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Union Minister Launches Eco-Educational Hub in Lucknow

Lucknow, August 8: Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh recently inaugurated an environmental education center, describing it as an extraordinary in

Former England midfielder points out Liverpool FC's transfer problems ahead of new season

The Premier League 2026-27 season is looming on the horizon, and the various sides are quite active in the summer transfer market, and many eyes

International Dialogue on Childrens Book Creation at IBBY Conference

Beijing, August 8: An international dialogue on childrens book creation took place during the 40th International Board on Books for Young People

Iran, Oman working on plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration has previously ruled out any deal that would give Iran control over the strait

Hidden Environmental Cost of Powering Growing Digital and AI-World

Despite the astronomical water footprint of data centres, some States, which already have difficulties in meeting their water needs, have announc

Madhya Pradesh to Launch Four New Flights on August 9

Bhopal, August 8: Sunday will be a significant day for air travel in Madhya Pradesh. The state will see the launch of four new direct flights. Ch

Amit Shah offers prayers at Arunachaleswar Temple, Sri Ramana Ashramin Tiruvannamalai

He will participate in the presentation ceremony of the Presidents Police Colour to the Puducherry Police scheduled for Sunday morning

Our top priority is to: Why Texas just hit pause on new data centers as Greg Abbott orders audit amid Elon Musks Texas push

Texas has paused approvals for new data centers as Governor Greg Abbott orders a sweeping audit of projects seeking access to the states power gr

Educators across India gather in Mumbai to brainstorm on primary education

The Pan-India IB PYP (Primary Years Programme) Coordinators and IB Heads Meet is an annual gathering for International Baccalaureate educators, p

Shillong Lajong FC Dominates Mumbai FC 5-0 in Durand Cup Group E Clash

Mumbai, August 8: In a stunning display, Shillong Lajong FC crushed Mumbai FC 5-0 in the Group E match of the 135th Durand Cup. The match, held a

Maharashtra CM orders fresh investigation of Siddhivinayak Temple donation case

Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis gave directions to the Home Affairs Department to investigate last five years of the temples records from 2022 t

As Pampa silts up, floods become the new normal in Keralas Ranni

Floods have returned with alarming regularity to the township, which is wedged between two elevated stretches of land, as the river has lost its

What can be done to curb paper leaks and ensure institutional accountability?

Despite the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Act, 2024, the fundamental need to fix accountability for detecting examination brea

At 98, Kerala literary icon and critic M. Leelavathy continues to be a prolific writer

Would Trump listen to writers? she asks, talking about the Mahabharatas anti-war message. Her latest book Bharathalokam is a study of the major e

Chola idols of Gajasamharamurti in Tamil Nadu depict Lord Shivas valour and ferocity

If Nataraja, Shiva as the Cosmic Dancer, embodies the philosophy of cosmic balance, Samharamurti represents the deitys fierce and destructive asp

Chief Minister Holds Meeting with Ministers After Student Talks; Blueprint for Agreement Expected on August 9

Ranchi, August 8: Amid ongoing student protests regarding irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams, Chief Minister Hemant Soren held

India to Face South Korea in Davis Cup Qualifiers on Hard Court

New Delhi, August 8: India will compete against South Korea in the second round of the Davis Cup Qualifiers on September 18-19. The match will ta

Japan Urged by China to Avoid Nuclear Provocations

Beijing, August 8: In a recent press briefing, a representative from the Chinese Foreign Ministry addressed concerns regarding Japans nuclear pol

Mining Project Near Protected Marine Sanctuary in Gujarat Gets Nod

While the marine wildlife sanctuary (spread over 458 square kilometre) was established in 1980, the marine national park (spanning 168 square kil

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China Sees Surge in Humanoid Robot Enterprises with 116,000 New Ventures

Beijing, August 8: Recent data released by Chinas National Market Regulation Administration reveals a significant rise in the number of enterpris

Teachers Defend DSC Recruitment Process, Seek End To Row

The rally came amid allegations by YSRC leaders of irregularities in the DSC recruitment process: Reports

