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Iran's Supreme Leader says U.S. breaches show Trump's signature is 'worthless'

Washington and Tehran have exchanged strikes after a ceasefire agreement fell apart last week, raising fears of a return to all-out war

19 Jul 2026 5:51 am
England edge France 6-4 in chaotic World Cup bronze match

Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise were a threat as France searched for a way back into the game but they found England's second-choice goalkeeper Dean Henderson in top form

19 Jul 2026 5:04 am
Rathanvel seals 99th GM title as India closes in on Grandmaster century

The 25-year-old from Coimbatore had completed his three GM norms back in 2022, but repeatedly fell short of the rating requirement, turning what should have been the final step into a prolonged test of patience and mental resilience

19 Jul 2026 3:50 am
Argentina coach Scaloni hails Messi before World Cup final

He has made history. He is a legend, Scaloni said of the former Barcelona player, who has already helped Argentina win a World Cup and back-to-back Copa America titles in the last five years

19 Jul 2026 3:44 am
Sobers 'stood out' among the greats: West Indies legend Holding

The Barbados-born Sobers, who has died at the age of 89, featured in 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, amassing 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets

19 Jul 2026 3:38 am
For World Cships, venue concerns have been addressed: BAI

We have put two more doors in addition to the main door so that no stray animals can enter the arena. We will also have guards stationed there at all times. Ceilings have been changed. The toilets will be of the highest standard. Cleanliness wont be an issue, says Badminton Association of India (BAI) general secretary

19 Jul 2026 3:23 am
Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli qualifies on pole for F1''s Belgian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen had set the fastest time after smart coordination with Red Bull teammate Isack Hadjar to give him the strongest possible slipstream on his lap

19 Jul 2026 3:19 am
Root is an ideal role model for the England team: Brook

Brook stated that the 35-year-old talisman, also a fellow Yorkshireman, was the ideal role model for his team

19 Jul 2026 2:59 am
No concerns with the way Rohit Sharma is batting: India's bowling coach Morne Morkel

To be honest, the way we bowled in the last game was exceptional, Morkel opined. Just looking at the numbers, the high speeds that the boys generated and the areas that we bowled in were great to see

19 Jul 2026 2:46 am
Faith and its fallout

InAyodhya, weeks after allegations of money being siphoned off from donations at the Ram temple surfaced, pilgrims and residents say it has triggered a crisis of trust. Devotees say their faith in Lord Ram and the temple remains intact, but many have grown cautious about donating. Locals report a dip in visitors, though they attribute part of that to seasonal factors as well. As an SIT probe seeks accountability,IshitaMishrareports from the temple town, where faith, transparency, and the citys r

19 Jul 2026 2:29 am
LIVE: France VS England - FIFA World Cup third-place match

The winning team will take home a bronze medal; Venezuelan referee Jess Valenzuela will lead the officiating crew for the match

19 Jul 2026 2:24 am
I take everyone as my supporter, that mindset has helped me: Manika Batra

People expect me to win every match because I have been at that level for a long time. Earlier, I used to think about that pressure, but now I see it positively, says Manika

19 Jul 2026 1:43 am
Not just Statehood: PDP chief lists conditions for joiningNCsDelhi protest

In letter toFarooqAbdullah, Mufti says party may skip agitationunless restoration of Article 370, release of political prisoners and lifting of the ban on theJamaat-e-Islamiare included in agenda

19 Jul 2026 12:56 am
Collective Kindness: when families are committed to saving lives through blood donation

A leitmotif among blood donation organisations is the increasing difficulty in finding people with generous veins; and the solution could strangely be found in the living rooms of households, as illustrated by these two accounts from Chennai of parents inspiring their children to join the cause

19 Jul 2026 12:51 am
T.N. government to celebrate States history on both July 18 and November 1, says Vijay

When the AIADMK was in power, the then Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced that November 1 would be celebrated as Tamil Nadu Day. However, after the DMK came to power in 2021, it changed the observance to July 18

19 Jul 2026 12:49 am
Shutdown over civilian death during anti-militancy operation hits life in J&Ks Chenab Valley

The victim was a 30-year-old was said to be out on a picnic when he was killed

19 Jul 2026 12:47 am
India needs entrepreneurs who aspire to create values: Nirmala Sitharaman

Addressing the Special Plenary Session of YiFi 2026 in Madurai, the Union Finance Minister urges the youth to move with some kind of guidance to make the best out of the changing times

19 Jul 2026 12:31 am
Over 79,000 students accept UG seats infirst Delhi University admission round

Candidates whose documents are verified must complete fee payment by July 21, say officials;the second allocation list to be released on July 25

19 Jul 2026 12:23 am
Mines and Geology Department recommends referring Ballari mining representations to Justice Dhulia committee

Mines and Geology Department says it is not the competent authority to decide the issues raised in the representation

19 Jul 2026 12:18 am
NC expels Ladakh leader Akhoon as he refuses to step down as CEC of Kargil hill council

The action follows Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoons refusal to step down as Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, failing to honour the NC-Congress 2023 pre-poll agreement for power sharing

19 Jul 2026 12:17 am
Seven GCC officials suspended following DVAC raid

GCC issues strict warnings to all officials in accordance with the instructions of Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, directing all zonal officers and assistant engineers to prominently display boards containing the DVAC contact numbers in all Corporation offices to facilitate the reporting of complaints

19 Jul 2026 12:15 am
PM to inaugurate Bhogapuram International Airport on August 1

The green field airport is poised to reshape the local economic landscape of the region, says Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu

19 Jul 2026 12:14 am
Rice federation tells T.N. Chief Minister to take up waiver for rice with GST Council

The 57th GST Council is likely to be convened in a few weeks

19 Jul 2026 12:14 am
CBSE Class 10 second board exam results announced after two months

Of the 5,13,955 students who appeared for improvement, 59.95% of candidates improved their scores

19 Jul 2026 12:14 am
Man held for smuggling ganja in government bus at Katpadi

After driving through Chittoor, the bus halted at the check post near Katpadi when a team of police personnel checked the vehicle and luggage of commuters

19 Jul 2026 12:12 am
Annual sports day held in Walajah

As part of celebrations, track and field events, including relay race, long jump, high jump, javelin throw, discus throw, kabaddi, football, and volleyball were conducted for students

19 Jul 2026 12:10 am
VIT distributed scholarships to the tune of 103 cr. for government school students since 2008: VIT Chancellor

The Chancellor also highlighted the transformative power of education in addressing inequality

18 Jul 2026 11:57 pm
Minister inaugurates synthetic hockey turf, Kodai Vizha in Tiruvannamalai

The new hockey turf, which will be maintained by SDAT has a spectators gallery with a seating capacity of over 480 persons to watch hockey and athletics events

18 Jul 2026 11:52 pm
72nd National Film Awards winners announced

The winners of the 72nd National Film Awards have been announced, honouring the best of Indian cinema across feature films, non-feature films and writing on cinema. The awards recognise films that were certified by the Central Board of Film Certification during the 2024 calendar year. The biggest winner this year was Article 370, which was named Best Feature Film. Yami Gautam won the Best Actress award for her performance in the political thriller.

18 Jul 2026 11:49 pm
Stone laid for road development works worth 3.02 crore in Vijayawada

The projects, funded under the 15th Finance Commissions Air Quality Improvement Programme, are aimed at improving urban infrastructure while reducing dust pollution

18 Jul 2026 11:43 pm