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Night train services on Bengaluru-Mangaluru-Karwar/Kozhikode route likely to resume on August 3

The services were suspended after the the Sakleshpur-Subrahmanya Road Ghat section was blocked following landslips

3 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Repayment of principal and interest of loans continue to impact Telangana finances

Expenditure due to payment of pensions, proposed pensions to patients suffering with some ailments will further add to Telanganas financial burden

3 Aug 2026 3:01 pm
Supreme Court directs MEA to trace Indian seafarer missing after Black Sea drone attack

Court urges diplomatic action to locate Deepak Kumar Gupta, who vanished during a drone strike on his vessel, as family pleads for urgent government intervention amidst growing concerns for his safety

3 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Cauvery issue: Udhayanidhi leads DMK demonstration in Thanjavur; calls TVK-led government incompetent

The DMK demanded measures to stop Karnatakas proposed Mekedatu balancing reservoir project, the complete waiver of farmers loans, and the declaration of the delta districts as drought-affected

3 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Sanjay Raut slams RSS over CJP protest anti-constitutional remark

This protest should not be viewed merely from a political perspective or simply as anti-BJP, RSS leader Atul Limaye said

3 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
Attack on ED officials: Kerala HC grants bail to 9 accused

Justice Kauser Edappagath allows the bail, with conditions, reasoning that the accused have been in remand for more than 60 days and they have no other criminal history

3 Aug 2026 2:43 pm
Thousands brave the Himalayas for the sacred Kailash parikrama

Around 24,000 pilgrims have visited Mount Kailash in Chinas Tibet Autonomous Region since May this year.

3 Aug 2026 2:39 pm
Watch: From paper leaks to a Gen Z movement: How Jantar Mantar changed Indian politics

What began as outrage over examination paper leaks soon evolved into one of the most significant youth-led movements in recent years.

3 Aug 2026 2:37 pm
School van in Lucknow attacked by mob; Police say no children injured

Locals alleged the attack occurred as most of the students in the van were from a minority community

3 Aug 2026 2:37 pm
Justice M.S. Liberhan, who headed Babri Masjid inquiry commission, passes away

Justice Liberhan began his legal practice at the Punjab and Haryana High Court in 1964; he was elected to the Punjab and Haryana Bar Council in August 1970 and served as its member until February 11, 1987

3 Aug 2026 2:20 pm
Kerala rains: CM Satheesan announces emergency preparations in Pathanamthitta to tackle flood situation

CM claims delay in receiving timely forecasts from IMD created difficulties during initial hours of extreme rainfall as Kerala relies primarily on agency forecasts to monitor weather conditions

3 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
Congress names 10 new faces in Karnataka Cabinet expansion

Ministers to be sworn in later this evening at Lok Bhavan

3 Aug 2026 2:17 pm
Why Indias top couturiers are betting on Hyderabad, Chennai, Bengaluru and beyond

At the Hyundai India Couture Week 2026, Anamika Khannas Hyderabad opener highlighted how couture must engage more closely with consumers beyond Delhi and Mumbai if it wants to attract Indias ultra-rich in growing luxury markets, from Telangana to Punjab

3 Aug 2026 2:15 pm
Kerala rains: 92% of power connection restored after monsoon damage, says Minister Sunny Joseph

Minister says 2,892 transformers were damaged during the rains. Following the receding of floodwater, 2,600 transformers have been repaired and re-energised, while restoration of 1,872 damaged electric poles is progressing

3 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
CJP protest: SC clarifies States can withdraw FIRs against students in accordance with law

The clarification came after the Centre submitted that it was serious about its assurance to CJP

3 Aug 2026 2:00 pm
Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh acquittal: Vinesh Phogat, female wrestlers to appeal decision

The entire system and the entire system have been working to protest Brijbhushan, the wrestler said in a post

3 Aug 2026 2:00 pm
Home Minister Shah must explain in Parliament lathicharge-pellet gun action on students: Kharge

The Opposition has been seeking a statement from the Home Minister on the police action against protesting students on July 20, including use of pellet guns, and have also demanded his resignation over the issue

3 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
My U.S. studies funded by scholarship, education loan: CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke

Education has become unaffordable and inaccessible for common people in India, Mr. Dipke said, adding that the responsibility has increased after the recent protests and the CJP team would be expanded soon.

3 Aug 2026 1:57 pm
As TVK government prepares its first agriculture Budget in Tamil Nadu, farmers, traders pitch reforms for water, markets

Reeling from drought and the severe impacts of El Nio, farmers across the Delta and southern districts have expanded their list of demands to include immediate financial compensation for their lost crops.

3 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Edappadi Palaniswami slams TVK government for failing to safeguard permanent solution to Cauvery dispute

The former Chief Minister said that in the past, whether under the AIADMK government or the DMK government, consultations were held with all political parties and farmers groups whenever the Cauvery or Mekedatu issues arose.

3 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
E20 fuel: Arvind Kejriwal alleges Centre 'yielded' to Trump

In his letter, AAPs Arvind Kejriwal had sought the availability of options for both pure petrol and E20 fuel at petrol stations, besides demanding a reduction in the price of ethanol-blended petrol

3 Aug 2026 1:43 pm
Hyatt Invites Diners to Savour Everyday Dining Moments Made With Love and Served With Rewards

Hyatt Invites Diners to Savour Everyday Dining Moments Made With Love and Served With Rewards

3 Aug 2026 1:30 pm
Science must become priority of space missions, we need more money for it: ISRO chief Somanath

ISRO chief says the agencys role is to mentor and develop the industry ecosystem in India, and the new space policy will aid private companies

3 Aug 2026 1:28 pm
Watch: Jharkhand Students Demand CBI Probe into JPSC, JSSC Exam Irregularities

Students in Ranchi continued their protest for the fifth consecutive day over alleged irregularities in JPSC and JSSC recruitment examinations.

