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Philippines Condemns Chinese Media's Video Depicting Filipinos As Monkeys

China Daily's AI-generated video was posted on July 10, coinciding with Philippine events marking the 10th anniversary of a landmark arbitral rul

Excise case: High Court gives final two weeks to Kejriwal, Sisodia to respond to CBIs plea

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the CBI, said the three AAP leaders were earlier given several opportunities by the High Court to f

Andhra Pradesh Reports 4 Covid-19 Deaths, 12 Cases In Less Than A Month

Andhra Pradesh Health Commissioner G Veerapandian on Thursday said 12 people were infected with Covid-19 virus across the state between June 26 a

Unite to fight terror, organised crime, Ajit Doval urges Bimstec

NSA Ajit Doval chaired the Bimstec national security chiefs meeting in New Delhi. The grouping discussed practical solutions to combat terrorism

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SC dismisses plea by Karnataka Legislative Council Deputy Chairman against recounting of votes

The appeal was heard by a three-judge comprising Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Justice Vipul M. Pancholi, and Justice Joymalya Bagchi

Political Fallout After Death of Devotee During Puri Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar, July 17: The annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha, witnessed a tragic incident on Thursday when a devotee reportedly died due to a stam

Govt plans bill to punish those who insult, block Vande Mataram singing

Delimitation, women's quota bills not on agenda yet

No leak of Kudankulam nuclear reactor data, clarifies minister

Union minister Jitendra Singh asserted no sensitive data breach occurred at Kudankulam nuclear plant. Nuclear Power Corporation of India confirme

US Strikes Hit Bridges, Airport, Railway Station In Iran: Report

US strikes overnight hit an airport and two bridges in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state media said Friday.

Skyroot Aerospace to launch Indias first private orbital rocket on Saturday

India's private space sector is poised for a significant advancement this Saturday. Skyroot Aerospace will launch the Vikram-1, its first orbital

'Not a blanket bar': Supreme Court clarifies bulldozer order

The Supreme Court clarified its prior ruling on demolitions. Bulldozers can remove illegal constructions and encroachments on public land. This a

Avoid deploying sailors on vessels moving via Strait, DGMA tells companies

India's shipping regulator has advised against deploying seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive follows recent attacks on merchant ves

Quote of the day by Prince Philip: 'It is an old cliche to say that the future is in the hands of the young. This is no...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on environment conservation, global sustainability, accountability, true stewardship and timely action

Quote of the day by Prince Philip reminds people that protecting the environment and society cannot be left only to future generations. His messa

BRS MLCs Son Tests Positive For Ganja

Police said the trio have been directed to undergo de-addiction and rehabilitation, while efforts are on to trace four other members of the seven

Conscience of a nation

DC Edit | Heed Complaints By Students

The Supreme Court has sought the help of the Union government to address the questions contained in the petition filed by Rakesh Binjola, represe

Shenzhen: the story of a new development philosophy

A region that grappled with typhoon-battered coasts, inadequate infrastructure, scarce capital, and limited prospects has evolved into a global m

ENG vs IND 2nd ODI: Root guides England to series-levelling win in Cardiff

English pacers came good as they took nine of the ten wickets, restricting India to 233; Root scored an unbeaten 99

Roots Unbeaten 99 Leads England to Victory in Second ODI

Cardiff, July 17: England secured a thrilling four-wicket victory against India in the second ODI match held at Sophia Gardens on Thursday, level

Techie Died By Suicide In Raidurgam

The deceased was identified as Thiruveedi V. Avinash, an HCL employee posted at the companys office in the Qualcomm building. He is survived by h

Dilip Cherian | As Govt Breaks Its Own Rules, Officer Posted At FCI Is Recalled

The officer, Ashutosh Joshi of the Indian Audit and Accounts Service, is facing serious allegations over the alleged diversion of rice meant for

Hyderabadi Stabbed In US For His Religion

Sohailuddin has undergone multiple surgeries and is in a critical condition. The victim stays in the US with his wife, Amreen Firdous, and has tw

NEET-UG results declared: 2 score 715/720, 19 cross 700

NEET-UG 2026 results revealed higher top scores following a nationwide retest. Aryan Gupta from Punjab secured the top position with a score of 7

AP Targets 30,000-Crore Investment in Food Processing: Bharath

Andhra Pradesh is targeting 30,000 crore in food processing investments and over three lakh jobs to emerge as a leading agro-processing hub

AP Reports 12 Covid-19 Cases, Four Deaths

Health secretary Veerapandian said in a statement here on Thursday that this time, the first case of Covid-19 was reported in the state on June 2

Beyond political reshuffles, renew education in India

A personal sacrifice must inspire Indias education renaissance movement

Vizag School Lodges FIR Alleging Harassment, Blackmail By Three

According to the FIR registered on July 14 at Muvvalavanipalem police station, K. Sai Chandrika, secretary and correspondent of the school, alleg

