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Global breastfeeding rates rise, India yet to arrest decline

Europes Baltic states turn startup hotbeds for their next growth chapter

Lithuania, Estonia, and Latvia are now recognized innovation hubs. These Baltic nations boast a significant number of successful startups and uni

Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary Attends Bhasma Aarti at Mahakal Temple

Ujjain, August 2: The holy month of Sawan is in full swing, attracting a large number of devotees to the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. O

August 3 Panchang: Worship Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati on the First Monday of Sawan

New Delhi, August 2: The Panchang holds significant importance in Hinduism. Before undertaking any auspicious activities, travel, investments, or

Odisha Floods Leave Trail of Devastation; Centre Grants Rs 500 Crore

The flood crisis was triggered by incessant rainfall across the Mahanadi basin and neighbouring catchments

Parts of Kerala received over 300 mm rainfall on Aug 1: KSDMA

Kerala experienced significant rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 320 mm. Waterlogging affected roads and low-lying regions across several

Kerala braces for the possibility of heavy rains on August 2

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts; it has warned of heavy rains and the possibility of flash

Dissent is fine, but should stay within constitutional limits: Author Amish on Gen Z protests

Author Amish Tripathi emphasises that the protests led by Gen Z are a natural part of civic life, advocating for change through constitutional me

Bihar Minister Ashok Chaudhary and MP Shambhavi Chaudhary Attend Bhasma Aarti at Mahakal Temple

Ujjain, August 2: The auspicious month of Sawan continues, drawing a large number of devotees to the Shri Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga Temple. On Su

Janhvi Kapoor Shares Cherished Moments with Boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya and Family

Mumbai, August 2: Actress Janhvi Kapoor has shared delightful photos featuring her boyfriend Shikhar Pahariya and her family. The actress describ

News In Frames: The long swim to Ceuta

US tells Americans to leave Middle East, warns Iran 'unpredictable' amid rising tensions

Americans in the Middle East are urged to exercise heightened vigilance and consider departing. The State Department cited potential for sudden e

How the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana Transformed Rural Womens Lives in Madhya Pradesh

Damoh, August 2: The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has significantly transformed the lives of rural women in Damoh district, Madhya Pradesh. This

Somn Rana Triumphs with Gold in Shot Put at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow, August 2: Para-athlete Somn Rana achieved a remarkable feat by winning the gold medal in the Shot Put F57 event at the Commonwealth Game

Pakistan Undermined Indus Treaty, Says India's US Envoy

Kwatra's article came days after Pakistan hosted a conference recently to protest India's decision to hold the IWT in abeyance on April 23 last y

3 Hostel Students Caught with 8 Kg Ganja in Qutbullapur

The students allegedly brought ganja from Odisha and selling it to persons known to them in Kukatpally and its surroundings.

On Friendship Day 2026, a look at 7 films that celebrate friendship, from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani to ZNMD

Over the years, Bollywood has given us several films that beautifully capture the essence of friendship. For the unversed, Friendship Day is cele

Pakistan made every effort to dismantle goodwill under Indus Water Treaty: Vinay Mohan Kwatra

Kwatra, India's envoy to the US, said Pakistan dismantled the Indus Water Treaty's goodwill over decades, adding that Pakistan's actions destroye

Trump Agrees to Halt Military Action Against Iran Amid Diplomatic Efforts

Washington, August 2: President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States has agreed to pause planned military actions against Iran

WWE SummerSlam 2026 results: Cody Rhodes wins title, Seth Rollins cashes in, Oba Femi defeats Brock Lesnar in historic clash

WWE SummerSlam featured significant title changes across two nights of action. Cody Rhodes defeated John Cena for the Undisputed WWE Championship

Tragic Shooting at Idaho Restaurant Claims Three Lives

San Francisco, August 2: A tragic shooting occurred at an In-N-Out restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday. The incident resulted in the dea

Trump: Mideast Allies Near Iran Deal, US, Israel to Stop Strikes

He said that Israel has agreed to join the U.S. in the commitment to try to complete the agreement with Iran that would bring about an end to the

Odisha Flood Relief: Central Government Approves 500 Crore Advance Aid

Bhubaneswar, August 2: Odisha is currently facing severe flooding in several districts due to rising water levels in the Mahanadi River, raising

Rahanes leadership hardly got the applause it merited

After the demoralising collapse of 36 all out in the first Test of the 2021 series Down Under, it was Ajinkya along with Ravi Shastri who picked

Hardik Pandya Offers Prayers at Tirumala Temple

Following the darshan, temple priests presented Hardik Pandya with Vedic blessings and sacred tirtha prasadam.

