https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900434/Rabab-Fatima-UN-Afghanistan-Mission-Chief-India-Impacthttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/was-the-world-cup-rigged-for-messi-the-decisions-everyone-is-talking-about6f5f7b87-190b-469d-8f70-b4d2a4be4d28-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgThe UN has handed its most sensitive Central-South Asian portfolio to a diplomat from a country whose ties with New Delhi are at their coldest in decades. India Herald unpacks the quiet power geometry this reshuffles — and the proxy contest it could quietly accelerate. - Politics - G GOWTHAM - Rabab Fatima: UN Afghanistan Mission Chief, India Impact - Rabab Fatima,UNAMA,UN Afghanistan,India Afghanistan policy,Bangladesh India relations,Taliban,Pakistan Afghanistan,China Afghanistan,Chabahar corridor,South Block,geopolitics{#}Selection Process,king,Israel,Frozen,Parliament,Afghanistan,Office,Arrest,East,August,Beijing,Lie,Iran,Red,Indians,Pakistan,House,Fire,INTERNATIONAL,China,Shield,Delhi,READ,Indian,India,gulf countries - indiaherald.com , India HeraldA Bangladeshi Diplomat Now Holds the UN's Afghanistan Key — Should Delhi Worry About Who Just Got a Seat at Kabul's Table?2026-07-16T11:10:34.010Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900415/Argentina-Falklands-Flag-FIFA-India-UN-Vote-Impacthttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/was-the-world-cup-rigged-for-messi-the-decisions-everyone-is-talking-about6f5f7b87-190b-469d-8f70-b4d2a4be4d28-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgArgentine players brandished a Falklands sovereignty banner after beating England in the World Cup semifinal. FIFA rules explicitly ban political gestures on the pitch — but India, which has repeatedly backed Argentina's sovereignty claim at the UN, now faces an awkward intersection of sports diplomacy and geopolitical loyalty as it chases its own mega-event ambitions. - Politics - Sowmiya Sriram - Argentina Falklands Flag FIFA: India UN Vote Impact - FIFA World Cup 2026,Argentina,England,Falklands Malvinas,India UN Vote,2036 Olympics Bid,FIFA Article 4,Sports Diplomacy,Geopolitics{#}United Kingdom,Tokyo,REVIEW,Spain,English,VIEW,England,British,SPORTS,INTERNATIONAL,Argentina,March,Jersey,World Cup,politics,history,Assembly,court,MP,zero,war,READ,Delhi,Indian,India,Switzerland,Population,Indian Oil Corporation,local language,tollywood-guest-roles,Heritage Foods,Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar/Jammu,Olympic Games - indiaherald.com , India HeraldArgentina's Falklands Flag on FIFA's Pitch, India's UN Vote in FIFA's Crosshairs — Why Delhi Cannot Afford to Look Away2026-07-16T10:01:29.898Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Viral/Read/994900390/Messi-Age-How-Old-Is-Lionel-Messi-in-2026https://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/viral-IndiaHerald.jpgLionel Messi is 38 years old in June 2026 — and the world keeps Googling his age as though the number might finally explain how a body past its athletic prime still does things that defy every known law of decline. - Viral - Sowmiya Sriram - Messi Age: How Old Is Lionel Messi in 2026 - Lionel Messi, Messi age;2026 FIFA World Cup;Inter Miami;Argentina football;Ballon d'Or;MLS;football longevity;India football fans{#}Mexico;December;Google;SPORTS;Qatar;media;Argentina;World Cup;history;March;WATCH;Press;June;INTERNATIONAL;Indians;READ;Mumbai;zero;Indian;India;Population;tollywood-guest-roles;European Union;local language;Vaishno Devi;Dargah Sharif;Europe countries - indiaherald.com , India HeraldMessi Turns 38 and Still Bends Time — But How Long Can Even Genius Outrun the Calendar?2026-07-16T08:44:30.288Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/VidhyaKiVaidhyam/Read/994900381/India-Out-of-Pocket-Health-Spending-Crisis-Analysishttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/vidhyakivaidhyam-IndiaHerald.jpgIndia manufactures vaccines for 60% of the world's children but forces 55 million of its own citizens into poverty every year through medical bills. The paradox is not accidental — it is architectural. - VidhyaKiVaidhyam - Sindujaa D N - India Out-of-Pocket Health Spending: Crisis Analysis - India out-of-pocket health expenditure, Ayushman Bharat;OOPE India;National Health Accounts;WHO health spending;Jan Aushadhi;NITI Aayog Health Index;Indian healthcare crisis;public health funding India;primary healthcare India{#}Varanasi;Pregnant;Doctor;Jharkhand;Survey;HEALTH;District;bus;Tamil;Indians;Population;Punjab;Delhi;zero;Government;Love;producer;Capital;READ;gold;Mumbai;India;Indian;Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal;House;European Union;Bharatiya Janata Party;tollywood-guest-roles;Tom Banton;Tom Hooper - indiaherald.com , India HeraldIndia's ₹12-Lakh-Crore Out-of-Pocket Health Spend — Why Does the World's Pharmacy Still Can't Heal Its Own?2026-07-16T08:13:23.201Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994900379/Another-Shock-for-Sreeleela-Is-Tollywoods-Golden-Girl-Losing-Her-Grip-on-Big-Projectshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/another-shock-for-sreeleela-is-tollywoods-golden-girl-losing-her-grip-on-big-projectsb204f26a-d1b8-4ed6-a3a6-2e11305600a6-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgNot too long ago, Sreeleela was the most sought-after actress in Telugu cinema. Producers lined up outside her door, directors reshuffled scripts to accommodate her, and almost every major star wanted her as their leading lady. Her dance numbers became instant chartbusters, her youthful energy won audiences over, and she seemed destined to dominate Tollywood for years. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Another Shock for Sreeleela Is Tollywoods Golden Girl Losing Her Grip on Big Projects - Sreeleela{#}dance, Wanted;Film Industry;Blockbuster hit;Industry;Telugu;Tollywood;Industries;history;Indian;Vaishno Devi;Dargah Sharif - indiaherald.com , India HeraldAnother Shock for Sreeleela! Is Tollywood's Golden Girl Losing Her Grip on Big Projects?2026-07-16T08:11:03.553Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994900376/No-More-Blind-Race-for-Hits-Kajal-Aggarwal-Reveals-the-Truth-After-Motherhoodhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/no-more-blind-race-for-hits-kajal-aggarwal-reveals-the-truth-after-motherhoodfb965d05-ff27-49d2-b3de-13cbaee704e6-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgFor over a decade, Kajal Aggarwal was one of Indian cinema's busiest leading ladies, effortlessly balancing blockbusters across Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi films. She was the go-to star for big-budget entertainers, delivering memorable performances alongside almost every major hero in the South. