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Devastating Floods in Rajouri Destroy Crops; Agricultural Department Begins Assessment

New Delhi, August 1: The agricultural department in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, has commenced a survey to assess crop damage following r

AIMPLB Criticizes Legal Mandate for Vande Mataram as Attack on Religious Freedom

New Delhi, August 1: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) expressed concern on Friday regarding the amendment bill passed in Parliame

Kochi metro records operational profit, lowers net loss

Indian Judokas Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi, August 1: President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian judokas Asmita Day and Harsh Singh for their remarkable achievements at the Co

Two More Arrested in the Murder Case of West Bengal CMs PA

Kolkata, August 1: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two more individuals, Sagar Sonkar and Sahib Sonkar, in connection with

IMA Welcomes NEET-UG Counseling Reforms and Anti-Paper Leak Law

New Delhi, August 1: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has expressed its support for the reforms in NEET-UG counseling and the newly introduce

Avalanche Strikes Broad Peak: Four Climbers Dead, Six Missing

Kathmandu, August 1: A devastating avalanche on Pakistans Broad Peak has claimed the lives of four climbers, with six others reported missing. Pa

Indian Judokas Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026 with Two Gold Medals

Glasgow, August 1: The Indian team has achieved remarkable success in judo at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Just after Asmita Day secured a gold m

BJP MLA Devesh Kumar Resigns, Paving the Way for Minister Deepak Prakashs Entry into Bihar Legislative Council

Patna, August 1: Political activity in Bihar intensified following the resignation of BJP MLA Devesh Kumar from the Bihar Legislative Council. Th

India Voices Concern Over Attacks on Commercial Vessels in the Middle East

New Delhi, August 1: Amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian

Asmita Day Makes History with Gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow, August 1: Asmita Day has achieved a historic milestone at the Commonwealth Games 2026. She has become the first Indian judoka to win a g

Stage play, art exhibition mark mental health awareness event in Chennai

Gen Zs voice must lead to a humane education system

The time has come to rethink merit, reform admissions, and restore dignity to every students academic journey

Country asking him to apologise but he has forgiven country: Congress' dig at PM over new video

Mr. Modi described the students as misguided children and said punishing them or making them go through court proceedings will not solve the prob

Gujarat Prepares for Heavy Rainfall: Evacuations and School Closures Implemented

Gandhinagar, August 1: Gujarat has ramped up its disaster preparedness in response to forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Authorities have

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka backs Barmer students' protest over teacher shortage

Students and parents protested a severe teacher shortage at a government school. They demanded their rights and expressed determination to improv

Western Ghats conservation with science and dialogue

The Ecologically Sensitive Area debate highlights the need for balanced, inclusive conservation approaches

Teacher booked for allegedly beating up 8-year-old Dalit boy for drinking water from his bottle in Madhya Pradesh

According to officials,the teacher, Lokesh Sharma, beat up the class 4 student using a cane in front of his fellow students after which the boy n

Vigilance Bureau Arrests Sub-Inspector for Bribery in Aurangabad, Bihar

Patna, August 1: The Vigilance Investigation Bureau has achieved another significant success in its anti-corruption campaign in Bihar. A police s

Force of law: On the Delhi police

Delhi Police are pursuing protesters, but not acting against their own

In call with Iran's Araghchi, Jaishankar raises ship attacks

India's External Affairs Minister spoke with his Iranian counterpart about regional hostilities. He strongly urged that attacks on commercial shi

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Uzbekistans Foreign Minister to Visit India for Four-Day Official Trip

New Delhi, August 1: Uzbekistans Foreign Minister, Saidov Bakhtiyar Odilovich, will embark on an official visit to India from August 2 to August

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No truce between govt & Oppn in Rajya Sabha; Chair rejects Kharge's rule 267 plea

The Rajya Sabha adjourned on Friday after opposition members protested. They demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence and a statement. Opposit

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Youth, reported abducted, held with suspected MDMA in Kochi

Manipur Chief Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Peace and Normalcy

Imphal, August 1: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Friday that his government is fully committed to restoring lasting peac

Displaced PoK people protest in Jammu, seek liberation from Pakistan

Displaced people from across the Line of Control protested in Jammu on Friday. They demanded the liberation of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and its

Case againstNoidawoman for abusing PM moved to Delhi

Unidentified gunman kills non-local in Kulgam

An unidentified gunman killed one non-local labourer and injured another in Kulgam. The targeted attack occurred Friday evening in Kelam village,

