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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refineries to Curb Funding for War, Says Zelensky

New Delhi, August 6: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced that the Ukrainian military executed a significant operation on Thursda

Hyderabad Kirana Merchants Association Reaffirms Clean Trade Commitment

Members were also advised to ensure strict compliance with all applicable food safety laws, maintain the highest standards of quality and hygiene

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Jharkhand Students Form Delegation for Talks with Government Amid Ongoing Protests

Ranchi, August 6: In response to ongoing protests against alleged irregularities in various recruitment exams, including JPSC and JSSC, students

Centre passes buck to M.P. govt. over tribals displacement due to Ken-Betwa project

This comes even as locals and tribal communities in the States Chhatarpur district have been protesting against the project for months, accusing

Gauhati High Court seeks status quo on encroachment in Manas Tiger Reserve

One of the major encroachers is a seed farm under the Bodoland Territorial Councils Agriculture Department, the petition by green activist Rohit

From Lalbagh to Sydney: Mavalli Tiffin Rooms to open its first restaurant in Australia

Bengalurus 100-year-old MTR restaurant is all set to brings its idlis and dosas to the Australian city. Hemamalini Maiya, the managing partner, g

OPINION | Zuckerberg apology: Power of India's law

The written apology tendered to the Government of India by Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is a clear reflection of the power of Indian laws. Zuckerberg

Michelle Yeoh Bags Asian Filmmaker of the Year Honour at 31st Busan Festival

Yeoh began her screen career in Hong Kong action cinema with 'Yes, Madam!' (1985), followed by acclaimed performances in 'Police Story 3: Superco

Is Paneer on Your Plate Real? How to Identify Analogue Paneer and Understand Its Health Risks

Several states have started taking action against analogue paneer. Learn what analogue paneer is, how it differs from regular paneer, how to iden

KSRTC Bus Collides With Motorcycle In Belagavi; Three Killed

The accident occurred at Konnur town in Gokak taluk of Karnataka

Delhi Police Uncovers Telegram-Based Cyber Job Scam, Two Arrested

New Delhi, August 6: The Central District Cyber Police Station in Delhi has apprehended two cybercriminals from Rajasthan involved in a Telegram-

Three, including minor, held for gang rape, murder of class 10 student in Assam

Several organisations have condemned the incident and demanded a fast-track trial to ensure speedy justice for the victim

Cabbies, gig workers threaten indefinite strike in Hyderabad from August 8

The strike warning by gig workers and app-based drivers comes on the heels of autorickshaw drivers unions proposed strike on August 24

Karnataka explores partnership with Anthropic for governance, skilling and deep-tech growth

CM D.K. Shivakumar sought Anthropics expertise on how AI could help reduce fraud in government systems and improve the effectiveness, security an

Britain clears Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros

Britain has approved Paramount Skydance's significant acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery. The government cleared the deal after receiving stren

Registration of homoeopaths: HC orders Maharashtra resident doctors to call off stir immediately

Bombay High Court ordered resident doctors to immediately end their strike. The court expressed concern over the protest's impact on numerous hos

'Will you choose Trump or truth?': Sen. Booker goes off on Trump appointee at fiery Senate hearing

Ashwani Sharma Addresses Controversy Over Comments on Women in Punjab Assembly

Chandigarh, August 6: A significant uproar occurred in the Punjab Assembly on Thursday regarding alleged offensive remarks against women. Followi

Govt confident of Delimitation Bill passage, yet seeks Congress support after Rijiju-Rahul talks: Sources

For nearly three weeks after the Parliament remained paralysed, Kiren Rijiju again on Thursday spoke to Rahul Gandhi and the talks were held rega

Kerala to Roll Out 'My Police Station' Reform From Aug 15

Addressing a press conference here, Chennithala said the initiative was aimed at transforming police stations into people-friendly institutions a

Europe swelters as heat wave grips continent, Italy issues nationwide red alert

Italy issued its highest heat alert across major cities as Europe faced extreme weather. Record temperatures were recorded in Austria, while Fran

Relief effort for flood-affected people in Kerala

Echo sentiments of Opposition to Home Minister: Rajya Sabha Chairman tells government

Thursday, August 6, saw a heated exchange between Leader of the Opposition and Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge and Union Parliamentary Affa

