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Experts at The Hindus wellness webinar stress the need to safeguard vascular health
The doctors underscored the need to keep moving as sitting is the new smoking and for patients with diabetes to regularly check and take care of their feet
Tamil Nadu Budget: Palaniswami gives zero marks to TVK governments first Budget
AIADMK leader says the ruling party had made several promises before coming to power, but none of them had found a place in the Budget
Google Assistant To Be Discontinued on Android, Wear OS on September 4
Google said it will start removing access to Google Assistant from September 4, though the process may take a few weeks to reach all users
SHE Teams Nab 678 Harassers during Bonalu in Hyderabad
During special surveillance operations conducted throughout the festival, several incidents of harassment in crowded public places were detected
Road Deaths on National Highways Fall 4% in 2025: Gadkari
For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, fatalities on national highways have declined even as overall road accidents increased.
Telangana CM makes strong pitch to Centre for increase in Tummidihatti barrage height
Revanth Reddy accompanied by Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy call on Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi
Vijay Chairs High-Level Review Meeting Ahead of Tomorrow's Agriculture Budget
Sources said the meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Joseph Vinay, focussed on increasing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy and sugarcane
Lab is aimed at equipping students with access to industry-leading data, analytics, and market intelligence tools used by financial professionals worldwide
RS Clears Bill to Raise Supreme Court Judges' Strength to 38
The Upper House approves legislation replacing an ordinance to increase the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength.
Rupee gains 13 paise to close at 95.15 against U.S. dollar post-RBI policy decision
At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.90 against the greenback and traded in a tight range of 94.89-95.25 during the session; it eventually settled at 95.15, higher by 13 paise from its previous close
It is the first time in independent India that an existing State has been demoted to Union Territory status, says Forum of Human Rights in J&K in its annual report
Restoration and conservation works were being carried out at 213 temples that are over 1,000 years old, at an estimated cost of 418 crore: Finance Minister
Sanjay Jaju Calls for Extensive Arrangements for Telangana Rising2026
The Chief Secretary stated that the cooperation of national and international organizations is crucial for attracting massive investments to the state, as part of achieving the 'Telangana Rising-2047' goal
Experts from fertility sector, law enforcement, medico-legal, and news media joined together to discuss how India can strengthen public trust in assisted reproductive technology
Services hit as Maharashtra resident doctors begin strike over registration of homoeopaths
Resident doctors in Maharashtra have begun an indefinite strike. This action protests the government's decision allowing homoeopaths to prescribe allopathic medicines. Outpatient department services are significantly impacted across state medical colleges. Doctors demand the immediate suspension of this new registration process. Emergency services will be withdrawn if dialogue does not commence soon.
Unlike the previous government, which focussed only on short-term political gains with the belief that they should make best use of their five-year term, our government believes that we need to look forward to at least 15 years of sustained growth, the Finance Minister contended
A SpaceX rocket has crashed on the Moon's surface. This event adds to the growing collection of human-made debris on the lunar landscape. Decades of missions have left behind equipment and discarded rocket stages from various space programs. Recent years have seen an increase in unintended crashes from lunar exploration missions. Managing space debris is becoming a significant challenge for future lunar endeavors.
Moving car gutted in Keralas Kozhikode, driver escapes unhurt
Incident occurred around 9 a.m. on August 5, 2026 near the Pantheerankavu police station
Lokesh Inaugurates IBM Consulting FutureNow Centre in Vizag
The centre's capabilities span artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud, software engineering, data and analytics, cybersecurity, and enterprise transformation
Social media ban: Will the Aussie model work for India?
Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian govt over child sexual abuse material and deepfake content
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on wednesday apologised for the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and operational shortcomings on the company's platforms, acknowledging lapses in content moderation and platform management, according to PTI sources.
School holiday tomorrow, August 6: On August 6, various regions in India are set to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, prompting local authorities to remain vigilant. Although there is no nationwide holiday planned, school closures will be addressed at a district level. Residents in Delhi-NCR and Kerala should keep a close eye on official advisories to remain informed, as decisions will depend on real-time rainfall updates and safety assessments.
Rajya Sabha approves Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026
Parliament has approved a bill to increase the Supreme Court's judge count. The Rajya Sabha passed the legislation, raising the total to 38 judges. This move aims to strengthen judicial capacity and address case backlogs. The Lok Sabha had previously passed the bill without any debate. The amendment revises the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Act.
Elamanchili station footfall grows 11%; halts sought for express trains
The station earned over 4.12 crore in 2025-26 as projects including the Nakkapalli bulk drug park and the Rambilli naval base take shape; representations seek halts for the Ratnachal, Garib Rath and AP expresses
A 4-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage drifting through space since 2025 was expected to crash into the Moon at 5,400 mph, raising fresh questions about lunar space junk. The school-bus-size rocket stage was expected to slam into the Moon's western limb, potentially kicking up a plume of lunar dust.
