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Kimi K3s cybersecurity evasion follows a string of similar incidents recently reported by companies such as Meta , OpenAI, and Anthropic

Thrissur District Collector says NHAI civil engineers inspected the tunnels and found no immediate threat

Post the IPL, Indian cricket has been grabbed by a sense of despair and dismay. The bubble emphatically burst in Ireland when, against all odds and in an upset of gargantuan proportions, the home side stunned the Men in Blue 2-0 in a T20I series; the Sri Lanka tour will be a big test of Gills batsmanship and his man-management skills

A24 has released the first full trailer for Lance Oppenheims narrative feature debut, with Robert Pattinson stepping into the role of journalist Chris Hansen during the rise of the controversial To Catch a Predator phenomenon

Cabinet Approves Punjab State Outsourced Personnel Transition to Contractual Engagement Bill, 2026

The protesting students formed an 11-member delegation to hold talks with the government to resolve the impasse after CM Hemant Soren said the doors of his government were open for a dialogue

The 30-share BSE Sensex declined 235.36 points to 78,699.80 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty dipped 24.30 points to 24,608.25

Education Minister presents four-year transformation report in Vidhan Sabha; 3638 crore spent on infrastructure upgradation of 19,125 schools

Durban and Bhubaneswar have protected water access for low-income households. Las Vegas and Bengaluru use higher tariffs to discourage excessive consumption. Seoul and Guwahati have strengthened planning rules to protect floodplains. Windhoek and Chennai show that treated wastewater can become a reliable source of water

FIFA has apologised for its handling of a controversial proposal to bring private investors into the commercial rights of the FIFA World Cup, while reaffirming its support for President Gianni Infantino.

The Muslim MPs Khalilur Rahaman, Yusuf Pathan and Abu Taher Khan said they raised the issue of SIR deletions and restrictions on the use of loudspeakers in mosques with the Home Minister

Reigniting the cooperative banking sector, which went through a painful course correction, is a logical step to deepen financial inclusion as MSMEs continue to face credit gaps despite digital lenders growth

Until now, applicants found guilty of submitting fabricated data were liable to face only rejection of applications or cancellation of existing licences; the new provisions go a step further by imposing a temporary ban on future applications, aimed at deterring repeated violations

Investigators have reportedly recovered chats, photographs and other digital material that are believed to be linked to the alleged smuggling and distribution of MDMA. The chat records also include conversations with persons facing prosecution under Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, say police

Audience response to releases lined up for the festival season, including Nahas Hidhayaths Im Game, A.D. Gireeshs Bethlehem Kudumba Unit, and Vysakhs Khalifa, will be a test of strength for actors Dulquer Salmaan, Nivin Pauly, and Prithviraj Sukumaran who has had a mixed run at the box-office in recent times

Ten residential and business premises linked with eight people were raided in Cachar, Hailakandi, and Sribhumi districts

Industrial Development, Prompt Investor Services, and World-Class Infrastructure to be Top Priorities

The Territorial Army provides surge military capacity and also helps in disaster relief, environmental conservation, and nation-building activities, Defence Minister says

The scheme for housing for the rural poor was lying in limbo for the past few years during the previous Trinamool Congress government

Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema said that in a bid to strengthen groundwater recharge, the municipal committees in various cities have made rainwater recharge wells mandatory for the approval of any new building site plans.

The Centre said it was the State government that was responsible for implementing the forest rights law

Deals under which U.S. firms share revenue generated by Chinese models with the Chinese AI labs that created them are taking shape

We disagree with the ruling and will appeal, Meta told AFP in a statement Thursday

Meanwhile, Opposition floor leaders from both Houses of Parliament are scheduled to meet to discuss their strategy for the ongoing Monsoon Session

Beijings innovation model brings together universities, start-ups, industry and the state to turn research into commercially viable technologies by bridging the valley of death; the ecosystem is driving Chinas push in AI and humanoid robotics through state-backed funding, talent and industrial clusters

Recent months have brought changes to Googles leadership, with multiple executives moving to AI rivals, apart from internal shifts

Oil continued its rise on Friday (August 7, 2026) amid further concerns around the opening of the Strait of Hormuz

The name of former J&K Chief Minister Mufti has been mentioned in the FIR for taking out a rally on August 4 and August 5 in the city, on the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370, without prior police permission

Deficit rain recorded in June and July because of El-Nino, impact of the West Asia war and some local factors in the rice growing areas have all pushed the price of various rice varieties, writes Rashmi Patil

During the search operations, various incriminating documents about immovable property, bank account details, agreements, investment details, list of investors, etc were recovered and seized, which are being scrutinised to proceed further under the provisions of PMLA, 2002.

He said the public reaction to the Leh incident in the country could not evoke the same reaction as to the Delhi incident in spite of Ladakhis being patriots of the country and fighting the enemies on the borders.

From jamdani shirts and Chanderi dresses to Benarasi weaves and contemporary block prints, these labels are reimagining Indias handcrafted textiles for everyday wardrobes, an approach that broadens handlooms appeal and keeps looms busy well beyond the festive and wedding season

Ruling National Conference said the apology tendered by the BJP spokesman was not enough

The spacewalk 281st in support of the space station sixth for Ms. Meir and first for Mr. Menon began at 8.33 a.m. EDT (6.03 p.m. IST) on Thursday (August 5, 2026)

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The north Andhra districts have recorded rain deficit, ranging between 40% and 60%

The government will deal firmly with those trying to obstruct relief measures by approaching courts, he says, and instructs officials to speed up the auction of properties so that compensation can be disbursed to victims at the earliest

Delegation meets Amit Shah; member says Home Minister has told them that the government has no intention to harass the Christian community; forum flags deemed cessation of assets clause; Bill could be taken up for discussion in Parliament on August 12

The CBI raided 10 locations across Punjab and Delhi, including a call centre operated from the premises of the main accused in Mohali in the intervening night of August 5 and 6

Trump said one will limit the number of people eligible for U.S. citizenship after being born in the United States

Announcing reopening of the application portal for three months from August 1, the government said the SRO rates prevailing prior to June 5 will apply

There are allegations that illegal mining activities in Nagaland contributed to the devastating floods in parts of Assam, claiming 95 lives so far

The 47-year-old former Manchester United, Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan forward succeeds Marcelo Bielsa, who left after a winless group-stage exit in Uruguay's World Cup campaign

These visits and subsequent MoUs helped in international partnerships 'across the sectors', says govt.

Having coming to power in West Bengal earlier this year, the State unit of theBJPis facing a major political challenge, which party leaders are describing as its Trinamoolification. Implicit in this word is that several leaders from theTrinamoolCongress are joining the party and being given key responsibilities, and that theBJPis embracing the very culture of the party it opposed and contested against, findsShivSahaySingh

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