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Shifting Of Tamil Nadu CMs Office Confirmed
Rumours about the shifting was making its round in official circles for quite some time and the grapevine had it that one of the reasons for the shift was Vastu compliance.
Hepatitis Burden Rising, Doctors Urge Early Diagnosis
Doctors said Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C remain among the leading causes of liver cirrhosis, liver failure and liver cancer.
Anti-defection law: Supreme Court ready to hear plea for its interpretation
The Supreme Court will examine the anti-defection law's interpretation concerning political party mergers. Kapil Sibal argued that electoral verdicts can be altered through such merger provisions. The court acknowledged significant issues with the Tenth Schedule's current working. It issued notice to the Centre seeking its response on the matter. This legal challenge could have major repercussions for the country's political landscape.
CM To Skip Vaikos Book Release In Delhi
The Tamil translation would be released in Chennai with the Chief Minister doing the honours.
People Object To Higher Taxes, Charges In CURE Bill, Seek Rollback
Our executive committee unanimously resolved that it does not support the CURE-2026 Bill, as it is now, said members of Federation of Gated Communities Cyberabad (FGCC).
Canara Bank Net Profit Rises 2% To Rs 4856 Cr
Canara Bank MD and CEO Brajesh Kumar Singh told reporters at Q1FY27 earnings call on Monday that the Bank will use these flows to retire high cost bulk deposits.
HDFC Bank Slaps Rs 1 Lakh Penalty On CEO, CFO Over MSRDC Deposits
The action comes soon after the appointment of former chief election commissioner and finance secretary Rajiv Kumar as part-time chairman of the bank.
African proverb of the day: The saying An empty sack cannot stand teaches that people need food, rest, support, and resources before they can work, learn, or help others. The proverb explains the importance of meeting basic needs first. It has appeared in African traditions, Haitian culture, Italian sayings, and the writings of Benjamin Franklin. Its message continues to guide people in daily life.
Ex-top Chhattisgarh official behind paper leaks, appointed kin as deputy collector, DSP: ED
Taman Singh Sonwani, a retired IAS officer, faces custodial remand for alleged CGPSC paper leak. He allegedly amended recruitment rules in 2021 to benefit his family members. Sonwani appointed relatives as deputy collector and DSP after rule changes. The Enforcement Directorate arrested the former CGPSC chairperson on July 25. A special court granted seven days of ED custody for further investigation.
Sakshith Hits Double Century In Cricket League
Deccan Wanderers produced the days most complete batting effort, racing to 246/3 in just 37 overs through Nitish Reddys fluent century.
Custodial Death Case: SC Grants SIT 7-Day Custody
Permitted the Andhra Pradesh Police's Special Investigation Team (SIT) to take former Krishnalanka Circle Inspector Naga Raju into custody for seven days for interrogation in connection with the custodial death of Gade Sai Krishna.
'I am a street fighter': Combative Dharmendra Pradhan arrives in Parliament to a rousing welcome
Former minister Dharmendra Pradhan asserted his street fighter identity after resigning from his post. He arrived in Parliament as a Member of Parliament, receiving strong support from fellow MPs. Colleagues raised slogans and offered traditional honours, showcasing solidarity with the ex-minister. This public display aimed to convey that his resignation was not a reflection of his work. Pradhan's response indicated readiness to address discussions on the paper leak issue.
Congress chief targets Amit Shah over flood-free Assam promise as he attacks BJP on floods
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge urged the Union and Assam governments to mobilise every available resource for rescue, relief and rehabilitation
RBI Gov Says Special Forex Schemes Garnered $ 32 Billion So Far
Most of the $32 billion raised so far has come from the foreign currency non-resident deposit scheme (FCNR B deposits), Malhotra said.
