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Who Is Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth? The IAF Officer Who Created History As India

From pioneering daytime combat missions to elite Fighter Combat Leader, Bhawana Kanth's journey inspires generations nationwide.

Bengaluru-Based Space Startup Astrobase Unveils India's First 80-Tonne Class Full Flow Staged Combustion Rocket Engine

BJP Strengthens Network in Tripura Ahead of Local Elections

New Delhi, August 7: The central leadership of the BJP has directed its Tripura state unit to strengthen the party organization and ensure that t

Indian Travellers Remain Resilient, Optimistic and Intentional

Inaugural research shows travel remains a powerful source of joy, reset and connection - even as travellers adapt to uncertainty

Cyberabad Police Order Liquor Outlets Closure for Bonalu

These establishments would remain closed in Kukatpally, Allapur, Raidurgam, Jeedimetla, Medchal and Chandanagar police stations of Cyberabad Poli

Over 10,000 Indians Saved from WhatsApp Malware Attack, Government Reports

New Delhi, August 7: The central government announced on Friday that over 10,000 Indians were protected from a significant malware campaign aimed

Bangladeshi Cricket Star Shakib Says He is Ready To Return Home and Face Trial if Given Security

Shakib, a former lawmaker for Hasina's Awami League, has been living in the United States since her government was toppled in a deadly student-le

OPINION | Why Mohan Bhagwat praised Gen Z?

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat praised Gen Z as sincere and patriotic. He has rubbished allegations that the student prote

NEET UG 2026 questions leaked 3 days before exam, CBI charge sheet makes big revelations

Several major revelations on Friday emerged from the CBI's charge sheet regarding the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The investigative agency clai

Railways Imposed Rs 5.13 Crore Fines, Issued 54 Notices, Terminated Six Contracts Over Food And Hygiene Violations In Last 3 Years: Vaishnaw

Karnataka Health Department Deploys 30 Teams for Food Safety Inspections

The inspection drive has been launched on the directions of Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader

UP Governor blasts DDU Gorakhpur University over hostel facilities, campus issues at convocation

Arunachal CM Dismisses PLA Face-Off Reports as 'Rumours' in Taksing

The social media reports referring to the locals alleged an incursion by Chinese forces in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control (LA

TN CM Vijay''s wife Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition

Sangeetha wife of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, has decided to withdraw her divorce petition. Participating through video conference, she shared

PM Modi hosts MPs of NDA allies over breakfast, expresses concern over Parliament disruptions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted over forty NDA constituent MPs for a breakfast meeting. He emphasised the need for smooth parliamentary funct

Andhra Cabinet Approves Pedestrian Safety Policy

The policy, along with detailed operational guidelines, has been designed to fundamentally change the way roads and streets are planned, built an

CJP launches 'Kya Bolti Public' nationwide campaign to interact with youth over their concerns

Psychology says your brain likes people whose names are easier to pronounce

In multicultural societies, taking the time to pronounce someone's name correctly is a simple but meaningful way to show respect and foster inclu

SBI Q1 profit rises 14% to 24,113 crore on better core income, lower provisions

On a standalone basis, the bank's net profit grew 10.23% on-year to 21,121.22 crore as against 19,160.44 crore in April-June 2025, as per an exch

Karnataka to Introduce India

The proposed 'Ruthutaare' policy aims to make menopause and perimenopause an integral part of public healthcare while improving awareness, suppor

WATCH: Sadhus, women protesters detained outside Rahul Gandhis residence in Delhi

Jharkhand Protest: Ink attack on AISA Chief Neha Bora accused detained in Ranchi

Tensions in West Asia Cause Market Decline; Sensex Falls by 456 Points

Mumbai, August 7: Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the Indian stock market closed in the red on Friday, the last trading day of the week. A dec

Jharkhand student protest enters Day 6; BJP seeks CBI probe as CJP's Dipke backs students

The students in Jharkhand gathered at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, demanding the cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE, and PGT exam

3 inmates killed, over 20 injured in fresh prison clashes in Sri Lanka

Separate prison clashes in Sri Lanka killed three inmates and injured twenty-three others. Unrest at Kuruwita prison resulted in two deaths and t

62 India-bound ships sail safely through Hormuz as India strengthens maritime safety measures; Iran, Oman reportedly near reopening deal

The government has strengthened maritime safety through updated advisories, a 24x7 control room, the eNavik portal, and close coordination with t

US Sanctions Entities, Individuals Helping Communist Cuba's Military

Cuba, however, condemned the move as part of Washington's hostile policy of harassment.

