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Nepals PM Balendra Shah Engages with Indian and Chinese Diplomats Amid Rising Political Pressure

Kathmandu, August 9: Nepals Prime Minister Balendra Shah has been in the spotlight due to his self-imposed diplomatic rules. Breaking these norms

You can't stay in India and insult its symbols, national anthem, song: UP CM Yogi Adityanath

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a Tiranga Yatra in Lucknow. He stated that insulting national symbols and personalities is unacc

Meta must follow Indian law, not just global rules, say government sources after MeitY talks

India's government clarified Meta platforms must follow Indian laws and not just global policies. Officials stressed the need for greater local i

Milk Prices Set to Rise by

Mumbai, August 9: Maharashtra will see an increase in the prices of cow and buffalo milk by 2 per liter. This new pricing, decided by the Milk Pr

Mayawati opposes 'creamy layer' for SCs, STs in reservation, hits out at RSS

BSP supremo Mayawati opposed the 'creamy layer' concept for Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe reservations. She argued affirmative action is li

Jharkhand Student Protest Enters 16th Day Amidst Ongoing Negotiations

Ranchi, August 9: The student protest against irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and Jharkhand Staff Selection Comm

Sale of Tata Tea Kanan Devan Classic Tea prohibited in Virudhunagar district

'Told my son to watch sunset': Jaaved Jaaferi explains why patience & boredom may be becoming harder for todays generation; says, real life is not 30 frames per second

Jaaved Jaaferi says children today can struggle with quiet moments, such as simply sitting and watching a sunset. Comparing his sons experiences,

Saina Nehwal says parents must be really strict to raise a champion, recalls how her mother shaped her career

Former badminton champion Saina Nehwal stresses parental discipline for aspiring athletes. She believes consistent guidance and strictness are cr

Meghwal, Shahnavaz win high jump, long jump medals as India bag three at World U20s

Basant Kumar Meghwal secured silver in high jump, becoming the first Indian to medal. Shahnavaz Khan added a bronze medal in the men's long jump

Karnataka Government Forms Committee for Bidadi Township Project Review

Bengaluru, August 9: The Karnataka government has established a committee to thoroughly investigate the various opinions and concerns surrounding

Delhi CM assures kanwariyas will not face any difficulties

The CM welcomed devotees by showering flower petals and interacted with them to inquire about their journey and camp arrangements

Jharkhand exam stir: Government to hold fresh talks; health of student leader on fast deteriorates

The decision for another round of talks was taken after a series of meetings between the government and student groups on Fugust 7 night and thro

Assam CM Thanks Samay Raina for

The comedians 10 lakh contribution comes as Assam battles a deadly flood crisis, nearly 18 months after police booked him over Indias Got Latent.

Farmers Push for Revival of Panamarathupatti Lake in Tamil Nadu

Salem, August 9: Farmers and water conservation activists in Salem district, Tamil Nadu, are intensifying their demands for the revival of the va

Railways Clears Merger Of PratapgarhKanpur And Chitrakutdham Karwi-Kanpur Express Trains, Doubles Capacity To 24 Coaches

Helicopter Crash in Rio de Janeiro Claims Four Lives

Rio de Janeiro, August 9: A helicopter crash in a remote area of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has resulted in the tragic deaths of at least four indiv

Shanghai cancels 1,300 flights as China prepares for Typhoon Dolphin

Shanghai's Hongqiao and Pudong airports respectively also cancelled about 60% of Sunday's (August 9, 2026) expected flights

Volvo bus crashes into truck, falls from Poguru bridge in Andhra Pradesh; 40 injured

A major road accident took place in Andhra Pradesh's Anantapur district after a private Volvo bus collided with an Eicher truck and plunged off t

Mayawati Criticizes RSS Chiefs Remarks on Creamy Layer in Reservation

Lucknow, August 9: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) President Mayawati has sharply criticized the recent remarks made by the RSS chief regarding the cre

Pawan Kalyan Highlights Deep Bond with Tribal Communities

Let us walk together towards a future where every tribal family lives with dignity, opportunity, security and hope, Pawan Kalyan said.

