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Visakhapatnam rises skyward, groundwater sinks in Yendada-Madhurawada corridor

Experts warn that the citys rapid vertical growth is outpacing water supply and natural recharge, leaving its fastest-growing suburbs more and mo

Contract of 134 Keralas Kudumbashree staff terminated

Order extending contract of other employees till September 30 issued. However, the staff under DAY-NULM project have not got any such relief

Animal quarantines on standby as Nepal battles rising cases of bird flu

The first case this year was detected in March and has since spread to 11 of the countrys 77 districts, including the capital, Kathmandu.

Director Chidambaram on Balan: The film had to be emotional, entertaining and engaging

As Balan continues to reign at the box office, director Chidambaram talks about what went into the making of the slow-burn thriller

Man arrested for allowing minor son to ride bike, cause accident in Chennai

Heavy rainfall forecast in five Telangana districts on July 3

UN report flags gaps in AIs safety standards | Explained

The UN report warns that the technology is turning into a phase of agentic autonomy that current oversight wont be able to manage, potentially al

Rules governing creches in India | Explained

The heart-wrenching incident of caregivers abusing toddlers at the Little Buds Day Care on the Capgemini campus has sparked outrage and raised se

Bihar workers among 8 killed as massive rock collapse hits quarry near Bengaluru

At least eight workers were killed after a massive rock collapse at a stone quarry near Bengaluru. Several of the victims were daily-wage laboure

Bars attached to Tasmac outlets down shutters across Tamil Nadu after licence expiry

A source in Tasmac says that the closure of bars could lead to a loss of 400 crore per month

2,000 penalty on hotel owner for dumping garbage on roadside in Mangaluru

The garbage was found when the Swachh Bharat Mission District coordinator conducted an inspection in the jurisdiction of Kinya, Belma and Talapad

Keep me away from all this, I'm an artist: Diljit on CJP protests at Delhis Jantar Mantar

Everything in this world can never be right... So, those who are protesting, congratulations to them, and for whom the protest is happening, cong

TVS Motor June sales jump 47% to 5.9 lakh units compared to last year

TVS Motor's electric two-wheelers sales increased over three-fold to 48,537 units in June 2026 as against 14,400 units in June 2025, it said

Canarys awarded Landmark Greater Noida Urban Water Resilience Project

Canarys awarded Landmark Greater Noida Urban Water Resilience Project

Assam Government Approves Reforms to Boost Private Investment in Higher Education

Guwahati, July 2: The Assam government has approved several reforms aimed at simplifying regulations for establishing private universities in the

Gujarat Enhances Crime Scene Investigation with 47 Mobile Forensic Vans

Gandhinagar, July 2: In the realm of criminal investigations, timely evidence collection is crucial. It is equally important to ensure that this

Dreams on Hold: Japan's Visa Rules Push Foreign Residents Out

The stricter rules come as some residents complain of overtourism and soaring land prices in part due to foreign investment, prompting a push by

India, Japan Unveil Economic Security Framework, Defence Co-Development Pact

PM Narendra Modi and Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi announce landmark agreements spanning economic security, AI, clean energy and defence cooperation

Russian attack kills at least 17, injures scores and causes damage across Ukraine capital

Russia launched an attack on Ukraine's capital overnight with ballistic and cruise missiles that damaged buildings and civilian infrastructure ac

Meet Mylapore MLA on first and third Fridays

Submarine cable system project linking India, Malaysia, Singapore unveiled

Microsoft, Lightstorm, Singtel and Tata Communications consortium behind the proposed more than 3,600 km facility

#ReclaimConstitution launches reading initiative to build public engagement around Constitution, first event in Bengaluru

Constitution Corner is a collaborative initiative with bookstores, creating dedicated spaces where readers can discover, discuss, and engage with

Police take Siya Goyal to Pune spot where she allegedly rehearsed fiancs murder

The police recovered the clothes allegedly worn by Siya on June 18, the day of the incident, during a search at her residence in the Market Yard

Metro infrastructure boost: Patna Metro corridor expands with new ISBTMalahipakdi stretch

CSPDCL Announces 160 Apprentice Positions for Youth, Applications Open Until July 24

