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Mamata Banerjee Claims Royalty Issues Linked to BJPs Influence

Kolkata, August 5: Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, has alleged that she has not r

Work expedited to construct macro drains to carry flood waters to Buckingham Canal

Channis options shrink as Congress refuses to budge in Punjab

JFC's ISL exit is a long-planned strategic move, not linked to anything else: Tata Steel V-P

The VP said Tata Steel had begun reviewing its football strategy last year before deciding that the company should return to its traditional role

I would love to coach England one day: Ben Stokes

Talking about England limited overs skipper Harry Brook, Stokes described him as a freakishly talented player, who surprisingly failed to succeed

Congress Leader Criticizes Unparliamentary Language Against Women in Politics

Mumbai, August 5: Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has expressed his discontent regarding a recent soci

EC revises Delhi SIR deadline for the second time in a month

Delhi HC directs NCSC to act on complaint against V-Cs casteist remarks: JNUSU

US and Canada Heart Health Alert: Top experts say this one breakfast nutrient in cereal may help lower heart disease risk

Millions of people in the US and Canada eat cereal for breakfast, but experts say the choice may matter for heart health. Fiber, whole grains, ad

Parliament Watch: Centre collects 32 lakh crore in cesses as India Inc steps up global expansion

The Centre collected over thirty-two lakh crore rupees from cesses and surcharges. Indian companies are increasing overseas investments to acquir

'Hormuz deal with Iran today' Oil slips below $80 on truce hope

Oil prices experienced a significant decline on Tuesday, falling over five percent. Hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the West Asia conflict e

Amnesty International Calls for Release of Imran Khan and Restoration of Rights

Islamabad, August 5: Amnesty International, a prominent human rights organization, has urged the Pakistani government to grant former Prime Minis

Hurdler Shirse won't compete in Asian Games, played CWG stress fractures on foot

Shirse became the first Indian to reach the 110m hurdles finals in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with a time of 13.76 seconds. But running with

300 transpersons receive certificate in vocational training

The skill development, which has seen four batches of 300 transpersons graduate, aims to uplift and empower transgender individuals, while also w

Retailers flag illicit trade, unfair pricing practices in online markets

Government moves closer to restoring MDR on UPI merchant payments

Parliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to encourage digital transactions by allowing

Potential Agreement to Reopen Hormuz Strait Between US and Iran by Wednesday

Washington, August 5: US Treasury Secretary Scott Basent announced on Tuesday that an agreement to reopen the Hormuz Strait between the United St

DDA receives 856 applications for 850 Dwarka Golf Course memberships

Neeraj to face Pathirage in tough field at Lausanne Diamond League

The field will also include Tokyo Olympic silver-medallist Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, Germany's Julian Weber, Switzerland's Simon Wiel

Metrowater MD inspects Chembarambakkam treatment plant

Satyabrata Sahoo posted as Commissioner of Economics and Statistics

Madras High Court adjourns Pallikaranai construction ban cases to August 20

Chief Justices Bench calls for suggestions to maintain a balance between protecting the environment and developing infrastructure

Political discourse still fails women leaders

In Maharashtra, Congress is facing backlash for its remarks against the Deputy CM

Garaga-Roy enter second round men's doubles at Korea Masters

Inter-department coordination meeting reviews preparedness for monsoon-related disease prevention

Private hospital in Chennai unveils advanced liver suite

Goa Chief Minister Promod Sawant Meets Home Minister Amit Shah to Discuss Development Projects

New Delhi, August 5: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Promod Sawant met with Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday in New Delhi

Will wipe off few players, benefit few others: Gopichand on badminton's new scoring system

The 15x3 system (three games of 15 points each) will replace the current 21x3 format (three games of 21 points each) next year. The BWF said the

Withdraw all cases against protesters: CPI MP to Modi

Babar century drought in Tests continues as West Indies fight back in 2nd Test against Pakistan

Babar and Shafique, who rotated strike well on Day 2, stretched their partnership to 183 before West Indies claimed three wickets for five runs

Outrage Over the Murder of Executive Officer Vimal Kumar: Pappu Yadav Demands Justice and CBI Investigation

Patna, August 5: Following the tragic murder of Vimal Kumar, the Executive Officer of the Dehri-Dalmianagar Municipal Council, independent MP Raj

FIFA refutes report that Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan

The backlash has intensified over Infantino's failed plan to spin off the world football governing body's commercial assets into a new entity bac

Karnataka Congress Defends Candidate Announcements for Speaker and Chairman Positions

Bengaluru, August 5: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President B.K. Hariprasad defended the partys announcement of candidates for

AP Extends Subsidised Power to Aqua Farmers, Steps Up El Nio Preparedness

He also unveiled steps to stabilise shrimp feed prices and provide relief to tobacco growers.

