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US sanctions on six entities, one individual linked to Iran's illicit digital asset network following Strait of Hormuz attacks

The United States imposed sanctions on six entities and one individual linked to Iran's digital asset network. These measures followed Iran's rec

US Senate passes bill to target Russia's energy sector. How it could affect India and China?

The US Senate has passed a bill to impose sweeping sanctions against Russia and procurers of its petroleum products, including India and China, c

US Unveils 15% Tariff on Key Material for Solar Panels and Microchips

The US share of global polysilicon production capacity has dropped from 50 percent in 2005 to less than two percent in 2024, the White House said

Trump expresses optimism about lower fuel prices as US-Iran move closer to potential deal on Strait of Hormuz

President Trump expressed optimism regarding negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. He believes progress could lead to lower gasoline prices for

Opposition wants Amit Shah in House; government says 'not your call'

Lankan Court Remands Rescued Rameswaram Fishermen

It is to be noted that 22 boats and 214 fishermen have been arrested so far by Sri Lanka this year

Russian strikes kill three in Kyiv region: Military official

Russian strikes killed three people including a child in a district northeast of Ukraine's capital, a regional military official said on Saturday

U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, four others

The bill, renamed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was approved by the Senate by an 86-11 vote

Nagenthran Warns TVK Govt Against DMK Style Corruption

He alleged that during the previous DMK regime, Rs. 21 lakh was misappropriated without even a single brick being laid for the houses sanctioned

Tribunal reforms bill gets nod, paves way for national body

Traditional heads move CM against KHADC land amendment Bill

SHILLONG, Aug 7: A delegation of Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur Ka Bri U Hynniewtrep on Friday submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma a

Deadline for diversion on Shillong-Dawki road ends today

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The East Khasi Hills district administration has directed NHIDCL to complete a temporary diversion on the Shillong-Dawki road by

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A hundred years ago | Outbreak of Beriberi in Calcutta

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Congress tells govt to come clean on ropeway project

SHILLONG, Aug 7: Raising concerns over the environmental implications of the proposed Shillong Ropeway Project, the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Co

NSEs Ahimsa Index is not for investors looking solely for financial alpha

They seek returns and moral satisfaction, a choice that should not be judged by the same yardstick used for conventional investing

Uttarakhand bans manufacture, sale of substandard dairy products

Uttarakhand has banned substandard dairy products like paneer and ghee. This prohibition includes items made with vegetable oils and chemicals in

EKH admin bans parking of heavy vehicles on Natl Highways

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The East Khasi Hills district administration has prohibited the parking or halting of heavy and commercial vehicles on the main

Over 300 avail services at health camp in MU

More than 300 students, faculty members, officers, staff, research scholars and local residents benefited from a Free Multi Speciality Health Cam

Complete e-KYC by Aug 31 or lose ration card: Ri-Bhoi DC

NONGPOH, Aug 7: The Ri-Bhoi district administration has set a deadline of August 31 for all National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries to co

City event pays tribute to Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed at St. Anthonys College on Friday to honour the memory of Captain Keishi

WJH admin issues alert over water release from dams

JOWAI, Aug 7: The West Jaintia Hills district administration has issued a safety alert following an advisory from the Kopili Hydro Power Station

Post Office FD Rate: How much interest is being earned on 12-month FD in the post office, how much return will senior citizens get?

Post Office FD Rate: The Indian Post Office provides postal services as well as a variety of banking services to the countrys citizens. The commo

Quote of the day by William Blake: 'Always be ready to speak your mind, and a base man will...' - motivational quoted by The Tyger and The Lamb poet teaches life lessons on confidence, finding the courage to speak up and standing up for yourself

Quote of the day by William Blake: William Blake, an English poet and artist, believed in speaking one's mind. His quote suggests that honesty pr

Police to issue numbered stickers for local taxis and auto-rickshaws from Sept 7

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The Office of the East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (Traffic) will issue numbered stickers to all local taxis and auto-r

JH group seeks dedicated traffic personnel and impartial policing

KHLIEHRIAT, Aug 7: The Advocacy Reform Movement (ARM) on Friday met East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police to demand the appointment of dedi

People pay floral tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 85th death anniversary at Brookside Complex in Rilbong, Shillong, on Friday.

