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Dehradun Schools Closed Today Due To Heavy Rainfall Forecast

The state government has advised everyone to stay away from rivers, streams, and other vulnerable areas,

Charges On UPI Transactions? RBI Governor Says 'Costs Have To Be Paid By Someone'

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has tabled changes to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act in Parliament, which opens the door for UPI MDR.

Lok Sabha secretariat director found hanging in Noida flat; suicide note recovered

PM Modi Hails J&K's Progress on Article 370 Anniversary

Prime Minister says infrastructure, opportunities and constitutional rights have expanded since the removal of Jammu and Kashmir's special status

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key: Over a Month On, No Update From Exam Body NTA

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key: The delay is also longer than the timelines followed in previous examination cycles. In the June 2025 session, held

Youths Held For Setting Cars on Fire in Trichy

People of the area noticed the incident and alerted the fire and rescue services department. They also chased the culprits and secured three of t

Parl Panel Gives Meta Chief 3 Days to Apologise Over Modi Video Removal

Standing committee warns of withdrawing IT Act immunity if Mark Zuckerberg fails to issue an unconditional apology within the deadline.

Strong El Nio could push 49 million more people into acute hunger, UN agency says

A powerful El Nino may push nearly 49 million more people into food insecurity. This event carries an 81% chance of being very strong, impacting

Show Restraint, Pacify Youngsters: Top Court To Cops Days After CJP Protest

The Chief Justice said even if some misguided elements indulge in stone-throwing, youngsters are required to be pacified and counselled.

Lok Sabha Secretariat director Gaurav Gautam found dead at Noida home; 'note' mentioning a loan recovered

A Lok Sabha Secretariat director was found dead in his Noida apartment. Police discovered a purported suicide note referencing a loan during thei

Plea on consumers 'right to know': Supreme Court grants six weeks to states, others to file responses

The Supreme Court granted states six weeks to file responses on a consumer 'right to know' plea. This plea seeks to inform consumers about produc

SC Refuses to Interfere in SCBA Resolution on Sonam Wangchuk

Top court says it cannot intervene in the Bar Association's democratic process and asks petitioner to approach the election committee.

Euro zone services revival drives activity in July but outlook clouded by Iran war, PMI shows

Euro zone business activity reached an eight-month high in July. Services activity rebounded, joining a strengthening manufacturing sector. Overa

India needs more world-class exhibition infrastructure, say experts on sidelines of Singapore industry forum

The experts, who spoke at the sidelines of an industry event in Singapore, argued that partnerships between Indian companies and international ex

Commerce ministry notifies norms for inventory-based e-commerce exports

New Delhi has notified procedures for online companies undertaking cross-border e-commerce. The government recently allowed foreign-stakes e-comm

Visa begins laying off over 2,000 employees, heres what an ex-employee said about those who lost their jobs

Global payments company Visa is reportedly laying off over 2,000 employees. According to reports, the company plans to lay off around 7 per cent

Mahindra Scorpio N Facelift launched at Rs 13.69 lakh: Gets ADAS, bigger display and premium features

Mahindra just rolled out the refreshed Scorpio N facelift for India, kicking off at Rs 13.69 lakh (ex-showroom) and topping out at Rs 25.50 lakh.

Modi govt likely to call special session on Delimitation Bill from August 16-18: Sources

Modi govt likely to call special session on Delimitation Bill from August 16-18: Sources

Hyderabad-based company donates Rs 2 crore to TTD's SV Pranadana Trust

A generous donation of two crore rupees has been made by a Hyderabad-based company to the TTD's SV Pranadana Trust, aimed at providing free medic

Delhi Is Dangerous: What PM Modi Told New NDA Rajya Sabha MPs

According to sources, the Prime Minister instructed the MPs to guard against the misuse of their letterhead and not to be rude to people on phone

UK PM Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein's UK activities, minister says

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's UK activities. Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones conf

Lokesh Unveils Vision for P.V. Sindhu Centre for Sports Excellence in Vizag

The centre is being developed as an integrated sports and education ecosystem that brings together seven sporting disciplines, high-performance c

