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Documentary on 'Operation Sindoor' Announced, to Premiere on August 15

The unprecedented documentary brings together epresentatives from India's military leadership, ground operatives, defence experts and journalist

'Dishonorable to deal with...': Trump says he is 'losing faith' in Iran as nuclear talks continue

UN Chief Calls for Urgent Action to Combat Extreme Heat

New Delhi, August 1: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has urged immediate action to address the extreme heat caused by El Nio. D

At least one dead after landslip hits Idukki

Due to continued heavy rainfall, the Idukki District Collector has declared a holiday for all educational institutions in the district.

Trump Vows Continued Military Action Against Iran

Washington, August 1: U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that military action against Iran will persist as long as Tehran poses a threat to

Friendship Day 2026 Date: When and how to celebrate in India

Friendship Day 2026 falls on Sunday, August 2, following India's established tradition. The United Nations officially recognizes July 30 as Inter

Anne Hathaway, Meryl Streep's 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' Officially Streaming Online

The sequel marks the return of the iconic characters as Sachs and Priestly.

Significance of August 2: Sankashti Chaturthi and Its Blessings from Lord Ganesha

New Delhi, August 1: The Hindu calendar, or Panchang, holds significant importance in Hinduism. Before undertaking any auspicious activities, tra

'Same people who litter here, use dustbin abroad': Bombay HC on civic sense

A bench of Justices G S Kulkarni and Aarti Sathe made the observations while hearing a batch of petitions over pollution, foul odour, gas emissio

PM Modi Congratulates Medal Winners, Inspires Young Athletes at Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi, August 1: The Commonwealth Games 2026 continues to showcase the remarkable performances of Indian athletes. On Friday, India secured a

Peruvian ex-President Ollanta Humala released from prison after court overturns his 15-year money-laundering conviction

Ollanta Humala, the former President of Peru, has been released from prison following the annulment of his money-laundering conviction by the Con

Woman killed in Idukki landslide as heavy rain triggers floods across central Kerala

A woman died in Idukki after a landslide destroyed her home on Saturday as heavy rains caused floods and fresh landslides across central Kerala.

Meta responds to FIR against its India head over posts on PM Modi during CJP protest: 'Cooperating'

A day after the Cybercrimepolice inHyderabad registered cases against operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts and parent companyMeta

Wrong Ashes, Hidden Corpses: British Funeral Director Jailed for 20 Years

The case came to light in March 2024 when Bush was on vacation in Arizona and asked the directors of another funeral firm to help with a body rec

LPG price today: Check gas cylinder rates in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru and other cities

LPG cylinder prices today: Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been reduced by up to Rs 209 from August 1. This price adjustment offers relief to

He Was Called The Nostradamus Of AI, Then His Fund Lost Billions Within Days

In less than 24 hours, Griffin's Citadel hedge fund reached out to Situational Awareness and snapped up the investments at a discount

American Soldier of Indian Descent Laid to Rest in New York Amidst Tributes

New York, August 1: Sergeant Angel Sara Ramprasad, an American soldier of Indian descent who lost her life in the Iran War, was honored with a he

Yamini Mourya adds to India's tally, clinches silver in judo women's 57kg event at Commonwealth Games 2026

The Commonwealth Games 2026 is approaching its end, and the Indian contingent is flying high. Clinching medals one after another, it was the spor

Peru ex-President Ollanta Humala walks free after conviction quashed

Humala, 64, was the first Peruvian ex-leader to face trial in the Odebrecht corruption scandal, which has also tainted three other former preside

2 Dozen Indians Still In Russian Army, Efforts On For Their Release: Centre

India is working to release about two dozen nationals still serving in the Russian army amid ongoing efforts.

Protests Erupt in Jharkhand Over Maternal and Infant Deaths Amid Allegations of Negligence

Jamshedpur, August 1: Protests led by opposition leader Babulal Marandi erupted in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, against alleged negligence at the Sadar

Salman Khan Shares Candid Moments With Sanjay Dutt, Fans Love Their Bromance

Salman dropped two pictures of him warmly hugging Sanjay Dutt.

