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France wildfire contained after 10 days, but firefighters stay on high alert

France's largest wildfire near Bordeaux has been controlled after ten days of devastation. Another wildfire in southeastern France remains active

Tragic Road Accident in Coimbatore Claims Five Lives

Coimbatore, August 2: A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday. Around 1:00 PM, a severe road accident t

Eyewitness video: Massive wildfires tear across Washington, thousands asked to flee as flames spread

Pakistan Hindu Group Launches Campaign for Minority Rights Protection

Rights organisation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa urges the provincial government to enforce constitutional safeguards for minority communities.

West Bengal to Benefit from Nine Free Trade Agreements Under PM Modis Leadership, Says Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, August 2: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Sunday that West Bengal will significantly benefit from nine

AI, data centre costs are slowing IT hiring, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu

Zoho Corporation's founder notes IT job growth is slowing significantly. Funds are now diverted to rising artificial intelligence and data centre

Shivakumar urges pro-Kannada groups to call off Karnataka bandh: 'Committed to protect state's interests'

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday urged pro-Kannada organisations to call off their statewide bandh over Cauvery issue, while asse

Prominent Congress Leader Accuses BJP of Fund Misappropriation Related to Ram Temple

New Delhi, August 2: Senior Congress leader Pramod Tiwari launched a fierce attack on the BJP regarding alleged misappropriation of funds related

Humans Will Stay in Control as AI Robots Rise: Addverb CEO

Addverb co-founder Sangeet Kumar says robotics will create new opportunities, with humans remaining central despite rapid advances in physical AI

Secunderabad Station Upgrade 65% Complete

Visitors complain of inconvenience as pedestrians are forced to use the same ramp meant for vehicles after parking

Flipkart offering Netflix for free: Here's how to claim your 30-day subscription

Flipkart Plus members can now get a free Netflix Mobile Plan. This offer rewards shoppers who place four eligible orders on Flipkart platforms. E

What It Means to Love a Country That Doesn't Trust You

The emotion of Azadi and loyalty to the Constitution come organically to those whose Indianness is questioned.

AI, Data Centre Costs Slowing IT Hiring: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu

Zoho founder says rising AI investments are diverting funds from new hiring, while questioning long-term returns from the AI boom.

Israeli strikes kill nine in Gaza, Israeli Minister says no deal to halt attacks

The Israeli military said that the strikes in Deir al-Balah aimed at two Hamas Nukhba commanders, while strikes in Gaza City and Jabalia targeted

Suraj Pancholi Reflects on 14 Years of Struggle in Jia Khan Case

Mumbai, August 2: Bollywood actor Suraj Pancholi is back in the spotlight. Recently, he has been focusing on his career and seeking a fresh start

YouTube terminates Delhi slum-dwellers page following overnight success, social media protests

While YouTube has not yet issued any official clarification, attempts to access Mohammad Irfans page Main Irfan display a message stating that th

Blind chess player from Ahmedabad wins Gujarat University tournament: Defeats more than 100 sighted opponents from 50 colleges; his friend with partial vision secures third place

Blind chess player from Ahmedabad, Rahul Vaghela has won the Gujarat University chess tournament, beating over 100 sighted competitors from 50 co

Agrasen Co-operative Urban Bank Opens 14th Branch in Hyderabad

New Kothapet branch offers 24x7 ATM, safe deposit lockers and a full range of modern banking services.

Young Man Beaten to Death Over Theft Suspicions in Dhanbad

Dhanbad, August 2: In a tragic incident in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, a young man was brutally beaten to death over suspicions of theft. Police

Handloom Hackathon 2.0 Showcases Tech Solutions for Weavers

Over 2,500 participants compete at IIT Delhi as the Ministry of Textiles promotes innovation to modernise India's handloom sector.

