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SpaceX Aborts Second Starship V3 Launch After Raptor Engines Fail at Ignition

Four Raptor engines failed to ignite during Starship Flight 13 at Boca Chica on Thursday, triggering an automatic abort before liftoff. SpaceX wi

White House says Trump 'certainly agrees' with Vance's remark on Israeli govt elements influencing US opinion on Iran conflict

The White House on Thursday (local time) said that US President Donald Trump certainly agrees with Vice President JD Vance's assertion that forei

Odishas Rath Yatra 2026 Concludes Amidst Adverse Weather

Puri, July 17: The renowned Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, successfully concluded on Thursday in

Six murders, a dead suspect and a chilling trail gone cold

On July 10, six persons were killed across two homes in Daivalaguda, a peaceful farming village near Hyderabad. With investigations under way, th

Tata, SP Group explore share swap to unlock Tata Sons stake amid valuation divide

Tata Sons and the Shapoorji Pallonji Group are currently negotiating the monetization of a stake but are at an impasse concerning the transaction

India-UK FTA unlikely to hurt domestic consumer brands, industry says

Businesses in India are hopeful that the forthcoming trade agreement with the UK will foster innovation instead of sparking fierce competition. P

Ontario Wildfires Crown Toronto World

Wildfire smoke from more than 160 Ontario fires crowned Toronto the most polluted major city on earth Thursday, choking the CN Tower in orange ha

Former Maoists trade years of conflict for livelihood and a stable future

For many former Maoists, surrender only marks the beginning of a long journey. While they attempt to rebuild their lives through farming and fami

Pfizer suspends Premarin vaginal cream in India, raising concerns over menopause care

Pfizer said it is working to restore Premarin supplies but has not provided a timeline

Funds go on buying spree as cash holdings drop to five-year low

Mumbai: Money managers have slashed cash holdings in equity mutual fund portfolios to the lowest in five years, using recent declines in large pr

Ronaldinho poses with FIFA World Cup trophy ahead of Argentina vs Spain final

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Rajasthan ACB arrests municipal contract worker for allegedly taking Rs 25,000 bribe in Pali

Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a contractual worker of the Sojat Road Municipal Council in Pali d

Technology must have a human touch: Kerala Guv Arlekar

Thiruvananthapuram, July 17 (IANS) Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has said that technology and innovation must always be guided by h

When Martin Scorsese

Mumbai, July 17 (IANS) Legendary filmmaker Martin Scorseses mother mother Catherine Scorsese once revealed how she received $28 from her son for

87 pc rise in women bus passengers in Kerala as free bus ride a huge success

Thiruvananthapuram, July 17 (IANS) Kerala Transport Minister C.P. John has described the initial performance of the Priyadarshini scheme, which p

MP panel upholds Minister Pratima Bagri

Bhopal/Satna, July 17 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Minister of State Pratima Bagri has secured a major legal and political relief after the states High-

Meghalaya to pass resolution banning uranium mining: CM Conrad Sangma

Shillong, July 17 (IANS) The Meghalaya government has announced that it would bring a resolution in the State Assembly to formally oppose and pro

Fake TTE held at railway station in West Bengal; used AI to generate identity documents

Kolkata, July 17 (IANS) A man, masquerading as a Travelling Ticket Examiner (TTE) was apprehended at the Rampurhat railway station in West Bengal

Omar Introduces Bill to Join ICC as Rubio Vows to

Rep. Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution to join the International Criminal Court on Thursday, the same week Secretary Rubio pledged to 'dismantle

Sealed hearts & veiled eyes

As to those who reject Faith, it is same to them whether thou warn them or do not warn them; they will not believe (2:6) Rejection of Faith, wher

On the Draw July 17, 2026

Shimla Police seize Rs 2.28 crore in assets linked to drug trafficking

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Trump Media announces Truth PSI, a premium feed for faster access to Truth Social posts

The move has raised ethical concerns because President Donald Trumps Truth Social posts often influence financial markets

2 J&K candidates among state toppers as 11.21 lakh qualify in NEET-UG 2026

Srinagar, Jul 16:The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Thursday declared the results of the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (Undergraduate)

