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Nalgonda Gears Up for CMs Varuna Yagam

A total of 108 rithwiks and Vedic scholars will perform the ritual using 11 homa kundams under the supervision of the Yadagirigutta temple authorities.

7 Aug 2026 7:08 pm
Senior NTR Disrespected; Varun Tej Rules Out Any Wrong Intentions

Just a while ago, the team held a press meet during which Varun Tej was asked about the issue. He replied, Those portions were shot last November with the same dialogue.

7 Aug 2026 7:06 pm
AP Govt Moves To Revive Century-Old Sri Vyasashram

Administrative reforms planned to restore Ashram's spiritual and charitable activities

7 Aug 2026 7:06 pm
Maharashtra Govt Bans Literature Of Barred Outfits Promoting Violent Extremism

The state government also directed authorities to forfeit 114 items of radical literature, including magazines and books.

7 Aug 2026 7:03 pm
India Clarifies Stand on Sheikh Hasina Presser, Says 'No Endorsement'

The event in question was organised by the Foreign Correspondents' Club (FCC) of South Asia, a private media entity.

7 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
Kia India, IIT Tirupati Launch Makers Lab for Innovation

Innovation hub to boost hands-on learning, research and prototype development

7 Aug 2026 6:51 pm
Congress Leader Shot Dead in Karnatakas Udupi District

The deceased has been identified as David D'Souza. He was the former president of the Mudarangadi Village Panchayat and owned a bar and a public transport unit

7 Aug 2026 6:50 pm
Mee Seva Records 2.8 Lakh Daily Transactions: Sridhar Babu

Sridhar Babu stated that the state government offers about 580 Mee Seva public services on WhatsApp

7 Aug 2026 5:28 pm
Kerala HC Extends Hysterectomy Leave Benefit to Contractual Women Employees

The petitions were filed by two Special Educators (Secondary) working under Samagra Shiksha Kerala and quashing a government order rejecting their applications for medical leave

7 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
US Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million For Teen Mental Health Fund

Attorney General Ral Torrez had accused the social media company of designing products to addict young users and failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on its platforms

7 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
Vijay Urges PM to Scrap Centralised Exam for Veterinary Admissions

According to an official release issued on Friday, the Veterinary Council of India (VCI) has mandated a Common Entrance Examination for these admissions across all veterinary colleges

7 Aug 2026 5:20 pm
Khalin Joshi Dominates at Royal Springs, Clinches J&K Open 2026 in Style

Joshis dominant week earned him 15 lakh and propelled him five spots up the DP World PGTI Rankingsfrom 13th to eighthtaking his season earnings to 34,85,575. Delhis Rashid Khan, a twotime Asian Tour winner, finished a distant second at 15under 269, while Panipats Shubham Jaglan produced his best result of the year, claiming third at 14under 270

7 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
Prashant Kishor Meets Sunetra Pawar, Parth To Discuss Strengthening NCP

It was an internal meeting to ensure development programmes of the government reach the grassroots, party spokesperson Chavan said.

7 Aug 2026 5:12 pm
BJP Suspends Nine Activists Amid Public Fury Over Alleged Insults to Kashmiri Women

In an official order, District president Rakesh Koul stated that the rally, held on August 5 at Housing Colony Khanabal, took place without permission from either the district unit or the local administration. The order emphasised that the party had taken serious note of the objectionable and derogatory remarks allegedly made during the event, calling such behaviour wholly unacceptable and against the values, discipline, dignity, and principles of the BJP

7 Aug 2026 5:09 pm
AIADMK Slams Karnataka On Cauvery Dispute, Urges TN CM Vijay To Hold All-Party Meet

He alleged that Karnataka has already built four dams in violation of historical agreements and is currently pushing to construct the Mekedatu dam to completely choke the water flow to Tamil Nadu

7 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Take Strict Action Against Accused In Rajahmundry Medico Accident Case, CM Tells Officials

The officials informed the CM that they had arrested the accused, Dushyanth and Andrew William Joseph, had absconded after ramming their car into the vehicle being ridden by the medicos, in an intoxicated condition

7 Aug 2026 5:04 pm
290 Encroachments Cleared in Cyberabad to Ensure Public Space for Citizens

In all, 290 encroachments were removed across 14.1 km in Cyberabad

7 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Dying Generation Of Kochi Jews Struggle to Keep Their History Alive

They represent the final chapter for the Cochin Jews who have lived peacefully, and without fear of antisemitism; for centuries alongside Hindu, Muslim and Christian neighbours

7 Aug 2026 4:42 pm
IICT, Graphiti Studios Launch Industry Training Programme for Students

Recently, IICT represented India in the official Ministry of Information & Broadcasting delegation to South Korea and Japan to study global best practices in animation, gaming, manga and creative education.

