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Former BJP MP Rebati Tripura steps back from politics, returns to teaching

The indigenous leader did not find a senior position in the recently restructured State committee of the BJP; he was one of few tribal leaders wh

Karnataka Cabinet expansion most likely on August 3

Sources said that competition is intense among Muslim legislators from Bengaluru that has turned out to be a stress point with elections to five

Panel Calls for Overhaul of Indias Energy Data Systems

An expert committee has urged a revamp of Indias fragmented energy data systems, recommending a unified, real-time framework to strengthen climat

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Monday, August 3, 2026

Fajar: 4. 50 am; Zohar: 12. 32 pm; Asar: 4.50 pm

Australia Dominates Commonwealth Games 2026 with 70 Gold Medals; India Secures Fourth Place

Glasgow, August 3: The Commonwealth Games 2026 took place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, where Australia emerged as the top nation, winning

India appoint new fielding coach after T Dilip's departure, to take over from Sri Lanka tour

India have appointed former Assam and Railways cricketer Subhadeep Ghosh as the new fielding coach of the men's team. This comes after T Dilip de

Government plans to ease forex rule for SEZ services exports to domestic tariff areas

The current provision under Section 2(z) of the SEZ Act, 2005 mandates that proceeds for SEZ to DTA supplies of services must be realised in fore

Tungabhadra Dam at Poorest Storage in 60 Years

Despite full Krishna flows, the Tungabhadra Reservoir remains at its lowest storage level in six decades, forcing authorities to prioritise drink

Minister Demands CBI Investigation into Alleged Karnataka Veterinary Officer Recruitment Scandal

New Delhi, August 2: Shobha Karandlaje, the Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment, has writte

Minister Demands CBI Probe into Karnataka Veterinary Recruitment Scandal

New Delhi, August 2: Union Minister of State for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises and Labour and Employment, Shobha Karandlaje, has written to

CWG 2026: India signs off Glasgow campaign with 39 medals; boxing leads charge ahead of Ahmedabad 2030

India secured 39 medals at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, which concluded with a strong boxing performance. This medal haul was significantly lo

Puducherrys first self-respect Pride March held

DC Edit | Fifas Infantino In A Fix After U-turn

The proposal received such a fierce pushback as to force the Italian administrator to beat a hasty retreat but so stung were the European associa

Kyiv hits Rosneft refinery, Engels air base in Russia

The renewed attacks threaten to disrupt Russia's fuel supplies just as several regions had begun easing restrictions on gasoline and diesel sales

Processed food exports gain steam, US leads the rise in global appetite

Exports of ready-to-eat and cooked food items increased 16% to $2.4 billion in 2025-26 from $2.1 billion in the previous financial year, accordin

Man Killed in Elephant Attack, MLA Calls for Permanent Measures

A 55-year-old man was killed in a wild elephant attack in Belthangady taluk, prompting calls for long-term measures to address rising human-eleph

Major Drug and Arms Bust Near India-Pakistan Border

Jaipur, August 2: Rajasthan police achieved a significant breakthrough ahead of Independence Day. They thwarted a major attempt to smuggle drugs

Fight drug menace together through open communication with youth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a nationwide campaign against drug addiction. He urged family elders and teachers to foster open communicat

Aditi Sharma accuses husband Abhineet Kaushik and his family of domestic violence; FIR registered

Based on her complaint, an FIR has been registered at Mumbai's Goregaon Police Station, and an investigation is currently underway. The FIR, lodg

DC Edit | Modi, Metas & Protesters: Be Sincere, Not Indulgent

The government offered no apologies to them; instead, it came up with ad hoc measures and quick fixes. That the Neet paper leak happened through

Migrant Crisis in Ceuta: Death Toll Rises to 72 as Spain Deploys Floating Barriers

Madrid, August 2: Spain has deployed a floating maritime barrier at its North African enclave of Ceuta to address the ongoing migrant crisis. Thi

Nasim Siddiqui Responds to Priyanka Gandhis Cow Urine Expert Statement

Mumbai, August 2: National spokesperson for the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Nasim Siddiqui, responded on Sunday to Priyanka Gandhis stateme

Commonwealth Games 2026 final medal tally; where did India finish in standings?

