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Devastating Floods in Rajouri Destroy Crops; Agricultural Department Begins Assessment

New Delhi, August 1: The agricultural department in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir, has commenced a survey to assess crop damage following r

Proverb of the day, 'Correction does much, but encouragement does more' - influential German polymath Johann Wolfgang von Goethe's iconic quote offers timeless life lesson on positive guidance for students, employees and why Honest feedback is essential for learning and progress

Proverb of the day by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe offers timeless message remains relevant because every generation faces the same fundamental cha

He just had a big victory: Trump congratulates Jay Clayton on DNI confirmation at cabinet meeting

AIMPLB Criticizes Legal Mandate for Vande Mataram as Attack on Religious Freedom

New Delhi, August 1: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) expressed concern on Friday regarding the amendment bill passed in Parliame

Kochi metro records operational profit, lowers net loss

Chandrashekhar Azad-led Azad Samaj Party (Kanshi Ram) unveils UP poll list with 45 candidates

Chandrashekhar Azad's party revealed its first 45 candidates for the upcoming Uttar Pradesh elections. The candidate list reflects the party's ou

SIR 3.0 draft rolls: Over 1 crore names deleted in 10 states/UTs

More than 1.12 crore names have been deleted from electoral rolls across ten states and Union Territories. Andhra Pradesh and Haryana reported si

Two More Arrested in the Murder Case of West Bengal CMs PA

Kolkata, August 1: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested two more individuals, Sagar Sonkar and Sahib Sonkar, in connection with

SC questions invocation of UAPA in Haldwani violence case, refuses to interfere with Abdul Malik's bail

The Supreme Court rejected the Uttarakhand government's plea against bail for Abdul Malik. The court expressed serious reservations about using t

SC gives Rs 15L to kin of man killed by stray bull

In 1869, an American inventor and businessman at the age of 21 created a revolutionary machine to record votes long before anyone can imagine it: How did Thomas Edison's first invention worked?

In 1869, an American inventor and businessman created a revolutionary machine to record votes through an electrical system. Thomas Edison receive

IMA Welcomes NEET-UG Counseling Reforms and Anti-Paper Leak Law

New Delhi, August 1: The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has expressed its support for the reforms in NEET-UG counseling and the newly introduce

IB Officer's Murder: Life term for former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain, four others

A court sentenced former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment. He and four others were convicted for the murder of Ankit Sharma. The

Sewage contamination detected in 68% of water samples near Bhopal gas tragedy site, activists claim

Activists alleged that the supply of contaminated water was creating a situation in the area similar to Indores Bhagirathpura, where government-s

SC slaps Rs 1 lakh fine on Rajasthan government for harassing official

The Supreme Court has ordered Rajasthan to pay one lakh rupees to a government official. This payment is compensation for harassment caused by po

Indian Judokas Shine at Commonwealth Games 2026 with Two Gold Medals

Glasgow, August 1: The Indian team has achieved remarkable success in judo at the Commonwealth Games 2026. Just after Asmita Day secured a gold m

PM Modi, Burnham discuss trade pact in 1st call

Unfazed by West Asia crisis, fiscal deficit within range at 18.2% in Q1

The Centre's fiscal deficit reached 18.2% of the full-year target in the first quarter. Higher spending was offset by stronger net tax collection

BJP MLA Devesh Kumar Resigns, Paving the Way for Minister Deepak Prakashs Entry into Bihar Legislative Council

Patna, August 1: Political activity in Bihar intensified following the resignation of BJP MLA Devesh Kumar from the Bihar Legislative Council. Th

Lok Sabha okays Birth and Death Registration Bill without debate

The Lok Sabha passed the Registration of Births and Deaths (Amendment) Bill, 2026 amid opposition protests. Opposition MPs demanded Home Minister

PM-KISAN scheme gets 5-year extension and Rs 3.1 lakh crore

The Union Cabinet approved a five-year extension for the PM-KISAN scheme. This extension will continue direct cash transfers to eligible farmer f

India Voices Concern Over Attacks on Commercial Vessels in the Middle East

New Delhi, August 1: Amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian

JPC asks industry to estimate financial hit from frequent polls

The Joint Parliamentary Committee is seeking business impact data from industry bodies. Companies are detailing disruptions from past election cy

A deep dive with Rs 84,084 crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration

The Cabinet approved an 84,084-crore scheme for offshore oil and gas exploration. This National Offshore Exploration Scheme, Samudra Manthan, wil

Asmita Day Makes History with Gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow, August 1: Asmita Day has achieved a historic milestone at the Commonwealth Games 2026. She has become the first Indian judoka to win a g

Stage play, art exhibition mark mental health awareness event in Chennai

Gen Zs voice must lead to a humane education system

The time has come to rethink merit, reform admissions, and restore dignity to every students academic journey

