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Book Review | Indian Noir, Strangely Familiar

The stories of crime provide the occasion for exploring the emotional and moral forces that drive ordinary individuals towards extraordinary acti

Spain Receives Boost as Young Star Lamine Yamal Declared Fit for FIFA World Cup Final

New York, July 18: Spain has received encouraging news ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 final. Young forward Lamine Yamal is now fully fit for th

Security tightened at Jantar Mantar, Safdarjung Hospital after Wangchuk shifted amid protest row

Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) posted on X that Mr. Wangchuks wife, Gitanjali Angmo, was not allowed to carry a phone to meet him in the emergency

FIFA weekend puts Hyderabads nightlife to test as hospitality industry eyes bigger goal

NRAI issues an advisory to restaurants, bars, clubs and microbreweries to ensure the two nights pass without incident

SP Leader Questions Governments Intentions Amid Protests

Lucknow, July 18: Samajwadi Party (SP) national spokesperson Ashutosh Verma has raised questions regarding the governments intentions concerning

Launch of Vikram-1, Indias first privately developed orbital-class rocket, rescheduled

Five minutes before lift-off, the launch was put on hold before a new schedule was announced

CMC Conducts Weekly Footpath Encroachment Drive across Cyberabad

The teams removed encroachments from footpaths and public spaces to improve pedestrian movement, enhance road safety, and ensure unobstructed acc

Book Review | Growing up Via Time Travel

While the desperation of the time-travel patrons is palpable and the situations are poignant, you get a tremendous sense of comfort from reading

Bihar Launches Pink Bus Service for Womens Safe Travel

Patna, July 18: In a significant move to enhance womens safety and convenience in travel, the Bihar State Road Transport Corporation (BSRTC) has

Pakistan, China to tighten border security, immigration controls: officials

Pakistan and China will strengthen cooperation in immigration and border management. A joint working group will be established to enhance securit

Sonam Wangchuk Weak, But Stable, Says Safdarjung Hospital

Mr Sonam Wangchuck is weak due to prolonged fasting and dehydration. Although he is currently stable, he requires continuous observation, the hos

RJD supremo Lalu Prasad to be taken to AIIMS, Delhi on Saturday for treatment

RJD chief Lalu Prasad to be shifted to AIIMS Delhi for medical treatment, says Misa Bharti.

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Every Woman's Safety Is Our Priority: AP CM Naidu

Naidu said that a criminal case has been registered, the accused has been arrested, and the party functionary involved is being suspended.

EXIM operations at Keralas Vizhinjam seaport set to begin on August 18

According to a statement issued by Office of Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan, commencement of EXIM operations will transform Vizhinjam from

Dear Bengaluru, We Need To Talk: Man's Sarcastic Remark On City's Weather Goes Viral

Pujari said all he wanted to do was lie in bed, wrap himself in a blanket, keep the fan running at speed three, and scroll through his phone all

2 Booked for Selling Newborn Baby for Rs.1L in Mahbubnagar

The case was booked against Tarun and Bheemaiah based on a complaint lodged by the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) supervisor Jagdee

Kathua Railway Station Renamed in Honor of Martyr Captain Sunil Kumar Chaudhary

Mumbai, July 18: The Ministry of Railways has officially renamed Kathua Railway Station. Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Jite

Rathna Kumar laments the growing pay-to-perform culture in classical dance

The Bharatanatyam and Kuchipudi exponent, who completes 75 years in dance, advocates stronger institutional funding, government grants and opport

Egypt's 'Garbage City' Recyclers Reap Gains From Iran War Plastic Squeeze

Recyclers and manufacturers across Egypt benefiting from a war-driven surge in demand ever since the Strait of Hormuz is choaked up-- a major shi

All eyes on Rohit Sharma in series decider at Lord's

Rohit Sharma will be under intense scrutiny in the series-deciding third ODI against England as speculation over his international future grows d

Priyanka Chopra's New Varanasi Look Drops; Mahesh Babu, Rajamouli Share Birthday Wishes

The film, helmed by SS Rajamouli, also features Mahesh Babu and Prithviraj Sukumaran.

