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Kerala HC Directs New Layout Plan For Balitharpanam Ritual In Thirumullavaram

HC bench called for a fresh layout plan after finding shortcomings in the one prepared by the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) for the ritual Thir

Condolences Pour In for BSP MLA Umashankar Singhs Passing

Lucknow, August 6: Union Minister Rajnath Singh expressed his sorrow over the passing of BSP MLA Umashankar Singh, who represented the Rasra cons

Supreme Court stays arrest of Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy in Salboni land-grabbing case

On August 3, the Calcutta High Court rejected the anticipatory bail plea of Mr. Roy in connection with the alleged government land fraud case bei

BMC Resident Doctors Intensify Protest, Withdraw Routine Services

Emergency care to continue as talks with civic and state officials fail to yield concrete assurances on key demands.

Malabar Milma in Kerala announces 5-crore Onam bonus for dairy farmers

Over 1 lakh dairy farmers to benefit from Onam package

What to see at Contemporary Now 2026 in Chennai: Exhibitions, talks and artist walkthroughs

From August 8 to 25, Contemporary Now transforms Chennai into a city-wide gallery, bringing together 66 artists, seven leading galleries, exhibit

Landslips kill at least 4 in northern Philippines

The archipelago nation's main island Luzon has been battered by heavy rains over the past four days

Xiaomi launches Redmi Note 17 with Snapdragon processor

It operates on Android 16 with HyperOS 3 out of the box, and will offer 4 years of software and 6 years of security patches

World Elephant Day: August 12 | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

How Wellness, Culinary and Cultural Experiences Are Influencing Holiday Choices

Travellers no longer view wellness, food, entertainment and cultural exploration as separate elements of a holiday.

West Bengal govt failed to protect tribal interests in mining land acquisition, says CAG report

The CAG has flagged the West Bengal government's failure in safeguarding tribal interests. Land acquisition for mining projects resulted in inade

BJP Criticizes Congress Over Delay in Karnataka Cabinet Allocations

Bengaluru, August 6: The BJP has launched a sharp attack on the Congress regarding the delay in allocating ministerial portfolios following the f

Watch: Saurav Das claims YouTubers filmed inside his house without consent

The incident has also sparked political reactions, with leaders including Arvind Kejriwal and Derek OBrien commenting on the matter

Former gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed's son dies in car crash in UP's Jhansi

Kangana Ranaut Addresses Jharkhand Recruitment Scams, Critiques Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, August 6: BJP MP Kangana Ranaut, known for her controversial remarks, referred to the protesting Gen Z demonstrators at Jantar Mantar

Parliament Monsoon Session: Oppn. MPs continue protest over Ram temple donation 'theft', police action against students

The MPs also kept a donation box at the spot to symbolise the alleged theft of donations at the Ram temple and lined up around them to raise slog

When AI invents history: Why verification must be a core academic skill

Mini Mathur wins Alliance; bags Rs 50 lakh cash prize after beating Aly Goni and Ruhee Dosani

Prime Video's reality show, Alliance, has crowned its first-ever winner - Mini Mathur. After six weeks of strategy, shifting loyalties and intens

SP Leaders Protest in Parliament Over Ayodhya Ram Temple Donation Issue

New Delhi, August 6: Members of the Samajwadi Party (SP) staged a protest outside Parliament on Thursday regarding the Ayodhya Ram Temple donatio

Swift Police Action Recovers Stolen Bike in 90 Minutes

While conducting traffic enforcement at Mehdipatnam junction on Tuesday, along with staff intercepted, a bike bearing registration number TS10EB4

SC stays arrest of Abhishek Banerjee's aide Sumit Roy in Salboni land-grabbing case

The Supreme Court has stayed the arrest of Sumit Roy in a land-grabbing case. Roy is the Personal Assistant to Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Ban

Agri Budget: Govt Bets on AI, Machine Learning to Help Farmers

Under the new initiative, comprehensive technical advisories covering the entire crop cycle, from sowing to harvest, will be delivered through mo

When is your home loan EMI increasing? RBI rate hike calls pushed back after dovish pause

Economists now anticipate the Reserve Bank of India will raise rates in December or later. This shift occurs as core inflation remains low, contr

Meet Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja: Indian Maharaja who saved 1,000 Polish children from the Nazis during World War II

