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Inflow into Mettur Dam increases to 11,988 cusecs

Hubballi: Partial cancellation of train services between Londa and Castle Rock to be restored from August 15

Hakki-Pikki people from Karnataka detained in Ivory Coast

There have been several cases of Hakki Pikki people landing in trouble in foreign lands in recent days. The community leader appeals people to ta

Harish alleges bid to undermine Telangana water interests through GRMB agenda

Karnataka Home Minister expresses shock over Kadechur incident; directs officers to release compensation

The Home Minister has asked officials to submit a detailed report on the sulfur dioxide leakage, as well as safety measures at the pharmaceutical

Tulu Wikipedia celebrates its 10th anniversary on August 6

Tulu Wikipedia features more than 3,700 articles covering a wide range of topics, including history, culture, science, geography, literature, and

Startup Policy Launches The Semicon Censortium to Bring Together All Stakeholders in the Semiconductor Ecosystem; Convenes High-Level Dialogue on India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) 2.0

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Nellore schools set for 209 crore infrastructure upgrade with CSR funds

The DSR School in Moolapeta will undergo modernisation with 25 crore, followed by allocations for developing RSR School (15 crore), Zilla Parisha

Urban Local Bodies asked to step up tax collection, improve waste management

Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah says that 200 crore was released for the development of Bidar and called for better sanitation, faster civic work

Ban on single-use plastic in Guntur from August 17

Awareness drive conducted in ward secretariats; teams to inspect warehouses, wholesale and retail establishments, and street vendors; violators t

Tewolde Gebremariam is Air Indias new CEO

His unique strength lies in managing complex operational landscapes, driving cultural transformation, building competitive global hubs, and devel

Karnataka Cabinet expansion: Congress MLA Yashwanthrayagouda Patil withdraws resignation following advice of followers

Upset at not being made a minister, Mr. Patil had earlier said that he was resigning from his Assembly membership as he felt that there was no pl

Supersede BCC if it doesn't pass resolution supporting Mahajan commission: Vatal Nagaraj

He says that Kannada organisations have decided to go ahead with the Karnataka bandh on August 13 against releasing water to Tamil Nadu, despite

Top official reviews Independence Day arrangements at Parade Grounds in Amaravati

Emphasising inter-departmental coordination, Syamala Rao says that all agencies should work in close coordination to ensure smooth and successful

Air India appoints Tewolde Gebremariam as CEO months after Campbell Wilson's resignation

Air India on Wednesday announced the appointment of former Ethiopian Airlines Group chief Tewolde Gebremariam as the next Managing Director and C

IAF band to perform at Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru on August 9

Turn And Burn and Vortex catch the eye

Govt. committed to providing permanent solutions to peoples problems: Seethakka

Santosh Lad welcomes BJP leaders drought study, requests them to submit early report to Centre

He says that portfolio allocation was likely to happen in the next two to three days and he would happily handle the portfolio allotted to him.

OPINION | Jharkhand: A shameful story of riggings in govt exams

One is astonished on reading details about how most of the government exams conducted in Jharkhand during the last 13 years were found to be rigg

Smriti Khanna Remembers Pradeep Rawat: A Heartfelt Tribute to a Beloved Mentor

Mumbai, August 5: Actress Smriti Khanna paid an emotional tribute to the late actor Pradeep Rawat, reminiscing about the beautiful moments they s

MITTI LABS RAISES $9.5 MILLION TO BUILD WATER RESILIENCE IN ASIA'S RICE FIELDS

MITTI LABS RAISES $9.5 MILLION TO BUILD WATER RESILIENCE IN ASIA'S RICE FIELDS

KPJ Healthcare and SingHealth Mark Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Future Healthcare Capabilities

KPJ Healthcare and SingHealth Mark Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Future Healthcare Capabilities

Thirukkural elocution contest held

Hi-Life Exhibition Returns to Hyderabad with Radiance Special

The three-day exhibition will showcase designer fashion, bridal and wedding wear, jewellery, accessories and luxury lifestyle products from leadi

Denied Cabinet berth, but not disheartened, says B.R. Patil

Mr. Patil thanked party workers and supporters who had expressed disappointment over his exclusion from the Cabinet.

