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. Mitra announced his resignation from all posts in the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool
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 96.32 (provisional), down 16 paise from its previous close
Assam allows restaurants to remain open till 3:30 a.m. for football World Cup matches
I have authorised the district administration in Guwahati to extend restaurant operating hours till 3:30 a.m. on July 15, 16, 19 and 20 to facilitate fans to watch the matches, Assam CM
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) aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft.
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
Hyderabad Press Club delegation meets Telangana CEO Sudharshan Reddy, raises concerns over SIR
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 that the TDP had brought Godavari water into the Krishna through Pattiseema
Valiyathura Pier Collapse Continues to Hit Local Fishers
AIs Forward Deployed Engineer jobs
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 Advancement Scheme (CAS).
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 Parishath
The Social Justice Ministrys response came in a contempt petition accusing the government of not implementing the directions in the 2014 judgment
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 Tehran to the future of the U.S. security umbrella, regional diplomacy and the balance of power in the Persian Gulf.
Chennai man dies after neglecting dog bite treatment
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 of welfarism, they have been overindulgent in disbursing freebies. Unfortunately, the TVK too does not seem to have learnt any lesson from the experiences of its predecessors.
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 fraternity
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 admitted to a nearby hospital.
According to the medical bulletin issued by the CJP, Sonam Wangchuk remains very weak and is under 24-hour medical vigilance
PM Modi to flag off countrys first Hydrogen train
Nagercoil custodial death: PMK demands CBI probe
In the two months since the change of government in Tamil Nadu, four people have died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody, Anbumani Ramdoss charged
Divert sewage entering Durgam Cheruvu to STP by July 20: CMC Commissioner directs officials
Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner to revisit the site on Monday
Who is Anil Menon: The NASA astronaut with Kerala roots
NASA astronaut Anil Menon has begun his first mission to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft. Born to an Indian father from Kerala and a Ukrainian mother, Menon has had a remarkable journey from emergency medicine and military service to space exploration. Heres a look at his career, his Indian roots, and the mission ahead.
Jana Nayagan gets a release date: CM Vijays swansong film to finally hit the big screen
The announcement finally ends the months-long drama surrounding the films release, which the Central Board of Film Certification halted in January
Chinas Great Green Wall tames desert growth, but scientists say fight is not over
For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called straw checkerboards to combat desertification
Concerned over civilian deaths, Mirwaiz urges Pakistan to prioritise dialogue, restraint in PoK
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also expressed deep sorrow and pain over reports of the loss of civilian lives and police personnel in the continuing unrest on the other side of the LoC
He informed that the proposed Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2026 has been drafted to protect the interests of homebuyers, and ensure complete ownership rights
Composers Raghav & Arjun on their track Afra tafri from the series, Raakh
Written and composed as a ghazal by Raghav & Arjun, the song evokes nostalgia explores the loss of identity, truth and belonging. Surinder Khan has sung the track in the series
Watch: Sonam Wangchuks hunger strike intensifies | Opposition, celebrities appeal
Sonam Wangchuks hunger strike entered its 17th day at Delhis Jantar Mantar as concerns over his health intensified
Union Bank of India net profit up 29.6% to 5,332 crore in Q1FY27
Net interest income increased 10.15% to 10,037 crore in the reporting quarter as against 9,113 crore in the corresponding period last year
Complaint alleged organised malicious campaign by her fellow actors
What is cyclosporiasis? | Explained
Cyclosporiasis is a type of food poisoning caused by the microscopic parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis that spreads through the faeco-oral route
Two killed, 50 rescued in Noida building fire; landlord arrested
Fire tenders, including a hydraulic platform, were rushed to the spot immediately after the blaze was reported and most residents were safely evacuated
OpenAI is building an AI speaker amid legal feud with Apple
The screen-free speaker will be designed to provide AI and smart home services, according to Bloomberg News
Man murders aunt, injures fiance in Virudhunagar district
Accused was angered over the injured woman refusing to marry him after engagement. He later surrendered before police.
