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Why Rural India Still Can't Get An Eye Test

With more passenger trains and EMUs, Sealdah station daily footfall crosses a million passengers

The ascent of Anahat: how Miss Giggles is laughing her way to the top

The 18-year-old recently became the first Indian squash player to be crowned Junior World champion. How did the very chilled, happy-go-lucky kid

EU aims for seven AI gigafactories with 10 billion plan in race with U.S., China

European Commission said it aims to attract at least 20 billion in private investments for the projects; the total was increased from five planne

Government e-Marketplace Generates Rs 1.76 Lakh Crore In Net Social Savings Over Three Years: IIT Delhi Study

Kangana Ranaut takes U-turn on Gen Z, hails them as countrys 'biggest strength' after CJP remarks row

Days after facing backlash over her Gen Z remarks, actress-politician Kangana Ranaut has now praised the younger generation. Speaking to the medi

Delhi drenched as capital sees wettest first week of August in 15 years; WFH advisory for Gurugram

Life came to a standstill in Delhi-NCR on Friday after extremely heavy rainfall that lashed the region, causing waterlogging and disrupting vehic

At least three killed in Russian strikes in Kyiv region, official says

Three more people were injured in the attack

Japan quake toll hits 28 as survivors struggle in heat

The government issued the new tally as Kumamoto officials said they have now extracted four bodies from the mass of rubble, steel and wires of th

Southern Europe burns as 3 firefighters die; France battles blaze 4 times the size of Paris

More than 2,200 firefighters and over 20 aircraft remained mobilised, backed by crews from across France and European partners

Gurugram Civic Head Transferred Amid Waterlogging, Reinstated Within 24 Hours

Heavy rainfall flooded several parts of Gurugram on Friday, triggering traffic and forcing most residents to stay indoors, firms to announce work

PM Modi to Address IIT Delhis 57th Convocation

New Delhi, August 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology

The 'Red Flags' In AISA's Parent Party Are Easy To Spot. Is Anyone Looking?

U.S. expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defence pact

Washington anticipated an agreement soon between the two countries, which sit on either side of the strait, so that normal oil traffic could resu

Woman Killed After Being Run Over by Scorpio Amid Rivalry in Udaipur

Udaipur, August 8, 2026:A woman was killed after being run over by a Scorpio while allegedly trying to stop a group of people who had gone to a y

Student kills at least 7 people at high school, home outside Bangkok

NONTHABURI (Thailand), Aug 7: A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more th

Prime Minister Modi to Address IIT Delhis 57th Convocation Ceremony

New Delhi, August 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology

What Happens To Indian Economy If Gen Z Never Buys A House?

The real question is not will Gen Z need housing. It is sharper than that: will they own it, will they rent it, or will they simply inherit it?

'I dont speak for Gen Z...': Tharoor calls for meaningful change for young people in India

'I dont speak for Gen Z...': Tharoor calls for meaningful change for young people in India

Nepal wants to become vibrant bridge connecting India, China: FM Khanal

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal wants to transform itself from a landlocked country into a vibrant, dynamic bridge connecting India and China, Foreign Mi

Paramilitary officer, six militants killed in Pakistan

LAHORE, Aug 7: A Pakistani paramilitary officer died and six militants were killed on Friday during an operation by security forces against the b

Yemen government says Houthis planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit

The narrow maritime artery has been a critical waterway for delivering vast quantities of Saudi crude to the international market, after energy e

Indian Railways installs first Solar Panel on Railway Coach

The Prayagraj Rail Division, in the North Central Railway Zone, has developed the first railway coach with Solar Panel installed ... Read more

One held after vehicle jumps police checkpoint in J&Ks Ramban

The police said the abandoned car was later spotted and one accused, identified as Altaf Muhammad, a resident of Udhampur, was arrested

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma details mobile app survey for rapid flood damage assessment

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma details mobile app survey for rapid flood damage assessment

Former interlocutor Radha Kumar presents human rights report on J&K to Abdullah, Mufti, Tarigami

Ms. Kumar and Gopal Pillai, former Home Secretary, are co-chairs of the Forum on J&K, which is a group of concerned citizens including retired ju

The missing link between NEP 2020 and classroom outcomes

Taipei says China's traffic control order for Taiwan Strait during typhoon is 'ridiculous'

Taiwan has called China's traffic control attempts in the Taiwan Strait ridiculous. Beijing claims the strait and has imposed measures due to an

New Video Shows Gunman Shooting Victims At US Restaurant

Ten people were shot - inside the restaurant, directly outside, on an adjacent busy road and at a car charging station in a Twin Falls visitors c

Voters in Manchester choose mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street

Polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with vote-counting starting Friday morning (July 31, 2026)

Science quiz: Works that won the Fields Medal

Test your Fields Medal IQ with this quiz. Can you name these math genuises?