Minor girl held captive, sexually abused by Instagram friend in Nagpur; one held

The minor from Nagpur went missing on August 2; using technical information, police traced her location and rescued her; she has been admitted to

Karnataka Launches AI-Powered Digital Crop Survey Initiative

The programme integrates satellite imagery, artificial intelligence, drones and other advanced technologies with the state's existing Digital Cro

Jagtial: Class VII Girl Student Goes Missing From School

Basing on the CCTV footage, it is learnt that the missing girl changed her dress in the school, before leaving the premises. She left her books,

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Jharkhand Enhances Fire Safety with 58 Advanced Fire Tenders

Ranchi, August 6: Fire response times in several areas of Jharkhand are set to improve significantly. On Thursday, 58 new mini fire tenders equip

Hockey India announces squad for AHF Women's Junior Asia Cup 2026

Hockey India has announced the junior women's team for the 2026 Asia Cup. The squad will compete in Moqi, China, from August 30 to September 13.

Quote of the Day by Meryl Streep: You can't strategize falling in love, can you? It's never worked... Life lessons on love, timing, authenticity, embracing uncertainty, trusting life's journey and why the best things cannot be planned by the legendary Hollywood actress

Quote of the Day by Meryl Streep explores the idea that love, meaningful opportunities and life's greatest moments cannot be carefully planned or

AISA launches nationwide 'Gen Z Rising' campaign after Jantar Mantar protest

AISA announced a nationwide outreach campaign called 'Gen Z Rising' starting August 7. National president Neha will tour several states to mobili

Chinese Proverb of the Day: The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is ... A powerful reminder to start where you are and act today

A Chinese proverb emphasizes that the best time to act was yesterday, but today is the next best. Dwelling on past chances delays future progress

African Proverb of the Day: The key to a healthy body is Life lessons on healthy habits, lifestyle, daily routines, physical wellness, fitness and why why you should take care of your mental health

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of The key to a healthy body is a good head. The saying emphasizes that good health begins with

Maharashtra govt announces Rs 10 lakh insurance cover for 1.6 lakh 'Govindas' ahead of Dahi Handi festival

Ahead of the annual Dahi Handi festival in Maharashtra, the Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis-led government has rolled out a comprehensive insura

Two More Accused Seek Government Witness Status in Kannada Superstar Darshan Murder Case

Bengaluru, August 6: A new development has emerged in the high-profile Renukaswamy murder case connected to Kannada superstar Darshan. Following

Karnataka Govt, Anthropic Discuss Long-Term AI Partnership Across Key Sectors

Shivakumar, along with Minister for Electronics, IT/BT and Home Priyank Kharge, met the Anthropic delegation as part of the state's efforts to en

Jharkhand protestors form 11-member panel for talks with government over recruitment exam row

Jharkhand students protesting exam irregularities formed an 11-member delegation for government talks. The JPSC-JSSC Reforms Manch seeks cancella

CSIR-NAL Recruitment Alert: 89 Positions Available, Walk-In Interviews Starting August 10

Bengaluru, August 6: Exciting news has emerged for young job seekers preparing for government positions and awaiting vacancy announcements. The C

A Western diet could be feeding colon cancer through gut bacteria, new study reveals

New research reveals Western diets promote colon cancer through gut bacteria. These microbes convert bile acids into compounds that fuel tumor gr

Lok Sabha passes Bill to authorise Govt. to permit banks to levy charges on UPI transactions

The Taxation and other Laws (Amendment) Bill was passed without a debate due to persistent sloganeering by the Opposition over various issues

Rajya Sabha passes Appropriation No.3 Bill authorising Rs 54,067 crore excess spending for FY23

The Rajya Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill for excess spending. This bill covers expenditures from the financial year ending March 31, 2023.

Nilekani Task Force Is PM's Damage Control Exercise: Congress

The Modi government showed no political will or sincerity in implementing the Radhakrishnan Committee Report, he alleged.

