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Building an OS for the apple industry; Inner healing to build peace in conflict zones

Orchardly is a bootstrapped Srinagar agritech startup combining farm intelligence, physical stores, soil testing and produce buyback. Meanwhile,

Yogi Adityanath Calls for a Movement of Service, Cleanliness, and Water Conservation During Shravan Month

Lucknow, August 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has issued a monthly appeal titled Yogi Ki Paati to the residents of the state, u

Trump Says New Iran Talks to Begin Monday After Calling off Strikes

On Saturday, the US president pulled back from threats for a massive attack against Iran which he said would have been the biggest since World Wa

Trump's closest Gulf allies are frustrated with his Iran war strategy: Report

Gulf nations are frustrated by the lack of a clear US strategy against Iran, fearing further strikes on their energy facilities. While the UAE fa

Glasgow passes Commonwealth Games baton to India; Neeraj Chopra, PT Usha receive CWG flag

The 2026 Commonwealth Games came to an end after 11 days of competition, with Scotland formally handing over the Commonwealth Games flag and cere

Manjalpur Bypoll Result LIVE: Counting to begin at 8 am as BJP, Congress vie for key Gujarat seat

The counting of votes for the Manjalpur Assembly bypoll in Gujarat's Vadodara district will begin at 8 am on Monday (August 3), with the outcome

Datia Bypoll Result LIVE: Will Congress retain power again? Counting of votes to begin at 8 am

The counting of votes for the Datia Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh will begin at 8 am on Monday (August 3) amid tight security. The bypollto t

Shitij Gandhi recommends buying Amara Raja Energy; RSI, MACD signal more upside

West Asia LIVE: Trump says Iran talks to take place today, sets no deadline for deal

The official Iranian news agency IRNA reported earlier that negotiations between Tehran and Oman over the Strait of Hormuz were in their final st

Morning Digest: Ahead of bypoll result, Congress suspends ex-Datia MLA; Glasgow bids farewell to CWG with handover to Ahmedabad, and more

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Leeds Rally for 4-2 Friendly Win over Liverpool

The stunning comeback saw Liverpool handed their first defeat under new coach Andoni Iraola, who arrived this summer from Bournemouth to replace

Oil prices tumble as Trump cancels attack on Iran to reach nuclear deal

On Sunday, August 2, OPEC+ approved an oil production quota increase of around 188,000 barrels per day from September, the producer group said, i

PoJK poll violence: Neelum Valley resident killed in security firing as 2nd phase ends amid unrest

A resident was killed when security forces allegedly opened fire on protesters in Athmuqam, during the second phase of legislative polls marked b

Uttar Pradesh TGT 2026 Admit Card For Special Document Verification Out: Check Reporting Details

UPESSC has released the Uttar Pradesh TGT 2026 special document verification admit card. Shortlisted candidates must report on August 10 with req

Bankipur, Datia, Manjalpur Bypoll Results LIVE: Counting of votes to begin at 8 am at three key seats

The results of the Assembly bypolls held in three states, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat, will be declared today, with all eyes on the high-pr

Japan's Kuwaki Claims Women's Open Golf Title After Playoff Win

Kuwaki sealed victory on the second playoff hole, after Henseleit missed her par attempt and tapped in for bogey

Ban on Bangladesh's Awami League is move against democracy: Taslima Nasreen

Exiled author Taslima Nasreen opposes the ban on Bangladesh's Awami League party. She criticizes the current political climate and the rise of re

Corner Office Conversation: Cognizants Surya Gummadi on How AI Can Deliver Returns

Indonesia ferry fire: 5 dead, 41 missing after blaze engulfs passenger vessel

'It's Hard To Watch It Burn': Astronaut Anil Menon Shares Photos Of Oregon Wildfire From Space

He said he spent many good years in that part of Oregon and that it was difficult to see it burning from space.

Japan confirms joint yen intervention with U.S., signals readiness for more action

The joint intervention is the first since 2011s coordinated action to weaken the yen after the devastating earthquake in eastern Japan

Petrol, Diesel Prices On August 3: Check New Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Delhi And More

Oil prices had rallied more than 1% in the previous session, with Brent settling at $90.12 a barrel and US WTI crude closing at $84.67.