T.N. MPs meeting convened by CM Vijay seeks freeze on 543 Lok Sabha seats

The meeting also decided that a government resolution should be adopted in the Tamil Nadu Assembly to protect the rights of Tamil Nadu and the so

Chinas Economy Shows Strength in July with Increased Investment in New Sectors

Beijing, August 8: Recent data from the National Development and Reform Commissions National Information Center indicates that Chinas economy exh

Russian and Ukrainian drone strikes kill at least 5 in each country

Since Russia's invasion more than four years ago, Ukraine has developed long-range drones that can hit targets deep inside Russia. In the past ye

Bangladesh proposes death penalty for enforced disappearances

A commission set up after her overthrow recorded at least 1,569 cases of enforced disappearances during her tenure, with 251 victims still missin

Kusal Mendis Elected First President of Sri Lankan Players Association

Colombo, August 8: Kusal Mendis, the captain of the Sri Lankan mens white-ball cricket team, has been appointed as the first president of the new

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Sunday, August 9, 2026

Fajar: 4: 53 am; Zohar: 12: 31 pm; Asar: 4: 48 pm

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Youth Being Used to Mint Money for Industrialists

While there is much talk about America, China and Russia, India's youths are unparalleled, he said.

Government examines if Meta recommendation system deciding what-to-show-to-whom fits intermediary status

Andhra Pradesh: GGH Blood Bank Gets 75 Lakh Upgrade From Alumni

The collector said the alumni had provided medical equipment worth nearly 75 lakh for the blood bank: Reports

Marco Rubio Honors Donald Trump as President of Peace Amid Armenia-Azerbaijan Accord

New Delhi, August 8: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio praised President Donald Trump, calling him the President of Peace. He highlighted the p

Congress leaders hit back at Rijiju over delay in Womens Reservation Implementation till 2034

HR&CE dept. issues protocols for VIP visits to temples

A circular issued by the department stated that the sanctity and traditions of temples should not be disturbed during such visits

Lionel Messis Father, Jorge Messi, Passes Away at 68

New Delhi, August 8: Jorge Messi, the father of Argentine football star Lionel Messi, has passed away at the age of 68. Various media outlets in

Lebanon Says Israeli Troops Breached Village Held by Lebanese Army

Israel invaded south Lebanon after militant group Hezbollah entered the Middle East war on the side of its sponsor Iran in March. Israeli forces

Adani Group's 'Vande Bharatam' initiative will provide opportunities to hidden talents away from metro cities.

Vande Bharatam: The Adani Group has launched the Vande Bharatam initiative for youth across the country. Through Vande Bharatam, Gautam Adani wil

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NTA takes action after NEET paper leak, takes this big step!

NTA no longer wants to remain just an examination conducting body, but wants to establish a professional and institutional system for examination

Shah Nawaz Hussain Critiques RJDs Decline, Urges Lalu Prasad Yadav to Dissolve Party

Patna, August 8: BJP leader Shah Nawaz Hussain addressed several key issues in Bihar politics on Saturday. He commented on the internal strife wi

Bengaluru: Woman's Death Goes Unnoticed For A Year In Her House

Police discover her skeletal remains

BSNL New Offer: Get 5,000GB data per month and all the benefits for

BSNL Plan: Government telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has introduced a new broadband plan for its customers. Under this plan,

China Delivers New Solar Energy Equipment to Cuba

Beijing, August 8: A handover ceremony for the first shipment of domestic solar energy systems provided to Cuba under Chinese assistance was held

Jio's OTT blast! New plan offers double benefits; learn what's special

Reliance Jio OTT Pass: Jio has launched this new OTT Pass in three different validity options. These offer users unlimited data, 5G access, and a

In Outreach To Sikhs, AAP Government Makes U-Turn On Extremist's Parole

In March 2026, the Punjab government had written to the Tihar Jail authorities recommending rejection of the parole application of Jagtar Singh H

China Delivers New Shipment of Solar Energy Equipment to Cuba

Havana, August 8: A ceremony marking the handover of the first shipment of domestic solar energy systems to Cuba, under Chinese assistance, took

FSSAI warned Diageo that its whisky's 'matured in American oak casks' claim was misleading

