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Rathanvel seals 99th GM title as India closes in on Grandmaster century

The 25-year-old from Coimbatore had completed his three GM norms back in 2022, but repeatedly fell short of the rating requirement, turning what

Argentina coach Scaloni hails Messi before World Cup final

He has made history. He is a legend, Scaloni said of the former Barcelona player, who has already helped Argentina win a World Cup and back-to-ba

Sobers 'stood out' among the greats: West Indies legend Holding

The Barbados-born Sobers, who has died at the age of 89, featured in 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, amassing 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets

New ATC Tower Opens At Vijayawada Airport

Kolkata flight via Varanasi from Aug. 13; Centre pushes terminal expansion and improved air connectivity

For World Cships, venue concerns have been addressed: BAI

We have put two more doors in addition to the main door so that no stray animals can enter the arena. We will also have guards stationed there at

Karnataka BJP Supports JD(S) March Against Bidadi Township Project

Bengaluru, July 19: The Karnataka BJP has clarified that it has no objections to the dates announced by its NDA ally, the Janata Dal (Secular), f

Chasing first major title, Sam Burns holds two-shot lead at The Open

Puri Rath Yatra: Sacred Adapa Bije Ceremony Concludes with Devotion

Puri, July 18: The sacred ritual of Adapa Bije, one of the most significant religious ceremonies of the Jagannath Rath Yatra, was completed with

Arjun Erigaisi Secures Second Place at Chennai Grandmasters 2026 by Defeating Hans Niemann

Chennai, July 19: Grandmaster (GM) Arjun Erigaisi has made history by becoming the first Indian player to win a game in the fourth edition of Ind

Root is an ideal role model for the England team: Brook

Brook stated that the 35-year-old talisman, also a fellow Yorkshireman, was the ideal role model for his team

EX-PMs Wife Dies At 85 In Bengaluru

The bereaved family members rushed to the hospital including H.D. Devegowda, Union Minister of Heavy Industries H.D. Kumaraswamy, MLA H.D. Revann

Lalu Prasad Yadavs Health Update: Under Medical Supervision, Says Shakti Yadav

Patna, July 19: Shakti Yadav, the chief spokesperson of the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), provided an update on the health of party leader Lalu Pra

Using abusive language, swearing don't count as obscenity under IPC: Supreme Court

Supreme Court clarified that abusive language is not obscenity under law. Mere swear words and profanities do not constitute an offense. The cour

MP For Monogamists Only, No Place For Those Having Multiple Spouses: CM Yadav

Mr. Yadav also said that the triple talaq, which has been abolished, will attract jail sentences for the person who enforces it.

No concerns with the way Rohit Sharma is batting: India's bowling coach Morne Morkel

To be honest, the way we bowled in the last game was exceptional, Morkel opined. Just looking at the numbers, the high speeds that the boys gener

Indian Standard Time Broadcast Network Launched in Bengaluru

Bengaluru, July 19: Union Minister Prahlad Joshi inaugurated the Indian Standard Time (IST) broadcast demonstration network based on White Rabbit

Shah Launches 77 Cr BSF Projects In WB

The union home minister later inspected indigenous and state-of-the-art technologies designed to further strengthen border security at the BSF Jh

Skyroot puts first private rocket in orbit & India in elite club; Vikram-1 delivers 6 payloads after 35-minute delay

Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1 rocket successfully launched into low Earth orbit on Saturday. This historic mission placed six payloads into their

Aortic Stenosis Burden Growing Among The Elderly

Dr A. Sreenivas Kumar, senior consultant cardiologist and director of cardiology and clinical research, said severe AS, caused by narrowing and c

CBSE Class 10 Second Board Exam Results Released with 96.78% Pass Rate

New Delhi, July 19: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) announced the results for the Class 10 second board examination for 2026 on S

Faith and its fallout

InAyodhya, weeks after allegations of money being siphoned off from donations at the Ram temple surfaced, pilgrims and residents say it has trigg

LIVE: France VS England - FIFA World Cup third-place match

The winning team will take home a bronze medal; Venezuelan referee Jess Valenzuela will lead the officiating crew for the match

