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PM Modi to Address IIT Delhis 57th Convocation

New Delhi, August 8: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be the chief guest at the 57th convocation ceremony of the Indian Institute of Technology

The 'Red Flags' In AISA's Parent Party Are Easy To Spot. Is Anyone Looking?

U.S. expects deal soon on Strait of Hormuz; Sunni powers unite in defence pact

Washington anticipated an agreement soon between the two countries, which sit on either side of the strait, so that normal oil traffic could resu

Raids at Bengaluru 5-star hotels reveal shockers: Rotten vegetables, meat, expired milk and more

Expired milk, rotten meat and vegetables showing fungal growth were among the food safety violations uncovered during inspections at some of Beng

Woman Killed After Being Run Over by Scorpio Amid Rivalry in Udaipur

Udaipur, August 8, 2026:A woman was killed after being run over by a Scorpio while allegedly trying to stop a group of people who had gone to a y

Student kills at least 7 people at high school, home outside Bangkok

NONTHABURI (Thailand), Aug 7: A student opened fire at a high school outside Bangkok on Friday, killing at least five people and wounding more th

'I dont speak for Gen Z...': Tharoor calls for meaningful change for young people in India

'I dont speak for Gen Z...': Tharoor calls for meaningful change for young people in India

Nepal wants to become vibrant bridge connecting India, China: FM Khanal

KATHMANDU, Aug 7: Nepal wants to transform itself from a landlocked country into a vibrant, dynamic bridge connecting India and China, Foreign Mi

Paramilitary officer, six militants killed in Pakistan

LAHORE, Aug 7: A Pakistani paramilitary officer died and six militants were killed on Friday during an operation by security forces against the b

Yemen government says Houthis planning to impose fees for Red Sea transit

The narrow maritime artery has been a critical waterway for delivering vast quantities of Saudi crude to the international market, after energy e

One held after vehicle jumps police checkpoint in J&Ks Ramban

The police said the abandoned car was later spotted and one accused, identified as Altaf Muhammad, a resident of Udhampur, was arrested

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma details mobile app survey for rapid flood damage assessment

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma details mobile app survey for rapid flood damage assessment

Former interlocutor Radha Kumar presents human rights report on J&K to Abdullah, Mufti, Tarigami

Ms. Kumar and Gopal Pillai, former Home Secretary, are co-chairs of the Forum on J&K, which is a group of concerned citizens including retired ju

The missing link between NEP 2020 and classroom outcomes

Voters in Manchester choose mayor to replace Andy Burnham, who left city hall for Downing Street

Polling stations are open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., with vote-counting starting Friday morning (July 31, 2026)

Science quiz: Works that won the Fields Medal

Test your Fields Medal IQ with this quiz. Can you name these math genuises?

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AI is reimagining service companies; Ola Electric narrows loss in Q1

Northbound Advisors is building a proprietary AI tool with a partner, trained on eight years of work across diligences, CFO advisory, legal, tax

Phoebe Litchfield breaks Shafali Verma's Women's Hundred record as Leeds beat Birmingham

Australia international Phoebe Litchfield broke Shafali Vermas record for fastest half-century in Womens Hundred history. Representing Sunrisers

Delhi-NCR Weather Today: Will it rain in Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and Ghaziabad? Check the latest update

Delhi Weather Today: Delhi and the National Capital Region will experience continuous rainfall for three days. The India Meteorological Departmen

Iran threatens Saudi Arabia after pact with Turkey, Pakistan. Will Riyadh get Islamabad's nuclear protection?

Saudi Arabia's move to sign a trilateral defence pact with Trkiye and Pakistan drew an immediate reaction from Iran, which said a 'paper agreemen

Pant Requests Uttarakhand Chief Minister To Gift Him Land, Post Goes Viral

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant sent social media into a frenzy after making a midnight appeal to Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh

Child rights panel plans special drive to rescue child labourers

Ready Server Pilots Full-Immersion Cooling to Prepare Singapore Facility for AI-Ready Compute Services

Ready Server Pilots Full-Immersion Cooling to Prepare Singapore Facility for AI-Ready Compute Services

Franchising & Licensing Asia 2026 Opens New Chapter Under MP, Strengthening Singapore's Position as Asia's Franchise and Licensing Hub

Franchising & Licensing Asia 2026 Opens New Chapter Under MP, Strengthening Singapore's Position as Asia's Franchise and Licensing Hub

News Analysis | Jason Arday, Claudine Gay and the line between inclusion and bias in varsities

