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Meghalaya Police Promises Strict Action in Petrol Bomb Incident

Shillong, August 4: Following a petrol bomb attack by masked individuals at the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB) office, the East

State to Use Central Funds for SC, ST Fees

The reforms are aimed at ensuring zero fee arrears, timely release of scholarships and full utilisation of Central assistance.

DU student alleges Meta restricted four CJP protest videos

Increase in Foreign Tourist Arrivals in Nepal, with a Notable Presence of Indian Visitors

Kathmandu, August 4: The Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) reported a slight increase in foreign tourist arrivals in July. A total of 71,775 foreign tour

First-Year Intermediate Admissions Up 14% In Govt Junior Colleges

The surge in admissions reflects strong public trust fuelled by extensive student-centric welfare initiatives, high-tech pedagogical upgrades, st

Arpan Kendras launched at 5 Delhi metro stations to donate old clothes

The initiative, launched in collaboration with the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation and the Delhi Metro Ladies Welfare Organisation, aims to collect,

The dilemma over PM SHRI in Kerala

The UDF is caught between the need for central funds and maintaining its integrity

Train Services Resume Through Ghat Section After Landslip Clearance

The route is a key rail link connecting Coastal Karnataka with the hinterland and Bengaluru.

CM Shivakumar Dismisses Rift with Siddaramaiah, Promises Cabinet Inclusion for Women

Bengaluru, August 4: In an effort to quell speculation about discord within the Congress party following a cabinet expansion, Chief Minister D.K.

Japanese proverb of the day: 'A joke is often the hole through which...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on human communication, self-awareness, subconscious leak and emotional honesty

Japanese proverb of the day highlights how humor can reveal thoughts that people hesitate to express directly. The proverb, A joke is often the h

Delhi High Court denies bail to former AAP legislator Naresh Balyan in MCOCA case

Court says material collected during investigation prima facie indicates nexus with organised crime syndicate; it adds that evidence placed by pr

NTCA to Probe Missing AP Tigers, Calls for Vigilance Against Poaching

The National Tiger Conservation Authority has launched a probe into missing tigers in the Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve and urged all ti

Modernising mandis priority of Delhi government: CM Rekha Gupta

I-Day security: Delhi Police uses eParikshan app to identify 14,000 premises along Red Fort route

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Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal Compete for Anarchist Number 1 Title, Claims Delhi BJP President

New Delhi, August 4: Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra has stated that the announcement by Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriw

Disappointment Over Cabinet List Triggers Protests Across Districts

A protest was witnessed in Sindhanur of Raichur district, where supporters of five-time Congress MLA Hampanagouda Badarli erupted in protest afte

1.28 lakh people in seven Assam districts reel under floods; toll rises to 87 with two more deaths

The Assam State Disaster Management Authority (ASDMA), in its report, said both the deaths were reported from the worst-hit Sivasagar district

Lokesh Lauds TD Cadre as Intintiki Telugu Desam Reaches 20 Lakh Households

N. Lokesh praised TDP leaders and workers after the party's Intintiki Telugu Desam outreach programme crossed the 20 lakh household mark across A

JPC backs corporate law reforms, easier startup homecoming

A joint parliamentary committee supports government plans to simplify corporate regulations and decriminalize minor offenses. The panel also reco

US Intensifies Pressure on Iran with Stricter Blockade in Hormuz Strait

New Delhi, August 4: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Monday that it has intensified its blockade against Iran. CENTCOM h

SC plea seeks relocation of protest venue, says Jantar Mantar no longer suitable

The Supreme Court has requested feedback from the central and Delhi governments concerning a plea that asserts Jantar Mantar could be an inapprop

Amid a flood of holiday demands, Collectors weather an online storm

As online demands and criticism over rain holidays mount, District Collectors say decisions are guided by weather data and field reportsnot socia

Special rice sales counters opened in Vizag Rythu Bazars

Quote of the Day by Jack Nicholson: The only way to break a bad habit was to Inspiring lessons on lifestyle, consistency, resilience, daily routine and why changing your habits can change your life by the American actor known for his timeless performances and deep insights on human nature and life

