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Rising Ebola Threat in Congo Claims 330 Childrens Lives: UNICEF

Kinsasha, August 7: The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has resulted in the deaths of 330 children, significantly impact

DC Edit | Govt, Opp. Must Allow Parliament To Function

The government may proceed against criminals who managed to creep into the youths protest and indulged in criminal activities but that does not o

Alam Duo Files Petition Against Arms Seizure

Mahbub Alam Khan, in his petition, challenged Memo No. L&O/ARMS3/0173/2026 issued on July 3 for the cancellation of their arms licences and direc

'Long COVID is a jaw-dropping lie': Explosive testimony on mRNA COVID-19 vaccine lies stuns Senate

Tariff rationalisation set to continue, more steps likely in FY28 Budget: FM

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman confirmed ongoing import tariff rationalisation efforts. Further measures are expected in the budget for the

Efforts on to boost energy storage: Pralhad Joshi

Renewable energy minister Pralhad Joshi highlighted government efforts to boost energy storage deployment. Viability gap funding for battery stor

A 7,000-year-old discovery in Norway shows Stone Age people were shaping ecosystems long before farming

Ancient fish traps reveal Stone Age hunter-gatherers introduced brown trout into Norway's isolated Lake Tesse. These communities deliberately mov

Appropriation Bill for FY23 excess spending approved

Parliament approved a bill authorizing funds for certain FY23 expenditures. The bill covers two expenditure items, with one being a large debt re

Woman, Son Killed In Highway Crash

The truck overturned after the collision, blocking the highway. Its driver also sustained injuries and was shifted to a hospital in Khammam.

US Consulate Officials Visit Sports Authority

The US Consulate delegation appreciated the significant progress made by Telangana in promoting sports and commended SATGs strategic approach tow

CSA include 3 T20Is to India women's tour of South Africa

The Indian team will spend an extra week in South Africa to play the T20I series between December 26 and 30

Congress rebel leader Naresh Meena surrenders in Tonk after bail cancellation

Kargil Victory Sports Begin at YMCA Hyderabad

Chaitanya Bharati School, Vyas Model School, Hyderabad Public School and Rajasri Vidya Mandir also opened their campaigns with convincing victori

India can raise per capita income six-fold by '47: NITI Vice Chairman

India's per capita income could rise six-fold by 2047. This growth would make the nation a developed economy. Higher investment and domestic savi

Shivani Swims to Silver at Junior National Meet

In the 200 metre backstroke final, Shivani clocked 2 minutes 26.71 seconds to finish behind gold medallist Dhivashree Kesavana of Tamil Nadu (2:2

High Power Committee Report on Go 111 To Be Placed Before Cabinet Soon

Report proposes easing restrictions with strict safeguards around Himayatsagar, Osmansagar

Tanmay, Pratyush, Wafi Hit Centuries in A Division League

UBI also enjoyed a commanding day thanks to Wafi Kachchhis century (105) before reducing EMCC to 2/2 at stumps.

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings For Friday, August 7, 2026

Sunrise TOMORROW 05.57; Sunset TODAY 18.46; MOONSET -13.37, MOONRISE 00.01

Donald Trump in the Persian labyrinth

Americas Iran war stalls as Tehran turns pressure into strategic advantage

Bihar dept. to form dedicated force to check illegal mining, transportation of minerals

Hawks Lay Volleyball Plans Across TG, AP

The trials witnessed enthusiastic participation from aspiring volleyball players, with 105 players competing in the Under-21 category and 40 taki

Israel Refuses To Withdraw From Southern Lebanon At Rome Talks: Report

Israel refused in talks on Thursday to withdraw from more areas of south Lebanon unless the Lebanese army had full control of an initial two pilo

Man Accused Of Torturing Wife; Community Seeks Arrest

According to the association, a resident of Obula Keshavapur in Jangaon district married the woman from the Vaddera community.

Stop the scam: On the digital arrest menace

The digital arrest scam persists from overseas actors

Access paradox: On medical education in India

Private medical education widens access, but affects affordability

Lok Sabha clears tax bill to boost electronics manufacturing, ease investment rules

The Lok Sabha approved a bill promoting domestic electronics manufacturing and foreign investment. Foreign firms producing electronics locally wi

Smart IDs in hand yet facing eviction, say authorised street vendors in Mumbai

The delay in forming the Town Vending Committee, empowered to designate vending zones and pitches, is hurting hawkers across the city

Interstate Cab Thief Held, Three Vehicles Recovered

Police said the accused had adopted the same modus operandi in several cases across Telangana and Andhra Pradesh.

