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The fires in the parched countryside have forced 70,000 people to flee their homes, the government said, in what officials have called the region's worst fire on record.

The exchange comes as Ukraine's successful drone attacks have stalled the Russian army's advances in an expanded campaign by Kyiv inside Russia that has been hitting high-profile targets.

Indian fencing achieved its best-ever performance on the global stage as Epee fencers Taniksha Khatri and Prachi Lohan concluded their individual campaigns at the Senior World Fencing Championships 2026 in Hong Kong.

Indian fencing achieved its best-ever performance on the global stage as Epee fencers Taniksha Khatri and Prachi Lohan concluded their individual campaigns at the Senior World Fencing Championships...

In occupied Ukraine, Russian-installed authorities said a Ukrainian strike had killed 12 people at a seaside ourist camp, as well as one more in a Moscow-held town and two in Russian border villages.

According to locals, the nearly 15-foot-deep pit had been dug by the Greater Noida Authority for boring work and was filled with rainwater.

Amidst the roaring chants of victory, the most poignant moments were silent ones. Two young female students stood near the barricades, tears streaming down their faces

The decision was taken during the ongoing meeting of the UNESCO's World Heritage Committee's 48th session in Busan, South Korea.

A magisterial inquiry running into more than 110 pages has now found severe lapses across the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, Delhi Police, BSES Rajdhani Power Limited, the Tourism Department and public-health licensing authorities before the fire that killed 23 people.

News agency SANA, quoting a health ministry official, also said 30 others were injured in the collision between two passenger buses on the Damascus-Deir Ezzor road.

CJP Protests: The movement's most effective tool was not a manifesto. It was Gen Z's instinct to document, joke, post and share with Instagram as its amplifier.

Lewis Hamilton was on course for a record-extending 105th pole position, before Lando Norris darted through to take it away.

It ended where, in many ways, it had begun. Moments after Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned on Saturday, Abhijeet Dipke, founder of the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), thanked Chief Justice Surya Kant.

CAT 2026 Notification Out: The CAT 2026 registration process will begin on August 3 and conclude on September 15. Candidates will be able to download their admit cards from November 4 to November 29.

Bitchat is a decentralised peer-to-peer messaging application that allows users to exchange messages without an internet connection, mobile network, servers, phone numbers or email addresses.

According to officials, a complaint was filed against the woman for assaulting the SBI bank manager.

The President's office, after accepting Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, confirmed Pralhad Joshi's appointment in a communique this evening

Mojtaba Khamenei has not publicly supported nuclear weapons, but US officials think that he and Irans new hard-line leadership may want to develop them.

One of India's brightest medal hopes, Sachin Siwach, survived a stern challenge from familiar foe Keoma Al-Ahmadieh of Canada to enter the pre-quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Game

Ishan Kishan made 81 off 44 balls and unbeaten Tilak Varma 60 from 29 deliveries at Harare Sports Club as the tourists took an unassailable 2-0 lead.

PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti has welcomed the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, describing it as a victory for the youth of India. Speaking in Srinagar, Mufti said the development reflected the growing strength of young people who are determined to shape the future of the country through democratic participation and public engagement.

Union Minister Giriraj Singh has defended the government's handling of the education controversy, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi acted swiftly after students raised their concerns. Speaking in Patna following the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, Giriraj Singh said the government responded promptly to demands raised by students and worked to strengthen the examination system.

India's Sonam Uttam Maskar and Olympian Elavenil Valarivan produced strong performances to reach the women's 10m air rifle final but fell short of the medals, finishing fifth and sixth respectively at the ISSF World Cup.

NEET PG 2026: Candidates who wish to make changes to their application forms can do so by visiting the official website, natboard.edu.in, until July 28.

India took an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series, putting Shreyas Iyer on course for his first T20I series win as captain.

Sparta Prague has signed Norwegian center-forward Jonatan Braut Brunes, cousin of Manchester City star Erling Haaland, from Polish side Rakow Czestochowa.

India continued their dominance in T20I cricket, equalling their own record for the most 200-plus totals in a calendar year after posting 219/5 against Zimbabwe in the second T20I on Saturday.

Dharmendra Pradhan said he decided to step down as Union Education Minister in order to prevent anti-national forces from exploiting the situation in Jantar Mantar

A traveller briefly visiting Bengaluru was inspired by the city's startup culture, which inspired him to dream big.

Why is Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation being seen as one of the most significant political developments for the BJP in recent years? In this discussion, NDTV examines Pradhan's rise as one of the party's key strategists, his role in delivering crucial Assembly election victories, implementing the National Education Policy (NEP), and emerging as one of the BJP's most influential organizational leaders.

According to sources familiar with the negotiations, the turning point came during the second round of talks between the Centre and CJP representatives on Friday.

Tilak Varma has scored 1,634 runs in 58 T20Is and 55 innings at an average of 44.16 and a strike rate of 145.37, with two centuries and nine fifties, with a best score of 120*.

A new study has revealed an ancestral connection between Argentina's 2022 FIFA World Cup-winning football icon Lionel Messi and Brazil's Sao Paulo, tracing a part of his family's journey before they settled in Argentina.

Indian swimmers endured a disappointing outing at the Commonwealth Games on Saturday as both Dhakshan Shashikumar (3:58.09s) and Aryan Nehra (4:00.26s) failed to qualify for the final of the 400m freestyle event

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Sahal Abdul Samad's second-half strike proved the difference as Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated East Bengal 1-0 in the opening match of the 135th Durand Cup on Saturday.

Soon after Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation, the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Saturday called off its 36-day protest at Jantar Mantar over the NEET issue with immediate effect, saying the government has accepted all its demands.

India's Sainyam Vij described her silver medal at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, China, as a reward for months of perseverance after enduring a challenging 2025 season, saying the podium finish has reinforced her belief ahead of the World Championships later this year.

In a remarkable act of solidarity amid the ongoing flood crisis in Upper Assam, residents of Salmora in Majuli, world's largest river island, have voluntarily sent 20 traditional country boats to neighbouring Sivasagar to assist rescue operations in flood-hit areas.

India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured a thrilling victory over Tonga's Paris Baker and Milika Nathan in the women's pairs event at the Commonwealth Games 2026

India will look to wrap up the three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe when the teams meet in the second match in Harare on Saturday. Here's everything you need to know about the match timing, live...

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned today after weeks of protests from students.

Pakistan face West Indies in the first Test on Saturday. Check match time, venue, live streaming, telecast details, weather forecast and squads.

Son in Canada sends money home, but parents' forced savings in committees limit household cash, leaving him frustrated.

NEET UG 2026 Success Story: When the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted his education and coaching classes remained beyond his family's means, Ayan began teaching younger students to fund his own preparation.

What led to Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan's resignation? In this special report, NDTV explains the crucial 72 hours that changed the course of the nationwide student movement. According to sources, the CJP refused to withdraw its demand for the minister's resignation, issued a 72-hour ultimatum, and warned of a fresh march to Parliament if no action was taken.

India will open the tour with the first Test at Galle on August 15 before travelling to Colombo for the second Test on August 23.

Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has resigned from his post, weeks after student protests in Delhi over the NEET paper leak and exam irregularities. He announced the decision on X, sharing a 543-word, two-page letter addressed to PM Modi.

The bank said the approvals are intended to maintain strong capital adequacy and provide flexibility to access capital markets amid significant growth opportunities across its businesses.

The withdrawal comes after the NDA government agreed to some of the party's demands such as waiving off FIRs against protestors in all BJP-ruled states, compensation for families of the NEET deceased,...