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25 US states sue Trump over latest global tariffs on 59 countries; what it means for India

A coalition of twenty-five Democratic-led US states filed a lawsuit against the Donald Trump administration over latest global tariffs on 60 coun

'Be Creative, Unconventional': US Military Asks Troops To Find New Ways To Punish Iran

A source noted that CENTCOM is looking at everything, acknowledging it needs to reevaluate the strategy.

Hindu Outfits Condemn Dancing at Rameswaram Temple for Reel

Thousands of devotees come to the Ramanathaswamy temple, which has the triple honour of being a place of worship, for a holy dip and for darshan

Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 6,125

Caracas, August 4: The death toll from the recent earthquake in Venezuela continues to rise, with the latest official update from National Assemb

Telegram unavailable on App Store? Here's what messaging app said after it allegedly disappeared

Telegram's messaging application has been restored on Apple's App Store. The popular platform experienced a temporary unavailability earlier toda

Weather LIVE Updates: Weather Office Issues Heavy Rain Alert Across Several States

Weather Today, Delhi-NCR Rain, Monsoon Live Updates: IMD issues red and orange warnings for thunderstorms, heavy rain, and gusty winds in multipl

Vishwesh Negi Appointed As India's Ambassador To Iran

Ministry of External Affairs appoints Vishwesh Negi as India's next ambassador to the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Preeti Pawar opens up on setting tone for India's seven-gold boxing triumph in Commonwealth Games

India's boxing contingent won seven gold medals and three silver medals at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Preeti Pawar, who was the first Indian bo

India Post Recruitment 2026: Staff Car Driver Posts Open, Salary Up To Rs 63,000

India Post Recruitment 2026: Applicants must have Class 10, a valid driving licence for light and heavy vehicles, three years driving experience.

Video: Indian YouTuber Met A German Girl In Bali, Now Their Love Story Is Going Viral

Today, videos documenting their journey are being watched by millions online, with viewers praising the pair's chemistry and genuine bond.

Money Sitting Idle In Bank? Sweep-In FD Can Earn More Without Locking It All

A sweep-in FD doesn't offer a higher interest rate than a regular FD. Its attraction is access to money without having to disrupt the entire depo

US-Iran war: Shipping traffic at key Gulf waterways little changed on uncertain peace talks

Gulf waterway traffic held steady as United States and Iran talks progressed ambiguously. Bab el-Mandeb strait saw unchanged vessel crossings, wi

Karnataka: Shivakumar Assures Roles for Excluded Congress Leaders

Shivakumar acknowledged that some leaders were upset over not being inducted into the Cabinet and said the party would speak to them and address

'Dropping Out Was My Best Decision': BTech Dropout Claims Rs 4.86 Lakh Monthly Salary

A BTech dropout's viral X post claiming a Rs 4.86 lakh monthly salary has started a fresh debate on whether skills matter more than college degre

Man Praises Rapido Driver For Returning Lost Wallet, Company Responds

He said he had travelled with his wife by auto to KIMS Hospital in Kondapur because his fever had left him unable to drive.

Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquake Rises to 6,125, Official Update Released

Caracas, August 4: The death toll from the recent earthquake in Venezuela continues to climb. An official update from the President of the Nation

Stray SpaceX Rocket Piece Will Crash Into Moon On August 5. Is There Any Danger?

The debris plume from the impact would have the central ejecta spike reaching roughly 47 to over 60 miles in altitude.

Trump Says Iran Facing 'Last Chance Before Decapitation'

Trump said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and other countries

Delhi weather live: Parts of national capital receive early morning rains

Today weather updates (August 4): IMD forecasts heavy rain across parts of India; extremely heavy rainfall likely in Assam, Northeast

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast across many Indian regions on Monday. Isolated extremely heavy rainfall is expected over Assam, Meghalay

WhatsApp Down? Thousands Report Problems Sending Photos, Videos And Stickers

Thousands of WhatsApp users reported problems sending photos, videos, stickers and other media files, with complaints emerging from several count

Gene Solutions Advances Precision Oncology Education in Malaysia with the ''Beyond Actionable'' Academy

Gene Solutions Advances Precision Oncology Education in Malaysia with the ''Beyond Actionable'' Academy

Philips Evnia Launches New Nature-Eyecare Gaming Monitor that Allows Gamers to Enjoy Comfortable Marathon Gaming Sessions

