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Kerala rains: Heavy rainfall continues in Idukki, dam water levels rise

Isolated incidents of mudslides and fallen trees reported across the district

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquitted in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers

Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh was acquitted on Monday in the sexual harassment case f

When should children start learning a foreign language?

The childs age, when learning a foreign language, does not matter. What does is how they are taught

Stock markets surge in early trade as crude oil prices drop sharply

The 30-share BSE Sensex jumped 470.06 points to 78,564.70 during initial trade; the 50-share NSE Nifty climbed 150 points to 24,532.95

Aquib Nabi replaces Jasprit Bumrah for Sri Lanka series

Bumrahs absence is a significant blow to Shubman Gills side ahead of a series India cannot afford to lose if it is to preserve its remote chances

Bihar bypoll: Bankipur byelection counting begins, Prashant Kishor leads as per initial trends

The bypoll, held on July 30, recorded a voter turnout of 34.30%

Karnataka SIR: 16 districts, mostly backward, report over 12% voters under ASDDO

Notably,most ofthese very districtsalso rank among Karnatakas lowest on the Human Development Index, according to the Govind Rao Committee report

No FIR against minor girl over abusive remarks on PM Modi: Delhi Police sources

Delhi Police sources on Monday said that no regular FIR has been registered so far against the minor girl, who was seen making abusive remarks ag

India Finishes Glasgow CWG Campaign With 39 Medals, PM Modi Applauds Contingent

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the Indian contingent after its outstanding performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, where

PV Sindhu Joins Andhra's Jeevandan Organ Donation Drive

Sindhu attended an organ donation awareness programme organised by the Andhra Pradesh Government and the Jeevandan Trust in Visakhapatnam on the

Pakistan Restricts Digital News Outlets Amid PoJK Tensions: Reports

Incoming reports indicate that international broadcasters, including Al Jazeera English, have also become inaccessible to users within parts of t

Silk saree given for dry cleaning returns with black stains: 'No responsibility' disclaimer fails in consumer court; laundry ordered to pay Rs 6,000

Silk saree given for dry cleaning returns with black stains: 'No responsibility' disclaimer fails in consumer court; a Hyderabad consumer commiss

Pakistan: Suicide bomber attacks anti-militancy protest in Swat Valley, kills 14 (VIDEOS)

A suicide bomber has killed over a dozen people including police in an attack during a demonstration of citizens against militancy. More than 18

Kerala rains: Overnight rain swells rivers, heightens flood threat in central Travancore

Delhi Police detain accused in alleged attack on MP Pappu Yadav

Of the two people involved in the alleged knife attack against Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, Delhi police has detained one of t

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 11 LIVE updates: Indian Statistical Institute Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha

The agenda also includes a statement by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman showing Demands for Excess Grants for 2022-23

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra cancels shows amid opposition from Hindutva activists

Stand-up comedian Kunal Kamra cancelled his Bengaluru shows after opposition arose. Hindutva activists petitioned police, citing threats to harmo

Watch: We were told not to attack: Trump says Gulf allies urged U.S. to halt Iran strikes

President Donald Trump said the U.S. had prepared what he described as the biggest attack since World War II against Iran but decided to call it

Distress and dispute: On Karnataka, Tamil Nadu and the Cauvery

Karnataka and Tamil Nadu should evolve a distress-sharing formula

Kerala rains LIVE | Moderate heavy rain continues; CM to chair emergency meet

Though rain intensity has subsided, moderate heavy rain continues to affect Kerala. IMD issued a yellow alert for the entire State on Monday

Sensex Surges 470 Points; Nifty Rises 150 in Early Trade

Benchmark equity indices opened sharply higher, tracking positive market sentiment.

435 Telangana Villages Selected Under PM AJAY

The House was also informed that, across the country, 3,28,131 development works and 1,10,51,213 beneficiaries have been identified under the sch

Spanish army trucks transport migrants back to border area after massive Ceuta influx

Rupee Jumps 31 Paise to 95.12 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

Lower crude oil prices, a weaker dollar and steady foreign inflows boost the domestic currency for a fifth straight session.

