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As Sonam Wangchuk hangs on to hunger strike, weight loss approaches 9 kg

On the eighteenth day, activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, demanding the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, e

PM Modi to Visit Chandigarh on July 17 for Inauguration of 10 Development Projects

Chandigarh, July 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Chandigarh on July 17. During this visit, he will address a large public gathering a

Government Approves 6-Lane Elevated Corridor Along Ganges in Varanasi

New Delhi, July 15: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the construction of a

Cleanliness Over Non-Vegetarian Ban: Shyam Rajaks Perspective

Patna, July 15: JDU legislator Shyam Rajak has shared his views on various issues, including the ban on non-vegetarian food at the King George Me

Markets end higher led by bank stocks; escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities weigh on investor sentiment

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 130.49 points, or 0.17%, to settle at 77,185.43

U.S. House of Representative passes bill to ditch the switch and make daylight saving time permanent

Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard tim

India Aims to Secure ODI Series Against England in Crucial Match

Cardiff, July 15: The second One Day International (ODI) match between India and England will take place at Sophia Gardens on Thursday. India aim

Rakesh Sinha Calls for Judicial Inquiry into Ram Temple Donation Theft

Ranchi, July 15: Rakesh Sinha, a leader of the Jharkhand Congress, has raised concerns about several issues, including the theft of donations for

Daily Quiz | On Rachel Carsons death anniversary

On the death anniversary of Rachel Carson, test your knowledge of the pioneering marine biologist and writer whose work helped shape the modern e

Chief Minister Dhami Launches 63 Development Projects Worth 155.36 Crores in Chamoli

New Delhi, July 15: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami inaugurated a total of 63 development projects worth 155.36 crores in Chamoli

Supreme Court raises students frustration over CBSE OSM glitches with Govt., seeks status report

The petition seeks individual responsibility to be fixed for a failure which affected a large number of students in India and abroad; it lists se

Negotiations on for release of three ships held by Somali pirates, Singapore-based maritime centre says

The three vessels comprising 44 crew members, were hijacked in separate incidents between April and May off the coast of Somalia and the Gulf of

CPI has no plan to join TVK-led Tamil Nadu government: Veerapandian

Asked about reports that the Left partywas planning to join the government, Mr. Veerapandian told The Hindu that he had only said the party would

Why the US House voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent?

Learn about Daylight Saving Time, the reasons behind the Houses decision to adopt it and its implications.

Cabinet Approves National Urea Investment Policy 2026 to Boost Fertilizer Production

New Delhi, July 15: In a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved the National

Noida fire: Two killed in Mamura building blaze, landlord arrested

Two people died after a fire broke out in a multi-storey residential building in Noida's Mamura village on Wednesday. Around 50 tenants were resc

UK-India Free Trade Agreement: A New Gold Standard for Trade Relations

New Delhi, July 15: The British High Commissioner to India, Lindy Cameron, has described the implementation of the UK-India Free Trade Agreement

Q1 sees auto sales rising 21% YoY, momentum to continue in Q2 with festive purchase boost

Commercial vehicle sales also posted a healthy 18.3% growth, reaching 2.65 lakh units during the quarter compared with the same period last year,

An anthem for a vanishing craft: Thazhappattu makes it to school curriculum

Screwpine art, which involves transforming simple leaves into green, sustainable thazhappas (mats) a craft that was once a thriving cottage indu

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: CJP calls for one-day mass fast on Thursday

The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) has announced a one-day mass hunger strike at Jantar Mantar on Thursday in solidarity with activist Sonam Wangch

Anjana Suklani Reflects on Her Bollywood Journey and Upcoming Film

Mumbai, July 15: Bollywood actress Anjana Suklani has portrayed a variety of roles throughout her career. She has shared the screen with prominen

Preparations Intensify for Prime Minister Modis Visit to Chandigarh

Chandigarh, July 15: Preparations are in full swing for Prime Minister Narendra Modis upcoming visit to Chandigarh. Jitendra Malhotra, the presid

APEPDCL employees protest in Visakhapatnam, threaten Statewide stir on August 10

The workers, listing 20 demands including a Pay Revision Committee, regularisation and restoration of the Old Pension Scheme, warned of a Statewi

