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Data, AI, energy: test your business creativity with Edition 244 of our weekly quiz!

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Tribal students trained to teach, judge their traditional art forms

The two-month professional certificate programme, approved and funded by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, aims to develop trained practition

UPI stays free for users, vast majority of transactions to remain free for merchants as well, says government

The government said any future merchant discount rate (MDR), if introduced, would apply only to a limited set of merchant transactions above a sp

Venture Capital firm unveils programme for early-stage spacetech startups with T-Hub

Law students future custodians of law, says judge Dixit during the inauguration of KLE Tech School of Law in Hubballi

Former judge of the High Court of Karnataka and Orissa judge Krishna S. Dixit says that law students carry a great responsibility as future custo

Ex-Maharashtra Governor Vidyasagar Rao calls for protecting tribal rights

Delhivery Q1 net profit down 65%; Helping older adults find purpose

Delhivery reported a 28% rise in Q1 FY27 revenue to Rs 2,931 crore, even as net profit fell 65% to Rs 32 crore

Watch: Jharkhand protest: Students plan Assembly march on August 10 if demands unmet

Jharkhand student protesters held talks with the state government in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC-CGL exams. T

MUTA slams higher education funding drop and massive pension cuts

IAF Wing Commander arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistan operative

An Indian Air Force Wing Commander was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive defence-related information with a Pakistan-based intelligence op

Punjab CM writes to Governor favouring parole for convict in Beant Singhs assassination case

Mr. Mann requested the Punjab Governor to consider granting 10 days' parole to Hawara at the earliest on humanitarian grounds

Vijay Vasanth seeks 500 crore to develop Kanniyakumari as world-class tourism destination

Chandigarh University Researchers Granted Patent for Attendance-Based Health Monitoring System to Monitor Three Vital Health Parameters

Chandigarh University Researchers Granted Patent for Attendance-Based Health Monitoring System to Monitor Three Vital Health Parameters

12 Value-Added Courses at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, AI, Business Analytics & More to Boost Student Skills

12 Value-Added Courses at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, AI, Business Analytics & More to Boost Student Skills

U.P. CM Yogi showers flowers on Kanwariyas, describes Kanwar Yatra as unparalleled example of devotion, unity

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the Kanwar Yatra as an unparalleled example of devotion, dedication, social and national unity and harmo

'Attempts to mislead Gen Z': Dharmendra Pradhan reveals why he resigned as Education Minister

Explaining his move to resign from the position of Union Education Minister following protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over irregulari

TMC(M) president GK Vasan urges political unity on Tamil Nadu delimitation

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Assam flood toll rises to 99 as several districts remain inundated

Assam's flood death toll has now reached ninety-nine people across several districts. Devastating floods have heavily impacted multiple regions,

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US redirects 53 vessels under Iran blockade, CENTCOM says

US CENTCOM redirected fifty-three commercial vessels and boarded two ships. Over thirty ships were permitted passage for humanitarian aid purpose

Tamil Nadu MPs unite against delimitation; DMK, AIADMK skip CM Vijay's all-party meet

A cross-party group of Tamil Nadu MPs on Saturday united against any move that could reduce the state's parliamentary representation, demanding t

Heavy Rain Alert: Clouds will rain heavily on 9, 10, 11 and 12 August, alert of heavy rain in these states

Heavy Rain Alert: The pace of monsoon continues. In such a situation, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert that there will be heavy

Former U.S. President Bidens cancer has spread, its very painful, says son

In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting President, Joe Biden revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive f

Woman Praises Cleaning Staff Who Found Her Lost Gold Bracelet At Dubai Mall

Shetty said she was shopping at the mall when she suddenly realised that the gold bracelet she had been wearing was missing.

Jharkhand students warn of massive Assembly march on August 10

Student leader Ravindra Paswan warned of a massive protest on August 10. He accused the government of trying to divide the ongoing movement. Stud

Delhi University Holds Placement Drive 2026 With Over 75 Organisations, 500 Participants

Delhi University organised Placement Drive 2026 with over 75 organisations and 500 participants, providing students with direct access to career

AAI Recruitment 2026: Applications Started For 389 Posts, Application Link Here

AAI Recruitment 2026 applications have started for 389 Manager and Junior Executive posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary and application l

Arjun Ayanki arrested in Kannur after days long police search

The arrest was made by a police team led by the Northern Range Deputy Inspector General; Arjun Ayanki allegedly attempted to flee when the police

CPI(M)s MV Govindan accuses Kerala's UDF government of working for BJP

CPI(M) leader MV Govindan Master accused the Kerala UDF government of working for the BJP. He alleged the Chief Secretary's order on Vande Matara

FIFA President Infantino Denies Affair, Favouritism Allegations at UEFA

Infantino has been embroiled in a crisis since the announcement late last month of his controversial -- and ultimately abandoned -- plan to open