Country asking him to apologise but he has forgiven country: Congress' dig at PM over new video

Mr. Modi described the students as misguided children and said punishing them or making them go through court proceedings will not solve the prob

Illegitimate intl organization: Rubio determined to dismantle ICC over possible future indictment

Jammu and Kashmir: Condemnation of Kulgam Terror Attack by Lieutenant Governor Sinha and Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, August 1: On July 31, a terrorist attack in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the tragic deaths of two laborers from Utt

Gujarat Prepares for Heavy Rainfall: Evacuations and School Closures Implemented

Gandhinagar, August 1: Gujarat has ramped up its disaster preparedness in response to forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Authorities have

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Techno-protest: A New Red Flag Is Facing India

Add a layered multiplicity of state-level agencies for physically conducting the examinations, to keep costs low and yet tick the inclusive gover

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka backs Barmer students' protest over teacher shortage

Students and parents protested a severe teacher shortage at a government school. They demanded their rights and expressed determination to improv

Western Ghats conservation with science and dialogue

The Ecologically Sensitive Area debate highlights the need for balanced, inclusive conservation approaches

Cabinet eases captive waterfront norms to spur private investment

The Cabinet approved a revised shipping ministry policy for captive waterfronts. This aims to accelerate private investment and provide greater o

Teacher booked for allegedly beating up 8-year-old Dalit boy for drinking water from his bottle in Madhya Pradesh

According to officials,the teacher, Lokesh Sharma, beat up the class 4 student using a cane in front of his fellow students after which the boy n

Vigilance Bureau Arrests Sub-Inspector for Bribery in Aurangabad, Bihar

Patna, August 1: The Vigilance Investigation Bureau has achieved another significant success in its anti-corruption campaign in Bihar. A police s

Force of law: On the Delhi police

Delhi Police are pursuing protesters, but not acting against their own

Quote of the day by Lucy Liu: 'Motherhood has completely turned my world upside down in...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on shifting priorities, personal transformation, parenting and humility

Quote of the day by Lucy Liu focuses on how motherhood can change a persons priorities and understanding of life. Liu says becoming a mother chan

A healthy tax: On taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt

The government must act to tax foods high in fat, sugar, and salt

Uzbekistans Foreign Minister to Visit India for Four-Day Official Trip

New Delhi, August 1: Uzbekistans Foreign Minister, Saidov Bakhtiyar Odilovich, will embark on an official visit to India from August 2 to August

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No truce between govt & Oppn in Rajya Sabha; Chair rejects Kharge's rule 267 plea

The Rajya Sabha adjourned on Friday after opposition members protested. They demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence and a statement. Opposit

Quote of the day by Leonardo DiCaprio: 'Raising awareness on the most pressing environmental issues of our...' - motivational quote by The Wolf of Wall Street and The Revenant actor teaches life lessons on protecting environment, saving our planet and why awareness is the first step to change

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Youth, reported abducted, held with suspected MDMA in Kochi

Displaced PoK people protest in Jammu, seek liberation from Pakistan

Displaced people from across the Line of Control protested in Jammu on Friday. They demanded the liberation of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and its

ISRO calls for stronger academia-industry partnership to power future space missions

Case againstNoidawoman for abusing PM moved to Delhi

Unidentified gunman kills non-local in Kulgam

An unidentified gunman killed one non-local labourer and injured another in Kulgam. The targeted attack occurred Friday evening in Kelam village,

Mastermind Behind Ankit Sharma Murder Identified as Tahir Hussain, BJP Seeks Death Penalty

New Delhi, August 1: In a significant development in the Ankit Sharma murder case, the Karkardooma Court has delivered its verdict after six year

Shraddha Walkar murder case: HC refuses to set time frame for completion of trial

Allahabad HC asks for two adult sisters to be brought before it in religious conversion and marriage case

The sisters, through their counsel, informed the court that they voluntarily converted from Hinduism to Islam without any pressure, force, or ind

Delhi HC seeks police response on Umar Khalids third bail plea

Triumph of justice vs Hussain a BJP man: parties trade barbs after Tahir Hussain verdict

Ram Temple in Safe Hands, Opposition Raising Issues for Political Gain: Rakesh Tripathi

Lucknow, August 1: BJP spokesperson Rakesh Tripathi has launched a strong attack on the opposition regarding the Ram Temple controversy, the poli

Delhi L-G leads plantation drive in Ridge; seeks survival monitoring

Delhi BLOs in race against time as only 57.54% SIR forms digitised so far

Karnataka govt. sets up panel for recruitment reforms

Odisha Government Denies PG Medical Exam Paper Leak, Attributes Incident to Management Error

Bhubaneswar, August 1: The Odisha government has dismissed allegations of a question paper leak during the recent postgraduate medical examinatio

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Chief Justice Advocates Mediation as Key to Justice at Commonwealth Conference

