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Akhilesh Pratap Singh Criticizes BJP Over Student Issues, Calls for Listening to the Future of the Nation

Prayagraj, August 8: Congress leader Akhilesh Pratap Singh has targeted the BJP government during Rahul Gandhis Echo of Students program in Praya

Toxic trailer out now: Yash unleashes two sides as Raya and Rumi in Geetu Mohandas' gangster drama | Watch

The trailer of Yash-starrer Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups is out, giving audiences their first detailed look at the film's characters, settin

Minor escapes from Namakkal police custodyin Salem

Health Minister calls for collective action against drug abuse among youth

Addressing a campaign, Satya Kumar Yadav says drug addiction will destroy health, education, employment, family life and social relationships, ur

KCR to visit Nallabelli today to console Peddi Sudarshan Reddys family

Komatireddy Asks Farmers To Shun Paddy Amid Water Shortage

He urged farmers to opt for Irrigated Dry (ID) crops and other crops requiring less water.

Amid manhunt, Kerala Cyber police book Arjun Ayanki over post targetting CM

Mohanlal Apologises After Australia Visa Denial, Sydney Show Cancelled

I don't know, somehow it happened. For the first time in my life, I did not get my visa. I don't know how it happened, he said

Amarnath Yatra Suspended From August 9 Amid Track Damage And Severe Weather Alerts

The decision was taken after continuous rains created hazardous conditions along vulnerable stretches of the trekking paths: Official spokesman

CBI Arrests Post Office Official in Bribery Case

Unnao, August 8: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken significant action by arresting a post office official in Unnao, Uttar Prade

Quote of the day by Julia Roberts: 'The key to beauty is...' Life lessons from motivational quote on true beauty, emotional warmth, deep connection, affection, inner joy, and validation

Quote of the day by Julia Roberts focuses on the idea that beauty can be connected to love, emotional safety and human connection. Julia Roberts

UPI to remain free for users; nominal MDR may apply to select merchant transactions

Consumers will not face any charges for UPI payments. Most merchant transactions will also remain free of cost. Any future charges will apply to

Kathir clubs in Kerala schools to cultivate young farmers

Students actively engaged in farming to receive weightage marks; government to provide 10,000 per school for agricultural activities

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Plane carrying European tourists crashes in Peru, killing 13 people on Nazca Lines viewing flight

The Nazca Lines are a group of extensive geoglyphs scraped into the desert around Nazca hundreds of years ago by Perus Indigenous inhabitants. Th

Ipswich Town Signs Serbian Midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham

Ipswich, August 8: Ipswich Town has officially signed Serbian midfielder Sasa Lukic from Fulham. His contract with the team will last until 2030.

Isolated heavy rainfall likely in northern districts of Kerala on August 9

The IMD has issued an alert stating that strong surface winds with speed occasionally touching 40-50 kmph were likely to prevail over Kerala and

No shoot order against Ayanki, says Chennithala

Attempt To Murder Charged on Kerala Man Who Tried To Open Flight Door Mid-Air

Jamsheer Athanikkal of Koottanad in Palakkad, who was travelling on Batik Air flight OD231 from Kuala Lumpur to Kochi on Wednesday, allegedly tri

Andrew McDonald reflects on IPL's scheduling ahead of Australia's relentless run of matches

The Australian cricket team is all set for a hectic schedule; the side is all set to play 20 Test matches and 12 white-ball matches in the next 1

Over 320 tonnes of waste a day unaccounted for in Coimbatore: CPCB

While the gap between waste generation and designed processing capacity was 38 tonnes per day or TPD for dry waste and 48 TPD for wet waste, the

Four arrested for robbing motorist after seeking lift on Ring Road

Why Coimbatore is planting bamboo around its lakes

Can bamboo help save our lakes? Around Vellalore and Kolarampathy lakes in Coimbatore, 16 species of bamboo are taking root acting as a natural g

Celebrating 46 Years in Film: Action Director Sham Kaushal Reflects on His Journey

Mumbai, August 8: Veteran action director Sham Kaushal, father of actor Vicky Kaushal, marked an impressive 46 years in the film industry on Satu

'Question, but find solutions': Top 10 moments from PM Modis speech at IIT Delhi

Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus outbreak: 5 deaths reported as deadly bacteria cases rise, prompting new warnings for beachgoers. Check symptoms, when to seek medical care, and how should you protect yourself

The Louisiana Vibrio vulnificus outbreak has resulted in nine reported cases and five deaths so far in 2026, according to state health officials.