Public Holiday Declared: 3 day public holiday declared for central government and private sector employees, check dates

Public Holiday Declared: The UAE Government Media Office announced that Friday, August 28, 2026, will be a paid public holiday for employees in t

Iran releases new video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid reports of critical health

As uncertainty continues over Mojtaba Khamenei's whereabouts, the Iranian media has released a short and undated video of the Supreme Leader that

FIFA warns against efforts to undermine Infantino amid deepening leadership crisis

FIFA issued a warning against concerted efforts to undermine President Gianni Infantino. This statement follows a failed proposal and criticism f

How digital ecosystems are influencing student career decisions

As social media shapes ambition, educational institutions must teach students to separate reels and trends from true calling

Watch: Venky Atluri interview: On Suriyas Vishwanath & Sons and portraying age-gap romance

In this interview, director Venky Atluri discusses his National Award-winning writing for Lucky Baskhar, his new film Vishwanath & Sons, Suriyas

Iran Makes New Hormuz Demands, UAE Says a Ship was Targeted

Iran has said it was close to reaching a separate deal with Oman to manage the strait, which runs between the two countries

Kerala CPI(M) secretary criticises UDF

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Delhi-NCR gets some relief after heavy rain; IMD predicts light showers in these areas

After a day of extremely heavy rainfall that disrupted normal life across Delhi-NCR , the region is likely to get some relief on Sunday, August 9

Iran releases undated video of Mojtaba Khamenei after reports of critical health

Iran released a video of Mojtaba Khamenei to counter health rumors circulating widely. Israeli media had claimed the Supreme Leader was in extrem

Wildfire Forces 20,000 Evacuations in British Columbia

Winds fanned the Bald Range wildfire to grow rapidly late Friday, pushing flames into the Summerland area and affecting communities throughout th

Former US President Joe Bidens cancer has spread further, son Hunter says

Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones and further, his son Hunter Biden revealed. The former president began treatment for aggressive prosta

Saving Account Limit : How much money should you keep in your savings account to avoid getting an income tax notice?

Saving Account Limit: You may also have a savings account, but do you know how much money can be kept in such an account. How much money should y

West Bengal medical institutions to observe two-minute silence for RG Kar victim on January 31

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Himachal Pradesh offers subsidies to fishermen for boats and equipment

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Iran says Hormuz deal with Oman close, but strait reopening hinges on US concessions

Iran and Oman are nearing a deal for a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. This agreement is seen as vital for ending the ongoing wa

Morning Brief Podcast: ET Deep Dive: The Autos Electric Makeover

Morning Digest: More than 1.5 crore names deleted in third phase of SIR so far; U.S. Vice-President Vance dials PM Modi, and more

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L Maipak announces candidature

Lairenjam Maipak Singh on Saturday announced his candidature for the upcoming Manipur Assembly Election 2027 from Langthabal Assembly Constituenc

Modern College celebrates 64th Foundation Day

Modem College, Porompat celebrated its 64th Foundation Day cum Annual Merit Award distribution today at the Multipurpose Hall of the college The

Music Workshop wraps up

The fifteen day Music Workshop organised by Rhythms of Manipur with support from the Department of Art and Culture under Chief Ministergee Artist

Vidarbhas farm widows who refuse to remarry

UP schools will be closed on Monday at 12:15 pm, order for half day

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued necessary instructions regarding schools across the state. Due to Kanwar Yatra, schools in the state will

NMMSS Scholarship 2026-27: Registration starts for NMMSS Scholarship, apply till 31st August

NMMSS Scholarship 2026-27: The objective of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme is to provide financial assistance to meritorious stu

J&K farmers receive Rs 119.67 Cr under crop insurance scheme; Rs 10.15 Cr claims still pending

Srinagar, Aug 8:Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir have received Rs 119.67 crore in crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (P

Parliamentary panel calls for integrated security system at J&K tourist destinations

Srinagar, Aug 8:A parliamentary committee has recommended the establishment of an integrated security and surveillance system covering all major

Gen Z is a force that cant be ignored: Dharmendra Pradhan

Watch: Russia oil buyers face 100% U.S. tariffs under new Senate bill

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on countries that are among the biggest buyers o

NEET doesnt need more security. It needs a better design

RBI changes rules for these banks, providing relief in home loans and curbing fraud

Home Loan Alert: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed changes in the rules related to loan giving and risk for rural cooperative banks. T

Uttarakhand CM raises Tilu Rauteli Award honorarium to Rs 75,000 and Anganwadi award to Rs 61,000

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CM Rekha Gupta attends Teej Mahotsav at Dilli Haat to promote

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India sails past China with 27% more officers steering the worlds ships

India has overtaken China in supplying merchant shipping officers, with 140,718 officers compared with Chinas 110,893, according to the BIMCO-ICS

