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Jharkhand student protest enters Day 6; BJP seeks CBI probe as CJP's Dipke backs students

The students in Jharkhand gathered at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, demanding the cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE, and PGT exam

62 India-bound ships sail safely through Hormuz as India strengthens maritime safety measures; Iran, Oman reportedly near reopening deal

The government has strengthened maritime safety through updated advisories, a 24x7 control room, the eNavik portal, and close coordination with t

Stepfather Bludgeons 11-Year-Old Stepson to Death in Bishnah, Allegedly to 'Teach Wife a Lesson'

In a shocking incident in Jammu's Bishnah area, a man allegedly bludgeoned his 11-year-old stepson to death with bricks and stones before dumping

Thailand school shooting: Seven dead, including gunman, 15 injured in Nonthaburi attack

Seven people were killed after a student allegedly opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand before dying by suicide, police said. Au

MEA launches official Snapchat channel to strengthen Gen Z outreach

Announcing the launch, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal invited users to follow the ministry on Snapchat for exclusive stories, updates and behin

Dabur vs FSSAI: Delhi High Court stays order over '100% Pure', '100% Natural' product claims

The Delhi High Court has stayed an FSSAI order directing Dabur India to stop selling products carrying claims like 100% Pure, 100% Natural and 10

Rs 15 Lakh Reward for LeT Terrorist Suspected in Kulgam Migrant Worker Killings

Security forces have intensified counter-terror operations across Kashmir to track down LeT terrorist Mohammad Latif Bhat, who is suspected of in

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal meets PM Modi, SAD-BJP alliance on cards

Senior party leader Daljit Cheema declined to comment on the alliance for now, stating only that talks had taken place; The leaders have met, tha

CPI launches padayatra in Visakhapatnam under Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao campaign

J.V. Satyanarayana Murthy said the nationwide campaign began on August 6 and would end in a rally at Ramlila Maidan on September 1, and asked Dep

Pinarayi Vijayan Slams Kerala Govt Ending Doorstep Pension Delivery

The move would dismantle a people-friendly system under which nearly half of the pensioners had been receiving their pensions at their doorsteps

FIR against Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member for false claim regarding Kunal Kamra show

Mohan Gowda had filmed a video on the premises of Whitefield police station claiming that the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti had demanded that Kunal Ka

Dabur Secures Interim Relief as Delhi High Court Halts FSSAI Ban Order

New Delhi, August 7: The Delhi High Court granted interim relief on Friday by staying an order from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of In

Dabur Gets Interim Relief from Delhi High Court

New Delhi, August 7: The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Dabur India Limited by staying an order from the Food Safety and Standards Au

Karthik Manikandans Enam explores the inner life of Maricha, the golden deer in The Ramayana

The production, blending elements of dance and drama, explores the lesser-known facets of the character

Karnataka health department raids star hotels over food safety violations, 30 teams formed for inspection

Acting on the instructions of Karnataka Minister UT Khader, the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare on Friday conducted raids to ch

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's wife Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition, months after filing it

In a major development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's wife, Sangeetha, has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed before a local

Anbumani opposes PPP projects, says privatisation will hit jobs

Referring to the State Budget presented on August 5, the PMK leader said such projects would reduce government recruitment

From being Manchester of Kerala to fighting for survival: Kannurs handloom sector seeks a future beyond nostalgia

The sector is battling delayed wages, mounting financial losses, dwindling workers, shrinking cooperative societies, and the relentless march of

Two Sisters, 4 And 6, Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes in Maharashtra

Girls allegedly inhaled poisonous fumes from pesticide-treated chickpeas stored in their home in Nanded, officials said.