J'Khand student protest: Mahto takes water after Sonam Wangchuk's appeal, to continue hunger strike
India emerges strong from each disruption, has very strong macroeconomic fundamentals: RBI Governor
The way we faced these challenges gives us the confidence that come what may, we will emerge stronger from each episode.
Amit Rais Ohh My Dog Trailer Unveiled
Director Amit Rai's family entertainer, Ohh My Dog carries a powerful message of kindness, compassion, and peaceful coexistence with animals.
Tamil Nadu Budget: M.K. Stalin terms TVK-led governments Revised Budget a damp squib
It is completely silent on the (TVKs electoral) promise of 2,500 for women, 4,000 for unemployed youth, six free LPG cylinders, and a complete waiver of crop loans, he said in a social media post
Defamatory post against Kerala Chief Minister: cyber police register case in Kozhikode
Case registered against a Facebook account operating under the name Nithin Kakkedath. Petition filed by a member of the Beypore Block Congress Committee
The Supreme Court said retaining experienced judicial officers may impose a lesser financial liability than retiring them and filling the resulting vacancies
Eclipse, meteors and planets converge on Aug 12-14: How to watch
Hyderabad: Your Instagram feeds are about to be filled with images of night-sky scenery or celestial events, as next week, three sky events converge between August 12 and 14. With millions of posts uploaded on social media every day, it would be easy for the three events a total solar eclipse, the Perseid meteor Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Cabinet secretary TV Somanathan, home secretary Govind Mohan get one-year extensions
Why is the government offloading stake in LIC? | Explained
How will the stake sale benefit the government? What triggered the OFS and is it the right time? What has been the response? How will small investors gain from this sale?
SpaceX Rocket Stage Believed To Have Slammed into Moon
While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lunar surface, it had been expected to make impact at approximately 0635 GMT
Arsenal Agree 75 Million Deal To Sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: Report
Arsenal's opening offer for the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder was rejected earlier this week, but the London club returned with an improved bid and have now reached an agreement with Newcastle
Kerala Child Rights Commission Goes Digital For Real-Time Assessment
The absence of a unified platform for collating such information had hindered state-level reviews and evidence-based policy formulation. The new dashboard aims to bridge that gap
A 35-year-old man reportedly suffered cardiac arrest after an intense workout following months of inactivity. A doctor explains rhabdomyolysis as the reason behind the shcoking incident. Here are warning signs and risks gym goers should keenly watch.
Sudden showers hit parts of Hyderabad on August 5 after sunny morning
Global shipbuilding concentrated among a few players, but India is catching up: The winds of change
While Indian shipyards did construct some merchant tonnage under license regimes and subsidy schemes, the emphasis stayed on building capacity fot Navy and Coast Guard, not for the commercial global market. The long term result was that Indian commercial shipbuilding never developed the scale, supply-chain depth or export orientation that enabled East Asian yards to capture the worlds merchant fleet.
Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan get one-year service extension
The Centre has extended the tenures of Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Both senior bureaucrats will continue in their posts beyond their scheduled retirement dates. The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved these one-year extensions for both officials. These extensions are granted by relaxing specific provisions of service rules.
Want to return to Bangladesh, says exiled author Taslima Nasreen
Kolkata: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen on Wednesday, August 5, left Kolkata after a six-day visit, and said she would visit the city whenever it calls me. Interacting with reporters at the airport before her departure, Nasreen expressed her desire to return to Bangladesh, but said she would stay in India for now as Dhaka Get the latest updates in Hyderabad City News , Technology , Entertainment , Sports , Politics and Top Stories on WhatsApp & Telegram by subscribing to our channels. You can also download our app for Android and iOS .
Studies have shown that mesoscale cloudbursts occurring under favourable ocean-atmospheric conditions may leave a vast area of Kerala vulnerable to flash floods and landslides, anytime during the monsoon season, says expert
Adulterated spices, fake paneer and other violations detected by Hyderabad-FAST in under 5 months
Adulterated tea powder, fake paneer, low-quality coconut powder repackaged into branded packets, use of decomposed food are among violations detected in Hyderabad
RINL employees ask PMO to clear pending salaries and VRS settlements
The collectives said the plant had an emergency reserve fund of over 900 crore and a cash balance of 195 crore, and that salaries, VRS-2 and VRS-3 settlements and family and widow pensions remained unpaid
No voter deletion in SIR over missing 2002 electoral roll information: Delhi CEO
Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer clarified no voter names are deleted automatically. Exclusion from draft rolls only occurs if forms are not submitted or eligibility is lacking. Voters not found in the 2002 list can provide relative details for inclusion. Notices will be issued to voters for document submission by September 23. Final electoral rolls are scheduled for publication on October 27.
