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Health, safety, AI: test your business creativity with Edition 243 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 243rd quiz. Ready?

Startup eyes AI search boom; VC slowdown tests startups

DareAISearch is helping brands improve visibility across AI platforms as AI powered discovery reshapes online search. Meanwhile, Indian startup f

Delhi NCR weather today, August 2: Rain or sunshine? Check Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad forecast

Delhi NCR weather today, August 2: Delhi-NCR anticipates cloudy skies with light to moderate rain activity on Sunday. Maximum temperatures will r

West Asia LIVE: Iran threatens to strike other nations' energy fields if U.S. launches fresh attacks

U.S. President Trump said he believed U.S. negotiators, including his son-in-law Jared Kushner, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Secretary of Stat

Abhijeet Dipke, Ashutosh Ranka and Saurav Das | The three faces of a revolt

Fuelled by viral outrage and youthful anger, the Cockroach Janta Partys rapid rise was driven by three very different men whose skills, ambitions

Gulveer Singh wins historic bronze in men's 5000m, first in athletics to win 2 medals in single CWG

Commonwealth Games 2026: Gulveer Singh secured a historic bronze medal in the 5000m race. He became the first Indian to achieve this feat at the

U.S. Justice Department subpoenas New York Times journalist in North Korea leak probe

Freelancer Matthew Cole was subpoenaed in February by Virginia prosecutors seeking more than two years worth of his notes as well as his testimon

Bengaluru Woman Questions Youngsters Spending Habits, Says They Should Save More

Simridhi Makhija, who has been living in Bengaluru for the past seven months, shared her opinion in a video posted on Instagram.

An amateur singing circle spanning Chennai city

Fuelled by Tamil music nostalgia, a community of amateur singers meet regularly across Chennai for singalongs. They are bound together by an orga

AIIMS Opens BSc Nursing Choice Filling; MSc Round 1 Result On August 6

AIIMS Delhi has opened online choice filling for B.Sc. Nursing admissions 2026 and updated the M.Sc. Nursing counselling schedule.

Friendship Day 2026: Friendships that shaped Bengals cinema, literature, art and politics.

What did Satyajit Ray do when he couldnt bring himself to say Action? Who taught Jyoti Basu to drink Scotch, and why did two artists in Shantinik

3 People Killed, 21 Wounded in Moscow Restaurant Bombing

An unidentified woman who attempted to carry the explosive device into the restaurant died in the blast, as did a security guard and a patron

Filmmaker sues Netflix for USD 105 million over losing Nicolas Cage film copy

Netflix faces a $105 million lawsuit after losing a film producer's World War II movie. The unencrypted digital cinema package was stolen from Ne

Infantino faces crisis as UEFA, CONCACAF declare lost confidence over scrapped FIFA World Cup deal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino is under intense scrutiny following a failed proposal for commercial rights that has eroded trust among regional

13 killed as tourist sightseeing plane crashes near Peru's Nazca Lines

A tourist plane crashed near Nazca, Peru, killing thirteen people on Saturday. The aircraft was conducting a sightseeing flight over the ancient

Gen Zers reel in visibility for modest clothing store in Chennai

Sikkander Sultan, seller of tops for women at Pondy Bazaar, operates from a small space in another store. His enterprise Rani Collection function

US: Several Killed in Idaho Fast Food Restaurant Shooting

The shooter was among the dead, Twin Falls Police Chief Matthew Hicks said in a news conference

Heat wave brings record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of Western US

A significant heat wave is currently affecting large areas of the Western United States. Temperatures are nearing record highs, increasing wildfi

Colombia truck bomb wounds 14 ahead of presidential inauguration

The government in Bogota blamed rebels from the National Liberation Army (ELN), the country's largest active guerrilla group, for the early-morni

Oil leak spreads from sanctioned tanker grounded off Oman coast

Satellite images show a sanctioned tanker leaking crude oil near Oman's protected islands. The oil slick has spread across twenty square kilomete

MCC Releases NEET UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin: Check Major Changes Here

MCC has released the NEET UG Counselling 2026 Information Bulletin with revised rules, Round 1 schedule, and key changes in reporting and seat up

Peru plane crash kills 13 as tourist aircraft goes down near Nazca Lines

A tourist aircraft carrying foreign visitors on a sightseeing tour over Peru's famous Nazca Lines crashed near the city of Nazca on Saturday, kil

