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Heavy Rain Alert for Four Districts in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, August 6: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in parts of four districts i

Shiv-Satis Separation to Shiv-Parvatis Divine Union: Prashant Agrawal Shares Message of Devotion and Compassion

Udaipur, August 5: Narayan Seva Sansthans ongoing Shiv Katha continued with an inspiring discourse by the institutions President, Prashant Agrawa

Tamil Nadus First Agricultural Budget: Farmers Anticipate Loan Waivers and MSP Announcements

Chennai, August 6: Tamil Nadus Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, R. Vinod, is set to present the states separate agricultural budget f

FIFA backs Infantino, apologises for World Cup privatisation plan

Infantino has come under increasing pressure, even from within his organisation, over his handling of the World Cup privatisation proposal, and c

U.S. Court Lifts Ban on TPS for Haitian Migrants, Exposing 350,000 to Deportation Risk

Washington, August 6: A federal court in the United States has granted the Trump administration permission to terminate Temporary Protected Statu

NCP (SP) dissolves State spokespersons panel, national spokespersons unaffected

The move comes amid not just organisational changes, but also speculations about the possibility of support to the BJP

U.S. Lifts Ban on Iraqi Airline Fly Baghdad Amid Ongoing Tensions with Iran

Washington, August 6: The U.S. Department of the Treasury has removed the Iraqi commercial airline Fly Baghdad and its two aircraft from its list

Jos Buttler Makes History as Leading Run-Scorer in T20 Cricket

New Delhi, August 6: Englands experienced wicketkeeper-batsman Jos Buttler has made history by becoming the highest run-scorer in T20 cricket. He

Kim Kardashians Skims to Enter India; First Stores to Open in Delhi-Mumbai

Mumbai, August 5: Kim Kardashians fashion brand Skims is set to enter the Indian market through an exclusive partnership with Reliance Brands Lim

Shri Ekling Nath Rashtriya Seva Sangathan Organises Womens Sports Meet and Sawan Festival in Udaipur

Udaipur, August 6: The Womens Wing of Shri Ekling Nath Rashtriya Seva Sangathan organised a sports competition and Sawan Festival at the Cultural

North Delhi Strikers Triumph Over East Delhi Riders in DPL 2026 Match

New Delhi, August 6: In an exciting encounter of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, the North Delhi Strikers showcased an impressive performanc

MP Mannalal Rawat Meets Railway Minister, Seeks Major Rail Projects and Improved Connectivity for Udaipur

New Delhi/Udaipur, August 6: Udaipur MP Dr. Mannalal Rawat met Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at his office in Parliament House on Wedne

West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Pakistan wins to end 8-match overseas losing streak in Tests

Babar's decision to leave out his in-form fast bowler Mohammad Abbas in favour of extra spinner was vindicated as West Indies' batting crumbled a

Vikram Hazra Returns to Bengaluru with Strings & Stillness Fundraising Concert

More than just a concert, Strings & Stillness is a fundraising initiative with a mission to support the education of 100 underprivileged children

Infant Abducted in Boduppal Rescued Safely in 3 Hours

The accused, identified as Nalla Durga Bhavani, was arrested, and the child was reunited with his parents after the completion of legal formaliti

Lock Upp 2 Winner and Runner-Up: All You Need to Know

The competition was extremely close, with Shreya defeating Shivangi by a margin of just seven votes.

JP Nadda to Visit Flood-Affected Arunachal Pradesh Amid Ongoing Relief Efforts

Itanagar, August 6: Union Health Minister JP Nadda is set to visit Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday as part of his three-day tour to assess the impa

Will Tarun Tejpal go back to jail? Verdict today against ex-Tehelka boss' acquittal in sexual assault case

The Goa bench of the Bombay High Court is scheduled to deliver its verdict on the Goa government's appeal on Thursday against the acquittal of fo

'Test cricket needs them': Ajinkya Rahane weighs in on senior players' inclusion in Test cricket

The stage is set for the Indian team to take on Sri Lanka in a two-game Test series. The two sides are slated to take on each other across two Te

Three Luxury Sleeper Buses Seized, Five Fined Rs. 75,000 for Violating Transport Rules in Udaipur

Udaipur, August 6: Authorities launched a special enforcement drive against illegally operated luxury sleeper buses and vehicles with unauthorise

