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Soccer: Real Madrid agree club-record deal for Leipzig's Diomande, reports say

Real Madrid has agreed to sign winger Yan Diomande from RB Leipzig. The transfer fee could reach 125 million euros plus add-ons. This potential d

Sanjay Nirupam Welcomes Mohan Bhagwats Dialogue with Gen Z

Nagpur, August 6: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, expressed his views on RSS chief Mohan Bhagwats recent dialogue with Gen Z, the ong

Brijesh Sharma to Play for Jammu and Kashmir in Upcoming Domestic Season

New Delhi, August 6: Fast bowler Brijesh Sharma will represent Jammu and Kashmir in the upcoming domestic cricket season (2026-27). Hailing from

Brijesh Sharma to Play Next Domestic Season for Jammu and Kashmir

New Delhi, August 6: Fast bowler Brijesh Sharma will represent his home state of Jammu and Kashmir in the upcoming domestic cricket season (2026-

Old Video From Karachi Falsely Shared as Recent Visuals of Kerala Floods

We found out that the video is unrelated to the current Kerala floods and dates back to 2025.

Top Quote of the Day by Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman: What do Nobel Prize-winning economists understand about human behavior and financial freedom? Life lessons on decision-making, mindset, wisdom, success, character, personal growth, and why their economic insights still shape smarter choices today

Today's Top Quote of the Day by Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz and Paul Krugman: Milton Friedman, Joseph Stiglitz, and Paul Krugman spent decad

PhonePe Launches Fixed Deposit Distribution Service for Easy Investments

New Delhi, August 6: Digital payment and fintech platform PhonePe announced the launch of its Fixed Deposit (FD) distribution service on Thursday

Tadoba-Andhari Tiger Reserve Signs MoU With Airbnb

MoU aims to boost homestays in buffer villages and attract more domestic and international visitors.

Quote of the Day by Tyra Banks: 'You've got to learn to accept the fool in you...'- Inspiring life lessons on self-acceptance, confidence, and embracing imperfection by trailblazing American supermodel and TV personality

Quote of the Day by Tyra Banks: Tyra Banks teaches that true confidence stems from accepting all parts of ourselves. Embracing imperfections allo

Telangana attracted 150 GCCs in last 20 months: IT Minister

Inaugurating JLL Business Services 1.20 lakh sq ft GCC in Hyderabad, Sridhar Babu says the States GCC strategy is designed to future-proof employ

Man booked by Madurai crime branch for cheating BJP general secretary

Caste and Beyond: Bankipur and the New Grammar of Indian Politics

Bankipur isn't end of caste politics but indicative of weakening assumption that caste alone can guarantee loyalty.

Nagapattinam Collector interacts with schoolchildren at monthly programme

Millet fortified with iron, zinc does not harm toddlers gut health, study finds

Researchers in India and the U.S. tested bio-fortified pearl millet for nine months in Mumbais urban slums

Indian-origin NASA astronaut Anil Menon embarks on maiden 6.5-hour ISS spacewalk

Indian-origin astronaut Anil Menon embarks on his first spacewalk today. He will join Jessica Meir to strengthen the orbiting laboratory's power

SWR cancels day trains on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector for a month in October

Services, however, will operate during the Navarathri/ Dasara festival season

AAP Raises Concerns Over Voter Registration Process in Delhi

New Delhi, August 6: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has lodged serious objections with the Election Commission regarding the ongoing Special Intensive

Evening news wrap: Ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal convicted in rape case; Atiq Ahmed's son killed in road accident

'We are not enemies': Rijiju meets Rahul to break Parliament logjam over Delimitation, FCRA

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Mahua Moitra calls Amit Shah missing in action

Plane near drone found at German airport was carrying ammunition, media reports say

A drone carrying high-grade explosives was discovered near Ukrainian cargo planes at Leipzig airport. Authorities are searching for an object tha

Menorca and Miami Vice show out

How An IIM Bangalore MBA Student Uses AI to Stay Organised And Meet Deadlines

Now he uses AI to keep track of deadlines, pending tasks and commitments, so he doesn't have to keep it all in his head.