The FSSAI announced on Sunday (August 2, 2026) it had prohibited sales of Diageos Royal Challenge Whisky made in the State of Madhya Pradesh and

SUV Runs Over Rajasthan Woman After She Tries To Stop Car Vandalism

A woman was allegedly run over and killed by an SUV after she tried to stop a group of men from vandalising a car parked outside her house over a

Telangana: DIG Calls For Technology-Driven Police Investigations

Bhaskaran directed officers to prepare a special action plan for pending cases and ensure that investigations were conducted professionally and t

Why NCP-SP opposes FCRA Bill in present form and seeks JPC scrutiny? Supriya Sule clears air

NCP (SP) working president Supriya Sule on Saturday said that her party opposed the FCRA bill in its present form, saying one cannot always view

IND vs SL: Day 2 ends with India dominating; Devdutt Padikkal scores century; Gurnur Brar shines with the bat

At the end of the second day's play, India scored 357 runs for the loss of 6 wickets. Gurnur Brar remained unbeaten on 36 off 18 balls, and Devdu

NCB and Goa ANTIF Hold Second Joint Coordination Meeting to Combat Drug Trafficking

New Delhi, August 8: In a bid to strengthen collaborative efforts against organized drug trafficking, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Deputy D

Manipur government announces reopening of National Highways

Blockades since the ethnic conflict erupted in May 2023 have affected movement on the arterial highways connecting Imphal and the country beyond

Drone enters Bulgaria, explodes near pipeline at Romanian border

Turkish officials said a drone attack the previous day on two civilian vessels in the Black Sea left crew members injured.

Daily Quiz | On Indias performance at Glasgow Commonwealth Games

Test yourself on Indias performance at theGlasgowCommonwealth Games that concluded on Sunday

TPCC likely to get four working presidents as Congress weighs social balance

One each from Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, minorities and forward castes likely to be made working presidents

El Nino may trigger 39% rainfall deficit this season: Naidu

Reservoir storage, groundwater levels under pressure; CM directs officials to prioritise drinking water needs

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple trust land case: fourth man arrested by Madurai City police

Food Regulator Finds Insects In Pistachios, Suspends Food Firm's Licence

The food regulator said the action was taken in the interest of public health and food safety following the detection of critical non-compliances

India vs Sri Lanka: The Three Bowlers Who Took 11 Wickets in a Single Test Match

New Delhi, August 8: In the rich history of Test cricket between India and Sri Lanka, 46 matches have been played. Remarkably, there have been fo

First Drive: Honda ZR-V Bets on Performance Over Gimmicks

The fully digital instrument cluster is customizable, which shows all kinds of driving data, the charge status and a flow chart of the powertrain

US working to establish safe shipping route through Strait of Hormuz, Vance says 'we don't trust' Iran

US-Iran war news: The United States is pushing for secure passage for commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, Iran and Oman a

UP CM Yogi Adityanath calls on PM Modi

Uttar Pradesh's Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, had a cordial meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Saturday. During their d

Corruption Uncovered: Panchayat Official in Madhya Pradesh Found to be a Millionaire

Jabalpur, August 8: The Lokayukt team conducted raids on the premises of a Panchayat department official in Madhya Pradesh, revealing his million

UPI is also free for shopkeepers and merchants, with no transaction fees.

UPI Charges: The government has provided significant relief to those making UPI payments. Now, UPI users will no longer have to pay any charges f

Flipkart: No-cost EMI available on this Flipkart app, no-interest, no-credit card shopping

Flipkart News: Flipkart's super. money app now offers UPI payments and in-app shopping with no-cost EMIs. Learn how to use the app.Now Flipkart i

CID summons sitting JPSC members in connection with exam irregularities investigation

The Crime Investigation Department (CID) has summoned all three sitting members of the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) and will be que

AP Plans 100% Mobile Coverage Across State

State to offers free land, power aid to plug mobile gaps: Reports

Want to start your own business in the village? How can you get help from the government?

