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State seeking GI tags for six products

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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey vows to seek CBI inquiry into Jharkhand exam irregularities

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ABVP questions AISA president

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National Handloom Day: MP Manju Sharma Promotes Khadi and Vocal for Local Initiative

Jaipur, August 8: On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Jaipur MP Manju Sharma visited the Handloom House located on Khardak Singh Marg in Ne

Andhra Pradesh to Introduce Backward Classes Protection Law, CM Chandrababu Naidu Announces Financial Aid for Weavers

Amaravati, August 8: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Friday that a new law to protect the rights of Backward Clas

Jharkhand government requests written demands from students in recruitment dispute

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Hull City Signs Norwegian Midfielder Jens Herto-Dahl on a Five-Year Deal

Hull, August 8: Championship club Hull City has signed Norwegian midfielder Jens Herto-Dahl from Eliteserien side Troms on a five-year contract.

Delhi high court stays food regulator's ban on certain Dabur products

Opposition Urged to Support Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills: Prakash Chik Baraik

New Delhi, August 8: BJP MP Prakash Chik Baraik has called on the opposition to support the Womens Reservation Bill and the delimitation process.

Little hope of tracing 2 missing sailors, Centre informs Supreme Court

No Confirmation on Prashant Kishors Role as NCP Strategist, Says Sunil Tatkare

Mumbai, August 8: Sunil Tatkare, the Maharashtra state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), stated on Friday that he has no informa

Gill skips Day 1 of practice game against SLC XI due to finger injury

Gill picked up the niggle during a training session here on Thursday (August 5) and as result, K.L. Rahul is leading the side in his absence

India and Russia Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Railways, Drones, and Critical Minerals

New Delhi, August 8: India and Russia have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors such as railway transport, unmanned aeria

Gujarat Police Uncover Cyber Fraud Source in Jharkhand, Two Arrested

Ahmedabad, August 8: The Surat Cyber Crime Cell has arrested two alleged money mule operators from Jharkhand in connection with a cyber fraud cas

Student Protester Hospitalized Amid Ongoing JPSC Movement in Ranchi

Ranchi, August 8: A student protester involved in the ongoing agitation against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams was

Air India salary hikes salaries of pilots by up to 15%

In 2010, researchers revealed that honeybees identify human faces by processing facial features in much the same way people do. Years later, the discovery became an inspiration for developing advanced automatic facial recognition technology

Honeybees learned to identify face-like patterns by observing feature arrangements. Researchers discovered bees focused on relative positions of

Delhi Cabinet Approves Private Universities Bill to Boost Higher Education

New Delhi, August 8: The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved the Delhi Private Universities Bill, 2026 on Friday. This

NCAER: Bihar booze ban hasn't worked; lift it, fund development work

Trump Renews Effort To Fire US Fed Governor Lisa Cook Despite Court Ruling

Lisa Cook has been given 21 days from the date of the letter to respond to unproven allegations that she made false statements on mortgage applic

Supreme Court Requests Notification on Deepak Prakashs MLC Appointment

New Delhi, August 8: The Supreme Court has directed the Bihar government to submit the notification regarding the appointment of Panchayati Raj M

Supreme Court shunts out two coal scam judges on unusual Delhi high court request

Indias crude import bill up 26% in 26-27 Q1 despite 18% volume fall

8-Year-Old Schoolgirl Raped, Murdered In Madhya Pradesh, Accused Arrested

The man allegedly approached the girl at her school during the lunch break on Wednesday and asked her to accompany him, claiming that her father

Quote of the day by Heraclitus: 'The world is nothing but a great desire to live and a great dissatisfaction with living.' Life lessons from motivational quote on human behavior, inner tension, dissatisfaction, emptiness, restless existence and struggle

Quote of the day by Heraclitus says, The world is nothing but a great desire to live and a great dissatisfaction with living. The saying explores

Australian High Commission Celebrates National Handloom Day with Traditional Attire

