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Rajasthan to Establish Maharana Pratap Sports University with

Jaipur, August 9: Rajasthans Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Saturday the establishment of the Maharana Pratap Sports University in

Citizens of nowhere: G.B. Roads sex workers at risk of exclusion in ongoing SIR

Association urges government to set up separate welfare board for people living with HIV/AIDS

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighters at Cellular Jail

Port Blair, August 9: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan visited the historic Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday. He paid

LCC urges CM to grant government job to wife of doctor who died of COVID-19

Kalaburagi Rangayanas repertory to stage Shantarasas novel-based play Sannagowdasani

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Autorickshaw driver booked under POCSO, Atrocities Act for sexual assault on minor girl in Kalaburagi

Concerns Rise Over E-20 Petrols Impact on Vehicle Maintenance, Says Santosh Saluja

Mumbai, August 9: Senior Congress leader Santosh Singh Saluja has responded to Rahul Gandhis allegations regarding E-20 petrol. Saluja supported

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: Without commitment, you'll never start. But more importantly, without consistency... American actor's powerful reminder that commitment gets you moving, but consistency is what turns goals, dreams and hard work into lasting success

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington, Without commitment, you'll never start. But more importantly, without consistency, you'll never finish, of

Odisha CM Mohan Chandra Majhi Concludes Successful Investment Drive in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 9: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi has successfully concluded a two-day investment outreach campaign in the Delhi-NCR

Treasure Unearthed During Demolition in Jaipur Leads to Arrests

Jaipur, August 9: Five individuals have been arrested in connection with a treasure discovered during the demolition of an old haveli in Tripoliy

Italian Proverb of the Day: Trusting is good, but not trusting is better. A life lesson on caution and discernment

Italian Proverb of the Day: The proverb from Italy, 'Trusting is good, but not trusting is better,' imparts a vital lesson in prudence. It unders

Grand Tricolor March to be Held in Jaipur on August 9, Led by JP Nadda and CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Jaipur, August 9: A grand Tricolor March will take place in Jaipur on Sunday, August 9, under the leadership of Union Health Minister JP Nadda, R

Farmers in Coimbatore Allege Pollution from Cast Iron Unit Threatens Crops and Groundwater

Coimbatore, August 9: Farmers from Appanayakkanpatti and Karadivavi villages in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu have raised serious allegat

Why psychologists say getting older can feel lonely even when you have people around you and the hidden difference between being surrounded and being truly known

Loneliness can hide behind a full social life. Psychology reveals a painful truth about aging. The hardest part isn't physical isolation. It is s

ABVP Protests Against Irregularities in Jharkhand Exams, Warns of Assembly Siege

Ranchi, August 9: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has staged protests in Ranchi against alleged irregularities in competitive exami

Tamil Nadu Rail Users Federation seek more train services, stoppages in Salem Division

Indias Foreign Policy Under Scrutiny Amid U.S. Tariffs: Sultadev Raises Concerns

New Delhi, August 9: Sultadev, a Member of Parliament from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), has raised multiple concerns regarding the U.S. tariffs, co

Manidhaneyam students clear UPSC CAPF examination

India Tour of Sri Lanka: Padikkal makes strong case for No. 3 during warm up match

Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel failed to score signific

Chaturveds heroics help Panthers ace record chase

The No. 3 batter smashes 121 off just 47 balls as the Madurai side achieves the 240-run target with three balls to spare against Kovai Kings; Raj

Two forest staff suspended over removal of leopard remains near Anthiyur

Glasgow Cosmic Signs James Neesham as Key Player for ETPL

Glasgow, August 9: Glasgow Cosmic has officially signed New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham for the inaugural season of the European T20 Premie

AIIMS Delhi terminates security guard after complaint ofmisbehaviourwith woman patient

CRA benefit payments August 2026: Four major payments are coming this month and here are the exact dates Canadians need to know, including when families can expect their money

