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Shiv Sena (UBT) Critiques Government Amidst Youth Protests Over Education System Failures

Mumbai, August 6: Shiv Sena (UBT) has criticized the central government, referencing a report by the NITI Aayog that reveals the dire state of In

Kejriwal Seeks Meta Explanation Over Social Media Account Restriction

In a post on X, Kejriwal said enquiries at Meta's India office revealed that his account had been restricted and was unavailable in India

NIA Arrests Absconding Accused in 2022 Murder of Karnataka BJP Leader

The latest arrest comes weeks after the NIA, in July this year, apprehended two other absconding accused -- Abdul Nasir P alias Nasir, and Nausha

Maharashtra Speaker Rahul Narwekar slams Congress' 'gungi gudiya' jibe at Sunetra Pawar, seeks apology

Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar called the gungi gudiya remark against Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar unfortunate. He stated that anyone usi

Jharkhand Exam Protest Intensifies as Students Call for 'Gherao' of Assembly

Opposition MLAs demand CBI probe into alleged recruitment exam irregularities as student agitation enters 13th day.

Iran warns Gulf allies of retaliation as Trump dials back strike threat, presses for a deal

Iran cautioned Gulf states about retaliation against energy infrastructure. This warning followed U.S. President Donald Trump's threats of striki

Tamil Nadus TVK Government Unveils First Agricultural Budget Focused on Soil Health and AI Services

Chennai, August 6: Tamil Nadus Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister R. Vinoth presented the first agricultural budget of the Tamilaga Vetri K

Bigg Boss OTT Fame Jiyaa Shankar Gets Engaged, Shares Dreamy Pics

Calling Kaaran her goofball and best friend, Jiyaa further added, No matter where we were in the world - home was never a place it was always you

Not Knowing Mother Tongue is an Insult: Dhanush Urges Students to Prioritise Tamil

Dhanush reflected on how language proficiency has changed over the years and expressed concern over the declining use of Tamil among youngsters

5.1-magnitude earthquake jolts Arunachal Pradesh; no casualties or damage reported

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang district early August 6. This was the biggest tremor in a series of quakes whic

Mitchell Starc on cusp of surpassing Kapil Dev, Dale Steyn in Test wickets

Australia pace spearhead Mitchell Starc is set to chase two significant milestones in Test cricket when the hosts begin their two-match series ag

Arvind Kejriwal Accuses Meta of Limiting Access to His Instagram Account

New Delhi, August 6: Former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal raised concerns on Thursday regarding Metas alleged restriction of his Instagram

Tamil Nadu Agriculture Budget: Eco-friendly liquid repellent to help farmers tackle wild boars

To further reduce crop losses caused not only by wild boars but also by elephants, gaurs, and deer, the government will install solar-powered ele

Russia downed 605 Ukrainian drones overnight: Defence Ministry

Ukraine has repeatedly struck sites belonging to Wildberries a popular online commerce platform often described as Russia's Amazon across the c

SC Refuses to Relax Ashish Mishra's Bail Conditions in Lakhimpur Kheri Case

Top court dismisses plea seeking relief to attend family functions, says no grounds exist for further relaxation.

'Passionate leader who fought for Tamilians': Akhilesh's English speech during Vaiko book launch goes viral

Samajwadi Party (SP) supremo Akhilesh Yadav has one of the most fierce opposition leaders in India, who keeps giving aggressive speeches in an at

Treated water sales up in Bengaluru, but not yet at summer levels

From July 5 till the end of the month, BWSSB booked nearly 800 cases for violations of water usage norms and levied penalties of around 30 lakh,

5.1-Magnitude Earthquake Jolts Arunachal Pradesh's Upper Siang

No casualties or damage reported as main quake follows three foreshocks in the seismically active region.

U.S. FDA approves first mRNA flu shot from Moderna

The shot, mFlusiva, was given a traditional approval for adults aged 50 to 64, and an accelerated approval for those 65 years and older

Indias Ministry of External Affairs Expands Presence on Snapchat

New Delhi, August 6: Indias Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has officially launched its presence on Snapchat, a popular multimedia messaging a

What is V2V communication? How this proposed vehicle safety system could help prevent road accidents

Nurse Bitten By Snake At Health Sub-Centre In Palakkad

The health centre official said the local panchayat has ignored repeated requests to clear dense foliage around the sub-centre.

Kejriwal says social media account restricted in India, seeks explanation from Meta

Mr. Kejriwal also shared a screenshot of his account status page showing the message, Unavailable in some locations.