'Still old school, believe in protocol': Manish Tewari on buzz around interaction with Modi

Congress MP Manish Tewari stated his belief in development over partisan politics. He attended an event where Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugu

UN raises concern over unrest in PoK, seeks investigation into protest-related deaths

Emiliano Martinez Prioritizes Team Trust Over Personal Spotlight Ahead of FIFA World Cup Final

New York, July 18: The FIFA World Cup 2026 final will feature a showdown between Argentina and Spain. Ahead of this crucial match, Argentinas goa

BCI lays down social media norms for advocates, law students

The Council also expressed concern over the growing spread of legal misinformation on digital platforms by persons who are not enrolled advocates

The story behind the FIFA World Cup trophy: How football's most coveted prize came to life

FIFA World Cup trophy: The FIFA World Cup trophy captures football's emotions in its spiraling form. Designed by Silvio Gazzaniga, it replaced th

NEET UG 2026 Counselling Begins Soon? Here's How Medical Counselling Committee Works

NEET UG 2026 counselling is expected to begin soon. Know the MCC counselling process, eligibility, counselling rounds, choice filling, and requir

Health of 3 AISA activists on hunger strike deteriorates as Jantar Mantar protest enters day 21

Three student activists' health worsened on their 21st day of hunger strike. Sonam Wangchuk was moved to Safdarjung Hospital after his condition

Woman Stripped, Assaulted Over Water Dispute in Guntur

Nagarampalem Circle Inspector Satyanarayana said the victim lodged a complaint on July 16, following which a case was registered against nine per

Sharad Pawar slams Centre over 'irresponsible' handling of Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike

Sonam Wangchuk hunger strike: NCP (SP) chief Sharad Pawar criticized the Centre's handling of Sonam Wangchuk's protest. He stated the government

Ram Temple Theft: Police Take Custody of Tinnu, Nephew Manish Yadav

According to police sources, investigators questioned the duo in jail on Thursday before moving the remand application, after obtaining fresh lea

Inside Vikram-1: 3D Engines, Carbon Bodies, And The Tech Powering India's Next Rocket

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 is packed with advanced technologies including 3D-printed engines, carbon composite structures and indigenous propul

FIFA World Cup Winners List (19302026): Complete list of champions through the years

Country-wise FIFA World Cup winners list from 1930 to 2026: Reigning champions Argentina will face Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final. This t

New Pink Bus Service Launched in Saharsa to Enhance Womens Safety

Saharsa, July 18: The Bihar State Road Transport Corporation has launched a new Pink Bus service in Saharsa district, receiving positive feedback

Punjab Cop Who Extorted Rs 4 Crore From Family And Was Wanted By US Arrested

Punjab police officer Gurinderjit Singh Nagra arrested over US racketeering and extortion allegations.

FIFA World Cup 2026 Final tickets: Ticket price, booking, where to buy Argentina vs Spain tickets; Check latest sale details

FIFA World Cup Final ticket prices: FIFA World Cup 2026 Final tickets remain in high demand ahead of Argentina vs Spain at New York New Jersey St

Kejriwal slams Centre over Sonam Wangchuks hospitalisation, calls it arrogance

Instead of forcibly lifting him (Mr. Wangchuk) up, the Modi government should have talked to Sonam Wangchuk, says AAP leader Arvind Kejriwal

Sharad Pawar slams Centre over irresponsible handling of Wangchuk's hunger strike

Mr. Pawar asserted that while the government moved to hospitalise Mr. Wangchuk as the situation became uncontrollable, the protest would continue

AI's data centre boom is becoming a political problem across the globe

As governments race to attract AI investments, data centres are facing mounting opposition worldwide over their massive land, power and water dem

Salman Khan Inaugurates New IT Center for SRA, Hands Over Keys to Beneficiaries

Mumbai, July 18: Bollywood actor Salman Khan visited the Slum Rehabilitation Authority (SRA) office in Mumbai on Friday night. During his visit,

Kay Kay Menon: Acting is more about restraint than exposition

Actors Kay Kay Menon, Naveen Kasturia and director Himank Gaur talk about their show Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya, how their school life shaped their jo

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits southeastern Turkiye: disaster agency

Turkiye is crisscrossed by several geological fault lines that have previously caused catastrophes in the country.

More than 6.74 lakh residential rooftop solar systems installed under PM Surya Ghar Yojana, Uttar Pradesh ranks second in the country after Gujarat

Solar economy expands rapidly across the state, generating employment for more than 85,000 people through over 7,000 companies

Three-layer operation: How Delhi Police planned Sonam Wangchuk's removal from Jantar Mantar

Delhi Police executed a meticulously planned early morning operation on Saturday to remove climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the Jantar Mantar

Rajamouli's Varanasi to Lock Horns With Hollywood Biggies?

