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Irans Military Action Near Hormuz Strait: Explosions Reported on Qeshm Island

Tehran, August 7: Reports from Irans semi-official Tasnim News Agency indicate that two explosions were heard on Qeshm Island in Hormozgan Provin

How Beijing innovates: Lessons from Chinas market-state hybrid model

Beijings innovation model brings together universities, start-ups, industry and the state to turn research into commercially viable technologies

UK Venues Ban Meta Smart Glasses Over Privacy Concerns

Restaurants, pubs and theatres prohibit Meta's AI-powered smart glasses, citing fears over covert recording of customers and staff.

Sharan Village in Himachal Pradesh Becomes a Hub for Handloom Crafts

Mumbai, August 7: Sharan village, located in the Rumsu Panchayat of the Naggar region near Kullu, Himachal Pradesh, is now recognized for its exq

Saudi military says Houthi attacks left 11 civilians, including child, injured near Yemen border

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Miss North Carolina USA Dethroned Over Alleged Racist Posts

Pageant organisers revoke Brittany Boltinhouse's title after a review of resurfaced social media posts.

National Handloom Day: How dancers are championing Indias handlooms

There is a strong connection between Indian dance and textiles. American photographer Briana Blasko explored this interplay through stunning imag

Trump-backed US Rep Andy Ogles loses Tennessee GOP primary

Tennessee Republicans held primary elections on Thursday, selecting candidates for Congress. Charlie Hatcher defeated Andy Ogles in a key Republi

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Tops 4,000 Cases Amid Mutation Fears

Health officials warn the Ebola virus may be mutating as infections surge during one of the country's worst outbreaks.

Kerala Weather Today: IMD predicts heavy to very heavy rain in 13 districts; check district-wise rain forecast till August 10

Kerala Rain Forecast: Heavy rainfall is on the horizon for Kerala, particularly intensifying on Friday. The state should see a reduction in rain

BrahMos Gets The Glory, But India's Next Defence Export Bet May Surprise You

The wars of recent years have pushed drones, loitering munitions, precision weapons, and air-defence systems to the centre of military planning.

Old Delhi 6 Triumphs Over New Delhi Tigers by 27 Runs in DPL 2026

New Delhi, August 7: In a thrilling encounter of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, Old Delhi 6 defeated New Delhi Tigers by 27 runs. Chasing a

Gianni Infantino gets a lifeline with African support; UEFA retains FIFA boycott threat

African football leaders unanimously backed FIFA President Gianni Infantino's leadership. This support offers a boost as he seeks a fourth term i

Trump's Gaza Board of Peace Awards First Construction Contract

US-backed initiative reportedly selects a contractor for a military outpost in Gaza as plans for post-war security arrangements move forward.

JNU Diploma of Proficiency Admissions 2026: Registration Starts, Merit List On August 24

Jawaharlal Nehru University has started JNU DOP Admissions 2026. Eligible candidates can apply online till August 17, merit list is due August 24

Trump Signs Executive Orders to Limit Birthright Citizenship and Birth Tourism

Washington, August 7: President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at restricting the scope of birthright citizenship. This decis

Psychology says people who never skip breakfast on weekends may rely more on routines than they realize, and research explains why

Many people break weekday schedules on weekends, while some maintain consistent breakfast times. Breakfast choices are often driven by routine an

How Google is shaking up its leadership

Recent months have brought changes to Googles leadership, with multiple executives moving to AI rivals, apart from internal shifts

Germany Probes Suspected Drone Attack at Key NATO Cargo Airport

Federal prosecutors investigate suspected explosive-laden drone incident at Leipzig/Halle Airport, calling it a possible threat to national secur

Rahul Gandhi receives approval to hold

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President Trump signs executive orders on protecting American citizenship, halting birth tourism

President Trump signs executive orders on protecting American citizenship, halting birth tourism

Swiatek Advances to Last 16 at Canadian Open with Dominant Win Over Golubic

Toronto, August 7: Iga Swiatek has secured her spot in the last 16 of the Canadian Open. The seventh-seeded player defeated Viktorija Golubic in

India Strengthens Strategic Deterrence With Successful Test Of 4,000 Km Range Nuclear Capable Agni-4 Ballistic Missile

Iranians 'Didn't Feel the War' Despite Attacks: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President credits coordinated governance, crisis management and support from neighbouring countries for maintaining normalcy during the W

Uttarakhand highways blocked by debris as Ganga river crosses warning level in Rishikesh

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Viral: Leaked BTS Video of Mahesh Babu Drenched in Blood From Varanasi Sets

In the clip, Mahesh Babu is seen shooting a scene in the water near a temple, covered in blood along his right cheek and neck.

