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Investigation Launched into Melbourne Defense Company Attack as Terrorism Incident

Melbourne, August 5: An investigation into the attack on a defense manufacturing company in Melbourne is being treated as a terrorism incident, A

Man With Concealed Firearm Arrested Outside Trump's California Golf Course

Trump was travelling aboard Air Force One to California when authorities announced the arrest

What key issues of the BRICS Summit to be held in New Delhi in September? | Explained

The theme of Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability envisages using the collective strength of the member countries

Another Trump assassination plot? Man held with loaded pistol near US President's golf course

A 38-year-old man carrying ammunition and a firearm in his vehicle was arrested near President Donald Trump's golf course in Southern California

RBI MPC 2026 Live UPDATES: Will Governor Sanjay Malhotra keep repo rate unchanged at 5.25%?

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will announce its bi-monthly monetary policy review today, i.e. on August 5, 2026. The three-day meeting of the c

West Delhi Lions Triumph Over South Delhi Superstars in DPL 2026 Match

New Delhi, August 5: In an exciting encounter of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, the West Delhi Lions defeated the South Delhi Superstars by

Supreme Court orders automatic challans for uninsured vehicles using cameras

Supreme Court orders cameras to identify uninsured vehicles and issue automatic e-challans, tightening enforcement of mandatory vehicle insurance

Maharashtra doctors calls state-wide strike over homoeopathy registration row; list of services to be affected

The Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD) has announced an indefinite state-wide strike starting today, August 5 over government's m

Michigan Primary Senate election results 2026: In Abdul El-Sayed vs Haley Stevens, who is winning? Latest updates

Voters in five US states cast ballots in primary elections on Tuesday. These contests are expected to shape the battle for control of Congress ne

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu: No Withdrawal from Gaza Until Hamas is Fully Disarmed

Jerusalem, August 5: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made it clear that the Israeli army will not withdraw from its positions in Ga

Amal Malik Discusses the Creation of Yeh Aawaraapan for Aawaraapan 2

Mumbai, August 5: The song Yeh Aawaraapan from the action-romantic film Aawaraapan 2, starring Emraan Hashmi, has been composed by the renowned m

Defeat in Bankipur byelection is warning bell for NDA, says JD-(U) MLA Shyam Rajak

Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) leader Tejashwi Yadav claimed that the BJPs crushing defeat in the Bankipur Assembly byelection was the result of the

Lok Sabha to take up Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, Taxation Amendment Bill today

The Lok Sabha will consider two key financial bills on Wednesday. These include the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill and the Taxation and Other Laws

Udhayanidhi Stalin Claims Arrest Was a Distraction Tactic by Government

Chennai, August 5: Udhayanidhi Stalin, the Leader of the Opposition in the Tamil Nadu Assembly, has criticized Chief Minister C. Vijay Joseph fol

Maharashtra Reduces Water Discharge from Ujni Dam Amid Decreasing Inflow

Pune, August 5: The Ujni Dam in Pune district, Maharashtra, has reduced its water discharge into the Bhima River due to a decrease in inflow. Acc

Republicans rubber-stamped Todd Blanche, chief architect of the Epstein cover-up: Chuck Schumer

US-Iran talks: Rubio says progress made on Strait, nuclear deal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed negotiations with Iran on two key objectives. These talks focus on reopening the Strait of Hormuz for

Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's Ambassador to U.S. in spat with Lula

The State Department said the decision was a reciprocal response to Brazil's actions

In 2023, researchers in a West African nation tried to discover which pizza do lizards prefer and won an Ig Nobel Prize for its discovery

A curious study in Togo unveiled rainbow lizards choosing four-cheese pizza instead of their usual insect diet. Observations made near a southern

Heavy Rain Disrupts Life in Dehradun, Schools Closed as Alert Issued

Dehradun, August 5: Heavy rainfall that began early Wednesday has severely impacted life across Uttarakhand. Continuous downpours have led to swo

Avnet and Weston Robot Bring Physical AI to Industrial Operations with Autonomous Inspection Robot

Avnet and Weston Robot Bring Physical AI to Industrial Operations with Autonomous Inspection Robot

Tejashwi Yadav raises questions on Magadh Range IG in Bihars EO murder case

Mr. Yadav asked why the police are not investigating the case from the angle of theEOswifes statement that the LJP (RV)MLA was demanding extortio

