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Trump's bank accounts were closed due to concerns over possible money laundering: Capital One

Capital One closed Donald Trump's accounts in 2021 after flagging suspicious financial activity. The bank stated these closures resulted from ant

Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Ghaziabad weather today (August 4): National capital to see cloudy skies, rain spells; IMD issues thunderstorm warning for some areas

Delhi anticipates generally cloudy skies with light rain spells throughout the week. Noida and Ghaziabad may experience thunderstorms accompanied

AAP alleges BJP conspiracy to delete 30 lakh Delhi voters through SIR

Aam Aadmi Party leader Somnath Bharti criticizes the BJP and Election Commission's voter revision process. He claims the exercise aims to delete

Democrats lead Republicans on economy as Trump approval falls, poll finds

Americans now see Democrats as better economic managers than Republicans. President Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to thirty-five perc

Two fire tenders killed, 3 injured after fire breaks out at electronics factory in Greater Noida

Two firefighters were killed and three others injured after a wall and a steel beam collapsed during efforts to extinguish a massive fire at an e

US-Iran war: 'Unknown projectile' strikes cargo vessel off Oman's Al Khasab, UKMTO says probe on

A cargo vessel was struck by an unknown projectile near Al Khasab, Oman. This incident occurred amid heightened regional tensions and ongoing dis

Schools, colleges to be closed in this Delhi-NCR area today; know why

The annual Kanwar Yatra has started, to ensure students' safety and to help manage traffic during the pilgrimage, schools, colleges in Ghaziabad

West Asia LIVE: Trump says new talks 'last chance' for Iran to forge deal, avoid escalation of U.S. strikes

Irans Foreign Ministry denied that negotiations with Washington were taking place, but Donald Trump insisted they were; We are talking right now,

Iran warns of strikes on US warships if Hormuz route is violated

Iran's high-ranking military advisor, Mohsen Rezaee, has dismissed US President Trump's statements about the potential reopening of the Strait of

ICC bans Indian-origin USA cricketer for eight years after being found guilty by Anti-Corruption Tribunal

ICC has handed an eight-year ban to USA international Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy. An independent ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal found the 26-year-old g

In 2009, scientists revealed which animal came first on Earth, and the answer was right at the bottom of the sea

Scientists revealed first animal on Earth: Emerging research proposes that placozoans could be the oldest animals on Earth, reshaping the establi

Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing

The landslide occurred at Tsadqane Debre Mitmaq St. Mary Monastery, where hundreds of worshippers had gathered for a holy water cleansing ritual

Board of Peace envoy meets with Netanyahu on Gaza disarmament deal, urges halt to strikes

Nikolay Mladenov, the high representative for Gaza, and his team, are pressuring Israel to stop striking Gaza as they push ahead with the agreeme

Several WhatsApp accounts in India 'put under review', blocked for 24 hours; here's what's happening

WhatsApp on Monday placed multiple user accounts, including several in India, under review for up to 24 hours, temporarily restricting access to

SC rejects IEX plea against CERC market coupling order

The Supreme Court dismissed the Indian Energy Exchange's appeal against the CERC's market coupling order. Justices refused to interfere with the

CM Vijay Failed to Honour Promises Made to Farmers, Says Udhayanidhi

When former Chief Minister M.K. Stalin made it an issue, he said loans up to Rs. 75,000 will be waived. But now only loans up to Rs. 35,000 are w

India's fuel exports hit 1-year high in July on strong diesel margins

India's fuel exports hit a one-year peak in July, driven by strong diesel margins. Russia's diesel export ban and global supply voids created fav

Selva Prabhu reveals reason behind not winning gold medal in Commonwealth Games 2026

Selva Prabhu has disclosed that he competed through food poisoning at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow . The athlete mentioned that the illness

Vijay Not Isolated, TVK Trashes Stalin's Remark

TVK leader Ku.Pa.Krishnan stated that no Tamil-born person would ever give up Cauvery, with Vijay leading this stance, focusing on real action ra

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World's first nuclear-powered icebreaker Lenin reflects Russia's Arctic ambitions, growing India-Russia NSR cooperation

The Lenin, the world's first nuclear icebreaker, symbolizes Russia's Arctic legacy today. This historic vessel served for thirty years along the