Curtains were drawn on the Commonwealth Games 2026 as Glasgow bid adieu to the quadrennial event. The Glasgow Games witnessed 74 nations and terr

Atul Limaye Critiques Delhi Protest as Anti-Constitutional and Anti-National

Shambajinagar, August 2: Atul Limaye, co-general secretary of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), addressed an event organized by the Akhil Bh

China draws 'red lines' around its economic model ahead of EU, US trade talks

China defends its economic policy favoring advanced industries over domestic consumption. This stance signals increasing confidence ahead of trad

Irish proverb of the day: No river reaches the sea without first making peace with... Timeless life lessons on resilience, struggle, forgiveness, emotional healing, inner peace, perseverance, and why true progress begins when we stop fighting every obstacle

Irish proverb of the day: Todays Irish proverb reminds us that lifes biggest lessons often come from the hardest journeys. This ancient Irish wis

Indonesian Ferry Carrying More Than 250 People Catches Fire, 5 Dead And 41 Missing

Videos broadcast by local news outlet iNews showed frightened passengers wearing life jackets and gathering aboard rescue vessels. Other footage

'Why only private eateries?': After Bombay HC's question, FDA inspects canteens inside High Court

Court finds government canteen inspection reports contradicted by independent advocates' survey; it appreciates the FDA's overall work but adds t

Dharani Probes Pile Up, but No Action Yet

The Telangana government has ordered a new inquiry into alleged Dharani irregularities despite a forensic audit reportedly flagging over 10,000 s

Switz Foods' licence suspended by FSSAI: 10 key findings from regulator's inspection

According to FSSAI, the inspection revealed multiple non-conformities that posed a significant risk to food safety. Food products were found to b

After Crackdown on Narco Network, J&K to Roll Out First Rehabilitation Scheme for Drug Victims

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha announced the launch of the first-ever Rehabilitation and Socio-Economic Reintegration Scheme f

Taslima Nasreen Urges Bangladesh to Allow Sheikh Hasinas Return Amid Political Turmoil

Kolkata, August 2: Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen called on the Bangladesh government to lift the ban on the Awami League and assist f

Century-Old BCG Vaccine May Help Prevent Alzheimers; Indian Neuroscientist Calls For Multicentre Trial

Researchers monitored safety, cognitive outcomes, immune responses and Alzheimer's biomarkers in blood and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) over one yea

Fire at sago factory: 10 hospitalised in Salem

Workers, a firefighter experience breathing difficulties after getting caught in the thick smoke arising from the room with bags of chlorine powd

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja's Body Recovered Days After Avalanche Killed Crew

The ground rescue team has reached Nirmal Purja 'Nims Dai' at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak, where three additional bodies have also been si

SEBI extends F&O trading till 3:40 PM from August 3; introduces closing auction session

SEBI's revised trading framework will come into effect from August 3, introducing a Closing Auction Session (CAS) for F&O-eligible stocks in the

NEET-PG 2026 rolls out key reforms with more time per question, centres closer to home; all you need to know

A total of 2,73,183 candidates have registered for NEET-PG 2026, an increase of over 12.5 per cent compared to the previous year. The examination

Trump puts Iran strikes on hold after MBS call, but Tehran rejects his claims of a breakthrough deal

Vande Bharat's first live heart transport helps save patient in Ahmedabad

In a historic medical first for Indian Railways, a live donor heart was rushed 250 km from Surat to Ahmedabad on Friday via a high-speed green co

CJP to back Jharkhand students' protest over JPSC, JSSC exam irregularities, says Abhijeet Dipke

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) will back the students who are protesting in Jharkhand over the alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Se

Back on Track After 100 Years: J&K's Ujh Project to Generate 212 MW, Irrigate 90,000 Hectares

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh reviewed the implementation roadmap of the Ujh Multipurpose Project in Jammu and Kashmir, saying it will generat

Real Madrid Welcomes FIFAs Withdrawal of Controversial FFE Proposal

Madrid, August 2: Real Madrid has expressed its approval of FIFAs decision to retract the controversial FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE) proposal. T

China's Digital Gaze: How Beijing Tracks Foreigners Down To Their Gas Bills

China already tracks its 1.4 billion citizens through an enormous web of cameras, phone signals and national identity records. Now, the chance di

Bandi Sanjay Blasts Govt Over Bonalu Fund Allocation

Sanjay expressed anger over the lack of basic facilities for lakhs of devotees standing in long queues under the scorching sun.

