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Indias GDP Growth Rate May Reach 7% in Q1 Amid Improving Economic Conditions: Report

New Delhi, August 2: Indias gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate could reach 7% in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27, according to

Kerala Floods: Eight Confirmed Dead, Search for Missing Continues Amid Heavy Rainfall

Thiruvananthapuram, August 2: Keralas Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan confirmed on Sunday that the state has recorded eight fatalities due to rain-

Kerala Floods Claim Eight Lives, Search for Missing Continues

Thiruvananthapuram, August 2: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan confirmed on Sunday that the state has witnessed eight fatalities due to rain-

RINL warns public against duplicate Vizag TMT rebar in market

The management flagged that unscrupulous elements are actively deploying deceptive packaging and false claims to market low-grade steel

UP Minister Criticizes Oppositions Lack of Courage in Assembly Debates

Lucknow, August 2: UP Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar targeted the opposition during a recent assembly session. He stated, Whether its the Samajwadi

Forest Department starts collating all illegally geo-tagged locations in Kerala forests

Of late, we have been dealing with many such cases of illegal entry of individuals into the forests and eventually carrying out the subsequent re

Cauvery issue: T.N. Minister Nirmalkumar says Karnataka CM Shivakumar, DMK share ties beyond politics

He claims DMK, Shivakumar share ties beyond politics.

Celebrating the Legacy of Shakil Badayuni: A Maestro of Hindi Cinema

New Delhi, August 2: Renowned lyricist and poet Shakil Badayuni was born on August 3, 1916, in the Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh. This year ma

Two TVK functionaries in Aruppukottai arrested for taking 22 lakh from truck operator

The arrested persons were identified as TVK Aruppukottai West district secretary, Sathish Kumar and Aruppukottai South West district secretary, K

Nationwide Campaign Launched for Drug-Free Schools in India

New Delhi, August 2: In a significant initiative aimed at protecting children and adolescents from addiction, the Ministry of Educations Departme

Deadly Blast at Moscow Restaurant Claims Three Lives, Injures 21

Moscow, August 2: A bomb explosion at the Balzhi Rossi restaurant in Moscow on Saturday evening has resulted in the deaths of three individuals a

Krishna water releases: YSRCP criticises government policy

M.V.S. Nagi Reddy criticised the government for advising farmers in the Krishna delta against cultivating paddy during the kharif season

Bonalu fervour grips Secunderabad as lakhs throng Ujjaini Mahankali Temple

Women carrying bonams, earthen pots containing rice cooked with milk and jaggery and accompanied by offerings including curd, sugar and turmeric

Watch: PM Modi launches anti-drug campaign, urges youth to stay fit

SC to Hear Pleas on Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protest

Top court may consider forming an SIT to probe claims of police brutality and violence during nationwide student protests.

NIRL receives Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 900 MW solar power project

The project has been awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process, with the power generated to be procured by GUVNL

PM Modi Highlights Drug Trade as Part of Enemy Nations Terror Agenda

New Delhi, August 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that enemy nations are attempting to weaken India by sending drugs and targeti

Filmmaker sues Netflix for $105 million over losing Nicolas Cage film copy

Swiss businessman Simon Afram wrote the script and spent seven long years and USD 45 million to bring it to the screen

History-sheeter found dead under suspicious circumstances in New Washermenpet

Naresh Kumar had recently been released on bail with regard to a murder case

Major Drug Bust at India-Pakistan Border: 10 Kilograms of Heroin, 11 Pistols, and a Drone Seized

Bikaner, August 2: Authorities have made a significant drug bust near the India-Pakistan international border in the Khajuwala area. Police seize

Over 2,500 Delhi ATMs lack shutter locks, 2,000 lack guards: Report

Delhi Police found many ATMs lacking guards and security cameras. These security gaps increase ATM vulnerability to organized theft gangs. Thieve

Agra to Get a Grand Shiv Lok Theme Park Inspired by Ujjain's Mahakal Lok

The Uttar Pradesh government will transform Agra's Balkeshwar Park into the Shiv Lok Theme Park, featuring Lord Shiva's 19 avatars, a grand statu

U.S. Embassies Issue Warnings Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

