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Leaders Pay Tribute to Nelson Mandela on His Birthday

New Delhi, July 18: On the occasion of the birthday of Nelson Mandela, the former President of South Africa and Nobel Peace Prize laureate, sever

Sonam Wangchuk shifted to hospital; CJP founder Dipke under detention by Delhi Police

The New Delhi DCP office said that Sonam Wangchuk has been shifted to the hospital as per the orders of the Delhi High Court and on expert medica

West Asia war LIVE: Iran claims strikes on U.S. targets in Kuwait, Jordan

Iran accused U.S. forces of targeting civilian infrastructure, including an airport, a railway station and two bridges, and said it had struck U.

Celebrating 25 Years of Vedic Education at Dudheshwar Ved Vidyalaya

Ghaziabad, July 18: The Dudheshwar Ved Vidyalaya, located within the ancient Dudheshwar Nath Temple complex in Ghaziabad, celebrated its 25th ann

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma Visits Tilanaesh Village, Engages with Farmers and Elders

Mumbai, July 18: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma visited Tilanaesh village in the Degana area of Nagaur district on Saturday morning. D

From Red Bari to Skinny Mos: Inside Kolkatas heritage revival

What happens when a 109-year-old bungalow becomes a jazz bar, an Edwardian office hosts flamenco, and forgotten mansions find new audiences? A ne

Leaders Pay Tribute to Jagadguru Jayendra Saraswati on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, July 18: On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Jagadguru Jayendra Saraswati, the 69th Shankaracharya of Kanchi Kamakoti Peeth, s

Delhi Police Takes Sonam Wangchuk to Hospital After 20-day Hunger Strike at Jantar Mantar

Wangchuk, an engineer, education reformer and climate activist from Ladakh, has been on a hunger strike at Jantar Mantar demanding the resignatio

Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Will it rain in the national capital, Gurgaon, Noida and Ghaziabad?

Delhi-NCR Rain Forecast: Delhi NCR experiences hot and humid weather with minimal rain today. Isolated showers are possible during the morning ho

Delhi Police Hospitalizes Activist Sonam Wangchuk Amid Protests

New Delhi, July 18: Delhi Police took social activist Sonam Wangchuk into custody on Saturday morning from Jantar Mantar, where he had been on a

US-Iran conflict pushes Pakistan to the brink of direct confrontation

ISLAMABAD, July 17: As the United States continues to hit Iran, and Tehran keeps up its retaliatory actions across the Persian Gulf on Washington

China rejects Trumps election interference claim

BEIJING, July 17: China on Friday said it has never interfered in US elections and has no interest in doing so, urging Washington to stop making

Burnham confirmed as new Labour leader, UK PM-designate

LONDON, July 17: Andy Burnham was on Friday confirmed as the newly elected leader of the UKs governing Labour Party, becoming the prime minister-

Putin critic convicted of charges that will keep from campaigning for Russias parliament

MOSCOW, July 17: Boris Nadezhdin, who criticised Moscows military action in Ukraine and tried to challenge President Vladimir Putin in the 2024 e

24 terrorists killed in operations in Pakistan

PESHAWAR, July 17: Twenty-four terrorists were killed during a series of intelligence-based operations in Pakistans Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province,

Oscar Winner Brenda Fricker Passes Away at 81

According to the outlet, Fricker was born in Dublin on February 17, 1945, to language teacher Bina Murphy and Desmond Frederick Fricker, a journa

Maharashtra Imposes Restrictions in Pune from July 21 to August 3

Pune, July 18: In an effort to maintain law and order, the police administration in Pune, Maharashtra, has announced a 14-day prohibitory order u

Aaha! Digital dance festival concludes

Presented by Apsaras Dance Company, in collaboration with The Hindu, it featured productions crafted specifically for the virtual stage.

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike LIVE: Wangchuk taken to hospital; Abhijeet Dipke under detention, says Delhi Police

Cockroach Janta Party accused the Delhi Police of lathi-charging students at Jantar Mantar protest site

Restrictions Imposed in Pune from July 21 to August 3

Pune, July 18: In a bid to maintain law and order, the Pune police have announced a prohibitory order under sections 37(1), 37(2), and 37(3) of t

3 Idiots was not based on Sonam Wangchuk: Aamir

Superstar Aamir Khan has revealed that his character Phunsukh Wangdu from the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots is not based on educationist and climate

India Set to Make History in Private Space Sector with Vikram-1 Launch

New Delhi, July 18: Hyderabad-based space startup Skyroot Aerospace is poised to achieve a significant milestone in Indias private space sector w

