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Anna Hazare welcomes Maharashtra RTI rules stay, seeks permanent withdrawal

Social activist Anna Hazare has welcomed the Maharashtra government's decision to halt the implementation of new RTI rules, but is demanding thei

SDF says it never entered into any electoral or political alliance with BJP in Sikkim

The Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has vehemently denied any electoral or political alliance with the BJP, refuting claims of selling MLAs. SDF sp

Strong El Nino likely to develop rapidly, says UN weather agency

Forecasters are in strong agreement that a powerful El Nio is rapidly developing, according to the United Nations weather agency. El Nio conditio

Psychology says humans are more willing to defend their group than attack othersresearch explains why

Humans are wired to defend their group, not initiate conflict, a study reveals. This 'coalitional psychology' means we're more motivated to prote

Digital arrest scam: CBI arrests three accused after searches in Odisha and Rajasthan

The accused have been identified as Bibekananda Dixit and Jayant Kumar Acharya from Balasore, Odisha; and Kanhaiya Lal from Nagaur, Rajasthan

Eastern heat threatens FIFA World Cup players and fans

Forecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between Fran

Japan backs Indias 2027 target for Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project: All you need to know

Japan has reaffirmed its strong backing for India's high-speed rail ambitions, supporting the 2027 target for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor's ini

Delhi e-rickshaw drivers fear remote shutdowns amid traffic

E-rickshaw drivers in Delhi are living in fear as a smartphone app allegedly shuts down their vehicles mid-road, risking fatal accidents. Videos

EU's CBAM poses major compliance challenge for Indian MSMEs; Experts seek urgent government support

Indian MSMEs are struggling with the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, facing compliance hurdles due to a lack of financial and technical

El Nio officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall

A powerful El Nio event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes. Expect

Russian fuel crisis prompts rush for Chinese electric cars

Russian drivers are flocking to Chinese electric vehicles amid severe fuel shortages caused by escalating Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastruct

DMK MLA Arrested for Defamatory Speech Against CM Vijay

He was arrested while he was on a visit to Authoor about 23 km from here by the police who escorted him to the waiting police jeep

Hours after ACB Raids, DSP Bheem Reddy Hospitalised

Plans have been chalked out for a detailed evaluation of the total value of immovable properties allegedly acquired by Bheem Reddy so far: ACB

Maharashtra to ban sale of 'Sting' energy drink within 500 metres of schools: Minister Zirwal

Maharashtra has banned the sale of 'Sting' energy drink and similar intoxicating substances within 500 meters of schools. This decision follows c

Tanya, Aakarshi exit as India's Canada Open campaign ends

The Indian challenge at the Canada Open concluded today as both Tanya Hemnath and Aakarshi Kashyap were eliminated in the women's singles second

How rising heat Is changing Indias health: Womens risks, climate diseases & gut health

In the 15th episode of Health Wrap by The Hindu, we examine how rising heat and environmental stressors are reshaping health risks across India -

Heavy to Very Heavy Rains Likely in Telangana for Next Three Days

An orange alert has been issued for parts of the state, while southern and central districts are expected to experience light to moderate rainfal

Calcutta HC seeks affidavits from Mamata Banerjee, Abhishek over July 21 rally

The Calcutta High Court has ordered Trinamool Congress leaders Mamata Banerjee and Abhishek Banerjee to submit affidavits in response to a contem

Watch: What are the urgent health issues India should pay attention to in 2026? | Health Wrap

Indiashealthin 2025 has been shaped by rising diseases, fragile systems, and mounting environmental risks. From funding shortfalls and weakhealth

Punjab Congress rift out in open: Channi camp seeks state president Raja Warring's replacement

'Police regime': Stalin slams Tamil Nadu CM Vijay over ex DMK MLA's arrest

Former Chief Minister MK Stalin has slammed his successor, accusing the government of running an action cinema-style police regime. Stalin claims

From WHO to GLP1: The weeks biggest health debates & Indias malaria challenge

In this episode of Health Wrap, we track major shifts in global health governance following the United States formal withdrawal from the World He

