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TikTok’s protection of minors should not be opt-in, warns EU

TikTok has attracted the ire of the European Union over its protection of children who use the video sharing platform. The European Commission announced preliminary findings today under the Digital Services Act (DSA) tha

Youngsters are not afraid of CBI or ED: KTR tells Modi

“Promising ‘Make in India’, this government had delivered ‘Leak in India’,” BRS working president says in a sarcastic tone

Half Tibetan, half North Indian: a lost Himalayan people emerges from a Ladakh cave

A new study has reported genome-wide data from 10 individuals recovered from a cave in Kargil district, and their ancestry splits almost exactly down the middle

Malayalam film ‘Maharaja Hostel’ has two content creators in lead roles

Content creators Akhil Sha and Akhil NRD on how acting in Reels is different from how it is in the movies

The Malayalam film ‘Lurk’ explores nuances of man-animal conflict

Writer-director MA Nishad addresses the subject of man-animal conflict in his latest film, Lurk

The Hindu Real Estate Summit 2026 to bring industry leaders to Chennai

Developers and industry experts will discuss urban development, infrastructure, sustainability and the future of Indian cities

The Hindu Property Expo 2026 to showcase Chennai’s real estate market

The two-day event will bring together developers, builders, consultants and homebuyers to explore city’s latest residential and commercial projects

‘Karavali’ movie review: A race that stumbles before the finish line

Though Raj B Shetty-Prajwal Devaraj’s ‘Karavali’, which dives into the thrilling world of Kambala, is technically solid, the film stumbles when it comes to character depth and pacing

The Kanpur Brothers Who Built One Of India’s Biggest FMCG Empires!

Long before startups chased unicorn status, some Indian businesses were building something even harder to earn: trust. No shortcuts. No overnight success. Just decades of listening to families, delivering on a promise, a

The billion-dollar problem keeping Ozempic, Wegovy, and Zepbound from patients

Ozempic, Wegovy, and similar drugs may deliver excellent health value, but covering them for millions of eligible patients could overwhelm insurance budgets. Researchers say better long-term support is needed and warn th

India, Pakistan get direct quarterfinal entry in Asian Games cricket draw

Cricket is part of the Asiad schedule for a fourth time, having earlier featured in 2010 Guangzhou, 2014 Incheon, and 2023 Hangzhou Games

Sensex, Nifty extend losses for fifth straight day on U.S. trade tariffs, West Asia tensions

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 0.43%, to settle at 76,059.77. During the day, it tanked 1.20%, to 75,474.43

50,000 Flee As Wildfires Ravage France, Spain

Tens of thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate their homes as intense wildfires continue to spread across regions of France and Spain. Emergency services are working to contain the blazes under extreme weather conditions that have necessitated regional emergency declarations.

From holiday homes to housing hub: ECR’s residential boom

Chennai’s scenic coastal road is attracting families seeking space, connectivity and cleaner surroundings

Students' protests rock Bihar Assembly on final day of Monsoon session

Student bodies in Bihar have been triggered by the Cockroach Janta Party's stir in Delhi over paper leak of the NEET medical entrance test

Studio Medium’s Beat, Repeat: How Riddhi Jain and Dhruv Satija turned the monsoon into textiles

Using bandhani, arashi, shibori and mothra techniques, Riddhi Jain and Dhruv Satija’s Beat, Repeat reimagines the monsoon through contemporary textiles

ED attaches fresh ₹1,906 crore worth assets of Gameskraft

The ED said Gameskraft and RummyTime Technologies were engaged in operating online Real Money Games (RMGs) through the said apps and they had a user base of around 3 crore players primarily in the States of Telangana, An

The state is draining ISRO’s hard-won excellence

Rather than protecting ISRO from short-term pressures and enlarging its capacity, the state has been treating ISRO as an asset to be mobilised, consuming its capacities to satisfy immediate fiscal, political, and strateg

Bhojshala row: Supreme Court to hear Muslim side's plea over location of alternative namaz site on July 29

The senior advocate alleged that “two Friday prayers were already missed, and the (allocated) site is 1.3 km away”; Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta opposed the submissions, saying, “It is 900 metres away”

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 2: India Schedule Today, Full Fixtures, Where To Watch

India aims to build on a strong start at the Commonwealth Games with medal hopes in para powerlifting and key events in boxing, swimming and gymnastics.

Cyberabad’s Serilingampally to get Centre for wildlife awareness, rescue and rehabilitation

Cyberabad Municipal Corporation (CMC) Standing Committee approves box drains, road projects in various parts, and development of PJR Stadium

MGR’s education reforms paved way for higher education growth in T.N.: Minister Sengottaiyan

Facebook considers giving up and becoming TikTok

Facebook is planning some big changes to try and keep its users from jumping to rival social platforms like TikTok - changes that sound dubiously similar to becoming a TikTok clone. Facebook head Tom Alison announced tod

Opinion: Opinion | 11 Years Later, Houthis Have Returned To Finish Unfinished Business With Pakistan

Tensions have escalated as reports suggest the Houthi movement is rekindling long-standing strategic disputes involving Pakistan. This development revisits geopolitical frictions that originally peaked over a decade ago.