HIV/AIDS awareness campaign in Annamayya district from August 12

The two-month-long campaign will target high-risk villages, zones of educational institutions, and other vulnerable locations, says District AIDS

Accused Arrested in Unintentional Killing of Wife in Noida

Noida, August 8: The police from the Expressway police station in Noida have arrested a suspect wanted in connection with the unintentional killi

Rahul Gandhi Reaches Prayagraj for Chhatron Ki Goonj Event

He landed on Saturday afternoon to attend the 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event at KP Ground before heading to his ancestral home, Anand Bhawan-Swaraj Bh

22 Ventures Receive National Awards On National Handloom Day

Sant Kabir Handloom Awards and National Handloom Awards were given for excellence in weaving, innovation, design development, marketing, start-up

Kerala Chief Minister Meets US Ambassador in Kochi to Strengthen Ties

Kochi, August 8: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan met with the United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gore, on Saturday in Kochi. The meet

Palghar building collapse: 250 residents rescued after portions of structure crumble

Around 250 residents were rescued from a four-storey building in Palghar after a partial collapse. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon in Ro

SDRF team rescues 18 Kanwar Yatra devotees from possible mishap at Ganga

An SDRF team, deployed at various Haridwar and Rishikesh ghats, unleashed a display of courage as they saved 18 Kanwar Yatra devotees from a poss

Piyush Mishra Supports Jharkhand Students Protest Against Recruitment Irregularities

Ranchi, August 8: Renowned actor, singer, and writer Piyush Mishra lent his support to the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand against alleged

NDMC to take over maintenance of Centra Vista roads after nearly two decades

An order issued by the Union Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry on August 7 said the NDMC would be responsible for the upkeep, resurfacing, clean

Devdutt Padikkal Shines with Century as India Strengthens Position in Warm-Up Match

Colombo, August 8: India has solidified its position against the Sri Lanka Cricket XI in a three-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Cl

Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation recovers 165 acres of its encroached land

BMTC said that the drive was conducted with the coordination of multiple departments.

Panthic politics: SAD-BJP renewed alliance could reignite Akali Dals core base ahead of 2027 Punjab polls

If the Akali Dals core support base sees a genuine prospect of returning to power through this alliance, that itself could become a rallying poin

CBI Investigation Demanded in Alleged Irregularities of JPSC Preliminary Exam

New Delhi, August 8: A public interest petition has been filed in the Supreme Court demanding an investigation into alleged irregularities in the

IRS tax credit could mean up to $8,231 for eligible workers: Who qualifies for the Earned Income Tax Credit, how much you could receive and what you should check before filing

The IRS Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) can provide significant tax relief to eligible low- and moderate-income workers. For tax year 2025, the m

Annual Plan amendments approved for all local bodies in Kollam

Local authorities urged to take immediate steps to reduce spillover liabilities for projects approved by the planning committee for the 202627 fi

Welfare pension distribution in Kerala: Thomas Isaac seeks to roll back DBT decision

Former State Finance Minister says that direct-to-home (DTH) distribution was chosen as an option as many of the pensioners had requested it

Meet Ashwin: The Sustainability Hero Helping Thousands Transform Household Waste Into Everyday Climate Action

Sustainability educator Ashwin is encouraging households to reduce waste through composting, segregation and practical eco-friendly habits.