Parliament Watch: India-US BTA push, EPFO relief, highway slowdown among key updates

A parliamentary panel has recommended the swift conclusion of the India-US Bilateral Trade Agreement, emphasizing the need for safeguards against

AAP alleges voters wrongly marked as shifted, seeks details from Delhi Chief Electoral Officer

300 Chandni Chowk shops asked to shut from Aug. 12-15

I-Day security measures tightened in area after last years Red Fort blast; deployment of additional personnel, inspection drives advanced by 2 we

Odisha To Develop Zero-Fatality Corridors, Adopt 'Forgiving Roads' Concept To Curb Road Deaths

Officials said the programme will begin with pilot projects on accident-prone stretches before being expanded across the state.

IIT Madras incubated deep tech firm Solinas Integrity raises funds for expansion

Man fakes kidnapping after concealing year-long unemployment, mounting debt in Delhi

AIIMS doctors perform bariatric surgery on man weighing 209 kg

Tanvi, Ashmita, Rakshitha storm into Korea Masters quarterfinals

Among the other Indian women singles players, Ashmita Chaliha progressed with a dominant 21-17, 21-6 win over South Koreas Kim Min Ji in just 31

BRS Cabinet Had Decided To Repeal GO 111

BRS move triggered litigation; Congress kept repeal on hold pending committee report

Singareni To Adopt Autonomous, Tele-remote Mining Technology

The visit focused on procurement of advanced equipment, faster availability of spares and the possibility of setting up local maintenance hubs to

RJD dissolves organisational units after Bankipur loss amid calls to get rid of sycophants

Anil Menon Undertakes First Spacewalk

NASA astronaut Anil Menon completed his first spacewalk outside the International Space Station, helping upgrade its power system for future miss

IndiaRF buys machine castings maker Fine Edge for Rs 2,000 cr

IndiaRF, backed by Piramal Finance and Bain Capital, has acquired a majority stake. The machine castings maker Fine Edge Engineering was acquired

VIT Chancellor calls on Union Civil Aviation Minister; seeks opening of new airport in Vellore

Job fair for persons with disability held

Farmers oppose land acquisition for proposed Nandan Link Canal project in Tiruvannamalai

TTDs Green Power Generation to Increase With New Donated Windmill

TTD is expanding its green power generation with a new 800 KW wind turbine donated by a Mumbai-based company.

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Online liquor orders will curb overcharging at Tasmac counters, says Minister

QR codes will be used; No Home delivery

National Kamadhenu Cattle Breeding Centre in Nellore to Get Sustained Water Supply

A major feather in its cap has been the establishment of a state-of-the-art In-Vitro Fertilisation (IVF) and Embryo Transfer Technology (ETT) Lab

Govt Speeds Up Preparations To launch Full-Fledged Services At TIMS

The minister was speaking at a meeting to assess the ongoing trial run of medical services at the hospital, infrastructure, medical equipment, re

BJP MLAs protest Jharkhand exam irregularities as Rahul Gandhi speaks with students

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Poikkal Kuthirai to join Tamil Nadus cultural icons in the skies

2 Killed, 13 Injured In Syria Bus Blast

At least two people were killed and 13 wounded after a bomb planted on a minibus exploded on Thursday in the Syrian town of Jaramana near capital

Delhi Police beef up security at Assembly before Monsoon Session

Viewpoint | Of Lord Murugas Abodes and Identity

The place has since emerged as a major flashpoint for religious politics in Tamil Nadu.

Avadi Corporation steps up waterbodies restoration to boost flood resilience and groundwater recharge

No announcement of jobs, assistance in Budget disappoints persons with disabilities

El Nio could bring over 50 cm of rain, says Chennai Mayor as GCC races to complete canal improvement works

Minjur desalination plant to be partially operational soon

Quote of the day by John Lennon: Life is what happens when you're... Life lessons from an inspiring quote on mindfulness, purpose, resilience, happiness, embracing change, and why living in the present may be the key to a more meaningful life by the legendary English singer-songwriter and Beatles icon

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Vishnu Vardhan Reddy Takes Charge as Consul General of India of Dubai

Dr Reddy held an interactive session with members of the media at the Consulate General of India, Dubai and appreciated their continued support i