Kerala government to map routes with parallel KSRTC, private bus services: Minister

Kerala's transport minister announced a plan to identify routes where KSRTC and private buses operate concurrently, following concerns from priva

Indias services PMI drops to 17-month low of 57.4 in June 2026 as demand softens

The loss of momentum points to more challenging market conditions and weaker demand, particularly at home, says Pranjul Bhandari, Chief India Eco

Pritam and Pedro series review: Arshad Warsi and Vir Hirani rescue priceless emotions from the digital void

Bringing his magical touch to long-form storytelling, Rajkumar Hiraniturns a cold, clinical cyber-thriller into a heartwarming buddy-cop comedy w

YSRCP Requests EC To Extend SIR By A Month, Cites Lapses In Forms Distribution

The opposition party claimed that forms were being shown as distributed in official records without actual delivery to voters in several areas, w

Why Telangana Remains BJP's Toughest Southern Test, Despite Parliamentary Gains

Nitin Nabin's Telangana visit highlights the gap between BJP's national appeal and state ambitions.

Venezuela's Acting President Rodrguez angrily defends earthquake response

Acting President Rodrguez defends governement response amid criticism on the earthquake in Venezuela

Heart disease at 36? Stress is the hidden enemy, says Surgeon

In this episode of HealthWrap, Ramya Kannan, Health Editor, The Hindu, speaks with Dr. Vinayak Shukla, Senior Consultant, Cardiovascular and Thor

Ahead of Amazon Prime Day sales, beware of delivery scams

As Amazons annual Prime Day comes up, be on the alert for delivery scams targeting you or those you live with

Getting fit again after a cardiac event: understanding cardiac rehabilitation | The Hindu Health Wrap

In this episode of The Hindu Health Wrap, Dr. Priya Chockalingam, clinical director, Cardiac Wellness Institute, Chennai, in a conversation with

DMK moves SC to bar TVK leaders from making threatening public statements on Karur stampede

The DMK petition has pointed out that Chief Minister Vijays proposed visit to Karur has the potential to give rise to an apprehension, regarding

When all else fails, people still repose their trust in the judiciary: INDIA bloc leaders in joint memorandum to CJI

Signed by leaders of 23 Opposition parties, including independent MP Kapil Sibal, it detailed concerns over the SIR in West Bengal and Bihar; the

Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra not answerable to govt: Ministry of Home Affairs

The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust operates autonomously, with no accountability to the Centre or Uttar Pradesh government, according

A Fairytale at MSG: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's Wedding Set to Take Place

The official spoke on condition of anonymity because they weren't authorized to discuss the events publicly.

Assam govt working towards bringing governance at fingertips: CM Himanta Sarma

Guwahati, July 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday said that the state government is working to bring governance to the fingert

Murmu Appoints 3 Additional Judges to AP Court

The newly appointed judicial officers are Sunitha Gandham, Alapati Giridhar and Purushottam Kumar Chintalapudi

Differently-Abled Minor Sexually Assaulted by Five in Kerala

Police launch probe after a 17-year-old girl allegedly reveals abuse by five different persons over the past year.

China: Japan-India Cooperation Should Not Be Directed at Beijing

Beijing urges countries to stop spreading falsehoods after criticism from the UN and human rights groups.

Coworker called married employee his 'favorite,' joked 'divorce!' after she complained her husband wouldn't take out the trash, then kept sending mixed signals for a year

A married employee's story about a coworker who called her his favorite, joked divorce! after she complained her husband wouldn't take out the tr

Woman found dead at hotel room in Hyderabads Langar Houz

Suits star Rick Hoffman leaves fans stunned with unrecognizable new look, Louis Litt actor shares three simple tips that helped him lose weight

Rick Hoffman weight loss: Fans of the legal drama 'Suits' are buzzing after actor Rick Hoffman, famed for his portrayal of Louis Litt, unveiled a

Watch: Heat crisis, health system gaps, microplastics & more | Health Wrap

This week, the focus is on the intensifying heat crisis and the gaps in preparedness and what it reveals about how India is responding to health

Watch: Cleft Care explained: Treatment, challenges & surgical training

Cleft lip and palate affect nearly 1 in 700 births requiring early detection, staged treatment, and long-term care. This episode looks at cleft

India has got a $5 trillion sleeping giant: Can govt wake it up?