PM to Unveil Nine Redeveloped Amrit Stations in Southern Railway Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate nine redeveloped Southern Railway stations under the Amrit Station Scheme, featuring upgraded passen

Netflix India Delivers A Record-Breaking Half-Year, As Indian Stories Win Audiences Worldwide

Indian Series Are Travelling Across Every Genre. Taskaree: The Smuggler's Web became India's highest-ranked series ever on Netflix's Global Top 1

French Proverb of the Day: 'The little streams make the great rivers'- A timeless lesson on small efforts, patience, and lasting success

The French proverb little streams make great rivers teaches patience and perseverance. Small, consistent actions build towards remarkable achieve

DC Edit | For FTAs To Work, India Must Boost Manufacturing

The agreement will over a period of time create an $8-trillion free trade region, which will be mutually beneficial to both India and the United

Agniveer Recruitment Rally From Aug. 29

The rally is open to sons of war widows, widows, ex-servicemen and serving personnel, as well as own brothers of servicemen and ex-servicemen.

It is not all bad between India and Pakistan

Conflict has made headlines, but quiet cooperation has also shaped India-Pakistan relations

After Two Decades Lull, KSEZ Starts Luring Industries; Has MoUs Of 1.5L Crore

Works on the Kakinada Gateway Port (KGP) near Butchayyapeta in Perumallapuram panchayat of Thondangi mandal have been expedited.

Wealth of lacunae: On the Kudankulam nuclear plant data leak

Cybersecurity, transparency are non-negotiable in vital installations

Two Bangladeshi nationals get two-year prison term under Foreigners Act

Tension at TVK event near Coimbatore

Breaching the target: On Indias retail inflation

Rising inflation leaves no room for a cut in interest rates

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Failure is the foundation of...' - this Japanese saying teaches motivational life lessons on success, learning from mistakes, how setbacks can help you grow stronger and why failing today might lead you to win tomorrow

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying teaches that failure forms the foundation for future success. Mistakes and setbacks offer valuable

NTR Varsity Raises Research Stipend To 30,000

The committee approved online applications for the scholarships, which will be awarded after evaluation of research reports submitted by students

'Americans will be relieved': Karoline Leavitt teases Trump's primetime election integrity address

UoH Research Suggests L. Johnsonii Isolated From Homemade Curd Can Suppress Intestinal Pathoge

The study, led by Dr Vijay Morampudi of the department of biochemistry, School of Life Sciences, was published on July 10 in Frontiers in Immunol

Parsa Venkateshwar Rao Jr | RSS, VHP Should Disown Ayodhyas Champat, Anil

Had Rai, the two Mishras and Rao have been either members of the Congress or any other party, the BJP/RSS troll army, including their official sp

Does marital rape law shield men from unnatural sex prosecution?

The Supreme Court will examine if husbands can face charges for sexual acts causing harm. This question arises despite existing exemptions for ma

Delhi cabinet approves 400-crore start-up policy

Jagan Asks YSRC MPs To Raise Public Issues In Parliament

Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that governance in the state had deteriorated and claimed that the DSC-2025 recruitment process was marred by serious i

Delhi University allots 93,033 seats in first undergraduate admission list

Eight Get Six-Month Jail Term for Attack on Forest Staff

Out of 39 accused in the case, two had died and 37 faced trial. Eight were convicted, while the remaining were acquitted. Public prosecutor M. Ra

Teacher riding pillion on bike taxi crushed by truck

HC Dismisses HMWS&SB Review in Compassionate Appointment Case

Rejecting the submissions, the court observed that these objections were not raised during the original proceedings and could not be introduced a

HC Fines Retired Teacher Rs 1 Lakh for Abusing Court Process

Justice E.V. Venugopal dismissed a writ petition filed by P. Srinivas, a retired school assistant, and directed him to pay the amount to the Gove

Phrase of the Day: 'Cold Shoulder'- The popular phrase that explains the pain of being ignored- meaning, origin, and usage in sentences explained

The phrase 'cold shoulder' describes deliberate unfriendly treatment and intentional exclusion. Its origins are debated, possibly linked to old B

UN Agency FAO Impressed With Tiruppurs Massive Greening Project

NGO Vetry shows how agro-forestry matrices helped in carbon credits

The invisible co-authors

While preparation is essential for reporters to meet a deadline, some stories make it because unacknowledged strangers decide to help

Trump's teleprompter operator under probe for insider trading

Donald Trump's teleprompter operator, Gabriel Perez, faces federal investigation for insider trading. Suspicious trades on the Kalshi platform tr

