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Odisha Government Clarifies No Need for AgriStack Registration for Kharif Rice Purchase

Bhubaneswar, August 11: The Odisha government has announced that farmers will not be required to register with AgriStack to sell rice during the

Surge in Suspected Chandipura Virus Cases in Gujarat, Death Toll Reaches 25

Gandhinagar, August 11: The state of Gujarat has reported 225 suspected cases of the Chandipura virus since June 30. Of these, 39 cases have been

China Demonstrates Unique Advantages in AI Race, Says U.S. Media

Beijing, August 11: A recent article by CNBC highlights that Chinese AI companies are narrowing the performance gap with leading U.S. laboratorie

Exports of Special Products from Tibet Surge by 18.7% in First Half of 2026

Beijing, August 11: According to the Lhasa Customs Department, the export value of special products from Tibet reached 3.336 million yuan in the

Indian Cricketers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep Join Bihar Police as DSPs

Patna, August 10: Indian cricketers Mukesh Kumar and Akash Deep have officially joined the Bihar Police as Deputy Superintendents of Police (DSP)

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta Unveils Delhi Laxmi Yojana Amid Opposition Walkout

New Delhi, August 11: On the second day of the monsoon session of the Delhi Assembly, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta presented the Delhi Laxmi Yojana

In 1901, Austrian American immunologist and pathologist while mixing blood of different people made a groundbreaking discovery saving numerous lives and helping the world in creating blood banks, enabling modern surgery and advancing several other fields

In 1901, Austrian American immunologist and pathologist made a groundbreaking discovery while mixing blood of different people. The discovery sav

6 Layers of Barricades for a 5-km March: How the Ranchi Violence Unfolded

A crowd of roughly 8,000 protesters managed to reach the Assembly, but not without violent clashes.

NDRF Hosts Inter-Battalion Volleyball Tournament in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 11: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) kicked off its Inter-Battalion Volleyball Tournament at the headquarters of the S

NCP(SP) Says No Politics In Modi Meet

The meeting assumed significance on the backdrop of speculations of NCP (SP) MPs joining the NDA and supporting the delimitation bill in the parl

Support Staff Named For Hyderabad Cricket Teams

A. Ranjit Kumar (trainer, strength & conditioning)

Gujarat Launches Initiative for Monitoring Malnourished Children with New Anganwadi Centers

Gandhinagar, August 11: Gujarats Minister of Women and Child Development, Dr. Manisha Vakil, has directed officials to ensure continuous monitori

Arabic proverb of the day: 'A mother is a school, preparing her is...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on early education, moral values, emotional strength and social impact

Arabic proverb of the day: A mother is a school, preparing her is like preparing a good nation explains how mothers influence children through ed

Jharkhand officials defend use of mild force during student protest at Assembly

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MLA Shivannavar Wants Ministerial Berth, Not Corporation Post

I have already served as the Chairman of the Corporation for two and half years. Let somebody else get the chance. If I am given a ministerial po

Government Strengthens Nation on All Fronts: Maninderjeet Singh Bitta

Baghpat, August 11: Maninderjeet Singh Bitta, Chairman of the All Indian Anti-Terrorist Front, defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi amidst deman

Rising Waters of Bagmati River Threaten Northern Bihar

Patna, August 11: Heavy rainfall in northern Bihar and Nepal has caused the Bagmati River to rise above the danger mark. The rivers water level a

Trump signs executive order calling for fewer childhood vaccines, falsely linking shots to autism

Advith, Chandra, Aaron, Shakeer Hit Double Tons In Cricket League

Rahul Radhesh led the A Division scorers with a magnificent 167 for MP Colts

Gujarat to Launch 45-Day Digital Crop Survey from August 15

Gandhinagar, August 11: The Gujarat government announced on Monday that a 45-day digital crop survey will commence on August 15. This initiative

3 Tribal Girls Die After Venomous Snake Bites 6 At Gadchiroli Ashram School

Gadchirolis Co-Guardian Minister Ashish Jaiswal expressed grief over the deaths and conveyed his condolences to the families of the children.

