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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

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 Poli

OPINION | Why Mohan Bhagwat praised Gen Z?

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat praised Gen Z as sincere and patriotic. He has rubbished allegations that the student prote

NEET UG 2026 questions leaked 3 days before exam, CBI charge sheet makes big revelations

Several major revelations on Friday emerged from the CBI's charge sheet regarding the NEET UG 2026 paper leak case. The investigative agency clai

UP Governor blasts DDU Gorakhpur University over hostel facilities, campus issues at convocation

TN CM Vijay''s wife Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition

Sangeetha wife of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, has decided to withdraw her divorce petition. Participating through video conference, she shared

CJP launches 'Kya Bolti Public' nationwide campaign to interact with youth over their concerns

Psychology says your brain likes people whose names are easier to pronounce

In multicultural societies, taking the time to pronounce someone's name correctly is a simple but meaningful way to show respect and foster inclu

SBI Q1 profit rises 14% to 24,113 crore on better core income, lower provisions

On a standalone basis, the bank's net profit grew 10.23% on-year to 21,121.22 crore as against 19,160.44 crore in April-June 2025, as per an exch

Karnataka to Introduce India

The proposed 'Ruthutaare' policy aims to make menopause and perimenopause an integral part of public healthcare while improving awareness, suppor

WATCH: Sadhus, women protesters detained outside Rahul Gandhis residence in Delhi

Jharkhand Protest: Ink attack on AISA Chief Neha Bora accused detained in Ranchi

The Mata Hari affair: Courtesan, spy, legend

Regarded the most famous female spy of all time, dancer Mata Hari had men falling at her feet but was executed for treason. Did she really betray

Jharkhand student protest enters Day 6; BJP seeks CBI probe as CJP's Dipke backs students

The students in Jharkhand gathered at the Jaipal Singh Munda Stadium in Ranchi, demanding the cancellation of all JSSC CGL, JSSC JE, and PGT exam

62 India-bound ships sail safely through Hormuz as India strengthens maritime safety measures; Iran, Oman reportedly near reopening deal

The government has strengthened maritime safety through updated advisories, a 24x7 control room, the eNavik portal, and close coordination with t

Fans deployed to dry damaged Lucknow-Kanpur expressway

A newly inaugurated expressway in India experienced damage shortly after its opening. Contractors deployed pedestal fans to accelerate drying of

Stepfather Bludgeons 11-Year-Old Stepson to Death in Bishnah, Allegedly to 'Teach Wife a Lesson'

In a shocking incident in Jammu's Bishnah area, a man allegedly bludgeoned his 11-year-old stepson to death with bricks and stones before dumping

SBI Clerk Notification 2026: 1538 vacancies announced; Check last date, eligibility, fees, dates and how to apply

The State Bank of India has launched a dedicated recruitment initiative for Junior Associates, targeting 1538 backlog vacancies in specialized ca

Thailand school shooting: Seven dead, including gunman, 15 injured in Nonthaburi attack

Seven people were killed after a student allegedly opened fire at Debsirin Nonthaburi School in Thailand before dying by suicide, police said. Au

Congress issues whip to its MPs in Parliament; asks them to be present from August 10-12

The issuance of the whip comes amid reports that the contentious FCRA amendment bill will be taken up for discussion and passage in Parliament ne

MEA launches official Snapchat channel to strengthen Gen Z outreach

Announcing the launch, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal invited users to follow the ministry on Snapchat for exclusive stories, updates and behin

Dabur vs FSSAI: Delhi High Court stays order over '100% Pure', '100% Natural' product claims

The Delhi High Court has stayed an FSSAI order directing Dabur India to stop selling products carrying claims like 100% Pure, 100% Natural and 10

Rs 15 Lakh Reward for LeT Terrorist Suspected in Kulgam Migrant Worker Killings

Security forces have intensified counter-terror operations across Kashmir to track down LeT terrorist Mohammad Latif Bhat, who is suspected of in

Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Badal meets PM Modi, SAD-BJP alliance on cards

Senior party leader Daljit Cheema declined to comment on the alliance for now, stating only that talks had taken place; The leaders have met, tha

CPI launches padayatra in Visakhapatnam under Modi Hatao, Desh Bachao campaign

J.V. Satyanarayana Murthy said the nationwide campaign began on August 6 and would end in a rally at Ramlila Maidan on September 1, and asked Dep

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

FIR against Hindu Janajagruti Samiti member for false claim regarding Kunal Kamra show

Mohan Gowda had filmed a video on the premises of Whitefield police station claiming that the Hindu Janajagruti Samiti had demanded that Kunal Ka

Gen Z strength and pride of our country, says Kangana Ranaut

Kangana Ranaut has shifted her perspective, now commending Gen Z protesters as key cultural figures and embodiments of India's strength. This com

Psychology says people who immediately Google symptoms aren't always hypochondriacs

Psychology suggests that immediately searching online for symptoms isn't automatically a sign of hypochondria. More often, it reflects a natural

Air India Phuket flight turbulence: Why Indian flyers may face more rough flights and the one habit that can prevent serious injuries

