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Mamata Banerjee Claims Royalty Issues Linked to BJPs Influence

Kolkata, August 5: Mamata Banerjee, the leader of the Trinamool Congress and former Chief Minister of West Bengal, has alleged that she has not r

Work expedited to construct macro drains to carry flood waters to Buckingham Canal

Channis options shrink as Congress refuses to budge in Punjab

JFC's ISL exit is a long-planned strategic move, not linked to anything else: Tata Steel V-P

The VP said Tata Steel had begun reviewing its football strategy last year before deciding that the company should return to its traditional role

Gadag Erupts Over HK Patil's Cabinet Snub, Councillors Submit Resignations

Political unrest intensified in Gadag after senior Congress leader HK Patil was left out of the Karnataka Cabinet expansion, with 19 municipal co

I would love to coach England one day: Ben Stokes

Talking about England limited overs skipper Harry Brook, Stokes described him as a freakishly talented player, who surprisingly failed to succeed

20 lakh names left out as first phase of SIR ends in Punjab

The total number of uncollectable forms, categorised under absent, shifted, dead and duplicate, stands at 20,66,635, which accounts for 9.63% of

EC revises Delhi SIR deadline for the second time in a month

Delhi HC directs NCSC to act on complaint against V-Cs casteist remarks: JNUSU

US and Canada Heart Health Alert: Top experts say this one breakfast nutrient in cereal may help lower heart disease risk

Millions of people in the US and Canada eat cereal for breakfast, but experts say the choice may matter for heart health. Fiber, whole grains, ad

Parliament Watch: Centre collects 32 lakh crore in cesses as India Inc steps up global expansion

The Centre collected over thirty-two lakh crore rupees from cesses and surcharges. Indian companies are increasing overseas investments to acquir

'Hormuz deal with Iran today' Oil slips below $80 on truce hope

Oil prices experienced a significant decline on Tuesday, falling over five percent. Hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the West Asia conflict e

Amnesty International Calls for Release of Imran Khan and Restoration of Rights

Islamabad, August 5: Amnesty International, a prominent human rights organization, has urged the Pakistani government to grant former Prime Minis

Big clean energy milestone: NPCIL cumulatively generates over 1,000 bn units of N-power, avoids 860 million tons of CO2 emissions

India has achieved a remarkable milestone in clean energy, generating over one thousand billion units from nuclear power. This achievement helps

Hurdler Shirse won't compete in Asian Games, played CWG stress fractures on foot

Shirse became the first Indian to reach the 110m hurdles finals in the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with a time of 13.76 seconds. But running with

300 transpersons receive certificate in vocational training

The skill development, which has seen four batches of 300 transpersons graduate, aims to uplift and empower transgender individuals, while also w

Sexual harassment case filed against businessman

Alam, Moizzuddin Feud Began in 2013

Kishan Singh alias Pappu, who was arrested in the Moizuddin murder case, had been associated with Mahbub Alam Khan and Osman Khan and had earlier

Retailers flag illicit trade, unfair pricing practices in online markets

Government moves closer to restoring MDR on UPI merchant payments

Parliamentary amendments propose restoring merchant discount rates on UPI payments. This move aims to encourage digital transactions by allowing

Ensure Foolproof 7,437 Police Job Drive, Revanth Tells Officers Amid Sabotage Inputs

The Chief Minister directed officials to maintain stringent security throughout the process, including the preparation, printing and transportati

Potential Agreement to Reopen Hormuz Strait Between US and Iran by Wednesday

Washington, August 5: US Treasury Secretary Scott Basent announced on Tuesday that an agreement to reopen the Hormuz Strait between the United St

Neeraj to face Pathirage in tough field at Lausanne Diamond League

The field will also include Tokyo Olympic silver-medallist Jakub Vadlejch of the Czech Republic, Germany's Julian Weber, Switzerland's Simon Wiel

