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Despite Dry Cauvery, People Refuse to Give up Aadi Perukku Rituals

People visited Bushya ghat in the Cauvery at Thiruvaiyaru, Sakkara and Bhagavat ghats at Kumbakonam, Cauvery ghat at Swamimalai and offered worsh

Morning Digest: BJP, Opposition spar at panel meet over Metas content moderation practices; 22 children die of Chandipura virus in Gujarat, and more

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Morning Brief Podcast: No Place To Hide (Part 2): Why Indias Food Industry Is Cleaning Up Its Act

Group of 25 Democratic US states sue to challenge Trump's latest tariffs affecting India & 59 other nations

Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's latest tariffs. They argue the president's actions exceed his legal au

Monsoon deficit: Drought-like situation looms in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Aug 3: Meghalayas reputation as the worlds rain capital is under siege as a staggering 58% monsoon deficit leaves the states rain-fed a

Dress code for Assembly Secretariat staff

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Secretariat has introduced a formal dress code and a set of conduct guidelines for its employ

Reconfigured tax laws to help activate investments, boost manufacturing & foreign capital

The government is set to introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending tax incentives for electronics manufacturing, ea

EKH admin extends NFSA Aadhaar e-KYC deadline by 15 days

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The East Khasi Hills district administration has extended the deadline for Aadhaar-based authentication (e-KYC) of beneficiaries

Pharmacists seek talks with CM over pending pharmacy sector reforms

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The All Meghalaya Pharmacist Association (AMPA) has sought an appointment with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma to discuss severa

Raising concerns on central scheme implementation with coalition partners: BJP

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Meghalaya BJP on Monday stated it has been consistently raising concerns with its MDA coalition partners regarding the imple

Peace rally in SWKH village condemns murder of elderly woman

MAWKYRWAT, Aug 3: The Dorbar Shnong of Jakrem village in South West Khasi Hills on Monday organised a peace rally to condemn the recent brutal mu

Farmers body probes Illegal collection of money from livestock transport vehicles

NONGPOH, Aug 3: The Hills Farmers Union (HFU), central body, led by its secretary, Alfonbirth Kharsyntiew, on Monday visited Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi

Shillong residents come together to help Assams flood-hit victims

SHILLONG, Aug 3: Responding to a call by the Shillong Socio-Cultural Assamese Students Association (SSASA), the people of the Meghalaya capital c

KSU wants official clarification on temple construction in CBI office

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Shillong Mihngi Circle, has sought clarifications from the Directorate of Urban Affairs and the

Zubeen Garg's Wife Joins Assam Film Fraternity's Flood Relief Drive

The Assam film and music fraternity continued its flood relief fundraising drive on Monday, with artists and volunteers taking to the streets onc

Tanzanian proverb of the day: 'Make some money but don't let money...' - inspiring African saying teaches life lessons on why making money isn't the same as making a successful life and why wealth shouldn't define who you are

Tanzanian proverb of the day: A Tanzanian saying emphasizes earning money without letting it define one's worth. True success stems from characte

Nauru, World's 3rd-Smallest Country, Changes Its Name To Naoero

The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation i

21 Bangladesh nationals detained in J&Ks Ramban

Twenty-one Bangladesh nationals were detained in Ramban district last week. Officials are questioning them to learn who facilitated their movemen

Mortar shells found in Poonch border villages

J&K: Days after Kulgam terror attack, man with grenade held in Pulwama

A suspect was apprehended in Pulwama carrying a hand grenade and anti-national posters. This arrest occurred during a security operation followin

Rohan Gupta Critiques Congress on Womens Rights and Political Integrity

Ahmedabad, August 4: BJP leader Rohan Gupta has voiced concerns regarding the Congress partys stance on various issues, including womens represen

Rahul Chahar: Following in His Cousins Footsteps with a Unique Spin on Cricket

New Delhi, August 4: Rahul Deshraj Chahar is recognized as one of the most talented leg spinners in Indian cricket. He has represented Rajasthan

