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3 Firefighters Die as Southern Europe Burns; France Fights Huge Blaze

The deaths on Crete brought a fatal new dimension to a wildfire emergency stretching from the Atlantic coast to the eastern Mediterranean

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

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

MK Stalin Questions TVK Government Over Loss of 151 Medical Seats

Chennai, July 30: MK Stalin, the leader of the DMK and former Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, has sharply criticized the ruling Tamilga Vetri Kazha

Quote of the day by Judi Dench: 'I think you should take your job seriously, but not...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on work-life balance, humility, hard work, ego, self-importance, work ethics, commitment, dedication, reliability and approachability

Quote of the day by Judi Dench offers a simple lesson about work-life balance, humility, hard work and self-importance. Her advice is about doing

Maharashtra Urges Central Government for Swift Approval of Sagarmala 2.0 Projects

New Delhi, July 30: Maharashtras Fisheries and Ports Minister Nitesh Rane met with the Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways, Sarbana

Commonwealth Games: Gavit, Basil script historic 1-2 finish for India in mens 100m T47 final

Gavit clocked a Games record and season-best time of 10.71 seconds to take the top spot with a clear lead, while Basil produced a season-best 10.

Strategic Tripartite Partnership to Boost Indias Rail Freight Market

New Delhi, July 30: Aiming to enhance Indias rapidly growing rail freight market, Kolkata-based Texmaco Rail and Engineering Limited, global rail

Delhi HC declines to stay HPV vaccination drive, seeks Centres reply

The court was hearing a public interest litigation seeking a review of the decision to introduce the HPV vaccine, raising concerns over its long-

Bihar Exam Cheating Attempt Foiled; One Arrested in Motihari

Patna, July 30: A cheating attempt during the Adhinyak Anudeshak (Commandant Instructor) recruitment exam, organized by the Bihar Police Subordin

Giriraj Singh Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Remarks in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, July 30: Central Minister Giriraj Singh launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a Lok Sabha session. He stated

Punjab Congress Raises Concerns Over Recruitment and Exam Controversies

Chandigarh, July 30: The Leader of the Opposition in Punjab, Pratap Singh Bajwa, expressed serious concerns on Wednesday regarding the recurring

Assistant Manager Positions Open at RITES Limited

Mumbai, July 30: For those seeking employment, Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) Limited has announced vacancies for 24 Assistant

'Not going to let him get away': Rahul Gandhi targets Amit Shah over police action on NEET protesters; BJP says 'prove it or apologise'

Rahul Gandhi accused Home Minister Amit Shah of police excesses against protesters. He demanded Shah's dismissal and a Supreme Court-monitored pr

Karnatakas Water Crisis: Kumaraswamy Calls CWRC Order Unscientific

Hassan, July 30: Central Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy has labeled the order from the Cauvery Water Regulation Committee (CWRC) as unscientific and a

More Provisions Added To AP Building Rules

Buildings measuring 24 metres or more, including the stilt floor, will be classified as high-rises

Man convicted in terrorism trial over 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie

A jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act of transnational terrorism

CWG 2026: Gold And Silver For India In Para Athletics; Sreeshankar Makes History

Commonwealth Games 2026 Updates Day 7: Dilip Gavit won India's third gold of the Games, while Mohammed Basil and Murali Sreeshankar won silvers.

Protests Erupt in Birmingham Against Violence in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir

Birmingham, July 30: Amid rising tensions in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK), British Kashmiris rallied outside the Pakistani Consulate in Birmin

7 Killed In Helicopter Crash In Argentina: Officials

Seven people died when a firefighting helicopter in Argentina's western San Juan province crashed on Wednesday, a local official said.

AP Hikes Minimum Fee To 47,000 Per Seat In Private Engineering Colleges

The highest fee prevailing at present per seat is 1.05 lakh and this also may be revised.

Amid opposition walkout, Rajya Sabha gives approval to Vande Mataram bill

The Rajya Sabha passed a bill proposing jail time for disrupting Vande Mataram. Opposition MPs walked out, demanding a statement on police action

Mysterious Death of IIT Kharagpur Professor Sparks Investigation

Kolkata, July 30: A shocking incident has emerged from West Bengals West Medinipur district, where the body of a professor was found hanging on t

51 Gurukul Students Fall Ill In Vizianagaram

The illness began with two students in the morning but spread rapidly, affecting 51 by evening.

He was pardoned by Biden & I respect: Trump reacts to Fauci pleading Fifth more than 100 times

In 1882, an American woman inventor came up with a design which helped in saving numerous lives and laying the foundation for modern life rafts: How Maria E. Beasley changed the future?

In 1882, an American woman inventor, Maria E. Beasley, received a patent for a life raft with collapsible metal floats, airtight containers, and

India Shines at CWG 2026 with Gold and Silver in Mens 100m T47 Event

Glasgow, July 30: In a remarkable display of talent, Indian para-athletes secured both gold and silver medals in the Mens 100m T47 final at the C

Ahead of dengue vaccine rollout, all 4 strains found in circulation

India's first dengue virus mapping shows all four serotypes circulating in eight states. This finding could influence the country's upcoming deng

Inflation remains elevated: Fed holds rates steady; Kevin Warsh defends policy stance | FOMC meet

BTS pulls out of Grammys after Asian pop category introduction

The South Korean megastars had been widely tipped to be in the running for several of the Grammys' top honours after their comeback album, ARIRAN