Congo reports 2,011 Ebola cases and 754 deaths as outbreak accelerates

Data from Congo's Ministry of Health showed that 753 patients are currently in isolation or receiving treatment at hospitals, while 366 people ha

Several Jan Suraaj leaders join BJP ahead of Bihars Bankipur byelection

Those inducted into the BJP include renowned mathematician K.C. Sinha and Ritesh Ranjan alias Bittu Singh, who had contested as Jan Suraaj candid

My India Launches Nationwide Youth Connect Program for Drug-Free India

New Delhi, July 15: In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modis vision for a developed and drug-free India by 2047, the Ministry of Youth Affairs

Supreme Court Hears Opposition from AAI on Cockpit Recording Release in Ahmedabad Plane Crash Case

New Delhi, July 15: The Supreme Court held a hearing regarding the plane crash in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. During the proceedings, the Aircraft Accide

Major Changes Announced for Mens Cricket World Cup and T20 Format

Edinburgh, July 15: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has unveiled significant changes to mens cricket events. Under the new structure, the

Cabinet approves 1.27 lakh crore for Semicon Mission 2.0

The government expects the new scheme to attract investments of around 4 lakh crore and lead to semiconductor production worth 2 lakh crore durin

Indian Cabinet Approves 62,500 Crore Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme

New Delhi, July 15: The Cabinet Committee, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved the Mobile Phone Manufacturing Scheme (MPMS) with a budg

Lucknow BTech graduate preparing for competitive exams found dead in rented room

A 27-year-old BTech graduate preparing for competitive examinations was found dead in his rented accommodation in Lucknow's Chinhat area. Police

Women comprise 60% of students of 2026-28 MBA programme at VGSoM, IIT Kharagpur

VGSoM was set up in 1993 through the philanthropic vision of IIT Kharagpurs distinguished alumnus Vinod Gupta. VGSoM was the first management sch

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala meets Tamil Nadu CM Vijay, discusses on Operation Toofan

The Kerala Minister calls for coordinated efforts to eradicate drug menace

Janakpuri school rape case: Delhi High Court cancels bail to female teacher

On June 29, the High Court had also set aside the bail granted to the main accused, the caretaker of the school, and asked him to surrender on Ju

Hyderabad Police Step Up Action against Unauthorized Number Plates

Hyderabad Traffic Joint Commissioner of Police, D. Joel Davis said only government-approved high-security registration plates (HSRP) are legally

Madan Mitra leaves Mamata Banerjee, joins rebel Trinamool camp

Development comes a day after the Enforcement Directorate issued summons to him and his family members in the municipal recruitment scam; Mr. Mit

Rupee declines 16 paise to settle at 96.32 against U.S. dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 96.12 and traded in the range of 96.04-96.32 during the session. It settled at 96.3

Andhra Pradesh Government Defends PPP Model for Ramayapatnam Port Operations

Amaravati, July 15: The Andhra Pradesh government announced on Wednesday that it has initiated a fully transparent bidding process under the Publ

Ben Stokes Set for Competitive Comeback with Durham After Retirement from Tests

New Delhi, July 15: Former England captain Ben Stokes is gearing up for his return to competitive cricket. He will play for Durham against Derbys

Mbappe in Golden Boot Race With Messi Despite Semifinal Loss

Mbappe and Messi have eight goals each so far in FIFA World Cup 2026. Mbappe, who is the Golden Boot winner in Qatar, holds the first tiebreaker

Major Relief at Spain-Gibraltar Border: Routine Checks End Post-Brexit

Gibraltar, July 15: A significant development has occurred at the Spain-Gibraltar border as routine checks have been abolished under a new post-B

Watch: Russia launches NASAs Anil Menon, two cosmonauts on eight-month ISS mission

NASA astronaut Anil Menon and Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina have successfully reached the International Space Station (ISS) abo

Padma Shri-winning Kerala puppeteer Moozhikkal Pankajakshi passes away

The veteran folk artist who revived and popularised Nokkuvidya Pavakali was undergoing treatment for age-related ailments

Punjab Farmers Stage Motorcycle March Against India-US Trade Deal

The march was taken out on a call given by different farming bodies under the banner of 'Desh Bachao Morcha' in Punjab.

