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Kerala rains 2026: researchers call for redrawing disaster management strategy amidst increasing extreme rainfall events

Studies have shown that mesoscale cloudbursts occurring under favourable ocean-atmospheric conditions may leave a vast area of Kerala vulnerable

RINL employees ask PMO to clear pending salaries and VRS settlements

The collectives said the plant had an emergency reserve fund of over 900 crore and a cash balance of 195 crore, and that salaries, VRS-2 and VRS-

Pradeep Rawat's last rites: Heartbreaking visuals show son in tears; Raza Murad pays tribute

Pradeep Rawat, veteran actor known for films such as Lagaan and Ghajini, died on August 4 at the age of 74. The actor was battling Stage 4 cancer

Times Internet Half Marathon 2026: The biggest run starts with your first step

The finish line is something every runner remembers. Very few would know where the race truly began. As the Times Internet Half Marathon Hyderaba

Quote of the Day by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam: You have to dream before your dreams can... Motivational quote on dreaming big, finding purpose and turning aspirations into reality

Quote of the Day by A.P.J Abdul Kalam: Dreams act as the fundamental starting point for all remarkable achievements and future successes. A.P.J.

No, This Video Does Not Show Youth Destroying 'Illegal' Mosques in Nepal

The video dates back to 2020 and shows a mosque being vandalised in New Delhi.

Delhi court rejects Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui's bid to place documents

A Delhi court rejected applications by Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui. The court ruled it only considers complainant material

Under Kash Patel, FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China, Russia

FBI Director Kash Patel has initiated new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia. These collaborations focus on transnational crimes

Kerala govt plans new housing project to resettle fishers, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

CM says project to address shortcomings in existing Punargeham initiative

World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warns

Global food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather events li

'We stand with the students': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announces Jharkhand visit

'What India needs is a pressure group': CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke rules out entering politics

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drones exports to the US

China has announced a fresh set of economic countermeasures against the US, including export controls on drones and sanctions on six American ent

India-UK trade pact to boost agri, auto exports with lower tariffs, better market access: Experts

The India-UK CETA agreement enhances agricultural exports by reducing tariffs on processed food products. This pact improves India's price compet

Mexico, Served With A SOCIAL Twist

Mela Mexicana brought the flavours of Mexico to SOCIAL, where smoky meats, crisp tostadas, spicy tacos and comforting tortas found an easy connec

P.V. Sindhu launches Centre for Sports Excellence in Visakhapatnam

What began as an initiative focused solely on badminton expanded into a multi-sport project following discussions with Chief Minister N. Chandrab

Pandit Ji Bole Hain Maun Rahiye: Ravi Kishan after his singing & dancing clips go viral

JP Nadda Visits Flood-Affected Areas in Assam, Assures Comprehensive Support from Central Government

Guwahati, August 5: Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited flood-affected regions in Assam on Wednesday, meeting with impacted residents and assu

Tamil Nadu Budget: Western districts to gain from textile, tourism, and energy initiatives

The Technical Textiles Transformation Scheme for Entrepreneurs will be implemented in collaboration with international educational and research i

'The government's doors are open to everyone': Hemant Soren reacts as students' protest enters Day 12

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday assured protesting students that the state government is willing to engage in dialogue over al

TN Budget Eyes Cross-Border Metro Rail Link with Karnataka's Bommasandra

In his Budget address, the minister stated that the construction of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, spanning 118.9 km across three co

Australia Not Planning Tour Match Before India Test Series, Says Coach McDonald

Head coach Andrew McDonald said Australia would scout a location to immerse themselves in conditions similar to India before the series opener in

BJP MPs Accuse Opposition of Disrupting Parliament Proceedings

New Delhi, August 5: During the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, BJP MPs have accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings and criticiz

BJP MPs Accuse Opposition of Disrupting Parliament Proceedings Without Cause

New Delhi, August 5: During the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, BJP MPs have accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings and criticiz

Leqembi for early Alzheimer's treatment launched in India after CDSCO nod

The launch comes amid a growing dementia burden in India, driven by an ageing population, late diagnosis and limited awareness