3 people killed in shooting at Idaho fast food restaurant, gunman among dead

A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, on Saturday afternoon left 3 people dead and several others injured, police sai

Indian Athletes Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026, Receive Praise from President and Vice President

New Delhi, August 2: The 10th day of the Commonwealth Games 2026 was a memorable one for India. The nation secured 10 medals in boxing and a tota

Mid-Day Opinion: Rats on the run

Ratatouilles dad, Chuha Rastogi, had always wanted to get into catering but had a series of flops. Ratatouille said, Startups are the way to go,

RTI Activist Seeks Probe into Abhijeet Dipkes Family Finances

He also said a complaint has been submitted to the Maharashtra government seeking an inquiry into the financial assets of Bhagwanrao Dipke, who h

Odisha cabinet approves bill to create economic region development bodies, Rs 2,995-cr scheme for tribals

Odisha's cabinet approved a bill to establish Economic Region Development Authorities for urban growth. This initiative aims to develop integrate

Light to Moderate Rain Expected in Western Tamil Nadu, Storms Likely in Chennai

Chennai, August 2: The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast light to moderate rain in the western districts of Tamil Nadu over the next si

Mid-Day Opinion: How was Atharva Veda different?

Order is not the natural state. It has to be made and defended, constantly, by someone who knows how.

Unwritten love story of female friendships

Women's WhatsApp groups offer vital support beyond romantic relationships. These friendships provide practical help and emotional understanding d

'Rs 18cr stolen every year': Raj Thackeray alleges Siddhivinayak temple donation scam

Sumathi Pulls Up Malkajgiri SI for Misconduct with Government Whip

The action follows after Illaiah lodged a complaint with the Assembly Speaker Gaddam Prasad

East Bengal score eight past CISF Protectors

EB 8-0 CISF KOLKATA, Aug 1: East Bengal FC produced a ruthless attacking display to register a thumping 8-0 victory over CISF Protectors in their

Indias BRICS Presidency gathers momentum with key Ministerial meets early August

India will host several BRICS ministerial meetings over the next two weeks. These meetings precede the major summit scheduled for September in De

Japan Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 38, Water Shortages Affect 80,000 Homes

Tokyo, August 2: The death toll from the powerful earthquake in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan, has risen to 38, according to provincial government o

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U17 Wrestling WC: Sandhya Vishnoi, Akshara secure silver medals

BAKU, Aug 1: Indias women wrestlers continued their strong showing at the 2026 U17 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan, adding two silver med

UEFA declares no confidence in Infantino and vows accountability for failed WC equity plan

GENEVA, Aug 1: Successfully stopping Gianni Infantinos FIFA plan to sell World Cup profits to private investors was the first half of a high-stak

Flowers, Lights and Faith: Secunderabad Celebrates Bonalu in Grand Style

Long serpentine queues were seen near the temple with the devotees waiting since early morning to take blessings of the Goddess Sri Mahankali

Indians make it a show, seal all singles semifinals spots

COMMONWEALTH TT NEW DELHI, Aug 1: India stamped its authority on the penultimate day of the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships, with all eig

Weather updates today, August 2: IMD issues rain alert; check if your state is on the list

Weather updates today, August 2: Widespread rainfall is forecast across India from August 2 to 7. Northwest, central, and eastern regions will ex

Iran Warns the US: Serious Consequences for Any Major Action

Tehran, August 2: Irans Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, has issued a stern warning to the United States against any significant military

Farmers Celebrate Extension of PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme Until 2031

Chhindwara, August 2: The central government has decided to extend the Prime Minister Kisan Samman Nidhi scheme until 2031. This decision brings