New Delhi, August 8: The Australian High Commission celebrated National Handloom Day on Friday by donning traditional Indian attire alongside its

Assam Flood Relief: Akhil Gogoi Demands Removal of Guardian Minister

Guwahati, August 8: Akhil Gogoi, the president of the Raijor Dal and a legislator, has called for the removal of Minister Bimal Borah from his po

Government in Supreme Court: Audio clips linking Biren to Manipur unrest doctored

JPSC-JSSC aspirants plan August 10 protest despite government talks

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In 2012, scientists from Arizona and Norway revealed that honeybees can rejuvenate aging brains. Years later, it advanced efforts to slow age-related cognitive decline in humans

Brain aging research: Older honeybees showed renewed learning abilities after changing social roles. Scientists observed significant molecular ch

Post Pahalgam, panel proposes security boost at major J&K sites

Central Government Announces Appointment of 30 Judges in Four High Courts

New Delhi, August 8: The central government has issued a notification announcing the appointment of 30 lawyers and judicial officers as judges an

Discrepancies in validating Kunbi caste certificates: Jarange-Patil

Mr. Jarange-Patil has set an August 29 deadline and threatened a fresh final agitation over delays and denials in the certificate process

Government maps 27 Arunachal border locations with standard names

Supreme Court Denies Intervention in Narayan Sai Rape Case

New Delhi, August 8: The Supreme Court of India has refused to intervene in the Gujarat High Courts decision to deny a stay on the sentence of Na

One-Sided Hearing: Pema Khandu On Court Summons Arunachal Officials

Pema Khandu said the absence of the state's legal representatives prevented the government from explaining the steps it had taken to assist the C

Meghalayas Tracing the Roots Initiative Reviewed by Chief Minister Sangma

Shillong, August 7: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma reviewed the progress of the states ambitious Tracing the Roots initiative on Frida

WhatsApp clue, Mygate trail help CBI crack NEET paper leak

African proverb of the day: 'Money cant talk, yet it can make...' - this inspiring South African saying teaches life lessons on money, influence, power, character and how wealth can change the way people see the truth

African proverb of the day: Wealth can shape perceptions, making falsehoods seem convincing to many. Money's influence can cause people to overlo

Vehicle Breaking Security Barrier Found in Jammu, Occupants Missing

Jammu, August 8: A suspicious vehicle that broke through a security barrier in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, has been located, but the occupants rem

Karnataka Election Commission Releases Revised Schedule for Voter List Publication

Bengaluru, August 8: The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Karnataka has announced a revised schedule for the Special Intensive Revi

Around 1450, an Italian polymath created a device to understand local wind force and weather patterns for designing safe buildings and gave the world its first mechanical anemometer: How did Leon Battista Alberti's invention worked?

Around 1450, Leon Battista Alberti developed the first known mechanical anemometer, using a swinging plate to measure wind force. The device conn

FCRA bill 'internal matter': India rejects US criticism

The government is set to expedite the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act, which focuses on managing foreign funding for organizations. In contr

Houthi Attacks Target Yemeni Military Bases in Marib Province

Sana, August 8: Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks on military bases in Marib Province, Yemen, on Friday. This information was conf

Chinese Film Dear You Premieres in Thailand, Celebrating Cultural Ties

Bangkok, August 8: The much-anticipated Chinese film Dear You, produced in the Chaozhou dialect, has officially premiered in several theaters acr

Delhi BJP Questions Absence of Opposition Leader Atishi in Assembly Proceedings

New Delhi, August 8: The Delhi BJP targeted Opposition Leader Atishi for her absence during the assembly session on Friday. They claimed her abse

Heavy Rainfall in New Delhi Causes House Collapses and Fallen Trees

New Delhi, August 8: The National Capital Region (NCR) has experienced heavy rainfall, leading to multiple incidents reported by the Delhi Fire D

In 2013, Croatian scientists trained honeybees with TNT-laced sugar syrup. Years later, it helped restore mine-contaminated landscapes by detecting hidden explosives

Honeybees trained to detect explosives: Researchers are training honeybees to detect explosives using their keen sense of smell. Drones and artif

Chinas Foreign Trade Surpasses 40 Trillion Yuan for Fifth Consecutive Month

Beijing, August 8: According to data released by the Chinese National Customs Administration, Chinas foreign trade in July reached a total of 46.