Trump's $100,000 Truth Social plan raises eyebrows

US President Donald Trump's move to charge for early access to his often market-moving Truth Social posts is raising eyebrows a year and a half i

GVMC Cracks Down on Illegal Borewells in Health City Hospitals

The civic body has issued notices directing the hospitals to obtain GVMC bulk water connections within seven days and immediately stop using grou

Hnamte double fires SC Delhi to comeback win

DURAND CUP Ranchi, Aug 4: New signing Lalrinliana Hnamte marked his Sporting Club Delhi debut with a second-half brace as his side came from behi

Sawmer defeat Rangdajied 2-1

Shillong Premier League 2026 Shillong, Aug 4: A lively first half led to a 2-1 victory for Sawmer against Rangdajied United in the Shillong Premi

Maharashtra bans analogue paneer sold as dairy: What is it, is it harmful and how can you identify it?

Maharashtra has become the second state after Chhattisgarh to prohibit the manufacture, sale, storage and distribution of analogue paneer after c

Astroguide For Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Tithi: Ashada Bahula Saptami till 8.38 pm

Pakistan Tightens Grip in Second Test Against West Indies

Port of Spain, August 5: The second Test match between Pakistan and West Indies is currently taking place at Queens Park Oval. The third day has

EC removes 17 unrecognised parties from list of registered political parties in Uttarakhand

The Election Commission has removed seventeen unrecognised political parties from Uttarakhand's registered list. These parties did not contest el

UEFA issues legal notice to FIFA

New Delhi, Aug 4: UEFA has confirmed it has sent a legal preservation notice to FIFA following the governing bodys decision to abandon its contro

No insurance, no fuel? Know all about Supreme Court's order to Centre on pilot project for vehicles

Supreme Court has delivered a verdict that could further tighten the norms on vehicles running without valid insurance cover , as it directed the

Day 12 of Jharkhand students' protest: Hemant Soren says govt taking exam row 'very seriously'

In response to mounting allegations of irregularities in recruitment exams, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren reassured students of a fair re

Former Home Secretary G.K. Pillai-led group denied police permission torelease J&K report in Srinagar

Mr. Pillai was scheduled to release the Forum for Human Rights in Jammu and Kashmirs annual report on August 7 in Srinagar

32 teams in action as SPANDAN League-2026 gets under way

Shillong, Aug 4: The Border Security Force (BSF) Meghalaya Frontier on Tuesday launched the SPANDAN League-2026, a multi-disciplinary sporting in

Trump administration revokes visa of Brazil's ambassador to US in spat with Prez Lula

The United States revoked Brazil's ambassador's visa in retaliation for visa denials. Brazil had refused entry to two American diplomats ahead of

'36 days and counting...'; where is UGC NET answer key? Candidates raise concerns over NTA's delay

Today is the 36th day since the conclusion of University Grants Commission (UGC) NET 2026 on June 30, the National Testing Agency (NTA) is yet to

Has anyone bowled five wicket maidens?

New Delhi, Aug 4: West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves has entered the Test cricket record books after producing an extraordinary bowling spell

Barak Legends defeat Guwahati Royals

Assam Premier League Guwahati, Aug 4: Barak Legends held their nerve in a rain-affected contest to register a three-wicket victory over Guwahati

Can nine new managers change the title race in Premier League?

London, Aug 4: The 2026-27 Premier League season is set to begin with a historic managerial shake-up, as a record nine clubs prepare to start the

5 Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crime

Police across five Amazon nations arrested hundreds and seized valuable resources during a major environmental crime operation. Operation Green S

BRICS Cultural Ministers Meeting Kicks Off in Bhopal

Bhopal, August 5: Bhopal is set to host the third meeting of the BRICS Cultural Working Group (CWG) and the BRICS Cultural Ministers Meeting star

Team Trump Plans To Make H-1B Visa Extensions Costlier. How It May Affect Indians

The new proposal follows a recent legal setback to the Trump administration after a US federal appeals court declined to pause a lower court ruli

Young guns to watch at Premier League this season

London, Aug 4: With the 2026-27 Premier League season fast approaching, a fresh crop of young talent is preparing to make its mark on Englands to

Out of work and outraged

While the immediate trigger for the students protest at Jantar Mantar was the repeated paper leaks, disillusionment among the youth runs much dee

