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Political Influence on Police Transfers: Insights from Former DGP Shashikant

Chandigarh, August 8: Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Shashikant has responded to the transfer of Amritsar Police Commissioner Gur

CMC Directs Zomato, Swiggy to Delist Non-Compliant Food Outlets, Mandates FSSAI Verification

These platforms were told to delist and cancel food business operators repeatedly violating food safety and hygiene norms, verify the Food Safety

Chief Minister Vijay inaugurates handloom expo

GHMC to Launch 10-Day Special Monsoon Drive for Waste Removal and Road Repairs

Operations will commence at 6 am daily, with field officers required to report attendance on the wireless set.

No solar, wind, renewable energy project within 1 km of international border, says Home Ministry

Bar on Chinese, Bangadeshi and Pakistani engineers or staff in such projects, say new guidelines

MP: Urban, Rural Civic Body Polls In 2027 To Go Digital, Fully

While elections in the urban civic bodies and zilla parishads and janpad panchayats in 2022 were held with the help of EVMs: Reports

International experts discuss emerging infectious disease threats at SRMIST

Karnataka Devotee Dies In Tirumala Ghat Road Mishap

The accident occurred near the 22nd hairpin bend on the downhill stretch.

Braille Storybooks Crafted for Devnar Students

Seven tactile Braille storybooks have been created for students at Devnar School for the Blind in Hyderabad, helping expand accessible reading re

Delhi HC directs ECI to avoid imposing unbearable burden on teachers during SIR

Court expressed concern over the cumulative workload saying the teacher should not be expected to work for nearly 11 hours a day, particularly as

GHMC Recovers, Re-Installs Stolen Litter Bins on Kacheguda Station Road Following Report

The inspection followed a Deccan Chronicle report published on August 6 about alleged damage and misuse of GHMC litter bins in the Lingampally-Ka

ICAR-NAARM Scientist Elected to National Academy of Sciences

She is also a Fellow of the Mobilization Society

Italy Maintains Temporary Border Controls for Travelers from Spain Until August 15

Rome, August 8: The Italian government announced on Friday that it will maintain its temporary suspension of the Schengen Agreement for citizens

In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine revealed centuries later in two unknown letters written to Johannes Kepler: How Wilhelm Schickard developed 'calculating clock'?

In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine, known as the calculating clock. Wilhelm Schickard design

Omar Abdullah demands global scrutiny for PoK violence, compares to Kashmir unrest

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep concern over reported violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He stated that Islamab

AP Reshuffles 22 IAS, IFS Officers

Hephsiba Rani Korlapati has been appointed Special Secretary, Housing, while P. Arun Babu has been posted as Director General, Drug Control Admin

Contrary to Advice, Paddy Being Extensively Sown After Heavy Rains in Kadam Area

Farmers mounting pressure on irrigation officials to release water from Kadam project

India and Cyprus Discuss Migration Agreement to Enhance Safe Mobility

Nicosia, August 8: Indias High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, met with Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nicholas A. Io

India weighs friendlier investment treaty rules as Cabinet nod nears: DEA Secretary

India is reviewing its bilateral investment treaty model to attract more foreign capital. This review aims to make the treaty more investor-frien

Centre Approves Telanganas 4,000-Cr Urban Transformation Plan for World Bank Funding

Proposed World Bank financing accounts for $301 million, or about Rs 2,800 crore.

MEA dismisses foreign concerns over FCRA Bill

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Warm-Up Game: Indian bowlers make comeback after poor first session; SLC XI post 363/8

Sri Lanka posted 363 for 8 on day one of the warm-up match. Young Sri Lankan batters showed ease against the Indian bowling attack. Kuldeep Yadav

Cyber Police Arrest 49 in Nationwide Crackdown

Police arrested an accused from Gurugram and seized multiple digital and financial instruments linked to the fraud

Ahmedabad Fire Officer and Broker Arrested in Bribery Case

Ahmedabad, August 8: The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has apprehended a private broker in Ahmedabad for allegedly accepting a bribe of 36

Breastfeeding awareness programme held at MGM Healthcare

Over 100 mothers and healthcare professionals participated in the programme to promote awareness of exclusive breastfeeding and address common co

Class VIII Girl Critically Injured After Jumping From School Building

A Class VIII student was critically injured after allegedly jumping from the terrace of a four-storey private school building in Vijayawada. Poli

Assam Floods: Akhil Gogoi Demands Removal of Guardian Minister Over Relief Mismanagement

Guwahati, August 8: Akhil Gogoi, the president of the Raijor Dal and a member of the legislative assembly, has called for the removal of Minister

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, August 8. 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Light Rain likely to occur in parts of the city. Maximum and Minimum Temperatures are likely to be around 30C and 22C respecti

APCRDA Holds Village Consultations, Reviews Amaravati Projects

Village Sabhas held to finalise road plans; MLA, MLC Towers reviewed for inauguration

No Lapses in Mega DSC Reservations: Commissioner

Creating unnecessary doubts over an otherwise transparent recruitment process

Supreme Court to examine privacy shield in amended RTI law

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing how parliament handles personal information protection. Justices are weighing the public's right to know

Defence ministry has initiated efforts to join sixth-gen fighter aircraft programme: Parliamentary panel

India has begun efforts to join France's Future Combat Air System program. The Defence Ministry seeks a roadmap for acquiring sixth-generation fi

77,146 Stray Dogs Sterilised: AP Informs HC

The court directed the departments concerned to file their counter-affidavits and posted the matter for further hearing.