The cases involve long-pending paper leak issues relating to Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) MLA Bedi Ram and Nishad Party MLA Vipul Dubey, both allies of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Uttar Pradesh
Tirupati's Rs 2.35 Crore Double Decker Bus Trapped In Political Crossfire
The bus was launched on October 13, 2023 by the then YSRC-led Tirupati municipal corporation. Its introduction was initially proposed under the Smart City Mission.
India summons Ukraine envoy for ship attack, Kyiv seeks talks
Two TGPSC Officials Suspended Over OMR Sheets Lapse
The action followed an inquiry into Optical Mark Recognition (OMR) answer sheets from the 2018 Hostel Welfare Officers recruitment examination, which were found near Shivrampally along the PVNR Expressway on Saturday night
PM Modi, Amit Shah laud CRPF for wiping out Naxalism
Praise Comes Amid Row Over Pellet Gun Use On Protesters
Lokesh Dares Jagan to Debate on Lapses in DSC, Liquor and Land Scams
Education Minister Nara Lokesh challenged YSR Congress chief Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy to an open debate on alleged DSC irregularities and liquor and land scams.
End to Parliament impasse in sight, Lok Sabha may take up bill on exam reforms today
Parliamentary proceedings may resume Tuesday after Lok Sabha Speaker's outreach to break impasse. The government's bill on paper leaks is likely to be discussed in the lower House. A discussion on the Vande Mataram bill may begin in the Rajya Sabha. Opposition members have moved many amendment notices to the public exams bill. Both sides continued to trade charges while inching towards a resolution.
Cybercrime Cops Probe 1.10 Crore Fraud on Sailor
Cyberabad Cybercrime police are investigating a 1.10 crore investment fraud after a Merchant Navy sailor alleged he was duped with promises of Russian farmland ownership and high returns.
The Supreme Court has directed the UP government to add a forensic audit expert to the SIT. This special investigation team will probe alleged embezzlement of Ayodhya Ram Mandir donations. The court wants an expeditious, fair, and transparent investigation into all aspects. The SIT has been asked to submit its probe status report within two weeks. The court will monitor the investigation directly without retired judge supervision.
Mohammad Ali Jauhar University in Rampur gets interim relief in demolition issue
Earlier, Rampur Development Authority (RDA) issued a demolition notice for 38 buildings at Mohammad Ali Jauhar University describing these structures as constructed without permission
Not interested in getting back & forth: Mamdani reacts to Netanyahus formenting hate claims
Supreme Court: No bail in digital arrest cases barring exceptional grounds
Land Regularisation Scheme With 25% Rebate Ends On July 31
The LRS brings unapproved and illegal layouts into the formal planning system.
I wont opine on & share my advice: Gen Caine refuses to share insights on Iran war decisions
AP Gears Up to Deal With Seasonal, Infectious Diseases
Andhra Pradesh has deployed rapid response teams and specialist doctors to strengthen preparedness against seasonal and infectious disease outbreaks.
HMRL Plans To Enhance Passenger Services; AMD Inspects Metro Stations
Ajith Reddy also interacted with metro engineers and officials of Keolis
No Compromise On Quality Of Development Works: Tummala
Tummala said elected representatives should also regularly monitor development works to ensure they are completed to the required standards.
Dealer Point Registrations Cross One Lakh in Telangana
Vehicle registrations at dealer points have crossed one lakh since January, allowing buyers to complete registration at showrooms without visiting RTA offices.
Beyond compliance, Indias road to cleaner mobility
Weak fuel efficiency norms risk keeping the country dependent on imported oil
AP Approves Four New BTech Courses at VSU Engineering College
The Andhra Pradesh government has approved four new self-financed BTech programmes at Vikrama Simhapuri University College of Engineering from the 202627 academic year.
In 2010, a study suggested the coolest solution to global warming might also be the simplest; a fresh coat of white paint could help cool the planet. Researchers used computer models to examine how white roofs could reflect sunlight, lower city temperatures, and reduce the urban heat island effect. The study also explained possible benefits for buildings and energy use while noting that practical challenges still need more research before large-scale adoption.
