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AI In Classrooms, But Girls Don't Have Access To Toilets In Over 1 Lakh Schools

According to UDISE+ data, in the academic year 2025-26, out of 14.67 lakh schools (girls' schools and co-educational schools), around 1.05 lakh schools did not have access to proper girls' toilet facilities.

7 Aug 2026 9:02 pm
Delhi Cabinet Okays Bill Allowing Private Universities, 25% Quota For Locals

The proposed law will pave the way for private universities in Delhi, with a 25% quota for Delhi students and provisions for strict government oversight.

7 Aug 2026 8:58 pm
Raymond Q1 Results: Profit Skids To Rs 21 Crore On High Base; Revenue Jumps 16%

One-off gain in year-ago quarter weighs on profit, while revenue growth and margin expansion signal stronger underlying operations.

7 Aug 2026 8:56 pm
What Have You Achieved In Life?: Harbhajan Singh 'Scolded' Broadcasters For Criticism, Then Had Major Realisation

India spin great Harbhajan Singh made a stunning revelation over his reaction to criticism during his playing career, and how his outlook changed after retirement.

7 Aug 2026 8:50 pm
'Even When He Sleeps, He Sees Sena Corporator': Lawyer Of Assaulted Doctor

The court ordered Ramesh Mhatre to stay outside Maharashtra while the trial continues. Instead, the court directed him to stay at Nazri Resort & Lawns, a four-star resort in Goa.

7 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
No Talks Without Compliance Report: Akal Takht Panel On Anti-Sacrilege Bill

The decision was taken at the panel's first meeting, attended by Justice (Retd.) Rupinder Singh Sodhi, Justice (Retd.) Mohinder Mohan Singh Bedi, Senior Advocate Puran Singh Hundal, Dr Kehar Singh and Prof Jagmohan Singh.

7 Aug 2026 8:33 pm
67% Of India's LPG Imports From US After Hormuz Crisis, Now Largest Supplier

India has also increased domestic LPG production to offset lower imports from Gulf suppliers, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said

7 Aug 2026 8:30 pm
Gurugram Man Cheated Of Rs 1.19 Crore In Insurance Scam, 4 Arrested

Based on his complaint, the police registered a case and arrested four accused on Wednesday.

7 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
No Appellate Body: Assam Christian Forum Flags Provisions Of Foreign Funding Bill

The forum's spokesperson Ellen Brooks said the proposed provisions could affect funds to schools, hospitals and charitable organisations that provide services to poor and disadvantaged communities.

7 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Goes Extra Mile For Red Ball Career, Eager To Prove Doubters Wrong

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been named deputy to wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who will lead East Zone, during the Duleep Trophy.

7 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
Faction Wars: How Internal Rifts Are Shaping Punjab's Polls

With the 2027 assembly elections drawing closer, Punjab's political parties face a common challenge: containing dissidence, uniting their factions and holding together for the campaign ahead.

7 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
NEET UG Counselling 2026: MCC Issues Important Notice For PwBD Candidates

NEET UG Counselling 2026: A total of 65 Primary Medical Assessment Boards across the country have been authorised to issue eligibility certificates to PwBD candidates in support of their claim for the 5 per cent reservation.

7 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
Lok Sabha Passes Bill Granting Tax Exemption To Foreign Bond Investors

The Bill provides the exemption to Foreign Institutional Investors (FIIs) investing in government securities (G-Secs), covering interest earned on such securities as well as capital gains arising from their sale, exchange or transfer.

7 Aug 2026 7:38 pm
Greater Human Intervention Needed In Content Removal: Centre To Meta

Meta, owned by Mark Zuckerberg, has been instructed to include more people who understand Indian languages and context in their teams, sources said

7 Aug 2026 7:16 pm
Ex-India Star Explains Why Shreyas Iyer Is Every Young Player's Dream Captain

Shreyas Iyer took over as India's full-time T20I captain in June 2026, replacing Suryakumar Yadav after the latter led the side to the T20 World Cup title.

7 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Men Block Mumbai Road, Cut Cake On Bonnet, Fire Gun In The Air. 10 Arrested

The car had multiple cakes on its bonnet, with the person whose birthday was being celebrated cutting them. The others, seemingly his friends, were seen causing chaos and being loud as they partied in public.

7 Aug 2026 7:09 pm
How India's Research Ecosystem Gained Global Recognition: Key Achievements

To further strengthen the research ecosystem, the government launched the Prime Minister's Research Fellows (PMRF) Scheme in 2018-19 with a total financial outlay of Rs 1,650 crore.