The Air India Phuket-Delhi flight that suddenly dropped nearly 300 feet over Odisha and injured passengers and crew has renewed concerns about tu

Dabur Secures Interim Relief as Delhi High Court Halts FSSAI Ban Order

New Delhi, August 7: The Delhi High Court granted interim relief on Friday by staying an order from the Food Safety and Standards Authority of In

Dabur Gets Interim Relief from Delhi High Court

New Delhi, August 7: The Delhi High Court granted interim relief to Dabur India Limited by staying an order from the Food Safety and Standards Au

Karthik Manikandans Enam explores the inner life of Maricha, the golden deer in The Ramayana

The production, blending elements of dance and drama, explores the lesser-known facets of the character

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 donati

Karnataka health department raids star hotels over food safety violations, 30 teams formed for inspection

Acting on the instructions of Karnataka Minister UT Khader, the Karnataka Department of Health and Family Welfare on Friday conducted raids to ch

Tamil Nadu CM Joseph Vijay's wife Sangeetha withdraws divorce petition, months after filing it

In a major development, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay's wife, Sangeetha, has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed before a local

Anbumani opposes PPP projects, says privatisation will hit jobs

Referring to the State Budget presented on August 5, the PMK leader said such projects would reduce government recruitment

From being Manchester of Kerala to fighting for survival: Kannurs handloom sector seeks a future beyond nostalgia

The sector is battling delayed wages, mounting financial losses, dwindling workers, shrinking cooperative societies, and the relentless march of

Jharkhand protest: Man throws ink at AISA President Neha for being anti-national, detained

Speaking to the media while being taken away, the unidentified man said he does not like Neha Bora because she is a supporter of Umar Khalid

Kerala welfare pensions: CAG had flagged problems in direct-to-home payments three years ago

Finance Department data also show Kerala has been spending crores of rupees every year on incentives paid to individuals who distribute the pensi

E-Courts Project Revolutionizes Justice System in India, Triples Case Filings and Resolutions Since 2014

New Delhi, August 7: The E-Courts Mission Mode Project in India has transformed the paper-based judicial system into a digital and trackable just

Class VIII student electrocuted at tribal welfare school in Eluru district

Kechhala Shiva Parvathi, 13, was drying clothes on an iron window grille when a power cable fell on it, students said; ITDA and Tribal Welfare of

How memories and motifs inspire Onam 2026 collections

The Onam 2026 edit is all about nostalgia and Kerala-inspired imagery

Donald Trump loses 21 straight court battles for state voter rolls as midterms near

Federal judges have rejected the Trump administration's requests for state voter rolls. States are not required to share these sensitive records

Praggnanandhaa Seals Maiden Saint Louis Rapid

Indian Grandmaster Praggnanandhaa clinched maiden Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz title convincingly today.

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 pollut

Elderly man killed as wall collapses on roadside eatery in Puducherry

Two women, who ran the shop, sustained injuries

Chhattisgarhs Thenhi Becomes the First Solar Village Under PM Solar Home Scheme

Raipur, August 7: The ambitious PM Solar Home Scheme by the central government is providing significant relief from electricity bills to the comm

Yogi Adityanath Calls Kanwar Yatra Symbol of Faith, Discipline and Harmony

UP CM Yogi Adityanath reviewed Kanwar Yatra preparations and law and order, calling the pilgrimage a symbol of faith, discipline and social harmo

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 p

'Dubious claims': Congress' Jairam Ramesh hits back at Nirmala Sitharaman on taxation bill

Jairam Ramesh countered Nirmala Sitharaman's claims regarding a new taxation bill. He stated government assurances do not replace statutory safeg

DC releases in theatres; here's what X users are saying about Lokesh Kanagaraj and Wamiqa Gabbi's movie

It's not every day that a filmmaker known for delivering blockbustersdecides to step in front of the camera. With DC, Lokesh Kanagaraj takes that

Both Houses of Parliament adjourned till August 10, amid Opposition protest demanding statement from Amit Shah

When the Rajya Sabha proceedings began at 11 a.m., Opposition MPs led by the Congress raised slogans seeking the presence of the Home Minister in

Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: Life isnt about finding yourself. Life is about A powerful and timeless message on purpose, identity, personal growth, and the art of shaping your own destiny through choices, actions, and life experiences

Quote of the day by George Bernard Shaw: George Bernard Shaw reminds us that we are not merely discovering who we are but rather actively creatin

Vidya Balan Celebrates National Handloom Day, Honors Weaving Tradition

Mumbai, August 7: Renowned actress Vidya Balan, a strong advocate for Indian handloom and traditional attire, shared a heartfelt post on National

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.