BRICS Festival Showcases Cultural Heritages Of 6 Nations

As part of Indias BRICS presidency 2026, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, organized the BRICS cultural festival 2026 at the famous R

Karnataka Government Commits to Socio-Economic Survey, Says Chief Minister Shivakumar

Bengaluru, August 7: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the Congress government has conducted a socio-economic survey in the

Kangana calls Gen Z as greatest strength of the nation.

Karnataka Government Committed to Socio-Economic Survey: CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru, August 7: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the Congress government has conducted a socio-economic survey in the

Mina Chan: What happened before the ENHYPEN fan's reported death?

A Japanese ENHYPEN fan, Mina Chan, has reportedly died by suicide. Authorities are investigating the circumstances after emergency calls during a

SIR Claims, Objections To Be Cleared In Seven Days:

The observer also directed officials to share details of claims and objections with recognised political parties in accordance with Election Comm

Opposition protests stall Lok Sabha; FCRA Bill set for showdown

Lok Sabha proceedings faced disruptions due to opposition demands for a statement. Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on student protests was th

Court Halts Trumps $400 Million White House Ballroom Project

Washington, August 7: A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a halt to the Trump administrations proposed $400 million construction of

Police Seek Fresh Custody Of IPS Trainee, To Also Search Prakasam For Possible Evidence

Police said Krishna Reddy had remained non-cooperative and evasive, or just said he did not remember the incidents. After hearing preliminary sub

GGH Blood Bank Upgraded With 75 Lakh Worth of Equipment

The GGH blood bank in Vijayawada has been upgraded with 15 advanced medical devices worth 75 lakh, donated by the Siddhartha Medical College Alum

Police conducts search ops, patrolling ahead of Independence Day in Jammu outskirts

The operation, carried out under the jurisdiction of police post Chowki Choura, covered the stretch from Gala to Thorni, including the villages o

Vijay, Udhayanidhi clash over drought relief

No Retrospective Effect for FCRA Bill: Mizoram CM after Shah Meet

Christian organisations and some state governments have voiced concerns regarding the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill. Mi

Tasmac begins online bookings, but shops see technical snags, long queues

Salespersons say problems with the billing machines disrupted regular counter sales; some customers who bought liquor online found bottles broken

Tripura Prepares for Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign Starting August 9

Agartala, August 7: Preparations for the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign are complete in Tripura. Officials announced on Friday that th

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Indias Higher Education: Poised For Deep Reforms

In this frantic pace of expansion, state governments have done much of the heavy lifting. There are now 926 state universities, near evenly divid

Government departments to face notices over waste clearance

Congress backs student protest against ally Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government

The Congress party has openly backed students in Jharkhand who are protesting against examination malpractice. Rahul Gandhi has shown his support

Two-Day Closure of Booze Shops in Charminar Zone

Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the restrictions would apply in the Rajendranagar and Golconda zones.

Spain replaces ambassador to India Juan Antonio March Pujol over financial favor allegations

Spain is replacing its ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol. He faces allegations of taking financial favors from an Indian firm. The di

Telangana: Govt Intervention Averts Gig Workers Strike

The labour department convened a meeting with aggregator companies and workers unions at the Secretariat on Friday evening: Reports

India-Israel Pact To Counter Pak-Saudi-Turkey Deal? A Fact-Check By Centre

The official response follows the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, a pact designed to enh

No business in Rajya Sabha over Amit Shah statement demand

The Rajya Sabha failed to conduct any business on Friday. Opposition members demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on pellet gun use. Parl

India draws a firm line on Arunachal, officially maps 27 locations after China's repeated renaming attempts

In a significant development, India on Friday formally identified 27 locations and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh on the official map

Odisha Governor Urges Residents to Embrace Handloom for Artisan Support

Bhubaneswar, August 7: Governor Hari Babu Kambhampati has appealed to the people of Odisha to incorporate handloom into their lifestyle. He urged

Dipke urges Modi to address youth on education, jobs in I-Day speech, launches petition

Abhijeet Dipke of CJP launched a petition for Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day address. The petition requests discussion on youth education

Telangana Teachers Stage Lunch-Hour Protests Demanding GO 25 Amendments and Pending DAs

Teachers also sought the release of service rules, filling of supervisory posts, application of Memo 57 to 2003 DSC teachers and justice for thos

Indian media is at a critical juncture, says journalist Seema Chishti

Chishti was delivering the 25th N. Narendran memorial lecture on the theme Media Beyond Jantar Mantar

