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How the war on Iran changed the Gulf security order | Global Faultlines podcast

In this episode of Global Faultlines, we examine how the war on Iran has reshaped the Gulf security order, from the GCCs evolving ties with Tehra

Chennai man dies after neglecting dog bite treatment

India-U.K. trade deal will boost Indias farmers, entrepreneurs and MSMEs, PM Modi says

The India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), which came into effect on July 15, has been hailed by government officials in I

Watch: Analysis: Should T.V.K. do away with freebies?

The profligacy of the successive governments has been a key factor that contributed to the very tight fiscal situation in Tamil Nadu. In the name

Jana Nayagan bids adieu: Inside Thalapathy Vijays farewell film

With his upcoming release Jana Nayagan, Vijay bids goodbye to cinema, triggering heartbreak and nostalgia among fans and the Tamil cinema fratern

Construction worker dies of asphyxiation in Kozhikode

Another man, who attempted to rescue the victim and fell unconcious inside the tank, was pulled out alive by the rescue squad members and admitte

PM Modi to flag off countrys first Hydrogen train

Nagercoil custodial death: PMK demands CBI probe

In the two months since the change of government in Tamil Nadu, four people have died under mysterious circumstances while in police custody, Anb

Divert sewage entering Durgam Cheruvu to STP by July 20: CMC Commissioner directs officials

Cyberabad Municipal Commissioner to revisit the site on Monday

Who is Anil Menon: The NASA astronaut with Kerala roots

NASA astronaut Anil Menon has begun his first mission to the International Space Station aboard the Soyuz MS-29 spacecraft. Born to an Indian fat

Karnataka HC declares arrest of Kodagu homestay owner as illegal in alleged rape of US national

Court directs government of Karnataka to pay 5 lakh as compensation for illegal arrest

Ayodhya incident hurt faith of Ram devotees: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Adityanath on donation theft issue

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attacked the opposition parties, particularly the Samajwadi Party, accusing them of politicising mat

Operation Toofan: Kerala, Tamil Nadu join forces to boost anti-drug drive

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala meets Tamil Nadu CM C. Joseph Vijay in Chennai seeking support for States ongoing anti-drug campaign

I am an eight-time MLA, wont be threatened, says DKS

Deputy CM made this statement during his interaction with representatives ofBangaloreApartments Federation (BAF) at VidhanaSoudha in Bengaluru

Kerala plans to start electric boat service through Parvathy Puthanar ahead of Onam

The initiative, spearheaded by the Transport department, aims to revitalise the 18th-century waterway as part of the larger KovalamBekal National

2 Killed in Noida Apartment Fire; Landlord Arrested

Blaze in a four-storey residential building, suspected to have started while charging an electric two-wheeler, leaves two dead and about 50 rescu

Madras High Court questions State on providing horizontal reservation for transgender persons in government jobs

Justices S.M. Subramaniam and N. Senthilkumar grant time till August 4, 2026 for the Tamil Nadu government to respond

Jana Nayagan gets a release date: CM Vijays swansong film to finally hit the big screen

The announcement finally ends the months-long drama surrounding the films release, which the Central Board of Film Certification halted in Januar

Chinas Great Green Wall tames desert growth, but scientists say fight is not over

For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called straw checkerboards to combat desertification

SC Dismisses TN Govt Plea Against HC Relief to Former DMK Minister

Opposing the plea, senior advocate Mukul Rohatgi, representing Velu, said he was being prosecuted after the change of power in Tamil Nadu

Supreme Court Expresses Concern Over CBSEs Digital Copy Evaluation Issues

New Delhi, July 15: The Supreme Court has raised concerns regarding the difficulties faced by students with the Central Board of Secondary Educat

Concerned over civilian deaths, Mirwaiz urges Pakistan to prioritise dialogue, restraint in PoK

Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also expressed deep sorrow and pain over reports of the loss of civilian lives and police personnel in the continuing unrest

Will address challenges faced by apartment owners through dialogue, consultation rather than litigation: Karnataka CM

He informed that the proposed Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Act, 2026 has been drafted to protect the interests of homebuyers, a

ZIM vs BAN 1st T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh match live, probable playing 11, pitch and weather forecast

Zimbabwe vs Bangladesh 1st T20I Playing 11: Zimbabwe and Bangladesh begin their three-game T20I series today. Zimbabwe enters the contest with st