LoP cannot dictate the chair: Rijiju rebukes Kharge in Rajya Sabha

Chetan Bhagat Joins Viral Trend Inspired by Anupam Kher

Mumbai, August 6: Renowned author Chetan Bhagat was seen following in the footsteps of actor Anupam Kher on Thursday. Known for captivating audie

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Sensex climbs 374 points on buying in Reliance, ICICI Bank; Nifty ends flat

The 50-share NSE Nifty traded in a narrow range for the day and edged marginally higher by 11.35 points, or 0.05%, to end at 24,636; during the d

GD Naidus story should be part of the syllabus: Madhavan interview | GDN

Actor Madhavan has been fascinated by the life and times of Gopalsamy Doraisamy Naidu so much that he decided to showcase it on the big screen. T

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026: Law college, river projects, welfare schemes for Madurai

The new special government law college in Madurai is scheduled to open its doors in the 202728 academic year with an initial intake of 300 studen

Amanat Kamboj Qualifies for Womens Discus Throw Final at U20 World Athletics Championship

Eugene, August 6: Indian thrower Amanat Kamboj has qualified for the womens discus throw final at the U20 World Athletics Championship, achieving

Quote of the day by Sylvester Stallone: It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about... Inspiring life lessons on resilience, perseverance, mental toughness, courage, personal growth, success, and why embracing life's setbacks often becomes the real path to winning by the American actor, filmmaker, and creator of the iconic Rocky franchise

Famous quote of the day by Sylvester Stallone: Sylvester Stallone's famous quote, It ain't about how hard you hit. It's about how hard you can ge

Delhi HC rejects wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail plea in Sagar Dhankar murder case

The Delhi High Court has dismissed Olympian wrestler Sushil Kumar's bail plea. This plea was related to the Sagar Dhankar murder case from May 20

Did reducing Jammu and Kashmir to a UT and abrogating its special status make a difference?

Analysis of available data show that the Union government has not delivered on its promise of wide-ranging transformation in Jammu and Kashmir

11 fishermen apprehended by Sri Lankan Navy near Needuntheevu islet

The 11 fishermen were fishing in a fibre boat, which was reportedly an unregistered trawler. The trawler developed a technical snag and went out

Bombay HC clarifies PoP idol immersion case limited to environmental impact

Court states litigation does not seek to interfere with religious practices; when the Bench asked the counsel if he could place any old Hindu scr

Kolkatas Elliot Park Unveils Natural Beauty as View-Blockers Removed

Kolkata, August 6: Following the directives of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, view-blockers have been removed from a popular public

Old, Unrelated Videos Falsely Linked to JPSC, JSSC Protests in Jharkhand

Both visuals are old and show videos taken during the CJP-led protests in Delhi.

MLA Sharanagowda Kandkur escorts rival Baburao Chinchansur during visit to Kadechur Badiyal Industrial Area in Yadgir

Mr. Kandkur was seen holding the hand of former minister Baburao Chinchansur while accompanying Medical Education Minister Sharan Prakash Patil t

Chiranjeevi Team Dismisses AP Brand Ambassador Rumours?

Earlier, reports stated that the Andhra Pradesh government is considering appointing the veteran actor as the state's official Brand Ambassador.

Iran says Hormuz deal in 'final stage'

Iran has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz is in its final stage if the US doesn't obstruct it.

Passenger held for trying to open emergency exit on Kochi-bound flight

A passenger was detained by police after attempting to unlock an emergency exit. He also damaged the exit door's windowpane and intimidated fello

Rupee falls 16 paise to close at 95.24 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the rupee was pressured by a slight recovery in the U.S. dollar index and foreign fund outflows, even as lower crude oil price

Soccer: FIFA governance debate set to outlive Morocco truce despite backing for Infantino

FIFA apologized for mistakes in a World Cup commercial rights proposal after member federations complained. A review will now be conducted before

Europes wildfires and the changing taste of French wine | The Climate Economy

From record-breaking wildfires and smoke taint to the earliest harvests in 600 years, climate change is directly threatening Frances celebrated w

Abaan Ahmed, son of slain gangster-politician Atiq Ahmed, dies in road accident: Read about his criminal history

Abaan Ahmed first came under the police scanner after the murder of Umesh Pal, the main witness in the 2005 murder case of Bahujan Samaj Party (B

Xbox Disc to Digital Programme: Microsoft's reported 'Positron' feature could let gamers convert physical discs into digital licenses. Check all details

Microsoft is reportedly preparing an Xbox Disc to Digital Programme for August 2026. This feature will let players convert physical game discs in

Sanjay Ghemawat, the Kota kid who spent decades at Google building large-scale computing, is now leaving to make an AI that can run thousands of experiments

Sanjay Ghemawat, the Google scientist who grew up in Kota, Rajasthan, is leaving the company after nearly three decades. Ghemawat helped build ke

From Rs 36 crore to Rs 180 crore: PM Modi's foreign travel bill jumps 5x since 2021

Tamil Nadus Chief Minister Unveils Inclusive Development Budget for 2026-27

Chennai, August 6: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay congratulated Finance Minister N. Mari Wilson and Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister R.

