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BJP Suspends Nine Activists Amid Public Fury Over Alleged Insults to Kashmiri Women

In an official order, District president Rakesh Koul stated that the rally, held on August 5 at Housing Colony Khanabal, took place without permi

AIADMK Slams Karnataka On Cauvery Dispute, Urges TN CM Vijay To Hold All-Party Meet

He alleged that Karnataka has already built four dams in violation of historical agreements and is currently pushing to construct the Mekedatu da

Outrage in Delhi Assembly Over Alleged

New Delhi, August 7: A fierce confrontation erupted between the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) and the ruling party during the monsoon session of the Delh

Take Strict Action Against Accused In Rajahmundry Medico Accident Case, CM Tells Officials

The officials informed the CM that they had arrested the accused, Dushyanth and Andrew William Joseph, had absconded after ramming their car into

290 Encroachments Cleared in Cyberabad to Ensure Public Space for Citizens

In all, 290 encroachments were removed across 14.1 km in Cyberabad

Patna road accident: Protest erupts after youth's death, vehicles set ablaze

The incident occurred near the Pahari Pump House under the Agam Kuan police station limits. According to police, the victim, identified as Manish

Karnataka Congress Seeks Extension for Voter List Corrections Amid Controversy

Bengaluru, August 7: The Karnataka Congress President, B.K. Hariprasad, has written to the states Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), V. Ambu Kumar, r

'We are ready to talk': Hemant Soren invites students for dialogue amid ongoing protest in Ranchi

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Friday reached out to the protesting Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Sele

Quote of the day by Robert Redford: Life is essentially sad. Happiness is sporadic. It comes in... Life lessons from an inspiring quote on happiness, gratitude, resilience, purpose, emotional strength, and why the smallest moments often create the richest life by the legendary American actor, filmmaker, and Sundance founder

Quote of the day by Robert Redford: Robert Redfords quote, Life is essentially sad. Happiness is sporadic. It comes in moments, and thats it. Ext

National Handloom Day: Vijay Chintakayala Presents Mangalagiri Shawl to PM Modi

New Delhi, August 7: On National Handloom Day, a celebration of Indias rich handloom tradition, the renowned Mangalagiri handloom products from A

Congress issues whip to its MPs to be present in Parliament on August 10, 11 and 12 without fail

In a significant development, the Congress on Friday issued a whip to its MPs in the Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha and asked them to be present i

School holiday tomorrow, August 8: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 8: As of now, there is no official announcement for a school holiday on August 8 across India. Decisions on schoo

Why is it called the shift key?

Technology keeps shifting. In this case, shift kept shifting quite literally. Confused? Heres how your favourite shift key got its name

FCRA amendment is India's internal matter, says MEA, hits back at US lawmaker's church takeover claim

India's Ministry of External Affairs stated proposed FCRA amendments are an internal legislative matter. US Congressman Riley Moore criticised th

Video Of Sheikh Hasina Calling For Unified Bengal Is AI-Generated

BOOM traced Sheikh Hasina's original address and an AI detection tool also indicated that the audio was synthetic.

Rs 960 a month for US-returned engineer: Former Tata employee shares his 1977 job offer

Former Syndicate Bank chairman Ajay Nanavati shared his 1977 Tata Group job offer, revealing a starting salary of Rs 960 per month. Despite havin

Chef Manjunath Mural brings his Southeast Asian-inspired menu to The Quarter, Chennai

Michelin-starred Chef Manjunath Mural brings his Southeast Asian-inspired menu to The Quarter, Chennai, with inventive small plates, Singaporean-

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoil

Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against aggressi

US Regulates Flow Of Foreign Funds Too: India On US Lawmaker's Criticism

The Centre on Friday responded to a remark made by a US lawmaker on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill.

'Attack On One, Attack On All': Pak, Saudi, Turkey Sign Key Defence Pact

The deal brings together oil-rich Saudi Arabia and nuclear-powered Pakistan as well as Turkey, which has NATO's second-largest army and a rapidly

Controversy Erupts Over Italys Foreign Ministers Post Featuring Irans Old Flag

Rome, August 7: The social media post by Italys Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani featuring Irans old flag has sparked significant discussion. Foll

Flights from Bhogapuram to foreign destinations very soon, says Kondapalli Srinivas

The Minister says two to three more flights to Hyderabad and Bengaluru are proposed, services to Coimbatore, Pune and Varanasi are in the pipelin

Dying Generation Of Kochi Jews Struggle to Keep Their History Alive

They represent the final chapter for the Cochin Jews who have lived peacefully, and without fear of antisemitism; for centuries alongside Hindu,

SBI Clerk registration 2026 begins at sbi.bank.in; apply for 1538 posts - details here

The State Bank of India (SBI) Clerk recruitment notification has been released for 1,538 vacancies. SBI Clerk application process is now open, th

Tragic Deaths of Nepalese Women in Bengaluru Spark Outrage Over Family Pressure

Bengaluru, August 7: Two Nepalese women reportedly took their own lives in Yelahanka, Bengaluru, after facing opposition from their families rega

CM Suvendu Adhikari approves 200 km land transfer to BSF; ward expansion in KMC & Howrah

CM Suvendu Adhikari approves 200 km land transfer to BSF; ward expansion in KMC & Howrah

IICT, Graphiti Studios Launch Industry Training Programme for Students

Recently, IICT represented India in the official Ministry of Information & Broadcasting delegation to South Korea and Japan to study global best

Who Is Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth? The IAF Officer Who Created History As India

From pioneering daytime combat missions to elite Fighter Combat Leader, Bhawana Kanth's journey inspires generations nationwide.

