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Prime Minister Modi Leads High-Level Meeting on Developed India Goals

New Delhi, July 23: Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting at his residence on Wednesday to review progress towards the Develo

Knowledge transfer as important as medals at Glasgow CWG: Rohit Rajpal

The non-playing captain of India's Davis Cup team, Rajpal in an interview to PTI said the off-field agenda assumes unprecedented significance so

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation Pushes Tree Plantation

MMC commissioner T. Vinay Krishna Reddy on Wednesday conducted a field inspection at Perumalla Swamy area in Alwal Circle.

Kujur shelves fastest-man debate; Owens hails India's sprint surge ahead of CWG and Asian Games

After Gurindervir's historic sub-10.10 run rewrote the men's 100m national record in Odisha earlier this year, Kujur has inevitably been asked ab

Indias Recent Losses: A Necessary Reality Check, Says Maninder Singh

New Delhi, July 23: Following their T20 World Cup 2026 victory, the Indian cricket team is striving to bounce back after consecutive series losse

Committee To Assess Palani Temple Properties

The announcement was made by HR & CE Minister C Ramesh, who said that action would be taken on the basis of the findings of the committee, to be

Shazia Ilmi Accuses Congress and AAP of Hijacking Student Movements

New Delhi, July 23: BJP spokesperson Shazia Ilmi has criticized the Congress and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) for allegedly attempting to hijack student

HC Seeks Affidavit On Pigeon Feeding Regulation

The counsels argued that the state government and the GHMC have failed to exercise their statutory powers under Section 115(20) of the GHMC Act t

Police Notice Issued to VK Pandian Over Missing Reports from Odisha CMs Office

Bhubaneswar, July 23: The Commissionerate Police has intensified its investigation into the disappearance of two crucial reports from the Odisha

Dr Amaresh Yatagal Takes Charge As MGRDPRU Registrar

Faculty members from various departments, university officials, and teaching and non-teaching staff were present on the occasion and congratulate

SC acquits blast accused in jail for 23 years

Says He Was Wrongfully Convicted

Ready infrastructure sealed India's 2030 CWG bid, fits our revamped hosting model: Commonwealth Sport CEO

Amid Lok Sabha logjam, Centre offers debate on NEET paper leak, says street protests wont help

Parliamentary Affairs Minister says government is prepared for a detailed discussion; Congress seeks adjournment motion to set aside all other bu

Tension Prevails In Karimnagar After Congress, BJP Protests

The BJP later lodged a complaint with the police, seeking action against Congress workers for allegedly attempting to attack the Union ministers

U.S. announces civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

Together, these two agreements lay the legal foundation for a decades-long, multi-billion-dollar partnership that advances several priority econo

As of July, 11.4% of 7.99 lakh Waqf claims rejected after uploading on central portal

Minority affairs minister Kiren Rijiju shared waqf property data in Parliament. As of July 17, over 6.17 lakh waqf properties were validated and

Rohini Acharya Condemns Police Action Against Student Protesters in Patna

New Delhi, July 23: Political reactions intensified following clashes between police and students during a protest in Patna. The demonstration wa

Complaint filed in NHRC over police brutality on protesters at Jantar Mantar

Protesters at Jantar Mantar find relief at free clinics set up by doctors

The clinic, apart from having paracetamol, painkillers, bottles of Dettol, and sanitary pads, also has a machine to check blood pressure, an oxim

Salman Khan Urges for Stronger Education System Amid Student Protests

Mumbai, July 23: Actor Salman Khan has responded to the NEET paper leak controversy and the ongoing student protests, emphasizing the need to str

AP Pensioners Number Shrinks By Nearly 3 Lakh In Past 2 Years, Says LibTech Report

The decline in pensioners has been most pronounced in tribal districts, particularly ASR and parts of Parvathipuram Manyam.

Government Suppresses Opposition Voices Using Police Force: Mata Prasad Pandey

Lucknow, July 23: Senior leader of the Samajwadi Party, Mata Prasad Pandey, has demanded the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra P

US Announces Landmark Nuclear Deal With Saudi Arabia

The United States on Wednesday announced that it had reached a civilian nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia.

'What on Earth are my colleagues doing?': Murray Erupts as Hoeven pushes Canada Wildfire Resolution

10 more deaths raise Assam flood toll to 41

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the damage is far greater than anticipated and more bodies are being recovered from the affected district

Japanese mindset of the day: 'To wait for luck is the same as waiting for...' - this Japanese wisdom teaches life lessons on why you must create your own path to success and why waiting for luck could keep you from reaching your goals

Japanese mindset of the day: A Japanese saying advises against waiting for luck to change life's circumstances. Passively waiting for good fortun

Rising Star Vaibhav Suryaanshi Poised for International Debut Against Zimbabwe

New Delhi, July 23: At just 15 years old, opening batsman Vaibhav Suryaanshi is drawing global attention. He is set to showcase his talent in a t

Heavy Security Deployed At Jantar Mantar As CJP Protest Intensifies In Delhi

CJP Protest: A Delhi Police officer was injured in fresh violence in Connaught Place on Wednesday as some miscreants attacked police with stones

