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Gurugram citizens advised to 'work from home' as heavy rains disrupt traffic, cause waterlogging

Authorities on Thursday urged people to avoid stepping out of their residences unless absolutely necessary in Haryana's Gurugram and urged privat

Two Soldiers Injured in Landmine Blast in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir

Jammu, August 6: Two soldiers were injured while attempting to defuse a landmine in the Poonch district of Jammu and Kashmir. Officials reported

Atiq Ahmeds youngest son killed in road accident in Jhansi

Abaan Ahmed was on his way to meet his elder brother who is lodged in the Jhansi jail, the police said

Congress MPs Protest in Parliament, Question Home Minister Amit Shahs Absence

New Delhi, August 6: During the monsoon session of Parliament on Thursday, Congress MPs staged a protest against the central government. They dem

Bihar model schools makeover: Principals vow to follow renaming, repainting directives

As principals across Bihars model schools grapple with the implications of the States new directives, concerns arise over the financial and logis

Devesh Uttam Appointed as Ethiopias New Ambassador

New Delhi, August 6: Devesh Uttam has been appointed as the new ambassador of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The Ministry of Extern

The Forgotten Atelier chronicles the overlooked masters of Raja Ravi Varmas era

Through scattered archives and oral histories, a new book traces the forgotten artists who contributed to Keralas rich heritage

Operation intensified to capture tiger on the prowl in Eluru region of Andhra

Nearly 350 personnel from territorial and wildlife divisions, along with villagers, have been involved in the operation; experts and experienced

Supreme Court Delays Bail Decision for Leena Maria Paulos in 200 Crore Fraud Case

New Delhi, August 6: The Supreme Court has postponed its decision on the bail application of Leena Maria Paulos, wife of accused Sukesh Chandrash

No high-tech lab, just bedroom experiments: How 17-year-old Hiten Dharpure built world's smallest robotic arm & made Guinness history

Hiten Dharpure, a talented teenager from Nagpur, has made waves by achieving a Guinness World Record for his incredibly small robotic arm, measur

TV Somanathan gets a year's extension as India's top bureaucrat

Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan gets a one-year extension, ensuring policy continuity while reviving debate over succession plans.

Leaked BTS Video Of Mahesh Babu's Varanasi Goes Viral

The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on April 7, 2027.

Google's $15 billion India data centre project battles water, wildlife concerns

Google's planned data centre in Visakhapatnam is facing considerable resistance from environmental activists. Concerns have been raised regarding

Elon Musk-owned Xs Head of Product Nikita Bier steps down

Thanks for helping make this platform much better! You will be missed, Mr. Musk posted in response to Mr. Biers update post

Solar Eclipse August 2026: Is it on 12th or 13th? Check the correct date for surya grahan 2026 and whether it will be visible in India

Surya Grahan 2026 Date: The 2026 solar eclipse officially occurs on August 12 worldwide. However, due to time zone differences, it will extend in

Floodwaters recede in parts of central Kerala; IMD sounds orange alert in five districts

But flooding continues in Upper Kuttanad and Kuttanad regions of Alappuzha district, though water levels have begun to decline gradually, say off

Watch: Iran , Oman reach understanding on shipping route through Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographic coordinates for a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, Irans Foreign Minist

Will challenge conviction in 2013 sexual assault case in Supreme Court, says Tarun Tejpal

Tarun Tejpal will appeal the Bombay High Court's conviction in a 2013 sexual assault case. The High Court overturned his acquittal by a Goa sessi

Kerala HC Directs New Layout Plan For Balitharpanam Ritual In Thirumullavaram

HC bench called for a fresh layout plan after finding shortcomings in the one prepared by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) for the ritual Thir

Condolences Pour In for BSP MLA Umashankar Singhs Passing

Lucknow, August 6: Union Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his sorrow over the passing of BSP MLA Umashankar Singh, who represented the Rasra cons

Opposition MPs protest in Parliament complex on Ram temple donation 'theft', police action against students

Opposition MPs protested alleged theft of Ram temple donations and police actions. They carried umbrellas and placards, raising slogans against t

How an 8th grader used 200 ants and a maze discovered a way that could help scientists build smarter robots

A young student's curiosity about ants led to a significant scientific discovery. Seungah Chung investigated how ants navigate, questioning their

BMC Resident Doctors Intensify Protest, Withdraw Routine Services

Emergency care to continue as talks with civic and state officials fail to yield concrete assurances on key demands.