Meet Digvijaysinhji Ranjitsinhji Jadeja, the Maharaja of Nawanagar who in 1942 opened his princely state to nearly 1,000 Polish children fleeing

Patna Sanitation Workers Strike Ends After Government Talks

Patna, August 6: The sanitation workers strike in Patna and other municipal bodies across the state, which lasted for eight days, concluded on Th

Internet reviews Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 trailer, says 'Shivam Pandit is back'

The wait is finally over. The trailer of Awarapan 2 is here, bringing back Emraan Hashmi as Shivam Pandit nearly two decades after the first film

New on Amazon Prime Video:Vadhandhi Season 2, Reacher S4, Traitors S2, and more

Here is the complete list of highlights coming to Prime Video this week

A Global Address, With Kolkata at Its Heart

As JW Marriott Kolkata completes a decade in the city, General Manager Gorav Arora talks about how an international luxury brand has adapted to K

Discover the Mythical History of Shri Jageshwar Mahadev Temple in Almora

Mumbai, August 6: Nestled in the serene valleys of Almora district, Uttarakhand, the Shri Jageshwar Mahadev Temple stands as a testament to ancie

Haryana HTET result 2026 OUT at htet.eapplynow.com; how to download scorecard PDF

The Board of School Education Haryana (BSEH) has announced the Haryana Teacher Eligibility Test (HTET) result 2026. The candidates who had appear

Gulf shipping traffic down after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

The Houthis have imposed a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea since last month in response to what they described as a Saudi siege on

Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban dies in car crash in Jhansi

Atiq Ahmed's youngest son Aban dies in car crash in Jhansi.

Shiv Sena (UBT) Critiques Government Amidst Youth Protests Over Education System Failures

Mumbai, August 6: Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticized the central government, referencing a report by the NITI Aayog that reveals the dire state of In

In 1943, wealthy gold miner's daughter became spy at just 16: How INA's 'youngest' operative disguised herself as a boy to gather intelligence from the British

Saraswathi Rajamani joined the Indian National Army at sixteen years old. She disguised herself as a boy named Mani for espionage missions. Rajam

Hexaware Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

Hexaware Joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA)

Kejriwal Seeks Meta Explanation Over Social Media Account Restriction

In a post on X, Kejriwal said enquiries at Meta's India office revealed that his account had been restricted and was unavailable in India

NIA Arrests Absconding Accused in 2022 Murder of Karnataka BJP Leader

The latest arrest comes weeks after the NIA, in July this year, apprehended two other absconding accused -- Abdul Nasir P alias Nasir, and Nausha

'A bad apple...': RFK Jr decertifies 'Network for Hope' over patient safety concerns

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar slams Congress' 'gungi gudiya' jibe at Sunetra Pawar, seeks apology

Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar called the gungi gudiya remark against Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar unfortunate. He stated that anyone usi

Jharkhand Exam Protest Intensifies as Students Call for 'Gherao' of Assembly

Opposition MLAs demand CBI probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities as student agitation enters 13th day.

Iran warns Gulf allies of retaliation as Trump dials back strike threat, presses for a deal

Iran cautioned Gulf states about retaliation against energy infrastructure. This warning followed U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of striki

Israel reports its first troop deaths in Lebanon amid ongoing talks in Rome

Lebanese state media said one person died and 11 were wounded in a separate Israeli strike

Tamil Nadus TVK Government Unveils First Agricultural Budget Focused on Soil Health and AI Services

Chennai, August 6: Tamil Nadus Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister R. Vinoth presented the first agricultural budget of the Tamilaga Vetri K

Bigg Boss OTT Fame Jiyaa Shankar Gets Engaged, Shares Dreamy Pics

Calling Kaaran her goofball and best friend, Jiyaa further added, No matter where we were in the world - home was never a place it was always you

Not Knowing Mother Tongue is an Insult: Dhanush Urges Students to Prioritise Tamil

Dhanush reflected on how language proficiency has changed over the years and expressed concern over the declining use of Tamil among youngsters

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Arunachal Pradesh; no casualties or damage reported

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district early August 6. This was the biggest tremor in a series of quakes whic

Arvind Kejriwal Accuses Meta of Limiting Access to His Instagram Account

New Delhi, August 6: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns on Thursday regarding Metas alleged restriction of his Instagram