Trump says new Iran talks set to start on Monday after calling off massive attack

US Iran news: New negotiations between the US and Iran will begin Monday to end the ongoing war. Talks will focus on the Strait of Hormuz and Ira

Did Student Protests Affect By-Polls In BJP-Ruled States? Results Today

The first set of by-election since the massive countrywide student protests over paper leak are expected to point to the mood of the country, esp

US Iran war: Explosion reported near tanker off Oman coast, crew safe, UKMTO says

An explosion occurred near a tanker off Oman's coast, with all crew safe. Maritime authorities are investigating this incident and advising vesse

Amsterdam Celebrates Drag Olympics

The 22nd annual event hosted Friday is the world's largest sporting event dedicated to drag queens and kings,

Nikkei, Kospi Slide Even As Trump Cancels Iran Strikes

Asian equities declined despite easing oil prices after Donald Trump called off planned strikes on Iran amid efforts to reach an agreement over t

Glasgow Commonwealth Games ends as flag and baton handed to next host India

Glasgow hosted the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games. India received the flag and baton for the 2030 Centenary Games. Ahmedabad will hos

Earthquake of magnitude 5.4 strikes Egypt, GFZ says

Egypt Earthquake: A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck off Egypt early Monday morning. The tremor occurred at a shallow depth of ten kilometers belo

PM Modi to address ET World Leaders Forum 2026 in Delhi

India Inc, global investors and policymakers will be listening closely for signals on the government's next phase of reforms, as the country navi

MP Pappu Yadav attacked at home during presser

An independent MP, Pappu Yadav, faced an alleged attack during a news conference. A man threw a slipper while another reportedly brandished a kni

U.S. Senate leaders reach funding deal to avoid shutdown during campaign season

The Senate is likely to vote on the measure before leaving Washington at week's end for its traditional August recess, a period that many lawmake

Highway deaths dip in India for 1st time since Covid

Mlaya takes nationwide pledge to build drug-free, developed India

SHILLONG, Aug 2: Meghalaya on Sunday joined the nationwide Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan, with Governor CH Vijayashankar and

WKH man remanded to police custody on murder charge of partners father

SHILLONG, Aug 2: A local court in Nongstoin has remanded a 22-year-old man to six-day police custody for allegedly murdering the father of his pa

Tongkhar inspects Jakrem village roads ahead of religious events

MAWKYRWAT, Aug 2: Mawkyrwat MLA Renikton L. Tongkhar on Saturday inspected several internal roads in Jakrem village to begin infrastructure prepa

9 digital libraries in Laitkroh await funds and books for opening

SHILLONG, Aug 2: Nine Child and Adolescent Digital Libraries established in the Khatar Shnong-Laitkroh C&RD Block are ready for use but remain un

Youth quitting drugs real warriors: PM on national drive

Prime Minister Modi launched a campaign for drug-free youth for a developed India. He emphasized that families should seek expert help and foster

Hold organisational polls ahead of 2028 polls: Pyngrope tells Congress

SHILLONG, Aug 2: Former Congress leader and former All India Trinamool Congress (AITC) Meghalaya president Charles Pyngrope has a word of advice

Driving licence test goes to four EJH block HQs

Pilot project seeks to take the process closer to the people SHILLONG, Aug 2: An initiative to conduct driving tests at the block level is expect

Sudden evening showers lash parts of Hyderabad on August 2

NTA floats tender to secure offices, exam material 24x7

GHADC reinstates staff following High Court order

TURA, Aug 2: Senora Johny Arengh, the former president of the Non-Gazetted Employees Association (NGEA), has been reinstated to his post in the G

10,000 cases pending in SC for 10 yrs, 80,000 in HCs for 30 yrs

Despite significant investment, court infrastructure and technology have not reduced decades-old case pendency. Over ten thousand cases remain pe

India approves just 1 Chinese FDI proposal worth 1 crore in FY26; 13 from Hong Kong

Overall, the government has approved 63 FDI (foreign direct investment) proposals worth 10,292.67 crore, or $1.18 billion, during April 2025-Marc

Companies may soon get to retain legal identity in flipbacks

A parliamentary panel proposes a new statutory framework for inward re-domiciliation. This would allow overseas companies to migrate to India whi