With a multilingual release strategy and dubbed versions planned across several languages, Varanasi is being positioned as one of India's biggest

Urdunama: 'Gum', The Urdu Word That Isn't Just About Being Lost

This episode marks the beginning of Urdunama mini-series exploring a family of Urdu words that begin with gum.

Magnitude 5.0 earthquake hits southeastern Turkey: disaster agency

A 5.0-magnitude earthquake struck several southeastern provinces in Turkey on Saturday morning without causing casualties or damage, the country'

Rescuers race to find survivors in the rain after a landslide in China kills at least 8

Rescue crews searched for survivors after a landslide in Chongqing killed eight people. Massive rocks and soil buried over ten residential buildi

Catastrophic flooding sweeps across Texas; Governor Abbott signs major disaster declaration

All you need to know about Vikram-1, Indias first privately developed orbital-class rocket

Vikram-1 is a seven-storey-tall, multi-stage orbital launch vehicle built with an all-carbon composite structure and powered by in-house develope

U.S., Iran escalate strikes across West Asia

Iranian officials say recent U.S. strikes have killed dozens of people and wounded hundreds, with new casualties reported Friday, when the US mil

Unseen Photos from Khushbu Sundar's daughter Avantika wedding with Trisha and Tamannaah

Now, a few unseen pictures from the ceremony are making the rounds on social media.

Sonam Wangchuk Hospitalized Amid Ongoing Hunger Strike, Police Enhance Security

New Delhi, July 18: Sonam Wangchuk, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike at Jantar Mantar, has been admitted to Safdarjung Hospital. Today

FIFA World Cup 2026: Lionel Messi hails Lamine Yamal as 'truly amazing' ahead of Spain's final

Lionel Messi acknowledged Lamine Yamal as an amazing player before the World Cup final. Argentina aims to prevent the young Spanish sensation fro

US warns Americans to reconsider Middle East travel amid rising tensions

The United States issued a travel warning for the Middle East due to escalating regional tensions. Escalating hostilities between the United Stat

Why conversation pits are making a comeback in modern homes

Designers explain how sunken lounges create intimate gathering spaces while enhancing open-plan living

Sonam Wangchuk hospitalised but CJP falsely claims abduction to unknown location, Abhijeet Dipke lies about being detained: Here is what happened so far

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) member turned CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke seized the opportunity to peddle fake victimhood. First, he claimed that people we

Dipke Begins Indefinite Hunger Strike after Wangchuk Hospitalised

Following the police action, Dipke alleged that he had been beaten up and detained by Delhi Police during what he described as a crackdown on pro

Centre Appoints Telangana IAS Officer as Deputy DG in Shipping Ministry

The DoPT said the Competent Authority has approved the appointment of Patil as Deputy Director General at Director level in the Directorate Gener

Tamil Nadu Revenue Minister Promises Timely Local Body Elections and Zero Tolerance for Corruption

Coimbatore, July 18: Tamil Nadus Revenue Minister, Sengottaiyan, announced on Saturday that local body elections in the state will be conducted a

Parandur airport uncertainty slows western Chennai land market

Land prices have corrected, enquiries have slowed, and developers are repositioning projects around the regions industrial growt

Sonam Wangchuk health update: Safdarjung Hospital says activist 'stable but requires continuous monitoring'

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk was hospitalized due to his prolonged hunger strike. He remains stable but requires continuous medical observatio

PM Modi Hails Vikram-1 Launch as a New Era in Indias Space Journey

New Delhi, July 18: Skyroot Aerospaces Vikram-1 and Mission Agnayan are set to launch from Sriharikota. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described th

Lionel Messi speaks in advance of World Cup final, says Argentina 'will give it our all'

Sunday is going to be a great show, says Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni

Got AIR 35 in NEET-UG 2026 but won't become doctor: Here's why this topper chose engineering over medicine and will soon join IIT Kharagpur

Sabyasachi Laskar, West Bengal's top NEET-UG scorer, will pursue computer science engineering at IIT Kharagpur. He aims to develop energy-efficie

What a reign of thugs ...: Opposition attacks Centre after Wangchuks removal from Jantar Mantar, calls officers 'Modi goons'

Political leaders from across the spectrum expressed strong condemnation of the Delhi police's actions at Jantar Mantar. Activist Sonam Wangchuk

Left-wing student organizations join Jantar Mantar protest as CJP activist begins hunger strike after Sonam Wangchuk's hospitalisation

The protestors have been demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan after the NEET paper leak fiasco. The joint dem