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - No More Blind Race for Hits Kajal Aggarwal Reveals the Truth After Motherhood - Kajal Aggarwal{#}kajal aggarwal, Hero;Friday;Hindi;Industry;Success;Industries;Indian - indiaherald.com , India HeraldNo More Blind Race for Hits! Kajal Aggarwal Reveals the Truth After Motherhood2026-07-16T08:07:35.583Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994900374/Nolans-Greatest-Masterpiece-Critics-Declare-The-Odyssey-an-Instant-Cinematic-Legendhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/nolans-greatest-masterpiece-critics-declare-the-odyssey-an-instant-cinematic-legend40b60d34-7f03-4aaa-a522-cc6e00347f45-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgChristopher Nolan has spent decades redefining blockbuster filmmaking, but even his most devoted fans may not have expected this. Before audiences worldwide have even had the chance to witness The Odyssey on the big screen, the epic has already stormed into the history books. Critics are showering it with near-universal praise, and its Rotten Tomatoes score has soared to 98%, making it the highest-rated film of Nolan's career to date. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Nolans Greatest Masterpiece Critics Declare The Odyssey an Instant Cinematic Legend - The Odyssey{#}gold, Samantha;Event;Blockbuster hit;history;Vaishno Devi;Dargah Sharif - indiaherald.com , India HeraldNolan's Greatest Masterpiece? Critics Declare 'The Odyssey' an Instant Cinematic Legend2026-07-16T08:02:42.320Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994900370/Was-the-World-Cup-Rigged-for-Messi-The-Decisions-Everyone-Is-Talking-Abouthttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/was-the-world-cup-rigged-for-messi-the-decisions-everyone-is-talking-about6f5f7b87-190b-469d-8f70-b4d2a4be4d28-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgArgentina's thrilling march into yet another FIFA World Cup final should have been remembered purely for Lionel Messi's brilliance and late-game heroics. Instead, an ugly cloud of controversy continues to hover over the defending champions. Across the tournament, critics, fans, former players, and sections of the media have repeatedly questioned whether crucial refereeing and VAR decisions have tilted in Argentina's favor. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Was the World Cup Rigged for Messi The Decisions Everyone Is Talking About - Messi{#}Switzerland, Whistle;Red;social media;Petrol;Venkatesh;England;Argentina;March;World Cup;media - indiaherald.com , India HeraldWas the World Cup Rigged for Messi? The Decisions Everyone Is Talking About!2026-07-16T07:59:12.893Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900353/India-Semicon-2-0-Rs-1-27-Lakh-Crore-Cabinet-Planhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgThe Modi Cabinet just committed India's largest-ever semiconductor outlay — but with no operational fab, a workforce gap in the lakhs, and Vietnam already courting the same fleeing Chinese supply chains, the real question is whether Delhi is building a chip superpower or funding an expensive ambition without foundations. - Politics - Sowmiya Sriram - India Semicon 2.0: Rs 1.27 Lakh Crore Cabinet Plan - Semicon 2.0, Modi Cabinet;semiconductor;India Semiconductor Mission;PLI;Vietnam;TSMC;Dholera fab;urea plants;Cabinet decisions 2026{#}Vietnam;Iceland;Insulin;NITI Aayog;Noida;Taiwan;Fighter;bhaskar;Success;EDUCATION;Culture;Music;Bank;Industry;Capital;China;Assembly;Japan;Prime Minister;Elections;history;Election;Samsung;Press;court;WATCH;READ;war;zero;Cabinet;Government;Iran;Fire;Nepal;electricity;Delhi;Indian;India;Industries;Huawei;Nokia;HTC;Motorola;Redmi;Apple;Sony;LG;Posters;Population;Donald Trump;Baba Bhaskar - indiaherald.com , India Herald₹1.27 Lakh Crore, One Chip Dream, Zero Fabs Running — Is Semicon 2.0 India's 'Taiwan Moment' or a Subsidy Mirage Racing Against Vietnam?2026-07-16T07:04:13.460Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900346/US-Bishnoi-Indictment-Nijjar-State-Sponsored-Claimhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/movies/politics_latestnews/-lawrence-bishnoi-is-responsible-for-firing-incident-at-home--b28d018b-a51f-441f-b68b-ac9c58af387a-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgThe US Department of Justice names Bishnoi's gang — not the Indian state — as the force behind Hardeep Singh Nijjar's murder. Canadian police now say they have no evidence against Indian officials. An ex-envoy demands an apology. India Herald decodes why this flips the geopolitical script for New Delhi. - Politics - Sowmiya Sriram - US Bishnoi Indictment: Nijjar State-Sponsored Claim - Lawrence Bishnoi, Hardeep Singh Nijjar;US indictment;Canada India relations;Goldy Brar;FBI;Trudeau;extradition;Khalistan;Five Eyes;Salman Khan;Sidhu Moosewala;RAW;South Block;Modi foreign policy{#}ahmed;Gangster;Salman Khan;Criminal;British;police;January;Murder;Murder.;Wanted;Canada;Mumbai;Punjab;rahul;court;Maharashtra;Prime Minister;June;Government;WATCH;contract;House;READ;Indian;Delhi;India;raghava lawrence;Research and Analysis Wing;Bharatiya Janata Party;local language;Rahul Sipligunj - indiaherald.com , India HeraldUS Indicts Lawrence Bishnoi, Canada Admits No Proof Against Indian Officials — Is the 'State-Sponsored' Nijjar Story Dead, and Who Owes Delhi an Apology?2026-07-16T06:50:30.497Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Spirituality/Read/994900332/Thursday-Jupiter-Prayer-Why-Ancient-Texts-Say-Most-Pray-Wronghttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/spirituality-IndiaHerald.jpgEvery Thursday, millions light a lamp, wear yellow, and ask Brihaspati for wealth. But the Puranic and Jyotish traditions describe a far more demanding covenant — one most modern worship skips entirely. India Herald traces the original Thursday protocol and asks why the guru planet's real teaching has been flattened into a shopping list of desires. - Spirituality - MANOJ KUMAR N - Thursday Jupiter Prayer: Why Ancient Texts Say Most Pray Wrong - Brihaspati, Thursday worship;Guruvar;Skanda Purana;Brihat Parashara Hora Shastra;Jupiter Vedic astrology;Guru Beej Mantra;Hindu vrata;viveka;Indian spirituality{#}skanda;Chana Dal;Banana;Mantra;Cancer;Sanskrit;Gemini;Train;salt;wednesday;Shadow;TECHNOLOGY;Supreme;thursday;social media;Mass;Election;media;Bhagwant Mann;Indian;India;Population;Dell;HP;Asus;Acer;Huawei;Nokia;HTC;Motorola;Redmi;LG;Samsung;Apple;Sony;tollywood-guest-roles;Lung cancer;Vaishno Devi;Dargah Sharif - indiaherald.com , India HeraldThursday Belongs to the Guru — But Why Do Ancient Texts Say Most People Pray to Jupiter All