'Dhurandhar' Zubair Baloch's brother critical after being shot by motorcycle-borne gunmen in Karachi's Lyari

Zubair Baloch, brother of jailed gang leader Uzair Baloch, was critically injured in Karachi. Unidentified gunmen opened fire on him outside his

Heavy Rain Alert Issued in Kerala; Kozhikode Schools Closed

Thiruvananthapuram, August 1: A heavy rain and strong wind alert has been issued for Kerala. According to the meteorological department, surface

Trump Says He is Losing Faith in Iran as Nuclear Talks Continue

Addressing a televised Cabinet meeting at Camp David, Trump asserted that Iran lacked credibility due to its recurrent failure to abide by its pl

Relief for Businesses as Commercial LPG Prices Drop

The price of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been reduced by Rs 202 to Rs 2,728.

Climate Change Made 'Fire-Prone' Weather Conditions More Likely in Spain and France, Scientists Say

Spain had its wettest January for 25 years this year, followed by a summer that the country's meteorological agency has said is the hottest on re

Commercial LPG prices cut by 209 per cylinder

With this revision, a 19 kg commercial cylinder will cost 2,872.50 in Kolkata starting from Saturday (August 1, 2026); there is no change in the

US Marine Corps says F-35B stealth fighter jet crashed in California

A U.S. Marine Corps F-35B stealth fighter pilot ejected safely before the jet crashed. The aircraft went down Friday near the Miramar air base in

Grand Bhasma Aarti of Baba Mahakal Held Amidst Sawan Celebrations

Ujjain, August 1: During the auspicious month of Sawan, devotees across the country are performing water offerings at Shiva temples. On the third

Indian Boxers Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026, Securing Finals Berths

Glasgow, August 1: The dominance of Indian boxers continued on the ninth day of the Commonwealth Games 2026. Olympic bronze medalist Lovlina Borg

Tributes Pour in for Bal Gangadhar Tilak on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 1: On the death anniversary of the prominent leader of the Indian independence movement and fervent nationalist thinker, Lokman

Singapore student told her mother she was going to college. She actually flew to Cambodia to meet an online gaming friend

Singaporean student Siti Aishah Siregar was found safe by Cambodian police after vanishing from her family. She arrived in Cambodia and met an on

SBI PO Prelims 2026 begins today; check shift timings, exam day guidelines

The State Bank of India (SBI) Probationary Officer (PO) prelims exam 2026 is scheduled to commence from today, August 1. The SBI PO Prelims will

Morning Digest: PM Modi says he wants to forgive those who abused him; migrant worker killed, another injured in terror attack in J&Ks Kulgam, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day

China conducts naval, air patrols around disputed shoal in South China Sea

China's military conducted joint air and naval drills near Scarborough Shoal. These exercises were described as a necessary response to regional

Someone should change their name to Taylor; we could be champions again: Claire Taylor

The 50-year-old was one of the protagonists of an era of English womens cricket when they talked world domination and realised the ambition. She

Abhinandh flicks mental switch, lights up Ultimate Table Tennis

The 18-year-olds fearless aggression and tactical awareness brought him success in Season 7 of the league. The performance, coming as it did as h

Jana Nayagan Day 9 box office collection sees a drop as Thalapathy Vijay's film crosses Rs 150 crore in India

Actor-politician Vijay's final film, Jana Nayagan, has been performing well at the box office since its release and has now entered its second we

MS Dhoni Trains With Rishabh Pant. Ex-India Star's Viral Post Breaks The Internet

MS Dhoni was wearing a matching blue tracksuit while Rishabh Pant opted for a black t-shirt and shorts.

Protests Erupt in Jamtara Over Maternal and Infant Deaths Amidst Allegations of Negligence

Jamtara, August 1: Protests led by opposition leader Babulal Marandi erupted on Friday in Jamtara, Jharkhand, following the alleged negligence th

Breaking News Live Updates: PM Modi to visit Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka today; launch major infrastructure projects

Who Is Citadel Founder Ken Griffin, Wall Street's Billionaire Rescue Buyer

For Griffin, who began trading from his Harvard University dormitory some four decades ago and now oversees $71 billion in assets, it is a playbo

Sensex and Nifty Rise by Nearly 2% in July, IT Sector Leads the Way

Mumbai, August 1: The Indian stock market had a strong performance in July. During this period, both major indices, Sensex and Nifty, delivered r

Why India still imports apples; How Magic Bus is helping rural women

If India is growing record quantities of apples, why is it importing more of them than ever? In other news, the Rural Livelihood Programme of Mag

Russian attacks on Kyiv kill 4, wound more than a dozen

More than 10 explosions were heard in a row, the journalists reported, adding that the intensity of the blasts triggered car alarms on the street

Will US, Israel bombard Iran's energy-related targets this week? Here's what report says

The United States and Israel are planning to bombard power plants and energy infrastructures in Iran. As per reports, the operation is expected t

Nobody Takes My Work Seriously: Woman Says Working From Home Left Her Overworked, Prefers Office Life

She said that going to the office was better because people could take short breaks, chat with friends and then return to work.