Cairo, August 2: U.S. embassies in nearly ten Middle Eastern countries have advised American citizens to exercise caution and consider departing

Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80

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

NSA Charges Against Assam Tribal Activist Draws Congress Criticism

Doley has been spearheading protests against the proposed five-star hotel near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kaziranga National Park, alleging t

Revanth Reddy Offers Prayers at Ujjaini Mahankali Temple

Sanathnagar MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav welcomed the Chief Minister at the temple

Odisha Chief Minister Suspends IFS Officer Sangram Kesari Behera Amid Legal Troubles

Bhubaneswar, August 2: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered the suspension of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sangram Kesari

Best Italian Proverb of the Day: He who has time should not wait for time. A life lesson on acting before it's too late

The Italian proverb Chi ha tempo non aspetti tempo advises against delaying actions. It highlights that possessing the opportunity means one shou

India's next election could be decided by Gen Z's Hindi heartland

India's next election could hinge on Gen Z voters concentrated in the Hindi heartland. An ET analysis based on UN population estimates, Census pr

Apologise to students injured in July 20 protest first: CJP's Dipke to PM Modi

Abhijeet Dipke of CJP urged Prime Minister Modi to apologize for police actions. He stated that students suffered serious injuries during a prote

Delhi HC Transfers Fast-track Court Special Judge in Paper Leak Cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced setting up of fast-track courts to swiftly deal with cases of paper leaks

Fake Military Uniform Racket Bust In Rajasthan

A joint operation by Indian Army intelligence units and Rajasthan Police seized nearly 1,000 metres of unauthorised Army-pattern combat cloth.

Preparations Complete for Shiva Worship at Kalka Ji Temple Ahead of Sawans First Monday

New Delhi, August 2: The month of Sawan is considered the most sacred for the worship of Lord Shiva. This year, the first Monday of Sawan falls o

'PM gave her jeevandaan': Mother of girl who abused PM Modi in viral video | Watch

The mother of the girl who was seen making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video during the protest at Delhi's Ja

South Korean President Arrives in Frankfurt for Key Meetings with Korean Community

Frankfurt, August 2: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Frankfurt on Sunday. This visit is significant as he plans to meet with the

Raj Thackeray Alleges Rs 18 Crore Annual Theft at Siddhivinayak Temple

MNS chief also claims Rs 1,400 crore was stolen at Ayodhya Ram Temple, urges PM Modi to address temple corruption.

Weaponising extraordinary laws to silence dissent: Congress on rights activist held under NSA in Assam

Congress said this is a latant misuse of preventive detention laws and overreach by the State

Indian Restaurant in Glasgow Faces Backlash Over Incomplete Map of India

Glasgow, August 2: An Indian restaurant in Glasgow has found itself in hot water after inviting Indian athletes who excelled at the Commonwealth

Odisha govt suspends IFS officer over 'involvement' in forest official death case

Sangram Keshari Behera was an accused in the death of Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra, an ACF

Ceuta | A slice of Europe in Africa

The Spanish exclave witnessed one of its largest migration crises, as up to 60,000 Moroccans breached its borders and arrived in the city, seekin

Hours-long wait, VIP movement leave Mahankali Bonalu devotees fuming

Queues approaching the temple from all four sides stretched for over a kilometre, as devotees waited under the afternoon sun for their turn to of

8 kg gold worth over Rs 11 crore seized at Kerala airports in one week

Customs officials in Kerala seized eight kilograms of gold worth over eleven crore rupees during recent enforcement actions. Last week's coordina

Customs Seizes 8 kg Gold Worth over Rs 11 cr at Kerala Airports in One Week

A total of 14 cases were registered during the period and nine persons, including six Keralites and three natives of Tamil Nadu, were arrested

Kangana Slams Hrithik Roshan, Mentions Girlfriend Saba Azad

Re-sharing the article about his response on her Instagram story on Saturday, Ranaut said the actor should rather condemn all those who are haras

Technology must be backed by process reforms: EPFO CEO

The recent reforms seek to simplify access to Provident Fund savings rather than merely digitise services, says the EPFO Chief Executive Officer.

