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ED Conducts Major Raids in Kolkata Linked to Extortion Case Involving Sabyasachi Dutta

Kolkata, August 10: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched significant operations against Sabyasachi Dutta and others based on extortion a

Athletics: Russian federation files fresh CAS challenge against World Athletics sanctions

Russian Athletics has filed a new appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. This action challenges sanctions imposed by World Athletics reg

Parliament passes Bankers' Book Evidence Bill as RS clears it by voice vote

The legislation replaces the colonial-era Bankers' Book Evidence Act of 1891 and provides explicit legal recognition to electronic and digital ba

Historic Akkanna Madanna Ghatam procession marks Bonalu finale in Hyderabad

SIR: At least 85 Assembly constituencies see rise in ASDDO numbers after 100% digitisation

SCR GM stresses intensive ballast checks during rains

India Expands E-Visa Access with 11 New Entry Points

New Delhi, August 10: The Indian government has announced the addition of 11 new international entry points to facilitate easier access for forei

FCNR(B) swaps: Banks limited to 1 day a week, delaying $ transfer to RBI

Banks can access the RBI's concessional FCNR(B) swap window only once a week, creating a lag between dollar mobilisation and transfer to the cent

18-year-old girl run over by express train near Chromepet railway station

She was attempting to the cross the tracks despite the gates of the level crossing being closed being closed

Kodagu: Crop insurance premium payment deadline extended

Flags should not be thrown on ground or discarded: MHA asks states to adhere to Flag Code

The Union Home Ministry has directed all states to follow the Flag Code. Awareness programs will be conducted regarding the national flag's displ

Sribharat raises pension and sports infrastructure issues with Centre

Withdraw support to Hemant Soren government if students demands not met, BJP tells Rahul

Jharkhand BJP leaders stage protest outside Chief Minister Hemant Sorens residence, say lathi charge on students is the final nail in the coffin

SPMVV hosts Bridge Course to promote cross-cultural learning

The programme brings together students from Malaysia, Taiwan, Bangladesh, and Botswana, along with local students, to promote cultural exchange a

India's unemployment rate edges up in Q1; labour force participation falls

Urban unemployment edged up to 6.7 per cent in April-June, while rural joblessness rose to 4.8 per cent and overall labour force participation fe

Aditi Ashok and Pranavi Urs Shine at the London Championship

London, August 10: In the final round of the London Championship 2026, Pranavi Urs delivered her best performance of the week with a score of 7-u

Nine tonnes of waste cleared as MCC revamps dumping spots

Earthquake of 7.4-magnitude jolts Colombia; two killed, several buildings collapsed

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, killing at least two people and causing dozens of buildings to collapse in

AI materials startup Discovered Materials raises $9 million seed round

The IIT Madras alumni-founded company is using AI agents to accelerate the discovery of semiconductor materials and has released hundreds of AI-d

Congress calls new rural jobs law rozgar chori as employment generation falls

Party cites government data showing nearly 50% fewer person-days generated under VB-G RAM G in July 2026 than under MGNREGA in the corresponding

TCS flags alleged employee data exposure, says customer systems unaffected

TCS said the information referenced appeared to be more than four years old and limited to basic employee information, with no indication that cu

Devotion Soars as Temples Resound with Har Har Mahadev on Sawans Monday

Varanasi, August 10: On the auspicious Monday of Sawan, the entire state was immersed in devotion to Lord Shiva, from Kashi to Ayodhya and Prayag

Healthy order inflows, margin expansion brighten outlook for Hitachi Energy

Hitachi Energy's order inflows, excluding HVDC, rose 26 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 5,100 crore, while its order book increased 11 per cent to Rs 32,200

Activists question Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakars participation in pro-life rally

They contend that a constitutional office-holder taking part in such an event could set a wrong precedent on womens reproductive autonomy

Savarkar quiz row: Minister says teacher was suspended based on probe report

The inquiry report submitted to the government found that the teacher who prepared the question had erred, says V. Shamsudheen

Rajasthan man held for sexual assault on train

The woman was travelling from Kozhikode to Ernakulam when the alleged assault took place near Pattambi

Professional theatre still active in villages, says Regional Commissioner K.M. Janaki

YSRCP leader seeks CBI probe into alleged DSC recruitment irregularities

Taking out a rally in Anantapur, Anantha Venkatarami Reddy alleges that rules regarding the sports quota were violated at every stage, demands re