7 Aug 2026 4:38 pm
JJM: Centre Returns 5,289 Crore To States; Includes Karnataka, Kerala, TN, Andhra

Centre releases another Rs 866 crore to 13 states to enhance the rural drinking water programme.

7 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Indian Travellers Remain Resilient, Optimistic and Intentional

Inaugural research shows travel remains a powerful source of joy, reset and connection - even as travellers adapt to uncertainty

7 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
Cyberabad Police Order Liquor Outlets Closure for Bonalu

These establishments would remain closed in Kukatpally, Allapur, Raidurgam, Jeedimetla, Medchal and Chandanagar police stations of Cyberabad Police Commissionerate on Sunday from 10 am to 10 pm

7 Aug 2026 4:29 pm
Bangladeshi Cricket Star Shakib Says He is Ready To Return Home and Face Trial if Given Security

Shakib, a former lawmaker for Hasina's Awami League, has been living in the United States since her government was toppled in a deadly student-led uprising in August 2024

7 Aug 2026 4:24 pm
Karnataka Health Department Deploys 30 Teams for Food Safety Inspections

The inspection drive has been launched on the directions of Karnataka Health and Family Welfare Minister UT Khader

7 Aug 2026 4:21 pm
Arunachal CM Dismisses PLA Face-Off Reports as 'Rumours' in Taksing

The social media reports referring to the locals alleged an incursion by Chinese forces in Arunachal Pradesh along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

7 Aug 2026 4:21 pm
Andhra Cabinet Approves Pedestrian Safety Policy

The policy, along with detailed operational guidelines, has been designed to fundamentally change the way roads and streets are planned, built and monitored in the state

7 Aug 2026 4:19 pm
US Sanctions Entities, Individuals Helping Communist Cuba's Military

Cuba, however, condemned the move as part of Washington's hostile policy of harassment.

7 Aug 2026 4:13 pm
Apple Faces Memory Chip Crunch Ahead of iPhone 18 Pro Launch, Supply May Be Hit: Report

According to Tim Culpan, production of the iPhone 18 Pro has been delayed due to a shortage of DRAM, the type of memory chip used in smartphones

7 Aug 2026 4:11 pm
Vijay Skips Divorce Hearing Citing Assembly Session, Case Adjourned

When the case came up for hearing on Thursday, Vijay's counsel sought another adjournment, citing the ongoing Tamil Nadu Assembly session. The court accepted the request and adjourned the matter without fixing a fresh date

7 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Pinarayi Vijayan Slams Kerala Govt Ending Doorstep Pension Delivery

The move would dismantle a people-friendly system under which nearly half of the pensioners had been receiving their pensions at their doorsteps over the last 10 years without having to visit banks, the former Kerala CM said

7 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Amit Shah Meets Om Birla Amid Lok Sabha Stalemate Over Student Protest

Home Minister holds nearly hour-long meeting with Lok Sabha Speaker as Opposition presses for a response over police action and Ram temple donation allegations.

7 Aug 2026 3:59 pm
Two Sisters, 4 And 6, Die After Inhaling Toxic Fumes in Maharashtra

Girls allegedly inhaled poisonous fumes from pesticide-treated chickpeas stored in their home in Nanded, officials said.

7 Aug 2026 3:55 pm
Kerala MVD Officer Fines Off-Road Vehicle Returning From Flood Rescue; Suspended

The officer intercepted the vehicle at Adoor three days ago while returning from flood relief work and imposed a fine for not having valid pollution under control (PUC) certificate and for fitting additional lights

7 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
SC Acquits Odisha Man After 22 Yrs In Jail In Triple Murder Case; Orders Rehab

SC Bench remarked that the trial court failed to properly evaluate the evidence, while the appellate process did not adequately address the shortcomings, resulting in 22 years jail.