Ashmita stuns Han to win maiden BWF Tour title at Korea Masters

The 26-year-old from Assam overcame a slow start and a testing decider to complete a memorable victory, recovering from the loss of the opening g

Suspected Rapist and Murderer Killed in Police Encounter in Bulandshahr

Bulandshahr, August 9: A suspect in a rape and murder case, identified as Monu, was killed in a police encounter in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. M

A 3-year-old chess prodigy, a national award and a journey that began at home: What Anish Sarkars parents did right without turning his childhood into a pressure cooker

Parenting Lessons: At just three years old, Anish Sarkar became the worlds youngest FIDE-rated chess player, showcasing his remarkable talent fro

Top 5 Captains with Most Matches in India-Sri Lanka Test Series

New Delhi, August 9: The two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on August 15. Indian captain Shubman Gill will bear th

In 2011, New York tried a simple way to beat peak summer heat by painting rooftops white; heres how it helped cool cities

In a proactive initiative starting in 2011, volunteers in New York City painted rooftops white to tackle the challenges of urban heat. This innov

Gulfaam Khan Offers Advice on Marriage and Motherhood Pressure

Mumbai, August 9: The pressure to marry and have children is a reality many young women face today. Whether from family, friends, or neighbors, q

Revanth Reddy Seeks Mahankali Ammavarus Blessings for Every Family

He also wished that people live in peace and harmony with unity and good fortune.

Knot possible: Even as law denies same-sex couples the right to marry in India, art is imagining and celebrating such unions

Indian artists are using their work to advance marriage equality discussions. Aksh Diwan Garg's paintings depict wedding guests, highlighting exc

Unique Astrological Alignments on August 10: A Day for Worship and New Beginnings

New Delhi, August 9: The Panchang holds significant importance in Hinduism. Before undertaking any auspicious activity, travel, investment, or re

Today's Birthday : 9th August 2026

Happy Birthday & welcome to special section of Webdunia . Here, We render the Astro update & sheds light on the personality of the Birthday Boy/

Delhi School Fees 2026-27: New Rules Parents Need To Know

Delhi government introduces new timeline for regulating school fees starting 2026-27 academic year under a recent order.

NEET Super Specialty Counselling 2025: MCC Releases Clear Vacancy List For 2,423 Seats, Download PDF

NEET SS Counselling 2025 Round 2 clear vacancy list has 2,423 seats. Check the seat matrix, revised schedule and application details here.

Emergency Declared in British Columbia as Wildfires Rage

Ottawa, August 9: An emergency has been declared in British Columbia, Canada, due to rapidly spreading wildfires. Strong winds are pushing the fl

Doctors, nurses take out rally in Dindigul

Jetstar and Qatar Airways near collision at Sydney Airport under investigation by Australian Transport Safety Bureau

Safety regulators are investigating a near collision between two passenger aircraft at Sydney Airport. A Jetstar pilot braked suddenly, avoiding

Tragic Accident Claims Lives of Three Women in Madhubani

Madhubani, August 9: A tragic road accident in the Benipatti area of Madhubani district, Bihar, claimed the lives of three women on Sunday mornin

Tragic Road Accident Claims Lives of Three Women in Madhubani

Madhubani, August 9: A tragic road accident in the Benipatti police area of Madhubani district, Bihar, resulted in the deaths of three women on S

Pilots Of Helicopter That Crashed While Fighting Utah Wildfire Die

The pilots were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter went down Friday morning, according to the Sevier County Sheriff.

Kerala: History-Sheeter Arjun Ayanki Held in Kannur

Kannur City Police Commissioner BV Vijaya Bharath Reddy told reporters that Ayanki was arrested from Kannur town itself following a long chase th

Ashmita Chaliha beats Han Qian Xi to win maiden BWF World Tour title at Korea Masters

Ashmita Chaliha clinched her maiden BWF World Tour title by defeating Chinas fourth-seeded Han Qian Xi 14-21, 21-14, 21-14 in the Korea Masters S

Milk is getting costlier in Maharashtra from August 11; here's how much prices will rise

Milk is set to become costlier in Maharashtra from Tuesday, August 11, with the prices of both cow and buffalo milk rising by Rs 2 per litre . Th

