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Third National Sustainable Agriculture Summit & Awards 2026 to Convene in New Delhi on August 7, Themed 'Krishi Samriddhi 2047'

Sustainability Matters and IndiAgri, supported by the Alliance for Change, Transformation & Innovation (ACTION), will convene the 3rd Nationa

PalaniswamicriticisesVijayfor his silence onShivakumarsrefusal to release water

Lt. Gen. Dr M D Venkatesh Assumes Charge as Chairperson of Manipal University Jaipur

Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) has welcomed Lt. Gen. (Dr.) M. D. Venkatesh as the new Chairperson of the University. He has officially taken cha

Supreme Court seeks Centre's response on plea to declare polygamy among Muslims as unconstitutional

A bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana issued notice to the Centre on a petition filed by women's rights a

'They'll be heading to our country too...': Farage warns UK after illegal alien influx into Spain

Can a dynamic formula for distress years ease Cauvery conflict? | Decode Karnataka

Can the two States evolve a dynamic solution to a decades-old contention that can move beyond political rhetoric?

St. Aloysius to hold convocation on August 1

August 2026 Dry Days: Check full list of dates when liquor shops will be closed

August 2026 includes two designated dry days for alcohol sales prohibition. Independence Day on August fifteenth and Eid-e-Milad on August twenty

Maruti Suzuki Q1 net profit down 11% to 3,352 crore on high material cost

The Board on Friday (July 31, 2026) also approved 4 Compressed Biogas (CBG) projects in the first phase with a budget of 561 crore

Renowned Nepalese climber Purja among 6 still missing after Pakistan avalanche; 4 bodies recovered

An avalanche struck Broad Peak, trapping six climbers including Nirmal Purja. Rescuers have recovered four bodies from the challenging mountain.

From office frogging to job hugging, what is Gen Z up to at work?

Gen Z finds itself moving from one workplace to another rather quickly, without sticking with one job for an extended period when the work enviro

Rowdy-sheeter with 24 cases arrested in Bengaluru

Lifetime-Free Credit Card Meets Smarter Rewards: CRED & IndusInd Bank Redefine Everyday Spending

Around 900 crore credit card reward points expire in India every month, underscoring a growing challenge in the country's rapidly growing credit

Watch: Several dead after Bhiwandi building collapses, rescue underway

A four-storey building collapsed in Maharashtras Bhiwandi late Thursday night, killing at least nine people. The building had reportedly been dec

Patient dies after ambulance runs out of oxygen in MP's Mandla; probe ordered

They claimed that doctors put him on oxygen and referred him to the district hospital, but the oxygen supply in the ambulance ran out during the

No fuel surcharge on Kerala electricity bills in August

KSEB collects fuel surcharge from electricity consumers under an automatic cost-recovery mechanism.

Andhra Pradesh SIR: Claims, objections open till Aug 30

Andhra Pradesh's draft electoral rolls were published after an intensive revision exercise. Over 3.71 crore electors submitted forms, while 15.22

Assam Cabinet clears CBG Policy 2026 aligned with national model

Assam's Cabinet approved a new Compressed Biogas Policy to convert organic waste into clean energy. This policy offers significant capital and ta

Kannada organisations call for bandh on August 13 against order to release Cauvery water to T.N.

A rumour, a rush: Chaos at Morocco border with Spain's Ceuta

Rumors of a border opening prompted thousands to attempt a dangerous journey to Ceuta. Moroccan police used tear gas and water cannons as crowds

In the early 2000s, researchers explained why woodpeckers don't get head injuries despite striking trees at 15 mph

Woodpeckers possess unique physical traits that shield their brains and eyes from forceful impacts. Dense neck muscles contract before striking,

Daily drinking water supply to all wards in Thoothukudi Corporation from August 15, announces Mayor Jegan Periyasamy

Kerala govt. nominates MLAs to KTU Syndicate, BoG

Chief Minister should avoid going to Karnataka, says Edappadi Palaniswami

AIADMK general secretary demands all-party meeting to discuss the issue

'They want to ruin American policies': Sen. Barrasso accuses Democrats of pushing 'radical' agendas

Top news of the day: Karnataka CM D.K. Shivakumar asks T.N. CM Vijay to defer his visit to Bengaluru; Lok Sabha passes Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, amid protests over police crackdown; and more

The major news headlines of the day and more.