Of late, universities in the Global North have been recruiting people from underrepresented backgrounds in part on the strength of narratives of

Rajesh a true hero: Kerala High Court commends man who died during rescue operations

The court remarked that the State should respond appropriately to the bereaved familys loss

Karnataka: Vehicle price hike from August 1 to increase burden on consumers, hit taxi and tourism sectors

'Over 1,000 US firms in Karnataka': US Ambassador Sergio Gor praises India ties in Bengaluru

'Over 1,000 US firms in Karnataka': US Ambassador Sergio Gor praises India ties in Bengaluru

New IPO: Make arrangements for money, SEBI approves nine IPOs at once

SEBI has approved nine companies from sectors like engineering, travel technology, gaming, drones, paper, renewable energy and digital platforms

DA increase announced and Pay Commission in action mode, important for government employees to know

Recently, the state government has announced a 20% hike in DA and DR for government employees and pensioners from October 1, ahead of the Durga P

US sanctions on six entities, one individual linked to Iran's illicit digital asset network following Strait of Hormuz attacks

The United States imposed sanctions on six entities and one individual linked to Iran's digital asset network. These measures followed Iran's rec

US Senate passes bill to target Russia's energy sector. How it could affect India and China?

The US Senate has passed a bill to impose sweeping sanctions against Russia and procurers of its petroleum products, including India and China, c

US Unveils 15% Tariff on Key Material for Solar Panels and Microchips

The US share of global polysilicon production capacity has dropped from 50 percent in 2005 to less than two percent in 2024, the White House said

Trump expresses optimism about lower fuel prices as US-Iran move closer to potential deal on Strait of Hormuz

President Trump expressed optimism regarding negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz. He believes progress could lead to lower gasoline prices for

Opposition wants Amit Shah in House; government says 'not your call'

Lankan Court Remands Rescued Rameswaram Fishermen

It is to be noted that 22 boats and 214 fishermen have been arrested so far by Sri Lanka this year

Trump administration to back three mineral projects with $58 million in financing

The US Export-Import Bank is lending fifty-eight million dollars to three critical mineral companies. This funding aims to reduce reliance on Chi

U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, four others

The bill, renamed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was approved by the Senate by an 86-11 vote

Nagenthran Warns TVK Govt Against DMK Style Corruption

He alleged that during the previous DMK regime, Rs. 21 lakh was misappropriated without even a single brick being laid for the houses sanctioned

Tribunal reforms bill gets nod, paves way for national body

Traditional heads move CM against KHADC land amendment Bill

SHILLONG, Aug 7: A delegation of Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur Ka Bri U Hynniewtrep on Friday submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma a

Uttarakhand Police arrest security guard in Badrinath Temple donation theft

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Tripura to launch Agartala Tea Auction Centre by September end

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Himachal Pradesh CM directs medical colleges to enhance research and diagnostics

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Under this scheme, husband and wife will get Rs 9,250 every month for five years, will have to apply here

If you and your spouse want to receive a fixed amount every month from the comfort of your home, then this government scheme from the Post Office

Fifty years ago | Relentless hunt for treasure

A hundred years ago | Outbreak of Beriberi in Calcutta

Supeme Court to Mahua: Freedom fighters faced bullets, you fear eggs

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Congress tells govt to come clean on ropeway project

SHILLONG, Aug 7: Raising concerns over the environmental implications of the proposed Shillong Ropeway Project, the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Co

NSEs Ahimsa Index is not for investors looking solely for financial alpha

They seek returns and moral satisfaction, a choice that should not be judged by the same yardstick used for conventional investing

Uttarakhand bans manufacture, sale of substandard dairy products

Uttarakhand has banned substandard dairy products like paneer and ghee. This prohibition includes items made with vegetable oils and chemicals in

Over 300 avail services at health camp in MU

More than 300 students, faculty members, officers, staff, research scholars and local residents benefited from a Free Multi Speciality Health Cam

Complete e-KYC by Aug 31 or lose ration card: Ri-Bhoi DC

NONGPOH, Aug 7: The Ri-Bhoi district administration has set a deadline of August 31 for all National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries to co

Spain to establish border controls on travellers from Italy amid migration dispute

Spain will implement border controls for flights and ships arriving from Italy. These measures will be in effect from Saturday midnight until Sep

City event pays tribute to Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed at St. Anthonys College on Friday to honour the memory of Captain Keishi

WJH admin issues alert over water release from dams

JOWAI, Aug 7: The West Jaintia Hills district administration has issued a safety alert following an advisory from the Kopili Hydro Power Station

Post Office FD Rate: How much interest is being earned on 12-month FD in the post office, how much return will senior citizens get?

