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US Revokes Visa of Brazils Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Washington, August 5: Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Brazil are escalating as the US has revoked the visa of Brazils Ambassado

Diplomatic Tensions Rise as U.S. Revokes Visa of Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Viotti

Washington, August 5: Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Brazil are escalating. In a significant move, the U.S. has revoked the vi

Morning Digest: Indian-flagged vessel comes under attack in Red Sea; had no intention of disparaging women, says Udhayanidhi Stalin, and more

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Kashmirs special status looted the same way Ram Temple was by BJP: Mehbooba Mufti

Ms Mufti said Ambedkars constitution was first diluted for J&K but people of the country stayed silent

Why has FSSAI issued prohibition-of-sale orders against liquor makers? | Explained

FSSAI says several rum and whisky brands are built on neutral spirit dressed up with artificial flavour, and wrongly labelled as aged

Nykaa net profit soars over 3X; VC funding remains modest

Omnichannel beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa has clocked a more than 3x rise in net profit and a 29% rise in revenue for the first quarter of th

Centre Approves 11 Tourism Projects Worth Rs 642 Crore in Rajasthan; Udaipur Included in Heritage Trail Initiative

Udaipur, August 5: The Central Government has approved 11 tourism development projects worth Rs 642 crore in Rajasthan to promote tourism at the

Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram weather today (August 5): Rain, thunderstorms likely through August 10; check IMD forecast

Delhi weather today: Delhi anticipates moderate rainfall on Wednesday, August 5, with a yellow alert issued. Cloudy skies and continued rain are

Armed man arrested at Trump LA golf course before visit

An armed man was arrested at Donald Trump's golf course two days prior to his visit. Authorities found a loaded pistol and hollow-point ammunitio

Pacific Institute of Management Organises MBA Career Counselling Programme for Aspirants

Udaipur, August 4: Pacific Institute of Management, in collaboration with Gyan Jyoti Seva Sansthan, organised an MBA Career Counselling Programme

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 LIVE updates: State Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson to present TVK government's maiden Budget

TheTVK-led government had released a White Paper on the States financesflagging several shortcomings and irregularities in financial management u

India Condemns Red Sea Attack, 13 Sailors Rescued After Ship Sinks

Yemen's internationally recognised government blamed the Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack

McDonald's names company veteran Skye Anderson as new US head after sales miss

McDonald's replaced its U.S. business head after missing sales growth expectations. Skye Anderson, a company veteran, now leads McDonald's USA ef

14 killed, 8 injured in deadly lightning strikes in Jharkhand

At least fourteen people have died in the last 24 hours due to lightning strikes across various parts of Jharkhand on Tuesday, police said. Out o

Complaint against minor girl who abused PM Modi at CJP protest revoked, family hasn't returned home

The complainant who filed a case against a 15-year-old girl over her abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a CJP protest ha

Palestinians hold mass funeral for 112 bodies finally recovered from a 2023 Gaza strike

How a digital savings account makes everyday banking easier

Introduction Everyday banking has changed significantly as more services have become available online. A digital savings account allows customers

Trump's Marine One involved in air traffic safety incident; US aviation officials review lapse

Aviation authorities are reviewing a safety incident involving President Trump's Marine One helicopter. Commercial flights were not halted during

Mumbai students surprised their canteen worker on his birthday, and the internet can't stop smiling

Some of the most memorable birthdays aren't celebrated with expensive gifts or lavish parties. Sometimes, all it takes is a room full of people s

Govt Wanted to Arrest Udhayanidhi to Stop Budget Session Attendance: DMK's Elango

The former Rajya Sabha MP further claimed that the government later realised its mistake

Himmat Singh's freak final-ball run-out forces Super Over in Delhi Premier League: WATCH

Outer Delhi Warriors defeated New Delhi Tigers in a Super Over in the Delhi Premier League. The game moved to the one-over contest after an extra

APTET 2026 Begins Today; 2.14 Lakh Candidates to Appear

APTET-June-2026 convenor M. Venkata Krishna Reddy said on Tuesday that 103 examination centres have been set up, including 91 in Andhra Pradesh a

SpaceX plans to turn Starlink into full-fledged mobile service, targets Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

SpaceX plans to build a terrestrial mobile service using acquired spectrum licenses. This move could challenge established wireless carriers like

MEA condemns attack on Indian-flagged vessel in Red Sea; all 13 Indians rescued

Kabini Water Expected to Reach Mettur Dam Tuesday Midnight

The Kabini and Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dams were filling up rapidly.

Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: 'Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never...' - motivational quote by Metamorphosis and Trial author teaches life lessons on aging, growing old, living a meaningful life and why finding joy at every age keeps you young at heart

Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: Franz Kafka believed that appreciating beauty keeps people young. This ability to notice wonder sustains optimis

US Congressman Riley Moore voices concern on FCRA amendments; could hit bilateral ties

US lawmaker Riley Moore voiced concerns regarding India's proposed FCRA amendments. These changes could allow government takeovers of religious c

SpaceX rocket piece is set to crash into the moon

A SpaceX rocket stage is set to impact the moon early Wednesday morning. This four-metric-ton object is traveling at high speed toward the lunar

US Iran war: Qatar says mediators make progress; Indian ship sinks in the Middle East

Mediators report progress in efforts to end the US-Iran war, which has driven oil prices lower. Qatar's Emir discussed de-escalation efforts with

Projectile sinks Indian ship near Yemeni waters but all seafarers safe, Union minister Sonowal says

An Indian-flagged vessel sank in the Red Sea after a projectile strike, but all fourteen crew members were rescued. The Yemeni Coast Guard safely

Govt eyes AI-powered inclusive workplaces

SHILLONG, Aug 4: Social Welfare Adviser Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday called for a fundamental shift in how society views persons with disabilities, as

Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih wins Tabu Ram Taid Literary Award

SHILLONG, Aug 4: Renowned Khasi poet, novelist, and academic Dr Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih has been conferred the Professor Tabu Ram Taid Literary A

Farmers Suicide Crisis in Maharashtra: Rakesh Tikait Demands MSP Law

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

Byrnihat Police told to explain direct entry fees for transporters

NONGPOH, Aug 4: The Hills Farmer Union (HFU) has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Byrnihat Police to explain the legal basis of Direct Entry fees

Forest dept seizes elephant tusks, pangolin scales;four arrested

SHILLONG, Aug 4: Four elephant tusks and a quantity of pangolin scales were seized by the Forest department in two separate operations in the Ri-

Psychology researchers reveal how gaslighting rewires a person's sense of reality over time

Gaslighting psychology: Recent studies indicate that gaslighting operates as a gradual learning mechanism, undermining ones grasp of reality. Ind

Meghalaya launches mission to protect clouded leopard

SHILLONG, Aug 4: To mark International Clouded Leopard Day, the Meghalaya government on Sunday launched Mission Clouded Leopard, a flagship conse

Curbs at Sohra tourist spots amid village dispute

SHILLONG, Aug 4: The Sohra Civil Sub-Division on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (

Lapalang tragedy: DC honours rescue teams

SHILLONG, Aug 4: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Chairperson, Abhilash Baranwal, on Monday

Govt dismisses reports of fuel quality issues, says checks on

'Contamination' in fuel, says SIAM, later retracts

Researchers develop chewing gum that targets HPV and microbes linked to head and neck cancer

Chewing gum that targets cancer-linked oral bacteria: Researchers developed bioengineered chewing gum targeting head and neck cancer microbes. Th

CM calls Horatti, suggests him to resign

Crew rescued after India-flagged ship hit by projectile sinks

Speed up execution of Jal Jeevan Mission projects, Pawan Kalyan directs officials

The Deputy CM says he will soon undertake field inspections of the projects across the State and oversee quality checks to ensure safe drinking w

CM to launch Sanjeevani pilot project in ASR district on August 22

Child rights body takes up with Meta issue of CSAM ads on Instagram

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken action against Meta, prompted by allegations regarding advertisements associated

WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected

To comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp is piloting new privacy-focused age verification methods for Indian us

