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Clipped Video Showing Islamic Slogans Being Raised at CJP Protest Is Misleading

Longer versions of the video show the group raising pro-India and pro-Hindu slogans as well.

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13 killed, two injured as falling boulders crush moving vehicle in Himachal's Lahaul-Spiti

The deceased included a six-month-old infant. Fifteen people were on board in the SUV which was on its way from Kullu to Killar when large boulde

Walking becomes the new commute for Lutyens' Delhi office-goers amid Jantar Mantar protest

Commuters are walking to work as metro stations remain closed due to a protest. Roads around Jantar Mantar are barricaded, impacting daily travel

Moon going far from Earth: Scientists explain how it could bring longer days and end total solar eclipses

Moon moving farther from Earth: The Moon is slowly moving away from Earth at a rate of 3.83 centimetres per year, a change confirmed through deca

African Proverb of the Day: Eat when the food is ready; speak when Life lessons on timing, communication, self-control, opportunity and why knowing the right moment matters

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Eat when the food is ready; speak when the time is right. The saying emphasizes the importan

International rights groups warn Nepal against political interference in Supreme Court

International rights groups express serious concern over Nepal's judiciary independence. They warn against government interference with Supreme C

How J P Nadda played a critical role in bridging gap between Centre, Sonam Wangchuk and CJP

Union Health Minister J P Nadda led government negotiations concerning the NEET paper leak protest. He engaged in multiple talks with activist So

Speed up Central government projects in Amaravati: Pemmasani

Officials told the Minister that the CGGPOA project at Rayapudi village would be taken up at an estimated cost of 1,299 crore over 5.53 acres, pr

Jantar Mantar protest: Digital initiative by a software firm in Kochi to extend support

Kochi-based software firm Faircode has launched One More Voice, a digital initiative allowing individuals worldwide to express solidarity to the

Rupee recovers 18 paise to settle at 96.55 against U.S. dollar

A combination of factors, including heightened tensions in West Asia, foreign institutional investor outflows, and sustained negative sentiments

Government orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack Dorsey

The notice comes after several users participating in the Jantar Mantar protest were observed using Bluetooth-based messaging apps after the gove

Thrissurs Thekkinkadu Maidan at the crossroads: High Court order unites Kerala voices to defend iconic public space

Political parties, writers and civil societies urge the State to move the Supreme Court, saying the ruling has implications for democratic assemb

Rahul shows pellet gun injuries of protester to slam Centre, says 'stop assaulting our students'

This is the future of our country. This has happened to thousands of youth, they have been shot at with pellet guns and have been beaten up in la

Fact-Check: Image of Dharmendra Pradhans Letter of Resignation Is Fabricated

We found out that the image is fabricated.

Trumps 10% tariff blow that could work in Indias favour

The US Section 301 tariff has escalated cost challenges for Indian exporters, but it simultaneously provides a unique advantage. Competing nation

UNESCO Lists West Bank Site & Lebanese Castles Over Israels Objections

Israels Foreign Ministry urged the U.N committee to reject efforts to designate the West Bank town of Sebastia and the Lebanese castles.

'No, no, no... that's not what you said!': Carey erupts at Smithsonian chief over museum's mission

Karavali movie review: A race that stumbles before the finish line

Though Raj B Shetty-Prajwal Devarajs Karavali, which dives into the thrilling world of Kambala, is technically solid, the film stumbles when it c

Govt acted swiftly after NEET paper leak, protected students' future while ensuring strict action against culprits: MoS Murlidhar Mohol

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol detailed swift government actions following the NEET-UG paper leak. Accused individuals were arrested, and a CBI p

The Hindu Property Expo 2026 to showcase Chennais real estate market

The two-day event will bring together developers, builders, consultants and homebuyers to explore citys latest residential and commercial project

The Hindu Real Estate Summit 2026 to bring industry leaders to Chennai

Developers and industry experts will discuss urban development, infrastructure, sustainability and the future of Indian cities

Delhi Police deploys facial recognition cameras at Jantar Mantar to track wanted criminals

EU finds TikTok violates its digital rulebook by failing to protect privacy of minors

The investigation comes on the heels of back-to-back crackdowns on Big Tech by Brussels, which has led the world in regulating tech behemoths, in

