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Shivakumars first Mysuru tour as CM coincides with PMs visit

The Hindu brings the historic 1947 Independence Day edition back to life

Readers will find rare photographs documenting the hard-fought freedom struggle

PMs visit: Roads in parts of Mysuru to be out of bounds

Uttar Pradesh woman finds relief in Allahabad High Court after family opposes marriage

The court observed that the police appeared to be siding with Ms. Shuklas father by continuing to pursue the investigation even after the couples

IMD forecasts below normal rainfall in August

After a deficit in June and recovery in July, August rains are predicted at 94% of average; temperatures are likely to be high; western India is

UNSW Sydney opens Bengaluru campus; V-C promises industry-driven education and high employability

Indian Oil has crude supplies secured for entire August, most of September

The Delhi-headquartered refiner posted a net loss of 2,661 crore in the June-end quarter.

Gauhati HC notice to Centre, IAF, Mizoram on plea alleging irregularities in land acquisition for IAF establishment

The petition challenges the acquisition of about 110 bighas of land at Lengpui village and alleges that compensation was paid to individuals who

CS directs HMR to procure coaches, explore common mobility passes

After 19 years, exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin returns to Kolkata

Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin July 31, 2026, returned to Kolkata after nearly 19 years, describing the visit as an emotional homecomin

Cabinet approves 84,084 crore for offshore exploration scheme Samudra Manthan

At least one non-local labourer killed, another injured in terrorist shooting in J&Ks Kulgam

Officials say that one labourer died before reaching the hospital, while the other was sent to GMC Hospital in Anantnag

Adibatla police crack house burglary and bike theft cases

Property worth 6.5 lakh recovered

Technical snags in Vahan, Sarathi portals hit Kerala MVD

Frequent downtime disrupts vehicle registration, driving licence and e-challan services, officials say; MVD urges Centre and NIC to improve porta

Rajya Sabha adjourned amid protests over Ram Temple donation scam

Chairman C.P. Radhakrishnan declines the Congresss demand to allow Leader of the Opposition Mallikarjun Kharge to speak immediately, saying the p

Karnataka: Civil police constable exam on Aug. 2 under CCTV surveillance

LRS concession extended

Family Certificate made available for SIR, other needs: Deputy CM

Prime Minister Modis Commitment to Youth Highlighted by BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana

New Delhi, July 31: BJP MP Ghulam Ali Khatana emphasized that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has consistently shown concern for the youth and stude

Future CFOs must anticipate change, embrace AI: Special Chief Secretary to CM Ramakrishna Rao

Commerce Tops UG Admissions in Dost 2026

BSc streams follow as Hyderabad's finance and IT sectors boost demand for commerce

TTK Prestige eyes growing `faster thanmarket; to position itself in the premium segment

Early Detection Is Revolutionizing Cancer Care, Improving Patient Outcomes: Zydus

The partnership comes at a critical time for India, which recorded over 1.41 million new cancer cases and more than 900,000 cancer-related deaths

Bihar police arrest STF constable in Bharat Tiwari fake encounter case

Twenty-eight-year-old Tiwari was allegedly killed in a fake encounter on June 17, 2026 in Bhojpur district, after he had surrendered to the polic

MP Ganesh SIngh Urges Govt. To Launch Pilot Project For Production Of Potash From Cement Kiln Dust

He emphasized that this is not merely an issue of fertilizer availability but a matter of national importance concerning Indias agricultural, foo

One Over the Bay Turned the Rain Tide for Telangana

Cyclones, he explained, are entirely different, much stronger and bigger. While a cyclonic formation has a vertical height of around 15 to 18 kil

Watch: Police violence in India: do official numbers tell the full story? | Above the Fold | 31 July 2026

The Hindus latest report reveals a striking gap between officially recorded police violence and widely documented incidents, raising fresh questi

Delhi Police Honors Retiring Officers in Grand Pipping Ceremony

New Delhi, July 31: A grand Pipping Ceremony was held at the Delhi Police Headquarters Adarsh Auditorium on Friday, honoring 202 retiring police