Philips Evnia Launches New Nature-Eyecare Gaming Monitor that Allows Gamers to Enjoy Comfortable Marathon Gaming Sessions

IMD Issues Red and Orange Alerts for Severe Weather Across Multiple States

New Delhi, August 4: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued district-wise nowcast warnings for several states, alerting residents a

TripGain Launches Agentic AI Infrastructure for Enterprise Travel & Expense, Combining MCP with its API Gateway to Unlock Connected Travel Ecosystems

TripGain Launches Agentic AI Infrastructure for Enterprise Travel & Expense, Combining MCP with its API Gateway to Unlock Connected Travel Ecosys

Bringing Indias forgotten games back to life; MobiKwik posts Rs 7.6 Cr net profit

Vinitas unending fascination for traditional Indian games is the fuel that keeps Kreeda going. The Chennai-based organisation is dedicated to res

Husband, Lover Arrested For Killing Wife, Dumping Body In UP River

A man and his purported lover have been arrested for allegedly murdering the former's wife and disposing her body in the Gomti river, officials s

Trump's bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering: Capital One

Capital One closed Donald Trump's accounts in 2021 after flagging suspicious financial activity. The bank stated these closures resulted from ant

Tamil Nadu Class 10 Supplementary Result 2026 Out; Download Marks Memo

Results can also be accessed via DigiLocker, UMANG app, or SMS. Original marksheets will be issued by schools and are required for admissions.

Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad weather today (August 4): National capital to see cloudy skies, rain spells; IMD issues thunderstorm warning for some areas

Delhi anticipates generally cloudy skies with light rain spells throughout the week. Noida and Ghaziabad may experience thunderstorms accompanied

A Swedish couple recreated this iconic Bollywood song, and even Suniel Shetty couldn't ignore it

Bollywood songs have a special way of crossing borders. You don't have to understand every word to enjoy the emotions, dramatic expressions and l

Kamal Haasan Seeks Clarity on Mekedatu Project, Stresses Cauvery Water Safeguards

The Cauvery water dispute is a long-running inter-state river water-sharing conflict with Karnataka and Tamil Nadu being the principal parties

AAP alleges BJP conspiracy to delete 30 lakh Delhi voters through SIR

Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti criticizes the BJP and Election Commission's voter revision process. He claims the exercise aims to delete

Licensed Firearm Cannot Be Used For Celebratory Firing: Court

It said every arms licensee is duty-bound to maintain proper records of ammunition purchased and consumed, the court observed.

Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, poll finds

Americans now see Democrats as better economic managers than Republicans. President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to thirty-five perc

Two fire tenders killed, 3 injured after fire breaks out at electronics factory in Greater Noida

Two firefighters were killed and three others injured after a wall and a steel beam collapsed during efforts to extinguish a massive fire at an e

Who Runs Meghalaya The Elected or the Appointed?

By Napoleon S. Mawphniang Something happened to me personally just three months ago. I walked into a government office in Shillong with document

Heading: Who will reap the dividends from Gen Zs victory over Narendra Modi?

By S. N. M. ABDI Sonam Wangchuk was physically lifted from Jantar Mantar by policemen on the twenty-first day of his fast-unto-death and taken to

Nightmare for Trump

The worlds most powerful leader is blowing hot and cold, climbing up and climbing down on his stated positions with rare ease and keeping his ow

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: NDA's 'Mangal Milan' Meet Today, PM Modi Likely To Join Strategy Session

Parliament Monsoon Session 2026 LIVE Updates: The 'Mangal Milan' meeting is virtually the rebranded weekly NDA parliamentary party strategy sessi

US-Iran war: 'Unknown projectile' strikes cargo vessel off Oman's Al Khasab, UKMTO says probe on

A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near Al Khasab, Oman. This incident occurred amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing dis

Himanta Sarma Visits Flood-Hit Areas; Compensation To Begin After August 9

Assam Floods: The Chief Minister Himanta Sarma took the help of tractor to inspect the flood-ravaged Nepalikhuti area of Bihubar under the Nazira

Centre ups windfall gains tax on petrol, diesel, ATF exports

New Delhi, Aug 3: The government has hiked windfall gains tax on exports of petrol, diesel and ATF for the fortnight beginning Monday. The rate o

Rupee gains 12 p to 95.31 vs USD

The rupee strengthened against the US currency for the sixth consecutive session on Monday, closing higher by 12 paise at 95.31 following a sharp

