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BJP To Celebrate August 5 as a Day of Happiness and Deliverance From Long-Standing Evils

Ceremonies, rallies and online outreach will mark August 5

4 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
PV Sindhu Sports Academy Foundation Stone to be Laid Today

Minister for human resources development N. Lokesh will attend the programme as the chief guest

4 Aug 2026 7:29 pm
BJP Leader Seeks Settlement of Kovur Sugar Factory Workers Long-Pending Dues

Ramesh claimed that nearly 200 former workers had died while awaiting settlement of their dues

4 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Appropriation Bill Passed, Lok Sabha Adjourns for the Day

The Bill seeks to amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, the Income-tax Act, 2025, and the Finance Act, 2027.

4 Aug 2026 7:12 pm
Royal Feast: From Awadh's Courts to Hyderabad's Culinary Jewels at The Westin

The royal feast concludes with Muzaffar, an exquisite saffron-scented sweet rice delicacy enriched with ghee, dried fruits, and nuts, offering a fitting finale to the experience.

4 Aug 2026 7:02 pm
Actor Jyoti Mukherjee Opens Up on Ikka, Motherhood and Acting Journey

I hope justice is served swiftly. I believe our judicial system should move faster so that victims and their families don't have to wait endlessly, says actor Jyoti Mukherjee

4 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
Kerala Receives 181 per Cent Excess Rain in First Four Days of August

The figures underline the widespread nature of the intense monsoon spell that has battered Kerala during the first four days of August

4 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
Why India's Petrol Shift Has Motorists Fuming

India's auto industry has largely supported the government.

4 Aug 2026 6:46 pm
Udhaya Arrested Amidst High Drama

The court said that Udhayanidhi Stalin should not be arrested before the case was taken up for hearing before noon.

4 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
Food, Festivals and Heritage Drive Hyderabads Growing Culture Travel Trend: Report

The findings, however, came from a relatively small group of regular travellers. OnePoll surveyed 2,000 people across India who had travelled during the previous 365 days.

4 Aug 2026 6:41 pm
Heightened Security in J&K As Parties Announce Black Day Protests on Article 370 Abrogation Anniversary

He asserted that the people continue to bear political, constitutional and emotional consequences of the move.

4 Aug 2026 6:36 pm
Kerala CM Satheesan Visits Flood-Hit Areas, Announces Resilience Plan

Satheesan said the proposed disaster management and resilience system, which he said would be the most effective in the country, would be taken up after examining all aspects, including landslides and landslips inside forests

4 Aug 2026 6:28 pm
Scared Modi, Shah Evading Answers on Ram Temple Theft, Violence on Students: Kharge

Kharge said his request was that Modi and Shah should come to the House to allow it to function. \In such circumstances, the Prime Minister cannot evade responsibility Kharge said

4 Aug 2026 6:17 pm
J&K Targets IPL Ambitions as CM Omar Abdullah Unveils Roadmap to Reclaim Kashmirs Golfing Prestige

The Chief Minister described golf tourism as a central pillar of Jammu and Kashmirs broader tourism strategy, noting that the Union Territorys four major coursesSrinagar, Pahalgam, Gulmarg and Jammus Sidraalready offer world-class facilities. He added that plans are underway to upgrade another course in the Jammu region to further expand the scenic Himalayan regions golfing circuit

4 Aug 2026 6:13 pm
How Nolan's Grand Vision Turned The Odyssey Into India's Biggest IMAX Success

A sustained IMAX-first campaign, unprecedented exhibitor partnerships and extraordinary audience demand transformed The Odyssey into India's biggest IMAX success

4 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
Evren Signs One of Indias Largest Renewable Energy PPAs with NTPC

The project, once operational, will generate ~2.5 billion units of clean energy annually and mitigate 1.8 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions every year.

4 Aug 2026 5:57 pm
Rahul Slams RSS, PM Modi Over History Row, Student Protest Crackdown

Congress leader says the RSS cannot rewrite India's history and demands the Prime Minister apologise to students instead of seeking forgiveness.

4 Aug 2026 5:57 pm
CJP Protest Shook PM's 20-Year Image in Just Two Weeks: Arundhati Roy

The Booker Prize-winning author of The God of Small Things, however, cautioned that the challenge was far from over if the government continued to retain control over institutions and the levers of power.