Press still hot & heavy about me: Faucis Diary exposes his fame obsession despite COVID deaths
GVMC To Host Flash Mob, Beach Walk Ahead Of Airport Inauguration
Under the theme Proudly Vizag to build public awareness ahead of the inauguration of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram
Bridal Wear Store Fined for Wastewater Discharge
A bridal wear store in Banjara Hills was fined 15,000 for discharging sump-cleaning wastewater onto a public road, causing drainage blockage and inconvenience to residents.
Police scrutiny finds rape, murder, dacoity accused at CJP protest
New Delhi: Scrutiny of 2,873 people present at and around the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at the Jantar Mantar here has revealed that over 980 of them have previous criminal records, including cases of murder, attempt to murder, robbery, rape, kidnapping, crimes against women, illegal firearms and narcotics, according to official sources. Police analysis []
Madras HC quashes order on govt jobs to Karur victims kin
Madurai: In a setback to the C Joseph Vijay-led TVK government, the Madras High Courts Madurai Bench on Monday set aside an order providing government jobs to relatives of people who died in a stampede at Karur last year. A Division Bench comprising Justices CV Karthikeyan and R Sakthivel held that it was not appropriate []
Kerala cops warn against fake loan apps
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Police on Monday warned the public against fake loan apps that lure users with fraudulent loan offers through social media, SMS and fake websites, urging people to download loan applications only from authorised sources and avoid sharing personal or banking details. In a statement, the police said fraudsters circulate fake advertisements on platforms []
Projects Run Dry, Cropping Activity Hit Across Rayalaseema
Shrinking reservoir levels and poor rainfall have disrupted irrigation, sharply reducing crop cultivation across Rayalaseema.
Gyaneshwari, Muthupandi add silver touch
Bindyarani Devi bags bronze in womens 58kg weightlifting event Indian weightlifters Gyaneshwari Yadav and Raja Muthupandi produced impressive performances to bag a silver medal each in the womens 53kg and mens 65kg events respectively as the countrys strong showing on the weightlifting platform continued at the Commonwealth Games here. Gyaneshwari was involved in a thrilling []
Mohammedan SC thump Baghpat FC
New Delhi: Mohammedan Sporting Club registered a commanding 4-0 victory over Baghpat FC in a match of the 135th Durand Cup at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangana. Md Fardin Ali Molla opened the scoring in the 29th minute to hand Mohammedan a 1-0 lead at the break. Substitute F. Lalremsanga doubled the advantage in the []
Goas Kavita bags four medals in powerlifting
Panaji: Goas Kavita Chati claimed four medals, including the overall silver, at the National Masters (Men & Women) Classic and Equipped Powerlifting Cship. Competing in the Masters 2 category in the 52kg weight class, Kavita added silver medals in the bench press and deadlift events and a bronze in the squat to finish with a []
Coast Guard airlifts ailing seafarer from ship off Gujarat coast despite rough seas, adverse weather
Right to peaceful protest is absolutely guaranteed: SC
Police excesses cant be justified merely because there is agitation New Delhi: Police excesses or a lathicharge cannot be justified merely because there is an agitation, the Supreme Court said on Monday while observing that the right to peaceful protest is absolutely guaranteed. A bench headed by Chief Justice Surya Kant also said it will []
MGP may field Sudin in Ponda if alliance with BJP fails
I have focused my work in the constituency Special Correspondent Panaji : Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party (MGP) may field Power Minister Ramkrishna Sudin Dhavalikar, its senior leader, in Ponda constituency if there is no alliance with the BJP for the next Assembly polls, sources said. Neither denying nor confirming the possibility, Dhavalikar said that the decision []
Probe Lekhpal exam lapses, reform recruitments: students at rally in U.P.