CRA benefit payments August 2026: Canadians can expect several important government benefit payments this month. Here are the key August payment

BJP MLC Praises Manoj Jarange as a Dedicated Leader Amid Controversies

Mumbai, August 9: BJP MLC Prasad Lad addressed various issues on Friday, emphasizing the dedication of Manoj Jarange Patil. In an interview with

US Vice President JD Vance Discusses Strengthening Strategic Partnership with PM Modi

New Delhi, August 9: On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. The two leaders discussed v

In 1930, an American lab technician invented a transparent adhesive tape revolutionizing the whole industry by creating a modern and commercially successful product: How Richard Drew changed the world?

In 1930, an American lab technician invented a transparent adhesive tape that became a commercial product and changed the tape industry. Richard

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | The Art Of Asking The Right Questions

Whats with this mad obsession with collecting endless information that actually adds nothing to our understanding of the world?

Basement Fire Guts Vehicles, Liquor Stock In Banjara Hills

The cellar housed empty cartons, liquor bottles, five cars belonging to a TV channel, and two electric bikes, all of which were destroyed. Anothe

Kerala Health dept. sounds caution over unsafe tattooing

Seven-point advisory calls for proper hygiene, sterilisation of equipment, use of single-use items and safe waste disposal; dermatologists warn a

Days After Resigning As Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan Explains Why He Quit

Gen Z is our children. Some people attempted to mislead them. I had no personal issues, Dharmendra Pradhan said

Madras HC directs Chief Secretary to file compliance report on rehabilitation scheme for transpersons at taluk level

The court has directed the Chief Secretary to coordinate with all the departments concerned to ensure effective and time-bound implementation of

Former Fire Officer and Accomplice Remanded in Bribery Case

Ahmedabad, August 9: A local court has remanded former probationary chief fire officer Amit Dongre and his accomplice Bhavsinh Jhala until August

Former Fire Officer and Accomplice Remanded in Bribery Case in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, August 8: A local court has remanded Amit Dongre, the former probationary chief fire officer of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (A

Rahul Gandhi Stands Alone Against Central Government, Says Bhai Jagatap

Mumbai, August 8: Maharashtra Congress leader Bhai Jagatap has responded to Congress MP Shashi Tharoors comments regarding Rahul Gandhis student-

Siddipet Batik Seeks GI Tag, Expo Showcases Legacy

One of Balaiahs pieces that Prakash particularly wanted visitors to notice is based on Burrakatha, the oral storytelling tradition of village com

State Govt Orders Probe After Aadhaar Seeding Detects 40 Employees Drawing Double Salaries

A few such instances were also detected within the DGP office raising further questions about how the duplication escaped detection even in polic

Odisha floods: Opposition questions CM's Delhi trips

Opposition parties question Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi's frequent Delhi visits. These trips occurred while twenty-four districts in Odisha

US Veep JD Vance Dials PM Modi, He Congratulates Usha Vance On Birth Of Son

Vance's call to the prime minister came days after Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact that was widely seen as a sig

Inactive lifestyles Weakening Bones, Joints, Say Experts

AIG Hospitals organised the Bone and Joint Cyclothon 2026 as part of Bone and Joint Week, with over 250 cyclists participating in association wit

Surge in Chandipura Virus Cases in Gujarat: Death Toll Reaches 23

Gandhinagar, August 8: Concerns are rising in Gujarat over the Chandipura virus outbreak. According to the latest data released by the state heal

We want to win Asian Games and stand on World Cup podium: India mens hockey coach Craig Fulton

Coach Craig Fulton aims for India to forge its own World Cup history. The team faces the dual challenge of the World Cup and Asian Games. Prepara

Pilots' body writes to PM Modi, pushes for Civil Aviation Authority to replace DGCA

Amid unprecedented growth in India's aviation sector, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to

Naidu Declares Zero Tolerance of Unlawful Protests

CM warns that demonstrations at bus stands and on roads causing hardships to commuters and people would not be tolerated.