Sia arrives at a screening of Sia: Nostalgic for the Present in Los Angeles on Thursday. (PTI)

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke 'beaten, detained' as cops shift Sonam Wangchuk to hospital

Karnataka HC Quashes Sowmya Reddy's Defamation Case Against Shobha Karandlaje

Karandlaje, who is the Union Minister of State for MSME and Labour & Employment and BJP MP from Bangalore North, moved the High Court seeking qua

The economic goal that never came: World Cup falls short of boosting Mexico

The recent World Cup brought excitement but did not significantly boost Mexico's economy. Weak investment and trade agreement uncertainty continu

Assam CM speaks to Dhurandhar director for film on Ahom general

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that he held discussions with Dhurandhar director Aditya Dhar for a movie on legendary Ahom gen

Krishna Janmabhoomi-Shahi Eidgah dispute: court relies upon government notification of 1920 that indicates existence of pre-Aurangzeb temple

Religious character of the structure cannot be determined at this stage, Allahabad High Court said as it declined the challenge by mosque that th

Sonam Wangchuk taken to hospital after 20-day hunger strike at Jantar Mantar

Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized by Delhi Police after a 20-day hunger strike. He protested alleged irregularities in competitive examinations and

Venezuela Earthquake Death toll exceeds 5,000

The 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude quakes struck within a minute of each other on June 24, decimating the coastal state of La Guaira located north of Cara

Andhra Pradesh Weather Today July 18: Will it rain in Vijayawada, Visakhapatnam and other cities

Andhra Rain Alert Today: Andhra Pradesh faces scattered showers and humid heat this week. Vijayawada expects rain chances to rise significantly b

Sonam Wangchuk Taken To Hospital On Day 21 Of Hunger Strike

Sonam Wangchuk has been on an indefinite hunger strike for over 20 days at Delhi's Jantar Mantar.

Bengaluru's Victory Cinema Refuses to Screen Vijay's Jana Nayagan

Victory Cinema was ready to screen 'JANA NAYAGAN' on the same terms that we and theatres across the industry extend to every distributor, big or

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor rescued after getting stuck in hotel lift in Kerala

Skyroot's Vikram-1 Launch: Check Where To Catch The Historic Liftoff Live

Named after the father of India's space programme, Vikram Sarabhai, Vikram-1 represents the next stage of Skyroot Aerospace's journey.

Sonam Wangchuk removed from Jantar Mantar on Day 21 of hunger strike, taken to hospital; chaos erupts

In a video message shared at the end of the Day 20 of his fast on Friday, Wangchuk urged people to join the CJP Parliament march on July 20 in la

Telangana Government Seeks Central Assistance Amid Al Nio Crisis

Hyderabad, July 18: The Telangana government is facing a significant challenge due to a nearly 40% reduction in rainfall attributed to the Al Nio

Gurgaon Is Like Ginger: Woman's Hilarious Take On City's Roads Goes Viral

The woman, identified as Sakshi, shared her observations while speaking about the problems residents regularly face.

From Lithuania to the world: Hostingers evolution; How LinkedIn India is driving global products

Hostinger CMO Kristina Strimaite believes artificial intelligence will not take away jobs, but it will leave behind those who refuse to engage wi

Army opens fire after observing suspicious movement along LoC in J-K's Rajouri

Army troops fired on suspicious movement along the Line of Control in Rajouri district. This small arms firing occurred near Tarkundi forward are

Telangana Weather Today July 18: Check latest rain forecast for Hyderabad and other cities

Telangana Rain Alert Today July 18: Telangana anticipates cloudy skies and intermittent showers throughout Saturday, July 18. Hyderabad and its s

Colombo is rewriting South Asias fashion playbook

Sri Lanka, the country that has been quietly clothing the world for decades, is now readying for a more prominent role with a fashion week and c

Lord's ODI won't be his last match: BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia dismisses Rohit Sharma retirement speculations

The retirement chatter gathered momentum during the ongoing England series, where Rohit has struggled for runs.

10 Big Firsts Of Vikram-1 And Mission Aagaman By Skyroot

Skyroot Aerospace launches Vikram-1, India's first privately developed orbital rocket.

