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Watch : Drop Shot Ep. 6 | Jaipur watches, Unsung Heroes, Kargils Ajay Ahuja & Bamboo-led lake restoration

In this weeks edition of Drop Shot, The Hindu Features brings you four stories from across India: Jaipurs heritage-inspired luxury watches, R. Ma

Jharkhand students protest LIVE updates: Govt announces fresh talks; student body alleges 'political manoeuvring'

A series of meetings with student groups throughout Saturday (August 8, 2026) culminated in the Jharkhand government announcing fresh talks with

West Asia war LIVE: UAE says Iran targeted tanker as Oman cites progress in Hormuz talks

Iran' Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the United States corrects its behaviour

Karnataka Police Detain 1,909 Suspected Illegal Immigrants

A total of 295 police officers and staff were involved in the joint operation aimed at identifying and detaining suspected illegal immigrants

20 Severely Injured as Eicher Vehicle Hits Private Bus in Anantapur

Following the accident, police rushed to the spot and launched rescue operations. The injured passengers were pulled out of the bus and shifted t

An Islamic NATO in making? Turkey says Egypt could join Mecca Joint Defence Agreement

The power dynamics in West Asia appears to be changing with Saudi Arabia, Trkiye and Pakistan forming a NATO-like trilateral alliance that states

China producer inflation slows to three-month low, consumer prices cool

China's producer price inflation eased more than expected in July. Consumer inflation also cooled, reflecting weaker domestic demand in the econo

Leaders Pay Tribute to Revolutionaries on Kakori Train Action Anniversary

New Delhi, August 9: On the anniversary of the Kakori Train Action, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, along with several other leader

Honoring the Brave: Commemorating the Kakori Train Action Anniversary

New Delhi, August 9: On the anniversary of the Kakori Train Action, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and several other leaders paid t

Kamika Ekadashi Vrat Katha: See the sacred significance, story, fasting rituals, puja muhurat, and parana timings for 2026

Kamika Ekadashi Vrat Katha: Today marks Kamika Ekadashi, a significant day dedicated to the worship of Lord Vishnu. Devotees partake in this impo

Fire extinguished at Aramco facility in Jazan, Saudi Arabia says

Firefighters extinguished a blaze at Saudi Aramco's Jazan refinery on Sunday. The facility had previously been shut down following a Houthi milit

Ukraine Secures Monthly Supply of Interceptor Missiles from the U.S., Says Zelensky

Kyiv, August 9: Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States for a monthly supply of interceptor missiles for the Patriot air defense

Military Pact With Pak, Saudi Arabia Same As NATO's Defence Agreement: Turkey

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan said the new alliance was not directed against Iran or any other country, but rather served as a general ple

Iran sets fresh conditions for Strait of Hormuz reopening, demands US to 'correct its behaviour'

Iran has issued fresh and far-reaching conditions for reopening the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway will remain closed

Barcelona Mourns the Passing of Jorge Messi, Father of Lionel Messi

New Delhi, August 9: Barcelona has paid tribute to Jorge Messi, the father of club legend Lionel Messi, who passed away at the age of 68 after a

World Number One Sabalenka Ousted in Toronto by Alexandrova

Alexandrova defeated the four-time Grand Slam winner from Belarus in two hours and 29 minutes

NTA Recruitment 2026 Out For Various Posts, Check Vacancies And Application Details

NTA Recruitment 2026 has opened opportunities for multiple posts, including content writer, video editor, data analyst, researcher, and young pro

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Mahesh Babus First Look from Varanasi Released

Varanasi posters suggest that Rudra is not just a fierce character, but Mahesh Babu will also be seen in a cool and adventurous avatar.

Tribal students trained to teach, judge their traditional art forms

The two-month professional certificate programme, approved and funded by the Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs, aims to develop trained practition

Delhi crosses August rainfall average in first eight days

UPI stays free for users, vast majority of transactions to remain free for merchants as well, says government

The government said any future merchant discount rate (MDR), if introduced, would apply only to a limited set of merchant transactions above a sp

Venture Capital firm unveils programme for early-stage spacetech startups with T-Hub

Law students future custodians of law, says judge Dixit during the inauguration of KLE Tech School of Law in Hubballi

Former judge of the High Court of Karnataka and Orissa judge Krishna S. Dixit says that law students carry a great responsibility as future custo

Ex-Maharashtra Governor Vidyasagar Rao calls for protecting tribal rights

Milk To Get Costlier In Maharashtra, Prices Hiked By Rs 2 Per Litre

The decision was taken at a meeting of the Milk Producers and Processors Welfare Association. Association president Gopalrao Mhaske chaired the m

Woman, daughter arrested for housing fraud

The arrested were members of the TVK partys Adi-Dravidar Welfare wing. They took 7 lakh from the victim under the pretext of securing a house in

BASE Jumper Airlifted To Safety After Getting Stranded On Arizona Cliff

The Arizona Department of Public Safety (DPS) shared details of the operation along with a video of the rescue.

