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Amitabh Bachchan Begins KBC Shoot, Says 'The Test Starts Now'

KBCs first episode is set to premier on 10th August on Sony Entertainment Television

30-year-old Shivamogga resident arrested for posing as PA to Karnataka CM, cheating

Police identified the accused as Hemanth Kumar alias Ganesh, 30, a resident of Sharavathi Nagar in Shivamogga

Chhattisgarh Assembly polls | Congress retains all Ministers, drops eight MLAs in first list

All but one Minister will contest from the seats they won in 2018; CPCC chief who had vacated his Assembly seat after winning a Lok Sabha seat wi

Watch: Wildfire in Tamil Nadus Western Ghats destroys over 200 acres

Kerala HC to consider plea challenging ACS order restructuring police associations and dissolving KPOA

Bankipur bypoll: Prashant Kishor accuses Bihar Police of detaining supporters at BJP's behest

Prashant Kishor alleged Bihar Police detained his supporters before the Bankipur by-election. He accused the ruling BJP of using police to influe

He could have joined Tesla. Instead, this Bengaluru techie quit Toyota and Volvo to build electric tractors for farmers

Bengaluru startup Moonrider is developing electric tractors for Indian farmers. The company aims to replace diesel-powered machines with sustaina

'52 saal tak Tiranga nahi faharaya!': Sanjay Singh targets RSS in Rajya Sabha

150 years ago, Britishers brought a South American tree to stop desertification in Thar, now it has become a thorny issue in India

Vilayati babul, introduced during colonial times, remains a subject of ongoing debate. This invasive tree provided fuelwood and livelihoods but n

Pune university employee suspended after fake degree certificate fraud surfaces

The university said the employee, identified as Ramesh Mukhekar from the accounts department, allegedly accepted Rs 70,000 from a student after p

Trump says Xi Jinping promised China won't arm Iran

US President Donald Trump said he would be disappointed if China supplied weapons to Iran, claiming Chinese President Xi Jinping had assured him

America is making the most fuel since pre-covid. Its not enough

American refineries are processing crude oil at their highest rates since before the pandemic. Global fuel supplies remain critically low due to

'Kuchupuchu', 'FOMO', 'Delulu': Gen-Z slang echoes in Parliament during anti-paper leak debate

Trump seeks Iran tariffs in Russia sanctions bill

US President Donald Trump has urged lawmakers to amend the Russia sanctions bill to grant him broader powers to impose tariffs on Iran, a move th

Fisherwomen to Get Higher Subsidy under PMMSY: Centre

Rajiv Ranjan Singh said women-led fishing cooperative societies in Andhra Pradesh are being recognised as Fish Farmer Producer Organisations (FFP

Mid-Day Opinion: Back to the pavilion in style

Sir Garfield Sobers and Barbados belonged to each other. So, it was only fitting that the nation which shaped him also gathered to bid a moving f

Why is the founder ofTelegramonRussiaswantedlist?| Explained

The internationalwantednotice against Pavel Durov comes after the FSB said thatTelegramhad failed to remove numerous channels, chats, and bots al

Bengaluru Hotels Warn of Swiggy Boycott from Aug 15 over Payment Dispute

The association said it had given Swiggy a final opportunity to rectify the issues through discussions, warning that all affiliated bodies would

Mid-Day Opinion: Public spaces arent meant for drinking alcohol

The legislator visited a wine shop in Shimpoli on Tuesday.

Pune runner's organ donation saves four lives

A 37-year-old marathon enthusiast from Pune, who was declared brain dead after a road accident during a training run, gave a new lease of life to

Heavy rain swells Uttarakhand rivers, Char Dham Yatra remains suspended

Heavy rains caused major Uttarakhand rivers to swell significantly on Wednesday. Authorities suspended the Char Dham Yatra and are battling numer

Rs.2.5 Cr Protection Wall for Sudda Vagu:

The minister, along with municipal commissioner Challa Obulesu, laid the foundation stone for the construction of the protection wall in Wards 23

Russian Missile Strike Kills Six in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rig