Enhancing the Amarnath Yatra Experience: A Priority for Manoj Sinha

New Delhi, July 15: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, emphasized that making the Amarnath Yatra accessible and hassle-fr

India's June unemployment rate at 5.5% y/y

A Reuters poll had projected the June unemployment rate at 5.4%.

Spain was in control, France's defence and midfield unbelievably average: Brahmanand Sankhwalkar

Spain defeated France in the World Cup semifinal match. France's defense and midfield were described as unbelievably average by Brahmanand. He st

Mahesh Kales Abhangwari concert comes to Bengaluru on July 18

National Award winning musician Mahesh Kale is in Bengaluru this weekend as part of his Abhangwari India tour

India-UK FTA to create new opportunities for Indian businesses, labour-intensive sectors: Industry

India and the United Kingdom operationalized a free trade agreement on Wednesday. This pact grants zero-duty access for nearly ninety-nine percen

JetSynthesys GEPL Season 3 Auction Highlights Career Pathways for Esports Athletes

Jetha Ram (Mumbai Grizzlies) becomes the most expensive player in GEPL history at 3.50 lakh, one of four players to cross the 3 lakh mark in a hi

First India-UK CETA export consignments flagged off from Hyderabad

India and the United Kingdom launched their comprehensive economic and trade agreement. First export consignments from Hyderabad to the UK were f

2,000 TMC ft of Godavari water going to sea a colossal waste, says Chandrababu Naidu

Paying tribute to engineer K.L. Rao at the Pavitra Sangamam, the Chief Minister said linking the two rivers could irrigate lakhs of acres, and th

Revanth Reddy Unveils Vision for Future City at Amazon Data Centre Groundbreaking

CM pitches Telangana as global investment hub, targets $1 trillion economy by 2034; seeks expanded Amazon investments

India-UK Trade Pact : Export Consignments Flagged-off to UK from Hyderabad

The Department of Commerce organised the flag-off ceremony of export consignments to mark the entry into force of the IndiaUK Comprehensive Econo

NGT Steps In Over Illegal Mining Allegations Near Temple in UP's Ghaziabad

It noted the claim that while the executive officer of the municipality had filed a report in May 2026 stating that de-silting work was complete,

Jaishankar Engages in Key Talks with Belgium and EU Leaders: Focus on Strategic Partnership, Clean Energy, and Innovation

Brussels, July 15: Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held significant discussions with top officials from Belgium and the Europe

Valiyathura Pier Collapse Continues to Hit Local Fishers

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Retired government college teachers in Puducherry demand Unified Pension Scheme

The Puducherry Retired Government College Teachers Association also demanded the government to expedite the implementation of the Career Advancem

Whispers in Stone showcases India in varied settings

Whispers in Stone Chronicles of a Civilisation,an exhibition of photographs on Indias cultural heritage, will be held at Karnataka Chitrakala Pa

Donald Trump Poses Global Threat, India May Suffer: Hussain Dalwai

Mumbai, July 15: Congress leader Hussain Dalwai has raised concerns regarding international issues, questioning the central governments policies

Opinion: Opinion | Is Saudi Arabia Now Quietly Switching Sides In US-Iran War?

The Saudi presence at the Ayatollah's funeral as well as its refusal to join America's 'Project Freedom' points to a quiet shift away from its al

Congress Leader Criticizes BJP Over Food Restrictions at KGMU

Lucknow, July 15: Congress leader Surendra Rajput has accused the BJP of playing politics over Hindu-Muslim issues in the country. He emphasized

Transgender persons can avail of any of quota benefits available to the marginalised, government tells SC

The Social Justice Ministrys response came in a contempt petition accusing the government of not implementing the directions in the 2014 judgment

Q1 Results Live Updates: HDFC Life Profit Up 12%, Groww Profit Surges 94%; Angel One In Fo

Q1 Results Today Live: Track all the latest Q1 earnings announcements, management commentary, dividend declarations, margin trends, guidance, ana

J&K CM Rules Out Change in Delhi Statehood Protest Plan After Uncle's Death

Abdullah earlier announced a fresh phase of protests beginning July 20 against the Centre in the national capital over the unexplained delay in r

How the war on Iran changed the Gulf security order | Global Faultlines podcast

In this episode of Global Faultlines, we examine how the war on Iran has reshaped the Gulf security order, from the GCCs evolving ties with Tehra