Wrong?2026-07-16T06:13:47.851Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Sports/Read/994900318/FIFA-Match-Today-2026-World-Cup-Schedule-Teamshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/sports-IndiaHerald.jpgThe 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway across North America, and Indian fans are searching in record numbers — not for their own team, but for someone else's glory. Here is what is on today, who matters, and what the search frenzy reveals about Indian football's most painful gap. - Sports - S Venkateshwari - FIFA Match Today: 2026 World Cup Schedule, Teams - FIFA World Cup 2026,FIFA match today,India football,AIFF,JioCinema,AFC qualification,48-team World Cup,2026 World Cup schedule{#}Morocco,England,English,Mexico,Cycle,Canada,Qatar,Qualification,France,Beautiful,World Cup,Iran,Indonesia,Fire,June,Hindi,Industry,Population,history,Indian,WATCH,READ,zero,India,tollywood-guest-roles,local language,Industries,Research and Analysis Wing,Digital Wallet Platform - indiaherald.com , India HeraldFIFA Match Today, 48 Teams, 104 Venues, Zero Indian Slots — Why Does the World's Biggest Tournament Still Leave 1.4 Billion Fans on the Outside?2026-07-16T05:42:40.764Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900310/Australia-Repatriates-Murugan-Nandi-Artefacts-Modi-Visithttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/movies/movies_latestnews/new-song-ayya-ayya-released-from-dhanushs-karac9a6a581-f90a-4304-a269-06fe5c8d3925-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgThree ancient temple artefacts — a Murugan, a Nandi, and a Bhadrakali — return from Australia to India during PM Modi's state visit. India Herald unpacks why heritage repatriation is no longer goodwill theatre but a calculated lever in New Delhi's bilateral diplomacy and domestic civilisational messaging. - Politics - Sowmiya Sriram - Australia Repatriates Murugan Nandi Artefacts: Modi Visit - Modi, Australia;Murugan;Nandi;Bhadrakali;heritage repatriation;India-Australia relations;Quad;BJP;Tamil Nadu;Indo-Pacific;artefact diplomacy{#}kartikeya;Narendra;Tamil;economics;Event;United States;Israel;job;House;Australia;temple;Prime Minister;Press;history;MP;Ukraine;READ;Cabinet;media;Indian;Delhi;Party;Government;India;Heritage Foods;Bharatiya Janata Party;local language;Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar/Jammu - indiaherald.com , India HeraldMurugan, Nandi, and a Diplomatic Masterstroke — Has Modi Quietly Turned Stolen Heritage into India's Sharpest Foreign Policy Tool?2026-07-16T05:12:09.950Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900305/Zelenskyy-New-PM-Ukraine-Energy-Crisis-Government-Reshufflehttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgZelenskyy's decision to swap a wartime administrator for an energy-sector fixer is not just a cabinet reshuffle — it is a public concession that Ukraine's survival now hinges as much on keeping the lights on as on holding the line. - Politics - S Venkateshwari - Zelenskyy New PM: Ukraine Energy Crisis Government Reshuffle - Zelenskyy,Ukraine,Denys Shmyhal,Ukraine energy crisis,government reshuffle,Russia-Ukraine war,India diplomacy,NATO,power grid,ThePrint,NDTV{#}Rail,Application,Air,Ukraine,Russia,Survey,Army,China,Population,electricity,Office,war,Fire,June,Prime Minister,engineer,Strike,TECHNOLOGY,READ,Government,Cabinet,Delhi,Indian,India,European Union,Dell,HP,Asus,Acer,Huawei,Nokia,HTC,Motorola,Redmi,LG,Sony,Samsung,Apple - indiaherald.com , India HeraldGenerals Out, Power Boss In — Is Zelenskiy's New PM Pick a Silent Admission That the Grid, Not the Front, Could Lose Ukraine the War?2026-07-16T04:58:30.840Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900296/Shabana-Mahmood-UK-Chancellor-India-UK-FTA-Impacthttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgAndy Burnham's expected elevation of Shabana Mahmood — a Birmingham MP with Mirpuri-Kashmiri heritage and a history of pointed Kashmir commentary — to the most powerful economic post in British government sends a signal South Block cannot afford to ignore. The India-UK Free Trade Agreement, already stalled through two premiers, now faces its most politically loaded gatekeeper yet. - Politics - Srivastan Venkatraman - Shabana Mahmood UK Chancellor: India-UK FTA Impact - Shabana Mahmood, Andy Burnham;India-UK FTA;UK Chancellor;Kashmir;South Block;Free Trade Agreement;Labour Party;British Treasury;India foreign policy{#}Auckland;Teachers;Posters;naga;Britain;British;Iraq;london;House;TECHNOLOGY;Capital;Election;police;Cabinet;Government;MP;CM;European Union;Leader;Minister;January;history;Indian;zero;politics;READ;Delhi;India;Heritage Foods;Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar/Jammu;local language;Event;Research and Analysis Wing;Bharatiya Janata Party;Service;Dell;HP;Asus;Acer;Huawei;Nokia;HTC;Motorola;Redmi;LG;Sony;Samsung;Apple;gulf countries;Donald Trump;advertisement - indiaherald.com , India HeraldMahmood at No. 11, Mirpur in Her Roots — Will Burnham's Chancellor Pick Quietly Kill the India-UK FTA?2026-07-16T04:29:43.932Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900223/Jan-Suraaj-Leaders-Join-BJP-Prashant-Kishor-Biharhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgPrashant Kishor's Jan Suraaj is bleeding ground-level operators to the BJP weeks before the Bankipur bypoll — a pattern that reveals less about ideology and more about who controls the levers of patronage in Bihar's ruthless political ecosystem. - Politics - Srivastan Venkatraman - Jan Suraaj Leaders Join BJP: Prashant Kishor Bihar - Prashant Kishor, Jan Suraaj;BJP;Bihar;Bankipur bypoll;Nitin Nabin;Bihar politics;defections{#}Prashant Kishor;Nitin;Bihar;workers;Journey;Maharashtra;Master;Narendra Modi;politics;Leader;Heart;District;Idea;history;Election;Government;Party;Press;Telangana;Assembly;media;Indian;READ;India;Bharatiya Janata Party;local language;Mamata Benerjee;Population;Smart phone;television - indiaherald.com , India HeraldJan Suraaj's Ground Troops Defect to BJP Before a Single Vote — Is Prashant Kishor's Bihar Math Collapsing on the Chalkboard?2026-07-16T00:42:19.748Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900195/Sunetra-Pawar-NCP-President-Legal-Challenge-Crisishttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgA legal challenge to Sunetra Pawar's elevation as NCP president isn't routine party drama — it's a surgical strike at Ajit Pawar's command structure. India Herald traces the fingerprints and asks: is the uncle quietly reclaiming the party his nephew took? - Politics - MANOJ KUMAR N - Sunetra Pawar NCP President Legal Challenge Crisis - Sunetra Pawar,Ajit Pawar,NCP,Sharad Pawar,Maharashtra politics,NCP