Malabar Milma in Kerala announces 5-crore Onam bonus for dairy farmers

Over 1 lakh dairy farmers to benefit from Onam package

What to see at Contemporary Now 2026 in Chennai: Exhibitions, talks and artist walkthroughs

From August 8 to 25, Contemporary Now transforms Chennai into a city-wide gallery, bringing together 66 artists, seven leading galleries, exhibit

Retail Inflation Expected to Remain at 4.5% in July Amid Rising Food Prices

New Delhi, August 6: Retail inflation in India is projected to hold steady at 4.5% for July 2026. However, there is a risk of an increase due to

Landslips kill at least 4 in northern Philippines

The archipelago nation's main island Luzon has been battered by heavy rains over the past four days

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 17 with Snapdragon processor

It operates on Android 16 with HyperOS 3 out of the box, and will offer 4 years of software and 6 years of security patches

World Elephant Day: August 12 | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

How Wellness, Culinary and Cultural Experiences Are Influencing Holiday Choices

Travellers no longer view wellness, food, entertainment and cultural exploration as separate elements of a holiday.

Watch: Saurav Das claims YouTubers filmed inside his house without consent

The incident has also sparked political reactions, with leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Derek OBrien commenting on the matter

Former gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's son dies in car crash in UP's Jhansi

Tension Erupts in Vijayawada as TDP Workers Remove YSRCP Tent

YSRCP leaders, under the leadership of former MLA Malladi Vishnu, launched relay hunger strikes demanding a CBI inquiry into the alleged irregula

Kangana Ranaut Addresses Jharkhand Recruitment Scams, Critiques Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, August 6: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, known for her controversial remarks, referred to the protesting Gen Z demonstrators at Jantar Mantar

Parliament Monsoon Session: Oppn. MPs continue protest over Ram temple donation 'theft', police action against students

The MPs also kept a donation box at the spot to symbolise the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple and lined up around them to raise slog

When AI invents history: Why verification must be a core academic skill

Mini Mathur wins Alliance; bags Rs 50 lakh cash prize after beating Aly Goni and Ruhee Dosani

Prime Video's reality show, Alliance, has crowned its first-ever winner - Mini Mathur. After six weeks of strategy, shifting loyalties and intens

SP Leaders Protest in Parliament Over Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Issue

New Delhi, August 6: Members of the Samajwadi Party (SP) staged a protest outside Parliament on Thursday regarding the Ayodhya Ram Temple donatio

SC stays arrest of Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy in Salboni land-grabbing case

The Supreme Court has stayed the arrest of Sumit Roy in a land-grabbing case. Roy is the Personal Assistant to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Ban

Agri Budget: Govt Bets on AI, Machine Learning to Help Farmers

Under the new initiative, comprehensive technical advisories covering the entire crop cycle, from sowing to harvest, will be delivered through mo

Two MDMK MLAs refuse to resign, announce decision to continue as DMK legislators

Two MDMK MLAs have refused to resign from their Assembly seats. They announced they will continue functioning as DMK legislators in the Assembly.

