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Meta CEO apologises for CSAM, deepfake content; errors in operating platform, say sources

Meta team admitted that a lot of money was paid for boosting a certain type of content; they apologised and regretted the mistake

Punjab Opposition Faces Alleged Misconduct in Assembly: Pratap Singh Bajwa Speaks Out

Chandigarh, August 5: Senior Punjab Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly, Pratap Singh Bajwa, has launched a verbal attac

Budget evokes mixed reaction

Thanjavur Tax Consultants Federation said the budget lacked income-generation measures and employment opportunities

Ola Electric Mobility shines on signing MoU with Axis Energy

Mumbai, August 5 (Udaipur Kiran): OLA Electric Mobility is currently trading at Rs. 41.28, up by 2.73 points or 7.08% from its previous closing o

Severe Heatwave Claims Lives in South Korea

Seoul, August 5: A severe heatwave in South Korea has led to the deaths of 21 individuals this year, with 2,441 people hospitalized due to heat-r

Expo Engineering and Projects surges on bagging work order worth Rs 2.24 crore

Mumbai, August 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Expo Engineering and Projects is currently trading at Rs. 76.00, up by 2.00 points or 2.70% from its previous c

South Korea Faces Severe Heatwave: 21 Deaths and Over 2,400 Hospitalized

Seoul, August 5: South Korea is grappling with an intense heatwave that has led to the deaths of 21 individuals this year due to heat-related ill

L&T trades higher on the bourses

Mumbai, August 5 (Udaipur Kiran): Larsen & Toubro is currently trading at Rs. 4048.00, up by 42.00 points or 1.05% from its previous closing of R

Madhavi Latha highlights factors behind successful Chenab Bridge construction

'Starved, Humiliated': Lawyer Alleges Police Excesses in Patna Amid CJP Protests

Four days in jail, attempt to murder charge: Lawyers in Patna allege police accesses amid CJP protest.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri Meets Sri Lankan Counterpart to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

Colombo, August 5: Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri arrived in Colombo for a one-day visit on Wednesday. During his visit, he met with his S

Why Are More People In Delhi Willing To Pay More For Every Ride?

Green SM uses AI-assisted in-cabin cameras to enhance safety and transparency for both passengers and drivers.

JPSC protesting students agree to hold talks with Jharkhand govt, demand video recording of meeting

The students who are protesting over JPSC paper leaks in Ranchi agreed to hold discussion with Jharkhand government and they demanded for video r

Aditya Narayan: A Child Star Who Faced Tax Responsibilities at Just 7 Years Old

Mumbai, August 5: In Bollywood, many artists have made their mark at a young age. Among them is singer, actor, and TV host Aditya Narayan. From a

India Set to Appoint Its First Female Chief Justice, Says Arjun Ram Meghwal

New Delhi, August 5: The Rajya Sabha discussed the Supreme Court (Judges Number) Amendment Bill, 2026, on Wednesday. This bill has already been p

'No need to apologise': Rahul meets student protesters, slams PM Modi, Shah over police brutality

Sambhal violence 2024: Probe panel claims unrest 'pre-planned', links Samajwadi MP, MLA

Last year, three-member panel had met the CM and submitted its report concerning the violence that erupted near the Shahi Jama Masjid on November

EV industry to generate up to 40M jobs by 2030: Report

The EV sector is projected to generate 30-40 million jobs, with 10-15% direct and 85-90% indirect jobs by 2030, the report stated.

Aiden Markram to miss rest of the Hundred due to personal reasons, Manchester Super Giants name captain

Aiden Markram has left Manchester Super Giants midway through the Hundred due to personal reasons and will be missing the rest of the season. Mar

Aiden Markram Leaves Manchester Super Giants Mid-Tournament, Jos Buttler Takes Over as Captain

Manchester, August 5: The Manchester Super Giants (MSG) have faced a significant setback in the ongoing The Hundred 2026 season. Team captain Aid

China announces countermeasures after U.S. trade sanctions

Beijings measures include suspending factory follow-up inspections by Chinese certification bodies, blacklisting U.S. compliance testing companie

Major Jewelry Heist Uncovered: Five Arrested in 1.30 Crore Robbery

Noida, August 5: The Gautam Buddha Nagar Police Commissionerate has successfully solved a multi-crore jewelry heist within just three days, arres

Google Assistant To Be Discontinued on Android, Wear OS on September 4

Google said it will start removing access to Google Assistant from September 4, though the process may take a few weeks to reach all users

SHE Teams Nab 678 Harassers during Bonalu in Hyderabad

During special surveillance operations conducted throughout the festival, several incidents of harassment in crowded public places were detected

Road Deaths on National Highways Fall 4% in 2025: Gadkari

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, fatalities on national highways have declined even as overall road accidents increased.

