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CVC raises solar billing, power safety issues with TNPDCL

Excess water released from Tunga reservoir, Shivamogga residents offer prayer

Chittoor district implements fodder security measures amid El Nino concerns

A total of 472 metric tonnes of improved jowar and AT maize fodder seed have been distributed to eligible livestock farmers under a 75% subsidy p

Hyderabad hospital honours organ donor families, calls for greater public participation

GVMC, Moscow sign pact to boost smart mobility, urban development in Vizag

Trustees of Assembly Rooms in Udhagamandalam deny plans to sell facility to private operators

Representatives of social media platforms like Google, Meta appear before Parliamentary panel on IT

The meeting of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on IT, headed by BJP member Nishikant Dubey, was held days after the government summoned Meta

Interruption in water supply on August 5

BHIO launches AI-powered MRI system, announces four-week free scanning

All you need to know about: Spinal Muscular Atrophy

Spinal muscular atrophy is a rare inherited neuromuscular disorder caused by changes in the SMN1 gene. It leads to progressive muscle weakness by

LIC Mutual Fund plans SIF launch by October, targets 500 crore corpus

AMC has applied for SEBI approval for the new investment product aimed at HNIs; its AUM crosses 50,000 crore after 208% growth in three years

Government says 352 significant tech defects reported in flight operations this year till June

Out of the total, 334 significant defects were related to domestic flight operations and the remaining pertained to international services, accor

Vizag Steels brand image threatened by sale of suspected duplicate products in A.P.

Farmer ends life due to crop loss, mounting debts in Sathya Sai district

CS wants comprehensive action plan to further strengthen digital services through Mee Seva

Mr. Jaju directs officials to complete T-Fiber works in a time bound manner

August 2026 movie releases: From Awarapan 2 and Batwara 1947 to Toxic, what's hitting theatres this month

After a relatively quiet June and July at the box office, theatres are gearing up for a busy August. Several highly anticipated films across Hind

Kerala High Court allows two crew members of capsized MSC Elsa 3 to return home

The Chief Officer and Second Engineer of the ship had been detained in Kochi for more than a year after the ship capsize

Madras High Court Grants Bail to DMK MLA Markandeyan for Threatening Remarks Against CM

Chennai, August 3: The Madras High Court granted bail on Monday to DMK MLA G.V. Markandeyan from Vilathikulam. He was arrested for allegedly maki

England Set To Follow Wales in Withdrawing Support For Infantino Re-Election

Earlier, Wales became the first national federation to formally withdraw its support for Infantino

Beyond Romance: OBLU XPERIENCE Ailafushi Brings a Livelier Side to the Maldives

Rather than focusing solely on seclusion, the island resort combines its tropical setting with entertainment, dining, adventure and family-friend

Top news of the day: Prashant Kishor wins Bankipur byelection; BJP retains Manjalpur, loses Datia to Congress; Vinesh Phogat says wrestlers to appeal against Brij Bhushans acquittal, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more

Kolkata: Thai Tourist Held For Overstay

The accused, M Sansuknewat, was caught from a spa centre on Sarat Bose Road in southern parts of the city during a raid by the cops at around 5 p

Siddharth Praises Arnav Bhasin: He Looks Like a Real Fighter Pilot Effortlessly

Mumbai, August 3: Actor Siddharth is busy promoting his upcoming web series, Operation Safed Sagar. During this time, he showered praise on his c

Upset Tanveer Sait calls Cabinet snub an injustice

AI handles 70% of ICICI Lombard Insurances customer calls

The growing use of AI in the insurance sector is particularly significant as the industry continues to grapple with mis-selling a longstanding c

Odisha seeks UNESCO heritage tag for Puri Rath Yatra

Biju Janata Dal terms demand a publicity-oriented exercise aimed at diverting attention from State governments alleged failure to conduct past th

Hyderabad Heavy Rain Warning: Police Issue Safety Advisory

Sajjanar urged citizens to avoid unnecessary travel

Heavy rain in Maharashtra leads to slight increase in water levels in Krishna

Gang offers help to senior citizens at isolated ATMs across Hyderabad and other areas, swaps debit cards to empty accounts

