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Forget baking soda and vinegar; this shower cleaning trick tackles stubborn limescale better and restores water pressure

Showerheads often suffer from reduced water flow due to mineral deposits forming in their tiny holes. To combat this issue, citric acid is a natu

AP To Begin Agrigold Payouts From Sept. 15

The minister said the sub-committee would meet the Chief Secretary on August 11 to resolve inter-state legal issues and finalise auction guidelin

Pakistan beats West Indies to end 8-match overseas losing streak in test matches

Pakistan secured an eight-wicket victory against the West Indies in the second test match. This win ended their eight-match losing streak in away

IPC Recognized as Regional Center of Excellence by WHO SEARN for Drug Quality

New Delhi, August 5: The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, participated in the 10th anniver

Chhattisgarh CM Launches Forest Festival 2026, Announces Development of Peepal City

Raipur, August 5: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai inaugurated the Forest Festival 2026 on Wednesday and participated in a plantation d

Bomb Attack At Shakib Al Hasan's House Hours After Sheikh Hasina's Delhi Presser

The attack took place around 8.45 pm local time at Shakib Al Hasan's ancestral residence in the Keshabmor area of Magura town. The house was also

Melania Trump earned $10.71 million from Amazon documentary despite $16 million box office haul as Jeff Bezos faces buying influence claims

Melania Trump earned $10.71 million from the Amazon MGM documentary about her, despite the film bringing in just $16 million at the box office ag

'Communists are new face of Democrats!': Trumps sharp jab at Dems after El-Sayed's Michigan victory

Telangana: CP Urges Teachers To Educate Students On Cyber Safety

She urged the public to remain vigilant while using mobile phones and digital platforms: Reports

Measles Outbreak in Bangladesh Claims Five More Lives, Death Toll Reaches 854

Dhaka, August 5: The measles outbreak in Bangladesh continues to escalate. Following the deaths of five more children in the last 24 hours, the t

New Nuclear Plan As US Updates War Strategy Against China Or Russia: Report

Instead of depending mainly on long-range nuclear missiles, the new approach would place greater focus on shorter-range tactical nuclear weapons

Gold Futures Surge 2,165 To Hit 1.46 Lakh As Safe-Haven Demand & Weaker Dollar Fuel Global Bullion Rally

Gold futures rose for the second consecutive session, gaining Rs 2,165 to Rs 1.46 lakh per 10 grams on the MCX, tracking a sharp rally in global

'Attack On Christians': US Lawmaker's 'India Ties' Warning Over Foreign Funds

The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, seeks to empower the government to create a Designated Authority to take over the man

'Until the govt orders CBI probe': Protesting students' ultimatum amid exam irregularities agitation in Ranchi

While JKLM has planned the march on August 6, All India Students' Association (AISA) and other people's organisation has planned on August 7. Com

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to India over child abuse, deepfake content

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly apologised over child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and other lapses on Meta platforms d

Air India Gets New CEO

Tewolde Gebremariam to lead airline's next phase after Campbell Wilson's exit

Devendra Mahto drinks water after Sonam Wangchuk's appeal, vows to continue hunger strike over Jharkhand exam row

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who has been on an indefinite hunger strike over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams, agree

BB fame Jiya Shankar gets engaged to boyfriend Kaaran Dhanak; flaunts diamond ring, cries during dreamy proposal

Jiya Shankar shared dreamy photos from the proposal, where she proudly flaunted her diamond engagement ring and shared a romantic kiss with her f

Shreya Kalra lifts Lock Upp 2 trophy, takes home 1 crore; defeats Shivangi Joshi after Harshad Chopda sacrifices finalist spot for her

Shreya Kalra emerged as the winner of Lock Upp 2, defeating Shivangi Joshi in the grand finale to lift the coveted trophy. Along with the title,

August 5 Marks Freedom Day for Jammu's Valmiki Community After 63 Years of Discrimination

For Jammu's Valmiki community, August 5 is a day of celebration as the abrogation of Article 35-A in 2019 ended decades of discrimination, restor

BSPs only MLA Umashankar Singh passes away, UP Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana expresses grief

Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana on Wednesday expressed sorrow over the passing of Umashankar Singh, MLA representing the

Mahesh Tapase Urges CM Fadnavis to Form SIT for Siddhi Vinayak Temple Investigation

Mumbai, August 5: NCP (SCP) leader Mahesh Tapase has called on Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to establish a Special Investigation Team (SIT) t

Beware of Fake Degrees: Government Identifies 32 Fake Universities, Targets Misleading EdTech Ads

The Centre has informed Parliament that 32 institutions have been identified as fake universities, while some EdTech platforms are misleading stu

Bengaluru Traffic Police introduce trial diversions at Madiwala to ease peak-hour congestion

Danish Proverb of the Day: No one gets into trouble without Life lessons on responsibility, awareness, mistakes, accountability, experiences and why you make your own luck

Danish Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of No one gets into trouble without his own help. The saying reflects the importance of personal

India's Test transition hurt by exit of seniors: Ajinkya Rahane

Ajinkya Rahane believes Test cricket needs more senior players on the team. He stated that the departure of multiple senior players has impacted

ChinaMaxing: A Global Trend Capturing Hearts Worldwide

Beijing, August 5: Since the beginning of 2026, ChinaMaxing has rapidly gained popularity across the globe. In just a few months, related hashtag

Bangladesh turns ousted Hasinas official residence into museum; observes July Mass Uprising Day

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman inaugurated the July Mass Uprising Memorial Museum at Ganabhaban, prime ministers official residence during Hasinas

Google shakes up AI leadership as DeepMind chief Demis Hassabis shifts role

Demis Hassabis becomes chief scientist, relinquishes DeepMind CEO role; Jeff Dean and other key engineers leave to found new startup; moves follo

Gujarat Bans Analogue Paneer, Cheese, Butter To Protect Public Health

The decision follows extensive sampling and laboratory testing conducted by the Food and Drug Control Administration across Gujarat

Japans New Defense White Paper Filled with Misconceptions, Says China

Beijing, August 5: The spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Defense, Tan Shi, responded to questions regarding Japans 2026 Defense White Pape

BJD opposes proposed nuclear plant in Odisha, warns of mass agitation

Addressing a press conference, BJD senior general secretary Lekhashree Samantsinghar claimed that a nuclear power plant would pose a serious thre

If they back out again...: Trump issues fresh warning to Iran

Chinas Logistics Industry Prosperity Index Continues to Rise

Beijing, August 5: The China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing announced on August 4 that the Chinese Logistics Industry Prosperity Index fo

RBI raises FY27 GDP growth forecast to 6.7%

Rice Mills: After a Lag, Govt Plans Action Against CMR Defaulters

Police cases filed after raids reveal alleged diversion of government-supplied paddy.

Quote of the day by Alexander the Great: Through every generation of the human race there has been a constant war, a war with... Inspiring life lessons on freedom, discipline, resilience, perseverance, and why conquering fear precedes every great victory by the history's greatest military commanders

Today's Quote of the Day by Alexander the Great: Alexander the Greats famous quote highlights that the most relentless conflict in human history

International Anti-Terrorism Seminar Held in Xinjiang

Beijing, August 5: The 2026 International Anti-Terrorism Seminar, themed Facing New Challenges of Terrorism: Strengthening National Responsibilit

RBI Governor flags El Nino, volatile crude oil prices as inflation risks

ONGC expects oil plus gas production of 39 MMTOE this fiscal, 40 MMTOE next year

In the analyst call, senior executive of ONGC stated they expect oil prices to hover at about $75 per barrel, which would also make it ideal to p

Asunta Lakra denies charges against her, questions Hockey Indias Ethics Committee jurisdiction

Telangana: Police Identify Colleges Forging Fire NOCs

We got a complaint in late February stating that a junior college in Barkatpura had submitted a fake fire NOC. Later we found that our HYDRA offi

BWF World Championships' draws revealed, Ayush Shetty faces stern test, Sindhu, Lakshya's opponents confirmed

The draws of the BWF World Championships, set to take place in New Delhi from August 17 to 23, have been revealed. Asian Championships silver med