Boy, he cant let the public know: Sen. Johnson rages at Dr Fauci over COVID vaccine lies

COVID didn't start at Wuhan market': Rand Paul confronts Fauci with his private diary entry | WATCH

Guard's accidental gunshot kills man visiting bank in city

A customer was killed Tuesday after a security guard's gun discharged accidentally. Manish Kumar, a farmer, was updating his Aadhaar card at the

Chinas Logistics Sector Sees Significant Growth in First Half of 2026

Beijing, July 30: According to recent data from the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing, the total value of social logistics in China re

Telangana Plans Preparation For Khelo Youth Games

Jithender Reddy emphasised the need for all State Sports Associations to work in close coordination to ensure Telangana delivers an outstanding p

Murali Shreeshankar Secures Silver Medal in Mens Long Jump at CWG 2026

Glasgow, July 30: Murali Shreeshankar from India clinched a silver medal in the mens long jump final at the Commonwealth Games 2026, achieving a

China Condemns US Inclusion of Research Institutions on Sanction List

Beijing, July 30: The spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Commerce expressed strong dissatisfaction and firm opposition on Wednesday regardi

Trainee IPS Officer Sent to Judicial Custody in Sexual Harassment Case

Hyderabad, July 30: A local court has placed trainee IPS officer M. Uday Krishna Reddy in judicial custody for 14 days in connection with an alle

By-elections in Three States on July 30, Results on August 3

New Delhi, July 30: Voting for by-elections in three assembly seats across three states will take place today, July 30. The seats up for election

No ban on Jagannath movie, artists must enjoy creative liberty, says Supreme Court

The Supreme Court rejected a plea to ban an animated film on Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Justices emphasized artists' creative expression and tolerance

Kerala Tourism to push for driver facilities in star-rating norms for hotels and resorts

Move follows a protest by drivers demanding properly maintained washrooms at luxury hotels

Sreeshankar Leaps Into History With Second Straight CWG Long Jump Medal

Murali Sreeshankar added another chapter to Indian athletics history on Wednesday, becoming the country's first double medallist in Commonwealth

Dow Jones Plummets 1,100 Points As Bears Grip Wall Street After Fed's Rate Pause

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped 2.1%, or over 1,100 points, as the selloff worsened sharply after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's press briefing

APEC Forestry Ministerial Conference Issues Joint Statement

Beijing, July 30: The APEC Forestry Ministerial Conference took place from July 26 to 28 in Shenzhen, China. During this event, the 2026 APEC For

Asmita Cycling Event To Be Held In Hyderabad

The event will be held on August 29 and 30 in the city

Commonwealth Games: Sreeshankar leaps into history with second straight silver for long jump; Tajay Gayle wins gold

Former world champion Tajay Gayle of Jamaica clinched the gold with a best jump of 8.15m while local favourite Stephen Mackenzie grabbed the last

Why Russia Is Seeking Telegram Founder Pavel Durov's Arrest

Russia announced on Wednesday that it was seeking the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov over accusations of complicity in terrorism, allegin

Strong Action Needed Beyond Resignations to Stop Paper Leaks: RJD Spokesperson Shakti Singh Yadav

Patna, July 30: Shakti Singh Yadav, spokesperson for the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), has launched a verbal attack on the BJP, the central governm

Gulveer Singh Makes History with Silver Medal at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow, July 30: Gulveer Singh made headlines on Tuesday night (Indian time) by winning a silver medal in the mens 10,000 meters at the Commonwe

Major E-SIM Activation Fraud Uncovered in Lucknow, Gang Accused of Cyber Scam Worth 70 Lakhs Arrested

Lucknow, July 30: The Lucknow polices Crime Branch has revealed a significant case of cyber fraud involving e-SIM activation, leading to the arre

FCRA Bill 2026, a threat to civil society organisations

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 expands state control over NGOs and civil society

Lok Sabha passes anti-paper leak bill after row over Rahul Gandhi's remarks

The Lok Sabha passed a bill to make paper leak punishments more stringent. This legislation aims to expedite trials and deter unfair means in pub

Indias theatre reform needs a readiness framework

Modernising military structures while maintaining readiness remains the key challenge

Shocking Domestic Violence Incident in Bihar: Woman Murdered by Brother-in-Law

Patna, July 30: A shocking case of domestic violence has emerged from the Chanpura Imadpur village in the Jehanabad district of Bihar. On Wednesd

India emerging as global manufacturing hub, shift from services underway: Jyotiraditya Scindia

Speaking at the theme launch of the 10th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC), scheduled for October 7-10 in New Delhi, Scindia said India

Unaddressed challenges: On Indias crisis in education

Indias crisis in education should not be treated as a technical failure

CJP Volunteers Hold Demonstration In Hyderabad

CJP volunteers held a demonstration in Hyderabad, demanding education reforms and implementation of the Union government's assurances.

AP To Issue Recruitment Notification For 3,168 Posts On Sept. 15

Andhra Pradesh will issue the second-phase Job Calendar-2026 recruitment notification on Sept. 15 to fill 3,168 government vacancies.

Maharashtra Waives Registration Fee for Family Agricultural Land Division

Nagpur, July 30: Maharashtras Revenue Minister, Chandrashekhar Bawankule, announced on Wednesday the elimination of the registration fee for docu

European Nations Unite to Combat Wildfires in France and Spain

New Delhi, July 30: France and Spain are currently battling devastating wildfires, with support coming from Romania, Greece, and Poland. Ursula v