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Vikram Hazra Returns to Bengaluru with Strings & Stillness Fundraising Concert

More than just a concert, Strings & Stillness is a fundraising initiative with a mission to support the education of 100 underprivileged children

Prime Minister Modi Urges Service to the Motherland Through Ancient Wisdom

New Delhi, August 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a profound message on the social media platform X on Thursday, as he does daily. He appe

Infant Abducted in Boduppal Rescued Safely in 3 Hours

The accused, identified as Nalla Durga Bhavani, was arrested, and the child was reunited with his parents after the completion of legal formaliti

Lock Upp 2 Winner and Runner-Up: All You Need to Know

The competition was extremely close, with Shreya defeating Shivangi by a margin of just seven votes.

JP Nadda to Visit Flood-Affected Arunachal Pradesh Amid Ongoing Relief Efforts

Itanagar, August 6: Union Health Minister JP Nadda is set to visit Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday as part of his three-day tour to assess the impa

Will Tarun Tejpal go back to jail? Verdict today against ex-Tehelka boss' acquittal in sexual assault case

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on the Goa government's appeal on Thursday against the acquittal of fo

Three Luxury Sleeper Buses Seized, Five Fined Rs. 75,000 for Violating Transport Rules in Udaipur

Udaipur, August 6: Authorities launched a special enforcement drive against illegally operated luxury sleeper buses and vehicles with unauthorise

Delhi Weather Today: Heavy rainfall to continue; check which parts of the city will be hit till August 10

Today Weather Delhi: Delhi anticipates moderate rainfall and thunderstorms on Thursday, with a yellow alert issued. Active monsoon conditions are

Trumps Marine One flies too close to passenger airplane, FAA says U.S. President was not in danger

FAA says aircraft had momentary loss of separation in preliminary safety review; mixed helicopter and jet traffic was restricted after January 20

Amal Malik Unveils the Depth Behind Ye Awarapan in Upcoming Film Awarapan 2

Mumbai, August 6: Imran Hashmis much-anticipated film Awarapan 2 is set to release soon. This sequel follows the cult classic Awarapan, which deb

West Asia LIVE: Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for U.S.-Iran peace deal

Iran said on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz

Sagar Mal Murder Case: Three Accused Sent to Judicial Custody, Car Seized

Udaipur, August 6: The three accused arrested in connection with the murder of Sagar Mal in Udaipurs Pratap Nagar area have been sent to judicial

Canada PM Mark Carney mocks Trump after facing teleprompter glitch

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney referenced Donald Trump during a teleprompter issue. He humorously stated he did not view the malfunction as

Greater Noida Police Unveils Major Gold and Silver Heist, Five Arrested

New Delhi, August 6: The Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate has made significant progress in a major gold and silver heist, arresting fiv

'Peace, security in Africa of vital importance to India': EAM Jaishankar at Africa Day event

How to use aluminium foil to make dead LED bulb light up: Science trick that could bring it back to life

Sometimes, LED bulbs can stop working early because of a single diode failure. A clever DIY tip involves using aluminium foil to circumvent the d

India, Africa powerful force for global progress: Jaishankar

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted Africa as a priority partner. He stated Africa's due place is essential for a multipol

Tributes Pour in for Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Her Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 6: On the death anniversary of former External Affairs Minister and Padma Vibhushan awardee Sushma Swaraj, several Chief Minist

Pakistan Secures First Victory Abroad in Three Years Under Babar Azams Captaincy

Trinidad, August 6: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone by defeating the West Indies by 8 wickets in the second Test at Queens Park Ova

Pakistan Secures First Overseas Win in Three Years

Trinidad, August 6: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone by defeating the West Indies by 8 wickets in the second Test match at the Queen

Bangladesh accuses Sheikh Hasina of venomous vitriol after New Delhi media address

Bangladesh's foreign ministry expressed outrage over Sheikh Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi. The ministry stated this event was an affron

Jharkhand exam irregularities: CID arrests 5 more, total arrests reach 19

Jharkhand CID has arrested five more individuals in the JPSC exam irregularities case. This brings the total number of arrests in the ongoing inv