Quote of the Day by Clark Gable: The only reason they come to see me is Inspiring lessons on optimism, confidence, happiness, gratitude and why you should make the most of every moment by the iconic actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on positivity and the beauty of embracing life

Quote of the Day by Clark Gable: Clark Gables quote, The only reason they come to see me is that I know that life is great and they know I know

PPP Projects to Drive AP's Growth, Says CM Naidu

Viability Gap Funding to play key role

Govt to replace WPI with Producer Price Index for future procurement contracts

In a bid to modernize inflation measurement, the government is set to replace the Wholesale Price Index with the Producer Price Index for future

NTR District Invites Entries For Photo Awards

The competitions will be held in three categoriesAndhra Pradesh's heritage, tourism and culture in NTR district; youth, P4 and economic developme

TSMC pledges another $100 billion for US chip expansion

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company announced a significant new investment. The company plans to spend an additional one hundred billion d

Iran, US intensify attacks as hostage release offers hope of de-escalation

Iran and the United States exchanged intensified fire, testing truce limits. The US launched air strikes on southern Iran, and Iran responded wit

Crude And Arrogant: Brazil Hits Out At Marco Rubio Over Remarks On Lula

Brazil's Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira on Thursday accused his US counterpart Marco Rubio of attacking President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in a c

Quote of the day by the father of American psychology William James: The art of being wise is the art of knowing what to... Why does modern psychology say ignoring more can make you wiser? Inspiring life lessons on wisdom, self-control, better decisions, and mental clarity

Quote of the day by William James offers timeless wisdom for modern life. The father of American psychology believed real intelligence begins wit

Formulate policy to free elderly, terminally ill prisoners: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court ordered states and Union Territories to create a policy for releasing elderly and terminally ill prisoners. This directive ensu

Bonalu Celebrations Begin at Golconda Fort

Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Konda Surekha offered the first Bonam to the presiding deity at Langar Houz crossroads, marking the formal start o

10 Held With Nine Illegal Firearms In Devakkapet Forest

The arrests were made during a joint operation by the CCS and Bheemgal police based on credible information about a group of suspicious individua

Koel Mallick Quits Rajya Sabha, TMC Tally Falls to Nine

She submitted her resignation to Vice-President and Rajya Sabha Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan and later met Union minister Bhupendra Yadav in New D

Health dept. urges safe food habits after 3 shigellosis cases reported in Kochi

Global Economy Slowing Down, India To Lose A Step Too: Moody's Analytics Report

The result is a K-shaped world economy where some countries and industries race ahead while others fall behind. Growth will slow in 2026, but by

Illegal bike taxis in Kochi pose risk to passengers

Quote of the Day by Pope Francis: The emptier a persons heart is, the more he or she needs to... A timeless reminder about fulfillment over possessions and why true happiness cannot be bought

Quote of the Day: Pope Francis' quote The emptier a persons heart is, the more he or she needs to buy, own, and consume highlights the link betwe

Rotary Club donates HBOT chamber to Omandurar Government Hospital

CMC to host conference on radiology in Vellore

Chennai fishing boats detained in Andhra Pradesh: State government steps in for their release

Uganda invites investment in manufacturing facilities

Since Uganda has iron ore and cotton, businesses can set up steel plants and spinning mills; it permits 100% ownership of projects by overseas co

Cricket World Cup - Will expansion lead to elevation?

With the 50-over format struggling for identity amid great response to the T20 version, there are question marks over whether the 14-team ODI Wor

Telangana Eyes Bigger UK Export Push After CETA, Says Sridhar Babu

He said the agreement, which came into effect on Wednesday, has removed tariffs on 99 per cent of industrial products exported from India to the

Study explores potential of abandoned quarries in city to augment water sources

Researchers, including those from IIT-M, are assessing nearly 25 quarriesin citys southern fringes; the study focuses on evaluating the feasibili

TEXPO 2026 brings together 299 industrial exhibitors

It is one of Tamil Nadus significant business-to-business industrial exhibitions

Quote of the day inspired by Ashoka the Great: 'As long as there are people who approach the gods with greedy hearts, there will be priests with greedy hearts to receive them' and how true salvation lies in compassion and selflessness

Throughout history, the quest for immediate gratification has led to spiritual manipulation. Emperor Ashoka stood against those who exploited the

North Andhras quick development will ensure more jobs for youth: MP Sribharat

CM Revanth to Review SIR Process on July 19

The review assumes significance in the wake of the Election Commission extending the deadline for the house-to-house verification by Booth Level

Populations in southern India among most affected by sleep loss due to climate change, says study

Southern Railway announces safety drive for loco pilots

P.S. Senior Secondary School wins Chettinad Vidyashram Model UN contest

Govt. committed to protecting tribals rights, says ASR Collector

School bus catches fire in Velachery; no staff, students on board

Tribal artisans empanelment mela held in Araku Valley