People pay floral tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 85th death anniversary at Brookside Complex in Rilbong, Shillong, on Frid

In Tit-For-Tat Move, Spain Imposes Border Controls For Italy Over Ceuta

Spain will introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass migrant rush int

National Disgrace: Trump Slams Court Over Ballroom Construction Halt

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed with a lower court th

Supreme Court dismisses Bofors appeal, 4-decade-old case closed

July rainfall 35% surplus in J&K, Ladakh

Srinagar, Aug 7: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recorded 35 percent excess rainfall in July, receiving 259.7 mm against a normal of 192.6 mm, thoug

Quote of the day by Olivia de Havilland: 'Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of...' - inspiring quote by Oscar-winning actress of To Each His Own teaches life lessons on fame, success why you cant always be at the top and why it's natural to have highs and lows in life

Quote of the day by Olivia de Havilland: Actress Olivia de Havilland believed fame brings pressure to always be successful. She noted that life n

No conflict of interest in RDI Fund, says government

Will Soon Have A Solution: Jharkhand Minister After Meeting Protesters

Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh noted that administrative channels have already forwarded core concerns to the Chief Minister's office, ad

Ukraine says it hit a major Russian oil refinery, hours after Zelenskyys meeting with Trump

The overnight attack started a fire at the Ryazan refinery, which has a capacity of about 17 million tonnes of oil per year, producing gasoline,

State seeking GI tags for six products

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U.S. Senator renews push for green card bill

Congress cannot continue to ignore millions of long-term residents who contribute to our economy and communities every day, said California Senat

What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlife

Brain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline after ag

The best is yet to come for Ayush Badoni

The 26-year-old, who will be leading South Delhi Superstarz in the third edition of the Delhi Premier League, says India-A exposure helped him ga

T. Nagar turns 102: the neighbourhoods original plan still has lessons for Chennai

From a quiet, residential area, T. Nagar has become a commercial district, which it was never meant to be

ABVP questions AISA president

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National Handloom Day: MP Manju Sharma Promotes Khadi and Vocal for Local Initiative

Jaipur, August 8: On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Jaipur MP Manju Sharma visited the Handloom House located on Khardak Singh Marg in Ne

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Andhra Pradesh to Introduce Backward Classes Protection Law, CM Chandrababu Naidu Announces Financial Aid for Weavers

Amaravati, August 8: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Friday that a new law to protect the rights of Backward Clas

Share data on river waters, India tells China

Hull City Signs Norwegian Midfielder Jens Herto-Dahl on a Five-Year Deal

Hull, August 8: Championship club Hull City has signed Norwegian midfielder Jens Herto-Dahl from Eliteserien side Troms on a five-year contract.

Delhi high court stays food regulator's ban on certain Dabur products

Opposition Urged to Support Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills: Prakash Chik Baraik

New Delhi, August 8: BJP MP Prakash Chik Baraik has called on the opposition to support the Womens Reservation Bill and the delimitation process.

Little hope of tracing 2 missing sailors, Centre informs Supreme Court

No Confirmation on Prashant Kishors Role as NCP Strategist, Says Sunil Tatkare

Mumbai, August 8: Sunil Tatkare, the Maharashtra state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), stated on Friday that he has no informa

Gill skips Day 1 of practice game against SLC XI due to finger injury

Gill picked up the niggle during a training session here on Thursday (August 5) and as result, K.L. Rahul is leading the side in his absence

India and Russia Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Railways, Drones, and Critical Minerals

New Delhi, August 8: India and Russia have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors such as railway transport, unmanned aeria

Mumbai crimebranch arrests 12 international gang members in500 crorecyber fraud case

According to Raj Tilak Roshan, DCP Detection, the men, between the ages of 20 and 25, were mostly recruited from Ahmedabad or Rajkot in Gujarat.

Student Protester Hospitalized Amid Ongoing JPSC Movement in Ranchi

Ranchi, August 8: A student protester involved in the ongoing agitation against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams was

Air India salary hikes salaries of pilots by up to 15%

In 2010, researchers revealed that honeybees identify human faces by processing facial features in much the same way people do. Years later, the discovery became an inspiration for developing advanced automatic facial recognition technology

Honeybees learned to identify face-like patterns by observing feature arrangements. Researchers discovered bees focused on relative positions of

Delhi Cabinet Approves Private Universities Bill to Boost Higher Education

New Delhi, August 8: The Delhi Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, approved the Delhi Private Universities Bill, 2026 on Friday. This

NCAER: Bihar booze ban hasn't worked; lift it, fund development work

Trump Renews Effort To Fire US Fed Governor Lisa Cook Despite Court Ruling

Lisa Cook has been given 21 days from the date of the letter to respond to unproven allegations that she made false statements on mortgage applic

Supreme Court Requests Notification on Deepak Prakashs MLC Appointment

New Delhi, August 8: The Supreme Court has directed the Bihar government to submit the notification regarding the appointment of Panchayati Raj M

Indias Medical Device Industry Set to Reach $250 Billion by 2047: Report

New Delhi, August 8: According to a report released by FICCI-DUA, Indias medical device industry is expected to emerge as a global powerhouse, re

