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UN says nearly 500 Afghan civilians have been killed in Pakistan-Afghanistan fighting since October

United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistans report also highlighted problems faced by women, who are subject to draconian restrictions by Afghanistans Taliban government

28 Jul 2026 2:26 pm
CPI(M) review says personalising campaign around Pinarayi Vijayan weakened political initiative in 2026 Kerala Assembly polls

Partys Central Committee review records that the individualisation' fuelled the narrative that CPI(M) campaign 'revolved around one person and rendered it ineffective in politically exposing the reactionary, ruling class bias of Congress and UDF

28 Jul 2026 2:12 pm
Delhi Universitys new academic session begins

Colleges are continuing to verify applications and process admissions, while students have been advised to complete fee payment promptly to ensure a smooth start to the academic session

28 Jul 2026 2:05 pm
CM Bhagwant Singh Mann Inaugurates State-of-Art Hospital in Malwa, Set to Become Centre for Treatment of Serious Diseases

People Can Avail Cashless Treatment Under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Bima Yojana & Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY: CM Bhagwant Singh Mann

28 Jul 2026 2:01 pm
Rain lashes Delhi, IMD issues orange alert across city

The IMD has forecast overcast skies with moderate rain accompanied by thunderstorms and gusty winds in the capital for the next few hours

28 Jul 2026 2:00 pm
NCPI MPs attend their first NDA Parliamentary party meet

After joining the NCPI, the MPs expressed their allegiance to the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance. A prominent member of the group, Sudip Bandyopadhyay, recently met with the Prime Minister

28 Jul 2026 2:00 pm
28 Jul 2026 1:53 pm
Prank, fake calls to Bengalurus Namma 112 helpline: A recurring challenge for police control room operators and Hoysala teams

The situation has become a major challenge for women operators working at the 112 command centre, who are specifically targetted by many nuisance callers.

28 Jul 2026 1:40 pm
Magnitude 7.1 earthquake hits Japans Kyushu region

A tsunami warning for a wave measuring 1 metre (3.28 ft) was issued after the earthquake

28 Jul 2026 1:38 pm
Andhra Ministers take anti-drug outreach to ASR districts remote Paderu hamlet

Home Minister V. Anitha and Tribal Welfare Minister Gummadi Sandhya Rani visited Sappiputtu in Paderu mandal, distributed saplings and seeds of alternative crops, and said the government was working towards zero ganja cultivation in the tribal belt

28 Jul 2026 1:37 pm
Some Friendships are as Rare as Natural Diamonds: De Beers Celebrates Friendship Day with 'Love, from Bestie' Campaign

Some Friendships are as Rare as Natural Diamonds: De Beers Celebrates Friendship Day with 'Love, from Bestie' Campaign

28 Jul 2026 1:30 pm
Six refugees speak out as UN-backed treaty to help people fleeing war, persecution marks 75 years

The 1951 Refugee Convention took key steps toward defining what a refugee is, laying out their rights and establishing standards of treatment in turn saving lives

28 Jul 2026 1:19 pm
Document reveals RAF fired pellet rounds during July 20 protest | CJP protest

A General Diary entry reportedly filed by the Rapid Action Force has raised fresh questions over the use of pellet rounds during the July 20 protest march in Delhi. The document appears to contradict earlier police denials and has intensified scrutiny of the force used during the crackdown. The issue is now before the courts, with multiple petitions seeking accountability and investigation.

28 Jul 2026 1:18 pm
Why India shouldnt rush into a trade deal with Trump

The U.S. has imposed new tariffs on imports from India and several other countries under the banner of combating forced labour. But are these measures really about labour standards, or are they designed to push countries into trade deals with Washington? This editorial examines the implications for India, global trade, and future negotiations with the United States.

28 Jul 2026 1:16 pm
Kerala Minister O.J. Janeesh urges NHAI to finish NH 544, NH 66 ancillary works within fixed timeline

Joint inspection in August as concerns mount over delays, public safety and waterlogging

28 Jul 2026 1:06 pm
Four-storey building tilts in east Delhi's Geeta Colony; all residents evacuated

The structure appeared to lean towards one side, while police personnel kept onlookers away from the building

28 Jul 2026 12:52 pm
Mine closure opens opportunities in circular economy but needs coordinated efforts

The past two years has seen 42 mines closed, with the Ministry of Coal aiming to scientifically close more than 105 mines in the coming years

28 Jul 2026 12:52 pm
IT ministry summons Meta after PM Modi's post on strict action over paper leaks removed

A Meta spokesperson said the content was removed in error and has since been restored on the platform

28 Jul 2026 12:51 pm
Onslaught trailer: Adam Wingard unleashes A24s wild super-soldier action horror

A24 has released a new trailer for Onslaught, giving us a blood-soaked look at Adam Wingards return to original horror with Adria Arjona leading a desperate fight against genetically engineered super soldiers

28 Jul 2026 12:50 pm
The Odyssey translator Emily Wilson blasts Christopher Nolans film, calls screenplay abysmal

Emily Wilson, whose acclaimed English translation of The Odyssey inspired Christopher Nolans adaptation, has delivered a scathing review of the blockbuster, calling its screenplay abysmal and saying she would be ashamed to have written it

28 Jul 2026 12:48 pm
Bengaluru fruit vendor arrested for sexually harassing woman waiting for cab

According to police, the 42-year-old man approached the woman on a scooter and allegedly made obscene remarks, sexually harassing her in a public place.