Composers Raghav & Arjun on their track Afra tafri from the series, Raakh

Written and composed as a ghazal by Raghav & Arjun, the song evokes nostalgia explores the loss of identity, truth and belonging. Surinder Khan h

UP Government Launches OTR System for Jobs: No Repeated Forms for Aspirants

The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a free One Time Registration (OTR) system for government job aspirants. Candidates will no longer need

Watch: Sonam Wangchuks hunger strike intensifies | Opposition, celebrities appeal

Sonam Wangchuks hunger strike entered its 17th day at Delhis Jantar Mantar as concerns over his health intensified

Why people sleep with phones next to bed? Psychology and sociology studies say it's not because of any addiction or love for gadgets

Many keep phones near their beds for practical and social reasons. This habit provides comfort and a sense of security for adults. Some use phone

Fatty liver new treatment found: Study discovers a medicine that reverses severe fatty liver by just repairing the gut

A new experimental drug shows promise for severe fatty liver disease. This compound targets the gut, not the liver directly. It repairs a damaged

Union Bank of India net profit up 29.6% to 5,332 crore in Q1FY27

Net interest income increased 10.15% to 10,037 crore in the reporting quarter as against 9,113 crore in the corresponding period last year

Celebrating the Divine: The Ten Forms of Adi Shakti During Gupt Navratri

New Delhi, July 15: The sacred festival of Gupt Navratri begins today, July 15. In Hinduism, Gupt Navratri is a time for devotion, meditation, an

Four boys drown in two separate incidents in Visakhapatnam and ASR districts

Man Accused Of Killing Andhra Officer Dies By Suicide Along With Family

According to the police, the prime accused visited his native village on Tuesday morning, took his wife and children with him, and later travelle

Nvidia Launches GeForce NOW In India, Bringing High-End PC Gaming To All

Nvidia has officially launched its GeForce NOW cloud gaming service in India, allowing gamers to stream high-end PC games without owning expensiv

Tragic Drowning Incident Claims Lives of Four Children in Yamuna River

New Delhi, July 15: A tragic incident occurred in the Yamuna River near the Alipur area of New Delhi, where four children drowned while bathing.

Changed My Room In Assembly: Madan Mitra Quits Mamata Banerjee's Trinamool

Madan Mitra's resignation comes two weeks after Mamata Banerjee made him Trinamool Congress' general secretary.

What is cyclosporiasis? | Explained

Cyclosporiasis is a type of food poisoning caused by the microscopic parasite, Cyclospora cayetanensis that spreads through the faeco-oral route

Spot Bribery? Tamil Nadu Asks Citizens to Report It on WhatsApp

The intervention comes after state audits revealed that multiple administrative branches had systematically ignored a series of similar anti-graf

Fire in Noida village building kills two, several rescued

A fire in Noida's Mamura village claimed two lives on Wednesday. Two individuals fell ill after inhaling smoke and were hospitalised, subsequentl

Two killed, 50 rescued in Noida building fire; landlord arrested

Fire tenders, including a hydraulic platform, were rushed to the spot immediately after the blaze was reported and most residents were safely eva

Another Arrest in Baruipur Mob Lynching Case, Total Arrests Rise to Eight

Kolkata, July 15: In a significant development in the mob lynching case following the alleged rape and murder of a 12-year-old girl in Baruipur,

Two More Arrested in the Murder Case of Himanshu Singh in Jamshedpur, Total Arrests Reach 16

Jamshedpur, July 15: In a high-profile murder case involving Himanshu Singh, a young leader of the Karni Sena, police have arrested two additiona

Rajouris Historic Bhairav Yatra Achieves National Recognition

Srinagar, July 15: The Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, Manoj Sinha, announced a proud moment for Rajouri district, revealing that the h

Telangana CM lays foundation stone for Amazon Web Services data centre, wants global giant to invest 1 lakh crore

Telangana IT and Industries Minister D. Sridhar Babu says a decision was taken to set up a data centre park at Aloor where comprehensive faciliti

AK-56 Rifle, Explosives Among Massive Arms Cache Recovered In Manipur

On multiple separate operations, Manipur police have recovered a large cache of weapons in Imphal and Churachandpur districts of Manipur.