Eight other associates had earlier travelled to Hyderabad and carried out similar offences before leaving the city

KSRTC Bus Falls Into Gorge in Palakkad, One Dies, Several Injured

The accident occurred around 9.30 am when the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) bus was on the way from Nelliyampathy to Nenmara

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion: Santosh Lad, B Nagendra among 19 leaders sworn in as ministers | Full List

The cabinet expansion in Karnataka took place on Monday, with 19 ministers taking oath as ministers, as the Congress leadership tries to maintain

Protests Erupt in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Amid Rising Violence

New Delhi, August 3: Recent days have witnessed severe violence and arson in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (POK). Local residents have reportedly los

ONGC To Reserve Half of New Oil Storage for Strategic Reserves

The Union Government is expanding its Strategic Petroleum Reserve capacity with private participation

Google, Meta Representatives Appear Before Parliamentary IT Panel

While the US-headquartered social media giant had attributed the incident to a technical glitch and apologised, the MeitY found the explanation i

The CJP Must Learn From Its Success, Not Just Celebrate It

The standards by which a protest is judged change the moment it succeeds.

GRSE To Build 4 ONGC Vessels at 1032 cr

The order marks a significant diversification of GRSE's shipbuilding portfolio, reinforcing the shipyard's growing presence in the commercial and

Mike Smith takes over as Pakistan's batting coach

Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Mike Smith as the new batting coach. Smith brings extensive experience from T20 cricket franchises and the P

Starting 1996, surprising planetary system had close encounters with NASAs Galileo spacecraft, recent study claims it may resemble Earth in certain qualities

Nearly three decades after Galileo first revealed Ganymede's intrinsic magnetic field, the giant moon of Jupiter remains one of the Solar System'

Stock markets take winning run to 4th day as crude oil prices drop sharply; Nifty surges 1.6%

Foreign fund inflows also added to markets' optimism. Extending the winning momentum to the fourth day, the 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 544.39 poi

Could skipping squats and lunges be hurting your health as you age? Experts warn of hidden heart risks, blood sugar problems, weaker bones if you don't train legs

Skipping squats and lunges may mean missing more than a chance to build stronger legs. Experts explain how regular leg exercises can support hear

'Not possible to accommodate all, will provide opportunities in future': Karnataka CM Shivakumar after Cabinet expansion

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Monday said that all MLAs cannot be accommodated in the Cabinet at once, adding that those who miss out

Word of the Day: Bowdlerize Meaning, origin and how to use it

The word bowdlerize stems from Dr. Thomas Bowdler's edited Shakespearean plays. He removed passages deemed unsuitable for families and children.

Maulana Barelvi Criticizes Taslima Nasreens Support for Uniform Civil Code

Bareilly, August 3: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Barelvi, the national president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has criticized author Taslima Nasre

Kogilu residents in north Bengaluru threaten protest over delay in road projects

An online petition seeking construction of the proposedKogilu-SampigehalliComprehensive Development Plan road has received more than 1,000 signat

CJP urges Centre, BJP states to withdraw FIRs after SC clarifies order on student protesters

The Supreme Court clarified its order on withdrawing FIRs against student protesters. The Cockroach Janta Party expects the government to impleme

Rupee rises for 6th day, gains 12 paise to 95.31 against U.S. dollar as crude drops

FII inflows and gains in domestic stock markets provided further support to the local unit, forex traders said.