Fraudulent Lawyer Arrested in Greater Noida for Deceiving Victims

Greater Noida, August 5: The Surajpur police in Gautam Buddha Nagar have successfully arrested a cunning individual who posed as a lawyer to exto

GMC to Relocate 29 Trees, Fell 44 Unsafe Ones for Road Widening

The report found that the damaged trees are unsuitable for transplantation because of their poor chances of survival

Union Minister JP Nadda Visits Flood-Hit Sivasagar In Assam

There will be no shortage of assistance from centre, says Nadda

UPI To Be Not Free Anymore? Nirmala Sitharaman Tables New Bill

An amendment to India's Payment and Settlement Systems Act, tabled in parliament by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, would allow the introduc

Buddhist Excavation Near Bengaluru Hits Land Acquisition Hurdle

Meanwhile, the land value at Rajaghatta is sky high since the place is close to Devanahalli where Kempegowda International Airport is located and

Meta Apologises Over PM Modi Post Removal, Admits Paid Boost: Govt

Mark Zuckerberg apologised for the temporary removal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post

Man hacked to death while riding bullet motorcycle in Raichur district

According to the police, the attackers intercepted him on the road and assaulted him with deadly weapons.

Karnataka Information Commission declares Kalaburagi-Yadgir DCC Bank as public authority under RTI Act

Commission directs Kalaburagi-Yadgir DCC Bank to appoint Public Information Officers and comply with mandatory disclosure provisions

Court Extends Stay on Abhishek Banerjees Party Office Demolition Until August 21

Kolkata, August 5: The Calcutta High Court has extended the interim stay on the demolition of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) national general secre

Bus fares hiked in Madhya Pradesh; check new ticket rates for normal, AC and luxury buses

Bus travel in Madhya Pradesh is set to become more expensive, with the state government's Transport Department issuing an official gazette notifi

Greaves Cotton Reports 31 Percent Growth in Q1 FY27 Revenue, Strengthens Global Presence and Future-Ready Businesses

331 crore rights issue subscription.   Greaves Cotton posts a steady start to FY27, backed by resilient execution and its GREAVES.NEXT strat

Telangana expands weekly public grievance redressal mechanism Prajavani to mandals, to be held on Mondays

Prajavani in-charge G Chinna Reddy says there is no necessity to conduct the Prajavani RDO level as the offices are located within or in close pr

US Lawmaker Says FCRA Changes Target Christians, Could Hit India Ties

US Lawmaker Calls FCRA Amendment Attack on Christians; VHP Reacts

Sensex gains 152 points in volatile session as RBI keeps policy rates unchanged

Sensex ended at 78,581 and Nifty ended at 24,624.65

Espanyols Kike Garcia to Miss Early La Liga Matches Due to Injury

Madrid, August 5: Espanyols preparations for the new La Liga season have suffered a significant setback. Veteran striker Kike Garcia will be side

Meet Abdul El-Sayed: Michigan Senate winner backs Medicare for all, wants to abolish ICE and end US military aid to Israel

Abdul El-Sayed election results: Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigans Democratic Senate primary, projects NBC. Abdul El-Sayed has campaigned on issues s

CBDC and ULI make further inroads; state govts show increasing interest: RBI Dy Governor Rohit Jain

Twelve states have already digitised their land records and others are doing it. More governments show interest in using CBDC and ULI

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

Chinmaya Mission Marks 75 Years With Record Gathering At Durban

Chinmaya Mission South Africa celebrated 75 global years with a historic display of faith led by Swami Abhedananda, Anup Jalota, and Anuja Sahai.

Astroguide for August 6, Thursday

Tithi: Ashada Bahula Ashtami till 6.48 pm

Quote of the Day by Daniel Day-Lewis: 'Shoes are strange things. If you take your shoes off in a situation...'- Inspiring life lessons on vulnerability, human psychology and emotional strength by the greatest performer in cinema history known for his immersive method acting

Quote of the Day by Daniel Day-Lewis: Daniel Day-Lewis's insightful words emphasize how acknowledging our vulnerabilities fuels true confidence.