7 Aug 2026 7:06 pm
BJP, Congress Issue Whips As Parliament Heads For Final-Week Showdown

Although the government has managed to pass several important bills, attention is now focused on two specific ones: the Constitution Amendment Bill regarding delimitation and women's reservation, and the FCRA Amendment Bill concerning foreign contributions

7 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
CJP, Congress Both Protested, Only 1 Resonated With Students: Shashi Tharoor

Shashi Tharoor said the Congress had taken up similar concerns months before they became the centrepiece of the CJP's agitation.

7 Aug 2026 6:52 pm
New Hire Earning Rs 15 Lakh Disappears With Company Laptop After Demanding Rs 50,000 Raise

Founder recounts a candidate demanding a raise, then disappearing with the company laptop after onboarding.

7 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
'No Cabs, Waterlogging Everywhere': Rain Brings Life To A Halt In Delhi-NCR

Apart from waterlogging, traffic congestion was reported from several major routes across Delhi, including Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, ITO, Wazirabad Road.

7 Aug 2026 6:44 pm
Jasprit Bumrah's Absence Disadvantage For India? Sri Lanka Great Gives Blunt Verdict

Jasprit Bumrah was ruled out of the series and replaced by Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi in the squad.

7 Aug 2026 6:33 pm
Trilateral Highway Project Gets Boost After Myanmar-Thailand Bilateral Talks

First conceptualised in 2002, the highway project is rooted in India's Act East policy to boost regional trade, tourism, and further economic activity through connectivity and integration with ASEAN.

7 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Inside Punjab's 'Chief Minister Factory': Who Has Edge In Malwa?

The Malwa belt is dominated by the Jat Sikh landlord community, which makes up 35 to 40 per cent of the electorate.

7 Aug 2026 6:24 pm
Witness World Class Cricket: Sri Lanka Makes Incredible Gesture For India Test Series

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) on Friday announced that free entry will be provided to fans for the upcoming two-match Test series against India in Galle and Colombo.

7 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
Social Media Ban For Minors In India? Experts 'Like' Idea, But With Caveats

Experts urge digital literacy and healthy online habits over outright bans, highlighting social media's role in children's career growth and emotional development.

7 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
Allahabad High Court Grants Parole To Atiq Ahmad's Sons For Brother's Funeral

He will be buried at the Kasari-Masari graveyard Saturday morning, family members said.

7 Aug 2026 6:09 pm
Lionel Messi's Argentina Make Stance Clear On FIFA President Gianni Infantino, Amid Resignation Calls

The Argentine Football Association (AFA) has thrown its weight behind FIFA president Gianni Infantino, backing his leadership at a time when calls for his resignation continue to grow in the aftermath of the governing body's abandoned investment proposal.

7 Aug 2026 6:04 pm
'Private Event, Don't Endorse It': India On Sheikh Hasina's Address In Delhi

... I want to reiterate this once again that the government of India had no role in this press conference, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal told reporters today

7 Aug 2026 5:48 pm
Private Bus Gets Wedged Into State Bus After Big Crash Near Nagpur, 12 Injured

The accident happened on the Nagpur-Chandrapur route in Maharashtra. According to sources, at least 10 to 12, onboard both the private and the state buses, sustained injuries.

7 Aug 2026 5:38 pm
State Bank Of India Invites Applications For 1,538 Junior Associate Posts, Check Details

SBI Clerk Notification 2026 Out: The Preliminary Examination is tentatively scheduled for September 2026, while the Main Examination is expected to be held in October/November 2026.

7 Aug 2026 5:38 pm
Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026: Best Deals on Samsung Smartphones

Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026 is finally live for all users in India. The annual Independence Day-themed sale brings discounts on a range of smartphones. Here we have listed Samsung smartphones available at reduced prices in the ongoing sale. On top of the sale price, buyers can avail payment-based offers, coupon discounts and exchange offers.

7 Aug 2026 5:33 pm
Jharkhand Objects To Journalists, Lawyer In Students' Delegation For Talks

The student protesters have been demanding cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand PSC Civil Services Examination and an independent probe into the alleged irregularities in the recruitment test

7 Aug 2026 5:30 pm
Thieves Apologise Before Stealing From Nagpur Temple, 1 Breaks His Leg

After the incident, one of the accused, Jayneet Chaure, set out to hide at a relative's place in Chhattisgarh but met with a road accident along the way.