PF for self-employed, workers in unorganised sector on way

Employees Provident Fund Organisation is developing a universal provident fund scheme. This new plan will cover millions in the unorganised secto

Riley Introduces Giannis, Then Pivots to LeBron:

Pat Riley unveiled Giannis Antetokounmpo in a Miami Heat jersey on Thursday and immediately turned his attention to the next signing: LeBron Jame

Dehradun police arrest man for Rs 19.5 lakh fraud, recover forged materials

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Lana Del Rey's wedding absence fuels fresh Taylor Swift friendship rumors

Lana Del Rey did not attend Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's July 3 wedding, choosing instead to celebrate the Fourth of July in Louisiana and att

Bumrah scripts never-seen-before England record with first-ball stunner

Ben Duckett became the first England batter dismissed on the opening ball against India. Jasprit Bumrah provided India with an ideal start in the

NEET UG 2026 results: Punjabs Aryan Gupta, Haryanas Panshul Bansal top; 11.21 lakh qualify

Women accounted for over 58 per cent of NEET-UG 2026 qualifiers, while Uttar Pradesh produced the highest number of successful candidates. The to

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

Unknown American Jackson Suber Shoots 65 to Lead British Open in European Links Debut

Jackson Suber, 26, fired a 65 to lead The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale after playing only 27 holes of links golf in his life and never com

FIFA World Cup 2026 trophy to be presented in bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk

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Aryan Gupta tops NEET UG 2026 with 99.9999 percentile

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HP High Court orders production of original Himalayan Brahmo Samaj Trust deed by July 28

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Raise public issues during monsoon session of Parliament, Jagan tells YSRCP MPs

Governance in Andhra Pradesh has completely collapsed, he alleges

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

Kafir screenshot case: order on SIT plea to cancel accuseds bail today

The Kozhikode Sessions Court is also expected to pronounce its order on the anticipatory bail plea filed by another DYFI leader, Ribesh Ramakrish

US Strike Near Ahvaz Children

A US airstrike near Shahid Baghaei Specialised Hospital in Ahvaz forced the evacuation of 211 pediatric cancer patients mid-chemotherapy on July

BJPs statewide protests against Omars J&K govt. to coincide with NCs Jantar Mantar sit-in on Statehood

The BJP is preparing to organise protests over the J&K governments outsourcing of jobs and will assemble outside the Civil Secretariat in Srinaga

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

Messi and Yamal share 18-year connection ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 final

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Sam Neill Died of Pneumonia, Agent Confirms, Ending Speculation Over Sudden Death

Agent Philip Grenz confirmed Thursday that Sam Neill died of pneumonia, addressing outright falsehoods in initial reports. The New Zealand actor

Monsoon recovery advances in Himachal with utility restoration amid new rain warning

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Gurugram Police detain 13 suspected Bangladeshi nationals for illegal stay and begin deportation

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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

Call all-party meet to discuss delimitation bill: Kharge to PM Modi

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

Iran Voids Peace Deal and Declares Existential War After US Sixth Night Strikes

Iran voided its ceasefire deal and declared the US campaign an existential war as American strikes hit Bandar Abbas for a sixth straight night. I

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

No leak of Kudankulam nuclear reactor data, clarifies minister

Tim Merlier Wins Crash-Marred Tour de France Stage 12 as Gaviria Falls in Sprint

Tim Merlier won Stage 12 of the Tour de France in Chalon-sur-Sane, claiming his third stage victory of 2026 after a crash felled Fernando Gaviria

Higher education Bill may lead to concentration of powers in single central regulator: House panel

The Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha in December last year, following which it was referred to a joint committee of Parliament

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

England level series with four-wicket win over India in second ODI

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Joe Root's huge praise for Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma

Joe Root heaps praise on Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma after England's victory, calling Kohli the greatest ODI chaser the game has ever seen. Root

FDA Approves Merck

The FDA approved enlicitide (brand name Lipfendra) on Wednesday, marking the first oral PCSK9 inhibitor to match injectable cholesterol drugs in

