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Deadline passes, posters stay put on Ernakulam Collectorate walls

Five notice boards installed after service organisations agreed to use a common space for campaign materials; NGO Union says a single display poi

Kochi Water Metro set to boost service frequency with 15 new ferries

New vessels to improve connectivity to Edakochi, Kadamakudy, Kumbalam, and Thevara; peak-hour ferry frequency on the High CourtFort Kochi and Vyt

Dangerous wildfire keeps crews from reaching helicopter crash in Utah

Pilot and crewmember were fatally injured in the crash

About 1.35 million U.S. residents gets infected by Salmonella bacteria but this time outbreak across 27 states including Minnesota, Colorado is not linked to traditional sources like cucumbers, eggs, unpasteurized milk

Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections in the United States every year, and outbreaks have been tied to sources such as cucumber

EPFO, officers' body contest claims about new IT system

Quote of the day by Katy Perry,'I pray for humility, honestly, because it's very easy to be caught up in this world' shows timeless lesson on quiet strength of humility in social media driven society that demands attention, teaches inspirational life-philosophy

Quote of the day by Katy Perry on humility is a reminder to protect the person we are becoming while pursuing the life we desire. Ambition and hu

In 1975 Hollywood blockbuster movie Jaws sharks sent chills down audience spine, now U.S. scientists bet big on giant sea-ocean animal for accurate hurricane predictions

Hurricane warning alert: If the project succeeds, the data collected by sharks could help improve forecasts of how strong hurricanes will be as t

US Vice President JD Vance calls PM Modi to discuss boosting ties

Government appoints 30 judges to high courts of Calcutta, MP, Karnataka, Madras

Captain of turbulence-hit Phuket-Delhi flight may have failed dope test

Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollution

The larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, offices,

Jharkhand Student Organizations Demand Swift Appointments for Backlog Positions

Ranchi, August 9: Discussions between the government and various student organizations in Jharkhand are ongoing regarding their demands. Led by M

Proposed MDR for UPI transactions will be nominal, says government

Pappu Yadav Criticizes Government for Rising Violence Against Women

Purnia, August 9: Purnia MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, has voiced his concerns regarding the treatment of women in recent pro

Government spending on education below Unesco's 15% standard

PCA Appoints Amit Uniyal as Head Coach for Senior Mens Team

New Delhi, August 9: The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has made significant administrative changes ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season, appoi

Kadapa Youth Dies In Road Accident In Us

Dileep had travelled to the US about five months ago in search of a software job

Quote of the day by Adele, 'I'm really happy to be me, and I'd like to think people like me more because I'm happy with myself and not because I refuse to conform to anything' shows psychology of Happiness, teaches us to treat others with empathy, compassion, kindness, respect

Adeles words is about living from the inside out. Happiness should not depend entirely on whether everyone approves of us. There will always be p

Major Reshuffle in Chhattisgarh Forest Department: 24 IFS Officers Transferred

Raipur, August 9: The Chhattisgarh government has executed a significant administrative reshuffle within the Forest Department, transferring 24 I

Gwalior Police Uncover Jewelry Store Theft, Arrest Four Suspects

Bhopal, August 9: In a significant breakthrough, police in Gwalior have arrested four suspects involved in a jewelry store theft that occurred on

6 years after NDA exit, Punjab's SAD backs delimitation push

Shivani Swims To Gold At Nationals

Shivani finished first with a timing of 4 minutes 48.47 seconds ahead of Keralas Indraany Menon (4:40.18) and Karnatakas Idika Bhat (4:49.57)

YSRCP to hold statewide rallies on August 10 against DSC irregularities

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Tripura CM Manik Saha reviews power sector and infrastructure projects

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Thousands Attend Funeral of Atiq Ahmads Son in Prayagraj

Prayagraj, August 9: The funeral of 21-year-old Aban, son of the late Atiq Ahmad, took place on Saturday evening at the Kasari-Masari cemetery, n

Amit Shah begins two-day visit to Puducherry with welcome from CM Rangasamy

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Controversy Erupts Over Freedom Quiz in Kerala Schools

Thiruvananthapuram, August 9: Keralas General Education Minister N. Shamsuddin has directed the General Education Director to conduct a thorough

Wissa & Toure star as Jaissle wins first Newcastle friendly - ratings

Newcastle United forward Yoane Wissa scores twice in a 2-1 win against Valencia in Matthias Jaissle's first game in charge - but how did the Magp

MCA Honors Dilip Sardesai with Commemorative Gate at Wankhede Stadium

Mumbai, August 9: On the occasion of the birthday of legendary Indian cricketer Dilip Sardesai, the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) unveiled a c

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Chhattisgarh Christian Forum office-bearer arrested for objectionable social media post

The complaint was filed by Amit Chimnani, a spokesperson of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party

Delhi Police Conducts Joint Anti-Terrorism Exercise Suraksha Shakti-V

New Delhi, August 9: The Delhi Police Special Cell (SWAT), along with district police units from New Delhi, Central, North, East, South, South We

