Monsoon Havoc In Himachal: 147 Lives Lost, 235 Roads Blocked
Heavy rains continue to wreak havoc in Himachal Pradesh, disrupting public utilities and causing widespread damage.
2 Odisha Brothers Rape Teen, Try To Bury Her Alive When She’s 5 Months Pregnant
Two brothers allegedly gang-raped a 15-year-old girl and then attempted to bury her alive after she became five months pregnant in Odisha’s Jagatsinghpur district.
Here’s How AI Is Supporting Japan’s 1,000-Year-Old Nishijinori Weaving Art
Nishijinori, the intricate weaving technique for kimonos that dates back more than a thousand years in Japan’s ancient capital of Kyoto, is getting a high-tech collaborator: artificial intelligence.
“More Such Pacts With Other Countries”: RBI Governor On UK Free Trade Deal
Reserve Bank Governor Sanjay Malhotra on Friday welcomed the signing of the free trade agreement with the UK, saying it will help multiple sectors of the Indian economy.
Woman, 4-Year-Old Boy Killed After Being Hit By Speeding Truck In Maharashtra: Cops
A woman and a four-year-old boy were killed after a truck knocked them down outside a hospital in Maharashtra’s Thane district, police said on Friday.
Kremlin’s New Cryptocurrency: How A7A5 Could Help Russia Evade Sanctions
Russia could be turning to a new cryptocurrency called A7A5 to allow money to flow in and out of the country and avoid Western sanctions.
What Does France’s Recognition Of Palestine Mean For Middle East’s Future
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he will recognise Palestinian statehood, drawing angry rebukes from Israel and United States and opening the door for other major nations to potentially like…
‘Put America First’: Trump’s Big Warning To Tech Firms Against Hiring Indians
US President Donald Trump has criticised American technology companies like Google, Microsoft and Apple for hiring workers from India and outsourcing manufacturing to China.
Musk Issues Apology After Starlink Satellite Faces Hours-Long Global Outage
SpaceX chief Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service experienced an hours-long global network outage Thursday, which executives attributed to a key software issue.
Top Court Extends Stay On Summons To Rahul Gandhi In Savarkar Defamation Case
The Supreme Court on Friday extended stay granted on summons issued to Rahul Gandhi by a lower court in Lucknow over his remarks against VD Savarkar.
#IshibaDon’tQuit: Unlikely Support Grows for Japanese PM Ishiba To Stay
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s future is uncertain but an unlikely campaign for him to stay was growing online this week, including from people who are his natural political opponents.
Centre Bans OTT Platforms Ullu, ALTT, Desiflix For Obscene Content
In a bid to crack down on unlawful and obscene content, the government has directed Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to disable public access to 25 OTT platforms, including big and…
Top Court Allows Kerala To Withdraw Pleas Against Governor Over Assent To Bills
The Supreme Court on Friday allowed the Kerala government to withdraw its pleas against the Governor over the delay in approving bills passed by the state assembly.
Opinion: Opinion | Rahul’s ‘Masterly Inaction’ Can Cost Congress More Than Just Karnataka
The prospects of a repeat of Madhya Pradesh cannot be ruled out in Karnataka. Rahul is running out of both time and options.
How Sectarian Violence Drove Syria’s Druze From Unity To Uprising
Clashes broke out last week that were sparked by tit-for-tat kidnappings between armed Bedouin clans and fighters with the Druze religious minority. The violence killed hundreds of people and threatened…
PM Modi To Launch Projects Worth Over Rs 4,800 Crore In Tamil Nadu
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone, inaugurate and dedicate to the nation various Development Projects worth over Rs 4800 crore at a public event at Tuticorin, Tamil…
Ukraine Secures Three Patriot Missile Systems, Seeks Seven More
Ukraine has received confirmation from partners that they will provide three Patriot missile defence systems and discussions are underway to obtain seven more, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday.
No Fault With Boeing Fuel Control Unit: US Aviation Body On Air India Crash
The head of the Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday the fatal crash last month of an Air India Boeing 787 jet does not appear to have been caused by…
Starlink Network Issue Now Resolved; Elon Musk Issues Apology
After facing a global outage for nearly 3 hours, Starlink announced on Friday that the network issue affecting its internet service has been resolved.
