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Karnataka Congress Defends Candidate Announcements for Speaker and Chairman Positions

Bengaluru, August 5: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President B.K. Hariprasad defended the partys announcement of candidates for

AP Extends Subsidised Power to Aqua Farmers, Steps Up El Nio Preparedness

He also unveiled steps to stabilise shrimp feed prices and provide relief to tobacco growers.

Food, Festivals Drive Hyderabad Travel Choices

Food, festivals and heritage are emerging as the biggest influences on Hyderabad residents' travel plans, with Japan topping international cultur

Macquarie in advanced talks to buy Fourth Partner Energy

Macquarie Asset Management is close to finalizing a major acquisition of a substantial stake in Fourth Partner Energy, a prominent renewable ener

El Nio, Poor Rainfall Affect Lakhs of Borewells in Rayalaseema

As the HNSS canal is largely lined and designed to fill designated tanks up to Kuppam, its contribution to groundwater recharge remains limited,

Pakistani Refugees Celebrate Anniversary of Article 370 Abrogation with Enthusiasm

Samba, August 5: Ahead of the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir, the Western Pakistani refugee communit

Despite swadeshi push, anti-dumping duties against Chinese firms crawl

Domestic industry suffers from delayed anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports. Cheaper Chinese crawlers and truck cranes continue to enter India.

Chinese Proverb of the Day: A smile dispels many Life lessons on positivity, resilience, kindness, hope, mental strength and why happiness is a choice

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of A smile dispels many worries. The saying reflects the power of positivity, emotional resilie

After Costly Private Treatment, Patients Find Free Robotic Surgery at NIMS a Saviour

With only small bandages on their abdomen, they were resting comfortably in their beds.

Three persons killed in separate road accidents in Vellore

Basic facilities lacking in relief camps, says CPI(M) Kerala secretary M.V. Govindan

The Chief Minister has failed in coordinating effectively while focussing his energies on inaugurating jewelleries and taking part in banquets, s

Nitish Meets Modi After BJP Defeat in Bankipur Poll

JD(U) MLA and strongman Anant Singh blamed the leadership change for the loss and maintained that result could have been different if Kumar had r

Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after the Lok Sabha cleared it on July 31. The legislati

Getafe Signs Georgian Center-Back Saba Sazonov for 2026-27 Season

Madrid, August 5: Getafe has officially signed Georgian international center-back Saba Sazonov for the 2026-27 season. The club confirmed the sig

Plus Two student booked over alleged ragging incident in Keralas Ernakulam

The case stems from a complaint that a 16-year-old Plus One student of a school at Perumbavoor in Ernakulam was ragged and assaulted inside the r

Overall insurance pie has not expanded as expected: HDFC Life MD and CEO Vibha Padalkar

HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar highlights intense competition and rising costs in open architecture. She believes credit life policies are vital an

In 1965, a Polish-American woman chemist made an unexpected discovery and created a compound five times stronger than steel helping in saving lives through bulletproof vests, spacecrafts and helmets

In 1965, a Polish-American woman chemist made an unexpected discovery and created a compound five times stronger than steel helping in saving liv

Expedite claim settlement from flood-hit Assam, IRDAI tells insurers

Revanth to Release Future City's Master Plan

The project is being developed by the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) within FCDA limits.

Actor Pradeep Rawat of 'Ghajini' fame dies at 74

Rawat rose to stardom with his portrayal of Ashwatthama in Mahabharat and later went on to work across industries

No debate, 3 minutes: Lok Sabha passes Appropriation Bill amid protests

Amid relentless protests from the opposition, the Lok Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill with remarkable speed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitha

Farmers Suicide Crisis in Maharashtra: Rakesh Tikait Demands Legal MSP Guarantee

Nanded, August 5: Rakesh Tikait, leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, reiterated his demand for a legal guarantee of the Minimum Support Price (M

VIT chancellor Viswanathan calls on Delhi CM

Heavy Rain Leaves a Trail of Mud and Silt on Roads

At Malkajgiris Devibnagar, citizens faced severe issues with waterlogging and muddy streets in the morning hours of Tuesday.

Forest officials arrest two persons for poaching

The duo made the country-made explosives and also sourced some of these from neighbouring Kerala through acquaintances, for hunting of small wild

Govt Offices to Use T-Fiber from Sept. 1

The Telangana government has directed all state offices to switch exclusively to T-Fiber internet services from Sept. 1, ending payments to priva

152 commando recruits join Kerala Police after IRB training

Reviewed the passing-out parade, State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar urges the newly inducted commandos to uphold the Constitution, discip

12-Member panel to review NEET PG, centre tells SC

A 12-member expert committee has been formed to review the NEET-PG admission system. This committee will identify system gaps and propose practic

NCPI rift deepens as 3 MPs skip NDA meeting for second time

In a significant show of dissent, three NCPI MPs opted out of an important NDA parliamentary meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rep

Two persons held for ATM heist in Ranipet

The team had intercepted the duo in the village in Haryana and were brought to Ranipet

Revanth for Real-Time Monitoring of Welfare Schemes

Sources said the proposed system will enable continuous monitoring of the progress of government schemes through an integrated digital platform,

'Vulgar' remarks at rally: Udhayanidhi Stalin held, quizzed, granted station bail

Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested from his Chennai residence following a case registration. He was taken to Thanjavur where a first information rep

Tailor's son from Andhra Pradesh secures more than Rs 1 crore AI job with Canada firm

Akhilesh Malthi has officially landed a remote AI Engineer position at Fabrantic AI, boasting an impressive annual salary of Rs 1.06 crore, court

If You're Man Enough...: Khushbu Sundar Slams Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Trisha' Remark

The actor and BJP leader spoke exclusively to NDTV on the row over Stalin's alleged double entendre.