25-35 age group records highest highway accident deaths in Karnataka over five years

The data showed that 10,489 people in the 25-35 age group lost their lives in National Highway accidents in Karnataka during the five-year period

Kulgam terror strike kills one migrant worker, injures another; J&K police in action

Hunter Bell Cruises to Commonwealth Gold, Pathirage Stuns Javelin Stars

World indoor champion and an Olympic bronze medallist at 1500m, Hunter Bell was in a class of her own at the shorter distance in Glasgow to claim

Neeraj Chopra says his comeback is on track as India scripts historic Commonwealth Games 2026 javelin medal double

Neeraj Chopra secured silver and Yashvir Singh claimed bronze in the javelin throw event. This marked a historic medal double for India on the Co

F-35B Stealth Jet Crashes in California, Pilot Ejects

Aerial video from a news helicopter showed a plume of black smoke rising from the wreckage in a dirt field, with multiple military and firefighti

BJP Protests in Jamtara Over Maternal and Infant Deaths Amid Allegations of Negligence

Jamtara, August 1: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) staged a vigorous protest on Friday in Jamtara, Jharkhand, led by opposition leader Babulal M

US Marine F-35B crashes near San Diego base; pilot safely ejected, recovered

India screens nearly 11,000 travellers after Ebola emergency, no case detected

India has screened over ten thousand international travellers from Ebola-affected nations. No Ebola cases have been detected in the country so fa

Tejaswin Shankar scripts history, clinches decathlon bronze medal at Commonwealth Games 2026

In a major development, Tejaswin Shankar put forth a brilliant performance and etched his name in the history books at the ongoing Commonwealth G

Protests Erupt in Jamtara Over Maternal and Newborn Deaths Amid Allegations of Medical Negligence

Jamtara, August 1: Protests erupted in Jamtara, Jharkhand, on Friday, led by opposition leader Babulal Marandi of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP

Suspected Ebola case in Delhi: BSF constable from Congo mission admitted to RML, sample sent for testing

A BSF constable returning from Congo developed fever during quarantine. He was admitted to an isolation ward at RML Hospital for surveillance. Hi

Trump admin pushes tougher English rules for Mexican train crews crossing into US

The Trump administration's latest initiative focuses on improving policies for Mexican train crews by mandating that they grasp key safety inform

Protests Erupt in Jamtara Over Maternal and Infant Deaths Amidst FIR Against Activists

Jamtara, August 1: Protests erupted in Jamtara, Jharkhand, led by opposition leader Babulal Marandi, against alleged negligence at the Sadar Hosp

Punjab Congress kicks off mass mobilisation programme ahead of Assembly polls

Congresss general secretary in charge for Punjab, Bhupesh Bhagel said the ruling AAP was on the way out; the Congress was the only option for the

Mayawati welcomes U.P. govt. decision to restore Sant Ravidas Nagar district name, hits out at Samajwadi Party

Government has re-established Sant Ravidas Nagar district, which was created by the BSP government by giving headquarters status to Bhadohi and w

Closely Monitoring: India on US Bill Seeking 100% Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal stated that New Delhi is tracking the progress of the measure in Washington

'Safe transit service': Yemen's Houthis have no plans to impose fees on ships sailing through Red Sea

Yemen's Houthi-run maritime body denied plans to impose fees on ships. Passage through the Bab el-Mandeb strait remains free, they stated. This f

CWG 2026: Neeraj Chopra Wins Javelin Silver, Bronze for Yashvir

Sri Lankan star Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage won the gold as expected with a best throw of 89.75m which he recorded in his second attempt

'Kind of madness': Iran vows to target US, Israeli energy assets if attacked as Trump weighs fresh strikes

Iran has warned of retaliatory strikes on Israeli and US energy assets. This warning follows reports of potential military operations coordinated

Spider-Man: Brand New Day crosses Rs 100 crore in India in two days, joins Avengers Endgame in a rare club

Tom Holland's latest film, Spider-Man: Brand New Day, is proving to be a strong performer at the Indian box office. The Marvel film has crossed t

India, Lesotho review bilateral relations, advance key MoUs and pledge stronger collaboration across multiple sectors