British Columbia Declares State Of Emergency, 20,000 Evacuated Amid Wildfire

Winds fanned the Bald Range wildfire to grow rapidly late Friday, pushing flames into the Summerland area and affecting communities throughout th

Delhivery Q1 net profit down 65%; Helping older adults find purpose

Delhivery reported a 28% rise in Q1 FY27 revenue to Rs 2,931 crore, even as net profit fell 65% to Rs 32 crore

Watch: Jharkhand protest: Students plan Assembly march on August 10 if demands unmet

Jharkhand student protesters held talks with the state government in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC-CGL exams. T

Bengaluru police detain 1,909 suspected illegal immigrants, 15 confirmed Bangladeshi

The Bengaluru Electronic City sub-division police detained 1,909 suspected illegal immigrants during a major crackdown carried out across 29 loca

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

Delhi Weather Today: Active monsoon conditions are sweeping over Delhi and its neighboring regions today. With moderate showers anticipated throu

MUTA slams higher education funding drop and massive pension cuts

See you, CIO: Why Indias family offices are struggling to hire and retain investment chiefs

Indian family offices are transitioning from wealth protection to professional investment management. Finding and keeping skilled Chief Investmen

IAF Wing Commander arrested for allegedly leaking sensitive information to Pakistan operative

An Indian Air Force Wing Commander was arrested for allegedly sharing sensitive defence-related information with a Pakistan-based intelligence op

Punjab CM writes to Governor favouring parole for convict in Beant Singhs assassination case

Mr. Mann requested the Punjab Governor to consider granting 10 days' parole to Hawara at the earliest on humanitarian grounds

Vijay Vasanth seeks 500 crore to develop Kanniyakumari as world-class tourism destination

12 Value-Added Courses at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, AI, Business Analytics & More to Boost Student Skills

12 Value-Added Courses at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh, AI, Business Analytics & More to Boost Student Skills

NTR Imitation Scene Sparks Fan Backlash

A section of social media users turned aggressive after NTR fans objected to scenes in Korean Kanagaraju, alleging that the sequences featuring S

U.P. CM Yogi showers flowers on Kanwariyas, describes Kanwar Yatra as unparalleled example of devotion, unity

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath described the Kanwar Yatra as an unparalleled example of devotion, dedication, social and national unity and harmo

'Attempts to mislead Gen Z': Dharmendra Pradhan reveals why he resigned as Education Minister

Explaining his move to resign from the position of Union Education Minister following protests by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) over irregulari

TMC(M) president GK Vasan urges political unity on Tamil Nadu delimitation

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Assam flood toll rises to 99 as several districts remain inundated

Assam's flood death toll has now reached ninety-nine people across several districts. Devastating floods have heavily impacted multiple regions,

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US redirects 53 vessels under Iran blockade, CENTCOM says

US CENTCOM redirected fifty-three commercial vessels and boarded two ships. Over thirty ships were permitted passage for humanitarian aid purpose

Heavy Rain Alert: Clouds will rain heavily on 9, 10, 11 and 12 August, alert of heavy rain in these states

Heavy Rain Alert: The pace of monsoon continues. In such a situation, the Meteorological Department has issued an alert that there will be heavy

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Former U.S. President Bidens cancer has spread, its very painful, says son

In May 2025, just four months after he left office as the oldest sitting President, Joe Biden revealed he had been diagnosed with an aggressive f

Woman Praises Cleaning Staff Who Found Her Lost Gold Bracelet At Dubai Mall

Shetty said she was shopping at the mall when she suddenly realised that the gold bracelet she had been wearing was missing.

Jharkhand students warn of massive Assembly march on August 10

Student leader Ravindra Paswan warned of a massive protest on August 10. He accused the government of trying to divide the ongoing movement. Stud

Delhi University Holds Placement Drive 2026 With Over 75 Organisations, 500 Participants

Delhi University organised Placement Drive 2026 with over 75 organisations and 500 participants, providing students with direct access to career

AAI Recruitment 2026: Applications Started For 389 Posts, Application Link Here

AAI Recruitment 2026 applications have started for 389 Manager and Junior Executive posts. Check eligibility, age limit, salary and application l

Arjun Ayanki arrested in Kannur after days long police search

The arrest was made by a police team led by the Northern Range Deputy Inspector General; Arjun Ayanki allegedly attempted to flee when the police

FIFA President Infantino Denies Affair, Favouritism Allegations at UEFA

Infantino has been embroiled in a crisis since the announcement late last month of his controversial -- and ultimately abandoned -- plan to open

Jharkhand student protest: 'Govt playing double game,' student leader urges unity among protestors

Public Holiday Declared: 3 day public holiday declared for central government and private sector employees, check dates

Public Holiday Declared: The UAE Government Media Office announced that Friday, August 28, 2026, will be a paid public holiday for employees in t

Iran releases new video of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei amid reports of critical health

As uncertainty continues over Mojtaba Khamenei's whereabouts, the Iranian media has released a short and undated video of the Supreme Leader that