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja's body among five recovered in horror Broad Peak avalanche tragedy

The body of renowned Nirmal Purja was found on Sunday, three days after he and his team were swept away in a horror avalanche on Broad Peak, the

Weather Tomorrow, August 3: Heavy rain expected across India; Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra among regions

Weather Tomorrow, August 3: Monsoon activity will remain strong across India on August 3. Northern, central, and northeastern regions anticipate

'That hurts us': CWG silver medalist Lovlina flags 'missing' Northeast on Glasgow restaurant's India map

Apple iPad Air May Get Biggest Redesign, OLED Display in 2027

Report says Apple's popular tablet could receive its first major design overhaul since 2020, along with an OLED screen and M5 chip.

Taslima Nasrin Returns to Kolkata: BJP Leader Kiyaa Ghosh Welcomes Her

Kolkata, August 2: Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrins return to Kolkata has sparked political discussions. BJP leader and spokesperson Kiyaa Ghos

In 2003, scientists found Chile's Atacama desert so dry it had no detectable DNA. Now it's helping prepare for Mars missions

Chile's Atacama Desert serves as Earth's closest Mars analogue due to its extreme dryness. This arid environment, with minimal rainfall and biolo

Digging up newly-tarred roads for water supply works: Kerala government constitutes monitoring committee for Thiruvananthapuram city

Move comes months after the Kerala State Human Rights Commission issued directives in this regard to the Water Resources department and the Keral

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gets Leaked Online

Earlier, Christopher Nolan's recently released The Odyssey was also circulated online, following which the studio Universal Pictures issued taked

Delhi Government Announces Compensation for Unnatural Deaths in Prisons

New Delhi, August 2: The Delhi government has introduced a compensation scheme for the families of prisoners who die unnaturally while in custody

Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire

A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, says regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency

Vincent Pastores final weeks revealed: What was the Sopranos star doing before his death? His longtime right-hand man says, 'he was totally fine, healthy'

Vincent Pastore death: Actor Vincent Pastore, famous for his role as Big Pussy, has died. He passed away at his home in The Bronx at the age of 8

Iran Considers All Threats as Real and Signals Increased Military Preparedness

Tehran, August 2: Irans Acting Defense Minister Majid Ibn Al-Reza stated that the country perceives every threat from its adversaries as real and

Lt. Governor urges students to become watchdogs of campuses in fight against drug abuse

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan said youth can contribute to nation-building only if they remain physically strong, mentally soun

Tamil Tourists Swept Away at Kerala Waterfall, Rescue Efforts On

A young man and a woman had been swept away at the waterfall in Kizhakkenchery. The man was rescued while woman, who also fell downstream, has be

The towel on the chair: How it became India's ultimate status symbol

Womans boyfriend murders her three-year-old daughter in Sivakasi

How India fared at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

India concluded its campaign in the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, with many stellar performances and an impressive tally of medal

Protests Erupt in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Amid Economic Crisis, U.S. Report Blames Policies

Washington, August 2: Recent violence and killings in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) are not merely the result of a sudden failure of administra

For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back

Many consumers using weight-loss drugs are now shopping more in physical stores. Sizing changes prompt shoppers to try on clothes, increasing in-

CJP's core committee to hold meeting in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on Aug 5

Core members have also been asked to engage with volunteers and students, gather their views and suggestions, and present their feedback during t

Punjab Congress Faces Internal Strife, Harpal Cheema Critiques Leadership

Chandigarh, August 2: Punjabs Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has criticized the Congress party during Bhupesh Baghels visit to Punjab, high

158 exam irregularity cases await trial; CBI seeks fast-track disposal under new anti-paper leak law

Over 150 recruitment exam irregularity cases await trial, some dating back two decades. The CBI will ask high courts to move these pending matter

Astroguide for Monday, August 3, 2026

Durmuhurtham: 12.48 pm to 1.39 pm; 3.21 pm to 4.12 pm

Vande Bharat delivers donor's heart from Ankleshwar to Ahmedabad

The donated heart will be transplanted into a patient currently admitted at the hospital. This upcoming surgery will mark the 78th successful tra

Essential Guidelines for Worshipping Shiva on the First Monday of Sawan

New Delhi, August 2: The first Monday of Sawan is considered particularly significant for worshipping Lord Shiva. It is believed that sincere dev

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay defers Bengaluru visit on Shivakumar's request amid Cauvery tensions