Bombay HC orders takedown of 'vile, abusive' content linking Nitin Gadkari to E20 fuel row

The Bombay High Court on Wednesday ordered the immediate removal of allegedly defamatory social media posts targeting Union Minister Nitin Gadkar

Court Orders To Remove 'Vile', 'Obscene' E20 Posts On Nitin Gadkari

The court also questioned platforms such as Meta, X Corp and Google LLC over the lack of mechanism to remove abusive content without the person h

E20 saddled middle class with inflated fuel bill, only ethanol producers benefitted: Congress

The Congress party criticizes the government's E20 petrol rollout. They allege it has increased fuel bills for middle-class Indians. Consumers ar

'Get NOC For Reporting': Pakistan's New Diktat For Foreign Media Amid PoK Protest

The guidelines say all foreign journalists, already registered or accredited with the Ministry's External Publicity (EP) Wing, will now be requir

India Inc goes on a global shopping spree with a new wishlist

Indian companies are increasingly pursuing strategic overseas acquisitions. They now focus on acquiring capabilities and technology rather than j

South Korea to revive stalled rail project that could connect to North Korea

South Korea will restart a railway project connecting to North Korea's Wonsan city. This project aims to improve access to peace and ecological t

Freshworks beats revenue estimates, turns profitable in Q2

SaaS firm Freshworks reported a net profit of $3.2 million in the second quarter of 2026, reversing a year-ago loss, as revenue climbed 16% to $2

Post-Paris journey full of ups and downs, but I chose to continue: Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain

Lovlina Borgohain found continuing boxing after the Paris Games a significant achievement. She secured a silver medal at her third Commonwealth G

Kerala Minister John Expresses Regret Over Remark on Women's Transport

John had said that women who use the state's free Priyadarshini bus travel scheme and government hospitals prefer to educate their children in pr

Can't interfere in democratic process of Bar, says SC

The Supreme Court declined to stop the Supreme Court Bar Association from passing resolutions. It stated that the matter concerned the associatio

Apple To Launch iPhone 18 Pro, Foldable iPhone Next Month: Expected Release Date

Historically, Apple has announced new iPhones on the second Tuesday or Wednesday of September

US-Iran Talks: Bessent Hints Strait Deal May Come Today or Tomorrow

Bessent's remarks come as a positive turn towards diplomacy after Washington's slew of heightened rhetoric amid the pause of hostilities with Teh

CBI Successfully Extradites Wanted Woman Vishakha Rathore from UAE

New Delhi, August 5: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully extradited wanted woman Vishakha Rathore from the United Arab Emi

Proposal sent for in-principle approval of scheme for modernisation of police forces: Centre to Supreme Court

A proposal for police modernisation has been sent for approval. Existing CCTV funding for police stations is extended until March 2027. The Supre

Viral Image Featuring Dipke, Rahul Gandhi, George Soros & Others Is AI-Generated

The viral image was generated using OpenAI tools as per OpenAI's SynthID detector.

Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi hold 50-meeting meeting to break Parliament logjam

Iran war: Hegseth rejects media reports claiming US missile defence stockpiles 'dangerously low'

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth denied reports of depleted missile defense stockpiles. CNN cited sources claiming nearly 80 percent of THAAD int

College authorities catch three students possessing ganja in Mangaluru

Police appreciate the pro-active move

Will Take You Home: Nirmal Purja's Friend Vows Mission To Bring Body Back

Mingma G plans to launch a ground recovery mission to bring back the bodies of Nirmal Purja, Chinese climber Wang Zhong, and Nima Sherpa, trapped

Calcutta HC dismisses TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for eye treatment

The Calcutta High Court dismissed TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's plea to travel abroad for eye treatment after he declined to appear before a med

Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth Calls for Preparedness Amid Challenges

New Delhi, August 5: Army Chief General Dheeraj Seth has reviewed various military formations of the Central Command. During this assessment, he

SEIL Energy India wins national CSR award for healthcare programme

'Major Surgical Error': UK Surgeon Struck Off After Connecting Patient's Organs Incorrectly

Following the initial operation, the patient suffered from severe, uncontrollable pain and showed clear signs of a blocked bowel.

