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Kangana responds to trolls over partying videos

Actress unapologetically accepts her transition from a moderate Hindu to an awakened Hindu Actor-politician and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has said sh

Konaseema Woman Returns Home From Kuwait After Collectors Intervention

M. Kanaka Durga, a resident of Thottaramudi village in Ainavilli mandal, had travelled to Kuwait in June 2026 for employment through an agent fro

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Ariana Grande to step back from spotlight amid health scrutiny Actor-musician Ariana Grande has announced that she is stepping out of the spotlig

Maharashtra issues order on safe food in schools

The order, issued by the Maharashtra Food Safety Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe, directs that all food in schools should align with the dietary gui

25 States File Lawsuit Against Trump Administration Over Section 301 Tariffs

New York, August 4: A coalition of 25 states in the United States has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration. According to court docume

52 Blue with stars Neha Dhupia, Adil Hussain to be screened at IFFM

52 Blue, featuring Neha Dhupia and Adil Hussain, is set to screen at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. The film is directed by Ali El Arabi

Salman Khan recalls time in jail

Small area,50-60 people, Indian style commode, lizards Actor Salman Khan opened up about his time in jail while appearing on the reality show The

Devotees Gather for Divine Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Ujjain, August 4: During the auspicious month of Sawan, devotees across the country are performing water offerings at Shiva temples. On the sixth

Why did the worlds smallest island nation revise its name? | Explained

For small nations like Naoero, which has a population close to just 12,000, de-colonialisation is a matter of identity

25 US states sue Trump over latest global tariffs on 59 countries; what it means for India

A coalition of twenty-five Democratic-led US states filed a lawsuit against the Donald Trump administration over latest global tariffs on 60 coun

FM Sitharaman to introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill as Lok Sabha takes up key financial business

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, in the Lok Sabha. This legislation seeks t

'Folded like an umbrella...': Trump blasts Pirro, says she 'choked' in dropping reflecting pool case

NDA Parliamentary Alliance to Hold Mangal Milan Meeting for Monsoon Session Strategy

New Delhi, August 4: The NDA parliamentary alliance will convene a Mangal Milan meeting on Tuesday at the Parliament Library Building (PLB). The

'Be Creative, Unconventional': US Military Asks Troops To Find New Ways To Punish Iran

A source noted that CENTCOM is looking at everything, acknowledging it needs to reevaluate the strategy.

Iran says Oman talks focused on temporary Hormuz route

Tehran, Aug 3: Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei said Monday that negotiations between Iran and Oman are focused on reaching an

Hindu Outfits Condemn Dancing at Rameswaram Temple for Reel

Thousands of devotees come to the Ramanathaswamy temple, which has the triple honour of being a place of worship, for a holy dip and for darshan

Japan casts military buildup as path to economic prosperity

Japan's government promotes its military expansion as a path to economic growth. The defense white paper advocates for technology and startup fun

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Greek wildfires halted after chopper crash Athens, Aug 3: Water-dropping planes swooped over a major wildfire west of Athens Monday, a day after

Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 6,125

Caracas, August 4: The death toll from the recent earthquake in Venezuela continues to rise, with the latest official update from National Assemb

Telegram unavailable on App Store? Here's what messaging app said after it allegedly disappeared

Telegram's messaging application has been restored on Apple's App Store. The popular platform experienced a temporary unavailability earlier toda

Weather LIVE Updates: Weather Office Issues Heavy Rain Alert Across Several States

Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Live Updates: IMD issues red and orange warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds in multipl

Nepal seeks India nod for its National Identity Card

Kathmandu, Aug 3: Nepal has formally requested India to recognise its National Identity Card (NID) as a valid travel document for cross-border tr

Indonesian ferry fire claims five lives; unknown number of people missing

Surabaya, Aug 3: Indonesian rescuers searched for possible missing passengers Monday after rescuing 231 people from a ferry that caught fire the

Vishwesh Negi Appointed As India's Ambassador To Iran

Ministry of External Affairs appoints Vishwesh Negi as India's next ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Preeti Pawar opens up on setting tone for India's seven-gold boxing triumph in Commonwealth Games

India's boxing contingent won seven gold medals and three silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Preeti Pawar, who was the first Indian bo

India Post Recruitment 2026: Staff Car Driver Posts Open, Salary Up To Rs 63,000

India Post Recruitment 2026: Applicants must have Class 10, a valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles, three years driving experience.

