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Mexico, Served With A SOCIAL Twist

Mela Mexicana brought the flavours of Mexico to SOCIAL, where smoky meats, crisp tostadas, spicy tacos and comforting tortas found an easy connec

JP Nadda Visits Flood-Affected Areas in Assam, Assures Comprehensive Support from Central Government

Guwahati, August 5: Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited flood-affected regions in Assam on Wednesday, meeting with impacted residents and assu

TN Budget Eyes Cross-Border Metro Rail Link with Karnataka's Bommasandra

In his Budget address, the minister stated that the construction of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, spanning 118.9 km across three co

Australia Not Planning Tour Match Before India Test Series, Says Coach McDonald

Head coach Andrew McDonald said Australia would scout a location to immerse themselves in conditions similar to India before the series opener in

BJP MPs Accuse Opposition of Disrupting Parliament Proceedings

New Delhi, August 5: During the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, BJP MPs have accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings and criticiz

BJP MPs Accuse Opposition of Disrupting Parliament Proceedings Without Cause

New Delhi, August 5: During the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament, BJP MPs have accused the opposition of disrupting proceedings and criticiz

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Karnataka To Introduce Dedicated Menopause Health Policy for Women

Named 'Ruthutaare', the policy, which is said to be a first of its kind in the country, will primarily focus on menopause-related issues among wo

Tata Projects bags Rs 670 cr order from RMZ for Chennai commercial project

Tata Projects secured a Rs 670.24 crore order from RMZ. This contract is for the main civil works of a commercial development. The project involv

A single US measles outbreak can cost millions of dollars, study estimates

In 2026, the United States has confirmed more than 2,300 measles infections, surpassing the 2025 tally to reach the highest annual total in 35 ye

Samantha Shares Heartfelt Birthday Wish for Husband Raj Nidimoru

The actress celebrated filmmaker Raj Nidimoru's birthday with a heartfelt social media post, delighting fans.

Vande Bharat trial run on Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section from August 11

Successful completion of the trial will facilitate introduction of VB Express on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector

Kolkata to Showcase Government Welfare Schemes in Independence Day Parade

Kolkata, August 5: This year, Kolkatas Independence Day celebrations will feature floats highlighting various welfare schemes from both the centr

GoPals to celebrate 12th anniversary in Bengaluru on August 8

The organisation was founded in 2014 by a group of IT professionals

ICC finalises dates for ODI World Cup 2027 qualifier, eyes on former champions as direct qualification on line

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has reportedly finalised the dates of the ODI World Cup 2027 qualifier, as teams will battle it out to st

NCP-SP cancels all existing spokesperson appointments; Vidya Chavan, Mahesh Tapase to represent party

Sharad Pawar's Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) on Wednesday cancelled all previous appointments of party spokespersons and now authorised Vidya

Telangana rolls out AI-powered emergency number 112, slashes response time

The integrated platform brings together Police, Fire Services, Ambulance, Women Safety, Child Protection and Disaster Response under a single nat

Over 66.4 Million Job Seekers Registered on NCS Portal

New Delhi, August 5: The National Career Service (NCS) portal has emerged as a significant resource for job seekers. According to the Ministry of

'Grave security threat': CJP's Saurav Das alleges media 'breaking into' his house

The Cockroach Janta Party began as a satirical online response to a statement by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant but later developed into a bro

Lok Sabha passes Bill on banker's books without debate

Kiren Rijiju also accused Congress, the CPI and the Samajwadi party of being against Lord Ram and demanded that they apologise to the nation

CM DK Shivakumar Asked To Resign, Will Decide After Discussion: Karnataka LC Chairman

Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti, an eight-time MLC, has his current term till July 2028. Pointing out that no chairperso

US: Chipotle Pulls Jalapeos Over Salmonella Outbreak Probe

The company did not specify where the initial peppers came from but noted that the jalapeos in question were sent across multiple states to sever

'Consumers paying more': Congress alleges E20 has tilted benefits towards ethanol producers

Trump advisers tell AI firms they will not safety-test open-weight models, sources say

The hacks raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers about whether increasingly capable AI models could be used to conduct or facilitate cyberattacks

DRI Seizes 364 Metric Tons of Banned Pakistani Dried Dates at Kandla Port

Mumbai, August 5: The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has confiscated 13 containers of dried dates imported at Kandla Port. This shipme

