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Google Assistant To Be Discontinued on Android, Wear OS on September 4

Google said it will start removing access to Google Assistant from September 4, though the process may take a few weeks to reach all users

SHE Teams Nab 678 Harassers during Bonalu in Hyderabad

During special surveillance operations conducted throughout the festival, several incidents of harassment in crowded public places were detected

Road Deaths on National Highways Fall 4% in 2025: Gadkari

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, fatalities on national highways have declined even as overall road accidents increased.

RBI planning to put polymer bank notes in circulation from next financial year

The Reserve Bank of India plans to introduce polymer bank notes soon. It has already received government approval for field trials of new notes.

Rajasthan govt steps up efforts to tackle sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas; over 37 lakh screened

Rajasthan is intensifying efforts to combat sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas. Over 37 lakh people have been screened, nearing the state's ambi

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

Vijay Chairs High-Level Review Meeting Ahead of Tomorrow's Agriculture Budget

Sources said the meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Joseph Vinay, focussed on increasing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy and sugarcane

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

Spraying white vinegar on walls: Why more people are doing it and its benefits

White vinegar is more than a kitchen staple. Its active ingredient, acetic acid, kills bacteria, tackles mold, neutralises odours, and prevents b

African Proverb of the Day: What is bad luck for one man is Life lessons on perception, resilience, gratitude, opportunity and why every ending is a new beginning

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of What is bad luck for one man is good luck for another. The saying reminds us that the same e

RS Clears Bill to Raise Supreme Court Judges' Strength to 38

The Upper House approves legislation replacing an ordinance to increase the Supreme Court's sanctioned strength.

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;

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

President Trump indicated a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could happen soon. Hopes for a deal eased oil prices as shipping hopes increased.

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

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: Financ

Sanjay Jaju Calls for Extensive Arrangements for Telangana Rising2026

The Chief Secretary stated that the cooperation of national and international organizations is crucial for attracting massive investments to the

As Telangana's Fertility Rate Declines to 1.5, Experts Call for Greater Transparency in Fertility Care

Experts from fertility sector, law enforcement, medico-legal, and news media joined together to discuss how India can strengthen public trust in

Mark Zuckerberg apologises for deepfake content and errors in operating platform amid PM Modi video row

Mark Zuckerberg sent his apologies for the CSAM content, deepfake content, and errors in operating the platform.It was made clear to them that th

Russian drone factory chief wounded in car blast: State media

The head of a Russian drone factory was seriously injured in a car explosion. Vladimir Tkachuk, 35, is in intensive care after the incident near

Services hit as Maharashtra resident doctors begin strike over registration of homoeopaths

Resident doctors in Maharashtra have begun an indefinite strike. This action protests the government's decision allowing homoeopaths to prescribe

CAG Reports and Key Bills to be Presented in Monsoon Session: Vijender Gupta

New Delhi, August 5: A meeting of the Business Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender

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-ye

Moving car gutted in Keralas Kozhikode, driver escapes unhurt

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

NHAI Takes Action on Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway Issues, Issues Notice to Contractor

Lucknow, August 5: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken decisive action against contractors, engineers, and relevant officia

Lokesh Inaugurates IBM Consulting FutureNow Centre in Vizag

The centre's capabilities span artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud, software engineering, data and analytics, cybersecurity, and enterprise tra

'Pakistan wanted a ceasefire, India kept it waiting': Former CDS makes major Operation Sindoor revelation

Former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Anil Chauhan has disclosed that India deliberately postponed responding to Pakistan's request for a c

India Expects 55% Annual Growth in EV Sales by 2034

New Delhi, August 5: The trend towards electric vehicles (EVs) in India is rapidly becoming a significant driver of the economy. The government a

Social media ban: Will the Aussie model work for India?

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian govt over child sexual abuse material and deepfake content

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on wednesday apologised for the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and operational shortco

School holiday tomorrow, August 6: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 6: On August 6, various regions in India are set to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, prompting local

Mark Zuckerberg apologises over PM Modi video row, Meta admits deepfake and content errors

Mark Zuckerberg sent his apologies for the CSAM content, deepfake content, and errors in operating the platform.It was made clear to them that th

Rajya Sabha approves Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026

Parliament has approved a bill to increase the Supreme Court's judge count. The Rajya Sabha passed the legislation, raising the total to 38 judge

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; represe

4-ton, school-bus-size SpaceX rocket stage crashes into the Moon at 5,400 mph after drifting through space for months. Heres what scientists hope to learn

A 4-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage drifting through space since 2025 was expected to crash into the Moon at 5,400 mph, raising fresh questions

J'Khand student protest: Mahto takes water after Sonam Wangchuk's appeal, to continue hunger strike

Imran Masood Criticizes Unfulfilled Promises Following Article 370 Abrogation

Mumbai, August 5: On the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress MP Imran Masood expressed his concer

India emerges strong from each disruption, has very strong macroeconomic fundamentals: RBI Governor

The way we faced these challenges gives us the confidence that come what may, we will emerge stronger from each episode.