Video: Indian YouTuber Met A German Girl In Bali, Now Their Love Story Is Going Viral

Today, videos documenting their journey are being watched by millions online, with viewers praising the pair's chemistry and genuine bond.

Money Sitting Idle In Bank? Sweep-In FD Can Earn More Without Locking It All

A sweep-in FD doesn't offer a higher interest rate than a regular FD. Its attraction is access to money without having to disrupt the entire depo

US-Iran war: Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks

Gulf waterway traffic held steady as United States and Iran talks progressed ambiguously. Bab el-Mandeb strait saw unchanged vessel crossings, wi

Karnataka: Shivakumar Assures Roles for Excluded Congress Leaders

Shivakumar acknowledged that some leaders were upset over not being inducted into the Cabinet and said the party would speak to them and address

Heavy Rains Likely in Several Telangana Districts Till 9 AM

Hyderabad is expected to remain dry till the afternoon.

Man Praises Rapido Driver For Returning Lost Wallet, Company Responds

He said he had travelled with his wife by auto to KIMS Hospital in Kondapur because his fever had left him unable to drive.

Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 6,125, Official Update Released

Caracas, August 4: The death toll from the recent earthquake in Venezuela continues to climb. An official update from the President of the Nation

Stray SpaceX Rocket Piece Will Crash Into Moon On August 5. Is There Any Danger?

The debris plume from the impact would have the central ejecta spike reaching roughly 47 to over 60 miles in altitude.

Trump Says Iran Facing 'Last Chance Before Decapitation'

Trump said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other countries

Delhi weather live: Parts of national capital receive early morning rains

Today weather updates (August 4): IMD forecasts heavy rain across parts of India; extremely heavy rainfall likely in Assam, Northeast

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across many Indian regions on Monday. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected over Assam, Meghalay

WhatsApp Down? Thousands Report Problems Sending Photos, Videos And Stickers

Thousands of WhatsApp users reported problems sending photos, videos, stickers and other media files, with complaints emerging from several count

Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown: A Refined Urban Retreat Recognised For Design Excellence

Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown: A Refined Urban Retreat Recognised For Design Excellence

Philips Evnia Launches New Nature-Eyecare Gaming Monitor that Allows Gamers to Enjoy Comfortable Marathon Gaming Sessions

Philips Evnia Launches New Nature-Eyecare Gaming Monitor that Allows Gamers to Enjoy Comfortable Marathon Gaming Sessions

IMD Issues Red and Orange Alerts for Severe Weather Across Multiple States

New Delhi, August 4: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued district-wise nowcast warnings for several states, alerting residents a

TripGain Launches Agentic AI Infrastructure for Enterprise Travel & Expense, Combining MCP with its API Gateway to Unlock Connected Travel Ecosystems

TripGain Launches Agentic AI Infrastructure for Enterprise Travel & Expense, Combining MCP with its API Gateway to Unlock Connected Travel Ecosys

Bringing Indias forgotten games back to life; MobiKwik posts Rs 7.6 Cr net profit

Vinitas unending fascination for traditional Indian games is the fuel that keeps Kreeda going. The Chennai-based organisation is dedicated to res

Husband, Lover Arrested For Killing Wife, Dumping Body In UP River

A man and his purported lover have been arrested for allegedly murdering the former's wife and disposing her body in the Gomti river, officials s

Trump's bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering: Capital One

Capital One closed Donald Trump's accounts in 2021 after flagging suspicious financial activity. The bank stated these closures resulted from ant

Tamil Nadu Class 10 Supplementary Result 2026 Out; Download Marks Memo

Results can also be accessed via DigiLocker, UMANG app, or SMS. Original marksheets will be issued by schools and are required for admissions.