Raipur, July 2: The Chhattisgarh State Power Distribution Company Limited (CSPDCL) has officially announced the availability of 160 apprentice po

Indian Ambassador Shares Panchatantra Tales with Austrian Schoolchildren

Vienna, July 2: Indian Ambassador Shambhu Kumaran engaged with schoolchildren in Vienna by reading Panchatantra stories, highlighting the growing

Karnataka CM raising Mekedatu dam issue for political gain: Anbumani Ramadoss

Demanding all MPs and MLAs to meet the Prime Minister and Jal Shakti Minister opposing the Mekedatu project, he said that continuouspressure shou

Tragic End to Love Story in Saharanpur: Bodies of Couple Found in Suspicious Circumstances

Saharanpur, July 2: A tragic incident has shocked the community in Saharanpur, where the bodies of a lab technician and a young teacher were disc

Remembering Saroj Khan: The Journey of Bollywoods Mother of Choreography

New Delhi, July 2: Saroj Khan was one of the few choreographers in Indian cinema who carved a unique identity in Bollywood. Her life was filled w

Kerakoll Strengthens H40 Family, Reinforcing H40 Gel Legacy and Introducing Next-Generation Adhesive Solutions in India

Kerakoll , a global leader in sustainable building solutions, continues to advance innovation in tile adhesives with the strengthening of its fla

In 1942, a British forest ranger stumbled upon the skeleton lake in the Himalayas. Here's all you need to know about the mysterious Roopkund

Uttarakhand's Roopkund Lake, a remote Himalayan glacial site, has baffled experts for decades with the discovery of hundreds of human skeletons e

Two people reach top of Empire State building with peace message

Pilot who hit Beijing tower wrote about ending life: Chinese government

The pilot who died after crashing a small plane into Beijing's tallest skyscraper, injuring 13 people, had mental health issues and had written a

Major Food Safety Crackdown in Ahmedabad: 46 Samples Fail Quality Tests, Four Shops Sealed

Ahmedabad, July 2: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has intensified food safety measures throughout the city in June. The corporation co

Skyroot Announces Launch Window For Vikram-1, India's First Privately Developed Orbital-class Rocket

The mission, called Agaman, will gather critical data across propulsion, stage separation, guidance, navigation, control and overall vehicle perf

Opposition Accuses BJP of Targeting Small Fish While Protecting Big Sharks in Ram Temple Case

New Delhi, July 2: The opposition has launched a fierce attack on the BJP regarding the investigation into the Ram Temple donation case and the a

Methyl Isocyanate of Law: Supreme Court quashes verdict based on AI-generated precedents

Supreme Court rejects NCLT verdict, condemning reliance on AI-generated fake precedents, emphasising zero tolerance for such practices

11-Year-Old Driving Pickup Kills Eight Monks During Pilgrimage in Thailand

Several monks were injured after a pickup truck driven by an 11-year-old crashed into a pilgrimage group in northeastern Thailand.

A 148-million-year-old Jurassic fossil discovered in China may have solved one of evolution's biggest mysteries about how birds evolved from dinosaurs

Researchers have described a new Jurassic bird species, Zhengheornis buyu, discovered in Fujian Province, China. The 148-million-year-old fossil

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren Encourages Voter Verification Participation

Ranchi, July 2: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren filled out an enumeration form on Thursday as part of the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)

Tensions Rise in Telangana as Police Detain BRS Leaders Before Debate

Hyderabad, July 2: Tensions escalated at the BRS headquarters in Telangana Bhavan on Thursday. Police detained former minister T. Harish Rao and

Man Missing After Falling Into Manhole Amid Rain In Mumbai, Rescue Ops On

The man's umbrella and slippers were found at the spot, and a search operation involving the Mumbai Fire Brigade and the police has been launched

India's June palm oil imports fall to 14-month low as demand softens, dealers say

India's palm oil imports plunged to a 14-month low in June, driven by weak consumer demand and a shrinking price advantage over rival oils. This

KC Venugopal alleges Rajnath Singh misled Parliament on Operation Sindoor

Finkurve Financial Services Limited - Arvog Raises Rs 50 Crore Through NCD Issuance from Franklin Templeton to Accelerate Growth and Business Expansion

