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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

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

On August 3, the Calcutta High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Mr. Roy in connection with the alleged government land fraud case bei

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

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

BJP Criticizes Congress Over Delay in Karnataka Cabinet Allocations

Bengaluru, August 6: The BJP has launched a sharp attack on the Congress regarding the delay in allocating ministerial portfolios following the f

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

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

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

Discover the Mythical History of Shri Jageshwar Mahadev Temple in Almora

Mumbai, August 6: Nestled in the serene valleys of Almora district, Uttarakhand, the Shri Jageshwar Mahadev Temple stands as a testament to ancie

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

Telangana CM to launch new ration cards distribution on August 15

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

Using such language or improper phrasing against women is unfortunate. Whosoever has used such language ought to express genuine regret and issue

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.

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

NIA Arrests Absconding Accused in 2022 Murder of Karnataka BJP Leader

The latest arrest comes weeks after the NIA, in July this year, apprehended two other absconding accused -- Abdul Nasir P alias Nasir, and Nausha

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

Not Knowing Mother Tongue is an Insult: Dhanush Urges Students to Prioritise Tamil

Dhanush reflected on how language proficiency has changed over the years and expressed concern over the declining use of Tamil among youngsters

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

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.

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

Cross-border bio-medical waste dumping: NGT asks Kerala Health Dept to furnish details on treatment capacity, waste generators

Southern Bench of NGT issues the directive in a case related to illegal dumping of biomedical and mixed solid waste in various locations across T

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

Will UPI remain free to use? | Explained

A new Bill introduced in Parliament has sparked fears that the government will soon allow banks to levy a charge on UPI payments. How much of thi

World Bank, ADB team concludes three-day review visit to Amaravati

It holds detailed review meetings with senior officials of the APCRDA with focus on implementation of social and environmental safeguards being a

Major Action in Pune Toxic Liquor Case: MCOCA Imposed on Mastermind and Gang

Pune, August 6: In a tragic incident that occurred between May 27 and May 30, 2026, toxic liquor claimed the lives of 21 individuals in Pune, Mah

Major Action in Pune Toxic Liquor Case, MCOCA Imposed on Mastermind and Gang

Pune, August 6: In a significant development in the toxic liquor case in Maharashtras Pune, which claimed the lives of 21 individuals between May

Draft Advocates Protection Bill to go to Cabinet after AGs remarks: Farooq

Law Minister N.Md. Farooq said the Law Secretary had been asked to prepare the draft, which would go to the Advocate General and the Finance Depa

NIA arrests another absconding accused in Praveen Nettaru murder case; total arrests reach 25

The accused, Ummar Farook M.R., was arrested in Kochi, Kerala, during a targeted operation based on specific intelligence inputs. He had been abs

Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib's home attacked after Hasina media event

The attack came hours after Shakib, a former Awami League lawmaker, joined Sheikh Hasinas virtual event

Supreme Court directs Jaipur tribunal to clear pending illegal construction appeals in two weeks

The direction came in an August 5 order amid concerns that interim relief granted by the tribunal in several cases delayed enforcement action ini

A Look At Abdul El-Sayed's Progressive Breakthrough In Michigan Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, overcoming more than $60 million in outsid

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Supreme Court refuses to further relax bail conditions of accused Ashish Mishra

The Supreme Court has denied Ashish Mishra's plea for relaxed bail conditions. Mishra is the prime accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence c

'His Name Is Probably ........': Jos Buttler Names the Indian Star Who Could Break His Record

Jos Buttler has predicted that Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi could one day surpass his record as the highest run-scorer in T20 cri

First Expiry of Sensex Under CAS System Expected to Bring Significant Volatility

Mumbai, August 6: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is set for the weekly expiry of Sensex derivatives contracts on Thursday. With recent implement

Wrapping aluminium foil over doorknobs: Why more people are doing it and its benefits

Aluminum foil on a door handle is not just a quirky internet trend. It creates a replaceable germ barrier, reflects heat in summer, buffers cold

Sushma Swarajs Legacy Inspires Generations as Ministers Pay Tribute on Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 6: On Thursday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other central ministers and BJP leaders paid heart

Many facts create doubt on truthfulness of victim: Goa court on Tarun Tejpals acquittal

Special judge Kshama Joshi mentions lack of medical evidence, delay in lodging FIR as reasons for acquittal.

