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US Intensifies Pressure on Iran with Stricter Blockade in Hormuz Strait

New Delhi, August 4: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday that it has intensified its blockade against Iran. CENTCOM h

Woman teacher stabbed to death at Faridabad school; attacker arrested

Special rice sales counters opened in Vizag Rythu Bazars

Eight A.P. players selected for National U-19 Chess Championship

High-Power Committee proposed to address tribal issues in ASR district

Lakshmi Yojana eligibility norms restrictive: Kejriwal

World Anglo-Indian Day observed in Visakhapatnam

Akali Dal Criticizes Punjab Governments Attitude Towards Employees

Chandigarh, August 4: The Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) has called on government employees to support the party. On Monday, the party welcomed the Pu

HTBF seeks Andhra University support for scholarship outreach

21,522 candidates to appear for AP TET in Visakhapatnam

Nakkeeran Gopal booked for remarks on Karur stampede

Treat water as infrastructure that must be built, paid for: CEA

Thirupparankundram lamp case: Nagenthran says SC not inclined to grant interim relief to T.N. govt.

Revised DPR not received by Cauvery Water Tribunal: MoS Choudhury tells Kamal Haasan

Minister Anand inspects areas along the Adyar river

Disappointed at not getting Cabinet berth: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Mothers death in road accident: Karnataka HC tells children to recover 25 lakh compensation from offender father

A Cabinet expansion in Karnataka with twists, turns and heartbreak

The Cabinet expansion had its twists and turns as the initial list released in the morning underwent changes till the swearing-in at Lok Bhavan i

Congresss decision to name legislators for Constitutional posts draws flak

The Congresss decision to name its leaders for constitutional posts in the Legislative Assembly and the Legislative Council in its letterhead and

SIR: Form-6, declaration forms given to all BLOs, says CEO

Kauvery Hospital, The Hindu to host webinar on vascular health

Titled Vascular Health: Prevention, Healing and Limb Protection, the webinar, part of Kauvery Hospitals wellness series, will be held at 11.30 a.

Vozinha arrives in Chile to sign for Colo-Colo

Vozinha, 40, will sign a six-month contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension, on Monday (August 3, 2026) after undergoing a medical

3 Day MPC Meet Begins Today, Status Quo On Rates Expected

The stability in Indias 10-year government bond yield at around 6.7 per cent also indicates that bond traders are not pricing in an immediate cha

MP Demands National Monument Status for Mangarh Dham in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, August 4: Hanuman Beniwal, the leader of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) and MP from Nagaur, raised a demand in the Lok Sabha on

CS Reviews Arrangements for I-Day Celebrations at Golconda Fort

CS Sanjay Jaju reviewed preparations for the Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort, directing departments to ensure smooth and secure ar

SC weighs release of TMC funds for daily expenses

The Supreme Court asked the Enforcement Directorate for a response on releasing funds. A limited amount from the TMC's frozen bank accounts could

Trouble for Punjab Congress mounts as Channi on Warring path

Punjab Congress faces internal strife as Charanjit Singh Channi supporters protest party meetings. Supporters demand Channi be declared chief min

Discontent Brews in Karnataka Congress After Cabinet Expansion

Bengaluru, August 4: Discontent has emerged within the ruling Congress party in Karnataka following the long-awaited state cabinet expansion. Sev

AP Seeks Report on Suspicious Death of Tigers in NSTR

Principal secretary to environment and forests, Kantilal Dande, issued GO-Rt-91 here on Monday to this effect.

Chelsea lands veteran Jordan Henderson on 2-year deal after Brentford exit

The 36-year-old Henderson is Chelseas oldest signing since BlueCo took over the club in 2022

Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak leaves 2 dead and more than 11,000 sick: What to know about the parasite, lettuce fears and the food safety concerns now emerging

Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak: The recent cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan has resulted in its first two fatalities, sparking concern among

India, Uzbekistan should double bilateral trade in three years, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged India and Uzbekistan to double bilateral trade from the current $1.5 billion within three years

TSCHE Releases DOST 2026 Special Drive, Intra-College Phase Schedule

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has announced the DOST 2026 special drive and intra-college phase schedule, with registration for the s

Prashant Kishor jolts BJP, ends three-decade hold in Bankipur; Congress retains Datia seat

BJP faced a setback in Bihar's Bankipur bypoll, losing a stronghold to Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, who secured his first electoral victor

Tamil Nadu moves SC against Karnataka over Cauvery water release

Tamil Nadu has approached the Supreme Court seeking directions against Karnataka. Karnataka failed to release Cauvery water as ordered by the CWM

Trace Indian seafarers hit by drone near Ukraine: SC to MEA

The Supreme Court ordered immediate steps to find Indian seafarers after a drone attack. Indian Embassies in Ukraine and Romania will gather cruc

Jammu and Kashmir CM Congratulates Aaqib Nabi on Test Team Selection

Srinagar, August 4: The Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, Omar Abdullah, has extended his congratulations to fast bowler Aaqib Nabi, who has b

Draft Electoral Rolls May Trigger Crore Notices

Legal experts cautioned that even if names get published in draft rolls, there always remains a chance that votes may get deleted.