Importance of Shravan Month Highlighted by CM Yogi

Lucknow, August 3: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized the significance of the Shravan month in a message to the people o

Devotees Embark on 12-Year Pilgrimage for Water Offering in Bageshwar

Bageshwar, August 3: The sacred town of Bageshwar, often referred to as the Kashi of Kumaon, has transformed into a spiritual hub with the commen

Gurpreet Singh Sandhu Calls Jamshdepur FCs Closure a Major Blow to Indian Football

New Delhi, August 3: Indian goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu expressed deep sadness over the decision to cease operations at Jamshdepur FC. He st

Pekko: Where Indias Love for Tea Meets Everyday Luxury

Born from two friends love for Indian rituals, travel and beautifully made products, Pekko brings together Indian ingredients, sensorial fragranc

Celebrating Birthdays: Three Cricketers with Brief Stints in Team India

Mumbai, August 3: Cricket in India enjoys unparalleled popularity and financial backing, making it a dream for many young athletes. However, not

Tragic Death of Tourist in Maharashtras Dolkhamb Area

Mumbai, August 3: A tragic incident has occurred in the Dolkhamb area of Shahapur, Maharashtra, where a young tourist lost his life. Twenty-seven

Controversial Remarks by Maulana Jarjis Spark Response from Acharya Pramod Krishnam

Muradabad, August 3: Acharya Pramod Krishnam has responded to the controversial remarks made by Maulana Jarjis Ansari regarding Lord Shiva. He st

Congress set to stall House over Ram temple donation scam

Had to prove that I deserved to be part of Asian Games team: Ankur Bhattacharjee

While India, as hosts, fielded 16 players in the singles events prompting many to jokingly refer to the tournament as the India Open Ankur arri

BMC to monitor illegal waste dumping through CCTV surveillance

The corporations Solid Waste Management Department launched the comprehensive campaign to improve visible cleanliness across Mumbai and its subur

TVK & Congress not on same page on Cauvery

Governments Suppression of Youth Voices Criticized in Siwan Shooting Incident

Patna, August 3: A Congress fact-finding team, led by MP Imran Pratapgarhi, has made serious allegations regarding the recent AK-47 firing incide

Fraud Allegations Against Congress MPs Assistant in Mumbai

Mumbai, August 3: A case has been registered against the assistant of a sitting Congress MP in Mumbai, linked to a large-scale fraud and forgery

CJP Core Panel Meeting Scheduled for August 5, Abhijit Dipke to Chair

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, August 3: The online movement led by Abhijit Dipke, known as the Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP), is set to hold a cruci

New Trading Hours for Futures and Options Market to Take Effect Tomorrow

Mumbai, August 3: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has announced significant changes to the trading hours for derivatives, effec

Liquor Shops Shut, Civic Bodies Jump Into Action

Authorities intensified arrangements for the Ujjaini Mahankali Bonalu celebrations with special buses, drinking water facilities and temporary cl

Jagan Accuses Govt of Vendetta Politics

YSRC president Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy alleged that the Andhra Pradesh government was targeting Opposition leaders with politically motivated case

Controversy Erupts Over Congress MP Pramod Tiwaris Remarks on Sita

New Delhi, August 3: The remarks made by Congress MP Pramod Tiwari regarding Who was Sita? have sparked significant backlash from spiritual leade

BJP Telangana Chief Touts NDA Achievements at US Meet

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao highlighted the NDA government's achievements and asserted the BJP's growing political influence in Tel

Tensions Continue in Hormuz Strait as Iran Rejects Deal Reports

Tehran, August 3: Irans Acting Defense Minister, Syed Majid Ibn Al-Raza, stated on Sunday that Tehran takes every threat from its enemies serious

Arshad Nadeems Commonwealth Games Performance Criticized by Mentors

New Delhi, August 3: Pakistans Olympic gold medalist javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem faced criticism from two of his key mentors following a disapp

Shatrughan Sinha Criticizes Government Silence Amid Gen-Z Protests

Asansol, August 3: Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Shatrughan Sinha has sharply criticized the central government and the defection of opposition MPs

Tejashwi Yadav Demands FIR and CBI Investigation in Bihars Vimal Kumar Murder Case