Despite Dry Cauvery, People Refuse to Give up Aadi Perukku Rituals

People visited Bushya ghat in the Cauvery at Thiruvaiyaru, Sakkara and Bhagavat ghats at Kumbakonam, Cauvery ghat at Swamimalai and offered worsh

How Desi Bling Star Satish Sanpal Came Under Legal Scrutiny

Nine criminal cases were filed against Satish Sanpal in Madhya Pradesh and a Look Out Circular issued against the Dubai-based entrepreneur and AN

Morning Digest: BJP, Opposition spar at panel meet over Metas content moderation practices; 22 children die of Chandipura virus in Gujarat, and more

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Petrol, Diesel Prices On August 4: Check New Fuel Rates In Mumbai, Delhi, And More

Oil prices had retreated sharply in the previous session after Trump said he shelved the planned strike following requests from Tehran and other

Morning Brief Podcast: No Place To Hide (Part 2): Why Indias Food Industry Is Cleaning Up Its Act

Group of 25 Democratic US states sue to challenge Trump's latest tariffs affecting India & 59 other nations

Twenty-five states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration's latest tariffs. They argue the president's actions exceed his legal au

Monsoon deficit: Drought-like situation looms in Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Aug 3: Meghalayas reputation as the worlds rain capital is under siege as a staggering 58% monsoon deficit leaves the states rain-fed a

Dress code for Assembly Secretariat staff

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Meghalaya Legislative Assembly Secretariat has introduced a formal dress code and a set of conduct guidelines for its employ

Sohra bans roadside cooking & open flames amid env concerns

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Sohra Civil Sub-Division on Monday imposed an immediate ban on roadside cooking and the use of open flames in public spaces

EKH admin extends NFSA Aadhaar e-KYC deadline by 15 days

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The East Khasi Hills district administration has extended the deadline for Aadhaar-based authentication (e-KYC) of beneficiaries

Pharmacists seek talks with CM over pending pharmacy sector reforms

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The All Meghalaya Pharmacist Association (AMPA) has sought an appointment with Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma to discuss severa

Raising concerns on central scheme implementation with coalition partners: BJP

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Meghalaya BJP on Monday stated it has been consistently raising concerns with its MDA coalition partners regarding the imple

Peace rally in SWKH village condemns murder of elderly woman

MAWKYRWAT, Aug 3: The Dorbar Shnong of Jakrem village in South West Khasi Hills on Monday organised a peace rally to condemn the recent brutal mu

Farmers body probes Illegal collection of money from livestock transport vehicles

NONGPOH, Aug 3: The Hills Farmers Union (HFU), central body, led by its secretary, Alfonbirth Kharsyntiew, on Monday visited Byrnihat in Ri-Bhoi

Shillong residents come together to help Assams flood-hit victims

SHILLONG, Aug 3: Responding to a call by the Shillong Socio-Cultural Assamese Students Association (SSASA), the people of the Meghalaya capital c

KSU wants official clarification on temple construction in CBI office

SHILLONG, Aug 3: The Khasi Students Union (KSU), Shillong Mihngi Circle, has sought clarifications from the Directorate of Urban Affairs and the

Lack of long-term plans to mitigate rain-inducted calamities worrying for Kerala

CM blames IMD for delay in relaying weather forecast. However, experts point out that IMDs 125-year rainfall dataset, covering 110 weather statio

Tanzanian proverb of the day: 'Make some money but don't let money...' - inspiring African saying teaches life lessons on why making money isn't the same as making a successful life and why wealth shouldn't define who you are

Tanzanian proverb of the day: A Tanzanian saying emphasizes earning money without letting it define one's worth. True success stems from characte

Nauru, World's 3rd-Smallest Country, Changes Its Name To Naoero

The Pacific Island country of Nauru has changed its name to the Republic of Naoero, its president said, matching the spelling and pronunciation i

21 Bangladesh nationals detained in J&Ks Ramban

Twenty-one Bangladesh nationals were detained in Ramban district last week. Officials are questioning them to learn who facilitated their movemen

Mortar shells found in Poonch border villages

J&K: Days after Kulgam terror attack, man with grenade held in Pulwama

A suspect was apprehended in Pulwama carrying a hand grenade and anti-national posters. This arrest occurred during a security operation followin

Rohan Gupta Critiques Congress on Womens Rights and Political Integrity

Ahmedabad, August 4: BJP leader Rohan Gupta has voiced concerns regarding the Congress partys stance on various issues, including womens represen

