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Hyderabad Edges Mumbai With 4.77 Lakh Crore Housing Sales

Hyderabad marginally surpassed Mumbai, where homes worth 4,51,811 crore were sold, while Bengaluru stood third at 3,92,047 crore.

Technical Issue Affects Water Board Citizen Services Mobile Application

Consumers are requested to use these alternative channels until the mobile application services are restored and extend their cooperation.

Rajasthan to Establish Maharana Pratap Sports University with

Jaipur, August 9: Rajasthans Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Saturday the establishment of the Maharana Pratap Sports University in

Ruchira Gupta | Abdul El Sayeds Michigan Primary Win And The Rise Of Americas New Left

Unlike India, the United States does not guarantee health care to every citizen. Americans frequently depend upon employers for insurance or purc

Respect Taj Mahals Deep Sacred Meaning, Not Just Architecture: Amita Baig

Although it was no longer a sacred site, its original intention and meaning must still be respected, she said and added it should not be treated

Citizens of nowhere: G.B. Roads sex workers at risk of exclusion in ongoing SIR

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighters at Cellular Jail

Port Blair, August 9: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan visited the historic Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday. He paid

LCC urges CM to grant government job to wife of doctor who died of COVID-19

Kalaburagi Rangayanas repertory to stage Shantarasas novel-based play Sannagowdasani

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Modi, US VP JD Vance Hold Phone Talks to Boost Strategic Ties

PM also congratulated Mr and Mrs Vance on the birth of their son.

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Free Bus Rides Drive Temple Rush in Seema

Prominent pilgrimage centres as well as lesser-known temples are seeing larger crowds, indicating a shift in travel patterns.

Autorickshaw driver booked under POCSO, Atrocities Act for sexual assault on minor girl in Kalaburagi

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington: Without commitment, you'll never start. But more importantly, without consistency... American actor's powerful reminder that commitment gets you moving, but consistency is what turns goals, dreams and hard work into lasting success

Quote of the day by Denzel Washington, Without commitment, you'll never start. But more importantly, without consistency, you'll never finish, of

Eviction Notice for Musi Project Sparks Protests at Bandlaguda Jagir Apartments

Earlier this week residents also filed a writ petition in the Telangana High Court against the land acquisition.

Odisha CM Mohan Chandra Majhi Concludes Successful Investment Drive in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 9: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi has successfully concluded a two-day investment outreach campaign in the Delhi-NCR

Harvard Business School Publishes Case Study On Cyberabad's COVID-19 Crisis Management Model

Harvard Business School publishes case study on Cyberabads COVID-19 crisis management model

HC Directs Malkajgiri District Collector and Other Revenue Officials to Appear

Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar issued the directions after they had asked HYDRAA to take possession and fence off the land, despite High Court orders

Sule Slams Gungi Gudiya Remark, Says Congress Leadership Disowns It

She said the MPs would raise issues including water shortages, farmer suicides and the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation.

Treasure Unearthed During Demolition in Jaipur Leads to Arrests

Jaipur, August 9: Five individuals have been arrested in connection with a treasure discovered during the demolition of an old haveli in Tripoliy

Swamy Yadav Appointed To Telangana BJP OBC Morcha Executive

Goud urged Swamy Yadav to publicise the welfare schemes and initiatives of the BJP-led government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for backward

Court Issues NBW Against Former MLA Rohit in Cheque-Bouncing Case

The cheque bounced on being presented three times due to insufficient funds in his bank account, police said.

Restore J&K statehood, says human rights forum

Grand Tricolor March to be Held in Jaipur on August 9, Led by JP Nadda and CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Jaipur, August 9: A grand Tricolor March will take place in Jaipur on Sunday, August 9, under the leadership of Union Health Minister JP Nadda, R

TGBIE Imposes Penalties on Private Junior Colleges

During the verification of documents, the irregularities came to limelight through reports submitted by HYDRAA.

Quote of the day by Christoph Waltz: 'Becoming an actor is like becoming a father. Its...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on fatherhood, commitment, consistency, responsibility and reality

Quote of the day by Christoph Waltz focuses on commitment, consistency and responsibility. Waltz compares becoming an actor with becoming a fathe

DGP Calls For Stronger SDRF, Better Disaster Response

Battalion Commandant D. Shiva Prasad Reddy welcomed the DGP, who was accorded a guard of honour. Additional DGP (Battalions) Sanjay Kumar Jain wa

Over 35,000 Apply for 7,340 Indiramma LIG Flats; Deadline August 10

He stated that any queries could be clarified on the call center number 040-24603572.

Farmers in Coimbatore Allege Pollution from Cast Iron Unit Threatens Crops and Groundwater

Coimbatore, August 9: Farmers from Appanayakkanpatti and Karadivavi villages in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu have raised serious allegat

GHMC Launches IEC Drive to Combat Rainy Season Vector-Borne Diseases

The campaign focused on dengue prevention, Friday dry day, integrated disease surveillance oroject (IDSP).