Brave Firefighters Rescue Young Man Trapped in Flooded River

Pune, August 4: Firefighters in Pune showcased remarkable bravery and quick thinking on Monday by successfully rescuing a young man trapped in a

India crosses 20k organ transplants/yr for 1st time

India performed a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, a significant increase over previous years. Delhi-NCR led the nation in transplant pro

Peace Returns to Manipur Despite Challenges, Says Chief Minister Khemchand Singh

Imphal, August 4: Manipurs Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, stated on Monday that despite facing numerous challenges, the government is si

Withdraw cases, allow youngsters to continue studies: SC to states

The Supreme Court permitted governments to withdraw cases against student protesters. This move aims to allow students to pursue their studies wi

BJP Critiques Oppositions Selective Activism Amid Jharkhand Paper Leak Scandal

Ahmedabad, August 4: BJP leader Rohan Gupta stated on Monday that the entire nation is closely monitoring the developments surrounding the paper

Youth Congress workers protest outside Gadkaris house in Nagpur, several detained

The police were deployed along with barricades on the route near Mr Gadkaris house; several protesters attempted to climb over them to proceed.At

Chinas Central Bank to Implement Appropriately Loose Monetary Policy

Beijing, August 4: The Peoples Bank of China, the nations central bank, recently held a work conference for the second half of 2026. During the c

Trump Slams Big Oil Firms For Making Too Much Money Amid Iran War

US President Donald Trump said Monday that major oil companies are making oo much money due to high prices stemming from the Iran war, seeking t

Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Madhya Pradesh Secure Key Wins in Junior Mens Hockey Championship

Coimbatore, August 4: On the seventh day of the 16th Hockey India Junior Mens National Championship 2026, teams from Karnataka, Jharkhand, and Ma

CBIs Special Team Arrives in Kolkata to Accelerate RG Kar Case Investigation

Kolkata, August 4: A four-member special team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrived in Kolkata on Monday to expedite the investi

Noisy scenes in Punjab Assembly over paper leaks

During the Question Hour, Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa raised the issue of alleged multiple examination paper leaks in Punjab over

Small Business Owner in Madurai Receives Personal Letter from PM Modi

New Delhi, August 4: A small business owner from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has received a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which has

Milma Denies Involvement in Sabari Mala Ghee Scam, Questions Allegations of Adulteration

Thiruvananthapuram, August 4: A controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in ghee supply at Keralas renowned Sabari Mala temple took a new t

Opposition toughens stand, washout of session likely

Parliament's monsoon session faces potential washout amid opposition demands. Opposition insists on discussing Ram temple donations and police ac

Suvendu Adhikari to meet NCPI MPs in Delhi on August 4 as TMC stares at more exits

Speculations are rife that leaders from the Kalighat camp, which comprises of the loyalists of Trinamool founder Mamata Banerjee, are likely to s

Quote of the day by Zig Ziglar: 'What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you...' - inspring quote by See You at the Top author and motivational speaker teaches life lessons on success, personal growth and why who you become matters more than achieving your goals

Quote of the day by Zig Ziglar: Motivational speaker Zig Ziglar emphasized personal growth over mere achievement. He believed the journey and les

UPS has attracted just 4% of NPS subscribers: Government

The Unified Pension Scheme for central government employees has seen low adoption rates. Only a small percentage of National Pension Trust subscr

Meta CEO Zuckerberg must apologise: Parliamentary Panel

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against Repeated Paper Leaks

Chandigarh, August 4: The Punjab Assembly passed a resolution condemning the frequent paper leaks occurring across the country. The resolution wa

SC: How can transgender ID cards be rendered invalid?

