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BSP Legislator Umashankar Singh Passes Away, Leaders Express Condolences

Lucknow, August 6: The President of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Mayawati, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Umashankar Singh,

Santosh Lad Reviews Drought Preparedness, Stresses Timely Farm Input Supply

The minister said the crop survey was already underway across the district and would soon be carried out survey-number-wise to obtain a more accu

NICL Recruitment: Apply Now for 500 Assistant Positions Before August 7

Kolkata, August 6: The National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) is offering a fantastic opportunity for job seekers. NICL has released an offici

'Deceitful' Infantino 'must go' says Luis Figo

Figo, who pulled out of the race to become FIFA president in 2015, wants Infantino to step down immediately rather than wait for his attempt to b

Telangana Chief Minister Meets US Ambassador Sergio Gore to Discuss Key Issues

New Delhi, August 5: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, in New Delhi. The meeting lasted

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha ready for new challenge at Colo-Colo in Chile after World Cup success

From day one, I knew where I wanted to play. I received many offers, but Colo-Colo was always the priority, said Josimar vora Dias, widely known

Meghalayas Draft Voter List Shows More Women Than Men After Verification

Shillong, August 6: The draft voter list published on Wednesday in Meghalaya, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026, reveals that t

'Abdul linked to Muslim Brotherhood network!': Sen Ted Cruz drops shocking claim about El-Sayed

Rajasthan Leads India in Crop Insurance Coverage with Over 1 Million Hectares Insured

Jaipur, August 6: Rajasthan has emerged as a national leader in implementing the Prime Ministers Crop Insurance Scheme (PMFBY), providing financi

Bihars Political Turmoil Resolved as Deepak Prakash Appointed to Legislative Council

Patna, August 6: The political and legal controversy surrounding Bihars Minister Deepak Prakash appears to be coming to an end. On Wednesday, the

Sindhus Sports Centre In Vizag Picks Up Pace

The Centre is being developed as an integrated sports and education ecosystem

CM Goes Soft On Disgruntled MLAs, Succeeds To Pacify Them

A ministerial aspirant Krishnappa was denied a ministerial berth in the cabinet expansion on Monday and a miffed Krishnappa was contemplating on

BSPs Sole MLA Umashankar Singh Passes Away, Mourning in Eastern UP Politics

Lucknow, August 6: Umashankar Singh, the only representative of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, passed away on Wedne

Jharkhand CID Arrests Five More in JPSC Scandal

Ranchi, August 6: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Jharkhand has intensified its investigation into alleged irregularities in the 14th

Blazers Hoopsters Win Sub-Jr Trophy

Blazers won the final by a whisker 34-33.

Aditya Thackeray Opposes Land Allocation in Mumbai, Urges CM to Intervene

Mumbai, August 6: Aditya Thackeray, a leader of the Shiv Sena (UBT), has written a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis opposin

Six Years Since Ram Temple Ground A New Era for Ayodhya

Ayodhya, August 6: On August 5, the completion of six years since the groundbreaking ceremony of the Ram Temple was celebrated in Ayodhya by sain

Liverpool icon Mohamed Salah arrives in Istanbul ahead of Trabzonspor move

Turkish TV showed still images of Salah wearing a shirt with No. 61 on it as he arrived in Istanbul, where hundreds of chanting fans waited to gr

Arsenal agree 75 million deal to sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: reports

Guimaraes had previously told Newcastle that he wanted to join Arsenal if a suitable offer arrived, reports said

Iran Says US Deal On Hormuz Is In Final Stage Of Drafting

Iran said Wednesday it is in the final stage of drafting an agreement with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz, and US President Donald Trump has said

NTR Health University Opens MBBS, BDS Admissions

Dr NTR University of Health Sciences has begun online applications for MBBS and BDS admissions under the Competent Authority Quota for the 202627

Comprehensive Development in Jammu and Kashmir Post Article 370: Naresh Bansal

New Delhi, August 6: BJP MP Naresh Bansal addressed several issues, including the changes in Jammu and Kashmir after the abrogation of Article 37