Post Office FD Rate: The Indian Post Office provides postal services as well as a variety of banking services to the countrys citizens. The commo

Quote of the day by William Blake: 'Always be ready to speak your mind, and a base man will...' - motivational quoted by The Tyger and The Lamb poet teaches life lessons on confidence, finding the courage to speak up and standing up for yourself

Quote of the day by William Blake: William Blake, an English poet and artist, believed in speaking one's mind. His quote suggests that honesty pr

Police to issue numbered stickers for local taxis and auto-rickshaws from Sept 7

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The Office of the East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (Traffic) will issue numbered stickers to all local taxis and auto-r

People pay floral tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 85th death anniversary at Brookside Complex in Rilbong, Shillong, on Friday.

People pay floral tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 85th death anniversary at Brookside Complex in Rilbong, Shillong, on Frid

In Tit-For-Tat Move, Spain Imposes Border Controls For Italy Over Ceuta

Spain will introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass migrant rush int

Centre and Arunachal identify 27 locations on Survey of India maps amid border claims

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National Disgrace: Trump Slams Court Over Ballroom Construction Halt

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed with a lower court th

Supreme Court dismisses Bofors appeal, 4-decade-old case closed

July rainfall 35% surplus in J&K, Ladakh

Srinagar, Aug 7: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recorded 35 percent excess rainfall in July, receiving 259.7 mm against a normal of 192.6 mm, thoug

Quote of the day by Olivia de Havilland: 'Famous people feel that they must perpetually be on the crest of...' - inspiring quote by Oscar-winning actress of To Each His Own teaches life lessons on fame, success why you cant always be at the top and why it's natural to have highs and lows in life

Quote of the day by Olivia de Havilland: Actress Olivia de Havilland believed fame brings pressure to always be successful. She noted that life n

No conflict of interest in RDI Fund, says government

Ukraine says it hit a major Russian oil refinery, hours after Zelenskyys meeting with Trump

The overnight attack started a fire at the Ryazan refinery, which has a capacity of about 17 million tonnes of oil per year, producing gasoline,

State seeking GI tags for six products

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BJP MP Nishikant Dubey vows to seek CBI inquiry into Jharkhand exam irregularities

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U.S. Senator renews push for green card bill

Congress cannot continue to ignore millions of long-term residents who contribute to our economy and communities every day, said California Senat

What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlife

Brain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline after ag

The best is yet to come for Ayush Badoni

The 26-year-old, who will be leading South Delhi Superstarz in the third edition of the Delhi Premier League, says India-A exposure helped him ga

T. Nagar turns 102: the neighbourhoods original plan still has lessons for Chennai

From a quiet, residential area, T. Nagar has become a commercial district, which it was never meant to be

ABVP questions AISA president

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Andhra Pradesh to Introduce Backward Classes Protection Law, CM Chandrababu Naidu Announces Financial Aid for Weavers

Amaravati, August 8: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Friday that a new law to protect the rights of Backward Clas

Jharkhand government requests written demands from students in recruitment dispute

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Share data on river waters, India tells China

Hull City Signs Norwegian Midfielder Jens Herto-Dahl on a Five-Year Deal

Hull, August 8: Championship club Hull City has signed Norwegian midfielder Jens Herto-Dahl from Eliteserien side Troms on a five-year contract.

Delhi high court stays food regulator's ban on certain Dabur products

Opposition Urged to Support Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills: Prakash Chik Baraik

New Delhi, August 8: BJP MP Prakash Chik Baraik has called on the opposition to support the Womens Reservation Bill and the delimitation process.

Little hope of tracing 2 missing sailors, Centre informs Supreme Court

No Confirmation on Prashant Kishors Role as NCP Strategist, Says Sunil Tatkare

Mumbai, August 8: Sunil Tatkare, the Maharashtra state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), stated on Friday that he has no informa

Gill skips Day 1 of practice game against SLC XI due to finger injury

Gill picked up the niggle during a training session here on Thursday (August 5) and as result, K.L. Rahul is leading the side in his absence

India and Russia Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Railways, Drones, and Critical Minerals

New Delhi, August 8: India and Russia have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors such as railway transport, unmanned aeria

Gujarat Police Uncover Cyber Fraud Source in Jharkhand, Two Arrested

Ahmedabad, August 8: The Surat Cyber Crime Cell has arrested two alleged money mule operators from Jharkhand in connection with a cyber fraud cas