Indias crude import bill up 26% in 26-27 Q1 despite 18% volume fall

8-Year-Old Schoolgirl Raped, Murdered In Madhya Pradesh, Accused Arrested

The man allegedly approached the girl at her school during the lunch break on Wednesday and asked her to accompany him, claiming that her father

Quote of the day by Heraclitus: 'The world is nothing but a great desire to live and a great dissatisfaction with living.' Life lessons from motivational quote on human behavior, inner tension, dissatisfaction, emptiness, restless existence and struggle

Quote of the day by Heraclitus says, The world is nothing but a great desire to live and a great dissatisfaction with living. The saying explores

Australian High Commission Celebrates National Handloom Day with Traditional Attire

New Delhi, August 8: The Australian High Commission celebrated National Handloom Day on Friday by donning traditional Indian attire alongside its

Assam Flood Relief: Akhil Gogoi Demands Removal of Guardian Minister

Guwahati, August 8: Akhil Gogoi, the president of the Raijor Dal and a legislator, has called for the removal of Minister Bimal Borah from his po

Government in Supreme Court: Audio clips linking Biren to Manipur unrest doctored

JPSC-JSSC aspirants plan August 10 protest despite government talks

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Shatrughan Sinha Backs Mamata Banerjee, Praises Abhishek Banerjees Contributions

Patna, August 8: Shatrughan Sinha, a prominent MP and member of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has declared Mamata Banerjee as his sole leader. He

Post Pahalgam, panel proposes security boost at major J&K sites

Central Government Announces Appointment of 30 Judges in Four High Courts

New Delhi, August 8: The central government has issued a notification announcing the appointment of 30 lawyers and judicial officers as judges an

Discrepancies in validating Kunbi caste certificates: Jarange-Patil

Mr. Jarange-Patil has set an August 29 deadline and threatened a fresh final agitation over delays and denials in the certificate process

Government maps 27 Arunachal border locations with standard names

Supreme Court Denies Intervention in Narayan Sai Rape Case

New Delhi, August 8: The Supreme Court of India has refused to intervene in the Gujarat High Courts decision to deny a stay on the sentence of Na

One-Sided Hearing: Pema Khandu On Court Summons Arunachal Officials

Pema Khandu said the absence of the state's legal representatives prevented the government from explaining the steps it had taken to assist the C

Meghalayas Tracing the Roots Initiative Reviewed by Chief Minister Sangma

Shillong, August 7: Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma reviewed the progress of the states ambitious Tracing the Roots initiative on Frida

Rohini Acharya Supports Changes in RJD, Urges Priority for Experienced Leaders

Patna, August 8: Political activities within the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) have intensified following the dissolution of all party committees ac

African proverb of the day: 'Money cant talk, yet it can make...' - this inspiring South African saying teaches life lessons on money, influence, power, character and how wealth can change the way people see the truth

African proverb of the day: Wealth can shape perceptions, making falsehoods seem convincing to many. Money's influence can cause people to overlo

Vehicle Breaking Security Barrier Found in Jammu, Occupants Missing

Jammu, August 8: A suspicious vehicle that broke through a security barrier in Ramban, Jammu and Kashmir, has been located, but the occupants rem

Karnataka Election Commission Releases Revised Schedule for Voter List Publication

Bengaluru, August 8: The office of the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) in Karnataka has announced a revised schedule for the Special Intensive Revi

Around 1450, an Italian polymath created a device to understand local wind force and weather patterns for designing safe buildings and gave the world its first mechanical anemometer: How did Leon Battista Alberti's invention worked?

Around 1450, Leon Battista Alberti developed the first known mechanical anemometer, using a swinging plate to measure wind force. The device conn

FCRA bill 'internal matter': India rejects US criticism

The government is set to expedite the Foreign Contributions Regulation Act, which focuses on managing foreign funding for organizations. In contr

Houthi Attacks Target Yemeni Military Bases in Marib Province

Sana, August 8: Houthi forces launched missile and drone attacks on military bases in Marib Province, Yemen, on Friday. This information was conf

Chinese Film Dear You Premieres in Thailand, Celebrating Cultural Ties

Bangkok, August 8: The much-anticipated Chinese film Dear You, produced in the Chaozhou dialect, has officially premiered in several theaters acr

Delhi BJP Questions Absence of Opposition Leader Atishi in Assembly Proceedings

New Delhi, August 8: The Delhi BJP targeted Opposition Leader Atishi for her absence during the assembly session on Friday. They claimed her abse

Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains

USA-TRUMP-MINING:Trump administration to invest $3 billion into minerals projects to boost US defense supply chains

BJP suspends 9 workers over berating slogans during August 5 rally in Kashmir

Heavy Rainfall in New Delhi Causes House Collapses and Fallen Trees

New Delhi, August 8: The National Capital Region (NCR) has experienced heavy rainfall, leading to multiple incidents reported by the Delhi Fire D