Metrowater MD inspects Chembarambakkam treatment plant

Satyabrata Sahoo posted as Commissioner of Economics and Statistics

Madras High Court adjourns Pallikaranai construction ban cases to August 20

Chief Justices Bench calls for suggestions to maintain a balance between protecting the environment and developing infrastructure

Sugar prices surge 17% in a month, mills expect more government curbs

India's sugar prices have risen significantly in recent weeks. The government imposed stock limits to help temper these rising rates. Lower outpu

Tiger Shot Dead, Claws Chopped Off in Markapur Forest; 7 Taken Into Custody

Forest officials recover tiger claws, weapon and axe; forensic probe into poaching continues.

Mileage dropping, so should fuel cost: taxi operators in Delhi protest against E20

Political discourse still fails women leaders

In Maharashtra, Congress is facing backlash for its remarks against the Deputy CM

Inter-department coordination meeting reviews preparedness for monsoon-related disease prevention

SC notice to Government on plea against CAPF Act

The Supreme Court has issued a notice to the Centre regarding a plea. This plea challenges the validity of the Central Armed Police Forces Act, 2

Private hospital in Chennai unveils advanced liver suite

Just 18% of sewerage projects completed in 5 years under AMRUT 2.0

A parliamentary panel found only 18% of sewerage projects completed under AMRUT 2.0. This slow implementation pace has raised serious concerns ab

Goa Chief Minister Promod Sawant Meets Home Minister Amit Shah to Discuss Development Projects

New Delhi, August 5: Goa Chief Minister Dr. Promod Sawant met with Union Home Minister and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday in New Delhi

SIT Alleges A-9 Collected 3,500 Cr in Bribes in AP Liquor Scam

The SIT further alleged that popular liquor brands were removed from the market to favour selected brands approved by an alleged syndicate, enabl

KTR Election Safe as High Court Dismisses Petitions Over Property Claims

The court noted that the petitioners had failed to place any substantive evidence linking Rama Rao to the alleged property transactions or establ

NCPCR begins inquiry into alleged child porn Ads on Instagram

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has initiated an investigation into disturbing child pornography ads on Instagram, prompte

Will wipe off few players, benefit few others: Gopichand on badminton's new scoring system

The 15x3 system (three games of 15 points each) will replace the current 21x3 format (three games of 21 points each) next year. The BWF said the

Withdraw all cases against protesters: CPI MP to Modi

Babar century drought in Tests continues as West Indies fight back in 2nd Test against Pakistan

Babar and Shafique, who rotated strike well on Day 2, stretched their partnership to 183 before West Indies claimed three wickets for five runs

Piyush Goyal likely to visit US for G20 trade meet amid BTA talks

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal will likely visit the US for the G20 Trade Ministers' Meeting. He is expected to hold bilateral meetings with coun

Owaisi Criticizes Satish Mahanas Statement, Emphasizes Assembly Dignity

New Delhi, August 5: AIMIM leader Asaduddin Owaisi has sharply reacted to a statement made by Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana. He st

Punjab police busts 2 ISI-backed cross-border terror modules

Punjab Police have successfully dismantled two ISI-backed terror modules operating across the border. Nine individuals, including four juveniles,

Private Varsities Lead TG EAPCET Race

Government Engg Colleges See Just 21% Seats Filled

Bhadrachalam Temple Redevelopment to Be Completed Before Godavari Pushkarams

Bhadradri Kothagudem Collector Ankit has directed officials to speed up the redevelopment of the Sree Seetha Ramachandra Swamy Temple at Bhadrach

Govt unveils tax overhaul to woo global investors, boost manufacturing

A new bill aims to attract foreign investment and support key industries. It eases rules for offshore funds and global fund managers operating fr

War Crime: Video Shows Russian Drone Attacking Vegetable Seller In Ukraine

Footage released by Ukrainian police shows the drone pursuing an unidentified man around a van being used as a street stand before exploding afte