Kashmirs once-volatile Pulwama gives birth to its first Mixed Martial Arts champion

Hailed for his aggressive stance and tough body structure, Yaqoob took centre stage in the world of MMA on Sunday after defeating Bulgarian fight

A Swedish couple recreated this iconic Bollywood song, and even Suniel Shetty couldn't ignore it

Bollywood songs have a special way of crossing borders. You don't have to understand every word to enjoy the emotions, dramatic expressions and l

Kamal Haasan Seeks Clarity on Mekedatu Project, Stresses Cauvery Water Safeguards

The Cauvery water dispute is a long-running inter-state river water-sharing conflict with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu being the principal parties

AAP alleges BJP conspiracy to delete 30 lakh Delhi voters through SIR

Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti criticizes the BJP and Election Commission's voter revision process. He claims the exercise aims to delete

Licensed Firearm Cannot Be Used For Celebratory Firing: Court

It said every arms licensee is duty-bound to maintain proper records of ammunition purchased and consumed, the court observed.

Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, poll finds

Americans now see Democrats as better economic managers than Republicans. President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to thirty-five perc

Two fire tenders killed, 3 injured after fire breaks out at electronics factory in Greater Noida

Two firefighters were killed and three others injured after a wall and a steel beam collapsed during efforts to extinguish a massive fire at an e

Who Runs Meghalaya The Elected or the Appointed?

By Napoleon S. Mawphniang Something happened to me personally just three months ago. I walked into a government office in Shillong with document

Astronaut Spots Heart-Shaped Lake From Space, Says Earth Feels Like It's Sending A Message

In her post, Adenot wrote that seeing hearts in nature always makes her happy.

Nightmare for Trump

The worlds most powerful leader is blowing hot and cold, climbing up and climbing down on his stated positions with rare ease and keeping his ow

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: NDA's 'Mangal Milan' Meet Today, PM Modi Likely To Join Strategy Session

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: The 'Mangal Milan' meeting is virtually the rebranded weekly NDA parliamentary party strategy sessi

US-Iran war: 'Unknown projectile' strikes cargo vessel off Oman's Al Khasab, UKMTO says probe on

A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near Al Khasab, Oman. This incident occurred amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing dis

Himanta Sarma Visits Flood-Hit Areas; Compensation To Begin After August 9

Assam Floods: The Chief Minister Himanta Sarma took the help of tractor to inspect the flood-ravaged Nepalikhuti area of Bihubar under the Nazira

Centre ups windfall gains tax on petrol, diesel, ATF exports

New Delhi, Aug 3: The government has hiked windfall gains tax on exports of petrol, diesel and ATF for the fortnight beginning Monday. The rate o

Rupee gains 12 p to 95.31 vs USD

The rupee strengthened against the US currency for the sixth consecutive session on Monday, closing higher by 12 paise at 95.31 following a sharp

J-K: Cloudbursts wreak havoc across Valley, flash floods inundate Poonch, Rajouri, Pahalgam

West Asia LIVE: Trump says new talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid escalation of U.S. strikes

Irans Foreign Ministry denied that negotiations with Washington were taking place, but Donald Trump insisted they were; We are talking right now,

Iran warns of strikes on US warships if Hormuz route is violated

Iran's high-ranking military advisor, Mohsen Rezaee, has dismissed US President Trump's statements about the potential reopening of the Strait of

Markets gain for 4th day

Mumbai, Aug 3: Stock market benchmark indices ended higher on Monday, with the Sensex climbing 544.39 points and Nifty surging 1.60 per cent, fol

ICC bans Indian-origin USA cricketer for eight years after being found guilty by Anti-Corruption Tribunal

ICC has handed an eight-year ban to USA international Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy. An independent ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found the 26-year-old g

Tamil Nadu Clarifies NEET UG Counselling 2026: No Change In Existing Admission Rules

Tamil Nadu has confirmed that NEET UG Counselling 2026 will continue under the existing admission policy. New MCC changes for All India Quota cou

