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Taslima Insulted by Audience Protest to Her Poet-Friend

Author says poet's disruption at Kolkata event undermined freedom of expression.

Flooding in Pakistan Claims 196 Lives Amid Monsoon Chaos

Islamabad, August 3: The death toll from flooding in Pakistan has risen to 196 during this years monsoon season, which spans from June 26 to Augu

NHSRCL Recruitment: Deadline Approaches for 237 Technician Positions

New Delhi, August 3: The National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited (NHSRCL) is inviting applications for various technician positions, totalin

Delhi govt. doubles salaries of DDMA personnel after 16 years

Passengers disembark after hot axle fault detected on train

As a precautionary safety measure, the affected coach was detained for further examination

AAPalleges lapses inVidyaVahiniYojana; charge baseless:BJP

Bharadwajalleges 90-cr. scamin purchase of 1.3lakhbicycles for Class 9 girl students; allegations based solely on plaint filed by a firm:Khurana

Dutch proverb of the day: He who is outside, has already won the battle Inspiring life lessons on resilience, mental health, mindfulness, stress relief, inner peace, and why stepping away from routine often restores your clarity from an enduring Dutch proverb celebrated for practical wisdom

Dutch Proverb of the Day shares a timeless lesson that still fits modern life. He who is outside, has already won the battle reminds us that step

Lovlina Borgohain Inspires Assam Boxers with Silver Medal Dedication

Golaghat, August 3: Lovlina Borgohain, who won a silver medal at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, has dedicated her achievement to the flood-affected

Aaruthran claims Mini Under-10 class title

Equally impressive was Chennais Rehan Khan Rasheed (Momentum Motorsports) who dominated the Junior class, winning the Super Heat and the Finals

Man Dies After Being Brought to Police Station, Custodial Death Alleged

Head constable and constable booked after 38-year-old dies following police questioning.

Data centres draw 40% of institutional capital in the June quarter

Data centres are now the second-largest investment recipient, attracting substantial institutional capital. Rapid AI adoption and cloud expansion

Taslima Nasrin Advocates for Uniform Civil Code in India

Kolkata, August 3: Exiled Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrin emphasized the urgent need for implementing a Uniform Civil Code (UCC) in India to el

RBI special windows seen big enough to bring in $100B

India's new forex inflow programs may attract approximately one hundred billion dollars. These special drives have already mobilized over forty b

Forest, Horticulture Officials Clash Over Sericulture

A dispute erupted between forest and horticulture officials in Mancherial district over restrictions on sericulture activities being carried out

TCS case: Five accused given bail by court

A Nashik court granted bail to five individuals accused in a sexual harassment case. The court noted the charge sheet was filed and investigation

NSUI Protests Demand Resignation of Odishas Education Minister

Bhubaneswar, August 3: The National Students Union of India (NSUI) staged a protest on Sunday demanding the resignation of Odishas School and Mas

Wildlife Deaths Raise Concern Across Rayalaseema

Tiger, leopard and deer deaths highlight rising threats from water scarcity, poaching and accidents.

Slipper thrown at MP Pappu Yadav during presser, says plot to kill amid Ram temple donation row

Independent MP Pappu Yadav faced an attack during a press conference at his residence when a man threw a slipper at him. The incident occurred af

200 Specially-Abled Persons Receive Advanced Prosthetic Hands

Around 200 beneficiaries were fitted with advanced LN4 prosthetic hands at a special camp in Guntur, helping improve mobility, independence and q

Tamil Nadu Leads India in Organ Donation, Says Minister K.G. Arun Raj

Coimbatore, August 3: Tamil Nadu Minister K.G. Arun Raj announced on Sunday that the state is at the forefront of organ donation in India, contri

Telangana Milestones Book Launched In US

The publication documents archaeological and historical discoveries from Telangana, including the largest microlith from Somasila dated to 12,500

Mayawati expels Akash Anand's father-in-law, BSP leader Randhir Beniwal

Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati expelled Ashok Siddharth and Randhir Singh Beniwal. Indiscipline and anti-party activities were cited as r

