IMD Hyderabad forecasts heavy rains on Friday; Himayat Sagar near FTL

Hyderabad: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) Hyderabad has forecast very heavy rains on Friday, which will further increase the water lev

RBI to hold rates in August, expected to cut again later this year: Reuters poll

BENGALURU, July 25 (Reuters) The RBI (Reserve Bank of India) will hold its key repo rate at 5.50% next month following a surprisingly bigger-tha

Is ChatGPT Dumbing Us Down?

Instead, AI delivers clear, polished answers within seconds. While those results may or may not be accurate, they are undeniably efficient. This

AI-driven systems to help Visakhapatnam police enforce traffic rules, identify criminals

AI models will analyse traffic data to predict congestion patterns, suggest re-routing options during VIP movements or festivals, says Police Com

Questions on Siddaramaiah's tenure as CM persist; leaves for Delhi along with DKS

The two Karnataka leaders are in New Delhi in their third trip since June, even as an uneasy calm prevails in the State Congress unit where voice

Min Sridhar Babu woos UAE industrialists to invest in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telanganas IT and Industries minister, D Sridhar Babu, has urged UAE industrialists to make significant investments in the state, high

PMs foreign visits cost Centre Rs 350 cr since 21

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modis foreign visits between 2021 and July 2025 might have strengthened Indias bilateral ties with the host na

'I would fire': Trump clashes with Jerome Powell over Fed's $3.1 billion renovation budget

US President Donald Trump and Fed Chair Jerome Powell clashed publicly during a rare presidential visit to the Federal Reserves headquarters in W

SSC CHSL 2025 application correction window opens on ssc.gov.in today; check all details

The SSC CHSL 2025 application correction window is set to open from July 25 to 26, following a postponement. Candidates can modify their forms tw

Trump's order to block 'woke' AI in government encourages tech giants to censor their chatbots

Several leading providers of the AI language models targeted by the order products like Google's Gemini and Microsoft's Copilot have so far bee

Patna diary | What happens in Tej Prataps dreams?

RJD chief Lalu Prasads eldest son Tej Pratap Yadav is known for his maverick ways. Now he has Prime Minister Narendra Modi appearing in his dream

Iran to Meet European Powers Amid Threats of UN Sanctions Snapback

The meeting, set to take place in Istanbul, will be the first since Israel's mid-June attack on Iran, which sparked a 12-day war and targeted key

Jeffrey Epstein's 50th Birthday Album: Letters from Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Leon Black and other influential figures revealed

Leon Black Epstein letter: Jeffrey Epstein's birthday album surfaces with letters from Bill Clinton and Donald Trump. Around 50 prominent figures

Starlink says it is experiencing network outage

Starlink is currently in a network outage and we are actively implementing a solution, the company said in a post on X

'Ma, Everybody is Dead...': 11-Year-Old Who Narrowly Escaped Dhaka Plane Crash

At least 31 people have died following the crash of a training fighter jet into a Dhaka school on Monday.

OpenAI prepares to launch GPT-5 in August: Report

OpenAIs GPT-5, which was expected to launch this summer, will be positioned as an AI system that incorporates distinct models and can perform dif

Canada faces pain medicine shortage and heres what can you do

Canada is grappling with a nationwide shortage of prescription pain medications containing acetaminophen with codeine or oxycodone, impacting dru

Youth goes missing after vehicle falls into river in Chikkamagaluru; his mother dies on learning about it

Sharmanths vehicle fell into the river after hitting an electric pole; efforts are on to find him

Trump claims hes not after Musk's companies as EV subsidies disappear

US President Donald Trump has denied claims that hes trying to damage Elon Musks business empire, saying he wants all American companies to succe

Amid PM Modi visit to UK, Airbus, Rolls-Royce signs MASSIVE deal worth Rs 4500000000000 with India to supply...

The European aerospace giant Airbus and British engineering powerhouse Rolls-Royce have secured a 5 billion (Rs 45,000 crore) deal with India, un

Tom Homan: Trump will flood sanctuary cities with ICE Agents and Raids

Hulk Hogan's Death Marks End Of An Era That Defined Larger-Than-Life Personalities Of 1980s

One by one, Hogan took on the biggest, baddest and all the larger-than-life cartoon characters who helped skyrocket the WWE into a mainstream phe

Ravi Shastri Stuns England Greats, Reveals Earnings Of Kohli, Dhoni

Ravi Shastri's big revelation on top Indian cricketers' earnings left former England stars stunned.

