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Nitish Kumar Emphasizes Party Strength at JD(U) Headquarters

New Delhi, August 3: Following an active participation in parliamentary proceedings, Nitish Kumar, the national president of the Janata Dal (Unit

Ruling BJPs plan to construct a new building for Thiruvananthapuram Corporation office faces resistance from Opposition

Uttam pushes for getting environmental clearances for pending projects in time-bound manner

He says SC verdict is expected to open new window for project clearances with priority on PRLIS, Sitarama, Dindi, Gouravelli

Long absconding accused arrested

Dheeran Chinnamalais 221st death anniversary observed in Erode district

It was in Odanilai that Dheeran Chinnamalai built a fort after the fall of Tipu Sultan, alongside whom he had fought the British in the Anglo-Mys

Tragic Incident in Jammu: Soldier Dies from Accidental Gunfire

Jammu, August 3: A tragic incident has occurred in the Akhnoor sector of Jammu district, Jammu and Kashmir, where a soldier lost his life due to

Cyberabad Police arrest two in chain snatching case, recover stolen gold

TUDA launches drone survey for Settipalle Model Township project

Survey aims to cover an area of 223.63 acres of land allotted by TUDA to the beneficiaries, ahead of creating the essential infrastructure

Samagra Shiksha funds to boost infrastructure, skills and student welfare in Govt. junior colleges

Bankipur bypoll victory reveals Gen Z backing for Prashant Kishor

The jubilant Jan Suraaj Party founder says it is not an individual fight but BJP must change its Chief Minister in Bihar, and also stop migration

Controversy Surrounds Ram Temple Protests in Parliament: Acharya Writes to Speaker

Ayodhya, August 3: Jagadguru Paramhans Acharya has written to the Lok Sabha Speaker, requesting a discussion on the protests against the Ram Temp

Dhanekula Institute in Vijayawada recognised as AI practice school by US Academy

Kerala High Court denies appeal against stay on police association rejig

An order by the Additional Chief Secretary (Home) abolished the Kerala Police Officers Association and re-distributed its members and assets amon

Minister Sridhar Babu calls for collaborative efforts to promote water conservation and improve groundwater recharge

CWMA holds authority over Cauvery issue, says Nainar Nagenthran

Tadoba tiger Explorer returns to Andhra Pradesh in search of mate, territory

Now a fully grown adult, the tiger has returned to the Jangareddigudem forests months after its remarkable cross-country journey, prompting the S

Police arrest gang for stealing copper and aluminum wires in Prakasam district

Kerala floods 2026: death toll climbs to 18 even as rain intensity abates

CM Satheesan says the situation in most districts is now under control following a decline in rainfall. Eighteen people lost their lives in rain-

Tirkey slams Hockey India DG, seeks detailed response on jersey change queries

The Hockey India chief has asked Srivastava to provide the specific authority, approval or delegation under which the decision to change the offi

Man sentenced to life for murder over debt dispute in Anantapur

BJP's big setback in bypolls: Prashant Kishor wins Bankipur, Congress bags Datia; Manjalpur only consolation

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday suffered a massive setback in byelections across Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Gujarat, losing the Bankip

Orange alert issued for Keralas Palakkad district on Tuesday

Heavy rain continued to lash the district on Monday

Telangana mulling over special mechanism for NRI grievances: Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti

Inquiry on into HR&CE dept. irregularities, says Minister Ramesh

Government launches inquiry into recent tiger deaths in Srisailam Reserve

Three deaths have been reported recently from deep forest areas within the reserve; causes of the deaths are under investigation and the State go

D.K. Shivakumars Cabinet expanded amid confusion and rebellion

Expansion comes two months after Shivakumar was sworn-in as CM; eight legislators are first-time Ministers

Seven Cabinet berths for Kalyana Karnataka; Kalaburagi has three Ministers

The expansion of Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars Cabinet on Monday has given the Kalyana Karnataka region seven berths in the Council of Minister

MVD steps up highway patrols as aquaplaning accidents rise in Kerala

MVD advises motorists to reduce speed and keep it below 60 kmph on wet roads or where water has collected. Since the monsoon began, national high

Bhumana questions relaxed TTD tender norms for hospital supplies

Former TTD Chairman seeks probe, alleges dilution of eligibility criteria could compromise quality of medicines and consumables in TTD-run hospit

Kerala floods 2026: rain fury grips Pathanamthitta for third day, rescue teams step up operations

Low-lying regions in upper Kuttanad, including parts of Thiruvalla and Aranmula, remain under water; as many as 5,940 people are currently shelte

Coalition government delivering progress and investment, says A.P. Minister

State Minister of Industries and Commerce T.G. Bharath Gupta says that the entire team under the leadership of Chief Minister Nara Chandrababu Na