IRDAI asks insurers to submit premium, claims, investment data for ISP

Details needed to facilitate data requirements of Union Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation in preparation of the Index of Servic

SC to Hear Plea Against Waqf Suit Rejection Over Non-Payment of Court Fees

The plea filed in the apex court by Ahmedabad Sunni Muslim Waqf Committee came up for hearing before a bench of Justices Manoj Misra and Vijay Bi

Railway Board accords in-principle approval for BMRCLs CBTC signalling system

The approval is an important milestone towards commissioning the Pink Line between Kalena Agrahara and Tavarekere.

'Mom, don't call me': Inside Thailand's deadly school shooting

Thailand faced a devastating assault when a 14-year-old student killed nine individuals in the nation's deadliest mass shooting since 2022. The n

2.83 lakh crore spent on welfare, development in two years: Social Welfare Minister

Dola Sree Bala Veeranjaneya Swamy highlights fiscal discipline, investments exceeding 23 lakh crore and 3,800 km of roads constructed during the

After All-Party Meet, Tamil Nadu To Pass Resolution Against Delimitation

The leaders decided to unitedly say no to any delimitation exercise, citing the state cannot afford to see a change in the number of seats for el

U.S. embassies urge citizens to consider departing from West Asia

The messages urged citizens to check flight details and to follow safety advice from local authorities

Kanimozhi Explains DMKs Position on Delimitation

Kanimozhi said that it was DMK president M K Stalin who warned about delimitation first and called all parties for a meeting to oppose it, beside

Inflow into Mettur Dam reduces

Celebrating World Indigenous Day: Guardians of Nature and Tradition

New Delhi, August 8: Indigenous communities have lived in close harmony with nature for centuries. For them, forests, mountains, rivers, and land

'I'm taking it with me!': Rubio accidentally tips off Trump about painting, 'regrets' it instantly

TRAI Hiring Freshers For Associate Consultant Posts, Monthly Salary Rs 80,000

TRAI Recruitment 2026: The initial engagement will be for a period of one year. TRAI may extend the engagement further based on the candidate's p

In 2025, scientists tracked 12 people through 10 months of Antarctic isolation. The findings could reshape how future Mars astronauts are trained for the psychological challenges of deep-space missions

Ten months of Antarctic isolation revealed a hard truth about deep space. Twelve people trapped at Concordia Station faced rising conflict, not s

Monsoon Bed Dampness: Wet mattress and smelly sheets? Monsoon moisture hacks

Monsoon Mattress Care: When it rains outside, the cool breeze blows, and the earthy scent wafts, the weather feels pleasant. However, after sever

Change of train services on ErodeKarur sectionon August 11, 13

NMDC slashes iron ore prices for second month in a row

Fifth price revision in as many months this fiscal. Lump ore price is below the April 5 level of 5,300.

Arsenal Signs Brazilian Midfielder Bruno Guimar

London, August 8: Premier League club Arsenal has officially signed Brazilian international midfielder Bruno Guimares from Newcastle United on a

Dharmendra Pradhan Hits Back At BJD Supremo Naveen Patnaik Over Go Back Campaign

BJD counters saying he had brought the criticism upon himself through his handling of the NEET controversy

Ultimo bags the Yohan Z. Poonawalla Turf Club Trophy

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay chairs MPs' meeting on delimitation in Chennai

The meeting is being held at Kalaivanar Arangam in Chepauk, Chennai, and is aimed at discussing Tamil Nadu's concerns over the proposed delimitat

Manipur CM announces reopening of national highways to allow free movement, Imphal-Dimapur bus service to be resumed

Manipur's Chief Minister announced the immediate reopening of National Highways for all communities. The Imphal-Dimapur bus service will also res

Govt. urged to withdraw permission for bars within 100-metre radius of Tasmac liquor outlets

The Peoples Movement Against Drugs says the decision would allow licence holders to open bars in thickly populated areas and could result in yout

Shocking Video of Brutal Assault on Couple in Kanpur Goes Viral

Kanpur, August 8: A disturbing video from Kanpur Dehat has raised serious concerns about humanity and law enforcement. The footage shows a young

Arijit Singh Stepped Away From Playback Singing, Then Awarapan 2 Happened

Amaal Mallik spoke about how Arijit Singh became part of Awarapan 2 and made it clear that his return was not the result of pressure from anyone

Drunk Headmaster Defecates, Then Makes Students Clean It, Allege Parents

Officials said a show-cause notice has been served to the headmaster and a proposal to suspend him has also been forwarded.