Telangana Education Push Targets School Dropouts, Non-Literate Adults

Dr Naveen Nicolas said part-time instructors in schools would receive orientation to guide students on the vocational education syllabus

Coimbatore industries urged to tap corporate bonds

Harsh Singh scripts history to win gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

India's medal tally at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026 in Scotland's Glasgow continued to increase on Friday after judoka Harsh Singh won a gol

Andhra State Carrom tournament kicks off in Nellore

No Takers for 2.5 Lakh Degree Seats Despite Counselling

Low demand for conventional courses leaves most private college seats unfilled

India calls for global scrutiny over Pakistans ruthless crackdown in PoK

The PoK has been witnessing massive protests since last month over inflated living costs, alleged administrative apathy and political discriminat

SIR enumeration deadline extended till August 10

AAP Accuses BJP of Exploiting Delhi Riots for Political Gain

New Delhi, July 31: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has launched a sharp political attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the sentencing

Fusion AI summit 2026 kicks off in Visakhapatnam

August 2026 Numerology horoscope: Your Birth Date reveals the one life lesson that could change everything this month

In numerology, the number 9 symbolizes completion, emotional wisdom, and service to others. Throughout August 2026, many people may find themselv

Forest Department initiates restoration of Nanjarayan Bird Sanctuary infested with hyacinth, with NGO funding

Spain border crisis: 60,000 migrants storm Ceuta in 24 hours; PM Sanchez blames human smugglers

AAP to Host National Townhall on E-20 Petrol Concerns on August 1

New Delhi, July 31: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) is set to hold a National Townhall titled National Townhall Against E-20 at the Constitution Club i

Election victories of Kerala MLAs challenged in High Court

Wins of Nemom MLA Rajeev Chandrasekhar, Kazhakuttam MLA V. Muraleedharan, Manalur MLA C. Ravindranath, Guruvayur MLA N.K. Akbar, Kuttanad MLA Rej

Holiday for schools, PU colleges in DK on August 1

High Court directs Chief Secretary to constitute high-level committee to undertake comprehensive review of the functioning of DVAC

The committee, to be headed by the Chief Secretary himself, will review how theDVAC functions, especially with reference to aspects such as leade

EAM Jaishankar speaks to Iran FM, urges safety of commercial shipping amidst West Asia tensions

India's External Affairs Minister spoke with Iran's FM about regional hostilities. He conveyed India's deep concerns and urged protection for com

Plea to implement mechanism to enforce feed withdrawal timeline for live broiler chickens prior to transportation

KEA proposes to fix government quota fee for seats surrendered by private engineering colleges, universities

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38 stranded persons in sand ramp rescued as Godavari swells; 17 pregnant women shifted to health centres

Migrant labourer shot dead, another injured in terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam

Migrant labourer shot dead, another injured in terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam.

Indian Boxers Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026 Finals

Glasgow, July 31: The Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow have proven to be a remarkable day for India. The country has received excellent news fr

Traffic jam continues at Kalavasal junction despite flyover

Tiruppur farmers to receive compensation for livestock deaths within a week

Pete Hegseth vs Scouting America: Why LGBTQ+, girls and diversity spaces disappeared after Pentagon pressure

Scouting America removed dedicated diversity spaces from its National Jamboree event. This action followed pressure from Defense Secretary Pete H

FYUGP review panel submits interim report, recommends uniform academic framework across universities

Panel recommends the formation of an Inter-University Board of Studies Committee to ensure uniformity in curricula, internship mechanism, examina

Commonwealth Games: Asmita Dey wins India's first-ever women's 48kg judo gold

Asmita Dey secured the women's 48kg judo gold medal at the Commonwealth Games. She defeated Canada's Heidi Quach in a close Golden Score final bo

Largest Dhimsa dance recognised by Guinness World Records

PSNA strengthens industryacademia collaboration in drone technology; signs MoU with Garuda Aerospace

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EPFO Enhances Digital Services for Employees and Employers

