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I am clear about my stand; there should be no controversy about Vande Mataram; it inspired the freedom struggle, said Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy
Hindustan Times
Police said the sailor allegedly died by suicide while his wife and their children died due to poisoning at their residence in Cuffe Parade.
Hindustan Times
The decision came after the sub-divisional officer met the students at the protest site in Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium.
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The Hindu
A senior official said that the decision was made after receiving many complaints regarding errors in the question papers
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The Hindu
I am clear about my stand; there should be no controversy about Vande Mataram; it inspired the freedom struggle, said Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy
Police said the sailor allegedly died by suicide while his wife and their children died due to poisoning at their residence in Cuffe Parade.
The decision came after the sub-divisional officer met the students at the protest site in Ranchi’s Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium.
A senior official said that the decision was made after receiving many complaints regarding errors in the question papers
The re-examinations will be held on September 9, with English from 9am to noon and Commerce from 3pm to 6pm.
Global news through an Indian lens — diplomacy, conflict and the neighbourhood.
The Hindu
The talks aim to salvage the plan for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw from Palestine territory
The Hindu
Very happy to see that Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan have recently, and finally, signed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, said U.S. President Donald Trump
The Hindu
"No score will be left unsettled in any arena. We'll defend our soldiers and our civilians with full power," Defence Minister Israel Katz
The Hindu
U.S. and South Korean forces were set to practise joint operations, but Trump’s comment followed his claim that South Korea refused to help in denuclearising Iran
Times of India
Since 1993, over 510,000 acres have been returned to Mapuche communities in Chile under the Indigenous Law. A study revealed minimal changes in forest cover on the restituted lands. It observed a decline in commercial plantations and a slight rise in agricultu
The Hindu
Iran offers a $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing U.S. soldiers; Israel vows to go after Hezbollah as it names another killed
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Mint
The CEO controls 6.4 billion SpaceX shares, almost half of the stock outstanding.
Managing director V.S. Ganesh said that Page won’t enter a category unless it can outsell the next three competitors combined, and claims to already meet that bar in lingerie and athleisure.
The data centre firm plans to raise most of the money from private-equity investors before the IPO, which could raise up to $400 million.
Domestic mills are developing specialized grades for oil and gas pipelines, but limited volumes and high prices are keeping the pipe maker dependent on imports.
The company has marked out South Africa, the UK, Australia, New Zealand and Latin American countries, including Brazil, as it evaluates an expansion in these countries using new pickup trucks and passenger vehicles.
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The Boat Aavante Prime X delivers an enjoyable home theatre experience, particularly when watching action-heavy films or playing games. Its powerful bass and rear speakers create a convincing sense of immersion, while dialogue remains clear even when plenty is
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The upcoming issues follow the launch of five IPOs this week, while three companies had already tapped the market earlier this month.
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As one of the world's leading social platforms, Instagram offers far more than simple photo and video sharing. From editing and saving images offline to customising your profile fonts and scheduling future content, the platform is packed with useful features.
Gadgets 360
WhatsApp allows users to send high-quality photos and videos over its instant messaging platform. The company added the ability three years ago, in August 2023. HD images and videos retain more details, textures, and depth, as they were intended to have. Whats
Gadgets 360
Creators can choose from several free or free-tier AI video editors depending on the type of content they make. CapCut offers tools for captions, background removal and noise reduction, while InVideo AI can build videos from scripts and prompts. YouTube Create
The Hindu
On Facebook and Instagram, Meta’s proactive enforcement on posts related to hate speech, bullying, harassment, has drastically decreased in India since June 2025
ISRO, research, climate and the long view of the natural world.