An Iskander-M ballistic missile, launched from Voronezh, hit a private house where a large family lived

Ramdas Athawale recites poetry during Rajya Sabha's Vande Mataram debate

QatarEnergy-controlled LNG tanker exits Hormuz, first in nearly three weeks

A QatarEnergy LNG tanker exited the Strait of Hormuz, the first since July 11. Ship transits through the Hormuz waterway increased on Wednesday f

India has nearly 30 per cent of world's tigers: Fadnavis

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said India is now home to nearly 30 per cent of the world's tiger population, underscoring the country's leaders

France wildfire grows four times the size of Paris; three firefighters killed

The deaths on Crete brought a fatal new dimension to a wildfire emergency stretching from the Atlantic coast to the eastern Mediterranean. At the

'With hard work, we can achieve anything': This Kerala boy has built cardboard robots that do most household chores

Levin Paulose, a young student from Kerala, gained widespread attention for his innovative creations. He builds functional robots and devices usi

Delhi Police file FIR over posts targeting PM Modi

Delhi Police have registered an FIR against several social media handles for allegedly posting derogatory, malicious and defamatory content targe

Heavy landslides damage Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz road in J&K; BRO continues restoration on war footing

Heavy rainfall and a cloudburst caused massive landslides on the Thannamandi-DKG-Bufliaz Road. This vital route connecting Rajouri and Poonch dis

At least 4 IRGC members killed in Iraq in US-Saudi strikes, says Iranian media

In Iraq, the Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) announced that at least 20 of its personnel were killed and 32 others wounded across seven provinc

Lok Sabha clears stricter anti-paper leak bill

The Lok Sabha passed the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, introducing stricter penalties of up to 10 years'

Behind Chinas AI gift, a constraint

Chinas embrace of open-weight AI models is driven as much by compute constraints as by a bid to project itself as a responsible global AI power;

US strikes Iran following failed missile attack on American troops in Mideast

US Central Command said in a social media post that over the span of two hours, they struck dozens of targets belonging to Iran's Revolutionary G

I will never apologise to BJP, RSS: Rahul Gandhi hits back at BJP's demand for apology

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP: They project Amit Shah as hero and PM Modi as God

Assam flood toll rises to 75, relief efforts continue

The death toll from the Assam floods has risen to 75 after seven more fatalities were reported in the last 24 hours. The state government has inc

What is the rationale behind Cauvery panels decision on release of water to T.N. | Explained

The Committee took into account net inflow to the four reservoirs in Karnataka during the current season and compared it with the 30-year-long da

US moves to ban imports of foreign humanoid robots citing security risks

The ban extends to power inverters as well

'Perform your duties fearlessly...': CRPF chief backs bona fide action taken in line of duty

Commonwealth Games 2026 medal tally: India reaches 15 medals after Day 7 wins, check latest standings

India secured three new medals on Wednesday, boosting its overall Commonwealth Games tally. Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar earned his second cons

Early screen time linked to lower academic performance

The results indicate that when children use screens may matter as much as how long they spend using them

India needs more AI champions, says Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Paytm CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma emphasized the need for more AI champions in India. He stated that artificial intelligence is crucial for the nati

One of the sky's brightest stars, Betelgeuse, found to have a stellar companion

The star, Betelgeuse B, is 2.6 to 3.1 times bigger than our sun, with a diameter 1.8 to two times greater

Bengaluru hotels threaten Swiggy boycott from August 15

Bengaluru hotels will suspend business with Swiggy from August 15. They demand transparency in payment statements and opt-out options. Unauthoris

Jordan downs Iranian missiles, US hits Iran-backed militias

The fighting came after days in which mediators said some progress had been made in negotiations to end the war

US claims to strike dozens of IRGC targets in Iran; alleges Iran attempted missile strikes

US Central Command forces conducted significant strikes against dozens of Iranian targets. These actions followed Iran's attempted missile attack

Trump says he'd be 'quite disappointed' if China arms Iran

President Trump stated he would be disappointed if China supplied weapons to Iran. He recalled President Xi Jinping's personal assurances against

A.P. to get four female tigers from Maharashtra and Madhya Pradesh soon

Number of anti-poaching camps in NagarjunasagarSrisailam Tiger Reserve is being increased from 89 to 150, says Deputy CM Pawan Kalyan

Hyderabad weather today: Will the city see heavy rain as IMD issues alert for 16 Telangana districts?