Your next flight could carry a different emergency medical kit: What the FAA's overhaul means

NHRC Takes Action Against Child Pornography on Social Media Platforms

New Delhi, August 5: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has responded to allegations regarding the availability of child-related obscene

Airport In Saudi Arabia Suspends Service After Houthi Attack: Report

A Saudi-led military coalition had been at war with the Houthis since 2015, after the rebels seized the capital Sanaa and forced out the internat

Womens quota Bill still on table as Centre explores constitutional amendment before 2029 polls

A proposed constitutional amendment concerning women's reservation is under review by the Centre. This legislation builds on earlier proposals, a

Tribal girl injured after teacher allegedly beats her for poor marks

Rs 18,233-Cr Connectivity Projects to Boost Krishnapatnam Industrial Hub

Of these, Rs 2,212 crore have been completed, while seven of the nine identified road projects, involving an investment of Rs 16,021.51 crore, ar

Digital arrests: SC tells RBI to frame SOP on mule A/Cs

The Supreme Court has directed the RBI to create a standard operating procedure for mule accounts. States and Union Territories must operationali

175 Snatchers Held, 304 Stolen Mobile Phones Recovered During Puri Rath Yatra

Police return first batch of 100 recovered phones to devotees as special anti-snatching drive cracks down on festival thefts.

YSRCP spreading misinformation on NTR Vaidya Seva, says A.P. Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav dares YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for a public debate on NTR Vaidya Seva

Processed Foods and Sedentary Lifestyles Pose Health Risks for Indians, Warns Expert

Hyderabad, August 4: Renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Rakesh Kalapala has highlighted significant changes in eating habits, increased consumption

Processed Foods and Sedentary Lifestyle Increasing Health Crisis for Indians: Expert

Hyderabad, August 4: Renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Rakesh Kalapala has highlighted that significant changes in dietary habits, the rising consu

Deficit is a myth, says A.P. CM Naidu

Conventional economic indicators should not be regarded as the sole measure of an economys health, says Chandrababu Naidu

Drowsiness, Speeding Major Causes of Early-Morning Road Accidents in AP

The issue has come into focus following a series of accidents on National Highway-16.

Ash clouds, emergency alerts, mass evacuations: What's happening in Guetamala after violent volcano eruption?

Guatemala's Fuego Volcano has erupted with increasing intensity, prompting an emergency alert. Towering ash clouds and lava flows are forcing nea

We are in contact with all stakeholders over Chabahar Port operation: MEA

India is actively engaging with its partners and stakeholders concerning the ongoing operations at Chabahar Port. The government has upheld its f

IDFC Bank Fraud Accused Caught In Hotel, Cops Allege Bid To Escape Custody

Police alleged that after the medical examination, instead of sending Wadhwa back to Model Jail per rules, the escorting officers took him to Cit

Top Court Lawyer Withdraws Complaint Against Girl Who Abused PM Modi

Days ago, the girl's mother had appealed to Prime Minister Modi to forgive her daughter, saying thefamilyhad repeatedly apologised and that the m

In 2012, researchers found one of the Animal Kingdom's costliest parenting jobs belonged to snail dads

Snail dads: Male marine whelks, Solenosteira macrospira, undertake demanding parental roles by carrying eggs. These fathers protect hundreds of d

Jharkhand CID Arrests Three More in JPSC Exam Irregularities Case

Ranchi, August 4: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three additional suspects in connection with the alleged irregularities i

Out On Bail In 2023 Rape Case, Jharkhand Man Lynched Over Fresh Allegation

The girl had gone out to relieve herself on Monday evening, when the accused allegedly abducted and raped her, the police officer said.

India Has Moved From Family Rule to Nation First: NRR

Rao said India, which once relied on US wheat and milk powder under PL480, today provides financial assistance to nearly 60 countries.

