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Youth held in Vellore for selling narcotic-laced chocolates

Based on orders of Superintendent of Police (SP) U.N. Sivaraman, searches have been conducted by special police teams in the district to prevent

Tamil Nadu government to expand cooperative lending under Singapengal Entrepreneurship Credit Scheme

T.N. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has instructed officials to increase loans given under the scheme by 25%. Orders have also been issued to ens

Fadnavis likely to be made Education Minister, claims Raut

Sena (UBT) leader says PM and Chief Minister have held discussions in this regard

5 persons killed as car rams parked water tanker near Pollachi

The police say further investigation is under way to determine what caused the accident

2 firefighting helicopters collide midair near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages

The collision underscored the continuing danger at the most volatile front of Europe's wildfire emergency.

Southern Railway rewards Motorman who flagged safety issue in March

Chennai Division agrees to implement safety recommendations of inquiry committee

Sheikh Hasina to hold presser on August 5, a month before Tarique Rahmans expected visit

Bangladeshs deposed leader will address the media virtually on the second anniversary of her arrival in India post-2024 uprising

Taslima Nasrin calls for UCC across subcontinent, wants ban on madrasas

Ms. Nasrin arrived in Kolkata on July 31, almost 19 years after she was forced to leave the city over violent protests by a mob upset with her wr

Tamil Nadu government drops use of CMs Thayumanavar Scheme in its official communications

The State government also appointed Guru, founder of an online Vijay fan club, to head the Tamil Nadu Fact Check Unit

T.N. farmers are cheated whenever Congress is in power in Karnataka: Nagenthran

Hitting back at TNCC chiefs remarks on the Cauvery water dispute, he asks Tagore to question his partys government over not releasing water to T.

Emma Finucane Makes History with Fourth Gold in Track Cycling at Commonwealth Games

Glasgow, August 2: Welsh cycling star Emma Finucane has made history at the Commonwealth Games. On Sunday, she claimed the womens keirin title in

AI Wont Replace Most Jobs, But It Will Redefine Them: Fadnavis

He noted that the first industrial revolution began around 1740, followed by the second in 1860 and the third around 1950

BJP fears creative expression as it will strengthen anti-establishment wave, says Akhilesh

Accusing the BJP of misusing the talent of helpless and vulnerable artistes, the Opposition leader provides cash awards to two Ramlila artistes,

React Air Ambulance Expands Global Emergency Services

The presentation also drew interest from American delegates, who appreciated the service's concept and technological capabilities

Aaditya Thackeray writes to DGP seeking clarity over withdrawal of FIRs against student protesters

The Shiv Sena (UBT) leader says students who exercised their democratic right to protest should not suffer unnecessary adverse consequences in th

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Assams Diksha Initiative Launched to Boost Education for Students

Guwahati, August 2: A significant educational initiative named Diksha was launched on Sunday to enhance the academic progress of students and edu

Comedian Kunal Kamra shifts shows amid opposition from Hindutva outfits

Instead of Whitefield, Kamra will perform four shows in Koramangala

At least 72 died in Spains Ceuta migrant rush

The largest migrant rush into the enclave has caused an international crisis for Spain, with European partners criticising Madrid for its immigra

Five women killed, four injured in lightning strikes in Jharkhand

Of the five fatalities, three were reported from Patratu Block in Ramgarh, and two from Maheshpur-Rampur village in Basantrai Block in Godda dist

Rahul Gandhi to PM: Students deserve an apology, not forgiveness

After meeting the families of three students who were found dead in Tamil Nadu following the NEET controversy, the Congress leader said the gover

Pro-Channi slogans raised at Congress event in Barnala as infighting continues

Punjab Congress has been struggling with factionalism, despite repeated assertions by the party leadership that efforts are underway to strengthe

TDs Door-to-Door Campaign Gets Strong Public Response, Says Lokesh

He asked party leaders to ensure that the messages of the government's development and welfare achievements reached every household