Rahul Chahar: Following in His Cousins Footsteps with a Unique Spin on Cricket

New Delhi, August 4: Rahul Deshraj Chahar is recognized as one of the most talented leg spinners in Indian cricket. He has represented Rajasthan

Prashant Kishors Victory Celebrated by Wife Dr. Jahnvi Das in Bankipur By-Election

Patna, August 4: Dr. Jahnvi Das, wife of Jan Suraj Party founder Prashant Kishor, expressed her joy over her husbands victory in the Bankipur Ass

India crosses 20k organ transplants/yr for 1st time

India performed a record 20,138 organ transplants in 2025, a significant increase over previous years. Delhi-NCR led the nation in transplant pro

Peace Returns to Manipur Despite Challenges, Says Chief Minister Khemchand Singh

Imphal, August 4: Manipurs Chief Minister, Yumnam Khemchand Singh, stated on Monday that despite facing numerous challenges, the government is si

Withdraw cases, allow youngsters to continue studies: SC to states

The Supreme Court permitted governments to withdraw cases against student protesters. This move aims to allow students to pursue their studies wi

BJP Critiques Oppositions Selective Activism Amid Jharkhand Paper Leak Scandal

Ahmedabad, August 4: BJP leader Rohan Gupta stated on Monday that the entire nation is closely monitoring the developments surrounding the paper

Youth Congress workers protest outside Gadkaris house in Nagpur, several detained

The police were deployed along with barricades on the route near Mr Gadkaris house; several protesters attempted to climb over them to proceed.At

Chinas Central Bank to Implement Appropriately Loose Monetary Policy

Beijing, August 4: The Peoples Bank of China, the nations central bank, recently held a work conference for the second half of 2026. During the c

Trump Slams Big Oil Firms For Making Too Much Money Amid Iran War

US President Donald Trump said Monday that major oil companies are making oo much money due to high prices stemming from the Iran war, seeking t

Rajasthan Engineer Arrested for Buying Leaked Exam Paper for 25 Lakhs

Jaipur, August 4: The Rajasthan Special Operations Group (SOG) has arrested Atul Meena, a 31-year-old Assistant Engineer in the Water Resources D

CBIs Special Team Arrives in Kolkata to Accelerate RG Kar Case Investigation

Kolkata, August 4: A four-member special team from the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) arrived in Kolkata on Monday to expedite the investi

Noisy scenes in Punjab Assembly over paper leaks

During the Question Hour, Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa raised the issue of alleged multiple examination paper leaks in Punjab over

Small Business Owner in Madurai Receives Personal Letter from PM Modi

New Delhi, August 4: A small business owner from Madurai, Tamil Nadu, has received a personal letter from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which has

Milma Denies Involvement in Sabari Mala Ghee Scam, Questions Allegations of Adulteration

Thiruvananthapuram, August 4: A controversy surrounding alleged irregularities in ghee supply at Keralas renowned Sabari Mala temple took a new t

Opposition toughens stand, washout of session likely

Parliament's monsoon session faces potential washout amid opposition demands. Opposition insists on discussing Ram temple donations and police ac

Suvendu Adhikari to meet NCPI MPs in Delhi on August 4 as TMC stares at more exits

Speculations are rife that leaders from the Kalighat camp, which comprises of the loyalists of Trinamool founder Mamata Banerjee, are likely to s

Quote of the day by Zig Ziglar: 'What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you...' - inspring quote by See You at the Top author and motivational speaker teaches life lessons on success, personal growth and why who you become matters more than achieving your goals

Quote of the day by Zig Ziglar: Motivational speaker Zig Ziglar emphasized personal growth over mere achievement. He believed the journey and les

Patna High Court Announces Recruitment for 68 Assistant Positions

Patna, August 4: A significant opportunity has emerged for young job seekers aspiring to work in the judiciary. The Patna High Court has official

Meta CEO Zuckerberg must apologise: Parliamentary Panel

Punjab Assembly Passes Resolution Against Repeated Paper Leaks

Chandigarh, August 4: The Punjab Assembly passed a resolution condemning the frequent paper leaks occurring across the country. The resolution wa

SC: How can transgender ID cards be rendered invalid?

