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India, China discuss LAC situation and border management during diplomatic talks: MEA

The two sides held detailed exchanges on issues related to boundary delimitation, border management, mechanism-building and trans-border cooperation

7 Aug 2026 12:27 pm
Parliament Monsoon Session: No direction from the Chair for Amit Shahs presence, says Rijiju as Opposition protests Home Ministers absence

On August 6, the Speaker asked Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju to echo the sentiments of the Opposition to Amit Shah and consider the request for his presence in the House

7 Aug 2026 12:24 pm
Drawing competition at Visakhapatnam zoo on August 9 for World Elephant Day

The competition at the Zoo Bioscope will have three categories, for Classes I to V, Classes VI to X, and Intermediate to postgraduate students; drawing sheets will be provided and certificates issued to all participants

7 Aug 2026 12:16 pm
CBI files chargesheet against 11 accused in killing of Suvendus aide

One of the accused had previously worked with the deceased Chandranath Rath, according to officials

7 Aug 2026 11:59 am
A.P. has sought 257 crore Central funds for strengthening AYUSH sector, says Health Minister

AYUSH hospitals, costing 15 crore each, will be set up in Tirupati, Giddalur, Nandigama, Tenali, Tekkali, and Rampachodavaram, says Satya Kumar Yadav

7 Aug 2026 11:46 am
Reckitt and ASCI Launch National Innovation Challenge SAFER to Advance Sanitation Worker Safety

National challenge invites innovators to develop affordable gas detection devices, with winning solutions receiving grants, mentorship and pilot opportunities

7 Aug 2026 11:46 am
Solinas Integrity Raises $5.5 Million in Series A1 Funding Led by Mela Ventures

The Chennai-based, IIT Madras-incubated deep-tech company deploys robotics and AI to transform Indias underground water and sanitation infrastructure

7 Aug 2026 11:46 am
Varuna Yagam to be performed at Nagarjunasagar on August 10

Despite significant inflows into most of the Krishna and Godavari Basins, Irrigation projects with large water-holding capacity remain unfilled to the capacity

7 Aug 2026 11:44 am
CPI(M) asks Centre not to link womens reservation with delimitation

There is no consensus on delimitation issue and the Centre has not held adequate consultations with the opposition parties, says Raghavulu

7 Aug 2026 11:42 am
Kerala rains: Minor mudslips reported above Kuthiran tunnels on NH 544

Thrissur District Collector says NHAI civil engineers inspected the tunnels and found no immediate threat

7 Aug 2026 11:30 am
LV Swaroop Representing Bengaluru, Wins the MONIN Cup 2026 India Finals

LV Swaroop Representing Bengaluru, Wins the MONIN Cup 2026 India Finals

7 Aug 2026 11:30 am
Punjab Cabinet approves three new digital open universities, fee regulation bills

Cabinet Approves Punjab State Outsourced Personnel Transition to Contractual Engagement Bill, 2026

7 Aug 2026 11:28 am
Jharkhand job exam stir enters 14th day, protester on hunger strike taken to hospital

The protesting students formed an 11-member delegation to hold talks with the government to resolve the impasse after CM Hemant Soren said the doors of his government were open for a dialogue

7 Aug 2026 11:25 am
At least eight detained near Rahul Gandhi's residence during protest

The officer said a group of sadhus, including women protesters, attempted to hold a demonstration in the high-security area near the LoPs residence despite restrictions in place

7 Aug 2026 11:24 am
When enemy countries hold talks, why not two States on Cauvery issue, asks Chief Minister Vijay

The Chief Minister in the State Assembly asserted whether it was the sharing of Cauvery water or the construction of the Mekedatu dam, his government would never compromise on Tamil Nadus rights

7 Aug 2026 11:24 am
Stock markets down in early trade dragged by rising crude oil prices

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 235.36 points to 78,699.80 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 24.30 points to 24,608.25

7 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Punjab beats Kerala in NITI Aayog rankings

Education Minister presents four-year transformation report in Vidhan Sabha; 3638 crore spent on infrastructure upgradation of 19,125 schools

7 Aug 2026 11:15 am
What a water-wise city would look like and how India can get there

Durban and Bhubaneswar have protected water access for low-income households. Las Vegas and Bengaluru use higher tariffs to discourage excessive consumption. Seoul and Guwahati have strengthened planning rules to protect floodplains. Windhoek and Chennai show that treated wastewater can become a reliable source of water

7 Aug 2026 11:11 am
Watch: Why FIFA backed Gianni Infantino after the World Cup privatisation backlash

FIFA has apologised for its handling of a controversial proposal to bring private investors into the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup, while reaffirming its support for President Gianni Infantino.