split,BJP,Mahayuti alliance,India Today,Hindustan Times{#}spouse,Puducherry,Fort,Mumbai,Election Commission,Elections,Wife,Deputy Chief Minister,Maharashtra,Sharad Pawar,Election,politics,court,Ajit Pawar,Silver,Congress,Paris,Frozen,House,Capital,Leader,Strike,READ,Government,Minister,Indian,CM,war,Party,Delhi,India,Congress-NCP,local language,Bharatiya Janata Party,Telangana Chief Minister - indiaherald.com , India HeraldSunetra Pawar's Legal Trap, Sharad's Fingerprints — Is the NCP Being Dismantled From the Inside?2026-07-15T23:09:32.442Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900183/Trump-Pressures-Netanyahu-Israel-Syria-Lebanon-Pullbackhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgWith Netanyahu facing open revolt inside the Knesset and Trump eyeing midterm-proof foreign policy wins, Washington is exploiting a uniquely weak Israeli PM to force a military pullback — and the leverage may never be this good again. - Politics - S Venkateshwari - Trump Pressures Netanyahu: Israel Syria Lebanon Pullback - Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu;Israel;Syria;Lebanon;Knesset;U.S. Foreign Policy;Middle East;India Defence;Gulf Indians{#}Lebanon;Syria;Butter;white house;Israel;Wisconsin;Indians;Prime Minister;INTERNATIONAL;TECHNOLOGY;READ;ali;Russia;Donald Trump;oil;Cabinet;Election;Capital;Indian;Leader;Press;politics;Delhi;Strike;war;India;House;Dell;HP;Asus;Acer;Samsung;Huawei;Nokia;HTC;Motorola;Redmi;LG;Apple;Sony;gulf countries - indiaherald.com , India Herald'Shame' Chants in the Knesset, Silence in the White House — Why Is Trump Forcing Netanyahu to Retreat Before Israel's Own Allies Do?2026-07-15T22:39:32.440Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900180/Karnataka-Cabinet-Expansion-Shivakumar-Siddaramaiah-Delhi-Talkshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgCM DK Shivakumar and predecessor Siddaramaiah are in Delhi to finalise cabinet berths with Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi — but the real negotiation is not about portfolios. It is about who controls the Congress machinery in Karnataka heading into 2028. - Politics - MANOJ KUMAR N - Karnataka Cabinet Expansion: Shivakumar Siddaramaiah Delhi Talks - DK Shivakumar, Siddaramaiah;Karnataka;Cabinet Expansion;Congress;Mallikarjun Kharge;Rahul Gandhi;AICC;Karnataka Politics;2028 Elections{#}mallikarjun;Rahul Gandhi;Car;rahul;Priyanka Gandhi;wayanad;Bank;Karnataka;Cabinet;Office;Currency;Telangana;Election;Kerala;Revanth Reddy;Letter;Assembly;Congress;Minister;Capital;June;WATCH;Indian;Delhi;court;Bhimavaram;Fire;Jagan;CM;Strike;Leader;Press;Party;war;India;Rahul Sipligunj;Population;advertisement;Venkatesh;Bharatiya Janata Party;National Democratic Alliance;Deputy Chief Minister - indiaherald.com , India HeraldEight Berths, Two Titans, One Kingmaker — Is Karnataka's Cabinet Expansion Really a Dress Rehearsal for the CM Chair?2026-07-15T22:33:32.091Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900172/YS-Jagan-Bhimavaram-Tour-Warning-to-Chandrababuhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/politics/politics_latestnews/ys-jagans-visit-to-idupulapaya-rescheduled-triggers-rumorsa3d6b2e8-20d3-49ad-8921-40f446b09cb4-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgYS Jagan Mohan Reddy's tour of Bhimavaram — Pawan Kalyan's political heartland — is not a random whistle-stop. It is a precision strike aimed at the hairline cracks in the TDP-Janasena alliance, and the timing tells you everything about what he senses. - Politics - Sowmiya Sriram - YS Jagan Bhimavaram Tour: Warning to Chandrababu - YS Jagan, Chandrababu Naidu;Bhimavaram;Pawan Kalyan;TDP-Janasena alliance;West Godavari;Andhra Pradesh politics;YSRCP{#}YS Jagan Mohan Reddy;West Godavari;Heart;WhatsApp;Bhimavaram;Hero;Currency;Fire;High court;News;Congress;Revanth Reddy;Election;Janasena;Letter;Telugu;Shadow;Strike;Mass;Elections;Leader;Pawan Kalyan;Jagan;Amaravati;TDP;READ;Minister;Andhra Pradesh;Party;CM;Government;court;India;local language;Telangana Chief Minister;Vaishno Devi;Dargah Sharif;CBN;workers;cinema theater;Event;National Democratic Alliance;Jr NTR;Deputy Chief Minister;tollywood-guest-roles;House - indiaherald.com , India HeraldJagan's Bhimavaram Gambit — Why Did He Pick Pawan Kalyan's Backyard to Fire His Loudest Salvo at Naidu?2026-07-15T22:00:08.138Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900160/Wayanad-Tunnel-Collapse-LDF-Infrastructure-Push-Backfireshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgA tunnel collapse in ecologically fragile Wayanad raises hard questions about contractor standards, environmental clearances, and the LDF's infrastructure ambitions — but the sharpest fallout may be political, with Congress eyeing a readymade campaign issue for Priyanka Gandhi. - Politics - MANOJ KUMAR N - Wayanad Tunnel Collapse: LDF Infrastructure Push Backfires - Wayanad,Pinarayi Vijayan,Priyanka Gandhi,LDF,Congress,Kerala,Western Ghats,Gadgil Committee,tunnel collapse,ecological sensitivity{#}Pinarayi Vijayan,Priyanka Gandhi,wayanad,engineer,Survey,priyanka,Office,Frozen,READ,Election,District,Congress,court,Kerala,Government,yogi,Poland,Narendra Modi,jaishankar,Cabinet,zero,Minister,Party,Indian,India,Telangana Chief Minister,CM,House,local language,Samsung,Huawei,Nokia,HTC,Motorola,Redmi,LG,Apple,Sony,Subrahmanyam Jaishankar - indiaherald.com , India HeraldWayanad's Tunnel Caved In, But the Real Collapse Is Political — Is Pinarayi Handing Priyanka Gandhi Her Sharpest Weapon Yet?2026-07-15T21:28:28.565Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994900129/Bandit-Queen-Controversy-Sexual-Assault-Depiction-Debatehttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/movies-IndiaHerald.jpgShekhar Kapur's Bandit Queen depicted Phoolan Devi's repeated sexual assault with unflinching brutality — but the real question is whether India watched it as feminist testimony or consumed her pain as spectacle. - Movies - Sowmiya Sriram - Bandit Queen Controversy Sexual Assault Depiction Debate - Bandit Queen,Shekhar Kapur,Phoolan Devi,Seema Biswas,CBFC,Bollywood censorship,sexual violence in cinema,OTT platforms,FICCI-EY,India{#}Queen,Cycle,WOMEN,village,Mumbai,Japan,Industry,Cinema,bollywood,Delhi,Press,Audience,media,court,Government,READ,East,Fire,Shield,Red,Minister,Indian,India,Industries,Population,European Union,Dry Fruits,tollywood-guest-roles - indiaherald.com , India HeraldBandit Queen to Phoolan Devi's Story — The Bollywood Film That Showed 6 Assaults and Made India Ask: Protest or Spectacle?2026-07-15T19:48:32.579Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Movies/Read/994900122/Dhurandhar-Japan-Box-Office-Bollywood-Release-Strategyhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/movies-IndiaHerald.jpgBollywood