Notorious Jharkhand Gangster Sujit Sinha Killed in Police Encounter

Ranchi, August 3: Notorious gangster Sujit Sinha was killed in a police encounter late Sunday night in Jamtara district, Jharkhand. Official poli

Solar Eclipse 2026: NASA has a bold plan to unlock the Sun's secrets

NASA will launch a scientific campaign during the August 12 solar eclipse. A high-altitude aircraft will study the Sun's corona for extended peri

Former BJP MP Rebati Tripura steps back from politics, returns to teaching

The indigenous leader did not find a senior position in the recently restructured State committee of the BJP; he was one of few tribal leaders wh

Janardhan, Haripriya Clinch State Carrom Titles

Ch. Janardhan Reddy and L. Haripriya emerged men's and women's champions at the Andhra State First Ranking Carrom Tournament 2026 held in Nellore

South Korea records its highest-ever temperature of 42.5C

The southeastern city of Yangsan saw the temperature reach 42.5C at 1:26 pm (0426 GMT), the Korea Meteorological Administration said on its websi

Delhi BJP Criticizes AAP for Spreading Falsehoods About Delhi Laxmi Scheme

New Delhi, August 3: The Delhi Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) media chief and spokesperson, Praveen Shankar Kapoor, stated on Sunday that the comme

Reveal identities of labourers' killers: NC chief Farooq Abdullah

Farooq Abdullah demanded the identity of recent killers be revealed. He questioned the source of militants after borders were sealed. Abdullah st

Madhya Pradesh: Datia By-Poll Outcome May Impact MP Politics

The outcome may strengthen leaders or deepen internal rifts in both BJP and Congress

India, Canada aim to conclude CEPA trade pact by end-2026: MEA

India and Canada are working to finalize their economic partnership agreement. Negotiations for the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement

Karnataka Cabinet expansion most likely on August 3

Sources said that competition is intense among Muslim legislators from Bengaluru that has turned out to be a stress point with elections to five

Bihars Rising Crime: Tejashwi Yadav Critiques Government After Executive Officers Murder

Patna, August 3: The political climate in Bihar has intensified following the murder of Bimal Kumar, the Executive Officer of the Dehri Nagar Par

No Case Against Minor Accused Of Abusing PM Modi: Delhi Police Sources

The Noida Police had filed a ero First Information Report against the minor over the profane remarks against PM Modi.

Commonwealth Games poster boy Kerr delivers mile gold in Glasgow

Kerr was 12 seconds slower than the mark of 3min 42.66sec he set in London last month to break Hicham El Guerrouj's record that had stood for 27

Chabahar Port: India, Iran continue negotiations

India and Iran are negotiating Chabahar Port management as US seeks peace talks. India seeks a legal guarantee from Iran for port rights. This po

The state against its students, lessons to remember

From 1876 to 2026, student grievances expose failures of governance

Satluj to Amritpal: Panthic politics back in focus in poll-bound Punjab

Punjab's 2027 elections feature contests over governance and Sikh identity. Emotive Panthic issues are reshaping the state's political narrative

Strong health systems for all with better public spending

With foreign aid cuts and strained domestic budgets, the way forward may be to spend available money better

CM Yogi Emphasizes the Significance of Shravan Month for Community and Nature

Lucknow, August 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has highlighted the importance of Shravan month for the residents of the state. H

Panel Calls for Overhaul of Indias Energy Data Systems

An expert committee has urged a revamp of Indias fragmented energy data systems, recommending a unified, real-time framework to strengthen climat

Day before bypoll result, Congress suspends ex-Datia MLA Rajendra Bharti

The suspension comes days after the Congress candidate for the bypoll, Ghanshyam Singh, accused Bharti of trying to sabotage his campaign and col

Bernie Moreno breaks silence, says Max Miller is 'a danger' to his daughter

Senator Bernie Moreno publicly urged Representative Max Miller to resign from Congress. Miller is currently defending himself against domestic ab

Analysing the Supreme Courts judgment on sex work

Across nearly 300 pages, the court departs from many assumptions that have long shaped anti-trafficking discourse globally