7 Aug 2026 11:07 am
Three NCPI MPs from Bengal meet Amit Shah as uncertainty prevails over their stance

The Muslim MPs Khalilur Rahaman, Yusuf Pathan and Abu Taher Khan said they raised the issue of SIR deletions and restrictions on the use of loudspeakers in mosques with the Home Minister

7 Aug 2026 11:02 am
RBI gives Urban Cooperative Banks new lease of life | Explained

Reigniting the cooperative banking sector, which went through a painful course correction, is a logical step to deepen financial inclusion as MSMEs continue to face credit gaps despite digital lenders growth

7 Aug 2026 10:56 am
Health Ministry introduces strict measures against fake or fabricated data

Until now, applicants found guilty of submitting fabricated data were liable to face only rejection of applications or cancellation of existing licences; the new provisions go a step further by imposing a temporary ban on future applications, aimed at deterring repeated violations

7 Aug 2026 10:53 am
Probe into Vadakara MDMA case in Kerala gathers pace as digital evidence yields fresh leads

Investigators have reportedly recovered chats, photographs and other digital material that are believed to be linked to the alleged smuggling and distribution of MDMA. The chat records also include conversations with persons facing prosecution under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, say police

7 Aug 2026 10:52 am
Emami Agrotech enters Indias ready-to-eat snacks market with WeMe launch

The Kolkata-based company plans to invest 750 crore in the venture and targets 1,000 crore in revenue over the next five to seven years

7 Aug 2026 10:47 am
Why Mollywood is betting big on major Onam releases this year

Audience response to releases lined up for the festival season, including Nahas Hidhayaths Im Game, A.D. Gireeshs Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, and Vysakhs Khalifa, will be a test of strength for actors Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, and Prithviraj Sukumaran who has had a mixed run at the box-office in recent times

7 Aug 2026 10:42 am
ED cracks down on Burmese areca nut smugglers in Assam; money trail leads to trader in Delhi

Ten residential and business premises linked with eight people were raided in Cachar, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi districts

7 Aug 2026 10:42 am
7 Aug 2026 10:37 am
Territorial Army embodies the citizen-soldier, says Rajnath Singh

The Territorial Army provides surge military capacity and also helps in disaster relief, environmental conservation, and nation-building activities, Defence Minister says

7 Aug 2026 10:35 am
Office assets lead real estate investments across APAC and India in H1 2026, accounting for over 40% of total inflows in India: Colliers

Office assets lead real estate investments across APAC and India in H1 2026, accounting for over 40% of total inflows in India: Colliers

7 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Bengal CM renames housing scheme, gives aid to 10 lakh beneficiaries

The scheme for housing for the rural poor was lying in limbo for the past few years during the previous Trinamool Congress government

7 Aug 2026 10:30 am
Seven Class X students expelled for assaulting junior students in government residential school in Odisha

Parents observe that the acute shortage of teachers and administrative staff across residential schools run by Odishas ST & SC Development Department has adversely affected not only academics but also student supervision

7 Aug 2026 10:29 am
Punjab is reversing decades-long depletion of States groundwater table, says FM Cheema

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that in a bid to strengthen groundwater recharge, the municipal committees in various cities have made rainwater recharge wells mandatory for the approval of any new building site plans.

7 Aug 2026 10:28 am
Why the Centre is passing on issues raised by Ken-Betwa protesters to State governments | Explained

The Centre said it was the State government that was responsible for implementing the forest rights law

7 Aug 2026 10:22 am
Raw Mango drops a handloom rap

Designer Sanjay Garg and rapper A-KAL (aka tennis player Adil Kalyanpur) on Raw Mangos rap song Handloom YAll and reimagining Indias textile heritage

7 Aug 2026 10:11 am
POCSO cases in Kerala rising, says State Commission for Protection of Child Rights report

4,765 offences reported in 2025, up from 4,607 in 2024; highest number of cases in Thiruvananthapuram

7 Aug 2026 10:01 am
Thailand school shooting LIVE updates: Teacher and gunman dead, four injured in shooting, police say

The incident took place in the Bang Kruai district of Nonthaburi province; police identified the perpetrator as a student

7 Aug 2026 10:00 am
Meta ordered to pay U.S. state $567 million to abate 'public nuisance' and child harm

We disagree with the ruling and will appeal, Meta told AFP in a statement Thursday

7 Aug 2026 9:23 am
Parliament Monsoon Session Day 15 LIVE updates: Lok Sabha to take up MSME Development (Amendment) Bill

Meanwhile, Opposition floor leaders from both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to meet to discuss their strategy for the ongoing Monsoon Session

7 Aug 2026 9:19 am
How Beijing innovates: Lessons from Chinas market-state hybrid model

Beijings innovation model brings together universities, start-ups, industry and the state to turn research into commercially viable technologies by bridging the valley of death; the ecosystem is driving Chinas push in AI and humanoid robotics through state-backed funding, talent and industrial clusters

7 Aug 2026 8:58 am
Dadus new adventure

My grandfather couldnt travel with us. So, I thought of a way to give him a taste of the journey ...

7 Aug 2026 8:54 am
Why the Manas National Park in Assam is important

On the borders of India and Bhutan in Assam lies this less-known National Park and UNESCO World Heritage Site

7 Aug 2026 8:52 am
National Handloom Day: How dancers are championing Indias handlooms

There is a strong connection between Indian dance and textiles. American photographer Briana Blasko explored this interplay through stunning images in her book Dance of the Weaves. During the years she spent documenting costumes, she researched how fabrics acquire new expressions on the dancers body, assuming a unique flow and fall through the movements of different dance forms. With growing awareness about sustainability and the need to support traditional weaves and the artisans who create the

7 Aug 2026 8:49 am
How Google is shaking up its leadership

Recent months have brought changes to Googles leadership, with multiple executives moving to AI rivals, apart from internal shifts

7 Aug 2026 8:33 am