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Chief Minister Vijay inaugurates handloom expo

No solar, wind, renewable energy project within 1 km of international border, says Home Ministry

Bar on Chinese, Bangadeshi and Pakistani engineers or staff in such projects, say new guidelines

MEA dismisses foreign concerns over FCRA Bill

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Cyber Police Arrest 49 in Nationwide Crackdown

Police arrested an accused from Gurugram and seized multiple digital and financial instruments linked to the fraud

Breastfeeding awareness programme held at MGM Healthcare

Over 100 mothers and healthcare professionals participated in the programme to promote awareness of exclusive breastfeeding and address common co

Assam Floods: Akhil Gogoi Demands Removal of Guardian Minister Over Relief Mismanagement

Guwahati, August 8: Akhil Gogoi, the president of the Raijor Dal and a member of the legislative assembly, has called for the removal of Minister

Weather Forecast and Prayer Timings for Saturday, August 8. 2026

Partly cloudy sky. Light Rain likely to occur in parts of the city. Maximum and Minimum Temperatures are likely to be around 30C and 22C respecti

APCRDA Holds Village Consultations, Reviews Amaravati Projects

Village Sabhas held to finalise road plans; MLA, MLC Towers reviewed for inauguration

GHMC Reviews Vector Control, Prepares to Launch Online Civil Registration System Portal

The Metropolitan Surveillance Unit (MSU) presented updates on disease surveillance, hotspot mapping, and coordinated field interventions.

No Lapses in Mega DSC Reservations: Commissioner

Creating unnecessary doubts over an otherwise transparent recruitment process

Supreme Court to examine privacy shield in amended RTI law

The Supreme Court is currently reviewing how parliament handles personal information protection. Justices are weighing the public's right to know

Defence ministry has initiated efforts to join sixth-gen fighter aircraft programme: Parliamentary panel

India has begun efforts to join France's Future Combat Air System program. The Defence Ministry seeks a roadmap for acquiring sixth-generation fi

77,146 Stray Dogs Sterilised: AP Informs HC

The court directed the departments concerned to file their counter-affidavits and posted the matter for further hearing.

Karnataka Government Commits to Socio-Economic Survey, Says Chief Minister Shivakumar

Bengaluru, August 7: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the Congress government has conducted a socio-economic survey in the

Kangana calls Gen Z as greatest strength of the nation.

Karnataka Government Committed to Socio-Economic Survey: CM Shivakumar

Bengaluru, August 7: Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar announced that the Congress government has conducted a socio-economic survey in the

Telangana: Handloom Sector Key To Economy: Kishan Reddy

The minister said the textile sector was among the largest employment generating industries after agriculture, providing jobs to nearly five cror

Mina Chan: What happened before the ENHYPEN fan's reported death?

A Japanese ENHYPEN fan, Mina Chan, has reportedly died by suicide. Authorities are investigating the circumstances after emergency calls during a

SIR Claims, Objections To Be Cleared In Seven Days:

The observer also directed officials to share details of claims and objections with recognised political parties in accordance with Election Comm

Opposition protests stall Lok Sabha; FCRA Bill set for showdown

Lok Sabha proceedings faced disruptions due to opposition demands for a statement. Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on student protests was th

Court Halts Trumps $400 Million White House Ballroom Project

Washington, August 7: A federal appeals court in Washington has ordered a halt to the Trump administrations proposed $400 million construction of

GGH Blood Bank Upgraded With 75 Lakh Worth of Equipment

The GGH blood bank in Vijayawada has been upgraded with 15 advanced medical devices worth 75 lakh, donated by the Siddhartha Medical College Alum

Police conducts search ops, patrolling ahead of Independence Day in Jammu outskirts

The operation, carried out under the jurisdiction of police post Chowki Choura, covered the stretch from Gala to Thorni, including the villages o

Vijay, Udhayanidhi clash over drought relief

Cauvery row: CM C Joseph Vijay backs talks with Karnataka, spars with Udhayanidhi Stalin

