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SpaceX abruptly scrubs Starship test flight

The flight was the first mission planned by Elon Musk after SpaceX went public on Wall Street in June, with a record initial public offering of $

Hyderabads baristas are turning iced coffee into cocktail-style drinks

Clarified brews, citrus espresso drinks and pistachio cold coffees are redefining summer caffeine

The Uprising trailer: Andrew Garfield leads a brutal medieval rebellion in Paul Greengrass historical epic

Focus Features has unveiled the first trailer for The Uprising, offering a sweeping first look at Paul Greengrass historical epic with Andrew Gar

Japan Imperial Rules Tweaked But Still No Woman Emperor

Japan is currently in search of next emperor; Japan's Imperial Household Law does not allow women to ascend the Chrysanthemum Throne, and the rig

2020 Delhi Riots: HC Seeks Police's Stand on Bail Plea by Sharjeel Imam in UAPA Case

The bench granted two weeks' time to Delhi Police to file a reply to the appeal and listed the matter for hearing on August 27

BIMSTEC security chiefs vow joint action against terrorism, endorse maritime law enforcement principles

The meeting held in New Delhi was hosted by National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

Cyberabad Police Reshuffle Brings New Inspectors to IT Corridor

Four police stations - Madhapur, Raidurgam, Gachibowli and Narsingi in the IT corridor got new inspectors and three each to the cybercrimes unit

WebQoof Recap: Of Claims Surrounding PM Modi and Cockroach Janta Partys Protest

Read our recap to find the viral pieces of fake news we fact-checked this week!

This is happening in all sports: Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's rise

Racing Bulls driver Arvid Lindblad spoke about young athletes emerging globally. He noted technology and better information aid talent developmen

AI should not be a 'solo performance' but 'symphony of global collaboration' : Xi Jinping

With AI advancing at a staggering speed, we must ensure its development is positive, for the good and for humanity, says Chinese President Xi Jin

Mahasweta Devis best books: grandson Tathagata Bhattacharya recommends five must-reads

The writer-activist once told her grandson that she was appreciated for the wrong reasons. Recalling that conversation, he lists five works that

Watch: US Air Force F-35A jet refuels from KC-135 Stratotanker during Middle East patrol

Suvendu Adhikari performs 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual at ISKCON Temple ahead of Kolkata Rath Yatra

Anurag Kumar named new Delhi Police Commissioner

Anurag Kumar, a 1994-batch IPS officer, has been appointed the new Commissioner of Delhi Police. He was repatriated from the Intelligence Bureau

Best Mexican proverb of the day: The deaf man cannot hear, but he is very good at making things up. A timeless lesson on avoiding assumptions

Best Mexican Proverb of the Day: This Mexican proverb teaches people to avoid assumptions when facts are incomplete. It highlights the danger of

India backs Rohit Sharma despite retirement speculation

Rohit Sharma faces speculation about his future in the Indian cricket team. He has not scored an ODI century in eleven matches. Batting coach Sit

My Character In 3 Idiots Is Not Based On Sonam Wangchuk: Aamir Khan

Amir Khan said that during the making of 3 Idiots, neither he nor the writers knew about Sonam Wangchuk.

Kejriwal says remove Dharmendra Pradhan and appoint Sonam Wangchuk as Education Minister

Japan enacts revised law that strengthens male-only succession to lead shrinking imperial family

Japan's male-only succession rule means the emperor's teenage nephew and second in line, Prince Hisahito, will probably be the heir

Tom Cruise raves about Christopher Nolans The Odyssey: I cant wait to see it again

Tom Cruise has given Christopher Nolans The Odyssey a glowing endorsement after attending an early IMAX screening, calling the filmmakers ambitio

India Is in Its App-Building Era, Says Google India's Preeti Lobana | TechPulse

Ceat Shares Plummet Over 9% Amidst 96% Drop in Q1 Profit

New Delhi, July 17: Shares of tire manufacturer Ceat fell by more than 9% during Friday morning trading. This decline is attributed to the compan

Andy Burnham: 'King Of The North' To Become Next UK PM

Andy Burnham's elevation to the top job follows a successful nine-year stint as Greater Manchester mayor, during which Burnham transformed himsel

