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IBMs Consulting FutureNow Centre now in Visakhapatnam

IT and HRD Minister Nara Lokesh inaugurates the new facility that delivers high-end consulting and technology services to international clients

5 Aug 2026 7:03 pm
Hakki-Pikki people from Karnataka detained in Ivory Coast

There have been several cases of Hakki Pikki people landing in trouble in foreign lands in recent days. The community leader appeals people to take necessary permissions before doing trade in foreign lands.

5 Aug 2026 6:58 pm
Karnataka Home Minister expresses shock over Kadechur incident; directs officers to release compensation

The Home Minister has asked officials to submit a detailed report on the sulfur dioxide leakage, as well as safety measures at the pharmaceutical factory.

5 Aug 2026 6:56 pm
Tulu Wikipedia celebrates its 10th anniversary on August 6

Tulu Wikipedia features more than 3,700 articles covering a wide range of topics, including history, culture, science, geography, literature, and current affairs

5 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
Moderate to severe anaemia linked with 27% higher risk of stillbirth in India, study finds

Evidence from the study strengthens the link between maternal anaemia and stillbirth for India

5 Aug 2026 6:53 pm
Nellore schools set for 209 crore infrastructure upgrade with CSR funds

The DSR School in Moolapeta will undergo modernisation with 25 crore, followed by allocations for developing RSR School (15 crore), Zilla Parishad High School on Podalakur Road (25 crore) and V. Puram TIDCO School (20 crore)

5 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Urban Local Bodies asked to step up tax collection, improve waste management

Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah says that 200 crore was released for the development of Bidar and called for better sanitation, faster civic works

5 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Ban on single-use plastic in Guntur from August 17

Awareness drive conducted in ward secretariats; teams to inspect warehouses, wholesale and retail establishments, and street vendors; violators to pay fine on the spot through 'Swachh Guntur App'

5 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Tewolde Gebremariam is Air Indias new CEO

His unique strength lies in managing complex operational landscapes, driving cultural transformation, building competitive global hubs, and developing world-class MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) and aviation training infrastructure, a press statement from Air India said about Mr. Gebremariam

5 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Congress MLA Yashwanthrayagouda Patil withdraws resignation following advice of followers

Upset at not being made a minister, Mr. Patil had earlier said that he was resigning from his Assembly membership as he felt that there was no place for loyalty and honesty in the Congress.

5 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Supersede BCC if it doesn't pass resolution supporting Mahajan commission: Vatal Nagaraj

He says that Kannada organisations have decided to go ahead with the Karnataka bandh on August 13 against releasing water to Tamil Nadu, despite the appeal by Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar and other leaders to not do so.

5 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
Top official reviews Independence Day arrangements at Parade Grounds in Amaravati

Emphasising inter-departmental coordination, Syamala Rao says that all agencies should work in close coordination to ensure smooth and successful conduct of the celebrations

5 Aug 2026 6:43 pm
PM2.5 pollution associated with increased disease, flare risk in rheumatoid arthritis: Study

The findings underscore the importance for healthcare providers and policymakers to recognise the impact air pollution can have on how one manages the condition

5 Aug 2026 6:42 pm
Santosh Lad welcomes BJP leaders drought study, requests them to submit early report to Centre

He says that portfolio allocation was likely to happen in the next two to three days and he would happily handle the portfolio allotted to him.

5 Aug 2026 6:37 pm
MITTI LABS RAISES $9.5 MILLION TO BUILD WATER RESILIENCE IN ASIA'S RICE FIELDS

MITTI LABS RAISES $9.5 MILLION TO BUILD WATER RESILIENCE IN ASIA'S RICE FIELDS

5 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
CM for speedy forest and environment clearances to PRLIS and other projects

Mr. Revanth Reddy presents the States case to Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav

5 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
KPJ Healthcare and SingHealth Mark Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Future Healthcare Capabilities

KPJ Healthcare and SingHealth Mark Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Future Healthcare Capabilities

5 Aug 2026 6:30 pm
Denied Cabinet berth, but not disheartened, says B.R. Patil

Mr. Patil thanked party workers and supporters who had expressed disappointment over his exclusion from the Cabinet.

5 Aug 2026 6:27 pm
Man hacked to death while riding bullet motorcycle in Raichur district

According to the police, the attackers intercepted him on the road and assaulted him with deadly weapons.

