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US Revokes Visa of Brazils Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Washington, August 5: Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Brazil are escalating as the US has revoked the visa of Brazils Ambassado

Diplomatic Tensions Rise as U.S. Revokes Visa of Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Viotti

Washington, August 5: Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Brazil are escalating. In a significant move, the U.S. has revoked the vi

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Await RBI Policy Decision

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: RBI is likely to keep the repo rate unchanged amid Iran war, elevated crude oil prices.

Maharashtra CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 Out: Know How To Download

MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 has been released at fe2026.mahacet.org. Check important dates, seat acceptance deadline, reportin

NEET UG State Merit List 2026 Out; Puducherry's Krishanth Abhinav M Tops

Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List 2026 released; candidates can check ranks on the official CENTAC website.

Today weather updates (August 5): IMD issues red alert for Madhya Pradesh, Assam Kerala; check full forecast

Heavy to extremely heavy rainfall is forecast for many Indian regions on Tuesday. Assam and Meghalaya anticipate isolated extremely heavy rainfal

Morning Showers Likely Till 1 PM Across Parts of Telangana

Hyderabad may experience few rains during afternoon and night.

Japan Has A New Solution To Beat Scorching Heat: A Refrigerator For Humans

As global temperatures climb, Japan's summers have been getting hotter and more humid, with readings regularly exceeding 35C (95F).

Rajasthan High Court Approves Asaram's 20-Day Parole Despite State's Objections

Rajasthan High Court grants 20-day parole to Asaram citing no evidence of risk or bail violations.

Agra Man Kills Daughter For Marrying Border Police Jawan Against Family's Wish

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly strangled by her father in Agra over a court marriage.

Morning Digest: Indian-flagged vessel comes under attack in Red Sea; had no intention of disparaging women, says Udhayanidhi Stalin, and more

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Nellore Polytechnic Students Protest Over Lack of Basic Amenities

Chandrasekhar Reddy assured the students that he would continue to pursue the matter until their grievances were addressed.

Kashmirs special status looted the same way Ram Temple was by BJP: Mehbooba Mufti

Ms Mufti said Ambedkars constitution was first diluted for J&K but people of the country stayed silent

US Stocks Hit Records as Palantir Profits Soar, Oil Eases

The S&P 500 shot up 1.8%, and the main measure of Wall Streets health topped its prior all-time high set a couple months ago

BJP Protests Delay in Kazipet Flyover Project Works

Former MLA Martineni Dharma Rao alleged that the prolonged delay in completing the flyover had caused inconvenience to the public and urged the g

Michigan Senate primary: El-Sayed, Stevens face off in key test of Democrats Israel stance

Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is a key test for the party's future direction. The contest pits a progressive against a moderate, highlight

Why has FSSAI issued prohibition-of-sale orders against liquor makers? | Explained

FSSAI says several rum and whisky brands are built on neutral spirit dressed up with artificial flavour, and wrongly labelled as aged

Chandipura virus claims 22 lives in Gujarat: Why children are most vulnerable, what parents should watch for, symptoms, treatment and government action

Gujarat health officials reported twenty-two deaths and thirty-five Chandipura virus cases. Seven patients remain in intensive care units requiri

Created Task Force, 'Air-Gapped' AI Systems: Centre To Supreme Court On NEET Reforms

Centre informs Supreme Court about NEET exam reforms to eliminate paper leaks and improve security.

Archaeological Survey Employee On Duty At Taj Mahal Falls Ill, Dies

An Archaeological Survey employee died suddenly while reporting for duty at the Taj Mahal.

Opinion: Opinion | PoK's Dissent: A Demand For Bread, Answered With A Bullet

The difference between the two Kashmirs, seven years after the moment that is supposed to separate them, is not a difference of degree.

Cop In Dry State Gujarat Arrested For Rs 12,000 Bribe For Transporting Liquor

Gujarat police constable arrested for demanding Rs 12,000 bribe linked to illegal liquor transport.