Early initiation of breastfeeding not enough; mothers need sustained support, say experts

NFHS-6 findings suggest that the challenge increasingly lies in helping mothers continue breastfeeding after they leave healthcare facilities

India Expands LNG Imports Amid West Asia Crisis, Now Sourcing from 15 Countries

New Delhi, August 10: In response to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, India has diversified its sources of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports, i

Kerala Leader of the Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan demands government job for rescue worker Rajeshs wife

CAG flags cost overruns, low ridership and land acquisition issues in Bengaluru Metro Phase 1 and 2

The CAG Performance Audit Report No. 7 of 2026, covering the implementation of Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Bengaluru Metro project, was tabled in

Monsoon Session of A.P. Legislature to run for four days

The newly constructed quarters for MLAs and MLCs in Amaravati will be handed over to the General Administration Department on August 13

Deworming tablets to be given to 7.11 lakh women, children in Virudhunagar district

Kerala, Odisha among states releasing lowest share of MPLADS funds

Kerala released just 36.6 per cent of its MPLADS allocation to vendors, while Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh recorded the largest gaps when measur

Anilkumar to inaugurate Independence Day celebrations in Kozhikode

As many as 22 platoons comprising personnel from various police units, Excise department, National Cadet Corps, Fire and Rescue Services, Forest

Taiwan delegation visits VFSTR, explores deeper academic ties with India

50 crore modern infrastructure boost to MIMS

Plea in HC to secure release of 24 fishermen arrested by Sri Lankan navy

The public interest litigation petition said the continued detention of the fishermen assumed even greater urgency in view of the deteriorating s

Parliament impasse persists over police action; RSS-BJP eyes Gen Z

Opposition presses Amit Shah for a statement on alleged police excesses, while the RSS and BJP prepare a sustained outreach to Gen Z as the monso

Centre did not push Tamil Thai Vazhthu to the last, Additional Solicitor General tells Madras High Court

He says, the Centre has only issued instructions about the order in which the national song and national anthem must be sung and spoken nothing a

YSRCP demands CBI probe into Mega DSC-2025 irregularities

Sajjala alleges police repression and seeks HRD Minister Nara Lokeshs resignation over alleged recruitment lapse

T.G. Mohandass arrest in Kerala a strong warning to hate mongers: AIYF

Picketing protesters arrested in Sivaganga, Ramanathapuram

Kannada organisations to meet CM seeking directions to BCC to pass resolution in favour of Mahajan commission

T.G. Mohandas granted bail in case over derogatory remarks against student protesters

Man arrested for double murder in Kadapa district

The murder case has been registered based on the post-mortem report and circumstantial evidence; police seize motorcycle and three mobile phones

Two held for sexually assaulting minor girls

BJP-JD(S) to put up joint fight to demand Nagendras ouster

Development of Pushkarni Pond in Noida Nears Completion with 50% Progress

Noida, August 10: The development and construction of Pushkarni Pond in Sorakha Jahidabad, Noida, is progressing rapidly with an investment of ap

Kerala BJP core committee meets first time since Assembly elections

Meeting held amidst in-house accusations of Assembly election funds embezzlement roils party

Regional-level training held on School Management Committee reconstitution

North America saved its bison from extinction. Now scientists face a new threat

Bison numbers have recovered after near extinction, but genetic diversity is now a concern. Fragmented herds lack natural gene exchange, potentia

CGST Superintendent arrested in bribery case

Andhra Pradesh to Complete Land Re-survey by 2027

Amaravati, August 10: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Monday that the process of re-surveying land will be comple

B.Y. Vijayendra plays down viral video, says there is no ambiguity in support to Bidadi farmers

A day after a video of his alleged comments on the Bidadi Township Project went viral embarrassing the party, BJP State president B.Y. Vijayendra

800 kg of plastic waste removed from Valparai Road

Neeraj Chopra urges junior athletes to 'keep up momentum' after good show at World U20 C'ships

Neeraj Chopra congratulated junior athletes for their performance at the U20 World Athletics Championships. Indian athletes secured three medals,

Crowd-funded surveillance camera project focuses on reducing crime, theft in Tiruchis Big Bazaar Street

Residents bear the cost of electricity for the storage facilities and the monthly maintenance expense of 5,000 is shared out as well; at present

Workplace wellness programme launched for GCC employees

Tamil Nadu Assured Pension Scheme will be implemented as soon as Centre sanctions borrowing of 11,000 crore, says Marie Wilson