CM Mohan Yadav to flag off four new air routes from Bhopal today

Bhopal, Aug 9 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will launch four new direct air services for the state at a programme at Raja Bhoj

Assam govt hails efforts of Indian Army

Kolkata, Aug 8 (IANS) The efforts by the 134 Ecological Task Force (ETF) of the Indian Armys Eastern Command were lauded by the Assam Forest Mini

Mizoram steps up efforts to promote Mizo handloom, handicrafts in national, global markets

New Delhi/Aizawl, Aug 8 (IANS) The Mizoram government has undertaken a series of initiatives to promote the states products, particularly handloo

Three months of preparation yet thin crowd: Rajbhar mocks Rahuls event in Prayagraj

Ambedkar Nagar, Aug 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Saturday slammed the Congress over party leader Rahul Gandhis C

Three contractual nursing staff in Jaipur end protest after assurances of discussion by Raj govt

Jaipur, Aug 8 (IANS) Three contractual nursing staff members, who had climbed a nearly 90-foot-high water tank in Jaipur to press for their recru

Brajesh Pathak, Sanjay Nishad slam Rahul

Lucknow, Aug 8 (IANS) Uttar Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Brajesh Pathak on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over

US Vice President Vance dials PM Modi, discusses strategic partnership

New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday received a phone call from the US Vice-President JD Vance; both discussed ways t

Over 63.5 Lakh Votes Marked For Deletion In Telangana

Hyderabad district, with 15 Assembly constituencies, has over 14 lakh votes close to 30 per cent in the ASDD category out of total of 47,36,669

Police Heightens Vigilance for Kanwar Yatra in Noida

Noida, August 9: The Gautam Buddh Nagar police are on high alert to ensure the Kanwar Yatra, taking place during the month of Shravan, is conduct

Pappu Yadav Claims Attack on Neha Bora Was Pre-Planned, Criticizes Government on Womens Safety

Patna, August 9: Rajesh Ranjan, known as Pappu Yadav, a Member of Parliament from Purnia, has made serious allegations regarding an attack agains

Aviation expert calls for independent DGCA instead of new Civil Aviation Authority

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CM Forms Committee Over Bidadi Township Project

The Committee will conduct a comprehensive look into various aspects of the Bidadi Township Project and make recommendations to the State Governm

The entire matter is suspicious, says Rahul Gandhi on E20

Domestic Tourism in China Reaches 3.463 Billion Trips in First Half of 2026

Beijing, August 9: According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, domestic tourism activities in the country saw a significant increa

Kumarswamy Wants State Governament To Take Over Nice Project

The Union Minister alleged the land acquired for BMIC is for purposes beyond the original scope of the project and stated When I was the Chief Mi

Pilgrim rush, slow traffic: Delhi residents navigate daily life

Chinas New Strength in Foreign Trade: Unveiling China Opportunity 2.0

Beijing, August 9: Chinas ports and industrial docks are bustling with activity. New energy vehicles are lined up for export, while industrial ro

Snake-Bite Victims To Get Antidote In 108 Ambulance

The initiative is aimed at ensuring that snake-bite victims receive life-saving treatment during the crucial golden hour. The move follows 3,104

Punjab CM Appeals for 10-Day Parole for Jagat Singh Hawara

Chandigarh, August 9: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has written to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, requesting a 10-day parole for Jagat

Remembering Shivpujan Sahay: A Literary Luminary

New Delhi, August 9: Shivpujan Sahay, born on August 9, 1893, in Unwans village of Bhojpur district, is celebrated as a significant figure in Hin

Kumaraswamy Urges Drivers to Boycott Toll on NICE Road Amid Allegations of Irregularities

Bengaluru, August 9: Central Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has called on drivers to refrain from paying tolls on the

Even Seven Years After the Abrogation of Article 370, the Situation in Kashmir Remains Out of Control

Opposition Criticizes Punjab Governments MBBS Fee Hike, Calls It Unfair to Students and Families

Chandigarh, August 9: A political controversy has erupted in Punjab over the state governments decision to increase MBBS fees. Senior leader of t

SIR Flags 62,219 ASDD Entries In Adilabad, Boath

Digitalisation of enumeration forms in the constituency has reached 83.98 per cent, with ASDD entries accounting for 14.88 per cent of the forms

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Four days of rain swell drains in Delhi; 18-year-old feared swept away

Youth was on his way home, say police; Safdarjung records 98.7 mm in 24 hours, third-highest August rainfall since 2011 though waterlogging, traf

Congress Rally in Prayagraj Falls Short, Questions Raised by Om Prakash Rajbhar

Mumbai, August 9: In a sharp response to the Congress event Students Echo led by Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Pra

Congress Plagued By Differences Within Senior Leaders In Asifabad District

A senior Congress leader of Asifabad said it is unfortunate that some senior party leaders are indulging in character assassination of their oppo