Attack on ED officials in Kerala: bail granted to two more accused

Sixteen of the 25 arrested in connection with an attack on Directorate of Enforcement officials at Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,

Candida auris: Deadly drug-resistant fungus spreads across 23 US states; symptoms, risks and all you need to know

Candida auris, a deadly fungus, has spread across twenty-three states in the United States. This invasive yeast causes severe and sometimes fatal

4,000 houses in Amaravati to be handed over by December, says Vangalapudi Anitha

The ministers visited the Ministers Bungalows, Iconic Towers, and the MLA and MLC residential quarters, where Mr. Narayana briefed them on the pr

'Ashutosh Tiwari is like my younger brother': Narottam Mishra dismisses rift rumours after Datia bypoll defeat

Former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Wednesday dismissed speculation of a rift with BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari following the

7 Years of Article 370 abrogation: PM Modi hails J&K transformation; BJP holds Tiranga Rally

BJP Criticizes SPs Brahmin Conference, Demands Accountability for Past Actions

Lucknow, August 5: Uttar Pradesh Minister O.P. Rajbhar has sharply criticized the Samajwadi Party (SP) regarding its Brahmin conference. He state

School-bus-size object from SpaceX rocket believed to have crashed into moon's Einstein Crater

A discarded second stage of a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket was expected to crash into the Moon early Wednesday after drifting in space since a January

Meta global team meets top IT ministry officials on govt summons over PM's FB post takedown

Top Meta executives, including Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan, met IT Secretary S Krishnan and other senior officials of MeitY in a discussio

RBIs Steady Repo Rate Boosts Business Confidence and Investment: Economists Weigh In

New Delhi, August 5: The decision by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to maintain the repo rate without any changes has been widely welcomed by th

Google Shares First Pixel 11 Pro Fold Teaser, Launch Set For August 12

The short teaser video does not reveal many details about the device but showcases the Pixel 11 Pro Fold's silhouette along with a brief look at

Youngsters need counselling, law enforcement must show restraint: Supreme Court's big message on CJP protest

The Supreme Court on Wednesday emphasised that law enforcement agencies should exercise maximum restraint while dealing with protests, observing

'No blanket ban on reporting': SC clarifies order restricting use of audio-video clips of court proceedings

Ravi Kishans luxurious Rs 20 crore Mumbai double-duplex home has a double-height terrace, gym and stunning interiors; Inside Laapataa Ladies actor's Goregaon residence

Ravi Kishan's lavish home in Goregaon boasts an impressive area of eight thousand square feet, with a approx value of twenty crore. This Mumbai r

Seven Years After Article 370 Abrogation, Security in Jammu and Kashmir Remains Uncertain: Mohammad Hanifa Jan

New Delhi, August 5: On the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, Ladakh MP Mohammad Hanifa Jan addressed the current situation i

Singaporean SMU professor appointed to World Bank-backed global panel on skills to raise incomes and reduce poverty

Singaporean SMU professor appointed to World Bank-backed global panel on skills to raise incomes and reduce poverty

Human Remains Found in Suitcase on Tamil Nadu Express at Agra Cantt Station

GRP Circle Officer Rajesh Dixit said the railway authorities at Gwalior alerted the GRP around 5 am that a suitcase kept near the rear end of a g

Why India Has Less To Fear From AI, According To The World Bank

A new World Bank report says developing countries such as India stand to gain significantly from AI, with workers here likely to face far less di

TN SSLC Supplementary Result 2026 Out: Here's Direct Link To Download Marks Memo

TN SSLC Supplementary Result 2026 Out: Students are advised to collect their original marksheets from their respective schools once they are made

Parliamentary IT committee to Meta: Apologise for PM video removal or lose safe harbour

Safe harbour under the IT Act gives tech firms general immunity for users posts; the panel also named Google India, seeking similar action agains

For the first time, Maharashtra lets homeopathy doctors prescribe modern medicines; IMA calls strike, warns of bigger agitation

Maharashtra has made a groundbreaking decision, permitting homeopathy practitioners to prescribe conventional medicines after completing a design

National Retrofit Policy Essential for Converting Old Cars to Auto LPG, Industry Says

New Delhi, August 5: Indias rapidly growing used car market presents a significant opportunity to reduce urban pollution. In light of this, the g

364 metric tonnes of banned Pakistan-origin dates seized at Kandla, routed via UAE to bypass ban