'This year's theme is Ganga dynasty': DK Shivakumar opens Lalbagh Flower Show in Bengaluru

Hunt On For Lashkar Commander Latif Bhat In J&K, Rs 15 Lakh Bounty Announced

The security forces have put up 'wanted' posters with Bhat's photograph across several districts of South Kashmir and parts of Jammu province.

YSRCP Leader Navuluri Chenna Reddy Brutally Murdered in Palnadu

On receiving information, Rentachintala police rushed to the spot and shifted the body to a government hospital for a post-mortem examination.

West Asia LIVE: Houthi missile attacks kill 58 Saudi-backed Yemeni government forces, says source

Oil continued its rise on Friday (August 7, 2026) amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz

Lok Sabha to consider MSME Development (Amendment) Bill and Kashmiri Pandits Bill today

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Rahul Gandhi flags Ken-Betwa tribal displacement; Centre forwards complaints to MP govt

Trump Signs Executive Order Imposing 15% Tariff on Poly Silicon Imports

Washington, August 7: President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday, imposing a minimum import price and a 15% tariff on products

Houthi Missile Attacks Kill 58 Saudi-Backed Yemeni Govt Forces: Source

Yemen has become a new front in the Middle East war that has grown around the US-Israeli battle against Iran.

National Handloom Day 2026: Theme, significance, history and celebrations

On August 7, 2026, India will proudly commemorate National Handloom Day, showcasing its vibrant handloom legacy. This year's celebration undersco

J&K Police file FIR over PDPs Article 370 anniversary rally, party says blatant misuse of power, authority

The name of former J&K Chief Minister Mufti has been mentioned in the FIR for taking out a rally on August 4 and August 5 in the city, on the sev

If we follow Ambedkar's advice on reservation, there is no problem: RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat says people should 'pass on benefits' to others

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated affirmative action must continue until social discrimination ends. He emphasized reservation exists for social rea

PM Modi Celebrates National Handloom Day, Emphasizes Its Role in Self-Reliant India

New Delhi, August 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked National Handloom Day by highlighting the sectors vital role in rural empowerment, women

India vs Sri Lanka XI Practice Match Faces Big Rain Threat. Forecast Says This

India look to sharpen their side ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka as they face Sri Lanka XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondesc

R Praggnanandhaa wins Grand Chess Tour St Louis Rapid and Blitz title

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Opposition leaders to meet at 10 am ahead of protest on July 20 police action and Ram Mandir donation allegations

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Jharkhand Students to March Towards Assembly Against JPSC and JSSC Recruitment Irregularities

New Delhi, August 7: In Jharkhand, student organizations are intensifying their protests against alleged irregularities in the recruitment examin

FCRA bill to be discussed in Parliament on August 12 as Centre continues outreach to Opposition to end impasse

The contentious Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament on August 12 an

PM Modi Salutes India's Weavers on National Handloom Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also urged people to share their favourite handloom products and GRWM (Get Ready With Me) videos using the hashtag #

Flipkart Freedom Sale will start from August 8, know how much discount will be available on which model

In the Flipkart Freedom Sale starting from August 8, huge discounts have been announced on many popular smartphones of Nothing and Oppo. There ar

To poll or not to poll: Trumps US economy claims tell only part of the story

Donald Trump touts economic successes, but facts present a mixed picture. Job growth has slowed considerably in recent years, despite record high

Iran's President met Mojtaba Khamenei in car's back seat in darkness; wasn't sure if it was him: Report

