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Voting underway for bypolls in Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat; BJP, RJD exude confidence in Bankipur

Voting commenced for by-elections in Bihar's Bankipur and Madhya Pradesh's Datia constituencies. Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat also saw polli

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

CWG 2026: Dilip Gavit and Mohd Basil ensure top two medals for India in Mens para 100m T47 event

Mamata Banerjee opposes further extension in EC probe involving TMC

Mamata Banerjee urged the Election Commission to conclude an ongoing inquiry. She requested the poll panel to finalize proceedings concerning the

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

Infantino says FIFA World Cup stake sale is 'not an obligation'

FIFA President Gianni Infantino stated the World Cup stake sale is a proposal. This plan to sell stakes in the World Cup provoked a furious respo

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

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

The last journey of Lindsey Graham, from Washington to the state he loved

South Carolina bid farewell to Senator Lindsey Graham in a final service. Friends and colleagues remembered his dedication to the state and his w

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

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

Japan earthquake: Rescuers search for survivors after tremors kills 18

Rescuers searched damaged buildings for survivors after a powerful earthquake struck Kumamoto. At least eighteen people died and sixty-two were i

Kevin Warshs inflation message misfires, fuels bets on Fed rate hike

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's communication style has raised investor concerns about inflation. Analysts now anticipate a December inter

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE Spotted on UL Demko, 45W Fast Charging Support Tipped

NEW DELHI, July 30: The upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 FE has reportedly appeared on the UL Demko certification database, suggesting that the smartp

Delhi-NCR weather today, July 30 2026: Is heavy rain headed for Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Faridabad?

Delhi-NCR weather today, July 30 2026: Delhi-NCR anticipates generally cloudy skies with rain and thunderstorms on Thursday. Delhi expects modera

Karishma Tanna welcomes baby boy; celebs shower love

Actress Karishma Tanna and her husband Varun Bangera have welcomed their first child, a baby boy, on the auspicious occasion of Guru Purnima, Jul

Redmi Turbo 6 Max Leak Suggests 7-Inch 2K Display, 10,000mAh Battery and New Camera Design

NEW DELHI, July 30: The upcoming Redmi Turbo 6 Max has reportedly appeared in a leaked render ahead of its expected launch, revealing a redesigne

KPMG Australia says no decision made on workforce after media report of 1,000 job cuts

KPMG Australia denies making job cut decisions following media reports. The firm is reviewing its operating model and cost base for future challe

This image released by Sony Pictures shows a scene from Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The movie will be released in India on July 30 (PTI)

'That's what Lindsey wanted...': Trump calls for Iran tariffs in Russia sanctions bill

BTS skips 2027 Grammys nominations, cites music over awards

Global K-pop group BTS has announced that it will not submit its music for consideration at the 69th Grammy Awards, scheduled for February 7, 202

Alia backs Assam flood relief; Ayushmann, Tahira lend hand

Actor Alia Bhatt has urged people to support relief efforts for Assam, which is battling severe floods that have caused widespread destruction. S

Drone hits gas storage tanker at Egypt's Mediterranean port: British maritime security firm

Port services firm Inchcape said in a separate message two gas tankers had caught fire at Damietta

'How many times do I have to explain this to you?': MEA Fact Check uses viral meme to reaffirm J&K, Ladakh as integral parts of India

The Ministry of External Affairs used a meme to counter misinformation in J&K. India reiterated that Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are integral pa

US-Iran War Live Updates: Powerful Response To Attack On Our Bases In Middle East, Says US On Fresh Iran Strikes

Iran-US War News Live Updates: Iran's state television reported a US strike in the Piranshahr border area, after the Fars news agency reported a

Delhi University NCWEB UG Ward Quota Admission 2026 Begins; Apply By August 7

Delhi University NCWEB has opened online applications for undergraduate admissions under the ward quota for 2026-27 until August 7, 2026.

Supreme Court bars government from post facto green clearance to projects

The Supreme Court has protected projects worth Rs 20,000 crore from demolition. It permanently prohibited the government from granting post-facto

Man Loses Rs 8 Lakh To Fake Trading App, Case Against Google India Officer

The victim stated that fraudsters contacted him through a social media platform in July and the administrators advised him to invest through the

Trump unveils $22 billion plan to remake Washington Dulles airport

US President Donald Trump announced a $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington Dulles Airport. The project will replace concourses and add a large

Morning Digest: Iran, U.S. resume strikes in West Asia after brief pause; Oppn. plans to raise Ram Temple donation scam in Parliament, and more

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US Launches Fresh Strikes In Iran After Trump's Would Hit Very Hard Warning

The US airstrikes came hours after Donald Trump vowed to hit back hard at Iran after it attacked American bases inJordan.