Veerashaiva-Lingayat institutions played key role in promoting education in North Karnataka: M.B. Patil

CPI(M) leader accuses UDFgovt. of 'insulting' fishing community

Naidu Orders Advance Plans to Tackle Water Shortage

Conserve water, protect crops amid rain deficit, says Naidu

Telangana Neta Natter | Ponnams Gig Staves Off A Strike

The gig workers await the formal announcement on rules relating to their welfare on August 15

Delhi Police, National Security Guard Conduct Joint Exercise Ahead Of Independence Day

Delhi Police and the National Security Guard (NSG), along with several central and state agencies, conducted a joint counter-terrorism exercise a

BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb Meets National General Secretary BL Santosh, Receives Blessings

New Delhi, August 8: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb met with the partys National General Secretary BL Santosh on Sat

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YSRCP, farmers body allege bid to weaken Krishna Milk Union

Accusing the government of interfering in the affairs of Vijaya Dairy, they want it to protect the interests of dairy farmers and preserve the co

Sauces Nearing Expiry Date Stored at Distribution Centres Seized, Sent for Lab Tests

The food storage and distribution centres belonging to Coldman Logistics Private Limited and Radhakrishna Foodland Limited found 70 soy sauce nea

Lifes toughest tests are out of syllabus, Modi tells IIT Delhi graduates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged IIT Delhi graduates to keep learning and innovating amid rapid technological and geopolitical changes. He said

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Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after video shows drone attacking vegetable seller in Kherson

Footage released by Ukrainian police shows the drone pursuing a man around a van being used as a street stand before exploding as he dives for co

Campaign mapping Bengalurus stormwater drains brings citizens, data and research together

Since theinceptionof the campaign, several initiativeshave been launchedtobuildgreater public awareness and participation in the citys 840-km-lon

Eastern Railway GM Inspects Sealdah Division, Reviews Safety and Passenger Amenities

Kolkata, August 8: The General Manager of Eastern Railway, Geetika Pandey, conducted an inspection on Saturday of various sections of the Sealdah

BJP Condemns Police Action Against Unemployed Youth

Rao alleged that the government had failed to fulfil the promises it made before coming to power, including a job calendar, large-scale employmen

Manipur announces reopening of national highways, resumes Imphal-Dimapur bus service

In a significant update, the Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh revealed that National Highways are now open for everyone in the state. This i

Major Security Operations in Manipur Yield Weapons and Arrests of Militants

Imphal, August 8: In the last 24 hours, the law and order situation in Manipur has remained stable. Meanwhile, security forces have achieved sign

Minister Uttam Instructs Officials to Resume Mid Manair Left Canal Works

Officials promised the minister that the detailed project report (DPR) would be submitted by the end of August.

Rahul Gandhi's student outreach failed to match CJP impact: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated the CJP protests gained more traction than the party's campaign. He reflected on why Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron k

Power Generation Resumes at Srisailam as Inflows Stabilise

Officials said water releases were being regulated carefully, with priority given to drinking water needs.

PM Modi speaks to US Vice President JD Vance, discusses India-US strategic partnership

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday spoke to US Vice President JD Vance on the phone call and discussed ways to further deepen the India-US

Punjab to Clear 1.8 Million Metric Tons of Old Grain by September 20, Says CM Bhagwant Mann

New Delhi, August 8: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced that the central government has agreed to lift 1.8 million metric tons (LMT) o

Youth have lit the light, says Rahul hailing student protests

Rahul Gandhi praised students protesting paper leaks, comparing their actions to lighting a lamp. He spoke at a rally in Prayagraj, addressing yo

UP Woman Smashes Husband To Death With Stone. Daughter, Her Boyfriend Helped

After Manoj went missing on April 18, Naina initially filed a missing person report on April 21 but withdrew the application the next day without

DMK, AIADMK MPs skip Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay's delimitation meet

Several Tamil Nadu political parties boycotted a meeting called by Chief Minister Vijay on delimitation. While some parties attended, others crit

Induction of woman Minister into State Cabinet likely to be completed soon, says Laxman Savadi

Minister Laxman Savadi says the issue of inducting a woman legislator into the State Cabinet is likely to be completed soon and Chief Minister D.

