnam, Bean Board is blending craftsmanship with technology, from robotic cafs to Indias first five-second espresso solution

17 Jul 2026 9:58 am
Suresh Gopi flags fake casting call using his name; Kerala Police launch probe

Case registered by Thrissur Cyber Police based on a complaint lodged by the Union Minister and actor

17 Jul 2026 9:55 am
Inside Bar Stormy: Yangdup Lamas new cocktail bar in Hyderabad

The founders of Sidecar and Cocktails & Dreams Speakeasy make their South India debut with Bar Stormy in Hyderabad, where cocktails are recommended according to your mood, the bar is engineered around the bartender, and inventive plates such as Wai Wai Chaat, Surf & Turf Wings and Honey Cheese Toast are designed for sharing

17 Jul 2026 9:50 am
Rights body flags illegal coal trade near Assam-Arunachal border

The Tinsukia unit of International Human Rights Council says coal is illegally extracted and collected from abandoned Coal India mines and transported through an alleged entry system

17 Jul 2026 9:50 am
Five child marriages stopped through court-issued injunctions on a single day in Rajasthans Sikar

Issued by the court of the Judicial Magistrate under Section 13(1) of the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act, an injunction order empowers the authorities to proactively prevent a child marriage before it occurs

17 Jul 2026 9:42 am
Exterro's ARMOURop Delivers a Force Multiplier for Digital Forensic Labs, Slashing Evidence Review Time by Up to 95%

Exterro's ARMOURop Delivers a Force Multiplier for Digital Forensic Labs, Slashing Evidence Review Time by Up to 95%

17 Jul 2026 9:30 am
How Indias first hydrogen-powered train works | Explained

Unlike conventional diesel locomotives that burn fuel to generate mechanical power, a hydrogen train carries a small power plant onboard in the form of a Proton Exchange Membrane (PEM) fuel cell

17 Jul 2026 9:24 am
Why the numbers matter in the renewed push for delimitation | Explained

For the Opposition, the immediate objective is to keep the NDA below the 360-vote threshold; even if the ruling alliance emerges as the single largest bloc by a comfortable margin, failing to secure two-thirds support would once again prevent the Constitution amendment from being passed.

17 Jul 2026 9:23 am
Trump revives election fraud claims ahead of U.S. midterms

Mr. Trump portrayed the U.S. electoral system as dangerously exposed and urged lawmakers to adopt new restrictions on voting, despite scant appetite for the measures even within his own Republican Party

17 Jul 2026 9:18 am
A colonial haunt

Taran and his family explore the fascinating history of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island.

17 Jul 2026 9:11 am
The only beauty that matters

Ruddy, the red-crested pochard, looked down on the other birds at the lake. And then the poachers arrived!

17 Jul 2026 9:10 am
The house inside your head

On World Brain Day (July 22), meet the various rooms inside your brain that help you remember, imagine, dream, and learn

17 Jul 2026 9:09 am
The origin of the LPG cylinder

From American laboratories to Indian homes, LPG carried the promise of cleaner, easier cooking.

17 Jul 2026 9:08 am
Animal migrations during the monsoon season

The plentiful availability of insect food makes it the perfect time to breed and lay eggs.

17 Jul 2026 9:06 am
How Srinivas Denchanala has spent four decades giving voice to the voiceless through theatre

The playwright, director and founder of Janapadam discusses his new Telugu play Neelaveni and four decades of using theatre to amplify marginalised voices

17 Jul 2026 8:54 am
At this aerofarm near Hyderabad, microlight aircraft and drones take flight

What began as a commercial pilots passion project now draws drone start-ups, engineering students and hobby fliers from across India

17 Jul 2026 8:41 am
Mahasweta Devi at 100: Naveen Kishore remembers a life of writing as activism

Naveen Kishore, Mahasweta Devis long-time friend and poet-publisher, reflects on the phenomenon that she was and her literature of resistance

17 Jul 2026 8:31 am
Baldwin: A Love Story| In conversation with biographer Nicholas Boggs

Boggs discusses the American novelists fiction and essays, resistance to categorisation, and enduring relevance

17 Jul 2026 8:01 am
Chhattisgarh passes Bill to boost business

The Bill brings 43 services offered by eight state departments under the risk-based approval framework, with provisions to add more services after approval by the Executive Council

