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Bombay HC Convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 Rape Case, Overturns Acquittal

High Court allows Goa government's appeal, sets aside 2021 trial court verdict; sentencing to be heard separately.

Chiranjeevi May Lead Andhra Pradesh's Global Branding Push?

Officials believe Chiranjeevi's immense popularity, credibility and pan-Indian appeal can help position the state more effectively before domesti

Tamil Nadu MPs Demand Restoration of Tamizh Thai Vaazhthu at Govt Events

In a letter dated August 5, the MPs referred to the sequence followed at the 33rd convocation of Manonmaniam Sundaranar University in Tirunelveli

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 14 LIVE: Nirmala Sitharaman to move Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill in Lok Sabha

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday, August 5, in an effort to br

Tarun Tejpal convicted of rape by Bombay High Court

Tarun Tejpal convicted of rape by Bombay High Court. More to follow..

On day of Agriculture Budget, DMK MLAs wear black over TVK-led governments failure on Cauvery issue

The Agri Budget was presented by Minister R. Vinoth, who waxed eloquent about Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay and the TVK government

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh slams government on E20 rollout, says motivations clearly not environmental

Congress criticizes the E20 fuel rollout, questioning its environmental motivations. The party highlights significant water usage for ethanol pro

Car plunges into river in Keralas Idukki; one dead, three injured

The deceased has been identified as Ernest D., a resident of Vellarada, Thiruvananthapuram, who was driving the vehicle

Stock markets edged higher in early trade amid lower crude oil prices, buying in Reliance Industries

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 201.43 points to 78,782.43 in opening trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty was marginally up 16.35 points to 24,641

Hiroshima marks 81st atomic bomb anniversary as Mayor deplores pursuit of nuclear weapons

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who attended the memorial for the first time as Prime Minister, said she will take a realistic approach toward ach

Keigo Higashino: chronicler of the human mind

He was as skilled at crafting intricate police procedurals as he was at writing about the complexities of human behaviour and the nuances of Japa

Who is Devendra Nath Mahto, student leader at the forefront of Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC protest?

Devendra Nath Mahto, a prominent student leader from Ranchi, is at the forefront of a major protest in Jharkhand, as hundreds of students continu

The road ahead for the Asiatic lion

Six decades of conservation have increased the Asiatic lion population from about 100-150 to over 1,000, with nearly half now living outside the

Trump's Helicopter, Passenger Jet Involved in Close Call Near Washington Airport

The incident raised serious questions about why the passenger airplane was allowed to depart while Marine One was nearby, a time when commercial

Dhanush Wins Hearts By Donating New Building To His Alma Mater

Dhanush is set to reunite with director Mari Selvaraj after Karnan, with music composed by A.R. Rahman.

Watch: Bangladesh slams India over Sheikh Hasinas press conference

During her first public media interaction since fleeing Bangladesh in 2024, Hasina said she plans to return in December

Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib Al Hasan's home attacked after participation in Sheikh Hasina's media interaction

Shakib Al Hasan's residence was targeted following his participation in Sheikh Hasina's media event. Hasina vowed to return to Bangladesh despite

Uttarakhand Student Selected to Represent India on North Pole Expedition

Chakrata's Lucky Rawat joins students from 22 countries aboard Russia's 'Icebreaker of Knowledge' mission.

Please reconsider Jamshedpur FC's ISL withdrawal: AIFF chied Chaubey appeals to Tata group

AIFF would be happy if Tata remains in football, especially in senior top tier football. If an AIFF request or application can change their mind.

Google Earths AI feature fiasco and takedown | Explained

The new Google Earth AI feature that lasted for a day proved how easily users can break past safeguards in order to create deepfake satellite ima

Rahul Gandhi slams BJP over NEET protest crackdown, says students were forced to apologise

Vasuki India Raises 100 Crore from an NRI Investor, Extends Fund Raise until December'2026

Vasuki India Raises 100 Crore from an NRI Investor, Extends Fund Raise until December'2026

IIFL Capital partners with Flytxt to leverage Agentic AI for sustainable AUM growth

IIFL Capital partners with Flytxt to leverage Agentic AI for sustainable AUM growth

iSearchSolution Explores the Impact of AI on Modern SEO Services

iSearchSolution Explores the Impact of AI on Modern SEO Services

NIA Nabs Another Accused in Karnataka BJP Leader Praveen Nettaru Murder

The latest arrest comes weeks after the NIA, in July this year, apprehended two other absconding accused Abdul Nasir P. alias Nasir, and Naushadf

