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Assam Floods: 6 More Deaths In 24 Hours, Over 7 Lakh People Affected

The flood situation in Assam has worsened as the death toll reached 47 following six additional fatalities reported in the last 24 hours. Over 7.21 lakh residents across 11 districts are currently impacted by the rising waters.

Is corruption the biggest threat to India’s future?

CPI criticises Kerala Chief Minister on Waqf issue

The reconstitution of the Board by including two non-Muslims had grown into a conflict issue between the Kerala Waqf Board and the State government

PM reaches out to students; Sonam Wangchuk ends fast

Activist ends his hunger strike in the presence of two Ministers; Modi, in a late-night social media post, says Cabinet will discuss paper leak issue today; Centre transfers Higher Education Secretary

On reporting resistance and resilience

Protests and hunger strikes not only challenge the status quo and bring in change, they also transform the ones who resist

The Echo Show 21 is a great smart home hub that’s $80 off

Split between buying a smart calendar, a kitchen TV, a smart home hub, and a smart display? Amazon’s Echo Show 21 is all of those things in one, with a huge 21-inch screen. You can use it to control your smart lights, gl

AMD takes on Nvidia with its Helios AI rack-scale system

AMD is challenging its chipmaker rival with a new rack-scale system that will start shipping to customers later this year.

"Long Negotiations": Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike After 26 Days

Sonam Wangchuk said his decision to end his fast followed a long negotiation on various conditions and in view of possible violence in the country.

Patreon lays off 20% of its workforce

In a memo to staff that was posted online, Conte said the company's core business is strong, but the platform has to respond to market changes and adjust its cost structure to remain stable.

Insurance startup Corgi reportedly raised more money at $4B — its third round in eight weeks

Corgi had announced a B1 round of $106 million at a $2.6 billion valuation at the end of May.

South African Deputy Minister Quits as $220 Billion Fund’s Chair

South Africa’s deputy finance minister quit as the chairman of a state-owned firm that oversees $220 billion of government pensions, days before he faced being removed from the post.

Carney Says ‘Everything’s on the Table’ If US Imposes New 50% Tariffs

Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is weighing all options for possible retaliation if it doesn’t reach a deal with the US to avert 50% tariffs next month.

Students see ‘familiar playbook’ as DU, colleges endorse govt. action

Shops, eating joints in CP close early, count losses

Volunteers scan crowd for unwanted elements, police in plainclothes

Tesla’s door handles may spur new U.S. safety rules

The new rule-making process follows a series of incidents, including fatal ones, in which people have become stuck inside cars.

Hundreds gather in Kerala’s Kochi to express solidarity with Delhi student protest

Participants express solidarity with the ongoing student protests in New Delhi over the alleged NEET question paper leak and condemn police action against the protesters

‘Operation Southern Readiness’ maritime security training engagement concludes in Kochi

The four-day multinational maritime security training engagement was inaugurated on July 20, 2026

"Long Negotiations": Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike After 26 Days

Ladakhi activist Sonam Wangchuk has concluded his 26-day hunger strike in New Delhi after several weeks of continuous protest. The climate campaigner had been fasting to demand constitutional safeguards and statehood for the Union Territory of Ladakh.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s war on the First Amendment

As the chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, Brendan Carr has authority over the nation’s TV, radio, and internet. But since Donald Trump was elected to his second term, Carr has wielded that power to threat

Sonam Wangchuk has broken his fast, says co-convenor Leh Apex Body

He broke the fast in the presence of two Union Ministers on certain conditions, he says; Govt gave a written assurance that cases against students will be taken back, if they are not violent, Mr. Dorjay says

Students urged to explore new ways of acquiring knowledge

Meta drops out of a major clean energy pact as its natural gas buildout accelerates

Meta has made significant investments in natural gas over the past year. Now, it's dropping out of an industry renewable energy group.

Sooryavanshi Surpasses Tendulkar, Breaks 2 World Records In 19-Ball Carnage

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's mayhem in senior international cricket began in his fourth match. After three innings against England, which resulted in scores of 14, 13, and 15, Sooryavanshi did not take long...