'Risking life won't yield results': Pawan Khera as Sonam Wangchuk as hunger strike enters Day 20

I Studied 16-17 Hours a Day: NEET UG 2026 Topper Aryan Gupta Shares Success Story

NEET UG 2026 AIR 1 Aryan Gupta says losing his grandmother to cancer inspired him to become an oncologist. The Punjab topper also shared his stud

Quiz: Easy like Sunday morning What has July 19 ever given us

West Bengal Train Accident: 2 Schoolchildren Among 3 Killed as Train Hits Pool Car in Murshidabad

Three people, including two school students, died after a train collided with a school pool car at a level crossing near Karna Subarna Railway St

See Pics: Samanthas Intimate Baby Shower?

A set of pictures from Samanthas intimate baby shower is making the rounds on social media.

AMMA crisis: In letter to members, Shwetha Menon says panel to rectify lapses caused by lack of experience

Shwetha Menon, who has reversed her decision to step down as AMMA president, says executive committee led by her is duty-bound' to move forward w

8 Convicted, 29 Acquitted In 2019 Attack On Forest Officials In Telangana

Eight convicts have been sentenced to six months' simple imprisonment and fined Rs 8,500 each.

PM Modi To Launch India's First Hydrogen-Powered Train Today: Which Other Countries Have It

The technology will use hydrogen fuel cells to produce electricity, making it a cleaner alternative to diesel trains.

Leaders Emphasize Fair Justice as Foundation of a Strong Nation on International Justice Day

New Delhi, July 17: On the occasion of International Justice Day, leaders from various states across the country extended their greetings via soc

White House Teleprompter Sent On Leave Over Bets On Trump's Speeches

Gabriel Perez, who has been operating Trump's teleprompter since 2016, used his inside knowledge to win more than USD 100,000 betting on what the

Rupee rises 14 paise to 96.28 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Heavy Foreign Instituional Investor outflows and higher global crude oil prices amid heightened tensions in West Asia prevented further gains in

Why Sonam Wangchuk's Fast has Sparked a Wave of Instagram Activism

There is a strong sentiment among young, liberal audiences asking influencers to speak up or face being unfollowed.

U.S. election system exposed to hacking: Trump

Akhilesh hits out at BJP over demolition notice to University linked with Azam Khan

The Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) Rajya Sabha MP Manoj Jha said the regime that seeks to destroy universities, whether with bulldozers or through ad

Messi hits back at Argentinas World Cup critics: Nothing was handed to us

The comments fuelled criticism sparked by fans who argue that the FIFA bracket favoured La Albiceleste, and unfounded allegations on social media

'Demolition before court ruling amounts to SC contempt': Bhim Armys Azad slams UP govt over proposed bulldozer action at Jauhar University

FIFA World Cup | How a young WhatsApp community in India is helping adults rediscover football

Humans of Football is enabling enthusiasts of the sport to play organised games on professional pitches across 16 Indian cities

ENG vs IND 2nd ODI: Joe Root's Unbeaten 99 Helps England Beat India, Series Level 1-1

Joe Root remained unbeaten on 99 as England defeated India by four wickets in the second ODI at Cardiff. Gus Atkinson starred with bat and ball a

Train Hits School Van in West Bengal, Three Killed

Train services in the Azimganj-Katwa section of Eastern Railway's Howrah division were affected following the accident.

Hundreds vs Zero: Stealth Divide That Could Define Next India-China Conflict

If war were to break out between India and China tomorrow, one side could send hundreds of stealth fighter jets into battle, while the other may

Train Collides with School Van in West Bengal, Four Dead Including Three Students

Kolkata, July 17: A tragic accident occurred in Murshidabad district of West Bengal on Friday morning when a train collided with a school van. Th

Power grids face unexpected slow-burn threat from solar storms

Instead of briefly and intensely spiking the strength of currents in a New Zealand power grid, a geomagnetic storm in 2015 was found to have ramp

'US can strike Iran anytime, anywhere if...': Karoline Leavitt drops bombshell

Trump Claims China Stole US Voters' Data. Why Not Everyone Is Convinced

Alongside the China allegation, the White House used the moment to unveil a new Election Integrity section on its website, dumping declassified d