Fake godman gets triple life imprisonment under POCSO Act in Namakkal

A couple from Salem district approached him to remove evil spirits from their two daughters bodies in the year 2020. In the guise of performing a

India, Pakistan get direct quarterfinal entry in Asian Games cricket draw

Cricket is part of the Asiad schedule for a fourth time, having earlier featured in 2010 Guangzhou, 2014 Incheon, and 2023 Hangzhou Games

The Inspiring Journey of B.R. Ishara: From Tea Server to Renowned Film Director

Mumbai, July 24: B.R. Ishara made significant contributions to Hindi cinema during a time when society hesitated to discuss certain topics openly

Sensex, Nifty extend losses for fifth straight day on U.S. trade tariffs, West Asia tensions

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 0.43%, to settle at 76,059.77. During the day, it tanked 1.20%, to 75,474.43

Govt positive on compensation, FIR withdrawal; seeks time on Pradhan: CJP after meeting Nadda

Rajya Sabha washout continues for 5th day; adjourned till Monday amid NEET paper leak row

Rajya Sabha experienced disruptions during the Monsoon Session's first week. Opposition members protested the NEET paper leak issue and demanded

Cabinet Approves Rs.1,264 Cr BallariGuntakal Rail Expansion Project

The project covering three districts across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 46 kms

Rahul Shows Pellet Injuries, Demands End to 'Assault on Students'

Gandhi also demanded that there should be action against those who shot at and baton charged students, as well as Prime Minister Narendra Modi ap

From holiday homes to housing hub: ECRs residential boom

Chennais scenic coastal road is attracting families seeking space, connectivity and cleaner surroundings

Studio Mediums Beat, Repeat: How Riddhi Jain and Dhruv Satija turned the monsoon into textiles

Using bandhani, arashi, shibori and mothra techniques, Riddhi Jain and Dhruv Satijas Beat, Repeat reimagines the monsoon through contemporary tex

PM Modi Wishes Indian Team Success at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi, July 24: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his best wishes to the Indian team participating in the Commonwealth Games 2026. He

Bhojshala row: SC to hear Muslim side's plea over location of alternative namaz site on July 29

The Supreme Court will hear a plea regarding an alternative namaz site. Muslim petitioners argue the allocated site is too far from Bhojshala. Th

What India Can Learn from the US About Data Centres

India still lacks a single, comprehensive national framework governing the energy, water, and grid implications of data centre expansion

7 beautiful eastern countries to visit during this monsoon

June to September is monsoon season back home. But fly a few hours east and the weather is a completely different story. Here are seven eastern c

Rahul Gandhi shows pellet gun injuries of protester to slam govt, says 'stop assaulting our students'

Rahul Gandhi called for Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's removal and PM Modi's apology. He presented a student allegedly injured by pellet

Bar Council of India launches sweeping Digital Ethics Code for legal profession

The Bar Council of India has introduced a comprehensive Digital Ethics Framework regulating the online conduct of advocates, law students, intern

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach Elevates Guest Experience with New Dining and Family Facilities

Phuket Marriott Resort & Spa, Merlin Beach Elevates Guest Experience with New Dining and Family Facilities

Shiv Sena (UBT) Seeks Revival Through Hindutva and Youth Engagement

Mumbai, July 24: Following the high-profile defection of six Lok Sabha MPs to the faction led by Eknath Shinde, Shiv Sena (UBT) is facing a crisi

Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation is non-negotiable, says CJP in meeting with Union Ministers

The resignation of the Education Minister has been at the core of the month-long CJP protests, which descended into violence on July 20 as studen

Up to 10-year jail & Rs 10 crore fine: Cabinet clears tougher anti-paper leak bill

Bill seeks to double punishment for paper leak offences; minimum jail term may rise from 3 years to 5 years

What If Your Garbage Could Buy You Groceries?