Karnataka government to set up committee to study Bidadi township project, announces CM
The State Cabinet would decide the composition of the committee
Why are five anonymous female users suing Elon Musks xAI? | Explained
After AI chatbot Grok enabled users to create a barrage of sexual deepfakes and morphed photos earlier this year, a proposed class action lawsuit in the U.S. saw five people claiming that their lives have been shattered as a result of child abuse material
Five Telangana tourists rescued after being swept into sea at Visakhapatnams RK Beach
The tourists, from Mushampalli in Telanganas Nalgonda district, were pulled into deep water by strong waves while bathing; marine police rescued all five safely
Mayday trailer: Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh team up in Apple TVs Cold War action-comedy
Apple TV has released the first trailer for Mayday, offering a first look at Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh as unlikely allies trapped behind enemy lines during the Cold War
World of Hyatt Expands HYROX Collaboration to India
World of Hyatt Expands HYROX Collaboration to India
Supriya Sule calls delimitation row a storm in a teacup, denies backing proposal
Along with a 50% increase in seats for all States, there should be clarity about the process as well, says NCP (SP) leader Supriya Sule
Abhishek Banerjee submits voice sample before Bidhannagar City Court
Justice Saugata Bhattacharyya of Calcutta High Court had directed Abhishek Banerjee to appear before before the court and submit his voice sample by July 15
Kerala Cabinet clears proposal to create Business Policy and Process Re-engineering Cell
In order to foster coordination among government departments and avoid delays in implementation of projects
Rani Mukerji to be conferred honorary doctorate by La Trobe University at IFFM 2026
The honorary degree will be presented at a special ceremony on 14 August 2026 at Federation Square in Melbourne, as part of the festival celebrations
Car catches fire in tunnel on Mumbai's Coastal Road; no casualties
As per preliminary information, the incident was reported in the southbound tunnel carrying traffic from Haji Ali towards Worli at 12.25 p.m., a civic official said
Six rescued as fire guts scrap godown, spreads to residential building in Meerpet
Why Chinas 4.3% growth is worrying its government | Explainer
It's the slowest growth since 2022, when China was still in the grips of the pandemic, and below the government's already-lowered annual target of 4.5-5%; the country is facing multiple challenges of a real estate slowdown, sluggish consumption, and serious challenges in the job market
Searchlight Pictures has unveiled the first trailer for Behemoth!, giving us a first look at Pedro Pascal as a celebrated cellist in Tony Gilroys long-awaited return to feature filmmaking
Supreme Court rejects plea to curb reels, podcasts; warns against politicising Article 32
The Supreme Court Bench was hearing a petition against the online circulation of allegedly derogatory comments posted by an influencer against Prophet Muhammed
Mookambika temple visit my personal right, not soft Hindutva, says Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan
Satheesan asserts that his faith is a personal matter protected by the Constitution
Passenger vehicle dispatches clock Q1 record of 12,73,811 units in FY27: SIAM
Passenger vehicle dispatches in the first quarter of last fiscal year stood at 10,11,884, SIAM said in a statement
A rethink on the part of the traffic police translating into a fully open and signals-managed median opening on Gandhi Mandapam Road is enabling residents of Kotturpuram to move in and out of their home turf more freely and safely. Residents want the traffic police to continue with this arrangement
Chembur tree fall incident: BMCs report faces scrutiny over clean chit to officials
Urban forestry experts argue that the findings overlook the shared responsibility of civic agencies and that a one-size-fits-all clause is neither practical nor sufficient to prevent future tree collapses
SIR process focussed on exclusion, has played havoc with democracy: former CEC Quraishi
The ongoing process of Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls is unfair because of the way this is being done, said former Chief Election Commissioner S.Y. Quraishi
Kuwait fire: Two victims from Keralas Malappuram district
Bodies of M.P. Bahuleyan, 36, from Pulamanthol, and Nooh from Koottai, Tirur, were identified on June 12 night
The platforms were directed to verify and maintain the accurate geo-location of every listed food establishment and ensure that food is prepared and dispatched only from approved and registered premises
From Nizamuddin Basti in Delhi to Hyderabad: The women preserving a 700-year-old culinary legacy
At a five-day food festival at the Sheraton Hyderabad Hotel, women from the social enterprise showcase generations-old recipes while sharing their journey from home cooks to food entrepreneurs
MCC warns against littering, use of plastic atop Chamundi Hills during Ashada festivities in Mysuru
Pointing out that protecting the environment and maintaining cleanliness on Chamundi Hill is a collective responsibility, MCC urges organisations, volunteers, traders, and devotees to support its Clean Chamundi HillPlastic-Free Ashada Month campaign
Kerala CM defends government pleader postings, says AG was consulted and competence assessed
Satheesan says the two names that were at the centre of the row over SFI and ABVP links were among the names recommended by both Kerala committee and High Court unit of Indian Lawyers Congress
Delhi High Court asks Centre, Delhi govt. to respond to plea on Wangchuks deteriorating health
Delhi HC asks Centre, Delhi government to respond on the plea by tomorrow due to the urgent nature of the issue
Arulnithi interview: On Demonte Colony 2 and building a franchise
Actor Arulnithi speaks about his first sequel film, Demonte Colony 2, doing films in genres apart from thrillers, and playing it safe with budgets
How protein biosensors can shrink the timeline of medical emergencies
Proteins are important diagnostic targets because they are involved in almost every biological process; over the last two decades, scientists have developed aptamers for hundreds of disease-relevant proteins and have become the recognition element of choice in advanced biosensor designs
Motorola Edge 70 Max launched in India
It also debuts the companys newly launched AI assistant called Motorola Qira to offer cross-device connections
Longlist for Asias 50 Best Bars 2026 revealed, with two Indian bars making the cut
Asias 50 Best Bars releases the extended 51-100 list for 2026 features Bar Outrigger from Goa and Aabbcc from Delhi. The top 50 will be awarded in a ceremony in Macau on 28 July 2026
Refugee scam: Nepal court jails two former Ministers, 14 others
The district court in Kathmandu jailed former Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi to four years for offences against the state, fraud and involvement in organised crime
UST Wins Seven Awards at the ET HRWorld Future Skills Awards 2026
UST Wins Seven Awards at the ET HRWorld Future Skills Awards 2026
Ba Da Bom: Korean comfort food, arcade games and Seoul street vibes in Chennai
Malaysia bar crawl: Searching for the best cocktail in Kuala Lumpur
Led by award-winning bartender Rohan Matmary of Bar Trigona at the Four Seasons Kuala Lumpur, this cocktail crawl takes in hidden speakeasies, neighbourhood favourites and inventive bars serving everything from a liquid cheeseburger to cocktails made with Malaysias stingless Trigona bee honey.