Three common medicines classified as carcinogenic by IARC; experts urge patients not to stop treatment | Explained

The findings are relevant because all three medicines are routinely prescribed in India. Hydrochlorothiazide remains an inexpensive and widely av

US Revokes Visa of Brazils Ambassador Amid Diplomatic Tensions

Washington, August 5: Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Brazil are escalating as the US has revoked the visa of Brazils Ambassado

Diplomatic Tensions Rise as U.S. Revokes Visa of Brazilian Ambassador Maria Luiza Viotti

Washington, August 5: Diplomatic tensions between the United States and Brazil are escalating. In a significant move, the U.S. has revoked the vi

US citizenship of Indian-origin man revoked

Washington, Aug 4: An Indian-origin man is among 25 whose US citizenship is being revoked for alleged crimes ranging from falsifying identity to

Breaking News LIVE Updates: CJP to announce future strategy, action plan today

PoK unrest: Pak forces fire on civilians; press gag continues

Islamabad, Aug 4: As the unrest in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) continue to mount, the Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) on Tuesday alleged

Stock Market LIVE Updates, Sensex Today: Markets Await RBI Policy Decision

Stock Market, Sensex, Share Market, Nifty LIVE Updates: RBI is likely to keep the repo rate unchanged amid Iran war, elevated crude oil prices.

Maharashtra CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 Out: Know How To Download

MHT CET CAP Round 1 Seat Allotment Result 2026 has been released at fe2026.mahacet.org. Check important dates, seat acceptance deadline, reportin

NEET UG State Merit List 2026 Out; Puducherry's Krishanth Abhinav M Tops

Puducherry NEET UG State Merit List 2026 released; candidates can check ranks on the official CENTAC website.

Over 170 Migrants Rescued After Boat Catches Fire During Channel Crossing

It was one of the largest rescue operations reported since records began in 2018 of such dangerous sea journeys from France to the United Kingdom

Morning Showers Likely Till 1 PM Across Parts of Telangana

Hyderabad may experience few rains during afternoon and night.

Japan Has A New Solution To Beat Scorching Heat: A Refrigerator For Humans

As global temperatures climb, Japan's summers have been getting hotter and more humid, with readings regularly exceeding 35C (95F).

Rajasthan High Court Approves Asaram's 20-Day Parole Despite State's Objections

Rajasthan High Court grants 20-day parole to Asaram citing no evidence of risk or bail violations.

Agra Man Kills Daughter For Marrying Border Police Jawan Against Family's Wish

A 22-year-old woman was allegedly strangled by her father in Agra over a court marriage.

Morning Digest: Indian-flagged vessel comes under attack in Red Sea; had no intention of disparaging women, says Udhayanidhi Stalin, and more

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Nellore Polytechnic Students Protest Over Lack of Basic Amenities

Chandrasekhar Reddy assured the students that he would continue to pursue the matter until their grievances were addressed.

Kashmirs special status looted the same way Ram Temple was by BJP: Mehbooba Mufti

Ms Mufti said Ambedkars constitution was first diluted for J&K but people of the country stayed silent

Flexi Cap, Mid Cap Or Multi Asset: Which Fund Makes Most Money Over Time

A fund category that has delivered the best return over the past year may not necessarily be the best fit for the next five years.

Can Chandipura virus turn deadly? Doctors reveal when parents should worry and when they shouldn't

The recent rise in Chandipura virus (CHPV) cases in Gujarat has put parents and health authorities on alert. According to the state government, a

BJP Protests Delay in Kazipet Flyover Project Works

Former MLA Martineni Dharma Rao alleged that the prolonged delay in completing the flyover had caused inconvenience to the public and urged the g

Michigan Senate primary: El-Sayed, Stevens face off in key test of Democrats Israel stance

Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is a key test for the party's future direction. The contest pits a progressive against a moderate, highlight

Why has FSSAI issued prohibition-of-sale orders against liquor makers? | Explained

FSSAI says several rum and whisky brands are built on neutral spirit dressed up with artificial flavour, and wrongly labelled as aged

Chandipura virus claims 22 lives in Gujarat: Why children are most vulnerable, what parents should watch for, symptoms, treatment and government action

Gujarat health officials reported twenty-two deaths and thirty-five Chandipura virus cases. Seven patients remain in intensive care units requiri

Pradeep Rawat dies at 74; all about Ghajini actor's wife and family

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, known for his performances in Aamir Khan's Ghajini and Lagaan, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, after battlin

Created Task Force, 'Air-Gapped' AI Systems: Centre To Supreme Court On NEET Reforms

Centre informs Supreme Court about NEET exam reforms to eliminate paper leaks and improve security.