Fans deployed to dry damaged Lucknow-Kanpur expressway

A newly inaugurated expressway in India experienced damage shortly after its opening. Contractors deployed pedestal fans to accelerate drying of

Apple Faces Memory Chip Crunch Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Launch, Supply May Be Hit: Report

According to Tim Culpan, production of the iPhone 18 Pro has been delayed due to a shortage of DRAM, the type of memory chip used in smartphones

Bangladesh Awami League Raises Concerns Over Human Rights Violations in Kashimpur Jail

Dhaka, August 7: The Bangladesh Awami League has expressed deep concern over serious allegations of human rights violations involving political p

SBI Clerk Notification 2026: 1538 vacancies announced; Check last date, eligibility, fees, dates and how to apply

The State Bank of India has launched a dedicated recruitment initiative for Junior Associates, targeting 1538 backlog vacancies in specialized ca

Thailand school shooting: Seven dead, including gunman, 15 injured in Nonthaburi attack

Seven people were killed after a student allegedly opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand before dying by suicide, police said. Au

Congress issues whip to its MPs in Parliament; asks them to be present from August 10-12

The issuance of the whip comes amid reports that the contentious FCRA amendment bill will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament ne

MEA launches official Snapchat channel to strengthen Gen Z outreach

Announcing the launch, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal invited users to follow the ministry on Snapchat for exclusive stories, updates and behin

Dabur vs FSSAI: Delhi High Court stays order over '100% Pure', '100% Natural' product claims

The Delhi High Court has stayed an FSSAI order directing Dabur India to stop selling products carrying claims like 100% Pure, 100% Natural and 10

Vijay Skips Divorce Hearing Citing Assembly Session, Case Adjourned

When the case came up for hearing on Thursday, Vijay's counsel sought another adjournment, citing the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly session. The co

Rs 15 Lakh Reward for LeT Terrorist Suspected in Kulgam Migrant Worker Killings

Security forces have intensified counter-terror operations across Kashmir to track down LeT terrorist Mohammad Latif Bhat, who is suspected of in

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal meets PM Modi, SAD-BJP alliance on cards

Senior party leader Daljit Cheema declined to comment on the alliance for now, stating only that talks had taken place; The leaders have met, tha

Pinarayi Vijayan Slams Kerala Govt Ending Doorstep Pension Delivery

The move would dismantle a people-friendly system under which nearly half of the pensioners had been receiving their pensions at their doorsteps

FIR against Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member for false claim regarding Kunal Kamra show

Mohan Gowda had filmed a video on the premises of Whitefield police station claiming that the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti had demanded that Kunal Ka

Gen Z strength and pride of our country, says Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut has shifted her perspective, now commending Gen Z protesters as key cultural figures and embodiments of India's strength. This com

Psychology says people who immediately Google symptoms aren't always hypochondriacs

Psychology suggests that immediately searching online for symptoms isn't automatically a sign of hypochondria. More often, it reflects a natural

Air India Phuket flight turbulence: Why Indian flyers may face more rough flights and the one habit that can prevent serious injuries

The Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that suddenly dropped nearly 300 feet over Odisha and injured passengers and crew has renewed concerns about tu

Jharkhand job exam stir: Man throws ink at AISA's Neha Bora, detained

An ink-throwing incident occurred during a protest march to the Jharkhand Assembly on Friday. Neha Bora, the All India Students' Association pres

Dabur Secures Interim Relief as Delhi High Court Halts FSSAI Ban Order

New Delhi, August 7: The Delhi High Court granted interim relief on Friday by staying an order from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of In