Gang Involved In Luring Public Into Prostitution Arrested By Police In Bengaluru

A customer was a victim to the gang on July 16. He in his complaint to K.G. Halli police on July 17 stated he reached a location at 1st phase of

Another House panel defers edu reforms report adoption; move seen as part of govt's outreach to oppn for delimit bill support

Two parliamentary committees have postponed approving their reports on significant legislation. This development occurs as the government seeks o

Bombay HC Cancels Bail Of Shiv Sena Corporator In Doctors Assault Case

The High Court took note of the statewide reaction to the bail order, observing that doctors across Maharashtra had announced a strike on July 22

Karnataka Government Addresses Drought Amid Cabinet Expansion, Says Deputy CM G. Parameshwara

Bengaluru, July 19: Karnatakas Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwara defended the governments activities related to the proposed cabinet expansio

Pawar Says Wangchuks Hospitalisation Wont End Agitation

Mr. Pawars remarks came a day after his daughter and Baramati MP Supriya Sule visited Mr. Wangchuk at the protest site in New Delhi.

Phrase of the Day: 'On Edge'- What does this familiar phrase mean? The everyday expression that perfectly describes feeling like something is about to go wrong

The phrase 'on edge' describes feeling nervous and unable to relax. It originates from the physical sensation of standing near a dangerous precip

Beed Students Allege NEET Errors

The development follows the National Testing Agency's (NTA) declaration of the results for the re-examination conducted on June 21. The original

Mbappe Pays Tribute To 'Legend' Deschamps Ahead Of Coach's Final Dance at World Cup

Deschamps, who took over in 2012, led France to the 2018 World Cup title and another final four years later before their 2026 campaign ended in a

Tathagata Roy Warns BJP Against Resurgence of Communists in West Bengal

Kolkata, July 19: Tathagata Roy, former president of the West Bengal BJP and ex-governor of Meghalaya, has raised concerns regarding the internal

MP/ Muslims Spurn Alternative Namaz Site Offered By Local Administration, Plan To Move Supreme Court

The minority community has threatened to move the supreme court to challenge the alternative Namaz site provided by the Dhar district administrat

Mexico's President To Attend FIFA World Cup 2026 Final At Trump's Invitation

Sheinbaum did not attend the World Cups opening match in Mexico City, when her national team beat South Africa 2-0

CBSE 2nd Board results: 3 lakh students improve scores

I take everyone as my supporter, that mindset has helped me: Manika Batra

People expect me to win every match because I have been at that level for a long time. Earlier, I used to think about that pressure, but now I se

Opposition Leaders Rally Behind Activist Sonam Wangchuk Amid Government Criticism

New Delhi, July 19: Social activist Sonam Wangchuk was admitted to Safdarjung Hospital, prompting a wave of criticism from opposition leaders dir

FIFA World Cup 2026 LIVE: France vs England Bronze Final at Miami

England and France will face each other in a consolation match for third place

Assam Students Excel in NEET 2026 with Armys Support

Guwahati, July 19: In a remarkable achievement, 30 students from Assams Tinsukia district have successfully qualified for the National Eligibilit

Coimbatore Ward 22 councillor quits DMK

Major Heroin Seizure in Poonch District, Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu, July 19: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has seized heroin worth 25 crore near the Line of Control in Poonch district, Jammu and Kashmi

K. K. Nagar entrance arch in Madurai demolished

Jeweller Fakes Shop Break-In, Held With Rs 65.95-Lakh Valuables

Police questioned Vernekar, during which the investigation allegedly revealed that he himself had removed the valuables and cash from his jewelle

School holiday extended in Kashmir, Amarnath yatra suspended as Met forecasts downpour

Kashmir school holidays have been extended by three days due to adverse weather. The Amarnath yatra is temporarily suspended from both routes as

Back-To-Back FIFA World Cup Winners: Argentina Seek To Join Elite Group

Argentina are one game away from becoming just the third team to successfully defend the World Cup

Pune Set to Become a Development Engine by 2030, Says CM Devendra Fadnavis

Mumbai, July 19: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Saturday that Pune is on track to become a major global hub for Deep Tech and Glob