4 Aug 2026 5:46 pm
Hyderabad to Host GANSID, USA Congress 2026 in Oct

This year's theme, From Innovation to Implementation: Bridging Science and Access in Inherited Blood Disorders, reflects the Congress's commitment to translating scientific progress into real-world impact for patients and communities worldwide

4 Aug 2026 5:43 pm
Kerala To Set Up Standalone AYUSH University; Panel To Draft Bill

He described the initiative as a historic step towards creating an exclusive academic ecosystem for the AYUSH sector in the state, according to a statement

4 Aug 2026 5:42 pm
Siddarmaiah Skipped Swearing-in Ceremony Over A Minor Incident, Said Newly-sworn Minister

Disclosing the reason behind Siddaramaiah not attending the swearing-in ceremony, newly sworn-in Minister Shivalinge Gowda told reporters in Bengaluru on Tuesday Siddaramaiah was unhappy over a minor incident which made skip the event at Lok Bhavan, otherwise he is a happy man

4 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
Heavy Rains Lash Across Coastal Karnataka; Hakladi records 189 mm

District administrations have been advised to remain on alert to deal with any incidents of flash floods, landslides in hilly areas and urban inundation

4 Aug 2026 5:28 pm
Air India Phuket-Delhi Flight Suddenly Loses 300 ft Altitude in Mid-air Turbulence; 15 Injured

The narrow-body A320 aircraft, operating the flight AI2379 from Phuket, landed safely at the Delhi airport at around 11.30 am. There were 134 passengers and 8 crew members on board

4 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
SC Directs RBI to Frame SOP for Cyber Fraud-Linked Bank Accounts

Top court issues nationwide directions to strengthen cyber fraud response, expedite grievance redressal and improve recovery of victims' money.

4 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
Indias Average Data Breach Cost Hits Record 25.5 Crore in 2026: IBM Report

The report revealed that the average data breach in India also increased in scale, with organizations losing an average of 39,500 records per breach, compared with 38,200 records in the previous year.

4 Aug 2026 5:18 pm
Stalin Slams TVK Govt Over Son Udhayanidhi's Arrest

In a strongly worded statement, Stalin warned that arrogance leads to destruction, and continuous arrogance will accelerate destruction, while demanding the immediate release of all DMK cadres detained across the state

4 Aug 2026 5:16 pm
Louis van Gaal Floats Possibility of Another Stint as Netherlands Coach

Van Gaal had three spells as Dutch coach, taking them to the World Cup semi-finals in 2014 and returning in 2022 to reach the quarter-finals in Qatar

4 Aug 2026 5:06 pm
Where Craft Meets Night: Hydeout Bar & Lounge Elevates Bengaluru's Nightlife

Join F&B Specialist & Creative Consultant Kunal Chandra for an exclusive evening of signature cocktails, premium spirits, and curated whisky experiences

4 Aug 2026 5:00 pm
JDS Questions Congress Over Non-representation of Women In Ministry

The State Government expanded the cabinet on Monday wherein 19 MLAs all men were sworn-in as Ministers while a lone woman MLC Gayathri Shantegowda was initially announced in the list but her name was dropped in the list released later. Ministerial aspirants-Laxmi Hebbalkar and Umashree also missed from making it into the ministry

4 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
India Set to Become USD 5-Trillion Economy in FY29: Sitharaman

Finance Minister says IMF projects India to cross the milestone by FY29, backed by reforms, infrastructure push and manufacturing-led growth.

4 Aug 2026 4:47 pm
Karnataka CM Asks Ministers To Assess Flood, Drought Situations

Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, the CM said, I have asked ministers to visit drought- and flood-affected areas without wasting time

4 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Lufthansa Shares Nosedive After Airline Cuts Outlook On West Asia War

Lufthansa have been hit by soaring jet fuel prices as the war in West Asia rumbles on, disrupting supplies of petrochemical products down the Strait of Hormuz.

4 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
Singapore Bars Two Massive Attack Members After Pro-Palestinian Onstage Display

They were issued stern warnings and blacklisted from returning to the city-state, it said.