24 crore successfully completed, while the second tranche will be completed in due course.   Aakash Jain, CFO, Finkurve Financial Services L

Bangladesh warns of dengue surge as weather aids spread

By the end of June, Bangladesh had recorded 5,924 dengue cases and 18 deaths this year, according to health ministry data

Patna Metro Expands with New Malahi Pakri Station Inauguration

Patna, July 2: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inaugurated the Malahi Pakri Metro Station on Thursday, marking a significant milestone for

Baichung Bhutia Backs Portugal Against Croatia in FIFA World Cup Round of 32

New Delhi, July 2: Former captain of the Indian football team, Baichung Bhutia, has expressed confidence in Portugals chances at the FIFA World C

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Kerala HC refuses to extend transit bail granted to actor-husband of viral Kumbh Mela woman in kidnapping case

HC was informed by the State of Madhya Pradesh that anticipatory bail plea moved by Farmaan Khan had been dismissed by a Special Judge under POCS

Bihar Education Department Official Arrested for Bribery

Patna, July 2: The fight against corruption continues in Bihar, led by the Vigilance Investigation Bureau. In a recent operation, the bureaus hea

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Rita Ora, Clean Bandit to Headline ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026 Finale

Ora will be performing at the closing ceremony, which will begin at 2:30 PM local time.

General Dheeraj Seth Meets Defense Minister Rajnath Singh in First Official Engagement

New Delhi, July 2: General Dheeraj Seth, the newly appointed Chief of the Indian Army, met with Defense Minister Rajnath Singh at the Ministry of

Delhi To Get First Radiation-Shielded Underground CBRN Command Centre

A first-of-its-kind facility at new DFS HQ aimed at significantly strengthening the capital's preparedness for nuclear emergencies, chemical disa

Canva Down Today: Hundreds of users report problems. Here's why you may be facing error while uploading images

Popular design platform Canva experienced significant disruptions on July 2, leaving many users unable to upload images or load projects. Complai

Karnataka quarry collapse CM promises fresh safety guidelines

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha to Attend Health Conference in Bhopal

Bhopal, July 2: Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha arrived in Bhopal on Thursday. He is set to participate as the chief guest in a three-day confe

Tragic Road Accident in Mizoram Claims Lives of Three Young Men

Aizawl, July 2: A horrific road accident occurred late Thursday night near the Venglai East-Diakakon border in Kolasib district, Mizoram. Three y

BJPs Vanathi Srinivasan objects to TVK leader flagging off government bus in Tenkasi district

The BJP leader urged the Tamil Nadu government to issue specific guidelines in this regard.

Two arrested for bike stunt in Mylapore; motorcycle seized

A video on social media showed a youngster dragging an iron barricade placed near the Music Academy flyover while riding a motorcycle

Nine more cerebral malaria cases detected in Jharkhand, count rises to 150

The growing number of cases has prompted the State government to direct all district administrations to develop a comprehensive action plan to co

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Congratulates Hemant Khandelwal on One Year as State BJP President

Bhopal, July 2: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav congratulated state BJP president Hemant Khandelwal on Thursday for completing one year

Cyber fraud case: All 119 detained in Lucknow call centre raid now arrested

Authorities have arrested 119 individuals following the unearthing of a sophisticated fake international call center in Lucknow. Operating under

Delhi Police Bust Fake Marriage Racket, Three Arrested Including Husband and Wife

New Delhi, July 2: Delhi police have dismantled a fake marriage racket, leading to the arrest of three individuals. This gang targeted unsuspecti

Bihar government rolls out VB G-RAM-G scheme

Bihar has launched the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) scheme, aiming to curb labor outmigration and enhance w

Two policewomen arrested for accepting 20,000 bribe in Thirumullaivoyal

Surge in Nepalese Cannabis Smuggling Following Increased Security in Northeast India

New Delhi, July 2: Following heightened security measures in the northeastern states of India, cannabis smugglers have shifted their operations t

Ashok Gehlot Raises Alarm Over Payment Delays in Rajasthan

Jaipur, July 2: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has expressed serious concerns regarding alleged irregularities in Rajasthans payment system.