'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

Assam allocates Rs 10,000 crore for AsomMala IV and announces high-speed corridors

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US Forces Continue Wave Of Strikes Against Iran For 6th Consecutive Night

According to the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the attack was aimed at further degrading Iran's military capabilities, as Tehran poses a threat t

Acquitted 45 yrs on, after serving life term; murder in 1977, conviction 1981, clean chit 2026

The Supreme Court acquitted three surviving accused in a 49-year-old murder case. This decision came after the accused had served life imprisonme

Avoid deploying Indian sailors on vessels moving via Strait of Hormuz: DGMA to shipping companies

8-9 lakh devotees attend Puri Rath Yatra as rituals conclude without incident

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England captain Kane reflects on World Cup semifinal defeat to Argentina

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FIFA World Cup 2026: Lamine Yamal, Pedro Porro train separately ahead of Spain

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One person dies after crane collapses in Mira Road, Mumbai

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US Approves $1.96 Billion APKWS Rocket Sale to Saudi Arabia Amid Houthi Threat

The United States approved a potential $1.96 billion sale of 20,000 precision rockets to Saudi Arabia, citing escalating Houthi threats against G

Psychology says people who use only free version of antivirus aren't careless: What this choice may reveal?

Psychology says people who use only free version of antivirus aren't always ignoring online safety. Their choice can reflect how they evaluate va

Europe Will Never Abandon Russian Energy, Italy

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini said in Moscow on Thursday that European countries will never fully sever their ties to Russian ener

Armenia Takes State Control of Cement Plant Owned by Arrested Opposition Leader Tsarukyan

Armenia's government has placed the AraratCement plant under state control following the arrest of its owner, opposition figure Gagik Tsarukyan,

Moscow Exchange Falls Below 2,000 Points for First Time Since October 2022

Russia's main equity benchmark fell below 2,000 points on Thursday evening for the first time since October 2022, when Western sanctions and part

MP Congress to chalk out strategy for Monsoon session, UCC among key focus areas

Bhopal, July 17 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh Congress Legislature Party (CLP) will meet here on July 19 to finalise its strategy for the Monsoon Ses

Cong urges Tripura govt to exempt school teachers from census duty amid staff shortage

Agartala, July 17 (IANS) The Congress has urged the Tripura government to exempt teachers of government-run schools from the upcoming census exer

MEA, Raj govt jointly hold event to promote safe and legal overseas travel

Jaipur, July 17 (IANS) The Videsh Sampark State Outreach Conference, jointly organised by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Rajasth

England Root to victory: Joe smashes 99 as hosts level ODI series vs India

Cardiff, July 17 (IANS) Veteran Joe Root produced another masterclass in ODI batting, finishing agonisingly unbeaten on 99, as England defeated I

White House says inflation falls to six-year low

Washington, July 17 (IANS) The White House has hailed the latest inflation figures as evidence that President Donald Trumps economic policies are

Trump to unveil election integrity findings

Washington, July 17 (IANS) President Donald Trump will deliver a prime-time address to the nation on Thursday (early morning India time) focused

Iran broke deal, faces consequences: US

Washington, July 17 (IANS) The White House has accused Iran of violating a memorandum of understanding with the United States by attacking commer

Talent exodus at ISRO: Department of Space restricts resignations of mission-critical scientists

Bengaluru, July 17 (IANS) In a major administrative intervention aimed at safeguarding Indias ambitious space programmes, the Department of Space

Odisha govt confirms two devotee deaths, denies stampede at Puri Rath Yatra

Bhubaneswar, July 17 (IANS) The Odisha government has confirmed the deaths of two devotees but denied reports of any stampede-like incident durin

After ambushes, CRPF tells forces in Manipur to use armoured vehicles, avoid sudden deployment

An official said the forces have been told to take action against armed miscreants and anyone found with a gun is to be arrested or fired upon, i

Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazil Over Big Tech Dispute, Lula Vows WTO Fight

The Trump administration imposed 25 percent tariffs on thousands of Brazilian imports on Thursday, citing Brazilian court orders directing Americ

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

Argentina overcome England 2-1 in FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinal comeback

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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