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Lok Sabha passes Bill to authorise Govt. to permit banks to levy charges on UPI transactions

The Taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill was passed without a debate due to persistent sloganeering by the Opposition over various issues

Sensex climbs 374 points on buying in Reliance, ICICI Bank; Nifty ends flat

The 50-share NSE Nifty traded in a narrow range for the day and edged marginally higher by 11.35 points, or 0.05%, to end at 24,636; during the d

GD Naidus story should be part of the syllabus: Madhavan interview | GDN

Actor Madhavan has been fascinated by the life and times of Gopalsamy Doraisamy Naidu so much that he decided to showcase it on the big screen. T

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Law college, river projects, welfare schemes for Madurai

The new special government law college in Madurai is scheduled to open its doors in the 202728 academic year with an initial intake of 300 studen

Did reducing Jammu and Kashmir to a UT and abrogating its special status make a difference?

Analysis of available data show that the Union government has not delivered on its promise of wide-ranging transformation in Jammu and Kashmir

11 fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy near Needuntheevu islet

The 11 fishermen were fishing in a fibre boat, which was reportedly an unregistered trawler. The trawler developed a technical snag and went out

MLA Sharanagowda Kandkur escorts rival Baburao Chinchansur during visit to Kadechur Badiyal Industrial Area in Yadgir

Mr. Kandkur was seen holding the hand of former minister Baburao Chinchansur while accompanying Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil t

Rupee falls 16 paise to close at 95.24 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee was pressured by a slight recovery in the U.S. dollar index and foreign fund outflows, even as lower crude oil price

Europes wildfires and the changing taste of French wine | The Climate Economy

From record-breaking wildfires and smoke taint to the earliest harvests in 600 years, climate change is directly threatening Frances celebrated w

Agriculture students block gate of university campus in Shivamogga over recruitment norms

The protesting students did not allow university staff, professors and senior officials to enter the campus

Afcons receives LoA for 1,918-cr desalinated water tunnel project in Mumbai

Afcons receives LoA for 1,918-cr desalinated water tunnel project in Mumbai

Milton and Feeding India collaborate to distribute steel tiffin boxes to children

Milton and Feeding India collaborate to distribute steel tiffin boxes to children

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns

The Sixteenth Finance Commission risks moving away from its core mandate of acting as an equalising force within the federation

Maharashtra resident doctors call off strike after Bombay HC order, OPD services to function normally

The Maharashtra resident doctors on Thursday called off strike after Bombay High Court took cognisance of the matter. Notably, the Bombay High Co

Lok Sabha passes bill paving way for UPI charges: What the new law means for users, merchants and banks

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a key amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, empowering the Central government to allow bank

CBI arrests fugitive wanted in 2021 post poll murder of WB BJP leader

He had been on the run since August 25, 2021, when the case was registered

Milky Mist IPO to open on August 11

IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to 1,428 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 125 crore

Why has Indias hockey jersey turned saffron? | In Focus podcast

Uthra Ganesan explains why the national team has traditionally worn blue, what went on behind the scenes at Hockey India and why the move to saff

Mid-air panic on Kuala Lumpur-Kochi flight as passenger attempts to open emergency exit

A passenger was arrested for allegedly attempting to open the emergency exit of a Kuala LumpurKochi flight, threatening fellow passengers and cab

Kerala set to launch 'My Police Station' initiative for improved citizen engagement

The initiative, which will be unveile on August 15, is aimed at improving accessibility and accountability, according to Home Minister Ramesh Che

SCoR executing projects worth 54,479 crore, says General Manager

General Manager Sandeep Mathur said the zone, formed on June 1, expects originating revenue of 15,500 crore and freight loading of over 100 milli

Kerala govt orders probe into alleged EVM hacking scam targeting Assembly poll candidates

Move after Congress leader Rajmohan Unnithan, MP, submits complaint to State police

Is the Begum back in the battle? What Hasina's return bid means

Former Bangladesh Prime MinisterSheikh Hasinahas announced that she will return to Bangladesh in December despite facing arrest and a death sente

Tambaram police bust gang trafficking ganja through India Post parcels

Investigation revealed that turmeric powder had been sprinkled over the contraband to mask its odour during transportation, while the parcels wer

Passenger arrested for attempting to open emergency exit on Kochi-bound flight from Kuala Lumpur mid-air