In financial services, trust comes before speed; AI doesn't replace it

India is a compelling place to test that idea, because India has been quietly building something transformative. Only a decade ago, shopkeepers o

Northern Railway Denies Closure Claims, Cargo Parcel Train Service from Budgam to Delhi Continues Uninterrupted

New Delhi, August 11: Northern Railway has firmly rejected claims regarding the closure of the cargo parcel train service operating between Budga

Ram Rahims acquittal in journalist murder case needs consideration: Supreme Court

3-Day 'Bastar Tiranga Yatra' To Honour Fallen Jawans In Ex-Maoist Strongholds

The yatra is scheduled to commence from headquarter town of Narayanpur on August 12 and end at Karregutta Hills, the last Maoist fort that has fa

Assam Government Allocates

Guwahati, August 11: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the progress of the ongoing Guwahati Science City project in the outskirts

Monsoon Session: Govt offers Amit Shah statement in Parliament, opposition doesn't relent

Fire Breaks Out in Gujarat Secretariat Basement, Digital Records Remain Safe

Gandhinagar, August 11: A fire erupted in the basement of Block Number 9 at the new Gujarat Secretariat complex in Gandhinagar. While some govern

Final vote delayed in parts of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir over security fears

Clashes in the region have led to road closures and an internet blackout

Gandarbal Police Seize 4 Kilograms of Cocaine in Parcel, One Arrested

Srinagar, August 11: In a significant drug bust, Gandarbal police foiled an attempt to frame a husband in a false drug case. Authorities seized a

Fintech Stocks Jump On Proposed MDR Charges

Jefferies estimates MDR could increase Paytms FY28 EBITDA and profit by 15 per cent to 35 per cent, while Pine Labs EBITDA could rise by 10-23 pe

Afghanistan Secures Victory Over Ireland in Thrilling ODI Match

Belfast, August 10: Afghanistan triumphed over Ireland in the third ODI match held at the Civil Service Cricket Club on Monday, winning by three

Protectors turn predators: how son preference fuels female foeticide rackets in Maharashtra

The arrest of a retired government doctor by the Kolhapur police on July 31 for allegedly orchestrating a sophisticated female foeticide ring sho

Bureaucratic reshuffle: Deepti Gaur Mukerjee named new higher education secretary

four-year-old girl attacked by pack of stray dogs in Pune, requires over 80 stitches

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SC allows MP Abhishek Banerjee to travel abroad for eye care

The Supreme Court granted Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee permission to travel abroad. He will receive eye treatment overseas for a perio

In 1875, Charles Darwin suggested some plants could capture insects using sticky hairs, but he couldn't prove it. 150 years later, researchers confirmed a Chinese species attracts and traps flies with the same mechanism

A groundbreaking study has validated Charles Darwin's long-standing hypothesis regarding carnivorous Saxifraga plants. Researchers discovered tha

India-SACU trade pact terms may be signed tomorrow

India and the Southern African Customs Union are on the verge of finalizing terms for a significant trade pact. This agreement aims to set the gr

In 1643, an Italian physicist and mathematician came up with a crucial invention to help measure atmospheric pressure laying foundation for weather forecasts and unraveling many secrets in thermodynamics and modern meteorology

In 1643, an Italian physicist and mathematician came up with a crucial invention to help measure atmospheric pressure laying foundation for weath

Piyush Goyal pushes for onboarding more state agencies to GeM

Piyush Goyal, the Commerce Minister, has advocated for broadening Indias public procurement platform, GeM. He stressed the need to bring more sta

State song be sung first at all events: Tamil Nadu Assembly

The Tamil Nadu assembly unanimously adopted a resolution for Tamil Thaai Vaazhthu. This song must be sung first at all state functions and events

Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar Congratulates Bimal Patel on ITLOS Appointment