17 Jul 2026 7:56 am
Four arrested for allegedly harassing BLO during SIR exercise in Delhi

The schoolteacher said she was abused and obstructed from discharging her official duties

17 Jul 2026 7:47 am
Jurisdiction row: Delhi HC lawyers call off work abstention for now after meet with minister

Enhancement of the district courts' pecuniary jurisdiction, or financial limit, to 20 crore has been a long-pending demand of the Coordination Committee of All District Court Bar Associations of Delhi

17 Jul 2026 7:31 am
Bahrain and Kuwait face Iranian fire as U.S. airstrikes expand to target more bridges

For the first time in this latest round of violence, strikes also reached into areas around Iran's capital, Tehran, showing a widening set of targets for the Americans

17 Jul 2026 7:17 am
SpaceX Starship launch aborted on pad at last moment

t was supposed to be the 13th flight for Starship, which, at 407 feet (124 metres) tall with 33 main engines, is the worlds biggest and most powerful rocket

17 Jul 2026 6:46 am
Trump to attend FIFA World Cup final on July 19: White House

Press Secretary Leavitt said she did not know whether Mr. Trump would be supporting Argentina or Spain after he criticised the European nation at a NATO summit last week for failing to help with the Iran war

17 Jul 2026 6:32 am
Rot in KPSC recruitment runs deep

The recent scandal to hit the recruitment process in the Karnataka State Public Service Commission, with the Chairperson facing allegations of nepotism, is only the latest in a series over the last few decades. Sharath S. Srivatsa takes an overview of the system

17 Jul 2026 6:26 am
Six murders, a dead suspect and a chilling trail gone cold

On July 10, six persons were killed across two homes in Daivalaguda, a peaceful farming village near Hyderabad. With investigations under way, the case raises uncomfortable questions about police procedure, anticipatory bail, victim protection and whether the tragedy could have been prevented

17 Jul 2026 6:00 am
Former Maoists trade years of conflict for livelihood and a stable future

For many former Maoists, surrender only marks the beginning of a long journey. While they attempt to rebuild their lives through farming and family, rehabilitation remains a work in progress. Many continue to grapple with unemployment, inadequate skills, and challenges of reintegration, writes T. Appalanaidu

17 Jul 2026 5:51 am
17 Jul 2026 5:25 am
Excise case: High Court gives final two weeks to Kejriwal, Sisodia to respond to CBIs plea

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, said the three AAP leaders were earlier given several opportunities by the High Court to file their replies, and the case has been sufficiently delayed

17 Jul 2026 4:39 am
SC dismisses plea by Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman against recounting of votes

The appeal was heard by a three-judge comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi

17 Jul 2026 4:00 am
Selectors unlikely to pick Rohit Sharma after Lord's ODI

Head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar are on the same page that Virat Kohli is an automatic choice given his form and fitness, but not Rohit

17 Jul 2026 3:02 am
17 Jul 2026 2:13 am
Shenzhen: the story of a new development philosophy

A region that grappled with typhoon-battered coasts, inadequate infrastructure, scarce capital, and limited prospects has evolved into a global metropolis of over 18 million people, boasting a per capita GDP exceeding $30,000

17 Jul 2026 2:07 am
ENG vs IND 2nd ODI: Root guides England to series-levelling win in Cardiff

English pacers came good as they took nine of the ten wickets, restricting India to 233; Root scored an unbeaten 99

17 Jul 2026 2:07 am
Beyond political reshuffles, renew education in India

A personal sacrifice must inspire Indias education renaissance movement

17 Jul 2026 1:41 am
It is not all bad between India and Pakistan

Conflict has made headlines, but quiet cooperation has also shaped India-Pakistan relations

17 Jul 2026 1:29 am
Wealth of lacunae: On the Kudankulam nuclear plant data leak

Cybersecurity, transparency are non-negotiable in vital installations

17 Jul 2026 1:27 am
Breaching the target: On Indias retail inflation

Rising inflation leaves no room for a cut in interest rates

17 Jul 2026 1:23 am
The invisible co-authors

While preparation is essential for reporters to meet a deadline, some stories make it because unacknowledged strangers decide to help

17 Jul 2026 1:05 am