6 NEET candidates move SC claiming discrepancies in OMR answer sheets

Six students have petitioned the Supreme Court regarding NEET OMR sheet discrepancies. They allege their marked answers differ from the NTA uploa

Hydra-Headed: Top Court Judge Slams Social Media For Pressure On Judiciary

Dispassionate adjudication is being auctioned on the alter of 'likes'... Guilt manufactured online brands the acquitting judge as having erred fo

Outrage Over the Murder of Executive Officer Vimal Kumar: Pappu Yadav Demands Justice and CBI Investigation

Patna, August 5: Following the tragic murder of Vimal Kumar, the Executive Officer of the Dehri-Dalmianagar Municipal Council, independent MP Raj

MPs feel left out of foundation stone laying, parliamentary panel steps in

A parliamentary panel has called attention to the frequent exclusion of MPs from events related to rural road schemes. To rectify this, the commi

Centre to launch Sampoorn Gobardhan Scheme on August 10 to boost CBG production

The Centre will launch the Sampoorn Gobardhan Scheme on August 10 to accelerate compressed biogas production. This new scheme offers higher procu

APCRDA Clears Rs 1,205-Cr Quantum Valley Towers, Ropeway Projects for Amaravati

Narayana said the government had revived the HappyNest housing project and that AP RERA had agreed to waive the renewal fee payable for the proje

FIFA refutes report that Infantino sought Trump backing after failed World Cup sell-off plan

The backlash has intensified over Infantino's failed plan to spin off the world football governing body's commercial assets into a new entity bac

Quote of the day by Carl Jung: The psyche has two important conditions: one is the environmental influence, and the other is... Life lessons on identity, self-awareness, personal growth, and how understanding your innate traits unlocks true potential by the pioneering Swiss psychiatrist and founder of analytical psychology

Today's Quote of the Day by Carl Jung: Carl Jungs famous quote highlights that human psychology is formed through a dual relationship between env

Karnataka Congress Defends Candidate Announcements for Speaker and Chairman Positions

Bengaluru, August 5: The Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee (KPCC) President B.K. Hariprasad defended the partys announcement of candidates for

'You could've reversed it, why didn't you?': Sen Johnson, Van Hollen clash over Medicaid cuts, taxes

Govt weighs PLI 2.0 with sharper focus on high-performing sectors

India is planning a second phase for its production-linked incentive programme. This new phase will support high-performing sectors and reduce fo

AP Extends Subsidised Power to Aqua Farmers, Steps Up El Nio Preparedness

He also unveiled steps to stabilise shrimp feed prices and provide relief to tobacco growers.

Food, Festivals Drive Hyderabad Travel Choices

Food, festivals and heritage are emerging as the biggest influences on Hyderabad residents' travel plans, with Japan topping international cultur

LGBTQIA+ Panel Met Only Twice In Over 2 Years, Report Still Pending: Centre

The Cabinet Secretary-led committee was set up after the Supreme Court's 2023 same-sex marriage verdict to examine discrimination, welfare access

El Nio, Poor Rainfall Affect Lakhs of Borewells in Rayalaseema

As the HNSS canal is largely lined and designed to fill designated tanks up to Kuppam, its contribution to groundwater recharge remains limited,

Pakistani Refugees Celebrate Anniversary of Article 370 Abrogation with Enthusiasm

Samba, August 5: Ahead of the anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir, the Western Pakistani refugee communit

Engine failure leaves Ro-Ro ferry adrift off Kochi

A Fisheries patrol boat and Marine Enforcement team pursued the drifting ferry, secured it with towing lines, and safely towed it back to the sho

Despite swadeshi push, anti-dumping duties against Chinese firms crawl

Domestic industry suffers from delayed anti-dumping duties on Chinese imports. Cheaper Chinese crawlers and truck cranes continue to enter India.

