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Tamil Nadu Government Aims at $1.5 Trillion Economy by 2036

The state will release a new industrial policy to foster innovation and technology-driven growth, support emerging industry sectors and drive sus

Ranbir Kapoor, Yash's Ramayana Part 1 gets release date; makers unveil English-dubbed trailer | Watch

Nitesh Tiwari's mythological epic Ramayana is easily one of the most awaited films of 2026. The recently released trailer created a huge buzz amo

Iran, Oman close to deal on Hormuz shipping route. Can it lead to a peace agreement with US?

Iran and Oman have agreed to a deal for transiting of ships through the Strait of Hormuz, but Tehran has reiterated that the reopening would depe

Assam Flood Crisis Deepens; Toll Reaches 95, 1.6 Lakh Affected

Sivasagar was the worst-hit with over 57,000 people affected, followed by Golaghat (34,000) and Jorhat (25,000)

Republicans seize on Michigan progressives' wins, but party is split on socialism message

Republicans are using progressive primary victories to label Democrats as far-left. President Donald Trump attacked Michigan's Senate nominee, Ab

Artificial Intelligence Rules Government Thought Process

Recognising AI as a pivotal driver of future economic growth and technological innovation, the government is determined to position Tamil Nadu at

How Abdul El-Sayed went from political oblivion to progressive breakthrough in Michigan Senate race

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly won Michigan's U.S. Senate primary, defeating Representative Haley Stevens. He will now face Republican Mike Rogers in th

Hindalco breaks out of key reversal pattern; SMC Global sees further upside

Home chef Preethi Raghunandan brings the flavours of Tamil homes to Hyderabad

Hosted at Mazzo, Marriott Executive Apartments, the Tamil food festival offers everything from Kongunadu biryani to arisi paruppu sadam in a buff

Spider-Man: Brand New Day slows down after a strong run, records lowest India collection on Day 7

Tom Holland's latest film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, has completed its first week in theatres, and the Marvel superhero film has witnessed a slo

Permission for Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Prayagraj revoked by venue provider

The trust cited waterlogging issues and also said that the High Court directed that the KP College ground should not be used for purposes other t

Strong El Nio Could Push 49 Mn More People into Acute hunger: UN

The U.N. agency said in a report that there was an 81% chance of a very strong El Nio event, with sea surface temperatures at their warmest level

'Were set for biggest attack since World War II': Trump refers to Venezuela to push Iran for a deal

President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned Iran and said the United States (US) was all set conduct its iggest attack of since Worl

Tanker reports explosions in Hormuz: Maritime agency

An oil tanker reported hearing two explosions while transiting the Hormuz Strait. The incident occurred approximately ten miles southeast of Kumz

Russian Barrage in Kyiv Region Kills 17 as Air Defenses Fall Short

Zelenskyy has pleaded with other countries, especially the U.S., to send more of the ammunition made scarcer by the Iran war

Major Wall Street firms targeted in attempted cyberattacks, sources say

Major Wall Street financial firms faced sophisticated cyberattacks recently. Hackers used phone calls to trick employees into granting access. Se

Life's changed in J&K, Ladakh since Article 370, 35(A) repeal: PM Modi

Prime Minister Modi emphasised the significant transformation taking place in Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. The repeal of Article 370 opened a ne

Google Shakes up AI Division as DeepMind Chief Shifts Role

As part of the shake up, DeepMind's chief technology officer and chief AI architect Koray Kavukcuoglu will become the division's senior vice pres

Morning Brief Podcast: How Prashant Kishor Shocked the BJP

Quote of the day by Charlie Chaplin: 'A day without laughter is a...' - inspirational quote by comic actor famously known for playing the character of Little Tramp, teaches life lessons on importance of laughing, happiness, positivity and how this one simple habit can transform your day

Quote of the day by Charlie Chaplin: Charlie Chaplin, a legendary silent film star, emphasized the value of daily laughter. His famous quote remi

Morning Digest: Rijiju meets Rahul in bid to end Parliament logjam; Bangladesh outraged over Hasinas presser in India, and more

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Trump administration to impose 15% tariff in polysilicon probe meant to counter China

The Trump administration plans to announce new tariffs and price floors soon. These measures will target polysilicon, a key material for solar pa

Iran and the US say a Strait of Hormuz deal is close, but one or both would have to back down

Iran and Oman are finalizing an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This potential deal could reopen the vital waterway and ease global ec

