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Karnataka to Submit Revised DPR for Mekedatu Project by August 15, Minister Asserts

Bengaluru, August 5: Karnatakas Water Resources Minister Ramalinga Reddy stated on Wednesday that Tamil Nadu has no authority to halt the propose

Jairam Thakur Criticizes Congress Government for Targeting BJP Leaders

Shimla, August 5: Jairam Thakur, the Leader of the Opposition in Himachal Pradesh Assembly, has criticized the Congress government for filing cas

Surge in Black Sea attacks adds to strain on global commodity flows

Attacks on Black Sea shipping routes are disrupting global grain and oil supplies. Ukraine and Russia have intensified strikes on each other's ex

No proposal for special Parliament session on women's reservation, delimitation bills: Rijiju

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju denied any special session plans. The government is attempting to pass women's reservation and delimi

Veeragallu at Neeragunda in Arsikere taluk throws light on Hoysala ruler Vishnuvardhanas last day

Villagers in Neeragunda, in Arsikere taluk, have stumbled upon a centuries-old veeragallu (hero stone) bearing a Kannada inscription that could r

Why Congo's Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than previous epidemics

The Ebola epidemic in Democratic Republic of Congo is spreading rapidly. Delayed detection and military conflict hinder containment efforts signi

Bhupesh Baghel: Punjab Residents See Congress as Alternative to AAP Government

Moga, August 5: Bhupesh Baghel, General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee (AICC) and in-charge of Punjab, stated on Wednesday that du

Pharmacy owner, delivery boy caught with 6,568 Tramadol tablets in Madhapur

Telangana: Kawal Tiger Reserve Affected By Illegal Sand Mining From Streams, Rivulets

Sand mining has reduced recharge and water storage capacity, affecting wildlife and conservation. Many wild animals are venturing out of the fore

Bangladesh has become another Pakistan: Sheikh Hasinas son warns India & world over ISI free hand

Stakeholders Discuss RUIDP Phase V Development Works in Udaipur

Udaipur, August 5: A stakeholder consultation workshop, Samvad, was organised at the Udaipur Municipal Corporation meeting hall on Wednesday to d

Spices Board exploring feasibility of indoor saffron farming in Kerala

Board submits a proposal to Agriculture department to promote indoor saffron farming

DC Edit | Mid-Air Scare: Obey Seat Belt Rule

Sudden 300-foot drop sparks panic, renewing focus on seat belts and turbulence alerts

Supreme Court cracks down on illegal constructions, warns civic authorities of contempt

The court also restrained municipal authorities from issuing directions contrary to its orders, warning that any interference could invite contem

Teaching doctors seek AIIMS pay scales, allowances, separate transfer policy

Sheikh Hasinas First Live Address After Leaving Bangladesh: 2024 Student Movement as a Political Conspiracy

New Delhi, August 5: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, expressed her concerns about the current situation in her country during

Lokesh, Sindhu Lay Foundation For Sports Excellence Centre in Vizag

The facility is expected to be ready by May 2028, when it will welcome its first batch of athletes and students

You are probably using Aluminium foil wrong; these clever household uses may surprise you

Aluminum foil is a household hero, providing creative solutions for various tasks. It keeps bananas fresh longer and makes cleaning up after pain

Tamirabharani River Tourism will be instant hit if river pollution is checked entirely

Majority legislators cannot overrule will of political party: Supreme Court

Justice Joymalya Bagchi says the maturity of a democracy is measured by the constancy of political parties and their members to their ideology

Stakeholders welcome Palmyra Development Corporation, seek implementation at grassroot level

There is no proposal to extend any dates of Parliament session: Govt sources

Government sources on Wednesday said that there is no proposal to extend any dates of Parliament session. The development comes after earlier rep

Gujarat imposes statewide ban on analogue paneer, cheese and butter after food safety crackdown

The Gujarat government on Wednesday announced a state-wide ban on the production, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of unstandardise

