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Commerce Tops UG Admissions in Dost 2026

BSc streams follow as Hyderabad's finance and IT sectors boost demand for commerce

31 Jul 2026 9:30 pm
AP Overhauls Executive Councils of State Universities

The government also constituted new Executive Councils for a three-year term in several universities, including Andhra University

31 Jul 2026 9:28 pm
Early Detection Is Revolutionizing Cancer Care, Improving Patient Outcomes: Zydus

The partnership comes at a critical time for India, which recorded over 1.41 million new cancer cases and more than 900,000 cancer-related deaths in 2022.

31 Jul 2026 9:27 pm
MP Ganesh SIngh Urges Govt. To Launch Pilot Project For Production Of Potash From Cement Kiln Dust

He emphasized that this is not merely an issue of fertilizer availability but a matter of national importance concerning Indias agricultural, food, and fertilizer security. He further informed the House that large quantities of Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) are generated in major cement clusters across the country, including his constituency Satna

31 Jul 2026 9:27 pm
One Over the Bay Turned the Rain Tide for Telangana

Cyclones, he explained, are entirely different, much stronger and bigger. While a cyclonic formation has a vertical height of around 15 to 18 kilometres from the surface, a deep depression is smaller with a height of around 5 km to maybe up to 8 km.

31 Jul 2026 9:27 pm
Telangana Education Push Targets School Dropouts, Non-Literate Adults

Dr Naveen Nicolas said part-time instructors in schools would receive orientation to guide students on the vocational education syllabus

31 Jul 2026 9:25 pm
No Takers for 2.5 Lakh Degree Seats Despite Counselling

Low demand for conventional courses leaves most private college seats unfilled

31 Jul 2026 9:20 pm
Tollywood Injuries Taking a Heavy Toll on Stars and Film Budgets

Rashmika, Jr NTR, Balakrishna and Ram Charan's injuries highlight risks of filmmaking

31 Jul 2026 9:07 pm
Godavari in Spate, 2nd Flood Warning Issued at Bhadrachalam

Indicating that the river was rising by nearly one foot each hour

31 Jul 2026 9:01 pm
Mahanadi Swells Ominously As Flood Threat Intensifies Across Coastal Odisha

The state government said more than 9.5 lakh cusecs of floodwater are likely to pass through Mundali, one of the most critical flood-monitoring points on the Mahanadi, making the situation particularly sensitive for low-lying areas of coastal Odisha

31 Jul 2026 8:52 pm
Amarnath Yatra Faces Fresh Weather-Related Disruptions As Baltal Route Closed, Highway Traffic Suspended

In view of prevailing safety concerns, officials have continued to restrict movement on the Pahalgam axis and had been diverting pilgrims through the shorter Baltal route.

31 Jul 2026 8:52 pm
HYDRAA Defends Kondapur Land Fencing, Says Action Based on Revenue Records

HYDRAA said that around 19 acres in the survey number were fenced to protect the government property

31 Jul 2026 8:47 pm
Astroguide for Saturday, August 1, 2026

Tithi: Ashada Bahula Tadiya till 11.04 pm

31 Jul 2026 8:47 pm
Cabinet Approves Rs 84,084 cr Samudra Manthan Scheme To Explore Offshore Oil And Gas Exploration

The government further said that the Samudra Manthan scheme under the ministry of petroleum and natural gas, is expected to catalyse reserve accretion of over 600 million metric tonnes of oil equivalent (MMTOE), substantially increase offshore exploration activity, promote higher domestic oil and gas production, and generate large-scale employment, among other objectives

31 Jul 2026 8:45 pm
Railways Seeks 13 Acres of RTC Land For Kacheguda Station Makeover

There is no clarity yet on whether the existing heritage structure will be retained or altered as part of the project.

31 Jul 2026 8:36 pm
Faith in Good Cinema Has Been Restored

Vedang Raina on the success of Main Vaapas Aaunga

31 Jul 2026 8:34 pm
SA20 Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint: De Zorzi Backs Super Giants Long-Term Vision

De Zorzi also said the Super Giants will lean on the experience of captain Aiden Markram, who has scored 783 runs in 25 innings at the venue, averaging 43.5 at a strike rate of 143.4 in T20 cricket.