Food, Festivals Drive Hyderabad Travel Choices

Food, festivals and heritage are emerging as the biggest influences on Hyderabad residents' travel plans, with Japan topping international cultur

Macquarie in advanced talks to buy Fourth Partner Energy

Macquarie Asset Management is close to finalizing a major acquisition of a substantial stake in Fourth Partner Energy, a prominent renewable ener

El Nio, Poor Rainfall Affect Lakhs of Borewells in Rayalaseema

As the HNSS canal is largely lined and designed to fill designated tanks up to Kuppam, its contribution to groundwater recharge remains limited,

Pakistani Refugees Celebrate Anniversary of Article 370 Abrogation with Enthusiasm

Samba, August 5: Ahead of the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir, the Western Pakistani refugee communit

Despite swadeshi push, anti-dumping duties against Chinese firms crawl

Domestic industry suffers from delayed anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports. Cheaper Chinese crawlers and truck cranes continue to enter India.

Chinese Proverb of the Day: A smile dispels many Life lessons on positivity, resilience, kindness, hope, mental strength and why happiness is a choice

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of A smile dispels many worries. The saying reflects the power of positivity, emotional resilie

After Costly Private Treatment, Patients Find Free Robotic Surgery at NIMS a Saviour

With only small bandages on their abdomen, they were resting comfortably in their beds.

Three persons killed in separate road accidents in Vellore

Basic facilities lacking in relief camps, says CPI(M) Kerala secretary M.V. Govindan

The Chief Minister has failed in coordinating effectively while focussing his energies on inaugurating jewelleries and taking part in banquets, s

Nitish Meets Modi After BJP Defeat in Bankipur Poll

JD(U) MLA and strongman Anant Singh blamed the leadership change for the loss and maintained that result could have been different if Kumar had r

Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after the Lok Sabha cleared it on July 31. The legislati

Getafe Signs Georgian Center-Back Saba Sazonov for 2026-27 Season

Madrid, August 5: Getafe has officially signed Georgian international center-back Saba Sazonov for the 2026-27 season. The club confirmed the sig

Plus Two student booked over alleged ragging incident in Keralas Ernakulam

The case stems from a complaint that a 16-year-old Plus One student of a school at Perumbavoor in Ernakulam was ragged and assaulted inside the r

Overall insurance pie has not expanded as expected: HDFC Life MD and CEO Vibha Padalkar

HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar highlights intense competition and rising costs in open architecture. She believes credit life policies are vital an

In 1965, a Polish-American woman chemist made an unexpected discovery and created a compound five times stronger than steel helping in saving lives through bulletproof vests, spacecrafts and helmets

In 1965, a Polish-American woman chemist made an unexpected discovery and created a compound five times stronger than steel helping in saving liv

Expedite claim settlement from flood-hit Assam, IRDAI tells insurers

Revanth to Release Future City's Master Plan

The project is being developed by the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) within FCDA limits.

Actor Pradeep Rawat of 'Ghajini' fame dies at 74

Rawat rose to stardom with his portrayal of Ashwatthama in Mahabharat and later went on to work across industries

No debate, 3 minutes: Lok Sabha passes Appropriation Bill amid protests

Amid relentless protests from the opposition, the Lok Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill with remarkable speed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitha

Farmers Suicide Crisis in Maharashtra: Rakesh Tikait Demands Legal MSP Guarantee

Nanded, August 5: Rakesh Tikait, leader of the Bharatiya Kisan Union, reiterated his demand for a legal guarantee of the Minimum Support Price (M

VIT chancellor Viswanathan calls on Delhi CM

Heavy Rain Leaves a Trail of Mud and Silt on Roads

At Malkajgiris Devibnagar, citizens faced severe issues with waterlogging and muddy streets in the morning hours of Tuesday.

Forest officials arrest two persons for poaching

The duo made the country-made explosives and also sourced some of these from neighbouring Kerala through acquaintances, for hunting of small wild

Govt Offices to Use T-Fiber from Sept. 1

The Telangana government has directed all state offices to switch exclusively to T-Fiber internet services from Sept. 1, ending payments to priva

152 commando recruits join Kerala Police after IRB training

Reviewed the passing-out parade, State Police Chief Ravada A. Chandrasekhar urges the newly inducted commandos to uphold the Constitution, discip

12-Member panel to review NEET PG, centre tells SC

A 12-member expert committee has been formed to review the NEET-PG admission system. This committee will identify system gaps and propose practic

NCPI rift deepens as 3 MPs skip NDA meeting for second time

In a significant show of dissent, three NCPI MPs opted out of an important NDA parliamentary meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Rep

Two persons held for ATM heist in Ranipet

The team had intercepted the duo in the village in Haryana and were brought to Ranipet

Revanth for Real-Time Monitoring of Welfare Schemes

Sources said the proposed system will enable continuous monitoring of the progress of government schemes through an integrated digital platform,

'Vulgar' remarks at rally: Udhayanidhi Stalin held, quizzed, granted station bail

Udhayanidhi Stalin was arrested from his Chennai residence following a case registration. He was taken to Thanjavur where a first information rep

Tailor's son from Andhra Pradesh secures more than Rs 1 crore AI job with Canada firm

Akhilesh Malthi has officially landed a remote AI Engineer position at Fabrantic AI, boasting an impressive annual salary of Rs 1.06 crore, court

If You're Man Enough...: Khushbu Sundar Slams Udhayanidhi Stalin's 'Trisha' Remark

The actor and BJP leader spoke exclusively to NDTV on the row over Stalin's alleged double entendre.