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Rajya Sabha passes MSME bill to curb payment delays

The Rajya Sabha approved the MSME Development (Amendment) Bill, 2026, on Monday. This legislation introduces timelines for faster dispute resolut

Eight A.P. players selected for National U-19 Chess Championship

High-Power Committee proposed to address tribal issues in ASR district

Lakshmi Yojana eligibility norms restrictive: Kejriwal

Protester, mother in hiding after continued harassment over abusive remarks on PM

World Anglo-Indian Day observed in Visakhapatnam

HTBF seeks Andhra University support for scholarship outreach

Rejig of global tax reporting rules to cover digital finance

The revised guidance, issued by the central board of direct taxes (CBDT), lays down an updated compliance framework for reporting financial insti

21,522 candidates to appear for AP TET in Visakhapatnam

Nakkeeran Gopal booked for remarks on Karur stampede

Treat water as infrastructure that must be built, paid for: CEA

21 Bangladeshis detained in Ramban

Twenty-one suspected Bangladesh nationals were detained in Ramban district. They were traveling towards Kashmir Valley from Jammu in two vehicles

Suryapet Nurse Stranded In Saudi After Accident, Family Seeks CM Revanth's Help

Gugulot Sunitha, a native of Urthi Kammapadu in Chivvemla mandal of Suryapet district, travelled to Saudi Arabia in September of 2024 after compl

Thirupparankundram lamp case: Nagenthran says SC not inclined to grant interim relief to T.N. govt.

Harish Meena Celebrates Democracy in Bankipur By-Election Results

New Delhi, August 4: Congress MP Harish Meena commented on the recent victory of Jan Suraj in the Bankipur by-election and addressed various curr

Revised DPR not received by Cauvery Water Tribunal: MoS Choudhury tells Kamal Haasan

India shines beyond traditional strengths at CWG

India exceeded expectations by finishing fourth with 39 medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, despite the exclusion of several traditional medal

Rising Rivers Inundate Bridges, Fields in Belagavi District

The Krishna river swelled following heavy inflows, submerging the KuduchiUgarkhurd bridge in Raibag taluk. Police officials erected barricades to

Pochettino to stay as USA coach until 2030 World Cup

The 54-year-old took over in 2024 and led the USA to the last 16 at the recent World Cup, which they co-hosted with Canada and Mexico

25-Year-Old Woman Dies By Suicide After Failing To Clear UP Police Exam

Distressed over not clearing a police recruitment exam, a 25-year-old woman allegedly hanged herself to death at her rented accommodation here on

Minister Anand inspects areas along the Adyar river

Disappointed at not getting Cabinet berth: Dinesh Gundu Rao

Mothers death in road accident: Karnataka HC tells children to recover 25 lakh compensation from offender father

Karnataka Home Ministers Controversial Remarks Spark Outrage Over Police Constable Recruitment Protests

Bengaluru, August 4: A political controversy erupted in Karnataka following remarks made by Home Minister Priyank Kharge regarding protests by ca

Kurnool Sona Rice Prices Surge; Civil Supplies Caps Retail Rate at 52/kg

According to civil supplies officials, the price rise cannot be attributed solely to reduced cultivation in parts of Kurnool, Nandyal and Anantap

Personal Reasons: Netaji's Grand-Nephew Chandra Kumar Bose Quits Trinamool

Chandra Kumar Bose joined the Trinamool Congress on April 12, just weeks before the party's loss in the Bengal assembly elections.

Australian library gets 1858 book 'Antiquities of Athens' back 150 years late with a staggering $19,500 fine but theres one big problem: nobody knows who borrowed it

A rare 1858 book has finally returned to an Australian library after an estimated 150 years, but its mystery borrower cannot be found. The forgot

A Cabinet expansion in Karnataka with twists, turns and heartbreak

The Cabinet expansion had its twists and turns as the initial list released in the morning underwent changes till the swearing-in at Lok Bhavan i

Govt To Sell Up To 6.5% Stake In LIC Via OFS At 382 Floor Price

The government currently remains the majority shareholder in LIC and has been gradually reducing its stake since the insurer's market debut.