Ship Turnaround Time At Indian Ports Now Less Than A Day: Minister
The Indian ports have significantly improved operational efficiency, with the average turnaround time for ships reduced from 4 days to less than 1 day, outperforming many advanced nations
Auckland Feline Gets Named ‘Leonardo Da Pinchy’ Due To His Laundry Pilfering
Most cat owners dread their pets bringing home mice or birds. But for the owners of one felonious feline in Auckland, New Zealand, there’s a worse shame being the unwitting…
7 Children Dead, 2 In ICU As Rajasthan School Building Collapses
Seven children were killed and two were critically injured after a government school building collapsed in Rajasthan’s Jhalawar district on Friday.
Opposition Plans Farewell Dinner For Jagdeep Dhankhar After Shock Resignation: Sources
Opposition parties have invited former vice president Jagdeep Dhankhar for a farewell dinner days after his shock resignation, sources have said.
Big Bull Moose Takes Over New York Mountain Trail. No One Knows Why
A big bull moose has spent the summer lingering around a popular Adirondack mountain hiking trail, prompting New York state wildlife officials to close the path as they monitor the…
In Beijing, Asim Munir Faces Tough Question On Safety Of Chinese In Pakistan
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir was in for a rude surprise during his recent visit to Beijing, when China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi raised the issue of the safety and…
US Lifts Sanctions On Myanmar Junta Allies After Letter Of Praise To Trump
The United States has lifted sanctions on several allies of Myanmar’s ruling general and their military-linked firms, a US Treasury notice shows, after the junta chief sent a glowing letter…
Car Emissions, Air Pollution Linked To Higher Dementia Risk: Study
Regular exposure to air pollution, including that coming from car exhaust emissions, can increased your risk of dementia, according to an analysis of studies published on Friday.
Is ChatGPT Making Us Stupid Or Just Smarter In A New Way
With the rise of generative AI tools such as ChatGPT, internet users aren’t just outsourcing memory – they may be outsourcing thinking itself.
Gold Coins, Rs 1.5 Crore Cash And Counting: Odisha Forest Officer Raided
The raids were conducted at the six locations in Jaipur and Bhubaneswar linked to deputy ranger Rama Chandra Nepak.
Zerodha CEO Seeks Advice On Instagram As Shares Drop, Internet Reacts
Zerodha CEO Nithin Kamath revealed that his company’s share of demat accounts was shrinking, even though assets under management (AUM) continued to grow.
Mumbai Girl, 4, Falls From 12th Floor After Mother Seats Her On Shoe Rack
A four-year-old was made to sit on a shoe rack. But she got up, tried to sit on the windowsill, and fell off the window.
The Many Controversies Of Maharashtra Minister Who Played Rummy In Assembly
Maharashtra Agriculture Minister Manikrao Kokate, who was recently found playing rummy on his mobile phone in the state assembly, is no stranger to controversies.
Trump’s AI Plan Calls For Massive Data Centers, May Affect Energy In US
President Donald Trump’s plan to boost artificial intelligence and build data centers across the US could speed up a building boom that was already expected to strain the nation’s ability…
500 Years Old Hawaiian Petroglyph Now Visible In Ohao. Here’s How
Hawaiian petroglyphs dating back at least a half-millennium are visible on Oahu for the first time in years, thanks to seasonal ocean swells that peel away sand covering a panel…
Thane Court Acquits Man In 25-Year-Old Murder Case Over Lack Of Evidence
A court in Maharashtra’s Thane district has acquitted a 46-year-old man accused of murdering a woman 25 years ago, citing lack of evidence and unreliable witness testimony.
Indian Automobile Industry Welcomes Landmark India-UK Free Trade Agreement
The Indian automobile industry has warmly welcomed the recently signed India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), terming it a landmark and transformative development in the global economic landscape.
Opposition Leaders Protest Outside Parliament Against Voter List Revision
Opposition MPs, including Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi, protested and raised slogans against the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) being carried out in Bihar.
Trump Cuts $9 Billion In Foreign Aid, Public Broadcasting Funds Despite Democratic Opposition
President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill to rescind close to $9 billion in federal funding previously approved for public broadcasting and foreign aid.
Thailand-Cambodia Clashes Kill 15, Displace Over 130,000 Civilians
Thailand’s acting Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai warned Friday that cross-border clashes with Cambodia that have uprooted more than 130,000 people “could develop into war”, as the countries traded deadly strikes…
Dozen Of Kids, Adults Die Of Starvation In Gaza As Hunger Surges
Five starving children at a Gaza City hospital were wasting away, and nothing the doctors tried was working. The basic treatments for malnourishment that could save them had run out…
“Terribly Sorry”: South Park Creator’s Sarcastic Remark Over ‘Naked Trump’ Scene
“South Park” co-creator Trey Parker had the briefest of responses Thursday to anger from the White House over the season premiere of the animated institution, which showed a naked President…
‘No Less Than Spiritual Bond’: Indonesians Fight To Preserve Peatland
Indonesia has more tropical peatland than any other country, but it is also quickly losing this poorly understood ecosystem. That affects local residents and wildlife and also has global impact.
