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Friendship Day celebrations turn tragic, as two youths feared drowned in Vizag beach

As the group was posing on the rock, a huge wave crashed against it, sweeping a 19-year-old woman into the sea; in an attempt to save the woman,

West Bengal to Boost Sports with 100 Indoor Sports Arenas

Kolkata, August 2: The West Bengal government is set to enhance its sports infrastructure with the announcement of 100 new indoor sports arenas.

Indian Weightlifting Team Receives Grand Welcome Upon Return from Commonwealth Games 2026

New Delhi, August 2: The Indian weightlifting team returned home on Sunday after making the nation proud at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Mirabai

Ernakulam gets relief from rain scare as water level recedes in flood-hit areas

The entire administrative machinery has been asked to stay alert; a 24-hour control room has been opened at the MLA office, said Kothamangalam ML

JD(U) Leader Shyam Rajak Defends Redistricting as Essential for Better Representation

Patna, August 2: In response to Rahul Gandhis opposition to the redistricting bill in Parliament, JD(U) leader Shyam Rajak emphasized that redist

Indias Growing Dominance in Sports: JP Dalals Enthusiastic Response

Bhiwani, August 2: Former Haryana minister JP Dalal expressed his excitement over Indias impressive medal tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games. I

Rahul Gandhi Faces Backlash Over Mockery of Hindu Traditions: BJPs Sanjay Sarawagi Demands Apology

Patna, August 2: Sanjay Sarawagi, the Bihar BJP state president, has responded to the opposition protests in Parliament regarding the alleged the

SP Leader Fakhrul Hasan Criticizes BJP for Security Failures

Lucknow, August 2: Ahead of the monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Samajwadi Partys national spokesperson, Fakhrul Hasan Chand, launc

Mayawati expels former Rajya Sabha MP Ashok Siddarth, Randhir Singh Beniwal from BSP over indiscipline

Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) president Mayawati on Sunday expelled former Rajya Sabha member Ashok Siddarth and party coordinator Randhir Singh Beni

SP Leaders Criticize FIR Against Rahul Gandhi and Pappu Yadav, Claim Government Acts Out of Fear

Lucknow, August 2: An FIR has been filed against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, independent MP Pappu Yadav, and SP MP Awadhesh Prasad for their sy

Kerala High Court Asks Govt to Implement Draft Anti-Ragging Rules Until Law Is Enacted

The direction from the court came while hearing a plea moved by the state's legal services authority, KeLSA, last year seeking effective implemen

MNS chief Raj Thackeray alleges 18 crore annual donation theft at Siddhivinayak Temple

Mr.Thackerays allegation of 18 crore amounts to about 10% of the temples FY2026 revenue

Raj Thackeray Targets Madhavan, Vivek Oberoi For Living Abroad While Praising Modi

The MNS chief Raj Thackeray further alleged that several actors return to India primarily to work on what he described as government-sponsored fi

Chandra Shekhar Azad Targets SPs Vote Bank Ahead of UP Elections

Lucknow, August 2: With the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections approaching in 2027, Chandra Shekhar Azad, leader of the Azad Samaj Party (Kanshiram

Bhuvneshwar Kumar Reflects on His Cricket Journey and Life Beyond International Play

New Delhi, August 2: Veteran Indian fast bowler Bhuvneshwar Kumar has stated that returning to the national team is no longer his primary goal. H

Why I support a National Science Mission on cow urine

India has generated enough television heat on gaumutra to sterilise a laboratory. What it has not generated is enough laboratory evidence to sett

Indias GDP Growth Rate May Reach 7% in Q1 Amid Improving Economic Conditions: Report

New Delhi, August 2: Indias gross domestic product (GDP) growth rate could reach 7% in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2026-27, according to

Kerala Floods: Eight Confirmed Dead, Search for Missing Continues Amid Heavy Rainfall

Thiruvananthapuram, August 2: Keralas Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan confirmed on Sunday that the state has recorded eight fatalities due to rain-

Kerala Floods Claim Eight Lives, Search for Missing Continues

Thiruvananthapuram, August 2: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan confirmed on Sunday that the state has witnessed eight fatalities due to rain-

Bangladesh's ruling BNP authorises PM Rahman to finalise Presidential candidate

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party has authorized Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to select their presidential nominee. This significant decision was

Pemmasani Blames Jagan for Bhogapuram Airport Delay

Pemmasani stated that by 2019, the then TDP government had acquired around 2,200 acres, while the acquisition of the remaining 500 acres was dela