7 Aug 2026 5:29 pm
Opinion: Opinion | 10 Years Of Losses, One Historic IPO: How China Built A $488 Billion Chip Miracle

Why India should learn from the story of CXMT, the cornerstone of China's chip success and now the most valuable company listed on the mainland.

7 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026: Best Deals on Smartphones Under Rs. 30,000

The mid-range smartphone market in India is intensely competitive, especially with the soaring prices of memory components. However, there are still some great options to consider in this price bracket. So, if youre planning to upgrade your smartphone and Rs. 30,000 is your budget, then the Amazon Great Freedom Sale is a great avenue to buy one. The sale event, which kicked off today for all users in India, brings discounts across smartphones in all segments.

7 Aug 2026 5:18 pm
IPL: Ashwin Reveals What Mumbai Indians Should Demand If Hardik Pandya Joins KKR In Trade

There are rumours that Mumbai Indians are looking to trade their captain, Hardik Pandya, ahead of the next season of the Indian Premier League.

7 Aug 2026 5:17 pm
Inox Wind Q1 Results: Profit Slumps 59% As Margins Shrink, Revenue Declines

Weak execution and margin pressure weighed on Inox Wind's June-quarter earnings despite broadly stable revenue.

7 Aug 2026 5:17 pm
Shilpa Shinde Says She Missed Salman Khan During Lock Upp 2 Drama

Shilpa Shinde, who entered Lock Upp 2 as a wild card contestant, spoke about being age-shamed and work-shamed by Shivangi Joshi

7 Aug 2026 5:09 pm
4,052 Seafarers Brought Back From Gulf Amid Middle East Crisis: Minister

Further, from the onset of the security situation in the Strait of Hormuz, several measures have been taken to safeguard lndian seafarers.

7 Aug 2026 5:05 pm
ChatGPT, Button Cameras, Earbuds: How Fireman Ran High-Tech Cheating Racket

The case came to light on May 26 after two candidates were caught cheating during a recruitment examination conducted by the Central Sanskrit University in Delhi.

7 Aug 2026 5:01 pm
Ajinkya Rahane Names Greatest Indian Cricketer Of All Time

In a podcast, recently retired Ajinkya Rahane was asked about the greatest Indian cricketer of all time

7 Aug 2026 4:58 pm
US Regulates Flow Of Foreign Funds Too: India On US Lawmaker's Criticism

The Centre on Friday responded to a remark made by a US lawmaker on the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment (FCRA) Bill.

7 Aug 2026 4:46 pm
'Attack On One, Attack On All': Pak, Saudi, Turkey Sign Key Defence Pact

The deal brings together oil-rich Saudi Arabia and nuclear-powered Pakistan as well as Turkey, which has NATO's second-largest army and a rapidly growing defence industry.

7 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
Amazon Great Freedom Sale 2026: Best Deals on Sennheiser Headphones, Earbuds and IEMs

Amazon Great Freedom Sale is offering various Sennheiser products, including headphones, true wireless stereo (TWS), and in-ear monitors (IEMs), at discounted prices. You can purchase the new Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones at a discounted price of Rs. 22,990, instead of its listed price of Rs. 34,990. You can save up to Rs. 26,000 on a pair Sennheriser headphones during the sale event. Apart from this, the Amazon Great Freedom Sale is offer an instant discount of 10 percent with HDFC Bank cred

7 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
Liquor Worth Rs 1.2 Crore Seized In Gujarat, 2 Rajasthan Men Arrested

The raid was carried out beneath the Un village overbridge on the Thara-Randhanpur stretch of National Highway 27 in Thara taluka of Banaskantha district.

7 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
Samsung 200MP ISOCELL HPC Camera Sensor Announced With Better HDR and Low-Light Performance

Samsung has announced the ISOCELL HPC, a new 200-megapixel smartphone camera sensor that introduces its DeepPix pixel architecture to improve light capture. The sensor supports 16-bit HDR, HDR across multiple in-sensor zoom levels and video recording at up to 4K 180fps. Samsung also says it uses new optical technologies to improve colour accuracy and image clarity while supporting RAW16 output, Super QPD autofocus and burst shooting at multiple resolutions. The ISOCELL HPC is already in mass pro

7 Aug 2026 4:43 pm
Run Over By Tractor, Ribs Shattered: Woman Claims No Help From Rapido After Accident

Krishna alleged that the driver's reckless manoeuvre caused the motorcycle to lose balance, throwing her onto the road before a tractor ran over her

7 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
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7 Aug 2026 4:40 pm