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CM to inaugurate Kochi Corporations third ro-ro vessel on Sunday

Mirchowk police arrest accused in fake certificate racket

Hyderabad: A 38-year-old man was arrested for possessing fraudulent educational certificates in Mirchowk, with police seizing 15 such fake docume

Besant Road clears up after hawker eviction

Traffic eases after unlicensed vendors are removed following the High Courts directions; shopkeepers welcome the move while displaced hawkers fea

Tihar to respond to terror-accused U.S. nationals plea for American-style diet

Request made purely on humanitarian considerations and intended to safeguard the health of their client while in judicial custody, counsel for th

Messi, Morocco and six European teams eye World Cup glory

Miami Gardens: More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; its now down to eight, with six of those from Euro

FIFA World Cup 2026 | Morocco looks to exact revenge on France

Didier Deschamps side has reached the last eight with a blend of control and attacking force, but its 1-0 win over Paraguay in the round of 16 wa

Supreme Court seeks government response on plea by Gulf students that assessment scheme hurts prospects

Students say the assessment scheme drastically lowered their marks and jeopardised their higher education prospects

NCW seeks report on gangrape of minor girl in Sri Ganganagar within 15 days

The commission said that such an incident reflects point to administrative lapses, policing gaps, and inadequate monitoring mechanisms that allow

UST ropes in Anthropic to adopt Claude into its Platforms; to train 20,000 UST employees globally

UST is making a significant investment in AI by training and certifying 20,000 associates worldwid

Lokayukta police raids 53 locations in disproportionate assets cases against 10 government officials

COMEDK cancels candidature of 36 involved in malpractice in Jamshedpur

Ukraine says its drones struckthree refineries and tankers in Russia

Russia bans diesel exports to ensure domestic supply till July 31

KSEB eyes medium-term power procurement to handle peak demand

To secure 300 MW to meet the peak-hour demand for the period from January 2027 to December 2031

CAG report slams delay, cost escalation in Kochi Corporation headquarters project

Project cost rose from 18.83 crore to around 61 crore; audit also found unresolved basement waterlogging and pending works

Kin seeks funds to bring back body of A.P. student killed in U.S. road accident

Sebi amends registration fee rule for FPIs; directs payment in rupee terms

The markets watchdog has also updated the common application form used for FPI registration

History sheeter arrested for extortion, cheating in Goshamahal

Hyderabad: The Goshamahal police arrested an individual for allegedly engaging in cheating, criminal intimidation, extortion, and public nuisance

Theni gets new Kendriya Vidyalaya school

Sakhi Centres Lifeline for Women in Distress: Sailaja

Dr Sailaja stressed that counsellors and legal advisors working with trauma survivors must also prioritise their own mental well-being to sustain

Calcutta High Court seeks affidavit as State says no decision yet on midday meal contract for ISKCON

The announcement to engage ISKCON was made in the State Budget presented by Finance Minister Swapan Dasgupta on June 22, drawing criticismfrom Op

PF interest to be credited by July 15 to member accounts: Minister

Union Labour Minister Mansukh Mandaviya says claims will now undergo automated pre-validation prior to processing at EPFO offices

Bhopinder Singh | When Leaders Are Replaceable: How Accountability in UK & India Differs

A comparison of accountability, party control and leadership stability in two democracies.

C-DIT gets a new director

UN launches appeal to raise $296 mn for Venezuela quake relief

The United Nations urgently seeks $296 million for Venezuela earthquake relief operations. Over 3,600 people have died, leaving thousands homeles

Scuffle Mars YSR Birth Anniversary Celebrations at Ongole

The clash briefly disrupted the programme before party leaders intervened to pacify the rival groups

Kerala CM VD Satheesan visits Wayanad landslide zone

Kerala CM VD Satheesan visits Wayanad landslide zone

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Srinagar: Lok Sabha MP Ruhullah Mehdi on Wednesday, July 8, said academic freedom and the right to engage with history must never become casualti

Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'He who plays the donkey must not be surprised that...'- A timeless lesson on self-respect, boundaries, and what happens if you consistently act like a doormat

A Chinese proverb teaches that allowing others to burden you invites further demands. Kindness without boundaries can lead to people taking advan

Violence at Trinamoolrallyin Kolkata; Mamata accuses BJP government of allowing lawlessness

Former CM claims policefailed toprevent attacks on Trinamool workers during protest againstBaruipurminor rape and murder case