RINL warns public against duplicate Vizag TMT rebar in market

The management flagged that unscrupulous elements are actively deploying deceptive packaging and false claims to market low-grade steel

Saudi crown prince reportedly urges Trump not to escalate Iran war as US leader weighs new strikes

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke with President Donald Trump on Saturday. He voiced concerns regarding potential United States escala

Forest Department starts collating all illegally geo-tagged locations in Kerala forests

Of late, we have been dealing with many such cases of illegal entry of individuals into the forests and eventually carrying out the subsequent re

CJP protests over NEET paper leak: Supreme Court to hear on Monday pleas relating to police action

The Supreme Court will hear pleas alleging police brutality during recent protests. It previously restrained states from taking coercive action a

Afghanistan Foils Arms Smuggling Attempt, Seizes 24 Assault Rifles

Kabul, August 2: Afghan security forces have successfully thwarted an arms smuggling attempt in the eastern Nangarhar province, recovering 24 ass

Cauvery issue: T.N. Minister Nirmalkumar says Karnataka CM Shivakumar, DMK share ties beyond politics

He claims DMK, Shivakumar share ties beyond politics.

Celebrating the Legacy of Shakil Badayuni: A Maestro of Hindi Cinema

New Delhi, August 2: Renowned lyricist and poet Shakil Badayuni was born on August 3, 1916, in the Badaun district of Uttar Pradesh. This year ma

Two TVK functionaries in Aruppukottai arrested for taking 22 lakh from truck operator

The arrested persons were identified as TVK Aruppukottai West district secretary, Sathish Kumar and Aruppukottai South West district secretary, K

Nationwide Campaign Launched for Drug-Free Schools in India

New Delhi, August 2: In a significant initiative aimed at protecting children and adolescents from addiction, the Ministry of Educations Departme

Deadly Blast at Moscow Restaurant Claims Three Lives, Injures 21

Moscow, August 2: A bomb explosion at the Balzhi Rossi restaurant in Moscow on Saturday evening has resulted in the deaths of three individuals a

Krishna water releases: YSRCP criticises government policy

M.V.S. Nagi Reddy criticised the government for advising farmers in the Krishna delta against cultivating paddy during the kharif season

Indian diaspora in China flags anti-India social media posts, visa curbs at 1st embassy outreach

Indian diaspora members voiced concerns over anti-India content and visa issues. Ambassador Vikram Doraiswami assured actions were being taken to

Watch: PM Modi launches anti-drug campaign, urges youth to stay fit

Indigenous DSC A24 Vessel Launched for Maritime Operations in Kolkata

Kolkata, August 2: The Indian Navy has achieved another significant milestone under the Atmanirbhar Bharat and Make in India initiatives. The fif

'Chaiwalaz' founder Rohit Sharma dies by suicide at home in Rajasthan's Dausa

Chaiwalaz founder Rohit Sharma died by suicide at his Dausa residence on Saturday. Family members found the 30-year-old entrepreneur hanging and

SC to Hear Pleas on Alleged Police Excesses During NEET Protest

Top court may consider forming an SIT to probe claims of police brutality and violence during nationwide student protests.

NIRL receives Letter of Intent from GUVNL for 900 MW solar power project

The project has been awarded through a tariff-based competitive bidding process, with the power generated to be procured by GUVNL

PM Modi Highlights Drug Trade as Part of Enemy Nations Terror Agenda

New Delhi, August 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated on Sunday that enemy nations are attempting to weaken India by sending drugs and targeti

'Govt forgets when donations are stolen': Congress defends Rahul Gandhi after Ram Mandir skit FIR

9-hour long meeting on a Saturday? Noida techie shares WFH story, raises work-life balance concerns

A Noida IT worker's video shows a nearly ten-hour weekend work meeting. This viral clip revealed the intense demands of remote IT employment. The

Filmmaker sues Netflix for $105 million over losing Nicolas Cage film copy

Swiss businessman Simon Afram wrote the script and spent seven long years and USD 45 million to bring it to the screen

History-sheeter found dead under suspicious circumstances in New Washermenpet

Naresh Kumar had recently been released on bail with regard to a murder case

Major Drug Bust at India-Pakistan Border: 10 Kilograms of Heroin, 11 Pistols, and a Drone Seized

Bikaner, August 2: Authorities have made a significant drug bust near the India-Pakistan international border in the Khajuwala area. Police seize