31 Jul 2026 7:30 pm
Chelsea Fined 10M, Given Suspended Transfer Ban For Breaching Agent Rules

The club had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and third-party investment in players

31 Jul 2026 7:30 pm
Congress Turns to Grassroots To Pick DCC Chiefs in Karnataka

Workers consulted across blocks as party revamps district leadership ahead of elections

31 Jul 2026 7:27 pm
CWG 2026: Judokas Asmita, Harsh, Yamini Enter Finals, Ensure 3 Medals For India

Young Asmita fought valiantly to snatch the win from the jaws of defeat, beating Scotland's Summer Shaw by yuko to progress to the women's 48kg final where she will meet Canada's Heidi Quach later in the day

31 Jul 2026 7:23 pm
BFs Friend Abused Me, Alleges Dutch Woman

The victim came to India on March 5 and stayed with the boyfriend till March 23, police said.

31 Jul 2026 7:17 pm
CWG 2026: Indian Mixed 4x400m Relay Team Qualifies For Final

The Indian quartet of Vishal TK, Anisa Babu, Rajesh Ramesh and Rashdeep Kaur clocked 3:20.98 to take the fourth spot in Heat 2 to sneak into the final

31 Jul 2026 7:04 pm
UK Finance Minister Says FIFA's World Cup Sale Plan is Collapsing

I think FIFA's plans are falling apart, and I'm dead proud ... that the FA and UEFA have lead the charge against the idea the World Cup's for sale, Healey told reporters

31 Jul 2026 7:01 pm
Kshemavana Crowned Asias Premier Wellness Center in Prestigious 2026 Recognition

The award recognises the institution's outstanding contribution to holistic healthcare, preventive medicine, and wellness excellence.

31 Jul 2026 6:55 pm
Live Heart Transported via Vande Bharat Express for First Time from Surat to Ahmedabad

Green corridor ensures swift delivery to U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre; Railways, police, RPF coordinate life-saving mission

31 Jul 2026 6:51 pm
India Approves $8.81 Bn Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Plan

India currently meets only around 10 percent of its crude oil requirements through domestic production

31 Jul 2026 6:51 pm
Govt. To Question Meta Team On Its Algorithm Bias, Maintenance Of Public Order

Sources further said that the team of the US-headquartered social media giant is expected sometime in the middle of next week and they will also appear before a parliamentary panel in New Delhi. The move comes after the government earlier this week summoned a top Meta executive after Modis recent post, addressing India's youth and promising stringent measures against paper leaks, was briefly restricted on Facebook

31 Jul 2026 6:47 pm
Efforts On To Release 24 Indians Serving In Russian Army: MEA

External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal called upon Indians to stay away from job offers which are fraught with risks.

31 Jul 2026 6:46 pm
OMEGAs Speedmaster Lunar Experience Lands in India for the First Time

Featuring the Lunar Roving Vehicle Replica and Neil Armstrong Spacesuit Replica Across Four Cities

31 Jul 2026 6:35 pm
IMD Issues Orange Alert in 11 Kerala Districts, Forecasts Heavy Rain

For August 1, an orange alert has been issued for Idukki, Ernakulam, Thrissur, Palakkad, Malappuram, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts

31 Jul 2026 6:33 pm
Machines Will Do the Arithmetic; The Question Is Whether We Will Do the Thinking: K. Ramakrishna Rao, Advisor, Govt of Telangana

The 8th Edition of the CII Telangana CFO Conclave brought together leading finance professionals, policymakers, industry leaders, and business strategists.

31 Jul 2026 6:31 pm
Kamal Haasan's MNM Slams Tamil Nadu Govt for Denying Permission for Anti-NEET Tour

Makkal Needhi Maiam (MNM) called the C Joseph Vijay-led government's move to disallow the tour as that of 'crushing of democracy'

31 Jul 2026 6:31 pm
Good Food, Great Friends: Celebrate Friendship Day at Sheraton Grand Bangalore

Feast hosts a Friendship Day Brunch with global flavours, live stations, and memorable experiences

31 Jul 2026 6:28 pm
Stir in TVM Corpn As BJP Councillor Jailer Under Anti Social Act Gets Leave

The leave application of the Vazhottukonam ward councillor Sugathan was passed with the support of the BJP members and independent councillor Sudheesh

31 Jul 2026 6:26 pm
Veteran Playback Singer K Jamuna Rani's Funeral Held In Bengaluru

The funeral rites of legendary South Indian playback singer K. Jamuna Rani were performed at the Jeevanhalli crematorium near Cock Stone in Bengaluru, Karnataka, on Friday afternoon.