The Supreme Court has sought the government's response regarding the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Amendment Act. Concerns were rais

Jaishankar Highlights Uzbekistan as a Key Neighbor, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation

New Delhi, August 4: Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met with Uzbekistans Foreign Minister, Sayedov Bakhtiyar Odilovich, and his d

Spaniard Antonio Named Head Coach Of Sreenidi Deccan Football Club

Rueda expressed his enthusiasm about joining the Deccan Warriors

FSSAI Takes Major Action: Immediate Ban on Venolex Forte and Suspension of Mother Drinking Water License

New Delhi, August 4: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has taken stringent action against violations of food safety regula

Congresss True Face Unveiled on Student Issues, Says Sudhanshu Trivedi Amid Karnataka Exam Controversy

New Delhi, August 4: The political landscape in Karnataka is heating up over alleged irregularities in the Veterinary Entrance Examination and th

Former Ukrainian top commander sees no prospect of Kyiv joining NATO

Stallions And Blazers In Semis Of Basketball League

Anshul of Stallions was unstoppable as he scored 15 of the 17 points scored in the first quarter

BJP defeat in bypoll means the beginning of change, says Akhilesh on Bihar, M.P. results

Akhilesh said that a BJP defeat means the beginning of change. Even the BJP is not able to save its safest and most traditional seats

Income Tax Players Make National Bridge Semifinals

As many as 36 teams representing various states and sports associations of different departments

China Strengthens Global Position of Indices and Assets

Beijing, August 4: The Chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC), Wu Qing, announced on Monday that China will enhance cooper

Tragic Road Accident in Jaunpur Claims Two Lives and Injures Three

Jaunpur, August 4: A tragic incident has occurred in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, where a severe road accident on the Varanasi-Jaunpur National Highwa

111 Taluks Of North Karnataka Experience Prolonged Dry Spell, Says DyCM

The State Government, he said, will assess the drought situation across the State including areas falling under Red zone and Yellow zone categori

Prashant Kishor Secures First Victory for Jan Suraj in Bankipur By-Election, BJP Accepts Mandate

Patna, August 4: The vote counting for the Bankipur Assembly by-election has concluded after 31 rounds, with Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Sura

Several WhatsApp users say their accounts 'put under review'

The disruption was highlighted around 8 p.m. IST when users started facing the issue without any prior warning from the Meta group's messaging ap

KTR Accuses Congress of Failing Promises, Threatens Protest at Rahul Gandhis Residence

Hyderabad, August 4: K.T. Rama Rao, the executive president of the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS), has threatened to besiege the residence of oppos

Sheshnarayan To Lead HCA Districts Development Committee

The Committee will work in alignment with the vision of the Single Member Committee to promote transparent, inclusive and sustainable growth of c

Heavy Rain: Schools Shut In Dakshina Kannada, Udupi On Aug 4

In Dakshina Kannada, the holiday has been declared with different schedules for the two subdivisions based on the prevailing weather conditions.

New AVGC XR Park to Boost Animation and Gaming Industry Near Jewar Airport

Greater Noida, August 4: A significant initiative is underway in Uttar Pradesh to elevate the digital and creative industries. The Yamuna Express

Govt Committed To Strengthening Women SHGs: Seethakka

The minister also advised farmers to adopt crop diversification instead of relying on a single crop and to make effective use of farm ponds for i

HCA Pats Hyderabad Trio Selected In South Zone Cricket Team

HCA also conveys its best wishes to the entire South Zone team for a successful and memorable tournament

Youth Revolution Army Celebrates Court Verdict with Buddhi Shuddhi Yajna in Noida

Noida, August 4: The Youth Revolution Army organized a Buddhi Shuddhi Yajna and Good Intellect Prayer Assembly at Shri Shani Temple in Nithari, N

Arhaan Is Day's Top Scorer In League Cricket

Cambridge XI posted the days highest total of 386

Former Airport Official Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Bribery in Andhra Pradesh

Kurnool, August 4: A special CBI court in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, sentenced a former official of Kadapa Airport to three years of rigorous impri

SC Seeks Diplomatic Effort To Find Missing Sailor

The apex court was hearing a plea filed by Sandeep Kumar Gupta, elder brother of the missing seafarer, seeking directions to the Ministry of Exte

After success of students protest, Kisan Morcha plans to hit streets

Tensions Rise in Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council Over Ram Temple Donations Controversy

Lucknow, August 4: The first day of the monsoon session of the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council witnessed intense exchanges between the ruling p