Trump Admin Asks US Supreme Court to Reinstate $783 Million In Research Funding Cuts
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding in its push to roll back federal…
World’s Most Premature Baby Turns 1, Sets Guinness Record
A baby born at only 21 weeks of gestation last July in Iowa City, Iowa, has just celebrated his first birthday, and among his gifts is a Guinness world record…
Refusal To Curtail Interest Rates Causes Clash Between Trump, Chairman Powell
Donald Trump and US Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell appeared together for a tense meeting on Thursday as the president toured the central bank after ramping up his attacks on…
Weather Office Predicts Heavy Rains In Mumbai, Urges Public To Stay Indoors
Heavy rains lashed Mumbai on Friday morning, slowing down vehicular traffic and affecting some suburban train services on the Western Railway, officials said. More showers are expected later in the…
Why Microsoft Has Inked A Deal To Buy 4.9 Million Tons Of Human Waste
Tech giant Microsoft has inked a $1.7 billion deal with US startup Vaulted Deep to purchase 4.9 million metric tons of organic waste, including human waste, for 12 years, starting…
Thane Businessman Duped Of Rs 1.5 Crore By Trio Over Machinery Deal
A 60-year-old powerloom owner from Maharashtra’s Thane district has alleged that three persons cheated him of Rs 1.5 crore under the pretext of getting new machinery for his unit, an…
“Another Russia Hoax”: Trump Blames Democrats For “Epstein Scam”, “Con Job”
US President Donald Trump has once blamed “Radical Left Democrats” for the ongoing controversy over the case file related to sex offender and late financier Jeffrey Epstein, calling it a…
Bajrang Dal Members Assault Group Over Alleged Conversion Charges
The victims had gathered to address the media regarding allegations of forced religious conversions.
From Tea To Espresso: Coffee Culture Grows In Tea-Loving Nepal
The Himalayan country, Nepal, is a major tea producer, as well as a major consumer. Tea is a part of Nepal’s culture as rice, a constant presence at homes, meetings…
Bengal Real Target Of Voter List Revision: Trinamool MP Sagarika Ghose To NDTV
The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral rolls in Bihar ahead of the assembly elections is an “exclusionary and not an inclusionary” exercise, Trinamool Congress MP Sagarika Ghose…
Two Officials Found Responsible For ‘Negligence’ In Tirupati Stampede Case
The report also highlighted that despite the availability of two ambulances, the injured could not be transported efficiently, contributing to the fatalities.
In Bed With Satan, Roaming Naked In Desert: Trump Roasted By South Park
American animated television series South Park has returned with one of its most provocative episodes to date, taking direct aim at Donald Trump and, by extension, its own network’s parent…
Sundar Pichai’s Net Worth Hits $1.1 Billion After Alphabets Market Surge
Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, propelled by a rise in the company’s stock and continued investments in artificial intelligence, has reached billionaire status.
Mumbai Landlord Demands Pending Rs 1.5 Lakh Deposit, Tenant Runs Car Over Him
Anil Chavan, a resident of Dombivali, has a house in Baiganwadi, a suburb in Mumbai, which he had rented to Syed Ali against a heavy deposit of Rs 6 lakh.