Engagements in Hyderabad on July 19, 2026 Telangana

Hyderabad Open Chess Tournament

Loyola College hosts workshop on digital accessibility for persons with low vision

Quote of the Day by Al Pacino: Forget the career, do the Inspiring lessons on hard work, perseverance, vision, determination, success and why you should trust the process by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on resilience and personal growth

Quote of the Day by Al Pacino: Al Pacinos quote, Forget the career, do the work. If you feel what you are doing is on line and youre going somepl

Pune Police Returns 35,000 to Actress Bhargavi Chirmules Mother After Cyber Fraud

Pune, July 19: In a commendable action, Pune police have successfully returned the full amount of 35,000 to Swati Shirish Chirmule, the mother of

T.N. government contemplates reducing VAT rate on aviation turbine fuel

DMK's Notice to LS and RS for Resolution on Mekedatu

The notice issued by the DMK leaders said: To discuss and pass a resolution on the urgent matter of concern regarding the proposed Mekedatu Balan

Bulldozer Razes TMC Office of Abhishek

A bulldozer was pressed for the demolition at the ground and first floors till afternoon.

Not just Statehood: PDP chief lists conditions for joiningNCsDelhi protest

In letter toFarooqAbdullah, Mufti says party may skip agitationunless restoration of Article 370, release of political prisoners and lifting of t

England World Cup Star Morgan Rogers Set To Join Chelsea: Reports

Rogers will fetch a transfer fee of 117 million pounds ($157 million) and will sign a seven-year deal with US-owned Chelsea

Telangana Public Schools a Model for India, Says Minister Azharuddin During Arutla School Visit

Azharuddin asked students to work hard, remain positive, set goals and work to achieve them.

Vikram-1 Success Showcases Indias Youth and Technological Strength: Shahzad Poonawala

New Delhi, July 19: BJP National Spokesperson Shahzad Poonawala addressed various issues, stating that the success of Vikram-1 is a historic achi

NCB seizes 5kg heroin smuggled from Pakistan in Poonch, 1 held

Narcotics Control Bureau seized five kilograms of high-grade heroin in Poonch district. An alleged smuggler was arrested during a raid in Kosalya

Rains Bring Relief, but Worry Farmers in Godavari Districts

Several roads were submerged, while rainwater accumulated in low-lying areas, particularly in Konaseema district.

Collective Kindness: when families are committed to saving lives through blood donation

A leitmotif among blood donation organisations is the increasing difficulty in finding people with generous veins; and the solution could strange

T.N. government to celebrate States history on both July 18 and November 1, says Vijay

When the AIADMK was in power, the then Chief Minister Edappadi K. Palaniswami announced that November 1 would be celebrated as Tamil Nadu Day. Ho

Health Department to Launch Hospital Dashboard

Doctors and staff delivering the best performance will be rewarded, while negligence and poor performance will invite action.

Mehbooba rejects Farooqs invite to join Jantar Mantar protest; Engineer Rashid to walk barefoot in solidarity

Police to step up surveillance at FIFA final streaming venues in Kochi

Rev Minister Stresses Welfare, Development in Khammam

He added that Telangana was being taken on the path of development through various projects, with the sole aim of standing on top in welfare and

Mayor Inaugurates All India Chess Championship

He inaugurated the 4th All India Open and Juniors Chess Championship-2026, organised by Genies Chess Academy in Karimnagar.

Jharkhand Welcomes Historic Hosting of Durand Cup 2026 with Trophy Tour

Ranchi, July 19: The 135th Durand Cups trophy tour arrived in Ranchi on Saturday. Following a successful event in Guwahati, the three prestigious

NTA probe finds NEET OMR sheets 'completely AI-generated', tampered; legal action likely

The National Testing Agency found one disputed NEET OMR sheet was AI-generated. Another OMR sheet submitted for scrutiny was discovered to have b

Skyroots orbital launch: Indias own SpaceX is born, startup to give country another option to Isro for satellite launches

Skyroot Aerospace successfully launched India's first privately developed orbital-class rocket, Vikram-1. This historic flight reached low Earth