Promised 'smart village' tag in 2015, still waiting for basic roads & drainage in 2026: Greater Noida villagers now want to erase villages old identity with a new name

Eleven years since being designated for a smart village program, residents of Sadullapur are still deprived of basic services. The inadequate sta

CM Revanth Reddy Greets People on World Indigenous Peoples Day

The knowledge, culture, traditions, collective way of life, and cultural preservation of indigenous communities who have, for generations, made n

Jharkhand MLA Jayaram Mahto Begins Hunger Strike in Support of Protesting Students

Ranchi, August 9: In a show of solidarity with students protesting against irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams, Jayaram Mahto,

Shanghai Cancels Over 1,300 Flights As China Prepares For Typhoon Dolphin

The storm's maximum sustained winds were estimated at about 162 kilometers per hour (101 mph) as of Sunday morning.

Indian Railways Approves Daily ItarsiMadan Mahal Passenger Service In MP, Improving Connectivity Across JabalpurNarmadapuram Belt

Turkiyes Parliament passes Bill aimed at peace with Kurdish rebels

The Bill includes a mechanism to facilitate the return of PKK militants by suspending their jail sentences for as much as 10 years

Heavy Rainfall Warning for Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, and Jammu

New Delhi, August 9: The Meteorological Department has issued a heavy rainfall warning for Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarak

Odisha Attracts Rs 66,392 Crore Investment Proposals From Delhi-NCR

38 MoUs signed with potential to generate around 54,135 jobs

Jharkhand students protest over JPSC exam irregularities completes 15th day

Hunter Biden says Joe Biden's cancer has spread: 'Very painful, debilitating'

The Legacy of Saraswati Devi: Pioneer of Indian Film Music

New Delhi, August 9: In the 1930s, when the music industry in films was dominated by men, Saraswati Devi played a pivotal role in shaping Indian

Railway Board grants in-principle approval for BMRCL's CBTC signalling on Pink and Blue metro lines

SIR: Owaisi Alleges BLOs Refusing Forms, Seeks ECI Intervention

Since yesterday, we have received too many complaints from people at our SIR Guidance Desk that BLOs have clearly told them that they won't be ta

Bihar's Ritika: A Journey from Setbacks to Success in Competitive Exams

Ritika from Bihar faced significant challenges in her journey through competitive exams, narrowly missing success in UPSC twice. However, her det

Gen Z Cannot Be Ignored: Dharmendra Pradhan Reveals Why He Resigned Amid NEET Protests

Former Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan says attempts were made to mislead Gen Z during the NEET protests, while acknowledging the growing p

Pilots federation seeks independent Civil Aviation Authority to replace DGCA in letter to PM Modi

Moderate Rain Expected in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry

Chennai, August 9: Rainfall occurred in Chennai and various parts of Tamil Nadu on Sunday. The meteorological department has forecast light to mo

Fire Extinguished at Saudi Aramco Facility After Suspected Targeting, No Injuries

The ministry said the fire occurred at one of the facilities belonging to the Saudi Aramco refinery in the region

Baramulla Police Seizes Land Worth Over

Baramulla, August 9: The Baramulla police in Jammu and Kashmir continue their efforts against illegal and anti-national activities. They have sec

Indian-origin woman's partner arrested in Canada's Toronto seven months after her murder

A 32-year-old man has been arrested by Canadian authorities for the murder of his Indian-origin partner in downtown Toronto, said the police on S

Why US Navy Is Adding More Missile Cells To 19 Virginia-Class Submarines

The Pentagon will classify 19 submarines as guided-missile submarines, which will be fitted with a new section called the Virginia Payload Module

Car-bomb attack targets southwest Colombia day after conservative President takes office

The Army alleged the attack was carried out by two dissident groups of the now-defunct Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia

Indian Railways repays a loan of amount Rs 1.93 Lakh Crores; deduction in fares not evident anyways

Indian Railways has repayed the debt of an amount of Rs 1.93 Lakh Crores that was levied on it. The ... Read more

Weather Today Live Updates: Heavy Rain In Parts Of Tamil Nadu, Waterlogging Reported In Some Areas