Telangana HC grants relief to DISCOMs on arrears of additional charges

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has provided relief to Distribution Companies (DISCOMs) concerning the payment of outstanding additional char

Whose Plan Was To Make Injured Rishabh Pant Bat? Shardul Thakur Reveals

Shardul and the rest of his teammates were excited to see how Pant approached his innings after resuming at an overnight 37 when he retired hurt.

Thailand Says Over 1 Lakh Civilians Flee Clashes With Cambodia

A long-running border dispute erupted into intense fighting with jets, artillery, tanks and ground troops on Thursday

Hulk Hogan death: Actors Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor remember WWE star

Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor pay tribute to WWE legend Hulk Hogan on social media after his passing

Narendra Modi Becomes 2nd Longest Serving PM, Breaks Indira Gandhi's Record

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, completed 4,078 days in office, surpassing former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi's record of 4,077 co

Rishabh Pant slams gritty 50 with a fractured foot, pushes India to 358 all out

Rishabh Pant scored a gritty 54 on a fractured foot as India posted 358, with Ben Stokes claiming a five-wicket haul. Despite Archers fiery spell

Worms in the food? Rameshwaram Cafe says it was a Rs 25 lakh extortion set-up

The Rameshwaram Cafe has filed a police complaint alleging an extortion attempt involving a staged food contamination video at its Bengaluru airp

Cybercrime police arrest 45 in nationwide crackdown on online fraud

Of the 45 persons arrested, 17 were linked to trading fraud schemes, while nine others were apprehended for operating an illegal cybercrime call

Bark vs. Bite: Brave pack of dogs charge leopard, regret everything seconds later in viral video

A viral video captures a pack of dogs confidently chasing a leopard, only to experience a swift change of heart. Their initial bravado disappears

Happy Gilmore 2: Adam Sandler returns with golf legends on Netflix! Release date, plot, and full list of golf celebrity cameos revealed

Happy Gilmore 2: Adam Sandler revisits his iconic role in 'Happy Gilmore 2,' premiering on Netflix, packed with cameos from golf legends like Joh

Viral video: Ibrahim Ali Khan meets dumb and mute fan, what he does next wins netizens: 'Aisi parenting ek maa..'

Ibrahim Ali Khan met his special fan at the Sarzameen screening, and his interaction with him won the netizens, praising Ibrahim's mom, Amrita Si

The dark side of flying: fear of grounding deters pilots from seeking help for mental health concerns

Despite growing awareness of mental health issues post-pandemic, many pilots remain reluctant to seek help for anxiety, depression, or burnoutnot

In Odisha, crimes against women mount as courts and police falter

With a high case load, poor conviction and chargesheeting rates, Odishas response to crimes against women is inadequate

Wagamama is here. What other new Mumbai restaurants should you try this weekend

Also try the upscale Gourmet Village, which brings 50 restaurants under one roof, Fireback, the relaunched Sahib Room & Kipling Bar at The St. Re

Non bailable warrant issued against Union minister Bandi Sanjay

Hyderabad: A Special Judicial First Class Magistrate (Spl JFCM) for Excise Cases in Hyderabad, handling cases involving MLAs and MPs, has issued

Rahul in Gujarat on July 26 to roll out poll strategy

AHMEDABAD: Eyeing a favourable outcome in the 2027 Gujarat Assembly polls, Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is set to visit Gujarat

Tom Homan lashes out at Congress for comparing 'ICE to the Nazis, racists, terrorists'

Sita temple plan on Shahs Bihar visit agenda on August 8

PATNA: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Bihars Sitamarhi district on August 8 to lay the foundation stone for the redevelopment of the Ja

Hunger crisis in Gaza claims lives of dozens of children in a month

Deir al-Balah: Five starving children at a Gaza City hospital were wasting away, and nothing the doctors tried was working. The basic treatments

UK, Australia back embattled submarine deal with US

Britain is set to collaborate with Australia on a 50-year nuclear submarine pact involving the United States. This move aims to strengthen the AU