Cash Management firm under probe for allegedly depositing 19 fake 500 notes

Andhra Pradesh: 7 Crore Chit Fund Fraud Sparks Protest In Pulivendula

The issue arose at Muddanur Road, where retired teacher Shivakashi allegedly defaulted on payments after running chit funds and private lending o

TCS sexual harassment-forced conversion case: Five accused given bail by Nashik court

The Court said there was no serious apprehension that the accused would threaten witnesses or tamper with evidence if released

Tata Trusts plans 40-50 hospitals, pushes for more world-class universities in India

Tata Trusts plans to build 40-50 general hospitals nationwide. The organization will also focus on creating world-class educational institutions.

Two Firefighting Helicopters Collide While Battling Wildfire in Greece

Athens, August 2: Two firefighting helicopters collided on Sunday afternoon while combating a large wildfire in western Attica, Greece. According

The Registry of Sarees: Where Every Thread Holds a Story

The Registry of Sarees brings together 45 archival textiles in an exhibition, 'Perched upon a woven sky', that looks beyond geography and traditi

CUK researchers secure patent for catalyst technology to produce cleaner fuels

The newly developed catalyst integrates multiple functions enabling chemical reactions to proceed more effectively while improving access to acti

Ruling BNP authorises PM Rahman to finalise nominee for Bangladesh's presidential elections

According to Article 123(2) of the Constitution, an election to fill the vacant office of the President must be held within 90 days of the post b

Drugs-free youth crucial for developed India: PM Modi, launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' campaign

Kakani: Rising Feed Costs Pushing Aqua Farmers Into Crisis

He claimed the coalition government had failed to regulate feed manufacturers or curb repeated price hikes

Komatireddy Offers Two Crops To Nalgonda District By Mid-2028 Through SLBC Tunnel

Sole aim is to complete the SLBC tunnel works and provide irrigation facility to nearly four lakh acres in Nalgonda district by August 2028: Koma

Jagan Mohan Reddy Accuses Andhra CM Naidu of Politics of Revenge

Hyderabad, August 2: YSR Congress Party President Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has accused Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu of adopti

Pollachi native, father arrested for womans murder near Kinathukadavu

Rythu Vedikas Starved of Maintenance Funds for Four Years

AEOs bear maintenance costs as unpaid grants disrupt farmer meetings and basic upkeep.

Telangana: BRS Asks TPCC To Educate Congress Leaders On Rivers

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, irrigation minister N. Uttam Kumar Reddy and other ministers lacked adequate understanding of the Kaleshwaram Li

A suicide bomber strikes an anti-militant rally in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 14

A suicide bomber targeted protesters at an anti-militant rally in Pakistan. The attack killed at least fourteen people, including several police

Kashmiri Pandits Return to Kupwara, Locals Note Improved Conditions

Kupwara, August 2: The return of Kashmiri Pandits to their homeland is being viewed as a sign of changing times in the valley. Following the abro

ABVPs Central Working Committee meet concludes

Despite recent downpour, monsoon deficit in Wayanad stays at 50%

According to data released by the Hume Centre for Ecology and Wildlife Biology, the district received only 802 mm of average rainfall between Jun

Suicide attack kills 13 during protest in northern Pakistan: Police

The attack took place in Pakistan's northern border province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, where authorities are fighting a growing insurgency by the Te

Quality Fine Rice at 52/kg Launched Across AP to Check Price Rise

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched subsidised quality rice sales through Rythu Bazaars and rice mills to provide affordable rice and stab

Ukraine hits multiple Russian regions, killing 8: Officials

Both Moscow and Kyiv have upped attacks on each other in recent months, as U.S.-led talks aimed at ending the conflict remain largely frozen

M.K. Sanoo never thought continuos Left rule will be dangerous, says Pinarayi Vijayan