AISA holds victory march at DU, launches GenZ Rising drive

The language of obscenity in Tamil Nadu politics

The arrest of the LoP for his allegedly crude remarks has rekindled memories of a time when leaders would scathingly attack their rivals

4 persons arrested for taking away car after assaulting its driver

Police Grill Mahbub for 5 Hours, Custody Cut Short After Illness

The investigators complained of Mahbub Alam Khan's behaviour. According to sources, the accused had abused not only police officials but his coun

Karnataka High Court asks States response to plea complaining about impact of tunnel road project to Hebbal lake

Court warns authorities of staying the project if they failed to respond by August 24

GVMC Launches Dial-A-Tanker Amid City Water Crisis

GVMC commissioner Ketan Garg, in a statement on Thursday, said the corporation is working on a war footing to ensure The corporations water suppl

Delhi HC refuses to quash case against doctor for aborting minors pregnancy, not reporting it

Irrigation for Crops, Govt Caught Between Devil and the Deep Sea

Government weighs irrigation demand as officials stress conserving water for drinking needs

SC allows interim bail to cyber-security researcher in case relating to unauthorised accessing of computer networks

Indian batters aim to ace spin test in warm-up before Test series against SL

Some frontline batters like skipper Shubman Gill, K.L. Rahul and Yashasvi Jaiswal had started preparations against spin individually at their hom

Minister Savadi Reviews Flood-Drought Damage, Assures Action on Harawada Sea Erosion

The minister also assured that the government would also consult agricultural experts to address the spread of leaf spot and fruit rot diseases a

Adults Dialling for Emotional Support on the Rise

Young adults aged 18-30 accounted for the highest number of calls to the Roshini Helpline in 2025, with mental health concerns topping the list o

Super El Nio 2026 is reshaping hurricane season. Here's what NOAA forecasts

NOAA predicts a below-average Atlantic hurricane season for 2026. A strong El Nio is expected to suppress storm development significantly this ye

Commuters demand lift, parking space at railway station in Gummidipoondi

They complain about the slow progress of its renovation under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme.They also seek adequate passenger amenities and an

JDU MP opposes renewal of Farakka Treaty with B'desh, says Bihar's 'interests must be addressed'

The Janata Dal (United) party has requested the central government not renew the Farakka water-sharing treaty. This 30-year agreement with Bangla

Late July Rains See Surge in Paddy Planting, Officials Worried

If the IMD predictions hold, then we will have a long dry spell from middle of August and into September. The question is what will happen if the

Meta promises stronger action on CSAM, deepfakes after meeting with Ashwini Vaishnaw

Meta representatives engaged in discussions with Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw to ensure alignment with Indian laws. Key topics included the removal

Businessman held for sexual harassment

Lok Sabha Okays Law for Levy on UPI

Amendment removes legal bar on merchant charges; peer-to-peer payments may stay free

Iltija booked for assaulting cop; PDP says she was manhandled

AI's future lies in affordable, accessible intelligence, not just smarter models

The rapid reduction in costs associated with artificial intelligence will lead to its widespread adoption. This newfound accessibility will allow

Govt. orders action on TNHB land redevelopment issues

Civic body chief shifted after waterlogging in Gurugram; WFH advisory issued for today

Congress MP accuses BJP of diverting attention from Delhi student protests by focusing on Jharkhand exam issues

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Despite El Nino Panel Advice, No Crop Insurance This Year in State

It is learnt that the recommendation was more in the nature of a generalised suggestion, and was not necessarily meant for immediate implementati

Joshi Tightens Grip on J&K Open 2026 with Commanding SixShot Lead

Rashid Khan of Delhi, himself a former Asian Tour winner, produced the days standout rounda sizzling sevenunder 64to climb into sole second at 13

'State, fed program funds are their lifeline': Witness explosive claim on Muslim Brotherhood groups

'State, fed program funds are their lifeline': Witness explosive claim on Muslim Brotherhood groups

4-Year-Old Girl Dies After Falling Into Hot Sambar

She sustained severe burn injuries and was rushed to the Government General Hospital in Kurnool, where she underwent treatment.

Landmine blast injures Army duo in Poonchs Mendhar, 2 rusty shells destroyed in Mankote sector

Psychology says people who always stay enthusiastic and try to enjoy every moment of life aren't necessarily deeply happy: What this behavior reveals?

Psychology says people who always stay enthusiastic and try to enjoy every moment of life aren't necessarily deeply happy. Constant positivity ca