FIR says he tried to force open the aircrafts emergency exit, damaged its window panel and threatened fellow passengers, thereby endangering safe

Beyond the bedroom: why erectile dysfunction deserves medical attention

An occasional episode after exhaustion, heavy alcohol consumption, emotional strain or poor sleep is common, and does not necessarily indicate a

Cabinet clears Rs 23,731 crore GOBARdhan biogas scheme, Rs 8,970 crore Assam highway

The Union Cabinet approved two significant projects totaling over Rs 32,000 crore. The GOBARdhan scheme aims to boost biogas production nationwid

'Is PM seeking to dilute UPI, open digital payments sector to US businesses': Congress

Congress criticizes a new government bill concerning digital payments. The party alleges the bill could weaken UPI and favor American companies.

Bombay High Court Issues Warning to Striking Doctors, Orders Immediate Return to Work

Mumbai, August 6: The Bombay High Court has taken suo motu cognizance of the ongoing strike by doctors. In a stern warning to the protesting doct

Once-in-a-century moment on August 12: Spain village to go dark twice amid total solar eclipse and Perseid meteor shower

Avellanosa de Mu will witness Spain's first total solar eclipse since 1912. This rare event occurs on August 12, 2026, near sunset. The village o

DMK seeks adjournment motion on Cauvery dispute, slams TVK governments Agriculture Budget

Udhayanidhi Stalin said the DMK would raise the Cauvery issue in detail during the Assembly proceedings and expressed hope that Chief Minister C.

Hyderabad Task Force arrests serial housebreakers, recovers 12 lakh worth of stolen property

The trio is allegedly involved in 11 cases registered at Gowraram, Sangareddy Town, Pocharam IT Corridor, Nagole, Kushaiguda, Medipally, Vanastha

Wrestler Sushil Kumar Denied Bail in Sagar Dhankhar Murder Case

New Delhi, August 6: Wrestler Sushil Kumar has faced a setback as the Delhi High Court denied his bail application in the murder case of fellow w

Parliamentary Committee Presents Six Reports on Public Sector Performance

New Delhi, August 6: The Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises presented six reports in Parliament on Thursday. The reports were submitte

As Iran war drags on, Americans are bracing for more chaos in Middle East, Reuters poll finds

According to recent surveys, many Americans fear that the ongoing U.S. war with Iran could destabilize the Middle Eastern region. Disruptions in

How the new generation of left-wing US media is powering progressive candidates

Progressive candidates are winning primaries with help from new left-wing media. These platforms allow candidates to build national profiles and

Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban killed in high-speed car crash in Jhansi

Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban Ahmad and his friend Sonu died after their SUV crashed into a road divider in Uttar Pradesh's Jhansi district. Pol

Will approach Supreme Court: Tejpal gets 10-year jail in 2013 case, alleges political vendetta

U.S. requests Filipino pastors extradition on sex-trafficking charges: Philippine Ambassador

The 2021 U.S. indictment alleges girls and women between the ages of 12 and 25 were recruited as personal assistants for Quiboloy to prepare his

Iran threatens to hit Gulf states if U.S. launches new strikes

Riyadh urged U.S. President Donald Trump to delay military action, pursue negotiations; Iran bets infrastructure threats can raise pressure witho

CJP to launch 'kya bolti public' campaign next month: Dipke

The CJP founder said that unemployment is a major problem and they will make it a nationwide issue

Psychology says people are more likely to trust someone who admits small mistakes

The most effective workplaces recognize that every communication style has strengths. When organizations create environments where both outspoken

Dan Lawrence Returns to England Squad for Tests Against Pakistan

New Delhi, August 6: England has recalled batting all-rounder Dan Lawrence to its 16-member squad for the first two Tests against Pakistan. Jorda

After Hyderabad-FAST crackdown, kirana merchants body asks police not to target genuine traders

The Association to alert Hyderabad-Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST) if any of its member is found to be involved in food adulteration

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay hails State, Agriculture Budgets; says they offer new hope to society

In a post on social media, the Chief Minister congratulated Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson and Agriculture Minister R. Vinoth for presenting wh

Heavy rain triggers high alert in Rudraprayag as Alaknanda, Mandakini rivers swell; schools shut