Anand Reviews Safe City Project, Focuses on AI, Smart Surveillance

We reviewed the expansion of the CCTV network, with 2,306 cameras already operational under safe city project and another 862 under installation

Why Gulf states are investing billions in Africa

Wealthy Gulf states are investing billions in African countries. But the nations involved all have different objectives. What's behind the invest

NEET topper Panshul Bansal shares how Re-NEET helped him improve score from 706 to 715, secure better college

Panshul Bansal and Aryan Gupta jointly secured the top rank in the Re-NEET UG 2026 examination. Bansal stated the mandatory re-examination helped

CPI(M) leader Mani cites lack of vision of UDF govt as reason for power crisis in Kerala

Senior CPI(M) leader M M Mani criticised the UDF government's vision for addressing the power crisis. He stated that Kerala has never met its pow

Gujarat ATS widens JeM crackdown, arrests 5 more in terror module probe

Indian Rupee Strengthens Against US Dollar Amid Weakness in Greenback

New Delhi, July 17: The Indian rupee opened stronger today, gaining 4 paise against the US dollar at 96.31. This marks a halt to a three-day decl

What is Kimi K3, Chinas first open AI model to reach 2.8 trillion parameters?

Moonshot AI said that Kimi K3 was still behind models such as Claude Fable 5 and GPT 5.6 Sol, but hailed its capacity for coding, knowledge work,

New Fuel Norms Give Ethanol-Run Cars An Edge: What It Means For Buyers

Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency norms set fuel efficiency targets for car manufacturers instead of individual vehicles.

Sauhardya Karnataka stages protest over NEET paper leak, expresses solidarity with Sonam Wangchuk

The environmentalist is on an indefinite hunger strike demanding the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over the alleged

Medtronic and Apollo Hospitals Announce Strategic Partnership to Establish State-of-the-Art Advanced ICU in Hyderabad

Medtronic and Apollo Hospitals Announce Strategic Partnership to Establish State-of-the-Art Advanced ICU in Hyderabad

iQIYI Reports Strong H1 2026 Content Results, Cementing Its Position as China's Premier Streaming Destination

iQIYI Reports Strong H1 2026 Content Results, Cementing Its Position as China's Premier Streaming Destination

Act published in Gazette, final steps underway for quick implementation: Chhattisgarh Deputy CM Vijay Sharma on Freedom of Religion Bill

Speaking to reporters, Sharma stated that the bill has been passed by the state assembly, publication in the official gazette, followed by the no

Woman Highlights Why Many Still Hesitate To Spend Money On Therapy

The post received reactions from several LinkedIn users, who shared similar thoughts on mental health awareness.

'Wait And Watch': MK Stalin Keeps Centre, Opposition Guessing on Delimitation Stand

At a meeting with his MPs on Thursday, Stalin told them that the party is in wait-and-watch mode on the proposed Delimitation Bill.

Beyond MBBS: Why health literacy challenge needs more than doctors

Hyderabad: Woman Dies by Suicide After Pushing Children Into Well

According to reports, the family had migrated from Kodangal and was residing in Kothapalli. The couple, Vasantha and Sudhakar, have two children

Two school students among three dead as train hits pool car at level crossing in Bengal

A 10-member team has rushed to the place to investigate the cause of the accident, the official said; the level crossing gate was reported to be

Haryana: Security stepped up in Bahadurgarh ahead of PM Modi's visit; 160 personnel deployed, says ACP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's first hydrogen-powered train on Friday. This marks a significant step in the nation's clean

India Unveils Its First Hydrogen Train: A Milestone for Self-Reliance and Sustainable Development

New Delhi, July 17: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Indias first hydrogen train on Friday. He will flag off the train that will oper

RBI compounds FEMA violations in Apothecon Pharmaceuticals case

Lucknow activist demandsDonor Assurance Certificate from Ram Mandir Trust

Lucknow-based social activist Amitabh Thakur has put forth a demand to the Ram Temple Trust to ensure that the required transparency and accounta

