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Raj Thackeray Criticizes Government Over NEET Paper Leak and Education System

Nashik, August 7: Following the nationwide outrage over the NEET exam paper leak and a 40-day student protest at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Raj Thac

MAHE to host conference on infectious diseases

Students urged to harness technology for solutions to societal challenges

More than 924 engineering students participate in InnoGenesis Hackathon 5.0 at Dr. RVR NRI Institute of Technology

Bengal Government to Host Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal Exhibition

Kolkata, August 7: The West Bengal government is set to organize a special exhibition titled Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal at Lok Bhavan ahe

West Bengal Government to Host Celebrating Freedom Through Bengal Exhibition

Kolkata, August 7: Ahead of Independence Day, the West Bengal government is set to launch a special exhibition titled Celebrating Freedom Through

Walkathon for safety of healthcare workers

Who wove your handloom sari? In Telanganas Yadadri Bhuvanagiri, the answer is a QR scan away

Indias import dependence continues to be shaped by economic growth, manufacturing base: Govt to Parl

India imported goods worth $131.63 billion from China in FY26, accounting for nearly 17% of total merchandise imports, the government told Rajya

Maoist Leader and Two Cadres Surrender in Jharkhand

Ranchi, August 7: In a significant development, Saluka Kayam, a zonal commander of the banned CPI (Maoist) organization with a bounty of 10 lakh,

Ask GRMB to withdraw agenda items, BRS urges MoJS

Former Minister Harish Rao writes to C.R. Patil, seeks his immediate Intervention to protect Telanganas water rights

Kochi Corporation persists with bid to rope in KMRL for ro-ro service

Mayor says getting KMRL to take over operations remains the civic bodys top priority; Corporation simultaneously works on SPV to identify another

Two booked for cheating businessman of 60 lakh in Coimbatore

Karnataka MPs, areca growers meet Amit Shah in Delhi, urge him to stop illegal import of areca

Rahul Gandhi calls E20 a 'big issue', says fuel destroying vehicles

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi calls E20 fuel a significant issue. He claims the blended fuel is stealing from citizens and damaging vehicles. Gand

Israel shuts one of its consulates in China amid growing strain in ties

In a significant shift, Israel has shuttered its consulate in Chengdu, China, effectively ending operations last month. This decision reflects es

Three-day property exhibition takes off in Coimbatore

Jharkhand exam protest: Students submit fresh panel for talks with govt

Students protesting exam irregularities in Jharkhand submitted a new ten-member panel for talks. The government had objected to the previous dele

Kerala Public Service Commission says baseless allegations being raised as part of deliberate attempt to tarnish its reputation

A Crime Branch investigation into complaints related to examination for the post of Chief (Industries & Infrastructure) in the State Planning Boa

Mega-walkathon, bike rally in Hubballi for Drug Free India on August 9; 10K participants expected

After dignitaries flag off the walkathon, the participants will march to Tolanakere, highlighting the adverse impact of drug abuse, particularly

Vizhinjam port stake sale: Adani yet to approach Centre

Heatwaves expose overcrowding crisis in Europe's ageing prisons

European prisons are struggling with extreme heat and overcrowding issues. Inmates in France, Italy, and Belgium face inhumane conditions during

K.M. Basheer death case: 10th witness identifies the clothes Basheer was wearing at the time of the accident

He also testifies that he knew that IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman was driving the vehicle at the time of the accident

BJP aims to expand outreach among tribal communities ahead of local body polls

It appeals to party leaders to highlight the Central schemes such as PM JANMAN and Eklavya Model Residential Schools that are aimed at improving

Voting for most seats for August 10 polls postponed in PoK due to law and order concerns

The electoral process in seven constituencies of Poonch district and Sudhnotis Pallandri will not be held on August 10, says the PoK's Election C

Bengaluru City Police to be restructured on GBA lines?

Scientists reveal the terrifying 'second strike' that may have wiped out the dinosaurs after asteroid impact

Approximately 66 million years ago, a colossal asteroid struck Earth, generating catastrophic global temperatures. As superheated debris rained d

Nepal native held for murdering man at Huppuguda railway station

Surveys taken up for key railway projects in Jammu & Kashmir, says Vaishnaw

Projects will widen the rail network and ease regional bottlenecks; consultation with stakeholders is a dynamic process, exact timelines cannot b

Erode Collector inspects building donated to Red Cross

Collector S. Kandasamy assesses the condition of the building and discusses with officials on the works needed to make it operational for the org

4,000-crore World Bank-assisted TG urban transformation project gets Centres nod

Mexican Proverb of the Day: A parrot is green wherever it stands. A life lesson on why talent shines everywhere

Mexican Proverb of the Day: A poignant Mexican proverb states that true talent reveals itself, regardless of the environment. The essence of one'

West Bengal Increases Maximum Number of Reserved Trainee Doctors

Kolkata, August 7: The West Bengal Health Department announced on Friday that it has increased the maximum number of doctors allowed in the reser