Jharkhand protest: Man throws ink at AISA President Neha for being anti-national, detained

Speaking to the media while being taken away, the unidentified man said he does not like Neha Bora because she is a supporter of Umar Khalid

Kerala welfare pensions: CAG had flagged problems in direct-to-home payments three years ago

Finance Department data also show Kerala has been spending crores of rupees every year on incentives paid to individuals who distribute the pensi

E-Courts Project Revolutionizes Justice System in India, Triples Case Filings and Resolutions Since 2014

New Delhi, August 7: The E-Courts Mission Mode Project in India has transformed the paper-based judicial system into a digital and trackable just

How memories and motifs inspire Onam 2026 collections

The Onam 2026 edit is all about nostalgia and Kerala-inspired imagery

Donald Trump loses 21 straight court battles for state voter rolls as midterms near

Federal judges have rejected the Trump administration's requests for state voter rolls. States are not required to share these sensitive records

Kerala MVD Officer Fines Off-Road Vehicle Returning From Flood Rescue; Suspended

The officer intercepted the vehicle at Adoor three days ago while returning from flood relief work and imposed a fine for not having valid pollut

SC Acquits Odisha Man After 22 Yrs In Jail In Triple Murder Case; Orders Rehab

SC Bench remarked that the trial court failed to properly evaluate the evidence, while the appellate process did not adequately address the short

Elderly man killed as wall collapses on roadside eatery in Puducherry

Two women, who ran the shop, sustained injuries

Chhattisgarhs Thenhi Becomes the First Solar Village Under PM Solar Home Scheme

Raipur, August 7: The ambitious PM Solar Home Scheme by the central government is providing significant relief from electricity bills to the comm

290 Kg of Cannabis Headed for Sri Lanka Seized Near Rameswaram

At dawn, a Van passing by was stopped and searched; it was found that 290 kg of cannabis was hidden in it to be smuggled to Sri Lanka, Uchipuli p

'Dubious claims': Congress' Jairam Ramesh hits back at Nirmala Sitharaman on taxation bill

Jairam Ramesh countered Nirmala Sitharaman's claims regarding a new taxation bill. He stated government assurances do not replace statutory safeg

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till August 10, amid Opposition protest demanding statement from Amit Shah

When the Rajya Sabha proceedings began at 11 a.m., Opposition MPs led by the Congress raised slogans seeking the presence of the Home Minister in

Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: Life isnt about finding yourself. Life is about A powerful and timeless message on purpose, identity, personal growth, and the art of shaping your own destiny through choices, actions, and life experiences

Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: George Bernard Shaw reminds us that we are not merely discovering who we are but rather actively creatin

Delhi Police Files FIR Over Unnao Rape Survivor's Identity Leak on Social Media

Taking note of the fresh complaint, Delhi Police initiated a separate investigation and registered the FIR to examine the online posts and identi

Vidya Balan Celebrates National Handloom Day, Honors Weaving Tradition

Mumbai, August 7: Renowned actress Vidya Balan, a strong advocate for Indian handloom and traditional attire, shared a heartfelt post on National

SC Orders Ghaziabad Hospitals to Pay Rs 12 Lakh to Rape Victim's Family

Two private hospitals directed to compensate the family of a four-year-old girl who died after allegedly being denied emergency medical care.

Anakapalli Breaks the Rule with Hometown-First Release Plan

Starring Vikram Sahidev and directed by Khagesh Thammineni, the film was originally slated for a worldwide release on August 7. However, the team

Madras High Court admits income tax appeal against K.N. Nehru

It relates to the former Minister not having allegedly disclosed an income of 17 crore and investments of 11.98 crore in his I-T returns

Ajinkya Rahane joins Steve Waugh's ETPL franchise a week after announcing retirement

Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on July 30. A week later, he signed for Amsterdam Flames

Nationwide Transport Strike in Pakistan Against Fuel Prices and Heavy Fines Set for August 8

Islamabad, August 7: The transport sector in Pakistan has launched a protest against the governments policy of daily fuel price adjustments and e

Bangladeshi cricket star Shakib Al Hasan, a Hasina ally, says he is ready to return home and face trial if given security

Shakib, a former lawmaker for Hasina's Awami League, has been living in the United States since her government was toppled in a deadly student-le

EXIM Bank to be implementing agency for interest subvention support for exporters: DGFT

The commerce ministry announced EXIM Bank will implement export credit interest subvention. This transition from the Reserve Bank of India is eff

Electric Vehicle Sales in India Reach Record High of 328,000 Units in July: FADA

New Delhi, August 7: According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Friday, retail sales of electric v

Prashant Kishor discusses ways to strengthen NCP during meeting with Sunetra Pawar, Parth

NCP spokesperson Suraj Chavan rejected speculation that Mr. Kishor expressed displeasure over the style of functioning of NCP State president Sun

He Ram, Bhakt Prahlad, Space Rani: Chhattisgarh police exam candidate list spark row; CGPSC says names are genuine

Chhattisgarhs police recruitment results sparked a controversy after unusual names such as News, Space Rani, He Ram and Bhakt Prahlad appeared on

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 7, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, August 7, 2026.