Ukrainian President Zelensky sacks his ambassador to the US: Decree

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky dismissed his ambassador to the United States. This move occurred while Kyiv was actively lobbying Washing

Trump Warns Iran: Final Opportunity for Negotiations Approaches

New Delhi, August 4: In a recent interview, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations regarding Iran are nearing a conclusion. He emph

AP Health Department Reports Job Racket to CID

Unemployed youths duped with fake appointment letters

KTR Slams Revanth as Criminal Waste Foisted on State by Cong

BRS working president K.T. Rama Rao demanded an apology from Rahul Gandhi and Chief Minister Revanth Reddy, accusing the Congress of insulting Te

I faced many challenges....: Weightlifter Mirabai Chanu after hat-trick of CWG gold medals

Speaking to ANI, Mirabai said that leading upto CWG 2026, she faced a lot of issues due to injuries, weight management and training and having ov

Naidu Directs Officials to Focus on Supply of Potable Water

Naidu chaired a high-level review meeting with senior officials on the functioning of several departments, at RTGS centre in the Secretariat here

West Indies bowled out for 344 in 2nd test against Pakistan

Justin Greaves top-scored with 73 and captain Roston Chase made a defiant 70 as West Indies achieved a creditable total on a wicket already showi

Maharashtra Government Implements Digital-First Reforms for Administrative Services

Mumbai, August 4: The Maharashtra government has mandated five significant reforms under Process Re-engineering across all administrative departm

Locals Stage Dharna at Yadadri Thermal Plant Over Unfulfilled Promises

Residents who lost land for the Yadadri Thermal Power Plant protested at the plant gate, demanding jobs and implementation of assurances made dur

SC to frame protocol on pellet gun use against protesters

The Supreme Court will establish a comprehensive protocol for pellet gun usage. Delhi and other states can withdraw FIRs against student protesto

Engineer Arrested for Purchasing Leaked Exam Paper in Rajasthan for 25 Lakh

Jaipur, August 4: The Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested Atul Meena, a 31-year-old assistant engineer in the Water Resources D

OU Student Picked For Geneva Youth Forum

Paul Kuot Garang Manguak, who is pursuing a B.A. (Economics, Political Science and Public Administration) at the University Post Graduate College

Flood Victims Return Home as Godavari Floods Recede; Restoration Intensified

They faced a hard task of clearing thick layers of mud and salvaging damaged household belongings.

Farmers Protest in Eluru, Seek Water for Krishna Delta Fields

Farmers under the Krishna Delta ayacut staged a protest in Eluru, demanding immediate release of irrigation water through the Pattiseema Lift Irr

Four Drug Traffickers Arrested in Mizoram, Over 8.54 Crore Worth of Narcotics Seized

Aizawl, August 3: In a series of anti-drug operations in Mizoram, security forces have arrested four drug traffickers, including a Myanmar nation

Four Drug Traffickers Arrested in Mizoram, Narcotics Worth 8.54 Crore Seized

Aizawl, August 3: In a significant crackdown on drug trafficking, security forces in Mizoram have arrested four individuals, including a Myanmar

SC summons top Arunachal officials to explain non-cooperation with CBI probe

The case involves allegations that Chief Minister Pema Khandu favoured firms linked to his family members in the award of government contracts ov

Showers Cool State, Hyderabad Slows in Evening Rain

Police advised motorists to avoid waterlogged roads and unnecessary travel as rain was expected to continue into the night.

TSLPRB Okays 1604 RTC Driver, Shramik Posts

The recruitment, notified on September 17, 2025, covered 1,000 Driver and 743 Shramik posts. The board selected 894 candidates for Driver posts a

From TV dinners to meatloaf: The meals that defined American meals in the 1970s

Familiar 1970s American middle-class dinners featured simple, affordable, and filling recipes. Classic comfort foods like meatloaf and tuna casse

Quote of the Day by Julius Caesar: When beggars die, there are no comets seen; the heavens themselves blaze forth the death of princes The powerful meaning behind this timeless quote about death, power and destiny

Explore the powerful meaning behind the Quote of the Day by Julius Caesar, When beggars die, there are no comets seen; the heavens themselves bla

Heavy Rains Revive Crops, Inundate Fields in Parts of Adilabad

While recent rains revived drought-hit crops across the erstwhile Adilabad district, floodwaters from the Pranahita and Penganga rivers submerged

Local held with anti-India posters, grenade in Kashmirs Pulwama: officials

The posters described August 15 and August 5, the day the Centre ended J&Ks special status, as black day, while August 14, Pakistans Independence

