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Keeladi Dig Uncovers Extensive Brickwork and Over 1,300 Ancient Artifacts
The 11th phase of excavation at Sivagangai’s Keeladi site has revealed substantial structural remains and sophisticated drainage systems. Archaeologists have recovered diverse items ranging from gold ornaments to industrial-scale pipelines.
The Decline of the MBA? How India’s Founder Schools Are Grooming Unicorn Successors
India's rise to the world's third-largest startup ecosystem has exposed a survival gap for first-time entrepreneurs. Emergent founder schools are now challenging traditional business degrees by offering specialized training for the next generation of billion-dollar companies.
West Bank Mosques and Property Torched in New Wave of Settler Violence
Settlers targeted mosques and farms in the villages of Qusra and Kour following a fatal altercation near Tal. The escalation coincides with intensified IDF raids and a rise in property destruction across the occupied territory.
Morning Cricket Trip Ends in Tragedy as Lorry Strikes Scooter in Hyderabad
Two 17-year-old students lost their lives early Sunday morning when a heavy vehicle collided with their scooter. A third passenger survived the incident while authorities launched a manhunt for the driver.
Pattali Makkal Katchi Founder S. Ramadoss Announces Retirement from Active Politics
The 87-year-old leader confirmed his departure during an 88th birthday gathering, designating son Anbumani Ramadoss as the party's new primary authority. This transition follows a period of internal friction and recent reconciliation between the two figures.
Lethal Outcomes in Shanghai Reveal Deep Cracks in Gene-Editing Oversight
A child's death following a brain-targeted base-editing procedure has exposed systemic failures in regulating high-risk genetic experiments. Despite toxic results in animal trials, researchers proceeded with a personalized therapy that ultimately proved fatal.
Kerala’s EMC Promotes ESCO Model to Counter Power Shortages Through Efficiency
The Energy Management Centre-Kerala is urging high-consumption entities to adopt a zero-upfront-cost model for upgrading aging energy infrastructure. By leveraging energy savings to pay for system improvements, the state aims to reduce peak demand during its current power generation crisis.
Cellular Tipping Point Dictates Progress from Brain Pathology to Clinical Dementia
New analysis of human donor tissue reveals that specific immune cell transitions, rather than just plaque buildup, determine Alzheimer's progression. Researchers identified distinct microglial states that either facilitate neurodegeneration or provide cognitive resilience.
Gandhi Challenges Home Ministry Over Alleged Use of Pellet Guns Against Student Protesters
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has formally questioned Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the violent dispersal of Delhi students on July 20. The letter demands clarity on the authorization of lethal force and the presence of plainclothes individuals during the crackdown.
Bankipur Bypoll: Testing BJP Dominance Against Gen Z Voter Influence
The upcoming by-election in Bankipur follows the departure of BJP veteran Nitin Nabin from the legislative seat. Analysts are now centering their attention on how younger demographics will impact the party's historical stronghold.
Kishor Alerts Election Commission Over Alleged Deployment of Jeevika Workers in Bankipur
Jan Suraaj Party chief Prashant Kishor alleges the BJP is illegally using state-funded rural women groups to influence the upcoming bypoll. He has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to the Election Commission before launching protests.
Eight Coimbatore Temple Staff Suspended Following July Hundial Theft Allegations
Tamil Nadu’s HR&CE Minister has suspended eight employees at the Koniamman Temple after a theft during donation counting. Officials face consequences for failing to report the missing hundial box.
Double Fatality at Noida High-Rise After Sanitation Worker and Guard Perish in Septic Tank
A routine maintenance task turned fatal at Eldeco Society in Noida’s Sector 150. A sanitation worker succumbed to toxic fumes in a sewage tank, followed by a security guard who attempted a rescue.
Generational Tech Clash: Ishaan Tharoor and Sridhar Vembu Call for WhatsApp Age Limits
Ishaan Tharoor joins Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu in criticizing how older generations utilize messaging platforms. The social media exchange prompted a public response from Ishaan’s father, Congress MP Shashi Tharoor.
Assam Forest Units Re-establish Contact After 48-Hour Silence in Border Jungles
Rescue teams located twenty-three forest officials safe following a two-day communication blackout during a remote border survey. The group vanished while navigating high-risk terrain along the Dima Hasao-Karbi Anglong-Nagaland corridor.
Tragedy in Shenzhen: Investigation Launched Into Fatal Gene Therapy Trial
Chinese authorities are scrutinizing a high-cost experimental gene-editing procedure following the death of a six-year-old child. The patient, identified as Mei, succumbed one week after receiving a viral-vector spinal infusion costing $800,000.
Missing Ivory and Tush Reported in Kerala Elephant Mortality Probe
A Special Investigation Team confirmed that ivory and tush are absent from eight elephant carcasses discovered in Kerala’s protected forests. While investigators ruled out poaching, officials are demanding explanations for the missing remains.
Speaker Summons Palaniswami and Defectors for Final Disqualification Inquiry
Assembly Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar ordered Edappadi K. Palaniswami and four former AIADMK legislators to appear individually for questioning on July 30. The proceedings involve alleged violations of the Tenth Schedule during a recent confidence vote.
Former Narsampet Legislator Peddi Sudarshan Reddy Hospitalized in Critical Condition
The Bharat Rashtra Samithi leader was rushed to a Hanamkonda hospital following a cardiac event Sunday morning. Senior party officials are monitoring his status as medical teams describe his condition as critical.
Andhra Government Targets Court Settlements for Bhogapuram Land Compensation Rows
Officials aim to resolve farmer grievances around the Bhogapuram international airport before the Prime Minister's visit. Disputed payments for terminal approach roads will now move through the Visakhapatnam tribunal.
Islamist Suspect Hunted Following Deadly Ramming and Stabbing at Berlin Pride
German authorities have launched a city-wide manhunt for 21-year-old Abdul B. after a vehicle attack killed one woman and injured 16 others. The incident occurred durante Berlin’s Christopher Street Day celebrations near the Brandenburg Gate.
Canadian Authorities Block $139 Million Drug Influx, Arrest Two Commercial Drivers
Regional law enforcement dismantled a significant narcotics smuggling route originating south of the border. Two men now face federal charges after police intercepted a massive haul of illegal substances hidden in commercial vehicles.
Kerala Fast-Tracks Food Security with 73,024 New Priority Ration Cards
The Food and Civil Supplies Department exceeded its 100-day target by approving over 73,000 priority card applications. New beneficiaries will begin receiving free food supplies starting August 3 to coincide with the upcoming festive season.
Vessel Sinks Near Fiery Cross Reef: 23 Crew Missing in South China Sea
Rescue teams are searching for survivors after the Vietnamese-flagged Khoi Nguyen 18 sank near the Spratly Islands. While 39 crew members have been saved, 23 others remain unaccounted for in the contested waterway.