Child rights panel finds gaps in implementation of laws in Krishna district

APSCPCR members V. Gandhi Babu and Challa Madhusudhan Rao asked departments to coordinate better, and Joint Collector M. Naveen asked officials t

KSRTC to launch inter-State Flybus service from Bengaluru airport to Kozhikode from August 15

Premium airport bus will connect Kempegowda International Airport with Mysuru, Gonikoppa, Mananthavadi, Kalpetta and Kozhikode; fare fixed at 1,5

Rajya Sabha Adjourned Till Noon Amid Opposition Sloganeering

House proceedings disrupted as Opposition demands Mallikarjun Kharge be allowed to speak; Treasury benches object.

Kerala Minister Reacts to Tamil Nadu Budget, Warns of SC Battle Over Mullaperiyar

His remarks came a day after the Tamil Nadu government, in its budget, announced plans to pursue raising the water level of the 131-year-old Mull

Houthi Rebels Claim Missile Attack on Saudi Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden

Sana, August 6: The Houthi group in Yemen has claimed responsibility for a missile strike on a Saudi oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden. This inciden

Sanjeev Kapoor shares easy carrot beetroot cutlet recipe for kids tiffin: How to make this healthy, tasty dish in minutes

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor introduces a delightful carrot and beetroot cutlet recipe especially for children who are picky about their veggies. By grati

'Avoid buying new vehicles for a few years': Kejriwal alleges govt plans ethanol blending in diesel, ATF

Arvind Kejriwal alleges the Centre plans to expand ethanol blending beyond petrol. He claims the government will increase ethanol content in petr

Monsoon disruption in Uttarakhand: Gangotri, Yamunotri routes hit by landslides; Asan Barrage opens gates

The Gangotri and Yamunotri National Highways were blocked due to road obstruction and continuous rockfall in Uttarkashi. Meanwhile, authorities r

Discover the Benefits of Naukasana for Digestive Health and Weight Loss

New Delhi, August 6: In todays fast-paced lifestyle, digestive issues and obesity have become common concerns. Naukasana, also known as Boat Pose

Swan Defence bags Rs 251-Rs 750 crore tug order from Denmarks Svitzer

Swan Defence and Heavy Industries landed a big deal with Svitzer A/S, building four cutting-edge TRAnsverse 3200 tugs. These super-efficient, bio

Will UPI remain free to use? | Explained

A new Bill introduced in Parliament has sparked fears that the government will soon allow banks to levy a charge on UPI payments. How much of thi

World Bank, ADB team concludes three-day review visit to Amaravati

It holds detailed review meetings with senior officials of the APCRDA with focus on implementation of social and environmental safeguards being a

Major Action in Pune Toxic Liquor Case: MCOCA Imposed on Mastermind and Gang

Pune, August 6: In a tragic incident that occurred between May 27 and May 30, 2026, toxic liquor claimed the lives of 21 individuals in Pune, Mah

Major Action in Pune Toxic Liquor Case, MCOCA Imposed on Mastermind and Gang

Pune, August 6: In a significant development in the toxic liquor case in Maharashtras Pune, which claimed the lives of 21 individuals between May

Draft Advocates Protection Bill to go to Cabinet after AGs remarks: Farooq

Law Minister N.Md. Farooq said the Law Secretary had been asked to prepare the draft, which would go to the Advocate General and the Finance Depa

NIA arrests another absconding accused in Praveen Nettaru murder case; total arrests reach 25

The accused, Ummar Farook M.R., was arrested in Kochi, Kerala, during a targeted operation based on specific intelligence inputs. He had been abs

Former Bangladesh cricket captain Shakib's home attacked after Hasina media event

The attack came hours after Shakib, a former Awami League lawmaker, joined Sheikh Hasinas virtual event

Supreme Court directs Jaipur tribunal to clear pending illegal construction appeals in two weeks

The direction came in an August 5 order amid concerns that interim relief granted by the tribunal in several cases delayed enforcement action ini

A Look At Abdul El-Sayed's Progressive Breakthrough In Michigan Senate Race

Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Representative Haley Stevens in Michigan's Democratic Senate primary, overcoming more than $60 million in outsid

Lakhimpur Kheri violence case: Supreme Court refuses to further relax bail conditions of accused Ashish Mishra

The Supreme Court has denied Ashish Mishra's plea for relaxed bail conditions. Mishra is the prime accused in the 2021 Lakhimpur Kheri violence c

'His Name Is Probably ........': Jos Buttler Names the Indian Star Who Could Break His Record

Jos Buttler has predicted that Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi could one day surpass his record as the highest run-scorer in T20 cri