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Monday, August 3, 2026

Fajar: 4. 50 am; Zohar: 12. 32 pm; Asar: 4.50 pm

Andy Burnham pushes for written UK constitution

Calling for a new clear set of principles about how this country should be run, Burnham argued that the absence of a written constitution leaves

Australia Dominates Commonwealth Games 2026 with 70 Gold Medals; India Secures Fourth Place

Glasgow, August 3: The Commonwealth Games 2026 took place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, where Australia emerged as the top nation, winning

India appoint new fielding coach after T Dilip's departure, to take over from Sri Lanka tour

India have appointed former Assam and Railways cricketer Subhadeep Ghosh as the new fielding coach of the men's team. This comes after T Dilip de

Quote of the day by Kolo Toure, 'Life is about being happy. Life is about enjoying and thats It' teaches inspiring lesson for positive, simple meaningful life

Quote of the day by Kolo Toure shows that a meaningful life may not be the one with the longest list of accomplishments. It may be the one in whi

Bangladesh court grants bail to jailed Hindu rights leader; release from prison unlikely

Mr. Das is a Hindu monk whose arrest in November 2024 on sedition charges for allegedly disrespecting the national flag sparked protests and comm

Government plans to ease forex rule for SEZ services exports to domestic tariff areas

The current provision under Section 2(z) of the SEZ Act, 2005 mandates that proceeds for SEZ to DTA supplies of services must be realised in fore

Tungabhadra Dam at Poorest Storage in 60 Years

Despite full Krishna flows, the Tungabhadra Reservoir remains at its lowest storage level in six decades, forcing authorities to prioritise drink

Minister Demands CBI Investigation into Alleged Karnataka Veterinary Officer Recruitment Scandal

New Delhi, August 2: Shobha Karandlaje, the Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment, has writte

Minister Demands CBI Probe into Karnataka Veterinary Recruitment Scandal

New Delhi, August 2: Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, has written to

Puducherrys first self-respect Pride March held

DC Edit | Fifas Infantino In A Fix After U-turn

The proposal received such a fierce pushback as to force the Italian administrator to beat a hasty retreat but so stung were the European associa

Kyiv hits Rosneft refinery, Engels air base in Russia

The renewed attacks threaten to disrupt Russia's fuel supplies just as several regions had begun easing restrictions on gasoline and diesel sales

Congress Expels Rajendra Bharti Ahead of Datiya By-Election Results

Mumbai, August 2: In a significant move just a day before the results of the Datiya Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh, Congress has expelled

Processed food exports gain steam, US leads the rise in global appetite

Exports of ready-to-eat and cooked food items increased 16% to $2.4 billion in 2025-26 from $2.1 billion in the previous financial year, accordin

Man Killed in Elephant Attack, MLA Calls for Permanent Measures

A 55-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Belthangady taluk, prompting calls for long-term measures to address rising human-eleph

Major Drug and Arms Bust Near India-Pakistan Border

Jaipur, August 2: Rajasthan police achieved a significant breakthrough ahead of Independence Day. They thwarted a major attempt to smuggle drugs

Fight drug menace together through open communication with youth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nationwide campaign against drug addiction. He urged family elders and teachers to foster open communicat

DC Edit | Modi, Metas & Protesters: Be Sincere, Not Indulgent

The government offered no apologies to them; instead, it came up with ad hoc measures and quick fixes. That the Neet paper leak happened through

Migrant Crisis in Ceuta: Death Toll Rises to 72 as Spain Deploys Floating Barriers

Madrid, August 2: Spain has deployed a floating maritime barrier at its North African enclave of Ceuta to address the ongoing migrant crisis. Thi

Nasim Siddiqui Responds to Priyanka Gandhis Cow Urine Expert Statement

Mumbai, August 2: National spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Nasim Siddiqui, responded on Sunday to Priyanka Gandhis stateme

Residents March for JBS-Medchal Metro Corridor

Citizens' march urges Centre and state to fast-track Hyderabad Metro Phase-II expansion

Commonwealth Games 2026 final medal tally; where did India finish in standings?