Ryan Routh, Man Behind Trump’s Assassination Attempt In Florida. Here’s What To Know
A man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump in South Florida last year was back in court this week, asking a federal judge to let him represent himself,…
Astronomer’s Andy Byron, Kristin Cabot’s PDA In New Video At Coldplay Concert
A new video from a recent Coldplay concert shows former Astronomer CEO Andy Byron embracing HR chief Kristin Cabot moments before they found themselves on the giant screen at the…
Prosecutor Who Handled US Capitol Attack, Sues Government Over His Firing
Michael Gordon prosecuted some of the most notorious members of the mob that attacked the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. His latest case to make is proving that the…
PM Modi Lands In Maldives For 2-Day Visit: What’s On Agenda
Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Velana International Airport in Male on Friday for a two-day visit to the Maldives. He was received by Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, amidst traditional…
India’s Actions Were Measured, Non-Escalatory: Centre On Op Sindoor
Operation Sindoor was launched in response to a “barbaric” attack by “Pakistan-sponsored terrorists”, and the action focussed on dismantling terror infrastructure and neutralising terrorists likely to be sent across to…
Karnataka High Court Halts Deportation Of Russian Woman’s Children Found In Cave
The Karnataka High Court has intervened to temporarily halt the deportation of a Russian woman’s children, emphasising the need to consider their best interests as mandated by the United Nations…
PM Modi Presents ‘Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam’ To King Charles For Royal Estate
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called on King Charles III at his residence on Thursday during which he presented a tree sapling as part of his “Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam”…
No Plan To Remove ‘Socialist’ And ‘Secular’ From Preamble: Law Minister
Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal told the Rajya Sabha that although some groups are advocating for the removal of the words “socialist” and “secular” from Constitution’s Preamble, the government…
President’s Rule In Manipur To Be Extended, Amit Shah To Move Resolution In Rajya Sabha
Manipur has been witnessing ethnic conflict between the Meitei and Kuki-Zo communities since May 2023, in which over 250 people have been killed.
“Confident” Of India-US Trade Deal, Says Piyush Goyal Amid Tariff Deadline
Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal said he was optimistic that his country could reach an agreement with the US ahead of an Aug. 1 deadline to avert threatened tariffs of…
Raja Raghuvanshi’s Family Performs Rituals At Murder Spot In Meghalaya
The family members of Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi visited the site in Meghalaya, where he was murdered allegedly by his wife and three other men on May 23, and performed…
Narendra Modi Becomes 2nd Longest Serving PM, Breaks Indira Gandhi’s Record
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Friday, completed 4,078 days in office, surpassing former Prime Minister late Indira Gandhi’s record of 4,077 consecutive days as Prime Minister of the country.
Opinion: Opinion | The Vice Presidents of India I Know
It was my first day in Parliament. After being sworn in, Mr Ansari called some of us rookies for an informal chat over coffee. The conversation flowed. Noticing that it…
Video: 2 Men, Dressed As Food Delivery Agents, Rob Ghaziabad Jewellery Shop
The video shows the two accused, wearing helmets and dressed as delivery agents from Blinkit and Swiggy, pushing an employee and forcefully entering the store, Mansi Jewellers.
Revanth Reddy Suggests Telangana Caste Census Be Called ‘RARE’ Model
Revanth Reddy proposed a unique branding for Telangana’s social justice initiatives, including the caste census, as the “RARE model”. This acronym presumably stands for “Rahul-Revanth Model”.
Pakistan, Bangladesh Agree On Visa-Free Entry Of Officials: How It Affects India
Pakistan and Bangladesh have reached an agreement to allow visa-free entry for holders of diplomatic and official passports, a move that would be closely watched by India.
Video: A Human Bridge For Schoolchildren To Cross Flooded Field In Punjab
When a road caved in and the fields were flooded after heavy rain, with fast-flowing water passing through the caved portion, two men in Punjab’s Moga came to rescue 35…
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 5 Live Updates: Protests In Parliament Over Special Intensive Revision Of Electoral Rolls Likely To Continue
The Opposition leaders have been protesting at Parliament’s Makar Dwar, demanding that the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise be halted.
Meghalaya Chief Minister Chairs Review Meeting Amid Assam Eviction Drive
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting to assess the state’s preparedness and strengthen border vigilance due to the ongoing eviction drive in Assam…
“Deeply Saddened”: PM Modi Expresses Condolences Over Russia Plane Crash
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has expressed condolences over the tragic plane crash in Russia that claimed 43 lives on board. PM Modi said that India stands in solidarity with Russia…
“Hulk Hogan Was MAGA All The Way”: Trump Pays Tribute To ‘Great Friend’
US President Donald Trump on Thursday paid tribute to wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, calling him a “great friend” and praising his strength, intelligence, and cultural influence.
“Reckless, Shameful”: US, Israel On France’s Recognition Of Palestine State
The United States and Israel have condemned French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to formally recognise a Palestinian state during a UN meeting in September.
Such Deals Difficult To Achieve: Sunil Bharti Mittal To NDTV On India-UK Agreement
Free trade agreements are not easy to bring about and the one between India and the UK — signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UK — is…
Astronomer HR Head Kristin Cabot Resigns After Coldplay “Kiss Cam” Row
US Tech firm Astronomer’s Chief People Officer, Kristin Cabot, who was caught on the Coldplay kiss-cam in an embrace with the company’s former CEO, Andy Byron, has reportedly resigned.
