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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

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

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

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

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

Latin Catholic Church, CPI(M) flay UDF governments half-hearted marine rescue response in Kerala

Vicar General of the Thiruvananthapuram Latin Catholic Archdiocese Fr. Eugine H. Pereira says government failed to coordinate the search and resc

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

KL deemed University signs MoU with Vajiram & Ravi for civil services coaching

Students can avail offline and online classes, digital learning portal, recorded lectures, subject-wise tests, test series and mentorship

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

Pope appoints Mar Jose Pulickal to International Council for Catechesis

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

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

Nalgonda Gears Up for CMs Varuna Yagam

A total of 108 rithwiks and Vedic scholars will perform the ritual using 11 homa kundams under the supervision of the Yadagirigutta temple author

Senior NTR Disrespected; Varun Tej Rules Out Any Wrong Intentions

Just a while ago, the team held a press meet during which Varun Tej was asked about the issue. He replied, Those portions were shot last November

AP Govt Moves To Revive Century-Old Sri Vyasashram

Administrative reforms planned to restore Ashram's spiritual and charitable activities

How India's Research Ecosystem Gained Global Recognition: Key Achievements

To further strengthen the research ecosystem, the government launched the Prime Minister's Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme in 2018-19 with a total

Kia India, IIT-Tirupati inaugurate Inspire Works Makers Lab

Kia India invests over 25 crore in infrastructure, scholarships and research at the institute to support innovation, prototyping and industry-aca

Tamil Nadu CM Vijays Wife Sangeeta Withdraws Divorce Petition, Family Court Closes Case

Chennai, August 7: Sangeeta, the wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay, has withdrawn her divorce petition against him. The Chengalpattu distri

Why Kerala is witnessing a decline in winter migratory birds

Long-term surveys, bird censuses and scientific studies indicate falling numbers of several migratory species visiting Kerala during winter, with

Looms of Ladakh rejects irregularity charges, says Pashmina cooperative acted within law

Looms of Ladakh Women Cooperative Ltd denies registration and functioning irregularities. The cooperative asserts its decade-long work followed a

Thiruvananthapuram zoo set to protect old Arara nut-tree

Standing in the hog deer enclosure, the tree will be protected and its germplasm conserved so that the tree can be maintained in botanical garden

Maharashtra Govt Bans Literature Of Barred Outfits Promoting Violent Extremism

The state government also directed authorities to forfeit 114 items of radical literature, including magazines and books.

Maiden Kalaratna Award for Kalamandalam Sibi Chakravarthy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi begins training for Duleep Trophy; big red-ball test awaits him

India's teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has shifted his attention to red-ball cricket ahead of the domestic season. The Rajasthan Ro

Karnataka government is fully prepared to extend helping hands to distressed farmers in Raichur: Minister Ajay Dharam Singh

Supreme Court Rebukes Mahua Moitra Over Video Conferencing Request

New Delhi, August 7: The Supreme Court denied a petition from Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Mahua Moitra on Friday. She sought permission to appear

India Clarifies Stand on Sheikh Hasina Presser, Says 'No Endorsement'

The event in question was organised by the Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC) of South Asia, a private media entity.

Astrobase unveils 800kN rocket engine, eyes reusability

Financial sector can't afford to ignore AI risks, CEA V Anantha Nageswaran warns

Chief Economic Adviser V Anantha Nageswaran urged financial institutions to prioritize AI security. He warned against waiting for AI threats to m

Inside Indias newest man-made lake | By the Waters, Ahmedabad

Anchored by a 72,600 square yard man-made waterbody crafted with Dutch expertise, By the Waters, the residential estate by Suryam Developers, is

TDP leader killed in Kurnool; Minister seeks stringent action

Minister Ajay Dharam Singh reviews drought situation in Raichur

The meeting, held at the University of Agricultural Sciences (UAS) guest house in Raichur, was attended by key district-level administrative offi

FAA says seats on hundreds of Boeing 737 MAX jets were incorrectly installed

The FAAs proposed airworthiness directive issued would apply to 453 jets registered in the U.S.