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho, 'The more in harmony with yourself you are, the more joyful you are and the more faithful you are. Faith is not to disconnect you from reality - it connects you to reality' offers timeless wisdom on purpose, happiness, optimism, positive meaning of life

Quote of the day by Paulo Coelho offers a simple but profound philosophy: happiness becomes more sustainable when people stop running away from t

Hostel for Northeast Students Launched in Pune

Pune, August 3: The Deputy Chief Minister of Manipur, Loci Dikho, has laid the foundation stone for a hostel dedicated to students from the North

New Hostel for Northeast Students Launched in Pune by Manipur Deputy Chief Minister

Pune, August 3: Manipurs Deputy Chief Minister, Loci Dikho, emphasized the Northeast region as a vital part of Indias heritage. He noted that thi

St. Aloysius holds The Hindu newspaper collage competition

Dare Devil: Ajith Kumar, Adhik Ravichandran reunite for AK 64; Shalini Ajith to produce the film

The film will have music scored by Anirudh Ravichander in his fourth collaboration with Ajith

Higher Global Commodity Prices Drive Rise in WPI Inflation, Says Government

The government has attributed the increase in wholesale inflation in June to rising global commodity and energy prices while highlighting measure

Reservoir Levels Surge Across Karnataka After Week Of Heavy Rain

The most significant improvement was seen in the Krishna basin reservoirs of north Karnataka, where persistent rainfall in Maharashtra and the up

Vijay-led Tamil Nadu government moves Supreme Court over Cauvery river dispute with Karnataka

The Tamil Nadu government, led by Chief Minister Joseph Vijay, moved the Supreme Court on Monday over the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka. T

EU chief urges 'united action' on borders after Ceuta migrant rush

EU chief Ursula von der Leyen called Monday for united action on border security after a migrant rush on Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta t

Factories faced weaker demand, higher costs in July as Iran war grinds on

In July, China's manufacturing activity experienced a decline attributed to dwindling demand alongside escalating costs. Meanwhile, the European

Taunted for driving, these six women now command Bihars Pink Buses

Six young women defied taunts and hardship to become Bihar Pink Bus drivers, inspiring other young girls to boldly take the wheel.

Indian Museum joins hands with IIT-Kharagpur for use of 'AI-based restoration' of artefacts: Govt

The Indian Museum in Kolkata is using AI for artefact restoration and digital preservation. This initiative aligns with the vision of promoting a

Opposition Leaders Should Reflect Before Questioning Ram Temple: Dayashankar Singh

Lucknow, August 3: During the Uttar Pradesh Assembly session, state ministers Dayashankar Singh and Ashish Patel addressed the oppositions protes

Northeast Frontier Railway Announces Recruitment for 56 Sports Positions

Guwahati, August 3: A significant opportunity has emerged for sports enthusiasts seeking employment in the railway sector. The Northeast Frontier

Yoga for posture correction: 5 powerful poses to help you straighten your spine naturally

Poor posture has become increasingly common in today's digital world, with many people spending hours sitting at desks or looking down at phones.

Sabarimala ghee supply: No lapses on Milmas side, says chairman K.S. Mani

The Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) made the payment for the supplies in full and had not made any complaint about quality, he says

Non-cooperation by state: SC raps Arunachal Pradesh govt, summons top officials in CBI probe involving CM Khandus kin

Noida Police on High Alert for Shravan Month, Ensures Safety for Devotees

Noida, August 3: Under the directives of Police Commissioner Laxmi Singh, Noida Police is fully prepared for the Shravan month. The focus is on e

Sony announces 115 inch Bravia 9II True RGB smart TV

Sony said that Indias smart TV market is moving towards larger screen sizes, above 55 inches, and it commands the segments

EV maker Ather Energy Q1 losses narrow by 71% to Rs 51 crore

Ather said it is seeing strong tailwinds due to policy support and consumer demand. The company delivered 83,173 units during the quarter, up 80.

Type 2 diabetes medicine widely used since 1922 may affect blood sugar patient's brain, claims recent study

Metformin may have been part of diabetes medicine for generations, but scientists are still uncovering new chapters in its story. The possibility

Overnight vinegar hack: If your kitchen still smells of last night's dinner the next morning, this trick could help remove odours without using chemical sprays

Overnight vinegar hack: White vinegar offers a natural solution for lingering household odours. Its acetic acid reacts with alkaline compounds, n

Delhi High Court Seeks NIA Response on Kashmiri Separatist Asiya Andrabis Petition

New Delhi, August 3: The Delhi High Court has requested a response from the National Investigation Agency (NIA) regarding a petition filed by Kas