Russia: Bomb-carrying woman among three dead as blast rocks Moscow restaurant, 21 injured

At least three people, including an unidentified woman who was carrying an explosive device, were killed after a bomb detonated at a restaurant i

Seven-Star India Dominate Boxing Ring with Record Gold Haul

India's previous best boxing campaign at the Commonwealth Games came in Gold Coast in 2018, when it won seven medals, including three gold

13 Dead As Tourist Plane Crashes Near Peru's Archaeological Site

Nazca's municipal government said the plane was taking tourists on a sightseeing flight of the Nazca Lines, a group of extensive geoglyphs scrape

US-Iran war: Saudi Arabia concerned about Trumps strike plan on Tehran, Axios reports

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman urged President Trump to avoid massive strikes on Iran. He expressed concern over potential conflict escal

Fatal shooting at restaurant in U.S. State of Idaho, gunman dead

Twin Falls city spokesman Josh Palmer told NBC News that three people were killed and two were wounded, but it was not clear if the gunman was co

Spider-Man: Brand New Day races past Rs 150 cr in India on Day 3; keeps box office momentum | See collection

Tom Holland's latest film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has been performing well at the Indian box office since its release. After opening to a str

Plane Carrying Tourists Crashes in Peru, Killing 13

Nazca's government said the plane departed from the nearby city of Ica and was operated by Peruvian company Aerodiana

Gulveer Singh scripts history with 5000m bronze, becomes first Indian to win two athletics medals at CWG

Indian long-distance runner Gulveer Singh created history on Saturday by becoming the first Indian to win a medal in the men's 5000m at the Commo

Multiple dead in shooting at Idaho restaurant in US; police kill gunman

A gunman opened fire at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Idaho on Saturday. Police confirmed the shooting resulted in fatalities and the suspect

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BJP must contest LS bypoll: Hek

SHILLONG, Aug 1: Senior BJP leader and MLA, AL Hek on Saturday cautioned that the party might face serious discontent among its workers and suppo

Delhi earthquake: Magnitude 2.9 tremors hits national capitals's North District

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake shook Delhi's North District early Sunday morning. The tremor occurred at 04:14 AM IST at a shallow depth of eight kil

Govt slashes rates in 4th bid to lease empty Polo Commercial Complex

SHILLONG, Aug 1: Humbled by three failed attempts to find takers for its flagship Polo Commercial Complex, the Meghalaya government has slashed r

Meghalaya logs severe rainfall deficit in July

SHILLONG, Aug 1: Meghalaya recorded an unusually dry July this year. All districts except South West Khasi Hills reported deficient or largely de

3 people killed, at least 21 wounded in Moscow restaurant bombing, Russian officials say

A bomb exploded at a Moscow restaurant, killing three people including the bomber. Twenty-one individuals sustained injuries in the devastating b

Iran warns US against 'adventurous action'; threatens retaliation as Gulf tensions deepen

Iran has warned it will respond decisively to any new U.S. or Israeli attacks, as President Donald Trump renewed threats against Tehran. Rising t

EKH administration launches A Day at DC Office initiative for students

SHILLONG, Aug 1: The East Khasi Hills district administration has launched a new initiative, A Day at DC Office, to provide students with first-h

EKH admin, Army inspect GTC Happy Valley for Agniveer rally

SHILLONG, Aug 1: The East Khasi Hills district administration and the Indian Army on Friday conducted a joint inspection of GTC Happy Valley to f

USTM, NIT Mlaya find place among top 50 in National Green University Ranking

SHILLONG, Aug 1: The University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) and the National Institute of Technology (NIT) Meghalaya have secured

Hajong bodies call for rectification of govt portal over quota discrepancy

SHILLONG, Aug 1: The Hajong Students Union (CEC) and the Meghalaya Hajong Welfare Association (MHWA) have submitted formal representations to the

PM Modi Congratulates Indian Medalists at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi, August 2: Indian athletes have achieved remarkable success at the Commonwealth Games 2026, with approximately 38 players securing meda

Shillong Airport gets SBI ATM kiosk; retail outlet to open soon

SHILLONG, Aug 1: Shillong Airport, which is currently awaiting expansion, has finally been equipped with an ATM kiosk to cater to the needs of tr

Heat wave bringing record-breaking temps, heightened wildfire risk to parts of western U.S.