India holds an estimated $5 trillion worth of gold in households and temples, yet continues to spend billions importing more every year. As press

Six sluggishmonths later, ISRO looks to reset withsatellite launches

Indias first privately developed orbital-class rocket is all set for its maiden launch

Gatta Kusthi 2 movie review: Double the fun, same old pitfalls

With sharper writing, Chella Ayyavus sequel film improves over the original, only to repeat its biggest mistakes when it matters most

Keralas Hindu Aikya Vedi president booked for alleged anti-Muslim comments over Operation Toofan

Case registered based on complaint by PDP leader Ashraf Vazhakkala following Babus alleged remarks in a social media post

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands

Europe is grappling with the aftermath of a severe June heatwave, which has resulted in an estimated 3,700 excess deaths across France, the Nethe

Delhi Launches Clean Air, Healthy Delhi Project with World Bank Support

New Delhi, July 3: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced the launch of the Clean Air, Healthy Delhi project aimed at effectively tackling air

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's final farewell: Foreign delegates pay tribute to Iran's late supreme leader

DMK MLA Anitha Radhakrishnan arrested over objectionable remarks against Tamil Nadu CM Vijay

The arrest came shortly after the Madras high court dismissed an anticipatory bail field by Mr. Anitha Radhakrishnan in a case booked by Authoor

What is Anaxyrus boreas? Why the Western toad is now considered Canadas most genetically distinct animal

Canada's wildlife boasts a surprising new champion: the Western toad. Researchers have identified a population in Alberta as Canada's most geneti

Indian delegation pays respect to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

India, Japan to celebrate 2027 as the Year of Shared Horizons

Four of a wedding party, including a child, killed in lorry crash near Kambham in Markapuram district

The four from Giddaluru had come to attend a wedding and had stopped at a roadside temple when the lorry struck their auto in the early hours of

Karnataka app-based workers union to legally oppose attempt to strike down Gig Workers Act

The Union contended that the petitioners argument claiming that the law is repugnant to Centres Code on Social Security (COSS), 2020,is merely a

Arunachal Minister urges Centre to hand over strategic road project to BRO

Kento Jini He said the road was originally constructed, managed, and maintained by the BRO before being transferred to the NHIDCL during 2014-15

Garuda Aerospace, Micron Instruments join forces to expand indigenous defence drone capabilities

Under the agreement, the two companies will collaborate on product distribution, joint technology development and defence-focused projects. Their

Blake, Ryan Skip Taylor Swift-Travis Wedding Bash Amid Rift Buzz

The report also referenced Blake Lively's earlier dragon comment about Swift, which had previously drawn public attention.

Vizag: YouTuber Dies After Fight With Bouncer, A Day Before Wifes Baby Shower

Kancharapalem Police said Manikanta ran into his old friend Surendra, who worked as a bouncer. An argument over past disputes escalated, and Sure

The Quote Looked Good. Then The Bill Arrived.

What you are quoted and what you pay are almost never identical. Here is the difference.

Enforcement of zero-liquid discharge norms in Kanpur tanneries helps curb pollution in Ganga across Uttar Pradesh

Kanpurs Jajmau tannery belt is significant as it is surveyed as the largest single point source of industrial pollution on the Ganga main stem

Watch: Organ donation gaps, Supreme Court ruling on stray dogs, HIV testing debate

Also: senior neonatologist Dr. Deepa Hariharan on why breastfeeding and lactation support deserve urgent attention, and reporter Siddharth Kumar

Jana Sena extends deadline to July 5 for party posts in Vizianagaram

The party has received about 1,200 applications in five days, many from doctors, lawyers and engineers, and expects the number to cross 1,500 by

Army Man, Three Others Held for Assaulting Police in Keralas Palakkad

The incident occurred on Thursday night when police were conducting vehicle checks at Pazhampully near Paittamkunnam as part of Operation Toofan

Watch: New rare blood group, mental health fallout of IT layoffs

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7 high-protein foods that can reduce hair fall

Hair fall is one of the most common complaints across Indian households, but many people overlook one of its basic causes: not eating enough prot

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Gold Futures Jump Rs 1,952 to Rs 1,47,710 Per 10 Grams

Strong spot demand and fresh buying by traders push gold prices higher in futures trade.