First Expiry of Sensex Under CAS System Expected to Bring Significant Volatility

Mumbai, August 6: The Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) is set for the weekly expiry of Sensex derivatives contracts on Thursday. With recent implement

Wrapping aluminium foil over doorknobs: Why more people are doing it and its benefits

Aluminum foil on a door handle is not just a quirky internet trend. It creates a replaceable germ barrier, reflects heat in summer, buffers cold

Sushma Swarajs Legacy Inspires Generations as Ministers Pay Tribute on Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 6: On Thursday, Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, and other central ministers and BJP leaders paid heart

Many facts create doubt on truthfulness of victim: Goa court on Tarun Tejpals acquittal

Special judge Kshama Joshi mentions lack of medical evidence, delay in lodging FIR as reasons for acquittal.

Delhi on high alert ahead of Independence Day amid threats from Pakistani, Khalistani terror outfits

Delhi has been placed on high alert ahead of the Independence Day celebrations following intelligence inputs warning of possible snap protests an

Kerala: Rains Continue, IMD Issues Orange Alert for Five Districts

Officials said floodwaters have started receding from several low-lying areas in Pathanamthitta, Kottayam and Ernakulam districts

Heavy rain lashes Delhi; IMD issues orange alert

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 26.6 degrees Celsius, 1.3 notches below the season's average, according to the India Meteorological Depar

I'm 62 And I Believe I Am A Victim: Former Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal On Conviction In Rape Case

The case pertains to allegations made by a woman journalist, who had accused Tarun Tejpal of sexually assaulting her inside a hotel elevator on N

Opposition Protests Force Lok Sabha Adjournment Till 2 PM

Speaker Om Birla expresses concern over repeated disruptions as Opposition demands Amit Shah's presence over police action against students.

Akanksha Chamola Breaks Silence on Controversial Statement About Gaurav Khanna

Mumbai, August 6: Television actress and former Lock Up 2 contestant Akanksha Chamola has addressed the controversial statement she made regardin

NCERT RIE Common Entrance Examination 2026 Results Out; Counselling Process Begins

Counselling for RIE admissions will start soon; seat allotment depends on merit, preferences, and seat availability.

Ex-Tehelka Editor Tarun Tejpal Convicted For Raping Colleague. All About The Case

Tarun Tejpal, the founder and former editor of Tehelka magazine, was convicted of sexually assaulting a former junior colleague in Goa.

Entire Lahore Police Station Staff Suspended Over Woman's Rape Allegation

Pakistan police launch probe after a woman alleges she was raped inside a police station by an officer; SHO held accountable.

Nagpur Teen Goes Missing For A Day, Found Dead On Railway Tracks

A 14-year-old boy was found dead on the Nagpur-Howrah railway route in Kamthi town after going missing for a day.

King cobra vs python in Bihar: How a pet dogs bark alerted family to terrifying 12-foot snake fight

A king cobra and a python were found locked in a fight outside a house near the Gonouli forest office in West Champarans Valmiki Tiger Reserve. T

Amitabh Bachchan Reveals Working A 24-Hour Shift For 'KBC'

Sharing that the premiere date of the popular quiz show has now been announced, Bachchan wrote that he could not afford to miss work.

Andhra, Chhattisgarh, Bihar are outsmarting richer states on investments (without outspending)

A licence, a statute and a purchase contract: how three challenger states are gaining ground without simply writing bigger subsidy cheques.

Noida Police on High Alert for Kanwar Yatra 2026

Noida, August 6: The Gautam Buddh Nagar police are fully prepared to ensure the Kanwar Yatra 2026 is conducted safely and smoothly. Under the gui

Nagpur POCSO Accused Demands Pizza, Soft Bed in Police Custody

Teen arrested for allegedly abducting and sexually assaulting a minor complains about lock-up conditions; probe into phones and social media cont

CWG Judo Gold-Winner Asmita Faces UP Reward Eligibility Question. Here's Why

India's Asmita Dey etched her name in the history books by winning the country's first-ever judo gold at the Commonwealth Games.