Jasprit Bumrah to miss India's Test against Sri Lanka, Auqib Nabi named as replacement

Auqib Nabi earned his first national call-up, replacing the injured Jasprit Bumrah for the Sri Lanka Test series. He impressed with 104 wickets i

Major upset on cards in Bankipur as Prashant Kishor leads BJP's Neeraj Kumar by over 800 votes after Round 1

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor has made an impressive start in his electoral debut, taking an early lead over BJP candidate Neeraj Kuma

US Man Breaks 306-Year-Old Record To Become Youngest Male Professor

Thomas said the part he enjoys the most is watching a concept suddenly make sense for a student after seeming impossible just moments earlier.

Spider-Man's next film after Brand New Day is closer than you think. Check release date

Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse will release in theaters on June 18, 2027. This film concludes the animated Spider-Verse trilogy with Miles M

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: Two Bills Set To Be Introduced In Lok Sabha

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: Parliament resumes Monsoon Session 2026 with key bills and Opposition protests.

'I've got no idea': Aiden Markram on prospect of leading LSG next IPL season

Aiden Markram has not considered captaining Lucknow Super Giants next year. He stated the franchise management can make the best decision for the

Andhra Bhojanam at Nagarjuna Is Bhumi Pednekar's Favourite Food in Bengaluru

On Friendship Day, Bhumi Pednekar was spotted at Rameshwaram Cafe and Nagarjuna Restaurant in Bengaluru.

SBI Probationary Officer Cut Off 2026: Check Expected Category-Wise Prelims Marks

SBI PO Cut Off 2026: The official cut off marks for prelims will be released along with the results. Candidates can check the expected cut off he

Moderate to Heavy Rain Likely Across Telangana Today

Hyderabad is also likely to witness rain during the evening and night hours.

WATCH: NHAI uses controlled blast to clear rocks and restore traffic on Jammu-Srinagar Highway

Hyderabad Gets 16% Rainfall Deficit Despite Active Monsoon Season

Hyderabad received only 237.4 mm of rainfall from June 1 to July 31 as against 282 mm. The city received rains only for 18 days

Delhi Police Drops Case Against Minor in Modi Abuse Video Row

The girl subsequently released an apology video in which she said that she had been swept up by the crowd's rhetoric at the protest site

Pappu Yadav faces shoe attack; knife recovered after alleged attack at press conference

Pune Family of Three Dies by Suicide, Note Cites Financial Stress

Kerala-origin couple and their teenage daughter found unconscious at their Pimpri home; police are investigating.

CWG 2030 will set new benchmarks in accessibility, sustainability: Gujarat Minister Sanghavi

Ahmedabad will host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, aiming for new benchmarks in accessibility. The city plans to make the event highly para athlete

Congress Leader Nana Patole's Feet-Washing Video Draws BJP's Culture Jibe. He Replies

Patole is seen sitting on a sofa while two men washed his feet and showered flowers on him. He insisted the two men were his family members.

Quote of the day by German philosopher Helmuth Plessner: The soul suffers from nothing more than from not being on humanity's deepest emotional need

Quote of the day: German philosopher Helmuth Plessner believed misunderstanding causes deep human suffering. He argued that complete understandin

Chaos at police constable exam centre in Karnataka's Vijayapura: Here's what triggered the uproar

Tensions flared at the Sri Sharadamba PU College in Tikota town of Karnataka's Vijayapura district on Sunday after candidates appearing for the C

Kanwar Yatra 2026 Delhi traffic advisory (August 3): Check affected roads, routes to avoid, diversions, alternative routes and other details

Delhi traffic advisory today: Delhi Traffic Police issued advisories for heavy goods vehicles heading towards Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Traf

RBI MPC begins today as policymakers weigh inflation, crude risks

The Reserve Bank of India's Monetary Policy Committee begins its meeting this week. Market participants widely expect the benchmark repo rate to

Review | Slow Burn by Amal Singh holds up a fantastical mirror to identity and ambition

A fast-paced tale of doubles, alternate realities and the unsettling allure of second chances

Kozhikode on high alert as Kakkayam reservoir nears maximum level

The reservoir, which forms a part of the Kuttiyadi Hydroelectric Project, continues to experience tremendous inflow

'We Were Fooled': Taslima Nasrin compares CJP protest to Bangladesh's 2024 student movement