Why psychologists say getting older can feel lonely even when you have people around you and the hidden difference between being surrounded and being truly known

Loneliness can hide behind a full social life. Psychology reveals a painful truth about aging. The hardest part isn't physical isolation. It is s

ABVP Protests Against Irregularities in Jharkhand Exams, Warns of Assembly Siege

Ranchi, August 9: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has staged protests in Ranchi against alleged irregularities in competitive exami

Padma Awardees From Western Odisha Felicitated at Matira Mahak in Sambalpur

Only then can the path towards a developed Odisha and a developed India be strengthened, he said.

Telangana Targets 100 GCCs This Year, Says Sridhar Babu, Urges Industry to Enter Classrooms

To sustain this growth and ensure a steady pipeline of employable talent, Sridhar Babu asked the corporate sector and industry to enter the class

The Reasons Behind Bhagwant Mann's U-Turn On Chief Minister's Murder Convict Jagtar Singh Hawara

Supporting Jagtar Singh Hawara's parole could be an attempt to signal to Sikh voters that AAP is willing to engage with issues that have strong e

Tamil Nadu Rail Users Federation seek more train services, stoppages in Salem Division

Indias Foreign Policy Under Scrutiny Amid U.S. Tariffs: Sultadev Raises Concerns

New Delhi, August 9: Sultadev, a Member of Parliament from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), has raised multiple concerns regarding the U.S. tariffs, co

India Tour of Sri Lanka: Padikkal makes strong case for No. 3 during warm up match

Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel failed to score signific

Chaturveds heroics help Panthers ace record chase

The No. 3 batter smashes 121 off just 47 balls as the Madurai side achieves the 240-run target with three balls to spare against Kovai Kings; Raj

Dravidian movement played a key role in temple entry struggles: Kanimozhi

She was speaking at the launch of The Peoples Sanctum, a book that documents the temple entry struggles over the last 100 years

Seven AP Medical Colleges Rank Among Indias Top 127

The rankings covered 144 leading medical colleges across India and were also reported by healthcare news platform Medical Dialogues.

Two forest staff suspended over removal of leopard remains near Anthiyur

Glasgow Cosmic Signs James Neesham as Key Player for ETPL

Glasgow, August 9: Glasgow Cosmic has officially signed New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham for the inaugural season of the European T20 Premie

NSTR to Get More Base Camps, Drones and Camera Traps

The measures are to be taken up within six to eight months, with a focus on improving surveillance, protecting wildlife corridors and strengtheni

Raids in four Kashmir districts in anti-national narrative case

AIIMS Delhi terminates security guard after complaint ofmisbehaviourwith woman patient

CRA benefit payments August 2026: Four major payments are coming this month and here are the exact dates Canadians need to know, including when families can expect their money

CRA benefit payments August 2026: Canadians can expect several important government benefit payments this month. Here are the key August payment

BJP MLC Praises Manoj Jarange as a Dedicated Leader Amid Controversies

Mumbai, August 9: BJP MLC Prasad Lad addressed various issues on Friday, emphasizing the dedication of Manoj Jarange Patil. In an interview with

US Vice President JD Vance Discusses Strengthening Strategic Partnership with PM Modi

New Delhi, August 9: On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a phone call from US Vice President JD Vance. The two leaders discussed v

In 1930, an American lab technician invented a transparent adhesive tape revolutionizing the whole industry by creating a modern and commercially successful product: How Richard Drew changed the world?

In 1930, an American lab technician invented a transparent adhesive tape that became a commercial product and changed the tape industry. Richard

Krishna Shastri Devulapalli | The Art Of Asking The Right Questions

Whats with this mad obsession with collecting endless information that actually adds nothing to our understanding of the world?

The Legacy of Shivpujan Sahay: A Champion of Literature and Journalism

New Delhi, August 9: Some individuals write literature, while others guide it, and a select few dedicate their entire lives to its service. Born

Basement Fire Guts Vehicles, Liquor Stock In Banjara Hills

The cellar housed empty cartons, liquor bottles, five cars belonging to a TV channel, and two electric bikes, all of which were destroyed. Anothe

Days After Resigning As Education Minister, Dharmendra Pradhan Explains Why He Quit

Gen Z is our children. Some people attempted to mislead them. I had no personal issues, Dharmendra Pradhan said

Madras HC directs Chief Secretary to file compliance report on rehabilitation scheme for transpersons at taluk level

The court has directed the Chief Secretary to coordinate with all the departments concerned to ensure effective and time-bound implementation of

Former Fire Officer and Accomplice Remanded in Bribery Case

Ahmedabad, August 9: A local court has remanded former probationary chief fire officer Amit Dongre and his accomplice Bhavsinh Jhala until August

Former Fire Officer and Accomplice Remanded in Bribery Case in Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad, August 8: A local court has remanded Amit Dongre, the former probationary chief fire officer of the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (A

Rahul Gandhi Stands Alone Against Central Government, Says Bhai Jagatap

Mumbai, August 8: Maharashtra Congress leader Bhai Jagatap has responded to Congress MP Shashi Tharoors comments regarding Rahul Gandhis student-