DRI seizes 364 metric tonnes of Pakistan-origin dry dates worth 3 crore at Kandla Port after importers allegedly declared them as UAE goods. This

Kerala CM Satheesan says all VACB findings leading to his exoneration in Punarjani case were made under LDF govt

Satheesan says VACB carried out no investigation or proceedings after Congress-led UDF came to power

SpaceX Falcon 9 debris may have slammed into the Moon at 8690km/h, says NASA

A discarded stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has slammed into the Moon after drifting through space for more than a year. This piece of hardwa

Kerala CM Satheesan To Hold Talks With TN CM Vijay Over Mullaperiyar

Built in 1895, the Mullaperiyar dam has long been a bone of contention between Tamil Nadu, which owns and operates the dam, and Kerala, where it

Delhi Police Detain 11 Bangladeshi Nationals for Visa Violations

New Delhi, August 5: The Delhi Polices Central District has apprehended 11 Bangladeshi nationals for violating the conditions of their double-ent

Wangchuk urges Jharkhand exam protester on hunger strike to drink water; five more join fast

Heeding Sonam Wangchuks request, student leader Devendra Nath Mahato had water on the fourth day of his fast

Tamil Nadu Budget: States outstanding debt pegged at 10.98 lakh crore in Revised Budget Estimates

In the Revised Budget Estimates 2026-27, States Own Tax Revenue is estimated at 2,26,740 crore, compared to the Interim Budget Estimates 2026-27

'I thought he would never walk again': How Sreeshankar Murali overcame a career-threatening knee injury to win Commonwealth silver

Sreeshankar Murali achieved a silver medal at the Commonwealth Games after a severe knee injury. His father described the comeback as incredibly

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges

The latest outbreak has killed more people at a quicker rate than any previous outbreak, including in 2014-2016 when 28,000 cases were reported,

Kerala Flood Death Toll Rises to 26 as Government Announces Relief Package

Thiruvananthapuram, August 5: The floodwaters in several areas of Kerala are gradually receding, yet heavy rains and strong winds are forecasted

SC Asks States to Revisit Raising Judicial Officers' Retirement Age

Top court says financial burden cannot be cited as a reason to oppose extending the superannuation age of judges.

What does the new research on Vitamin B12-based therapy for brain cancer reveal?

The experiment found that a modified analogue of vitamin B12 known as nitrosylcobalamin (NO-Cbl) that was specifically designed to include nitric

States cannot cite financial burden to oppose raising retirement age of judicial officers: SC

The Supreme Court has asked all state governments to reconsider raising the retirement age of judicial officers and take a decision within two we

'Remake of Dravidian model': Ex-Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin calls Vijay government's budget a 'waste'

Tamil Nadu's opposition leader M.K. Stalin criticized the TVK government's budget as a waste. He stated the budget repackaged old schemes and lac

Danube Properties Makes Dubai Homeownership Easier with Zero Down Payment

Danube Properties, who pioneered the iconic 1% per month payment plan, has unveiled another attractive homeownership opportunity aimed at making

A.G. Kripal Singh: A Legacy of Cricket with a Stunning Debut Century

New Delhi, August 5: Scoring a century in a debut match is a remarkable achievement in cricket. A.G. Kripal Singh accomplished this feat in his f

Shift from production to agri-food value chains key to raise farm incomes: ICAR's Jat

Jat also said that womens empowerment in the agri-food sector is a strategic imperative, not just an equity issue, for sustainable growth and glo

This 14-year-old teen in Canada has invented a wearable that detects IV leaks before swelling begins

Akshath Anand, a 14-year-old student, won a gold medal for his innovative IV safety monitoring system. His wearable device uses pressure sensors

Trent Park, Britain's Secret WWII Spy Mansion, Opens As A Museum

Trent Park House of Secrets highlights the role of the team of German speakers, who transcribed titbits from the prisoners' bugged conversations.

Soil To Power: Japanese Inventor Harnesses Energy From Dirt

Designer Satoshi Nakagawa, 72, has pioneered micropower collection (MPC), a way to source tiny dribbles of electrical current from everything fro

Strong El Nio Threatens 49 Million More With Severe Hunger, Warns WFP

El Nio, a periodic warming of Pacific waters, disrupts global weather patternscausing drought in Southern Africa, delayed Asian monsoons, and err

Tej Pratap Yadav Spotted with Mallika Sherawat, Sparks Buzz on Social Media

Patna, August 5: Tej Pratap Yadav, the national president of the Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJD), is making headlines in Bihars political scene for h

DFGC, UNICEF India Renew Partnership to Boost Early Childhood Disability Care

Three-year collaboration aims to strengthen early detection of developmental delays and expand disability-inclusive care for children across Indi

THAAD To Patriots: Iran War Has Depleted Virtually All Of US' Missile Interceptors

The US Army has also used virtually all of its highly accurate long-range, surface-to-air weapons during the war, the report said.