Weather Hyderabad Today July 30: Hyderabad experiences heavy rainfall and thunderstorms after recent downpours. The Met Centre issued a red alert

Mumbai weather today: Rain returns after brief break, IMD issues red, orange and yellow alerts across Maharashtra

Mumbai weather today: Mumbai and nearby areas anticipate fresh rainfall starting Thursday, July 30. The India Meteorological Department issued ye

GTA VI launch offers Sony boost amid chip cost pressures

Sony anticipates significant gains from the upcoming Grand Theft Auto VI release. However, rising memory chip prices present a considerable chall

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Review

Spider-Man: Brand New Day, a Columbia Pictures release, has been rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association for sequences of action/violence a

Britain unveils 8.4 billion boost for nuclear submarine fleet

Britain announced an eight-point-four billion pound investment for its nuclear submarine program. This significant funding will support twenty-tw

Trump stands by Warsh despite Fed's rate hold

The Federal Reserve maintained its benchmark interest rate, resisting President Donald Trump's calls for a reduction. Three officials dissented,

Five-star Jayden helps seal Windies win against Pakistan

TAROUBA (Trinidad), July 29: Paceman Jayden Seales claimed his fourth five-wicket haul to bowl West Indies to a 90-run victory over Pakistan in t

Do foldable phones have a strong future in India? | Explained

Certainly, foldable phones have evolved from being considered fragile luxuries to being classified as daily drivers. But is that enough?

HS Prannoy, Unnati progress in Taipei Open

TAIPEI CITY, July 29: Seasoned shuttler HS Prannoy and Unnati Hooda, the spearheads of Indias campaign, advanced to the second round of their res

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 8, July 30, India's schedule: What time is Neeraj Chopra's event today? Check full list events today

Neeraj Chopra leads India's athletics campaign in the javelin throw qualifying round. Tajinderpal Singh Toor competes in the men's shot put final

SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches

SpaceX secured $1.6 billion in U.S. Space Force launch contracts for Pentagon satellites. These missions will utilize eighteen Falcon 9 launches

Veteran photojournalist K.P. Thirumeni passes away

Starbucks raises annual forecasts again as turnaround takes root

Starbucks has raised its annual sales and profit forecasts again. The company's turnaround strategy has reignited demand and improved customer ex

Former COVID Expert Fauci Faces Senate Grilling

Fauci noted in his opening statement that he had testified before Congress more than 200 times over nearly four decades

F1 chief says season finale could shift to Europe if Qatar, Abu Dhabi races are affected by war

LONDON, July 29: Formula 1 president Stefano Domenicali says the current world championship could end in Europe if the war in the Middle East aff

Karnataka getting ready for Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijays possible visit

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar said, Mr. Vijay has written to the Karnataka Chief Secretary and has also spoken to me over phone. I have extended

Japan Earthquake: Rescuers Search for Survivors as Death Toll Rises to 18

Some of the most serious damage was at the Aeon Mall shopping center in the town of Kashima, which was bustling with thousands of people when the

US Iran War Live: 'Heavy wave' of US strikes against Iran completed, says CENTCOM

Bankipur byelection: Polling begins as all eyes on contest between Prashant Kishor and BJPs Neeraj Kumar Sinha

Counting of votes is scheduled for August 3; Prashant Kishor claims supporters picked up by police hours ahead of polling

Indias sports business ecosystem to converge at TOI SFI Expo-2026

India's sports industry will gather at the TOI Sports Fitness and Infrastructure Expo-2026 in New Delhi. This premier business-to-business exhibi

Cauvery row: Cauvery Water Management Authoritys meeting on July 30

The CWMA, which is the apex body that monitors the Cauvery water releases by upper riparian States as decided by the Supreme Court, is meeting on

CWG 2026: 'Happy, Not Satisfied,' Says Sreeshankar

Scotland's Stephen Mackenzie secured the bronze medal with 8.08m.