Mastermind Behind Ankit Sharma Murder Identified as Tahir Hussain, BJP Seeks Death Penalty

New Delhi, August 1: In a significant development in the Ankit Sharma murder case, the Karkardooma Court has delivered its verdict after six year

Shraddha Walkar murder case: HC refuses to set time frame for completion of trial

Allahabad HC asks for two adult sisters to be brought before it in religious conversion and marriage case

The sisters, through their counsel, informed the court that they voluntarily converted from Hinduism to Islam without any pressure, force, or ind

Delhi HC seeks police response on Umar Khalids third bail plea

Kerala HC directs State to operationalise promised NDPS Courts on time

The court was informed by the District Judiciary that there were a total of 8,422 NDPS cases pending in the State

Triumph of justice vs Hussain a BJP man: parties trade barbs after Tahir Hussain verdict

Delhi L-G leads plantation drive in Ridge; seeks survival monitoring

Delhi BLOs in race against time as only 57.54% SIR forms digitised so far

Karnataka govt. sets up panel for recruitment reforms

Odisha Government Denies PG Medical Exam Paper Leak, Attributes Incident to Management Error

Bhubaneswar, August 1: The Odisha government has dismissed allegations of a question paper leak during the recent postgraduate medical examinatio

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Chief Justice Advocates Mediation as Key to Justice at Commonwealth Conference

Jaipur, August 1: Indias Chief Justice, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of mediation in the justice system during the Commonw

DHFL Rs 32,930 crore fund diversion case: CBI court orders charges against Wadhawan brothers

In an order pronounced on Thursday, special judge Sanjeev Kumar Malhotra directed that the Wadhawan brothers face charges under various sections

YouTube rolls out AI search, Shorts upgrades, creator tools and more in major update in July

YouTube is introducing new AI tools and improved content discovery for viewers. Creators will benefit from enhanced features and expanded monetiz

Naresh Bansal Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Conduct, Calls for Respect for Democratic Values

New Delhi, August 1: BJP MP Naresh Bansal has made significant remarks regarding Congress MP Rahul Gandhis behavior, stating it is not in line wi

For Pak, Kashmir Terror Attack A Ruse To Divert Attention From PoK: Experts

Preliminary reports say the Resistance Front (TRF), an off-shoot of Pakistan based Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) is believed to be behind the attack.

Kumaraswamy Blames Congress Government for Farmer Couples Suicide in Mandya

Bangalore, August 1: The tragic suicide of a farmer couple in Mandya district, Karnataka, has sparked political outrage. H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Un

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ISRO Chairman Outlines at AU Indias Space Station by 2035

The ISRO chairman expressed confidence that the partnership between ISRO and Andhra University would create more opportunities for collaborative

Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush

Spain reported reversing a large migrant influx into its Ceuta enclave. Most of the over fifty thousand people have already returned voluntarily

Revenue Augmentation Committee holds first meeting through video conference

The committee was constituted to advise the State government on measures to augment the States own tax and non-tax revenues

23-Year-Old Wife Of International Kabaddi Player Dies By Suicide In Haryana

The couple welcomed their son, Hardik, in November last year.

DC Edit | Hockey India: No Saffron, Please

Former captains of national hockey sides have vehemently condemned the choice saying blue is where the heart of Indian sportspersons is. In the l

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SIR Gets Strong Response in AP, 3.71 Crore People Submit Enumeration Forms

Around 89.22% of Andhra Pradesh's 4.16 crore electors submitted enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

T.N. govt orders that English version of Part I of Union-State Relations report be put in public domain

DVAC arrests two suspects in suspected Tasmac scam

The arrests were made on Thursday

Godavari Waters to Reach North Andhra Through Pushkara Scheme

Ramanaidu spoke to media while touring the Kakinada district to check out water flows and the conditions of reservoirs, apart from the Pithapuram

Political Controversy Erupts Over Priyanka Gandhis Remarks on IIT Director

New Delhi, August 1: A political uproar has emerged following Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras comments directed at Professor V. Kamakoti, the

TNPDCL CMD directs officials to re-inspect 3.70 lakh electricity bills in Chennai

The circular has also set a time frame for all the 3.70 lakh bills to be rechecked by August 7

Madras High Court extends stay on by-election to five constituencies till August 24

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan extend the stay since the pleadings are not complete

4 Mountaineers Killed, 6 Missing After Avalanche Strikes Peak In PoK

The avalanche struck the mountain at an altitude of around 7,000 metres Thursday, sweeping away the 10-member climbing team that had begun its su

Residents Seek Clarity on Defence Road Project

Residents also sought fair compensation if acquisition becomes unavoidable.