Gunfire in Birbhum Leaves Three Injured, Two in Critical Condition

Kolkata, August 3: Three individuals were injured in a shooting incident in the Nalhati area of Birbhum district, as reported by police on Monday

One dies in van-bike collision in Karaikudi

South Western Railway records highest-ever freight loading in July

South Western Railway registered its highest-ever freight loading for the month of July, handling 4.69 million tonnes of originating freight in J

Kerala rains 2026: festive bustle makes way for eerie silence in Ranni

Half-open shutters, heaps of mud, waterlogged furniture and ruined merchandise stand as grim reminders of the flash flood that ripped through the

Majority of farmers back LPS for Amaravati rail, ring road projects, says Narayana

Farmers from Tadikonda and Mothadaka express willingness to opt for the scheme, while Kantheru villagers seek further consultations before taking

Prashant Kishor says Bankipur verdict vindicates Jan Suraaj's solo strategy

Prashant Kishor has ruled out joining any political alliances for future elections. He claimed his Bankipur bypoll victory came from disgruntled

ABVP to Stage Protest Against Paper Leak on August 5 in Punjab

Chandigarh, August 3: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) Punjab has announced an intensified movement against paper leak incidents in

UG-NEET counselling schedule announced; DME yet to submit seat matrix

MG Brings Couture Editions of M9 & Cyberster EVs

The Cyberster and M9 have quickly become the most sought-after luxury EVs in their segment, boasted Milind Shah, Head MG SELECT, JSW MG Motor In

SCR awaits Railway Board nod for 4,500-crore Armoor-Adilabad line

The proposed line would provide rail connectivity to several unserved and remote areas of northern Telangana while improving access to Hyderabad,

Teacher suspended for assaulting HM in front of children at Karur govt. school

NASA hits major milestone for SpaceX Starship ahead of Artemis III Moon mission

NASA has completed crucial wind tunnel tests on SpaceX's Super Heavy V3 booster. These tests provide vital aerodynamic data for future lunar expl

Durand Cup: Doleyhat-trick powersRaengdaipastTRAUin a seven-goal thriller

Power shutdown on August 5

Veteran Congress leader Karuthodi Radhakrishnan passes away at 83

He played a key role in strengthening the Congress in areas such as Kayiliyad, Chalavara, Shoranur and Ottapalam and served as president of the C

Iran and Oman Seek New Shipping Route for Safe Passage in Hormuz Strait

Tehran, August 3: Iran and Oman are currently engaged in discussions to establish a temporary shipping route in the Hormuz Strait, aimed at ensur

US manufacturing activity jumps to more than four-year high in July

U.S. manufacturing activity reached its highest level in over four years during July. Strong order growth boosted factory employment, while suppl

Karnataka: Cabinet expansion sparks rebellion in Congress; CM appeals for patience

Karnataka Congress faced considerable backlash after Monday's cabinet expansion, leaving several key legislators without ministerial roles and re

Train services on Mangaluru-Bengaluru line resume after two-day suspension

Railways had suspended services from Saturday night following debris accumulation on the track triggered by landslips on the Sakleshpur-Subrahman

Bengaluru: Cocaine worth 58 lakh seized; drug peddler used chocolate boxes and delivery riders

Rain eases in Keralas Wayanad

More than a dozen relief camps shut as weather improves; 584 people from 174 families remain in 14 camps

Former MLA, MP taken into custody as YSRCP leaders clash with police in Uravakonda

Several YSRCP leaders, including the former MLA Visweswara Reddy, former MP Gorantla Madhav and others, were reportedly either taken into prevent

Political Reactions Surge After Prashant Kishors Victory in Bihar By-Election

Patna, August 3: Political reactions have intensified following the victory of Prashant Kishor, the candidate from Jan Suraj, in the by-election

Opposition sharpens attack on Kerala CM, accuses him of resorting to lies

The accusations revolve around Satheesans controversial helicopter trip and scheduled lunch during the disaster, with LDF leaders asserting that

Bengaluru: Private firm employee arrested for secretly filming woman

Delhi govt announces free one-year JEE, NEET coaching scholarship for Class 12 students

Delhi government will provide free one-year residential coaching for JEE and NEET aspirants. This scholarship program is for Class 12 students in

Mithila Palkar Refused To Darken Her Skin To Play Rural Telangana Girl

Actress holds firm on no skin-tone alteration for Super Subbu role

BRICS statistical offices meet begins in Lucknow; focuses on quality data, innovation

BRICS national statistical office heads met in Lucknow to strengthen systems. They focused on improving data quality and enhancing international

Kiren Rijiju Criticizes Opposition for Disrupting Parliament Discussions

New Delhi, August 3: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has targeted the Congress party, asserting that the Leader of the Oppositi

BMTC floats tender to introduce in-bus audio advertisements across 300 buses

BMTC says the system is intended to create a new revenue stream through commercial advertisements without affecting passenger announcements