Days after rushing to appropriate Hindu civilisation, Pakistan DG ISPR invokes Quran to reject Afghan Talibans friendship with Kafir India

In a fresh demonstration of the Hindu hatred Pakistan harbours, Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry, DG ISPR, invoked a Quranic verse to delegitimise the Afgha

Getting rid of Kudzu and stopping it from spreading: How gardeners are doing it and its benefits

Kudzu grows aggressively, smothers native plants, and survives for decades underground. But gardeners and researchers are finding that a combinat

Prashant Kishor: A look at his journey so far

Former election strategist Prashant Kishor is leading in Bankipur by-election

Rajya Sabha clears MSME bill to fast-track payment disputes amid Opposition protests

The Rajya Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, on Monday. This legislation aims to expedite delayed payment dispute resoluti

Food poisoning cost me Commonwealth Games gold: Bronze medallist Selva Prabhu

Selva Prabhu secured a bronze medal in the Commonwealth Games triple jump event. He believes food poisoning significantly impacted his performanc

Abdul El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens: Michigan votes in Dem Senate primary; Israel-US ties divide voters

India finishes fourth at CWG 2026, Europes raging wildfires, Japan quake toll hits 28, and more: The Week in 5 Charts

Explore the weeks top stories with infographics

Brutal Murder of 15-Year-Old Girl in Assam Leads to Five Arrests

Guwahati, August 3: Assam police have arrested five individuals in connection with the brutal murder of a 15-year-old girl in the Aloichora area

Ancient Egyptian crocodile mummies reveal surprising secret about a lost species worshipped over 2,000 years ago

Ancient crocodile mummies from Kom Ombo are revealing new secrets about Egyptian religion. DNA analysis identified a forgotten species, the West

Flash flood warnings trigger alarm as relentless rain drenches Connecticut

Connecticut faces flash flood warnings as intense thunderstorms move across the state. Already saturated ground increases flood risks even with b

Cauvery Crisis: Udhayanidhi Leads DMK Protest; Stalin Accuses Govt of Negligence

The protest, which witnessed a large turnout of farmers and party cadres, was organised to push for complete waiver of all agricultural loans, im

What Makes IIMT University Stand Out in India's Competitive Higher Education Landscape

top private university in India , backed by measurable rankings, a 30+ year academic legacy, and outcomes that speak for themselves.   Disco

Abhijeet Dipke reacts sharply to RSS leader Atul Limayes Anti-National remark on CJP protest

Priyanka Chaturvedi Questions Judicial Process After Brij Bhushans Acquittal

New Delhi, August 3: Priyanka Chaturvedi, former Rajya Sabha member from Shiv Sena (UBT), has responded to various issues, including the acquitta

Siddharth on Rang De Basanti connect in Operation Safed Sagar: The coincidences are ridiculous

The actor, along with Jimmy Shergill and creator-showrunner Kushal Srivastava, discuss their upcoming Netflix show Operation Safed Sagar, based o

CJP Chief Abhijeet Dipke backs Jharkhand student protest, promises visit after recovery

Heavy rain likely across Himachal Pradesh till August 7; no flash flood warning yet: IMD

The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across Himachal Pradesh from August 3 to 7, with isolated heavy showers expected in several districts bu

Balochistan: A Growing Challenge for the Pakistani Army

New Delhi, August 3: Violent incidents are escalating across multiple fronts in Pakistan. Tensions are high along the border with Afghanistan, in

Vishwesh Negi appointed India's next envoy to Iran

Vishwesh Negi has been appointed as the new Indian ambassador to Iran, as announced by the Ministry of External Affairs. An Indian Foreign Servic

Karnatakas advisory banning junk food near schools: What it means and why it matters | Explained

By extending restrictions to vendors operating immediately outside school gates, the government hopes to reduce childrens easy access to unhealth

After beating cancer, this California woman and her dog found hope on the waves and now theyre surfing together at World Dog Surfing Championships

After surviving cancer, California woman Sophia Sadlowski and her Miniature Pinscher, Rusty, found joy and strength in surfing together. What beg