After Chhattisgarh & Maharashtra, Gujarat Bans Analogue Paneer, Butter and Cheese

Gujarat government has banned the production and sale of substandard analogue paneer, butter, and cheese. Know why the ban was imposed and how an

Rajya Sabha Clears Appropriation (No.3) Bill, 2026

Upper House approves excess grants for FY2022-23 expenditure, including Railway Ministry dues and debt repayment.

Ladakh to launch India's first high-altitude wildlife safari, LG approves eco-tourism initiative

Ladakh is set to embark on a groundbreaking initiative by launching India's first high-altitude wildlife safari focused on eco-tourism. This vent

School holiday tomorrow, August 7: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 7: On August 7, India can anticipate heavy to very heavy rainfall across various regions. While a nationwide scho

Youth Protest Erupts Over CJP Core Committee Decisions in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, August 6: A significant controversy has emerged in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar regarding the core committee of the Cockr

Afcons receives LoA for 1,918-cr desalinated water tunnel project in Mumbai

Afcons receives LoA for 1,918-cr desalinated water tunnel project in Mumbai

Milton and Feeding India collaborate to distribute steel tiffin boxes to children

Milton and Feeding India collaborate to distribute steel tiffin boxes to children

Fiscal federalism, efficiency versus equity concerns

The Sixteenth Finance Commission risks moving away from its core mandate of acting as an equalising force within the federation

Maharashtra resident doctors call off strike after Bombay HC order, OPD services to function normally

The Maharashtra resident doctors on Thursday called off strike after Bombay High Court took cognisance of the matter. Notably, the Bombay High Co

Shubman Gill suffers injury scare while training ahead of Test series vs Sri Lanka, what exactly happened?

India captain Shubman Gill suffered a blow to his right thumb while batting in the nets ahead of the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka , sl

Meet the insect that can make a bomb: Bombardier beetle creates an explosion using its own body chemicals to escape predators

Most insects run or hide when threatened. The bombardier beetle does something far more dramatic. It triggers a chemical explosion inside its own

Sambhal Violence Mob Aimed to Disrupt Mosque Survey, Says Court Commissioner

A day after judicial panel's report was tabled in the UP Assembly, Hindu side seeks debate as commissioner alleges attack on survey team was plan

Lightning Strike Kills Footballer, Injures 12 During Match in Thailand

The incident occurred during the Golok Cup regional tournament at Santiphap Stadium in Thailand's Narathiwat province

Odisha Vigilance Arrests Three in 55.69 Lakh Embezzlement Case

Bhubaneswar, August 6: Odisha Vigilance has arrested three individuals on charges of embezzling over 55.69 lakh. The arrested include a former ju

Lok Sabha passes bill paving way for UPI charges: What the new law means for users, merchants and banks

The Lok Sabha on Thursday passed a key amendment to the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, empowering the Central government to allow bank

CBI arrests fugitive wanted in 2021 post poll murder of WB BJP leader

He had been on the run since August 25, 2021, when the case was registered

Complaint Filed Against Mehbooba Mufti Over Alleged Tricolour Disrespect

Police complaint seeks action under the Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act over alleged inverted display of the national flag during Sr

BRICS Waves Market 2026 Kicks Off in Mumbai, Focusing on Creative Sector Collaboration and Investment

Mumbai, August 6: The BRICS Waves Market 2026 was inaugurated in Mumbai on Thursday under Indias BRICS presidency. This two-day international eve

Naidu speaks on Air India Phuket-Delhi turbulence; announces LoIs for 11 new FTOs

Sambhal violence report: Mob intended to attack survey team, says court commissioner

A judicial commission report on Sambhal violence, tabled in the Uttar Pradesh Assembly, has concluded that clashes during a court-ordered survey

Milky Mist IPO to open on August 11

IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to 1,428 crore and an Offer For Sale (OFS) of up to 125 crore