Dont pay NICE toll, Kumaraswamy tells people; gives govt. two weeks to stop toll collection

Congress Leader Accuses Government of Using Womens Reservation as a Political Tool

Murshidabad, August 8: Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury has accused the government of using womens reservation as a pretext for political m

T-Hub Startup Among Boeing BUILD Winners

StelX Dynamics, founded by Kartik Pandey and Muskan Ahlawat and supported by T-Hub, will receive a 10 lakh grant along with mentoring from Boeing

Pak Cricketers Return From Unsanctioned Zambia League, Face 2-Year PCB Ban

A group of former Pakistan cricketers have returned from Zambia after featuring in an unsanctioned Twenty20 league, where they reportedly failed

Indonesia, IIT-M to build innovation ecosystem

Indonesia's Minister of Higher Education signed an MoU with IIT Madras Global Research Foundation. This agreement aims to strengthen cooperation

Jharkhand Government To Hold Fresh Talks With Students Over Exam 'Irregularities'

The talks will be held around 12 pm, the member said after the panel held a four-hour meeting with Chief Minister Hemant Soren, appraising him ab

Quote of the day by Hannah Arendt: Power corresponds to the human ability not just to act but to act in concert. Power is never the... Timeless life lessons from an inspirational quote by the renowned German-American political theorist on power, unity, leadership, collective strength, trust, and responsibility

Todays quote of the day by Hannah Arendt: The famous quote Power corresponds to the human ability not just to act but to act in concert by Hannah

GRMB Meeting: Agitation if Telangana's Water Rights Are Given Up, Warns KTR

He also said that the BRS, once back in power, would scrap the Hyderabad Industrial Lands Transformation Policy (HILTP) and launch statewide camp

Devotion Meets Patriotism: The Agni-5 Missile Theme Shines in Meeruts Kanwar Yatra

Meerut, August 8: This years Kanwar Yatra is showcasing a vibrant blend of devotion and patriotism. A grand Kanwar themed around the Agni-5 missi

Deworming tablets to be distributed through special camps on August 10 and 17

These camps are held annually by the State Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine in connection with National Deworming Day

In the 1960s, New Zealand sheep farmers expanded wool production as the industry flourished. Years later, growing global demand for natural fibres and rising synthetic fabric costs produced an unexpected comeback, making wool profitable again after years of decline

The wool industry in New Zealand is bouncing back after enduring decades of challenges. An increase in synthetic fabric costs has sparked global

Amarinder Singh's Return Buzz: Will It Strengthen Congress Or Deepen Crisis

The timing is important because Punjab Congress is again facing internal differences, mainly between former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi

Earthquake Strikes Nashik with Magnitude of 4.3

Nashik, August 8: An earthquake was felt in Nashik district of Maharashtra on Saturday night. According to the National Center for Seismology, th

Don't blindly follow others: Maharashtra FDA chief Mundhe to Gen Z

Maharashtra FDA chief Tukaram Mundhe on Saturday encouraged young people to take an active role in bringing about positive changes in society rat

Farmers in flood-prone Kosi in Bihar see a pot of gold in E20

Maize cultivation has significantly boosted incomes in Bihar's Kosi plains. Farmers are now earning double their previous earnings from this crop

India a leader in quantum and space tech: Jitendra Singh

Responding to a question on when India could become a manufacturing hub, Jitendra Singh said the country was now at the same level as any other c

BJP Eyes Graduate MLC Seats on the Back of Its 2025 Poll Success

Graduate MLC elections are often influenced by issues such as unemployment, government recruitment, competitive examinations, education and emplo