In 2006, scientists discovered giant Antarctic lakes 4 kilometres below surface that never froze despite brutal cold and could harbor ancient life

Giant Antarctic lakes discovered: Scientists discovered two giant lakes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. These lakes are the second and third larg

Karnataka CM Responds to Tamil Nadus Supreme Court Move on Cauvery Water Dispute

Bengaluru, August 4: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced on Monday that the state will respond legally to Tamil Nadus decision to

SIR: Form-6, declaration forms given to all BLOs, says CEO

Kauvery Hospital, The Hindu to host webinar on vascular health

Titled Vascular Health: Prevention, Healing and Limb Protection, the webinar, part of Kauvery Hospitals wellness series, will be held at 11.30 a.

No FeIicitation, I Had Lunch: VD Satheesan On Meal During Flood Review

Rejecting the controversy as a malicious smear campaign, VD Satheesan said he reached Ponnani around 3 pm and saw nothing wrong in having a meal.

Trump's Bank Accounts Were Closed In 2021 Over Money Laundering Suspicions

The court filing is tied to a lawsuit filed against Capital One by one of Trump's financial holding companies shortly after he was sworn into off

Vozinha arrives in Chile to sign for Colo-Colo

Vozinha, 40, will sign a six-month contract, with the possibility of a one-year extension, on Monday (August 3, 2026) after undergoing a medical

Parties in Contract Cannot Invoke Article 226 to Avoid Arbitration: Telangana HC

The dispute concerned the concession agreement executed in 2007 between the HMDA and Hyderabad Expressway Limited (HEL)

Youth Cong workers detained for ethanol protest march to Gadkari's home

Youth Congress workers marched to Nitin Gadkari's residence protesting ethanol fuel promotion. Several activists were detained after attempting t

Irish proverb of the day: Best is a conference from which comes peace Inspiring life lessons on conflict resolution, compromise, emotional maturity, diplomacy, healing, and why choosing dialogue over struggle creates lasting harmony from a timeless Irish proverb rooted in Celtic wisdom

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Modern Education and Nationalism Needed in Madrasas, Says Kari Abrar Jamal

Saharanpur, August 4: Kari Abrar Jamal, the National President of Jamiat Himayat-ul-Islam, has emphasized the urgent need for comprehensive refor

Khaja Moizuddin Murder Case: Hyderabad Court Grants Police 2-Day Custody of A2 Mahbb Alam Khan

Investigations in the case were continuing, police sources said.

'Lathi-Charge Students, Then I'll Resign': Priyank Kharge's Remark Sparks Row

Defending the state government's response to disturbances at an examination centre, Kharge stressed the government's obligation to protect the ma

Census 2027: Enumeration in Ladakh, J&K, HP, Uttarakhand from Sept 1

Census 2027 work will begin in Ladakh and snow-bound areas of Jammu and Kashmir. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand will also participate in this u

Chinese Proverb of the Day: Control your emotions or they will Life lessons on emotional intelligence, anger, self-control, resilience and why you should count to ten before you speak

Chinese Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Control your emotions or they will control you. The saying emphasizes the importance of emot

Bank Says It Closed Trump-Linked Accounts Over Money Laundering Concerns

Bank accounts held by President Donald Trump were closed by Capital One in 2021 after it flagged financial activity that had characteristics of m

UEFA threatens FIFA with legal action over failed plan to sell World Cup stakes

The letter named 18 FIFA executives who it said should retain data, documents and electronic messages as potential evidence. They include Infanti

Nagarjunasagar Srisailam Tiger Reserve: Post-Mortem Points to Starvation, Porcupine Clash in Tigress Death

Tigress NSTR T-66F, is reportedly one of the several females that are monitored closely, particularly during the monsoon season which is the bree