3 Aug 2026 1:28 pm
Where is ISRO heading?

If there is one correct answer to how ISRO and India should orient themselves joining the pursuit of greater goals versus being led by Indians needs it has yet to present itself

3 Aug 2026 1:27 pm
India produces smart scientists but is struggling to retain them

Research flourishes when ideas compete but suffers when people compete for proximity to power. Many of Indias laboratories continue to operate within rigid hierarchies that would appear strange in leading scientific institutions elsewhere in the world

3 Aug 2026 1:26 pm
Traffic advisory in Bengaluru during induction of new ministers at Lok Bhavan

To facilitate smooth movement of VVIP convoys and manage traffic, restrictions will be in force from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

3 Aug 2026 1:24 pm
If you go on a trip to the moon, who will look after your health?

If the moon is to sustain humans, it must also be equipped to medically treat humans. This, however, presents numerous challenges, since the moons environment can damage bodies over time. More research and expertise in this area is needed for the near future

3 Aug 2026 1:24 pm
Death toll in explosion during peace rally in NW Pakistan rises to 17

The explosion took place on Sunday (August 2, 2026) when the Swat Peace Rally was in progress right across the police station in Kabal town in Swat district

3 Aug 2026 1:24 pm
Hiroshima-Nagasaki commemorative meetings in Visakhapatnam from August 6

The B.V. Foundation for Peace and Harmony will hold meetings at four venues in the city between August 6 and 9, along with a photo exhibition on the devastation caused by the nuclear attacks

3 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
3 Aug 2026 1:19 pm
Include Velama community in OBC list, Corporation Chairman asks Centre

P.V.G. Kumar said students of the community were unable to get seats in medical colleges and the IITs without reservation; he will meet Backward Classes Welfare Minister S. Savitha on Tuesday to seek a note to the Centre

3 Aug 2026 1:11 pm
Centre must ensure every road has encroachment-free space for walking: Supreme Court

Supreme Court emphasises the need for clear pedestrian pathways, highlighting the fundamental right to walk safely and freely amid increasing urban encroachments

3 Aug 2026 1:10 pm
Kerala cashew import scam: K.A. Ratheesh resigns from three key posts amid CBI corruption charges

Ratheesh resigns as secretary, Kerala Khadi and Village Industries Board; managing director, RUTRONIX (Kerala State Rural Womens Electronics Industrial Cooperative Federation Ltd); and CEO of Kerala Khadi Workers Welfare Fund Board

3 Aug 2026 1:10 pm
MEA Joint Secretary Vishwesh Negi appointed as next Indian Ambassador to Iran

The appointment of Negi, a 2002-batch IFS officer, comes against the backdrop of heightened tensions in West Asia

3 Aug 2026 1:07 pm
Five of a family from Chennai killed in car crash near Madurai

Four others sustained injuries in the mishap

3 Aug 2026 1:06 pm
High dropouts, teacher crunch and fund gaps cripple Samagra Shiksha in West Bengal: CAG report

The audit highlighted a massive 28 to 42% transition loss between upper primary and higher secondary levels

3 Aug 2026 1:02 pm
The Madras Rock Collective will sing rock anthems from the 1980s at its Chennai concert

The Madras Rock Collective, a five-member Chennai band, will take the stage on August 7 to play timeless rock anthems

3 Aug 2026 12:58 pm
Assam flood: Government releases first tranche of 75,000 interim relief to affected households

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, who is touring the worst-affected districts, released the first tranche of interim relief from Dibrugarh

3 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Woman killed, many injured as KSRTC bus skids off Nelliyampathy ghat road in Keralas Palakkad

The accident occurred around 9.30 a.m. when the bus travelling from Nelliyampathy to Nenmara skidded at a curve near Pothundy Dam and fell into a teak plantation below. The driver reportedly lost control of the vehicle on the rain-soaked road

3 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
Karnataka cabinet expansion: Names approved by Congress high command

Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar got a letter with the list of names of legislators that have been approved for inclusion in the Karnataka cabinet

3 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Kerala rains: Water level of major rivers in Ernakulam crosses warning mark

District administration issues alert to people living along Muvattupuzha, Thodupuzha and Kaliyar rivers as water levels continued to rise

3 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Alibaba unveils its most capable AI model to date, not far behind Moonshot's in size

Qwen3.8-Max has 2.4 trillion parameters, the numerical settings a model learns from data and uses to recognise patterns, generate answers, and carry out tasks

3 Aug 2026 12:19 pm
Bengal STF arrests another suspected associate of Jaish operative Hamim Mondal from Howrah

Investigators suspect Aditya Singh came in contact with Mondal through an online gaming platform and was subsequently drawn into the alleged conspiracy.

3 Aug 2026 12:12 pm
Thirupparankundram row: Supreme Court agrees to hear T.N. government plea, but gives the State no interim relief

The Bench queried whether there was a prevailing tradition of lighting the lamp on the pillar; the State said there were no historical records of lighting the lanp on the stone pillar.

3 Aug 2026 12:09 pm
Why statement entrance doors are the new luxury in Indian homes

From handcrafted brass and timber to hidden hardware and biometric access, entrance doors are becoming expressions of identity and design

3 Aug 2026 12:03 pm
Ujjaini Mahankali Rangam 2026: Oracle predicts heavy rains in Telangana, warns of fires, accidents and loss of lives

The prophecy also touched upon social issues, particularly the conduct of young people and their relationship with their parents

3 Aug 2026 11:48 am