AIs next test reaching Indias informal women worker
AI must empower informal women workers for truly inclusive economic growth
Psychology says people who brush their teeth after every meal even when they are in office or home aren't always driven by obsession. The habit can reflect discipline, health awareness, routine, and self-care. Psychology explains that repeated healthy actions often develop through habit formation and personal values. Understanding this behavior helps people avoid making quick judgments and shows how daily routines can support physical health, confidence, and emotional well-being over time.
Forced labour farce: On India and the U.S.s new tariffs
India should not let the U.S.s new tariffs push it towards a trade deal
All art, no deal: On the U.S.-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal
Trump miscalculated timing and substance of Saudi nuclear deal
Rayalaseema: Indias new industrial hub
The TDP government has transformed the arid region into an economic hub
The woman reimagining Kattaikoothu for a warming world
Thilagavathi Palani uses the centuries-old Tamil folk theatre to shine the spotlight on climate change and the effects of rising temperatures on peoples health and livelihoods
Providing Water To Pithapuram A Huge Task For Pawan Kalyan
Former Pithapuram MLA SVSN Varma gave a call to farmers to go ahead with the Kharif operations as water can be released through Purushothapatnam
Trump Says Good Chance Of Progress In Iran Talks As Both Hold Fire
US President Donald Trump on Monday voiced optimism at the prospects for a negotiated peace deal with Iran, as the two sides held their fire for a third consecutive day.
Woman attempts to harm herself outside Chief Ministers Special Cell
She arrived at the Secretariat around 11 a.m. to present a grievance before the CMs Special Cell regarding a land dispute with another resident of her village
Special Sub-Inspector arrested for accepting 5,000 bribe in Tirupathur
'Are you & Netanyahu on same page about Iran?': Trumps answer shocks press ahead of Bibis US visit
Parliament updates: Govt launched a 3-month drive to clear 16,033 labour disputes, ESIC disbursed 5.26 crore under ABVKY, approved polymer note trials, and said FPI outflows reflect global trends.
SRM School of law welcomes 350 new students
Justice V. Ramasubramanian, Chairperson, National Human Rights Commission, urged the students to make use of every learning opportunity
48-year-old man found dead near Tiruttani
CJP protest surveillance PIL infructuous, says Centre; Delhi High Court suggests fresh plea
Woman falls from moving train while fending off mobile phone snatcher
Gang stabs two PachaiyappasCollege students in subway, seven detained
The victims were walking in the subway towards Park Railway Station when they were confronted by nearly 20 youth who had allegedly been waiting there
Today's Chinese proverb of the day comes from one of the best-known sayings in ancient Chinese philosophy: The gem cannot be polished without friction, nor man perfected without trials. This timeless proverb reminds us that growth has never come from comfort alone. Every challenge teaches a lesson. Every setback builds strength.
The Pig War began in 1859 after an American farmer shot a British-owned pig on the disputed San Juan Islands, triggering a tense territorial standoff between the United States and Britain. The incident escalated into a military confrontation, with troops and naval forces deployed by both sides, but no human lives were lost. Years of diplomatic negotiations followed before international arbitration in 1872 awarded the islands to the United States. The unusual dispute remains one of history's best-known examples of a potential war resolved peacefully through diplomacy.
Grand Arrangements for Inauguration of ASR Airport by PM on August 1
The public meeting will be held from 11.30am to 12.55pm. The PM will fly back to Delhi at 1.10pm.
Works For Greenfield Radial Road To RRR Picks Up Pace
The state government has decided to name the 41.5-km radial road from Raviryal to Amangal after Padma Bhushan awardee late Ratan Tata, with the Raviryal interchange to be named the Tata Interchange.
The Rings of Power Season 3 will premiere on November 11, 2026. This new season focuses on the height of the War of the Elves and Sauron. Sauron attempts to forge the One Ring in Mordor, which is a significant event. Galadriel leads the Elves in preparing for war to stop him. The series is planned for five seasons and production for Season 4 is underway.