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay defended direct talks on the Cauvery water dispute. He stated readiness for humiliation if dialogue prot

No Retrospective Effect for FCRA Bill: Mizoram CM after Shah Meet

Christian organisations and some state governments have voiced concerns regarding the proposed Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill. Mi

Tasmac begins online bookings, but shops see technical snags, long queues

Salespersons say problems with the billing machines disrupted regular counter sales; some customers who bought liquor online found bottles broken

Tripura Prepares for Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign Starting August 9

Agartala, August 7: Preparations for the nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign are complete in Tripura. Officials announced on Friday that th

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Indias Higher Education: Poised For Deep Reforms

In this frantic pace of expansion, state governments have done much of the heavy lifting. There are now 926 state universities, near evenly divid

Congress backs student protest against ally Hemant Soren's Jharkhand government

The Congress party has openly backed students in Jharkhand who are protesting against examination malpractice. Rahul Gandhi has shown his support

Two-Day Closure of Booze Shops in Charminar Zone

Hyderabad police commissioner V.C. Sajjanar said the restrictions would apply in the Rajendranagar and Golconda zones.

Spain replaces ambassador to India Juan Antonio March Pujol over financial favor allegations

Spain is replacing its ambassador to India, Juan Antonio March Pujol. He faces allegations of taking financial favors from an Indian firm. The di

Puducherry Chief Minister N. Rangasamy to Present 2026-27 Budget on August 24

Puducherry, August 7: The Pro Tem Speaker of the Puducherry Assembly, A. Anbalagan, announced on Friday that the budget for 2026-27 will be prese

Telangana: Govt Intervention Averts Gig Workers Strike

The labour department convened a meeting with aggregator companies and workers unions at the Secretariat on Friday evening: Reports

India-Israel Pact To Counter Pak-Saudi-Turkey Deal? A Fact-Check By Centre

The official response follows the signing of the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkey, a pact designed to enh

No business in Rajya Sabha over Amit Shah statement demand

The Rajya Sabha failed to conduct any business on Friday. Opposition members demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's statement on pellet gun use. Parl

India draws a firm line on Arunachal, officially maps 27 locations after China's repeated renaming attempts

In a significant development, India on Friday formally identified 27 locations and geographical features in Arunachal Pradesh on the official map

Dipke urges Modi to address youth on education, jobs in I-Day speech, launches petition

Abhijeet Dipke of CJP launched a petition for Prime Minister Modi's Independence Day address. The petition requests discussion on youth education

Telangana Teachers Stage Lunch-Hour Protests Demanding GO 25 Amendments and Pending DAs

Teachers also sought the release of service rules, filling of supervisory posts, application of Memo 57 to 2003 DSC teachers and justice for thos

Indian media is at a critical juncture, says journalist Seema Chishti

Chishti was delivering the 25th N. Narendran memorial lecture on the theme Media Beyond Jantar Mantar

Tatkare Dismisses Speculation Over Prashant Kishor's Role in NCP

NCP state president Sunil Tatkare dismissed reports that Prashant Kishor had been appointed the party's political adviser, describing his meeting

Mee Marts To Offer 64 Essentials at Affordable Prices

64 essential commodities to be sold at affordable prices under price stabilisation drive

PM meets NDA MPs over breakfast, raises concern over Parliament disruptions

Prominent Businessman David DSouza Shot Dead in Udupi

Mumbai, August 7: On Friday, a well-known businessman and former head of the Mudarangadi Gram Panchayat, David DSouza, was shot dead by unknown a

Pentagon releases new UFO files: Reports describe 500-foot triangle, mysterious lights and alleged metal sphere with human body

The Pentagon has unveiled new declassified files detailing unexplained aerial phenomena. These documents include pilot accounts of silent triangu