Madras High Court closes contempt case against Savukku Shankar

Amid Gen Z protests, NDA ally LJP lists private members Bill on youth commission

The Bill seeks Constitutional status for a permanently established National Commission for Youth

Quote of the day by Henry Ford, 'My best friend is the one who brings out the best in me' teaches timeless lesson on friendship, reveals psychology about life's greatest gifts, powerful force for growth, achievements, achieving success

Quote of the day by Henry Ford remains powerful because it describes friendship through its impact rather than its appearance. The best friend is

Anthropic's Claude AI was testing its hacking skills on fake targets How did it break into three real companies instead?

Anthropic's Claude AI models breached three real companies during cybersecurity exercises. An operational mistake left AI models connected to the

How sculptural wooden doors are becoming statement pieces in modern homes

From Gothic arches to temple-inspired carvings, Koshs Sabha reimagines handcrafted wooden doors and panels as contemporary decor

Diksha Dagar shines with 69, breaks into Top-10 after first round at Women's Open

The 25-year-old left-handed Indian, still chasing her first victory of the year despite a string of strong finishes, recovered from an early boge

KIIFB restructuring committee to meet on August 3

Waterways Leisure Tourism to explore cruise services from Mangaluru

As part of the Karnataka Governments efforts to promote cruise tourism in the State, the Department of Tourism has initiated consultations with l

The Constitutional Questions Over Assam's 'Exclusionary' Heritage Land Bill

The Bill is concerned not only with what happens to the heritage institution, but also with who inhabits the land.

The multifaceted Seema announces herself on the big stage

Thoothukudi court dismisses bail plea of Vilathikulam DMK MLA Markandayan

Bhatti Explains Family Certificate Benefits for Citizens

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the people of the State are receiving the commodities supplied by the State Government through ration cards,

Passenger bus overturns in Algeria; at least 25 killed, 44 injured

Prime Minister Sifi Ghrieb arrived at the University Hospital of Boumerds where some of those injured had been taken

A discarded SpaceX rocket is on a high-speed collision course with the moon

A SpaceX rocket upper stage will crash into the moon on Wednesday. This event will create a crater and eject dust and rubble into space. Scientis

Ancient Norse proverb of the day: 'The unwise man stays awake all night worrying; when morning comes, he is weary, and his troubles remain' A life lesson for uncertain times

Ancient Norse wisdom offers guidance on managing anxiety and overthinking. A proverb from the Havamal advises against sleepless nights spent worr

Spain Border Crisis: Why did 60,000 migrants, equal to 70% of Ceuta's population, cross into the city in just 24 hours?

Around sixty thousand migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in one day. This influx overwhelmed the Spanish enclave and caused a humanitarian crisi

CPIM Seeks Probe into Black Money Allegations on BJP Kerala Poll Funds

It is alleged that such financial frauds, carried out by deceiving the public and even keeping party workers in the dark, were an affront to the

Cricket Fever Returns To The Capital As DPL 2026 Kicks Off In Grand style

In another season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Central Delhi Kings will take on Purani Dilli 6 in the opening match of the men's competition

Hamas Ready to Disarm? The Challenges That Could Stand in the Way

The text of the deal has not been released publicly, and there was no immediate statement from Israel.

Demographic Window Of 25 Years- Will It Be a Dividend Or Disaster For India?