Akhilesh Yadav courts Brahmins ahead of 2027 UP polls, says 'PD in PDA stands for Pandit'

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday reached out to the Brahmin community ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, as

Tamil Nadu Budget: M.K. Stalin terms TVK-led governments Revised Budget a damp squib

It is completely silent on the (TVKs electoral) promise of 2,500 for women, 4,000 for unemployed youth, six free LPG cylinders, and a complete wa

Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway declared toll-free until restoration work is completed

Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway declared toll-free until restoration work is completed

Defamatory post against Kerala Chief Minister: cyber police register case in Kozhikode

Case registered against a Facebook account operating under the name Nithin Kakkedath. Petition filed by a member of the Beypore Block Congress Co

Gujarat Leaders Celebrate Athletes Achievements and Offer Sports Infrastructure for Commonwealth Games 2030

Gandhinagar, August 5: Gujarats Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi have warmly welcomed the athletes who repr

Is abusive language a criminal offence in India? | Explained

The registration of FIRs over allegedly abusive language during a protest has renewed attention on when the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) crimina

States cannot cite financial burden to oppose raising retirement age of judicial officers: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said retaining experienced judicial officers may impose a lesser financial liability than retiring them and filling the resulti

Sai Sudharsan update: When will GT batter join Indian team for Sri Lanka Test series?

Sai Sudharsan's absence from the Indian team that reached Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series raised eyebrows as the batter stayed at the BCC

Cabinet secretary TV Somanathan, home secretary Govind Mohan get one-year extensions

Why is the government offloading stake in LIC? | Explained

How will the stake sale benefit the government? What triggered the OFS and is it the right time? What has been the response? How will small inves

SpaceX Rocket Stage Believed To Have Slammed into Moon

While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lunar surface, it had been expected to make impact at appro

Zakir Khan Shares Inspiring Life Story on Podcast

Mumbai, August 5: Zakir Khan, a prominent figure in the world of comedy, often inspires audiences with his life experiences. He shares stories fi

Arsenal Agree 75 Million Deal To Sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: Report

Arsenal's opening offer for the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder was rejected earlier this week, but the London club returned with an improved bid a

Kerala Child Rights Commission Goes Digital For Real-Time Assessment

The absence of a unified platform for collating such information had hindered state-level reviews and evidence-based policy formulation. The new

A 35-year-old man does 3-hour workout. Next day, his urine turns dark and he dies of cardiac arrest: Doctor explains what went wrong

A 35-year-old man reportedly suffered cardiac arrest after an intense workout following months of inactivity. A doctor explains rhabdomyolysis as

Centre extends tenures of Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan by one year

Centre extends tenures of Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan by one year

In 1869, Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell and nine others entered the unmapped Grand Canyon. What they discovered transformed geology

John Wesley Powell led a daring expedition down the Colorado River in 1869. He navigated violent rapids and towering canyon walls, documenting ge

Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan get one-year service extension

The Centre has extended the tenures of Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Both senior bureaucrats will continue in

Errors found again in Odisha's Class 1 textbook, lyrics of 'Vande Utkala Janani' printed incorrectly

The issue of errors in new school textbooks in Odisha shows no signs of abating. Now, several serious errors have come to light in another new Cl

Kerala rains 2026: researchers call for redrawing disaster management strategy amidst increasing extreme rainfall events

Studies have shown that mesoscale cloudbursts occurring under favourable ocean-atmospheric conditions may leave a vast area of Kerala vulnerable

Special Counters Set Up for Raksha Bandhan Parcels in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 5: In anticipation of the Raksha Bandhan festival, the postal department has made special arrangements in New Delhi. Special Ra

Adulterated spices, fake paneer and other violations detected by Hyderabad-FAST in under 5 months

Adulterated tea powder, fake paneer, low-quality coconut powder repackaged into branded packets, use of decomposed food are among violations dete

Delhi Police rolls out multi-layered security plan for Independence Day over terror threats, possible protests

Delhi Police has put in place an elaborate multi-layered security arrangement for the Independence Day celebrations in the national capital, citi

RINL employees ask PMO to clear pending salaries and VRS settlements

The collectives said the plant had an emergency reserve fund of over 900 crore and a cash balance of 195 crore, and that salaries, VRS-2 and VRS-

No voter deletion in SIR over missing 2002 electoral roll information: Delhi CEO

Delhi's Chief Electoral Officer clarified no voter names are deleted automatically. Exclusion from draft rolls only occurs if forms are not submi

Bihar Panchayat Secretary Arrested for Bribery in Development Fund Payment

Patna, August 5: The Bihar Vigilance Investigation Bureau has arrested a Panchayat Secretary in West Champaran district for accepting a bribe of

Psychology says emotionally mature people don't always forgive quickly

Psychology says emotionally mature people do not always forgive quickly because meaningful forgiveness requires more than simply saying the words