Rupee falls 9 paise to 95.17 against U.S. dollar in early trade

On the domestic equity market front, Sensex climbed 201.43 points to 78,782.43 in opening trade, while Nifty was marginally up by 16.35 points to

Arvind Kejriwal alleges Meta restricted his account, calls it 'pretty bad service'

AAP national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday alleged that Meta had restricted his social media account in India without explaining the reaso

Taiwan kicks off annual military drills to counter a potential Chinese attack

Taiwan began annual military exercises simulating a Chinese invasion response. These drills test 24-hour defense capabilities and counter China's

Indonesia government to take over state firm's stake in troubled China-funded high-speed railway

Indonesia's government will acquire a majority stake in the high-speed rail operator. This move aims to manage the project's outstanding loan obl

Arvind Kejriwal claims Meta 'restricted' his account, amid Meta-Centre row over PM Modi's video

Arvind Kejriwal claims Meta 'restricted' his account, amid Meta-Centre row over PM Modi's video More to follow...

Rupee Falls 9 Paise to 95.17 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

Lower crude oil prices fail to offset geopolitical concerns; FIIs remain net sellers.

Messi scores twice to set Leagues Cup record in Miami victory

Messi, who helped Miami win the 2023 crown in his first weeks with the Florida club, took his tally in the competition for Major League Soccer an

Jharkhand exam row: Students threaten Assembly gherao on Aug 10

Jharkhand students will gherao the Vidhan Sabha on August 10 if demands are unmet. They are protesting alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC CG

Abhijeet Dipke opens up on Sonam Wangchuk's future role in CJP

Kerala Weather Today: Orange alert in Kasaragod, Kannur, Ernakulam, Idukki, Kottayam, Alappuzha and more; check IMD forecast

Kerala Rain Alert: Kerala anticipates widespread rainfall starting Thursday, with intensified showers expected. The India Meteorological Departme

'No explanation given': Arvind Kejriwal claims Meta restricted his account in India

Arvind Kejriwal claims Meta restricted his account in India without explanation. He stated that verbal inquiries at Meta's India office yielded n

Lock Upp Season 2: Find Out The Winner's Prize Money

Shreya also secured the Rs 1 crore cash prize.

TVK to Unveil Agriculture Budget Today Amid Cauvery Row

Against the backdrop of ongoing political discussions and debates over the Cauvery water dispute, the Mekedatu dam project, and farm loan waivers

Zepto, BookMyShow, IndiGo Among 9 Apps Fined Rs 20 Lakh Over 'Dark Patterns'

CCPA has penalised nine digital platforms for using what are known as dark patterns -- website and app designs that can manipulate users.

Oppn to Step Up Protest Over Ram Mandir Row, Student Crackdown

Opposition parties have been protesting over both issues since the beginning of the Monsoon session

Hold tight! How two hurricanes forced a lizard to change its grip

Hurricanes 14 days apart managed to rewire a wild populations genome and skeleton in a way that indicated evolutionary biology on steroids

Air India turbulence lasted 'four to five minutes'; some passengers still in hospital

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into a shocking episode of severe turbulence that struck an Air In

'Compensation must cover a lifetime of suffering': Supreme Court doubles compensation to Rs 83 lakh for child left disabled in crash, says 'entire future has been taken away'

'Compensation must cover a lifetime of suffering': The Supreme Court has nearly doubled the motor accident compensation awarded to an Odisha girl

Please reconsider JFC's ISL withdrawal: AIFF chief Chaubey appeals to Tata group

AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey urged Tata to reconsider its Jamshedpur FC withdrawal. He believes Tata's decision was not purely financial, despit

No consensus on FCRA Bill as Opposition calls it 'draconian'; Parliament deadlock set to continue

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, is unlikely to be tabled in Parliament on Thursday as the Centre and the Opposition h

'More People Playing Than In Stands': Pakistan vs West Indies Test Match Receives Brutal Verdict

Cricket commentator Harsha Bhogle was left surprised by the absence of a big crowd during the second Test match between Pakistan and West Indies