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AI is reimagining service companies; Ola Electric narrows loss in Q1

Northbound Advisors is building a proprietary AI tool with a partner, trained on eight years of work across diligences, CFO advisory, legal, tax

Phoebe Litchfield breaks Shafali Verma's Women's Hundred record as Leeds beat Birmingham

Australia international Phoebe Litchfield broke Shafali Vermas record for fastest half-century in Womens Hundred history. Representing Sunrisers

Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Will it rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad? Check the latest update

Delhi Weather Today: Delhi and the National Capital Region will experience continuous rainfall for three days. The India Meteorological Departmen

Nod for Ganga eway extensionn to Haridwar

Beyond The Subscription: Engineering Durable SaaS Value

In the last decade, the way businesses operate has undergone a digital metamorphosis. At the heart of this shift is Software as a Service (SaaS),

Iran threatens Saudi Arabia after pact with Turkey, Pakistan. Will Riyadh get Islamabad's nuclear protection?

Saudi Arabia's move to sign a trilateral defence pact with Trkiye and Pakistan drew an immediate reaction from Iran, which said a 'paper agreemen

Om Birla seeks proposal for Makar Dwar porch

Property Rights: Eldest son has full rights over his father

Its often said in our society that after a fathers death, all or most of his property goes to the eldest son. This leads to disputes in many fami

Behind Chinas AI gift, a constraint

Chinas embrace of open-weight AI models is driven as much by compute constraints as by a bid to project itself as a responsible global AI power;

No government role, dont endorse Hasinas remarks at private media event: MEA

In a recent statement, India expressed its disapproval of the comments made by former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The Ministry of Ex

Security Guard Arrested In Badrinath Donation Theft Case, Cash, Jewellery Recovered

On August 6, the SIT team closely examined CCTV footage from June 25 and June 29. During the examination, a man was repeatedly seen picking up it

Ex-HC judge on West Bengal SIR tribunal in Supreme Court seeking protection

Child rights panel plans special drive to rescue child labourers

Ready Server Pilots Full-Immersion Cooling to Prepare Singapore Facility for AI-Ready Compute Services

Ready Server Pilots Full-Immersion Cooling to Prepare Singapore Facility for AI-Ready Compute Services

News Analysis | Jason Arday, Claudine Gay and the line between inclusion and bias in varsities

Of late, universities in the Global North have been recruiting people from underrepresented backgrounds in part on the strength of narratives of

Rajesh a true hero: Kerala High Court commends man who died during rescue operations

The court remarked that the State should respond appropriately to the bereaved familys loss

Monthly salary will increase by 78%, government

The Himachal Pradesh government this week approved a 78% increase in the monthly salary of contract and trainee medical officers under the 7th Pa

Karnataka: Vehicle price hike from August 1 to increase burden on consumers, hit taxi and tourism sectors

US Expects Deal Soon On Strait Of Hormuz As Iran-Oman Talks Continue

A US official on Friday reported progress between Iran and Oman that could soon reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restoring oil exports th

'Over 1,000 US firms in Karnataka': US Ambassador Sergio Gor praises India ties in Bengaluru

'Over 1,000 US firms in Karnataka': US Ambassador Sergio Gor praises India ties in Bengaluru

BJP picks audio clip to target Congress over Karnataka cabinet berths

New IPO: Make arrangements for money, SEBI approves nine IPOs at once

SEBI has approved nine companies from sectors like engineering, travel technology, gaming, drones, paper, renewable energy and digital platforms

DA increase announced and Pay Commission in action mode, important for government employees to know

Recently, the state government has announced a 20% hike in DA and DR for government employees and pensioners from October 1, ahead of the Durga P

US sanctions on six entities, one individual linked to Iran's illicit digital asset network following Strait of Hormuz attacks

The United States imposed sanctions on six entities and one individual linked to Iran's digital asset network. These measures followed Iran's rec

US Senate passes bill to target Russia's energy sector. How it could affect India and China?