has historically surrendered Japan to Korean pop culture. Dhurandhar's theatrical release there is less a box-office play and more a strategic reconnaissance mission — and what it finds could redraw the overseas map for Hindi cinema. - Movies - Sowmiya Sriram - Dhurandhar Japan Box Office: Bollywood Release Strategy - Dhurandhar, Japan box office;Bollywood Japan strategy;Korean cinema Japan;Indian films overseas;Hindi film international distribution;2026 Bollywood{#}Aamir Khan;festival;Yoga;Dangal;Tokyo;South Korea;Governor;Masala;Genre;Frozen;Puducherry;Japan;Paris;Prabhas;Culture;Varsham;Industry;World Cup;Telugu;Office;China;INTERNATIONAL;Hollywood;Audience;Cinema;bollywood;Tamil;Delhi;Press;WATCH;war;Hindi;Oscar;READ;Indian;India;gulf countries;Industries;tollywood-guest-roles;Korea, South - indiaherald.com , India HeraldDhurandhar Lands in Japan — But Can Bollywood Crack the One Asian Market Where Korean Cinema Ate Its Lunch?2026-07-15T19:14:32.980Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900116/Supreme-Court-Staines-Murder-Case-Odisha-Govt-Directionhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/politics/politics_latestnews/modit-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgTwenty-seven years after Graham Staines and his two sons were burned alive, the Supreme Court has issued a fresh direction to the Odisha government — which, for the first time ever, is run by the BJP. The political chemistry of compliance has never been this volatile. - Politics - MANOJ KUMAR N - Supreme Court Staines Murder Case: Odisha Govt Direction - Supreme Court, Staines murder case;Odisha government;BJP;Graham Staines;Mohan Charan Majhi;Dara Singh;Bajrang Dal;Satpal Singh Chhabra;Chhattisgarh;minority rights;communal violence{#}Dara Singh;naveen;Chhattisgarh;Atal Bihari Vajpayee;Bhubaneswar;January;Murder;High court;Amaravati;village;Father;Supreme Court;history;amar;Press;Andhra Pradesh;Minister;District;CM;Odisha;Supreme;court;WATCH;politics;READ;Party;Government;INTERNATIONAL;India;Murder.;Bharatiya Janata Party;Telangana Chief Minister;National Democratic Alliance;Dry Fruits - indiaherald.com , India HeraldStaines Murder Case Back in the Supreme Court — Will BJP's Own Odisha Government Now Confront the Ghost It Once Helped Bury?2026-07-15T18:51:45.220Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900111/Rajasthan-AG-Report-Rs-57-Crore-Cow-Subsidy-Scamhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/politics/politics_latestnews/modit-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgRajasthan's Accountant General has blown open a ₹57 crore cow-subsidy scam where government money flowed for cattle already dead — turning BJP's sacred cow politics into a bureaucratic feeding trough. India Herald examines who signed off and what it means for the party's cultural plank. - Politics - G GOWTHAM - Rajasthan AG Report: Rs 57 Crore Cow Subsidy Scam - Rajasthan AG Report, cow subsidy scam;BJP;gau-raksha;gaushala fraud;Rajasthan politics;Congress;cow welfare{#}CBI;Cow slaughter;Jaipur;Amit Shah;Capital;Shiv Sena;TDP;Hindi;WATCH;Teachers;Rajasthan;Haryana;Minister;Delhi;District;war;Government;Maharashtra;Devendra Fadnavis;Elections;politics;Congress;Assembly;Party;READ;Indian;News;India;Bharatiya Janata Party;Gujarat - Gandhinagar;Population;shiv sena party;Arvind Kejriwal;Telangana Chief Minister;CM;CBN;House - indiaherald.com , India Herald₹57 Crore for Dead Cows in Rajasthan — Has BJP's Gau-Raksha Model Become Its Own Biggest Audit Liability?2026-07-15T18:39:03.420Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900082/MP-UCC-Tribal-Exemption-BJP-Electoral-Calculationhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgThe UCC panel's report to CM Mohan Yadav quietly carves out the state's 21% Adivasi population — a pragmatic surrender that tells you more about BJP's seat arithmetic than its ideological conviction. - Politics - Srivastan Venkatraman - MP UCC Tribal Exemption: BJP Electoral Calculation - UCC,Mohan Yadav,Madhya Pradesh,Tribal Exemption,BJP,Uniform Civil Code,Fifth Schedule,Adivasi,Assembly Elections{#}Saidi Reddy,Uttarakhand,Bhopal,Hindi,adithya,Shiv Sena,Election Commission,village,MP,Mohan,Prime Minister,Maharashtra,Minister,Haryana,Devendra Fadnavis,Assembly,court,Government,Population,Congress,Press,Party,READ,Indian,CM,India,Bharatiya Janata Party,Madhya Pradesh - Bhopal,Telangana Chief Minister,local language,Venkatesh,Telangana Rashtra Samithi TRS,shiv sena party,Uddhav Thackeray,Gujarat - Gandhinagar,Christianity,Islam,Hinduism,Chinese traditional religion - indiaherald.com , India Herald47 Tribal Seats, One Quiet Exemption — Is BJP Admitting Its 'One Nation, One Law' Pitch Cannot Survive the Adivasi Vote?2026-07-15T14:39:14.190Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900079/Punjab-Cadre-Officers-India-Security-Leadership-Shifthttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/technology/sports_videos/-openai-vs-elon-musk-legal-battle-heats-upfa72d6a7-33c5-4d7a-a626-27a468760fb5-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgSouth Block's security architecture is undergoing its most Punjab-heavy recalibration in decades. With narco-terrorism, panthic resurgence, and cross-border networks making the state India's most volatile internal frontier, Delhi appears to be handpicking leaders who know the terrain — not from briefing papers, but from the district roads where the trouble brews. - Politics - Sowmiya Sriram - Punjab Cadre Officers: India Security Leadership Shift - Punjab, South Block;National Security;Narco-Terrorism;Babbar Khalsa International;NSA;India Security;Khalistani Networks;PM Modi;UN Security Council{#}Punjab;District;Afghanistan;Pakistan;TECHNOLOGY;Press;2020;Bhimavaram;Mass;Event;Delhi;Party;READ;Audience;Sharad Pawar;politics;CM;court;Government;INTERNATIONAL;Indian;India;Research and Analysis Wing;Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar/Jammu;Dell;HP;Asus;Acer;Samsung;Huawei;Nokia;Sony;HTC;Motorola;Redmi;LG;Apple;local language;advertisement;Vaishno Devi;Dargah Sharif;Pooja Hegde - indiaherald.com , India HeraldThree Punjab-Cadre Officers, Three Top Security Chairs — Is South Block Quietly Building a Firewall Against a 1980s Replay?2026-07-15T14:22:10.255Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900070/Jagan-Bhimavaram-Visit-Warning-to-Naidu-Pawan-Kalyanhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/politics_latestnews/facebook-whatsapp-case-modi-govt-to-respond97d2ecde-0a56-4966-a388-032f0d73c3a9-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgJagan's mass rally in Bhimavaram was no routine party event — the geography, the timing, and