Dangerous heat and warnings were plaguing the region Saturday, and the National Weather Service on Saturday (August 1) forecast a high of 115 Fah

Pawan Kalyan gets a special handshake from PM Modi

Wearing a sling, Mr. Pawan Kalyan attended the first public meeting and shared the dais with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister N. C

CBI files EPFO cheating case against Anil Ambani

The CBI has filed a cheating case against Reliance Capital and Anil Ambani. This action stems from an alleged Rs 1,816 crore loss to the Employee

E20: AAP plans pro-choice rally to PM residence

Arvind Kejriwal announced a march to the Prime Minister's residence on Tuesday. He demanded consumers have a choice between pure petrol and E20 f

Monsoon hope as WMO sees an El Nio counter

India faces a risk of below-normal monsoon rainfall due to El Nio. A positive Indian Ocean Dipole may offer some relief to the country. This ocea

Hyderabad Water Board Officials Praise Residents, Apartment Associations For Installing Recharge Pits, Injection Wells

The Water Board said the owners treated rainwater harvesting as more than a condition for obtaining an occupancy certificate and planned for futu

Judge Bhuyan questions SC collegiums opacity

Justice Ujjal Bhuyan questioned the Supreme Court collegium's lack of transparency in judicial appointments. He noted that recent collegium resol

Exodus To TVK From AIADMK Continues

President of TVK and Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has announced that enrollment to the party would be a continuous affair happening on Saturdays

Why did FIFA scrap its World Cup stake sale?

What was FIFAs plan to sell stakes in the World Cup? What would FIFAs member associations have gained? Who opposed the proposal and why? Has FIFA

IIIT-Hyd: 5 Deep-Tech Start-Ups Selected From 110 Applications For Avishkar Venture Studio Summer Cohort 2026

The programme began on July 31 after 20 start-ups in deeptech, medtech, mobility and mediatech pitched before faculty, investors, entrepreneurs a

Drug Peddler, Transporter Held By H-NEW

A statement issued by Vaibhav Raghunath Gaikwad, DCP (H-NEW) and task force identified as Mohd. Saif, of Babri Alawa, Charminar, and Sameer Babub

FIR Filed In Connection With Fake AI Video Posted By Congress Leader

Maharashtra BJP chief spokesperson Navnath Ban demanded that the Cyber Police take strict action against the Congress leader.

MP: Director, Cheetah Project, Summoned By MP Information Commission In 3 RTI Cases

The state information commissioner heard four cases based on a petition filed by the RTI activist regarding Madhya Pradesh forest departments Che

ED Seizes 187 Crore in Cyber Fraud Case Involving Foreign Nationals

Jalandhar, August 2: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has taken significant action against cyber fraud involving foreign nationals by seizing ass

Heavy Rainfall in Kerala Leads to Postponement of State Eligibility Test

Thiruvananthapuram, August 2: The Kerala government has postponed the State Eligibility Test (SET), originally scheduled for August 2, due to con

Revanth To Embark On Foreign Trip To Attract Investments

The Chief Minister is likely to undertake the nearly two-week tour between August 20 and September 8; the itinerary is expected to be confirmed w

Kuldeep Yadav Should Be in Indias Playing XI for Sri Lanka Test Series: Deep Dasgupta

New Delhi, August 2: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Deep Dasgupta has voiced his support for including Kuldeep Yadav in Indias playing XI for

Hyderabad: College Served Notice Over Alleged Use Of Cellar For Classes

The notice was based on a complaint forwarded by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), which had received a representat

DMK Approaches SC On Cauvery

The petition sought a direction to Karnataka to make good the accumulated backlog of about 9.46 TMC due at Biligundlu as on July 26.

Delhi Laxmi Scheme Aims to Empower Women, Says BJP

New Delhi, August 2: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched the governments flagship initiative, the Delhi Laxmi Scheme, on Saturday, emphasizing it

Bihar Minister Takes Swift Action Against Corrupt Data Operator

Patna, August 2: In a startling incident in Bihars Sitamarhi district, a data operator openly demanded a bribe of 50,000 in front of a minister.

Abusing Not Crime: Dipke Questions Cases Against NEET Protesters

The CJP founder reiterated his allegation that BJP leaders and members of the partys IT Cell had targeted women for years without facing any lega

Dont Ignore Fever During Monsoon: Key Health Advice from KGMU

Lucknow, August 2: As the monsoon season brings an increased risk of diseases like dengue, malaria, and typhoid, the Microbiology Department of K

West Bengal Cops Foil Honeytrap Plot By JeM Suspect

STF Inspector General Gaurav Sharma said that a plot was hatched by the arrested duo to honeytrap Mr Rais son.