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay postponed his Bengaluru visit for Cauvery water talks. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar requested the deferral

Indian Statistical Institute Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday

The government plans to advance its legislative agenda during the monsoon session. Two bills are scheduled for introduction in the Lok Sabha next

8 dead, 13 injured as heavy rains batter Kerala; CM Satheesan says 'stay vigilant' | 10 Points

Rains in Kerala left eight people dead, 13 injured, and eight others missing as the downpour caused property damage, landslides and waterlogging

70 lakh worth coffee seeds stolen from godown in Virudhunagar

Census 2027 self-enumeration begins in Assam, suspended in two flood-hit districts

According to the last Census in 2011, Assam had a total population of 3.12 crore, while the complete draft of the National Register of Citizens i

Fire accident victim dies of burns in Thanjavur

Tilak Varma Appointed Captain of South Zone for Dilip Trophy

Visakhapatnam, August 2: Indian T20 team vice-captain Tilak Varma has been named the captain of the South Zones 15-member squad for the upcoming

School holiday tomorrow, August 3: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 3: Heavy monsoon rains are forecast for several Indian states on Monday, August 3. Authorities are monitoring wea

Watch: PM Modi launches Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign | 100-week drive for a drug-free India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 2, 2026) said that to achieve the target of a developed India, the countrys youth must remain ment

Sai Krishna death case: SIT seeks public assistance to locate absconding accused Gulivindala Suresh

'Disgusting human who doesnt value: Idaho In-N-Out Burger president speaks on Twin Falls shooting after worker killed days after new location was opened on July 25

In-N-Out Burger Idaho shooting: An In-N-Out Burger Idaho worker was killed in the deadly Twin Falls shooting at the chains newly opened restauran

'Paper leak agitation is a culmination of years of Left activism, not revival': AISA's Neha Bora

Left student groups provided visual language and organizational support for the recent protest. These organizations offered a political narrative

CJP to Hold Aug 5 Meeting on Future Course After NEET Protests

Core members to meet in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to discuss the outfit's next steps following its month-long agitation over the NEET paper leak.

Kerala floods 2026: Kasaragod district on high alert for two more days, 208 in five relief camps

Two landslips were reported at Thayyeni at Kattamkavala in the district

CM Fadnavis urges universities to embrace AI, deep tech and quantum computing

Speaking at the inauguration of the AI Centre of Competency powered by NVIDIA at Ramdeobaba University in Nagpur, CM Fadnavis said universities s

India-Backed Housing Project Boosts Affordable Housing Initiative in Sri Lanka

New Delhi, August 2: A recent report indicates that Indias funded housing initiative is emerging as a key pillar in improving the living conditio

Five dead, 41 Missing After Indonesian Ferry Catches Fire, Authorities Say

The ferry was carrying 271 passengers and crew members, 225 of whom have been rescued.

Petrol, Diesel Sales Surge in July as Weak Monsoon Lifts Fuel Demand

State-run fuel retailers report strong year-on-year growth in petrol and diesel sales, while LPG consumption continues to decline.

Petrol, diesel consumption surge in July amid lower-than-usual monsoons

Consumption of LPG although declined 17.4% in July this year

Sougata Roy Responds to CM Suvendu Adhikaris Remarks on CAA Implementation

Kolkata, August 2: In West Bengal, Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy has reacted to recent statements made by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reg

BSNL ordered to pay Rs 15,000 compensation for misleading recharge offer: Man says Rs 449 plan promised 84,000 seconds but call balance was deducted by minutes

BSNL has been ordered to pay Rs 15,000 in compensation after a Kerala consumer commission found it misled a customer with a recharge leaflet prom

Karnataka resumes Cauvery water release as Kabini fills; CM pitches Mekedatu project as long term solution

Karnataka has begun releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu following heavy rainfall. Increased inflows into the Kabini reservoir eased pressure on

Watch: Abhijeet Dipke demands PM Modis apology over lathi charge on students at July 20 protest