Godzilla Minus Zero to have world premiere at 64th New York Film Festival

The film will premiere at Alice Tully Hall on September 26, with Yamazaki and members of the cast and crew expected to attend

Tamil Nadu CM Honors Commonwealth Medal-Winning Athletes

Chennai, August 5: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay honored athletes from the state who won medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026. The c

RBI planning to put polymer bank notes in circulation from next financial year

The Reserve Bank of India plans to introduce polymer bank notes soon. It has already received government approval for field trials of new notes.

Rajasthan govt steps up efforts to tackle sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas; over 37 lakh screened

Rajasthan is intensifying efforts to combat sickle cell anaemia in tribal areas. Over 37 lakh people have been screened, nearing the state's ambi

TikTok influencer shot dead during livestream in Mexico

Cesar Gastelum, a Mexican influencer with nearly 600,000 followers on TikTok, was shot dead in the middle of a livestream.

New Chapter for Families of Terror Victims: LG Sinha Announces Government Jobs and Rehabilitation

Srinagar, August 5: Manoj Sinha, the Lieutenant Governor of Jammu and Kashmir, announced on Wednesday that providing government jobs to the famil

Bangladesh Opens July Mass Uprising Museum at Hasina's Former Residence

The memorial marks the 2024 anti-government protests as authorities heighten security over Sheikh Hasina's planned virtual address.

Vijay Chairs High-Level Review Meeting Ahead of Tomorrow's Agriculture Budget

Sources said the meeting, chaired by Chief Minister Joseph Vinay, focussed on increasing the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for paddy and sugarcane

Did you spot the Lakshman Rekha scene in Ramayana trailer? Ravie Dubey reveals its significance

Ravie Dubey, who plays Lakshmana in Ranbir Kapoor-led Ramayana, has shared his stills from the film's trailer. Sharing the glimpses, he explained

IIM Kozhikode launches Bloomberg Finance Lab to strengthen graduates financial skills and industry readiness

Lab is aimed at equipping students with access to industry-leading data, analytics, and market intelligence tools used by financial professionals

Spraying white vinegar on walls: Why more people are doing it and its benefits

White vinegar is more than a kitchen staple. Its active ingredient, acetic acid, kills bacteria, tackles mold, neutralises odours, and prevents b

African Proverb of the Day: What is bad luck for one man is Life lessons on perception, resilience, gratitude, opportunity and why every ending is a new beginning

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of What is bad luck for one man is good luck for another. The saying reminds us that the same e

Ayodhya Temple Ends VIP Pass System, Saints Welcome Decision

Mumbai, August 5: The decision to abolish the VIP pass system for visiting the Ram Darbar at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has been welcomed by

Rupee gains 13 paise to close at 95.15 against U.S. dollar post-RBI policy decision

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 94.90 against the greenback and traded in a tight range of 94.89-95.25 during the session;

Trump says deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz could come as early as Wednesday

President Trump indicated a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could happen soon. Hopes for a deal eased oil prices as shipping hopes increased.

Ex-Home Secretary Gopal Pillai, former interlocutor Radha Kumar call for restoration of J&K Statehood, repeal of Reorganization Act

It is the first time in independent India that an existing State has been demoted to Union Territory status, says Forum of Human Rights in J&K in

Will Daylight Saving Time become permanent in the US? Trump's latest legislation push explained

President Donald Trump is urging Republican senators to make daylight saving time permanent. He believes this issue unites Republicans, Democrats

ITAT Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for 42 Positions Including Senior Private Secretary

Mumbai, August 5: The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT), a quasi-judicial body operating under the Ministry of Law and Justice, has invited ap

Tamil Nadu Budget: Consecration in 3,000 temples over five years; 708 crore allocated to HR&CE Department

Restoration and conservation works were being carried out at 213 temples that are over 1,000 years old, at an estimated cost of 418 crore: Financ