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget: Eco-friendly liquid repellent to help farmers tackle wild boars

To further reduce crop losses caused not only by wild boars but also by elephants, gaurs, and deer, the government will install solar-powered ele

Assam floods crisis deepens: 1.6 lakh people affected across 14 districts, death toll rises to 95

Assam's flood death toll has climbed to ninety-five, with over 1.6 lakh people affected. Six more deaths were reported on Wednesday, primarily in

Russia downed 605 Ukrainian drones overnight: Defence Ministry

Ukraine has repeatedly struck sites belonging to Wildberries a popular online commerce platform often described as Russia's Amazon across the c

Karnataka rain Minister Sharan Prakash Patil reviews drought and drinking water crisis in Yadgir

Dr. Patil directed Revenue and Agriculture Department officials to submit a comprehensive report on crop damage caused by prolonged dry spells so

SC Refuses to Relax Ashish Mishra's Bail Conditions in Lakhimpur Kheri Case

Top court dismisses plea seeking relief to attend family functions, says no grounds exist for further relaxation.

'Passionate leader who fought for Tamilians': Akhilesh's English speech during Vaiko book launch goes viral

Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav has one of the most fierce opposition leaders in India, who keeps giving aggressive speeches in an at

Treated water sales up in Bengaluru, but not yet at summer levels

From July 5 till the end of the month, BWSSB booked nearly 800 cases for violations of water usage norms and levied penalties of around 30 lakh,

U.S. FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

The shot, mFlusiva, was given a traditional approval for adults aged 50 to 64, and an accelerated approval for those 65 years and older

Indias Ministry of External Affairs Expands Presence on Snapchat

New Delhi, August 6: Indias Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially launched its presence on Snapchat, a popular multimedia messaging a

What is V2V communication? How this proposed vehicle safety system could help prevent road accidents

Nurse Bitten By Snake At Health Sub-Centre In Palakkad

The health centre official said the local panchayat has ignored repeated requests to clear dense foliage around the sub-centre.

SA20 2026 squads: Mitchell Marsh joins Sunrisers, Sam Curran switches teams; Phil Salt, Joe Root among key moves

SA20 Season 5 will feature star players like Mitchell Marsh and Sam Curran. Joe Root and Phil Salt are also returning to their respective franchi

Kejriwal says social media account restricted in India, seeks explanation from Meta

Mr. Kejriwal also shared a screenshot of his account status page showing the message, Unavailable in some locations.

Child rights panel finds gaps in implementation of laws in Krishna district

APSCPCR members V. Gandhi Babu and Challa Madhusudhan Rao asked departments to coordinate better, and Joint Collector M. Naveen asked officials t

Can Handlooms Power Fast Fashion? Taneira Design Head Explains

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till Noon Amid Opposition Sloganeering

House proceedings disrupted as Opposition demands Mallikarjun Kharge be allowed to speak; Treasury benches object.

Kerala Minister Reacts to Tamil Nadu Budget, Warns of SC Battle Over Mullaperiyar

His remarks came a day after the Tamil Nadu government, in its budget, announced plans to pursue raising the water level of the 131-year-old Mull

Houthi Rebels Claim Missile Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden

Sana, August 6: The Houthi group in Yemen has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden. This inciden

Sanjeev Kapoor shares easy carrot beetroot cutlet recipe for kids tiffin: How to make this healthy, tasty dish in minutes

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor introduces a delightful carrot and beetroot cutlet recipe especially for children who are picky about their veggies. By grati

'Avoid buying new vehicles for a few years': Kejriwal alleges govt plans ethanol blending in diesel, ATF

Arvind Kejriwal alleges the Centre plans to expand ethanol blending beyond petrol. He claims the government will increase ethanol content in petr

India's big billion-dollar trade deals are done. Now comes the real test

India has spent years negotiating free trade agreements with some of the world's biggest economies. But signing the deals was only half the battl

Monsoon disruption in Uttarakhand: Gangotri, Yamunotri routes hit by landslides; Asan Barrage opens gates

The Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways were blocked due to road obstruction and continuous rockfall in Uttarkashi. Meanwhile, authorities r