All 13 passengers injured in Phuket-Delhi flight incident discharged: Air India

Flight AI2379, operated by an Airbus A320neo, was carrying 137 passengers and eight crew members when the incident occurred on August 4. Followin

Times Internet Half Marathon 2026: The biggest run starts with your first step

The finish line is something every runner remembers. Very few would know where the race truly began. As the Times Internet Half Marathon Hyderaba

48 Dead In Worst-Hit Sivasagar As Assam Flood Death Count Reaches 88

As floodwaters continue to wreak havoc across Assam, Sivasagar has emerged as the worst-affected district, accounting for more than half of the s

Meta-Centre Row Live Updates: Government Wants Mark Zuckerberg's Apology

Meta-Centre Row Live Updates: The panel, led by BJP MP Nishikant Dubey, said the deletion of PM Modi's video - who is the representative of 1.4 b

Quote of the Day by A. P. J. Abdul Kalam: You have to dream before your dreams can... Motivational quote on dreaming big, finding purpose and turning aspirations into reality

Quote of the Day by A.P.J Abdul Kalam: Dreams act as the fundamental starting point for all remarkable achievements and future successes. A.P.J.

SpaceX Rocket Piece Weighing 4 Tonnes May Have Crashed Into Moon

While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lunar surface, it had been expected to make impact at appro

Google emerges as India's most attractive employer brand, followed by Tata Group, Amazon: Report

Google has been ranked asIndia's most attractive employer brandin the Randstad Employer Brand Research (REBR) 2026, followed byTata Group and Ama

Delhi court rejects Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui's bid to place documents

A Delhi court rejected applications by Al Falah University chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui. The court ruled it only considers complainant material

Jharkhand CM Addresses National Crisis Over Exam Irregularities

Ranchi, August 5: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has made a second statement within 24 hours regarding the protests by students over alleg

Under Kash Patel, FBI forges unprecedented law enforcement ties with China, Russia

FBI Director Kash Patel has initiated new law enforcement partnerships with China and Russia. These collaborations focus on transnational crimes

Kerala govt plans new housing project to resettle fishers, says Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan

CM says project to address shortcomings in existing Punargeham initiative

World faces fresh food price surge, FAO warns

Global food prices may rise by year-end and next year. Wars in Iran and Ukraine impact agricultural inputs and exports. Extreme weather events li

Karnataka Minister Khandre Orders SOPs for VB-G RAM G Implementation

The minister noted that some Panchayat Development Officers had reported difficulties in implementing the scheme due to the absence of clear oper

'We stand with the students': CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke announces Jharkhand visit

Embattled FIFA Chief Infantino Holds Emergency Talks With Directors in Morocco

Infantino has come under increasing pressure, even from within FIFA, over his handling of the proposal, and calls for him to step down have grown

China announces countermeasures against Washington, including controls on drones exports to the US

China has announced a fresh set of economic countermeasures against the US, including export controls on drones and sanctions on six American ent

India-UK trade pact to boost agri, auto exports with lower tariffs, better market access: Experts

The India-UK CETA agreement enhances agricultural exports by reducing tariffs on processed food products. This pact improves India's price compet

E20 Fuel Damages Vehicles? Landmark Consumer Court Order Raises Severe Questions

A Raipur Consumer Court has ordered Maruti to replace/refund a Grand Vitara apparently damaged by E20 fuel.

ED Conducts Raids Linked to YSR Congress Leader in Chit Fund Scam

Visakhapatnam, August 5: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids on Wednesday at locations associated with YSR Congress Party leader Mal

Mexico, Served With A SOCIAL Twist

Mela Mexicana brought the flavours of Mexico to SOCIAL, where smoky meats, crisp tostadas, spicy tacos and comforting tortas found an easy connec

P.V. Sindhu launches Centre for Sports Excellence in Visakhapatnam

What began as an initiative focused solely on badminton expanded into a multi-sport project following discussions with Chief Minister N. Chandrab

Pandit Ji Bole Hain Maun Rahiye: Ravi Kishan after his singing & dancing clips go viral

JP Nadda Visits Flood-Affected Areas in Assam, Assures Comprehensive Support from Central Government

Guwahati, August 5: Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited flood-affected regions in Assam on Wednesday, meeting with impacted residents and assu

Tamil Nadu Budget: Western districts to gain from textile, tourism, and energy initiatives

The Technical Textiles Transformation Scheme for Entrepreneurs will be implemented in collaboration with international educational and research i

'The government's doors are open to everyone': Hemant Soren reacts as students' protest enters Day 12

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday assured protesting students that the state government is willing to engage in dialogue over al

TN Budget Eyes Cross-Border Metro Rail Link with Karnataka's Bommasandra

In his Budget address, the minister stated that the construction of Phase II of the Chennai Metro Rail Project, spanning 118.9 km across three co