J-K: Cloudbursts wreak havoc across Valley, flash floods inundate Poonch, Rajouri, Pahalgam

Schools, colleges to be closed in this Delhi-NCR area today; know why

The annual Kanwar Yatra has started, to ensure students' safety and to help manage traffic during the pilgrimage, schools, colleges in Ghaziabad

Iran warns of strikes on US warships if Hormuz route is violated

Iran's high-ranking military advisor, Mohsen Rezaee, has dismissed US President Trump's statements about the potential reopening of the Strait of

Markets gain for 4th day

Mumbai, Aug 3: Stock market benchmark indices ended higher on Monday, with the Sensex climbing 544.39 points and Nifty surging 1.60 per cent, fol

ICC bans Indian-origin USA cricketer for eight years after being found guilty by Anti-Corruption Tribunal

ICC has handed an eight-year ban to USA international Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy. An independent ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found the 26-year-old g

Tamil Nadu Clarifies NEET UG Counselling 2026: No Change In Existing Admission Rules

Tamil Nadu has confirmed that NEET UG Counselling 2026 will continue under the existing admission policy. New MCC changes for All India Quota cou

In 2009, scientists revealed which animal came first on Earth, and the answer was right at the bottom of the sea

Scientists revealed first animal on Earth: Emerging research proposes that placozoans could be the oldest animals on Earth, reshaping the establi

TRAI revises app for voice call feedback

New Delhi, Aug 3: Telecom consumers frustrated by dropped calls or poor voice quality can now opt for a direct and easy-to-use channel to flag su

Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing

The landslide occurred at Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St. Mary Monastery, where hundreds of worshippers had gathered for a holy water cleansing ritual

Board of Peace envoy meets with Netanyahu on Gaza disarmament deal, urges halt to strikes

Nikolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, and his team, are pressuring Israel to stop striking Gaza as they push ahead with the agreeme

Iran says waiting to see if Ukraine backs claim over Caspian Sea strike

Iran awaits Ukraine's concrete actions to support its claim of an unintentional drone strike. Iranian officials possess evidence contradicting Uk

SC rejects IEX plea against CERC market coupling order

The Supreme Court dismissed the Indian Energy Exchange's appeal against the CERC's market coupling order. Justices refused to interfere with the

CM Vijay Failed to Honour Promises Made to Farmers, Says Udhayanidhi

When former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin made it an issue, he said loans up to Rs. 75,000 will be waived. But now only loans up to Rs. 35,000 are w

Police stations not for NGO pressers, says HC

State DGP directed to issue standing orders SHILLONG, Aug 3: In a significant move to reclaim the institutional integrity of law enforcement, the

Selva Prabhu reveals reason behind not winning gold medal in Commonwealth Games 2026

Selva Prabhu has disclosed that he competed through food poisoning at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow . The athlete mentioned that the illness

Vijay Not Isolated, TVK Trashes Stalin's Remark

TVK leader Ku.Pa.Krishnan stated that no Tamil-born person would ever give up Cauvery, with Vijay leading this stance, focusing on real action ra

Quote of the day by Jamie Dimon: And if youre going to be a leader, you know what I ask myself? Would I want to work for... Inspiring life lessons on leadership, trust, accountability, character, decision-making, and why the best leaders earn confidence before they demand it by the legendary American banker and CEO of JPMorgan Chase

Today's Quote of the Day by Jamie Dimon: Jamie Dimon's quote about leadership deconstructs managerial capability into four distinct human dimensi

World's first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin reflects Russia's Arctic ambitions, growing India-Russia NSR cooperation

The Lenin, the world's first nuclear icebreaker, symbolizes Russia's Arctic legacy today. This historic vessel served for thirty years along the

Think you should stop oiling your hair during monsoon? Here's the truth

During the monsoon season, there is often an increase in cases of frizz, dandruff, oiliness, and hair loss . This has raised the question of whet

How Desi Bling Star Satish Sanpal Came Under Legal Scrutiny

Nine criminal cases were filed against Satish Sanpal in Madhya Pradesh and a Look Out Circular issued against the Dubai-based entrepreneur and AN

Morning Digest: BJP, Opposition spar at panel meet over Metas content moderation practices; 22 children die of Chandipura virus in Gujarat, and more

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Petrol, Diesel Prices On August 4: Check New Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Delhi, And More

Oil prices had retreated sharply in the previous session after Trump said he shelved the planned strike following requests from Tehran and other