Weather Today, IMD Rain Alert Live Updates: In Chennai, moderate rain was reported in Kodambakkam, Nungambakkam, Vadapalani and T Nagar, bringing

Car Bomb Explodes In Colombia A Day After New President Takes Office

Attack On Pan-American Highway Injures Two Security Guards As New Government Vows Tough Action Against Armed Groups

The Legacy of Phoolan Devi: From Bandit Queen to Political Icon

New Delhi, August 9: On February 12, 1983, a 20-year-old woman made headlines in Bhind district, Madhya Pradesh. In front of a large crowd and ar

The 16th Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress & 2026 International Dragon Award (IDA) Annual Conference Grandly Held

The 16th Worldwide Chinese Life Insurance Congress & 2026 International Dragon Award (IDA) Annual Conference Grandly Held

Iran says Hormuz wont reopen until US corrects its behavior

Iran issued new demands for the Strait of Hormuz reopening and the UAE reported an Iranian missile attack. Yemen's military launched attacks agai

Pradhan Says He Quit After Attempts Made To Mislead Gen Z

Former Education Minister Says He Offered To Resign Amid NEET Paper Leak Protests

Houthis behind attack on Saudi Aramco gas facility in Jubail region, reports Israeli media

Yemen's Houthis are behind the attack on a gas facility in Saudi Arabia's Jubail region, Israeli media reported, after reports emerged of an expl

CIAL posts record 502-crore net profit

With investments of more than 50,000 crore expected in the countrys airport sector over the next decade, the company intends to offer specialised

A.P. govt. will revive Telugu theatre, restore artistes dignity, says Minister Kandula Durgesh

A comprehensive action plan will be prepared under the leadership of the Academy Chairman to support artistes, says Durgesh

BSNL floats tender for appointing franchisees to sell 4G SIM cards

Man performs 'tantrik' ritual with Chief Justice's photo to secure kin's bail in Chhattisgarh

A man was questioned by Bilaspur Police on Saturday after he was allegedly found performing a 'tantrik' ritual at a cremation ground i n an attem

Preethi Hospitals organises second edition of PAAC

HMWSSB Citizen Services app restored

Mild earthquake, tremors in Maharashtras Nashik; cracks reported in houses

People should not fear. They should not believe any rumours. However, everyone should remain alert and take safety precautions, district Collecto

Private schools must upload fee particulars on School Ed portal

No Charges On UPI Payments For Consumers, Government Says Nominal MDR May Apply To Select Merchant Transactions

Milk Prices in Maharashtra to Rise By Rs.2 Per Litre from August 11

The price hike is expected to affect consumers across the state as milk producers and processors revise the rates of both cow and buffalo milk.

Monitoring officer reviews ongoing development projects in Thoothukudi

Those made protectors have become predators, says BJP, targeting Punjabs AAP government

BJPs comprehensive critique highlights accusations of illegal mining, paper leaks, and censorship; demands judicial inquiry into Barnala lathi ch

Surbhi Chandna Shares Thoughts on Egg Freezing Trend Among Celebrities

Mumbai, August 9: Actress Surbhi Chandna has expressed her views on the rising trend of egg freezing among female celebrities. In a special conve

Apple iPhone 17 price drops to Rs 32,885 on Flipkart? Check Flipkart Freedom Sale offers, exchange deal and bank discounts

Grab the chance to purchase the Apple iPhone 17 at a special price during the Flipkart Freedom Sale. This stunning smartphone showcases a 6.3-inc

Greenland Warns Trump-Linked Oil Firm Over Planned Drilling

Authorities Say Company Lacked Approval To Bring Equipment Ashore In Arctic Territory

BRS wants govt. to boycott GRMB meet

Working president K.T. Rama Rao says the party will launch a major movement if States river water rights are undermined

Police Capture Three Drug Traffickers After Encounter in Ghaziabad, Arrest Notorious Criminal in Firozabad

Mumbai, August 9: In a significant operation, police in Ghaziabad and Firozabad have apprehended four criminals following an encounter. Among tho

Rajya Sabha to take up Taxation, Bankers Books bills on Monday

The Rajya Sabha will consider two important bills on Monday. The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill proposes significant tax changes. It ai