Telangana DGP Launches Dial 112 Emergency Service

The DGP said the Dial 112 service will provide access to 18 emergency services through a single phone call.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day; bill on banker's books cleared without debate

A bill to include digital records as evidence passed the Lok Sabha. Opposition members continued protests and sloganeering throughout the proceed

Kerala flood volunteer Rajesh dies after handing life jacket to 61-year-old man he just rescued from river

Kerala flood volunteer and swimming instructor R Rajesh died on 5 August after he gave his own life jacket to a 61-year-old man he had just rescu

RBI Governor Discusses MDR on UPI Transactions Amidst Digital Payment Costs

Mumbai, August 5: The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Sanjay Malhotra, stated on Wednesday that the costs associated with operating

Union Minister JP Nadda Visits Flood-Hit Areas In Assam To Assess Damage

Nearly 90 people have died, while more than 1.22 lakh people remain affected across five districts of Assam amid floods.

Exploring beyond the Odyssey

Christopher Nolans The Odyssey film provided a beautiful framework of the epic for the modern world with its blockbuster debut. But the original

MEA condemns attack on Indian-flagged vessel that sank in Red Sea; all 13 Indian sailors rescued

In a statement, the MEA said the Indian Embassy in Riyadh is closely monitoring the situation and coordinating with Yemeni authorities to ensure

R Praggnanandhaa tops rapid standings at St Louis, takes key lead ahead of blitz

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa moved a step closer to qualifying for the Grand Chess Tour Finals after finishing at the top of the rapid sta

Telangana Chief Minister Granted Permission for Foreign Travel Amid Cash-for-Vote Case

Hyderabad, August 5: A court in Hyderabad has granted permission to A. Revanth Reddy, the main accused in the cash-for-vote case and the Chief Mi

Moderna begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Moderna said it plans to make at least 500,000 doses available to low- and middle-income countries at access pricing under its agreement with CEP

Disgruntled Over Cabinet Snub, Congress MLA Supporters Cause Chaos

The dawn-to-dusk bandh, called by Reddy's supporters, brought normal life to a standstill in the three taluks -- Bagepalli, Chelur and Gudibande

3-Day Parliament Session Likely In Centre's Delimitation Push: Sources

The government has informed the Congress that it intends to call a special Parliamentary Session on the 16th, 17th, and 18th, sources said.

AP Govt Eyes up to Rs.9lakh Cr Investment in Visakhapatnam Economic Region

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the VER development plan at his camp office in Undavalli. Positioning the 'Bay City' project as its a

Yogi calls Opposition conduct unconstitutional amid Uttar Pradesh Assembly uproar

Amid the uproar in the Assembly, U.P. Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana expelled the SP MLA Sachin Yadav for the rest of the session after he staged

India's Chances Of Reaching WTC Final Over? Aakash Chopra Explains

India will tour Sri Lanka for a two-match Test series starting from August 15 onwards. India are currently fifth in the World Test Championship s

WAE Showcases Next-Generation Sustainable Water Technologies at the India International Hospitality Expo 2026

WAE, a sustainability-led engineering OEM advancing carbon-neutral water and circular hydration solutions, today announced its participation in t

Parliament must function smoothly: PM Modi to BJP MPs at breakfast meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with thirty-seven BJP MPs. He stressed the importance of Parliament functioning smoothly

IDEMIA Secure Transactions Releases New Set of Modern Card Issuance APIs

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a global leader in payment, connectivity and cybersecurity solutions, announced the release of a new suite of p

Gold Rings, Coins, Cows: TN Budget Unveils Rs 1,429 Cr for Gifts

Under the Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, every newborn delivered in a Government hospital 12 will receive a 1 gram gold ring, at a cost of

Tamil Nadu Budget: Daily after-school sports period to be introduced in government schools

Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced the establishment of 10 Olympic Centres of Excellence, with an allocation of 50 crore, to help athlete