Sun project: How a telescope located on island of Maui in Hawaii is helping scientists to better track solar storms that can disrupt GPS communications around world, produce auroras

Scientists are curious about the suns inner workings to better track massive bursts of energy called coronal mass ejections that can hurl toward

RBI holds repo rate at 5.25%, raises FY27 growth forecast, cuts inflation outlook

The RBI kept the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% for the fourth straight policy review, retained its neutral stance, raised its FY27 growth forecast

Enemies Tried To Turn Iran Into Syria, But Failed: President Pezeshkian

In a televised address to the nation, Pezeshkian credited the unity of the Iranian people for thwarting what he described as attempts to weaken t

Government hits out at Pakistans malicious propaganda against India

In a strong rebuttal, India rejected Pakistan's Youm-e-Istehsal, deeming it as propaganda intended to obscure its own human rights abuses and ter

Government orders blocking of 7,393 links involved in film pirac

The government has directed online intermediaries to block 7,393 links involved in film piracy. This action includes the blocking of 4,996 Telegr

In 2021, Leonardo DiCaprio and a biologist met Jeff Bezos, wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos, meeting led to $200 million mega project to revive 100 of Earths most threatened species

Leonardo DiCaprio and biologist Wes Sechrest met with the Amazon-founding billionaire Bezos and his wife, former TV news reporter and host Lauren

Psychology researchers reveal how the way you sit could affect your mood and the choices you make

New research suggests posture can influence emotions and decisions. Sitting upright led to more positive feelings and better risk-taking. Partici

Finance Minister carries rosary, make sign of the cross

Minister refers to CM as Jananayagan and Vijay Mama

In 2019, U.S witnessed worst year for Parasitic infections, this year Michigan alone surpasses that data with 15 states linked to largest outbreak and why is Taco Bell under scanner

Cyclospora is a microscopic, spherical parasite that commonly causes watery diarrhea with frequent and sometimes explosive bowel movements, accor

Supreme Court acquits man in jail for 22 years for wrong conviction

After enduring twenty-two long years of wrongful imprisonment, a man was finally acquitted by the Supreme Court. The injustice stemmed from the t

Cabinet expansion unrest: Congress in damage control mode

Congress general secretary in-charge of Karnataka Randeep Singh Surjewala arrived in Bengaluru and met senior disgruntled leaders on Wednesday

A.P. govt. issues draft regulations for private AYUSH facilities

The regulations classify private AYUSH facilties into seven categories based on bed strength and services, ranging from single-doctor clinics to

A.P. CM tells officials to draw micro-level development plans for Visakhapatnam Economic Region

The region will be developed with a focus on balanced growth, infrastructure expansion, industrial development, tourism, and employment generatio

Trai unveils draft service quality norms for network slicing

Indian telecom consumers may soon see network slicing come to life, as the telecom authority has released draft protocols for this groundbreaking

Researchers in Japan uncover what helps the brain stay motivated when life gets harder

Brain motivation: Researchers identified orexin neurons as key to sustained motivation during demanding tasks. These brain cells help maintain go

Quote of the day by Jude Law: 'Success, and even life itself, wouldnt be worth anything if...' Life lessons from motivational quote on professional achievements, family importance, success, values, fame, relationships and happiness

Quote of the day by Jude Law focuses on the place of family in a person's life. Law said success and life would not have value without his wife a

Trump Helicopter Came Too Close To Passenger Plane, Probe Launched: Report

US authorities are investigating if a military helicopter carrying Donald Trump came too close to a passenger jet above Washington this week, wit

Decide on raising retirement age of judges by Sept 2: SC to states

The Supreme Court urged states to decide on raising trial court judges' retirement age. This move aims to align their superannuation age with tha

Quote of the Day by Joan of Arc, 'Act, and God Will Act' teaches timeless lesson about faith, courage, personal growth, offers powerful reminder that reminder that opportunities often emerge through action

Quote of the Day by Joan of Arc connects courage with action and faith with responsibility. When something matters, the first step may be difficu

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration places one-year ban on analogue, non-dairy paneer

The ban includes the manufacture, processing, storage, transport, distribution and sale of analogue/non-dairy paneer

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: 'Where youth and diffidence are united, it requires uncommon steadiness of...' - inspiring quote by Pride and Prejudice, Northanger Abbey, Emma and Mansfield Park author teaches life lessons on handling praise and how to accept compliments without losing yourself