J&K highways battered by landslides, cloudbursts in 2025-26: Centre

Srinagar, Aug 8:Jammu and Kashmirs National Highway corridors faced repeated landslides, cloudbursts, and heavy rainfall-related disruptions in 2

Bihar government orders probe into viral video of an injured man plastered with splint cardboard sheet

In a video, which went viral on social media on August 6, a young man, Kunal Kumar, was seen writhing in pain while lying on a hospital bed with

Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu amid inclement weather, decline in pilgrim arrivals

Officials said the administration is monitoring the situation and will review the movement of pilgrims based on the weather and the condition of

U.P. Opposition alleges police rowdy under BJP after row over Rampur SP remarks on cow slaughter

The SP said that that those involved in such practices are either scoundrels and not true Muslims, adding that teaching them a lesson is his job

The story of South Indian filter coffee

What goes into the making of the perfect cup of filter coffee?

Deadline passes, posters stay put on Ernakulam Collectorate walls

Five notice boards installed after service organisations agreed to use a common space for campaign materials; NGO Union says a single display poi

Kochi Water Metro set to boost service frequency with 15 new ferries

New vessels to improve connectivity to Edakochi, Kadamakudy, Kumbalam, and Thevara; peak-hour ferry frequency on the High CourtFort Kochi and Vyt

FIFA warns of effort to undermine Infantino as leadership crisis deepens

FIFAs came amid an increasingly bitter standoff over Mr. Infantinos leadership following the collapse of his proposal to raise about $4.2 billion

About 1.35 million U.S. residents gets infected by Salmonella bacteria but this time outbreak across 27 states including Minnesota, Colorado is not linked to traditional sources like cucumbers, eggs, unpasteurized milk

Salmonella bacteria cause about 1.35 million infections in the United States every year, and outbreaks have been tied to sources such as cucumber

EPFO, officers' body contest claims about new IT system

Student leader warns of large Jharkhand protest over JPSC-JSSC demands

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Quote of the day by Katy Perry,'I pray for humility, honestly, because it's very easy to be caught up in this world' shows timeless lesson on quiet strength of humility in social media driven society that demands attention, teaches inspirational life-philosophy

Quote of the day by Katy Perry on humility is a reminder to protect the person we are becoming while pursuing the life we desire. Ambition and hu

Four killed in helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro

The helicopter went down in Tijuca National Park, a mountainside forest with very dense vegetation

In 1975 Hollywood blockbuster movie Jaws sharks sent chills down audience spine, now U.S. scientists bet big on giant sea-ocean animal for accurate hurricane predictions

Hurricane warning alert: If the project succeeds, the data collected by sharks could help improve forecasts of how strong hurricanes will be as t

US Vice President JD Vance calls PM Modi to discuss boosting ties

Government appoints 30 judges to high courts of Calcutta, MP, Karnataka, Madras

Scientists used low-frequency household noise to uncover a hidden environmental health threat; the result revealed that everyday hums may damage kidneys, changing how we view modern noise pollution

The larger lesson may be that environmental health risks are not always the loudest or most visible ones. Modern life has filled homes, offices,

Jharkhand Student Organizations Demand Swift Appointments for Backlog Positions

Ranchi, August 9: Discussions between the government and various student organizations in Jharkhand are ongoing regarding their demands. Led by M

Proposed MDR for UPI transactions will be nominal, says government

Pappu Yadav Criticizes Government for Rising Violence Against Women

Purnia, August 9: Purnia MP Rajesh Ranjan, popularly known as Pappu Yadav, has voiced his concerns regarding the treatment of women in recent pro

Rahul Gandhi Addresses Students in Prayagraj, Criticizes Government on Employment Issues

Prayagraj, August 9: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi visited Prayagraj on Saturday, targeting both the central and Uttar Pradesh governments durin

Government spending on education below Unesco's 15% standard

PCA Appoints Amit Uniyal as Head Coach for Senior Mens Team

New Delhi, August 9: The Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) has made significant administrative changes ahead of the 2026/27 domestic season, appoi

Kadapa Youth Dies In Road Accident In Us

Dileep had travelled to the US about five months ago in search of a software job

Quote of the day by Adele, 'I'm really happy to be me, and I'd like to think people like me more because I'm happy with myself and not because I refuse to conform to anything' shows psychology of Happiness, teaches us to treat others with empathy, compassion, kindness, respect

Adeles words is about living from the inside out. Happiness should not depend entirely on whether everyone approves of us. There will always be p

Major Reshuffle in Chhattisgarh Forest Department: 24 IFS Officers Transferred

Raipur, August 9: The Chhattisgarh government has executed a significant administrative reshuffle within the Forest Department, transferring 24 I

Gwalior Police Uncover Jewelry Store Theft, Arrest Four Suspects

Bhopal, August 9: In a significant breakthrough, police in Gwalior have arrested four suspects involved in a jewelry store theft that occurred on

6 years after NDA exit, Punjab's SAD backs delimitation push