AAP government faces heat after FBI names Punjab inspector in 'international extortion plot

Opposition parties term the episode a reflection of complete breakdown of law and order

AAP government faces heat after FBI names Punjab inspector in 'international extortion plot

Opposition parties term the episode a reflection of complete breakdown of law and order

Trump: Very upset with NATO over U.S. spending burden

Trump: Very upset with NATO over U.S. spending burden

Odisha Prepares for Two-Day Road Safety Workshop to Reduce Accidents

With road accidents claiming precious lives every day due to speeding, helmet violations, traffic rule breaches, and drunk driving, the Odisha go

'Where is your self-respect?': Journo puts NATO chief on the spot over Trump's Greenland remarks

Maharashtra-Karnataka boundary dispute: Govt will try for early hearing in Supreme Court, says Fadnavis

Maharashtra will appoint legal experts for the Karnataka border dispute hearing. The state government will ensure the case is heard in the Suprem

Iran launches missile attack on U.S. bases in Gulf

Maruti Suzuki starts Battery Energy Storage System at Kharkhoda

As a pilot initiative, BESS has been integrated into the Kharkhoda facilitys internal electricity distribution network

Maruti Suzuki starts Battery Energy Storage System at Kharkhoda

As a pilot initiative, BESS has been integrated into the Kharkhoda facilitys internal electricity distribution network

Odisha Health Minister Orders Strict Inspections of Private Nursing Colleges

In a high-stakes meeting at Lok Seva Bhawan today, Health and Family Welfare Minister Dr Mukesh Mahaling sent a clear message Odisha will no lon

Iraqis mourn Khamenei during Najaf funeral procession

Iraqis mourn Khamenei during Najaf funeral procession

Farmers stage protest against contamination of groundwater, damage to crops

Farmers stage protest against contamination of groundwater, damage to crops

Landslide kills two Bihar workers in Arunachal, four rescued injured

Two labourers from Bihar died and four were injured in a landslide triggered by continuous rain. The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon, and

Who are the 635 classified under others category in Karnataka SIR?

Who are the 635 classified under others category in Karnataka SIR?

Tata Steel posts 3% growth in June quarter sales, India production jumps 11%

Branded products, retail sales and e-commerce posted strong growth, while the UK business advanced its Port Talbot EAF project

Kerala HC says no stay on the functioning of State Waqf Board for now

Directs the State to file its response

Kerala HC says no stay on the functioning of State Waqf Board for now

Directs the State to file its response

Harikrishnan S. appointed head of CSL-HBL joint venture

Harikrishnan S. appointed head of CSL-HBL joint venture

MG Univ hostel students protest over drinking water shortage

Hyderabad: Women hostel students of Mahatma Gandhi University in Nalgonda staged a midnight protest against the administration alleging no drinki

Where should we go? evicted street vendors protest against footpath drive

Thousands of street vendors, whose livelihoods were uprooted after the city corporations launched a drive to reclaim pedestrian space, gathered a

Trump hails NATO unity, vows faster U.S. arms production as allies ramp up defence spending

President Trump noted strong NATO unity and pledged faster American defense production. European nations expressed eagerness for U.S. military eq

Telangana Seeks Vacation of Stay on DBT Fee Order

After hearing both sides, the court adjourned the matter to July 9 for further hearing

Unions protest as CSL stake sale revives privatisation fears

Man arrested for sexually harassing student

Man arrested for sexually harassing student

Two killed after motorcycle rams into stationary truck

Two killed after motorcycle rams into stationary truck

Canada Police Rule Out Evidence Against Indian Govt in Nijjar Killing Probe

Sharing details of the probe, Moreland told Canada's CBC News that the investigators found no evidence that Indian officials were involved in the

HussainSagar Surroundings to Get Facelift

HMDA has proposed to develop 213 urban parks within the Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) area

Calcutta High Court Seeks Affidavit from Bengal Government on ISKCONs Mid-Day Meal Proposal

Kolkata, July 8: The Calcutta High Court has directed the West Bengal government to submit an affidavit regarding the status of a proposal to ass

Quote of the day by Olivia Rodrigo, 'They all say that it gets better, it gets better the more you grow', offers life lesson on childhood, adolescence, adulthood each bring different responsibilities, opportunities

Quote of the day by Olivia Rodrigo offers a timeless message of hope, resilience, and personal development. It reminds us that growth is a gradua