New Delhi, July 31: The Employees Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has taken significant steps to make its digital services faster, simpler, an

Rains help reservoirs build storage steadily

Medium irrigation projects, MI tanks still present a bleak picture

Feels Like I'm Back To My Country: Taslima Nasreen To NDTV On Kolkata Return

Nasreen -- - who made her home in Kolkata after leaving Dhaka -- had to leave the City of Joy in 2007 following massive protests over her controv

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Flood alert sounded as Godavari crosses second warning level at Bhadrachalam

BJP to boycott Cauvery all-party meeting unless State takes a stand against water release: Vijayendra

Godavari in Spate, 2nd Flood Warning Issued at Bhadrachalam

Indicating that the river was rising by nearly one foot each hour

Outrage Among Academics Following Priyanka Gandhis Cow Urine Expert Remark

New Delhi, July 31: Academics and university leaders across India have expressed outrage over Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras comment referrin

24 Indians still with Russian army, says MEA

Ministry confirms 139 citizens have been successfully repatriated following diplomatic talks

Kerala High Court orders panchayat to compensate stray dog attack victim

The Kerala High Court has ordered the Eruvessy grama panchayat to compensate 10,000 to a victim of a stray dog attack dating back to 2007, citing

Asmita Dey wins historic gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

Asmita Dey wins historic gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow

Bengaluru receives Indias first tariff-free shipment of Scottish salmon under UK trade pact

KSU workers held after scuffle during march to PSC office in Keralas Kasaragod

Agitation follows a Crime Branch investigation report alleging a conspiracy by PSC officials to derail recruitment to the post of Chief (Industry

BJP stages KRS protest against Cauvery water release; Vijayendra, R. Ashoka and others detained

The protesters, who staged a demonstration outside the main entrance to the reservoir and attempted to march towards it, were taken into preventi

Jamshedpur FC pulls out of ISL

Kerala government to promote crop patterns, expedite surveys to curb human-wildlife conflict

Decisions taken at a joint meeting of Ministers from various departments chaired byForest Minister Shibu Baby John on Friday to improve inter-dep

BWSSB books nearly 800 cases for misuse of drinking water in July

SCoR GM reviews amenities at Markapuram Railway Station

Applications invited from NEET qualified candidates

Ongole processes 1.76 lakh tonnes of legacy waste

Amarnath Yatra Faces Fresh Weather-Related Disruptions As Baltal Route Closed, Highway Traffic Suspended

In view of prevailing safety concerns, officials have continued to restrict movement on the Pahalgam axis and had been diverting pilgrims through

FATHI condemns Revanths criminal waste remark on engineering graduates, calls for dialogue on higher education reforms

MEA says India's dual-use exports comply with laws after Amnesty report

India defended its export controls after Amnesty International raised concerns. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that dual-use item export

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Man found dead in suspected elephant attack sparks protests in Belur taluk

Kerala HC stays police association reorganisation order on petition by KPOA as well

Earlier, the court had stayed the order, reorganising police associations in the State, on a petition filed by the KPA too

3,71,38,182 voters in Andhra Pradesh as per draft Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls

There are 1,82,06,954 male voters, 1,89,28,492 female and 2,736 of the third gender besides 64,502 service electors, says CEO; those who couldn't

Modi hails Cabinet decisions on PM-Kisan extension, Khelo India expansion, key flagship schemes

Modi also welcomed the Cabinet's approval of the expanded Khelo India Scheme and the enhanced budget for Assistance to the National Sports Federa

We are introducing certain reforms for quarrying gravel soil in the State

In call with Iran's Araghchi, Jaishankar calls for halt to attacks on ships: 'India condemns any party'

External Affairs Minister SJaishankar on Friday spoke with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, expressing India's deep concern over the esca

HYDRAA Defends Kondapur Land Fencing, Says Action Based on Revenue Records

HYDRAA said that around 19 acres in the survey number were fenced to protect the government property

16.51 lakh voters in Kadapa district, Collector releases draft list