Like Tokyo Olympics, India can end five-decade World Cup medal drought: Harmanpreet

We had similar feelings as before the Tokyo Olympics. Our preparation is equally strong because our only goal is to end the 50-year World Cup pod

The cockroach dilemma facing Indias political parties

A movement led by a new generation challenges the BJPs dominance and reshapes the Oppositions calculations

Indias Education System: A Collaborative Effort Towards 2047, Says Dharmendra Pradhan

New Delhi, July 23: Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan emphasized on Wednesday that both the central and state governments are equal par

We don't have many options in any department: Former skipper Anjum Chopra

I'm not saying that nobody can become a captain. It's not a permanent position for anyone. And if change of captaincy is the solution, then I thi

Housebreaker Held With Gold, Silver Ornaments And Cash Worth Rs 7 Lakh

According to IV Town circle inspector A.P. Mastan, CCS circle inspector Jayapal Reddy and sub-inspector M. Gopi, the accused was addicted to alco

India must lead in securing the Strait of Bab el-Mandeb

New Delhis leadership can help prevent another major shipping crisis in the Red Sea

There have been several ups and downs in last four months: Sooryavanshi

Sooryavanshi played the next three matches but managed only modest scores and was left out of the fifth and final T20I as Sanju Samson returned t

All is not well: On the protests in Delhi

The violent incidents following youth protests in Delhi were entirely avoidable

Gujarat Launches Major Campaign to Bring Back 80,000 School Dropouts

Ahmedabad, July 23: The Gujarat government has initiated a state-wide campaign to reintegrate over 80,000 school dropouts back into classrooms. C

LIVE: Trump delivers major address to the nation; Speaks on Iran, elections and U.S. foreign policy

Shiv Sena (UBT) Criticizes Government Over NEET Paper Leak Controversy

Mumbai, July 23: The Shiv Sena (UBT) has demanded accountability from the central government regarding the NEET paper leak controversy and the on

Delhi HC dismisses PIL over Sonam Wangchuks removal from Jantar Mantar

Since an FIR is sought to be lodged in relation to a reportedly solitary incident, it is always open for the petitioner to take recourse to 173 o

Kolkata Metro to Start Services at 6 AM, Last Train at 10:30 PM

Kolkata, July 23: In a move aimed at benefiting thousands, including students and office-goers, Kolkata Metro Railway will now commence train ser

Has Bitcoin (BTC USD) already bottomed? Grayscale reveals the key factors for crypto traders to watch

Bitcoin bottom alert: Bitcoin investors observe two distinct signals regarding its bear market. The historical four-year cycle suggests further p

Terrorism Trial Opens In Stabbing Of Author Salman Rushdie

The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, feder

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Thursday, July 23, 2026

Fajar: 4: 45 am; Zohar: 12: 32 pm; Asar: 4: 54 pm

West Bengal Cabinet Approves Proposal for NIA Police Station

Kolkata, July 23: The West Bengal government is set to establish a police station for the National Investigation Agency (NIA). This proposal rece

Buried questions: On the Sikkim tunnel accident

The costs of projects in environmentally fragile zones are many

Naveens Aide VK Pandian Summoned By Police In CMO File Theft Probe

Asked to appear on July 25; the case pertains to the alleged disappearance of two commission-related files from the Chief Minister's Office. The

Gujarat BJP Protests Outside Congress Headquarters Amid NEET Paper Leak Controversy

Ahmedabad, July 23: The Gujarat BJP staged a protest outside the Congress headquarters, Rajiv Gandhi Bhavan, following a demonstration by Congres

Sharad Pawar meets PM Modi, timing fuels buzz of delimit bill talk

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | India-US FTA: Ticking The Boxes, Or Boost To Growth?

There are two streams of opinion. The first is that putting in place a trade deal is like installing a rail track. Unless trains run on it, nothi

Telanganas KTR Urges Clarity on Revival of Adilabad CCI Plant

Hyderabad, July 23: K.T. Rama Rao (KTR), the executive president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has written to Telangana Chief Minister A.

Over 5,200 applications: Ram Temple trust defers CEO selection by a month

In second meeting amid donation theft row, trust announces reconstituted committee of seers to oversee religious affairs of temple; secretary to

BJP, Oppn. take divergent view of police action on protesters

Mondays march was not peaceful and its organisers must be held accountable, says Delhi Minister; BJP MP says Centre acted with sensitivity; AAP h

Fifty years ago | Uniform European passport: colour & symbol stand in the way

African proverb of the day: 'Defeat is not failure but trail is...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on temporary setbacks, persistence, resilience and ultimate defeat

African proverb of the day reminds people that defeat is not the end of a journey. The proverb explains that temporary setbacks help people learn

Diesel generator at textile showroom in Katpadi catches fire

The police said that it was around 2.30 p.m. when a few workers in the showroom noticed thick smoke coming from the diesel generator

Assam Floods: Chief Minister Sarma Reports Severe Conditions, Thousands Trapped

Guwahati, July 23: Assams Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Wednesday that the flood situation in the state is far more severe than of

Two-day Thiruvasagam conference to be held in Tiruvannamalai

As part of the event, around one lakh participants worldwide will participate, mainly virtually, in writing 10 compositions from Thiruvasagam

