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Iranian Military Claims Drone Strikes on US Facilities in Bahrain

Tehran, July 31: The Iranian military has claimed responsibility for drone attacks targeting American facilities at the Sheikh Isa Air Base in so

Bring Karnataka CM for Reciprocal Visit to Delta Districts: Farmers Body Tells CM Vijay

Farmers have been continuously insisting that the rights legally fought and obtained should not be given away in the name of bilateral talks, Pan

Thousands are fleeing Morocco to Spain. Here's why Ceuta, a tiny Spanish territory in Africa, is at the center of it

Why are people fleeing Morocco to Spain? Thousands of migrants entered Spain's Ceuta enclave after border rules changed. People swam ashore and b

Karnataka cabinet expansion likely on Monday; Congress MLAs vie for berths

Karnataka's cabinet expansion is anticipated early next week, following party consultations. Several Congress MLAs openly expressed their aspirat

Mihir Ahuja Discusses the Depth of His Role in Operation Safed Sagar

Mumbai, July 31: Actor Mihir Ahuja is set to portray a fighter pilot in the upcoming web series Operation Safed Sagar. He praised the shows write

Lovepreet Wins Silver as India Enjoys Strong Day at CWG

Weightlifter Sets Games Record; Seema Takes Bronze, Neeraj Reaches Javelin Final

Michigan Arts School Probe Links Epstein to Sexual Misconduct Claims

Investigation Uncovers Decades of Abuse Allegations Against 47 Faculty and Staff

'Officials confused about who can ban whom': Telegram CEO Durov hits back after Russia charges him with terrorism

Russia has designated Telegram founder Pavel Durov as a terrorist. This action follows his refusal to comply with state demands for censorship. T

Spain Deploys Army as Thousands Cross Ceuta Border, 9 Dead

Spain is deploying its military to Ceuta after thousands of migrants crossed from Morocco, leaving at least nine people dead and overwhelming bor

Quess Corp bets on professional, overseas staffing to drive future growth

Quess Corp anticipates professional and overseas staffing to drive future growth. Higher-margin businesses will account for sixty percent of prof

'Remove reservation' slogans are unconstitutional: Athawale says he will write to PM Modi

One Killed, Several Feared Trapped in Bhiwandi Building Collapse

Dangerous Four-Storey Structure Caves In During Repair Work; Rescue Operation Underway

Telangana Police book Meta India head, social media account operators over alleged objectionable posts targeting PM Modi

Telangana Cyber Crime Police have filed two cases against social media account operators and Meta India's head. These cases stem from complaints

Chennai Boys Grab Chess Honours

The four-day championship was conducted over six rounds, witnessing enthusiastic participation from 213 schools from four different states. A tot

Italian PM Meloni Threatens to Suspend Schengen Agreement With Spain Over Ceuta Migrant Crisis

According to Politico, thousands of migrants have entered the enclave since Wednesday, overwhelming local administrative capacity and prompting s

Mahila Manovikas eyes Guinness World Record with 13-km crochet tiranga bunting

A 13-kilometre tricolour string of crochet buntings, crafted by 330 participants across generations, marks Mahila Manovikas latest Guinness World

Rain Batters Karimnagar for Second Day

Seven houses collapsed in Narayanpur of Gangadhara mandal. Road connectivity between Mangapet and Kunaram of Kalvasrirampur mandal was snapped as

One killed after building collapses in Bhiwandi; at least seven trapped under rubble

Bhiwandi-Nizampur Municipal Corporation Fire Officer Vijay Jadhav told PTI that a body was removed from the rubble, and an injured boy was rescue

Raghav Chadha responds to questions over not addressing NEET protest in Parliament

Neeraj Chopra vs Arshad Nadeem javelin final today: Date, time, live streaming, venue and rivals at Commonwealth Games 2026

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra will compete in the Commonwealth Games 2026 javelin final. He qualified for the medal round with a throw of 79.61

Lovepreet's silver, Seema's bronze headline India's day at Commonwealth Games

Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in weightlifting, setting a new Games record. Seema Kaliramna earned a bronze medal in the discus throw ev

Emergency vs 'Undeclared Emergency': John Brittas & Kiren Rijiju spar in Rajya Sabha

Elders Postmortem Conducted After 36 Hours in Udaipur Assault Case; Three Accused Under Police Custody