Trust seeks Central funds to conserve Gundlakamma river

The Hindu Dharma Parirakshana Trust has written to Union Jal Shakti Minister Chandrakant Raghunath Patil seeking funds under the National River C

Qwen 3.8-Max: can Alibaba challenge OpenAI & Anthropic? | TechPulse

Karnataka To Introduce Dedicated Menopause Health Policy for Women

Named 'Ruthutaare', the policy, which is said to be a first of its kind in the country, will primarily focus on menopause-related issues among wo

Tata Projects bags Rs 670 cr order from RMZ for Chennai commercial project

Tata Projects secured a Rs 670.24 crore order from RMZ. This contract is for the main civil works of a commercial development. The project involv

A single US measles outbreak can cost millions of dollars, study estimates

In 2026, the United States has confirmed more than 2,300 measles infections, surpassing the 2025 tally to reach the highest annual total in 35 ye

Vande Bharat trial run on Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section from August 11

Successful completion of the trial will facilitate introduction of VB Express on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector

Kolkata to Showcase Government Welfare Schemes in Independence Day Parade

Kolkata, August 5: This year, Kolkatas Independence Day celebrations will feature floats highlighting various welfare schemes from both the centr

GoPals to celebrate 12th anniversary in Bengaluru on August 8

The organisation was founded in 2014 by a group of IT professionals

Kerala govt has begun work on long-term disaster resilience programme, says CM Satheesan

Kerala Disaster Resilience Programme was announced by UDF govt in Revised Budget for 2026-27

ICC finalises dates for ODI World Cup 2027 qualifier, eyes on former champions as direct qualification on line

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly finalised the dates of the ODI World Cup 2027 qualifier, as teams will battle it out to st

NCP-SP cancels all existing spokesperson appointments; Vidya Chavan, Mahesh Tapase to represent party

Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday cancelled all previous appointments of party spokespersons and now authorised Vidya

Telangana rolls out AI-powered emergency number 112, slashes response time

The integrated platform brings together Police, Fire Services, Ambulance, Women Safety, Child Protection and Disaster Response under a single nat

Over 66.4 Million Job Seekers Registered on NCS Portal

New Delhi, August 5: The National Career Service (NCS) portal has emerged as a significant resource for job seekers. According to the Ministry of

Lok Sabha passes Bill on banker's books without debate

Kiren Rijiju also accused Congress, the CPI and the Samajwadi party of being against Lord Ram and demanded that they apologise to the nation

CM DK Shivakumar Asked To Resign, Will Decide After Discussion: Karnataka LC Chairman

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, an eight-time MLC, has his current term till July 2028. Pointing out that no chairperso

US: Chipotle Pulls Jalapeos Over Salmonella Outbreak Probe

The company did not specify where the initial peppers came from but noted that the jalapeos in question were sent across multiple states to sever

Jayam Ravi in Talks to Play Lord Venkateswara Amid Divorce Battle?

Jayam Ravi's divorce case with estranged wife Aarti is still pending in court and has remained in the public spotlight in recent months.

'Consumers paying more': Congress alleges E20 has tilted benefits towards ethanol producers

Trump advisers tell AI firms they will not safety-test open-weight models, sources say

The hacks raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers about whether increasingly capable AI models could be used to conduct or facilitate cyberattacks

DRI Seizes 364 Metric Tons of Banned Pakistani Dried Dates at Kandla Port

Mumbai, August 5: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has confiscated 13 containers of dried dates imported at Kandla Port. This shipme

Attack on ED officials in Kerala: bail granted to two more accused

Sixteen of the 25 arrested in connection with an attack on Directorate of Enforcement officials at Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,

4,000 houses in Amaravati to be handed over by December, says Vangalapudi Anitha

The ministers visited the Ministers Bungalows, Iconic Towers, and the MLA and MLC residential quarters, where Mr. Narayana briefed them on the pr

'Ashutosh Tiwari is like my younger brother': Narottam Mishra dismisses rift rumours after Datia bypoll defeat

Former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Wednesday dismissed speculation of a rift with BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari following the

7 Years of Article 370 abrogation: PM Modi hails J&K transformation; BJP holds Tiranga Rally

Mahesh Babu Makes the Most of Family Holiday

Mahesh Babu will celebrate his birthday on August 9 with his family during the holiday before returning to Hyderabad to resume work on his ambiti