States get share in revamped Khelo India Scheme sports infra fund

The union cabinet, earlier this week, approved a 29,054 crore outlay for the Khelo India Scheme along with 7,387 crore for the Assistance to Nati

No practice games for Australia before next year's India Tests: head coach McDonald

The Australians will, however, play tour games against local sides during upcoming assignments against South Africa and England

T.N. to enable registration of documents from home: Finance Minister

Pawan Hans Partners with Norwegian Firm to Explore Electric Seaplane Technology in India

New Delhi, August 6: Pawan Hans Limited (PHL), a government-owned company under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, has signed a non-binding Memorand

AP Planning to Rob Telangana's Godavari Water, Revanth Must Answer: Harish

BRS leader T. Harish Rao alleged that Andhra Pradesh is attempting to undermine Telangana's Godavari water rights and demanded Chief Minister A.

A climate resilience pathway between India and China

Shared climate challenges create opportunities for India-China cooperation

Built to hunt enemy submarines during World War II, this device later transformed our understanding of the seafloor

World War II fluxgate magnetometer: A World War II device found new scientific purpose after the war. Oceanographers refitted the fluxgate magnet

Rajya Sabha Passes Bill to Raise Supreme Court Judges' Strength to 38

The Rajya Sabha approved a bill to increase Supreme Court judges. This bill will replace the ordinance which previously raised the judge count. T

Congress Stays United Amid Cabinet Expansion Concerns, Says Karnataka CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru, August 6: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar dismissed reports of discontent within the ruling Congress party following the rece

Arunachal Pradesh Achieves Remarkable Development Progress, Says Governor Parnaik

Itanagar, August 6: Arunachal Pradesh Governor K.T. Parnaik announced on Wednesday that the state has made significant strides in development ove

Murder Case Witness Abducted From Court, Rescued

The witness, Mallavarapu Chinna, had appeared before the court to give evidence in the murder case relating to the killing of Pasupuleti Murali a

Highs and lows: On GST metrics

GST must be fuelled by domestic production, not inflation or imports

Parliament Watch: LS clears banking evidence Bill; E20, EVs and gig workers in focus

The Lok Sabha approved the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill 2026, modernizing banking record laws for digital practices. Extensive studies confirm E2

Arundhati Chaudharys Golden Journey: Overcoming Adversity to Win Gold at Commonwealth Games 2026

Tonk, August 6: Arundhati Chaudhary, the gold medalist from the Commonwealth Games 2026, received a grand welcome upon returning to her home in R

Actor assault case: Kerala High Court dismisses plea for suspension of sentence by second accused

There is prima facie evidence to prove that the accused aided the commission of the crime and participated in the conspiracy as well, says court

Post-Paris journey full of ups and downs, but I chose to continue: Lovlina

Making her third Commonwealth Games appearance, Lovlina won her first CWG medal a silver. She was happy with the result, even though she had hop

Continuous Dialogue with Gen Z Essential for Youth Employment in Agriculture: BAU Vice-Chancellor

Bhagalpur, August 6: Dr. D.R. Singh, Vice-Chancellor of Bihar Agricultural University (BAU), emphasized the importance of ongoing dialogue with G

Maharashtra Government Forms SIT to Investigate Suspicious Claims in Health Schemes

Mumbai, August 6: The Maharashtra government has established a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to conduct a thorough investigation into 15,407 s

Iran Threatens To Hit Gulf States If US Launches New Strikes

The warning was delivered through a flurry of high-level diplomatic contacts after President Donald Trump threatened on July 28 to strike Iran's

Anti-Encroachment Drives Fail to Reclaim Footpaths

Pedestrians identify spots where they are in constant danger of being hit

Assam Government Accelerates Relief Efforts for Flood-Affected Students

Guwahati, August 6: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Wednesday that the state government has intensified relief and rehabili

