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India News
More India →Kerala CM V.D. Satheesan says he did not refuse to meet NSS leadership
Satheesan says he had a ‘very cordial conversation’ with G. Sukumaran Nair and had agreed to meet him.
The Hindu · 15 JulA cathedral revives debate on Kerala’s unique church architecture
The newly renovated St. Mary’s Orthodox Cathedral in Puthiyakavu, Mavelikara, is set to be consecrated on July 17 and 18. Established in AD 943, the cathedral blends Portuguese Baroque and traditional Kerala designs, sho…
The Hindu · 15 JulSIR schedule of Karnataka, Telangana, Punjab and Delhi extended by 10-12 days
The States are part of the 16 States and Union Territories where the third phase of the SIR is going on
The Hindu · 15 JulLokesh launches ₹3,100 crore expansion of Dalmia Cement plant in Kadapa district
Unveiling the foundation stone, the IT Minister calls Dalmia Bharat a strong and reliable partner who shares the vision of building a globally competitive, future-ready economy through sustained industrialisation
The Hindu · 15 JulLDF govt. waived ₹219-cr. penalty on Adani Group for Vizhinjam port delay, says Satheesan
He says the concession agreement had a clause which required the Adani Group to pay ₹12 lakh per day to the government in the event of delays. For five years, the penalty comes to ₹219 crore
The Hindu · 15 JulCentre lauds Andhra Pradesh’s digital education reforms
Officials indicate that the model, particularly the Aadhaar-based Digital Public Infrastructure for transparent delivery of student welfare benefits, can be considered for replication across the country
The Hindu · 15 JulEC to hold special weekend campaigns as SIR extended till August 8
Under the revised programme, house-to-house visits by BLOs will continue till August 8, the same day on which the rationalisation and reorganisation of polling stations will be completed
The Hindu · 15 JulTamil Nadu CM Vijay to chair Cabinet meeting on July 16 to deliberate on Budget announcements
The Cabinet is also likely to approve new industrial projects in the State
The Hindu · 15 Jul
World News
More World →How US-Iran escalation will test Iraq’s balancing act
The Iraqi PM visited the White House to deepen economic ties, as Iraq-based allies of Iran threatened to fight the US.
Al Jazeera · 15 JulSpecial police team to investigate killing of an anti-migrant leader in South Africa
The March and March provincial leader died of his injuries in hospital several days after being shot.
BBC World · 15 JulMy Twitter, not X
As Twitter, then X, marks 20 years since its launch, a journalist journeys through revolutions and wars.
Al Jazeera · 15 JulLegal challenge says Trump ICC sanctions tread on US citizens’ rights
Groups charge that sanctions against ICC, Palestinian rights organisations stifle freedom of speech and expression.
Al Jazeera · 15 JulChina's economy grows 4.3% in Q2, slowest since late 2022
Lagging consumer spending and business investment offset the boost from strong exports thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence.
NPR World · 15 JulOld rivals, new battle: Argentina and England clash in World Cup Semifinal
Old rivals. New stakes. A World Cup final spot on the line. Argentina vs. England.
NPR World · 15 JulIraq’s prime minister carries the title, but not the power
Al-Zaidi’s Washington visit exposed the pressure reshaping Baghdad’s politics, security and economy.
Al Jazeera · 15 JulWhat DOGE saved, and what it cost
The US government project that slashed foreign aid died on July 4. AJLabs looks at the cost in lives around the world.
Al Jazeera · 15 Jul
Tech News
More Tech →8BitDo’s FlipPad is the most pocketable way to turn your phone into a Game Boy
Both 8BitDo and GameSir announced tiny gamepads designed to turn smartphones into Game Boy-inspired handhelds at CES 2026. GameSir released its Pocket Taco months ago, but the longer wait for 8BitDo's FlipPad has been we…
The Verge · 15 JulSpotify expands parent-managed accounts to users on its free tier
The feature was previously only available to paid subscribers.
TechCrunch · 15 JulIndia bets billions on breaking China’s grip on smartphone manufacturing
New Delhi announced a $6.5 billion smartphone manufacturing program and a $13.3 billion semiconductor push to deepen India's electronics supply chain.
TechCrunch · 15 JulUS charges Russian ‘bulletproof’ web hosts over cyberattacks that netted $62M from cybercrime victims
The 2024 indictment, now unsealed, accuses three Russians and two web hosts of aiding hackers and profiting from cybercrime.