BJP Criticizes SPs Brahmin Conference, Demands Accountability for Past Actions

Lucknow, August 5: Uttar Pradesh Minister O.P. Rajbhar has sharply criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) regarding its Brahmin conference. He state

School-bus-size object from SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into moon's Einstein Crater

A discarded second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was expected to crash into the Moon early Wednesday after drifting in space since a January

TASMAC shops must issue bills for every bottle of liquor they sell: Madras High Court

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan also insists that every retail liquor shop in the State maintain a bill book

Meta global team meets top IT ministry officials on govt summons over PM's FB post takedown

Top Meta executives, including Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan, met IT Secretary S Krishnan and other senior officials of MeitY in a discussio

Google Shares First Pixel 11 Pro Fold Teaser, Launch Set For August 12

The short teaser video does not reveal many details about the device but showcases the Pixel 11 Pro Fold's silhouette along with a brief look at

Youngsters need counselling, law enforcement must show restraint: Supreme Court's big message on CJP protest

The Supreme Court on Wednesday emphasised that law enforcement agencies should exercise maximum restraint while dealing with protests, observing

'No blanket ban on reporting': SC clarifies order restricting use of audio-video clips of court proceedings

Ravi Kishans luxurious Rs 20 crore Mumbai double-duplex home has a double-height terrace, gym and stunning interiors; Inside Laapataa Ladies actor's Goregaon residence

Ravi Kishan's lavish home in Goregaon boasts an impressive area of eight thousand square feet, with a approx value of twenty crore. This Mumbai r

September 2026: SIAL Guangzhou Expands to 4 Halls, Revealing New Cross-Channel Food Growth Opportunities

September 2026: SIAL Guangzhou Expands to 4 Halls, Revealing New Cross-Channel Food Growth Opportunities

Seven Years After Article 370 Abrogation, Security in Jammu and Kashmir Remains Uncertain: Mohammad Hanifa Jan

New Delhi, August 5: On the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, Ladakh MP Mohammad Hanifa Jan addressed the current situation i

Singaporean SMU professor appointed to World Bank-backed global panel on skills to raise incomes and reduce poverty

Singaporean SMU professor appointed to World Bank-backed global panel on skills to raise incomes and reduce poverty

Human Remains Found in Suitcase on Tamil Nadu Express at Agra Cantt Station

GRP Circle Officer Rajesh Dixit said the railway authorities at Gwalior alerted the GRP around 5 am that a suitcase kept near the rear end of a g

TN SSLC Supplementary Result 2026 Out: Here's Direct Link To Download Marks Memo

TN SSLC Supplementary Result 2026 Out: Students are advised to collect their original marksheets from their respective schools once they are made

Parliamentary IT committee to Meta: Apologise for PM video removal or lose safe harbour

Safe harbour under the IT Act gives tech firms general immunity for users posts; the panel also named Google India, seeking similar action agains

For the first time, Maharashtra lets homeopathy doctors prescribe modern medicines; IMA calls strike, warns of bigger agitation

Maharashtra has made a groundbreaking decision, permitting homeopathy practitioners to prescribe conventional medicines after completing a design

National Retrofit Policy Essential for Converting Old Cars to Auto LPG, Industry Says

New Delhi, August 5: Indias rapidly growing used car market presents a significant opportunity to reduce urban pollution. In light of this, the g

Govt notifies norms to facilitate ecommerce firms undertaking inventory-based online exports

Notifying norms for the implementation of this decision, DGFT said an ecommerce company, with foreign investment, will have to register as an 'ex

364 metric tonnes of banned Pakistan-origin dates seized at Kandla, routed via UAE to bypass ban

DRI seizes 364 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates worth 3 crore at Kandla Port after importers allegedly declared them as UAE goods. This

Kerala CM Satheesan says all VACB findings leading to his exoneration in Punarjani case were made under LDF govt

Satheesan says VACB carried out no investigation or proceedings after Congress-led UDF came to power