Quantum shift: On private industry and national research spending

Private R&D spends should be used to bolster manufacturing

Taslima Nasrins return to Kolkata: the politics behind the homecoming

SP MP Mohibullah Nadvi Advocates for Jammu and Kashmirs Rights in Parliament

New Delhi, August 6: During a parliamentary session, Samajwadi Party (SP) MP Mohibullah Nadvi addressed several pressing issues, including the ab

Experts Urge Mindful Digital Use to Protect Kids' Mental Health

Mental health experts have urged parents, educators and caregivers to promote mindful technology use among children, warning that excessive scree

Scientists once rejected continental drift, then a woman in 1977 drew the ocean floor and changed Earth science forever

Marie Tharp played a pivotal role in transforming scientific thought on continental drift through her meticulously crafted seafloor maps. Collabo

Indias cancer focus must shift to early detection

Cancer in India is still diagnosed predominantly after symptoms become severe enough to disrupt daily life. By then, opportunities for curative t

Quote of the Day by Tommy Lee Jones: In the political world, the only position I have is Inspiring lessons on independence, responsibility, citizenship, awareness and why you should stand up for what you believe in by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on integrity and principles

Quote of the Day by Tommy Lee Jones: Tommy Lee Jones quote, In the political world, the only position I have is voter. I'm not a spokesman for an

Chhattisgarh Government Rewards 66 Surrendered Maoists with 6.6 Crore Incentive

Raipur, August 6: The Chhattisgarh government has approved a significant financial incentive for 66 surrendered Maoists, amounting to 6.6 crore.

Cop killing: J&K Police announces 15 lakh reward for info on LeT terrorist

J&K Police has announced a significant reward for information leading to the arrest of a terrorist. Mohammad Lateef Bhat is wanted for the killin

List of ineligible candidates published, grievance redressal window opened

'Fraudsters belong in jail': Miller calls out lack of punishment over Minnesota Somali fraud case

UN rights chief alarmed by surge in executions in Iran

Alarmed by the situation in Iran, UN rights chief Volker Turk highlighted the alarming execution rates, with over fifty-six individuals condemned

HC seeks govt reply on auto TDS refund plea

The Delhi High Court has asked the government for its response on a plea. This plea seeks automatic tax deducted at source refunds for individual

Two history-sheeters arrested for throwing molotov cocktail in a house in Periamet

Investigation revealed that the incident took place due to a turf war between two gangs

YSRCPs search for political momentum

The YSRCP chief is desperately trying to regain his foothold in Andhra politics

Vijayawada Police Offer Ashada Sare to Kanaka Durga

Vijayawada City Police offered the traditional Ashada Sare to Goddess Kanaka Durga, praying for the well-being of police personnel, their familie

Two more arrested in connection with death of accountant in Anna Nagar

Allegations of Corruption in GIDC Land Allotment by Shakti Singh Gohil

Ahmedabad, August 6: Senior Congress leader Shakti Singh Gohil has made serious allegations against the Gujarat government regarding land allotme

Japanese proverb of the day: Fire is not extinguished by more fire, but by water. Anger, too, is never... Inspiring life lessons on emotional intelligence, patience, self-control, wisdom, inner peace, and why responding calmly often becomes the strongest way to end even the fiercest battles from timeless Japanese wisdom

Today's Japanese Proverb of the Day brings a timeless lesson on anger, patience, emotional intelligence, and inner peace. The Japanese proverb, F

Army chief General Dhiraj Seth visits Central Command HQ to review operational readiness

Madhavi Bhargava Assumes Charge as Deputy CEO of Secunderabad Cantonment Board

She was promoted as Deputy CEO in 2019 after clearing the departmental examination.