BLF Claims Major Offensive Against Pakistani Military in Balochistan

Quetta, August 3: The Balochistan Liberation Front (BLF) has claimed responsibility for killing 97 Pakistani soldiers and five alleged informants

Trump says Iran talks under way, calls them 'last chance' to reach deal

President Trump stated that talks with Iran are currently underway at Tehran's request. These discussions represent Iran's final opportunity to s

Rain for AP After Monsoon Period: IMD

Director of Cyclone Warning Centre, PLN Murthy, said a strong El Nino factor was depriving the monsoon systems in Bay of Bengal both in west cent

AIADMK leaders want Dhinakaran, Sasikala brought back into the party

Unity within the party was mandatory, especially, in the present day context, they say while refusing to accept the new party posts given to them

Sircilla Weaver Completes Silk Sari in 170 Minutes

Sircilla handloom weaver Veldi Hariprasad wove a 5.5-metre silk sari in just 170 minutes, aiming to set a new record ahead of National Handloom D

Telangana Intermediate Education Dept Holds Orientation on Samagra Shiksha Grants, POSH Act

According to the directorate, Samagra Shiksha has sanctioned 24.84 crore as composite school grants for 418 Government Junior Colleges, 20 crore

Man held for allegedly luring woman with acting offer, extorting cash and jewellery in Vadapalani

Jagadguru Kripalu University: A Fusion of Modern Education and Indian Values in Odisha

Bhubaneswar, August 3: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced on Monday that the inauguration of Jagadguru Kripalu University in Banr

IAF Chief begins three-day visit to Vietnam to boost defence cooperation

The two sides explored new avenues to enhance collaboration, particularly in the air domain, as part of efforts to further strengthen the existin

Father of juvenile who performed car stunts arrested in Puducherry

A friend of the juvenile who had captured the minor performing stunts on camera in the car was also arrested

GHMC Conducts Communicable Disease Awareness Drive at Abids Girls School

The programme at the Mahbubia Government Girls High School, Abids, was aimed to educate students on the prevention of communicable diseases.

Chennai District Green Committee to decide on removal of a tree species from city roads

Engineers, officials of 15 local bodies in Pondy attend two-day workshop on capacity building

Five representative detailed project reports prepared by local body engineers, covering parks, streetscapes, crematoriums, and water bodies were

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings on Tuesday, August 4, 2026

Generally cloudy sky. Light Rain/Drizzle conditions very likely to prevail during morning hours. Maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to b

Top 100 property tax defaulters owe 31.39 crore to Chennai Corporation

In 2009, scientists revealed the world's most annoying insect, mosquito, turned out to have a romantic side

Mosquitoes engage in a captivating courtship ritual, producing harmonious melodies through the rhythm of their wing beats. This phenomenon was ob

Computer science, ECE still the most preferred subjects after first round of TNEA 2026 counselling

Electrical and electronics engineering, although way down the pecking order, did manage to register a gentle upward swing in the number of seats

Four supporters of MLA arrested for assaulting journalist in Puducherry

The reporter, while taking a video of an argument, was assaulted on his head and neck

More than 300 students of government schools participate in football coaching under CKL programme

Lok Satta leaders oppose proposal to set up RRB in Amaravati

Families of Recipients Shun Organ Pledges

The official suggested that the government should consider introducing a policy requiring both government and private hospitals to encourage fami

34-year-old man killed after being hit by train

Sri Aurobindo Society to hold conclave on preserving Siddha traditions of Puducherry

The conclave will bring together religious leaders, Siddha practitioners, heritage experts, policymakers, researchers, and representatives of aca

In 2009, a Navy veteran's low-cost invention helped thousands get glasses in places without eye doctors

USee Vision Kit: Retired US Navy and Marine Corps officer, Kevin White, has pioneered a vision testing system aimed at providing affordable presc

ABVP Protest Over Fee Reimbursement Turns Tense; 26 Activists Detained

Tension erupted at the Warangal Collectorate after ABVP activists protested over pending fee reimbursement dues, with police detaining 26 protest

DC Edit | Beyond Commonwealth Medal Count

India finished fourth behind Australia, England and Canada with 39 medals (13 gold, 17 silver and nine bronze). On paper, that appears to be a st

Strengthening India-Uzbekistan Relations: Jaishankar Reviews Strategic Partnership

New Delhi, August 3: Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and Uzbekistans Foreign Minister Bakhtiyar Saidov held a meeting in New Delhi

Jo Adell lands with Guardians as Cleveland makes bold deadline move

The Cleveland Guardians have acquired outfielder Jo Adell from the Los Angeles Angels. This move aims to boost the Guardians' offensive power for

Regret casting vote against a Trump pick: Kaine reflects on opposing ex-CDC Chief Susan Monarez