SpaceX Falcon 9 debris may have slammed into the Moon at 8690km/h, says NASA

A discarded stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has slammed into the Moon after drifting through space for more than a year. This piece of hardwa

Delhi Police Detain 11 Bangladeshi Nationals for Visa Violations

New Delhi, August 5: The Delhi Polices Central District has apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals for violating the conditions of their double-ent

Wangchuk urges Jharkhand exam protester on hunger strike to drink water; five more join fast

Heeding Sonam Wangchuks request, student leader Devendra Nath Mahato had water on the fourth day of his fast

Tamil Nadu Budget: States outstanding debt pegged at 10.98 lakh crore in Revised Budget Estimates

In the Revised Budget Estimates 2026-27, States Own Tax Revenue is estimated at 2,26,740 crore, compared to the Interim Budget Estimates 2026-27

'I thought he would never walk again': How Sreeshankar Murali overcame a career-threatening knee injury to win Commonwealth silver

Sreeshankar Murali achieved a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games after a severe knee injury. His father described the comeback as incredibly

Opinion: Opinion | Vijay's Udhayanidhi Arrest May Not Be A 'Blunder' After All

The arrest saga was Vijay borrowing a leaf from the Jayalalithaa handbook.

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges

The latest outbreak has killed more people at a quicker rate than any previous outbreak, including in 2014-2016 when 28,000 cases were reported,

Kerala Flood Death Toll Rises to 26 as Government Announces Relief Package

Thiruvananthapuram, August 5: The floodwaters in several areas of Kerala are gradually receding, yet heavy rains and strong winds are forecasted

SC Asks States to Revisit Raising Judicial Officers' Retirement Age

Top court says financial burden cannot be cited as a reason to oppose extending the superannuation age of judges.

States cannot cite financial burden to oppose raising retirement age of judicial officers: SC

The Supreme Court has asked all state governments to reconsider raising the retirement age of judicial officers and take a decision within two we

'Remake of Dravidian model': Ex-Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin calls Vijay government's budget a 'waste'

Tamil Nadu's opposition leader M.K. Stalin criticized the TVK government's budget as a waste. He stated the budget repackaged old schemes and lac

Danube Properties Makes Dubai Homeownership Easier with Zero Down Payment

Danube Properties, who pioneered the iconic 1% per month payment plan, has unveiled another attractive homeownership opportunity aimed at making

A.G. Kripal Singh: A Legacy of Cricket with a Stunning Debut Century

New Delhi, August 5: Scoring a century in a debut match is a remarkable achievement in cricket. A.G. Kripal Singh accomplished this feat in his f

Mummy 4 movie in making with original cast: Check who's returning, plot, release date, and other details

Numan Acar joins The Mummy 4 cast, which is a legacy sequel. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise their iconic roles from the original fi

Shift from production to agri-food value chains key to raise farm incomes: ICAR's Jat

Jat also said that womens empowerment in the agri-food sector is a strategic imperative, not just an equity issue, for sustainable growth and glo

This 14-year-old teen in Canada has invented a wearable that detects IV leaks before swelling begins

Akshath Anand, a 14-year-old student, won a gold medal for his innovative IV safety monitoring system. His wearable device uses pressure sensors

Trent Park, Britain's Secret WWII Spy Mansion, Opens As A Museum

Trent Park House of Secrets highlights the role of the team of German speakers, who transcribed titbits from the prisoners' bugged conversations.

Soil To Power: Japanese Inventor Harnesses Energy From Dirt

Designer Satoshi Nakagawa, 72, has pioneered micropower collection (MPC), a way to source tiny dribbles of electrical current from everything fro

Strong El Nio Threatens 49 Million More With Severe Hunger, Warns WFP

El Nio, a periodic warming of Pacific waters, disrupts global weather patternscausing drought in Southern Africa, delayed Asian monsoons, and err

Tej Pratap Yadav Spotted with Mallika Sherawat, Sparks Buzz on Social Media

Patna, August 5: Tej Pratap Yadav, the national president of the Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJD), is making headlines in Bihars political scene for h

DFGC, UNICEF India Renew Partnership to Boost Early Childhood Disability Care

Three-year collaboration aims to strengthen early detection of developmental delays and expand disability-inclusive care for children across Indi