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Congress issues whip to MPs ahead of key Parliament business

Congress has directed its Members of Parliament to attend Parliament on August 10, 11, and 12. Very important issues are scheduled for discussion

World T20 Continent Cup: Cricket Legends to Shine in Hong Kong

The World T20 Continent Cup will feature four continental squads: Asia Warriors, Europe Champions, Africa Lions, and North America Eagles

BJP criticises TVK-led government over law and order

PM Modi Engages with NCP and Shiv Sena MPs to Discuss Parliamentary Responsibilities

New Delhi, August 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with MPs from the NDA on Friday morning at his residence. This included rebel MPs from the

CityUHK ranked No.1 in Hong Kong in Nature Index 2026 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Supplement

CityUHK ranked No.1 in Hong Kong in Nature Index 2026 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Supplement

India seeks river data from China, flags concerns over Tibet mega-dam

India has asked China to resume sharing vital water-flow data. This request comes amid concerns over a massive dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo

Chengalpet Govt Nurses Hold 1-Hour Work Boycott Over Long-Pending Demands

Nurses wear black badges and protest against redeployment policy, contract employment and staff shortages, citing nearly 30,000 vacant posts acro

Rahul Gandhi calls Amarinder his favourite BJP leader; ex-Punjab CM says personal ties with Gandhis remain

During an engaging Instagram session, Rahul Gandhi surprisingly labeled Amarinder Singh as his favorite BJP politician. In response, Amarinder Si

PSC rank holders' protest: BJYM rally hit by water cannons outside Kerala Secretariat

BJYM protested outside Kerala Secretariat for PSC rank holders demanding jobs. Protesters on hunger strike alleged recruitment irregularities and

Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Gets Conditional Clearance in Prayagraj

The Congress has planned a motorcycle rally in Prayagraj on Friday evening to create awareness about Saturday's programme, Rai said.

Political Drama Escalates in Karnataka as Council Chairman Horatti Meets CM

Bengaluru, August 7: The political drama surrounding the position of Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman continued on Friday. Meanwhile, the C

PM Modi To Inaugurate AI-Powered Param Pragya High Performance Supercomputing Facility At IIT Delhis Sonipat Campus

Bhatti Vikramarka invites companies to invest and expand in Telangana

The Deputy Chief Minister participated in dinner hosted by Consul General of India in San Francisco Bay Area

Kerala UDF govts move to halt doorstep delivery of social welfare pension draws political flak

CPI(M) announces large-scale mobilisation of pension beneficiaries and their families, cutting across political lines, against UDF governments mo

Are Cockroach Party

The rise of Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh and Neha Bora as prominent faces amid the Cockroach party protests has echoes of another generati

Ranveer Brar, Angad Bedi & Others Join Instagram's Funniest Viral Trend

The reel has quickly caught attention for bringing together personalities from completely different worlds, making the trend even more entertaini

Rahul Gandhis Support for Jharkhand Student Protests Raises Questions

Patna, August 7: Congress leader Rahul Gandhis recent expression of concern for the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand against the JPPSC paper

President Murmu presents 22 Awards to handloom weavers

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi today. The

Monsoon Session: Congress issues whip to MPs ahead of FCRA Bill discussion in Parliament

This 100-house Gujarat village has 17 international chess players: How one teachers dream of turning needy kids into grandmasters is making India proud

A small village in Gujarat is buzzing with promise as the Mahisagar district administration embarks on establishing a government chess school aim

The BJP should listen to its mentor, the RSS: Abhijeet Dipke on Mohan Bhagwats Gen Z remarks

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke urged the BJP leadership to heed RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwats statement that protesting youth from

Everything Is Fine, Says The RBI. So Why The Emergency Measures?