Idi Amin's Grandson Disqualified from Commonwealth Boxing Bout

He was jeered out of the ring after a tempestuous bout against England's Damar Thomas in the super-heavyweight division

2 years after death, Supreme Court clears former PM Manmohan Singh in Coalgate case

The Supreme Court has cleared former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh in a coal block scam case. This decision comes more than eleven years after a

Australia begins legal action against Telegram over alleged pro-terror material after Russia's charges on Durov

Australia's internet regulator has begun legal action against Telegram. This action targets alleged failings to remove pro-terror posts from the

Sensex jumps 889 points, Nifty reclaims 24,250 as IT, FMCG stocks rally

MUMBAI, July 29: Indian benchmark equity indices ended sharply higher on Wednesday, led by strong buying in information technology, FMCG and meta

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Salman Rushdie Attacker Convicted of Terrorism Charges: US Justice Dept

After just a couple of hours of deliberations, a jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of tra

Supreme Court curbs powers of SC panel, says it cant pass adjudicatory orders

The Supreme Court has ruled the National Commission for Scheduled Castes is advisory. It cannot pass binding adjudicatory orders in service-relat

Nearly half of Indias workforce could benefit from AI: Report

NEW DELHI, July 29: Generative artificial intelligence (Gen-AI) is likely to transform the way Indians work rather than lead to widespread job lo

India, US trade pact operation after India gets comparative advantage

NEW DELHI, July 29: The first tranche of the bilateral trade agreement between India and the US will come into operation as soon as the United St

CWG 2026: Gavit strikes gold as India add three medals on Day 7, six boxers assure podium finishes

Commonwealth Games 2026: India secured three medals, including a gold and two silvers, on Wednesday. Six boxers advanced to semifinals, guarantee

ADGCA-ordered probe cleared Dreamliner fuel switch: Government

A Boeing probe found no abnormality in the B787 fuel control switch locking mechanism. This examination was ordered by the DGCA after a crew repo

US Iran war: Trump resumes air strikes following missile attack on American base in Jordan

US Iran war news: The United States resumed air strikes inside Iran following a ballistic missile attack on a Jordan base. Iran's attempted surpr

IIT Bombay alumnus Jagdish Aphale named Ram temple trusts first secretary, will oversee transactions

Jagdish Aphale, an IIT Bombay alumnus, has been appointed the Ayodhya Ram temple trust's first secretary. He will also serve as a joint signatory

Morning Brief Podcast: Google Cloud CEO on India's $15 billion bet, sovereign AI push, and more

Shreeshankar Wins Silver Medal in Mens Long Jump at CWG 2026

Glasgow, July 30: Indian athlete Murali Shreeshankar clinched a silver medal in the mens long jump final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, held lat

Quote of the day by Donald Trump, 'If you're interested in balancing work and pleasure, stop trying to balance them. Instead make your work more pleasurable' offers timeless positive advice on work and pleasure challenges the traditional work-life balance

Quote of the Day by Donald Trump presents a provocative challenge to the conventional idea of work-life balance. Rather than constantly asking ho

Ropeway row: Question arise on compensatory afforestation plan

SHILLONG, July 29: The Meghalaya governments flagship Shillong Ropeway project is mired in a jurisdictional and ecological standoff, with questio

HYC questions intent of FCRA amendment

The Hynniewtrep Youth Council (HYC) has expressed concern over the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, stating that

NPP unsure if central govt accepted FCRA proposals

SHILLONG, July 29: Even as Parliament prepares to take up the proposed amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), the ruling

Street vendors conduct business amid police surveillance, a day after their relocation, at Jail Road on Wednesday. (ST)

Tourism forum seeks action against roadside cooking

SHILLONG, July 29: The Meghalaya Rural Tourism Forum (MRTF) has urged the state government to introduce urgent measures to curb random roadside c

Police announce traffic regulations for Durand Cup inaugural match

SHILLONG, July 29: The Office of the East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police has announced traffic regulations and parking arrangements for the

EKH dist portal to streamline grievance redressal

SHILLONG, July 29: Deputy Chief Minister Prestone Tynsong on Wednesday inaugurated the East Khasi Hills District Portal (dc-ekh.in), describing i

CMDSF created to support small but impactful devp schemes: CM

TURA, July 29: Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Wednesday revealed that the Chief Ministers Special Development Fund (CMDSF) has been created t

Govt directs DCs, SPs to intensify crackdown on reckless driving

SHILLONG, July 29: The Meghalaya government has directed all Deputy Commissioners (DCs) and Superintendents of Police (SPs) to intensify enforcem

Ramayana Trailer Released: Ranbir Kapoor Impresses as Lord Ram, Yashs Ravana Avatar Steals the Show

