These senators might kill permanent daylight saving time. Here's why.
A mass trial of MS-13 gang members in El Salvador wraps up in El Salvador
Hegseth announces new policy to test troops for low testosterone
Blanche questioned on Epstein files, crime and IRS settlement in confirmation hearing
A moving car caught fire inside the Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel on the Haji Ali-Worli carriageway on Wednesday afternoon, triggering a swift emergency response. The Mumbai Fire Brigade received the alert at around 12:25 pm and dispatched fire personnel, police, and a 108 ambulance.
WB Politics: Huge Setback For TMC As Madan Mitra Quits Mamata Banerjee Camp, Joins Rebel Faction
Senior Trinamool Congress leader Madan Mitra joined the rebel faction led by Ritabrata Banerjee, calling the party a fragmented organisation. The move comes weeks after his promotion as general secretary and adds to the internal turmoil following the TMC's defeat in the 2026 West Bengal Assembly elections.
In south Mumbai's Bhendi Bazar area, the licence of the well-known Shalimar Hospitality hotel was reportedly cancelled after officials found 25 separate violations during a follow-up inspection, despite an earlier notice giving the establishment time to rectify faults.
The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (CETA) comes into effect after nearly three years of negotiations, reducing tariffs on thousands of products. While Indian consumers may benefit from cheaper Scotch whisky, gin and luxury cars over time, exporters in textiles, footwear, seafood, engineering goods and auto components are expected to gain from wider market access
More Than a Festival: Why Rajouri's Bhairav Yatra in J&K Has Earned National Heritage Status?
In a significant cultural milestone for Jammu and Kashmir, Rajouri's historic Bhairav Yatra has been included in the National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage (ICH) of India. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha hailed the recognition as a proud moment for the Union Territory, saying it would help preserve and promote the region's rich spiritual and cultural legacy. The centuries-old tradition, known for its deep religious significance and message of communal harmony, is only the second cultural heritage from Jammu and Kashmir to receive this national recognition.
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California man charged in missing wife's murder left a review for spellcaster
Gautam Adani denies any deal linked to dismissal of U.S. criminal case in sworn affidavit
Addressing speculation over Adani Group's proposed U.S. investment plans, the businessman said the group's intention to invest $10 billion had been publicly announced on November 13, 2024, before the indictment was unsealed
Nine killed in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir clashes
Six protesters and one police officer were killed in Tararkhal, while a protester and a security official died in a separate clash in Rawalakot
Wildfires expose millions in Midwest, Northeast to dangerous smoke
Greenland lost 105 billion tonnes of ice as darkening surface speeds melting
Some ships refusing US-military guided Hormuz transits after attacks, sources say
10 largest lake islands in the world: From Manitoulin Island to Idjwi
Key aspects of the India-U.K. trade deal | Graphics
The deal eliminates tariffs on Indian items exported to the U.K. that amount to almost 97.7% of the trade value.
House Republicans unveil $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
Worst-case flood scenario underway in southern Texas where dozens have already been rescued
Family says they're forced to sell home to help power data centers
Strait of Hormuz-style crisis looms for Russia as Ukraine forces shutdown of a key waterway
U.S. says 90-minute airstrikes target Greater Tunb Island, strategic point in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Central Command said the strikes further degraded Iran's ability to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Massive great white shark spotted off NC coast. See where its headed
Leaving U.K. in better shape: Keir Starmer at final Parliament session as PM
Andy Burnham, the former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is on course to take charge as the new British Prime Minister next week after being endorsed by a resounding 349 Labour MPs in the leadership race
Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets
Sri Lanka always willing to host Indo-Pak sporting events, says Minister
Cites proximity, Colombos very good relations with New Delhi and Islamabad
Three men who raped woman on Brighton beach jailed
Divers have just found the first silver bar from the Spanish shipwreck in nearly 30 years
British lawmakers approve bill that allows the terminally ill to end their lives
Supporters said the law would provide dignity to the dying and prevent suffering; opponents said the disabled and elderly were at risk of being coerced to end their lives to save money or relieve the burden on family members
Lithuania's new PM says allowing Taiwan's de-facto embassy was 'maybe too brave'
China downgraded its diplomatic relations with Lithuania in late 2021 after the European Union and NATO nation of 2.9 million people let Taiwan open a Taiwanese representative office on its soil
Nobody told me how dangerous it is: How Trump sees threats to his life
Iran live updates: US launches daytime strikes, IRGC claims targeting of US bases
Trump administration wants to dismantle the International Criminal Court. Can it?