US has refunded about $100bn in Trump tariffs

The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs. This action follows a Supreme Court decision that invalidated many o

Interest and hobby-based communities are on the rise in Thiruvananthapuram

The city has been witnessing a surge in the number of communities formed over shared interests in the last few years and MetroPlus catches up wit

Midair scare for Trump? Helicopter carrying him came 'too close' to passengers plane; probe launched

An investigation has been launched by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over an operational lapse that a helicopter carrying US President

Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs & Mexican jalapeos: Over 400 fall sick across US; here's what CDC & FDA say and who is most at risk

A Salmonella outbreak has sickened 345 people across twenty-seven states in the United States. This widespread contamination has been linked to j

Cooum, Adyar Restoration Back on Agenda

The Government will strive with the utmost resolve to restore the Cooum and the Adyar to their natural state, the minister said during the budget

After bitter primary, El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats in must-win Michigan race

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a key general election contest. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in a swin

Vishakha Rathod, wife of Rs 88 crore fraud mastermind, deported from UAE after husband's extradition

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) , with support from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has

CBI Deports Red Notice Fugitive Vishakha Rathod from UAE

Rathod, who was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, was brought back to India on August 3 in connection with an alleged large-scale financial

Live Nation's former Asia Pacific President joins Triangle Group, following a US$15 million capital raise

Live Nation's former Asia Pacific President joins Triangle Group, following a US$15 million capital raise

Dont want to kill people,' Trump says Iran asked him to halt the biggest attack since WWII

President Trump stated he prefers a deal with Iran to avoid conflict. He claimed Iran requested talks after the United States prepared for a majo

Freshworks turns profitable in Q2; Navigating the AI shift

Freshworks said its revenue rose to $237.4 million in the AprilJune quarter, from $204.7 million a year earlier.

Trumps Marine One in close call with passenger jet over Washington: Report

US authorities are investigating a close call involving Marine One and a passenger jet. The incident occurred above Washington on August 4th, wit

Tamil Nadu Government Aims at $1.5 Trillion Economy by 2036

The state will release a new industrial policy to foster innovation and technology-driven growth, support emerging industry sectors and drive sus

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka says will unveil 'big announcement' today

The Cockroach Janta Party will announce its future strategy on Thursday. This announcement follows a two-day strategy meeting in Chhatrapati Samb

Gurgaon Weather Today: Yellow alert in Gurugram as IMD forecasts heavy rain

Gurgaon is under a yellow alert today as moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to hit the area. Following previous widespread

'Hes a man of hate..': Trump ramps up attacks on communism, Michigan's El-Sayed in Las Vegas speech

Iran, Oman close to deal on Hormuz shipping route. Can it lead to a peace agreement with US?

Iran and Oman have agreed to a deal for transiting of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran has reiterated that the reopening would depe

Cresa's fix for India's 12-billion sanitary pad disposal problem

Cresa, a Pune startup founded by Sarika Pathak and Mohan Kulkarni in 2021, makes biodegradable, plastic-free sanitary pads that dissolve in water

Assam Flood Crisis Deepens; Toll Reaches 95, 1.6 Lakh Affected

Sivasagar was the worst-hit with over 57,000 people affected, followed by Golaghat (34,000) and Jorhat (25,000)

Republicans seize on Michigan progressives' wins, but party is split on socialism message

Republicans are using progressive primary victories to label Democrats as far-left. President Donald Trump attacked Michigan's Senate nominee, Ab

Artificial Intelligence Rules Government Thought Process

Recognising AI as a pivotal driver of future economic growth and technological innovation, the government is determined to position Tamil Nadu at

Jaydev Unadkat set to continue County Championship stint, slated to join Sussex's camp

Veteran India pacer Jaydev Unadkat is all set to make his return to England in the latter stages of the week to continue his stint in the County

How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate race

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, defeating Representative Haley Stevens. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in th

Hindalco breaks out of key reversal pattern; SMC Global sees further upside

Spider-Man: Brand New Day slows down after a strong run, records lowest India collection on Day 7