India is currently in the early-to-mid phase of its demographic window. Broadly, this favourable phase began around 2010-13 when the country's de

139 Indians released from Russian Army, 2 dozen remain: MEA warns against shady job offers

Man Involved in 9 Thefts at Secunderabad Station Held

The accused misused his professional earnings in online cricket betting and consuming alcohol, prompting him to commit thefts

India likely to see below-normal rainfall in second half of monsoon: IMD

India's monsoon rainfall for August and September is predicted to be below normal. The India Meteorological Department forecasts precipitation at

Chinese Proverb of the Day: If you are planning for one year, sow rice. If you are planning for ten years, plant trees. If you are planning for one hundred years, educate people; life lessons on long-term thinking, building a lasting legacy and why investing in people creates the greatest future

Long-term success is built through patience, vision and investing in what truly lasts. This ancient Chinese proverb reminds us that while some ef

Building Wellness, Not Just Stores: Maharishi Ayurveda's Retail Vision

Their vision is to create an environment that feels warm, welcoming and inspiring, rather than medicinal.

Four groups representing Bhopal gas tragedy survivors allege sewage-contaminated water supply

Survivors claim Bhopal's civic body supplies sewage-contaminated drinking water. Many water samples tested positive for faecal coliform, indicati

B. Rajkumar: Tamil Nadu has always been one of Indias most urbanised and industrialised States

Housing Minister outlines Tamil Nadus vision for sustainable, inclusive and investment-driven urban growth at The Hindu Real Estate and Urban Inf

GST officials rounded up by traders in Chennais Sowcarpet

The traders reportedly protested the inspection, alleging that it was being conducted unlawfully. They insisted that senior GST officials, includ

Hindi writer Kailash Chandra Pant dies at 90

Noted Hindi writer Kailash Chandra Pant passed away on Friday. The 90-year-old Padma Shri awardee was unwell for some time. Pant served as former

Ekadashi in August 2026: Know dates, timings, parana time and importance of Kamika & Shravana Putrada Ekadashi

August 2026 features two significant Ekadashi fasts for devotees of Lord Vishnu. Kamika Ekadashi falls on August ninth, offering spiritual merit

IB Officer Murder Case: Life Imprisonment for ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain

Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh pronounced the sentence to all five accused after hearing arguments on the quantum and said that the pros

Kerala Govt To Upgrade Maveli Stores, Launch 24x7 Convenience Outlets

The first such outlet, included in the government's 100-day action programme, will begin operations at the Vyttila Hub in Ernakulam in September

Majority Express Concerns Over U.S. Becoming a Technology Protectionist

Beijing, July 31: A recent survey conducted by CGTN, under the China Media Group, reveals significant concerns among global internet users regard

Pakistan: 4 Bodies Found Among 10 Missing Climbers After Broad Peak Avalanche

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 climbers feared missing after a massive avalanche struck Broad Peak, in Pakistans Karakoram

'He treated us like lab rats': Moreno explodes at Fauci over Covid mandates, calls him 'Dems' hero'

Nitish Bharadwaj tells Ranbir Kapoor to stay away from films like Animal after Ramayana, even for a 'goldmine'

Nitish Bharadwaj, who played Lord Krishna in BR Chopra's Mahabharat, has reviewed the trailer of Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana: Part 1. He predicted t

Collectors Cove Mumbai: Giftex brings art, watches and luxury collectibles under one roof

From an immersive MF Husain tribute to rare watches, jewellery and collectible design, Giftexs inaugural Collectors Cove at Mumbais Ballard Pier

India Has Just 25 Years To Turn Demographic Opportunity Into Economic Dividend

India entered this favourable demographic phase around 2010-13, when the dependency ratio began falling. The ratio is expected to bottom out arou

Placing newspaper under car floor mats: Why more people are doing it and its benefits

Placing old newspaper under car floor mats is a simple, zero-cost habit that helps absorb monsoon moisture, resist floor odour, add a thin therma

Srijana Inspects Civic Facilities in Masthan Nagar Slum

The Commissioner directed the departments concerned to inspect the issues on priority and take necessary action for their early resolution

Watch: Ive received threats to join BJP: CJPs Abhijeet Dipke

Cauvery: Karnataka CM Shivakumar to decide next steps after legal advice, all-party meeting

Karnataka will consult legal experts and opposition leaders on the Cauvery water dispute. The state filed a review petition after the CWRC direct

Flipkart And Netflix Make World-Class Entertainment An Earned Shopping Benefit For Millions Of Indians

Flipkart Plus members can earn a Netflix Mobile Plan every month by completing four qualifying orders of 299/- or more.