In what sounded like a veiled criticism of former Kerala Sahitya Akademi president K. Satchidanandan, Leader of the Opposition recalled how grace

Five gold medallists from Bhiwani power Indias best-ever CWG boxing haul

Two others from Haryana also contributed a silver and a gold to Indias record haul of ten boxing medals; Bhiwani Boxing Club founder credits the

Maharashtra To Roll Out Labour Law Reforms, Rules Due By August-End

The department is also developing a dedicated online portal through which all establishments, shops and business units will be required to regist

Godavari Recedes, Flood Situation Eases in Mulugu, Bhupalpally

Floodwaters receded across Mulugu and Jayashankar Bhupalpally districts, prompting authorities to withdraw all flood warnings as normalcy gradual

Blood Donation: A Noble Service to the Nation, Says Speaker Vijender Gupta

New Delhi, August 2: Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender Gupta encouraged participants at a blood donation camp held in Rohini, emphasizing that self

If you believe Modi is bringing development, why do you live abroad?: MNS chief Raj Thackrey to Vivek Oberoi

Maharashtra Navnirman Sena chief Raj Thackeray criticized actors for their choices. He questioned why actors praising Prime Minister Modi live ab

TTD Files Complaint Over Birthday Celebration Inside Temple

TTD has also initiated departmental action against the temple staff on duty for allegedly failing to prevent the violations

AP Preferred Destination For Global Investments And Innovation-driven Partnerships: Naidu

The first agreement brings together the state government's Centre of Excellence for Energy Transition (CoEET), Visakhapatnam, IIT Tirupati and Un

Youth Congress helpline receives over 3,000 calls from student protesters

Many have sought legal aid, family counselling, and protection from online abuse following police action against protesters, the IYC says

Tragic Coal Mine Accident in Balochistan Claims 34 Lives, Exposes Dangers of Pakistans Mining Industry

Islamabad, August 2: A recent coal mine tragedy in the Spin Karaz area of Quetta, Balochistan, has once again highlighted the perils of Pakistans

TTD lowers eligibility criteria for healthcare suppliers to 3 hospitals

Doctors Trained in Bedside Ultrasound at Tirupati CME

Faculty members conducted supervised practical sessions at five training stations

Yellow alert for Kozhikode, major rivers in spate

A two-year-old child, who sustained grave injuries after falling into the waterlogged courtyard of his house, dies at a private medical college h

Six bars, pubs accused of serving liquor to underage persons in Manipal

Bonalu Celebrated With Religious Fervour in Kamareddy, Sangareddy

Devotees thronged temples across Kamareddy and Sangareddy as Bonalu celebrations were held with traditional rituals, cultural performances and sp

Warren Buffett ETF recommendation: The one fund he keeps pointing investors toward turned $10,000 into more than $40,000 in 10 years

Ace investor Warren Buffett's ETF recommendation continues to draw attention as his simple S&P 500 strategy shows how a $10,000 investment could

Anita Anand | Vigilantism Poses A Growing Threat And Is A Blot On Indias Democracy

Scholars and analysts studying vigilantism in India point out that there is also collective vigilantism, as group violence to punish perceived of

In 1695, pirates captured Mughal emperor Aurangzeb's royal ship and vanished after looting tens of millions of dollars' worth of gold and silver. The first coin from the treasure was found 300 years later.

Rare Arabian coins unearthed in America provide new evidence about a historic pirate heist. Captain Henry Every's crew stole vast treasure from a

How Agent 47 Turned European Teenagers Into Real-Life Assassins

Teenagers are reportedly offered large sums of money to carry out killings. However, many are arrested before they receive any payment.