Ishan Kishan named East Zone captain for Duleep Trophy 2026-27, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appointed deputy

Ishan Kishan will lead the East Zone team in the upcoming Duleep Trophy season. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed as the vice-captain for t

China warns of retaliation over US curbs on robots, inverters

China vows strong retaliation if the United States proceeds with its import ban. The commerce ministry urged the US to withdraw these discriminat

Airbus says it paid 6 million fine in UK export control probe

Airbus paid over six million pounds to UK authorities for export control violations. This settlement resolves a two-year investigation into Briti

Trump seeks Iran tariff provision in Russia sanctions bill

President Trump wants Iran tariffs added to a Russia sanctions bill. This move could delay the legislation's approval in the House. The Senate ov

On Guru Purnima, Gavit Dedicates CWG Gold to Coach

Gavit's coach, Vaijanath Kale, spoke to ANI after that and said, We certainly had high hopes. We were aiming for a record, but unfortunately, the

Nitesh Tiwaris Ramayana is Indias most expensive film ever, budget crosses Rs 4,000 crore

According to producer Namit Malhotra, the film is being made at a cost of nearly $500 million, placing it in the league of some of the biggest in

Weather updates today, July 30, 2026: Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and more. Is your city set for a weather change?

Delhi anticipates the highest temperatures reaching 38 degrees Celsius on Thursday. Mumbai and Pune are expected to experience comparatively cool

Piramal Pharma Limited Announces Results for Q1 FY27

Piramal Pharma Limited Announces Results for Q1 FY27

Netcore is now Netcore.ai, becoming the first agentic marketing platform to share accountability for customer growth

Netcore is now Netcore.ai, becoming the first agentic marketing platform to share accountability for customer growth

Cognizant Q2 revenue rises to $5.48B; Inside Agnikuls reusable rocket strategy

The IT services major saw strong momentum in financial services and North America, but lowered its full-year revenue growth outlook. The company

Drone strike hits LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port

An explosion rocked an LNG vessel at Egypt's Damietta Port after a drone strike. This incident raises fears of conflict spreading to energy hubs.

Michigan arts school report links Jeffrey Epstein to sexual misconduct allegations

An investigation at Interlochen Center for the Arts uncovered many sexual misconduct allegations. Dozens of alumni reported inappropriate conduct

US strikes $58.6 billion Patriot missile deal amid rising stockpile concerns

The US Army awarded Lockheed Martin a significant contract for Patriot interceptor missiles. This deal aims to bolster depleted weapons stockpile

Lawyers teamed up to ensure bail within hours of SC order for 16 arrested over July 24 Kolkata stir

Over the years, many of them have also appeared for victims detained or arrested in connection with various protests across Kolkata, including ov

Sony proposes acquiring camera lens maker Tamron

Japanese camera lens maker Tamron received an acquisition proposal from Sony Group. Sony made a non-binding offer to turn Tamron into a wholly ow

PM Modi to lay foundation stone on November 20 for two sugar mills at Sakri & Raiyam in Bihar

Bihar Government targets opening 25 new sugar mills in the next five years in Bihar, says Minister. Bihar Sugar Industry Investment Promotion Pol

AP to Rope in Experts from Pune, Tadoba to Capture Tiger

Rajahmundry Circle chief conservator of forests T Jyothi said, We are making all out efforts to capture the tiger as our teams are continuously m

Man who stabbed Salman Rushdie found guilty of terrorism charges

Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges for the 2022 attack on author Salman Rushdie. Prosecutors stated the assault was incited by

Supreme Court relaxes order mandating Coalgate appeals only before itself, allows Delhi high court to hear them

The Supreme Court has modified its prior order regarding coal block scam cases. Appeals against trial court acquittals or convictions can now go