As government schools vanish, educational inequality grows

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

Meet South Florida teenager Theo Quenee who turned his rooftop into a mangrove nursery after Hurricane Irma

Hurricane Irma's devastation prompted Theo Quenee to rescue hundreds of mangrove seedlings. He transformed his home's roof into a nursery, nurtur

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

KEC International inches up on the BSE

Mumbai, August 5 (Udaipur Kiran): KEC International is currently trading at Rs. 474.90, up by 0.80 points or 0.17% from its previous closing of R

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

College Authorities Catch Three Students With 290g Ganja in Mangaluru

The student who allegedly brought the ganja to the college was produced before the magistrate

Madhavi Latha highlights factors behind successful Chenab Bridge construction

My sleep deprivation is your natural short sleep

Every so often we hear of high-ranking politicians or CEOs claiming to get by on very little sleep some as little as three hours a night. If the

'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.

Psychology says shared dislikes and havig a mutual enemy can bring people together faster than you think

Psychology says shared dislikes and common rivals can sometimes create fast social bonds, but shared positive experiences are generally stronger

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

Top Quote of the Day by Daniel Kahneman, Martin Seligman and Carol Dweck: What really controls human success and happiness? Life lessons from great psychologists on mindset, resilience, happiness, personal growth, mental strength, success, and why their timeless wisdom still helps people make better choices every day

Top Quote of the Day by Daniel Kahneman, Martin Seligman and Carol Dweck: Human potential, happiness, and success are profoundly dictated by how

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

Those who stole Ram Dhan wont be allowed by Lord Ram to win polls, says Akhilesh Yadav

Akhilesh Yadav accused the BJP of shielding the eal culprits in the alleged theft of temple offerings while sending lower-level employees to jai

Paper Leaks a National Issue, Govt Committed to Justice: Soren

Jharkhand Chief Minister says recruitment exam paper leaks have become a nationwide concern as protests by job aspirants intensify.

Shoe cleaning hacks: Why these 5 DIY tricks are becoming so popular?

Dirty shoes can make even the best outfit look untidy. The good news is that you don't always need expensive cleaning products to restore your fo

Telangana DCA Cracks Down on Mislabeled Gabazen Tablets

Gabapentin is a prescription drug classified under Schedule H of the Drugs Rules and is not a nutraceutical

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

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.

Toilet seat keeps sliding side to side? Here's why it happens, how to fix it in minutes and when should you replace it

A sliding toilet seat often results from loose mounting hardware and this issue can be fixed by centering the seat and tightening bolts. If tight

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

Psychology says adults who call their parents daily aren't always more emotionally dependent

Psychology says adults who call their parents daily are not necessarily more emotionally dependent. Research on Attachment Theory, Family Systems

Woman Pours Adhesive In Infant's Mouth Over Dispute With His Mother

The child is undergoing treatment at a hospital and is out of danger.

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

How Khalistani terror pushed Punjab Police to brutal retaliation after over 1800 personnel were killed

Senior commanders received headlines, but constables, drivers, ASIs and Special Police Officers often survived only in FIRs and memorial pages, e

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

Geography of Dissent: What Protest Spaces Do to People

This feature is part of a series on third spaces and their evolving role in urban communities

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

Parliament clears bill to raise Supreme Court judge strength to 38

Parliament approved the Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment Bill, 2026. This legislation increases the sanctioned strength of Supreme Cour

Tamil Nadu Budget: Palaniswami gives zero marks to TVK governments first Budget

AIADMK leader says the ruling party had made several promises before coming to power, but none of them had found a place in the Budget

Shashi Tharoor Questions Delay in LGBTQIA+ Panels Work

New Delhi, August 5: The government has revealed that the high-powered committee established to address issues related to same-sex couples has co

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.

China accused of torturing Tibetan Monk as Dam protest detention leaves him fighting for life

A Tibetan monk remains in critical condition after opposing a Chinese hydropower project. Rights advocates allege severe torture and abuse while

Macron condemns latest Russian attacks on Kyiv and says more sanctions likely

French President Emmanuel Macron condemned Russia's recent attacks on Kyiv. He stated the European Union and its partners will increase pressure

School Assembly News Headlines, August 6, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: The Lok Sabha in India has successfully passed a significant bill aimed at modernizing banking evidence laws, mar

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