Mee Marts To Offer 64 Essentials at Affordable Prices

64 essential commodities to be sold at affordable prices under price stabilisation drive

PM meets NDA MPs over breakfast, raises concern over Parliament disruptions

Prominent Businessman David DSouza Shot Dead in Udupi

Mumbai, August 7: On Friday, a well-known businessman and former head of the Mudarangadi Gram Panchayat, David DSouza, was shot dead by unknown a

Pentagon releases new UFO files: Reports describe 500-foot triangle, mysterious lights and alleged metal sphere with human body

The Pentagon has unveiled new declassified files detailing unexplained aerial phenomena. These documents include pilot accounts of silent triangu

Rajasthan: Alwar hospital licence cancelled after mother dies during child birth

Jaipur, Aug 7 (IANS) The Rajasthan Health Department on Friday cancelled the licence of a private hospital in Alwar after a woman died during chi

Bengal Health Dept raises ceiling on trainee reserve doctors

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The West Bengal Health Department on Friday issued a notification increasing the ceiling on the maximum permissible number

Domicil Returns as Lounge Partner for the Indian Streaming Academy Awards 2026

Domicil, the iconic German home furnishing brand from HTL International, proudly returned as the Lounge Partner for the Indian Streaming Academy

Awsum Launches Its Frozen Dessert Range on Quick Commerce, Bringing Bakery-Grade Cheesecakes and a Molten-Core Lava Cake to India in Minutes

Awsums cheesecake rangeNew York Style, Blueberry, Coffee & Zesty Lemon. Creamy indulgence, without the compromise. #ItsAwsumToBeCheesy New Delhi

Changing Lifestyles Influence Furniture Preferences Across Pepperfry Shoppers

New Delhi [India], August 6: The way people use their homes has changed noticeably. A living room may also serve as a work area. A dining table m

Netanyahu thanks PM Modi after phone call, vows stronger India-Israel bond

Jerusalem, Aug 7 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the two leaders reviewed pr

Football: Ex-Getafe defender Duarte joins Sao Paulo on free transfer

Sao Paulo, Aug 7 (IANS) Brazilian club Sao Paulo has signed Portuguese defender Domingos Duarte on a free transfer, the 31-year-old centre-back a

Amid Protests, Pak Defers Elections In 2 PoK Districts Days Before Polling

The third phase of elections was scheduled for August 10, but polling in Poonch and Palandri has been postponed, the election commission said.

Why psychologists say true strength begins with a quiet ego? New research reveals how letting go of pride can deepen relationships without weakening your confidence

Loud confidence gets noticed, but quiet strength wins long-term. Psychological research reveals why a quiet ego builds real mental power. The Qui

Telangana Physio Lands 3.5 Lakh-a-Month Germany Job via Tomcom

Tomcom, a government initiative, aims to facilitate overseas employment for Telangana youths by providing skill development, foreign language tra

CPI(M) seeks daily drinking water supply in Arilova

On Camera, Ex-Panchayat Chief Shot Dead At Point-Blank Range In Karnataka

Two unidentified men arrived on a motorcycle, and one of them shot D'Souza before fleeing the spot.

IOC Releases Online Abuse Report, Calls for Enhanced Athlete Protection

Geneva, August 7: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a report on online abuse related to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Mil

When Names Stir A Storm In A Teacup

Unique names such as News, Space Rani and He Ram in the Chhattisgarh Police Recruitment results sparked controversy, but the PSC clarified they w

AU to organise faculty development programme in biotechnology

'Fake news, AI-generated': MEA dismisses report of India requesting defence pact with Israel after Mecca agreement

Jharkhand government holds talks with student protesters in Ranchi; meeting inconclusive

Earlier, CM Hemant Soren reiterated that his government was prepared to hold talks concerning the demands of the students as hundreds have gather

China Presses Panic Button As Japan's F-2 Fighters Head To India; Lectures India While Arming Pak?

Japan is reportedly preparing to send Mitsubishi F-2 fighter jets to India for joint training for the first timeand China is already warning New

NIA Files Charges Against Two in Pakistan-Linked Passenger Train Bombing Plot

New Delhi, August 7: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against two individuals on Friday. They are accused of plotting

Telangana: SCR Holds Lecture On Corruption Vulnerability

Dr J. Vijayan, retired principal chief commercial manager, Southern Railway, and former chief vigilance officer of SCR, delivered the lecture: Re

Anjaneyulu Resigns as Vijaya Dairy Chairman

Announcing his resignation, Anjaneyulu said the party's decision was supreme and that he valued the organisation above any position.

Centers startup scheme is a boon for youngsters: CII Chairman Krishna Mohan

State to Use AI to Plug Revenue Leakages, Says Revanth

CM Revanth meets Arvind Subramaniam

2 IIT Bombay Hostel Canteens Shut By Food Regulator Over Licence Issues

During an inspection of the mess facilities at the IIT in the Powai are, it was found that the operators of Mess No. 1 and Mess No. 3 did not hav