Alireza Firouzja Triumphs Over World Champion Gukesh at Chennai Grandmasters 2026

Chennai, July 18: French Grandmaster Alireza Firouzja continued his impressive performance at the Chennai Grandmasters 2026, securing his second

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani Wants to Crack Down on Bad Landlords. First He Has to Find Them

The occasion was the third in a series of rental rip-off hearings, a new forum launched by New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for disgruntled renters

Punjab Farmers Set to Benefit from European Trade Agreements, Says BJP Leader

Jalandhar, July 18: Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party President, Kewal Singh Dhillon, stated on Friday that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consiste

Top US prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Gautam Adani's criminal case

Brooklyn's top federal prosecutor stated he had no basis to dispute the Justice Department's decision. He was not the decisionmaker behind droppi

US plans to send additional refuelling aircraft to Israel amid possible expansion of Iran ops: Axios

The US administration is considering expanding its military campaign against Iran. Dozens of additional military refuelling aircraft may deploy t

Direct Train Service Between Ramnagar and Dehradun to Boost Tourism

Dehradun, July 18: A new direct train service is set to commence between Ramnagar and Dehradun, opening up numerous opportunities for travelers,

MEA 'Closely Following' US Bill Seeking 100% Tariff Over Russian Oil

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that the government is aware of the proposed legislation and is monitoring the situation

Top U.S. prosecutor will not dispute DOJ decision to drop Gautam Adani's criminal case

U.S. District Judge Nicholas Garaufis had asked U.S. Attorney Joseph Nocella Jr. to explain whether he agreed or disagreed with Mr. McCotters rea

Iran's Guards say two oil tankers explode after hitting mines in Hormuz

The Guards said separately on Saturday (July 18) that they had stopped four ships trying to transit the Strait of Hormuz

Delhi Government Takes Action to Address Waterlogging Issues in Chhatarpur

New Delhi, July 18: The Delhi government has taken serious note of the persistent waterlogging issue near Mandi village on Dera Mandi Road. On Fr

Trump Praises FIFA World Cup 2026 as 'Tournament Like No Other'

Trump described the tournament as one filled with fierce competition and unforgettable moments

Govt offices are already places of worship: Hek on CBI temple row

SHILLONG, July 17: BJP MLA and party leader Alexander Laloo Hek has said government offices themselves are places of worship where employees serv

Lack of intl airport keeps Mlaya at 23rd rank in Investment Friendliness Index

SHILLONG, July 17: Meghalaya has been ranked 23rd among 36 states and Union Territories in the NITI Aayogs Investment Friendliness Index 2026, sc

KSU renews demand for stringent anti-influx law

Union urges Khasis to honour the legacy of U Tirot Sing Syiem by standing up for the rights and identity of the indigenous people SHILLONG, July

Cabbage protest: Govt to meet farmers on price crash

SHILLONG, July 17: A day after the Hill Farmers Union (HFU) staged a cabbage protest in the city, offering around six tonnes of the vegetable for

Meghalaya Project: Code name in Rs 35-crore bribery plot in TN

SHILLONG, July 17: The use of Meghalaya Project as the code name for an alleged multi-crore political conspiracy in Tamil Nadu has directly tarni

Trump back in World Cup spotlight after starring role in tournament's controversies

President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final and present the trophy. He previously asked FIFA to review a controversial red card incide

Trump quips about US vs China FIFA showdown: 'That way you have a nice short flight between games..'

Five Arrested in Gujarats 26.2 Lakh Online Investment Scam

Surat, July 18: The Cyber Crime Cell in Surat has arrested five members of an inter-state cyber fraud network. They are accused of defrauding a r

CM calls for emulation of U Tirot Sings ideals

State pays tribute to freedom fighter on 191st death anniversary SHILLONG, July 17: Urging the people of Meghalaya to emulate the courage, sacrif

Iran Fires Missiles at US Assets across Gulf in Retaliatory Strikes

Iran also claimed to have expanded its retaliatory operations across multiple countries in the Gulf and the wider region

Statues of Khasi patriots unveiled in EWKH village

SHILLONG, July 17: In a major effort to honour Meghalayas indigenous history, the Hynniewtrep Youths Council (HYC) on Friday unveiled two 15-foot

Heritage Tourism Working Group, two pilot labs proposed for state

SHILLONG, July 17: A Working Group on Heritage Tourism will be constituted and two pilot Heritage Tourism Labs will be established to develop a c

KSU shuts down mosque in city over illegal construction

SHILLONG, July 17: The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Shillong Mihngi circle, on Friday ordered the closure of a mosque at 4th Furlong, alleging the

A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported

A strong 7.3 magnitude earthquake shook Mexico's southern Pacific coast near Guatemala on Friday. The tremor was felt widely across Mexico City a