7 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
290 Kg of Cannabis Headed for Sri Lanka Seized Near Rameswaram

At dawn, a Van passing by was stopped and searched; it was found that 290 kg of cannabis was hidden in it to be smuggled to Sri Lanka, Uchipuli police said

7 Aug 2026 3:48 pm
Delhi Police Files FIR Over Unnao Rape Survivor's Identity Leak on Social Media

Taking note of the fresh complaint, Delhi Police initiated a separate investigation and registered the FIR to examine the online posts and identify those responsible for allegedly violating the law.

7 Aug 2026 3:45 pm
SC Orders Ghaziabad Hospitals to Pay Rs 12 Lakh to Rape Victim's Family

Two private hospitals directed to compensate the family of a four-year-old girl who died after allegedly being denied emergency medical care.

7 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
Anakapalli Breaks the Rule with Hometown-First Release Plan

Starring Vikram Sahidev and directed by Khagesh Thammineni, the film was originally slated for a worldwide release on August 7. However, the team has now decided to screen the film first for audiences in Anakapallithe very place that inspired its story and setting

7 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
DMK to Decide on Delimitation Bill After It Is Tabled in Parliament

The Delimitation Bill, 2026, recently debated in the Lok Sabha, has sparked significant political contention, particularly regarding the representation of Southern states

7 Aug 2026 3:39 pm
World T20 Continent Cup: Cricket Legends to Shine in Hong Kong

The World T20 Continent Cup will feature four continental squads: Asia Warriors, Europe Champions, Africa Lions, and North America Eagles

7 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
Chengalpet Govt Nurses Hold 1-Hour Work Boycott Over Long-Pending Demands

Nurses wear black badges and protest against redeployment policy, contract employment and staff shortages, citing nearly 30,000 vacant posts across Tamil Nadu.

7 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
Rahul Gandhi's 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' Gets Conditional Clearance in Prayagraj

The Congress has planned a motorcycle rally in Prayagraj on Friday evening to create awareness about Saturday's programme, Rai said.

7 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Ranveer Brar, Angad Bedi & Others Join Instagram's Funniest Viral Trend

The reel has quickly caught attention for bringing together personalities from completely different worlds, making the trend even more entertaining.

7 Aug 2026 3:21 pm
NEET Paper Leak: Charge Sheet Exposes NTA App Conspiracy

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) used the records to corroborate the presence of students and their parents in the society in April, days before NEET-UG 2026 took place on May 3, when Kulkarni was in Pune, which was further buttressed by the call data records (CDR) and location analysis of their phones.

7 Aug 2026 3:16 pm
TN Court Issues Non-Bailable Warrant Against DMK's Ponmudy

Warrant issued against former minister K Ponmudy over alleged derogatory remarks against Saivaites, Vaishnavites and women.

7 Aug 2026 3:15 pm
You Fear Eggs?: SC Rejects Moitras Plea Seeking Virtual Appearance

Senior advocate Gopal Sankarnarayanan, appearing for the MP, submitted that she has a legal right under law to appear virtually before the police

7 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
Nilgiris Farmers Welcome Organic Farming, Millet Schemes in TN Agri Budget

Farmers and tribal leaders hail provisions for organic farming, minor millets, traditional cattle breeds and wildlife damage prevention in Tamil Nadu's Agriculture Budget 2026-27.

7 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Eight, Including Sadhus, Detained Near Rahul Gandhi's Residence

Police detained a group of protesters, including women sadhus, after they attempted to stage a demonstration in the high-security area near the Leader of Opposition's residence.

7 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman Basavaraj Horatti Resigns

The Congress government led by D K Shivakumar mounted pressure against him ahead of the Legislative Session starting from August 13

7 Aug 2026 3:05 pm
Kejriwal Accuses Centre of Using IT Rules to Suppress Criticism

AAP chief alleges tighter rules are aimed at curbing public voices as Centre cuts social media takedown deadline for sensitive content to two hours.

7 Aug 2026 3:02 pm