Andromeda Galaxy entering middle age

The Andromedas star formation rate has been steadily dropping, especially over the last 40 million years

Heavy Rain Causes Traffic Chaos in New Delhi and NCR

New Delhi, August 8: On Friday, heavy rainfall struck New Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), leading to flooded roads and severe traffi

Economic Operations of Small and Medium Enterprises in China Remain Stable

Beijing, August 8: Economic operations of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in China have remained stable during the first half of this y

We were mum on students stir: U.P. RLD chief quits, flags corruption

Speaking to The Hindu in Lucknow, Mr. Rai, said the way RLD, a party known to take positions on issues of public interest stopped making interven

Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: 45 Crore Worth of Methamphetamine Seized

Aizawl, August 8: Security agencies in Mizoram have uncovered a significant drug trafficking operation disguised as an ambulance service. A joint

How did memory chipmaker CXMT become Chinas most valuable stock? | Explained

ChangXin Memory Technologies explosive market debut has drawn intense scrutiny in Washington; investors are betting that China can successfully b

Maharashtra Chief Minister Fadnavis Accelerates Development Plans for Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027

Mumbai, August 8: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed all government departments to expedite infrastructure projects under the 34,732 c

Ahead of proposed strike, Haryana Energy Minister Anil Vij says talks with employees underway

Referring to their second demand regarding smart meters, Mr. Vij said that no tenders have yet been floated for the project and that the proposal

Emilio Gay Injured, England Faces Challenges Ahead of Pakistan Test Series

New Delhi, August 8: England is set to play a three-match Test series against Pakistan. The team has announced its squad for the first two Tests,

Arabic proverb of the day: 'A mosquito can make the lion...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on humility, persistence, vulnerability, humility, small beginnings and big impact

Arabic proverb of the day: A mosquito can make the lions eye bleed teaches that size does not decide power or impact. A small person, problem or

Rajasthan Hospital License Revoked After Mothers Death During Childbirth

Jaipur, August 8: A private hospital in Alwar, Rajasthan, has come under scrutiny after a woman died following childbirth. The incident prompted

US Court Bars Pentagon From Adding WuXi AppTec To China Military List

A US judge on Friday barred the Defense Department from including Chinese biotechnology company WuXi AppTec Co on a list of companies believed to

Jagan Mohan Reddy Criticizes Andhra Pradesh Governments Withdrawal of Disha Bill

Amaravati, August 8: Former Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh and YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) leader Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has sharply criticized

Maulana Shahabuddin Condemns Rampur SPs Remarks, Plans to Complain to CM Yogi

Bareilly, August 8: Maulana Shahabuddin, the President of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has expressed strong objections to comments made by the Ra

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari Visits Mahakal Temple, Prays for National Prosperity

Ujjain, August 8: BJP MP Manoj Tiwari visited the world-renowned Mahakaleshwar Temple on Friday with his family. During the visit, he performed r

Inspection Detect's Fungal Growth On Vegetables Stored In Star Hotels Of Bengaluru, Notices Served

Officials in a press release stated to initiate legal action wherever violations are detected. Minister of Health and Family Welfare U.T. Khader

Edappally-Aroor elevated highway project in Kochi put on hold

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nithin Gadkari informs Hibi Eden, MP, that the current priority is to widen the rest of the Thiruv

Meghalaya Government Intensifies Anti-Tobacco Campaign in Schools and Villages

Shillong, August 8: The Meghalaya government has ramped up its efforts towards a Tobacco-Free Meghalaya initiative. On Friday, officials highligh