Chinese Proverb of the Day: A smile dispels many Life lessons on positivity, resilience, kindness, hope, mental strength and why happiness is a choice

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of A smile dispels many worries. The saying reflects the power of positivity, emotional resilie

13 Suspected Bangladeshi Nationals Detained In Madhya Pradesh: Cops

Police on Tuesday detained 13 people, including women and children, in Gwalior on the suspicion of being Bangladeshi nationals and staying illega

After Costly Private Treatment, Patients Find Free Robotic Surgery at NIMS a Saviour

With only small bandages on their abdomen, they were resting comfortably in their beds.

Three persons killed in separate road accidents in Vellore

Basic facilities lacking in relief camps, says CPI(M) Kerala secretary M.V. Govindan

The Chief Minister has failed in coordinating effectively while focussing his energies on inaugurating jewelleries and taking part in banquets, s

Nitish Meets Modi After BJP Defeat in Bankipur Poll

JD(U) MLA and strongman Anant Singh blamed the leadership change for the loss and maintained that result could have been different if Kumar had r

Rajya Sabha passes Registration of Births and Deaths Amendment Bill 2026

The Rajya Sabha has passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026, after the Lok Sabha cleared it on July 31. The legislati

Getafe Signs Georgian Center-Back Saba Sazonov for 2026-27 Season

Madrid, August 5: Getafe has officially signed Georgian international center-back Saba Sazonov for the 2026-27 season. The club confirmed the sig

Pellets now part of body of those injured in Parliament march

Plus Two student booked over alleged ragging incident in Keralas Ernakulam

The case stems from a complaint that a 16-year-old Plus One student of a school at Perumbavoor in Ernakulam was ragged and assaulted inside the r

Vaishno Devi fake silver row: Court seeks detailed probe report, orders evidence preservation

The Jammu Chief Judicial Magistrate has taken decisive action by ordering the preservation of evidence in a troubling case of fake silver offerin

Overall insurance pie has not expanded as expected: HDFC Life MD and CEO Vibha Padalkar

HDFC Life CEO Vibha Padalkar highlights intense competition and rising costs in open architecture. She believes credit life policies are vital an

Expedite claim settlement from flood-hit Assam, IRDAI tells insurers

US Used Virtually All Of Its Long-Range Missiles During Iran War: Report

The long-range munitions are an important part the military's arsenal, allowing accurate strikes from a safe distance. US-supplied ATACMS have pl

Revanth to Release Future City's Master Plan

The project is being developed by the Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) within FCDA limits.

Kaushal-Bambiha Gang Member Deported From UAE, Brought Back To India

Gaurav had fled India in 2023, the official said, adding he was deported on Monday through active and sustained coordination by Haryana Police wi

Actor Pradeep Rawat of 'Ghajini' fame dies at 74

Rawat rose to stardom with his portrayal of Ashwatthama in Mahabharat and later went on to work across industries

No debate, 3 minutes: Lok Sabha passes Appropriation Bill amid protests

Amid relentless protests from the opposition, the Lok Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill with remarkable speed. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitha

Ahead Of Sheikh Hasina's Address, Bangladesh Renews Media Broadcast Ban

It said the government once again specially requests all types of media in the country (television, newspapers, online portals, and social media)

Farmers Suicide Crisis in Maharashtra: Rakesh Tikait Demands Legal MSP Guarantee

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

SC reserves verdict on whether 2-child policy requires reconsideration

The Supreme Court has reserved its verdict on a plea challenging Maharashtra's two-child norm. This norm disqualifies individuals with more than

VIT chancellor Viswanathan calls on Delhi CM

Heavy Rain Leaves a Trail of Mud and Silt on Roads

At Malkajgiris Devibnagar, citizens faced severe issues with waterlogging and muddy streets in the morning hours of Tuesday.

Forest officials arrest two persons for poaching

The duo made the country-made explosives and also sourced some of these from neighbouring Kerala through acquaintances, for hunting of small wild