EU plans to impose emissions costs on waste incineration plants

European Union plans will require waste incineration plants to pay for carbon dioxide emissions. This move aims to encourage reuse and reduce was

Letters to the Editor dated July 8, 2026

Chikkamagaluru DC prohibits heavy vehicles on Tanikod Check post-S.K. Border. stretch of NH 169

Crude oil prices jump nearly 6% as US-Iran tension escaltes

Crude oil prices surged nearly 6% after U.S. President Donald Trump declared the interim agreement with Iran over, triggering fresh concerns over

Kishan Accuses Congress of Gross Negligence in Paddy Procurement

Despite these funds, he alleged, the state had failed to improve rural infrastructure or manage procurement efficiently.

'On every single of their list': Trump claims Iran is plotting to assassinate him

President Trump stated Iran plots his assassination and US strikes Iran. American forces targeted Iranian air defense systems and radar installat

Top Business & Market Headlines Today BL Morning Report, July 08, 2026

BL Morning Report, July 08, 2026: Get todays top business news, market headlines about key market insights, economic highlights, and the latest u

Greater Bengaluru Authority to take up citywide crackdown on abandoned vehicles occupying public space from July 10

The five city corporations under the Greater Bengaluru Authority will launch a joint drive with the Bengaluru Traffic Police to remove abandoned

Defence Startups Urged to Move From Prototypes to Supply

Telangana seeks to emerge as defence innovation hub

UPTET Answer Key 2026 released at upessc.up.gov.in: Here's how to download Paper 1 & Paper 2 response sheets and raise objections

UPTET Answer Key 2026: The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission has released the UPTET 2026 provisional answer key. Candidates ca

Gadkari reviews Delhi-Mumbai Expressway in Kota; announces major road connectivity projects

Centre sets two-year deadline for passenger infra upgrade at airports

Home Minister Amit Shah directs phased rollout of Automatic Tray Retrieval Systems, aerobridge norms and baggage drop expansion to improve passen

Blame game over waste management in Thiruvananthapuram

Mayor alleges that as the BJP has over the past six months of its stint in the Corporation earned a good impression from general public, CPI(M) l

Karnataka High Court notice on plea against SECs action of conducting parallel SIR in Mahadevapura assembly constituency

Investors warm up to premium pantry brands as demand for clean-label foods grows

The trend comes as premium pantry brands demonstrate stronger customer loyalty, higher repeat purchases and growing average order value

The Influence of Eastern Maqam on Kashmiri Sufi Poetry

By Dr. Shamenaz Sheikha & Gowher Pirzada The land of Kashmir and Uzbekistan are both rich in beauty and culture. Anybody visiting both the places

Japanese mindset of the day by Yukio Mishima: 'Young people get the foolish idea that what is new for them must be new for...' - thought-provoking life lessons by Confessions of a Mask author explains why every generation repeats the past and why new ideas aren't always original

Life lesson by Yukio Mishima: Japanese author Yukio Mishima believed youth often feel their experiences are entirely new. He noted that many seem

LIVE: Trump speaks at end of NATO Summit after high-profile meetings with Erdoan and world leaders

NATO Doubles Down on Mutual Defence With Ironclad Pledge

We, the heads of state and government of the North Atlantic Alliance, have gathered in Ankara to reaffirm our ironclad commitment to our collecti

Quote of the Day by Dustin Hoffman: I don't like the fact that I have to get older so fast, but I like the fact that Inspiring lessons on perception, confidence, experience and why age is just a number by the American actor known for his unforgettable performances and deep insights on human nature and life

Quote of the Day by Dustin Hoffman: Dustin Hoffmans quote, I don't like the fact that I have to get older so fast, but I like the fact that I'm a

Airbus deliveries rise 15% to 351 in first half

The figures, which confirm a Reuters report of 89 deliveries in June, mean Airbus is broadly on track to meet a full-year target of 870 deliverie

Odisha CM Directs Land for 2,200 Godabarish Mishra Adarsh Primary Schools by March 2027

In a decisive move to transform primary education across Odisha, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has instructed all District Collectors to comp

RSS at 100: Service, Culture and the Idea of Nation Building

A balanced reflection on its historical evolution, social contributions, and relevance to Indias journey towards Viksit Bharat Prof. (Dr.) Jayade

Geopolitics of submarine cable ownership, repair

To improve resilience, countries should advocate greater cable ownership by their telecom carriers and ISPs