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Assam Chief Minister Urges Students to Focus on Education Amidst Distractions

Guwahati, August 8: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has advised students to concentrate on their studies. He emphasized that education i

A.P. to procure 1,600 MW thermal power through competitive bidding

Major Crackdown on 25,000 Liters of Ghee Sales in Indore

Indore, August 8: In a significant move, the food department in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, has halted the sale of 25,000 liters of pure ghee from a

Police probe alleged deposit-based packaging job scam in Devanahalli

Dominant Praggnanandhaa makes the winning moves at St. Louis Rapid and Blitz

The 20-year-old finished with 23.5 points, comfortably ahead of Javokhir Sindarov of Uzbekistan, the contender for the world championship title t

Scrap warehouse catches fire in RT Nagar

ATREE unveils LakeRevive tool for science-based lake restoration

India-China officials meet for stable LAC ahead of Xi visit

India and China held talks to ensure Line of Actual Control stability. Both nations agreed to use existing diplomatic and military channels for r

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Getting money is like digging with a...' - this inspiring Japanese saying teaches life lessons on building wealth, financial discipline and why money takes time to earn but seconds to spend

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights earning money requires significant effort and time. Spending money, however, can happen

US official: We expect a deal soon between Iran and Oman on Strait of Hormuz

Oman and Iran are making progress on Strait of Hormuz issues, with a deal anticipated soon. A United States official stated that commercial shipp

Japanese proverb of the day: A heart that has crossed the fire knows the sky, even without... Inspiring life lessons on resilience, courage, perseverance, emotional strength, hope, self-growth, and why life's hardest struggles often become the beginning of true freedom through timeless Japanese wisdom

Today's Japanese Proverb of the Day: The famous ancient Japanese proverb, A heart that has crossed the fire knows the sky, even without wings, se

House panel seeks faster hydro project execution

A parliamentary committee has put forward a series of recommendations intended to accelerate the development of hydropower projects. Key measures

Activists say T.N. budget made no mention of child protection sector

Stars Gather for Peace Meeting in Memory of Actor Pradeep Rawat

Mumbai, August 8: Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, renowned for his memorable performances in Bollywood films like Lagaan and Ghajini, passed away on

Contemporary Now Edition III brings 66 artists to Chennai

The exhibition, which begins on August 8, will celebrate artistic practice and dialogue

India updates Arunachal Pradesh map, marks out China war flashpoints

India has officially updated its map for Arunachal Pradesh, formally marking border locations. The updated Survey of India map includes Longju vi

Kabini dam: Fresh flood alert issued as rains intensify in Kerala

Inflow into the Kabini dam in Mysuru district has gone up yet again as incessant rains lashed its catchment areas in Kerala

India counters China, formally names 27 places in Arunachal Pradesh

India has been dismissing Chinese efforts to assign fictitious names to Indian territory, asserting such attempts to create baseless narratives c

Plaintiff Trump gets reprieve from an order to disclose his finances in BBC case - but only for now

A federal judge has temporarily halted financial disclosure orders for Donald Trump's lawsuit. Trump seeks to narrow his claims against the BBC,

Tragic Death of Policeman on Duty Outside Salman Khans Residence

Mumbai, August 8: A tragic incident occurred outside Bollywood actor Salman Khans residence, Galaxy Apartment, where a police constable died whil

LIVE | Trump hosts high-stakes American mining roundtable at the State Department

India begins efforts to join French-led sixth-generation fighter jet programme

India has begun efforts to join France's sixth-generation fighter jet development program. This collaborative approach is seen as more feasible f

BJP Criticizes Tamil Nadu Budget as Visionless, Supports All-Party Meeting on Cauvery Issue

Chennai, August 8: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Tamil Nadu units chief spokesperson, Narayanan Tirupati, harshly criticized the states budget

CEA flags AI risks, warns against exclusion

India must proactively address AI safety and security, especially within the financial sector. Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran stress

Ukraine's Zelenskyy to make first visit to Russia-friendly Serbia

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is visiting Serbia, a nation maintaining ties with Russia. President Aleksandar Vucic seeks to balance EU

Unnati Sharma: The Raw Emotion Of Winning A Judo Medal At CWG 2026

One of the architects of India's judo success was 23-year-old Unnati Sharma, who clinched bronze in the women's 63kg category. She shared the emo

SC turns down plea by 6 NEET candidates, asks them to move HC

Students are alleging that the answers marked on their OMR sheets don't match the ones uploaded by the National Testing Agency (NTA). This discre

Political parties urge govt. to convene all-party meeting on Mekedatu project

Tamil Nadu Governor flags off Magnum Carnival for children

July thali costs rise as onions, oil and LPG get costlier: Report

Home-cooked thali costs increased in July due to higher onion and oil prices. Vegetable oil and LPG cylinder prices also saw significant year-on-

Manipur ethnic violence audio recordings manipulated, Centre tells Supreme Court

The Centre told the Supreme Court that audio clips were manipulated and contained alterations. A forensic report from NFSU Gandhinagar was submit

Indo-Japan relations critical to stability of Indo-Pacific region in future, say experts

Britain used discarded seafood waste and engineered reef habitats to solve the collapse of native oyster ecosystems; the result transformed lifeless seabeds into thriving underwater habitats capable of supporting oysters, fish, and countless marine species

Britain is deploying concrete reef cubes and scallop shells to revive native oyster populations. These structures aim to provide essential hard s

Parliament Watch: MSME Bill clears Lok Sabha, eyes faster payment recovery

The Lok Sabha approved the MSME Development Amendment Bill, 2026, aiming to resolve payment delays. This new law mandates public sector units to

VIT Chennai inks MoU on technology training with Malaysian state-owned firm

Jadavpur University ragging death: after 3 years of court dates and police station visits, father still awaits justice

While 12 accusedremainin custody, the victims father asks why others named in the universitys internal probe have not faced prosecution

Billions in Trump tariff refunds go to Apple, Amazon and Nike after Supreme Court rulingbut what happened to the promised $2,000 checks for Americans?