All 13 passengers injured in Phuket-Delhi flight incident discharged: Air India
Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320neo, was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when the incident occurred on August 4. Following the incident, 13 passengers and four crew members were taken to hospital for treatment
48 Dead In Worst-Hit Sivasagar As Assam Flood Death Count Reaches 88
As floodwaters continue to wreak havoc across Assam, Sivasagar has emerged as the worst-affected district, accounting for more than half of the state's 88 flood-related deaths.
Meta-Centre Row Live Updates: Government Wants Mark Zuckerberg's Apology
Meta-Centre Row Live Updates: The panel, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, said the deletion of PM Modi's video - who is the representative of 1.4 billion Indians - is an attack on democracy.
SpaceX Rocket Piece Weighing 4 Tonnes May Have Crashed Into Moon
While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lunar surface, it had been expected to make impact at approximately 0635 GMT.
Kerala govt plans new housing project to resettle fishers, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan
CM says project to address shortcomings in existing Punargeham initiative
Karnataka Minister Khandre Orders SOPs for VB-G RAM G Implementation
The minister noted that some Panchayat Development Officers had reported difficulties in implementing the scheme due to the absence of clear operational guidelines
Embattled FIFA Chief Infantino Holds Emergency Talks With Directors in Morocco
Infantino has come under increasing pressure, even from within FIFA, over his handling of the proposal, and calls for him to step down have grown since he abandoned it last Saturday
Mexico, Served With A SOCIAL Twist
Mela Mexicana brought the flavours of Mexico to SOCIAL, where smoky meats, crisp tostadas, spicy tacos and comforting tortas found an easy connection with Indian palates. At Mindspace SOCIAL Hyderabad, chefs Shamsul Wahid and Ashish Sharma Diaz Del Castillo explain how the menu finds common ground between two food cultures without losing the character of either.
Tamil Nadu Budget: Western districts to gain from textile, tourism, and energy initiatives
The Technical Textiles Transformation Scheme for Entrepreneurs will be implemented in collaboration with international educational and research institutions, with the financial assistance from Tami Nadu Technical Textiles Mission, the Finance Minister said
Rise in interest payments, liabilities gives limited fiscal space for new schemes: TN FM
Tamil Nadus debt has doubled over the past five years, reaching about 10 lakh crore, says Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson
TN Budget Eyes Cross-Border Metro Rail Link with Karnataka's Bommasandra
In his Budget address, the minister stated that the construction of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, spanning 118.9 km across three corridors at an estimated completion cost of Rs 63,246 crore, is progressing at full speed
Australia Not Planning Tour Match Before India Test Series, Says Coach McDonald
Head coach Andrew McDonald said Australia would scout a location to immerse themselves in conditions similar to India before the series opener in Nagpur starting January, 21
Leqembi for early Alzheimer's treatment launched in India after CDSCO nod
The launch comes amid a growing dementia burden in India, driven by an ageing population, late diagnosis and limited awareness
Riley Moore, however, has surpassed even the Indian left liberals in fear-mongering and victimhood propaganda. His claim that the FCRA Amendment Bill will empower the Indian government to arbitrarily take over churches is false. The authorities cannot take over or alter the religious character of places of worship.
Trust seeks Central funds to conserve Gundlakamma river
The Hindu Dharma Parirakshana Trust has written to Union Jal Shakti Minister Chandrakant Raghunath Patil seeking funds under the National River Conservation Plan, for afforestation along both banks, an anti-encroachment drive and a boundary survey
Qwen 3.8-Max: can Alibaba challenge OpenAI & Anthropic? | TechPulse
Tata Projects bags Rs 670 cr order from RMZ for Chennai commercial project
Tata Projects secured a Rs 670.24 crore order from RMZ. This contract is for the main civil works of a commercial development. The project involves complete core and shell construction for the Chennai site. It includes civil, structural, and architectural works for the development. This order adds to RMZ's growing Chennai property portfolio.
A single US measles outbreak can cost millions of dollars, study estimates
In 2026, the United States has confirmed more than 2,300 measles infections, surpassing the 2025 tally to reach the highest annual total in 35 years amid declining vaccination rates
Samantha Shares Heartfelt Birthday Wish for Husband Raj Nidimoru
The actress celebrated filmmaker Raj Nidimoru's birthday with a heartfelt social media post, delighting fans.