NCC Cyclothon 2026 Flagged Off by Union Ministers and Mary Kom in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 2: In celebration of 79 years of Indias independence, a grand flag-off ceremony for the NCC Cyclothon Expedition 2026 was held

Two-year-old dies after falling into water-logged courtyard

The child succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at a private medical college hospital in Kozhikode district on Saturday night

No new Iran strikes for now amid deal hopes Trump

Donald Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to hold off on strikes on Iran if a peace deal is reached apidly. Iran has vowed a decisive resp

'Rs 60,000 salary and US education?': RTI activist Amit seeks probe into Dipke family's finances

Kentucky School Bans Steel Water Bottles for Student Safety

Washington, August 2: The Hardin County School administration in Kentucky has issued a directive prohibiting students from bringing steel water b

Old Video Falsely Shared as Indian Army Destroying Minorities Homes in Manipur

The video dates back to 2023 and shows a house being destroyed amid ethnic clashes in Manipur.

Leaders Remember Pingali Venkayya's Legacy and Service

Apart from his role in the independence movement, Venkayya was a lecturer, author, geologist, educationalist, agriculturist, and a polyglot

Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot

Sri Lanka deployed hundreds of troops and elite commandos on Sunday to contain riots at an overcrowded prison in which an inmate was killed and s

Odisha Police rescue 17,590 missing women, children from Jan to June this year

Odisha Police successfully rescued 17,590 missing individuals during a special drive. This significant operation reunited 12,177 women and 5,413

Hardik Pandya goes bald, sports new look as he offers prayers at Venkateswara Swamy temple | Watch

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made headlines after he was spotted with a completely shaved head while offering prayers at the Sri Venk

CV Anand Extends Friendship Day Greetings

Every year, the first Sunday of August is celebrated as Friendship Day. People of all ages express gratitude and affection for their friends thro

PM Modi Launches Campaign for a Drug-Free Youth in India

New Delhi, August 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India campaign on Sunday. This initiative, whic

Shelve Eco-destructive Mamallan Reservoir Project: PMK

In a statement, he said the foundation stone for the 5,161-acre reservoir, spanning the backwaters between Kanathur Reddikuppam and Kokilamedu, w

Iranian Sikh families finally return to India after being stranded in Tehran, heres how the government carried out the evacuation

RP Singh and Jaiveer Shergill raised the families plight in April after elderly couples were denied boarding, while the embassy maintained round-

Previously unknown alloy found in Hiroshima blast debris

The alloy shares characteristics with other unusual high-entropy alloys and quasicrystals, which are of great interest among engineers for their

Indias Coal Production Surges by 7.5% in July 2026

New Delhi, August 2: Indias coal production reached 69.75 million tons in July 2026, marking a 7.51% increase year-on-year. This growth is largel

Giorgio Armani's Life To Be Adapted Into TV Series

Director Ferzan Ozpetek says that opportunity to tell his story is exciting challenge.

Eight deaths confirmed in rain-related incidents in Kerala: CMO

Thirteen people sustained injuries while 5,792 people were shifted to 209 relief camps; twenty-seven houses were completely destroyed and 196 hou

Why people are using aluminium foil to keep their phones cool in summer; Does this simple hack really work?

Smartphones can overheat due to external heat sources and prolonged usage. Aluminium foil can act as a temporary heat shield by reflecting sunlig

Six Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in New Delhi for Visa Violations

New Delhi, August 2: The Foreign Cell of the Special Staff in the Central District has arrested six Bangladeshi nationals for violating visa cond

PM Modi launches Nasha Mukt Yuva Abhiyan, says drug-free youth crucial for Viksit Bharat

The launch marked the beginning of a 100-week nationwide Jan Bhagidari campaign, under which activities will be organised every Sunday across the

Trump says US agrees to hold off Iran attack as deal takes shape, cites Hormuz reopening

According to Trump, the proposed agreement includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and addressing Iran's nuclear programme, though neither Iran n

Ankita Lokhande's husband Vicky Jain launches production house, casts Tiger Shroff and Elvish Yadav in first film

Elvish Yadav is set to make his Bollywood debut in Vicky Jain's first production under VJ Frames. Directed by Remo D'Souza, the action film also