Opinion: Opinion | PoK's Dissent: A Demand For Bread, Answered With A Bullet

The difference between the two Kashmirs, seven years after the moment that is supposed to separate them, is not a difference of degree.

Cop In Dry State Gujarat Arrested For Rs 12,000 Bribe For Transporting Liquor

Gujarat police constable arrested for demanding Rs 12,000 bribe linked to illegal liquor transport.

'Voted against the act 5 times....': John Thune says SAVE Act can't pass without Democratic votes

RBI Policy Meeting 2026 Live: All eyes on Sanjay Malhotra's repo rate announcement as West Asia tensions simmer

Nykaa net profit soars over 3X; VC funding remains modest

Omnichannel beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa has clocked a more than 3x rise in net profit and a 29% rise in revenue for the first quarter of th

Jayshree Sharma Successfully Completes Final PhD Examination in Management

Jaipur, August 4: Jayshree Sharma has successfully completed the final PhD examination (viva voce) at Mahatma Jyotirao Phule University, Jaipur,

Centre Approves 11 Tourism Projects Worth Rs 642 Crore in Rajasthan; Udaipur Included in Heritage Trail Initiative

Udaipur, August 5: The Central Government has approved 11 tourism development projects worth Rs 642 crore in Rajasthan to promote tourism at the

Delhi, Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram weather today (August 5): Rain, thunderstorms likely through August 10; check IMD forecast

Delhi weather today: Delhi anticipates moderate rainfall on Wednesday, August 5, with a yellow alert issued. Cloudy skies and continued rain are

Pacific Institute of Management Organises MBA Career Counselling Programme for Aspirants

Udaipur, August 4: Pacific Institute of Management, in collaboration with Gyan Jyoti Seva Sansthan, organised an MBA Career Counselling Programme

Tamil Nadu Budget 2026 LIVE updates: State Finance Minister N. Marie Wilson to present TVK government's maiden Budget

TheTVK-led government had released a White Paper on the States financesflagging several shortcomings and irregularities in financial management u

India Condemns Red Sea Attack, 13 Sailors Rescued After Ship Sinks

Yemen's internationally recognised government blamed the Iran-backed Houthi rebels for the attack

McDonald's names company veteran Skye Anderson as new US head after sales miss

McDonald's replaced its U.S. business head after missing sales growth expectations. Skye Anderson, a company veteran, now leads McDonald's USA ef

Woman Adopted By Swedish Couple Reunites With Chinese Birth Family After 23 Years

Lisa grew up in Sweden, and her adoptive parents were always open about her background and fully supported her desire to locate her birth family.

The Best Thing That Happened to Me: IIT BHU Alumnus On Father's JEE Failure

An IIT BHU alumnus shared on X why his father's failure in IIT JEE became the biggest gift of his life. The emotional post on pressure, success a

14 killed, 8 injured in deadly lightning strikes in Jharkhand

At least fourteen people have died in the last 24 hours due to lightning strikes across various parts of Jharkhand on Tuesday, police said. Out o

Renunciation, Devotion and Service to Saints Lead to the Path of Salvation: Prashant Agrawal

Udaipur : Narayan Seva Sansthan President Prashant Agrawal said that renunciation, devotion, and selfless service are the true paths to attaining

Complaint against minor girl who abused PM Modi at CJP protest revoked, family hasn't returned home

The complainant who filed a case against a 15-year-old girl over her abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a CJP protest ha

How a digital savings account makes everyday banking easier

Introduction Everyday banking has changed significantly as more services have become available online. A digital savings account allows customers

Trump's Marine One involved in air traffic safety incident; US aviation officials review lapse

Aviation authorities are reviewing a safety incident involving President Trump's Marine One helicopter. Commercial flights were not halted during

Mumbai students surprised their canteen worker on his birthday, and the internet can't stop smiling

Some of the most memorable birthdays aren't celebrated with expensive gifts or lavish parties. Sometimes, all it takes is a room full of people s