Counting underway for Datia Assembly bypoll in Madhya Pradesh; tight security in place

The bypoll was necessitated after a Delhi court in April this year sentenced Congress MLA Rajendra Bharti to three years imprisonment in a cheati

Andhra Student Dies After Drowning in Brahmaputra River

According to reports, Sai Chetana and a group of her friends had visited the Brahmaputra riverfront on Saturday. She and another student reported

Anupam Kher, Booman Irani and other Khosla ka Ghosla stars join Abhinav Bisht's viral Teri Galiyon Mein Mohabbat Hogi Instagram trend. Watch

Anupam Kher joined a viral trend with co-stars Boman Irani and Ranvir Shorey. Their reel recreates the energy of their film Khosla Ka Ghosla. Thi

Counting Begins for Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly Bypoll

Votes are being counted under tight security for the Vadodara by-election held after veteran BJP MLA Yogesh Patel's death.

Sunil Chhetri's Rs 2.5 crore Bengaluru home is in IT city's richest locality with a wraparound deck and a kitchen garden

Sunil Chhetri news: Sunil Chhetri, a celebrated footballer, has inspired many generations. He is India's former captain and a top international g

Bankipur Bypoll Counting Begins; Prashant Kishor's Debut in Focus

The by-election was necessitated following the resignation of BJP national president Nitin Nabin, who gave up the seat in April upon election to

Counting Begins for Datia By-Election with 21 Counting Centers Established

New Delhi, August 3: The counting of votes for the Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh is taking place today. The process commenced with

Bodies of three Afghans killed in Italy returned to Afghanistan

The bodies of three Afghan nationals killed in a brutal attack in Italy's Calabria region have been returned to Afghanistan. The victims were all

No mockery of religion: Maithili Thakur defends Varanasi FIR against Rahul Gandhi

Possible first moon beyond Solar System discovered

Astronomers have found evidence of a massive object orbiting a brown dwarf in the CD-35 2722 system, raising the possibility that it could be the

Delhi roof collapse in Usmanpur leaves couple dead, child survives; three escape Rajouri Garden blaze

A tragic roof collapse in northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur claimed the lives of a husband and wife late on Sunday night, while their young son had

Steady Inflows Boost Srisailam Storage; Godavari Flows Ease

The reservoir is steadily receiving inflows from the Almatti and Narayanpur dams in Karnataka

Iran says Hormuz talks with Oman near completion

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said negotiations with Oman over the Strait of Hormuz are in their final stages. Tehran said the di

Iran urges US to honour peace pact with talks looming

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran will seek to ensure the US honours the peace memorandum signed between the two countries, calling

Kedarnath Yatra: Police seize liquor worth Rs 12 lakh, drugs worth Rs 6.3 lakh

Rudraprayag Police are intensifying their crackdown on illegal liquor and narcotics trade. Approximately fifty-three cases under the Excise Act h

Australia confirms first 'mass mortality' event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds

Australia has confirmed its first mass mortality event from H5 bird flu. This outbreak occurred in a large group of native seabirds in South Aust

BJP Workers Confident of Neeraj Kumar Sinhas Victory in Bankipur By-Election

Patna, August 3: The counting of votes for the Bankipur Assembly by-election commenced at 8 AM today. Ahead of the results, members of the Bharat

Trump pauses Iran strike amid push for nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump said Washington will hold off on a planned military strike against Iran if a deal is reached quickly to curb Tehran's n

Punjab BJP unveils new state leadership team

Punjab BJP chief Kewal Singh Dhillon has announced a new team of state office-bearers, including vice-presidents, general secretaries and morcha

Datia election result 2026: In BJP's Ashutosh Tiwari vs Congress' Ghanshyam Singh contest, who is winning?