Aspiring teen cricketer dies by suicide after selection setback

Nagpur, Aug 1:A promising 17-year-old woman cricketer allegedly died by suicide in Nagpur after reportedly struggling to cope with the disappoint

Liquor Outlets to Remain Shut in Parts of Secunderabad from August 2 to 4

Police have appealed to the public to cooperate with the temporary restrictions and assist the authorities in ensuring a peaceful and smooth cond

Indian Premier League clash forces PCB to reconsider PSL schedule

New Delhi, Aug 1: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is considering shifting the Pakistan Super League (PSL) back to its traditional February-March

Lawn bowling gains ground in Meghalaya with inaugural meet

Shillong, Aug 1: The inaugural Meghalaya State Lawn Bowling Championship concluded at the Laitumkhrah Assamese Secondary School grounds, marking

Multiple Dead, Several Injured In Shooting In US' Idaho, Gunman Among Dead

The shooter was among the dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said in a news conference. Police were still trying to determine the shoote

Weekly Horoscope: Insights from August 3 to August 9, 2026

Mumbai, August 2: This weeks horoscope, based on your ascendant sign, provides insights into your family life, financial situation, health, and w

Commonwealth Games 2026 Day 10: Can India cross 40 medals? Final day schedule, events and timings

India aims for more medals on the final day of the Commonwealth Games 2026. Judo and track cycling offer the last chances for podium finishes. At

Sri Lanka sentences ex-police chief to death

A Sri Lankan court has sentenced former police chief Pujith Jayasundara and former Defence Ministry official Hemasiri Fernando to death for crimi

Rajasthan Chief Minister Engages with Villagers During Morning Walk in Udaipur

Udaipur, August 2: Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma is on the second day of his two-day visit to Udaipur. Before unveiling significant i

Indian violin maestro gets Sri Lanka's top honour

Padma Vibhushan awardee and renowned Indian violin maestro L Subramaniam has been conferred Sri Lanka's highest state honour for his outstanding

Sopranos Actor Vincent Pastore Dies at 80

Pastore appeared in movies dating back to the 1980s, including roles in big films such as Goodfellas and Awakenings, both in 1990.

Breaking News Live Updates: Heavy rains leave 102 roads blocked and disrupt power, water supply in Himachal Pradesh

Omar Abdullah condemns Kulgam terror attack

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah condemned the terror attack in Kulgam that killed two migrant workers from Chhattisgarh, saying no

Commonwealth Games 2026 medal tally: Who are Indias 39 medal winners as boxing stars lead historic surge? Full gold, silver, bronze list

India achieved its most successful day at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Indian athletes secured sixteen medals, lifting the overall tally

Youth Photographic Society showcases winners of 2026 international competition

In this photo essay, we showcase the YPS photography exhibition at Karnataka Chitrakala Parishath, along with curator insights.

Morning Digest: Eight killed as extremely heavy rain batters Kerala; magnificent seven as Indian boxers put on a show at CWG, and more

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Kejriwal demands petrol choice, plans August 4 march

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal has demanded that fuel stations offer consumers the option of choosing between regular petrol and E20 fuel. Questioning

OPEC+ tipped to raise oil output as Middle East war disrupts supplies

OPEC+ members are expected to increase oil production quotas for September. This move follows several months of similar production adjustments by

President Murmu Flags Off PBJ Soldierthon in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 2: President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the PBJ Soldierthon by flagging it off at a ceremony held in the Presidents House court

Trump puts new Iran strikes on hold, claims peace deal framework could end five-month conflict

US President Donald Trump on Saturday claimed that a framework for ending the ongoing conflict with Iran was taking shape and said he would hold

Jay Clayton to take charge as US Director of National Intelligence after Bill Pulte's exit

Bill Pulte's interim Director of National Intelligence tenure concludes this Monday. Jay Clayton will assume the Director of National Intelligenc

HMT crisis: employees seek MPs intervention

The HMT Employees Union (CITU), in its memorandum, said salaries had been delayed continuously and urged the Centre to implement the long-pending

Tributes Pour In for Pingali Venkayya on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, August 2: Today marks the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter Pingali Venkayya, who designed the Indian national flag. Born