Sumit Kumar Remembers His Father Kishore Kumars Musical Legacy

Mumbai, July 2: The timeless songs of legendary Indian singer Kishore Kumar continue to resonate with todays generation. Recently, his son, Sumit

Jailer 2: Release Date to Drop Shortly

Anirudh, whose music played a vital role in making the first part emerge as a blockbuster, is scoring the music for the second part as well.

Malkajgiri Police Warn Public against Suspicious Email, Mobile Links

One careless click can hand cyber criminals the winning goal. Don't let them score!: Police

Balochistan: BLA Claims 23 Attacks in 10 Days, 16 Pakistani Security Personnel Killed

Quetta, July 2: The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed responsibility for targeting Pakistani security forces in 23 separate operations acr

Saleem Ahmad takes additional charge as Ircon chairman and managing director

Saleem Ahmad, CMD of Rail Vikas Nigam Limited, has taken on the additional role of leading Ircon International Limited. Ahmad stressed stakeholde

Concerns Rise Among Neighbors Over Possible Bulldozer Action on Ram Temple Donation Accuseds Home

Ayodhya, July 2: Concerns are growing among neighbors regarding the potential bulldozer action on the home of Love Kush Mishra, accused in the Ra

PM Modi holds summit talks with Japanese PM Takaichi

The Indian and Japanese sides are also expected to deliberate extensively on ways to boost cooperation on critical minerals and pharmaceuticals

Cleantech startup BatX raises Rs 105 Cr in Series A round led by IvyCap Ventures

The startup will use the funding round to expand its recycling and refining capacity, strengthen R&D, and accelerate the development of a domesti

My dream is broken: Japan visa rules push out foreign residents

Japans new visa rules on foreign nationals pushes out exsisting immigrants

India Shines in Mongolia with Cultural Evening Amidst Foreign Troops

Ulaanbaatar, July 2: The capital of Mongolia is currently hosting the multinational military exercise Khan Quest 2026. Last evening, the event sh

House of the Dragon Season 3 Episode 3 release date: When and where to watch, plot, and what to expect

The brutal Targaryen civil war escalates in House of the Dragon Season 3, with Episode 3 set to premiere in India on July 6, 2026, on JioHotstar.

Actor Ansiba Hassan approaches court seeking FIR against actor Lakshmipriya, two others

Ansiba had filed a complaint against Lakshmipriya and the two others before SHO of Palarivattom police. She had approached the court, alleging th

Heavy rain in Mumbai: IMD red alert as city faces flooding, traffic disruption and tree fall

Sunny Deol Steps Up as Director on Gadar Set, Amisha Patel Shares Behind-the-Scenes Story

Mumbai, July 2: The film Gadar: Ek Prem Katha, released on June 15, 2001, was a massive blockbuster of its time. Its sequel, Gadar 2, has also ma

Om Birla to Inaugurate Two-Day Orientation Program for West Bengal Assembly Members

New Delhi, July 2: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla will inaugurate a two-day orientation program for newly elected members of the West Bengal Assembly

Freedom of Speech Does Not Mean Freedom to Abuse: Pawan Kalyan

Pawan Kalyan's remarks came as police registered cases against several individuals from Pithapuram and Eluru for allegedly posting objectionable

Canada Faces Dual Weather Crisis: Extreme Heat and Flooding Devastate Communities

Toronto, July 2: Canada is grappling with a dual weather crisis. A significant portion of the country is experiencing extreme heat due to a heat

Rakesh Sinha Advocates for Full Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir

Ranchi, July 2: Rakesh Sinha, the media in-charge of the Congress party, has reiterated the demand for restoring full statehood to Jammu and Kash

Bhavin Turakhia launches AI-native work platform Neo with $30M investment

Neo aims to bring work, knowledge, and execution into a single AI-native platform as enterprises look to move beyond fragmented AI tools and impr

Bhadradri Kothagudem Collector Submits Voter Enumeration Form

District Collector urged all the eligible voters to fill out their enumeration forms in accordance with the guidelines of the Election Commission

Pinarayi Vijayan alleges Finance Bill passed in violation of Assembly rules to benefit private liquor firms

Opposition Leader accuses Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan of showing unnecessary haste and stubbornness to provide tax cuts to liquor companies