Tenure of coastal police wardens extended

These wardens were drawn from the fishing community and they had played an indispensable role in rescuing people from accidents at sea and during

Bangladesh Sets Aug 20 Presidential Poll After Mohammed Shahabuddin's Exit

In line with the Constitution, the parliament members elect the president, but the Election Commission conducts the procedure to elect the head o

IIT-G develops low-cost device to detect toxic metals, bacteria in water

Retain Coimbatore Mettupalayam MEMU rake for other regional routes

Quote of the day by Michael Fassbender: 'I dont want to stay in my comfort zone. I want to...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on stagnation, personal transformation, fear, originality, calculated risks and creativity

Quote of the day by Michael Fassbender focuses on taking risks, leaving the comfort zone and accepting fear as part of personal transformation. H

Centre Clears Rs 23,731 Crore Scheme To Boost Biogas Sector, Empower Farmers

According to the Cabinet, 'GOBARdhan' establishes a dedicated 'CBG Offtake Assurance' framework to provide a reliable and predictable market for

BTC Chief Mohilari Leads Relief Efforts in Flood-Affected Sivasagar

Guwahati, August 6: Hagrama Mohilari, the chief of the Bodoland Territorial Council (BTC), visited the severely flood-affected Sivasagar district

Govt backs 20 indigenous AI models, clears 58 centres of excellence

Among the models already launched are Sarvam AIs 30-billion and 105-billion parameter models and Indus, Gnani.AIs speech-to-speech model, BharatG

'Can't be run in India as per US law': Govt, Meta discussions continue on algorithms and compliance

Meta's international team is in ongoing talks with Indian government representatives today, aiming to align with local laws and tackle content mo

Three Held in Assam Over Alleged Gang Rape, Murder of Class 10 Student

Police arrest three, including a minor, after SIT probe into the death of a 15-year-old girl in Hailakandi district.

US sanctions pushing Cuba into full-blown crisis: UN experts

A group of independent UN human rights experts has urged the international community to act quickly to prevent US sanctions from pushing Cuba int

Rajpal Yadav Faces Financial Troubles as Bank Seizes Properties for Loan Recovery

Mumbai, August 6: Bollywood actor Rajpal Yadavs troubles continue to escalate. The Central Bank of India has intensified its loan recovery proces

Jharkhand CID Arrests Alleged Mastermind Behind Rs 40 Crore JPSC-JSSC Exam Scam

JPSC-JSSC scam: The arrest comes amid ongoing student protests in Jharkhand over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations

Cabinet Approves Rs 8,970 Crore Guwahati-Tezpur Highway Corridor

The project will provide seamless connectivity to key economic, social, and logistics nodes across Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Convene tri-States meet to solve Cauvery issue: NDC

Regional parties' declared donations more than triple to over Rs 1,050 crore; DMK tops list: ADR

Declared donations above 20,000 to regional political parties more than tripled to 1,051.56 crore in FY25 from 347.69 crore a year earlier, accor

Why people are using aluminium foil for stove burners: How to use this viral kitchen hack thats low-cost, easy, and keeps your stove clean effortlessly

Many households worries with keeping their stove burners spotless. Using aluminium foil can be a simple and cost-effective remedy to tackle kitch

Bihar Public Service Commission Clarifies Viral BPSC Prelims Notice Is Fake

For any notifications, releases, or other official information related to BPSC, the commission has asked aspirants to visit its official website.

Iran warns Gulf states of strikes on energy assets if US attacks resume

Iran has warned Gulf states of retaliatory strikes on their energy and water facilities. This diplomatic push aims to deter further United States

Temporary Protected Status rollback sparks panic among Haitian immigrants in the US

The termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians creates widespread fear and disruption. Many immigrants now avoid public spaces and co

What to know as Germany investigates an explosive drone at a key cargo airport

Leipzig/Halle Airport narrowly avoided disaster with a defused explosive drone. An object also collided with a freight plane, causing minor damag

Govt crackdown on AI deepfake: What are the new rules for social media platforms and AI content?