the roaring crowd carry a message aimed squarely at both Chandrababu Naidu and Pawan Kalyan. India Herald unpacks the calculation underneath the spectacle. - Politics - G GOWTHAM - Jagan Bhimavaram Visit: Warning to Naidu Pawan Kalyan - Jagan Mohan Reddy, Chandrababu Naidu;Pawan Kalyan;Bhimavaram;YSRCP;TDP-JSP Alliance;West Godavari;Andhra Pradesh Politics{#}Rayalaseema;Bhimavaram;Sakshi;YS Jagan Mohan Reddy;West Godavari;Vijayawada;job;WhatsApp;Kamma;kadapa;Arrest;Pawan Kalyan;Jagan;TDP;June;Mohan;WATCH;News;Fire;Mass;court;Amaravati;Andhra Pradesh;media;Leader;Elections;Audience;politics;Minister;CM;Election;READ;Indian;Government;Party;India;CBN;SV Mohan Reddy;House;Telangana Chief Minister;Hanu Raghavapudi;Venkatesh;local language;Air;Population;Jr NTR;Deputy Chief Minister - indiaherald.com , India HeraldJagan Storms Pawan Kalyan's Backyard in Bhimavaram — Is This a Warning to Naidu, or a Trap Set for the JSP Chief?2026-07-15T14:04:18.922Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900053/Jaishankar-Brussels-India-EU-Red-Sea-Maritime-Talkshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgAs Houthi missiles keep shipping lanes paralysed and Washington's Middle East posture grows unpredictable, India's foreign minister meets the EU's top diplomat to discuss what may be the most consequential security conversation New Delhi has held with Europe in decades. - Politics - Sowmiya Sriram - Jaishankar Brussels: India-EU Red Sea Maritime Talks - Jaishankar,Brussels,Kaja Kallas,Red Sea,maritime security,India-EU relations,Operation Aspides,Houthi,Indian Navy,West Asia{#}Belgium,Djibouti,Sea,Red,TECHNOLOGY,East,June,jaishankar,politics,Prize,bollywood,Beijing,Minister,High court,Amaravati,Andhra Pradesh,Shield,INTERNATIONAL,China,Iran,Fire,READ,court,Delhi,Indian,India,European Union,Europe countries,Subrahmanyam Jaishankar,Dell,HP,Asus,Acer,Samsung,Apple,Huawei,Nokia,Sony,HTC,Motorola,Redmi,LG,House,Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar/Jammu,tollywood-guest-roles,Bharatiya Janata Party,advertisement - indiaherald.com , India HeraldJaishankar in Brussels, Red Sea on Fire — Is India Quietly Building a European Naval Shield as Washington Walks Away?2026-07-15T13:03:43.537Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900011/Lindsey-Graham-Death-Impact-on-India-US-Relationshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgGraham's death leaves a vacuum on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee where India's CAATSA waiver, S-400 defence deal, and Russian oil imports had their most vocal Republican defender. His sister replaces him — but institutional relationships cannot be inherited like Senate seats. - Politics - MANOJ KUMAR N - Lindsey Graham Death: Impact on India US Relations - Lindsey Graham, India US Relations;CAATSA;S-400;Senate Foreign Relations Committee;Darline Graham Nordone;DeWine;US Senate;India defence;Russian oil imports{#}Gift;Washington DC;Governor;Moscow;Senator;Cabinet;Frozen;Election;Champion;Minister;Petrol;Beijing;China;Russia;Shield;oil;News;Iran;Delhi;Indian;India;local language;Bharatiya Janata Party;Population;Service;Donald Trump - indiaherald.com , India HeraldLindsey Graham Was India's Loudest Republican Shield in the Senate — Who Guards Delhi's Interests in Washington Now?2026-07-15T10:48:39.490Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900009/Pakistan-Saudi-Arabia-Shahbaz-Sharif-Houthi-Crisishttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/politics/politics_latestnews/how-terrible-indias-airstrike-on-pak-shahbaz-sharif-himself-revealedc108d94b-a251-4d32-ad4f-060cd5126b38-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgShahbaz Sharif's swift tilt toward Riyadh after the Abha airport attack looks decisive — until you notice the CPEC ledger, Beijing's quiet nod to Tehran, and 90 lakh Indians watching from Gulf doorsteps. India Herald unpacks who really pays for Pakistan's chosen side. - Politics - MANOJ KUMAR N - Pakistan Saudi Arabia: Shahbaz Sharif Houthi Crisis - Pakistan, Shahbaz Sharif;Saudi Arabia;Houthi;Iran;India Gulf Diaspora;CPEC;China;Modi;Trump;Strait of Hormuz;Bab al-Mandab;Gulf Crisis;Energy Security{#}January;airport;Beijing;Balochistan;Saudi Arabia;workers;Strike;China;UAE;Bank;WATCH;Office;READ;Russia;Donald Trump;Shield;oil;News;Iran;Delhi;court;Congress;Pakistan;Indians;Indian;war;India;gulf countries;Smart phone;Hanu Raghavapudi;Jammu and Kashmir - Srinagar/Jammu - indiaherald.com , India HeraldShahbaz Picked Saudi Over Iran After the Houthi Strike — But Can Pakistan Afford a Side When China Holds Its Debt and India Holds the Gulf?2026-07-15T10:43:06.265Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994900005/Bidadi-Land-Protest-Farmers-Threaten-Mass-Suicidehttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgIn DK Shivakumar's political fortress, farmers say they are fighting not for compensation but for survival — and the Congress government's silence on who the land is really for tells the story the press release won't. - Politics - MANOJ KUMAR N - Bidadi Land Protest: Farmers Threaten Mass Suicide - Bidadi,Karnataka,DK Shivakumar,Ramanagara,land acquisition,farmer protest,mass suicide threat,HD Kumaraswamy,Congress,Bengaluru-Mysuru corridor{#}Tamilnadu,Champion,Coronavirus,District,Hero,Mass,Office,Elections,Telangana,Deputy Chief Minister,Amaravati,Industry,Leader,Heart,Press,Karnataka,CM,READ,Party,Congress,Minister,Government,Indian,India,Telangana Chief Minister,local language,Bharatiya Janata Party,Industries - indiaherald.com , India HeraldBidadi's Land Rebellion in Shivakumar's Own Backyard — Who Is the Congress Government Acquiring 'Existence' From Farmers to Protect?2026-07-15T10:30:11.833Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994899984/US-Senators-Russia-Sanctions-Bill-India-Tariff-Targethttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgA bipartisan US Senate bill doesn't just threaten India over Russian oil — it writes the threat into legislative text. India Herald unpacks the quiet calculation behind Modi's tightrope, the back-channel scramble in South Block, and whether Delhi has the leverage to call Washington's bluff or must finally pick a side. - Politics - Srivastan Venkatraman - US Senators Russia Sanctions Bill: India Tariff Target - US Senators, Russia Sanctions Bill;India;Modi;tariffs;Russian crude oil;multi-alignment;Trump;India-US relations;Quad;South Block;strategic autonomy{#}white house;Customer;Press;Hyderabad;United States;oil;Ukraine;Russia;China;WATCH;Congress;Industries;Tamil;Indian;News;Delhi;Maharashtra;READ;Party;Minister;CM;war;Government;India;Donald Trump;local language;European Union;Bharatiya Janata Party;Congress-NCP;Telangana Chief Minister;House - indiaherald.com , India HeraldUS Senators Name India in Russia Sanctions Bill — Can Modi's Multi-Alignment Survive When Congress Puts a Dollar Price on It?2026-07-15T09:32:56.943Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994899981/Last-Roll-of-the-Dice-Pooja-Hegde-Pins-Everything-on-THIShttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/last-roll-of-the-dice-pooja-hegde-pins-everything-on-thisfe41b2f0-766c-45b2-8e1d-89f237663f67-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgThe film industry has never been known for patience, and right now, Pooja Hegde finds herself standing at one of the most defining crossroads of her career. After a string of disappointing box office outings across multiple languages, the actress desperately needs a film that can silence critics and remind audiences why she was once considered one of Indian cinema's most bankable leading ladies. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Last Roll of the Dice Pooja Hegde Pins Everything on THIS - Pooja Hegde{#}Pooja Hegde,Film Industry,Blockbuster hit,Box office,Heroine,Success,Tamil,Audience,Industries,Industry,Telugu,Indian - indiaherald.com , India HeraldLast Roll of the Dice! Pooja Hegde Pins Everything on THIS2026-07-15T09:24:18.871Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994899980/Modi-Putin-Nuclear-Poland-Praise-Western-Strategyhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgA Polish minister's dramatic claim that Modi talked Putin out of tactical nukes sounds like a laurel — but India Herald's read is that it is a calculated Western bid to lock New Delhi into a mediator role it never sought, making India answerable for Putin's next move. - Politics - G GOWTHAM - Modi Putin Nuclear: Poland Praise Western Strategy - PM Modi,Putin,Poland,Bartoszewski,nuclear weapons,Ukraine,India foreign policy,NATO,strategic autonomy,Western diplomacy{#}Narendra Modi,February,October,Frozen,Prize,Ukraine,Poland,Strike,Moscow,Russia,Leader,media,Election,Reddy,News,China,READ,Delhi,WATCH,Cheque,Fort,court,Party,Minister,CM,Congress,war,Indian,Government,India,European Union,Europe countries,Telangana Chief Minister,Bharatiya Janata Party,Arvind Kejriwal,Event - indiaherald.com , India HeraldPoland Says Modi Stopped Putin's Nuke — But Is This Praise Actually a Western Trap to Make India Own the Next Escalation?2026-07-15T09:23:56.990Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994899977/Sreeleelas-Sunlit-Glow-Is-Breaking-the-Internet-Before-OM-Even-Beginshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/sreeleelas-sunlit-glow-is-breaking-the-internet-before-om-even-begins8908a625-0ed7-4410-8383-91a1b7ef7015-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgSreeleela has once again proved that glamour doesn't always need dazzling red carpets or designer couture. Sometimes, all it takes is natural sunlight, a candid smile, and effortless confidence to leave fans completely mesmerized. In her latest set of pictures, the actress embraces a refreshingly simple look, posing outdoors in a delicate cream-toned outfit that perfectly complements the warm golden light. The result is a series of photographs that feel intimate, elegant, and irresistibly charmi - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Sreeleelas Sunlit Glow Is Breaking the Internet Before OM Even Begins - Sreeleela{#}BEAUTY, Red;social media - indiaherald.com , India HeraldSreeleela's Sunlit Glow Is Breaking the Internet Before 'OM' Even Begins!2026-07-15T09:20:45.205Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994899975/Game-Over-for-Creepy-Camera-Angles-Womens-Athletics-Draws-a-Bold-New-Linehttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/game-over-for-creepy-camera-angles-womens-athletics-draws-a-bold-new-line3cba98f0-cd5e-4776-ab53-f5b11fa68098-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgFor years, millions tuned in to watch elite athletes chase records, medals, and history. But far too often, the camera told a different story. Instead of celebrating speed, strength, and technical brilliance, certain broadcasts lingered on revealing angles and unnecessary slow-motion replays, shifting attention away from the competition. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Game Over for Creepy Camera Angles Womens Athletics Draws a Bold New Line - Women atheletes{#}SPORTS, European Union;WATCH;ivana - indiaherald.com , India HeraldGame Over for Creepy Camera Angles? Women's Athletics Draws a Bold New Line2026-07-15T09:15:55.966Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994899973/Fadnavis-NCP-Merger-BJP-Strategy-to-Counter-Shindehttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/movies/movies_latestnews/dhurandhar-breaks-advance-booking-records-before-release-296bb245-ae6e-4b4f-92c1-baeb860fc788-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgMaharashtra's CM held back-to-back meetings with both Ajit Pawar's and Sharad Pawar's NCP — and the signal isn't about party unity, it's about who the BJP wants smaller in its coalition. - Politics - S Venkateshwari - Fadnavis NCP Merger: BJP Strategy to Counter Shinde - Devendra Fadnavis, NCP merger;Ajit Pawar;Sharad Pawar;Eknath Shinde;Maharashtra politics;Mahayuti alliance;BJP coalition strategy{#}raj;Maratha;Sanjay Raut;Sharad Pawar;Reliance;Music;Currency;Ajit Pawar;Shiv Sena;News;Nagpur;Event;politics;Devendra Fadnavis;Election;Allahabad;court;Maharashtra;Party;READ;war;Minister;Government;Puducherry;Paris;Delhi;Indian;CM;India;Bharatiya Janata Party;Congress-NCP;Jr NTR;Uddhav Thackeray;Smart phone;ICC T20;Telangana Chief Minister;shiv sena party - indiaherald.com , India HeraldFadnavis Meets Both Pawar Camps in One Week — Is the BJP Quietly Stitching a Pawar Reunion to Clip Shinde's Wings?2026-07-15T09:12:59.960Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Kids/Read/994899972/Indian-Children-Screen-Time-vs-Outdoor-Play-Health-Riskshttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/kids-IndiaHerald.jpgIndian kids now average over 4 hours of daily screen time by age 8 — and the things being lost are not just games but the neural wiring, emotional resilience, and bone density that only unstructured physical play can build. India Herald examines what the science says, what Indian parents are getting wrong, and the one low-cost intervention that works. - Kids - MANOJ KUMAR N - Indian Children Screen Time vs Outdoor Play: Health Risks - children screen time India,outdoor play,AIIMS-Delhi,Indian Academy of Pediatrics,childhood myopia,WHO screen time guidelines,NEP 2020,Fit India Movement,urban play spaces India,child