Industry Leader Ravikant Meets Prime Minister Modi, Presents New Book

New Delhi, July 18: Renowned industry leader Ravikant met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday, presenting him with a copy of his book,

Governor, Naidu, Lokesh Laud Skyroot's Orbital Mission

Congratulating the Skyroot Aerospace team, Governor Abdul Nazeer described the mission as a historic milestone and wished the company greater suc

India needs entrepreneurs who aspire to create values: Nirmala Sitharaman

Addressing the Special Plenary Session of YiFi 2026 in Madurai, the Union Finance Minister urges the youth to move with some kind of guidance to

Rs 70,000 cr investments proposed for def corridors in UP, TN; Rs 10,000 crore already invested: Rajnath

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted India's strong defence preparedness and self-reliance. Advanced systems like Akash Teer and BrahMos we

Andhra Pradesh Neta Natter | If Students Score, Lokesh Too Scores With Naidu

Lokeshs remarks about his performance as education minister being evaluated by the Chief Minister come in the wake of Naidu keeping close tabs on

Quote of the Day by George Michael: If someone really wants to hurt you, theyll Inspiring lessons on mental strength, uncertainty, letting go, acceptance and why you should not let fear control your life by the English singer-songwriter known for his powerful music and deep insights on human emotions and life

Quote of the Day by George Michael: George Michaels quote, If someone really wants to hurt you, theyll find a way whatever. I dont want to live m

Telanganas Iron Age and Prehistoric Sites Being Lost to Development, Warns Archaeologist Dr E. Sivanagi Reddy

Speaking at Pleach India Foundations Heritage @Every Step 2.0 exhibition, he called for archaeological checks before development permissions, gre

Inaugural ILCA Open India International Sailing Championship concludes in Hyderabad

Cyberabad SHE Teams conduct 127 decoy operations, 31 petty cases booked

Uddhav Questions BJP's Hindutva, Seeks Probe Into Ayodhya Donation Row

He led the partys Ram Raksha Andolan in Nagpur, intensifying its campaign over alleged irregularities in donations made to the Ayodhya Ram Temple

Over 79,000 students accept UG seats infirst Delhi University admission round

Candidates whose documents are verified must complete fee payment by July 21, say officials;the second allocation list to be released on July 25

Vaishno Devi Pilgrimage Temporarily Halted Due to Severe Weather Conditions

New Delhi, July 19: The pilgrimage to the revered Vaishno Devi temple has been temporarily suspended. The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board ann

Felt I would be heard: a month on, real test begins for first womens police station

Free Safety Devices Go Unused By Many Fishermen

State raises concern over poor use of free satellite devices after recent fishing boat mishaps

Argentina Get Green Light To Show Controversial 'Falklands' Banner Again

After their 2-1 win over England in FIFA World Cup 2026 semi-final, some Argentine players came up with a controversial celebration. They held up

From Celebration to Data Analysis: Skyroot Engineers Back to Work After Vikram-1 Launch

The initial glitch during the countdown was frightening, but once it was fixed and the rocket lifted off, it was a huge relief, engineers told De

2,800 new electric buses to hit Delhi roads by 2028

Mines and Geology Department recommends referring Ballari mining representations to Justice Dhulia committee

Mines and Geology Department says it is not the competent authority to decide the issues raised in the representation

NC expels Ladakh leader Akhoon as he refuses to step down as CEC of Kargil hill council

The action follows Dr. Mohammad Jaffer Akhoons refusal to step down as Chief Executive Councillor of the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Counc

Quote of the Day by Ellen DeGeneres: 'Find out who you are and be that person. That's what your soul was...'- Emmy-winning talk show host's Powerful quote on finding your true self is the life lesson everyone needs

Ellen DeGeneres emphasizes discovering one's true self over societal expectations. Her message highlights authenticity as the key to genuine happ

Telangana Neta Natter | Revanths Report Card On Government Schools

Taking on the long-held stereotype that government schools are only for the poorest, Revanth said his government is transforming them to match pr

NIV Confirms Omicron RF.5 Variant in AP

The report confirmed that all four samples belonged to the Omicron sub-lineage RF.5.