SIR excludes 1.8 lakh voters from Meghalaya's draft electoral roll

They have been identified as deceased, shifted, untraceable or duplicate, say officials

Teaching Doctors Association Urges DME to Resolve Long-Pending Demands

It sought implementation of PMCA at the earliest. With large-scale promotions underway and recruitment already completed, this incentive will enc

West Bengals Banglar Bari Project Renamed to West Bengal Housing

Kolkata, August 6: The previous state governments Banglar Bari Project will be permanently renamed to West Bengal Housing. Chief Minister Suvendu

American proverb of the day: Do not judge your neighbor until you walk... The powerful life lessons from an American proverb about empathy, patience and seeing life through someone elses eyes

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13th One World Fusion Concert Set for August 14 at Ravindra Bharathi to Support Autism Awareness

Organised by the Sangitanjaly Foundation in association with the governments department of language and culture, the annual event aims to introdu

Moula Ali Bridge to Get 8.5-Crore Restoration Work After Structural Issues Found

Based on the structural study, the consultant recommended replacing bearing pads, repairs to expansion joints, treatment of potholes and patches

Allocation for Higher Education drops in Tamil Nadu Budget 2026-27; educationists react sharply

Lets Inspire Bihar Denies Allegations Against IG Vikas Vaibhav by Tejashwi Yadav

Patna, August 6: Lets Inspire Bihar (LIB) has responded to the allegations made by opposition leader Tejashwi Yadav against IG Vikas Vaibhav. LIB

Intermediate Education Dept Completes Training Drive for 400 Lecturers on Revised Curriculum

The five-day state-level training of trainers (ToT) workshop was conducted for master trainers and district resource Persons (DRPs) in core subje

Quote of the day by Dr. Seuss, 'Don't cry because it's over. Smile because it happened' teaches timeless lesson on letting go, optimism, acceptance, inner peace, shows psychology about positivity, happiness, maturity

Quote of the day by Dr. Seuss teaches us when a meaningful chapter closes, sadness may naturally come first. But with time, gratitude can join it

ED Searches Former YSRC MLA's Residence in Vizag Chit Fund Fraud Case

The Enforcement Directorate searched the residence of former YSRC MLA Malla Vijayaprasad in Visakhapatnam in connection with an alleged chit fund

Seven police personnel injured during Udhayanidhi Stalin arrest under treatment

The seven police officials who were injured in the assault included Sub Inspectors Dharmadurai and Kuppan, Head Constables Bhaskar and Maruthamma

11 Bangladeshi nationals for visa overstay, sent to detention centre: Delhi Police

Delhi govt. to repeal B&B law, table 3 Bills, 2 CAG reports in Monsoon Session

L-G calls for action plan to promote Delhis heritage, creative economy

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings on Thursday, August 7, 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Light Rain or Drizzle very likely to occur in parts of the city

HUMTA Reviews Hyderabad Urban Mobility Plan; Focus on Safe Roads and Seamless Transit

The meeting focused on strengthening inter-departmental coordination, improving transport infrastructure, and enhancing seamless mobility through

HC forms SIT to probe ghee supply to Sabarimala

The Kerala High Court has formed a six-member SIT to investigate Milma ghee procurement irregularities. This special team will probe alleged irre

Malkajgiri Civic Chief Orders 'Swachh Badi' in Every Zone, Expedites 'Aspiration Toilets' Setup

While reviewing the progress of setting up 'Aspiration Toilets', aimed at providing clean, safe, and modern facilities to the public, the commiss

Delhi University begins allocations for one-year PG programme

Mumbai Court Orders Meta and X Corp to Disclose Uploaders in Nitin Gadkari Deepfake Video Case

Mumbai, August 6: A Mumbai court has requested information from social media platforms Meta and X Corp regarding the uploaders of deepfake videos

AP Gets Set for New Excise Policy From Oct. 1

Liquor traders seek 20% trade margin on sale

Rights forum report seeks restoration of J&K statehood

A human rights forum released a report on the seventh anniversary of Article 370's abrogation. The report recommends restoring full statehood and

Delhi HC declines to entertain PIL on Parliament security

Unfazed by El Nino, TG Farmers Sow More Area Than Last Year

According to data released by the Professor Jayashankar Telangana Agriculture University on Wednesday, farmers, till July 29, had sowed crops in

Deepak Prakash Commits to Serving Bihar with Dedication After Legislative Council Appointment

Patna, August 6: Deepak Prakash, a minister in the Bihar government, expressed his gratitude after being appointed to the Legislative Council by