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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

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

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

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

Jana Nayagan and beyond: The rise of Vijays little co-star, Lithanya Sivabalan

All about 8-year-old Lithanya, who is fast rising as a popular child artiste in Tamil cinema

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

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

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

IFI TECHSOLUTIONS ACHIEVES MICROSOFT AZURE CLOUD SECURITY SPECIALIZATION

IFI TECHSOLUTIONS ACHIEVES MICROSOFT AZURE CLOUD SECURITY SPECIALIZATION

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

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

CBI secures deportation of Red Notice fugitive Vishaka Rathod to India

Rathod is wanted in connection with large-scale financial fraud and criminal conspiracy with several associates

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

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

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

'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

Ravi Kishan shares how he stays fit at 57 with a vegetarian diet and Tai Chi to stay fit and energetic

Ravi Kishan, the multifaceted actor and politician, emphasizes his dedication to fitness and a wholesome lifestyle. He opts for coconut milk as a

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

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

SpaceX rocket crashes into Moon: Plume erupts, leaving a hole on lunar surface; Elon Musk shares impact video. Watch

A 4,000-kg SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage crashed into the moon near crater Einstein after drifting through space since a January 2025 lunar missio

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

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

Indian Stock Market Opens Steady with Defense Stocks Gaining Momentum

Mumbai, August 6: The Indian stock market opened flat on Thursday. At 9:27 AM, the Sensex was up by 163 points or 0.21% at 78,743, while the Nift

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

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

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Minister Vinoth to table TVK govt's maiden Agriculture Budget today

Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Budget for 2026-27 will be presented soon. The state budget outlined plans for economic growth and education sector impr

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

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

Gulfaam Khan Reveals Exciting Biopic Project and Insights on Entertainment Trends

Mumbai, August 6: Renowned actress and writer Gulfaam Khan, known for her roles in popular TV serials like Naamkaran, Bhagyalakshmi, and Diya Aur

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

Bankipur byelection defeat: Bihar CM meets BJP leaders to review loss

Every party learns from its mistakes and looks for its shortcomings. Weve been winning the Bankipur seat, but what were the reasons that the seat

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

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

Hiroshima Marks 81st Atomic Bomb Anniversary

About 50,000 people, including representatives from some 120 countries and regions including the United States and Iran, were to attend the cerem

Trump's Marine One involved in air traffic safety incident, FAA investigates lapse

India's economic growth may moderate in H2FY27, accelerate to 7.2% in FY28: Report

India's economic growth will likely moderate in the second half of FY27. Growth may strengthen to around 7.2 per cent in FY28, says ICICI Bank. T

Law Equal for All: TDP MP Seeks Speedy Trial of Political Cases

The law is equal for everyone, regardless of whether a person holds public office or is an ordinary citizen: Chintakayala Vijay

Before manga, India had murals | A Moving Line at MAP Bengaluru

A new exhibition at MAP explores 1,500 years of the countrys visual storytelling, making its way from temple carvings toAmar Chitra KathaandComix

Thomas Edison Quote of the Day: To have a great idea, have a Renowned inventors golden words on creativity, possibilities and innovation

Thomas Edison's quote emphasizes generating numerous ideas for innovation. He believed quantity often leads to quality in creative pursuits. Edis

Iran Faces Increasing Pressure: President Masoud Pajeskhian Calls It the Toughest Time Since the Revolution

Tehran, August 6: Negotiations between Iran and Oman to establish a secure commercial shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz are nearing com

From UAE to India: Woman accused in Rs 88 crore investment scam extradited after global manhunt & INTERPOL Red Notice

Vishakha Rathod, implicated in an Rs 88 crore investment fraud scheme, has been extradited from the UAE following the issuance of an INTERPOL Red

Tamil Nadu Government Launches Training Program for 22,500 Electric Vehicle Technicians

Chennai, August 6: The Tamil Nadu government is set to initiate a specialized skill development program aimed at training 22,500 individuals in e

TASMAC online liquor booking starts today: Direct link, app and how to order online

TASMAC Online Booking: TASMAC has launched an online liquor booking portal in Tamil Nadu, allowing customers aged 21 and above to check stock, pa

Bangladesh 'Outraged' over Hasina's Press Conference in New Delhi

Bangladesh's Ministry of Foreign Affairs said it was outraged that Hasina, whom it described as an absconding convicted genocider, was allowed to

Mid-Day Opinion: Fine batsman first, coach Greg later

Chappells controversial stint as India coach overshadows his achievements as a cricketer to the point that, in India, the great batsman is rememb

'Samajh nahi aa raha?': Science teacher's laser demonstration of reflection of light goes viral

There will always be that one topic taught in class that seems unapproachable until it is interpreted differently. For many students, science has

Srisailam Gets 2.20 Lakh Cusecs Inflow; Outflows Remain Nil

Following heavy inflows, the water levels in the reservoir reached 869.20 feet as against the full reservoir level of 885 feet

Nadda to visit flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh, review relief and rehabilitation mea

Union Health Minister JP Nadda will visit flood-hit Arunachal Pradesh on Thursday to assess damage, inspect relief camps and review rehabilitatio

Mid-Day Opinion: Give every girl the opportunity to excel in sport

Encourage sporting ambition, and where there is genuine talent, parents, if possible, can encourage their girls to get training and good equipmen

Heavy Rain Alert for Four Districts in Tamil Nadu

Chennai, August 6: The Meteorological Department has issued a warning for heavy rainfall accompanied by strong winds in parts of four districts i

Aster DM Quality Care Reports Strong Q1 FY27: Revenue Up 20 Per Cent to Rs 2,597 Cr, Operating EBITDA Up 30 Per Cent

Aster DM Quality Care Limited, one of the leading integrated healthcare service providers in India, today announced its financial results for the

Russian shadow fleet tanker leaks oil off Oman coast, NGOs raise alarm

An Omani nature reserve faces an environmental catastrophe from an oil leak. A Russian shadow fleet tanker is reportedly leaking oil across hundr