To ensure an open, safe, trusted and accountable cyberspace for users, the Central government has strengthened the regulatory framework to preven

Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries to Curb Funding for War, Says Zelensky

New Delhi, August 6: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the Ukrainian military executed a significant operation on Thursda

Chandigarh University Hosts Punjab's State-Level Orientation Workshop for National Children's Science Congress-2026

Chandigarh University Hosts Punjab's State-Level Orientation Workshop for National Children's Science Congress-2026

Hyderabad Kirana Merchants Association Reaffirms Clean Trade Commitment

Members were also advised to ensure strict compliance with all applicable food safety laws, maintain the highest standards of quality and hygiene

PM Modi's foreign visits to 23 countries cost over Rs 180 crore in 2025: Govt

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits in 2025 cost the exchequer over Rs 180 crore. Expenditure on these overseas trips reached nearly Rs

Company Can't Hire New Workers After Ex-Employees Leave Negative Reviews Online: 'This Is Karma'

Negative employee reviews cause candidates to abandon hiring process, leading to project delays.

NDTV Exclusive - Inside Meta's Child Safety: Current Systems Miss Nuance, New AI Under Test

The tech giant disclosed that it is developing a new generation of AI models to strengthen enforcement against child sexual exploitation on Faceb

Sexual harassment allegations politically motivated, says Brij Bhushan after acquittal

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, at a felicitation programme after his acquittal by a Delhi court, said the sexual harassment allegations were politica

Astroguide for Friday, August 7, 2026

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Bangladesh to hold presidential election on August 20: Election Commission

Bangladesh's presidential election is scheduled for August 20. This follows President Mohammed Shahabuddin's resignation on health grounds. Nomin

Tibetan Proverb of the Day: Better to live one day as a tiger than a thousand years as a sheep Life lessons on fearless living, courage, resilience, authenticity, inner strength and choosing meaningful life is over a comfortable one

Proverb of the day explores an ancient Tibetan saying that reminds us true courage is measured not by how long we live but by how boldly we choos

Jharkhand Students Form Delegation for Talks with Government Amid Ongoing Protests

Ranchi, August 6: In response to ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in various recruitment exams, including JPSC and JSSC, students

Centre passes buck to M.P. govt. over tribals displacement due to Ken-Betwa project

This comes even as locals and tribal communities in the States Chhatarpur district have been protesting against the project for months, accusing

Gauhati High Court seeks status quo on encroachment in Manas Tiger Reserve

One of the major encroachers is a seed farm under the Bodoland Territorial Councils Agriculture Department, the petition by green activist Rohit

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: TN-SHORE project offers fillip to mangrove afforestation, restoration in Kanniyakumari

The mangrove ecosystem at Manakudy estuary is a vital ecological habitat, supporting a rich diversity of aquatic species while serving as a seaso

From Lalbagh to Sydney: Mavalli Tiffin Rooms to open its first restaurant in Australia

Bengalurus 100-year-old MTR restaurant is all set to brings its idlis and dosas to the Australian city. Hemamalini Maiya, the managing partner, g

OPINION | Zuckerberg apology: Power of India's law

The written apology tendered to the Government of India by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a clear reflection of the power of Indian laws. Zuckerberg

Michelle Yeoh Bags Asian Filmmaker of the Year Honour at 31st Busan Festival

Yeoh began her screen career in Hong Kong action cinema with 'Yes, Madam!' (1985), followed by acclaimed performances in 'Police Story 3: Superco

Is Paneer on Your Plate Real? How to Identify Analogue Paneer and Understand Its Health Risks

Several states have started taking action against analogue paneer. Learn what analogue paneer is, how it differs from regular paneer, how to iden

KSRTC Bus Collides With Motorcycle In Belagavi; Three Killed

The accident occurred at Konnur town in Gokak taluk of Karnataka

Delhi Police Uncovers Telegram-Based Cyber Job Scam, Two Arrested

New Delhi, August 6: The Central District Cyber Police Station in Delhi has apprehended two cybercriminals from Rajasthan involved in a Telegram-

Three, including minor, held for gang rape, murder of class 10 student in Assam

Several organisations have condemned the incident and demanded a fast-track trial to ensure speedy justice for the victim

Motor racing-Formula E will start new season in Mexico if Saudi opener cannot be held