Quote of the day by Jane Austen: Jane Austen's quote highlights the challenge of handling praise for the young and diffident. She explored the im

US To Impose 15% Tariff On Polysilicon To Counter China's Chip Supply Chain

The Trump administration will announce as soon as Thursday a 15% tariff and a series of price floors on products made from polysilicon, the key r

IMA threatens strike over Maharashtra homoeopath move

In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur invented a chemical solution accidentally, which could be used for straightening hair safely well ahead of time while experimenting with liquids to solve a common problem with sewing machines

In 1909, a Black American entrepreneur, Garrett Morgan, was experimenting with a liquid to reduce friction from sewing machine needles when he no

Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: 'The interpretation of dreams is the royal road to a knowledge of the...' - inspiring quote by founder of psychoanalysis teaches life lessons on what your dreams may reveal about your unconscious mind and why we should pay attention to our inner thoughts

Quote of the day by Sigmund Freud: Sigmund Freud believed dreams offered a window into the unconscious mind. He argued that dream interpretation

Rajasthan Police Arrests Three More in International Cyber Slavery Syndicate

Jaipur, August 6: Rajasthan Polices State Cyber Crime Police Station has arrested three additional suspects in an ongoing crackdown on an interna

Congressrallyin Kolkata against atrocities on workers, hawker evictions

Party State president says new government in the State, like the old regime is using the police for their own agendas

25 India-bound ships in Hormuz; government set to evacuate 13 soon

Dozens of Indian and India-bound ships are currently in high-risk maritime zones. The government has facilitated the safe return of over four tho

Punjab Cabinet Approves Bill for Green Cover Preservation

Chandigarh, August 6: The Bhagwant Mann Cabinet has approved the Punjab Tree Preservation Bill 2026. This legislation aims to maintain ecological

Row in Odisha varsity over interference by BJP MLA

The University Teachers Association has requested the Vice-Chancellor to take it up with Odisha Governor Haribabu Kambhampati, who is the chancel

AI Surveillance Helps Trace Missing Students In 90 Minutes

District Superintendent of Police Sunil Shoran commended the police personnel for their swift response and efficient use of technology.

Odisha CM to Lead Two-Day Investment Outreach Program in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 6: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi will lead a two-day Investment Outreach Program in New Delhi on August 7-8. This i

Calcutta HC Dismisses Abhishek's Foreign Travel Plea For Eye Care

The judge also noted advancements in medical science in the country for his suggestion.

Pakistan Clinches Series Draw Against West Indies with 8-Wicket Victory

Trinidad, August 6: Pakistan secured an impressive 8-wicket victory over the West Indies on the fourth day of the second Test match held at Queen

From Reels To Rescue: How Instagram Grooming Is Pushing Minors Into Trafficking

Krishnan urged the police to treat every missing or elopement case involving a minor as a potential trafficking case so that investigations begin

Spain's Ceuta seeks transfer of unaccompanied migrant minors to mainland Spain after border rush

Though the vast majority of migrants have since returned to Morocco, roughly 1,100 unaccompanied minors who arrived before and during the influx

Indias Under-31 Team Clinches Bronze at World Youth Bridge Championship

New Delhi, August 6: Indias Under-31 team has secured a bronze medal at the 9th World Youth Transnational Bridge Championship. The event took pla

Rajya Sabha passes by voice vote bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength

The Rajya Sabha approved a bill to increase the Supreme Court's judge count. This legislation replaces an ordinance that raised the sanctioned st

Yemen's Houthis say attacked two Saudi oil tankers

These were the eighth and ninth Saudi oil tankers targeted since the start of the blockade last month, according to figures given by a Houthi mil

Saidabad Steel Bridge Set For Opening

Ministers Ponnam Prabhakar and Mohammed Azharuddin on Wednesday inspected the Saidabad bridge and later reviewed work at the Moosarambagh bridge.

Two Kanwariyas Killed As Car Rams Motorcycle In UP: Cops

Two Kanwariyas were killed and another was seriously injured after a speeding car hit their motorcycle on the Delhi-Dehradun National Highway her

Police Seize 50 Lakh in Cash from Abandoned Brick Kiln in Durgapur

Kolkata, August 6: In a significant development, police in Durgapur, located in West Bengals Paschim Bardhaman district, discovered a trolley fil

North Korea's Kim Yo Jong warns of new military options over Japan's strike capabilities

Ms. Kim accused Japan of moving beyond a defensive posture and turning its armed forces into a force capable of pre-emptive attacks and overseas

NCPs Kakade Urges Sharad Pawar To Cut Ties With Congress Amid Gungi Gudiya Row

The NCP leader said he has written to Sharad Pawar and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, urging them to act in the matter.

