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Trust seeks Central funds to conserve Gundlakamma river

The Hindu Dharma Parirakshana Trust has written to Union Jal Shakti Minister Chandrakant Raghunath Patil seeking funds under the National River C

A single US measles outbreak can cost millions of dollars, study estimates

In 2026, the United States has confirmed more than 2,300 measles infections, surpassing the 2025 tally to reach the highest annual total in 35 ye

Vande Bharat trial run on Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section from August 11

Successful completion of the trial will facilitate introduction of VB Express on Bengaluru-Mangaluru sector

GoPals to celebrate 12th anniversary in Bengaluru on August 8

The organisation was founded in 2014 by a group of IT professionals

Kerala govt has begun work on long-term disaster resilience programme, says CM Satheesan

Kerala Disaster Resilience Programme was announced by UDF govt in Revised Budget for 2026-27

Telangana rolls out AI-powered emergency number 112, slashes response time

The integrated platform brings together Police, Fire Services, Ambulance, Women Safety, Child Protection and Disaster Response under a single nat

Trump advisers tell AI firms they will not safety-test open-weight models, sources say

The hacks raised concerns among U.S. lawmakers about whether increasingly capable AI models could be used to conduct or facilitate cyberattacks

Attack on ED officials in Kerala: bail granted to two more accused

Sixteen of the 25 arrested in connection with an attack on Directorate of Enforcement officials at Bakery Junction in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala,

4,000 houses in Amaravati to be handed over by December, says Vangalapudi Anitha

The ministers visited the Ministers Bungalows, Iconic Towers, and the MLA and MLC residential quarters, where Mr. Narayana briefed them on the pr

'Ashutosh Tiwari is like my younger brother': Narottam Mishra dismisses rift rumours after Datia bypoll defeat

Former Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra on Wednesday dismissed speculation of a rift with BJP candidate Ashutosh Tiwari following the

TASMAC shops must issue bills for every bottle of liquor they sell: Madras High Court

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan also insists that every retail liquor shop in the State maintain a bill book

Meta global team meets top IT ministry officials on govt summons over PM's FB post takedown

Top Meta executives, including Global Affairs Officer Joel Kaplan, met IT Secretary S Krishnan and other senior officials of MeitY in a discussio

Youngsters need counselling, law enforcement must show restraint: Supreme Court's big message on CJP protest

The Supreme Court on Wednesday emphasised that law enforcement agencies should exercise maximum restraint while dealing with protests, observing

September 2026: SIAL Guangzhou Expands to 4 Halls, Revealing New Cross-Channel Food Growth Opportunities

September 2026: SIAL Guangzhou Expands to 4 Halls, Revealing New Cross-Channel Food Growth Opportunities

Singaporean SMU professor appointed to World Bank-backed global panel on skills to raise incomes and reduce poverty

Singaporean SMU professor appointed to World Bank-backed global panel on skills to raise incomes and reduce poverty

Human Remains Found in Suitcase on Tamil Nadu Express at Agra Cantt Station

GRP Circle Officer Rajesh Dixit said the railway authorities at Gwalior alerted the GRP around 5 am that a suitcase kept near the rear end of a g

Parliamentary IT committee to Meta: Apologise for PM video removal or lose safe harbour

Safe harbour under the IT Act gives tech firms general immunity for users posts; the panel also named Google India, seeking similar action agains

National Retrofit Policy Essential for Converting Old Cars to Auto LPG, Industry Says

New Delhi, August 5: Indias rapidly growing used car market presents a significant opportunity to reduce urban pollution. In light of this, the g

Govt notifies norms to facilitate ecommerce firms undertaking inventory-based online exports

Notifying norms for the implementation of this decision, DGFT said an ecommerce company, with foreign investment, will have to register as an 'ex

Kerala CM Satheesan says all VACB findings leading to his exoneration in Punarjani case were made under LDF govt

Satheesan says VACB carried out no investigation or proceedings after Congress-led UDF came to power

SpaceX Falcon 9 debris may have slammed into the Moon at 8690km/h, says NASA

A discarded stage from a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket has slammed into the Moon after drifting through space for more than a year. This piece of hardwa

Kerala CM Satheesan To Hold Talks With TN CM Vijay Over Mullaperiyar

Built in 1895, the Mullaperiyar dam has long been a bone of contention between Tamil Nadu, which owns and operates the dam, and Kerala, where it

Wangchuk urges Jharkhand exam protester on hunger strike to drink water; five more join fast

Heeding Sonam Wangchuks request, student leader Devendra Nath Mahato had water on the fourth day of his fast