Telangana Considers Shift to Daytime Farm Power To Curb 3,000-MW Grid Deficit

El Nio panel urges shift to solar hours to cut 3,000-MW peak power deficit

APSRTC Driver Taken Off Duty for Using Mobile Phone While Driving

An APSRTC driver was removed from duty after a passenger recorded him allegedly using a mobile phone while driving a bus in Annamayya district.

Karnataka: Junk food banned near schools and colleges of Bengaluru, other regions

Karnataka's food department banned unhealthy food sales near schools and colleges. Officials inspected institutions and found high refined carboh

Rahul Gandhi to address District Congress Committee presidents near Chennai

Family of IB Officer Demands Death Penalty for Tahir Hussain in Delhi Court Ruling

New Delhi, August 1: A Delhi court has sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment for the murder of Int

Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement With Spain Because Of Ceuta Migrant Crisis

On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for Spain to be suspended from the Schengen area, describing the images from Ceuta show

57 Dead, 60,000 Enter From Morocco: All About Crisis In Spain's Enclave Ceuta

Spain's interior ministry claimed that half of the migrants had already gone back to Morocco, sharing footage of people walking back through a fe

Godavari Set to Cross First Flood Warning Level; AP on High Alert

Godavari river conservator G. Srinivas said, We expect the water level at the barrage to reach the first warning level between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m.

4,970 files settled in adalat

The file adalat was organised as part of making the administration more efficient in the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Development departme

CM Revanth Extends TOMCOM Services From Passports to Employment for Job Seekers Abroad

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy proposes establishing a research centre at the Young India Skill University to foster innovation.

PSBB Group of Schools celebrates 69th anniversary

President Murmu Congratulates Gold Medalists Asmita Day and Harsh Singh

New Delhi, August 1: In a remarkable achievement for India, two gold medals were secured in judo at the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow.

In 2007, scientists found snakes on Japan's Ishima island didn't just eat toxic toads, they borrowed their toxins for defense

Snakes use toad toxins: Researchers discovered Asian snakes sequester toxins from toxic toads for defense. These snakes store borrowed toxins in

DC Edit | Be Fair To The Children, Set Exam System Right

The ruckus in Parliament was created by political parties that may have been aiming to hijack the protests run by students who had legitimate rea

Prediabetes, obesity among adolescents in Chennai rose sharply over 17 years, study finds

A comparison of school surveys conducted in 2006 and 2023 found a several-fold increase in impaired fasting glucose alongside rising obesity and

Uzair Baloch's Brother Shot Multiple Times In Karachi's Lyari By Unknown Gunmen

According to a statement issued by Chakiwara police, the 40-year-old was shot on main Chakiwara Road. The two injured bystanders were shifted alo

Telangana Tourism Rolls Out Friday Pilgrimage, Eco Tour

The Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) said the tour will operate on Fridays, covering Chilkur Balaji Temple, Experium Eco P

Beyond the throwing circle: Motherhood, arthritis and Seema Kaliramna's bronze

Seema Kaliramna's journey to bronze at the Commonwealth Games is truly inspiring, especially considering she tackled severe arthritis after givin

'This charade': Democrats walk out after clash with GOP Senators at explosive ICE hearing

Moneylender arrested for collecting 1.15 crore through usury and threats

The complainant alleged that between January 19, 2019, and August 13, 2025, Kalimuthu repeatedly threatened and assaulted him, forcing him to pay

India and Lesotho Strengthen Ties in Key Cooperation Meeting

New Delhi, August 1: A significant meeting aimed at enhancing the strong ties between India and Lesotho was held in New Delhi. This meeting took

If not for Trump, US would look like Spain: GOP rips Sanchezs leftist policies over border crisis

Hockey India meltdown amid jersey furore: Prez Tirkey says wasn't consulted; Sec gen insists all were aware

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey claims he was unaware of the saffron jersey decision. Secretary Bhola Nath Singh insists all officials knew a

Telangana Lags in PLI Approvals

Telangana has secured only one approved project each under the Centre's PLI schemes for large-scale electronics manufacturing and IT hardware, tr

Hyderabads July Rainfall Uneven Across Mandals

Telangana as a whole ended June had 115.3 mm rainfall against 130.3 mm, a 12 per cent shortfall.