Major companies are receiving billions in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Apple, Amazon, and Nike are among the largest beneficiarie

Political Influence on Police Transfers: Insights from Former DGP Shashikant

Chandigarh, August 8: Former Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Shashikant has responded to the transfer of Amritsar Police Commissioner Gur

'I'm very good at grass.' Why Trump goes into the weeds on one of his favorite topics

US President Trump frequently discusses grass, linking it to his real estate background and golf interests. He has mentioned grass in numerous pu

Chief Minister Vijay inaugurates handloom expo

GHMC to Launch 10-Day Special Monsoon Drive for Waste Removal and Road Repairs

Operations will commence at 6 am daily, with field officers required to report attendance on the wireless set.

PM Modi meets Sukhbir Singh Badal: Speculation of BJP-SAD alliance thaw after six years

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal. This meeting has reignited speculation of a potential thaw b

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

MP: Urban, Rural Civic Body Polls In 2027 To Go Digital, Fully

While elections in the urban civic bodies and zilla parishads and janpad panchayats in 2022 were held with the help of EVMs: Reports

BJD Questions Odisha Governments Investment Claims

Bhubaneswar, August 8: The opposition party Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has raised concerns regarding the Odisha governments investment claims, stating

International experts discuss emerging infectious disease threats at SRMIST

Braille Storybooks Crafted for Devnar Students

Seven tactile Braille storybooks have been created for students at Devnar School for the Blind in Hyderabad, helping expand accessible reading re

Delhi HC directs ECI to avoid imposing unbearable burden on teachers during SIR

Court expressed concern over the cumulative workload saying the teacher should not be expected to work for nearly 11 hours a day, particularly as

FAA airport ground stops trigger flight chaos across 10 US states what happened?

A Federal Aviation Administration technical outage caused widespread flight delays and diversions across the American Midwest. Critical radar and

Congress to raise E20 petrol issue, citing damage to vehicles, says Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi stated Congress will soon address E20 petrol concerns. He mentioned this fuel blend is damaging vehicles and scooters. The party's m

GHMC Recovers, Re-Installs Stolen Litter Bins on Kacheguda Station Road Following Report

The inspection followed a Deccan Chronicle report published on August 6 about alleged damage and misuse of GHMC litter bins in the Lingampally-Ka

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ICAR-NAARM Scientist Elected to National Academy of Sciences

She is also a Fellow of the Mobilization Society

In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine revealed centuries later in two unknown letters written to Johannes Kepler: How Wilhelm Schickard developed 'calculating clock'?

In 1623, a German astronomer invented the earliest known mechanical calculating machine, known as the calculating clock. Wilhelm Schickard design

Arvind Panagariya pitches special employment regions to build job-led cities

Economist Arvind Panagariya suggests creating special employment regions in India. These regions would foster urban development and job creation,

Omar Abdullah demands global scrutiny for PoK violence, compares to Kashmir unrest

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah expressed deep concern over reported violence in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. He stated that Islamab

AP Reshuffles 22 IAS, IFS Officers

Hephsiba Rani Korlapati has been appointed Special Secretary, Housing, while P. Arun Babu has been posted as Director General, Drug Control Admin

Contrary to Advice, Paddy Being Extensively Sown After Heavy Rains in Kadam Area

Farmers mounting pressure on irrigation officials to release water from Kadam project

India and Cyprus Discuss Migration Agreement to Enhance Safe Mobility

Nicosia, August 8: Indias High Commissioner to Cyprus, Manish, met with Deputy Minister of Migration and International Protection, Nicholas A. Io

India weighs friendlier investment treaty rules as Cabinet nod nears: DEA Secretary

India is reviewing its bilateral investment treaty model to attract more foreign capital. This review aims to make the treaty more investor-frien

Centre Approves Telanganas 4,000-Cr Urban Transformation Plan for World Bank Funding

Proposed World Bank financing accounts for $301 million, or about Rs 2,800 crore.

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Two Sent To 14-day Judicial Remand In Medico Hit-and-run Case

According to police, Priyanka and her friend Umesh were returning on a two-wheeler after watching a film on August 3 when a car allegedly driven

Warm-Up Game: Indian bowlers make comeback after poor first session; SLC XI post 363/8

Sri Lanka posted 363 for 8 on day one of the warm-up match. Young Sri Lankan batters showed ease against the Indian bowling attack. Kuldeep Yadav

Cyber Police Arrest 49 in Nationwide Crackdown

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

Ahmedabad Fire Officer and Broker Arrested in Bribery Case

Ahmedabad, August 8: The Gujarat Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has apprehended a private broker in Ahmedabad for allegedly accepting a bribe of 36

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

Class VIII Girl Critically Injured After Jumping From School Building

A Class VIII student was critically injured after allegedly jumping from the terrace of a four-storey private school building in Vijayawada. Poli

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

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.

BRICS Festival Showcases Cultural Heritages Of 6 Nations

As part of Indias BRICS presidency 2026, the Ministry of Culture, Government of India, organized the BRICS cultural festival 2026 at the famous R

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

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

Police Seek Fresh Custody Of IPS Trainee, To Also Search Prakasam For Possible Evidence

Police said Krishna Reddy had remained non-cooperative and evasive, or just said he did not remember the incidents. After hearing preliminary sub

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