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Devastating Floods in Rajouri Destroy Crops; Agricultural Department Begins Assessment

New Delhi, August 1: The agricultural department in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, has commenced a survey to assess crop damage following r

AIMPLB Criticizes Legal Mandate for Vande Mataram as Attack on Religious Freedom

New Delhi, August 1: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) expressed concern on Friday regarding the amendment bill passed in Parliame

Kochi metro records operational profit, lowers net loss

Indian Judokas Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi, August 1: President Droupadi Murmu congratulated Indian judokas Asmita Day and Harsh Singh for their remarkable achievements at the Co

Sewage contamination detected in 68% of water samples near Bhopal gas tragedy site, activists claim

Activists alleged that the supply of contaminated water was creating a situation in the area similar to Indores Bhagirathpura, where government-s

India Voices Concern Over Attacks on Commercial Vessels in the Middle East

New Delhi, August 1: Amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian

Stage play, art exhibition mark mental health awareness event in Chennai

Gen Zs voice must lead to a humane education system

The time has come to rethink merit, reform admissions, and restore dignity to every students academic journey

Country asking him to apologise but he has forgiven country: Congress' dig at PM over new video

Mr. Modi described the students as misguided children and said punishing them or making them go through court proceedings will not solve the prob

Jammu and Kashmir: Condemnation of Kulgam Terror Attack by Lieutenant Governor Sinha and Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, August 1: On July 31, a terrorist attack in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the tragic deaths of two laborers from Utt

Gujarat Prepares for Heavy Rainfall: Evacuations and School Closures Implemented

Gandhinagar, August 1: Gujarat has ramped up its disaster preparedness in response to forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Authorities have

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka backs Barmer students' protest over teacher shortage

Students and parents protested a severe teacher shortage at a government school. They demanded their rights and expressed determination to improv

Western Ghats conservation with science and dialogue

The Ecologically Sensitive Area debate highlights the need for balanced, inclusive conservation approaches

Teacher booked for allegedly beating up 8-year-old Dalit boy for drinking water from his bottle in Madhya Pradesh

According to officials,the teacher, Lokesh Sharma, beat up the class 4 student using a cane in front of his fellow students after which the boy n

Force of law: On the Delhi police

Delhi Police are pursuing protesters, but not acting against their own

In call with Iran's Araghchi, Jaishankar raises ship attacks

India's External Affairs Minister spoke with his Iranian counterpart about regional hostilities. He strongly urged that attacks on commercial shi

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A healthy tax: On taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt

The government must act to tax foods high in fat, sugar, and salt

Uzbekistans Foreign Minister to Visit India for Four-Day Official Trip

New Delhi, August 1: Uzbekistans Foreign Minister, Saidov Bakhtiyar Odilovich, will embark on an official visit to India from August 2 to August

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No truce between govt & Oppn in Rajya Sabha; Chair rejects Kharge's rule 267 plea

The Rajya Sabha adjourned on Friday after opposition members protested. They demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence and a statement. Opposit

Youth, reported abducted, held with suspected MDMA in Kochi

Manipur Chief Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Peace and Normalcy

Imphal, August 1: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Friday that his government is fully committed to restoring lasting peac

Displaced PoK people protest in Jammu, seek liberation from Pakistan

Displaced people from across the Line of Control protested in Jammu on Friday. They demanded the liberation of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and its

ISRO calls for stronger academia-industry partnership to power future space missions

Case againstNoidawoman for abusing PM moved to Delhi

Unidentified gunman kills non-local in Kulgam

An unidentified gunman killed one non-local labourer and injured another in Kulgam. The targeted attack occurred Friday evening in Kelam village,

Mastermind Behind Ankit Sharma Murder Identified as Tahir Hussain, BJP Seeks Death Penalty

New Delhi, August 1: In a significant development in the Ankit Sharma murder case, the Karkardooma Court has delivered its verdict after six year

Shraddha Walkar murder case: HC refuses to set time frame for completion of trial

Delhi HC seeks police response on Umar Khalids third bail plea

Kerala HC directs State to operationalise promised NDPS Courts on time

The court was informed by the District Judiciary that there were a total of 8,422 NDPS cases pending in the State

Triumph of justice vs Hussain a BJP man: parties trade barbs after Tahir Hussain verdict

Ram Temple in Safe Hands, Opposition Raising Issues for Political Gain: Rakesh Tripathi

Lucknow, August 1: BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi has launched a strong attack on the opposition regarding the Ram Temple controversy, the poli