T.N. govt accords sanction for land acquisition for Thanjavur - Pattukottai new BG railway line project

The 52-km railway line project which remained in paper for over a decade and delayed due to land acquisition will now get a fillip

Yellampalli Crucial To Protect Farmers; Political Fight On

This is the only project that got the highest inflows in recent times due to heavy rains

Indian Navy FT Triumphs Over Neroca FC 2-0 in 135th Durand Cup

Imphal, August 5: Indian Navy FT bounced back from an initial defeat with an impressive performance, defeating the North Eastern Re-organizing Cu

Bombay HC Directs X, Meta, Google To Take Down Defamatory AI Deepfakes On Gadkari

The petition specifically referred to claims that the ministers son, Nikhil Gadkari, runs CIAN Agro Industries & Infrastructure Limited: Reports

Austria hits record temperature, Hungary curbs power use as Europe feels the heat

Austria recorded its highest temperature ever as a severe heatwave grips Europe. Hungarians reduced power use to ease grid pressure amid a signif

Udupi achieves 93.95% progress in digitisation of enumeration forms

Deputy Commissioner says that 9,99,534 enumeration forms out of 10,63,876 distributed forms have been digitised

Anil Agarwal recalls how Atal Bihari Vajpayee backed Vedanta's landmark London listing in 2003

Vedanta chairman Anil Agarwal shared how Atal Bihari Vajpayee aided the company's London Stock Exchange listing. This pivotal decision allowed Ve

Iran, Oman agree shipping route through Strait of Hormuz

Iran and Oman have agreed on shipping route coordinates for the Strait of Hormuz. A joint announcement is being finalized, provided no third part

Congress Suspends Sharmila Siddiqui Amid Internal Turmoil in Goa

Goa, August 5: Internal strife within the Goa Congress has come to the forefront once again. The party has suspended its social media in-charge,

His room was open for everyone: Rahane reveals simplicity behind MS Dhoni's leadership

Ajinkya Rahane remembered MS Dhoni's calm and approachable leadership style. Dhoni's room was often open for team gatherings and casual interacti

Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: If you make it a habit not to blame others, you will feel the growth of the ability to love... Inspiring life lessons on emotional intelligence, accountability, relationships, forgiveness, self-growth, and how letting go of resentment unlocks true empathy by the iconic Russian novelist

Today's Quote of the day by Leo Tolstoy: The famous quote by Russian master novelist Leo Tolstoy highlights the transformative spiritual connecti

AIIMS recalled disposable syringes over quality complaints; no patient harm reported: Health Ministry

Action has been initiated against the manufacturers; the entire affected stock has been replaced

Gland Pharma to set up sterile manufacturing suite for Neuland Labs

The objective is to serve growing worldwide demand for sterile APIs used in microparticle depot products and other complex sterile APIs

ICMR-NIH Recruitment 2026: Walk-in Interviews for Multiple Positions in Jodhpur

Jodhpur, August 5: The Indian Council of Medical Research National Institute of Health Research (ICMR-NIH) has announced job openings for projec

Whatever Fate Awaits Me, I Will Return To My People: Sheikh Hasina

In the address, while speaking about her father, Sheikh Mujibur Rahman's, assassination during a military coup, she broke down.

Hyderabad SHE Teams nabs 678 for harassing women during Bonalu festivities

Over 1 lakh senior citizens, 4.63 lakh women lodged financial cyber fraud complaints amounting to Rs 7,769 crore in 2025: Govt

Over one lakh senior citizens and four lakh women reported financial cyber fraud in 2025. These victims collectively lost over seven thousand cro

Japanese proverb of the day: 'A man's good name is as precious to him as...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on reputation, honor, possessions, character, dignity, integrity and legacy

Japanese proverb of the day highlights the importance of reputation, honor and integrity through the saying, A man's good name is as precious to

Centre deploys national joint response team to support States facing a Chandipura virus outbreak

Disease control, medical, animal husbandry experts sent to Gujarat, Rajasthan to support public health measures; sandflies are established vector