14 Indian Sailors Confirmed Dead Amid Ongoing Conflict in West Asia

New Delhi, July 18: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Friday that 14 Indian sailors have lost their lives amid escalatin

Reclaiming footpaths for people

The Supreme Court has affirmed the right to walk. But the real test lies in whether the state will protect pedestrians, or continue to weaponise

Trump Warns of Tariffs on Canada Over Wildfire Smoke Choking US

Trump said he would speak with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to discuss the issue and seek details on steps being taken by Canada

Upendra Kushwaha Questions Tejashwi Yadavs Absence Amid Bihar Political Turmoil

Patna, July 18: Former Union Minister and President of the National Lok Morcha (RLM), Upendra Kushwaha, has raised concerns about the weakening l

NEET cutoff at record high, qualifiers shrink by 1.1 lakh+

NEET-UG's qualifying cutoff reached a record high of 213 marks this year. Fewer candidates cleared the exam, while attendance also saw a substant

US and Iran escalate strikes across Mideast; bridges and a water plant hit

The United States and Iran intensified their conflict across the Middle East on Friday, launching fresh strikes on military and infrastructure ta

Want To Drill A Borewell In Delhi? Rainwater Harvesting May Become Mandatory

The proposal, announced by PWD and Water Minister Parvesh Sahib Singh Verma, seeks to ensure that groundwater extraction is matched by groundwate

Supriya Sule Criticizes Central Government Over NEET Paper Leak, Supports Sonam Wangchuks Protest

New Delhi, July 18: Supriya Sule, a Member of Parliament from the Nationalist Congress Party, launched a fierce attack on the central government

India to Add New Cities to Air Map with 100 New Airports Under Revised UDAN Scheme

New Delhi, July 18: The government has launched a revised UDAN scheme with a budget of 28,840 crores aimed at enhancing air connectivity to more

Phrase of the day by Kris Jenner, 'Anything I Ever Wanted, I Had to Work Really Hard For. I Learned the Value of Saving My Money, Trying to Make Something Happen, and Being Entrepreneurial, Even as a Really Young Girl' - today's quote reveals psychology of hard-working people, offers life lesson on savings, how to achieve success, career goals

Phrase of the day by Kris Jenner offers practical wisdom for anyone pursuing meaningful goals. Hard work builds character, saving creates opportu

New Mother In ICU After Mismatched Blood Transfusion At Jodhpur Hospital

A case of alleged medical negligence has been reported from the Ummed Hospital here, where a 24-year-old woman is battling for her life after she

Delay in Panchayat Elections Reflects Administrative Failure, Says Ashok Gehlot

Jaipur, July 18: Former Chief Minister of Rajasthan and senior Congress leader Ashok Gehlot sharply criticized the Bhajanlal Sharma government on

Delhi high court order has crippled consular, visa services at 4 missions: Govt to Supreme Court

Visa and consular services are severely impacted in four Indian missions abroad. The Delhi High Court had quashed the selection of private servic

FIFA fever high as Hyderabad bars to stay open late for grand finale

Gold price prediction: Why is Gold rate crashing to biggest weekly loss? Check latest projections for August

Gold price has fallen about 25 per cent since the U.S.-backed war with Iran began in late February, pressured by expectations that war-driven inf

House panel pumps brakes on report in middle of voting

Defers adoption of report on Contentious bill to oust PM, CMs

RJD MP Abhay Kushwaha Dismisses BJP Rumors Amid Political Speculations

Patna, July 18: Amid rising political speculations regarding his alleged closeness to Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary, Abhay Kushwaha, the

RSS Is Civilizational Force That Needs No Certification: Rajnath Singh

Referring to remarks made by a senior Congress leader on why the RSS is not registered, Singh said such questions do not merit a response as the

India-Japan Strategic Partnership Set for New Heights, Says Nagma Malik

Tokyo, July 18: Nagma Malik, Indias Ambassador to Japan, participated in the Japan-India Parliamentary Friendship League (JIPFL) general meeting

Heavy traffic curbs planned in Vizag for Simahachalam Giri Pradakshina

A proposal to declare the Maddilapalem-Hanumanthawaka stretch a no-vehicle zone from 3 p.m. on July 28 until 1 a.m. on July 29 is being considere

Three men sentenced to jail in separate cases of raping, abducting, and harassing minor girl

In a series of decisive judgments, a special court in Kalaburagi handed a 25-year jail term to a prime accused for rape, while sentencing two oth