The US Senate has passed a bill to impose sweeping sanctions against Russia and procurers of its petroleum products, including India and China, c

US Unveils 15% Tariff on Key Material for Solar Panels and Microchips

The US share of global polysilicon production capacity has dropped from 50 percent in 2005 to less than two percent in 2024, the White House said

Trump expresses optimism about lower fuel prices as US-Iran move closer to potential deal on Strait of Hormuz

President Trump expressed optimism regarding negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. He believes progress could lead to lower gasoline prices for

Opposition wants Amit Shah in House; government says 'not your call'

Lankan Court Remands Rescued Rameswaram Fishermen

It is to be noted that 22 boats and 214 fishermen have been arrested so far by Sri Lanka this year

Trump administration to back three mineral projects with $58 million in financing

The US Export-Import Bank is lending fifty-eight million dollars to three critical mineral companies. This funding aims to reduce reliance on Chi

U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, four others

The bill, renamed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was approved by the Senate by an 86-11 vote

Nagenthran Warns TVK Govt Against DMK Style Corruption

He alleged that during the previous DMK regime, Rs. 21 lakh was misappropriated without even a single brick being laid for the houses sanctioned

Tribunal reforms bill gets nod, paves way for national body

Traditional heads move CM against KHADC land amendment Bill

SHILLONG, Aug 7: A delegation of Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur Ka Bri U Hynniewtrep on Friday submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma a

Uttarakhand Police arrest security guard in Badrinath Temple donation theft

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Tripura to launch Agartala Tea Auction Centre by September end

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Himachal Pradesh CM directs medical colleges to enhance research and diagnostics

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Under this scheme, husband and wife will get Rs 9,250 every month for five years, will have to apply here

If you and your spouse want to receive a fixed amount every month from the comfort of your home, then this government scheme from the Post Office

Fifty years ago | Relentless hunt for treasure

A hundred years ago | Outbreak of Beriberi in Calcutta

Supeme Court to Mahua: Freedom fighters faced bullets, you fear eggs

Starzella primed to repeat success in feature

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Congress tells govt to come clean on ropeway project

SHILLONG, Aug 7: Raising concerns over the environmental implications of the proposed Shillong Ropeway Project, the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Co

NSEs Ahimsa Index is not for investors looking solely for financial alpha

They seek returns and moral satisfaction, a choice that should not be judged by the same yardstick used for conventional investing

Uttarakhand bans manufacture, sale of substandard dairy products

Uttarakhand has banned substandard dairy products like paneer and ghee. This prohibition includes items made with vegetable oils and chemicals in

Over 300 avail services at health camp in MU

More than 300 students, faculty members, officers, staff, research scholars and local residents benefited from a Free Multi Speciality Health Cam

Complete e-KYC by Aug 31 or lose ration card: Ri-Bhoi DC

NONGPOH, Aug 7: The Ri-Bhoi district administration has set a deadline of August 31 for all National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries to co

Spain to establish border controls on travellers from Italy amid migration dispute

Spain will implement border controls for flights and ships arriving from Italy. These measures will be in effect from Saturday midnight until Sep

City event pays tribute to Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed at St. Anthonys College on Friday to honour the memory of Captain Keishi

WJH admin issues alert over water release from dams

JOWAI, Aug 7: The West Jaintia Hills district administration has issued a safety alert following an advisory from the Kopili Hydro Power Station

Post Office FD Rate: How much interest is being earned on 12-month FD in the post office, how much return will senior citizens get?

Post Office FD Rate: The Indian Post Office provides postal services as well as a variety of banking services to the countrys citizens. The commo

Quote of the day by William Blake: 'Always be ready to speak your mind, and a base man will...' - motivational quoted by The Tyger and The Lamb poet teaches life lessons on confidence, finding the courage to speak up and standing up for yourself

Quote of the day by William Blake: William Blake, an English poet and artist, believed in speaking one's mind. His quote suggests that honesty pr

Police to issue numbered stickers for local taxis and auto-rickshaws from Sept 7

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The Office of the East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (Traffic) will issue numbered stickers to all local taxis and auto-r

JH group seeks dedicated traffic personnel and impartial policing

KHLIEHRIAT, Aug 7: The Advocacy Reform Movement (ARM) on Friday met East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police to demand the appointment of dedi

People pay floral tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 85th death anniversary at Brookside Complex in Rilbong, Shillong, on Friday.

People pay floral tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 85th death anniversary at Brookside Complex in Rilbong, Shillong, on Frid

In Tit-For-Tat Move, Spain Imposes Border Controls For Italy Over Ceuta

Spain will introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass migrant rush int

Centre and Arunachal identify 27 locations on Survey of India maps amid border claims

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