Indian-flagged vessel attacked in Red sea, all 13 Indians rescued: MEA

An Indian-flagged merchant vessel faced an attack off Yemen's coast on Tuesday. All thirteen Indian nationals aboard the vessel have been success

Kudumbashree to organise 2,000 Onam fairs in Kerala

Nearly 50,000 entrepreneurs will take part in the fairs, being organised to provide a wider market for local products and increase the income of

Maharashtra to Shift Government Power Connections to Prepaid Mode

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved prepaid electricity connections and a unified digital billing system for government offices under BEST from

Kerala University conducts surprise inspection at Kerala Law Academy

NCW Chairperson to Visit Bengal for Womens Safety Initiatives

Kolkata, August 4: The Chairperson of the National Commission for Women (NCW), Vijaya Rahatkar, is set to embark on her first visit to West Benga

Madhya Pradesh: Notice Issued To EC By MP HC Over Rejection of RS Nomination Of Meenakshi Natarajan

A single bench of Justice B P Verma also issued notice to three Rajya Sabha members of the BJP who had won the biennial polls in Madhya Pradesh r

Retired RTC Staff Demand 861 Crore in Dues

Around 17,000 employees who retired from 2017 onwards are demanding benefits worth 861 crore, including 311 crore in gratuity and leave encashmen

Congress Wants Draft Rolls Read in Gram Sabhas

The Congress referred to a letter written by the Jharkhand CEO to all district election officers following a Cabinet decision.

How India-Bangladesh Ties Evolved Two Years After Sheikh Hasina's Ouster

The fleeing of Hasina and arrival in New Delhi became a sore point in the India-Bangladesh ties, but the current establishment in Bangladesh has

Had no intention of disparaging women, says Udhayanidhi Stalin

He accuses TVK govt. of foisting case against him to divert attention from issues faced by farmers that he had raised

Lokesh Stresses Values-Based Education, Honours Cultural Icons

Lokesh appreciated Chaganti's continued guidance in promoting moral values among students and, after the meeting, personally accompanied him to h

Sai Sudharsan to miss first Test against Sri Lanka? Report hints another setback for India

India have been dealing with multiple injury concerns as they gear up to face Sri Lanka in a two-match Test series from August 15 onwards. The Sh

Jackie the bald eagle's recovery takes a worrying turn after latest health update

Jackie the bald eagle faces a health setback after recent blood tests revealed concerning results. Her packed cell volume has fallen, prompting f

Maharashtra: Row Erupts As Congress Calls Sunetra Pawar Gungi Gudiya

Incensed with the remarks, the NCP accused the Congress of insulting women and demanded an apology from the grand old party: Reports

Ayodhya Saints Condemn Disruption in Uttar Pradesh Assembly by Opposition Parties

Ayodhya, August 4: Saints and religious leaders from Ayodhya have expressed strong disapproval regarding the disruptions caused by the Samajwadi

Former DMK Minister detained in Vellore, nearby districts

Patent Granted for Material Named After Hyderabad

According to the inventors, Hyderacene performs both functions in a single material.

Divided federal appeals court says Trump administration was wrong to terminate climate program

A federal appeals court ruled the Trump administration improperly ended a clean energy program. Nonprofits selected for the Biden-era effort will

Sandeep Dikshit: BJPs Decline is Inevitable if Progressive Votes Unite

New Delhi, August 4: Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit responded on Tuesday to the results of the Bankipur by-election and the arrest related to Ud

Minister welcomes High Courts dismissal of YSRCP leaders PIL seeking CBI probe into DSC irregularities

The High Courts verdict is a fitting rebuke to the partys attempts to derive political mileage, observes R&B Minister Janardhan Reddy

Three killed, seven injured as bus rams car near Samayapuram

AP Polling Stations Total 50,330 After Reset

CEO says polling booths increased to 50,330 to limit each station to 1,200 electors.

ESIC may raise wage ceiling to avail insurance benefits to 30,000

If the ceiling is raised, the ESIC can provide coverage to more than 50 lakh workers,in addition to the 3.8 crore insured at present

President Murmu Inaugurates Jagadguru Kripalu University in Odisha

Says education is the foundation of character building and national development; new institution to offer industry-integrated, multidisciplinary

A.P. Teacher Eligibility Test to begin on August 5

NIT Andhra Pradesh Gains National Recognition

Addressing the institutes eighth convocation, Rama Rao said NIT Andhra Pradesh had successfully completed a decade of its journey and was progres

Analysis: Punjab's Farmers Dig Deeper As Groundwater Levels Keep Falling

Decades of continuous water extraction, cheap electricity, and policy inaction have pushed the state's groundwater levels past their tipping poin

Delhi Assembly Session to Commence on August 7 with Three Meetings Scheduled

New Delhi, August 4: Speaker Vijender Gupta announced that the sixth session of the Delhi Assembly will begin on Friday, featuring three meetings

'It is an undisputably illegal Ponzi scheme: Johnson vs Murray ugly clash over social security

Telangana Extends Prajavani to Mandal Level

Issuing GO-Ms-4 on Tuesday, the government directed district administrations to implement the initiative with immediate effect.

West Bengal: 4 Bangladeshi Infiltrators Held In WB

They were roaming around suspiciously at Nawab Zakir area in Raghunathgunj near the India-Bangladesh border on Monday night: Reports

'If someone hungry broke into your home?': Moreno brutally torches Dem witness over Medicaid fraud

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Rooftop solar scheme crosses 50-lakh household mark

Minister Says Naming Official Language Commission After Mandali a Befitting Tribute

Tourism Minister Kandula Durgesh said naming the Official Language Commission after Mandali Venkata Krishna Rao is a fitting tribute to his legac