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Young Aussie spinner Davies hopes to make the most of his Chennai trip

The 22-year-old is part of the Cricket Australia Developmental squad, training at the MRF Pace Foundation

IRCTC Japan Tour 2026: 10-day Japan trip for Rs 3.46 lakh, including flights, visa, hotel and food

IRCTC Japan Tour: IRCTC has brought Land of Rising Sun tour package for Japan. In this ten-day package, IRCTC will handle all the responsibilitie

UP Man Shoots Dog Over Barking, Leaves Neighbour Injured For Objecting

The incident occurred in Bhojpur village, under the Harduaganj police station area of Aligarh.

Death Toll Rises to 39 in Kumamoto Earthquake

Tokyo, August 8: The death toll from the powerful earthquake that struck Kumamoto Prefecture in southwestern Japan on July 28 has risen to 39, ac

Dengue-fied And Hospitalised: Swara Bhasker Posts Health Update

Swara posted a picture of herself from a hospital bed on her Instagram Story

Shiromani Akali Dal supports Women's Reservation Bill, demands immediate implementation: SAD chief

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal demanded the immediate implementation of the Women's Reservation Bill. He cited Sikh Gurus' teachin

MVD cracks down on erring bike riders in Kochi

Of the 80 vehicles inspected, 35 had banned silencers, while 20 had other violations

Sasikala, others booked over DYFI leaders complaint

The accused reportedly circulated a video of the complainant and her friends, captioning it MDMA comrades and adding provocative remarks

Pinarayi Vijayan calls for withdrawal of full

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Iran favours dialogue, will not be forced to surrender: President Pezeshkian

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian defended signing an MoU with the US to end the war, asserting Iran will not be forced to surrender. Meanwhile

India drawn with Maldives, Pakistan in SAFF Championship 2026

Chasing a record-extending 10th SAFF championship title, India will begin their campaign against Maldives on November 5 before taking on Pakistan

Manipur CM announces reopening of national highways and resumption of Imphal-Dimapur bus service

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India's record renewable generation in July cuts coal's share in power mix to 1-year low

The rise in Indias clean-energy generation comes as solar and wind output exceeded 100 gigawatts for the first time and accounted for a record 42

Tensions Rise in Nepal as PM Balendra Shah Faces Criticism from His Own Party

New Delhi, August 8: Tensions are escalating in Nepal as public discontent grows against the government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, also

Mom, Don't Call Me: Students Describe Deadly Thailand School Shooting

The tragedy had actually begun hours earlier, when the alleged gunman shot dead his grandparents at their home at dawn.

100-horn bike seized during Kanwar Yatra, video sparks debate among netizens

In a recent incident, Uttarakhand Police apprehended a customized motorcycle equipped with multiple horns. Footage circulating online depicts a p

West Bengal pay panel proposes 5% annual increment, 11-year pension restoration

West Bengal's seventh pay commission will revise employee pay and benefits. It aims for pay parity with central government employees and improved

rohit and sanjay score half-centuries as guwahati royals win by eight wickets in assam premier league

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Chhattisgarh Vyapam Teacher Recruitment 2026: Apply for 1654 Vacancies

The Directorate of Public Instruction in Chhattisgarh has announced the recruitment of 1654 teachers across various subjects for the year 2026. E

Free Bus Rides Drive Temple Rush in Rayalaseema

Data from Nandyal district highlights the trend. Between August 15, 2025, and May 15, 2026, nearly 1.70 crore passengers travelled on APSRTC buse

PIL in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe and cancellation of JPSC Civil Services prelims

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