Eight Dead, 13 Injured, 8 Missing Following Rains: Kerala CM Satheesan

Satheesan also said that 27 houses were completely destroyed, 196 homes were partially damaged and 5,792 people have been shifted to the 209 reli

China flash flood death toll rises to 25: state media

The flood ripped through the Shuangshimen Scenic Area, a tourist spot popular with day campers, on July 26

Leaders Pay Tribute to Pingali Venkayya on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, August 2: On the birth anniversary of Pingali Venkayya, the designer of the Indian flag, several prominent leaders, including Union Ho

National Insurance rejects mediclaim over 'hidden hypertension': Court says insurers can't deny genuine claims without evidence; orders over Rs 2 lakh payout

National Insurance Company has been ordered to pay over Rs 2 lakh to a Thrissur man after a Kerala consumer commission ruled that the insurer fai

Tamil Nadu Govt. to withdraw cases registered against students during anti-NEET protests

The Tamil Nadu governments decision is in line with similar decisions taken by a few other State governments to withdraw cases registered against

Umesh Patel and Sukha Jaggu Patel Sentenced to Two Years for Obstructing Government Work

Daman, August 2: A court in Daman has sentenced Umesh Patel, the current Member of Parliament from Daman and Diu, along with former District Panc

Drug Use Distracts You From Dreams: Modi Launches Anti-Drug Campaign

Prime Minister launches 100-week 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', urging youth to stay mentally and physically fit.

Ed Miliband | The climate diplomat

Britains new Foreign Secretary, once a strong critic of Donald Trump, says tackling climate change and promoting international development will b

Farooq Abdullah's Remarks On Kulgam Terror Attack Spark Political Row; BJP Hit Back

Farooq Abdullah said the perpetrators of the attack were yet to be identified and called for a thorough investigation.

'Drugs part of enemy nations' terror plan to hurt India': PM Modi during 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' launch - top quotes

Indian Athletes Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026 with Silver and Bronze Medals

Glasgow, August 2: The Commonwealth Games 2026 witnessed a remarkable achievement for India as two medals were secured in the triple jump event o

Video: Chaotic Fight Breaks Out Between Two Men And Their Dogs On US Beach

As the two men exchanged punches and wrestled, their dogs, a Pit Bull and a German Shepherd, became aggressive and joined the scuffle.

Man Explains How Small Expenses Are Draining Salaries In Bengaluru

He added that weekend plans were not the problem, but going out every weekend without a budget was.

Man Climbs 100-Foot Tower in Ranchi, Demands Meeting With Hemant Soren

Police rescue 25-year-old after seven-hour standoff; motive under investigation amid conflicting claims.

South Korea Records Highest-Ever Temperature At 42.5 Degrees Celsius

The southeastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C at 1:26 pm (0426 GMT), the Korea Meteorological Administration said on its websi

Cycling Rally Promotes Fitness and Drug-Free Living in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 2: The 84th edition of Fit India Sunday on Cycle was held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium on Sunday, aimed at promoting fitness and

Nandyal: Sri Sangameswara Temple Submerged by Krishna Backwaters

With the Krishna waters completely covering the temple, the Vepadaru Shivalinga is expected to remain submerged for the next few days.

Assam govt avoids blame game over Upper Assam floods as Congress links illegal mining to disaster

Assam's government is set to investigate the contributing factors behind recent floods once relief operations are completed. The opposition Congr

Anam focuses on improving infrastructure in his constituency

The far-flung Marripadu Mandal, located in a corner of his constituency abutting the adjoining Kadapa district, gained attention when he inaugura

Truck Collides with Devotees Tractor in Etah, Leaving Seven Injured

Etah, August 2: A serious road accident occurred in Etah district, Uttar Pradesh, during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra. A speeding truck collided with

Chennai to Establish 12 Mini Taluk Offices for Faster Citizen Services

Chennai, August 2: The Tamil Nadu government is planning to set up 12 mini taluk offices in Chennai to enhance the speed and accessibility of rev

Life after Orban: Hungary Inc. digs in as new political era takes hold

Hungarian business magnates are shifting operations to smaller projects. This change follows a new government's move to end alleged cronyism. Fir