4 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
20 Heatstroke Deaths, Maharashtra Tops Deaths, Telangana Logs Most Cases

Telangana recorded the highest number of heatstroke cases at 915, followed by West Bengal (733), Chhattisgarh (660), Andhra Pradesh (540) and Jharkhand (409)

4 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
Dairy Industry Neglected During Jagan Rule, Reveal Statistics In LS Question Hour

During the Question Hour in Lok Sabha, the central fisheries, animal husbandry ministry disclosed details of the drop in milk production, reduction in the average availability of milk per person

4 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Feudal Arrogance: Former Minister Slams Kerala CMs Private Chopper Ride

The senior CPI(M) leader claimed that queries by reporters on the two issues were mocked by the CM during his press conference on Monday

4 Aug 2026 4:29 pm
Sensex Snaps 4-Day Rally, Falls 210 Points as New F&O Auction Impacts Markets

Benchmark equity indices end lower as selling pressure drags both Sensex and Nifty into the red.

4 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
Revenue Mobilisation, Reducing Debt, Integrating Tech, Way Forward for AP : Naidu

Enhance revenue mobilisation by increasing state (state's) own revenue and capex through PPP and VGF (viability gap funding). Reduce burden in order to create fiscal space for developmental activities: Naidu said

4 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
Gen Z Must Lead Youth Dialogue, Says Dipke After Bhagwat's Student Meet

The youth has forced this. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has to post a reel on Instagram, and Mohan Bhagwat also wants to interact with Gen Z, he noted.

4 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Heavy Rains Continue to Pour Over Kerala, Red Alert in 8 Districts

The IMD issued the red alert in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam, Idukki, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts of the state

4 Aug 2026 4:14 pm
Heatwave Divides Rich And Poor Of Upmarket Seoul

Local authorities have distributed 67 million won worth of cooling appliances to vulnerable households in Gangnam.

4 Aug 2026 4:13 pm
T-Fiber Internet for All Government Offices from Sept 1: Sridhar Babu

Sridhar Babu directed that, from September 1, all government offices across the state should receive internet services exclusively through T-Fiber

4 Aug 2026 4:11 pm
'No Local Judges': Ranchi Protesters Demand External Probe into Paper Leaks

The protesters, who have been staging an indefinite sit-in at Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium here since July 29, alleged that the JMM-led government was attempting to whitewash the issue by entrusting the investigation to the CID.

4 Aug 2026 4:09 pm
Kin of Telangana Nurse Stranded in Saudi following Road Accident Seek State's Help

The mother of Gugulot Sunitha (36) approached 'CM Pravasi Prajavani' on July 31, with an emotional appeal to Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy for help

4 Aug 2026 4:05 pm
DMK Cadres Detained as Protest Spread Across State Over Udhayanidhi's Arrest

During the protest, the demonstrators alleged that the ruling TVK government had registered a case against Udhayanidhi Stalin and arrested him with a vindictive political motive

4 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Why Abu Dhabi is the Ultimate Short-Stay Sibling Getaway this Raksha Bandhan

Turn the holiday into an unforgettable adventure with a short flight to the UAEs capital

4 Aug 2026 4:03 pm
Safe Harbour Protection Should Go if Digital Platforms Violate Indian Laws: Dubey

Dubey remarks came a day after the standing committee met to discuss social and digital platforms and their regulation. Representatives of Meta, Google, X, YouTube and Snapchat appeared before the panel

4 Aug 2026 4:01 pm
MLAs Resignation Will Be Accepted In Few Minutes: DKS

Over dejected Ministerial aspirants threatening to resign, the Chief Minister termed resignations are common in politics and stated None can stop them from giving resignations. Replying to queries over MLAs of the party on the threshold of resignation, Shivakumar in Bengaluru recalled I could have resigned when I was not a made in Dharam Singh government and Siddaramaiah. I was denied a ministerial berth.

4 Aug 2026 3:56 pm
SC Quashes Cheque Bounce Case Against Director, Cites Company Omission

Top court says cheque bounce complaint is not maintainable against a director if the company is not made an accused.

4 Aug 2026 3:54 pm
Vijay Virtually Inaugurates Health Infrastructure Projects Worth Rs 113 cr

Virtually inaugurating the facilities from the Secretariat, the CM opened upgraded infrastructure at government hospitals in Aranthangi, Pallipattu, Podaturpet, Athoor, Marakkanam and Valavanur

4 Aug 2026 3:53 pm