Over 2,500 Delhi ATMs lack shutter locks, 2,000 lack guards: Report

Delhi Police found many ATMs lacking guards and security cameras. These security gaps increase ATM vulnerability to organized theft gangs. Thieve

Agra to Get a Grand Shiv Lok Theme Park Inspired by Ujjain's Mahakal Lok

The Uttar Pradesh government will transform Agra's Balkeshwar Park into the Shiv Lok Theme Park, featuring Lord Shiva's 19 avatars, a grand statu

U.S. Embassies Issue Warnings Amid Rising Tensions in the Middle East

Cairo, August 2: U.S. embassies in nearly ten Middle Eastern countries have advised American citizens to exercise caution and consider departing

Sopranos actor Vincent Pastore, known for playing mobsters and tough guys, dead at 80

Pastore appeared in movies dating back to the 1980s, including roles in big films such as Goodfellas and Awakenings, both in 1990

NSA Charges Against Assam Tribal Activist Draws Congress Criticism

Doley has been spearheading protests against the proposed five-star hotel near the UNESCO World Heritage Site Kaziranga National Park, alleging t

Revanth Reddy Offers Prayers at Ujjaini Mahankali Temple

Sanathnagar MLA Talasani Srinivas Yadav welcomed the Chief Minister at the temple

Odisha Chief Minister Suspends IFS Officer Sangram Kesari Behera Amid Legal Troubles

Bhubaneswar, August 2: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has ordered the suspension of Indian Forest Service (IFS) officer Sangram Kesari

Best Italian Proverb of the Day: He who has time should not wait for time. A life lesson on acting before it's too late

The Italian proverb Chi ha tempo non aspetti tempo advises against delaying actions. It highlights that possessing the opportunity means one shou

India's next election could be decided by Gen Z's Hindi heartland

India's next election could hinge on Gen Z voters concentrated in the Hindi heartland. An ET analysis based on UN population estimates, Census pr

Apologise to students injured in July 20 protest first: CJP's Dipke to PM Modi

Abhijeet Dipke of CJP urged Prime Minister Modi to apologize for police actions. He stated that students suffered serious injuries during a prote

Delhi HC Transfers Fast-track Court Special Judge in Paper Leak Cases

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced setting up of fast-track courts to swiftly deal with cases of paper leaks

Fake Military Uniform Racket Bust In Rajasthan

A joint operation by Indian Army intelligence units and Rajasthan Police seized nearly 1,000 metres of unauthorised Army-pattern combat cloth.

Preparations Complete for Shiva Worship at Kalka Ji Temple Ahead of Sawans First Monday

New Delhi, August 2: The month of Sawan is considered the most sacred for the worship of Lord Shiva. This year, the first Monday of Sawan falls o

'PM gave her jeevandaan': Mother of girl who abused PM Modi in viral video | Watch

The mother of the girl who was seen making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a viral video during the protest at Delhi's Ja

South Korean President Arrives in Frankfurt for Key Meetings with Korean Community

Frankfurt, August 2: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung arrived in Frankfurt on Sunday. This visit is significant as he plans to meet with the

Raj Thackeray Alleges Rs 18 Crore Annual Theft at Siddhivinayak Temple

MNS chief also claims Rs 1,400 crore was stolen at Ayodhya Ram Temple, urges PM Modi to address temple corruption.

Weaponising extraordinary laws to silence dissent: Congress on rights activist held under NSA in Assam

Congress said this is a latant misuse of preventive detention laws and overreach by the State

Indian Restaurant in Glasgow Faces Backlash Over Incomplete Map of India

Glasgow, August 2: An Indian restaurant in Glasgow has found itself in hot water after inviting Indian athletes who excelled at the Commonwealth

Odisha govt suspends IFS officer over 'involvement' in forest official death case

Sangram Keshari Behera was an accused in the death of Soumya Ranjan Mohapatra, an ACF

Ceuta | A slice of Europe in Africa

The Spanish exclave witnessed one of its largest migration crises, as up to 60,000 Moroccans breached its borders and arrived in the city, seekin

Hours-long wait, VIP movement leave Mahankali Bonalu devotees fuming

Queues approaching the temple from all four sides stretched for over a kilometre, as devotees waited under the afternoon sun for their turn to of

8 kg gold worth over Rs 11 crore seized at Kerala airports in one week

Customs officials in Kerala seized eight kilograms of gold worth over eleven crore rupees during recent enforcement actions. Last week's coordina

Customs Seizes 8 kg Gold Worth over Rs 11 cr at Kerala Airports in One Week

A total of 14 cases were registered during the period and nine persons, including six Keralites and three natives of Tamil Nadu, were arrested

Kangana Slams Hrithik Roshan, Mentions Girlfriend Saba Azad

Re-sharing the article about his response on her Instagram story on Saturday, Ranaut said the actor should rather condemn all those who are haras

Technology must be backed by process reforms: EPFO CEO

The recent reforms seek to simplify access to Provident Fund savings rather than merely digitise services, says the EPFO Chief Executive Officer.