Business Scheme: The government offers loans, subsidies, and other assistance programs for those starting businesses in villages. Let's explore w

Empowering Women: 300 Rural Women in Jaunpur Crafting 500,000 National Flags for Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign

Jaunpur, August 8: As Independence Day approaches, preparations for the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign are gaining momentum across the country. In thi

Sreevani Marks 500th Edition, Vows To Uphold Telugu Values

He also recalled Raos role in establishing Balaji Vidyalayam at Machilipatnam.

'Should have gone to Ranchi': Rijiju takes dig at Rahul Gandhi over Prayagraj event

Assam Chief Minister Visits Flood-Affected Areas, Orders Repairs of Damaged Embankments

Guwahati, August 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma visited flood-affected areas in the Darang district on Saturday. He assessed the sit

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RISE Centre Helps Rural Women Turn Skills Into Businesses

The centre conducts daily training programmes, workshops every Saturday and periodic job melas.

Balance of Spiritual Practice and Service is the Essence of Disciplehood: Swami Niranjananand Saraswati

Munger, August 8: The two-day Chaturmas program held at the Paduka Darshan complex of the Munger Monastery concluded in a spiritual atmosphere, r

Coimbatore police organise marathon to promote drug-free society

People from different age groups participate in the marathon, held on the MadukkaraiMadhampatty Bypass along the Western Ring Road in Coimbatore

Water Scarcity Hits Numerous Areas of Karimnagar Town Despite Rains

The problem is severe in Kattarampur, Kothirampur, Ramachandrapur Colony, Raghavendranagar, Laxminagar, and Padmanagar, among others.

Govt brings public, private agencies under one umbrella to tackle Bengaluru traffic

Urban Mobility Mission Committee for Bengaluru has been formed to develop an integrated, efficient, sustainable, and technology-driven urban mobi

Keralas Enforcement Drive Seizes Over 2,300 Cases Ahead of Onam Festival

Thiruvananthapuram, August 8: In preparation for the upcoming Onam festival, the Kerala Excise Department has intensified its crackdown on illega

Bengal CID grills TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee's close aide in land fraud case for around 10 hours

Sumit Roy, an aide to TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee, was questioned for ten hours by the West Bengal CID. This interrogation occurred in connectio

2 Brothers Acquitted Of Murder Charges Over Prosecution Flaws After Spending 14 Years In Prison

The two brothers were named as suspects in the murder of one Pyarelal Gadariya that had taken place in Damoh in Madhya Pradesh on August 25, 2009

Did you spot Sanjeeda Sheikh in Toxic trailer? Dhamaal 4 actor makes brief appearance in Yash's film snippet

TV actress Sanjeeda Sheikh's brief appearance in the Toxic trailer has grabbed attention. The actress has a cameo in Geetu Mohandas' upcoming act

Vaibhav Suryavanshi encounters a leopard! The Indian cricketer enjoys his safari.

Indian cricketers Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Shubham Dubey, Ravi Singh, and Sushant Mishra went on a safari in Bor. They saw animals like leopards, bea

Quote of the day by Pablo Picasso: The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is... Guernica masterworks powerful reminder to discover your talent, embrace your purpose and use your gifts to make a difference

Pablo Picassos powerful quote of the day, The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away, offers a timeless les

Who Will Replace Sai Sudharsan in the Sri Lanka Test Series?

New Delhi, August 8: The Indian cricket team faces a significant setback ahead of the Test series against Sri Lanka. Reports indicate that left-h

Andhra Pradesh: Pranadhaan Trust Provides Prosthetic Hands To 150 Accident Victims

Pranadhaan Trust president Ravipati Srinivasa Kiran said the organisation would continue its social service and community welfare programmes: Rep

Lebanon says Israeli troops infiltrated Lebanese army-held village

An Israeli occupation army force advanced into the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiya shortly after midnight... and erected a new earthen barrier near

Takalif nahi dekhi gayi...: Actor Piyush Mishra as he backs Ranchi Job aspirants protesters

Celebrating Vivek Mushran: From Stardom to Struggles in Bollywood

Mumbai, August 8: The Hindi film industry of the 1990s witnessed many stars who rose to fame overnight with their remarkable talent. One such nam