Gujarat govt bans analogue paneer, cheese and butter citing public health concerns

Gujarat has banned the production and sale of analogue paneer. This decision protects public health and the state's dairy sector. Food safety aut

T.N. Budget evokes mixed reaction from trade bodies, experts

ED files chargesheet in Kotak Mahindra Bank, Panchkula MC PMLA case

The Enforcement Directorate has launched a probe into alleged fraud involving bank officials, including a former deputy vice president and two of

Why Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, worth over $200 billion, is raising Wagyu and Angus cattle on his Hawaii ranch and giving his cows macadamia nuts and beer

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg whose net worth is more than $200 billion has found a strange and hobby, feeding his cattle on his Hawaii ranch. He is r

Ongole SP urges public to safeguard newly-planted saplings

Launching a tree plantation drive, Harshavardhan Raju cautions the public to consciously reduce the usage of automobile fuel by curtailing unnece

Indian Paralympic Committee Honors Medal Winners from Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi, August 5: The Indian Paralympic Committee (PCI) honored para-athletes and their coaches on Wednesday for their remarkable achievements

DC Edit | Stalin Jr Arrest a Message to Curb Sexism in Politics

Udhayanidhi's remarks deserved condemnation, yet political restraint serves democratic debate better

Gandhis cry for help: ChemburssilverMahatmaevokes mixed reactions in citizens

Like Marinas living Gandhi reported by The Hindu, this Gandhi too acceptsGPay

Water level rises to 2,350 ft in Idukki reservoir in Kerala

Man Says He's Spending More After Realising He Can't Afford To Buy House: 'System Kills Dreams'

A man said he was spending money on things he would have otherwise avoided after realising buying a home was an unattainable dream.

Kerala govt. sanctions 312 cr. more for addressing imbalance in urban-rural allocation

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking, 'Work gives you meaning and purpose and life is empty without it' teaches purpose, meaning, wisdom on work, career, success, ambition, goals of life

Quote of the day by Stephen Hawking remains powerful because they raise a question that extends beyond the workplace: What are we contributing, a

Army Soldier Among 2 Killed After Speeding SUV Crashes Into Tree In Rajasthan

According to relatives, the four friends were travelling late at night to drop Nitin near Chirawa when the accident occurred.

Congress Protests Against Article 370 Abrogation, Demands Restoration of Jammu and Kashmirs Statehood

New Delhi, August 5: On the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, political tensions flared in the Parliament complex on Wednesda

Zuckerberg apologises after Centres warning over PM video

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has apologised after Facebook briefly removed Prime Minister Narendra Modis July 23 video. The apology came after the Ce

Sexual abuse and murder of child in Palakkad: prime accused held in Tamil Nadu after years on the run

Suresh, alias Rahim, 32, is the prime accused in the sexual assault and murder of a four-year-old girl near Palakkad railway station in 2019

Mangaluru to host conference of Association of Southern Urologists from Friday

Washington removes sanctions on Iraq's Fly Baghdad airline

The United States has lifted sanctions against Fly Baghdad airline. This action followed an administrative reconsideration process by the US Trea

4,052 stranded Indian seafarers repatriated amid West Asia crisis, says Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal

Over 4,000 Indian seafarers have been safely repatriated during the West Asia crisis. Emergency response channels handled thousands of calls and

Two women in flood-hit Polavaram dist. give birth to two girl babies

As many as 149 pregnant women were shifted to nearby government hospitals since August 1 due to Sabari and Godavari floods.

Cancel leave granted to jailed BJP councillor Sugathan, says UDF

China blacklists six US firms, tightens drone exports in retaliation to fresh American tariffs

China has announced a fresh round of retaliatory measures against the United States, escalating tensions between the world's two largest economie

Nishikant Dubey warns Meta over safe harbour protection

DC forms panel to probe pollution of Kabini backwaters

AIDSO protest prompts VSKU to reduce admission fee by 1,100

Vice-Chancellor promises refund of excess amount collected after University Chalo agitation

GTA 6 to be delayed again by up to six months? Here's what we know

Grand Theft Auto VI's release date might shift further into the future. A former Rockstar developer believes a six-month delay is possible. This

Speeding Tempo Collides Head-On With Ambulance On Yamuna Expressway, 2 Dead

According to police, the speeding loader tempo collided head-on with an ambulance, leaving both occupants of the loader critically injured.