The Rudraprayag district administration in Uttarakhand has issued a high alert after continuous rainfall led to a sharp rise in the water levels

Doctors associations oppose move to allow homoeopathy practitioners to prescribe allopathic medicine

Condemning the decision taken by the Maharashtra government, the IMA said it will launch a protest if the illegal order is not withdrawn by July

Tarun Tejpal Sentenced to 10 Years for Sexual Assault by Bombay High Court

Mumbai, August 6: The Bombay High Court has sentenced former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal to ten years of rigorous imprisonment for sexual assault

Tarun Tejpal calls himself a 'political victim', says 10-year jail term is 'politically motivated'

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal on Thursday (August 6) said he is a victim of 'political vendetta' after the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Cour

England recall Lawrence, Carse, Pope, Cook for Pakistan tests with Bethell ruled out

Dan Lawrence has been recalled by England after two years to play in the first test against Pakistan and Jacob Bethell has been ruled out of the

Gujarats Travel and Trade Fair Kicks Off with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel

Ahmedabad, August 6: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel inaugurated the Travel and Trade Fair at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar on Thursday. The event

Rape case: Ex-Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal gets 10 years in jail

The Bombay High Court convicted former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 rape case, setting aside his acquittal by a Goa sessions court. Th

'Kya Bolti Public': Dipke announces nationwide campaign to highlight unemployment, education reforms

Cockroach Janta Party(CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipkeon Thursday announced a nationwide campaign with the name 'Kya Bolti Public', stating the CJP wo

LTM Collaborates with Chainguard to Strengthen Software Supply Chain Security throughBlueVerseRightLogic

Your Favourite NIVEA Soft, Now in a Gel Format - Introducing NIVEA Soft Gel, a Serum-Infused Gel

A first-of-its-kind hybrid moisturiser combining the freshness of a gel with the potency of a serum for plump, bouncy-looking skin

'Naaigal Jaakirathai' to 'Watchman': a look at dog-based films in Tamil

With Watchman hitting screens, we take a look at how dog-based scripts have fared at the box-office

Bihar Chief Minister Advocates for Enhanced Use of AI in Governance

Patna, August 6: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary emphasized the increasing necessity of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technology

Supporters of Imran Khan's party to march toward Islamabad on September 27: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa CM

Referring to the completion of three years since what he termed Khan's abduction, Suhail Afridi alleged that the former prime minister has been k

Praj GenX, Subsidiary of Praj Industries, Expands with Global Supply Agreement for Hyperscale Data Centers

OMG 2 movie review: Akshay Kumar and Pankaj Tripathi have a talk with society

Amit Rais fantasy film takes a light and religion-backed approach to encourage sex education in schools and homes

The 9th WeddingSutra Influencer Awards Returns to Taj Lands End, Mumbai on August 19, 2026

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Katrina Kaif roots for Mini Mathur after she wins Alliance; Malaika Arora says

Alliance, Prime Video's reality show, has found its first-ever winner. Mini Mathur lifted the trophy after defeating Aly Goni and Ruhee Dosani in

AGON by AOC Unveils New Gaming Monitors Built for Triple Refresh Rate Performance

AGON by AOC Unveils New Gaming Monitors Built for Triple Refresh Rate Performance

India and South Africa to Expand Cooperation in Critical Minerals and Pharmaceuticals: Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, August 6: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Thursday that India and South Africa discussed ways to enhanc

Mumbai ranks 15th, Hyderabad 27th globally in operational data centre capacity: Knight Frank

Real estate consultant Knight Frank on Thursday released a report 'Knight Frank Global Data Centre Atlas 2026' that compares 36 leading global da

Do not bow down to our PM so much: Arvind Kejriwal says Meta estricted his Instagram account

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Arvind Kejriwal has alleged that Meta has estricted his Instagram account. Nearly two hours after his first post on

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Delta region farmers welcome move to expedite river linking project, studies on building barrages

While welcoming allocations for the CauveryVaigaiGundar river linking project, barrages across the Cauvery and ecological restoration of the Cauv

Why doctors are protesting in Maharashtra | Explained

Maharashtra doctors protest against a government decision allowing homeopaths to practice modern medicine, demanding clarity and regulation

Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi Critiques Rahul Gandhis Student Engagement Tactics

New Delhi, August 6: Senior BJP leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has criticized Rahul Gandhi, the leader of the opposition in the Lok Sabha, following