Tamil Nadu Budget: States outstanding debt pegged at 10.98 lakh crore in Revised Budget Estimates

In the Revised Budget Estimates 2026-27, States Own Tax Revenue is estimated at 2,26,740 crore, compared to the Interim Budget Estimates 2026-27

Ebola kills 1,700 in eastern Congo as fastest-growing outbreak surges

The latest outbreak has killed more people at a quicker rate than any previous outbreak, including in 2014-2016 when 28,000 cases were reported,

Kerala Flood Death Toll Rises to 26 as Government Announces Relief Package

Thiruvananthapuram, August 5: The floodwaters in several areas of Kerala are gradually receding, yet heavy rains and strong winds are forecasted

SC Asks States to Revisit Raising Judicial Officers' Retirement Age

Top court says financial burden cannot be cited as a reason to oppose extending the superannuation age of judges.

What does the new research on Vitamin B12-based therapy for brain cancer reveal?

The experiment found that a modified analogue of vitamin B12 known as nitrosylcobalamin (NO-Cbl) that was specifically designed to include nitric

States cannot cite financial burden to oppose raising retirement age of judicial officers: SC

The Supreme Court has asked all state governments to reconsider raising the retirement age of judicial officers and take a decision within two we

Danube Properties Makes Dubai Homeownership Easier with Zero Down Payment

Danube Properties, who pioneered the iconic 1% per month payment plan, has unveiled another attractive homeownership opportunity aimed at making

Mummy 4 movie in making with original cast: Check who's returning, plot, release date, and other details

Numan Acar joins The Mummy 4 cast, which is a legacy sequel. Brendan Fraser and Rachel Weisz will reprise their iconic roles from the original fi

Shift from production to agri-food value chains key to raise farm incomes: ICAR's Jat

Jat also said that womens empowerment in the agri-food sector is a strategic imperative, not just an equity issue, for sustainable growth and glo

This 14-year-old teen in Canada has invented a wearable that detects IV leaks before swelling begins

Akshath Anand, a 14-year-old student, won a gold medal for his innovative IV safety monitoring system. His wearable device uses pressure sensors

Trent Park, Britain's Secret WWII Spy Mansion, Opens As A Museum

Trent Park House of Secrets highlights the role of the team of German speakers, who transcribed titbits from the prisoners' bugged conversations.

Soil To Power: Japanese Inventor Harnesses Energy From Dirt

Designer Satoshi Nakagawa, 72, has pioneered micropower collection (MPC), a way to source tiny dribbles of electrical current from everything fro

Strong El Nio Threatens 49 Million More With Severe Hunger, Warns WFP

El Nio, a periodic warming of Pacific waters, disrupts global weather patternscausing drought in Southern Africa, delayed Asian monsoons, and err

Tej Pratap Yadav Spotted with Mallika Sherawat, Sparks Buzz on Social Media

Patna, August 5: Tej Pratap Yadav, the national president of the Jan Shakti Janata Dal (JJD), is making headlines in Bihars political scene for h

Tamil Nadu Budget session to continue till September 8; entire proceedings to be telecast live: Speaker

The general discussion on the Revised Budget Estimates and the Revised Agriculture Budget Estimates for 2026-27 would begin on August 7 and conti

THAAD To Patriots: Iran War Has Depleted Virtually All Of US' Missile Interceptors

The US Army has also used virtually all of its highly accurate long-range, surface-to-air weapons during the war, the report said.

Meet Susantika, the Chennai-Pondicherry artist behind Tamil indie hit Idhellaam Adhisayam

Six years after her breakout hit Iravu Kadandhu, Tamil indie musician Susantika talks new single Idhellaam Adhisayam, her short film Roja Towers,

Telangana DGP Launches Dial 112 Emergency Service

The DGP said the Dial 112 service will provide access to 18 emergency services through a single phone call.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day; bill on banker's books cleared without debate

A bill to include digital records as evidence passed the Lok Sabha. Opposition members continued protests and sloganeering throughout the proceed

Kerala flood volunteer Rajesh dies after handing life jacket to 61-year-old man he just rescued from river

Kerala flood volunteer and swimming instructor R Rajesh died on 5 August after he gave his own life jacket to a 61-year-old man he had just rescu

RBI Governor Discusses MDR on UPI Transactions Amidst Digital Payment Costs

Mumbai, August 5: The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Sanjay Malhotra, stated on Wednesday that the costs associated with operating

Union Minister JP Nadda Visits Flood-Hit Areas In Assam To Assess Damage

Nearly 90 people have died, while more than 1.22 lakh people remain affected across five districts of Assam amid floods.

