23+ min ago  (354+ words) U.S. Central Command intensifies its naval blockade of Iranian ports, intercepting and disabling vessels attempting to breach restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating regional tensions. US forces intercepted three commercial vessels attempting to breach the US naval blockade against…...

27+ min ago  (353+ words) Rajasthan ACB catches a contractual worker from Sojat Road Municipal Council red-handed while accepting a ₹25,000 bribe. Learn more about the investigation and how to report corruption. The Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested a contractual worker of the Sojat Road…...

11+ hour, 52+ min ago  (301+ words) Today is: July 16, 2026 Discover Vybe by CS Jewels, where modern elegance meets everyday luxury. Explore stylish, premium jewellery designed to elevate your daily look Pune, India: The House of Chandukaka Saraf Jewels, one of India’s oldest and most trusted jewellery…...

11+ hour, 46+ min ago  (695+ words) Amaravati: Former Chief Minister and YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy said governance in Andhra Pradesh has completely collapsed under Chandrababu Naidu and directed YSRCP MPs to strongly raise people's issues, corruption, illegal cases, farmer distress, employee problems, rising…...

13+ hour, 37+ min ago  (313+ words) The Hans India New Delhi: The National Security Chiefs of BIMSTEC on Thursday discussed practical and result-oriented solutions to combat terrorism and organised crime, ensure security in the cyber, maritime and energy domains; enhance connectivity; facilitate efficient disaster management; and…...

12+ hour, 37+ min ago  (311+ words) Today is: July 16, 2026 Cardiff: Wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan has replaced an ill KL Rahul in the playing eleven as England skipper Harry Brook won the toss and elected to bowl against India in the second ODI at Sophia Gardens on Thursday....

12+ hour, 52+ min ago  (381+ words) Patna: In a major push towards digital education, the Bihar government on Thursday launched the 'Smart Class' initiative in 150 government schools across Patna. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary inaugurated the programme at the Government Girls' Higher Secondary School in Shastri Nagar,…...

9+ hour, 7+ min ago  (274+ words) On July 18, Skyroot Aerospace's Vikram-1, carrying four technology payloads, will attempt to launch from Sriharikota as the first private orbital rocket in India. India's commercial space sector is getting ready for a moment as the first developed orbital launch vehicle,…...

14+ hour, 7+ min ago  (319+ words) Kabul: The counter-narcotics police in the fight against illegal drugs have discovered hundreds of kilograms of materials during a series of operations in western Afghanistan's Nimroz province, the counter-narcotics police commander in the province, Mawlawi Esmatullah Ahmad, said Thursday. The…...

13+ hour, 45+ min ago  (359+ words) Jaipur: The Rajasthan High Court on Thursday directed the State Election Commission (SEC) to announce the schedule for Panchayat and Urban Local Body elections within five days, warning of possible contempt proceedings over the delay in complying with its earlier…...