development{#}School,Vitamin,Lucknow,HEALTH,2020,Air,Survey,EDUCATION,Interview,Beautiful,Cricket,France,East,Fire,Parents,Maharashtra,WATCH,Fort,Party,READ,revanth,Hyderabad,war,media,Minister,Government,Congress,Puducherry,Paris,Delhi,Indian,CM,India,Smart phone,House,Digital Wallet Platform,Telangana Chief Minister - indiaherald.com , India HeraldIndia's Children Are Learning to Scroll Before They Learn to Fall — What Happens When a Generation Skips Skinned Knees?2026-07-15T09:12:48.951Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Breaking/Read/994899970/Millions-Mocked-Him-Now-Hes-Performing-at-the-FIFA-World-Cup-Finalhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/breaking/134/millions-mocked-him-now-hes-performing-at-the-fifa-world-cup-finale9624d22-af9e-4b80-933d-7708f9d92455-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgJust a few years ago, he was known for screaming on livestreams, breaking the internet with outrageous reactions, and turning every football debate into viral entertainment. Today, IShowSpeed is about to achieve something that most musicians, influencers, and entertainers can only dream of—performing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup Final, the biggest sporting spectacle on the planet. - Breaking - SIBY JEYYA - Millions Mocked Him Now Hes Performing at the FIFA World Cup Final - iShow Speed{#}Journey, Digital Wallet Platform;television;social media;history;World Cup - indiaherald.com , India HeraldMillions Mocked Him... Now He's Performing at the FIFA World Cup Final!2026-07-15T09:11:39.053Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994899969/NCP-SP-Leader-Bail-Court-Rejects-Waging-War-Chargehttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/movies/movies_latestnews/dhurandhar-breaks-advance-booking-records-before-release-296bb245-ae6e-4b4f-92c1-baeb860fc788-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgA Maharashtra court has ruled that political criticism of a government or Chief Minister does not amount to 'waging war against the nation' — granting bail to an NCP (SP) leader charged under colonial-era provisions. India Herald reads the ruling as a judicial rebuke that could reshape how opposition voices are criminalised across India. - Politics - G GOWTHAM - NCP SP Leader Bail: Court Rejects Waging War Charge - NCP SP,Sharad Pawar,Maharashtra,waging war,Section 121,bail order,Mahayuti,political speech,civil liberties,Ajit Pawar,IPC,BNS,opposition criminalisation{#}Arrest,Shield,Supreme,Supreme Court,Criminal,June,Maharashtra,police,Press,history,WATCH,Uttar Pradesh,VIEW,Fort,Allahabad,Leader,court,Party,READ,revanth,Hyderabad,China,war,Indian,media,CM,Minister,Government,Congress,India,Telangana Chief Minister,Congress-NCP,local language,Venkatesh,advertisement - indiaherald.com , India Herald'Waging War' for Criticising a CM — Did a Maharashtra Court Just Strip the Ruling Coalition of Its Favourite Weapon Against Sharad Pawar's Camp?2026-07-15T09:08:57.903Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Business/Read/994899960/France-India-Investment-AFD-Infrastructure-Aidhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/politics/politics_latestnews/rangasamy-sworn-in-as-puducherry-chief-minister-for-the-th-time25138793-d1be-4330-bb6c-dbb35396e784-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgFrance's Agence Française de Développement is quietly embedding itself in Indian water, energy, and urban projects — from Puducherry to Chandigarh. The cheques look generous. The strategic calculus underneath is anything but charity. - Business - Srivastan Venkatraman - France India Investment: AFD Infrastructure Aid - France,AFD,India infrastructure,Puducherry,Chandigarh,French development aid,NaBFID,urban infrastructure,water supply,Indo-Pacific strategy{#}BUSINESS,TECHNOLOGY,France,East,Cheque,Chandigarh,wednesday,Bank,Indians,Capital,oil,Puducherry,Governor,Paris,Assembly,Devendra Fadnavis,Indian,READ,Election,Japan,Industry,Delhi,India,Samsung,Apple,Huawei,Nokia,Sony,LG,HTC,Motorola,Redmi,Dell,HP,Asus,Acer,Industries,European Union,Congress-NCP - indiaherald.com , India HeraldFrance Pours €100 Million Into Indian Infrastructure — But Is Paris Trading Aid for Strategic Access Delhi Hasn't Priced?2026-07-15T08:39:59.589Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994899955/China-US-Navy-Destroyer-Replica-Xinjiang-Missile-Targethttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/editorial/politics_latestnews/two-mh-helicopters-delivered-to-the-indian-navy-for-the-first-time3a9e98dd-39c3-478d-8eae-3c12ed6b53a7-415x250-IndiaHerald.jpgBeijing has erected a life-sized mockup of an Arleigh Burke-class destroyer in the Taklamakan Desert — not for show, but for its DF-21D 'carrier killer' missiles to practise sinking. India Herald unpacks what this desert theatre reveals about Taiwan contingency planning, the signal it sends to the Quad, and why New Delhi cannot afford to look away. - Politics - G GOWTHAM - China US Navy Destroyer Replica Xinjiang: Missile Target - China,US Navy,Xinjiang,DF-21D,carrier killer missiles,Arleigh Burke destroyer,Taiwan,Quad,India,Indian Ocean,PLA,DF-26,INS Vikrant,anti-ship ballistic missile,Taklamakan Desert{#}abbas,China,United States,Ukraine,Poland,Iraq,Australia,Taiwan,Google,Strike,Audience,Sea,Beijing,Red,oil,Letter,Balochistan,Leader,Fire,Army,war,Pakistan,Capital,Delhi,Indian,september,zero,READ,India,gulf countries,Smart phone - indiaherald.com , India HeraldA Full-Scale US Destroyer Built to Be Destroyed in the Xinjiang Desert — Is China Rehearsing the War It Wants America to Fear?2026-07-15T08:23:45.632Zalways1.0https://www.indiaherald.com/Politics/Read/994899952/Allahabad-HC-Alimony-Ruling-25-Percent-Rule-Scrappedhttps://www.indiaherald.com/ImageStore/images/categories/politics-IndiaHerald.jpgThe Allahabad High Court has dismantled the lazy arithmetic that decided thousands of maintenance battles — India Herald breaks down the new parameters judges must now weigh, and why this precedent could redraw the economics of divorce across Uttar Pradesh and beyond. - Politics - G GOWTHAM - Allahabad HC Alimony Ruling: 25 Percent Rule Scrapped - Allahabad High Court,alimony ruling,maintenance law India,25 percent rule,Uttar Pradesh,family court,divorce maintenance,matrimonial disputes,Indian judiciary{#}LIFESTYLE,District,High court,economics,Karnataka,Degree,Heart,Husband,Wife,spouse,Parents,Allahabad,Wanted,Uttar Pradesh,Punjab,Uttarakhand,court,READ,Indians,Parliament,Assembly,Election,Indian,Devendra Fadnavis,Congress,Party,Government,India,Bharatiya Janata Party,Mamata Benerjee - indiaherald.com , India HeraldHusband's Salary Is Not a Blank Check — Why Did the Allahabad HC Just Kill the '25% Alimony' Rule?2026-07-15T08:15:34.855Zalways1.0