'Infrastructure expanded, opportunities grown': PM Modi marks 7 yrs of Article 370 abrogation

Prime Minister Modi emphasized that the abrogation of Articles 370 and 35A ushered in a transformative era for Jammu and Kashmir. Since 2019, the

Fugitive Wanted In Rs 88-Crore Fraud Case Deported From UAE

CBI secures deportation of Vishakha Rathod from UAE in Rs 88 crore investment fraud case

Sonam Wangchuk Motivated Me: Man Behind Jharkhand's Jantar Mantar Moment

The students' agitation in Ranchi entered its 12th day on Wednesday. The protesters have alleged that repeated incidents of examination malpracti

CJP will go to Jharkhand to back students protesting against JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities': Dipke

Abijeet Dipke also said their youth movement will function as a pressure group for now, as that is what India needs at the moment

Prashant Kishor Faces Criticism for Breaking Promises After Election Victory

Patna, August 5: Bihar BJP President Sanjay Sarawagi, state minister Ramkripal Yadav, and JDU national spokesperson responded to various politica

Cockroach Janta Party to act as pressure group for now: Abhijeet Dipke

NEET-UG protests: Listen to Gen Zs, dont repress them, Supreme Court advices

A better way is to counsel them, pacify them The most powerful resource is reasoning. To listen to them. The government knows how to deal with it

White House set to extend Jones Act waiver as Trump hunts for cheaper gasoline

The White House plans to extend a Jones Act waiver to reduce gasoline prices. This waiver increases shipping flexibility and eases transport bott

Jharkhand student protest: Mahto takes water after Sonam Wangchuk's appeal, to continue hunger strike

After four days without food or water, Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto drank water following an appeal from climate activist Sonam W

Fuego Volcano Spews More Ash And Mud; Guatemala On Alert

Guatemala shelters 1,700 who fled nearby villages; about 29,000 people are affected by ashfall

Tamil Nadu Budget: TVK-led government announces Indias first AI and innovation city Arivagam

According to Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson, Thoothukudi and Tirunelveli will be declared a Space Industrial Investment Zone, anchored by the s

OpenAI Fires Shots At Apple, Shares Chats Refuting Theft Allegations

OpenAI breathed fire on Apple over the latter's lawsuit alleging trade secrets theft. The ChatGPT maker shared several iMessage chats and email c

Tamil Nadu Class 10 Supplementary Result 2026 Today: Here's How To Check

Tamil Nadu Supplementary Result 2026: To access their marks online, candidates are required to enter their registration number (or exam roll numb

When late actor Pradeep Rawat said he never feared death despite Stage 4 cancer diagnosis: 'My courage'

Pradeep Rawat, known for films such as Lagaan and Ghajini, died at the age of 74 on August 4. The actor, who had been battling cancer for a prolo

Canada son never receives homemade food sent from India: Consumer commission orders courier company to pay over Rs 65,000; here's why

Canada son never receives homemade food sent from India after the courier company damaged the parcel mid-transit and discarded it without deliver

Nitish Kumar Meets Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Amid Political Speculations

New Delhi, August 5: Former Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal (United) National President Nitish Kumar met with Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on W

Delhi witnesses widespread rainfall; waterlogging, traffic snarls in several areas

Areas including Vijay Chowk, Jantar Mantar, Kartavya Path, ITO, Mathura Road, Sangam Vihar, C R Park, Lodhi Road and several other localities rec

Preeclampsia rates in minority communities shed light on the social roots of maternal health disparities

Preeclampsia rates are rising most significantly in contexts with the greatest social, political and economic insecurities. These factors will al

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung Emphasizes Peace Amid Global Instability

Seoul, August 5: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has underscored the importance of maintaining peace on the Korean Peninsula. On Wednesday,

Watch: TN asks centre to scrap NEET, restore class 12-based medical admissions

Greater Chennai Corporation To Improve CMs Libraries Across City

According to the Corporation, 16 Chief Minister's Libraries are currently functioning in different parts of Chennai, while construction of eight