Curtains were drawn on the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Glasgow bid adieu to the quadrennial event. The Glasgow Games witnessed 74 nations and terr

Atul Limaye Critiques Delhi Protest as Anti-Constitutional and Anti-National

Shambajinagar, August 2: Atul Limaye, co-general secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), addressed an event organized by the Akhil Bh

Falling walls: On building collapses

Indias buildings need widespread rehabilitation work

China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks

China defends its economic policy favoring advanced industries over domestic consumption. This stance signals increasing confidence ahead of trad

Indonesian Ferry Carrying More Than 250 People Catches Fire, 5 Dead And 41 Missing

Videos broadcast by local news outlet iNews showed frightened passengers wearing life jackets and gathering aboard rescue vessels. Other footage

'Why only private eateries?': After Bombay HC's question, FDA inspects canteens inside High Court

Court finds government canteen inspection reports contradicted by independent advocates' survey; it appreciates the FDA's overall work but adds t

Dharani Probes Pile Up, but No Action Yet

The Telangana government has ordered a new inquiry into alleged Dharani irregularities despite a forensic audit reportedly flagging over 10,000 s

Switz Foods' licence suspended by FSSAI: 10 key findings from regulator's inspection

According to FSSAI, the inspection revealed multiple non-conformities that posed a significant risk to food safety. Food products were found to b

BJP MP DK Aruna Slams Revanth Reddy Over 'Criminal Waste' Remark on Engineering Students

She said parents from poor backgrounds faced immense hardships to send their children to colleges.

After Crackdown on Narco Network, J&K to Roll Out First Rehabilitation Scheme for Drug Victims

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of the first-ever Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme f

Taslima Nasreen Urges Bangladesh to Allow Sheikh Hasinas Return Amid Political Turmoil

Kolkata, August 2: Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen called on the Bangladesh government to lift the ban on the Awami League and assist f

Century-Old BCG Vaccine May Help Prevent Alzheimers; Indian Neuroscientist Calls For Multicentre Trial

Researchers monitored safety, cognitive outcomes, immune responses and Alzheimer's biomarkers in blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) over one yea

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja's Body Recovered Days After Avalanche Killed Crew

The ground rescue team has reached Nirmal Purja 'Nims Dai' at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak, where three additional bodies have also been si

SEBI extends F&O trading till 3:40 PM from August 3; introduces closing auction session

SEBI's revised trading framework will come into effect from August 3, introducing a Closing Auction Session (CAS) for F&O-eligible stocks in the

NEET-PG 2026 rolls out key reforms with more time per question, centres closer to home; all you need to know

A total of 2,73,183 candidates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, an increase of over 12.5 per cent compared to the previous year. The examination

Trump puts Iran strikes on hold after MBS call, but Tehran rejects his claims of a breakthrough deal

In 1862, a single gold discovery turned this remote valley into Montana's first capital; today, more than 50 buildings still stand frozen in time

Montana's first territorial capital, Bannack, was established in 1862 after gold discovery. This frontier town quickly grew and then declined as

Vande Bharat's first live heart transport helps save patient in Ahmedabad

In a historic medical first for Indian Railways, a live donor heart was rushed 250 km from Surat to Ahmedabad on Friday via a high-speed green co

CJP to back Jharkhand students' protest over JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities, says Abhijeet Dipke

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will back the students who are protesting in Jharkhand over the alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Se

Back on Track After 100 Years: J&K's Ujh Project to Generate 212 MW, Irrigate 90,000 Hectares

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it will generat

Real Madrid Welcomes FIFAs Withdrawal of Controversial FFE Proposal

Madrid, August 2: Real Madrid has expressed its approval of FIFAs decision to retract the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal. T

China's Digital Gaze: How Beijing Tracks Foreigners Down To Their Gas Bills

China already tracks its 1.4 billion citizens through an enormous web of cameras, phone signals and national identity records. Now, the chance di

Bandi Sanjay Blasts Govt Over Bonalu Fund Allocation

Sanjay expressed anger over the lack of basic facilities for lakhs of devotees standing in long queues under the scorching sun.

Case Booked Over Illegal Waqf Land Encroachment

Police Book Encroachment on Dargah Baba Sharfuddin Waqf Land