July 15, 2026 (Conversation) On Monday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio wrote a blistering missive in the Wall Street Journal unveiling plans to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC). He claimed it threatened US soldiers, police officers, Border Patrol agents and elected leaders under international laws that we neither consent to nor control. The State Department then unveiled the steps it would take to target the court, which include pressuring allies to resist ICC attempts to prosecute Americans, travel bans on ICC officials, and increased sanctions on the court. The State Department called the court an intolerable threat to
Telangana flags off UK-bound shipments under India-UK trade agreement
Hyderabad: The Union government on Wednesday, July 15, flagged off UK-bound export consignments from Telangana, marking the launch of the India-UK trade pact. India and the UK operationalised a free trade agreement under which a host of domestic goods will enter the British market at zero duty. Export flag-off events were organised at Nizamabad and Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
India-U.K. DCC not applicable to Indians working in the U.K. before July 15
DCC came into effect on July 15, 2026 alongside the India-U.K. Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)
U.S. House of Representative passes bill to ditch the switch and make daylight saving time permanent
Daylight saving time is that period between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time
Canadian wildfire smoke descends on US, spreading from Great Lakes to New England
ICE Halts Most Vehicle Stops After Fatal Texas, Maine Shootings
Daily Quiz | On Rachel Carsons death anniversary
On the death anniversary of Rachel Carson, test your knowledge of the pioneering marine biologist and writer whose work helped shape the modern environmental movement
Trump Administration Faces Lawsuit Over ICC Sanctions Tied to Israel Probe
The government is violating the constitutional rights of American citizens in order to shield officials of a foreign government who have committed a genocide, he said in a statement.
Why the US House voted to make Daylight Saving Time permanent?
Learn about Daylight Saving Time, the reasons behind the Houses decision to adopt it and its implications.
Saudi Arabia warns expats of SR50,000 fine, jail and deportation for overstaying entry visas
US advocacy groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions, citing free speech
Two US groups sued the Trump administration over sanctions against the International Criminal Court. These sanctions reportedly halted advocacy and ICC submissions by affected organizations. The lawsuit argues the sanctions violate constitutional free speech protections for Americans. European allies and the Netherlands have backed the ICC's mandate and operations. The administration pledged tougher sanctions and travel bans, drawing criticism.
Concerned over civilian deaths, Mirwaiz urges Pakistan to prioritise dialogue, restraint in PoK
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq also expressed deep sorrow and pain over reports of the loss of civilian lives and police personnel in the continuing unrest on the other side of the LoC
Confirmed Ebola cases top 2,000 in Congo, including 754 deaths
A total of 753 people remain in isolation or in hospitals, while 366 have so far recovered, according to data from Congo's Ministry of Health.