1.12L kg drugs seized in J&K during 2018-22: Data

SRINAGAR: Drug abuse is on the rise across Jammu and Kashmir with over 1.12 lakh kg drugs seized and around 10,000 people arrested in the UT unde

High alert in Keralas Kanhangad after LPG tanker overturns, holiday declared, traffic curbs in place

The tanker overturned into a roadside swamp while trying to give way to an oncoming bus on a narrow service road

Rains to lash Kolkata on Friday, cool temperatures; peak showers expected on July 30 as monsoon sets in

Kolkata braces for an active monsoon starting Friday, with steady rainfall and cooler temperatures expected through July. Heavy downpours are ant

Hyderabads CNG consumption nearly doubles to 2.1 L kgs daily usage: Centre

Hyderabad: The city is witnessing a significant surge in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) consumption, with daily usage now reaching 2.1 lakh kilogra

From Terry Bollea to Hulk Hogan: The story behind wrestling's biggest icon name

Global wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, also known as Terry Eugene Bollea, passed away at 71. Bollea's journey began in the late 1970s. He transformed

TMC differs from Oppn line, wants debate on SIR first

NEW DELHI: As both Houses of Parliament are set to take up a debate on the Pahalgam terror attack and OperationSindoor early next week, the INDIA

Manipur: Centre extends President's rule by another six months, effective from...

President's Rule in Manipur has been extended by another six months, following a resolution introduced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah in the Lo

RSS chief, clerics agree to start dialogue between Hindus and Muslims

NEW DELHI: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat met prominent Muslim clerics and scholars on Thursday, discussing a host of issues with them and agreeing on t

Centre to seek six-month extension of Presidents Rule in Manipur; Amit Shah to table resolution in RS today

Amit Shah will propose extending President's Rule in Manipur for six more months. This comes amid pressure to restore an elected government. Pres

A survival story | Interview with Pralav Dhyani, author of Hijacked

How Dhyani sailed away from a hostage crisis off the Horn of Africa

Peak XV plans moves ahead of new fund; Building for India 2030

Venture capital firm Peak XV Partners (formerly Sequoia Capital India & SEA) may reduce its stake in K12 Techno, which runs Orchids International

HC issues notices over appointment of trade unionists to wage board

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has issued notices to the state government regarding the appointment of individuals affiliated with trade uni

Google CEO Sundar Pichai becomes billionaire, his net worth is no match for Mukesh Ambani, Gautam Adani, it is Rs...

The rise in Alphabet's stock value has been a key factor behind the increase in Pichai's wealth.

Great American Icon: Trump, JD Vance, WWE stars mourn Hulk Hogans death

Donald Trump signs executive order to reshape college athletics and ban pay-for-play deals

Trump NIL executive order: President Trump signed an executive order targeting pay-for-play in college athletics, aiming to block third-party pay

Trump offers support to Musks car company in surprising post as Tesla stock plunges

Elon Musk warned of some potentially rough quarters into next year as Teslas stock fell; I want Elon...to thrive, says the U.S. President

French President Emmanuel Macron makes big announcement, France joins 147 countries as it moves to formally recognise...

While Macron initially expressed strong support for Israel after the Hamas attacks on October 7, 2023, he has since advocated for an end to the c

Landmark free trade deal with UK: The power of zero

NEW DELHI: India and the UK signed a landmark Free Trade Agreement (FTA) on Thursday during Prime Minister Narendra Modis visit to London, sealin

Ahead of meeting with European powers, Iran issues BIG statement over nuclear program , says, 'Will continue...'

Iran has reaffirmed its right to continue uranium enrichment ahead of a key meeting in Istanbul with Britain, France, and Germany, where Tehran i

Ever been to a fake wedding?

With more people hopping on this new party trend, organisers are looking to curate more meaningful experiences and collaborations

Coldplay concert fallout: Astronomer confirms HR heads resignation after viral kiss cam video, days after CEO Andy Byron stepped down

Coldplaygate: Kristin Cabot, Head of People at software startup Astronomer, has resigned following public backlash over a viral video from a Cold

Review of Marketing Mixology by Ambi Parameswaran

He hands out a masterclass on what firms need to do to succeed in India

Column | Of true crime and bestsellers

This is a new column on popular fiction for the month, with room for thrillers and romance

Dozens of children in Gaza have starved to death in a month as hunger surges

Deir al-Balah: Five starving children at a Gaza City hospital were wasting away, and nothing the doctors tried was working. The basic treatments