Multidisciplinary workshop on allergy and immunology held at GIMS

Special handloom exhibition inaugurated in Erode

Handloom products like Chennimalai bedspreads, Bhavani Jamakkalams, bedsheets, pillow covers, curtains, mats, towels, cotton sarees and soft silk

Farmers hold massive protest against inclusion of 8 villages in Byndoor town panchayat

Even after a year of launching their agitation against the inclusion, the government hasnt addressed the woes, they rue

Eight new Arogya Kavach Ambulances flagged off in Mysuru

Wanted Suspect Arrested in Rs 2.5 Million Suicide Incitement Case

Noida, August 7: In a significant development, police have arrested a wanted suspect linked to a serious case involving a financial transaction o

162 roads closed in Himachal Pradesh; Meteorological department issues orange alert for heavy rain on August 10, 11

Himachal Pradesh grapples with 162 road closures and infrastructure damage from recent heavy rains. An orange alert warns of further heavy to ver

In 1990, Guatemala launched an ambitious mahogany restoration program in Petn to combat deforestation. Years later, it produced Central America's largest natural forest and transformed the province into a global conservation model

Guatemala's 1990 mahogany restoration program changed the future of the country's forests. Instead of losing more rainforest, the Maya Biosphere

Nipah patient discharged from Kozhikode Medical College Hospital

Hospital authorities said that he was fully conscious and oriented and could walk without assistance. Scans showed significant improvement in his

Science ministry rejects conflict-of-interest claims in RDI fund

Ministry officials defended the Research, Development and Innovation Fund selection process. They stated that conflict of interest guidelines wer

Soccer: Norway FA president Klaveness calls on FIFA boss Infantino to resign

Norwegian Football Federation President Lise Klaveness demanded Gianni Infantino's resignation. She stated he lacks institutional trust to govern

Assam records worlds first-ever release of captive-bred slender-billed vultures

The population of Gyps vultures in India has declined by 99% over the last 20 years due to the use of veterinary painkiller drugs

Centre spent 69,860 crore on Telangana cotton procurement, says Kishan Reddy on National Handloom Day

Australian Cricketer Shane Watson Inspires Archer Sahil Jadhav Ahead of Asian Games

Kolkata, August 7: Sahil Jadhav is an emerging name in Indian archery. His next goal is to win a medal for the country at the Asian Games 2026. I

Centre sanctions 14 new day-care cancer centres for Andhra Pradesh

The Union government has allocated 2.40 crore for establishment of each centre and 1.49 crore annually for operational expenses from the second y

Two pedestrians killed after tipper lorry rams them in Ballari district

The Superintendent of Police warned owners of mineral transport vehicles to ensure that their vehicles and drivers possess all valid statutory do

SIR: Deadline for enumeration phase in Karnataka extended again; draft rolls to be published on August 24

The enumeration phase of the Special Intensive Revision, which was scheduled to end on Saturday, has been extended till August 17

TG leveraging emerging tech to improve governance, public service delivery

Digital legislature, issue of blockchain-based certificates to roll out of high-speed digital connectivity for rural areas planned, IT Minister S

Ayogya 2 movie review: A dull return to familiar territory

Starring Sathish Ninasam, Ayogya 2 is a promising political drama that is buried under stale formulas, forgettable songs, and lifeless storytelli

NCBS researchers find that tiger and leopard scents can help scientists monitor them in the wild

While current monitoring methods, like camera traps and genetic sampling, can estimate the number of big cats, the new method helps to identify m

Congress Leaders Demand Prime Minister and Home Ministers Presence in Parliament

Mumbai, August 7: Congress leader Naseem Khan has urged that both Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi share a common demand: t

How Boojee Caf grew from a 100 sq ft, 15-seat Bandra outlet with Rs 10 lakh investment to Rs 10 crore monthly revenue

Boojee Cafe, which started in Mumbai in 2019 with a simple investment, has transformed into a hotspot for celebrities and influencers alike. Reno

Cellini, Rivayat and Family Man impress

Accurate crop-loss survey ordered in drought-hit Mysuru

Emphasising that compensation under existing NDRF guidelines is limited to rain-fed crop losses, Yathindra asks Agriculture and Revenue Departmen

Ola Electric narrows loss to Rs 336 Cr, revenue falls 45%

The Bhavish Aggarwal-led company said its registrations grew 97% quarter-on-quarter, outpacing the broader electric two-wheeler (E2W) market, whi

Despite efforts, Indian seafarers missing after Black Sea drone attack couldn't be traced: Government

Search operations presently remain suspended pending receipt of fresh information while DGMA continues to pursue all pending investigations and S

Residents, activists block road work for proposed quarry on Kolagappara

Protesters allege that the proposed road, stretching over a kilometre, largely passes through government revenue land, with nearly 600 metres alr

From Uttarakhand to the Arctic: 15-Year-Old Lucky Rawat Selected to Represent India at North Pole Expedition

India's only student, Lucky Rawat, embarks on prestigious North Pole scientific expedition from Uttarakhand.