28 Jul 2026 12:48 pm
All Assam MLAs pledge one month salary for flood relief except for Raijor Dal members

Leader of the Opposition Wajed Ali Choudhury said the Congress has already provided flood relief in the past few days and the party MLAs will donate one month's salary for the cause

28 Jul 2026 12:47 pm
Lakhs expected on the 32-km Giri Pradakshina route; numbers to swell after chariot procession

The walk began at the Tholi Pavancha in the early hours, and by mid-morning pilgrims had reached Hanumanthawaka Junction, 11 km into the route; officials expect the numbers to rise sharply after the ceremonial chariot leaves the temple

28 Jul 2026 12:47 pm
CBFC orders cuts to Spider-Man: Brand New Day, grants UA 13+ certificate ahead of release

Spider-Man: Brand New Day has received a UA 13+ certificate from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ahead of its India release, with the board directing a handful of edits, including the removal of an eight-second kissing scene

28 Jul 2026 12:47 pm
T.N. CM Vijay should not engage with Karnataka on Mekedatu: Anbumani Ramadoss

We have not acknowledged the dam at all. So, there is no reason to go to Karnataka to speak about it, Dr. Anbumani said

28 Jul 2026 12:42 pm
Bihar govt. withdraws cases against NEET protesters after massive backlash

In a major development, the Bihar government has announced that it will withdraw all cases filed against protesters involved in demonstrations linked to the NEET paper leak issue and the July 25 Bihar Bandh.

28 Jul 2026 12:38 pm
Allahabad HC dismisses petition in Jauhar University matter after government contests maintainability

As the matter came up before the court, a preliminary objection was raised by the Additional Advocate General Anupam Trivedi on the maintainability of the petition

28 Jul 2026 12:20 pm
Supreme Court mulls independent probe into alleged police excess during Jantar Mantar student protests

Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Kumar Jha has approached the Supreme Court seeking registration of FIRs over the alleged use of excessive police force against students protesting against NEET paper leaks

28 Jul 2026 12:16 pm
After OpenAI-Hugging Face AI agent hack, U.S. lawmakers push for control

After OpenAI shared that some of its models had caused a security breach at another company, a White House official quoted by Reuters said that U.S. President Donald Trumps tech adviser, Michael Kratsios, was tracking the situation

28 Jul 2026 12:12 pm
Have the Houthis blocked the Red Sea to marine traffic? | Explained

On July 26, the Houthis attacked the Aramco refinery in Jizan and export facilities at Yanbu, both considered vital installations.

28 Jul 2026 12:08 pm
28 Jul 2026 12:08 pm
Odisha government objects in Supreme Court to depiction of Lord Jagannath in cartoon form in animated film

The State has sought a modification of an earlier Supreme Court order permitting the films release after Jagannath Rath Yatra

28 Jul 2026 12:04 pm
U.S. Big Tech companies call for American open-weight models as Anthropic CEO disagrees over cyber-security risks

The lettersigned by companies including Microsoft, Nvidia, OpenAI, SpaceX, Google, IBM, Palantir, and Metastressed the importance of American AI leadership

28 Jul 2026 11:00 am
What is National Honour (Amendment) Bill, 2026 | Explained

What does the Bill say? What has been the historical stance on Vande Mataram? What are the Oppositions objections?

28 Jul 2026 10:58 am
Ramesan Paleri, chairman of Kerala-based Uralungal cooperative society, dies

He was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Coimbatore

28 Jul 2026 10:58 am
Glaglow CWG 2026 | Sarvesh Kushare wins silver in high jump

Injury haunts Tejaswin Shankar, Tejas Shirse

28 Jul 2026 10:57 am
81% of Enterprise Hiring Teams Have Adopted AI, Finds Zappyhires Enterprise Hiring Trends & AI Adoption Report 2026

Conducted by Zappyhire, new research reveals enterprise AI adoption is accelerating, but integration is now the biggest challenge.

28 Jul 2026 10:54 am
First Media and Indixital Media Launch Exclusive Partnership Targeting a 100 million US Dollars Publisher Engagement Business

The partnership will bring First Medias engagement technology and monetization products to publishers across India, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.

28 Jul 2026 10:52 am
Broadway Partners With The Foundery FWD To Launch Participating Consumer Brands

The partnership bridges venture building and retail, giving The Founderys inaugural cohort their first opportunity to test products on the shelf and with consumers

28 Jul 2026 10:50 am
Saransh earns maiden call-up to India Test squad for tour of Sri Lanka

Saransh has picked up 188 scalps in 54 First Class appearances

28 Jul 2026 10:48 am
Stock markets climb in early deals on lower crude oil prices

Buying in IT stocks also supported the positive trend in the markets.

28 Jul 2026 10:44 am