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome

Convoys carrying delegations from the two countries arrived in the morning to the U.S. embassy in the Italian capital, where discussions are sche

Government to grill Meta brass on child abuse, AI content

In an important meeting scheduled for this week, government officials will confront Meta executives regarding pressing issues. The discussions wi

Lebanon, Israel Hold New Round Of Direct Talks In Rome

Lebanon and Israel held a fresh round of US-sponsored talks in Rome on Tuesday, with Beirut seeking Israel's phased withdrawal from the country's

Government may allow fees on UPI payment above Rs 2k

The government may allow a small charge on UPI payments exceeding two thousand rupees. This levy would apply to transactions made to businesses a

Over 30 operatives killed by 'Indian agents' since 2020: LeT commander

Rizwan Hanif, a commander affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, has alleged that Indian agents have systematically killed more than thirty individuals

Quote of the day by Gwyneth Paltrow: 'The best way to mend a broken heart is time and girlfriends.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on emotional healing, patience, distraction, acceptance, validation, support and friendship

Quote of the day by Gwyneth Paltrow, The best way to mend a broken heart is time and girlfriends, focuses on emotional healing after a breakup. T

Norse proverb of the day: 'The head only knows what lies nearest the...' - deep meaningful saying teaches life lessons on why your heart may be guiding your thoughts more than your brain and how your emotions impact your view and understanding of the world

Norse proverb of the day: Our emotions and lived experiences are the lens through which we view the world. The Norse saying, 'The head only knows

Computer-based NEET? Govt tells SC decision after Nilekani report

The government informed the Supreme Court about considering NEET's shift to computer-based testing. This decision awaits the Nandan Nilekani task

'100% pure'? Stop misleading products' sale, FSSAI tells Dabur

Dabur India has been instructed by the FSSAI to halt the sale of items claiming to be '100% pure.' This decision stems from a violation of food r

FSSAI bans 100% pure Dabur products, firms share falls 4%

Labels such as 100% pure, natural, organic and tender are in contravention of food safety regulations, as they are ambiguous, unverifiable and li

Census phase 2 likely to accept half-filled forms

Census authorities are considering allowing partially filled online forms for self-enumeration. This change aims to ease the process for responde

M.P BJP forms two-member panel to review Datia bypoll defeat, dissolves local unit

The two-member panel of M.P. BJP general secretary Gaurav Randeeve and senior leader Ambaram Karada has been tasked with holding discussions with

6,868 medical camps, 18,000 surveillance teams deployed in Gujarat after floods

BJP uses skit as ammo, claims 'insult' to Hinduism

Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: 'I think the most exciting thing is that you expect people our age to know the music, but actually...' - music quote by English musician famously known for being The Beatles drummer on how songs can inspire generations and why lasting success is built on great work

Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: Ringo Starr believes great music lasts for generations. He notes that younger people know Beatles music, which i

274 fugitives brought back from 36 nations since 2019

Government brought back 274 fugitives from 36 countries since 2019. Assets worth over Rs 17,874 crore were attached during this period. This cont

Quote of the Day by Kate Winslet, 'Life Is Short, and It Is Here to Be Lived' offers timeless meaning of happiness, acceptance, inner peace, reveals psychology about fulfilment

Quote of the Day by Kate Winslet serves as a timely reminder that living well is not necessarily about doing more. It can be about noticing more,

Flood in Assam due to Nagaland mining, will take up with Centre: Himanta Biswa Sarma

There is no illegal mining in Assam, says CM Sarma; govt. will begin assessing the damage from August 9 as the death toll mounts to 87; however,

In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality: How Mary Sherman Morgan became Rocket Girl or America's first female rocket scientist?