Udaipur, July 31: The postmortem of a 65-year-old financier, who allegedly died after being assaulted in a setback dispute in Udaipurs Pratap Nag

Toor misses podium as India's men's shot put medal wait continues at CWG

India's quest for a Commonwealth Games shot put medal remained unfulfilled. Tajinderpal Singh Toor and Samardeep Singh Gill finished fifth and se

Court orders Uddhav Thackeray, Eknath Shinde to appear in defamation case

Magistrate issues summons in 17-year-old complaint filed by late NCP leader Vasant Davkhare

Commonwealth Games 2026: Weightlifter Lovepreet Singh clinches silver in Men's +110kg final

Lovepreet Singh secured a silver medal in the heavyweight weightlifting category. Animesh Kujur's sprint campaign concluded after missing the men

Narayan Seva Sansthan Launches Six-Day Apnon Se Apni Baat Programme from Today

Udaipur: Narayan Seva Sansthan has launched its six-day Apnon Se Apni Baat programme from Friday, July 31, at its Seva Mahatirth campus in Badi.

Pacific Hotel Management College Organises Orientation Programme for New Students

Udaipur: Pacific Hotel Management College, under the Pacific Academy of Higher Education and Research University, organised a one-day orientation

Seema Kaliraman Wins Bronze at Commonwealth Games 2026: I Just Tried to Give My Best

Glasgow, July 31: The Indian team delivered an outstanding performance on the eighth day of the Commonwealth Games 2026. Seema Kaliraman secured

On a floating world

Taran discovers a National Park on a lake in Manipur and learns why this extraordinary world needs protecting.

CM Revanth Expresses Grief Over Peddi Sudarshan Reddy's Demise

In a condolence message, the Chief Minister said Peddi Sudarshan Reddy's contribution to the Telangana movement would be remembered forever.

Peddi Sudarshan Reddy passes away at 51 after days of treatment, BRS mourns former Narsampet MLA

Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy passed away late Thursday night. He had suffered a heart attack and received treatment in Hyderabad. R

U.S. Military Alters Course of 24 Ships Amid Iran Tensions: CENTCOM Reports

Washington, July 31: The U.S. military has provided new insights into its enforcement operations against Iran. According to reports, American for

Decisive legal action!: PM Modi releases fresh social media video on stricter exam reforms

US officials pressed China on rare earths, farm goods commitments, Bessent says

US officials urged China to honor commitments on rare earths and agricultural products. These discussions occurred before a potential meeting bet

Iran urges Bulgaria to reconsider hosting US military aircraft

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has urged Bulgaria to reconsider its decision regarding US military aircraft. He stated that Sofia's approv

$100,000 To Work In US? Trump's Plan Threatens Indian Students' H-1B Dreams

Under the new plan, students would reportedly have to pay $100,000 to work in the US -- that's over Rs 95 lakh at current exchange rates.

AP HC Intervenes After KMC Fails to Provide Accurate RTI Information on Land

The court directed the ACB to look into a petition from the Jayendra Nagar Welfare Colony residents regarding a housing site.

Weather forecast for July 31, 2026: Check IMD rain alerts for Delhi, Gujarat, Kerala and more

Heavy rainfall is expected across large parts of India on Friday. Active monsoon conditions will persist over north, central, east, and southern

One dead, several feared trapped after four-storey building collapses in Maharashtra's Bhiwandi

A four-storey residential building collapsed in Bhiwandi late Thursday night. One person died and several others are feared trapped under the deb

14-Year-Old Saves Man Swept Away By River Using Rope During Family Vacation In US

Jory Thomas was camping with his family near Greycliff, about 70 miles west of Billings, during the Fourth of July weekend.

Parliamentary Panel Recommends Appointment Of Polar Ambassador For India

The panel suggests a dedicated polar ambassador to advance Indias strategic and scientific interests in polar areas.