The Supreme Court has sought the government's response regarding the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act. Concerns were rais

Jaishankar Highlights Uzbekistan as a Key Neighbor, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

New Delhi, August 4: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Uzbekistans Foreign Minister, Sayedov Bakhtiyar Odilovich, and his d

Spaniard Antonio Named Head Coach Of Sreenidi Deccan Football Club

Rueda expressed his enthusiasm about joining the Deccan Warriors

FSSAI Takes Major Action: Immediate Ban on Venolex Forte and Suspension of Mother Drinking Water License

New Delhi, August 4: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken stringent action against violations of food safety regula

Congresss True Face Unveiled on Student Issues, Says Sudhanshu Trivedi Amid Karnataka Exam Controversy

New Delhi, August 4: The political landscape in Karnataka is heating up over alleged irregularities in the Veterinary Entrance Examination and th

Stallions And Blazers In Semis Of Basketball League

Anshul of Stallions was unstoppable as he scored 15 of the 17 points scored in the first quarter

BJP defeat in bypoll means the beginning of change, says Akhilesh on Bihar, M.P. results

Akhilesh said that a BJP defeat means the beginning of change. Even the BJP is not able to save its safest and most traditional seats

Income Tax Players Make National Bridge Semifinals

As many as 36 teams representing various states and sports associations of different departments

China Strengthens Global Position of Indices and Assets

Beijing, August 4: The Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Wu Qing, announced on Monday that China will enhance cooper

Tragic Road Accident in Jaunpur Claims Two Lives and Injures Three

Jaunpur, August 4: A tragic incident has occurred in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, where a severe road accident on the Varanasi-Jaunpur National Highwa

111 Taluks Of North Karnataka Experience Prolonged Dry Spell, Says DyCM

The State Government, he said, will assess the drought situation across the State including areas falling under Red zone and Yellow zone categori

Prashant Kishor Secures First Victory for Jan Suraj in Bankipur By-Election, BJP Accepts Mandate

Patna, August 4: The vote counting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election has concluded after 31 rounds, with Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Sura

Several WhatsApp users say their accounts 'put under review'

The disruption was highlighted around 8 p.m. IST when users started facing the issue without any prior warning from the Meta group's messaging ap

KTR Accuses Congress of Failing Promises, Threatens Protest at Rahul Gandhis Residence

Hyderabad, August 4: K.T. Rama Rao, the executive president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has threatened to besiege the residence of oppos

Sheshnarayan To Lead HCA Districts Development Committee

The Committee will work in alignment with the vision of the Single Member Committee to promote transparent, inclusive and sustainable growth of c

Heavy Rain: Schools Shut In Dakshina Kannada, Udupi On Aug 4

In Dakshina Kannada, the holiday has been declared with different schedules for the two subdivisions based on the prevailing weather conditions.

New AVGC XR Park to Boost Animation and Gaming Industry Near Jewar Airport

Greater Noida, August 4: A significant initiative is underway in Uttar Pradesh to elevate the digital and creative industries. The Yamuna Express

Govt Committed To Strengthening Women SHGs: Seethakka

The minister also advised farmers to adopt crop diversification instead of relying on a single crop and to make effective use of farm ponds for i

HCA Pats Hyderabad Trio Selected In South Zone Cricket Team

HCA also conveys its best wishes to the entire South Zone team for a successful and memorable tournament

Youth Revolution Army Celebrates Court Verdict with Buddhi Shuddhi Yajna in Noida

Noida, August 4: The Youth Revolution Army organized a Buddhi Shuddhi Yajna and Good Intellect Prayer Assembly at Shri Shani Temple in Nithari, N

Arhaan Is Day's Top Scorer In League Cricket

Cambridge XI posted the days highest total of 386

SC Seeks Diplomatic Effort To Find Missing Sailor

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by Sandeep Kumar Gupta, elder brother of the missing seafarer, seeking directions to the Ministry of Exte

After success of students protest, Kisan Morcha plans to hit streets

Tensions Rise in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council Over Ram Temple Donations Controversy

Lucknow, August 4: The first day of the monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council witnessed intense exchanges between the ruling p

Illegally Raise Taxes: 25 US States Sue Trump Over New Tariffs

Twenty-five states sued the Trump administration Monday over its latest tariffs, calling them a pretext for replacing import taxes the Supreme Co

Two Minor Brothers Sexually Assaulted by Seniors at Serlingampally Govt Residential School

The young victims initially remained silent and did not inform the hostel management

22 Students Fall Ill; Food Poisoning At Private School Hostel

The incident occurred at the hostel of AVM School. According to the students, they had vomiting and stomach pain after lunch. The food, they said