Patna, August 3: Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition in Bihar, has criticized the state government following the murder of Vimal Kumar,

Ahmedabad Police Arrest Two Members of Notorious Gang, Solve Eight Theft Cases

Ahmedabad, August 3: Ahmedabad police have successfully solved eight previously unresolved theft and vehicle theft cases after a two-day investig

West Bengal STF Uncovers Links Between JeM Associate and Social Media Influencer

Kolkata, August 3: The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal Police has obtained crucial information regarding Arpita Sarkar, a female associat

BJP Spokesperson Criticizes Oppositions Selective Student Protests

New Delhi, August 3: BJPs national spokesperson, RP Singh, has launched a scathing critique against the Congress party. He emphasized that the op

CWG 2026 LIVE: Road To Ahmedabad 2030 Begins With Star-Studded Closing Ceremony

Commonwealth Games 2026 Closing Ceremony Live Updates: A blend of Scottish and Indian flair is set to take over a grand CWG 2026 closing ceremony

Drunk Mother Drowns 9-Month-Old Baby in Bairamalguda Lake, Arrested

The accused, Lokasani Rajeshwari, wife of Ravinder and a resident of Injapur, was taken into custody after walkers witnessed the incident at arou

Priyanka Gandhi Expresses Condolences Over Keralas Heavy Rain Deaths

Thiruvananthapuram, August 3: Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra expressed deep sorrow on Sunday over the loss of life and e

Tamil Nadu Leads 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 posthumous organ donation in In

Ahmedabad Ready to Host Commonwealth Games 2030, Says Harsh Sanghvi

Glasgow, August 2: The Commonwealth Games 2030 are set to take place in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. Currently, Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sangh

Countdown to Vote Counting in Bankipur By-Election: Fate of 25 Candidates at Stake

Patna, August 3: Preparations are complete for the counting of votes in the Bankipur Assembly by-election held on July 30. The counting will take

Value addition key for Tata Steel as prices fall and costs increase

Tata Steel saw strong revenue growth in the June quarter, driven by higher realisations. However, global steel prices are softening, and coking c

Raju Waghmare Criticizes Raj Thackerays Allegations as Baseless

Mumbai, August 3: Raju Waghmare, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, has targeted both Raj Thackeray and the Uddhav Thackeray faction. He dismissed Thack

Strengthening European Border Control is Essential: Ursula von der Leyen

New Delhi, August 3: Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, held a discussion with commissioners regarding the migrant crisi

BJP Legislator Dismisses Allegations of Bicycle Scam, Targets AAP

New Delhi, August 3: BJP legislator and spokesperson for the Delhi government, Harish Khurana, stated on Sunday that the allegations made by Aam

Godavari Floods Subside; Road Network Remains Disrupted

Power supply remains cut off in many villages of the flood-hit areas.

VHP Announces Major Initiatives in Rajasthan to Strengthen Hindu Community

Jodhpur, August 3: The Vishva Hindu Parishad (VHP) held an important semi-annual meeting under the leadership of Dr. Surendra Jain, the central j

75-year-old digital arrest victim moves HC for CBI probe; Delhi Police asked to file status report

Jamshedpur FC pulling out of ISL a punch in the gut: Sunil Chhetri

Jamshedpur FC, winners of the ISL Winners' Shield in the 2021-22 season, had announced their withdrawal from the ISL on July 31 just hours after

Assams Subhadeep Ghosh Appointed as Indias Fielding Coach

Guwahati, August 3: The Assam Cricket Association (ACA) congratulated former Assam cricketer and coach Subhadeep Ghosh on his appointment as the

Candidates Leave Police Recruitment Exam Over OMR-Question Paper Mismatch Claim

Several candidates walked out of a police recruitment exam in Vijayapura after alleging a mismatch between OMR sheet and question paper serial nu

NHIDCL Announces 100 Associate Positions: Apply Now!

New Delhi, August 3: The National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Limited (NHIDCL) has issued an official notification inviti

Heavy Rain in Kerala: Schools Closed in Nine Districts, Yellow Alert Issued

Thiruvananthapuram, August 3: Heavy rainfall continued across Kerala on Sunday, leading to flooding in several low-lying areas. As a precautionar