Vote counting for the Datia Assembly by-election in Madhya Pradesh commenced on Monday. This bypoll became necessary after former MLA Rajendra Bh

Massive crowds of devotees throng temples across India on first Monday of Sawan

Thousands of devotees thronged Shiva temples across India on the first Monday of the holy month of Sawan , with temples witnessing a surge of rel

Bihar bypoll: Bankipur byelection counting begins, Prashant Kishors electoral debut in focus

The bypoll, held on July 30, recorded a voter turnout of 34.30%

Arunachal expands Muskaan child safety campaign

Arunachal Pradesh Police has launched 'Muskaan 2.0' in East Siang district to strengthen child safety and expand awareness across the state. The

Death toll from migrant rush into Spanish enclave in North Africa rises to 72

At least seventy-two migrants died during a mass rush into Spain's Ceuta enclave. More than fifty thousand people crossed the border from Morocco

Trump Says Gulf Allies Urged Him to Halt Planned US Strikes on Iran

US president says Saudi Arabia, Qatar and UAE pushed for diplomacy as ceasefire talks gain momentum.

FIR against police constable over dowry harassment

A woman has filed a dowry harassment complaint against her husband, a police constable, alleging cruelty, physical assault and extramarital relat

Karnataka Police Constable Exam: Confusion over OMR, question paper numbers triggers brief chaos at Vijayapura Centre

Confusion over OMR answer sheet and question paper serial numbers briefly disrupted an exam. Several candidates walked out of the examination cen

Revenue Authorities Clear Encroachments in Gajularamaram

Officials said the drive was carried out after identifying encroachments in Survey No. 49.

CBI seeks fast-track trial in 158 exam scam cases

The CBI plans to approach high courts across the country to transfer 158 long-pending recruitment examination irregularity cases to newly designa

Slipper Thrown at Pappu Yadav During Press Meet Amid Ram Temple Row

Independent MP says he won't be intimidated after attack; police probe incident as political controversy intensifies.

Trane Technologies Reports Strong Second Quarter Results; Raises Full-Year Revenue and EPS Guidance

Trane Technologies Reports Strong Second Quarter Results; Raises Full-Year Revenue and EPS Guidance

DK Shivakumar appeals against Karnataka bandh

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar appealed to pro-Kannada organisations to withdraw the proposed August 13 bandh over the Cauvery water disp

Iran and Oman in Final Stages of Talks Over Hormuz Strait, Says Foreign Minister

Tehran, August 3: Irans Foreign Minister, Seyyed Abbas Araghchi, announced that discussions between Iran and Oman regarding the Hormuz Strait hav

Kishor moves EC over alleged Bankipur poll detentions

Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor has approached the Election Commission, alleging that Patna Police illegally detained 54 party leaders and sup

Mid-Day Opinion: Mumbai needs a solid water crisis plan

The BMC, along with the state government, has to get cracking on these so that Mumbai, the Urbs Prima in Indis, does not have to spend another ye

Ram Kapoor Says 'Bade Achhe Lagte Hain' Ended Due to His Behaviour

During the show (Bade Achhe Lagte Hain), I went through the absolute worst depression of my life. I received so much love because of my weight, a

India to host Malaysia U-21 mens hockey team for 8-match exposure seriesIndia to host Malaysia U-21 mens hockey team for 8-match exposure series

Bengaluru, Aug 2: India will host Malaysia U-21 mens hockey team for a eight-match exposure series at the SAI Netaji Subhas Southern Centre here

Shrug off jersey issue, focus on ending 50-year WC medal drought: Sreejesh

New Delhi, Aug 2: The legendary P R Sreejesh has advised the Indian mens hockey team to leave behind the unnecessary jersey controversy and off-f

Mid-Day Opinion: Students should have no complaints

Its unfortunate that Indias youth are unable to see just how bright their collective future is going to be

Levante rope in Belgian forward Yanis Musuayi on 5-year deal

Madrid, Aug 2: Levante have moved quickly to strengthen their attack following the departure of striker Carlos Espi to Real Madrid, announcing th

Another Relationship Under Scanner in Trainee IPS Officer Case

Police are examining evidence suggesting that the accused was allegedly in a close relationship with another woman from Andhra Pradesh.

Mediators Seek to Revive US-Iran Deal, Open Hormuz for 60 Days Without Fees

The diplomatic push comes a day after US President Donald Trump stood down a major military strike against Iran, stating that Tehran had consente

Jamshedpur FC ISL exit punch to gut

New Delhi, Aug 2: Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri said that Jamshedpur FCs decision to shut down operations and withdraw from the Indian Super