Times of India
Researchers in Michigan have helped bring the Poweshiek skipperling butterfly back from the brink of extinction after its US wild population fell to just nine in 2022. Through captive breeding, habitat restoration and carefully planned releases, more than 1,30
An 18-year-old San Diego student has been named a finalist in the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for developing a low-cost red-light treatment to improve wound healing in microgravity. Leanne Fan built a $200 device to simulate microgravity and found tha
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The forests are a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and serve as an important nursery for marine life
Arctic foxes introduced to more than 400 Alaskan islands for fur had an unexpected impact on the ecosystem. By preying on seabirds, they reduced the flow of nutrient-rich guano from the ocean to land. Researchers found that fox-free islands had far more seabir
Medicine, public health and wellbeing across India.
Hindustan Times
Feeling cold in a room where everyone else is perfectly comfortable may seem harmless, but can indicate an underlying nutritional deficiency.
The Hindu
Purdy was the first to recognise and describe the formation of the early human blastocyst – the cluster of cells that forms five or six days after a sperm fertilises an egg, in the culture, a key milestone in pre-implantation development
Hindustan Times
Doctors often warn against eating fast food like hot dogs on a regular basis since they are loaded with processed ingredients. Here's what Dr Sethi cautions.
Hindustan Times
Heard the ‘no-sugar’ challenge reduces double chin and puffiness, and gives you a snatched jawline overnight? Here's what actually happens when you cut sugar.
Hindustan Times
How retinol supports skin health and prejuvenation while combating early signs of ageing, especially for Indian skin types.
Hindustan Times
Want to burn calories, build strength and stay consistent? Fitness coach Mackenzie shares a 20-minute full-body workout featuring six simple exercises.
Cricket, the leagues and the stories behind every scoreline.
The Hindu
He has high hopes about Spain’s future in table tennis, credits UTT for the evolution of the sport in India and shares the recipe for staying in the top 100 for more than a decade
India hosts the World Championships as a badminton powerhouse. The sport's popularity and participation have significantly increased across the nation. Indian players have achieved consistent success at the World Championships and Olympics. Para-badminton also
João Cancelo is set to return to Barcelona for a third spell after terminating his Al Hilal contract by mutual agreement. The Portugal international will join the Spanish champions as a free agent after two previous loan spells, having helped Barcelona win LaL
Barcelona have reportedly agreed a €76.5 million deal to sign Rodri from Manchester City. The Spain captain is set to return to La Liga after seven trophy-filled seasons in England. Rodri, who won the 2026 World Cup and Golden Ball, could be presented before B
Noor Ahmad stars with three wickets before Dawson closes out tense finale with match-winning six
Yoga Federation of India (YFI) General Secretary Abhinav Joshi has questioned the recognition process for the National Sports Federation (NSF), saying that the federation is still not fully convinced that the process will be completely fair and transparent.
Bollywood, regional cinema, music, books and the culture conversation.
Times of India
Showrunner Ryan Condal provided intriguing insights into the bloody finale of House of the Dragon Season 3, focusing on key character arcs and plot developments. He confirmed the fate of Vhagar and commended James Norton's outstanding performance. Additionally
Times of India
The film DC collected Rs 4.50 Cr net on its tenth day in India. Its India net collection has now reached Rs 54.76 Cr after ten days. The overseas market contributed Rs 1 Cr on Day 10, reaching Rs 21.25 Cr. Worldwide gross collection for DC has consequently rea
Times of India
On July 15, the entertainment world mourned the passing of actress Ananya Raj at the young age of twenty-seven. Nearly a month later, her family shared the heartbreaking news, revealing that she had been grappling with severe physical and mental health challen
Times of India
Taylor Swift attended a wedding in London last week. She wore a chic black gown and a hairstyle reminiscent of her 1989 era. Swift revealed her dazzling diamond engagement and new wedding ring. Her wedding ring features a curved diamond and gold band. This app
Hindustan Times
In an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times, Saiyami Kher recalled rejecting early pressures to conform to industry standards.
Times of India
Robert Downey Jr. will reprise his iconic Iron Man role for a new theme park attraction. This project, named 'Avengers: Infinity Defense,' is set to open in 2028. Other Marvel stars like Jeremy Renner and Chris Hemsworth are also confirmed for the ride. Downey
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