Until then, we have decided to give an interim payout to those who retired or are retiring on or after January 1, 2026. We will implement the sch

Delhi sees rain, satisfactory air quality for 10th consecutive day

Delhi experienced satisfactory air quality for ten consecutive days this August. Light rain and cloudy skies accompanied the pleasant weather con

Pathanamthitta District Police Office gets four ISO certifications

According to R. Anand, District Police Chief, Pathanamthitta, the ISO 10004:2018 certification is particularly significant as the Pathanamthitta

Plea to stop construction of electric crematorium on banks of Tamirabharani

In 2017, two parents asked scientist Stanley Crooke to create treatments for their children's rare mutations. Years later, a custom drug cut one boy's seizures by 90% and helped him walk on his own for the first time

Medicine is undergoing a profound transformation by shifting focus from populations to individual patients. A novel custom drug for rare genetic

NCP Delegation Meets PM Modi Amid Speculations on Support for Delimitation Bill

Mumbai, August 10: A delegation of Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) MPs met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday. This meeting has sparked disc

If harmful chemicals are found in cosmetics, we will ban them: U.T. Khader

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Janasakshyam adalat at Wandoor in Malappuram gets 470 complaints

Coordination between departments was needed to resolve complaints within a fixed time, says Revenue Minister

Bhatti Vikramarka visits QuantumScape headquarters, explores battery technology collaboration

World Adivasi Day marked with cultural fervour, exhibition of tribal crafts

Water tank collapses during demolition in Keralas Palakkad; house, village office damaged

Several people and vehicles were in the area, but no one was injured; Kerala Water Authority issues show-cause notice to contractor over alleged

Congress Aims to Be the Voice of the People, Not Just Contest Elections: Jitu Patwari

Chhindwara, August 10: Jitu Patwari, the President of the Congress partys Madhya Pradesh unit, stated that the partys goal is not merely to conte

BJP man arrested for carrying weapons in his car

Ethanol blending in diesel fails flash-point test: Government

Tests found that ethanol-blended diesel did not meet the required diesel flash-point specification because the flash point fell sharply in the pr

Father of custodial death victim petitions Collector demanding charge sheet copy

He said the CB-CID had filed the final charge sheet before the Sivaganga PCR Court, but the authorities had withheld issuing the copy to the vict

Hidden treasure scam: Four arrested for cheating 11 people of nearly 1 crore in Hyderabad

Ahead of Onam, Food Safety department intensifies inspections in Kozhikode

Six special squads have been deployed to step up surveillance measures and conduct flash inspections at suspected spots.

Deputy Speaker and Ministers visit missing fishers home

Ministers Bindhu Krishna and P.C. Vishnunadh have said that special measures will be taken to significantly improve sea rescue operations

Class 11 Student Dies By Suicide After Father Takes Away Phone In Rajasthan

Following the death of his only son, Mayank's father, Chauthmal Nagar, who is a heart patient, also suffered a deterioration in his health.

Uttar Pradeshs Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign to Engage All Madrasas

Lucknow, August 10: The Uttar Pradesh government is set to extend the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign to all madrasas across the state. Danish Ansari,

Forest Department to set up craft wood banks at six locations to support artisans in Andhra Pradesh

Pawan Kalyan says the wood banks will ensure steady supply of quality timber at affordable prices and promote sustainable use of forest resources

Kharif sowing gap narrows; UBS discounts sharp decline in rural demand

Jain said overall, the group expects rural demand to remain more resilient than in previous episodes of monsoon-related stress, even as growth mo

The Hindu, SRM-A.P. to host seminar on career management in Vijayawada on August 11

Mandatory hallmarking of gold jewellery expanded to 392 districts

Mandatory hallmarking for gold jewellery and artefacts has been expanded to 392 districts, adding 12 districts across nine states to the BIS fram

Girijana Aikya Vedika demands better safeguards for tribal rights

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Tragic Death of Female Constable in Etawah Sparks Allegations of Dowry Harassment

Lucknow, August 10: A tragic incident has emerged from the Etawah police lines, marking the second suicide of a woman in just a month. On July 2,

BRS alleges nepotism in Fourth City land allotment to CM kin firm

MDR in future only on limited merchant transactions above a threshold: FM

FM says any future UPI MDR will apply only to high-value merchant transactions, while consumers and small merchants will continue to use UPI with