Why Chinas 4.3% growth is worrying its government | Explained
It's the slowest growth since 2022, when China was still in the grips of the pandemic, and below the government's already-lowered annual target of 4.5-5%; the country is facing multiple challenges of a real estate slowdown, sluggish consumption, and serious challenges in the job market
Forest City Fights Pollution:China is building a city where 40,000 trees will grow across buildings
14-year-old held for killing Telangana man delivering pizza in US
Hyderabad: The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in the US arrested a 14-year-old boy on July 10 in connection with the murder of Telangana international student Kuncha Anshul in North Philadelphia on June 5. The FBI found that the motive behind the murder was robbery, which was carried out by two persons, one of whom Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
New Zealand detects H5 bird flu
New Zealanders are being asked to be alert after a single ocean-going seabird, a brown skua, returned a confirmed positive test for H5 bird flu after it was found on Petone beach in Wellington
Refugee scam: Nepal court jails two former Ministers, 14 others
The district court in Kathmandu jailed former Deputy Prime Minister and Energy Minister Top Bahadur Rayamajhi to four years for offences against the state, fraud and involvement in organised crime
US reimposes naval blockade on Iran amid fresh strikes
On the 28th day after the signing of the memorandum of understanding between Washington and Tehran, and 137 days after the outbreak of war, the US military early Wednesday, July 15, reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehrans attacks on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, as an interim deal aimed at ending the Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Iran threatens to block more vital seaways as Trump orders renewed Iran blockade
The latest threat to global shipping comes after the U.S. military said it began a fresh round of strikes to continue degrading Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in West Asia
Brent futures climbed 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $85.72 a barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures gained 64 cents, or 0.8%, to $79.98 a barrel
NASA astronaut Anil Menon, two others reach International Space Station
The Roscosmos spacecraft carrying Anil Menon and Russian cosmonauts Pyotr Dubrov and Anna Kikina lifted off from Baikonur at 8:17 pm IST on Tuesday (July 14, 2026) just as the orbital laboratory flew over the cosmodrome
What are the gains from the India-U.K. trade deal? | Explained
Zero tariffs. Cheaper whisky and British cars. Major benefits for Indian workers in the U.K. The India-U.K. trade deal could reshape business on both sides, and heres the complete picture
Tehran threatens to halt all Mideast energy exports after US reimposes its blockade on Iran
The United States reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over ship attacks. Iran retaliated with strikes on nations hosting American forces. This escalation threatens to push the region back toward full-scale war. Talks over Iran's nuclear program have stalled amid intensified fighting. The conflict impacts global oil and natural gas trade routes.
Hyderabad software engineer dies in US skydiving accident
Hyderabad: A 28-year-old software engineer from Hyderabad lost his life in a skydiving accident in the United States (US) just days after receiving his parachuting licence. The deceased has been identified as Mani Chandra Teja Gaddam who had been working as a software engineer at Fidelity Investments in Boston since April 2025. The accident occurred Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
U.S. Senators unveil bill for 100% tariffs on India, four others for buying Russian oil
It's been referred to as a tariffs bill, but actually it imposes full blocking sanctions on wide swaths of the Russian economy, said Richard Blumenthal, a Democratic Senator from Connecticut
Death toll in Thai pub fire rises to 32, officials say, with dozens still in hospital
The death toll from a Bangkok live music pub fire has risen to thirty-two. Authorities are investigating potential negligence and obstructed emergency exits at the venue. The blaze, which occurred late Sunday, tore through the Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao pub. Combustible stage decorations and crowded conditions likely fueled the extreme heat and smoke. This incident follows a similar deadly nightclub fire in Bangkok in 2009.
By Blessing Corruption, Todd Blanche Has Disqualified Himself From the Job He Wants
US Senators unveil bill for 100 pc tariffs on India, four others
Washington: A bipartisan group of US Senators unveiled a bill that seeks to impose 100 per cent tariffs on five countries, including India and China, for purchasing oil from Russia. The bill, brokered by late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, exempts 15 European nations that buy gas from Russia from the tariffs, arguing that the purchases Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
China's June industrial output up 5.3% y/y, retail sales return to growth
FBI adds gangster Nitish Kaushal to its most wanted list
Kaushal, an Indian national, allegedly carried out acts of violence on behalf of the Bhagwanpuria organised crime group, including, but not limited to, kidnappings and assaults, the FBI said
Iran Guards say they targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain, warn on energy routes
Iran's Revolutionary Guard targeted US Fifth Fleet facilities in Bahrain. This action responded to US actions in the Indian Ocean and shipping route controls. The Guard warned that other export routes could also face closure. Bahrain's Interior Ministry confirmed air raid sirens sounded earlier. Residents were urged to remain calm and seek shelter during the alert.