Sanjay Jaju Calls for Extensive Arrangements for Telangana Rising2026

The Chief Secretary stated that the cooperation of national and international organizations is crucial for attracting massive investments to the

As Telangana's Fertility Rate Declines to 1.5, Experts Call for Greater Transparency in Fertility Care

Experts from fertility sector, law enforcement, medico-legal, and news media joined together to discuss how India can strengthen public trust in

Russian drone factory chief wounded in car blast: State media

The head of a Russian drone factory was seriously injured in a car explosion. Vladimir Tkachuk, 35, is in intensive care after the incident near

Services hit as Maharashtra resident doctors begin strike over registration of homoeopaths

Resident doctors in Maharashtra have begun an indefinite strike. This action protests the government's decision allowing homoeopaths to prescribe

CAG Reports and Key Bills to be Presented in Monsoon Session: Vijender Gupta

New Delhi, August 5: A meeting of the Business Advisory Committee was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Delhi Assembly Speaker Vijender

Tamil Nadu Budget: TVK-led government needs two years to restore fiscal prudence, says Finance Minister

Unlike the previous government, which focussed only on short-term political gains with the belief that they should make best use of their five-ye

SpaceX rocket crashes on the Moon joins a surprising list of objects humans have left on the lunar surface

A SpaceX rocket has crashed on the Moon's surface. This event adds to the growing collection of human-made debris on the lunar landscape. Decades

Moving car gutted in Keralas Kozhikode, driver escapes unhurt

Incident occurred around 9 a.m. on August 5, 2026 near the Pantheerankavu police station

NHAI Takes Action on Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway Issues, Issues Notice to Contractor

Lucknow, August 5: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has taken decisive action against contractors, engineers, and relevant officia

Lokesh Inaugurates IBM Consulting FutureNow Centre in Vizag

The centre's capabilities span artificial intelligence, hybrid cloud, software engineering, data and analytics, cybersecurity, and enterprise tra

India Expects 55% Annual Growth in EV Sales by 2034

New Delhi, August 5: The trend towards electric vehicles (EVs) in India is rapidly becoming a significant driver of the economy. The government a

Social media ban: Will the Aussie model work for India?

Mark Zuckerberg apologises to Indian govt over child sexual abuse material and deepfake content

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg on wednesday apologised for the presence of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), deepfake content and operational shortco

School holiday tomorrow, August 6: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 6: On August 6, various regions in India are set to experience heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, prompting local

Lok Sabha passes Bankers' Books Evidence Bill to replace colonial-era law

The Lok Sabha approved a Bill to update evidence laws for digital records. This legislation replaces an old British-era act for modern banking ne

Mark Zuckerberg apologises over PM Modi video row, Meta admits deepfake and content errors

Mark Zuckerberg sent his apologies for the CSAM content, deepfake content, and errors in operating the platform.It was made clear to them that th

Rajya Sabha approves Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026

Parliament has approved a bill to increase the Supreme Court's judge count. The Rajya Sabha passed the legislation, raising the total to 38 judge

Elamanchili station footfall grows 11%; halts sought for express trains

The station earned over 4.12 crore in 2025-26 as projects including the Nakkapalli bulk drug park and the Rambilli naval base take shape; represe

4-ton, school-bus-size SpaceX rocket stage crashes into the Moon at 5,400 mph after drifting through space for months. Heres what scientists hope to learn

A 4-ton SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage drifting through space since 2025 was expected to crash into the Moon at 5,400 mph, raising fresh questions

Imran Masood Criticizes Unfulfilled Promises Following Article 370 Abrogation

Mumbai, August 5: On the seventh anniversary of the abrogation of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress MP Imran Masood expressed his concer

India emerges strong from each disruption, has very strong macroeconomic fundamentals: RBI Governor

The way we faced these challenges gives us the confidence that come what may, we will emerge stronger from each episode.

Akhilesh Yadav courts Brahmins ahead of 2027 UP polls, says 'PD in PDA stands for Pandit'

Samajwadi Party president Akhilesh Yadav on Wednesday reached out to the Brahmin community ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, as

Amit Rais Ohh My Dog Trailer Unveiled

Director Amit Rai's family entertainer, Ohh My Dog carries a powerful message of kindness, compassion, and peaceful coexistence with animals.