Meet 'Mountain Queen' Lhakpa Sherpa, who climbed Mount Everest 11 times, even once while pregnant; Here's why she wants to continue climbing until 80

Lhakpa Sherpa, the Mountain Queen, holds the record for most Everest ascents by a woman. She defied societal expectations, growing up where girls

K. Annamalai Remembers K. Kamraj on His 124th Birth Anniversary

Chennai, July 15: K. Annamalai, the leader of We the Leaders, commemorated the 124th birth anniversary of K. Kamraj. In a statement, he remarked,

Sanjay Nishad Addresses Allegations in Ram Temple Donation Theft Case

New Delhi, July 15: Sanjay Nishad, a cabinet minister in the Uttar Pradesh government and the national president of the Nishad Party, has dismiss

OpenAI is building an AI speaker amid legal feud with Apple

The screen-free speaker will be designed to provide AI and smart home services, according to Bloomberg News

MHA proposes recruitment rules for CEO, additional CEO posts at I4C; seeks stakeholder feedback till August 14

The Ministry of Home Affairs is proposing new recruitment rules for key leadership roles. These rules aim to strengthen India's cybercrime respon

Man murders aunt, injures fiance in Virudhunagar district

Accused was angered over the injured woman refusing to marry him after engagement. He later surrendered before police.

Karnataka government to set up committee to study Bidadi township project, announces CM

The State Cabinet would decide the composition of the committee

Cheaper, quicker and faster: British Deputy High Commissioner Sutapa Choudhury on India-UK CETA

The India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement has officially entered into force. This landmark pact grants zero-duty market access for

Badrinath Temple donation row: SIT sends deleted data to FSL for recovery

Police seized a Network Video Recorder containing crucial CCTV footage from Badrinath Temple. Deleted recordings from cash counting sessions will

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Speculations Rise as CM Shivakumar Heads to New Delhi

Bengaluru, July 15: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar departed for New Delhi on Wednesday. His return date has not been set, intensifying

ICC ODI Rankings: Shubman Gill Nears Top Spot, Joe Root Makes Significant Leap

Dubai, July 15: The latest ODI rankings released by the International Cricket Council (ICC) show Indian team captain Shubman Gill closing in on t

Watch: Ramesh Chennithala praises TN CM Vijays anti drug initiatives, seeks support for Operation Toofan

Tata to Invest $1 Billion in Shipbuilding in Kerala: CM Satheesan

The state government is favorably considering the proposal and it is likely to approve it within a month, he added

'She can crawl with both hands': Bengaluru newborn saved from losing her right hand to rare cancer; strangers raise Rs 30 lakh for baby's tumour treatment

A Bengaluru newborn diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer faced the possibility of losing her hand just weeks after birth. A team of doctor

Sindhu Targets Medal at World Championships To Be Held in India

The last time the world championships were held in India was in 2009 in Hyderabad, Sindhu's home city

'Abhishek Banerjee refused to step aside': Madan Mitra quits Mamata's camp, joins Ritabrata Banerjee's TMC faction

Trinamool Congress MLA Madan Mitra has resigned from Mamata Banerjee's faction. He joined the rebel TMC faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee on Wedn

Indian Truck Driver Behind Multi Vehicle Crash In US Gets 5 Years In Prison

Singh, who was 21 at the time of the crash, had pleaded guilty to three counts of vehicular manslaughter with gross negligence in June.

Look At The Amount Of Frustration: Supreme Court Flags Students' Concerns Over CBSE's OSM

The petitioner has also sought directions to grant relaxation in minimum qualifying marks for students who have already secured provisional admis

Why Europe's Deadly Heatwave Is More Than Just A Summer Crisis

A persisitne high-pressure system, combined with warmer-than-average sea surface temperatures, has trapped an immense mass of hot air over Europe

Noida Authority Takes Action After Worker Dies During Sewer Cleaning

Noida, July 15: The Noida Authority has taken significant action following the tragic death of a sanitation worker during sewer line cleaning nea

Telangana Revives Traditional Drum Beating To Boost Awareness In SIR Drive

The traditional and age-old practice, widely used in rural Telangana to spread important public messages, has drawn the attention of villagers.

ED Launches Investigation Against Former Kolkata DCP for Alleged Corruption in Transfers and Postings

Kolkata, July 15: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has initiated an investigation against former Deputy Commissioner of Police Shantanu Sinha Bis

Why are five anonymous female users suing Elon Musks xAI? | Explained

After AI chatbot Grok enabled users to create a barrage of sexual deepfakes and morphed photos earlier this year, a proposed class action lawsuit

US proposes revised bill with 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil

US senators have proposed a new bill to impose 100% tariffs on India over Russian oil purchases.