Rain eases, normalcy returns in Ernakulam

Water levels in the Muvattupuzha, Thodupuzha and Kaliyar rivers remain below warning levels; affected areas witness no major rain-related trouble

Russian barrage on Kyiv kills 17 as Ukraine fails to down single missile

Kyiv was unable to shoot down any of the missiles launched by Russia, whose intensifying attacks have prompted Kyiv to plead for more U.S.-made P

Indian Railways Operates 19 Water Plants to Provide Safe Drinking Water

New Delhi, August 5: Indian Railways is currently operating 19 water plants across the country, ensuring that passengers have access to safe pack

Chenab Rail Bridge Engineer Inspires Young Scientists At CSIR-IICT

IICT Director Dr D. Srinivasa Reddy described her achievement as a symbol of engineering excellence, perseverance and leadership.

India's services sector growth hits four-and-a-half-year low in July on weak demand: PMI

Business activity rose at the weakest rate in 53 months

Jammu and Kashmir Police Offers 15 Lakh Reward for Information on LeT Terrorist Arrest

Srinagar, August 5: The Jammu and Kashmir Police announced a reward of 15 lakh for information leading to the arrest of a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) t

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Amid Friction in PoK, Why Delay Over J&K Statehood?

PoK protests, Kashmir's future and concerns over India's political direction

Kerala High Court orders Muvattupuzha RDO to pay 25,000 in costs

'$230 billion in fraud busted': Vance drops bombshell, 'reveals' task force stopped $56B in payments

NHRC summons Delhi police chief after failure to answer summon over CSAM content on Instagram

Why more people are putting baking soda in their bathrooms; the benefits are surprisingly practical and it costs almost nothing

Baking soda offers a simple home trick for bathroom freshness. It effectively absorbs unwanted moisture and neutralizes unpleasant odors around t

In Conversation with Neha Bora: Does NEP-2020 aid or destroy GenZs dreams? | In Focus Podcast

In this episode, Neha Bora discusses NEP 2020s impact on Gen Zs dreams and the future of activism.

Youth Shot During Alcohol Party Dispute in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 5: A young man was shot during a dispute at an alcohol party in the Liluah area of Howrah district, West Bengal. The injured indi

Why SpaceX's accidental Moon crash is worrying scientists ahead of Artemis missions

A spent SpaceX rocket stage has impacted the Moon after a year in space. Astronomers confirm the four-tonne Falcon 9 upper stage hit the lunar su

Remains of Indian seafarer killed in Black Sea attack reaches Kanpur; family refuses last rites

Merchant Navy chief officer Sagar Gupta's body arrived in Kanpur after a Black Sea attack. His family is demanding martyr status and financial co

E20 Petrol Is Cleaner, But Moisture May Be A Concern For Older Cars

The E20-compliant vehicles handle the fuel well and result in an efficient fuel system. However, a few older vehicle owners still need to be caut

Telangana: Dissent Brews In Asifabad Congress

The protest was orchestrated by a section of leaders within the party as part of a conspiracy against her leadership: Atram Suguna

RSS aims at weakening Left movement, says Vijayaraghavan

RSSs influence is adversely affecting the countrys governance, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi showing undue haste in implementing its agenda i

Canal restoration to be expedited to curb waterlogging in Kochi

Mullassery Canal restoration to resume on September 1 and be completed by March; inspections against banned single-use plastic to be intensified;

Cabinet Secretary, Home Secretary get one-year extension in service

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Modi approved the extension in service of Somanathan as Cabinet Secretary for a f

After a long delay, portfolios allocated in NDA Cabinet in Puducherry

Chief Minister N. Rangasamy will handle Confidential and Cabinet Department, Planning and Finance, Revenue and Excise, Personnel and Administrati

Bondada Engineering Q1 net up 29%, to capitalise on renewable energy, power and telecom

As Indias investments in renewable energy, power infrastructure, telecom and emerging technologies continue to accelerate, we are well positioned

Dial 112 Turns Single Support Platform for All Emergencies

Telangana Police has launched AI-enabled Dial 112, a unified emergency response platform integrating police, fire, ambulance and other services t

Mongolian proverb of the day: 'While your horse is strong, travel to see places' Meaning and life lesson explained