RBI Policy Meeting 2026 Live: All eyes on Sanjay Malhotra's repo rate announcement as West Asia tensions simmer

Nykaa net profit soars over 3X; VC funding remains modest

Omnichannel beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa has clocked a more than 3x rise in net profit and a 29% rise in revenue for the first quarter of th

Jayshree Sharma Successfully Completes Final PhD Examination in Management

Jaipur, August 4: Jayshree Sharma has successfully completed the final PhD examination (viva voce) at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule University, Jaipur,

Centre Approves 11 Tourism Projects Worth Rs 642 Crore in Rajasthan; Udaipur Included in Heritage Trail Initiative

Udaipur, August 5: The Central Government has approved 11 tourism development projects worth Rs 642 crore in Rajasthan to promote tourism at the

Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram weather today (August 5): Rain, thunderstorms likely through August 10; check IMD forecast

Delhi weather today: Delhi anticipates moderate rainfall on Wednesday, August 5, with a yellow alert issued. Cloudy skies and continued rain are

Armed man arrested at Trump LA golf course before visit

An armed man was arrested at Donald Trump's golf course two days prior to his visit. Authorities found a loaded pistol and hollow-point ammunitio

Pacific Institute of Management Organises MBA Career Counselling Programme for Aspirants

Udaipur, August 4: Pacific Institute of Management, in collaboration with Gyan Jyoti Seva Sansthan, organised an MBA Career Counselling Programme

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 LIVE updates: State Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson to present TVK government's maiden Budget

TheTVK-led government had released a White Paper on the States financesflagging several shortcomings and irregularities in financial management u

McDonald's names company veteran Skye Anderson as new US head after sales miss

McDonald's replaced its U.S. business head after missing sales growth expectations. Skye Anderson, a company veteran, now leads McDonald's USA ef

Woman Adopted By Swedish Couple Reunites With Chinese Birth Family After 23 Years

Lisa grew up in Sweden, and her adoptive parents were always open about her background and fully supported her desire to locate her birth family.

The Best Thing That Happened to Me: IIT BHU Alumnus On Father's JEE Failure

An IIT BHU alumnus shared on X why his father's failure in IIT JEE became the biggest gift of his life. The emotional post on pressure, success a

14 killed, 8 injured in deadly lightning strikes in Jharkhand

At least fourteen people have died in the last 24 hours due to lightning strikes across various parts of Jharkhand on Tuesday, police said. Out o

Renunciation, Devotion and Service to Saints Lead to the Path of Salvation: Prashant Agrawal

Udaipur : Narayan Seva Sansthan President Prashant Agrawal said that renunciation, devotion, and selfless service are the true paths to attaining

Complaint against minor girl who abused PM Modi at CJP protest revoked, family hasn't returned home

The complainant who filed a case against a 15-year-old girl over her abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a CJP protest ha

How a digital savings account makes everyday banking easier

Introduction Everyday banking has changed significantly as more services have become available online. A digital savings account allows customers

Trump's Marine One involved in air traffic safety incident; US aviation officials review lapse

Aviation authorities are reviewing a safety incident involving President Trump's Marine One helicopter. Commercial flights were not halted during

Govt Wanted to Arrest Udhayanidhi to Stop Budget Session Attendance: DMK's Elango

The former Rajya Sabha MP further claimed that the government later realised its mistake

Himmat Singh's freak final-ball run-out forces Super Over in Delhi Premier League: WATCH

Outer Delhi Warriors defeated New Delhi Tigers in a Super Over in the Delhi Premier League. The game moved to the one-over contest after an extra

APTET 2026 Begins Today; 2.14 Lakh Candidates to Appear

APTET-June-2026 convenor M. Venkata Krishna Reddy said on Tuesday that 103 examination centres have been set up, including 91 in Andhra Pradesh a

Spider-Man BND does what no Hollywood film has done before in India, crosses Rs 300 crore within six days

Tom Holland-starrer Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been ruling the Indian box office since its release and has broken several records. Within six

SpaceX plans to turn Starlink into full-fledged mobile service, targets Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile

SpaceX plans to build a terrestrial mobile service using acquired spectrum licenses. This move could challenge established wireless carriers like

MEA condemns attack on Indian-flagged vessel in Red Sea; all 13 Indians rescued

Kabini Water Expected to Reach Mettur Dam Tuesday Midnight

The Kabini and Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) dams were filling up rapidly.

Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: 'Anyone who keeps the ability to see beauty never...' - motivational quote by Metamorphosis and Trial author teaches life lessons on aging, growing old, living a meaningful life and why finding joy at every age keeps you young at heart

Quote of the day by Franz Kafka: Franz Kafka believed that appreciating beauty keeps people young. This ability to notice wonder sustains optimis

SpaceX rocket piece is set to crash into the moon

A SpaceX rocket stage is set to impact the moon early Wednesday morning. This four-metric-ton object is traveling at high speed toward the lunar

US Iran war: Qatar says mediators make progress; Indian ship sinks in the Middle East

Mediators report progress in efforts to end the US-Iran war, which has driven oil prices lower. Qatar's Emir discussed de-escalation efforts with

Projectile sinks Indian ship near Yemeni waters but all seafarers safe, Union minister Sonowal says

An Indian-flagged vessel sank in the Red Sea after a projectile strike, but all fourteen crew members were rescued. The Yemeni Coast Guard safely

Laitumkhrah hawkers protest relocation, label site as jungle

Jail Road vendors urge govt to allow evening trade SHILLONG, Aug 4: Labelling the governments proposed relocation sites as economic jungles, Shil

Govt eyes AI-powered inclusive workplaces

SHILLONG, Aug 4: Social Welfare Adviser Paul Lyngdoh on Tuesday called for a fundamental shift in how society views persons with disabilities, as

Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih wins Tabu Ram Taid Literary Award

SHILLONG, Aug 4: Renowned Khasi poet, novelist, and academic Dr Kynpham Sing Nongkynrih has been conferred the Professor Tabu Ram Taid Literary A

Farmers Suicide Crisis in Maharashtra: Rakesh Tikait Demands MSP Law

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

Byrnihat Police told to explain direct entry fees for transporters

NONGPOH, Aug 4: The Hills Farmer Union (HFU) has issued a 10-day ultimatum to the Byrnihat Police to explain the legal basis of Direct Entry fees

Psychology researchers reveal how gaslighting rewires a person's sense of reality over time

Gaslighting psychology: Recent studies indicate that gaslighting operates as a gradual learning mechanism, undermining ones grasp of reality. Ind

Meghalaya launches mission to protect clouded leopard

SHILLONG, Aug 4: To mark International Clouded Leopard Day, the Meghalaya government on Sunday launched Mission Clouded Leopard, a flagship conse

Curbs at Sohra tourist spots amid village dispute

SHILLONG, Aug 4: The Sohra Civil Sub-Division on Tuesday imposed prohibitory orders under Section 163 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (

KHADC CEM defends work orders issued for 11 trial trade check gates

SHILLONG, Aug 4: KHADC Chief Executive Member (CEM) Winston Tony Lyngdoh on Tuesday defended the Executive Committees decision to issue work orde

Lapalang tragedy: DC honours rescue teams

SHILLONG, Aug 4: East Khasi Hills Deputy Commissioner and District Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) Chairperson, Abhilash Baranwal, on Monday

Govt dismisses reports of fuel quality issues, says checks on

'Contamination' in fuel, says SIAM, later retracts

Researchers develop chewing gum that targets HPV and microbes linked to head and neck cancer

Chewing gum that targets cancer-linked oral bacteria: Researchers developed bioengineered chewing gum targeting head and neck cancer microbes. Th

Crew rescued after India-flagged ship hit by projectile sinks

Speed up execution of Jal Jeevan Mission projects, Pawan Kalyan directs officials

The Deputy CM says he will soon undertake field inspections of the projects across the State and oversee quality checks to ensure safe drinking w

CM to launch Sanjeevani pilot project in ASR district on August 22

West Bengal to fast-track land acquisition to take trains close to Doklam

West Bengal government has approved land acquisition for a new railway line. This project aims to improve connectivity to the India-China-Bhutan

Child rights body takes up with Meta issue of CSAM ads on Instagram

The National Commission for Protection of Child Rights has taken action against Meta, prompted by allegations regarding advertisements associated

WA tests optional age verification pilot, says user privacy will be protected

To comply with the upcoming Digital Personal Data Protection Act, WhatsApp is piloting new privacy-focused age verification methods for Indian us

Lebanon and Israel hold new round of direct talks in Rome

Convoys carrying delegations from the two countries arrived in the morning to the U.S. embassy in the Italian capital, where discussions are sche