Formula E is optimistic about kicking off its 2026-27 season in Saudi Arabia, with plans for Mexico City to host the inaugural race in January if

Cabbies, gig workers threaten indefinite strike in Hyderabad from August 8

The strike warning by gig workers and app-based drivers comes on the heels of autorickshaw drivers unions proposed strike on August 24

Farmers, TVK cadres welcome proposed College for Organic Agriculture near Kumbakonam

Britain clears Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros

Britain has approved Paramount Skydance's significant acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. The government cleared the deal after receiving stren

Registration of homoeopaths: HC orders Maharashtra resident doctors to call off stir immediately

Bombay High Court ordered resident doctors to immediately end their strike. The court expressed concern over the protest's impact on numerous hos

'Will you choose Trump or truth?': Sen. Booker goes off on Trump appointee at fiery Senate hearing

Ashwani Sharma Addresses Controversy Over Comments on Women in Punjab Assembly

Chandigarh, August 6: A significant uproar occurred in the Punjab Assembly on Thursday regarding alleged offensive remarks against women. Followi

Govt confident of Delimitation Bill passage, yet seeks Congress support after Rijiju-Rahul talks: Sources

For nearly three weeks after the Parliament remained paralysed, Kiren Rijiju again on Thursday spoke to Rahul Gandhi and the talks were held rega

Kerala to Roll Out 'My Police Station' Reform From Aug 15

Addressing a press conference here, Chennithala said the initiative was aimed at transforming police stations into people-friendly institutions a

Europe swelters as heat wave grips continent, Italy issues nationwide red alert

Italy issued its highest heat alert across major cities as Europe faced extreme weather. Record temperatures were recorded in Austria, while Fran

India women cricket team's South Africa tour expanded with three T20Is

Cricket South Africa has added a T20I series to India Women's tour. The revised itinerary now includes all three international cricket formats. T

Echo sentiments of Opposition to Home Minister: Rajya Sabha Chairman tells government

Thursday, August 6, saw a heated exchange between Leader of the Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Union Parliamentary Affa

Minor girl held captive, sexually abused by Instagram friend in Nagpur; one held

The minor from Nagpur went missing on August 2; using technical information, police traced her location and rescued her; she has been admitted to

Karnataka Launches AI-Powered Digital Crop Survey Initiative

The programme integrates satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, drones and other advanced technologies with the state's existing Digital Cro

On the frontlines: How Indian sailors are paying the price in Middle East war

India's maritime workers are confronting unprecedented challenges as wartime conflicts reconfigure shipping routes into perilous zones. The recen

Jagtial: Class VII Girl Student Goes Missing From School

Basing on the CCTV footage, it is learnt that the missing girl changed her dress in the school, before leaving the premises. She left her books,

Why parents feel trapped by private schools

Jharkhand Enhances Fire Safety with 58 Advanced Fire Tenders

Ranchi, August 6: Fire response times in several areas of Jharkhand are set to improve significantly. On Thursday, 58 new mini fire tenders equip

Hockey India announces squad for AHF Women's Junior Asia Cup 2026

Hockey India has announced the junior women's team for the 2026 Asia Cup. The squad will compete in Moqi, China, from August 30 to September 13.

Karnataka Directs Gram Panchayats to Permit Only Eco-Friendly Clay Ganesh Idols

The direction comes ahead of the Ganesh festival on September 14

Quote of the Day by Meryl Streep: You can't strategize falling in love, can you? It's never worked... Life lessons on love, timing, authenticity, embracing uncertainty, trusting life's journey and why the best things cannot be planned by the legendary Hollywood actress

Quote of the Day by Meryl Streep explores the idea that love, meaningful opportunities and life's greatest moments cannot be carefully planned or

Tamil Nadu Budget launches CMs integrated urban mission to reshape cities in State by 2031

According to the Budget, the Mission will bring under one roof urban infrastructure, water supply, underground sewerage system, integrated solid

AISA launches nationwide 'Gen Z Rising' campaign after Jantar Mantar protest

AISA announced a nationwide outreach campaign called 'Gen Z Rising' starting August 7. National president Neha will tour several states to mobili