Meet Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja: Indian Maharaja who saved 1,000 Polish children from the Nazis during World War II

Meet Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja, the Maharaja of Nawanagar who in 1942 opened his princely state to nearly 1,000 Polish children fleeing

Patna Sanitation Workers Strike Ends After Government Talks

Patna, August 6: The sanitation workers strike in Patna and other municipal bodies across the state, which lasted for eight days, concluded on Th

Internet reviews Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 trailer, says 'Shivam Pandit is back'

The wait is finally over. The trailer of Awarapan 2 is here, bringing back Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the first film

New on Amazon Prime Video:Vadhandhi Season 2, Reacher S4, Traitors S2, and more

Here is the complete list of highlights coming to Prime Video this week

A Global Address, With Kolkata at Its Heart

As JW Marriott Kolkata completes a decade in the city, General Manager Gorav Arora talks about how an international luxury brand has adapted to K

Haryana HTET result 2026 OUT at htet.eapplynow.com; how to download scorecard PDF

The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has announced the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) result 2026. The candidates who had appear

Molbio Diagnostics Rs 940 Crore IPO From Aug 10

The Molbio Diagnostics public issue comprises a fresh issue of Rs 200 crore and an offer for sale of Rs 740 crore by existing shareholders.

Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

The Houthis have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea since last month in response to what they described as a Saudi siege on

Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban dies in car crash in Jhansi

Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban dies in car crash in Jhansi.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Critiques Government Amidst Youth Protests Over Education System Failures

Mumbai, August 6: Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticized the central government, referencing a report by the NITI Aayog that reveals the dire state of In

In 1943, wealthy gold miner's daughter became spy at just 16: How INA's 'youngest' operative disguised herself as a boy to gather intelligence from the British

Saraswathi Rajamani joined the Indian National Army at sixteen years old. She disguised herself as a boy named Mani for espionage missions. Rajam

Hexaware Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

Hexaware Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

Kejriwal Seeks Meta Explanation Over Social Media Account Restriction

In a post on X, Kejriwal said enquiries at Meta's India office revealed that his account had been restricted and was unavailable in India

'A bad apple...': RFK Jr decertifies 'Network for Hope' over patient safety concerns

Supreme Court says preliminary mediation report in Sunjay Kapur family trust dispute 'positive', to await fresh report in November

The Supreme Court deemed the initial mediation report in the Sunjay Kapur family trust dispute satisfactory. This dispute involves Sunjay Kapur's

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar slams Congress' 'gungi gudiya' jibe at Sunetra Pawar, seeks apology

Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar called the gungi gudiya remark against Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar unfortunate. He stated that anyone usi

Jharkhand Exam Protest Intensifies as Students Call for 'Gherao' of Assembly

Opposition MLAs demand CBI probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities as student agitation enters 13th day.

Iran warns Gulf allies of retaliation as Trump dials back strike threat, presses for a deal

Iran cautioned Gulf states about retaliation against energy infrastructure. This warning followed U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of striki

Israel reports its first troop deaths in Lebanon amid ongoing talks in Rome

Lebanese state media said one person died and 11 were wounded in a separate Israeli strike

Tamil Nadus TVK Government Unveils First Agricultural Budget Focused on Soil Health and AI Services

Chennai, August 6: Tamil Nadus Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister R. Vinoth presented the first agricultural budget of the Tamilaga Vetri K

Bigg Boss OTT Fame Jiyaa Shankar Gets Engaged, Shares Dreamy Pics

Calling Kaaran her goofball and best friend, Jiyaa further added, No matter where we were in the world - home was never a place it was always you

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Arunachal Pradesh; no casualties or damage reported

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district early August 6. This was the biggest tremor in a series of quakes whic

Mitchell Starc on cusp of surpassing Kapil Dev, Dale Steyn in Test wickets

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is set to chase two significant milestones in Test cricket when the hosts begin their two-match series ag

Arvind Kejriwal Accuses Meta of Limiting Access to His Instagram Account

New Delhi, August 6: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns on Thursday regarding Metas alleged restriction of his Instagram

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget: Eco-friendly liquid repellent to help farmers tackle wild boars

To further reduce crop losses caused not only by wild boars but also by elephants, gaurs, and deer, the government will install solar-powered ele

Assam floods crisis deepens: 1.6 lakh people affected across 14 districts, death toll rises to 95

Assam's flood death toll has climbed to ninety-five, with over 1.6 lakh people affected. Six more deaths were reported on Wednesday, primarily in

Russia downed 605 Ukrainian drones overnight: Defence Ministry

Ukraine has repeatedly struck sites belonging to Wildberries a popular online commerce platform often described as Russia's Amazon across the c

Karnataka rain Minister Sharan Prakash Patil reviews drought and drinking water crisis in Yadgir

Dr. Patil directed Revenue and Agriculture Department officials to submit a comprehensive report on crop damage caused by prolonged dry spells so

SC Refuses to Relax Ashish Mishra's Bail Conditions in Lakhimpur Kheri Case

Top court dismisses plea seeking relief to attend family functions, says no grounds exist for further relaxation.