Government to grill Meta brass on child abuse, AI content

In an important meeting scheduled for this week, government officials will confront Meta executives regarding pressing issues. The discussions wi

Government may allow fees on UPI payment above Rs 2k

The government may allow a small charge on UPI payments exceeding two thousand rupees. This levy would apply to transactions made to businesses a

Over 30 operatives killed by 'Indian agents' since 2020: LeT commander

Rizwan Hanif, a commander affiliated with Lashkar-e-Taiba, has alleged that Indian agents have systematically killed more than thirty individuals

Quote of the day by Gwyneth Paltrow: 'The best way to mend a broken heart is time and girlfriends.' Life lessons from inspirational quote on emotional healing, patience, distraction, acceptance, validation, support and friendship

Quote of the day by Gwyneth Paltrow, The best way to mend a broken heart is time and girlfriends, focuses on emotional healing after a breakup. T

Quote of the day by Victoria Beckham, 'I believe you can achieve anything if you work hard enough to get it' teaches timeless powerful message about hard work, belief and achieving your goals

Quote of the day by Victoria Beckham is less about expecting effortless success and more about respecting the power of commitment. A goal becomes

Norse proverb of the day: 'The head only knows what lies nearest the...' - deep meaningful saying teaches life lessons on why your heart may be guiding your thoughts more than your brain and how your emotions impact your view and understanding of the world

Norse proverb of the day: Our emotions and lived experiences are the lens through which we view the world. The Norse saying, 'The head only knows

Computer-based NEET? Govt tells SC decision after Nilekani report

The government informed the Supreme Court about considering NEET's shift to computer-based testing. This decision awaits the Nandan Nilekani task

'100% pure'? Stop misleading products' sale, FSSAI tells Dabur

Dabur India has been instructed by the FSSAI to halt the sale of items claiming to be '100% pure.' This decision stems from a violation of food r

FSSAI bans 100% pure Dabur products, firms share falls 4%

Labels such as 100% pure, natural, organic and tender are in contravention of food safety regulations, as they are ambiguous, unverifiable and li

M.P BJP forms two-member panel to review Datia bypoll defeat, dissolves local unit

The two-member panel of M.P. BJP general secretary Gaurav Randeeve and senior leader Ambaram Karada has been tasked with holding discussions with

6,868 medical camps, 18,000 surveillance teams deployed in Gujarat after floods

BJP uses skit as ammo, claims 'insult' to Hinduism

UCC panel invites ideas on proposed law in Chhattisgarh

The committee had appealed to government and non-government organisations, social groups, religious institutions, communities, political parties

Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: 'I think the most exciting thing is that you expect people our age to know the music, but actually...' - music quote by English musician famously known for being The Beatles drummer on how songs can inspire generations and why lasting success is built on great work

Quote of the day by Ringo Starr: Ringo Starr believes great music lasts for generations. He notes that younger people know Beatles music, which i

274 fugitives brought back from 36 nations since 2019

Government brought back 274 fugitives from 36 countries since 2019. Assets worth over Rs 17,874 crore were attached during this period. This cont

Quote of the Day by Kate Winslet, 'Life Is Short, and It Is Here to Be Lived' offers timeless meaning of happiness, acceptance, inner peace, reveals psychology about fulfilment

Quote of the Day by Kate Winslet serves as a timely reminder that living well is not necessarily about doing more. It can be about noticing more,

Flood in Assam due to Nagaland mining, will take up with Centre: Himanta Biswa Sarma

There is no illegal mining in Assam, says CM Sarma; govt. will begin assessing the damage from August 9 as the death toll mounts to 87; however,

In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality: How Mary Sherman Morgan became Rocket Girl or America's first female rocket scientist?

In 1957, an American woman scientist invented a liquid fuel Hydyne which helped United States create history and make space travel a reality. Mar

BJP attacks Cong 'double standards' on students stirs

The BJP has called out the Congress party for its hypocritical stance on examination irregularities. They pointed to the Congress's lack of respo

Telangana Basketball Body Officer Booked for Harassing Minor Player

The complainant, mother of the victim, stated that the incidents occurred on multiple occasions during basketball tournaments held between Februa

Rajya Sabha clears birth, death regn bill without any discussion

Oppn Protests Continue To Disrupt House