Exploring beyond the Odyssey

Christopher Nolans The Odyssey film provided a beautiful framework of the epic for the modern world with its blockbuster debut. But the original

R Praggnanandhaa tops rapid standings at St Louis, takes key lead ahead of blitz

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa moved a step closer to qualifying for the Grand Chess Tour Finals after finishing at the top of the rapid sta

Explosions, Major Fire Reported at Dubai's Jebel Ali Port Area

Multiple blasts trigger massive fire in Dubai's key industrial hub as authorities detain two people for filming the incident.

Telangana Chief Minister Granted Permission for Foreign Travel Amid Cash-for-Vote Case

Hyderabad, August 5: A court in Hyderabad has granted permission to A. Revanth Reddy, the main accused in the cash-for-vote case and the Chief Mi

Moderna begins first human trial of Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine

Moderna said it plans to make at least 500,000 doses available to low- and middle-income countries at access pricing under its agreement with CEP

Disgruntled Over Cabinet Snub, Congress MLA Supporters Cause Chaos

The dawn-to-dusk bandh, called by Reddy's supporters, brought normal life to a standstill in the three taluks -- Bagepalli, Chelur and Gudibande

3-Day Parliament Session Likely In Centre's Delimitation Push: Sources

The government has informed the Congress that it intends to call a special Parliamentary Session on the 16th, 17th, and 18th, sources said.

AP Govt Eyes up to Rs.9lakh Cr Investment in Visakhapatnam Economic Region

Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu reviewed the VER development plan at his camp office in Undavalli. Positioning the 'Bay City' project as its a

Yogi calls Opposition conduct unconstitutional amid Uttar Pradesh Assembly uproar

Amid the uproar in the Assembly, U.P. Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana expelled the SP MLA Sachin Yadav for the rest of the session after he staged

WAE Showcases Next-Generation Sustainable Water Technologies at the India International Hospitality Expo 2026

WAE, a sustainability-led engineering OEM advancing carbon-neutral water and circular hydration solutions, today announced its participation in t

Parliament must function smoothly: PM Modi to BJP MPs at breakfast meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted a breakfast meeting with thirty-seven BJP MPs. He stressed the importance of Parliament functioning smoothly

IDEMIA Secure Transactions Releases New Set of Modern Card Issuance APIs

IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a global leader in payment, connectivity and cybersecurity solutions, announced the release of a new suite of p

Gold Rings, Coins, Cows: TN Budget Unveils Rs 1,429 Cr for Gifts

Under the Thai Maaman Thanga Mothiram Thittam, every newborn delivered in a Government hospital 12 will receive a 1 gram gold ring, at a cost of

Tamil Nadu Budget: Daily after-school sports period to be introduced in government schools

Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson announced the establishment of 10 Olympic Centres of Excellence, with an allocation of 50 crore, to help athlete

Marsh, Root, Curran Top Players Signed For SA20. Du Plessis, Tahir Released

Season 5 of SA20 gets underway on January 17, 2027, at St George's Park in Gqeberha, and will culminate with the final at Newlands in Cape Town o

Tata Gluco+ Joins the 135th Durand Cup as Official Beverage Partner

Tata Gluco+, from Tata Consumer Products Limited , has partnered with the 135th Durand Cup as the Official Beverage Partner, marking the brand

Row over Kerala CMs helicopter trip refuses to die down as Satheesan appears to contradict earlier statement

Asked about the discrepancy between his latest explanation and the one he gave on Monday, Satheesan declined to respond. He also refused to discl

Musafir Cafe Season 2 announced; Will Chander, Sudha and Preeti get the ending they deserve?

Netflix has officially renewed Musafir Cafe for Season 2, after enjoying massive popularity for its first part. The announcement promises another

Markets Fall Over New Closing Price System: Why Traders Are Spooked

Stock Market News: The closing auction will make price-discovery process more robust and bring India's market structure closer to global practice

Srisailam Reservoir Continues to Get Heavy Inflows

The reservoir is receiving inflows of 2.45 lakh cusecs from Jurala project. Against its full reservoir level (FRL) of 885 feet, the current water

Novo CEO says setbacks demand faster research, acquisitions as investors fret over pipeline

Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said the company will speed up research and pursue smaller acquisitions to strengthen its drug pipeline after rece

Archana Puran Singh Urges Society to Rethink Its Judgment of Gen Z

Mumbai, August 5: Actress Archana Puran Singh has emphasized the need for society to change its perspective on the younger generation. She believ

Kerala Expat Killed in Gas Cylinder Blast at Dubai Car Showroom

Indian Consulate confirms death of 27-year-old Kollam native as authorities probe the explosion that also injured five people.