Delhi L-G leads plantation drive in Ridge; seeks survival monitoring

Delhi BLOs in race against time as only 57.54% SIR forms digitised so far

Karnataka govt. sets up panel for recruitment reforms

Odisha Government Denies PG Medical Exam Paper Leak, Attributes Incident to Management Error

Bhubaneswar, August 1: The Odisha government has dismissed allegations of a question paper leak during the recent postgraduate medical examinatio

Chief Justice Advocates Mediation as Key to Justice at Commonwealth Conference

Jaipur, August 1: Indias Chief Justice, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of mediation in the justice system during the Commonw

DHFL Rs 32,930 crore fund diversion case: CBI court orders charges against Wadhawan brothers

In an order pronounced on Thursday, special judge Sanjeev Kumar Malhotra directed that the Wadhawan brothers face charges under various sections

YouTube rolls out AI search, Shorts upgrades, creator tools and more in major update in July

YouTube is introducing new AI tools and improved content discovery for viewers. Creators will benefit from enhanced features and expanded monetiz

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, Yash headline as India aims gold in javelin

Neeraj Chopra headlines the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in the early hours of August 1. Apart from Neeraj. Indias Ro

Naresh Bansal Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Conduct, Calls for Respect for Democratic Values

New Delhi, August 1: BJP MP Naresh Bansal has made significant remarks regarding Congress MP Rahul Gandhis behavior, stating it is not in line wi

For Pak, Kashmir Terror Attack A Ruse To Divert Attention From PoK: Experts

Preliminary reports say the Resistance Front (TRF), an off-shoot of Pakistan based Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) is believed to be behind the attack.

Kumaraswamy Blames Congress Government for Farmer Couples Suicide in Mandya

Bangalore, August 1: The tragic suicide of a farmer couple in Mandya district, Karnataka, has sparked political outrage. H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Un

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An Italian proverb emphasizes doing things yourself for better results. This timeless saying reflects a mindset valuing initiative and personal a

Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush

Spain reported reversing a large migrant influx into its Ceuta enclave. Most of the over fifty thousand people have already returned voluntarily

Revenue Augmentation Committee holds first meeting through video conference

The committee was constituted to advise the State government on measures to augment the States own tax and non-tax revenues

23-Year-Old Wife Of International Kabaddi Player Dies By Suicide In Haryana

The couple welcomed their son, Hardik, in November last year.

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Parampara Dance and Music Forum: Kathak by guru Sanjay Kumar Joshi; felicitation of Deepika Reddy

DC Edit | Hockey India: No Saffron, Please

Former captains of national hockey sides have vehemently condemned the choice saying blue is where the heart of Indian sportspersons is. In the l

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SIR Gets Strong Response in AP, 3.71 Crore People Submit Enumeration Forms

Around 89.22% of Andhra Pradesh's 4.16 crore electors submitted enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

T.N. govt orders that English version of Part I of Union-State Relations report be put in public domain

Godavari Waters to Reach North Andhra Through Pushkara Scheme

Ramanaidu spoke to media while touring the Kakinada district to check out water flows and the conditions of reservoirs, apart from the Pithapuram

Political Controversy Erupts Over Priyanka Gandhis Remarks on IIT Director

New Delhi, August 1: A political uproar has emerged following Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras comments directed at Professor V. Kamakoti, the

TNPDCL CMD directs officials to re-inspect 3.70 lakh electricity bills in Chennai

The circular has also set a time frame for all the 3.70 lakh bills to be rechecked by August 7

Digital land resurvey will continue, says government

The office of the Revenue Minister said the services of contract staff deployed for the survey had been temporarily stopped as part of a revamp

Madras High Court extends stay on by-election to five constituencies till August 24

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan extend the stay since the pleadings are not complete

4 Mountaineers Killed, 6 Missing After Avalanche Strikes Peak In PoK

The avalanche struck the mountain at an altitude of around 7,000 metres Thursday, sweeping away the 10-member climbing team that had begun its su

Residents Seek Clarity on Defence Road Project

Residents also sought fair compensation if acquisition becomes unavoidable.