Inside Farah Khan's Glamorous 'Lock Upp' Season 2 Success Party After Shreya Kalra's Win

In the video shared by Farah on her Instagram handle, actor Arjun Kapoor, Mouni Roy, and Ektaa Kapoor were also spotted.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal accuses Centre of forcing SIAM to withdraw report on ethanol

Jharkhand student protest: Devendra Nath Mahato slams misleading news, continues fast in Ranchi

Gambhir Sends Big Message To Team India Just Ahead Of Sri Lanka Test Series

India head coach Gautam Gambhir has urged the Shubman Gill-led Test squad to be mentally and physically prepared to tackle any challenge right fr

Why did Andy Robertson choose to move to Spurs from Liverpool after nine years? Star full-back explains move

The latest Premier League season is right around the corner, and the transfer market is in full force. Several huge names have already changed cl

Tarun Tejpal, Ex-Tehelka Editor, Convicted For Raping Junior Colleague In 2013

The case relates to allegations by a former junior colleague that Tejpal sexually assaulted her inside a hotel elevator during an event in Goa in

Russia Responds To Allegations of Using Colombian Mercenaries In Ukraine War

Last November, Russia sentenced two Colombians to 13 years in prison on accusations that they fought for Ukraine's armed forces.

Tragic House Collapse Claims Six Lives in Pratapgarh, CM Expresses Condolences

Pratapgarh, August 6: The Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Yogi Adityanath, expressed profound sorrow on Thursday following the tragic collapse o

Italy Puts All Major Cities On Highest Alert As Heatwave Intensifies

Twenty-five cities were put on red alert in Italy due to severe heatwave.

West Bengal Government to Make Key Decisions in Cabinet Meeting: Dilip Ghosh

New Town, August 6: West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh provided updates on the Cabinet meeting, heavy rainfall, the situation in Bangladesh, health

Kerala Minister says SC directions on Mullaperiyar dam unimplemented, objects to any water level hike by T.N.

Water Resources Minister Mons Joseph says Kerala will approach the apex court if Tamil Nadu proceeds with its reported move to raise the reservoi

'If India becomes Hindu Rashtra, oppressive social order will return': Yathindra Siddaramaiah stirs row

Karnataka Urban Development Minister Dr Yathindra Siddaramaiah has stirred a massive controversy after he claimed that a 'Hindu Rashtra' would le

Bombay High Court convicts former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in alleged sexual assault case

Tejpal was arrested on November 30 in 2013 on the charges. On September 29, 2017, the court had charged him with various Sections of the Indian P

Deepika Padukone Wraps Up Final Shoot Before Maternity Break

While Deepika's portions will be completed in the coming days, the makers of Raaka will continue filming with the remaining cast.

'Not fluent in Tamil is an insult': Actor Dhanush pushes for mother tongue first

Tamil anthem first' showdown reignites; 21 TN MPs write to Governor over convocation protocol

Tamil Nadu MPs wrote to Governor R N Ravi Arlekar regarding event protocol. They requested the state anthem precede other songs at official funct

When Travancore king Marthanda Varma challenged the Dutch monopoly on the Malabar Coast spice trade

Marthanda Varma promoted a policy of strengthening his kingdom and expanding its borders. This angered the Dutch and led to the conflict.

August 6, 2026: Astrological Insights and Auspicious Times According to the Hindu Panchang

New Delhi, August 6: The Hindu Panchang holds significant importance in Hindu culture. It provides essential information about the date, nakshatr

T.N. Agriculture Budget | Contingency plans drawn up for districts to cope with Super El Nio impacts: Minister

Presenting the Agriculture Budget in the Assembly, R. Vinoth said while severe climatic impacts were anticipated across the country during the cu

WHO chief says Ebola outbreak is outpacing response as aid workers strike over pay

The world's fastest-growing Ebola outbreak is spreading faster than containment efforts. Health workers are striking over unpaid wages, worsening

Not from IIT or any top college, Woman lands 38 LPA job as fresher without campus placement

In a remarkable achievement, a woman secured a 38 LPA package as a fresher. Her journey to success was paved through dedicated internships in Hyd

What is a Hybrid Solar System? Cost, subsidy and everything you need to know about a 5kW setup

We all have to agree on one thingthat the electricity prices are climbing month after month, and more people across India are waking up to the be

Awarapan 2 trailer out; Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam in gritty-action sequel | Watch

The trailer of Awarapan 2 has finally been unveiled, giving fans their first glimpse of the much-awaited sequel starring Emraan Hashmi. Directed

Congress expresses support to agitating students over Jharkhand exam irregularities, says justice for them top priority

K. Raju, the All India Congress Committee in-charge for Jharkhand, in a post on X, said his party supports the students agitation against paper l

Essential Makeup Removal Tips for Healthy Skin

New Delhi, August 6: Applying makeup can enhance your appearance for work, parties, or special occasions. However, just as important as applying

Odisha: Police Recover 110 Lost, Stolen Mobile Phones In Koraput District

Mobile phone recoveries were made with the help of the Central Equipment Identity Register.