Your next flight could carry a different emergency medical kit: What the FAA's overhaul means

NHRC Takes Action Against Child Pornography on Social Media Platforms

New Delhi, August 5: The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has responded to allegations regarding the availability of child-related obscene

Airport In Saudi Arabia Suspends Service After Houthi Attack: Report

A Saudi-led military coalition had been at war with the Houthis since 2015, after the rebels seized the capital Sanaa and forced out the internat

Womens quota Bill still on table as Centre explores constitutional amendment before 2029 polls

A proposed constitutional amendment concerning women's reservation is under review by the Centre. This legislation builds on earlier proposals, a

Rs 18,233-Cr Connectivity Projects to Boost Krishnapatnam Industrial Hub

Of these, Rs 2,212 crore have been completed, while seven of the nine identified road projects, involving an investment of Rs 16,021.51 crore, ar

Digital arrests: SC tells RBI to frame SOP on mule A/Cs

The Supreme Court has directed the RBI to create a standard operating procedure for mule accounts. States and Union Territories must operationali

175 Snatchers Held, 304 Stolen Mobile Phones Recovered During Puri Rath Yatra

Police return first batch of 100 recovered phones to devotees as special anti-snatching drive cracks down on festival thefts.

YSRCP spreading misinformation on NTR Vaidya Seva, says A.P. Health Minister

Satya Kumar Yadav dares YSRCP president YS Jagan Mohan Reddy for a public debate on NTR Vaidya Seva

Processed Foods and Sedentary Lifestyles Pose Health Risks for Indians, Warns Expert

Hyderabad, August 4: Renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Rakesh Kalapala has highlighted significant changes in eating habits, increased consumption

Processed Foods and Sedentary Lifestyle Increasing Health Crisis for Indians: Expert

Hyderabad, August 4: Renowned gastroenterologist Dr. Rakesh Kalapala has highlighted that significant changes in dietary habits, the rising consu

Deficit is a myth, says A.P. CM Naidu

Conventional economic indicators should not be regarded as the sole measure of an economys health, says Chandrababu Naidu

CPI MP urges PM to end persecution of Gen Z protesters by government supporters

Rajya Sabha MP alleges RSS workers and BJP leaders are targeting students who led protests over paper leaks; demands government withdraw all case

Ash clouds, emergency alerts, mass evacuations: What's happening in Guetamala after violent volcano eruption?

Guatemala's Fuego Volcano has erupted with increasing intensity, prompting an emergency alert. Towering ash clouds and lava flows are forcing nea

We are in contact with all stakeholders over Chabahar Port operation: MEA

India is actively engaging with its partners and stakeholders concerning the ongoing operations at Chabahar Port. The government has upheld its f

IDFC Bank Fraud Accused Caught In Hotel, Cops Allege Bid To Escape Custody

Police alleged that after the medical examination, instead of sending Wadhwa back to Model Jail per rules, the escorting officers took him to Cit

Top Court Lawyer Withdraws Complaint Against Girl Who Abused PM Modi

Days ago, the girl's mother had appealed to Prime Minister Modi to forgive her daughter, saying thefamilyhad repeatedly apologised and that the m

In 2012, researchers found one of the Animal Kingdom's costliest parenting jobs belonged to snail dads

Snail dads: Male marine whelks, Solenosteira macrospira, undertake demanding parental roles by carrying eggs. These fathers protect hundreds of d

Jharkhand CID Arrests Three More in JPSC Exam Irregularities Case

Ranchi, August 4: The Crime Investigation Department (CID) has arrested three additional suspects in connection with the alleged irregularities i

Out On Bail In 2023 Rape Case, Jharkhand Man Lynched Over Fresh Allegation

The girl had gone out to relieve herself on Monday evening, when the accused allegedly abducted and raped her, the police officer said.

NEET-UG shift to computer-based testing under active consideration, Centre tells SC

Any structural change in the design of the NEET-UG will be undertaken only in consultation with Health Ministry and the National Medical Commissi

India Has Moved From Family Rule to Nation First: NRR

Rao said India, which once relied on US wheat and milk powder under PL480, today provides financial assistance to nearly 60 countries.

Indian-flagged vessel attacked in Red sea, all 13 Indians rescued: MEA

An Indian-flagged merchant vessel faced an attack off Yemen's coast on Tuesday. All thirteen Indian nationals aboard the vessel have been success

Kudumbashree to organise 2,000 Onam fairs in Kerala

Nearly 50,000 entrepreneurs will take part in the fairs, being organised to provide a wider market for local products and increase the income of

Maharashtra to Shift Government Power Connections to Prepaid Mode

The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved prepaid electricity connections and a unified digital billing system for government offices under BEST from