How Chennais Zifo Open Quiz outlasted sponsors, a pandemic and changing times

Chennais iconic Zifo Open Quiz returns this Independence Day, bringing with it 33 years of trivia, tradition and fierce competition

India-Sri Lanka focus on infrastructure projects; updating FTA to boost Comprehensive Partnership

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri met Sri Lankan leaders to review bilateral cooperation and projects. Agreements were finalized on social security

Social Media Trolls No Longer Intimidate Actresses

Others have chosen to distance themselves from the online world altogether. Aishwarya Lekshmi has said she has no intention of returning to socia

BJD opposes 'government move' to set up private nuclear power plant in Odisha

BJD senior general secretary Lekhashree Samantsinghar claimed that the establishment of a nuclear power plant in Odisha would pose a serious thre

Skill Development in Care Sector to Boost Employment and Economic Opportunities: NITI Aayog

New Delhi, August 6: There is an increasing need to develop a strong group of trained caregivers to meet the current and future demand for care s

NASA's Roman Telescope To Carry 1.35 Million Names To Deep Space

NASA revealed that the memory card will travel with the Roman observatory to the Sun-Earth Lagrange point 2, or L2.

Xabi Alonso provides crucial health update on Cole Palmer after Juventus friendly; Check details

The 2026-27 Premier League season is right around the corner, and several sides will be looking to deliver their best performances in hopes of wi

Explosion Near Tanker in Gulf of Aden Raises Maritime Tensions

Aden, August 6: A tanker reported hearing a loud explosion near its vicinity in the Gulf of Aden, located off Yemens southern coast. This inciden

Jaipur Shocker: Married Woman, Lover Murder Aunt To Fund Lifestyle, Parties

The police recovered gold and silver jewellery worth Rs 4 lakh, cash, and an ATM card from the accused.

MP Patwari Recruitment 2026: Applications Begin For 200 Posts; Check Eligibility Here

MP Patwari Recruitment 2026 registration begins for 200 posts under MPESB. Check eligibility, application dates, fees, exam schedule, selection p

BharatNet Connects 10,833 Gram Panchayats in Telangana: Scindia

Around 10,022 villages have mobile coverage, out of which 9,929 villages were covered with 4G/5G connectivity

Centre deploys national team as Chandipura outbreak probe intensifies

A national investigation into Chandipura virus outbreaks is currently underway in Gujarat and Rajasthan, where 35 infections and 22 fatalities am

Delightful Rain Brings Relief to Delhi-NCR; Yellow Alert Issued for August 6

Noida, August 6: Light to moderate rainfall that has persisted since last night has transformed the weather in Delhi-NCR. The continuous rain and

Jantar Mantar protester alleges police harassment, cites online abuse: I'm Sharma, not Muslim

SC holds Jaipur Tribunal Presiding Officer personally accountable, orders disposal of illegal construction appeals in 2 weeks

The Presiding Officer shall be personally responsible and accountable for any violation of this direction, the Bench said, directing counsel appe

DMK MLAs Wear Black Shirts Ahead of TN Agriculture Budget

On Wednesday, former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president M.K. Stalin criticised the maiden budget of the TVK-led government

Govt outlines child online safety measures in Rajya Sabha

The Centre informed the Rajya Sabha that it has established a comprehensive framework to prevent and combat online child sexual abuse and exploit

Building a startup ecosystem in the mountains: How Jammu & Kashmir laid its foundation

Jammu and Kashmir is steadily building its startup ecosystem through policy support, incubators, funding and local entrepreneurs driving innovati

Farah Khan throws Lock Upp 2 success party after grand finale; Arjun Kapoor, Maheep Kapoor among guests

The journey of Netflix's Lock Upp Season 2 came to an end with its grand finale on August 5, 2026. Shreya Kalra defeated Shivangi Joshi to emerge

Namrata Shirodkar Rules Out Movie Comeback Alongside Mahesh Babu as Old Video Resurfaces

While Namrata no longer acts in movies, she remains active in business, managing the work and ventures of both Mahesh Babu and their daughter, Si

Quote of the day by ancient Greek poet Pindar: Every gift which is given, even though it be small, is in reality The smallest gestures often leave the biggest mark

Quote of the day: Ancient Greek poet Pindar highlighted affection's importance in gift-giving over two millennia ago. His words emphasize that sm