Delhi Weather Today: Heavy rainfall to continue; check which parts of the city will be hit till August 10

Today Weather Delhi: Delhi anticipates moderate rainfall and thunderstorms on Thursday, with a yellow alert issued. Active monsoon conditions are

Trumps Marine One flies too close to passenger airplane, FAA says U.S. President was not in danger

FAA says aircraft had momentary loss of separation in preliminary safety review; mixed helicopter and jet traffic was restricted after January 20

West Asia LIVE: Oil prices slip as Iran-Oman talks fuel hopes for U.S.-Iran peace deal

Iran said on Wednesday (August 5, 2026) it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz

Sagar Mal Murder Case: Three Accused Sent to Judicial Custody, Car Seized

Udaipur, August 6: The three accused arrested in connection with the murder of Sagar Mal in Udaipurs Pratap Nagar area have been sent to judicial

Canada PM Mark Carney mocks Trump after facing teleprompter glitch

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney referenced Donald Trump during a teleprompter issue. He humorously stated he did not view the malfunction as

Greater Noida Police Unveils Major Gold and Silver Heist, Five Arrested

New Delhi, August 6: The Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate has made significant progress in a major gold and silver heist, arresting fiv

TUDA, TMC get down to flood-proof Tirupati

A joint team led by TUDA Chairman C. Divakar Reddy and TMC Commissioner Sarada Devi inspected Kapila Theertham and Malvadigundam waterfalls, whic

'Peace, security in Africa of vital importance to India': EAM Jaishankar at Africa Day event

How to use aluminium foil to make dead LED bulb light up: Science trick that could bring it back to life

Sometimes, LED bulbs can stop working early because of a single diode failure. A clever DIY tip involves using aluminium foil to circumvent the d

Tributes Pour in for Former External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Her Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 6: On the death anniversary of former External Affairs Minister and Padma Vibhushan awardee Sushma Swaraj, several Chief Minist

Pakistan Secures First Overseas Win in Three Years

Trinidad, August 6: Pakistan has achieved a significant milestone by defeating the West Indies by 8 wickets in the second Test match at the Queen

Bangladesh accuses Sheikh Hasina of venomous vitriol after New Delhi media address

Bangladesh's foreign ministry expressed outrage over Sheikh Hasina's media interaction in New Delhi. The ministry stated this event was an affron

Jharkhand exam irregularities: CID arrests 5 more, total arrests reach 19

Jharkhand CID has arrested five more individuals in the JPSC exam irregularities case. This brings the total number of arrests in the ongoing inv

Attack on Shakib Al Hasans Home Following Sheikh Hasinas Press Conference

New Delhi, August 6: In a significant turn of events, former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who has been living in exile in India for

US has refunded about $100bn in Trump tariffs

The Trump administration has refunded approximately $100 billion in tariffs. This action follows a Supreme Court decision that invalidated many o

Interest and hobby-based communities are on the rise in Thiruvananthapuram

The city has been witnessing a surge in the number of communities formed over shared interests in the last few years and MetroPlus catches up wit

Midair scare for Trump? Helicopter carrying him came 'too close' to passengers plane; probe launched

An investigation has been launched by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) over an operational lapse that a helicopter carrying US President

Salmonella outbreak linked to eggs & Mexican jalapeos: Over 400 fall sick across US; here's what CDC & FDA say and who is most at risk

A Salmonella outbreak has sickened 345 people across twenty-seven states in the United States. This widespread contamination has been linked to j

After bitter primary, El-Sayed seeks to unite Democrats in must-win Michigan race

Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, setting up a key general election contest. He will face Republican Mike Rogers in a swin

Vishakha Rathod, wife of Rs 88 crore fraud mastermind, deported from UAE after husband's extradition

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) , with support from the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), has

CBI Deports Red Notice Fugitive Vishakha Rathod from UAE

Rathod, who was the subject of an Interpol Red Notice, was brought back to India on August 3 in connection with an alleged large-scale financial

Breaking news live updates: Assam flood toll climbs to 95; 1.6 lakh affected in 14 districts

Live Nation's former Asia Pacific President joins Triangle Group, following a US$15 million capital raise

Live Nation's former Asia Pacific President joins Triangle Group, following a US$15 million capital raise

Dont want to kill people,' Trump says Iran asked him to halt the biggest attack since WWII

President Trump stated he prefers a deal with Iran to avoid conflict. He claimed Iran requested talks after the United States prepared for a majo

Freshworks turns profitable in Q2; Navigating the AI shift

Freshworks said its revenue rose to $237.4 million in the AprilJune quarter, from $204.7 million a year earlier.