From fields to Commonwealth podium: Praveen Chithravel's silver inspires village

Praveen Chithravel won a silver medal in the men's triple jump at the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games. His father, Chithravel, expressed immense

Watch: Tiruchirappalli: TN farmers bury themselves in Cauvery sand, seek water release

Around 158 CBI cases related to examination irregularities awaiting trial in courts

Over 150 recruitment exam irregularity cases await trial, some registered over two decades ago. The CBI will approach high courts to transfer the

Bus Collision in Rajasthan Leaves 22 Injured

Jaipur, August 2: A tragic accident occurred near Naya Gaon in Tonk district, Rajasthan, when a bus carrying approximately 25 passengers collided

Anantapur: Intoxicated Man Steals RTC Bus

Then he went to the bus station and made off with an RTC hired bus. Intoxicated under the influence of liquor, he hit the vehicle to a divider an

CJP's core members to meet in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar on August 5 to chart future course

Cockroach Janta Party core members will meet on August 5 in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. They will discuss their future agenda and plans at the mee

333 Drunk Drivers Booked in Cyberabad Weekend Crackdown

Of the 333 offenders, 269 related to bikes, 11 three-wheeler riders, 51 four-wheeler riders and two heavy vehicles

Haryana Celebrates Ankush Panghals Gold Medal Victory in Boxing

Hisar, August 2: The village of Bhediya in Haryana is buzzing with celebrations following boxer Ankush Panghals gold medal win at the 2026 Common

Haryana Boxer Ankush Wins Gold, Celebrations Erupt in Village

Hisar, August 2: The village of Bhediya in Haryana is buzzing with celebrations following boxer Ankush Panghals gold medal victory at the 2026 Co

Decision on declaring drought by August end, Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar

Ministers will provide ground report and that will be compiled by the Revenue Department based on the norms; the final assessment would be discus

Renewable Energy Surge Reduces Coals Share in Indias Power Mix to Record Low

New Delhi, August 2: Indias electricity generation saw coals share drop to its lowest level in a year during July. This decline is attributed to

Ladakh LG Vinai Kumar Saxena decentralises land-use approvals to speed up development work

Ladakh's Lieutenant Governor has delegated land-use approval powers to officials. This move aims to decentralize decision-making for development

India's greatest strength lies in its young population: Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant General

India's strength lies in its young population, with nearly sixty-five percent below thirty-five years old. Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha urged

Iran media denies Trump claim that Tehran asked U.S. not to strike

On August 1, Donald Trump said the U.S. was ready to go against the Islamic republic but that Tehran and other West Asian countries had asked him

Shefali Shah Celebrates Friendship Day with Heartfelt Tribute to True Friends

Mumbai, August 2: Renowned actress Shefali Shah, known for her remarkable performances in Delhi Crime, Jalsa, and Three of Us, frequently shares

Jasprit Bumrah ruled out of Sri Lanka Test series due to knee injury

Star India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has been ruled out of the upcoming two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. It is worth noting that India will tak

'Mekedatu project is permanent solution': Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar on Cauvery water dispute with Tamil Nadu

Karnataka chief minister DK Shivakumar views the Mekedatu dam project as a permanent solution. He stated the Supreme Court and central government

Suman Kumars Journey: How PMEGP Transformed His Life and Created Jobs

Mumbai, August 2: Suman Kumar, hailing from a humble family in the Koiribigha village of Barbigah block, Bihar, has experienced a remarkable tran

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran Questions Silence of Leaders on Cauvery Water Dispute

Chennai, August 2: DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran has voiced his concerns regarding the Cauvery water dispute, the proposed Mekedatu dam, NEET, and alleg

Protests Over Paper Leaks: SC to Hear on Monday Pleas Relating to Police Action

The top court had observed that a fair and independent probe in the matter was required and whosoever committed excesses, took law into their han

Coal production increased 7.5% in July, dispatches surge 17.3% on higher power demand

Indias consumption of power rose in July owing to lower-than-normal monsoons

Government Ready to Address Opposition in Monsoon Session: Keshav Maurya

Lucknow, August 2: Uttar Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya has launched a strong attack on the opposition regarding the ongoing