Violent Clash Over Money Transactions in Bulandshahr Leaves Two Dead

Bulandshahr, July 15: A violent incident occurred in Sikandarabad, Bulandshahr district, involving two groups engaged in a dispute over money tra

Shankar Mahadevan Reveals Secrets Behind Senorita 15 Years Later

Mumbai, July 15: Renowned musician and singer Shankar Mahadevan has shared an intriguing story related to the popular song Senorita from the film

Raheel Azam Makes Directorial Debut with Music Video: A Dream Come True

Mumbai, July 15: Actor Raheel Azam, known for his roles in popular shows like Hatim, Tu Aashiqui, Madam Sir, and Anupamaa, is set to step into th

India's Atiq Mir Outqualifies 2 Mercedes F1 Juniors For Pole Position

Despite no testing on a rather technical Leopard Circuit, Atiqa, the first Indian to be backed by the Formula 1 Academy, set a sizzling pace in q

Andhra Woman Killed in Road Accident in New Jersey

27-year-old Prasanna from Palnadu dies on the spot; family seeks repatriation of body

Girl Stopped By Cop While Filming Dance Reel Inside Temple, Video Sparks Debate

Users who supported the officer's intervention argued that temples are meant for prayer, devotion and peace and that filming reels can disrupt th

Five Telangana tourists rescued after being swept into sea at Visakhapatnams RK Beach

The tourists, from Mushampalli in Telanganas Nalgonda district, were pulled into deep water by strong waves while bathing; marine police rescued

Congress Invite Mamata to Event, Asks To Admit Quitting Party As Mistake

On July 21, 1993, 13 people died in police firing on a Youth Congress rally led by Mamata Banerjee. After she quit Congress in 1997, TMC has been

India's 'most ambitious' trade deal with UK takes effect

The free trade agreement allows zero-duty market access for nearly 99% of India's exports to the UK.

Shabad Six-Murder Case: Mystery Over Family Killings

After securing the bail, Raj Kumar carried out the murders. Based on a selfie video allegedly recorded by him, it is believed that he targeted th

India-UK CEPA Implementation Boosts Demand for Local Services and Goods: FICCI

New Delhi, July 15: The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) welcomed the implementation of the India-UK Comprehensive

Bomb Threats Prompt Security Response at Surat Passport and Post Offices

Surat, July 15: Panic erupted in Surat, Gujarat, when authorities received bomb threats targeting the passport office and post office. The Surat

Kedarnath Pilgrimage Surges Despite Heavy Rains: Over 1.4 Million Visitors Recorded

Dehradun, July 15: Despite continuous heavy rainfall, the number of pilgrims visiting the Char Dham shrines remains robust. Thousands of devotees

A Dangerous Hospital Superbug Is Beating Medicine's Last Line Of Defence

Scientists have found that the last-resort antibiotic colistin is losing effectiveness against the hospital superbug Pseudomonas because a key re

Allegations of Voter Fraud in Malegaon: Kirit Somaiya Calls for Investigation

Mumbai, July 15: BJP leader Kirit Somaiya has raised serious concerns regarding the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the voter list in Maharas

Shuhaib murder case: Kerala HC seeks report from Thalassery court on accuseds transfer petition, extends stay on trial

Best German Proverb of the Day: Dont put off until tomorrow what you can do today A powerful life lesson to act now and beat procrastination

A German proverb emphasizes acting promptly and avoiding procrastination today. Procrastination leads to stress, missed opportunities, and unfini

Groww's net profit soars 94% in first quarter of FY27

The investment platform noted that its strong performance was supported by focus on product quality, user experience and trust, resulting in bett

2 Dead After Fire Breaks Out At Building In Noida, 50 Families Were Trapped

Upon receiving information about the incident, teams from the fire department rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation.

Amritsar Police Unveils Terror Plot, Arrests Suspect with Weapons

Amritsar, July 15: Amritsar police have claimed to uncover a terror plot allegedly orchestrated from across the border. Authorities arrested one

Kalki Koechlin Remembers Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara on Its 15th Anniversary

Mumbai, July 15: Director Zoya Akhtars film Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara celebrated its 15th anniversary on Wednesday. Released in 2011, the movie in