Pakistan to revise oil prices daily amid renewed West Asia tensions

Pakistan fuel price: Pakistan will now adjust petroleum prices daily to manage oil price fluctuations. The government aims for greater transparen

Sabitha Indra Reddy, RS Praveen Kumar Under House Arrest Before BRS Yuva Sangrama Sabha

The BRS is holding its Yuva Sangrama Sabha at Saroornagar Stadium on Saturday. The party expects around 10,000 people to attend and plans to conc

Ayush Ministry Advocates Gandusha Practice for Oral Health Benefits

New Delhi, July 18: The Ayush Ministry has shared insights on the traditional practice of Gandusha to promote oral health. This information was r

Arunachal Pradesh Cabinet approves Rs 7,834 crore for 4 major schemes; 20% reservation for retired Agniveers in state police

Arunachal Pradesh's Cabinet approved Rs 7,834 crore for four comprehensive schemes. This investment will improve roads and rural connectivity acr

U.S. judge won't block Meta from laying off workers who filed AI discrimination lawsuit

The judge said the workers could not show that losing their jobs amounted to the irreparable harm required for him to issue an emergency order bl

CJPs Abhijeet Dipke begins indefinite hunger strike, as police shifts Wangchuk to hospital

Mr. Dipkes announcement came as the New Delhi DCPs office said that Mr. Wangchuk has been shifted to the hospital for essential medical care

India has better chance to qualify if FIFA World Cup expanded to 64 teams: Bhaichung Bhutia

FIFA's potential 64-team World Cup expansion offers India better qualification chances. This move could compromise the overall quality of the gam

Cricket has lost one of its greatest: Virat Kohli pays heartfelt tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers

Cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers has passed away at the age of 89. Virat Kohli remembered Sobers as one of the sport's greatest figures. Sobers

Yellow Alert Issued for Rain and Strong Winds in Delhi-NCR, Relief from Heat Expected This Week

Noida, July 18: The weather in Delhi-NCR is currently experiencing significant fluctuations. At times, intense sunlight and humidity are troublin

PM Modi wishes Good Luck Ahead of Vikram-1's Historic Liftoff

Modi said the mission reflects the talent, determination and entrepreneurial spirit of the country's youth,

'I'm starting an indefinite hunger strike': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke announces fast after Sonam Wangchuk removed from Jantar Mantar

What kind of thuggery is this?: AAP, Opposition condemn police action against Jantar Mantar protesters, call officers 'Modi goons'

Delhi Police took climate activist Sonam Wangchuk to the hospital from Jantar Mantar. Opposition leaders criticized the police action, alleging s

Moderate Rain Expected in Chennai, Heavy Showers Forecasted in Western Ghats Until July 23

Chennai, July 18: The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted moderate rainfall in Chennai this evening. Meanwhile, heavy rains are

Abhijeet Dipke sits on indefinite fast; supporters reaffirm July 20 march

The development comes amid a row over the removal of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk from the protest site at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi. Wangchu

Trump jokes US should host another World Cup with China and not have 'Mexico and Canada'

Uncertainty clouds the forecast on whether wildfire smoke will affect FIFA World Cup final

Canadian wildfire smoke creates hazy conditions for the World Cup final. Mikel Merino and Spain aim to ignore external factors affecting the game

Skyroot Aerospace to undertake maiden orbital launch of Vikram-1: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced Skyroot Aerospace's upcoming Vikram-1 launch. This mission marks India's first privately developed orbital

To Minimise Difficulties: India To Engage With US On Revised Visa Policies

India is communicating with US authorities to ease issues from new visa rules affecting Indian students and visitors.

Enrol in SIR to get guarantee benefits in Karnataka, says Congress leader

Anjali Nimbalkar, former MLA and Congress leader, chaired a meeting at the Belagavi DCC office to review the process of party workers working as

Yellow Alert for Rain and Strong Winds in Delhi-NCR

Noida, July 18: The weather in Delhi-NCR is experiencing continuous changes these days. While intense sunlight and humidity have been troubling r

SCO members, including India, exchange info on situation along their borders

SCO border officials met in Islamabad to exchange information on international border situations. They discussed and approved outcomes from the S

Nothing should be administered to Sonam Wangchuk without my consent, says wife Gitanjali Angmo

The Delhi Police has shifted activist Sonam Wangchuk to the Safdarjung Hospital, his wife Gitanjali J Angmo said on Saturday, July 18