Telangana Considers Shift to Daytime Farm Power To Curb 3,000-MW Grid Deficit

El Nio panel urges shift to solar hours to cut 3,000-MW peak power deficit

Karnataka: Junk food banned near schools and colleges of Bengaluru, other regions

Karnataka's food department banned unhealthy food sales near schools and colleges. Officials inspected institutions and found high refined carboh

Rahul Gandhi to address District Congress Committee presidents near Chennai

Family of IB Officer Demands Death Penalty for Tahir Hussain in Delhi Court Ruling

New Delhi, August 1: A Delhi court has sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment for the murder of Int

India Inc reworks AI hiring to focus more on applied skills

According to a CIEL HR analysis of over 200 companies in nine sectors conducted for ET, 90% of the firms are hiring for these roles to drive cust

Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement With Spain Because Of Ceuta Migrant Crisis

On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for Spain to be suspended from the Schengen area, describing the images from Ceuta show

57 Dead, 60,000 Enter From Morocco: All About Crisis In Spain's Enclave Ceuta

Spain's interior ministry claimed that half of the migrants had already gone back to Morocco, sharing footage of people walking back through a fe

Godavari Set to Cross First Flood Warning Level; AP on High Alert

Godavari river conservator G. Srinivas said, We expect the water level at the barrage to reach the first warning level between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m.

4,970 files settled in adalat

The file adalat was organised as part of making the administration more efficient in the Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe Development departme

PSBB Group of Schools celebrates 69th anniversary

President Murmu Congratulates Gold Medalists Asmita Day and Harsh Singh

New Delhi, August 1: In a remarkable achievement for India, two gold medals were secured in judo at the Commonwealth Games 2026 held in Glasgow.

In 2007, scientists found snakes on Japan's Ishima island didn't just eat toxic toads, they borrowed their toxins for defense

Snakes use toad toxins: Researchers discovered Asian snakes sequester toxins from toxic toads for defense. These snakes store borrowed toxins in

Samara Weaving is Marvel's new Emma Frost as X-Men reboot begins taking shape

Samara Weaving will portray the telepathic mutant Emma Frost in Marvel's X-Men reboot. This casting marks a significant step for the studio's new

DC Edit | Be Fair To The Children, Set Exam System Right

The ruckus in Parliament was created by political parties that may have been aiming to hijack the protests run by students who had legitimate rea

Prediabetes, obesity among adolescents in Chennai rose sharply over 17 years, study finds

A comparison of school surveys conducted in 2006 and 2023 found a several-fold increase in impaired fasting glucose alongside rising obesity and

Uzair Baloch's Brother Shot Multiple Times In Karachi's Lyari By Unknown Gunmen

According to a statement issued by Chakiwara police, the 40-year-old was shot on main Chakiwara Road. The two injured bystanders were shifted alo

Telangana Tourism Rolls Out Friday Pilgrimage, Eco Tour

The Telangana State Tourism Development Corporation (TGTDC) said the tour will operate on Fridays, covering Chilkur Balaji Temple, Experium Eco P

'This charade': Democrats walk out after clash with GOP Senators at explosive ICE hearing

Moneylender arrested for collecting 1.15 crore through usury and threats

The complainant alleged that between January 19, 2019, and August 13, 2025, Kalimuthu repeatedly threatened and assaulted him, forcing him to pay

India and Lesotho Strengthen Ties in Key Cooperation Meeting

New Delhi, August 1: A significant meeting aimed at enhancing the strong ties between India and Lesotho was held in New Delhi. This meeting took

If not for Trump, US would look like Spain: GOP rips Sanchezs leftist policies over border crisis

Hockey India meltdown amid jersey furore: Prez Tirkey says wasn't consulted; Sec gen insists all were aware

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey claims he was unaware of the saffron jersey decision. Secretary Bhola Nath Singh insists all officials knew a

Telangana Lags in PLI Approvals

Telangana has secured only one approved project each under the Centre's PLI schemes for large-scale electronics manufacturing and IT hardware, tr

Hyderabads July Rainfall Uneven Across Mandals

Telangana as a whole ended June had 115.3 mm rainfall against 130.3 mm, a 12 per cent shortfall.

Flood Fury Grips Godavari Belt; 160 Families Shifted to Safety

Roads inundated, transport disrupted as authorities step up flood response

Telanganas Godavari River Surpasses Danger Mark Amid Heavy Rains; 38 Rescued in Bhadradri Kothagudem

Hyderabad, August 1: The Godavari River near Bhadradri Kothagudem in Telangana has crossed the second danger mark due to heavy rainfall. Authorit

Russian proverb of the day: 'If there's a brain, there'll be a ruble' A timeless lesson on why knowledge creates wealth

A Russian proverb highlights that intelligence and practical wisdom lead to financial rewards. This saying remains relevant today as continuous l

Director of Medical Education appointed

Trump Plans $100,000 Fee for Opt Jobs

Proposal could raise costs for international graduates, including thousands of Indians