In 2009, scientists revealed which animal came first on Earth, and the answer was right at the bottom of the sea

Scientists revealed first animal on Earth: Emerging research proposes that placozoans could be the oldest animals on Earth, reshaping the establi

TRAI revises app for voice call feedback

New Delhi, Aug 3: Telecom consumers frustrated by dropped calls or poor voice quality can now opt for a direct and easy-to-use channel to flag su

Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing

The landslide occurred at Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St. Mary Monastery, where hundreds of worshippers had gathered for a holy water cleansing ritual

Several WhatsApp accounts in India 'put under review', blocked for 24 hours; here's what's happening

WhatsApp on Monday placed multiple user accounts, including several in India, under review for up to 24 hours, temporarily restricting access to

Iran says waiting to see if Ukraine backs claim over Caspian Sea strike

Iran awaits Ukraine's concrete actions to support its claim of an unintentional drone strike. Iranian officials possess evidence contradicting Uk

SC rejects IEX plea against CERC market coupling order

The Supreme Court dismissed the Indian Energy Exchange's appeal against the CERC's market coupling order. Justices refused to interfere with the

CM Vijay Failed to Honour Promises Made to Farmers, Says Udhayanidhi

When former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin made it an issue, he said loans up to Rs. 75,000 will be waived. But now only loans up to Rs. 35,000 are w

Police stations not for NGO pressers, says HC

State DGP directed to issue standing orders SHILLONG, Aug 3: In a significant move to reclaim the institutional integrity of law enforcement, the

Selva Prabhu reveals reason behind not winning gold medal in Commonwealth Games 2026

Selva Prabhu has disclosed that he competed through food poisoning at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow . The athlete mentioned that the illness

Vijay Not Isolated, TVK Trashes Stalin's Remark

TVK leader Ku.Pa.Krishnan stated that no Tamil-born person would ever give up Cauvery, with Vijay leading this stance, focusing on real action ra

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Despite Dry Cauvery, People Refuse to Give up Aadi Perukku Rituals

People visited Bushya ghat in the Cauvery at Thiruvaiyaru, Sakkara and Bhagavat ghats at Kumbakonam, Cauvery ghat at Swamimalai and offered worsh

Think you should stop oiling your hair during monsoon? Here's the truth

During the monsoon season, there is often an increase in cases of frizz, dandruff, oiliness, and hair loss . This has raised the question of whet

How Desi Bling Star Satish Sanpal Came Under Legal Scrutiny

Nine criminal cases were filed against Satish Sanpal in Madhya Pradesh and a Look Out Circular issued against the Dubai-based entrepreneur and AN

Morning Digest: BJP, Opposition spar at panel meet over Metas content moderation practices; 22 children die of Chandipura virus in Gujarat, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

Petrol, Diesel Prices On August 4: Check New Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Delhi, And More

Oil prices had retreated sharply in the previous session after Trump said he shelved the planned strike following requests from Tehran and other

Morning Brief Podcast: No Place To Hide (Part 2): Why Indias Food Industry Is Cleaning Up Its Act

Group of 25 Democratic US states sue to challenge Trump's latest tariffs affecting India & 59 other nations

Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's latest tariffs. They argue the president's actions exceed his legal au

Monsoon deficit: Drought-like situation looms in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Aug 3: Meghalayas reputation as the worlds rain capital is under siege as a staggering 58% monsoon deficit leaves the states rain-fed a

Dress code for Assembly Secretariat staff

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Secretariat has introduced a formal dress code and a set of conduct guidelines for its employ

Sohra bans roadside cooking & open flames amid env concerns

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Sohra Civil Sub-Division on Monday imposed an immediate ban on roadside cooking and the use of open flames in public spaces

Reconfigured tax laws to help activate investments, boost manufacturing & foreign capital

The government is set to introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending tax incentives for electronics manufacturing, ea

EKH admin extends NFSA Aadhaar e-KYC deadline by 15 days

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The East Khasi Hills district administration has extended the deadline for Aadhaar-based authentication (e-KYC) of beneficiaries