TechCrunch · 15 JulAnthropic, Blackstone bet the next trillion-dollar AI business is implementation, not just models
Anthropic-backed Ode launches as AI labs bet that embedding forward-deployed engineers inside enterprises is the key to accelerating enterprise AI adoption.
TechCrunch · 15 JulThe tiniest MMO
At its peak, around 12 million people subscribed to World of Warcraft so that they could explore the realm of Azeroth together. The audience for PointlessQuest is quite a bit smaller. On launch day, the game hit a peak o…
The Verge · 15 JulRime picks up $24M Series A to help enterprises field customer calls
Rime is handling over 100 million calls each month across multiple companies.
TechCrunch · 15 JulReelful’s AI turns your camera roll into short-form videos for social media
The app is designed for people who want to create social content, but find traditional video editing tools too complex or time-consuming.
TechCrunch · 15 Jul
Business News
More Business →Warren Buffett on the market today: 'It's tough to find values when everybody is preferring gambling'
The investor has been sharply critical of the stock market, one that he says is increasingly defined by speculative trading as opposed to long-term investing.
CNBC · 15 JulIndia-UK trade deal opens new opportunities for Tamil Nadu exporters, says High Commissioner to the State
For Tamil Nadu, Choudhury identified six sectors poised to benefit because of the state’s existing manufacturing strengths
The Hindu Business · 15 JulSwiggy Instamart and HPCL launch q-comm cylinder delivery
The launch also marks the debut of HPCL’s newly launched HP Navya, its next-generation 10 kg composite LPG cylinder, on Instamart
The Hindu Business · 15 JulLatent View Analytics announces Sonal Ramrakhiani as new CEO
Ramrakhiani will be replacing Rajan Sethuraman
The Hindu Business · 15 JulLadakh ships 5-tonne apricot consignment to UAE
Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena flagged off the shipment from New Delhi
The Hindu Business · 15 JulTVS ILP launches ONE TVS ILP app for seamless warehousing operations
ONE TVS ILP is an AI-driven Operations and Business Development app to enhance client experience and improve operational efficiency
The Hindu Business · 15 JulHDFC Life Insurance Q1 up 11.5% at ₹611 crore on growth in net premium income
The private sector life insurer had registered a net profit of ₹548.35 crore in the first quarter last fiscal
The Hindu Business · 15 JulWarburg Pincus acquires domestic formulations company Integrace, for an undisclosed sum
Warburg Pincus has been investing in India for three decades and, over time, has one of the country’s most established healthcare investment franchises
The Hindu Business · 15 Jul
Science News
More Science →Physicists create first room-temperature quantum material
Quantum materials could transform technologies ranging from powerful computers and ultrasecure communications to advanced energy systems. But there has always been one major obstacle.
Phys.org · 15 JulNaked mole-rat queens produce an odorous chemical that ensures that only they can reproduce
An international team led by Dr. Gary Lewin, group leader of the Molecular Physiology of Somatosensory Perception lab at the Max Delbrück Center in Berlin, has discovered that the queens of naked mole-rat colonies releas…
Phys.org · 15 JulDesert dust in Europe is increasing with implications for health and solar energy installations
While particulate matter air pollution from human activity in transportation, households and industry is decreasing in Europe, thanks to strict regulations, another source is developing in the opposite direction: desert…
Phys.org · 15 JulNew study pinpoints Europe's most critical wetlands for climate action
Wetlands have shaped human life in Europe since ancient times. These ecosystems provided essential resources and safe havens for plants and animals, and in many regions they also held spiritual and ritual significance. F…
Phys.org · 15 JulHealthier, more sustainable diets could reshape global agriculture: New study shows by how much
There is a clear need to shift toward healthier and more sustainable food systems. According to the 2025 EAT-Lancet Commission Report, global adoption of a flexitarian Planetary Health Diet could prevent around 15 millio…
Phys.org · 15 JulRisks of solar storms may be underestimated, warn researchers
The effects of extreme space weather may be larger than previously thought, research in the journal Nature reveals. The paper, titled "Regression to the mean can explain saturation of geomagnetic storms," is led by Dr. N…
Phys.org · 15 JulPeople overestimate legal protections for dogs, study finds
Most people in the U.K. don't fully understand dog laws in the country and often believe stronger protections exist than actually exist, according to a new University of Stirling study. The research, led by psychologist…
Phys.org · 15 JulNew process turns mixed plastic waste directly into hydrogen fuel without sorting
Plastic has become a ubiquitous part of modern life—in water bottles, shopping bags and car dashboards. But once discarded, it is among the hardest materials on Earth to recycle. Most recycling processes require plastics…
Phys.org · 15 Jul