Collapse of rules-based order calls for total ban on nuclear weapons

Eighty-one years since the U.S. dropped an atom bomb on Hiroshima, the world seems to be on the brink of a similar mistake

'India-Africa trade at USD 93 billion': EAM Jaishankar at Africa Day 2026 event in Delhi

How excessive police force turns peaceful marches into medical crises

In India, information on the crowd control devices that security personnel possess and use is not easily available. Regular audits are necessary

Why Google Chief Scientist Jeff Dean Is Leaving To Launch An AI Startup With Indian-American Tech Veteran

Joining forces with long-time Indian-origin collaborator Sanjay Ghemawat and fellow AI pioneers Oriol Vinyals and Quoc Le, the team aims to autom

Fired during paternity leave, ex-employee wins nearly Rs 19 crore from Goldman Sachs after tribunal finds he was unfairly treated for caring for his newborn

A former Goldman Sachs manager received nearly 1.5 million after an employment tribunal ruling. The tribunal found his dismissal was unfairly lin

What are the suggestions for J&K and Ladakh made by ex-Home Secretary Gopal Pillai-led forum? | Explained

The Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmir came into being after the Centre ended special status in 2019. At present, Gopal Pillai, former H

Shreya Kalra Celebrates Victory with Dance at Lockup-2 Success Party

Mumbai, August 6: Contestant Shreya Kalra claimed the trophy for the web reality show Lockup-2 on Wednesday. At the success party, she and Shivan

DU PG Admission 2026: CSAS PG Spot Round 1 Deadline Extended Till August 8

DU PG Admission 2026 extends CSAS Spot Round 1 schedule till August 8. Round 2 CW Mid-Entry Allocation List has also been released. Check revised

Imran Khan Supporters Protest Across Pakistan, over 100 Held

In Punjab, police baton-charged protesters and arrested scores of PTI workers in Lahore, Mianwali and Rawalpindi

Hemant Soren Opens Talks With Jharkhand Protesters, They Say 'Do It On Camera'

The growing agitation has finally forced the state government to initiate a dialogue with the protesting students after 12 days

Meta's AI model hacked another company during testing: Report

Meta worked on the testing with an outside evaluation partner called Irregular, the report said

Pacific Islands Alarmed At Trump-Backed Deep-Sea Mining Push

The United States alarmed its tropical island territories earlier this year, detailing plans to carve up parts of the Pacific Ocean for mining ex

Meta chases OpenAI, Anthropic with new AI coding app

Meta has poured billions into its AI division, now known as Meta Superintelligence Labs, as it attempts to keep up with OpenAI and Anthropic

Remembering Dr. M.S. Swaminathan: The Architect of Indias Green Revolution

New Delhi, August 6: In the 1960s, India faced a devastating famine that left millions starving. Food aid from the West was our lifeline. During

Trex Energy Hyderabad secures 3 awards for energy storage excellence in India

Trex Energy Hyderabad secures 3 awards for energy storage excellence in India

Iran president's big admission on Mojtaba Khamenei: 'Communication with supreme leader very difficult'

Amid reports of tensions within Iran's leadership, President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that communicating with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei h

6 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex gains 201 points, Nifty holds 24,600 amid buying in tech stocks

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, started today's trading session on a positive note as investors weigh an increasingly supp

Delhis First Kanwar Camp Established in Seelampur with 24-Hour Services

New Delhi, August 6: A 42-year-old Kanwar camp has been set up in Seelampur, Delhi, to serve devotees during the month of Sawan. This camp, organ

Indias new 15-year tax break could unlock global rough diamond trade

India is closer to becoming a global rough diamond hub. A new tax exemption will attract foreign companies to trade rough diamonds. This measure

Rashmika Mandanna Revisits Wedding Memories Amid Recovery

Rashmika shared a lengthy note detailing her health update and opened up about how she has been spending her recovery time at home.

Kota Power Cut Today (August 6, 2026): Electricity Supply Disrupted in 15 Areas for Maintenance

Kota, August 6, 2026:Kota city will witness a scheduled power cut today due to maintenance work on electricity lines. Power supply will remain di

Lifeline for North Mumbai: Goyal sets deadline for Bandra-Versova-Bhayander Coastal Road project

Pakistan Climbs WTC Points Table After Victory Over West Indies

New Delhi, August 6: Pakistan secured a significant victory against West Indies, winning the second Test match by 8 wickets. This win has propell