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Glasgow CWG: Despite axed sports, India hold their top-five ground

India's Gulveer Singh, one of the country’s top performers at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, wins silver in the 10,000m final. He took bronze in the 5,000m on Friday. (REUTERS)
Updated on Aug 03, 2026 06:25 am IST

Hasina to make first public appearance two years after B'desh ouster: Reports

While Sheikh Hasina has issued statements, given interviews and attended some events virtually, she hasn't appeared in public since the collapse of her nearly 16-year rule on August 5, 2024
Updated on Aug 02, 2026 10:03 pm IST

India launches 100-week campaign against drug abuse | Look at 5 similar moves

Outlining the roadmap, PM Modi said every upcoming Sunday will feature dedicated activities such as art, culture, sports, and meditation to engage new participants.
Updated on Aug 02, 2026 09:00 pm IST

Planning to work in Germany? Here's everything Indians need to know

German national flag. (Unsplash)
Published on Aug 02, 2026 02:27 pm IST

Who is Swarnjit Singh? Indian-origin US mayor tells ICE to ‘go home’

Swarnjit Singh, Mayor of “City of Norwich” (Credits: Facebook/Mayor Singh “Swarnjit Singh”)
Published on Aug 02, 2026 12:30 pm IST

Polish woman reveals 15 things she'd happily do in India but never abroad

Polish woman shares her India experiences.
Updated on Aug 02, 2026 04:42 pm IST

Extraordinary day for India at CWG 2026: 16 medals take them to 4th on tally

Sakshi Chaudhary, left, and Jaismine Lamboria made India proud at Glasgow.
Updated on Aug 02, 2026 09:45 am IST

Narender wins silver as India ends CWG boxing campaign with record-breaking seven gold medals

Narender wins silver as India ends CWG boxing campaign with record-breaking seven gold medals
Published on Aug 02, 2026 12:05 am IST

E20 petrol saved consumers nearly 30 per litre during crude price spike: Govt

Union minister for petroleum and natural gas Hardeep Singh Puri fills E85 fuel in a car during the during the launch of E85 fuel (a blend of 85% ethanol and 15% petrol) in New Delhi.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 11:59 pm IST

'Heartbeat of hope': Vande Bharat transports live donor heart 250 km in 2 hours

The Indian Railways said that the “heartbeat of hope” was “delivered on time”.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 05:12 pm IST

K'taka cabinet expansion likely next week, Congress to finalise list by Sunday

Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs Priyanka Gandhi, KC Venugopal, and Deepender Singh Hooda, and other MPs at the Parliament premises during the ongoing Monsoon Session, in New Delhi.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 02:14 pm IST

Tehseen Poonawalla claims house arrest ahead of E20 protest: 'Gadkari is scared’

Tehseen Poonawalla claimed that a Delhi Police officer informed him that the force had received “orders from top to house arrest” him.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 06:00 pm IST

Indian founder warns US trans South Asian group may shut down

Anjali Rimi, an Indian-born transgender activist. (Credits: Instagram)
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 01:39 pm IST

SC asks states to stop cattle straying on roads, compensate victims of attacks

The court was dealing with a 2007 incident in Sangrur, Punjab, where a stray bull attacked a man who sustained head injuries and later died.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 12:12 pm IST

‘First and last mistake… I am just 15’: Girl booked for PM remarks ‘apologises’

The FIR identifies the girl as 25 years old. However, in the apology video, she says she is "just 15 years old".
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 06:00 pm IST

US passport ranking at decade low, overtaken by more than 30 countries

Representational image of US passport. (Unsplash)
Published on Aug 01, 2026 06:59 am IST

PoJK protests show Pakistan’s Kashmir policy is unravelling

The world’s focus is, and should be, on what is happening in the part of Kashmir that is under Pakistan’s occupation and control.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 03:42 pm IST

India’s dual-use exports comply with international obligations: MEA

MEA said India’s strategic trade controls ensure dual-use exports comply with global obligations after Amnesty alleged supplies to Israel. (AFP)
Published on Aug 01, 2026 01:12 am IST

'BJP ke ho kya?': Rahul's response to reporter over Delhi Police kin's presser

Rahul Gandhi demanded an independent Supreme Court-monitored high-powered committee to probe the police action against student protesters.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 12:00 am IST

Manushi: My performance at CWG celebrates India and the essence of unity

Manushi Chillar leaves for Glasgow to perform at CWG 2026 closing ceremony
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 04:57 pm IST

Indian travelers can now get South Africa's ETA in 48 hours. Here's how

According to South Africa's Department of Home Affairs, the ETA is introduced for travelers from eligible visa-required countries and is also available to visa-exempt visitors who want faster border processing. Image for representational purposes
Published on Jul 31, 2026 01:33 pm IST

Moving Abroad? Six essential steps every future NRI should take before leaving

Representational image showing a person in an airport.
Published on Jul 31, 2026 01:00 pm IST

Father's uniform soaked in blood: Daughter of cop injured in students' protest

The families urged authorities to ensure justice for the injured officers.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 08:59 pm IST

Cracking sounds and a collapse: Blow-by-blow account of Thane building horror

Mud, Debris and earthmoving machinery at the site as rescue personnel conduct rescue operations in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra,
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 05:59 pm IST

Danish tourist recalls first overnight train ride in India, internet reacts

A Danish tourist shared her first train journey in India.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 06:42 pm IST

BJP leader's daughter explains why she backs CJP, calls new edu minister ‘joke’

Yashaswinee threw her support behind the student protests and criticised the "language" used by Pradhan in his resignation letter.
Updated on Aug 01, 2026 12:00 pm IST

Excerpt: Batanagar by Paramita Sen

A Bata store in India in 1939. (Courtesy Batanagar by Paramita Sen)
Published on Jul 31, 2026 10:27 am IST

Road crash fatalities likely to decline in 2026, UP sees highest road deaths: Govt

Road crash deaths have risen by 25.5% over the past decade, from 146,133 fatalities in 2015 to 183,382 in 2025. (File representative)
Published on Jul 31, 2026 10:06 am IST

UK man threatens to call manager after Indian techie repeatedly works late

The story of the UK colleague’s gesture has promoted varied responses. (Representational image).
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 11:59 am IST

Delhi fire probe that killed 9 in Palam Vihar finds tangled trail of missteps

The report comes in the wake of a bruising year for Delhi’s infrastructure and its administrative responses, which have triggered questions over weak regulation and questionable fire safety rules.
Updated on Jul 31, 2026 03:12 pm IST