NCC Cyclothon 2026 Flagged Off by Union Ministers and Mary Kom in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 2: In celebration of 79 years of Indias independence, a grand flag-off ceremony for the NCC Cyclothon Expedition 2026 was held

Two-year-old dies after falling into water-logged courtyard

The child succumbed to injuries while undergoing treatment at a private medical college hospital in Kozhikode district on Saturday night

No new Iran strikes for now amid deal hopes Trump

Donald Trump says the US and Israel have agreed to hold off on strikes on Iran if a peace deal is reached apidly. Iran has vowed a decisive resp

'Rs 60,000 salary and US education?': RTI activist Amit seeks probe into Dipke family's finances

Kentucky School Bans Steel Water Bottles for Student Safety

Washington, August 2: The Hardin County School administration in Kentucky has issued a directive prohibiting students from bringing steel water b

Old Video Falsely Shared as Indian Army Destroying Minorities Homes in Manipur

The video dates back to 2023 and shows a house being destroyed amid ethnic clashes in Manipur.

Leaders Remember Pingali Venkayya's Legacy and Service

Apart from his role in the independence movement, Venkayya was a lecturer, author, geologist, educationalist, agriculturist, and a polyglot

Sri Lanka deploys troops after prison riot

Sri Lanka deployed hundreds of troops and elite commandos on Sunday to contain riots at an overcrowded prison in which an inmate was killed and s

Odisha Police rescue 17,590 missing women, children from Jan to June this year

Odisha Police successfully rescued 17,590 missing individuals during a special drive. This significant operation reunited 12,177 women and 5,413

Hardik Pandya goes bald, sports new look as he offers prayers at Venkateswara Swamy temple | Watch

Star India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has made headlines after he was spotted with a completely shaved head while offering prayers at the Sri Venk

CV Anand Extends Friendship Day Greetings

Every year, the first Sunday of August is celebrated as Friendship Day. People of all ages express gratitude and affection for their friends thro

PM Modi Launches Campaign for a Drug-Free Youth in India

New Delhi, August 2: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Drug-Free Youth for a Developed India campaign on Sunday. This initiative, whic

Shelve Eco-destructive Mamallan Reservoir Project: PMK

In a statement, he said the foundation stone for the 5,161-acre reservoir, spanning the backwaters between Kanathur Reddikuppam and Kokilamedu, w

Iranian Sikh families finally return to India after being stranded in Tehran, heres how the government carried out the evacuation

RP Singh and Jaiveer Shergill raised the families plight in April after elderly couples were denied boarding, while the embassy maintained round-

Previously unknown alloy found in Hiroshima blast debris

The alloy shares characteristics with other unusual high-entropy alloys and quasicrystals, which are of great interest among engineers for their

Indias Coal Production Surges by 7.5% in July 2026

New Delhi, August 2: Indias coal production reached 69.75 million tons in July 2026, marking a 7.51% increase year-on-year. This growth is largel

Giorgio Armani's Life To Be Adapted Into TV Series

Director Ferzan Ozpetek says that opportunity to tell his story is exciting challenge.

Delhi Police arrests two gang shooters after exchange of fire in Rohini

The suspects opened fire on the police team. In retaliatory firing, both suspects sustained bullet injuries in their legs, says a senior police o

Eight deaths confirmed in rain-related incidents in Kerala: CMO

Thirteen people sustained injuries while 5,792 people were shifted to 209 relief camps; twenty-seven houses were completely destroyed and 196 hou

Why people are using aluminium foil to keep their phones cool in summer; Does this simple hack really work?

Smartphones can overheat due to external heat sources and prolonged usage. Aluminium foil can act as a temporary heat shield by reflecting sunlig

Six Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested in New Delhi for Visa Violations

New Delhi, August 2: The Foreign Cell of the Special Staff in the Central District has arrested six Bangladeshi nationals for violating visa cond