'I'm absolutely confounded': Dick Durbin vs Rick Scott clash explodes in Senate over SAFE KIDS Act

Purbayan Chatterjee Honours Guru-Shishya Parampara at PAAMFs UMANG

The room itself was a heavy-hitting gallery of musical royalty, generating the kind of backstage gravitas rarely seen under one roof.

India, China bore one-third of global 'bad' cholesterol burden in 2023: Study

High LDL cholesterol caused 3.6 million deaths globally in 2023. India and China bore one-third of this worldwide disease burden. The number of a

The new public life of bats

How researchers, naturalists and accidental bat obsessives are changing how India sees an animal long associated with darkness and disease

In 1997, a mysterious ocean sound called the 'Bloop' sparked sea monster and lost underwater city theories. The truth came from Antarctica

Scientists detected a powerful underwater sound called the Bloop in 1997. This mysterious noise traveled thousands of miles, sparking speculation

Taslima Nasrin: The exiled Bangladeshi author who returns to Kolkata after 19 years

Taslima Nasrin faced protests in Bangladesh and received threats from Islamist groups for her outspoken writings on womens rights and religious e

Watch: TN govt to approach SC to secure its share of Cauvery water: Minister Nirmal Kumar

The Muthanga land agitation and the 2026 verdict | Explained

GCCX Hyderabad 2026 Concludes as South India's Largest GCC & AI Leadership Summit

Over 1,200 delegates and 70+ global industry leaders come together to shape the future of AI-native Global Capability Centres.

Evening newswrap: Former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain gets life imprisonment; 18 killed trying to breach Morocco border, army sent to Ceuta & more

Australian Consulate-General finds new official home in Bengaluru

RecognisingBengalurus importance as a globalcentreof entrepreneurship and technology, Mr. Hill said that the city has a crucial role in deepening

India calls upon international community to look into Pakistan's brutal crackdown in PoJK

India has strongly criticised Pakistan's actions in Pakistan-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir. Reports indicate significant civilian casualties during

Chinese Proverb of the Day: Be not disturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed Life lessons on empathy, communication, emotional intelligence, listening and why every story has two sides

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Be not disturbed at being misunderstood; be disturbed rather at not being understanding. The

In 2016, a Pacific island disappeared beneath the sea; now a breathtaking sculpture marks exact spot and is slowly transforming

A new sculpture commemorates Kale Island, which disappeared beneath rising seas a decade ago in the Solomon Islands. Created by British marine ar

Godavari at 48 ft in Bhadrachalam; Second Flood Warning in Force

Discharge crosses 11.44 lakh cusecs; authorities warn of further riseincrease forecast in Bhadradri Kothagudem district

Delhi riots 2020: Why Tahir Hussain escaped death penalty in IB officer Ankit Sharma murder case

A Delhi court sentenced Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment. They were convicted for the murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma. The co

OKAYA Infocom Private Limited Announces its New Corporate Identity as VERITASOURCE Private Limited

OKAYA Infocom Private Limited has officially announced its corporate name change to VERITASOURCE Private Limited, marking a significant milestone

Cockroach Janta Party plans nationwide grassroots movement to hold government accountable, says Saurav Das

The Cockroach Janta Party plans a nationwide movement for youth accountability. CJP led India's largest student protests in recent years. They ai

Dr. N. Vani Appointed As Telangana Director Of Medical Education

The Telangana government has appointed Dr. N. Vani, currently the Superintendent of Gandhi Hospital, as the Director of Medical Education.

Missing Tribal Chieftain Found Dead in Deep Pathanamthitta Forest

Mohandas' family had claimed that he was facing a case related to a dispute over work under the MGNREGS

Own it, launch it, talk to them: A practical playbook from Hostinger's CEO for Indian MSMEs

In a fireside chat at the grand finale of MSME Sparks 2026, Hostinger CEO Giedrius Zakaitis focused on why building a business online is no longe