Hyderabad-based startup Goodeebag is trying to fix one of Indias biggest environmental blind spots by creating a technology-backed reverse logist

'Eyewash, Not Reform': Congress Blasts PM's Paper Leak Courts Proposal

Fast-track courts can already be set up under existing laws, Ramesh said, calling the Prime Minister's promise a hollow publicity exercise and ac

Technology Delayed Is Technology Denied: The Air Chief Has Defined India's Next Defence Doctrine

Speaking at the commissioning of INS Malvan, the Air Chief stressed that delays in defence procurement weaken deterrence and national security. P

Govt disburses Rs 35,354 crore as on March 31 under PLI schemes: Jitin Prasada

Production Linked Incentive schemes, which aim to boost manufacturing and attract significant investments, have disbursed Rs 35,354 crore to bene

Cyberabads Serilingampally to get Centre for wildlife awareness, rescue and rehabilitation

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) Standing Committee approves box drains, road projects in various parts, and development of PJR Stadium

Beachville opens second cafe in Tiruvanmiyur, Chennai

Away from the bustle of St Marys Road, Beachvilles second caf in Tiruvanmiyur embraces slower brews, experimental coffee, and comforting food

MGRs education reforms paved way for higher education growth in T.N.: Minister Sengottaiyan

Watch: Big bureaucratic reshuffle in Education Ministry amid NEET scrutiny

The Centre has announced a major bureaucratic reshuffle in the Education Ministry, with Naresh Pal Gangwar appointed as the new Higher Education

Indian Automobile Industry Sees 28.6% Growth in Retail Sales for July: Report

New Delhi, July 24: The Indian automobile industry has reported a remarkable 28.6% increase in retail sales year-on-year for July, covering the p

Jantar Mantar clash: Supreme Court to hear pleas on alleged police excesses on July 27

India has asked GitHub to remove Bitchat repositories: Jack Dorsey

Centre's move comes amid the ongoing Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protests in Delhi, where the Bluetooth-based messaging apps were reportedly bei

India imports 25 lakh tonne of urea, 7 lakh tons of DAP in Apr-Jun to meet domestic demand: Govt

India imported significant urea and DAP quantities during April-June this fiscal. Total fertiliser production reached 115.72 lakh tonnes in the f

Forget white vinegar: A natural powder that can help clear ants from yards in a week

White vinegar has long been a go-to remedy for garden ants, but more gardeners are quietly switching to something far more effective: diatomaceou

Psychology says people who smile but never laugh out loud often share these 7 emotional patterns

Psychology reminds us that a single behavior never tells the whole story about a person. Someone who rarely laughs wholeheartedly isn't automatic

Ex-sarpanch beaten to death in Uttar Pradesh's Ballia

Ram Vyas Verma, who was also a local Samajwadi Party leader, was found dead at a pump station with head injuries caused by a blunt object

Vande Mataram bill tabled in Rajya Sabha: Centre seeks statutory protection to the National Song

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This Chennai home celebrates craft and quiet luxury

Designed by Alara Studio, the Alwarpet apartment combines muted interiors, bespoke furniture and collected treasures

President Murmu Meets Romanian PM, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

Bucharest, July 24: Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolosian held a meeting at the Victoria Palace in Bucharest

'Substantial risk of misuse by anti-national elements': Government directs GitHub to take down Bluetooth-based Bitchat app

India's cybercrime center has asked GitHub to remove the Bitchat application. This app allows anonymous, offline messaging which raises security

Gulf states seen splurging on debt to build new Hormuz bypasses

Persian Gulf nations are preparing to raise more debt to fund ports, pipelines and transport links that reduce reliance on the Strait of Hormuz a

Protesters Use Bitchat to Bypass Internet Shutdown; Govt Seeks Takedown

In its notice, I4C said that the app enables communication even during network restrictions and creates a substantial risk of misuse by anti-nati

10 Years Jail, Rs.1 Cr Fine: Centre's Anti-paper Leak Law Notified in 2024

The Act aims to prevent unfair means in the public examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC), the Staff Selection Comm

19-years old CJP protester may lose vision after alleged pellet injury during Delhi protest; Police deny using pellet guns

While his family claims doctors have indicated a slim chance of recovery and another protester has also alleged pellet injuries, Delhi Police has

CJP Protests: Can a Democracy Justify Blinding Protesters with Pellet Guns?

The Delhi Police maintain that only lathis and tear gas were used. The injuries, however, sketch a different story.