31 Jul 2026 6:13 pm
Oprah Winfrey to Close South Africa Girls School Next Year

More than 500 girls have graduated from the academy and some have attended top universities in South Africa, the United States and Europe, according to the Oprah Winfrey Charitable Foundation.

31 Jul 2026 6:11 pm
SC Quashes Proceedings in Chennai Cheating Case

The apex court delivered its verdict on an appeal filed by two appellants who had challenged a March 2025 order of the Madras High Court

31 Jul 2026 6:11 pm
Karnataka CM Appeals To Tamil Nadu CM To Reschedule His Visit To Karnataka

Date to be announced after Sunday's all-party meet

31 Jul 2026 6:11 pm
Bhatti Explains Family Certificate Benefits for Citizens

The Deputy Chief Minister said that the people of the State are receiving the commodities supplied by the State Government through ration cards, Aarogyasri, fine rice, and other schemes

31 Jul 2026 5:55 pm
CPIM Seeks Probe into Black Money Allegations on BJP Kerala Poll Funds

It is alleged that such financial frauds, carried out by deceiving the public and even keeping party workers in the dark, were an affront to the democratic system

31 Jul 2026 5:50 pm
Cricket Fever Returns To The Capital As DPL 2026 Kicks Off In Grand style

In another season of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) Central Delhi Kings will take on Purani Dilli 6 in the opening match of the men's competition.

31 Jul 2026 5:50 pm
Hamas Ready to Disarm? The Challenges That Could Stand in the Way

The text of the deal has not been released publicly, and there was no immediate statement from Israel.

31 Jul 2026 5:49 pm
Demographic Window Of 25 Years- Will It Be a Dividend Or Disaster For India?

India is currently in the early-to-mid phase of its demographic window. Broadly, this favourable phase began around 2010-13 when the country's dependency ratio started declining significantly

31 Jul 2026 5:49 pm
Man Involved in 9 Thefts at Secunderabad Station Held

The accused misused his professional earnings in online cricket betting and consuming alcohol, prompting him to commit thefts

31 Jul 2026 5:45 pm
IB Officer Murder Case: Life Imprisonment for ex-AAP Councillor Tahir Hussain

Additional Sessions Judge Praveen Singh pronounced the sentence to all five accused after hearing arguments on the quantum and said that the prosecution was not able to prove that the convicts are not beyond reformation

31 Jul 2026 5:35 pm
Kerala Govt To Upgrade Maveli Stores, Launch 24x7 Convenience Outlets

The first such outlet, included in the government's 100-day action programme, will begin operations at the Vyttila Hub in Ernakulam in September

31 Jul 2026 5:35 pm
Pakistan: 4 Bodies Found Among 10 Missing Climbers After Broad Peak Avalanche

Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja is among 10 climbers feared missing after a massive avalanche struck Broad Peak, in Pakistans Karakoram range on Thursday.

31 Jul 2026 5:33 pm
India Has Just 25 Years To Turn Demographic Opportunity Into Economic Dividend

India entered this favourable demographic phase around 2010-13, when the dependency ratio began falling. The ratio is expected to bottom out around 2039-40 before rising again as the population ages, leaving the country with roughly 25 years to maximise its demographic advantage

31 Jul 2026 5:29 pm
Srijana Inspects Civic Facilities in Masthan Nagar Slum

The Commissioner directed the departments concerned to inspect the issues on priority and take necessary action for their early resolution

31 Jul 2026 5:29 pm
Flipkart And Netflix Make World-Class Entertainment An Earned Shopping Benefit For Millions Of Indians

Flipkart Plus members can earn a Netflix Mobile Plan every month by completing four qualifying orders of 299/- or more.

31 Jul 2026 5:27 pm