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R Madhavan shares TN IAS officer's 1,200-borewell success story

R Madhavan's latest Instagram post isn't about films or celebrity life. Instead, the actor shared the remarkable story of IAS officer Prathap Murugan, whose innovative approach to water conservation has reportedly helped increase groundwater levels and bring relief to farmers in Tamil Nadu. The story tells how Murugan converted more than 1,200 abandoned borewells into rainwater harvesting units, helping replenish groundwater across parts of Tiruvallur district.
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Ranbir Kapoor's 'Ramayana' trailer to release on July 30

The highly anticipated Ramayana: Part 1 trailer will premiere worldwide on July 30. This auspicious trailer launch is scheduled for Thursday at 4:15 AM IST. Fans expressed immense excitement across social media platforms following the official announcement. The film, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, features a star-studded ensemble cast. Ramayana: Part 1 is slated for a Diwali 2026 theatrical release.
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Always feeling mentally exhausted? These 8 simple daily habits can help clear your mind

The good news is that clearing mental clutter doesn't require a digital detox or a complete lifestyle change. Often, it's the small, everyday habits that make the biggest difference.
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CWG Day 6 Live: After heartbreak for Nirupama Devi, all eyes on Indian boxers in Glasgow

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Heartbreak for India! Nirupama fails to finish in Women's 63kg weightlifting

Nirupama Devi's medal hopes ended after failing all clean and jerk attempts. She had been in contention after a strong snatch performance. Canada's Maude Charron set new records and won gold in the event. Sarah Davies Smale secured the silver medal for England. India's weightlifting team continues to be a strong performer at the Games.
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Delhi Police officer denies authorising alleged RAF pellet gun firing during CJP march: Report

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'Uninformed, unacceptable': CJP claims SC order contradicts govt assurance; warns of protest

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New York City flash floods: Heavy rain triggers warnings, hundreds of flights canceled

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जेल से बाहर आते ही तेज प्रताप यादव ने जोड़े हाथ, समर्थकों ने किया जोरदार स्वागत

पटना के बेउर जेल से तीन दिन की न्यायिक हिरासत के बाद तेज प्रताप यादव को मंगलवार को रिहा कर दिया गया. कोर्ट के आदेश पर जेल से बाहर आए तेज प्रताप ने बिना कोई बयान दिए हाथ जोड़कर समर्थकों और मीडिया का अभिवादन किया. उन्हें 25 जुलाई को परीक्षा में कथित अनियमितताओं के विरोध में बुलाए गए बिहार बंद का समर्थन करने के आरोप में गिरफ्तार किया गया था. पुलिस का आरोप है कि उनके कृत्यों से प्रदर्शन उग्र हुआ और सार्वजनिक संपत्ति को नुकसान पहुंचा, जबकि बचाव पक्ष ने गिरफ्तारी और FIR दर्ज होने के समय को लेकर सवाल उठाए हैं
 

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'Protest Is Allowed, But Language Matters': BJP's Sushmita Dev On Kangana Row & Student Protests

In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, BJP Rajya Sabha MP Sushmita Dev discussed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill debate, the government's response to student concerns, and the political storm over recent remarks by BJP MP Kangana Ranaut.

Defending the legislation, Sushmita Dev said stronger penalties and fast-track courts are part of a larger effort to tackle paper leaks, while acknowledging that technology reforms and systemic changes are also needed.

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'आपको भगवान भी माफ़ नहीं करेंगे', राम मंदिर चंदा चोरी पर लोकसभा में अखिलेश का हमला

‘आपको भगवान भी माफ़ नहीं करेंगे, गुप्त दान तक सुरक्षित नहीं रहा’ - राम मंदिर चंदा चोरी पर लोकसभा में बोले अखिलेश यादव
 

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Kangana Ranaut vs Gen Z: 'Cockroach' Comments Trigger Outrage

BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has once again found herself at the centre of a political storm after her controversial social media remarks targeting Gen Z protesters and young women. Her comments-describing Gen Z as "cockroaches" and criticizing protest culture-have drawn sharp reactions from the Congress and the Samajwadi Party, with Opposition leaders questioning her language and urging Prime Minister Narendra Modi to respond.

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Student's Future, Parliament's Fight: Anti Paper Leak Showdown In Parliament

After six days of disruptions, the Lok Sabha finally took up discussion on the Anti-Paper Leak Bill. Leading the government's case, MoS PMO Jitendra Singh said the legislation aims to ensure faster action against paper leaks and appealed to all parties to support the Bill. He also cited instances of paper leaks during previous governments and in several opposition-ruled states.

The Congress, however, dismissed the proposed law as an "eyewash." Priyanka Gandhi launched a sharp attack on the government and questioned the appointment of the new Education Minister during the debate.

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Students Know This Government, Under PM Modi, Can Reform System: Tejasvi Surya

The young people of the country today are expecting the government to fix the system so that question paper leaks stop once and for all and it is the government of Narendra Modi that can deliver, the BJP's Tejasvi Surya told parliament today. Speaking at the debate over the debate on the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, which was presented in the Lok Sabha today, Tejasvi Surya said a student is "not concerned about what happened under which government, what happened in past history, or what happened in the states when whoever was ruling".

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'पापा के साथ काम करना सपना सच होने जैसा', बेटे करण की बात सुन भावुक हुए सनी देओल

अपने पिता सनी देओल के साथ स्क्रीन शेयर करने पर को लेकर जब बेटे ने अपने दिल की बातों को बयान किया तो पापा सन्नी देओल काफी इमोशनल हो गए. करण ने कहा कि ‘पापा के साथ काम करना सपना सच होने जैसा’
 

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