RBI to Introduce India's First Polymer Currency Notes in FY28, Says Governor

The Reserve Bank of India plans to introduce the country's first polymer currency notes in FY28. Learn how the new notes will improve durability,

Andhra govt eyes up to Rs 9 lakh crore investment in Visakhapatnam Economic Region

The Andhra Pradesh government plans to attract Rs 9.3 lakh crore for the Visakhapatnam Economic Region. State investment will range from Rs 3.5 l

Sunny Deol Celebrates 43 Years in Film Industry Since Betaab Release

Mumbai, August 5: Actor Sunny Deol has marked 43 years in the film industry. On Wednesday, he expressed his gratitude to fans via social media, c

Bombay High Court orders removal of deepfake videos targeting Nitin Gadkari over ethanol policy

During the proceedings, the court expressed concern over the absence of a mechanism to remove abusive content without judicial intervention. It o

Chittoor: Paralysed Patient's Family Meets With Fatal Accident

The deceased was identified as Jubeda (53). The injured were identified as Anwar Basha, Kousar, Imran and Fakruddin.

Proposal To Swap Lands With Myanmar Soon To Demarcate Border? What India Said

The proposal of a potential swap could provide a solution to the long held up border demarcation in sensitive areas like Manipur's Chandel distri

Healthcare Global Enterprises surges as its arm inks pact to acquire 26% stake in EVRE

Mumbai, August 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Healthcare Global Enterprises is currently trading at Rs. 673.15, up by 8.90 points or 1.34% from its previous

Deepak Nitrite shines as its arm gets nod to set up project for manufacture of Bisphenol A

Mumbai, August 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Deepak Nitrite is currently trading at Rs. 1774.00, up by 58.40 points or 3.40% from its previous closing of Rs

Andhra High Court Rejects Plea Seeking Probe In 2025 Teacher Recruitment

The court questioned why candidates allegedly affected by the sports quota had not approached it directly if they had genuine grievances.

Battle for biryani! Viral Kanpur video shows crowd scrambling for every last bite during Chehlum

Forget action movies, Kanpur served up its own blockbuster on Tuesday night, and the hero wasn't a person. It was a giant pot of biryani. A video

Avantel moves up on bagging order worth Rs 2.70 crore from Integrated Test Range

Mumbai, August 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Avantel is currently trading at Rs. 165.40, up by 1.45 points or 0.88% from its previous closing of Rs. 163.95

J&K: Mehbooba Mufti, National Conference protest in Srinagar; Demand Article 370 restoration

Kolkata opens its doors after 19 years: Where does Taslima Nasreen go next?

Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nineteen years of exile and received a civic felicitation. The writer expressed gratitude for the new g

Is your AI partner a gold digger? 5 signs to spot romance scam bots

AI companions are becoming increasingly realistic, making it easier than ever for scammers to exploit emotions and trust. Romance scam bots can m

Arson suspect arrested amid devastating Washington wildfires

Wildfires have devastated parts of Spokane County, Washington, forcing nearly 65,000 people to evacuate and destroying more than 700 structures.

Rs 9 lakh human refrigerator from Japan can cool your body faster than traditional ACs

In a bid to combat extreme temperatures, a Japanese firm has unveiled an innovative 'human refrigerator' booth. This cutting-edge stainless-steel

TONGWEI Secures Fourth Consecutive Fortune Global 500 Listing

TONGWEI Secures Fourth Consecutive Fortune Global 500 Listing

Para Light Launches ThermaFlat SiC MOSFETs to Break the Thermal Barrier in High-Power Applications

Para Light Launches ThermaFlat SiC MOSFETs to Break the Thermal Barrier in High-Power Applications

RBI Governor Confirms No Early Closure of FCNR(B) Incentive Scheme

Mumbai, August 5: The Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), Sanjay Malhotra, stated on Wednesday that there is currently no proposal to pr

SIAM Letter to Petroleum Ministry Citing E20 Concerns Withdrawn

In the letter, SIAM members had flagged excessive moisture contents in E20 fuel dispensed at retail outlets with high moisture that causes separa

Revanth Reddy Seeks Centre's Help to Resolve Tummidihetti Barrage Row with Maharashtra

The barrage, part of the Pranahita-Chevella irrigation scheme, is proposed at Tummidihetti village in Kouthala mandal of the erstwhile Adilabad d

Why students need to be taught to recognise and reject abusive speech

There is a increasing need to teach students where expression ends and abuse or profanity begin