New Delhi, August 11: Indias Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with Bimal N. Patel on Monday to congratulate him on his recent election as a

Indian envoys meet PMs of Nepal, Bangladesh as Balendra Shah ends foreign envoy meetings

Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah met Indian envoy Naveen Srivastav, ending his ban on individual foreign envoy meetings. Bangladesh Prime Min

Quote of the day by Mads Mikkelsen: 'I think the meaning of life is...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on inner peace, fate, happiness, acceptance and mindfulness

Quote of the day by Mads Mikkelsen says, I think the meaning of life is life itself. The quote focuses on living in the present instead of search

Day afterJNUnixeddiscussion on Khalids book, students union holds event outdoors

A tribunal that stands on its own

A new bill proposes establishing an independent National Tribunals Commission for tribunal administration. This commission will oversee selection

SP fears BSP the most, says Akash Anand, asks voters to be wary

Manipur CM Honors Commonwealth Games Silver Medalist Rishikant Singh

Imphal, August 11: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh honored silver medalist weightlifter Chanambam Rishikant Singh on Monday for his

Punjab passes nine Bills in a day;Oppn. calls it a display of majoritarian arrogance

Do not write the obituary of international law yet

International law remains relevant in a troubled world

Finance panel calls for AI checks for tax refunds

A parliamentary committee has identified a concerning surge in income tax refunds that are taking too long to process. To expedite genuine claims

Punjab Police Busts Two Major Drug and Arms Supply Networks; Seven Arrested

Chandigarh, August 11: Punjabs Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav announced on Monday that the Amritsar Commissionerate police have di

Manipur violence: SC proposes spl courts to hear CBI, NIA cases on day-to-day basis

The Supreme Court suggested forming special courts for Manipur violence cases. These courts would exclusively handle investigations by the CBI an

Engagements in Hyderabad on Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Ramalyam Foundation Delhi; Time: 1.30 pm; Venue: Ravindra Bharathi

24 Kolkata Schoolgirls Fall Ill, Hospitalised: Official

At least 24 girl students at a Kolkata school were rushed to RG Kar Medical College and Hospital on Monday night after they fell ill, an official

Haryana power employees defer strike by two months after government assurances

Market study in works to regulate big technology firms

The corporate affairs ministry plans to implement an evidence-based methodology for the upcoming Digital Competition Bill. A thorough market anal

New Showroom Garvi Gurjari Opens in Gandhinagar to Promote Traditional Crafts

Gandhinagar, August 11: A new showroom named Garvi Gurjari was inaugurated on Monday in Kudasan, Gandhinagar. The state governments aim is to bet

Independence Day 2026: 'Youth power' to drive celebrations at Red Fort

India Independence Day 2026: Youth power will be a central theme at the upcoming Independence Day celebrations. Young achievers and innovators wi

US judge dismisses criminal case against billionaire Gautam Adani

A US judge dismissed criminal charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani. The Justice Department decided to abandon the fraud and bribery ca

DC Edit | Unlock Faster FDI Decisions

Under the current FDI norms, investment proposals involving foreign equity inflows above Rs 5,000 crore must go before the CCEA, while those belo

Tracking nursing: On the Nurses Registration and Tracking System

A fully updated live nurses portal will be of immense benefit to the nation

Bengal CM suspends cop after custodial death of TMC worker

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari suspended an investigating officer and transferred an inspector. He visited the family of a Trinamool

Hyderabad Police Bust Gang Promising Hidden Treasures, Four Arrested

Hyderabad, August 11: The Hyderabad Polices Commissioner Task Force, along with Shamshabad Zone and Rajendra Nagar police, has successfully disma

How personality cults derail democracy

The tragedy of personality cults is that they encourage us to outsource our judgment and to mistake admiration for patriotism

MB Patil Seeks Scientific Report On Crop Damage In Vijayapura

Patil, who reviewed the drought situation in the district, said rain-dependent agriculture had become increasingly difficult and many farmers wer

Senior Maoist Leader Kakarala Samatha Surrenders to Telangana DGP

Samatha is a native of Rajamahendravaram. Her father, the film actor Kakarala Sathyanarayana, who acted in about 300 movies, died in 2022.