Siddipet Batik Seeks GI Tag, Expo Showcases Legacy

One of Balaiahs pieces that Prakash particularly wanted visitors to notice is based on Burrakatha, the oral storytelling tradition of village com

Nambikkai Illam to be set up along Girivalam path in Tiruvannamalai

Officials said that the new centre will provide special education, early intervention services, including physiotherapy, rehabilitation, and voca

State Govt Orders Probe After Aadhaar Seeding Detects 40 Employees Drawing Double Salaries

A few such instances were also detected within the DGP office raising further questions about how the duplication escaped detection even in polic

US Veep JD Vance Dials PM Modi, He Congratulates Usha Vance On Birth Of Son

Vance's call to the prime minister came days after Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan signed a mutual defence pact that was widely seen as a sig

Inactive lifestyles Weakening Bones, Joints, Say Experts

AIG Hospitals organised the Bone and Joint Cyclothon 2026 as part of Bone and Joint Week, with over 250 cyclists participating in association wit

Surge in Chandipura Virus Cases in Gujarat: Death Toll Reaches 23

Gandhinagar, August 8: Concerns are rising in Gujarat over the Chandipura virus outbreak. According to the latest data released by the state heal

We want to win Asian Games and stand on World Cup podium: India mens hockey coach Craig Fulton

Coach Craig Fulton aims for India to forge its own World Cup history. The team faces the dual challenge of the World Cup and Asian Games. Prepara

Pilots' body writes to PM Modi, pushes for Civil Aviation Authority to replace DGCA

Amid unprecedented growth in India's aviation sector, the Federation of Indian Pilots (FIP) on Saturday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to

Naidu Declares Zero Tolerance of Unlawful Protests

CM warns that demonstrations at bus stands and on roads causing hardships to commuters and people would not be tolerated.

India, Pakistan civil groups urge release of jailed fisherfolk

The detention of fisherfolk near the disputed India-Pakistan maritime boundary has left families on both sides facing prolonged uncertainty and h

Veerashaiva-Lingayat institutions played key role in promoting education in North Karnataka: M.B. Patil

Naidu Orders Advance Plans to Tackle Water Shortage

Conserve water, protect crops amid rain deficit, says Naidu

Telangana Neta Natter | Ponnams Gig Staves Off A Strike

The gig workers await the formal announcement on rules relating to their welfare on August 15

Delhi Police, National Security Guard Conduct Joint Exercise Ahead Of Independence Day

Delhi Police and the National Security Guard (NSG), along with several central and state agencies, conducted a joint counter-terrorism exercise a

BJP MP Biplab Kumar Deb Meets National General Secretary BL Santosh, Receives Blessings

New Delhi, August 8: Senior BJP leader and Member of Parliament Biplab Kumar Deb met with the partys National General Secretary BL Santosh on Sat

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YSRCP, farmers body allege bid to weaken Krishna Milk Union

Accusing the government of interfering in the affairs of Vijaya Dairy, they want it to protect the interests of dairy farmers and preserve the co

Lifes toughest tests are out of syllabus, Modi tells IIT Delhi graduates

Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged IIT Delhi graduates to keep learning and innovating amid rapid technological and geopolitical changes. He said

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Ukraine accuses Russia of war crime after video shows drone attacking vegetable seller in Kherson

Footage released by Ukrainian police shows the drone pursuing a man around a van being used as a street stand before exploding as he dives for co

Campaign mapping Bengalurus stormwater drains brings citizens, data and research together

Since theinceptionof the campaign, several initiativeshave been launchedtobuildgreater public awareness and participation in the citys 840-km-lon

Eastern Railway GM Inspects Sealdah Division, Reviews Safety and Passenger Amenities

Kolkata, August 8: The General Manager of Eastern Railway, Geetika Pandey, conducted an inspection on Saturday of various sections of the Sealdah

BJP Condemns Police Action Against Unemployed Youth

Rao alleged that the government had failed to fulfil the promises it made before coming to power, including a job calendar, large-scale employmen

Man Arrested For Sexually Abusing Minors, Men. 600 Videos Found On His Phone

The accused continuously blackmailed and exploited the survivors from 2022 to August 6, 2026, by threatening to make their videos viral on social

Manipur announces reopening of national highways, resumes Imphal-Dimapur bus service

In a significant update, the Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh revealed that National Highways are now open for everyone in the state. This i

Major Security Operations in Manipur Yield Weapons and Arrests of Militants

Imphal, August 8: In the last 24 hours, the law and order situation in Manipur has remained stable. Meanwhile, security forces have achieved sign

Minister Uttam Instructs Officials to Resume Mid Manair Left Canal Works

Officials promised the minister that the detailed project report (DPR) would be submitted by the end of August.

Rahul Gandhi's student outreach failed to match CJP impact: Shashi Tharoor

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor stated the CJP protests gained more traction than the party's campaign. He reflected on why Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron k

Power Generation Resumes at Srisailam as Inflows Stabilise

Officials said water releases were being regulated carefully, with priority given to drinking water needs.