MUMBAI, July 30: The official trailer of director Nitesh Tiwaris much-awaited film Ramayana has been released. The 4-minute 10-second trailer, la

Three cheers & three chairs: P&G veteran Shailesh Jejurikar to add chairman's role

Shailesh Jejurikar will assume the additional role of chairman from August. He recently became the first Indian-origin president and chief execut

Quote of the day by Benjamin Netanyahu, 'Peace is something very dear. If you've been through wars and operations and battles, you want peace' reveals psychology behind universal human desire, teaches timeless life advice wars may dominate historical headlines, but peace is what allows civilizations to rebuild, generations to move forward

Quote of the day by Benjamin Netanyahu ultimately points toward a universal human aspiration. Regardless of political identity or nationality, pe

Russia Striking Ukraine's Kyiv With Ballistic Missiles: Mayor

Russia was striking the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv with ballistic missiles in the early hours of Thursday, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said in a Telegr

Ramayana trailer: Ranbir Kapoors Rama and Yashs Ravana prepare for epic stand-off in Nitesh Tiwaris film

Based on the mythological epic, the film stars Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi, Yash,Sunny Deol, Rakul Preet, Saurabh Sachdeva, Lara Duttaand Ravi Dub

Denied seat, student hacks IIT-Kanpur website to show his 'merit'

A BTech applicant hacked IIT Kanpur's website seeking admission consideration. He claimed he was denied a fair chance in the selection process. T

Author Salman Rushdie's Attacker Hadi Matar Convicted On Terrorism Charges

The man who stabbed and partially blinded author Salman Rushdie on stage at a New York arts institute in 2022 was found guilty on Wednesday of fe

Rahul Gandhi remarks row: BJP hits back, calls Congress MP's claim 'a pack of lies'

The BJP strongly objects if Rahul Gandhi called students an idiot. They welcome the remark if it was self-directed by the Congress leader. BJP le

Chhattisgarh Security Forces Dismantle Naxalite Memorial in Narayanpur

Raipur, July 30: Security forces have successfully dismantled a Naxalite memorial during a joint search operation in Toyapara village, under the

Empowering Women in Tripura: A Journey Towards Self-Reliance through Jute Bag Training

Agartala, July 30: In a significant move towards empowering women, a 20-day training program has been launched in Tripuras Sipahijala district. T

Indian Boxer Ankush Secures Medal at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow, July 29: Indian boxer Ankush has secured a medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026. He achieved this milestone by winning a decisive victor

Tragic Landslide in Nagaland Claims Lives of Two Brothers, Mother Injured

Kohima, July 30: A devastating landslide in Nagaland has resulted in the tragic deaths of two brothers, while their mother sustained injuries. Th

Russia Responds to Western Conspiracies, Says Foreign Minister Lavrov

New Delhi, July 30: Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Western partners of conspiring against Russia. He stated, We understand ev

Yogi Adityanath Announces Bhadohi to be Renamed as Sant Ravidas Nagar

Varanasi, July 30: On the occasion of the 650th birth anniversary of Sant Shiro Mani Guru Ravidas, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath made a signific

Delhi high court refuses HPV shots stay, but seeks Centre's response

The Delhi High Court declined to halt the HPV immunisation campaign. Authorities must now explain the vaccine's introduction within four weeks. T

Bihar cabinet gives nod to fill up 22,981 posts of Anganwadi workers

Nod for creation of 19 posts of District & Additional Sessions Judge for Exclusive Special Courts; Three posts of DASJ created for Additional Spe

Japans Population Decline Raises Alarm as Numbers Fall Below 120 Million for the First Time in 42 Years

Tokyo, July 30: Japans population of Japanese citizens has dropped to 119,736,483 as of January 1 this year. This marks the first time in 42 year

Government: North-east cartels shifting towards synthetic drugs

Northeast drug syndicates are shifting towards synthetic drugs from Myanmar. They are increasingly using social media and encrypted apps for coor

Rahul Gandhi Faces Backlash in Lok Sabha Over Controversial Remarks

New Delhi, July 30: Political tensions have escalated following remarks made by opposition leader Rahul Gandhi in the Lok Sabha. His statements h

Parliament Committee calls for upgrading washery infrastructure to spur domestic higher-quality coal production

The Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel noted in their latest report that many washeries of Coal India have outlived their designed opera

Rahul Gandhis Allegations on Paper Leak Spark Controversy in Parliament

New Delhi, July 30: BJP national spokesperson R.P. Singh has launched a fierce attack on the opposition following Rahul Gandhis speech in the Lok

No district affected by Naxalism anymore: Ministry of home affairs

The number of Left-wing extremism-affected districts has fallen to zero by March 2026. This marks a significant reduction from 126 districts prio