North Korea fires ballistic missile: South Korea military

In a statement carried by North Korean state media on Wednesday, Kim Yo Jong the sister of leader Kim Jong Un said Pyongyang's leadership will

Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: Depth of friendship does not depend on length of...Inspiring life lessons on true friendship and meaningful connections

Quote of the day by Rabindranath Tagore: Rabindranath Tagore's perspective redefines the traditional view on the duration of friendships. He emph

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget offers no relief to drought-hit farmers in Cauvery Delta: DMK leader M.K. Stalin

In a post on social media, Mr. Stalin said instead of addressing the drought situation and the distress faced by farmers, the Budget had merely h

Kanwariyas Attack School Bus, Cars & People but Official Shower Petals on Them

Once again, Kanwariyas indulged in vandalism, attacked locals and disrupted traffic during their yatra.

Primus Partners opens Gurugram hub as GCCs shift beyond Bengaluru

Primus Partners launched its Global Capability Hub in Gurugram. The firm now offers Build & Operate services for multinational companies. Linde-W

Cochin International Airport Limited beefs up flood mitigation programme

How FLiCKA built trust to become Indias fastest growing beauty brand

Mohit Pardasanis decades of retail experience, a retailfirst strategy, and a conviction in quality over marketing have powered FLiCKAs rise to a

Exciting Job Opportunities at NPCC Limited: Apply by August 22

New Delhi, August 6: National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) has announced a fantastic opportunity for job seekers. The company

Agentic Capabilities are Redefining How People Search, Discover, and Shop: Siddharth Shekhar, Google

“ The search box is no longer just a container for simple text; it has completely transformed into an intelligent, multimodal, and conversa

Gold hits seven-week high as safe-haven demand offsets hopes of US-Iran deal

Gold futures rose to an intraday high of Rs 1,49,700 per 10 grams, while COMEX gold also traded higher. Silver witnessed mixed trade after early

Shocking Domestic Violence Incident in Jharkhand Claims Two Lives

Mumbai, August 6: In a tragic incident in Jharkhand, a young man has been accused of murdering his wife and mother-in-law in the village of Jhena

Gadchiroli bridge caves in within three years of inauguration

The Kothi-Koranar bridge over the Bandiya river was inaugurated on August 15 three years ago by Devendra Fadnavis, who was then the Maharashtra D

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Efforts are on to get Centres approval for three Chennai Metro Rail extension projects

The Tamil Nadu government has been pursuing the proposal to create a Metro Rail connectivity from Hosur in Krishnagiri district till Bommasandra

Ex-Syndicate Bank Chief Reveals Salary Mentioned In His 1977 Tata Offer Letter

But despite holding higher-paying offers from other firms, Nanavati chose to accept the Tata offer due to the prestige of working inside Bombay H

IITM-incubated deeptech startup Solinas Integrity raises $5.5M

Founded by Divanshu Kumar and Moinak Banerjee, Chennai-based Solinas builds robotics and AI systems that inspect, clean, and digitise underground

JD Vance Highlights Challenges in US-Iran Negotiations

Washington, August 6: The quest for peace in the Middle East has garnered global attention. In this context, U.S. Vice President JD Vance has des

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget: Diploma college in Nammalvars name to be launched to promote organic farming

Presenting the Agriculture Budget 2026-27 in the Legislative Assembly, Minister R. Vinoth announced that the Horticultural Research Station at Oo

From higher power bills to canceled trips: How extreme heat is reshaping daily life in the US

Americans report extreme heat significantly impacts daily life and finances. Electricity bills are rising, affecting nearly all households across

This Antioxidant May Be The Key To Keeping Ageing Muscles Strong

Researchers at Kyushu University have identified a sulphur-based compound that strengthens a key muscle repair protein, raising hopes for future

TDP, YSRCP workers clash at DSC protest in Vijayawada, Vizag; Malladi Vishnu taken into custody

The YSRCP had sought a CBI inquiry into the DSC-2025 recruitment; TDP leaders alleged the camp had no permission, the tent was allegedly removed,

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion Controversy Deepens with Leaked Video of Former Ministers

Bengaluru, August 6: The recent expansion of the Karnataka Cabinet has faced another setback as Congress attempts to manage internal dissent with