Telangana to Issue Family Register Certificates to Safeguard Voters
The move has been welcomed by AIMIM chief and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi, government advisor Mohammed Ali Shabbir and other Minority leaders, who said the initiative would help safeguard the voting rights of genuine voters facing documentation difficulties.
Delhi Police use facial recognition system to identify over 2,800 criminals present at protest
Exercise aimed at assessing nature of participants in Jantar Mantar protests: police; findings to be part of investigation into July 20 violence; no clarification on harassment of protesters by police
Police arrest 15-year-old after festival shooting that killed 3 near Space Needle
The gunfire erupted around 6 p.m. on July 26 in the waning hours of the Bite of Seattle, an annual three-day festival that draws hundreds of food and retail vendors and performers
Delhi Police seek death penalty for Tahir Hussain, four others in Ankit Sharma murder case
Woman run over by express train while crossing track near Singaperumal Koil railway station
Residents federation to hold torchlight vigil against Kodungaiyur waste-to-energy plant
The association members demanded the proposed waste-to-energy plant be dropped and the existing incinerator be shut down
Mehbooba Mufti's statement on force in Kashmir has drawn criticism. She appeared to justify actions by citing militancy in the region. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah demanded an apology for her controversial remarks. The PDP defended her statement, claiming it was misrepresented by media. Other parties also condemned her comments, highlighting past suffering in Kashmir.
Nitin Gadkari moves High Court against deep fake videos
The Bombay High Court permitted Union minister Nitin Gadkari's application for a civil suit. This suit addresses alleged deepfake and defamatory content circulating online. The content is reportedly linked to the ethanol-blended petrol programme. Justice Abhay Ahuja orally granted permission for Gadkari's application.
Specially-Abled Youths Wish Fulfilled at Police HQ
The gesture was aimed at encouraging and inspiring Rahul while recognising his aspiration to serve in the police force.
Trump LIVE: POTUS defends tariffs, touts economy during Michigan Visit as Midterm battle heats up
Crime Branch to Probe Disappearance of Laxmanananda Saraswati Murder Inquiry File from CMO
The Crime Branch will also ascertain if any individual had directed or influenced the removal of the file from official records.
310 Institutions in AP Covered Under PM-ONOS Scheme, Centre Informs Parliament
The Centre informed Parliament that 310 higher educational and research institutions in Andhra Pradesh are covered under the PM-ONOS scheme, giving access to over 13,000 academic journals.
90% of 5000 hotels built in 6 years illegal in Kashmir: J&K L-G Manoj Sinha
J&K L-G Manoj Sinha flagged the issue of overpricing by Kashmir hotels
Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has sought the cooperation of MPs from Karnataka in working for the States progress and particularly to get Central clearance for 13 proposals
Evening Showers Slow Traffic in Hyderabad
The showers made the evening commute difficult at several locations, with motorists slowing down on wet roads and congestion building during peak-hour traffic. However, the impact was uneven as the rainfall was brief and localised across the city.
Education Ministrys 2025 notes to states flagged learning-jobs gaps
The Education Ministry's latest data highlights deep structural challenges in India's education and employment landscape, with nearly three-fourths of the workforce having only basic education, employability among youth remaining below 55% and formal skilling limited, underscoring concerns that extend beyond the recent NEET-UG paper leak protests.
With Ethereal Flames, Abigail Fernandes endeavours to craft candles and candle bouquets that linger in your memory long after the flame has gone off KALYANI JHA | NT BUZZ It all began in a hostel. Then a PhD student, Abigail Fernandes had a penchant for fragrant candles which she used to enjoy placing in her []
RMZ-Colt set to invest Rs 1.77L crore in Andhra Pradesh data centre
The Andhra Pradesh government's State Investment Promotion Committee (SIPC) approved the project last week. According to highly placed sources, about 200 acres of land have been identified at Jagnadhapuram village in Visakhapatnam district.