Trumps Marine One in close call with passenger jet over Washington: Report

US authorities are investigating a close call involving Marine One and a passenger jet. The incident occurred above Washington on August 4th, wit

Gurgaon Weather Today: Yellow alert in Gurugram as IMD forecasts heavy rain

Gurgaon is under a yellow alert today as moderate to heavy rainfall and thunderstorms are expected to hit the area. Following previous widespread

'Hes a man of hate..': Trump ramps up attacks on communism, Michigan's El-Sayed in Las Vegas speech

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's Ramayana Part 1 gets release date; makers unveil English-dubbed trailer | Watch

Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic Ramayana is easily one of the most awaited films of 2026. The recently released trailer created a huge buzz amo

Iran, Oman close to deal on Hormuz shipping route. Can it lead to a peace agreement with US?

Iran and Oman have agreed to a deal for transiting of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran has reiterated that the reopening would depe

Cresa's fix for India's 12-billion sanitary pad disposal problem

Cresa, a Pune startup founded by Sarika Pathak and Mohan Kulkarni in 2021, makes biodegradable, plastic-free sanitary pads that dissolve in water

Assam Flood Crisis Deepens; Toll Reaches 95, 1.6 Lakh Affected

Sivasagar was the worst-hit with over 57,000 people affected, followed by Golaghat (34,000) and Jorhat (25,000)

Republicans seize on Michigan progressives' wins, but party is split on socialism message

Republicans are using progressive primary victories to label Democrats as far-left. President Donald Trump attacked Michigan's Senate nominee, Ab

Artificial Intelligence Rules Government Thought Process

Recognising AI as a pivotal driver of future economic growth and technological innovation, the government is determined to position Tamil Nadu at

How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate race

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, defeating Representative Haley Stevens. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in th

Hindalco breaks out of key reversal pattern; SMC Global sees further upside

Home chef Preethi Raghunandan brings the flavours of Tamil homes to Hyderabad

Hosted at Mazzo, Marriott Executive Apartments, the Tamil food festival offers everything from Kongunadu biryani to arisi paruppu sadam in a buff

Spider-Man: Brand New Day slows down after a strong run, records lowest India collection on Day 7

Tom Holland's latest film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has completed its first week in theatres, and the Marvel superhero film has witnessed a slo

Permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj revoked by venue provider

The trust cited waterlogging issues and also said that the High Court directed that the KP College ground should not be used for purposes other t

Strong El Nio Could Push 49 Mn More People into Acute hunger: UN

The U.N. agency said in a report that there was an 81% chance of a very strong El Nio event, with sea surface temperatures at their warmest level

'Were set for biggest attack since World War II': Trump refers to Venezuela to push Iran for a deal

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran and said the United States (US) was all set conduct its iggest attack of since Worl

Tanker reports explosions in Hormuz: Maritime agency

An oil tanker reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Hormuz Strait. The incident occurred approximately ten miles southeast of Kumz

Russian Barrage in Kyiv Region Kills 17 as Air Defenses Fall Short

Zelenskyy has pleaded with other countries, especially the U.S., to send more of the ammunition made scarcer by the Iran war

Major Wall Street firms targeted in attempted cyberattacks, sources say

Major Wall Street financial firms faced sophisticated cyberattacks recently. Hackers used phone calls to trick employees into granting access. Se

Life's changed in J&K, Ladakh since Article 370, 35(A) repeal: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi emphasised the significant transformation taking place in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The repeal of Article 370 opened a ne

Google Shakes up AI Division as DeepMind Chief Shifts Role

As part of the shake up, DeepMind's chief technology officer and chief AI architect Koray Kavukcuoglu will become the division's senior vice pres

Morning Brief Podcast: How Prashant Kishor Shocked the BJP

Quote of the day by Charlie Chaplin: 'A day without laughter is a...' - inspirational quote by comic actor famously known for playing the character of Little Tramp, teaches life lessons on importance of laughing, happiness, positivity and how this one simple habit can transform your day

