2 arrested, sent to two-day police custody

Following irregularities in Rohtak PHE Department's tendering, 42 officers and employees face charges and a departmental inquiry. Projects were awarded through offline quotations, violating financial rules. Action will be taken against current and retired officials, and contractors.

Cites threat to self, family | Charge made up: Ram Rahim

Minister Khattar expressed concern over Haryana incidents, calling for social introspection. He blamed changing societal values, Western influence, and weakened family structures. He also discussed the SYL canal dispute, new Congress leadership, and his Karnal visit. He is open to any party role.

A massive landslide near 4 Miles on the Chandigarh-Manali highway blocked traffic, stranding hundreds. This followed an earlier landslide at Diyod. The Mandi-Pandoh road is blocked; alternative routes are available for light vehicles. Heavy vehicles are halted at Nagchala and Jhiri. Authorities are working to clear debris and expect to reopen the highway by tomorrow.

Caller identifies himself as Gurpatwant Singh Pannu, head of the banned organisation Sikhs for Justice

Two others sustained injuries in the accident

Flash floods devastated Seraj villages, leaving children traumatized and homeless. They lost homes, schools, and supplies. Survivors in relief camps desperately need educational resources and a return to normalcy. The Chief Minister promised aid, and the children yearn for their future to be restored.

Other pilgrims from affected buses moved to reserve buses; convoy continues onward journey

Srinagar authorities denied political parties permission to visit the Martyrs’ Graveyard on Martyrs' Day, continuing a post-2019 trend. Political leaders criticized the decision, calling it undemocratic. Despite the ban, some leaders vowed to visit and pay tribute.

The Dalai Lama arrived in Ladakh for a month-long visit, his first in two years. He was warmly welcomed by thousands. During his stay, he will give teachings, attend meetings, and visit Zanskar. He will rest to acclimatize to the high altitude after canceling a previous visit due to surgery.

Freight train derailment in Kathua, Jammu and Kashmir, caused significant delays for Vande Bharat trains. Services between New Delhi and Katra are experiencing delays of up to four hours due to track damage from heavy rainfall and ongoing restoration work. Passengers are frustrated by the disruptions.

Sneha Debnath, a student of Atma Ram Sanatan Dharma College, Delhi University, was last in contact with her family on July 7

The driver was allegedly drunk and had also hit a truck after the accident

Cause yet to be ascertained; narrow lanes hamper rescue op

She is currently Senior Fellow of the Indian Council of Social Science Research and her areas of research include cultural and religious developments in medieval and early modern India

Waste segregation is essential for effective waste management

All previous attempts to begin bio-remediation failed to deliver the results

Accused used to work at garment shop

Rains, improper garbage disposal increases risk of disease outbreak

Facing six cases, Shinda used double storey house for drug trade

Sanatani groups announce state-level meeting on August 10

The incident took place on the busy Rurka Road in Goraya

Legal proceedings are currently underway

They claim proposed site falls in a green belt, submit complaint to civic body

Shopkeepers, vendors fail to budge, wrong parking rampant

Khanna police apprehended a 22-year-old woman under the influence of drugs and registered an NDPS case. Her dope test was positive for multiple substances. She will be assessed by a committee to determine if she needs de-addiction treatment. Under the NDPS Act, addicts seeking treatment are immune from prosecution.

Garbage Mismanagement at Wholesale Vegetable Market

Directed the Mandi Board to ensure completion by the October deadline

Diarrhoea cases in Alipur Araian reached 137, with six new cases reported on Friday. Four deaths have occurred due to contaminated water. Officials report improved conditions, with water quality now confirmed as potable. Only two patients remain hospitalized, both stable.

The meet was presided over by Rattan Singh, Vice-Chancellor, Jagat Guru Nanak Dev Punjab State Open University

The drain had been left uncovered amid construction work

India's maiden ODI ((July 13, 1974)

Mumbai train blasts (July 11, 2006)

Guru Dutt (July 9, 1925-Oct 10, 1964)

Jyoti Basu, a communist leader, served as West Bengal's Chief Minister for 23 years, implementing land reforms and decentralizing power. His government boosted agriculture, fostered industrial projects, and navigated social unrest. Though offered Prime Minister, he remained loyal to his party, leaving a complex legacy of successes and shortcomings.

Women writers are exploring the complexities of conflict and life from a gendered perspective

One cannot but admire the flight and range of the author's imagination as reflected in his sentence craft

Through the story of Jinid’s family, the book encourages connecting with nature

The book tries to evoke intrigue and suspense, but manages it only in parts

Das spent months interacting with this heavenly landscape

His was a people’s theatre. No lights, no raised stage, no ticketed entry. Just actor and audience. Just truth and provocation

Crestfallen after the disastrous fate of ‘Kaagaz ke Phool’, Guru Dutt returned with his biggest hit, but the damage had been done

A new generation of artists is redefining Jangarh Kalam and taking forward the legacy of the pioneering tribal artist

Retired Navy officer Gaurav Gautam and wife Vaidehi attribute the unusual choice to their fascination for ‘slow travel and a life free from the grind’

Cango Caves in South Africa are one of the oldest in the world, and offer a delightful geological exploration

Monsoon lends a luminous quality to the Pink City

Hailed as the world’s best train journey, the Flam Railway is much more than an exploration of the scenic Norwegian region. It is a marvel of engineering

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British custodians hand over two documents about Tibet’s history

Cucumber is cool in more ways than one — high water content, full of nutrients, budget-friendly, and can be eaten raw, pickled, cooked or liquefied

Retired Navy officer Gaurav Gautam and wife Vaidehi attribute the unusual choice to their fascination for ‘slow travel and a life free from the grind’

Aims to reduce food waste and boost sustainability, WOOHOO to open in September in downtown Dubai 

The sweet & sour irresistible stew can be enjoyed with rice as well as bread

Stick to traditional fare, says Rujuta Diwekar, home-cooked food is best deal

Say cheers to a long-lasting friendship as you take a sip of the creamy, fizzy berry-based drink with nutty undertones and herbal brightness

TV channels may no longer have to repeatedly use Kohli’s footage to garner TRPs. Gill’s disarming smile can launch a thousand products

This city hears over 20 languages spoken every single day. It welcomes everyone and no one in equal measure

My avian friends are of two types: the first are the permanent residents and then there are the seasonal visitors

In the Indian tradition, a guru is venerable figure who shares the knowledge and potentialities acquired by him with his disciples

Currently, there is no antiviral treatment or licensed vaccine against dengue in India

The National Institute of Epidemiology has launched a three-year intervention project in Punjab and Telangana to tackle the issue of high salt consumption

Women with type 2 diabetes are nearly twice as likely as men to have undetected heart damage, according to a new study by Leicester researchers.

Eli Lilly and Company (India), in collaboration with the Association of Physicians of India (API), on Friday announced the launch of 'API - Obesity Gurukul', a flagship Continuing Medical Education (CME) program aimed at enhancing physicians' clinical capabilities to address obesity, which is rapidly emerging as one of India's most pressing public health challenges.