Vande Bharat trial run on Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section from August 11
Successful completion of the trial will facilitate introduction of VB Express on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector
GoPals to celebrate 12th anniversary in Bengaluru on August 8
The organisation was founded in 2014 by a group of IT professionals
History and Legacy of Hunger Strikes in India
A hunger strike, by itself, guarantees nothing. It acquires influence only when the self-sacrifice resonates with a larger moral and political question.
South Korea: Police raid Starbucks HQ over 'Tank Day' fiasco
Starbucks Korea faced major backlash after being accused of trivializing a 1980 massacre. Police say their internal investigation was not thorough enough.
Kerala govt has begun work on long-term disaster resilience programme, says CM Satheesan
Kerala Disaster Resilience Programme was announced by UDF govt in Revised Budget for 2026-27
'Grave security threat': CJP's Saurav Das alleges media 'breaking into' his house
The Cockroach Janta Party began as a satirical online response to a statement by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant but later developed into a broader youth-led campaign. The movement has focused on issues including exam security, administrative reforms and employment-related concerns. Das became one of CJP's most visible representatives due to his background in journalism and his ability to present arguments through data, documents and legal references.
Lok Sabha passes Bill on banker's books without debate
Kiren Rijiju also accused Congress, the CPI and the Samajwadi party of being against Lord Ram and demanded that they apologise to the nation
CM DK Shivakumar Asked To Resign, Will Decide After Discussion: Karnataka LC Chairman
Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, an eight-time MLC, has his current term till July 2028. Pointing out that no chairperson has had to resign since 1956, and all of them have completed their term, Horatti said there were no grounds to remove him
US: Chipotle Pulls Jalapeos Over Salmonella Outbreak Probe
The company did not specify where the initial peppers came from but noted that the jalapeos in question were sent across multiple states to several retailers.
Jayam Ravi in Talks to Play Lord Venkateswara Amid Divorce Battle?
Jayam Ravi's divorce case with estranged wife Aarti is still pending in court and has remained in the public spotlight in recent months.
'Consumers paying more': Congress alleges E20 has tilted benefits towards ethanol producers
Attack on ED officials in Kerala: bail granted to two more accused
Sixteen of the 25 arrested in connection with an attack on Directorate of Enforcement officials at Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, during a raid on the residence of of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan have been granted bail so far
Candida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in vulnerable patients. The fungus spreads easily in healthcare facilities and is resistant to many disinfectants. Some strains are multidrug-resistant, making treatment extremely challenging for infected individuals. Public health officials are urging sustained vigilance due to increasing case counts annually.
7 Years of Article 370 abrogation: PM Modi hails J&K transformation; BJP holds Tiranga Rally
Mahesh Babu Makes the Most of Family Holiday
Mahesh Babu will celebrate his birthday on August 9 with his family during the holiday before returning to Hyderabad to resume work on his ambitious project, Varanasi.
School-bus-size object from SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into moon's Einstein Crater
A discarded second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was expected to crash into the Moon early Wednesday after drifting in space since a January 2025 lunar mission. The 4-tonne rocket body, travelling at about 8,690 kmph, was projected to strike the Moon's Einstein Crater, though confirmation of the impact was expected only after scientists analysed telescope images.
TASMAC shops must issue bills for every bottle of liquor they sell: Madras High Court
Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan also insists that every retail liquor shop in the State maintain a bill book
Google Shares First Pixel 11 Pro Fold Teaser, Launch Set For August 12
The short teaser video does not reveal many details about the device but showcases the Pixel 11 Pro Fold's silhouette along with a brief look at its inner display
Russian missile and drone barrage kills 17, injures 44 in Kyiv region
At least 17 people were killed and 44 injured after Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv and the surrounding region. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said civilian warehouses, infrastructure and a railway station were among the targets.
Ravi Kishan's lavish home in Goregaon boasts an impressive area of eight thousand square feet, with a approx value of twenty crore. This Mumbai residence showcases sophisticated interiors and features a lush green terrace oasis. Apart from sharing the house with his wife Preeti and their four children, it also includes a gym and workspace, along of pet birds and dogs.
September 2026: SIAL Guangzhou Expands to 4 Halls, Revealing New Cross-Channel Food Growth Opportunities
Singaporean SMU professor appointed to World Bank-backed global panel on skills to raise incomes and reduce poverty
Human Remains Found in Suitcase on Tamil Nadu Express at Agra Cantt Station
GRP Circle Officer Rajesh Dixit said the railway authorities at Gwalior alerted the GRP around 5 am that a suitcase kept near the rear end of a general coach of the train was oozing what appeared to be blood and emitting a foul smell
Why India Has Less To Fear From AI, According To The World Bank
A new World Bank report says developing countries such as India stand to gain significantly from AI, with workers here likely to face far less disruption than those in richer economies.