Strict action to curb child marriage, child labour and POCSO offences: Kalaburagi Deputy Commissioner

District administration, police and WCD Department asked to intensify joint enforcement; monthly inspections of childcare institutions made manda

Congress exploring multiple options to satisfy ministerial aspirants, induct women into Cabinet

Multiple formulae are being explored to strike a balance between gender, regional, caste and community representation while accommodating competi

Search intensified for missing fisher

The incident occurred early last Friday when a fishing vessel carrying 14 people, including migrant workers, overturned after being struck by pow

Stud Poker and Bulletproof impress

Kerala govt. empowers District Collectors to tackle monsoon disasters

Chief Secretary Bishwanath Sinha directs all District Collectors to immediately exercise powers available to them under Sections 34 and 50 of the

Nearly two lakh devotees throng Gudivanka hill shrine for Adi Krithika

Pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu undertake the hill trek to the Lord Muruga temple as authorities deploy elaborate transpor

Yogi Adityanath sets world record by spending 7,000 crore on 'cosmetic facial', says Akhilesh

With this very amount, we would establish two-three world-class universities offering education from 'KG to PG & Research' to transform the futur

Congress Welcomes Basavaraj Horattis Resignation, Praises His Impartial Leadership

Bengaluru, August 7: Karnataka Congress President B.K. Hariprasad expressed respect for Basavaraj Horattis resignation from the position of Chair

Work allocations will be ramped up under VB-G RAM G to prevent farmers migration: Minister

Writers Academy gets Sahitya Akademi recognition as literary association

Delhi Metro commuters alert! CISF to tighten security before Independence Day, expect longer queues

Delhi Metro commuters are likely to face longer waiting times at stations as security measures are set to be intensified ahead of Independence Da

Attempt to smuggle goats, pigeons to Sri Lanka foiled

Hookah smoking: eight consumers, outlet manager booked in Manipal

Jagan accuses government of suppressing protests over DSC irregularities

Reiterating the demand for a CBI probe into the issue and accountability on the part of HRD Minister Lokesh, the YSRCP president says the protest

1.51 lakh crore investments to transform Puttaparthi: MLA

The projects include a 1 lakh crore fighter aircraft manufacturing facility and a 51,300 crore solar power project, which are expected to generat

Punjab Government Committed to Youth Employment, Says Minister Mohinder Bhagat

Chandigarh, August 7: Punjab Cabinet Minister Mohinder Bhagat stated that the state government is dedicated to providing employment opportunities

SIR to be launched in Tripura from September 5: CEO

The Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls in Tripura is set to commence on September 5, 2026. Enumerators will start visiting homes to co

National Handloom Day observed: 30% discount sale on handloom products

Model of INS Nilgiri unveiled in Coimbatore to inspire youth

Gram Sabha meetings on August 15 in Erode district

Man from Bihar arrested for murdering wife

Youth stabbed to death near Rajapalayam

19 Plus Two students get admission for further studies at special camp in Pudukottai

Prataprao Jadhav Advocates for NISR as a Global Center for Holistic Health

New Delhi, August 7: Prataprao Jadhav, the Union Minister of State for AYUSH and Health and Family Welfare, chaired the second governing body mee

We dont have the one thing that we so desperately want: Indias Mandeep Singh on the Hockey World Cup

For someone who has a medal from every other major competition in the sport, at every level junior and senior Asia Cups, Asian Games, Commonweal

CrystalBall builds type-certified mapping drones for government surveys and mining operators

The Hyderabad-based company manufactures its own survey, surveillance and agricultural drones, and holds a type certificate that allows its mappi

Gati Drives builds rare-earth-free electric motors for Indian appliance and HVAC manufacturers

The Ahmedabad-based company makes single-phase motors it claims can match brushless efficiency without neodymium magnets, and recently raised a p

Reneonix builds recycling infrastructure to turn used glass into factory-grade raw material

The Chennai-based company runs collection, sorting, processing and reporting for packaging brands and manufacturers, and raised Rs 1.7 crore in a

SkyAI Technologies builds AI drone detection systems for airports and secured sites

The Kanpur-based company sells a computer vision system that detects, classifies and tracks unauthorised drones, alongside a contract software bu

UPI to remain free for consumers, says Payments Council of India

The Payments Council of India clarified UPI transactions will remain free for consumers. Small merchants, including kirana stores, will also not

Quote of the Day by Yoko Ono: 'I saw that nothing was permanent. You don't want to possess anything ...'- Inspiring life lessons on letting go, relationships, and finding peace in an ever-changing world by the pioneer of avant-garde conceptual and performance art

Quote of the Day by Yoko Ono: Yoko Ono's wisdom highlights life's transient nature and the importance of cherishing moments. Accepting change all