South Australia mother went to police station a day before she and her daughter were found dead; cops launch murder-suicide probe

A mother and her toddler were discovered deceased west of Port MacDonnell. The mother had visited a police station the day before the tragic disc

10 feared missing after avalanche on Pakistan's Broad Peak; world-famous climber Nirmal Purja included

World-famous mountaineer Nirmal Purja is feared missing after a massive avalanche struck Broad Peak. The Alpine Club of Pakistan confirmed deeply

Aarti Industries Announces Leadership Transition to Further Strengthen Governance and Long-Term Growth

Aarti Industries Announces Leadership Transition to Further Strengthen Governance and Long-Term Growth

Supermicro Expands DCBBS with Precision-Engineered AI Rack Series to Accelerate Deployment and Time-to-Online

Supermicro Expands DCBBS with Precision-Engineered AI Rack Series to Accelerate Deployment and Time-to-Online

CP Sajjanar Calls for Safe Ganesh Festival Celebrations

VC Sajjanar directed idol-makers to implement proper fire safety measures at workshops, ensure safe electrical wiring, and maintain clean premise

Vadodara Weather Today, July 31, 2026: Gujarat braces for heavy rain as IMD issues red alerts

Vadodara Weather Today, July 31, 2026: Gujarat anticipates widespread heavy to very heavy rainfall on Friday and Saturday. A deep depression is m

India signs MoU for first telecom manufacturing zone in Gwalior, targets 10,000 crore investment

Trump mulling $1,00,000 fee for students keen to work in U.S. after graduation

According to The Wall Street Journal, the Department of Homeland Security is mulling the high fee on Optional Practical Training (OPT) visas whic

Skylift Failed, Cables Blocked Rescue: Probe Into Delhi Fire That Killed 9

The Palam fire inquiry has flagged MCD enforcement failures, unauthorised commercial use, illegal overhead cables, 853 vacancies in Delhi Fire Se

US regulator advances rules for steering wheel-free autonomous cars

Federal regulators are allowing robotaxis to operate without steering wheels and potentially brake pedals. Amazon's Zoox vehicles received approv

Trump Announces Deal for Hamas to Disarm in Gaza, but Many Hurdles, Uncertainty Remain

The White House announcement on Thursday comes nine months after a US-brokered ceasefire was signed.

New Examination Bill Ensures Students Future Security, Says Amit Shah

New Delhi, July 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the passing of the Public Examination (Pr

Breaking News Live Updates: 1 dead, many trapped as four-storey building collapses at Bhiwandi in Maharashtra

Delhi University PG Admission 2026: 10,577 Opt For Spot Round 1, 1,358 Seats Allotted

DU has allotted 1,358 postgraduate seats in Spot Round 1, while 10,577 candidates gave consent. Check the complete admission schedule and next st

Japan earthquake leaves 34 dead, six seriously injured

The death toll from a powerful earthquake in southwestern Japan has risen to thirty-four. Six people sustained serious injuries from the earthqua

1st Ranking Carrom Tournament Begins in Nellore Today

The event will feature several top players, including international stars Ch. Janardhan Reddy and B. Shobhika, besides Guinness World Record hold

NHRC seeks action from Rajasthan over Kota maternal deaths linked to faulty oxytocin

The National Human Rights Commission has directed Rajasthan officials to act on maternal deaths. Substandard oxytocin injections in Kota are alle

Morning Digest: Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas; Supreme Court permits Muslims to offer Friday prayers on dargah land near Bhojshala, and more

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Iran claims to destroy drone hangars, fuel depot destroyed at US base in Kuwait

US Iran war: IRGC reported destroying US drone hangars and a fuel facility in Kuwait. The IRGC also claimed a missile strike on Jordan's al-Azraq

Coal mine blast in Pakistan kills at least 32 miners, traps 10 others

The blast on Thursday, July 30, was apparently triggered by a buildup of methane gas and occurred on the outskirts of the Baluchistan provincial

Saudi Sets Up Maritime Defence Alliance to Secure Red Sea

The move comes after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said last week they were imposing a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil export

Trump Announces Historic Deal For Hamas' Complete Disarmament In Gaza

Despite the ceasefire, violence has continued in Gaza, with Israeli strikes killing at least four people including two children on Thursday, acco

Parts of Manusmriti now part of 'curriculum', says Mallikarjun Kharge

Rajya Sabha saw a heated debate during the Public Examinations Bill discussion. Opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge cited Manusmriti, alleging i

Apple disappoints with forecast dogged by supply chain struggles

Apple anticipates slower sales growth this quarter due to supply chain issues. The company faces challenges in obtaining necessary parts for prod

NEET leak row: Opposition politicising issue, government has brought in strict law, says BJP

Government MPs criticized opposition for politicizing the NEET-UG paper leak issue. They highlighted government dialogue with students and a prop

Pakistan: 11 officers and 15 attackers dead during raid on a police post

Eleven people died after militants attacked a police post in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Security forces engaged in a gunbattle and k

US issues sanctions on support networks for Iran's Mahan Air; India-based sales agent included

The United States sanctioned six entities and individuals for supporting Mahan Air. These companies acted as general sales agents for the Iranian

Trump Plans USD 100,000 Fee for Foreign Students Seeking US Work

Roughly 4,19,000 foreigners were working on OPT in 2024, the latest year for which data are available.