RTI Chief Commissioner denied entry into Guntur police station during surprise inspection
Following the refusal, the CIC returned without inspecting the police station; he later continued his scheduled inspection by visiting the nearby MPDO offices
Law student arrested after fatal drunk driving crash in Odisha
A breath-analyser test conducted on accused finds 127 mg of alcohol per 100 ml of blood, more than four times the legal limit of 30 mg
Watch: TN CM C. Joseph Vijay pays tribute to former CM Kamaraj on his 124th birth anniversary
Air India crash: Draft final report will be ready by October, AAIB tells Supreme Court
The affidavit has also clarified that the sole purpose of an aircraft accident investigation is to enhance aviation safety and prevent future accidents, and not to apportion blame or determine civil or criminal liability
Chief Minister says 'what the recommendations mean is that the State should not repeat the mistakes that occurred with the scrapped K-Rail project
Different batting roles excite me: Washington Sundar
Obviously, I try my best to help the team win. It is exciting to be in different situations and different phases of the game, says India all-rounder Washington Sundar
Congress invites Mamata to July 21 event in Kolkata, asks her to admit quitting party was 'mistake'
The July 21, 1993 movement was organised under the banner of the Youth Congress and that its association with the Congress could not be erased says, West Bengal Congress president Subhankar Sarkar
Watch: France knocked out as Spain reach World Cup final with 2-0 victory
Frances World Cup journey came to an end after a 2-0 defeat to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Actor Arulnithi: There are no heroes today. Only characters
The actor speaks about his upcoming Tamil film Arulvaan and whether he feels pressure to stay relevant
Nagarkurnool DEO refutes rumours on Telangana CM Revanth Reddys voter registration
IndiaUK CETA comes into force; Telangana well poised to reap benefits
Pharmaceuticals and Life Sciences, electronics and precision engineering, engineering goods and industrial machinery and chemicals and specialty chemicals are set to benefit most from the landmark agreement that came into force on July 15
Daughter turned away from Mudragadas bier; State honours for last rites today
B. Kranthi, who had campaigned against her fathers party in 2024, was escorted away by the police amid slogans from family members and supporters at Kirlampudi
HC says courts must look for oral, documentary or circumstantial evidence which can be used to infer if gold or money was entrusted to the husband or his relatives, or was misappropriated by them
Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary inaugurates State Level Sahyog Programme
Mr. Choudhary said the state government is working with a resolve to serve the public, and ensuring an impartial resolution for every grievance is the governments top priority.
Two law students arrested for hurling abuses in Supreme Court, disrupting proceedings
According to police, the incident occurred during the hearing of Special Leave Petition (Civil), Prabal Pratap and Another vs State of Uttar Pradesh through Commissioner inside Court No. 13 of the apex court on July 10
Rupee rises 5 paise to 96.11 against U.S. dollar in early trade
On July 15, rupee depreciated 48 paise to close at 96.16 against the U.S. dollar
Stock markets rebound in early trade; Sensex jumps 553 points
The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 553 points to 77,603.57 in early trade; The 50-share NSE Nifty went up by 148.15 points to 24,198.40
Watch: Iran retaliates against U.S. bases in Bahrain and Kuwait
Iran launched fresh strikes on U.S.-linked targets in Bahrain and Kuwait after Washington carried out another round of attacks on Iran and reimposed a naval blockade
For justice around the clock | Explained
The Supreme Court has decided to examine a write petition for a framework to urgently set up Benches; the petition argues that in a system where executive power may operate at any hour, the protection of fundamental rights cannot remain constrained by the temporal boundaries of court schedules
Sabudana vada and stagecraft: Anjus Cafe in Ranga Shankara turns 20
Anju Sudharshan started her namesake cafe in the Ranga Shankara theatre after a chance encounter with the founder Arundhati Nag. We trace how the cafe became the heart of the institution in Bengaluru, and a space for reviews, discussions and piping hot akki rotis
Will a survey error threaten the credibility of govt. schools?
The finding that government schools are charging fees in rural areas is at odds with all existing government policy and needs to be properly investigated