Woman Wanted To 'Sell' Daughter For Rs 1.5 Lakh, Filed Case When She Got Half

During interrogation, the mother admitted to selling the girl for Rs 1.5 lakh and filing a false abduction complaint after receiving only Rs 80,0

Average Data Breach Cost Up 16% To Rs 25.5 Crore In India: IBM Report

The data breach in India also grew in scale, with 39,500 records compromised on average in 2026, as against 38,200 in 2025, IBM said in its repor

In 2005, scientists revealed how ships helped Moon Jellyfish conquer the world's seas and threaten ecosystems around the planet

Scientists have reported a concerning invasion of alien moon jellyfish across various marine ecosystems. These jellyfish hitch rides on ships, sp

PoK polls hit by chaos, protests as disruptions cast shadow on credibility

The second phase of elections in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir faced significant disruptions. Protests led by the JAAC caused widespread chaos and ad

Bankipur defeat hits BJP leadership in Bihar & Delhi; big blow to chief Nitin Nabin

The BJP faced a significant setback in the Bankipur constituency, which was a long-held seat. The party's chosen candidate withdrew, leading to a

3 Day MPC Meet Begins Today, Status Quo On Rates Expected

The stability in Indias 10-year government bond yield at around 6.7 per cent also indicates that bond traders are not pricing in an immediate cha

MP Demands National Monument Status for Mangarh Dham in Lok Sabha

New Delhi, August 4: Hanuman Beniwal, the leader of the Rashtriya Loktantrik Party (RLP) and MP from Nagaur, raised a demand in the Lok Sabha on

CBI alleges non-cooperation by state in probe against CM Khandu

The Supreme Court has summoned Arunachal Pradesh's Chief Secretary and Home Principal Secretary. This action follows the CBI's complaint of state

CS Reviews Arrangements for I-Day Celebrations at Golconda Fort

CS Sanjay Jaju reviewed preparations for the Independence Day celebrations at Golconda Fort, directing departments to ensure smooth and secure ar

SC weighs release of TMC funds for daily expenses

The Supreme Court asked the Enforcement Directorate for a response on releasing funds. A limited amount from the TMC's frozen bank accounts could

Trouble for Punjab Congress mounts as Channi on Warring path

Punjab Congress faces internal strife as Charanjit Singh Channi supporters protest party meetings. Supporters demand Channi be declared chief min

Discontent Brews in Karnataka Congress After Cabinet Expansion

Bengaluru, August 4: Discontent has emerged within the ruling Congress party in Karnataka following the long-awaited state cabinet expansion. Sev

AP Seeks Report on Suspicious Death of Tigers in NSTR

Principal secretary to environment and forests, Kantilal Dande, issued GO-Rt-91 here on Monday to this effect.

Chelsea lands veteran Jordan Henderson on 2-year deal after Brentford exit

The 36-year-old Henderson is Chelseas oldest signing since BlueCo took over the club in 2022

Sports Minister Mandaviya lauds CWG weightlifting contingent during felicitation

Mirabai was handed a cheque of 30 lakh, while the silver and bronze medallists received 20 lakh and 10 lakh respectively

Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak leaves 2 dead and more than 11,000 sick: What to know about the parasite, lettuce fears and the food safety concerns now emerging

Michigan cyclosporiasis outbreak: The recent cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan has resulted in its first two fatalities, sparking concern among

India, Uzbekistan should double bilateral trade in three years, says Piyush Goyal

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal urged India and Uzbekistan to double bilateral trade from the current $1.5 billion within three years

TSCHE Releases DOST 2026 Special Drive, Intra-College Phase Schedule

The Telangana Council of Higher Education has announced the DOST 2026 special drive and intra-college phase schedule, with registration for the s

Prashant Kishor jolts BJP, ends three-decade hold in Bankipur; Congress retains Datia seat

BJP faced a setback in Bihar's Bankipur bypoll, losing a stronghold to Jan Suraaj founder Prashant Kishor, who secured his first electoral victor