In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality. Mar

BJP attacks Cong 'double standards' on students stirs

The BJP has called out the Congress party for its hypocritical stance on examination irregularities. They pointed to the Congress's lack of respo

Telangana Basketball Body Officer Booked for Harassing Minor Player

The complainant, mother of the victim, stated that the incidents occurred on multiple occasions during basketball tournaments held between Februa

Rajya Sabha clears birth, death regn bill without any discussion

Oppn Protests Continue To Disrupt House

U.S. stocks leap toward record as profits keep piling up, oil prices ease

Brent crude, the international standard, sank 4.9% to $79.64 per barrel as hope once again took over from fear in the oil market

Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: 'Although all the good arts serve to draw man's mind away from vices and...' - inspiring quote by father of astronomy teaches life lessons on how learning shapes character and how knowledge helps you become a better person

Quote of the day by Nicolaus Copernicus: Nicolaus Copernicus believed learning and arts shape character and lead to better lives. His quote highl

China Introduces New Regulations for Integrated Circuit Layout Design Protection

Beijing, August 5: Chinese Premier Li Qiang recently signed an order from the State Council. The new regulations for the protection of integrated

Villarreal Signs Peter Gulacsi as Their New Goalkeeper

Madrid, August 5: Villarreal CF has officially signed experienced Hungarian goalkeeper Peter Gulacsi from RB Leipzig. This marks the Spanish club

Nearly 500 Died While Cleaning Sewers Or Septic Tanks Since 2019: Centre

Government data placed before the Lok Sabha shows that 498 workers died during sewer and septic-tank cleaning between January 1, 2019, and June 3

Odisha Police Partners with NFSU to Enhance Cyber Policing and Digital Forensics

Bhubaneswar, August 5: The Crime Branch of Odisha Police signed a five-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Forensic Sciences

Mob Lynches Rape Accused in Jharkhand, Father Assaulted While Rescuing

Chhatra, August 5: In a shocking incident in Jharkhands Chhatra district, a young man accused of rape was brutally beaten to death by a mob of vi

Quote of the day by Kalpana Chawla, 'The journey matters as much as the goal' shows psychology of real success, teaches timeless inspiring lesson on achievements, ambition in career, workplace

Quote of the day by Kalpana Chawla teaches people to redefine achievement. The goal matters, but it is not the only measure of a meaningful life.

US Congressman warns FCRA Bill could affect India-US ties

African proverb of the day: 'Every time you have something good there is someone who...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on human jealousy, covert covetousness, societal pressure, manufactured doubt, hidden motives, scavenger mentality, true intentions, vulnerability and wisdom

African proverb of the day explains how envy, hidden motives and social pressure can affect the way people value their success. The saying warns

Traditional Ker Puja Symbolizes Harmony and Welfare Among Tribes: CM Saha

Agartala, August 5: Tripuras Chief Minister Manik Saha stated that the age-old tradition of Ker Puja symbolizes faith, unity, and harmony between

India to Host 13th BRICS Education Ministers Meeting in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, August 5: India, under its BRICS presidency for 2026, will host the 13th meeting of BRICS Education Ministers and the third meeting

56% of vehicles not insured, SC says challan them

Court Also Suggests Such Vehicles Be Denied Fuel

Piece Of SpaceX Rocket Will Crash Into The Moon Today

A SpaceX rocket piece floating in space since last year is on track to smash into the moon at high speed early Wednesday morning.

Punjab BJP Criticizes Assembly Proposal to Halt E20 Ethanol Blending Program

Chandigarh, August 5: The President of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party, Keval Singh Dhillon, condemned the assemblys recent proposal that calls

In 2004, scientists found a way to detect hidden rail flaws without stopping trains

University of Warwick researchers developed a new non-contact rail crack detection technology. This system uses electromagnetic acoustic transduc

Man Kills Mother, Daughter In Kadapa District; Absconds

He killed his 22-year-old daughter Harika at their residence on Sunday morning

Jharkhand Students Demand Exam Cancellation Amid Ongoing Protests

Ranchi, August 5: Amid ongoing protests by students in Jharkhand, Manoj Yadav has reiterated the demand for the cancellation of all exams conduct

'No final deal yet: Marco Rubio gives major update on US-Iran Hormuz talks

Oppositions Voice Matters in Assembly, Government Will Respond: Satish Mahana

Lucknow, August 5: During the monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, Speaker Satish Mahana addressed the uproar caused by Samajwadi Party