Been Receiving Threats: Pappu Yadav To NDTV After Shoe Attack

One sant made a public statement saying that if my parliamentary membership was not revoked, I should be burnt alive. Another announced a reward

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Maithili Thakur Condemns Mockery of Any Religion

Patna, August 2: BJP legislator Maithili Thakur stated that mocking any religion is unacceptable. She made these remarks regarding the FIR filed

Quote of the Day by Adolf Hitler, 'Struggle is the father of all things' shows psychology about how adversity can shape human life, challenges may determine the future

Quote of the Day by Adolf Hitler offers the idea that struggle can shape human beings contains a lesson worth separating from its disturbing hist

Durga Temple Board Lodges Complaint Against Social Media Video

Unidentified woman for allegedly filming and posting an objectionable Instagram reel inside the temple premises

Home caregiver accused of transferring Rs 1.6 lakh from patient's bank account

home nurse and the agency that deputed him have been booked after allegedly transferring 1.6 lakh from an ailing man's bank account without the f

Quote of the day by Benjamin Millepied: Most dancers have no awareness of how they... Inspiring life lessons on self-acceptance, confidence, mental health, resilience, compassion, and why true confidence begins with seeing yourself beyond society's expectations by the French choreographer and filmmaker

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TTD Eases Tender Norms for Its Hospital Supplies To Attract More Bidders

The annual turnover criterion of Rs 100 crore has been reduced to Rs 25 crore, Rs 15 crore, and Rs 10 crore depending on categories of services

'Not satisfied with CID probe': Jharkhand students demand CBI investigation over JPSC, JSSC exam row

Hundreds of Jharkhand students continued their protests against the alleged irregularities in the 14th JPSC examination, JSSC-CGL and other recru

High-Density Apple Harvest Begins in Pulwama, Farmers Optimistic About Bumper Crop

Mumbai, August 2: The apple season has commenced in the valley, with high-density apple harvesting starting in Pulwama district. Farmers are deli

Centre played a key role in A.P.'s development: BJP

Karnataka: Cabinet Expansion Likely On Monday Evening

It may be recalled here Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated a week back stated to complete the cabinet expansion soon: Reports

One-year-old girl run over by car in Madivala; driver booked

Sharmila slams A.P. government for neglecting Godavari flood victims

Delhi Sees Humid Weather, Maximum Temperature 1.3 Degrees Above Normal

The IMD has forecast a cloudy sky with light rain for Monday. The maximum and minimum temperatures are likely to settle around 32 degrees Celsius

U.K. PM Burnham signals support for written constitution

Unlike most countries around the world, Britain does not have a written Constitution, and is instead governed by a patchwork of statutes, common

Police constable recruitment examination held under tight security in Mangaluru, Udupi

Successful Surgery for Child Born Without Esophagus at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital

Ahmedabad, August 2: A remarkable surgery has been successfully performed on a two-and-a-half-year-old boy at Ahmedabad Civil Hospital. The child

DMK accuses State government of sleeping over Cauvery issue

Accusing the TVK Government of sleeping over a matter of immense importance to the State, Mr. Regupathy alleged Mr. Nirmalkumar had insulted the

Woman held for drowning nine-month-old daughter in Bairamalguda lake

Durgesh Urges Youth to Embrace AI, Quantum Computing

The minister said the government was providing financial incentives and business support under the New Tourism Policy 2024-29 to promote investme

How many medals did India win at Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow?

India's campaign at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026 came to an end on Sunday evening, drawing the curtains to a pretty impressive run in the

Shivakumar appeals to withdraw August 13 Cauvery bandh

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has appealed to protesters to withdraw the August 13 bandh called against the release of Cauvery water t

KRS, Kabini water levels continue to rise amid heavy inflows

Arshdeep Singh Opens Up About Social Media Controversy During IPL

New Delhi, August 2: Indian cricket teams left-arm fast bowler, Arshdeep Singh, has addressed the social media controversy that arose during the

Massachusetts farm installs 832 solar panels above berry fields, and the berries grown underneath turned out sweeter and juicier and could change the future of American farming

A Massachusetts farm is integrating solar panels above berry fields. This agrivoltaics project generates electricity while shading the crops. The