Treated water sales up in Bengaluru, but not yet at summer levels

From July 5 till the end of the month, BWSSB booked nearly 800 cases for violations of water usage norms and levied penalties of around 30 lakh,

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang

No casualties or damage reported as main quake follows three foreshocks in the seismically active region.

U.S. FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

The shot, mFlusiva, was given a traditional approval for adults aged 50 to 64, and an accelerated approval for those 65 years and older

Indias Ministry of External Affairs Expands Presence on Snapchat

New Delhi, August 6: Indias Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially launched its presence on Snapchat, a popular multimedia messaging a

What is V2V communication? How this proposed vehicle safety system could help prevent road accidents

Nurse Bitten By Snake At Health Sub-Centre In Palakkad

The health centre official said the local panchayat has ignored repeated requests to clear dense foliage around the sub-centre.

SA20 2026 squads: Mitchell Marsh joins Sunrisers, Sam Curran switches teams; Phil Salt, Joe Root among key moves

SA20 Season 5 will feature star players like Mitchell Marsh and Sam Curran. Joe Root and Phil Salt are also returning to their respective franchi

Kejriwal says social media account restricted in India, seeks explanation from Meta

Mr. Kejriwal also shared a screenshot of his account status page showing the message, Unavailable in some locations.

Can Handlooms Power Fast Fashion? Taneira Design Head Explains

KSRTC to launch inter-State Flybus service from Bengaluru airport to Kozhikode from August 15

Premium airport bus will connect Kempegowda International Airport with Mysuru, Gonikoppa, Mananthavadi, Kalpetta and Kozhikode; fare fixed at 1,5

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till Noon Amid Opposition Sloganeering

House proceedings disrupted as Opposition demands Mallikarjun Kharge be allowed to speak; Treasury benches object.

Kerala Minister Reacts to Tamil Nadu Budget, Warns of SC Battle Over Mullaperiyar

His remarks came a day after the Tamil Nadu government, in its budget, announced plans to pursue raising the water level of the 131-year-old Mull

Houthi Rebels Claim Missile Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden

Sana, August 6: The Houthi group in Yemen has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden. This inciden

Sanjeev Kapoor shares easy carrot beetroot cutlet recipe for kids tiffin: How to make this healthy, tasty dish in minutes

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor introduces a delightful carrot and beetroot cutlet recipe especially for children who are picky about their veggies. By grati

'Avoid buying new vehicles for a few years': Kejriwal alleges govt plans ethanol blending in diesel, ATF

Arvind Kejriwal alleges the Centre plans to expand ethanol blending beyond petrol. He claims the government will increase ethanol content in petr

India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real test

India has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the battl

Monsoon disruption in Uttarakhand: Gangotri, Yamunotri routes hit by landslides; Asan Barrage opens gates

The Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways were blocked due to road obstruction and continuous rockfall in Uttarkashi. Meanwhile, authorities r

Discover the Benefits of Naukasana for Digestive Health and Weight Loss

New Delhi, August 6: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, digestive issues and obesity have become common concerns. Naukasana, also known as Boat Pose

Swan Defence bags Rs 251-Rs 750 crore tug order from Denmarks Svitzer

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries landed a big deal with Svitzer A/S, building four cutting-edge TRAnsverse 3200 tugs. These super-efficient, bio

From cloud migration to citizen services: AppSquadz and Indias evolving digital transformation journey

In the last 5 years, AppSquadz has expanded its cloud capabilities to support some significant digital transformation initiatives across governme