India has 86,360 PG medical seats; no proposal to convert all diploma seats to DNB: Govt

India now has over 86,000 postgraduate medical seats available nationwide. Karnataka leads the country with the highest number of these medical s

The scent of home: how Indian diaspora fragrance brands are bottling memory

From Rahasya in Singapore to Sept in Paris, Indian-origin fragrance brands are turning memories of mango summers and rickshaw rides into contempo

CBSE Class 10 Answer Sheet Process for 2026: Key Dates and Fees

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has launched the post-result process for Class 10 students who took the 2026 Board Examination. S

AI-Generated Audio Falsely Shared as Sheikh Hasina

The audio clip in question was created using AI. Hasina did not make the statements, as claimed.

BJP Suspends Nine Officials in Anantnag Over Controversial Rally

Mumbai, August 7: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Kashmir has suspended nine members due to derogatory slogans raised during an unauthorized

Stock markets decline dragged by banks, elevated crude oil prices

Tata Consultancy Services, Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India, and Tech Mahindra were among the winners

'Internal matter for us': MEA dismisses US lawmaker's criticism of FCRA Bill

JJM: Centre Returns 5,289 Crore To States; Includes Karnataka, Kerala, TN, Andhra

Centre releases another Rs 866 crore to 13 states to enhance the rural drinking water programme.

India Seeing More AI-Linked Hires Than Layoffs, Says Nomura Report

India recorded 83,100 AI-related hires during the period, compared with 31,921 layoffs and attrition, according to the report released Friday.

Rs 45 Crore Meth Seized From Ambulance In Mizoram, Woman Among 3 Arrested

Three smugglers, including a woman posing as a patient inside the ambulance, were arrested and the vehicle was seized, the official said.

Home Minister Amit Shah meets Lok Sabha Speaker Birla amid House logjam

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted in the Lok Sabha that the Opposition cannot dictate which Minister will come to the House an

Bengaluru-Based Space Startup Astrobase Unveils India's First 80-Tonne Class Full Flow Staged Combustion Rocket Engine

The Ken-Betwa protest: Is there really surplus water to transfer? | In Focus podcast

Himanshu Thakkar speaks to us about the Ken-Betwa river-linking project, its environmental and social impacts, and whether river linking is a sus

Uproar over U.P. Governor highlighting shortcomings, Opposition calls governance trouble engine

During Anandiben Patels address at the universitys 45th convocation, she pointed out various deficiencies, particularly concerning the hostels

Two sisters, aged 4 and 6, die after suspected pesticide fume exposure in Nanded

According to family members, the family slept in a room where the pesticide-treated chickpeas had been stored. As the doors and windows were repo

BJP Strengthens Network in Tripura Ahead of Local Elections

New Delhi, August 7: The central leadership of the BJP has directed its Tripura state unit to strengthen the party organization and ensure that t

Indian Travellers Remain Resilient, Optimistic and Intentional

Inaugural research shows travel remains a powerful source of joy, reset and connection - even as travellers adapt to uncertainty

HCLTech named among the world's most sustainable companies by TIME magazine

HCLTech named among the world's most sustainable companies by TIME magazine

Meet Katie Stagliano: This 9-year-old South Carolina girl grew a 40-pound cabbage for a school project and inspired 100-plus youth-run gardens

Katie Stagliano was nine years old when she grew a 40-pound cabbage for a school project in Summerville, South Carolina. Instead of discarding it

Aam Aadmi Party to hold nationwide town halls against E20 fuel from August 8

The Aam Aadmi Party will organize nationwide town halls starting August 8. These events aim to gather feedback from vehicle owners regarding E20

Rupee settles on flat note, up 2 paise at 95.20 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said risk aversion in global markets due to uncertainty on the deal between Iran and Oman and an overnight jump in crude oil prices

Delhi HC grants Dabur interim relief against food regulator's order over '100%' claims

Over 10,000 Indians Saved from WhatsApp Malware Attack, Government Reports

New Delhi, August 7: The central government announced on Friday that over 10,000 Indians were protected from a significant malware campaign aimed

Tamil Nadu's Muslim Reservation Policy: SC To Decide If Government Can Extend Backward Class Quota Benefits To Muslims

Bangladeshi Cricket Star Shakib 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

G.D.N movie review: Madhavan powers an important story that deserved more room to breathe

Madhavan delivers a compelling performance as inventor GD Naidu in an ambitious biopic that does not fully realise its emotional potential

NEET UG 2026 questions leaked 3 days before exam, CBI charge sheet makes big revelations

Several major revelations on Friday emerged from the CBI's charge sheet regarding the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The investigative agency clai

Railways Imposed Rs 5.13 Crore Fines, Issued 54 Notices, Terminated Six Contracts Over Food And Hygiene Violations In Last 3 Years: Vaishnaw

Jana Nayagan Box Office Collection Day 16: Vijay's Film Crosses Rs 185-Crore Net

Jana Nayagan collected Rs 153.55 crore in its first week and Rs 31.60 crore in its second week.