Rajkot Municipal Corporation Seals Three Food Units, Destroys 1,000 Kilograms of Unfit Food

Rajkot, August 2: The Rajkot Municipal Corporation (RMC) has sealed three food establishments during a surveillance operation aimed at detecting

Andhra Leaders Urge Support for PM Modi to Make India Number One

Mumbai, August 2: During a recent demonstration at Jantar Mantar in Delhi, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu and Deputy Chief Mi

Bhupender Yadav Emphasizes Ethics and Efficiency for Successful Public Servants

New Delhi, August 2: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, engaged with the trainee officers of the Indian

Eggs In WBs PM Mid-Day Meals

The semi-automated kitchen, run by the Iskcon Annamrita Foundation, is expected to serve around 1.5 lakh students in nearly 1,800 schools under t

Taslima Nasreen Returns to Kolkata After Two Decades, Echoes Themes from Her Novel Phera

New Delhi, August 2: Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen made her first public appearance in Kolkata on Saturday after nearly two decades. Her ret

CBI Files EPFO Fraud Case On Reliance Capital

The FIR was registered on Friday on the basis of a complaint by the EPFO, which alleged a wrongful loss of 1,007.55 crore and an interest liabili

Devkinandan Thakur Launches Signature Campaign for Sanatan Board in Mathura

Mathura, August 2: Spiritual leader Devkinandan Thakur Maharaj has renewed his call for the establishment of a Sanatan Board. To garner public su

Woman Cuts Paramour's Private Parts After Alleged Abuse Of Daughter

The victim, identified as Suresh of Tadipatri, was allegedly in a relationship with Sunitha, who was living separately from her husband with her

July GST collections up 15.4% to Rs 2.1 L cr on higher imports

Goods and Services Tax collections rose 15.4 percent to Rs 2,11,205 crore in July. This increase was largely due to a 29 percent jump in integrat

Ahmedabad Mobilizes Over 13,000 Personnel Amid Heavy Rain Warning

Ahmedabad, August 2: In response to the India Meteorological Departments (IMD) forecast of heavy rainfall, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (A

Agencies Uncover Lashkars Old Strategy in Kashmir Attacks

New Delhi, August 2: In a troubling development, two terrorist attacks have occurred in Jammu and Kashmir within just ten days. Authorities have

Gulveer Singh Makes History at CWG 2026 with Bronze in 5,000m

Glasgow, August 2: Long-distance runner Gulveer Singh made history late Saturday night (Indian time) by winning a bronze medal in the mens 5,000

Indian Army and Rajasthan Police Uncover Fake Combat Uniform Racket

Jaipur, August 2: The Indian Army, in collaboration with the Rajasthan Police, has successfully dismantled a fake combat uniform racket in Sri Ga

Govt School Headmaster Arrested After Being Caught In Underwear In Classroom

The parents of the students later barged into the classroom and found the headmaster in his underwear.

Government approves 2 tunnels for Valley-Jammu connectivity

Raj Thackeray Urges PM Modi to Address BJPs Troll Culture

Mumbai, August 2: Raj Thackeray, the leader of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), expressed his concerns regarding the offensive language used

West Bengal Chief Minister Honors Exiled Bangladeshi Writer Taslima Nasrin

Kolkata, August 2: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has honored exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasrin, who returned to the state af

Gulveer shines with historic 5000m bronze for his 2nd medal, para shot putter Rana wins gold

Triple jumpers Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran also bagged a silver and a bronze respectively to swell the total medal for India f

173 Child Labourers Rescued In Sangareddy

As part of the initiative, 173 child labourers were rescued during inspections held from July 1 to 31, including 168 boys and five girls.

Kejriwals Mental Health Questioned by Delhi Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa

New Delhi, August 2: Delhi government minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has made a striking remark about Arvind Kejriwal, the national convener of t

Telangana Police Recruitment Board Invites Applications for 7,437 Vacancies Starting August 19

The Board said applications must be submitted on the official website, and any other mode will not be accepted.

Telanganas Operation Muskaan Rescues Over 6,300 Children

Hyderabad, August 2: The Womens Safety Wing of Telangana Police has successfully rescued 6,307 children during Operation Muskaan in July, a senio