Rijiju reaches out to Rahul on delimitation bill

The government is pushing its delimitation legislation to increase Lok Sabha seats. This bill also proposes one-third reservation for women start

Tejashwi Yadavs Lack of Seriousness Criticized by Former MP Sadhu Yadav

Patna, August 6: Former RJD MP Sadhu Yadav has made serious remarks regarding the recent by-election results in Bankipur, where Prashant Kishor o

Yadgir Gas Leak: State Orders Detailed Inquiry, Assures Compensation

The minister directed the authorities to ensure that the statutory compensation due to the families of the deceased is released at the earliest.

Gujarat Government Imposes Complete Ban on Non-Standard Analog Cheese and Dairy Products

Gandhinagar, August 6: The Gujarat government has made a significant decision regarding the production, storage, transportation, distribution, an

LIVE | Trump delivers key midterm message in high-stakes Las Vegas speech

Norse proverb of the day: 'Fear the reckoning of those you have...' - this motivational saying teaches life lessons on why you should never mistreat others and why every action has consequences

Norse proverb of the day: A Norse saying teaches that our actions have lasting consequences. Mistreating others can damage trust and relationship

Court Grants Police Custody Of Trainee IPS Officer

A womens safety wing team headed by DCP Dr Lavanya Naik and Attapur police will take Krishna Reddy into custody on Thursday till August 7

BSP Legislator Umashankar Singh Passes Away, Leaders Express Condolences

Lucknow, August 6: The President of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), Mayawati, has expressed profound sorrow over the passing of Umashankar Singh,

Santosh Lad Reviews Drought Preparedness, Stresses Timely Farm Input Supply

The minister said the crop survey was already underway across the district and would soon be carried out survey-number-wise to obtain a more accu

Meta apologises for error in restricting PMs video

Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg formally apologized to the Indian government over several operational missteps, including issues with paid content amp

'Deceitful' Infantino 'must go' says Luis Figo

Figo, who pulled out of the race to become FIFA president in 2015, wants Infantino to step down immediately rather than wait for his attempt to b

Telangana Chief Minister Meets US Ambassador Sergio Gore to Discuss Key Issues

New Delhi, August 5: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy met with the US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, in New Delhi. The meeting lasted

Cape Verde goalkeeper Vozinha ready for new challenge at Colo-Colo in Chile after World Cup success

From day one, I knew where I wanted to play. I received many offers, but Colo-Colo was always the priority, said Josimar vora Dias, widely known

Journalism Rooted In Empathy, Not AI, Say Experts At National Seminar In Odisha

Speaking on the opportunities and challenges posed by Artificial Intelligence, Ajaya Kumar Sahu said AI offers enormous possibilities for improvi

Meghalayas Draft Voter List Shows More Women Than Men After Verification

Shillong, August 6: The draft voter list published on Wednesday in Meghalaya, following the Special Intensive Revision (SIR)-2026, reveals that t

'Abdul linked to Muslim Brotherhood network!': Sen Ted Cruz drops shocking claim about El-Sayed

Rajasthan Leads India in Crop Insurance Coverage with Over 1 Million Hectares Insured

Jaipur, August 6: Rajasthan has emerged as a national leader in implementing the Prime Ministers Crop Insurance Scheme (PMFBY), providing financi

Bihars Political Turmoil Resolved as Deepak Prakash Appointed to Legislative Council

Patna, August 6: The political and legal controversy surrounding Bihars Minister Deepak Prakash appears to be coming to an end. On Wednesday, the

Sindhus Sports Centre In Vizag Picks Up Pace

The Centre is being developed as an integrated sports and education ecosystem

CM Goes Soft On Disgruntled MLAs, Succeeds To Pacify Them

A ministerial aspirant Krishnappa was denied a ministerial berth in the cabinet expansion on Monday and a miffed Krishnappa was contemplating on

BSPs Sole MLA Umashankar Singh Passes Away, Mourning in Eastern UP Politics

Lucknow, August 6: Umashankar Singh, the only representative of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, passed away on Wedne

Jharkhand CID Arrests Five More in JPSC Scandal

Ranchi, August 6: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) of Jharkhand has intensified its investigation into alleged irregularities in the 14th