US Quits Gaza Truce Talks, Blaming Hamas For Failure

Pressure is mounting over the plight of the more than two million Palestinians in Gaza, where the fighting has triggered a dire humanitarian cris

This Pune startup is building a tech backbone for Indias metal supply chain

Founded in 2024 by Vedant Goel and Dhananjay Goel, Enlight Metals supplies premium steel products tailored to the diverse needs of modern infrast

Inside the Everywomans head | In conversation with Sanjena Sathian, author of Goddess Complex

With her new novel,Sathian wants society to understand womanhood outside of motherhood

Queensland grandfather wins entire $30.6 million Powerball jackpot

A retired Queensland grandfather experienced a life-altering moment, winning the entire $30.63 million Powerball jackpot. Overwhelmed with disbel

Review of Work, Wisdom, Legacy, essays compiled by Y.V. Reddy and others

An anthology offers a panoramic view of the Indian experience at theworkplace, across generations, professions and value systems

Trump lawsuit, DEI cuts, ombudsman; whats changing after $8.4 billion ParamountSkydance merger

The FCC has approved the $8.4 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media, transferring CBS station licenses and ending the Redsto

France Will Recognize Palestine As A State: Macron

France is the biggest and most powerful European country to recognize Palestine

PM Modi emplanes for Maldives after concluding UK visit; to attend Independence Day celebrations

The Prime Minister will undertake a state visit to the island nation from July 25 to July 26 at the invitation of Maldivian President Mohamed Mui

Mirror, mirror, scan my skin: How Style Lounge is disrupting beauty booking

Founded in 2025, Style Lounge is a beauty-tech startup that serves as a digital platform where users can easily book salon and beauty services th

India's Actions Were Measured, Non-Escalatory: Centre On Op Sindoor

Operation Sindoor was launched in response to a arbaric attack by Pakistan-sponsored terrorists, and the action focussed on dismantling terror i

Building for India 2030: How AI is transforming critical industries

As TechSparks 2025 approaches, with a focus on how India is being powered by AI, we explore how the technology will define the countrys next deca

US FCC clears way for $8 billion Paramount-Skydance merger

The merger of Paramount Global and Skydance Media got approval from the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. The sale is worth $8.4 billion. I

Thailand launches airstrikes on Cambodia as border clashes leave at least 14 dead

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged both sides to exercise maximum restraint and address any issues through dialogue, according to U.N.

Sat, Sham inaugurate Shree Jewellers showroom at Barnai

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 24: J&K BJP president, Sat Sharma, along with Jammu North MLA Sham Lal Sharma, inaugurated the newly establis

Morning Digest: France to recognise State of Palestine, says Macron; Amit Shah to move statutory resolution in Parliament to extend Presidents Rule in Manipur, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Awkward moment: Is tension brewing between Donald Trump and Jerome Powell over Fed renovation costs?

Federal reserve renovations: US President Donald Trump's visit to the Federal Reserve headquarters saw an uneasy exchange with Fed Chairman Jerom

Poonam Nanda honoured with C-Positive Award

Excelsior Correspondent SOLAN, July 24: Poonam Nanda, director of Sustainability and Community Engagement at Shoolini University (SU) was today h

Morning Brief Podcast: South Capital, Andhra Pradeshs Comeback

Government job cuts could reach 57,000 as Ottawa slashes spending

Canada's federal public service may face significant job cuts. A report projects up to 57,000 positions could be eliminated by 2028. This follows

Top Justice Dept official grills Epstein accomplice Maxwell

A top Justice Department official questioned Ghislaine Maxwell about the Jeffrey Epstein case, as Donald Trump faces scrutiny over his handling o

Tanishq hosts styling session for its customers by Bandita S Patro

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 24: Tanishq, Indias largest jewellery retail brand from the house of Tata today hosted a unique and exclusive

Deeply saddened, PM Modi expresses condolences on loss of lives in plane crash in Russia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his sorrow over the tragic plane crash in Russia, expressing solidarity with the victims' families and the

DGIT NWR calls for expansion of tax base in J&K

Excelsior Correspondent JAMMU, July 24: The Director General of Income Tax (North West Region), Vatsala Jha today visited the Income Tax Office h