US troops to leave Iraq, says Trump
Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday, July 14, said the United States no longer needed a military presence in Iraq, describing a shift towards an economic partnership as American energy companies prepare major investments in the country, while Iraqi Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi confirmed that US forces would leave Iraq by September 30. Hosting al-Zaidi Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Revised US Russia sanctions bill lowers proposed tariffs on China, India
The revised bill cuts proposed tariffs on major buyers of Russian energy to 100% from 500% and allows exemptions for countries reducing imports
U.S. military will be out of Iraq by end of September, Iraqi PM and Pentagon say
American troops have been diminishing their footprint, withdrawing from areas and consolidating forces.
Cuba plunged into third nationwide blackout in two weeks as fuel runs low
The blackout was the third such incident in two weeks as a U.S. oil embargo stresses the island's grid
UK announces social media curfew for older teens
The UK government will implement an overnight social media curfew for teenagers aged sixteen and seventeen. This new measure aims to protect young people from addictive online features and promote better sleep. Additionally, plans include disabling addictive features like infinite scrolling for older teenagers. These changes follow a recent ban on social media for children under sixteen. Similar bans have been introduced in other countries like Australia and Canada.
US supporting efforts to revive Iraq-Syria crude oil pipeline, US official says
The United States backs Iraq and Syria's pipeline revival efforts. This project aims to bypass the Strait of Hormuz for oil transport. American companies are expected to assist in rebuilding the Kirkuk-Baniyas pipeline. This initiative seeks to lessen Middle Eastern oil producers' dependence on the strait. Washington has re-imposed a blockade on the chokepoint after recent ship strikes.
Mac Allister calls on Argentina to channel Maradona spirit in England World Cup clash
Argentina's Alexis Mac Allister has urged his team to take inspiration from Diego Maradona as they seek to get the better of England in their World Cup semifinal on Thursday.
US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections
Senate Democrats blocked a defense policy bill due to Iran war concerns. They cited President Trump's lack of congressional consultation on military actions. The bill failed to gain enough votes to advance in the Senate. Republicans urged support, stating the bill ensures military readiness. This setback occurs early in the legislative process for the defense bill.
Writers Guild sues to block Paramount deal, saying it would hurt writers
The Writers Guild has sued to block Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. This legal action follows a similar lawsuit filed by California and eleven other states. The guild argues the merger will reduce competition and suppress writer wages. Paramount contends the deal will expand opportunities and increase production for writers. This lawsuit adds significant legal challenges to Paramount's proposed merger plans.
US reimposes blockade on Iran after attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz
Bahrain sounded missile alert sirens, while Kuwait said its air defence systems intercepted incoming missiles and drones
'FBI is wasting their time...': Trump rips FBI amid Lindsey Graham death investigation claim
Bahrain sounded its missile alert siren, while Kuwaits military said its air defences were firing to shoot down incoming missiles and drones
President Trump warned Iran of severe strikes on power plants and bridges. He stated these intensified attacks would begin next week unless talks resume. The United States has continued military strikes for a fourth consecutive day. Iran faces significant consequences if it fails to reach an agreement. Naval blockades targeting Iranian ports have also been resumed by US forces.
Trump Threatens to Hit Iran Power Plants Next Week if No Deal
Trump's comments came as US forces carried out strikes against Iran for a fourth day in a row and reimposed a naval blockade on the country's ports
The Papers: 'You can do this' and 'Widdecombe suspect probed'
A nervous build-up for England in the World Cup semi-finals and the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe lead the papers.
Brutal killing of 11-year-old highlights unrelenting sexual violence in India
Why I'm using wired Android Auto when all the cool kids are switching to wireless
Sometimes, you have to dial back the tech to make ends meet.