Amarnath, Mata Vaishno Devi Yatras Remain Suspended for Sixth Day; Over 15,000 Pilgrims Stranded

The Shri Amarnath and Mata Vaishno Devi yatras remained suspended for the sixth consecutive day due to adverse weather conditions, leaving more t

Can't Let This Go On Like This: Supreme Court To Centre On NEET Paper Leak Row

The Supreme Court directed the Centre to end the series of errors surrounding the NEET-UG examination and submit a roadmap for shifting to comput

CM DK Shivakumar Unveils Beyond Bengaluru Infra Plans

Addressing CEOs at a breakfast meeting, the CM said Bengaluru's greatest strength lies in its talent pool and innovation ecosystem

Hyderabad Hosts Mega HiLife Jewels Expo Featuring 150+ Leading Jewellery Brands

Actress Kushiths, Top Celebrities, Jewellery Loversgraces The Grand Launch Of HILIFE JEWELS Exhibition In HyderabadOne Of The Largest & Most Prem

Actress Aanchal Singh Ties the Knot with Investment Banker Mohit Chawla, Shares Meaning of Marriage

Mumbai, July 24: Actress Aanchal Singh recently married her long-time boyfriend, investment banker Mohit Chawla. On Friday, she shared beautiful

Gujarat rains displace 38,000 people; Army, NDRF launch rescue operations

As many as five trains towards Mumbai were cancelled owing to waterlogging in rail routes in south Gujarat

Utilise surplus lands of govt depts Indiramma houses in CURE; dont develop colonies in isolated locations: Telangana CM

The estimated construction cost of each flat,of about 528 sq. ft., is around 11 lakh per unit, with the government providing a 5 lakh subsidy and

Part of bridge washed away in Alirajpur; Gujarat Baroda route disrupted

Govt orders GitHub to remove Bluetooth-based chat app Bitchat over security concerns: Jack Dorsey

In a decisive move, India's cybercrime agency has instructed GitHub to eliminate the Bitchat app. This innovative Bluetooth messaging service per

Aanchal Singh Ties the Knot with Mohit Chawla, Shares Meaning of Marriage

Mumbai, July 24: Actress Aanchal Singh has recently married her long-time boyfriend and investment banker Mohit Chawla. The couple shared beautif

Youngsters are not afraid of CBI or ED: KTR tells Modi

Promising Make in India, this government had delivered Leak in India, BRSA working president says in a sarcastic tone

Judoka Tulika Maan suspended from Glasgow Commonwealth Games: Why the silver medallist is facing disciplinary action

Judoka Tulika Maan faces provisional suspension from the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. She committed three whereabouts failures within the last twe

Protests & Police Action: Know Your Rights During Detention or Arrest

From identity checks to legal aid, heres what the law says about police powers and citizens rights during protests

A trillion dollars of deals runs through his startup's software. Indian tech has barely heard of him.

Ganesh Shankar grew up in a two-room house in Coimbatore, decided computer science was not for him, sold mutual funds for a living, and now runs

Pradhan Stays, Officials Go: Edu Ministry Sees Major Reshuffle

When the education ministry was caught in a similar storm in 2024, following allegations of NEET paper leak and the confirmed leak of the UGC-NET

FDA panel narrowly backs unapproved peptide drugs favoured by RFK Jr and wellness influencers

FDA scientists said they could find little data on the effectiveness of peptides for proposed medical uses like ulcerative colitis, wound healing

PFI leader arrested in Kerala RSS activist Sreenivasan murder case remanded

Muhammadali K.P., PFI Palakkad district president, remanded after being produced at the residence of judge P.K. Mohandas, Special Judge, consider

Gulzar celebrates the city that welcomed him as a teenager in new book Aamchi Mumbai

The veteran poet-lyricist revisits his early years in Mumbai, reflecting on the city that shaped his life and creative journey

T.N. govt. orders cancellation of ST certificates issued outside notified areas to Kanikkaran/Kanikkar community

The Revenue Authority of one district would not be competent to issue such a certificate in respect of persons belonging to another district, acc

How Indian real estate is prioritising quality over quantity

Indias property market embraces durable assets, smarter construction and stronger long-term performance

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Meets Family of Martyr Head Constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi

Srinagar, July 24: Jammu and Kashmirs Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Lalpora in Budgam district on Friday to meet the family of martyr H