DRI Seizes Banned Pakistan-origin Dry Dates Imports worth Rs.3 Cr

The enquiries established that the goods were first transported from Pakistan to Dubai and subsequently shifted to another set of containers befo

DarwinboxLaunches Cortex, Its New AI-Native HCM Platform

Rebuilt from the ground up for the AI era, Cortex defines a new category of HCMmoving beyond recording work to understanding,anticipating, and ac

PSPCL Leaders to Hold Grievance Redressal Meetings in Five Districts August 7

CMD and All Four Directors of PSPCL to Visit Five Districts on August 7 Under Stakeholder Consultation-cum-Grievance Redressal Meetings

SC to Hear Plea on July 20 March, Urges Police Restraint During Protests

Top court says youngsters should be counselled and heard, even if some indulge in violence, while hearing a plea seeking action against organiser

Hiroshima Day 2026 poster, speech ideas: Best messages, quotes and themes for August 6

Looking for Hiroshima Day poster and speech ideas? Here are simple themes, messages and speech points to remember Hiroshima on August 6.

AI ecosystem's 'circular' investment: risk or advantage?

Amid talk of an AI sector bubble, one aspect is under scrutiny. Many big AI players are invested in smaller ones, who then buy the bigger firm's

Watch: Annan Seer Thittam: One sovereign gold coin, silk saree for brides

'Tread carefully': SC calls for restraint, dialogue in dealing with student protesters

Udhayanidhi Taken To Sengipatti Station

Udhayanidhi alighted from the police van and went inside the police station for enquiry at 6.45 pm

Plastic notes in India get a likely release date: Here's what RBI Governor said

Plastic currency notes may enter circulation at the start of next financial year. The Reserve Bank of India is targeting this rollout after compl

Calcutta High Court dismisses Abhishek Banerjee's plea to visit abroad for eye treatment

Apologise in 3 days or face action: Parliament panel to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg

BJP Accused of Disrespecting Sanatan Dharma by MP Avadhesh Prasad

Lucknow, August 5: Avadhesh Prasad, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, has accused the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of disrespectin

Eight junior colleges submit fake Fire NOCs to Intermedia Board; booked for allegedly forging HYDRAA chiefs signature

MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob hid his illness and made history as Jammu and Kashmir's first BRAVE CF winner: Who is he?

MMA fighter Owais Yaqoob news: Owais Yaqoob made history as the first from Jammu and Kashmir to win in BRAVE Combat Federation. He competed while

DMK Cadre Assault Commuter Amid Road Blockade Protests in Tirunelveli

The enraged protesters assaulted a two-wheeler-rider who tried to pass through the blockade and pushed down his vehicle

Home at last: Coimbatore mother reunites with son rescued from bonded labour in Punjab

A mothers determination and a journalists efforts resulted in a tearful reunion after 23 years

Russian missile and drone barrage in Ukrainian capital region kills 15

The attack was the latest in a series of large-scale Russian ballistic missile strikes that have become near-routine this summer

In meeting with Rijiju, Rahul Gandhi demands Amit Shah's statement, not resignation to end Parliament deadlock

Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju met withLeader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday amid the continuing dea

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: From gold coins to Vetri laptops, key announcements by Vijay government

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister N Marie Wilson on Wednesday presented the maiden budget ofChief Minister C Joseph Vijay-led government in the Legisla

Watch: Kharge, Gaurav Gogoi target PM Modi over Parliament absence

Punjab Finance Minister highlights high pay scales amid 14,191 crore arrears burden

Akali Dal-BJP and Congress Govts left Punjab with 14,191 crore pay commission arrears burden: Harpal Singh Cheema

Makers of Modha Rathiri Unveil First Look of Chetan and Baks Characters

Mumbai, August 5: The makers of the much-anticipated Tamil comedy-drama film Modha Rathiri, directed by renowned South Indian filmmaker Raja Karu

Strong Loan Demand, RBI Governor Says Banking System Will Have Enough Liquidity To Support Economic Growth

Loan demand remains strong across sectors, while the RBI has promised adequate banking liquidity and action against excessive movements in the ru