5 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
Karnataka Information Commission declares Kalaburagi-Yadgir DCC Bank as public authority under RTI Act

Commission directs Kalaburagi-Yadgir DCC Bank to appoint Public Information Officers and comply with mandatory disclosure provisions

5 Aug 2026 6:19 pm
Telangana expands weekly public grievance redressal mechanism Prajavani to mandals, to be held on Mondays

Prajavani in-charge G Chinna Reddy says there is no necessity to conduct the Prajavani RDO level as the offices are located within or in close proximity to District Collectorate premises where the mechanism is conducted

5 Aug 2026 6:17 pm
5 Aug 2026 6:10 pm
CBDC and ULI make further inroads; state govts show increasing interest: RBI Dy Governor Rohit Jain

Twelve states have already digitised their land records and others are doing it. More governments show interest in using CBDC and ULI

5 Aug 2026 6:06 pm
Meta CEO apologises for CSAM, deepfake content; errors in operating platform, say sources

Meta team admitted that a lot of money was paid for boosting a certain type of content; they apologised and regretted the mistake

5 Aug 2026 6:04 pm
Budget evokes mixed reaction

Thanjavur Tax Consultants Federation said the budget lacked income-generation measures and employment opportunities

5 Aug 2026 6:03 pm
Those who stole Ram Dhan wont be allowed by Lord Ram to win polls, says Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of shielding the eal culprits in the alleged theft of temple offerings while sending lower-level employees to jail

5 Aug 2026 5:49 pm
China announces countermeasures after U.S. trade sanctions

Beijings measures include suspending factory follow-up inspections by Chinese certification bodies, blacklisting U.S. compliance testing companies, and launching national security investigations into imports of office printers and copiers, according to the Commerce Ministry

5 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
Experts at The Hindus wellness webinar stress the need to safeguard vascular health

The doctors underscored the need to keep moving as sitting is the new smoking and for patients with diabetes to regularly check and take care of their feet

5 Aug 2026 5:34 pm
Tamil Nadu Budget: Palaniswami gives zero marks to TVK governments first Budget

AIADMK leader says the ruling party had made several promises before coming to power, but none of them had found a place in the Budget

5 Aug 2026 5:33 pm
Telangana CM makes strong pitch to Centre for increase in Tummidihatti barrage height

Revanth Reddy accompanied by Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar Reddy call on Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil in New Delhi

5 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
IIM Kozhikode launches Bloomberg Finance Lab to strengthen graduates financial skills and industry readiness

Lab is aimed at equipping students with access to industry-leading data, analytics, and market intelligence tools used by financial professionals worldwide

5 Aug 2026 5:17 pm
Rupee gains 13 paise to close at 95.15 against U.S. dollar post-RBI policy decision

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.90 against the greenback and traded in a tight range of 94.89-95.25 during the session; it eventually settled at 95.15, higher by 13 paise from its previous close

5 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Ex-Home Secretary Gopal Pillai, former interlocutor Radha Kumar call for restoration of J&K Statehood, repeal of Reorganization Act

It is the first time in independent India that an existing State has been demoted to Union Territory status, says Forum of Human Rights in J&K in its annual report

5 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
Tamil Nadu Budget: Consecration in 3,000 temples over five years; 708 crore allocated to HR&CE Department

Restoration and conservation works were being carried out at 213 temples that are over 1,000 years old, at an estimated cost of 418 crore: Finance Minister

5 Aug 2026 5:10 pm
Tamil Nadu Budget: TVK-led government needs two years to restore fiscal prudence, says Finance Minister

Unlike the previous government, which focussed only on short-term political gains with the belief that they should make best use of their five-year term, our government believes that we need to look forward to at least 15 years of sustained growth, the Finance Minister contended

5 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Moving car gutted in Keralas Kozhikode, driver escapes unhurt

Incident occurred around 9 a.m. on August 5, 2026 near the Pantheerankavu police station

5 Aug 2026 5:01 pm
Elamanchili station footfall grows 11%; halts sought for express trains

The station earned over 4.12 crore in 2025-26 as projects including the Nakkapalli bulk drug park and the Rambilli naval base take shape; representations seek halts for the Ratnachal, Garib Rath and AP expresses

5 Aug 2026 4:52 pm