Iran warns US against 'adventurous action', vows decisive response in talks with Pakistan and Turkey

Iran on Saturday warned the United States against any adventurous action, saying that it would respond decisively should American forces launch f

Iran Warns US Against Fresh Strikes in Talks with Pakistan and Turkey

The warning followed remarks by US President Donald Trump on Friday, in which he said he was losing faith in talks with Tehran and threatened add

Inter Miami vs Columbus: Will Lionel Messi make his comeback tonight? Coach breaks silence

Lionel Messi has returned to training with Inter Miami after the World Cup. His competitive comeback date remains unconfirmed by the club's coach

Tax Deadline Passed: What You Need to Know About ITR Filing in India

New Delhi, August 2: The deadline for filing Income Tax Returns (ITR) on July 31 has now passed, with a significant number of taxpayers submittin

Minister Ponnam Offers First Bonam as Lashkar Bonalu Begins

Thousands of devotees throng Ujjaini Mahankali Temple as Telangana's iconic festival begins.

Historic Day for India at CWG 2026: PM Modi Congratulates Medal Winners

Glasgow, August 2: The 10th day of the Commonwealth Games 2026 has been historic for India. The nation secured a total of 16 medals, including 7

Trump announces pause in Iran attack after Tehran reportedly seeks talks, links move to Hormuz reopening

US -Iran war news: US President Trump has declared a suspension of military action against Iran, heeding requests from Tehran and other nations f

Magnitude 2.9 Earthquake Jolts North Delhi

Shallow earthquakes, such as this one, generally produce stronger ground shaking and have a greater potential to cause damage than deeper quakes

Cloudy Skies and Light Rain Expected in New Delhi Today

New Delhi, August 2: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reports that monsoon conditions persist in the national capital. As a result, clou

Hyderabad Traffic Police Review Arrangements as Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu Jatara Begins

Senior Traffic Police officers attended the briefing, during which personnel were instructed to implement a comprehensive traffic management plan

Iran war: US may face tough missile defence choices as Gulf conflict depletes stockpiles, top commander says

US Iran war news: American military commanders warn of hard decisions regarding missile defense resources. Ongoing conflict with Iran is heavily

Kerala weather, August 2: Is your district on the orange alert list? Check latest IMD forecast, exam updates

Kerala weather, August 2: Kerala faces an orange alert for very heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 2. Authorities issued safety advisorie

Capital One shuts Trump Organization's accounts after anti-money laundering probe

Capital One stated anti-money laundering concerns prompted account closures for the Trump Organization. The bank is seeking dismissal of a lawsui

Crushed By Kospi Rout, Angry Koreans Rip Lee And Vow Not To Buy

Encouraged by President Lee Jae Myung's stock-market reform drive as well as the debut of single-stock leveraged ETFs offering the prospect of am

'Come whenever you want': Suvendu Adhikari assures Taslima Nasreen of security as she returns to Kolkata

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Saturday assured exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen of complete security whenever she visit

Jacqueline Fernandez's Jugni row grows as singer Sonu Thukral files complaint over clip; alleges it is AI-made

Jacqueline Fernandez's latest song Jugni, which was in the news over an alleged wardrobe malfunction in one of its scenes, has once again sparked

Singapore Good Soil Foundation Hosts Third Next Generation Philanthropy Leadership Program at the University of Hong Kong, Empowering the Next Generation of Global Changemakers

Singapore Good Soil Foundation Hosts Third Next Generation Philanthropy Leadership Program at the University of Hong Kong, Empowering the Next Ge

Startup eyes AI search boom; VC slowdown tests startups

DareAISearch is helping brands improve visibility across AI platforms as AI powered discovery reshapes online search. Meanwhile, Indian startup f

NEET UG Counselling 2026 dates out at mcc.nic.in: Here's complete All India, state quota schedule

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced that the first round of counselling for admission to MBBS and other undergraduate medical c

Delhi NCR weather today, August 2: Rain or sunshine? Check Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad forecast

Delhi NCR weather today, August 2: Delhi-NCR anticipates cloudy skies with light to moderate rain activity on Sunday. Maximum temperatures will r