Bengal Health Dept raises ceiling on trainee reserve doctors

Kolkata, Aug 7 (IANS) The West Bengal Health Department on Friday issued a notification increasing the ceiling on the maximum permissible number

Domicil Returns as Lounge Partner for the Indian Streaming Academy Awards 2026

Domicil, the iconic German home furnishing brand from HTL International, proudly returned as the Lounge Partner for the Indian Streaming Academy

Awsum Launches Its Frozen Dessert Range on Quick Commerce, Bringing Bakery-Grade Cheesecakes and a Molten-Core Lava Cake to India in Minutes

Awsums cheesecake rangeNew York Style, Blueberry, Coffee & Zesty Lemon. Creamy indulgence, without the compromise. #ItsAwsumToBeCheesy New Delhi

KuhlTherm launches Indigenous Liquid Cooling Solutions for Data Centres; Unveils India

The new innovations and state-of-the-art laboratory bring KhlTherm closer to its visionofachieving 2 GW manufacturing capacity by 2027 Ahmedabad

Changing Lifestyles Influence Furniture Preferences Across Pepperfry Shoppers

New Delhi [India], August 6: The way people use their homes has changed noticeably. A living room may also serve as a work area. A dining table m

Netanyahu thanks PM Modi after phone call, vows stronger India-Israel bond

Jerusalem, Aug 7 (IANS) Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi after the two leaders reviewed pr

Football: Ex-Getafe defender Duarte joins Sao Paulo on free transfer

Sao Paulo, Aug 7 (IANS) Brazilian club Sao Paulo has signed Portuguese defender Domingos Duarte on a free transfer, the 31-year-old centre-back a

Amid Protests, Pak Defers Elections In 2 PoK Districts Days Before Polling

The third phase of elections was scheduled for August 10, but polling in Poonch and Palandri has been postponed, the election commission said.

Telangana Physio Lands 3.5 Lakh-a-Month Germany Job via Tomcom

Tomcom, a government initiative, aims to facilitate overseas employment for Telangana youths by providing skill development, foreign language tra

CPI(M) seeks daily drinking water supply in Arilova

On Camera, Ex-Panchayat Chief Shot Dead At Point-Blank Range In Karnataka

Two unidentified men arrived on a motorcycle, and one of them shot D'Souza before fleeing the spot.

Man arrested with 18.5 kg of ganja on Konark Express

IOC Releases Online Abuse Report, Calls for Enhanced Athlete Protection

Geneva, August 7: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) released a report on online abuse related to the Paris 2024 Olympic Games and the Mil

When Names Stir A Storm In A Teacup

Unique names such as News, Space Rani and He Ram in the Chhattisgarh Police Recruitment results sparked controversy, but the PSC clarified they w

AU to organise faculty development programme in biotechnology

'Fake news, AI-generated': MEA dismisses report of India requesting defence pact with Israel after Mecca agreement

China Presses Panic Button As Japan's F-2 Fighters Head To India; Lectures India While Arming Pak?

Japan is reportedly preparing to send Mitsubishi F-2 fighter jets to India for joint training for the first timeand China is already warning New

NIA Files Charges Against Two in Pakistan-Linked Passenger Train Bombing Plot

New Delhi, August 7: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against two individuals on Friday. They are accused of plotting

Telangana: SCR Holds Lecture On Corruption Vulnerability

Dr J. Vijayan, retired principal chief commercial manager, Southern Railway, and former chief vigilance officer of SCR, delivered the lecture: Re

Anjaneyulu Resigns as Vijaya Dairy Chairman

Announcing his resignation, Anjaneyulu said the party's decision was supreme and that he valued the organisation above any position.