APCRDA holds Gram Sabhas at Thulluru, Nelapadu on Amaravati road network

Officials brief villagers on proposed road network, integration of existing village roads with the Land Pooling Scheme zones, and infrastructure

Cross-border bio-medical waste dumping: NGT asks Kerala Health Dept to furnish details on treatment capacity, waste generators

Southern Bench of NGT issues the directive in a case related to illegal dumping of biomedical and mixed solid waste in various locations across T

Swan Defence bags Rs 251-Rs 750 crore tug order from Denmarks Svitzer

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries landed a big deal with Svitzer A/S, building four cutting-edge TRAnsverse 3200 tugs. These super-efficient, bio

Will UPI remain free to use? | Explained

A new Bill introduced in Parliament has sparked fears that the government will soon allow banks to levy a charge on UPI payments. How much of thi

World Bank, ADB team concludes three-day review visit to Amaravati

It holds detailed review meetings with senior officials of the APCRDA with focus on implementation of social and environmental safeguards being a

Major Action in Pune Toxic Liquor Case: MCOCA Imposed on Mastermind and Gang

Pune, August 6: In a tragic incident that occurred between May 27 and May 30, 2026, toxic liquor claimed the lives of 21 individuals in Pune, Mah

Major Action in Pune Toxic Liquor Case, MCOCA Imposed on Mastermind and Gang

Pune, August 6: In a significant development in the toxic liquor case in Maharashtras Pune, which claimed the lives of 21 individuals between May

Draft Advocates Protection Bill to go to Cabinet after AGs remarks: Farooq

Law Minister N.Md. Farooq said the Law Secretary had been asked to prepare the draft, which would go to the Advocate General and the Finance Depa

Gianni Infantino Apologizes Amid Support from FIFA Officials

Rabat, August 6: FIFA President Gianni Infantino has acknowledged mistakes in attempts to sell the World Cup to private investors and has issued

Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib's home attacked after Hasina media event

The attack came hours after Shakib, a former Awami League lawmaker, joined Sheikh Hasinas virtual event

Supreme Court directs Jaipur tribunal to clear pending illegal construction appeals in two weeks

The direction came in an August 5 order amid concerns that interim relief granted by the tribunal in several cases delayed enforcement action ini

A Look At Abdul El-Sayed's Progressive Breakthrough In Michigan Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, overcoming more than $60 million in outsid

Delhi HC issues notice to Centre on plea seeking automatic TDS refunds for non-taxable individuals

The Delhi High Court has sought responses from the Centre, the Ministry of Finance, the Department of Revenue and the CBDT on a PIL seeking an au

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Supreme Court refuses to further relax bail conditions of accused Ashish Mishra

The Supreme Court has denied Ashish Mishra's plea for relaxed bail conditions. Mishra is the prime accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence c

Stock Market Opening Bell: Sensex Up 200 Points, Nifty in Green on Positive Global Cues

Sensex started the session at 78,782.43, up 0.25 per cent or 200 points, while Nifty opened at 24,632.65, an increase of 8 points or 0.03 per cen

Pradeep Rawat's son cries, reveals father's cancer battle; Aamir Khan, Lagaan team attend funeral, Salman Khan pays tribute

Actor Pradeep Rawat was laid to rest in Mumbai after passing away at the age of 74 following a relapse of cancer. Bollywood stars, including Aami

'His Name Is Probably ........': Jos Buttler Names the Indian Star Who Could Break His Record

Jos Buttler has predicted that Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi could one day surpass his record as the highest run-scorer in T20 cri

CCPA penalises Zepto, IndiGo, FirstCry, Physics Wallah, SpiceJet and others over manipulative online dark patterns

The action, taken under the 2023 dark patterns guidelines, targeted practices such as drip pricing, basket sneaking, confirm shaming and forced s

First Expiry of Sensex Under CAS System Expected to Bring Significant Volatility

Mumbai, August 6: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is set for the weekly expiry of Sensex derivatives contracts on Thursday. With recent implement

Wrapping aluminium foil over doorknobs: Why more people are doing it and its benefits

Aluminum foil on a door handle is not just a quirky internet trend. It creates a replaceable germ barrier, reflects heat in summer, buffers cold

Tamil Nadus debt will continue to rise, says Finance Secretary

According to M.A. Siddique, the rate of income growth must outpace the rate at which debt rises