Tom Holland's latest film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has completed its first week in theatres, and the Marvel superhero film has witnessed a slo

Permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj revoked by venue provider

The trust cited waterlogging issues and also said that the High Court directed that the KP College ground should not be used for purposes other t

Strong El Nio Could Push 49 Mn More People into Acute hunger: UN

The U.N. agency said in a report that there was an 81% chance of a very strong El Nio event, with sea surface temperatures at their warmest level

'Were set for biggest attack since World War II': Trump refers to Venezuela to push Iran for a deal

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran and said the United States (US) was all set conduct its iggest attack of since Worl

Tanker reports explosions in Hormuz: Maritime agency

An oil tanker reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Hormuz Strait. The incident occurred approximately ten miles southeast of Kumz

Gunman kills popular Mexican influencer during livestream

Mexican authorities implied that the killing of Csar Gastlum, who had more than 650,000 followers on TikTok, was linked to cartel violence but di

Russian Barrage in Kyiv Region Kills 17 as Air Defenses Fall Short

Zelenskyy has pleaded with other countries, especially the U.S., to send more of the ammunition made scarcer by the Iran war

Major Wall Street firms targeted in attempted cyberattacks, sources say

Major Wall Street financial firms faced sophisticated cyberattacks recently. Hackers used phone calls to trick employees into granting access. Se

Google Shakes up AI Division as DeepMind Chief Shifts Role

As part of the shake up, DeepMind's chief technology officer and chief AI architect Koray Kavukcuoglu will become the division's senior vice pres

Morning Brief Podcast: How Prashant Kishor Shocked the BJP

Quote of the day by Charlie Chaplin: 'A day without laughter is a...' - inspirational quote by comic actor famously known for playing the character of Little Tramp, teaches life lessons on importance of laughing, happiness, positivity and how this one simple habit can transform your day

Quote of the day by Charlie Chaplin: Charlie Chaplin, a legendary silent film star, emphasized the value of daily laughter. His famous quote remi

Morning Digest: Rijiju meets Rahul in bid to end Parliament logjam; Bangladesh outraged over Hasinas presser in India, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Trump administration to impose 15% tariff in polysilicon probe meant to counter China

The Trump administration plans to announce new tariffs and price floors soon. These measures will target polysilicon, a key material for solar pa

Why Mechuka Trout Quest is drawing anglers to Arunachal Pradesh

With pristine rivers, thriving trout populations and a growing catch-and-release culture, the annual Mechuka Trout Quest is drawing anglers from

Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down

Iran and Oman are finalizing an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This potential deal could reopen the vital waterway and ease global ec

Sun project: How a telescope located on island of Maui in Hawaii is helping scientists to better track solar storms that can disrupt GPS communications around world, produce auroras

Scientists are curious about the suns inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward

Government hits out at Pakistans malicious propaganda against India

In a strong rebuttal, India rejected Pakistan's Youm-e-Istehsal, deeming it as propaganda intended to obscure its own human rights abuses and ter

Government orders blocking of 7,393 links involved in film pirac

The government has directed online intermediaries to block 7,393 links involved in film piracy. This action includes the blocking of 4,996 Telegr

In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio and a biologist met Jeff Bezos, wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, meeting led to $200 million mega project to revive 100 of Earths most threatened species

Leonardo DiCaprio and biologist Wes Sechrest met with the Amazon-founding billionaire Bezos and his wife, former TV news reporter and host Lauren

Psychology researchers reveal how the way you sit could affect your mood and the choices you make

New research suggests posture can influence emotions and decisions. Sitting upright led to more positive feelings and better risk-taking. Partici

Assam Floods: Death Count Rises To 95, 14 Districts On High Alert

Assam Floods: The flood situation in Assam remains grim as six more individuals lost their lives in the last 24 hours, taking the total death cou

Finance Minister carries rosary, make sign of the cross

Minister refers to CM as Jananayagan and Vijay Mama

In 2019, U.S witnessed worst year for Parasitic infections, this year Michigan alone surpasses that data with 15 states linked to largest outbreak and why is Taco Bell under scanner

Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements, accor

Cabinet expansion unrest: Congress in damage control mode

Congress general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala arrived in Bengaluru and met senior disgruntled leaders on Wednesday

A.P. govt. issues draft regulations for private AYUSH facilities

The regulations classify private AYUSH facilties into seven categories based on bed strength and services, ranging from single-doctor clinics to

A.P. CM tells officials to draw micro-level development plans for Visakhapatnam Economic Region

The region will be developed with a focus on balanced growth, infrastructure expansion, industrial development, tourism, and employment generatio

Trai unveils draft service quality norms for network slicing

Indian telecom consumers may soon see network slicing come to life, as the telecom authority has released draft protocols for this groundbreaking

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa, 'Joy is prayer; joy is strength; joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls' teaches purpose of life, simple act of kindness in service, friendship, family, faith, creativity, nature

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa describes joy as an active force rather than a passive feeling. Joy can inspire gratitude, strengthen resilienc

Researchers in Japan uncover what helps the brain stay motivated when life gets harder

Brain motivation: Researchers identified orexin neurons as key to sustained motivation during demanding tasks. These brain cells help maintain go

Quote of the day by Jude Law: 'Success, and even life itself, wouldnt be worth anything if...' Life lessons from motivational quote on professional achievements, family importance, success, values, fame, relationships and happiness

Quote of the day by Jude Law focuses on the place of family in a person's life. Law said success and life would not have value without his wife a

Trump Helicopter Came Too Close To Passenger Plane, Probe Launched: Report

US authorities are investigating if a military helicopter carrying Donald Trump came too close to a passenger jet above Washington this week, wit

Quote of the Day by Joan of Arc, 'Act, and God Will Act' teaches timeless lesson about faith, courage, personal growth, offers powerful reminder that reminder that opportunities often emerge through action

Quote of the Day by Joan of Arc connects courage with action and faith with responsibility. When something matters, the first step may be difficu

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration places one-year ban on analogue, non-dairy paneer

The ban includes the manufacture, processing, storage, transport, distribution and sale of analogue/non-dairy paneer

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'Where youth and diffidence are united, it requires uncommon steadiness of...' - inspiring quote by Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey, Emma and Mansfield Park author teaches life lessons on handling praise and how to accept compliments without losing yourself

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: Jane Austen's quote highlights the challenge of handling praise for the young and diffident. She explored the im

US To Impose 15% Tariff On Polysilicon To Counter China's Chip Supply Chain

The Trump administration will announce as soon as Thursday a 15% tariff and a series of price floors on products made from polysilicon, the key r

Home filmed without my consent: CJP spokesperson Saurav Das

In a post on X, Mr. Das claimed that around 15 to 20 people had gathered outside his residence on Wednesday (August 5) morning, with some camping

IMA threatens strike over Maharashtra homoeopath move

In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur invented a chemical solution accidentally, which could be used for straightening hair safely well ahead of time while experimenting with liquids to solve a common problem with sewing machines

In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur, Garrett Morgan, was experimenting with a liquid to reduce friction from sewing machine needles when he no

Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'The interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the...' - inspiring quote by founder of psychoanalysis teaches life lessons on what your dreams may reveal about your unconscious mind and why we should pay attention to our inner thoughts

Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: Sigmund Freud believed dreams offered a window into the unconscious mind. He argued that dream interpretation

Rajasthan Police Arrests Three More in International Cyber Slavery Syndicate

Jaipur, August 6: Rajasthan Polices State Cyber Crime Police Station has arrested three additional suspects in an ongoing crackdown on an interna

Congressrallyin Kolkata against atrocities on workers, hawker evictions

Party State president says new government in the State, like the old regime is using the police for their own agendas

25 India-bound ships in Hormuz; government set to evacuate 13 soon

Dozens of Indian and India-bound ships are currently in high-risk maritime zones. The government has facilitated the safe return of over four tho

Punjab Cabinet Approves Bill for Green Cover Preservation

Chandigarh, August 6: The Bhagwant Mann Cabinet has approved the Punjab Tree Preservation Bill 2026. This legislation aims to maintain ecological