Money siphoned off: BJP leader Vinay Katiyar says Champat Rai, Anil Mishra could soon face jail in Ram Mandir embezzlement case

The SIT team investigating the alleged misappropriation of funds donated to the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple has extended its tenure by 15 days. T

40 killed after bus falls into ravine in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The incident took place when the Peshawar-bound bus entered Dera Ismail Khan district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after crossing Balochistans

40 Killed as Bus Plunges Into Ravine in Pakistan

Passenger bus travelling from Quetta to Peshawar crashes into a deep ravine in Balochistan's mountainous Zhob district.

35-crore TVK MLA bribery case: Senthilbalajis brother Ashok Kumar moves Madras High Court for anticipatory bail

Claims that he has no connection whatsoever with the case and that he had been roped into the matter with a political motive

Mystery surrounding the Silverpit crater solved: 160-meter asteroid hit the North Sea 45 million years ago and triggered 330-foot tsunami waves, say scientists

A 20-year-old mystery of the North Sea's Silverpit Crater has been solved. Researchers confirmed an asteroid or comet struck the region 43-46 mil

Underdogs shine

Millions Gather in Tehran as Ali Khamenei's Body Lies in State Ahead of Funeral

Iran prepares for a massive state funeral, with foreign dignitaries and millions of mourners expected to attend official ceremonies.

Akhil Akkineni Lauds Samanthas Maa Inti Bangaram

Samantha and her husband, director Raj Nidimoru, are expecting their first child together.

Govt lens on e-rickshaw remote shutdown issue; two apps removed from app stores

The issue drew public attention after reports surfaced that some e-rickshaws were being rendered inoperable through a remote shutdown feature lin

'My Pain': A Mother's Desperate Search for Son Missing in Finland for 2 Months

The 18-year-old student from Hyderabad had gone to Finland in August last year to pursue a BTech course.

'Are all citizens being made slaves of Indian govt': Bombay HC quashes externment order over CAA protests

The Bombay High Court has overturned an externment order against SDPI leader Saeed Ahmad Chaudhary, who organized protests against government pol

Five More Arrested in TVK MLA Bribery Case

The MLA claimed he was threatened when he declined to accept, and that even his family was intimidated

Vikram-1 launch will be great boost for Indias private space sector: Skyroot Aerospace co-founder & CEO Pawan Kumar Chandana

The Vikram-1 launch vehicle is Indias first privately developed orbital-class rocket designed to carry small satellites weighing up to 350 kg to

Naidu Launches Kadapa Steel Plant Construction Work

The integrated steel plant will be developed by JSW Andhra Pradesh Steel Limited in two phases in 1,100 acres with a total investment of Rs 16,35

Quote of the Day by Rumi: Beauty surrounds us, but usually we need to be walking in a Popular mystic poets powerful words on mindfulness

Renowned Persian poet Rumi, a 13th-century mystic, reminds us that beauty surrounds us, often unnoticed until we cultivate awareness. His quote s

Myanmar ex-junta chief makes first ASEAN outing as civilian leader

Consensus in ASEAN is fraying over how to treat Myanmar's new administration, analysts say

ETPL Will Help Make Cricket a Truly Global Sport: Ravichandran Ashwin

Dublin Guardians captain says the European T20 Premier League will provide a major platform for Irish, Scottish and Dutch cricketers.

Authorities issue arrest warrant, Interpol red notice for Monaco blast suspect

Suspect of the June 29 blasts in Monaco subject to an arrest warrant.

Ireland will be more acceptable as opposition after series win over India: CI chief O'Donnell

Ireland stunned India 2-0 recently at Belfast to register their first ever series win over the reigning T20 world champions in any format.