Delhi on high alert ahead of Independence Day amid threats from Pakistani, Khalistani terror outfits

Delhi has been placed on high alert ahead of the Independence Day celebrations following intelligence inputs warning of possible snap protests an

Kerala: Rains Continue, IMD Issues Orange Alert for Five Districts

Officials said floodwaters have started receding from several low-lying areas in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Ernakulam districts

Heavy rain lashes Delhi; IMD issues orange alert

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.6 degrees Celsius, 1.3 notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Depar

I'm 62 And I Believe I Am A Victim: Former Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal On Conviction In Rape Case

The case pertains to allegations made by a woman journalist, who had accused Tarun Tejpal of sexually assaulting her inside a hotel elevator on N

Opposition Protests Force Lok Sabha Adjournment Till 2 PM

Speaker Om Birla expresses concern over repeated disruptions as Opposition demands Amit Shah's presence over police action against students.

Akanksha Chamola Breaks Silence on Controversial Statement About Gaurav Khanna

Mumbai, August 6: Television actress and former Lock Up 2 contestant Akanksha Chamola has addressed the controversial statement she made regardin

NCERT RIE Common Entrance Examination 2026 Results Out; Counselling Process Begins

Counselling for RIE admissions will start soon; seat allotment depends on merit, preferences, and seat availability.

Ex-Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal Convicted For Raping Colleague. All About The Case

Tarun Tejpal, the founder and former editor of Tehelka magazine, was convicted of sexually assaulting a former junior colleague in Goa.

Bombay High Court convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 sexual assault case; sets aside acquittal

Goa Bench said it would pronounce its order on sentencing in the afternoon; Solicitor General Tushar Mehta, appearing for the Goa govt., sought t

Entire Lahore Police Station Staff Suspended Over Woman's Rape Allegation

Pakistan police launch probe after a woman alleges she was raped inside a police station by an officer; SHO held accountable.

Nagpur Teen Goes Missing For A Day, Found Dead On Railway Tracks

A 14-year-old boy was found dead on the Nagpur-Howrah railway route in Kamthi town after going missing for a day.

King cobra vs python in Bihar: How a pet dogs bark alerted family to terrifying 12-foot snake fight

A king cobra and a python were found locked in a fight outside a house near the Gonouli forest office in West Champarans Valmiki Tiger Reserve. T

Amitabh Bachchan Reveals Working A 24-Hour Shift For 'KBC'

Sharing that the premiere date of the popular quiz show has now been announced, Bachchan wrote that he could not afford to miss work.

Andhra, Chhattisgarh, Bihar are outsmarting richer states on investments (without outspending)

A licence, a statute and a purchase contract: how three challenger states are gaining ground without simply writing bigger subsidy cheques.

Noida Police on High Alert for Kanwar Yatra 2026

Noida, August 6: The Gautam Buddh Nagar police are fully prepared to ensure the Kanwar Yatra 2026 is conducted safely and smoothly. Under the gui

Bar Council orders nationwide inspection of law colleges, bars weekend and shift-based classes

In a circular issued on August 4, the BCI asked vice-chancellors, registrars and heads of law faculties to conduct comprehensive inspections befo

Nagpur POCSO Accused Demands Pizza, Soft Bed in Police Custody

Teen arrested for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting a minor complains about lock-up conditions; probe into phones and social media cont

CWG Judo Gold-Winner Asmita Faces UP Reward Eligibility Question. Here's Why

India's Asmita Dey etched her name in the history books by winning the country's first-ever judo gold at the Commonwealth Games.