Another Aide Of JeM Suspect Held In WB

The accused, Aditya Singh alias Raju, is a resident of Belilious Road in Howrah and a second-year B.Com student of Umesh Chandra College in Kolka

APSRTC Employees Union submit memorandums at 27 district Collectorates

The leaders warn that if the State government and RTC management fail to take immediate action to resolve the legitimate issues of the employees,

Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary congratulates Prashant Kishor on Bankipur win

Prashant Kishor secured victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll on Monday. He defeated his nearest BJP rival by a significant margin of 19,324 vo

Kerala floods 2026: several parts of Kottayam still inundated, over 3,700 shifted to relief camps

Ramanathapuram villagers, students petition Collector for bus service

Human Rights Advocate warns China could use AI deepfakes to coerce Taiwanese youth at exchange camps

China is organizing summer camps for Taiwanese students with low registration fees. A human rights advocate warns these camps could use AI deepfa

Odisha Government Accelerates Flood Relief Efforts, Over 800,000 Affected

Bhubaneswar, August 3: The Odisha governments Revenue and Disaster Management Minister, Suresh Pujari, announced on Monday that the state has int

Prashant Kishor wins Bankipur: Did student protests hurt BJP in bypolls?

Uttarakhand Police senior officers inspect Haridwar, review security arrangements for Kanwar Mela

Senior police officers inspected Haridwar locations for the ongoing Shravan Kanwar Mela 2026. They reviewed security, traffic management, and cro

Four relief camps remain open in Kasaragod

District-level competitions for Nasha Mukt Bharat held

New Gene-Editing Tool May Help India Tackle Pulse, Oilseed Shortages

Gene-editing is like enhanced classical breeding but done at the molecular level and does not introduce any foreign genes and hence it is much mo

In 1927, a woman's little-known brick invention quietly became a foundation of modern construction

Anna Keichline, the first licensed woman architect in Pennsylvania, changed American architecture with ideas that were far ahead of her time. Her

Trump Says US-Iran Talks To Begin On Monday, After Pausing 'Massive' Strikes

The talks will seek to end the conflict and revive stalled cargo traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway through which about a f

Yaduveer seeks Centres nod to include Mysuru in global tourism mission

Uttar Pradesh Officials Urged to Resolve Water Supply Complaints Within 24 Hours

Lucknow, August 3: Uttar Pradeshs Water Power Minister, Swatantra Dev Singh, reviewed the operations of the Jal Jeevan Mission and instructed off

Karnataka CM Appeals for Patience Amid Cabinet Expansion Discontent

Bengaluru, August 3: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar has urged disgruntled Congress leaders to maintain patience following the recent ca

CPI(M) members petition Thoothukudi Collector over alleged irregularities in water connections in Sawyerpuram

Meet Monica Barbaro: The Spider-Man actor Andrew Garfields rumoured girlfriend, the Top Gun: Maverick and Oscar-nominated star making headlines in Hollywood

Monica Barbaro is an Oscar-nominated actress best known forTop Gun: Maverick, NetflixsFUBARand her acclaimed portrayal of Joan Baez inA Complete

Rain causes slight disruptions to Sabarimala pilgrimage in Kerala

Pilgrims travelling from Nilackal were temporarily stopped following reports of a landslip at Attathodu, while those arriving through Erumely als

I&PR Minister accuses YSRCP of trying to disturb peace

Kolusu alleges Jagan is encouraging party cadres to create unrest; warns of strict action against those disturbing law and order

NHM Assam Announces Massive Recruitment for 2,204 Staff Nurse Positions

Dispur, August 3: A significant opportunity has emerged for individuals in the medical field seeking government employment. The National Health M

Thousands celebrate Aadi Perukku at Bhavani Kooduthurai

Devotees began arriving in the early hours and took a holy dip at the bathing ghats before offering special prayers for prosperity and good healt

Holiday declared for educational institutions in three districts in Kerala

Panchayat secretary caught red-handed while accepting bribe in Kalaburagi

A gram panchayat secretary was arrested by Karnataka Lokayukta officials in Kalaburagi city on Monday for allegedly accepting a bribe of 9,950 fo

Third suspect arrested in JeM-linkedterror module in West Bengal

The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has now been roped in to probe the cross-border communications between the suspects andtheiroperatives

Meerut, Muzaffarnagar Schools, Colleges Closed Amid Kanwar Yatra

Authorities in both districts have directed all educational institutions and departments concerned to ensure strict compliance with the orders.

Karnataka Cabinet expansion sparks dissent among senior Congress MLAs

Several Congress MLAs have accused the Congress leadership of favouring turncoats over party loyalists

'Reclaim it from the left': Rep Gill calls for Smithsonian leadership reset amid museum controversy