Bharath reiterates commitment to transform Kurnool into a smart city

Celebrating his birthday on Wednesday, the Industries Minister participates in various development programmes in the city

Sangareddy Gets 100 Cr For Roads Works: Jagga Reddy

The proposed works would improve connectivity between villages, mandal headquarters, towns and major roads across the constituency: TPCC working

Major Crackdown on Inter-State Investment Fraud Call Center in Indore, Six Arrested

New Delhi, August 5: The Cyber Police Station in Dwarka has successfully dismantled an inter-state illegal investment fraud call center operating

Jagan has no moral right to speak about tobacco farmers plight, says MP Sana Satish

The coalition government has stood by the farmers from seed to sale, despite challenges arising from the global tobacco market, he says

Fraudsters posing as CBI officials cheat woman of 2.81 crore

Russia strikes three more cargo vessels in Black Sea

Russian forces struck three more cargo vessels in the Black Sea on Wednesday. This escalation has forced up global wheat prices significantly. Th

Sindhu, Lakshya get easy openers, Ayush draws top-ranked Shi Yu Qi at World Championships

Fifth-seed pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty receive a bye in the opening round

Tamil Nadu Budget: TVK govt. merely changed the name of DMKs schemes, alleges Udhayanidhi

Chief Ministers pre-Budget meeting with officials had been convened solely to rename schemes launched by the erstwhile Dravidian Model government

Experts deliberate on growing challenges posed by misinformation in electoral process

Delhi Traffic Police Creates Green Corridor for Liver Transplant Patient

New Delhi, August 5: The Delhi Traffic Police showcased their commitment to public service by establishing a special green corridor to ensure a l

Karnataka Transport Department seizes 263 illegal bike taxis across Bengaluru

A total of 263 vehicles were seized during a special enforcement drive conducted by the Transport Department across Bengaluru as part of a crackd

Quote of the Day by Roger Moore: The wonderful thing about age is that your knees don't Inspiring lessons on aging, growing old, confidence, resilience and why age is just a number by the English actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on purpose and life

Quote of the Day by Roger Moore: Roger Moores quote, The wonderful thing about age is that your knees don't work as well, you can't run down step

Tirupati gears up for CREDAI property show from August 7

The response has been huge this time and all the 52 stalls have been occupied well in advance, says Tirupati chapter chairman and CREDAI Andhra P

'I don't think she's liking my plan': Paxton turns protest interruption into viral campaign moment

Mid, small caps and selected sector indices outperform BSE and NSE benchmarks

Markets may stabilize, but a durable bull cycle requires stronger earnings recovery and consumption revival

Farmers urged to adopt drought-resilient indigenous crop varieties

Area under arecanut up by 30.25 % in last five years in India, 32.42 % in Karnataka

Production decreases by 8.22 % in the country and 16.05 % in Karnataka, according to Union Government

BJP seeks action against those denigrating Hindu religion, temples on social media

A delegation led by TTD Board member Bhanu Prakash Reddy submits a representation, including a pen drive containing 39 video clips, to DGP (Cyber

Tamil Nadus first Mangrove Conservation Centre coming up in Muzhukuthurai

The project, with an estimated cost of 26.50 crore, aims to establish a dedicated centre for mangrove conservation, ecological restoration, scien

PCB orders closure of Freshcut poultry waste rendering unit in Kozhikode

The action followed repeated public complaints over pollution, continued violations despite earlier regulatory action, and the persistent environ

Tamil Nadu Budget:Textile industry in Coimbatore and Tiruppur districts welcomes announcements