'Cant States be more competent?': Sen Marshall vs Booker erupts over SNAP frauds

Quick Action by Delhi Police Prevents Major Fire Incident

New Delhi, August 10: A significant fire incident was averted in the Neb Sarai area of South Delhi, thanks to the vigilance and swift actions of

SC flags rise in drug abuse, trafficking across country

The Supreme Court voiced serious concern regarding escalating drug abuse and trafficking nationwide. Justices noted the gravity of the situation

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei fills 6 key military positions

Iran's Supreme Leader appointed six senior commanders to key military and IRGC posts. Ali Abdollahi became Chief of Staff while Kioumars Heydari

Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei fills 6 key military positions

Iran's Supreme Leader appointed six senior commanders to key military and IRGC posts. Ali Abdollahi became Chief of Staff while Kioumars Heydari

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YSRC Holds Rally in Nellore, Seeks CBI Probe into Mega DSC

Govardhan Reddy alleged that irregularities and a paper leak had occurred in the Mega DSC and said the response from students and youth reflected

Activist Devendra Mahto Hospitalised After Joining Jharkhand Protest March

JLKM leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on a hunger strike for nine days over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations,

Devastating 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Colombia, Leaving 69 Dead

Bogot, August 10: A powerful earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter scale struck western Colombia on Monday, resulting in at least 69 fatalities

Barcelona turn down PSG offer for Torres

According to Spanish media reports, Torres, scorer of the winning goal in the 2026 World Cup final, has agreed to join PSG and his former nationa

Indigenously Made Radio-Collars Replace African Collars In Hassan

Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Infiction Labs, Bengaluru Gurudeepa G. explained the African wildlife tracking collars came with sealed batteri

HC Adjourns Group-1 Answer Script Evaluation Case to Sept 1

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) informed a division bench comprising Justice D. Ramesh and Justice A. Giridhar that it had completed the inv

Woman, two juveniles detained in connection with R.K. Nagar burglary cases

Naidu Sets 7-Month Deadline to Distribute 68.64 Lakh Passbooks

CM rejects call for Lokesh's resignation over DSC intakes

Japanese proverb of the day: Even when every outer flame dies, guard the light... Inspiring life lessons on resilience, hope, inner strength, courage, perseverance, self-belief, and why protecting your inner light can help you survive life's darkest moments through timeless Japanese wisdom

Todays Japanese proverb of the day offers a powerful lesson in resilience: Even when every outer flame dies, guard the light within yourself. It

City Court Permits Private Case in Custodial Death of Sai Krishna

The court directed that the MPs statement be recorded on August 17.

Cauvery Committee, Authority to meet on Tuesday to review water situation

As on date, the combined storage of four reservoirs in Karnataka was around 88 tmc ft. against the total capacity of 114.57 tmc ft.

Man painting wall advertisement dies after drunk driver crashes into parked car

Ezhumalai was rushed to a government hospital, where he died while undergoing treatment

T.N. Committee constituted to shortlist candidates for posts of non-hereditary trustees in temples

Colombo Port city comes into focus as transnational crime networks surface

Sri Lanka faces growing concerns as a potential hub for Chinese cybercrime networks. A recent murder of a Chinese national highlights these trans

Bihar Police Rescues Kidnapped Youth, Arrests Four Mobile Snatchers

Patna, August 11: In a swift operation, police in Muzaffarpur rescued a kidnapped youth within two hours and arrested two suspects who allegedly

Telangana Extends Indiramma Housing Application Deadline to August 15

The extension was announced in view of consecutive holidays, including the second Saturday and Bonalu, to ensure eligible beneficiaries do not mi

Gurugram woman held for assault on domestic help; released on bail