Karnataka Health Department Deploys 30 Teams for Food Safety Inspections

The inspection drive has been launched on the directions of Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader

UP Governor blasts DDU Gorakhpur University over hostel facilities, campus issues at convocation

Arunachal CM Dismisses PLA Face-Off Reports as 'Rumours' in Taksing

The social media reports referring to the locals alleged an incursion by Chinese forces in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control (LA

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay's Wife Sangeetha Withdraws Divorce Case

Vijay and Sangeetha's marital dispute has witnessed several adjournments this year. On June 15, the proceedings had already been adjourned after

TN CM Vijay''s wife Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition

Sangeetha wife of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, has decided to withdraw her divorce petition. Participating through video conference, she shared

PM Modi hosts MPs of NDA allies over breakfast, expresses concern over Parliament disruptions

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted over forty NDA constituent MPs for a breakfast meeting. He emphasised the need for smooth parliamentary funct

2 Tribal Girls Kidnapped, Allegedly Gang-Raped In Moving Car In Assam

The incident came to light in the early hours of August 3, when the two girls reached Dholai Police Station at around 2.30 am and reported that t

Andhra Cabinet Approves Pedestrian Safety Policy

The policy, along with detailed operational guidelines, has been designed to fundamentally change the way roads and streets are planned, built an

Row Over Punjab Top Cop's Transfer After Terror Bust, Jantar Mantar Remarks

The Punjab government said selective editing of the police chief's remarks had created a wrongful impression that the arrested people were associ

CJP launches 'Kya Bolti Public' nationwide campaign to interact with youth over their concerns

Psychology says your brain likes people whose names are easier to pronounce

In multicultural societies, taking the time to pronounce someone's name correctly is a simple but meaningful way to show respect and foster inclu

SBI Q1 profit rises 14% to 24,113 crore on better core income, lower provisions

On a standalone basis, the bank's net profit grew 10.23% on-year to 21,121.22 crore as against 19,160.44 crore in April-June 2025, as per an exch

Karnataka to Introduce India

The proposed 'Ruthutaare' policy aims to make menopause and perimenopause an integral part of public healthcare while improving awareness, suppor

Jharkhand Protest: Ink attack on AISA Chief Neha Bora accused detained in Ranchi

The Mata Hari affair: Courtesan, spy, legend

Regarded the most famous female spy of all time, dancer Mata Hari had men falling at her feet but was executed for treason. Did she really betray

Tensions in West Asia Cause Market Decline; Sensex Falls by 456 Points

Mumbai, August 7: Amid rising geopolitical tensions, the Indian stock market closed in the red on Friday, the last trading day of the week. A dec

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

3 inmates killed, over 20 injured in fresh prison clashes in Sri Lanka

Separate prison clashes in Sri Lanka killed three inmates and injured twenty-three others. Unrest at Kuruwita prison resulted in two deaths and t

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

US Sanctions Entities, Individuals Helping Communist Cuba's Military

Cuba, however, condemned the move as part of Washington's hostile policy of harassment.

Flood-Damaged Rail Link Restored In Assam, Train Services Resume

General Manager of Northeast Frontier Railway, Chetan Kumar Shrivastava, visited the affected sections and carried out a detailed inspection of t

Could There Be A Chinese Twist In Ramayana's VFX Story?

The Indian films that succeeded in China were not giant visual-effects productions. Ramayana would be attempting a different route: mythology, fa

Apple Faces Memory Chip Crunch Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Launch, Supply May Be Hit: Report

According to Tim Culpan, production of the iPhone 18 Pro has been delayed due to a shortage of DRAM, the type of memory chip used in smartphones

Bangladesh Awami League Raises Concerns Over Human Rights Violations in Kashimpur Jail

Dhaka, August 7: The Bangladesh Awami League has expressed deep concern over serious allegations of human rights violations involving political p

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

SBI Clerk Notification 2026: 1538 vacancies announced; Check last date, eligibility, fees, dates and how to apply

The State Bank of India has launched a dedicated recruitment initiative for Junior Associates, targeting 1538 backlog vacancies in specialized ca

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

Congress issues whip to its MPs in Parliament; asks them to be present from August 10-12

The issuance of the whip comes amid reports that the contentious FCRA amendment bill will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament ne

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

Vijay Skips Divorce Hearing Citing Assembly Session, Case Adjourned

When the case came up for hearing on Thursday, Vijay's counsel sought another adjournment, citing the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly session. The co

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