Jaipur, August 1: Indias Chief Justice, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of mediation in the justice system during the Commonw

YouTube rolls out AI search, Shorts upgrades, creator tools and more in major update in July

YouTube is introducing new AI tools and improved content discovery for viewers. Creators will benefit from enhanced features and expanded monetiz

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, Yash headline as India aims gold in javelin

Neeraj Chopra headlines the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in the early hours of August 1. Apart from Neeraj. Indias Ro

Naresh Bansal Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Conduct, Calls for Respect for Democratic Values

New Delhi, August 1: BJP MP Naresh Bansal has made significant remarks regarding Congress MP Rahul Gandhis behavior, stating it is not in line wi

For Pak, Kashmir Terror Attack A Ruse To Divert Attention From PoK: Experts

Preliminary reports say the Resistance Front (TRF), an off-shoot of Pakistan based Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) is believed to be behind the attack.

Kumaraswamy Blames Congress Government for Farmer Couples Suicide in Mandya

Bangalore, August 1: The tragic suicide of a farmer couple in Mandya district, Karnataka, has sparked political outrage. H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Un

Italian Proverb of the Day: If you want something done right, do it... A timeless lesson in self-reliance and responsibility

An Italian proverb emphasizes doing things yourself for better results. This timeless saying reflects a mindset valuing initiative and personal a

ISRO Chairman Outlines at AU Indias Space Station by 2035

The ISRO chairman expressed confidence that the partnership between ISRO and Andhra University would create more opportunities for collaborative

Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush

Spain reported reversing a large migrant influx into its Ceuta enclave. Most of the over fifty thousand people have already returned voluntarily

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Parampara Dance and Music Forum: Kathak by guru Sanjay Kumar Joshi; felicitation of Deepika Reddy

DC Edit | Hockey India: No Saffron, Please

Former captains of national hockey sides have vehemently condemned the choice saying blue is where the heart of Indian sportspersons is. In the l

African Proverb of the Day: Where there is negotiation, there is Life lessons from inspirational proverb on conflict, communication, understanding, trust, compromise and why every problem has a solution

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Where there is negotiation, there is hope for agreement. The saying emphasizes that open com

SIR Gets Strong Response in AP, 3.71 Crore People Submit Enumeration Forms

Around 89.22% of Andhra Pradesh's 4.16 crore electors submitted enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

T.N. govt orders that English version of Part I of Union-State Relations report be put in public domain

DVAC arrests two suspects in suspected Tasmac scam

The arrests were made on Thursday

Godavari Waters to Reach North Andhra Through Pushkara Scheme

Ramanaidu spoke to media while touring the Kakinada district to check out water flows and the conditions of reservoirs, apart from the Pithapuram

Political Controversy Erupts Over Priyanka Gandhis Remarks on IIT Director

New Delhi, August 1: A political uproar has emerged following Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras comments directed at Professor V. Kamakoti, the

Digital land resurvey will continue, says government

The office of the Revenue Minister said the services of contract staff deployed for the survey had been temporarily stopped as part of a revamp

Madras High Court extends stay on by-election to five constituencies till August 24

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan extend the stay since the pleadings are not complete

4 Mountaineers Killed, 6 Missing After Avalanche Strikes Peak In PoK

The avalanche struck the mountain at an altitude of around 7,000 metres Thursday, sweeping away the 10-member climbing team that had begun its su

Residents Seek Clarity on Defence Road Project

Residents also sought fair compensation if acquisition becomes unavoidable.

Telangana Considers Shift to Daytime Farm Power To Curb 3,000-MW Grid Deficit

El Nio panel urges shift to solar hours to cut 3,000-MW peak power deficit

APSRTC Driver Taken Off Duty for Using Mobile Phone While Driving

An APSRTC driver was removed from duty after a passenger recorded him allegedly using a mobile phone while driving a bus in Annamayya district.

Karnataka: Junk food banned near schools and colleges of Bengaluru, other regions

Karnataka's food department banned unhealthy food sales near schools and colleges. Officials inspected institutions and found high refined carboh

Rahul Gandhi to address District Congress Committee presidents near Chennai

Family of IB Officer Demands Death Penalty for Tahir Hussain in Delhi Court Ruling

New Delhi, August 1: A Delhi court has sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment for the murder of Int

India Inc reworks AI hiring to focus more on applied skills

According to a CIEL HR analysis of over 200 companies in nine sectors conducted for ET, 90% of the firms are hiring for these roles to drive cust

Italy Suspends Schengen Agreement With Spain Because Of Ceuta Migrant Crisis

On Thursday, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni called for Spain to be suspended from the Schengen area, describing the images from Ceuta show

57 Dead, 60,000 Enter From Morocco: All About Crisis In Spain's Enclave Ceuta

Spain's interior ministry claimed that half of the migrants had already gone back to Morocco, sharing footage of people walking back through a fe