India and Lesotho convened for their sixth Joint Bilateral Commission meeting, focusing on strengthening their bilateral ties. They explored aven

El Nio Puts India's Monsoon at Risk: UN Chief

The WMO's outlook shows that through October, nearly every land mass on Earth is expected to be hotter than normal

FIFA scraps World Cup sell-off plan after resistance from members

FIFA has scrapped its plans to sell off a share of the World Cup after facing heavy opposition from various quarters. UEFA expressed strong disap

Commercial LPG cylinder prices reduced by Rs 209 in Kolkata and Rs 202 in Delhi: Check revised rates

The prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders have been reduced by Rs 209 in Kolkata and Rs 202 in Delhi today. With this latest revision, a 19 kg

White House signals Trump is weighing new strikes on Iran, and other developments in the Middle East

President Trump considers new strikes on Iran as tensions escalate in the region. Iran fired drones at Kuwait and struck oil tankers in the Strai

Railway Tracks Washed Away, Severely Damaged Amid Assam Floods

Assam Floods: Railway tracks were washed away due to which rail services had been hit in a major way under Tinsukia Railway division of North Eas

US Treasury undertakes intervention in yen market, FT reports

The United States Treasury intervened in yen exchange rates on Friday. This action supported the Japanese currency through outright purchases by

Neeraj Chopra Wins Silver, Yashveer Singh Takes Bronze in Mens Javelin Throw

Glasgow, August 1: In a remarkable display of talent at the Commonwealth Games 2026, India secured two medals in the Mens Javelin Throw event lat

Strengthening El Nino Adding Fuel To A Planet Already On Fire: UN Chief

A strengthening El Nino that could shatter all-time records is adding fuel to a planet already on fire and pushing the world into uncharted terri

Protests Erupt in Jamtara Over Maternal and Newborn Deaths Amid Allegations of Negligence

Jamtara, August 1: Protests led by opposition leader Babulal Marandi erupted in Jamtara, Jharkhand, on Friday. This was in response to the allege

Monsoon likely to be below normal in Aug-Sept: IMD

India's monsoon rainfall is expected to be below normal during August and September. This forecast is influenced by the continuing risk of El Nio

High Fat, Sugar And Salt Foods Banned Within School Premises In Karnataka

The order issued under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 stated the ban order is aimed at curbing rising health risks among children after

Anti-Paper Leak Bill 2026 Strengthens Fairness in Indias Examination System: Bhupendra Patel

Gandhinagar, August 1: Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel welcomed the passage of the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill,

16.4% deleted in Haryana draft roll; 10.8% in Andhra Pradesh

Draft voter rolls in Haryana and Andhra Pradesh reveal significant exclusions. Over sixteen percent of Haryana's electorate and over ten percent

HMDA To Distribute Free Saplings At PVNR Marg Nursery Mela On Saturday

The programme is being organized by HMDAs urban forestry wing in association with City Terrace Gardeners (CTG).

PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme Extended Until 2030-31, Farmers in Haryana Welcome Decision

Hansi, August 1: The central government has decided to extend the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi Scheme until the year 2030-31. This decision ensures cont

Telangana Extends 25% LRS Rebate Deadline To November 30

The LRS brings unapproved and illegal layouts into the formal planning system so as to enable the government to provide basic facilities and prom

Balrampurs Maternal Vandan Scheme: A Lifeline for Pregnant Women

Balrampur, August 1: The governments significant initiative for improving maternal and child health is making a notable impact in the Ramchandrap

Embracing Shivas Values: A Call to Devotees from Swami Chidanand Saraswati

Rishikesh, August 1: Swami Chidanand Saraswati, the president of Parmarth Niketan, welcomed Kanwar pilgrims and urged devotees to adopt the value

Tejaswin Shankar Makes History with Bronze in Decathlon at CWG 2026

Glasgow, August 1: Tejaswin Shankar made history late Friday night (Indian time) by winning a bronze medal in the mens decathlon at the Commonwea

Indias Semiconductor 2.0 Program Set to Propel Local Companies

New Delhi, August 1: The IT Secretary, S. Krishnan, announced on Friday that the Indian governments Semiconductor 2.0 initiative will play a cruc

National Institute of Design Seeks Applications for 22 Faculty and Staff Positions by August 2

Amaravati, August 1: The National Institute of Design (NID) is offering a golden opportunity for those seeking employment. NID Andhra Pradesh has