While clouds of uncertainty continues over Mojtaba Khamenei's whereabouts, Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian met the Supreme Leader at a secret

Vedang Raina and Sharvaris Main Vaapas Aaunga Set for Digital Debut

The filmmaker expressed gratitude toward the audience's response, adding that it inspires him to make more entertaining cinema. The positive reac

Prime Minister Modi to Meet NDAs New MPs for Breakfast Ahead of Parliament Session

New Delhi, August 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet the newly elected NDA Members of Parliament for breakfast on Friday morning, ahead of

Modi to Meet NDAs New MPs for Breakfast Ahead of Parliament Session

New Delhi, August 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet with newly elected Lok Sabha MPs of the NDA for breakfast on Friday morning, ahead of

Mani Kandans Makkal Kavalan First Look Poster Unveiled

The film is produced under the banner of Neelam Studios.

Jio Independence Day offer: 100Mbps plan reduced by

In the Independence Day offer, Reliance Jio is offering a direct discount of Rs 6000 on its 100Mbps broadband plan. Along with this, the benefit

National Handloom Day: Inside the Bonda tribes enduring Ringa weaving tradition

On National Handloom Day, a look at how women of Odishas Bonda tribe continue to preserve the handwoven Ringa, a weave that defines their identit

Breaking news live updates: Indian Grandmaster R. Praggnanandhaa wins 2026 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz tournament with a round to spare

The hands that are shaping Amaravati

As Andhra Pradeshs greenfield capital takes shape, stories of migrant workers, women finding new livelihoods, and efforts to balance development

Karnatakas rice bowl shows no signs of filling up

Deficit rain recorded in June and July because of El-Nino, impact of the West Asia war and some local factors in the rice growing areas have all

Awarapan 2 villain is a leading Bollywood actress' brother; can you guess who?

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has been creating a buzz ever since its trailer was unveiled on Thursday. Directed by Nitin Kakkar, the film serves as

CM Himanta Launches Nijut Moina, Nijut Babu Scheme Forms; 7 Lakh Assam Students To Benefit

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launches application forms for Nijut Moina, Nijut Babu and SSP schemes. Around 7 lakh students are expec

In Telangana, property owners locked out of their own land

Several owners of legally purchased plots, houses and apartments across Telangana are finding themselves unable to sell, mortgage or transfer the

Why Indias spacetech sector is outpacing the rest of deeptech

Indias deeptech startups have made significant progress in developing hardware, but many still struggle to scale commercially. Experts explain wh

Trump's Iran dilemma: He's stuck in war with no exit in sight

President Trump faces difficult choices in the ongoing Iran conflict. He is caught between granting Iran control of the Strait of Hormuz or escal

Udaipur Power Cut Today (August 7, 2026): 52 Areas for 7 Hours

Udaipur, August 7, 2026:Electricity supply will remain suspended in several parts of Udaipur today due to scheduled maintenance work. The shutdow

Government should talk to students: BJP MLA Maithili Thakur backs Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC protest

ED raids five locations in Bihars Muger in digital job scam

During the search operations, various incriminating documents about immovable property, bank account details, agreements, investment details, lis

Indian-Origin PhD Student, Who Went Missing During Hike In US, Found Dead

Investigators have not released details about how he died, but there has been no indication of foul play either.

Supreme Court ends long-pending plea against Hinduja brothers relief in Bofors case

The Supreme Court dismissed a plea challenging a 2005 Delhi High Court order. This order had previously quashed criminal proceedings against the

Moderate Rain Likely in Several Telangana Districts Till 10 AM

The rain-deficit districts of Hanamkonda, Jangaon, Warangal, and Mahabubabad are likely to receive good rainfall over the next three hours, provi

Nigerian Security Forces Rescue 300 Kidnapping Victims

Kidnapping for ransom by criminal groups, jihadists and non-ideological gangs known as bandits has become a major crisis in Nigeria, especially a

Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Yellow alert in Delhi, Gurugram as Noida and Ghaziabad brace for more rain; check full IMD forecast

Delhi-NCR experienced persistent heavy rainfall on Friday, August 7, following a night filled with showers. Thursday's intense rain resulted in s

Your AI Assistant Could Soon Spend Money For You. Who Pays If It Goes Wrong?