Case Booked Over Illegal Waqf Land Encroachment

Police Book Encroachment on Dargah Baba Sharfuddin Waqf Land

Holiday for schools in Dakshina Kannada on Monday

Canada new laws and rules in August 2026: Major changes to banking, cosmetics and colleges could affect students, shoppers and newcomers

Canada introduces ten significant federal laws and rule changes starting August 2026. Student grants remain higher, while private college eligibi

Jagan condemns Alur MLAs arrest, alleges political vendetta

BRO Restores Vital Connectivity in Arunachal Pradesh with New Bridge

Itanagar, August 2: The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has successfully restored access to Huri village in Arunachal Pradeshs Kurung Kumey distr

EVs Key to Energy Security, Import Cut and Tech Self-Reliance, Says Kishan Reddy

Reddy stressed that public sector units such as Coal India and NLC are expanding into solar, floating solar and pumped storage to ensure that the

A day after bail, Assam Govt invokes NSA Against Indigenous Rights Activist Pranab Doley

Doley has been arrested for 'supporting villagers who protested against a proposed five-star resort near the Kaziranga National Park'. Since 2022

Delhi High Court upholds compensation for worker who lost leg at construction site

BJD Criticizes Odisha Governments Delayed Response to Flood Crisis

Bhubaneswar, August 2: The opposition party Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has accused the Odisha government of a delayed response to the recent flood sit

A.P. government constitutes high-power committee to boost tiger conservation

According to an official release, the decision comes following the recent suspicious death of a tigress in the Nallamala forest

KTR Writes to Rahul Gandhi Over Revanth's 'Criminal Waste' Remark

In the letter addressed to senior Congress Rahul Gandhi, Rama Rao questioned whether the Chief Ministers remarks represented the Congress officia

Floods Due to Incomplete Korata-Chanaka Project Damage Crops in Adilabad District

Incomplete works at the Korata-Chanaka barrage forced floodwater releases, inundating nearly 5,000 acres of crops in Adilabad district.

Farmers in Latehar Celebrate Extension of PM Kisan Scheme Until 2031

Mumbai, August 2: Farmers in Latehar, Jharkhand, are rejoicing following the central governments decision to extend the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi sch

IIT Tirupati Partners With UNSW for Solar Research

The MoU was signed in the presence of HRD Minister Nara Lokesh in Amaravati on Sunday.

Run held to promote liver health awareness in Chennai

Water Board To Install AMR Systems for 2,984 Connections

AMR system enables monthly usage-based billing, improving transparency and reducing revenue losses.

Cauvery water from Kabini to reach Tamil Nadu soon

Owing to rain, Karnataka government began releasing Cauvery water from Kabini on Saturday

Petrol, Diesel Sales In India Rise By Up To 10% Year-On-Year In July

Petrol sales of the three oil biggies increased by 9.7 per cent to 3.45 million tonnes in July this year, compared with 3.14 million tonnes in th

Breastfeeding awareness walkathon held in Chennai

Burglar held in Tirupattur

Investigation revealed that the suspect had burgled at least 10 shops in town, including a mechanic outlet, grocery shop and a wholesale rice sho

NRIs Urged to Partner in Promoting Telangana Tourism

He called upon Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) to partner in promoting tourism by introducing the states destinations to their friends and colleagues

Governor Urges Youth to Join Anti-Drug Campaign

The Governor later administered the Drug-Free Pledge to participants, joining more than one crore youth who took the pledge simultaneously across

Exciting Opportunity: Apply for Over 300 Aadhaar Supervisor/Operator Positions by August 20

New Delhi, August 2: Securing a government job is a dream for millions of young people. If you are among them, a fantastic opportunity has emerge

A highly satisfying show by the Indian contingent in Glasgow

The boxers make a significant contribution to the countrys medal tally; Gulveer, with a double podium finish, turns out to be the brightest star