Hyderabad airport advises passengers to plan ahead as cabbies, gig workers plan indefinite strike from August 8

NEET Paper Leak: Charge Sheet Exposes NTA App Conspiracy

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) used the records to corroborate the presence of students and their parents in the society in April, day

TN Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against DMK's Ponmudy

Warrant issued against former minister K Ponmudy over alleged derogatory remarks against Saivaites, Vaishnavites and women.

This Tamil Nadu Village Redefines Inclusion For Persons With Intellectual Disabilities

Sristi Foundation in Tamil Nadu creates holistic, lifelong inclusion ecosystems for persons with intellectual disabilities through farming, educa

Chief Minister Mohan Yadav Launches Public Trust Campaign to Address Citizen Issues

Chhindwara, August 7: In Madhya Pradesh, Chief Minister Mohan Yadav has launched the Public Trust Campaign aimed at resolving common citizens iss

You Fear Eggs?: SC Rejects Moitras Plea Seeking Virtual Appearance

Senior advocate Gopal Sankarnarayanan, appearing for the MP, submitted that she has a legal right under law to appear virtually before the police

Sukhbir Singh Badal meets PM Modi, fuels BJP-SAD alliance buzz ahead of Punjab polls next year

Thailand: 14-year-old suspect killed grandparents before school shooting that killed several students, teachers

The shooting incident took place at the Debsirin Nonthaburi School in ?the ?Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi, just north of the capital city of

Nilgiris Farmers Welcome Organic Farming, Millet Schemes in TN Agri Budget

Farmers and tribal leaders hail provisions for organic farming, minor millets, traditional cattle breeds and wildlife damage prevention in Tamil

Anupam Kher Donates 5 Lakhs to Assam Flood Relief Fund

Mumbai, August 7: Actor Anupam Kher has stepped forward to assist victims of the devastating floods in Assam. He has donated 5 lakhs to the Assam

Watch: Trump govt. clamps down on birth tourism

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders to crack down on birth tourism and limit the number of people eligible for birthright

Dont do politics over reservation: RSS Chief Bhagwat on quota & social discrimination

Kamika Ekadashi Date 2026: August 8 or 9? Check correct tithi, parana time, puja vidhi, mantras and significance

Kamika Ekadashi Date 2026: On August 9, 2026, devotees will celebrate Kamika Ekadashi, a holy day devoted to Lord Vishnu. Devotees will engage in

How's Your Mother? PM Modi To Parth Pawar In Marathi At Breakfast Meet

Parth Pawar's father Ajit Pawar - who was the Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra - died in January this year after his aircraft crashed in Bara

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti Resigns

The Congress government led by D K Shivakumar mounted pressure against him ahead of the Legislative Session starting from August 13

India's First Airport Water Metro Service Proposed Between Aluva and Kochi Airport

BJP's Rift Caution As Sunetra Pawar Meets Prashant Kishor In Mumbai

Prashant Kishor met Sunetra Pawar at her official residence 'Devgiri' in south Mumbai, said her party functionary Sanjay Khodke.

Four-year-old boy killed as speeding car knocks down two-wheeler near Mambakkam

Isha Singh Shares Heartwarming Bond with Her Six Beloved Cats

Mumbai, August 7: Popular television actress Isha Singh is often in the spotlight, not just for her acting but also for her personal life. She is

Gujarat Becomes Third State to Ban Analogue Paneer, Cheese

The state has prohibited analogue dairy products over concerns of mislabelling and consumer safety, joining Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh in a wid

KJQ (King Jackie Queen) movie review: Dheekshith Shetty sparkles in a crime saga with squandered potential

The Telugu film, directed by the late Kiran Kumar Meenuga, is an out-and-out male fantasy circling a mans obsession with power over the world and

On Camera, Speeding SUV Rams Tempo In Mumbai-Pune Expressway Tunnel, 1 Dead

Preliminary information suggests that all five occupants of the SUV were residents of the Bhumkar Chowk area in Wakad.