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A female Maoist was killed in an encounter with DRG and BSF personnel in the forests of Kanker district, Chhattisgarh. The gunfight occurred during a search operation. Weapons were recovered and intermittent firing continued in the region. Identity remains unknown.
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As RPL 2025 progresses, Indian players like Prashant Singh and Javed Hussain are thriving under the mentorship of international stars. From discipline to teamwork, the impact goes beyond scoresheets, signaling a promising shift in India’s rugby landscape.
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Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, launched on June 13, killed at least 14 Iranian nuclear scientists, aiming to disrupt Iran’s nuclear programme. The open targeting, coupled with military strikes, marks a rare, aggressive escalation in counter-proliferation strategy
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A man impersonating Air Force personnel was caught at a Hyderabad military canteen after security grew suspicious of his behavior. He allegedly promised jobs to two women and was filming the premises. Trimulgherry police are investigating the incident.
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Hollywood star Sarah Jessica Parker opened up about the emotional toll of hurtful comments on her appearance, especially after gaining fame as Carrie Bradshaw. She described the criticism as deeply personal and highlighted the double standards faced by women in the industry.
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Sensex and Nifty bounced back in early trade on Friday following a three-day decline, supported by gains in Asian markets and strong FII inflows. Analysts expect range-bound movement unless the Middle East conflict escalates or crude oil prices surge.
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The rupee rose 13 paise to 86.60 against the US dollar on Friday, supported by weaker crude oil prices and a softer dollar. Market experts expect further movement based on geopolitical developments and foreign investor activity in Indian equities.
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Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur starrer Son of Sardaar 2 will hit theatres on July 25. Directed by Vijay Kumar Arora, the sequel to the 2012 hit is co-produced by Devgn and also stars Vindu Dara Singh
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Air India cancelled eight flights, including four international services, on Friday due to enhanced maintenance and operational reasons. The airline is providing full refunds or free rescheduling, and alternative arrangements are being made for affected passengers
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During his UK visit, Union Minister Piyush Goyal highlighted India's advancements in digital infrastructure, innovation, and emerging technologies. He emphasized strengthening India-UK trade ties through the FTA and explored collaboration in fintech, sustainable finance, and SME-led growth with key UK leaders.
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Facing a prolonged dry spell, farmers in the erstwhile Medak district are manually watering unsprouted seeds due to delayed rainfall. With reservoirs dry and paddy transplanting delayed, anxiety grows as rainfall deficits worsen across Medak, Siddipet and Sangareddy
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Farmers in Adilabad are struggling during the Kharif season due to delayed payments for jowar sold in April. With no funds for inputs, many are turning to moneylenders charging high interest, deepening their financial distress
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On the eve of International Day of Yoga, a large crowd participated in a special Yoga session at Hyderabad’s LB Stadium on Friday. Children, youth, elderly, and many women actively performed breathing exercises and asanas as part of the countdown
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Traffic constable Maan Singh died after his motorcycle rammed a truck from behind at Hayathnagar on Friday. The truck allegedly braked suddenly, causing the fatal crash. Singh suffered severe head and chest injuries. Hayathnagar police have filed a negligence case
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Two trucks collided head-on and caught fire on National Highway 44. One truck carried potatoes, the other stone slabs. The driver and cleaner suffered minor injuries and were hospitalised
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Filip Vezdin, a Croatian missionary and scholar, pioneered Sanskrit studies in Europe. His printed grammar, cultural analyses, and comparative linguistics laid early foundations for Indology. Despite his influence, his legacy remains underrecognized in the history of Indian and linguistic studies
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Santoshi Pradeep, a Telangana-based animal rescuer, travelled over 280 km to a Maharashtra village to rescue a jackal trapped in a 30-ft well. Her daring descent and successful rescue drew widespread appreciation from locals and animal lovers alike.
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An Iranian missile strike on Israel's Weizmann Institute severely damaged key research labs, marking a shift in the Iran-Israel conflict. The attack signals that Israeli scientists are now targets, escalating tensions and endangering scientific and academic institutions
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Daily Horoscope: Your stars are bringing good tidings for you. Check out your astrological predictions for June 20, 2025. May the day bring you happiness
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Indian junior archers entered five team finals at Asia Cup Stage 2, with wins in both recurve and compound categories, while also eyeing four individual medals including an all-Indian women’s final
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Neeraj Chopra returns to Paris aiming for his first major win of 2025, facing rival Julian Weber and a strong field in the Diamond League after narrowly missing out in two recent events
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Government polytechnics at Kesamudram and Patancheru will be operational from the academic year 2025-26
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It was immediately not clear how the Indian student Tanya Tyagi died and under what circumstances.
