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Dimension Capital’s $800M third fund shows the intersection of science and compute is booming

The four-year-old firm's latest fund is 60% larger than its second vehicle announced 18 months ago.

Plas Johnson, ‘Pink Panther’ saxophonist, Grammy winner, dies at 94

Johnson specialised in jump-blues and R&B before becoming a well-respected live and studio session player who backed many greats

Mumbai Rains Live Updates: City Braces For More Rain; Thane, Palghar Under Orange Alert

IMD issues orange alert for Thane and Palghar with heavy rainfall and strong winds up to 60 kmph; Mumbai under yellow alert with isolated heavy rain and intermittent winds expected.

JP Nadda, Jitendra Singh Meet Sonam Wangchuk At Gurugram Hospital: Report

Union ministers JP Nadda and Jitendra Singh visited climate activist Sonam Wangchuk at Medanta Hospital in Gurugram on Tuesday. The high-profile meeting follows the activist's recent detention and hunger strike during his march for Ladakh's constitutional rights.

Samsung Galaxy Unpacked July 2026: How to watch

Samsung's next Galaxy Unpacked event is just around the corner, and the company is expected to take the wraps off a bunch of new devices. Based on the rumors and leaks we've seen so far, Samsung's next generation of fold

Morning Digest: Education Minister Pradhan says Rahul, Congress exploiting students; thousands brave rain, regroup at CJP protest site, day after police crackdown, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

MD Pallavi performs in a multilingual concert at Bangalore International Centre

This recent concert by MD Pallavi, supported by Srinivas Achar, aimed to unite verses taken from different poetic traditions under a common idea of equality

Why The World Turned Against Argentina During FIFA World Cup 2026

Critics blasted Argentina for dirty tactics and poor sportsmanship during their 1-0 loss to Spain, cementing the country's status as World Cup villain that grew throughout the tournament.

Tenth edition of Bengaluru Poetry Festival to be held in the city

Some of the festival’s prominent speakers this year include Devdutt Pattanaik, Ramya, Tishani Doshi, Mahesh Garg and Prakash Raj

"Can Someone Say Dravid Did Something Without Planning?" Ashwin On ODI WC

The ODI World Cup 2027 is still more than a year away. While permutations and combinations will change leading up to the marquee event, there seems to be instability surrounding the side

21 dead in a day’s deluge in Assam; total flood toll 31

The situation worsened on July 21 after a brief let-up, affecting 5.65 lakh people across 16 districts

Months after ₹6k crore IPO, Raajmarg Infra mulls another share sale

The trust, which is backed by the government, is considering a qualified institutional placement or a follow-on public offer, the people said, asking not to be named because the discussions are private.

Jaishankar to meet Quad counterparts in Manila on sidelines of ASEAN meet

Washout in both Houses amid Opposition uproar over paper leaks, police action

US Identifies 3rd American Soldier Believed To Be Killed In Iran Attack

The U.S. Department of Defense has identified Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad as the third American service member believed to have been killed in a recent drone strike. The 28-year-old soldier from Ozone Park, New York, was stationed at a base in Jordan at the time of the attack.

Indian conglomerates' new pitch to foreign investors: Build with us from day one

Instead of waiting to sell stakes after projects are de-risked, India's largest business groups are increasingly bringing in foreign equity partners at the outset to share risk, reduce capital outlay and fund simultaneou

Meta is testing an AI bedtime story app for people with no imagination

Meta's StoryKit app is only available in certain regions while the company tests how parents react to it.

US Military Launches 11th Consecutive Night Of Strikes On Iran

United States military forces have conducted an 11th consecutive night of airstrikes targeting sites within Iran to secure maritime routes. The ongoing operations are part of a strategic effort to maintain access through the critical Strait of Hormuz.

Jammu and Kashmir grapples weather fury for third day, civilian infrastructure massively damaged

The J&K administration decided to keep all educational institutes closed till July 26. Most pilgrimages, including the Amarnath yatra, also remain suspended

Congress demands action against former Home Secretary over 1993 firing incident

The party has also vowed to strengthen their fight against the BJP and bring a change in the central power in 2029.

Trump Says Imported Generic Drugs To Face 100% Tariff From August 2028

President Donald Trump announced a 100% tariff on imported generic medications scheduled to take effect in August 2028. The policy is designed to incentivize the relocation of pharmaceutical manufacturing to the United States.

Outbound portability of medical scheme benefits Rajasthan’s patients

Over 5,900 claims amounting to ₹17 crore have been submitted by the patients for speciality treatment in States such as Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra and Delhi. These treatments included heart stent procedures, heart byp

Future of youth beyond politics, says PM Modi, calls for ‘foolproof’ exams

40 People Kidnapped By Nigerian Gang: Report

Armed groups have reportedly kidnapped 40 individuals in Nigeria as part of a growing trend of abduction-for-ransom. The incident highlights the persistent security challenges posed by both ideological militants and criminal gangs across the region.