Tamil Nadu Budget: M.K. Stalin terms TVK-led governments Revised Budget a damp squib

It is completely silent on the (TVKs electoral) promise of 2,500 for women, 4,000 for unemployed youth, six free LPG cylinders, and a complete wa

Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway declared toll-free until restoration work is completed

Kanpur-Lucknow Expressway declared toll-free until restoration work is completed

Defamatory post against Kerala Chief Minister: cyber police register case in Kozhikode

Case registered against a Facebook account operating under the name Nithin Kakkedath. Petition filed by a member of the Beypore Block Congress Co

Is abusive language a criminal offence in India? | Explained

The registration of FIRs over allegedly abusive language during a protest has renewed attention on when the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) crimina

States cannot cite financial burden to oppose raising retirement age of judicial officers: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court said retaining experienced judicial officers may impose a lesser financial liability than retiring them and filling the resulti

How Muthu Murugappan is building EID Parry's next growth engine with jaggery

Targeting the $5.8 billion global jaggery market, EID Parry is combining traditional knowledge with technology through India's first large-scale

Sai Sudharsan update: When will GT batter join Indian team for Sri Lanka Test series?

Sai Sudharsan's absence from the Indian team that reached Sri Lanka for the two-match Test series raised eyebrows as the batter stayed at the BCC

Cabinet secretary TV Somanathan, home secretary Govind Mohan get one-year extensions

Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJP Government at Intellectual Conference

Lucknow, August 5: Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party, launched a scathing attack on the Yogi government during an int

Why is the government offloading stake in LIC? | Explained

How will the stake sale benefit the government? What triggered the OFS and is it the right time? What has been the response? How will small inves

SpaceX Rocket Stage Believed To Have Slammed into Moon

While there is not yet official confirmation that the Falcon 9 upper stage struck the lunar surface, it had been expected to make impact at appro

Arsenal Agree 75 Million Deal To Sign Newcastle's Guimaraes: Report

Arsenal's opening offer for the 28-year-old Brazil midfielder was rejected earlier this week, but the London club returned with an improved bid a

Kerala Child Rights Commission Goes Digital For Real-Time Assessment

The absence of a unified platform for collating such information had hindered state-level reviews and evidence-based policy formulation. The new

A 35-year-old man does 3-hour workout. Next day, his urine turns dark and he dies of cardiac arrest: Doctor explains what went wrong

A 35-year-old man reportedly suffered cardiac arrest after an intense workout following months of inactivity. A doctor explains rhabdomyolysis as

Centre extends tenures of Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan by one year

Centre extends tenures of Cabinet Secretary TV Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan by one year

In 1869, Civil War veteran John Wesley Powell and nine others entered the unmapped Grand Canyon. What they discovered transformed geology

John Wesley Powell led a daring expedition down the Colorado River in 1869. He navigated violent rapids and towering canyon walls, documenting ge

Violence Erupts Across Bangladeshi University Campuses, Multiple Injured

Dhaka, August 5: Violence broke out among rival student factions at various university campuses in Bangladesh, resulting in multiple injuries. In

Global shipbuilding concentrated among a few players, but India is catching up: The winds of change

While Indian shipyards did construct some merchant tonnage under license regimes and subsidy schemes, the emphasis stayed on building capacity fo

Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan, Home Secretary Govind Mohan get one-year service extension

The Centre has extended the tenures of Cabinet Secretary T V Somanathan and Home Secretary Govind Mohan. Both senior bureaucrats will continue in

Errors found again in Odisha's Class 1 textbook, lyrics of 'Vande Utkala Janani' printed incorrectly

The issue of errors in new school textbooks in Odisha shows no signs of abating. Now, several serious errors have come to light in another new Cl

Kerala rains 2026: researchers call for redrawing disaster management strategy amidst increasing extreme rainfall events

Studies have shown that mesoscale cloudbursts occurring under favourable ocean-atmospheric conditions may leave a vast area of Kerala vulnerable

Special Counters Set Up for Raksha Bandhan Parcels in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 5: In anticipation of the Raksha Bandhan festival, the postal department has made special arrangements in New Delhi. Special Ra

Adulterated spices, fake paneer and other violations detected by Hyderabad-FAST in under 5 months

Adulterated tea powder, fake paneer, low-quality coconut powder repackaged into branded packets, use of decomposed food are among violations dete