'This is Irans last chance': Trumps stark ultimatum as Tehran faces final offer for peace talks

YSR Congress Demands Investigation into Relaxation of Tender Rules by TTD

Tirupati, August 4: The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has called for an investigation into the relaxation of eligibility criteria for bidding on the

Baghel asks workers to beware of traitors within Punjab Congress

Addressing the gathering in Bathinda, he said the next elections will not be fought by the candidates alone, but by the entire partys rank and fi

BJPs Countdown Begins: Bhai Jagatap Urges Politics to Stay Away from Athletes Issues

Mumbai, August 4: Senior Congress leader and Maharashtra Legislative Council (MLC) member Bhai Jagatap has responded to various issues, including

Vizag Hosts Vibrant World Anglo-Indian Day Festivities

The evening programme commenced with a prayer and a presidential address highlighting the significance of World Anglo-Indian Day, the association

Assam Flood Relief: Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Visits Affected Areas, Announces Aid Package

Guwahati, August 4: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced a significant relief package for families affected by recent floods in

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Where profit is, loss is...' - inspirational saying teaches life lessons on why every big opportunity comes with a hidden cost and how chasing profits without caution can backfire

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying teaches that profit and loss are closely linked. Every opportunity carries inherent risks which mu

AI and cyber, the double helix of todays security threats

Artificial intelligence and cyber threats pose unprecedented challenges to global security and economic stability

Critical minerals, the foundation of strategic power

Critical mineral security will define Indias industrial and strategic trajectory

US Trial Opens On UN Worker Killed In Boeing 737 MAX Crash

A US court will hear claims from Ryan's survivors in order to determine damages, in one of the final civil claims stemming from two MAX calamitie

Proof of life: On the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill 2026

Bureaucratic paperwork must not result in exclusion

TVK Expands Media Reach with New Spokespersons Ahead of Key Political Activities

Chennai, August 4: In a significant organizational shift aimed at strengthening its outreach before crucial political events, the ruling party of

Congress Holds Protest Against Gadkari Over E20 Fuel Row, Demands His Resignation

Chanting slogans against the viability of E20 fuel, Youth Congress activists marched from Mahal's Chitnivis Park Square to Union Minister Nitin G

FIFA foul: On the shelved FIFA Forward Enterprise

Footballs governing body must embrace fairness, not chase profit

State Govt Finalises Guidelines For Gig Workers Welfare Act, New Law Likely From Aug. 15

The Legislature had passed the Bill on March 30 this year. It was referred to Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla for assent.

South Koreas Foreign Minister Optimistic About US Ambassadors Role in Resolving Bilateral Issues

Seoul, August 4: South Koreas Foreign Minister, Choi Hyun, expressed optimism on Monday regarding the role of the new US Ambassador, Michelle Ste

The undermining of institutional opposition

The extreme centralisation of power has been steadily undermining the resilience within Indian political institutions

Congress MP Manoj Kumar Calls BJPs Loss in Bankipur a Defeat of Tyranny

New Delhi, August 4: Congress MP Manoj Kumar addressed various pressing issues on Monday, including the results of the Bankipur by-election, the

Trump Says Iran Has Last Chance for Negotiations

New Delhi, August 4: In a recent interview, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations regarding Iran are expected to reach a conclusio

20,000 Transplants Done, 90,000 Still Waiting

The hospital observed National Organ Donation Day by felicitating families who had consented to donate the organs of their deceased loved ones.

Arunachal Governor Honors Itanagar Mayor with Excellence Medal

Itanagar, August 4: The Governor of Arunachal Pradesh, K.T. Parnaiik, honored Itanagar Municipal Corporation (IMC) Mayor, Likha Nari Tadar, with

Quote of the day by John Keats: 'Praise or blame has but a momentary effect on the man whose love of...' - motivational quote by Ode to a Nightingale and To Autumn poet teaches life lessons on self-worth, self-improvement over validation and why you must stop chasing approval from others

Quote of the day by John Keats: John Keats believed self-criticism surpasses external praise or blame. His love of beauty made him a severe judge