Relief camps shut in Keralas Ernakulam as rain situation eases

The eastern parts of Ernakulam district received only light spells of rain on Friday

PM Modis Call on National Handloom Day Sparks Excitement Among Weavers and Boosts Sales

Panipat, August 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his warm wishes to the nation on National Handloom Day, honoring Indias rich handloom tr

Biren Singhs audio clip altered, says Centre; SC allows Manipur civil society group to access report

Petitioner-NGO says earlier tests had shown a 93% match linking the audio clips to the former Chief Minister; plea alleges the leader was involve

Use Of Mobile Phones Causing Nearly 2% Of Fatal Road Accidents In India

Road safety studies indicate that mobile phone use while driving accounts for 1.5 to 1.9 per cent of road accidents nationwide, claiming over 3,3

Why five years of research for Ph.D. should be considered work experience

Woman auto driver, allegedly denied right to work, reinstated in Keralas Kochi

The 52-year-old, who was reportedly not allowed to work for over four months after her expulsion from the CITU, was reinstated after her plight c

Residents of old age home steal the scene at fashion show for senior citizens in Keralas Thrissur

Residents of Thrissur Government Old Age Home win four honours at Niram 2026, proving confidence and creativity only grow with the years

Chhattisgarh Anti-Conversion Law Comes Into Force, Says Dep CM Sharma

Special courts will be set up to hear such cases and dispose of them within six months of registration of the case.

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Gujarat Government Doubles Development Grants for Districts Hosting National and State Celebrations

Gandhinagar, August 8: The Gujarat government, led by Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, has announced a significant increase in development grants

Beyond national interest: role of ethics and emotions in world politics

History offers numerous examples of ethics shaping international politics. Foreign policy is not merely an exercise in strategic calculation; it

Delhi HC closes criminal cases linked to 2015 Maggi controversy

Delhi Assembly Speaker Urges Departments to Take CAG Report Seriously

New Delhi, August 8: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta emphasized the need for accountability in government spending on Friday. He issued ess

Khalin Joshi wins J&K Open

Two-time Asian Tour winner Rashid Khan (68-68-64-69) finished runner-up at 15-under 269

63-year-old digital arrest victim seeks CBI probe

Quote of the day by Vivien Leigh: 'People think that if you look fairly reasonable, you can't possibly...' - motivational quote by Oscar-winning actress of Gone with the Wind teaches life lessons on beauty, self-worth and why appearance should never define your talent

Quote of the day by Vivien Leigh: Vivien Leigh believed beauty could hinder an actress's career. She felt people underestimated talent when appea

Karnataka seeks deeper US partnerships in innovation, skilling as Shivakumar unveils Quantum City plan

Speaking at the inauguration of the QUANTUM exhibition at Science Gallery Bengaluru in the presence of US Ambassador Sergio Gor, Shivakumar said

Abdusattorov upbeat about the Olympiad at home

The former World rapid champion admits being under pressure for the showpiece but believes the squad is capable of going the distance; says he wi

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Highlights Support for 32,000 Weavers in Handloom Sector

Itanagar, August 8: Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu emphasized the states rich weaving tradition, noting that over 32,000 handloom w

Study cites Soligas of Biligiri as an example against fortress conservation approach

New research article highlights the need to understand and recognise the importance of Adivasi peoples connections, knowledge and skills in fores

42 crore of lapses in 3 years: CAG report on AAPs power subsidies tabled in Assembly

Audit, tabled on the first day of Monsoon Session, also flags 220.59 cr. in tax, fee discrepancies in 145 cases; Opposition party criticises BJP

Man City reject Barcelona bid for Rodri: reports

The 30-year-old has just one season remaining on his deal at the Etihad Stadium and has been strongly linked with a return to his native Spain

Man Gets Three-Year Jail Term In Pocso Case

After the trial, Special Pocso Court Judge K. Shailaja found the accused guilty and awarded the sentence.