Morning Brief Podcast: No Place to Hide: Inside Maharashtras Food & Drug Crackdown (Part 1)

Normal July rain defies forecast of El Nino impact

India's July monsoon rainfall exceeded expectations, defying earlier forecasts of below-normal precipitation. This unexpected recovery eased fear

'No approval, no prior knowledge': Iraq rejects Trump's claims, says it didn't approve US-Saudi strikes

Iraq denies prior knowledge or authorization for recent US-Saudi strikes on its territory. Baghdad has officially condemned the military action a

Russian Strikes Across Ukraine Kill 10, and NATO Scrambles Jets After a Missile Falls in Poland

Four people were injured and 200 workers were evacuated, he said, adding that about 100 firefighters were deployed.

Amit Shah Announces Historic Bill to Secure Students Future

New Delhi, July 31: Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan hailed the passage of the Public Examination (Pr

Whys CJI not on panel to pick CEC, Supreme Court asks government

The Supreme Court questioned Parliament's decision to exclude the Chief Justice of India from the selection panel. Justices noted the CJI's inclu

Donald Trump says Board of Peace reached deal on 'complete disarmament' of Hamas

Mediators and Hamas leaders have reached a historic agreement for Hamas disarmament in Gaza. This agreement is a critical step towards a new Pale

Delhi Plans 'Property Aadhaar Card' For Every Land Under New Bill

The Delhi government is set to introduce the Delhi Land Records Bill, 2026, under which properties across the capital will be surveyed and their

Former Narsampet MLA Peddi Sudarshan Reddy Passes Away After Cardiac Arrest

Sudarshan Reddy suffered severe chest pain on the morning of July 26 and was rushed to a private hospital in Hanamkonda, where doctors diagnosed

Why India's family businesses continue to thrive across generations and market disruptions

ET celebrates the melding of generational wisdom with disruption, and old school with new-age, along with the never-say-die spirit that makes fam

Trump announces agreement for disarmament of Hamas

Gujarat Police Activates Emergency Preparedness Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Gandhinagar, July 31: In response to a heavy rain alert, the Gujarat Police has activated its disaster preparedness and response system across th

ED Seizes 94.76 Crore in Amira Pure Foods Money Laundering Case

New Delhi, July 31: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action in a money laundering case linked to Amira Pure Foods Limited.

Harsh Gujral Shares Insights from Khatron Ke Khiladi Experience

Mumbai, July 31: Stand-up comedian Harsh Gujral opened up about his experiences on the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, discussing his relationsh

Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: 'When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on hope, hard work, success, learning, perseverance, persistence, resilience, creative problem-solving and optimism

Quote of the day by Thomas Edison When you have exhausted all possibilities, remember this - you haven't. The quote explains why persistence mat

Despite unrest, PM Modi, Amit Shah haven't spoken on NEET protests: Opposition

Rajya Sabha saw a political storm after Mallikarjun Kharge questioned Amit Shah's absence and silence. He clarified his remarks meant people's po

African proverb of the day: 'If a frog leaves the swamp for the mountains, it means...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on unusual behavior, hidden troubles, limits, comfort zone, distress signals, natural boundaries and outward changes

African proverb of the day: If a frog leaves the swamp for the mountains, it means it is in danger explains how unusual actions can point to hidd

UN Secretary-General Election: Straw Poll Process Begins with Seven Candidates Announced

New Delhi, July 31: The election process for the next United Nations Secretary-General commenced on July 30. The Security Council conducted an in

In 1780, a Scottish inventor created a copier hundreds of years before modern-day equipment came into existence: How James Watt machine worked?

In 1780, a Scottish inventor created a copier hundreds of years before modern-day equipment came into existence. James Watt patented a letter cop

Anti-paper leak bill clears Parliament; PM Modi says it will build a credible exam system

Parliament approved a bill to amend the anti-paper leak law. This legislation introduces stricter punishments for individuals involved in exam ma