Dabur Gets Interim Relief from Delhi High Court

New Delhi, August 7: The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Dabur India Limited by staying an order from the Food Safety and Standards Au

Amit Shah Meets Om Birla Amid Lok Sabha Stalemate Over Student Protest

Home Minister holds nearly hour-long meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker as Opposition presses for a response over police action and Ram temple donati

Karnataka health department raids star hotels over food safety violations, 30 teams formed for inspection

Acting on the instructions of Karnataka Minister UT Khader, the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare on Friday conducted raids to ch

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's wife Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition, months after filing it

In a major development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's wife, Sangeetha, has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed before a local

Anbumani opposes PPP projects, says privatisation will hit jobs

Referring to the State Budget presented on August 5, the PMK leader said such projects would reduce government recruitment

From being Manchester of Kerala to fighting for survival: Kannurs handloom sector seeks a future beyond nostalgia

The sector is battling delayed wages, mounting financial losses, dwindling workers, shrinking cooperative societies, and the relentless march of

Two Sisters, 4 And 6, Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes in Maharashtra

Girls allegedly inhaled poisonous fumes from pesticide-treated chickpeas stored in their home in Nanded, officials said.

Jharkhand protest: Man throws ink at AISA President Neha for being anti-national, detained

Speaking to the media while being taken away, the unidentified man said he does not like Neha Bora because she is a supporter of Umar Khalid

Kerala welfare pensions: CAG had flagged problems in direct-to-home payments three years ago

Finance Department data also show Kerala has been spending crores of rupees every year on incentives paid to individuals who distribute the pensi

Class VIII student electrocuted at tribal welfare school in Eluru district

Kechhala Shiva Parvathi, 13, was drying clothes on an iron window grille when a power cable fell on it, students said; ITDA and Tribal Welfare of

How memories and motifs inspire Onam 2026 collections

The Onam 2026 edit is all about nostalgia and Kerala-inspired imagery

Donald Trump loses 21 straight court battles for state voter rolls as midterms near

Federal judges have rejected the Trump administration's requests for state voter rolls. States are not required to share these sensitive records

Praggnanandhaa Seals Maiden Saint Louis Rapid

Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa clinched maiden Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz title convincingly today.

Kerala MVD Officer Fines Off-Road Vehicle Returning From Flood Rescue; Suspended

The officer intercepted the vehicle at Adoor three days ago while returning from flood relief work and imposed a fine for not having valid pollut

SC Acquits Odisha Man After 22 Yrs In Jail In Triple Murder Case; Orders Rehab

SC Bench remarked that the trial court failed to properly evaluate the evidence, while the appellate process did not adequately address the short

Elderly man killed as wall collapses on roadside eatery in Puducherry

Two women, who ran the shop, sustained injuries

Chhattisgarhs Thenhi Becomes the First Solar Village Under PM Solar Home Scheme

Raipur, August 7: The ambitious PM Solar Home Scheme by the central government is providing significant relief from electricity bills to the comm

290 Kg of Cannabis Headed for Sri Lanka Seized Near Rameswaram

At dawn, a Van passing by was stopped and searched; it was found that 290 kg of cannabis was hidden in it to be smuggled to Sri Lanka, Uchipuli p

'Dubious claims': Congress' Jairam Ramesh hits back at Nirmala Sitharaman on taxation bill

Jairam Ramesh countered Nirmala Sitharaman's claims regarding a new taxation bill. He stated government assurances do not replace statutory safeg

DC releases in theatres; here's what X users are saying about Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi's movie

It's not every day that a filmmaker known for delivering blockbustersdecides to step in front of the camera. With DC, Lokesh Kanagaraj takes that

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till August 10, amid Opposition protest demanding statement from Amit Shah

When the Rajya Sabha proceedings began at 11 a.m., Opposition MPs led by the Congress raised slogans seeking the presence of the Home Minister in

Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: Life isnt about finding yourself. Life is about A powerful and timeless message on purpose, identity, personal growth, and the art of shaping your own destiny through choices, actions, and life experiences

Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: George Bernard Shaw reminds us that we are not merely discovering who we are but rather actively creatin

Delhi Police Files FIR Over Unnao Rape Survivor's Identity Leak on Social Media

Taking note of the fresh complaint, Delhi Police initiated a separate investigation and registered the FIR to examine the online posts and identi

Vidya Balan Celebrates National Handloom Day, Honors Weaving Tradition

Mumbai, August 7: Renowned actress Vidya Balan, a strong advocate for Indian handloom and traditional attire, shared a heartfelt post on National

SC Orders Ghaziabad Hospitals to Pay Rs 12 Lakh to Rape Victim's Family

Two private hospitals directed to compensate the family of a four-year-old girl who died after allegedly being denied emergency medical care.

Shipbuilding for the future world: India

Rajendra Chola was not targeting the top-10 global position. He read the winds of change; he saw the ocean as a highway, and he projected power w

Will You Have to Pay for UPI Transactions? Here's What the Government Says

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that any proposed MDR charges on UPI transactions will be imposed only on merchants and not on

Madras High Court admits income tax appeal against K.N. Nehru

It relates to the former Minister not having allegedly disclosed an income of 17 crore and investments of 11.98 crore in his I-T returns

Ajinkya Rahane joins Steve Waugh's ETPL franchise a week after announcing retirement

Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on July 30. A week later, he signed for Amsterdam Flames

DMK to Decide on Delimitation Bill After It Is Tabled in Parliament

The Delimitation Bill, 2026, recently debated in the Lok Sabha, has sparked significant political contention, particularly regarding the represen

Nationwide Transport Strike in Pakistan Against Fuel Prices and Heavy Fines Set for August 8

Islamabad, August 7: The transport sector in Pakistan has launched a protest against the governments policy of daily fuel price adjustments and e

Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, a Hasina ally, says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security

Shakib, a former lawmaker for Hasina's Awami League, has been living in the United States since her government was toppled in a deadly student-le

EXIM Bank to be implementing agency for interest subvention support for exporters: DGFT

The commerce ministry announced EXIM Bank will implement export credit interest subvention. This transition from the Reserve Bank of India is eff

Prashant Kishor discusses ways to strengthen NCP during meeting with Sunetra Pawar, Parth

NCP spokesperson Suraj Chavan rejected speculation that Mr. Kishor expressed displeasure over the style of functioning of NCP State president Sun

He Ram, Bhakt Prahlad, Space Rani: Chhattisgarh police exam candidate list spark row; CGPSC says names are genuine

Chhattisgarhs police recruitment results sparked a controversy after unusual names such as News, Space Rani, He Ram and Bhakt Prahlad appeared on

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 7, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, August 7, 2026.

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India's Ariha Pangambam wins historic gold at Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships

Ariha Pangambam secured India's first gold medal in the senior women's individual Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships. She achieved a winning

Congress issues whip to MPs ahead of key Parliament business

Congress has directed its Members of Parliament to attend Parliament on August 10, 11, and 12. Very important issues are scheduled for discussion

World T20 Continent Cup: Cricket Legends to Shine in Hong Kong

The World T20 Continent Cup will feature four continental squads: Asia Warriors, Europe Champions, Africa Lions, and North America Eagles

BJP criticises TVK-led government over law and order

PM Modi Engages with NCP and Shiv Sena MPs to Discuss Parliamentary Responsibilities

New Delhi, August 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with MPs from the NDA on Friday morning at his residence. This included rebel MPs from the

CityUHK ranked No.1 in Hong Kong in Nature Index 2026 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Supplement

CityUHK ranked No.1 in Hong Kong in Nature Index 2026 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Supplement

India seeks river data from China, flags concerns over Tibet mega-dam

India has asked China to resume sharing vital water-flow data. This request comes amid concerns over a massive dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo

Chengalpet Govt Nurses Hold 1-Hour Work Boycott Over Long-Pending Demands

Nurses wear black badges and protest against redeployment policy, contract employment and staff shortages, citing nearly 30,000 vacant posts acro