Virat and Gautam don't need any bridge: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak after second ODI loss

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak dismissed speculation of acting as a communication bridge between head coach Gautam Gambhir and batting stalwa

RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari quits party, claims it has no space for loyal workers

RJD spokesperson Mrityunjay Tiwari has resigned from all party posts. He cited humiliation and a lack of space for dedicated workers within the p

US airstrikes on Iran appear to have damaged Gulf of Oman port facility

US airstrikes on Friday reportedly collapsed a tower at Iran's Chabahar port. This key trade route for Afghanistan has been a repeated target of

Trump alleges Chinese meddling in 2020 U.S. elections, claims Beijing stole data of 220 million voters

Donald Trump announced the declassification of intelligence reports alleging Chinese interference in US elections. He claims Beijing obtained 220

ITC hotels announces acquisition of 130 key operating hotel in Ahmedabads commercial hub

The addition of this hotel would further strengthen the companys owned asset portfolio in Ahmedabad by straddling across all the branded hospital

India to launch headline Index of Services Production within months

India plans to launch a headline Index of Services Production (ISP) within the next few months, giving investors the country's first official mon

Why Business Tycoons Call This Rajasthan Temple Their 'Business Partner'

Every donation is recorded, counted under CCTV surveillance, and deposited across five banks. The funds are also used for temple expansion and de

3, Including 2 Students Killed As Train Rams School Bus In Bengal's Murshidabad

Donald Trump releases files alleging Chinese interference in US elections

According to Trump, the documents were compiled by the White House Government Transparency Task Force and reviewed with assistance from the Presi

NEET topper Aryan Gupta full story: How Ludhiana boy turned heartbreak into AIR-1

NEET AIR 1 Aryan Gupta's Story: Aryan Gupta achieved a joint All India Rank one after the NEET-UG exam cancellation. He transformed the setback i

Slavko Vini to Officiate FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Match

New York, July 17: FIFA has announced the referee for the 2026 World Cup final match. Experienced Slovenian official Slavko Vini will take charge

Jantar Mantar protest: Sonam Wangchuks health condition entered critical stage, says doctor

Wangchuk has lost over 9 kg after starting hunger strike and his body is consuming muscles and his organs may be next, says doctor

Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu reiterates commitment to balanced, inclusive development; highlights reforms in health, education

Himachal Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu met with a delegation from Doon. The state government prioritizes balanced development and

Lok Sabha Monsoon Session: Government likely to push five new bills, prioritises pending FCRA bill

Parliament's Eighth Session will focus on legacy bills and new government legislation. Opposition leaders will meet to finalize their strategy fo

Slavko Vini to Officiate FIFA World Cup 2026 Final

New York, July 17: FIFA has announced that Slovenian referee Slavko Vini will officiate the final match of the 2026 World Cup, which will be held

Iran asked Houthis to prepare Red Sea shipping attacks: Report

The US launched a sixth night of strikes on Iran. Tehran has reportedly told Yemen's Houthis to be ready to disrupt Red Sea shipping if Iranian p

How Bean Board shaped Visakhapatnams speciality coffee culture

Twelve years after introducing speciality coffee to Visakhapatnam, Bean Board is blending craftsmanship with technology, from robotic cafs to Ind

Rupee Rises 14 Paise to 96.28 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was trading 0.39 per cent higher at USD 84.83 per barrel in futures trade.

FAI hails Cabinet nod to NIPU-2026, calls it a major boost to fertiliser self-reliance

The policy offers investors a secure return and protects them from currency fluctuations. These reforms will enhance financial viability and prom

Suresh Gopi flags fake casting call using his name; Kerala Police launch probe

Case registered by Thrissur Cyber Police based on a complaint lodged by the Union Minister and actor

Why American elections are so complicated - and secure

President Donald Trump said he is using federal authority to secure U.S. elections, claiming they risk being stolen. Election experts say the U.S

Indian Teams Setback: Coach Sitanshu Kotak Reflects on ODI Loss to England

Cardiff, July 17: The Indian cricket team faced a disappointing 4-wicket defeat against England in the second ODI. Batting coach Sitanshu Kotak b