Shooting near Mexico's Presidential palace kills one

The attack occurred in Santo Domingo Square, an area surrounded by colonial-era buildings and notorious for the production and sale of false docu

Texas parents are ditching the tax-free weekendhere's why

Texas parents are shopping early for school supplies, bypassing the tax-free weekend. Houston families anticipate spending significantly more tha

Six Professors from IIT Madras Awarded Prestigious J.C. Bose Fellowship

New Delhi, August 7: Six senior professors from IIT Madras have been selected for the esteemed J.C. Bose Fellowship by the National Research Foun

Tiruchi District Siddha hospitals infertility treatment finds many takers

UN experts raise alarm over China's extradition bid for exiled journalist in Thailand

UN experts express concern over Bai Zhaodong's detention in Thailand. They warn his extradition to China risks persecution and torture violations

Air India revamps pilot pay, career path to curb attrition

The package offers a slew of incentives for Air India Express pilots and a Boeing 737 fleet allowance introduced for the first time and preferred

Thudakkam movie review: Vismaya Mohanlals martial arts skills inject life into a typical revenge thriller

Despite its familiar tropes and a forgettable cameo from Mohanlal, Thudakkam is watchable thanks to debutant Vismaya Mohanlals commanding action

Coimbatore Corporation earmarks additional 3.6 crore for Ukkadam bus terminus works

The works include laying a concrete pavement along the bus movement corridor within the terminus at 1.99 crore and construction of a concrete roa

India not in favour of separate BRICS currency: Piyush Goyal

BRICS group comprises 11 major emerging markets and developing countries of the world -- Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran,

CJP, Congress Both Protested, Only 1 Resonated With Students: Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor said the Congress had taken up similar concerns months before they became the centrepiece of the CJP's agitation.

ASI deciphers 11th century Telugu inscription from Nallamala forest

Kia India, IIT Tirupati Launch Makers Lab for Innovation

Innovation hub to boost hands-on learning, research and prototype development

Onion, chicken prices make home-cooked meals costlier in July: Report

Vegetarian thali costs rose four percent year-on-year in July. Non-vegetarian thali prices increased nine percent due to higher chicken costs. On

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey sign defence pact: Why will India be watching the 'Mecca Pact' closely?

In a significant development, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye on Friday signed a key joint defence agreement under which any attack against on

BJPs Youth Wing Intensifies Protests Over Kerala PSC Recruitment Controversy

Thiruvananthapuram, August 7: The youth wing of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has ramped up its statewide protests against alleged irregularit

Minister Nagendra reviews drought-hit areas in Sandur, promises relief for affected farmers

Mr. Nagendra says the Tungabhadra Irrigation Consultative Committee meeting would be convened after the Tungabhadra reservoir storage reaches 80

Congress Leader Shot Dead in Karnatakas Udupi District

The deceased has been identified as David D'Souza. He was the former president of the Mudarangadi Village Panchayat and owned a bar and a public

MSMEs, exporters urge the State govt. to announce establishment of dry port in Tiruchi

Cyberabad civic body removes 290 encroachments across three zones on August 7

Delhi rain floods streets, disrupts traffic; locals use makeshift raft to ferry school children

Heavy rainfall lashed New Delhi, resulting in extensive waterlogging and major traffic disruptions throughout the city. Low-lying areas, particul

Horatti resigns as Karnataka Legislative Council chairman, clears way for Saleem Ahmed

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti resigned on Friday, clearing the way for senior Congress MLC Saleem Ahmed to take over t

Five-member inter-district theft gang held after Raebareli encounter, 12.4 kg silver jewellery seized

The Raebareli Police in Uttar Pradesh have busted an inter-district gang involved in burglaries at jewellery shops, arresting five of its members

SC to examine impact of DPDP law on RTI, investigative journalism

The court said both the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, 2023 and the RTI Act were central legislations with a need to harmonise them

How the Iran-backed Houthis' claims of deadly attacks are stoking fears of a wider regional conflict

Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for deadly attacks this week. These actions escalated the conflict and raised regional concerns abou

World Tribal Day celebrated in Erode

Traditional music and dance performances by members of the Toda and Urali tribal communities mark the inaugural day of the festival; an exhibitio

'Govt stealing money, destroying lives': Rahul Gandhi vows campaign against E20

Uncle sentenced to 10-year RI for raping minor

Vice President Radhakrishnan Embarks on Two-Day Visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands

New Delhi, August 7: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan will commence a two-day visit to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands starting Saturday. He wil

Chittoor police caution against fake Pay Tax WhatsApp messages

'No Cabs, Waterlogging Everywhere': Rain Brings Life To A Halt In Delhi-NCR

Apart from waterlogging, traffic congestion was reported from several major routes across Delhi, including Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, ITO, Wazirabad

Government is committed to ensuring justice for every farmer affected by crop loss: Zameer Ahmed Khan

After visiting drought-hit villages in Vijayanagara, the Minister says the report would be placed before Chief Minister for early relief measures

Why Harris County constables will soon earn more than the US vice president

Harris County constables are set to receive a salary hike that will place their earnings above those of the Vice President. The commissioners san