Lock Upp 2: Harshad Becomes 1st Finalist After Shivangi's Emotional Sacrifice

Lock Upp 2 streams every day except Friday at 8 pm on Netflix

5-Member Panel to Review Tiger Conservation in NSTR

A serving chief conservator of forests (CCF) will coordinate field inspections and assist the committee

Youth held in Vellore for selling narcotic-laced chocolates

Based on orders of Superintendent of Police (SP) U.N. Sivaraman, searches have been conducted by special police teams in the district to prevent

Pan Am: For 74 years, no one knew where this plane wasuntil now

Search teams located the wreckage of Pan Am's Clipper Endeavor after 74 years. This aircraft crashed in 1952, leading to significant airline safe

Raut Claims Shah Let NEET Protests Escalate to Hurt Modi

Raut claimed that Shah is positioning himself to be declared Deputy Prime Minister by Modi

Suicide Bombing at Police Station in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Claims Seven Lives

Islamabad, August 2: A suicide bombing occurred on Sunday at the Kabal police station in Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. According t

Tamil Nadu government to expand cooperative lending under Singapengal Entrepreneurship Credit Scheme

T.N. Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has instructed officials to increase loans given under the scheme by 25%. Orders have also been issued to ens

Fadnavis likely to be made Education Minister, claims Raut

Sena (UBT) leader says PM and Chief Minister have held discussions in this regard

Taiwan Reasserts Sovereignty Over Scarborough Shoal Amid South China Sea Tensions

Taipei, August 2: The Taiwanese government reiterated its claims of sovereignty over islands in the South China Sea on Sunday. This statement fol

5 persons killed as car rams parked water tanker near Pollachi

The police say further investigation is under way to determine what caused the accident

2 firefighting helicopters collide midair near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages

The collision underscored the continuing danger at the most volatile front of Europe's wildfire emergency.

President Murmus Odisha Visit: Three-Day Journey Begins Monday

Bhubaneswar, August 2: President Droupadi Murmu will arrive in Bhubaneswar on August 3 aboard a special Indian Air Force aircraft. She will visit

Row over Nana Patole supporters washing his feet; BJP says it reflects 'Congress culture' | VIDEO

A row erupted in Maharashtra on Sunday after a video went viral on social media showing supporters of senior Congress leader Nana Patole purporte

Bonalu Legacy Traces Back to Five Centuries

Historians trace Bonalu to Kakatiya and Vijayanagara eras, predating the Lashkar legend

SANJAYOVACHA | India Has Huge Stake In Ending World War III | Sanjaya Baru

While there is no war going on currently in Asia to Indias east, many of the countries in the region are being drawn into the two major ongoing c

Man Questions Lack Of Affordable Activities In Tier 1 Indian Cities, Internet Reacts

In a video shared on Instagram, he argued that cities such as Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru and Pune offer few affordable ways to spend time outside o

Bengal Introduces Fines for Construction Material Left on Roads

Kolkata, August 2: West Bengals Minister of Municipal Affairs and Urban Development, Agnimitra Paul, announced on Sunday that fines will be impos

Inside R. Madhavan's Rs 17.5 crore Mumbai home: From gold accents to a serene Buddha corner to terrace garden where he grows fruits and vegetables using hydroponics

R. Madhavan's Mumbai home reflects his calm personality through thoughtful design choices. Gold accents and an all-white bathroom create a spa-li

Emma Finucane Makes History with Fourth Gold in Track Cycling at Commonwealth Games

Glasgow, August 2: Welsh cycling star Emma Finucane has made history at the Commonwealth Games. On Sunday, she claimed the womens keirin title in

AI Wont Replace Most Jobs, But It Will Redefine Them: Fadnavis

He noted that the first industrial revolution began around 1740, followed by the second in 1860 and the third around 1950

'2024 movement fooled Bangladesh': Taslima Nasreen's 'lesson' warning over Delhi student protests

Exiled author Taslima Nasreen believes Bangladesh's student movement misled people. She drew parallels between past protests and recent demonstra

React Air Ambulance Expands Global Emergency Services

The presentation also drew interest from American delegates, who appreciated the service's concept and technological capabilities