FIFA warns against efforts to undermine Infantino amid deepening leadership crisis

FIFA issued a warning against concerted efforts to undermine President Gianni Infantino. This statement follows a failed proposal and criticism f

How digital ecosystems are influencing student career decisions

As social media shapes ambition, educational institutions must teach students to separate reels and trends from true calling

Watch: Venky Atluri interview: On Suriyas Vishwanath & Sons and portraying age-gap romance

In this interview, director Venky Atluri discusses his National Award-winning writing for Lucky Baskhar, his new film Vishwanath & Sons, Suriyas

Iran Makes New Hormuz Demands, UAE Says a Ship was Targeted

Iran has said it was close to reaching a separate deal with Oman to manage the strait, which runs between the two countries

Delhi-NCR gets some relief after heavy rain; IMD predicts light showers in these areas

After a day of extremely heavy rainfall that disrupted normal life across Delhi-NCR , the region is likely to get some relief on Sunday, August 9

Students say Rahul Gandhi understands youths' issues, ask if he would act if in power

Students attending Rahul Gandhi's program in Prayagraj offered varied opinions. Some students praised his focus on youth issues and employment co

Iran releases undated video of Mojtaba Khamenei after reports of critical health

Iran released a video of Mojtaba Khamenei to counter health rumors circulating widely. Israeli media had claimed the Supreme Leader was in extrem

Wildfire Forces 20,000 Evacuations in British Columbia

Winds fanned the Bald Range wildfire to grow rapidly late Friday, pushing flames into the Summerland area and affecting communities throughout th

Former US President Joe Bidens cancer has spread further, son Hunter says

Joe Biden's cancer has spread to his bones and further, his son Hunter Biden revealed. The former president began treatment for aggressive prosta

Saving Account Limit : How much money should you keep in your savings account to avoid getting an income tax notice?

Saving Account Limit: You may also have a savings account, but do you know how much money can be kept in such an account. How much money should y

West Bengal medical institutions to observe two-minute silence for RG Kar victim on January 31

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Himachal Pradesh offers subsidies to fishermen for boats and equipment

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US asks defence firms to ramp up weapons output amid Iran war concerns

The US Defence Department seeks accelerated weapons production and faster deliveries. This request stems from concerns over critical munitions sh

Morning Digest: More than 1.5 crore names deleted in third phase of SIR so far; U.S. Vice-President Vance dials PM Modi, and more

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L Maipak announces candidature

Lairenjam Maipak Singh on Saturday announced his candidature for the upcoming Manipur Assembly Election 2027 from Langthabal Assembly Constituenc

Modern College celebrates 64th Foundation Day

Modem College, Porompat celebrated its 64th Foundation Day cum Annual Merit Award distribution today at the Multipurpose Hall of the college The

Music Workshop wraps up

The fifteen day Music Workshop organised by Rhythms of Manipur with support from the Department of Art and Culture under Chief Ministergee Artist

Vidarbhas farm widows who refuse to remarry

UP schools will be closed on Monday at 12:15 pm, order for half day

The Uttar Pradesh government has issued necessary instructions regarding schools across the state. Due to Kanwar Yatra, schools in the state will

J&K farmers receive Rs 119.67 Cr under crop insurance scheme; Rs 10.15 Cr claims still pending

Srinagar, Aug 8:Farmers in Jammu and Kashmir have received Rs 119.67 crore in crop insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (P

You will get a lifetime pension of Rs 50,000, you will have to invest in this scheme!

Many government schemes are run by the government, so that financial assistance can be provided to the poor and middle class. Also, they can be m

Parliamentary panel calls for integrated security system at J&K tourist destinations

Srinagar, Aug 8:A parliamentary committee has recommended the establishment of an integrated security and surveillance system covering all major

Gen Z is a force that cant be ignored: Dharmendra Pradhan

Watch: Russia oil buyers face 100% U.S. tariffs under new Senate bill

The U.S. Senate has passed a bill that could allow President Donald Trump to impose 100% tariffs on countries that are among the biggest buyers o

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RBI changes rules for these banks, providing relief in home loans and curbing fraud

Home Loan Alert: The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed changes in the rules related to loan giving and risk for rural cooperative banks. T

Uttarakhand CM raises Tilu Rauteli Award honorarium to Rs 75,000 and Anganwadi award to Rs 61,000

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CM Rekha Gupta attends Teej Mahotsav at Dilli Haat to promote

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India sails past China with 27% more officers steering the worlds ships

India has overtaken China in supplying merchant shipping officers, with 140,718 officers compared with Chinas 110,893, according to the BIMCO-ICS

Rains lash J&K, wet spell likely to continue till Aug 17

Srinagar, Aug 8:Light to moderate rain lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday as the Meteorological Department (MeT) forecast a wet spell

J&K highways battered by landslides, cloudbursts in 2025-26: Centre

Srinagar, Aug 8:Jammu and Kashmirs National Highway corridors faced repeated landslides, cloudbursts, and heavy rainfall-related disruptions in 2