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

Will You Have to Pay for UPI Transactions? Here's What the Government Says

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has clarified that any proposed MDR charges on UPI transactions will be imposed only on merchants and not on

Madras High Court admits income tax appeal against K.N. Nehru

It relates to the former Minister not having allegedly disclosed an income of 17 crore and investments of 11.98 crore in his I-T returns

Ajinkya Rahane joins Steve Waugh's ETPL franchise a week after announcing retirement

Former India cricketer Ajinkya Rahane announced his retirement from all forms of cricket on July 30. A week later, he signed for Amsterdam Flames

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 represen

Nationwide Transport Strike in Pakistan Against Fuel Prices and Heavy Fines Set for August 8

Islamabad, August 7: The transport sector in Pakistan has launched a protest against the governments policy of daily fuel price adjustments and e

EXIM Bank to be implementing agency for interest subvention support for exporters: DGFT

The commerce ministry announced EXIM Bank will implement export credit interest subvention. This transition from the Reserve Bank of India is eff

Electric Vehicle Sales in India Reach Record High of 328,000 Units in July: FADA

New Delhi, August 7: According to data released by the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) on Friday, retail sales of electric v

Prashant Kishor discusses ways to strengthen NCP during meeting with Sunetra Pawar, Parth

NCP spokesperson Suraj Chavan rejected speculation that Mr. Kishor expressed displeasure over the style of functioning of NCP State president Sun

He Ram, Bhakt Prahlad, Space Rani: Chhattisgarh police exam candidate list spark row; CGPSC says names are genuine

Chhattisgarhs police recruitment results sparked a controversy after unusual names such as News, Space Rani, He Ram and Bhakt Prahlad appeared on

Startup news and updates: Daily roundup (August 7, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Friday, August 7, 2026.

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India's Ariha Pangambam wins historic gold at Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships

Ariha Pangambam secured India's first gold medal in the senior women's individual Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships. She achieved a winning

Congress issues whip to MPs ahead of key Parliament business

Congress has directed its Members of Parliament to attend Parliament on August 10, 11, and 12. Very important issues are scheduled for discussion

BJP criticises TVK-led government over law and order

PM Modi Engages with NCP and Shiv Sena MPs to Discuss Parliamentary Responsibilities

New Delhi, August 7: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with MPs from the NDA on Friday morning at his residence. This included rebel MPs from the

CityUHK ranked No.1 in Hong Kong in Nature Index 2026 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Supplement

CityUHK ranked No.1 in Hong Kong in Nature Index 2026 Nanoscience and Nanotechnology Supplement

India seeks river data from China, flags concerns over Tibet mega-dam

India has asked China to resume sharing vital water-flow data. This request comes amid concerns over a massive dam project on the Yarlung Tsangpo

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 acro

Rahul Gandhi calls Amarinder his favourite BJP leader; ex-Punjab CM says personal ties with Gandhis remain

During an engaging Instagram session, Rahul Gandhi surprisingly labeled Amarinder Singh as his favorite BJP politician. In response, Amarinder Si

Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar removed, Harmanbir Singh gets additional charge

The Punjab government has removed Amritsar Police Commissioner Gurpreet Singh Bhullar from his post on Friday. Following the decision, Harmanbir

PSC rank holders' protest: BJYM rally hit by water cannons outside Kerala Secretariat

BJYM protested outside Kerala Secretariat for PSC rank holders demanding jobs. Protesters on hunger strike alleged recruitment irregularities and

Political Drama Escalates in Karnataka as Council Chairman Horatti Meets CM

Bengaluru, August 7: The political drama surrounding the position of Karnataka Legislative Council Chairman continued on Friday. Meanwhile, the C

PM Modi To Inaugurate AI-Powered Param Pragya High Performance Supercomputing Facility At IIT Delhis Sonipat Campus

Bhatti Vikramarka invites companies to invest and expand in Telangana

The Deputy Chief Minister participated in dinner hosted by Consul General of India in San Francisco Bay Area

Kerala UDF govts move to halt doorstep delivery of social welfare pension draws political flak

CPI(M) announces large-scale mobilisation of pension beneficiaries and their families, cutting across political lines, against UDF governments mo

Are Cockroach Party

The rise of Abhijit Dipke, Saurav Das, Ashutosh and Neha Bora as prominent faces amid the Cockroach party protests has echoes of another generati

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 entertaini

HAL airport becomes first in India to operationalise RNP CAT H helicopter approach

RNP CAT H helicopter approach procedure isa satellite-guided precision navigation system designed exclusively for helicopters

Rahul Gandhis Support for Jharkhand Student Protests Raises Questions

Patna, August 7: Congress leader Rahul Gandhis recent expression of concern for the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand against the JPPSC paper

President Murmu presents 22 Awards to handloom weavers

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the 12th National Handloom Day celebrations at the Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre in New Delhi today. The

Monsoon Session: Congress issues whip to MPs ahead of FCRA Bill discussion in Parliament

This 100-house Gujarat village has 17 international chess players: How one teachers dream of turning needy kids into grandmasters is making India proud

A small village in Gujarat is buzzing with promise as the Mahisagar district administration embarks on establishing a government chess school aim

The BJP should listen to its mentor, the RSS: Abhijeet Dipke on Mohan Bhagwats Gen Z remarks

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) founder Abhijeet Dipke urged the BJP leadership to heed RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwats statement that protesting youth from