Quote of the day by Charlie Chaplin: Charlie Chaplin, a legendary silent film star, emphasized the value of daily laughter. His famous quote remi

Morning Digest: Rijiju meets Rahul in bid to end Parliament logjam; Bangladesh outraged over Hasinas presser in India, and more

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Trump administration to impose 15% tariff in polysilicon probe meant to counter China

The Trump administration plans to announce new tariffs and price floors soon. These measures will target polysilicon, a key material for solar pa

Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down

Iran and Oman are finalizing an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This potential deal could reopen the vital waterway and ease global ec

Sun project: How a telescope located on island of Maui in Hawaii is helping scientists to better track solar storms that can disrupt GPS communications around world, produce auroras

Scientists are curious about the suns inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward

Enemies Tried To Turn Iran Into Syria, But Failed: President Pezeshkian

In a televised address to the nation, Pezeshkian credited the unity of the Iranian people for thwarting what he described as attempts to weaken t

Government hits out at Pakistans malicious propaganda against India

In a strong rebuttal, India rejected Pakistan's Youm-e-Istehsal, deeming it as propaganda intended to obscure its own human rights abuses and ter

Government orders blocking of 7,393 links involved in film pirac

The government has directed online intermediaries to block 7,393 links involved in film piracy. This action includes the blocking of 4,996 Telegr

In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio and a biologist met Jeff Bezos, wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, meeting led to $200 million mega project to revive 100 of Earths most threatened species

Leonardo DiCaprio and biologist Wes Sechrest met with the Amazon-founding billionaire Bezos and his wife, former TV news reporter and host Lauren

Psychology researchers reveal how the way you sit could affect your mood and the choices you make

New research suggests posture can influence emotions and decisions. Sitting upright led to more positive feelings and better risk-taking. Partici

Assam Floods: Death Count Rises To 95, 14 Districts On High Alert

Assam Floods: The flood situation in Assam remains grim as six more individuals lost their lives in the last 24 hours, taking the total death cou

Minister refers to CM as Jananayagan and Vijay Mama

In 2019, U.S witnessed worst year for Parasitic infections, this year Michigan alone surpasses that data with 15 states linked to largest outbreak and why is Taco Bell under scanner

Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements, accor

Supreme Court acquits man in jail for 22 years for wrong conviction

After enduring twenty-two long years of wrongful imprisonment, a man was finally acquitted by the Supreme Court. The injustice stemmed from the t

Cabinet expansion unrest: Congress in damage control mode

Congress general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala arrived in Bengaluru and met senior disgruntled leaders on Wednesday

A.P. govt. issues draft regulations for private AYUSH facilities

The regulations classify private AYUSH facilties into seven categories based on bed strength and services, ranging from single-doctor clinics to

A.P. CM tells officials to draw micro-level development plans for Visakhapatnam Economic Region

The region will be developed with a focus on balanced growth, infrastructure expansion, industrial development, tourism, and employment generatio

Trai unveils draft service quality norms for network slicing

Indian telecom consumers may soon see network slicing come to life, as the telecom authority has released draft protocols for this groundbreaking

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa, 'Joy is prayer; joy is strength; joy is love; joy is a net of love by which you can catch souls' teaches purpose of life, simple act of kindness in service, friendship, family, faith, creativity, nature

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa describes joy as an active force rather than a passive feeling. Joy can inspire gratitude, strengthen resilienc

Researchers in Japan uncover what helps the brain stay motivated when life gets harder

Brain motivation: Researchers identified orexin neurons as key to sustained motivation during demanding tasks. These brain cells help maintain go

Quote of the day by Jude Law: 'Success, and even life itself, wouldnt be worth anything if...' Life lessons from motivational quote on professional achievements, family importance, success, values, fame, relationships and happiness

Quote of the day by Jude Law focuses on the place of family in a person's life. Law said success and life would not have value without his wife a

Trump Helicopter Came Too Close To Passenger Plane, Probe Launched: Report

US authorities are investigating if a military helicopter carrying Donald Trump came too close to a passenger jet above Washington this week, wit

Decide on raising retirement age of judges by Sept 2: SC to states

The Supreme Court urged states to decide on raising trial court judges' retirement age. This move aims to align their superannuation age with tha