Morning Brief Podcast: No Place To Hide (Part 2): Why Indias Food Industry Is Cleaning Up Its Act

Group of 25 Democratic US states sue to challenge Trump's latest tariffs affecting India & 59 other nations

Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's latest tariffs. They argue the president's actions exceed his legal au

Monsoon deficit: Drought-like situation looms in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Aug 3: Meghalayas reputation as the worlds rain capital is under siege as a staggering 58% monsoon deficit leaves the states rain-fed a

Dress code for Assembly Secretariat staff

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Secretariat has introduced a formal dress code and a set of conduct guidelines for its employ

Reconfigured tax laws to help activate investments, boost manufacturing & foreign capital

The government is set to introduce the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, extending tax incentives for electronics manufacturing, ea

EKH admin extends NFSA Aadhaar e-KYC deadline by 15 days

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The East Khasi Hills district administration has extended the deadline for Aadhaar-based authentication (e-KYC) of beneficiaries

Pharmacists seek talks with CM over pending pharmacy sector reforms

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The All Meghalaya Pharmacist Association (AMPA) has sought an appointment with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma to discuss severa

Raising concerns on central scheme implementation with coalition partners: BJP

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Meghalaya BJP on Monday stated it has been consistently raising concerns with its MDA coalition partners regarding the imple

Peace rally in SWKH village condemns murder of elderly woman

MAWKYRWAT, Aug 3: The Dorbar Shnong of Jakrem village in South West Khasi Hills on Monday organised a peace rally to condemn the recent brutal mu

Farmers body probes Illegal collection of money from livestock transport vehicles

NONGPOH, Aug 3: The Hills Farmers Union (HFU), central body, led by its secretary, Alfonbirth Kharsyntiew, on Monday visited Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi

Shillong residents come together to help Assams flood-hit victims

SHILLONG, Aug 3: Responding to a call by the Shillong Socio-Cultural Assamese Students Association (SSASA), the people of the Meghalaya capital c

KSU wants official clarification on temple construction in CBI office

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Shillong Mihngi Circle, has sought clarifications from the Directorate of Urban Affairs and the

Zubeen Garg's Wife Joins Assam Film Fraternity's Flood Relief Drive

The Assam film and music fraternity continued its flood relief fundraising drive on Monday, with artists and volunteers taking to the streets onc

Tanzanian proverb of the day: 'Make some money but don't let money...' - inspiring African saying teaches life lessons on why making money isn't the same as making a successful life and why wealth shouldn't define who you are

Tanzanian proverb of the day: A Tanzanian saying emphasizes earning money without letting it define one's worth. True success stems from characte

Nauru, World's 3rd-Smallest Country, Changes Its Name To Naoero

The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation i

21 Bangladesh nationals detained in J&Ks Ramban

Twenty-one Bangladesh nationals were detained in Ramban district last week. Officials are questioning them to learn who facilitated their movemen

Mortar shells found in Poonch border villages

J&K: Days after Kulgam terror attack, man with grenade held in Pulwama

A suspect was apprehended in Pulwama carrying a hand grenade and anti-national posters. This arrest occurred during a security operation followin

Rohan Gupta Critiques Congress on Womens Rights and Political Integrity

Ahmedabad, August 4: BJP leader Rohan Gupta has voiced concerns regarding the Congress partys stance on various issues, including womens represen

Rahul Chahar: Following in His Cousins Footsteps with a Unique Spin on Cricket

New Delhi, August 4: Rahul Deshraj Chahar is recognized as one of the most talented leg spinners in Indian cricket. He has represented Rajasthan

Prashant Kishors Victory Celebrated by Wife Dr. Jahnvi Das in Bankipur By-Election

Patna, August 4: Dr. Jahnvi Das, wife of Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor, expressed her joy over her husbands victory in the Bankipur Ass

Brave Firefighters Rescue Young Man Trapped in Flooded River

Pune, August 4: Firefighters in Pune showcased remarkable bravery and quick thinking on Monday by successfully rescuing a young man trapped in a

India crosses 20k organ transplants/yr for 1st time

India performed a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, a significant increase over previous years. Delhi-NCR led the nation in transplant pro

Peace Returns to Manipur Despite Challenges, Says Chief Minister Khemchand Singh

Imphal, August 4: Manipurs Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, stated on Monday that despite facing numerous challenges, the government is si