Tribal held for possession of country made guns, explosives in Vellore

Forest officials said that Swaminathan procured country made guns from his acquaintances in Kerala

In Puducherry, a budget without a proper government

In Puducherry, Ministers are yet to be assigned clear portfolios

Commuters rail as metro station closures disrupt their schedule

Indian Army Intensifies Flood Relief Operations in Assam, Rescues 990 Individuals

Guwahati, July 23: The Indian Army has ramped up its flood relief efforts in Assam under Operation Jal Rahat. Working alongside state administrat

Famous Japanese proverb of the day: Water does not strike the stone with force, yet it... Inspiring life lessons on quiet persistence, patient endurance, resilience, self-discipline, consistency, inner strength, and why gentle effort overcomes even the hardest obstacles

Today's Japanese proverb of the day reminds us that strength is not always loud. Mizu wa ishi o ugokasanai ga, ishi o ugokasu teaches that gentle

India awaits US' final action in forced labour trade probe

Greer told the Senate Finance Committee that the investigations examined the top 60 US trading partners for failing to adopt and effectively enfo

DC Edit | Use Tech, Stop Tunnel Disasters

According to the National Hydroelectric Power Corporation, the collapse followed a sudden explosion caused by suspected methane gas trapped withi

Panchadarla mining row: YSRCP creating a conspiracy out of nothing, says JSP MLA

Town Official Language Committee holds first meeting in 2026

Quote of the day by Luise Rainer: 'Happiness lies in moments, and while you have it, you're not even...' - inspirational life lesson by Oscar-winning actress of The Great Ziegfeld and The Good Earth on why the moments we overlook may become our happiest memories

Quote of the day by Luise Rainer: Happiness often lies in moments we do not recognize while living them. We may only realize our happiness later

City hospital launches integrated robotic surgery programme

The initiative brings robotic-assisted surgery across multiple specialties under a common clinical framework

Assam Chief Minister Assures No Shortage of Funds for Flood Relief Efforts

Guwahati, July 23: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma stated on Wednesday that there will be no shortage of funds for flood relief and reha

Six drug peddlers arrested in Tiruvannamalai

Police head constable killed in targeted terror attack in Anantnag

Head constable Ashiq Hussain Qureshi was killed in a suspected terrorist attack in Anantnag. The incident occurred in the busy Lal Chowk market a

A hundred years ago | The golden car festival at Tuticorin

FIR count in CJP protest rises to 10

Couple dead, 4 hurt as boulder falls on tempo on Jammu-Srinagar NH in Ramban

A massive boulder struck a tempo on the Jammu-Srinagar highway, killing two people and injuring four others. Meanwhile, officials narrowly escape

SHITIJ 2.0: nationwide start-up incubation programme inaugurated at ICAR-CPCRI

The second edition of SHITIJ is being implemented through a nationwide network of seven hub institutes and their associated spoke institutes

Truck owners association alleges traffic police harass drivers

Greater awareness needed on blood stem cell donation: experts

Tighter regime proposed: FCRA Bill seeks custodian for NGO assets

A new bill proposes safeguarding foreign-funded assets when NGO registrations lapse or cease. Revised rules link registration to specific purpose

Terrorist handler arrested in J&Ks Kishtwar

DC Edit | Govt Must Show Empathy In Talks With Angry Youth

Evidence has now emerged in the form of video clips showing how Delhi police acted in an inhumane manner when ordered to manage the Cockroach Jan

Quote of the day by Katharine Hepburn: 'Its not what you start in life, its what you...' Life lessons from motivational quote on resilience, true success, fulfillment, execution, determination, endurance and perseverance

Quote of the day by Katharine Hepburn reminds people that success depends on completing what they begin instead of only making a strong start. Th

Gang Held for Copper Wire Theft, Ganja Sale

The gang was apprehended near the Gangamma temple arch in Ballikurava mandal and formally arrested by Santhamaguluru circle inspector P. Seshagir

Quad seeks free & open Indo-Pacific, pushes back against Chinese assertiveness

Mauritius tax protocol to give Indian taxman more powers to probe offshore entities

Mauritius cabinet ratified a tax protocol granting Indian officials more questioning powers. This allows direct challenges to offshore entities s

Stolen Hanuman Idol From Tirumala Ghat Road Recovered; Visakhapatnam Man Arrested

Tirupati police recovered a stolen Hanuman idol from the Tirumala ghat road within 15 hours of the theft and arrested a Visakhapatnam man at Ongo

Woman Held With Stolen Gold Worth 16 Lakh

Police said the accused had been involved in several theft cases earlier and would be produced before a local court.

Former Minister Seediri Appala Raju Taken Into Custody in Srikakulam

According to police, Appala Raju was booked on allegations of attempting to substitute another person in place of his son, Aarav Varma, who is in

BU manages surge in hostel admissions after commissioning new building with 58 rooms

Many farmers in Pochampalli SIPCOT not compensated according to records, says survey report

A total of 215 persons were interviewed in the survey conducted by the Forum for Indian Women Intellect in 18 villages adjacent to the SIPCOT com