Around 86 per cent of global IT and security leaders expect AI agents to outpace their organisation's security guardrails within the next year.

Haryana Board Compartment Result 2026 Out For Class 10, 12: Check Pass Percentage, Direct Link

HBSE has declared the Class 10 and 12 Compartment Result 2026. Students can check pass percentage, district-wise performance, and download their

Indian students face setback as US visa approvals drop by 62 per cent despite making up majority groups

The number of US student visas issued to Indian nationals fell by 62 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year, marking a significantly st

Shiprocket trims IPO size; Cresas creative fix for sanitary pad disposal

Shiprocket has reduced the size of its IPO by nearly 31% to Rs 1,617.6 crore, from Rs 2,342 crore. Meanwhile, Cresa makes hot-water-soluble sanit

Video: Gujarat's Mystery Well Moves On Its Own Again, Villagers Left Stunned

Residents of Virparda village in Morbi, Gujarat, witnessed mysterious movement in a local well for the second time in recent days.

Worse Crime Than Murder: Ex-IAS Officer Denied Bail In Paper Leak Case

Chhattisgarh High Court rejects bail of retired IAS officer accused in CGPSC question paper leak scam.

AIMIM Corporator, Accused Of Sheltering Ex-TCS Staffer Nida Khan, Arrested

Matin Patel was accused of sheltering ex-TCS staffer Nida Khan, who was named in the religious conversion case. A case was registered against him

'War to end pretty soon': Trump says Iran 'can't go much longer,' optimistic about Strait of Hormuz talks

President Trump believes the Iran conflict will end soon and stated the nation cannot continue. He expressed optimism regarding negotiations conc

Teen Rescued After Bridge Jump Leaves Her Stranded On Rocks In California

The teenager was conscious and able to communicate when first responders reached her, but she was unable to move.

National Handloom Day: Indian fashion labels make traditional weaves an everyday choice

From jamdani shirts and Chanderi dresses to Benarasi weaves and contemporary block prints, these labels are reimagining Indias handcrafted textil

Real Madrid Sign Ivory Coast Winger Yan Diomande

Moving to Real Madrid is a childhood dream come true for me, Diomande was quoted as saying in a Leipzig statement.

Beyond The Bottom Line: Decoding Operational Efficiency

In the world of corporate finance, profitability is more than just a bottom-line number; it is a reflection of operational efficiency. While many

MCC NEET UG Counselling 2026: OCI And NRI Candidates Must Verify Documents For NRI Eligibility

MCC has asked OCI and NRI candidates to complete document verification for NRI eligibility before choice filling. Check the latest counselling ad

'Car Was Speeding, Driver Lost Control': Atiq Ahmad's Son's Friend On Crash

Gangster Atiq Ahmed's son Abaan Ahmed was killed after a car he was travelling by crashed into divider in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi.

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey to sign defence pact on Friday: How it could reset the dynamics in Mideast

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Trkiye will sign a trilateral defence pact on Friday against the backdrop of the over five-month long conflict between

J&K BJP distances itself from slogans, berating Kashmir women, during rally in Kashmir

Ruling National Conference said the apology tendered by the BJP spokesman was not enough

War Must End Soon: Trump Optimistic on Iran, Strait of Hormuz Talks

President Trump's remarks come amid continued uncertainty over renewed US-Iran diplomacy following the collapse of the 14-point Memorandum of Und

Rahul Gandhi Gets Permission For UP Students Event. Conditions Apply

KP Trust permits Rahul Gandhi's Chhatron Ki Goonj event with conditions after initial revocation

Indias healthcare AI race isnt about bigger models. Its about better diagnostics

AI is bound to have an impact on the future of medicine. But the most valuable thing that AI will do for us will definitely be beyond substitutin

Home Loan Subsidies: Meaning, Process, and Benefits Explained

Buying a home is a major financial milestone, but the overall cost of property ownership can make the journey challenging for many families. Alon