Centers startup scheme is a boon for youngsters: CII Chairman Krishna Mohan

State to Use AI to Plug Revenue Leakages, Says Revanth

CM Revanth meets Arvind Subramaniam

2 IIT Bombay Hostel Canteens Shut By Food Regulator Over Licence Issues

During an inspection of the mess facilities at the IIT in the Powai are, it was found that the operators of Mess No. 1 and Mess No. 3 did not hav

IP protection, FTA utilisation, contractual safeguards integration key for Indian exporters: Report

Indian exporters need to integrate intellectual property protection with FTAs, customs, compliance, contracts and supply chains before entering o

Handloom, handicraft programme helping weavers in backward areas: NDA leaders

MSMEs Welcome APs Proposed Policy of Associations-Led Industrial Parks

The state government is holding consultations with the stakeholders like apex bodies of MSME industrial associations to formulate the policy

Explosive whistleblower testimony rocks COVID-19 hearing: CIA scientists were bribed to cover-up

Explosive whistleblower testimony rocks COVID-19 hearing: CIA scientists were bribed to cover-up

Manipur Chief Minister Praises Womens Role in Handloom Sector

Imphal, August 7: Manipur Chief Minister N. Biren Singh highlighted the significant role of women in the states handloom sector during the 12th N

India maps 27 Arunachal places amid dispute with China

New Delhi: With China repeatedly renaming some places in Arunachal Pradesh, India on Friday formally identified 27 places and features in the sta

Mohanlal pens heartfelt note as daughter Vismaya begins acting journey with Thudakkam | Read post

National award-winner Mohanlal shared an emotional note following the theatrical release of Thudakkam, which marks his daughter Vismaya Mohanlal'

AP Clears TDR-Backed Slum Redevelopment at Velampeta

The project is targeted for completion within 24 months.

India distances itself from Hasina's media interaction

India has distanced itself from former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's recent media interaction in New Delhi, stating it played no role

Dharavi Redevelopment Project Clarifies Eviction Process for Ganesh Nagar Residents

Mumbai, August 7: The Dharavi Redevelopment Project (DRP) has issued an official statement rejecting claims that residents of Ganesh Nagar-Meghwa

US Senate Passes Bill That May Penalise Countries Buying Russian Oil, Gas

The sweeping show of force from the Senate is the most substantial move yet during President Donald Trump's second term to shift the dynamic of t

MEA calls out 'fake news' over report claiming India sought defence pact with Israel after Pak-Saudi-Turkey deal

India's Ministry of External Affairs has dismissed fake news reports. These reports alleged India sought a defense pact with Israel. The false cl

Online Help For Students: 60,000 Books Uploaded into State's Library App

Hundreds of students and general readers are making use of the libraries dail

Andhra Pradesh: CPM Stages Road Blockade Over Water Crisis

The protest was held in front of the GVMC Assistant Engineer's office near Durgalamma Temple in Balajinagar: Reports

Hello, It's Divya: BJP Man Arrested In Madhya Pradesh's Biggest Crypto Scam

Rs 21.06 crore was broken into hundreds of transfers and pushed through a highly sophisticated banking network

Renukaswamy murder: Two co-accused move court to turn approvers

Accused No. 14, Pradosh, known to be Darshans close confidant, is the first to have filed a formal application, which was considered and argued o

Congress Revamps Leadership in Uttar Pradesh, Appoints Jagdish Jangid as Secretary

Jaipur, August 7: The Congress party has made significant changes to its AICC secretaries team working alongside the General Secretary in charge

Zero Tolerance For Poor-Quality Medicines: Health Secretary

More than 75 drug inspectors, government analysts, regulators, industry representatives and technical experts from across Andhra Pradesh attended

Rajasthan Cabinet clears One State-One Election, OBC quota, new farm policy in major push for reforms

The Rajasthan Cabinet on Friday approved a series of key decisions aimed at streamlining elections, boosting agriculture, strengthening food proc

Holiday for schools in Puttur, Belthangady, Sullia and Kadaba taluks

Jharkhand Ministers And Protesting Students Meet, Agitation To Continue

The negotiations, held at the State Guest House in Ranchi on Friday evening, came as protests over alleged irregularities in the JPSC recruitment