A Mongolian proverb advises traveling while one's horse remains strong. This saying encourages seizing opportunities during youth and good health

US removes sanctions from three IRGC-linked entities, Treasury website shows

The US Treasury Department has removed Fly Baghdad and two aircraft from its sanctions list. This action follows earlier targeting of the airline

NCP Demands Apology from Congress for Dumb Doll Remark Against Sunetra Pawar

Mumbai, August 5: The Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) staged a vigorous protest on Wednesday in front of the statue of Mahatma Gandhi near the s

Palani land case: HC dismisses advance bail plea of suspended Sub-Registrar

The State submitted that there was concentrated telephonic communication between Sub-Registrar Justin Manikandan Subramanian, who registered the

Include CBSE-sector representatives on panels for readying education policies: council

Council of CBSE Schools Kerala visits Chief Minister, Ministers and recommend establishment of a permanent coordination and communication mechani

RBI Governor Updates on Polymer Banknotes: Field Trials Underway

New Delhi, August 5: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is making significant strides towards introducing polymer (plastic) banknotes in the country

RBI Updates on Polymer Banknotes Launch

New Delhi, August 5: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is rapidly working towards introducing polymer (plastic) banknotes in the country. RBI Gover

What Goes Behind Sheikh Hasina's Homecoming? She Responds To NDTV Question

Sheikh Hasina was addressing a virtual press conference via an audio call, in what was her first public media interaction since being ousted and

Tamil Nadu Budget Draws Mixed Political Reactions

The Tamil Nadu Budget evoked mixed reactions, with the Opposition criticising it and the Congress welcoming its development focus.

New Delhi: Centre Extends Tenures Of Top Bureaucrats

Somanathan, a 1987-batch IAS officer of the Tamil Nadu cadre, was appointed Cabinet Secretary for a two-year term in August 2024: Reports

RBI has funds to pay for UPI platform without having to charge merchants, customers

The government has introduced a Bill in Parliament that will allow it to notify the kinds of transactions that can attract such a charge. So far,

In 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and other crops: How the soybean car became an early experiment in plant-based automobiles

In 1941, a Black American scientist and industrialist and business magnate built a car with never-seen-before plastic made from soybean and other

Why were commercial flights still operating during Trump's Marine One takeoff? FAA investigates

The FAA is investigating commercial flights near Reagan National Airport. This occurred as President Trump's Marine One helicopter departed from

Government puts in place framework to tackle online child sexual abuse

India's government has established a coordinated framework to combat online child abuse. The 'Sahyog' portal expedites content removal requests t

Analysis: The challenge of becoming 'Sunetra Pawar,' not 'Ajit Pawar'

Will Maharashtra's first female Deputy Chief Minister be able to carve out a distinct identity?

William Lawrence wins Michigan Democratic primary, setting up high-stakes battle for key swing House seat

William Lawrence secured the Democratic nomination for Michigan's seventh congressional district. He defeated two moderate rivals in a closely wa

Pradeep S. Mehta | Trust Becomes the Toughest Test for Indias Young in Examinations

Candidates write the exam under strict invigilation amid orderly arrangements.

Bangladesh In Grip Of Fear, Rigged Polls Brought BNP To Power: Sheikh Hasina

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Wednesday said that the South Asian country's situation has worsened over the last two years wi

Immediate Recruitment for Senior Consultant and Other Positions at Airport Authority of India

New Delhi, August 5: If you are on the lookout for job opportunities, a golden chance is about to slip away. The Airport Authority of India (AAI)

With all eye on delimitation & FCRA, Parliament monsoon session sinks deeper into deadlock

Parliament has hit yet another impasse as the opposition protests continue for the thirteenth day. Despite this, the government succeeded in pass

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Washington wildfire arson suspect makes first court appearance; blaze reduces entire area to ashes

Neuranics Lab is building a blood count machine that runs by fingerprick

The Delhi-based company has developed MorphX, a point-of-care platform that claims to return a full blood count in minutes without needing a trai

Peptris is using AI to find drug candidates to shorten the time it takes for laboratory validation

The Bengaluru-based company builds models that generate molecules and predict how they will behave, and has licensed its lead candidate to a US d