Malavika Mohanan Shines in Traditional Tamil Look for Idhayam Murali Cameo

Mumbai, July 15: Renowned South Indian actress Malavika Mohanan recently shared stunning behind-the-scenes photos from the set of her upcoming Ta

India-UK Free Trade Agreement Set to Boost Bilateral Trade to $100 Billion

New Delhi, July 15: The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA) has come into effect as of Wednesday. This agreement is considered crucial from an ec

US advocacy groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions, citing free speech

Two US groups sued the Trump administration over sanctions against the International Criminal Court. These sanctions reportedly halted advocacy a

How to crack a 'great deal' with India? UK reveals details of dealing with 'phenomenal negotiators'

UK officials described securing the India-UK Free Trade Agreement as a tough negotiation. They praised India's phenomenal negotiating team and Mi

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant Files Released on Dark Web

The Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant, located in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, is the largest of India's seven nuclear plants and central to Pr

Bomb Threat at Dhanbad Post Office and Passport Office Triggers Security Alert

Dhanbad, July 15: A bomb threat targeting the main post office and the regional passport office in Dhanbad, Jharkhand, has put local authorities

Fitness in focus as Indian hockey teams gear up for World Cup

India's hockey teams are prioritiing strength and conditioning for the upcoming World Cup. Coaches are ensuring players reach peak physical condi

India, UAE central banks said to hold talks on FX deposit issues

India and the UAE central banks have discussed regulatory hurdles affecting India's drive to attract foreign-currency deposits from NRIs in the G

Chennai man dies after neglecting dog bite treatment

Bandla Ganesh Moves Supreme Court Over Bank Property Auction

ctor and producer Bandla Ganesh on Wednesday filed a Special Leave Petition (SLP) in the Supreme Court challenging the challenging a common judgm

India-U.K. trade deal will boost Indias farmers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs, PM Modi says

The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect on July 15, has been hailed by government officials in I

Watch: Analysis: Should T.V.K. do away with freebies?

The profligacy of the successive governments has been a key factor that contributed to the very tight fiscal situation in Tamil Nadu. In the name

Exclusive: Rajesh Nambiar on Why the India-UK FTA Matters for India's Digital Economy

Jana Nayagan bids adieu: Inside Thalapathy Vijays farewell film

With his upcoming release Jana Nayagan, Vijay bids goodbye to cinema, triggering heartbreak and nostalgia among fans and the Tamil cinema fratern

Preeti Jhangiani Reminisces About Beautiful Moments in Paris with Husband Parveen Dabas

Mumbai, July 15: Bollywood actress Preeti Jhangiani, known for her memorable role in the film Mohabbatein, continues to capture the attention of

India Exits Japan Open: Mens Singles Campaign Ends, Womens Singles Faces Setback

Tokyo, July 15: Indias hopes at the Japan Open 2026 came to an end on Wednesday as both mens singles players were eliminated. In the BWF Super 75

Public Accounts Committee discusses toll, user charges on highways, construction quality

The Public Accounts Committee discussed national highway toll levies and construction quality. NHAI and ministry officials briefed the committee

Supriya Sule Dismisses Rumors of NCP Supporting Delimitation Bill and Joining NDA

Mumbai, July 15: Supriya Sule, the Executive President of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Lok Sabha MP, firmly rejected all speculation

Construction worker dies of asphyxiation in Kozhikode

Another man, who attempted to rescue the victim and fell unconcious inside the tank, was pulled out alive by the rescue squad members and admitte

Government cruel for ignoring Wangchuk's fast, says Dipke, as activist completes day 18 of hunger strike

According to the medical bulletin issued by the CJP, Sonam Wangchuk remains very weak and is under 24-hour medical vigilance

Sule Seeks 33% Women's Quota, Rejects Delimitation Link

NCP (SP) leader says alliance will decide its stand only after the Centre introduces the delimitation bill; dismisses speculation over meetings w

Gurugram Thar Driver Runs Over Woman, Rushes Her to Hospital, Returns Body to Scene

The driver then brought the body back to the society and placed it at the exact spot where she had run her over, they added.

Like A Dream: Russian Model Overwhelmed By Viral Fame As Haaland Lookalike

Anastasia Kostromitina shares striking physical traits with the Norwegian striker, including long blonde hair, sharp facial features, and a notab