‘New Momentum In Ties’: PM Modi Meets King Charles After Free Trade Deal
After the signing of the historic India-UK Free Trade Agreement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met King Charles III at Sandringham house in the United Kingdom on Thursday.
They Kept Getting Promises, But No Road. So These Villagers Built One
They kept hearing promises and reassurances and saw no action being taken. But the residents of a small, tribal hamlet deep inside Madhya Pradesh’s Barwani district decided they couldn’t wait…
900 Suspected Illegal Migrants Caught In Over 2 Years: Northeast Frontier Railways
In a significant development, the Northeast Frontier Railways said over 900 suspected illegal immigrants have been detained at railway stations under its jurisdiction.
What’s Behind The Clash Between Thailand And Cambodia; All You Need Know
The fighting included gunfire exchanges and shelling and rocket fire, which Thai authorities said killed a Thai soldier and 13 civilians and wounded 14 soldiers and 32 other civilians. Thailand…
Delhi To File Review Petition In Supreme Court On Older Vehicle Ban
The Delhi government is weighing the option of filing a review petition in the Supreme Court against its order banning overaged petrol and diesel vehicles.
EU Puts Forth Counter Tariffs Worth 93 Billion Euro If US Talks Fail
EU states on Thursday approved a 93-billion-euro ($109-billion) package of counter-tariffs on US goods that would kick in from August 7 if talks with the United States fail, European diplomats…
“Doesn’t Give Full Picture”: Karti Chidambaram To NDTV On Centre’s Dog Bites Data
Congress MP Karti Chidambaram expressed concern over increasing dog bite incidents across the country and said it’s a “health and safety issue”.
Karnataka Electoral Officer Denies Rahul Gandhi’s Claims On Alleged Voter Fraud
Karnataka Chief Electoral Officer refused the charges of Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, of election cheating, asserting that the electoral rolls are prepared transparently and copies…
“Brewing Stronger Ties”: PM Modi’s ‘Chai Pe Charcha’ With UK’s Keir Starmer
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his UK counterpart Keir Starmer celebrated the signing of the free trade agreement between the two countries by enjoying a cup of tea at Chequers.
Israel Condemns France’s Recognition Of Palestine As “Aid To Terrorism”
Israel’s Deputy Prime Minister Yariv Levin on Thursday slammed France’s move to recognise a State of Palestine, calling it “a black mark on French history and a direct aid to…
Trained, Bond Signed, Nurses Wait For Jobs For Over 7 Years In Madhya Pradesh
Nursing graduates from the 2018 batch were promised government jobs. In return, they signed a bond: Serve wherever the state sends you, and if you refuse, pay a fine of…
US Quits Gaza Truce Talks, Blames “Selfish” Hamas For Failure
The United States joined Israel on Thursday in pulling its negotiators from Gaza ceasefire talks, with special envoy Steve Witkoff blaming Hamas for failing to reach a deal and saying…
Macron Says France Will Recognise Palestine As A State
French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza.
PM Modi Concludes UK Visit After Meeting With King Charles
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday concluded his two-day visit to the UK during which the two countries inked a landmark free trade pact.
Thai Woman Gives Birth On Air India Express Flight, Assisted By Nurse, Crew
A Muscat-Mumbai flight proved to be a life-changing moment, quite literally, for a woman from Thailand on Thursday.
1 Firm, A Ponzi Scheme And Rs 1,600-Crore Scam: Probe Agency Files Chargesheet
Thousands were lured by profits and made to invest in schemes through a company named LFS Broking. People were assured quick returns, but an investor’s worst nightmare came true; the…
Trained, Bond Signed, Nurses Wait For Jobs For Over 7 Years In Madhya Pradesh
Nursing graduates from the 2018 batch were promised government jobs. In return, they signed a bond: Serve wherever the state sends you, and if you refuse, pay a fine of…
Tough Road For Tesla As It Hopes Robotaxis Will Offset Declining Electric Vehicle Sales
Tesla and its CEO Elon Musk are walking an increasingly difficult tightrope as the company navigates declining electric vehicle sales and an autonomous driving business that has yet to get…
“Your Party”: Ex-Labour Leader Jeremy Corbyn Forms New UK Political Party
Former leftist Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn announced Thursday he was forming a new political party alongside another ex-member of Britain’s ruling party, as the UK’s political landscape continues to splinter.
OpenAI Gearing Up To Launch GPT-5 In August: Report
Artificial intelligence pioneer OpenAI plans to launch its GPT-5 model as early as August, The Verge reported on Thursday, citing sources familiar with the plans.