Eyeing citizen-centric governance and transparency, U.P. pushes digital application to track rural water projects

Major Drug Bust in New Delhi: Five Traffickers Arrested in International Syndicate

New Delhi, August 9: The Delhi Crime Branch has successfully dismantled an international drug syndicate operating in the Delhi-NCR region. In a s

Shah Announces Shifting Of NUCFDC Headquarters From Delhi To Mumbai

The announcement came during the inauguration of NUCFDCs new office premises at Sharada Sadan in the Fort area of south Mumbai. At the event, the

Two memorials of 1962 war heroes figure in 27 places formally named in Arunachal

Punjab Launches T20 League Similar to IPL, Auction to Feature Over 450 Players

Chandigarh, August 9: Punjab is set to launch its own T20 league, modeled after the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann unv

Delhi Police Honors Young Innovators in Summer Internship Program 2026

New Delhi, August 9: The Delhi Police has recognized 16 student innovators for their contributions to developing technology solutions under the D

Jharkhand Government Accused of Neglecting Student Demands by BJP Leader Aditya Sahu

Ranchi, August 9: Aditya Sahu, the President of the Jharkhand BJP and Rajya Sabha MP, has criticized the Hemant Soren government for failing to a

In 1998, scientists created the benchmark for documenting Honduras' mammals. Years later, an eight-year international study produced the country's most comprehensive wildlife inventory, confirming 227 native species and suggesting nearly 30 more remain undiscovered

A groundbreaking eight-year study has identified 227 native mammal species in Honduras, utilizing over 300,000 records for analysis. Though signi

4 SHOs, 3 SIs Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct

Also in May 2026, SHO Bhukhya Raju Naik of Khammam district was suspended following a criminal case involving the exploitation of a woman.

Pearls, Floods and the Nizams Faith - The Untold Story of Lal Darwaza Bonalu

The Nizams patronage further strengthened the temples religious and cultural importance.

Vanishing villages: from prosperity of migration, Kumbanad and other villages in Keralas Pathanamthitta fall to an uncertain future

A large number of villages in the central Travancore region are left to decay as many in the younger generation, settled abroad, are unwilling to

Renaissance Club Explores When Mathematics Meets Music

The club was started by Sai Ganesh Pulipaka, 24, Sai Karthikeya Pulipaka, 23, and Yuktha Surampally, 23. Allu Nanda Kishore, 21, joined later. Th

Pakistani Players Banned for Two Years After Returning from Zambia League

New Delhi, August 9: Several former Pakistani cricketers have returned from an unrecognized T20 league in Zambia, only to face a two-year ban imp

Bonalu Fervour Grips Hyderabad

Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu will offer silk clothes and prayers to the goddess on behalf of the state government.

NCPs Eight MPs to Meet PM Modi in New Delhi on August 10

New Delhi, August 9: All eight Members of Parliament from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1

Hyderabad Edges Mumbai With 4.77 Lakh Crore Housing Sales

Hyderabad marginally surpassed Mumbai, where homes worth 4,51,811 crore were sold, while Bengaluru stood third at 3,92,047 crore.

Technical Issue Affects Water Board Citizen Services Mobile Application

Consumers are requested to use these alternative channels until the mobile application services are restored and extend their cooperation.

In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his fathers rheumatic pains accidently developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-counter medication around the world: How did Felix Hoffmann invented Aspirin?

In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his fathers rheumatic pains accidentally developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-counter

Rajasthan to Establish Maharana Pratap Sports University with

Jaipur, August 9: Rajasthans Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Saturday the establishment of the Maharana Pratap Sports University in

Ruchira Gupta | Abdul El Sayeds Michigan Primary Win And The Rise Of Americas New Left

Unlike India, the United States does not guarantee health care to every citizen. Americans frequently depend upon employers for insurance or purc

US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess

Senator John Thune is advancing a significant bill to regulate cryptocurrencies. This legislation aims to provide the crypto industry with its fi

Respect Taj Mahals Deep Sacred Meaning, Not Just Architecture: Amita Baig

Although it was no longer a sacred site, its original intention and meaning must still be respected, she said and added it should not be treated

Citizens of nowhere: G.B. Roads sex workers at risk of exclusion in ongoing SIR

Padikkal seals No. 3 spot with stylish hundred as Jaiswal, Pant fail

At the end of the second day, India finished its first innings at 357 for eight in 90 overs. Padikkals artistic unbeaten 142 and a gritty 63 (ret

Association urges government to set up separate welfare board for people living with HIV/AIDS

Vice President CP Radhakrishnan Pays Tribute to Freedom Fighters at Cellular Jail

Port Blair, August 9: Vice President CP Radhakrishnan visited the historic Cellular Jail in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands on Saturday. He paid

LCC urges CM to grant government job to wife of doctor who died of COVID-19

Kalaburagi Rangayanas repertory to stage Shantarasas novel-based play Sannagowdasani

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