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BJP Takes Major Action After By-Election Loss in Datia, District Organization Dissolved

New Delhi, August 4: Following a defeat in the Datia Assembly by-election, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has implemented significant organizat

SIR: ASDDO list goes public

ONGCs net profit more than doubles with spike in net crude price realisations

Revenues increased 45.2% in the June-end quarter on a year-over-year basis.

Vilathikulam MLA Markandayan walks out of Palayamkottai prison

Final questionnaire for Census phase, which will enumerate caste, likely next week

The Population Census 2027 is the first digital Census and the first to enumerate caste in independent India

Global Influencer Campaign Meet Xinjiang This Summer Launched

Beijing, August 4: The Meet Xinjiang This Summer global influencer co-creation communication campaign was launched in the city of Kuche, located

Watch: Tamil Nadu LoP Udhayanidhis vulgar double entendre remarks and arrest | Above the Fold | Aug 4 2026

The arrest of Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition Udhayanidhi Stalin over remarks made during a DMK protest on the Cauvery dispute has triggered

DMK cadre stage protest, youth assaulted in Tirunelveli

Transport, pharma and biotech as industry become Indias biggest research investors

The report also shows that industry now employs more researchers than the public sector in core R&D activities, underscoring a broader shift in t

Kerala Takes Significant Step Towards Establishing AYUSH University

Thiruvananthapuram, August 4: Kerala has taken a crucial formal step towards establishing an independent AYUSH university. This initiative is exp

Pradeep Rawat, known for Mahabharat and Ghajini, dies at 74

Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, remembered for memorable performances in films such as Lagaan and Ghajini, has died at the age of 74. The actor, who

Former Railway Engineer Sentenced to Four Years for Bribery

Lucknow, August 4: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Court has taken significant action by sentencing a former railway engineer to four y

Kerala HC directs Meta to unblock journalists Facebook account

Illegal registration of trust land: Former Tahsildar held by Madurai City police

Palani Math land case: HC to pass orders on anticipatory bail petition of suspended Sub-Registrar on August 5

Jipmer facilitates multi-organ donation, saves three lives

Ongoing Mediation Efforts Between Iran and the U.S., Talks on Agreement Draft Underway: Majid Al Ansari

Doha, August 4: Mediation efforts between the United States and Iran are still ongoing. Discussions are taking place regarding a potential agreem

Kerala rains 2026: PWD puts damage to roads, bridges at 50 crore

The exact extent of the damage can be assessed only after floodwaters completely recede in the worst-affected areas, says PWD Minister P.K. Bashe

Three NCPI MPs skip NDA meet, refuse to join alliance or BJP

The three Lok Sabha MPs, all from Murshidabad district, say they have made their stand clear; TMC chief Mamata Banerjee says rebel MPs deserted t

Fisherman goes missing in high seas

Labour Minister Vivek says Advanced Technology Centres will boost employability among youngsters

Assam Education Department Directs Formation of New School Management Committees

Guwahati, August 4: The Assam School Education Department has issued a new notification. It mandates all government and provincialized schools in

Non-payment of sanitary workers PF contribution stirs unrest

In 2005, trees in Georgia revealed hurricane secrets that had been hidden for more than two centuries

In Georgia, pine trees serve as living archives of historical hurricane activity, revealing data spanning more than 200 years. Innovative researc

Amitabbh Singh assumes charge as Chief Postmaster General, Kerala Circle

During his career, Singh has held several key positions in the Department of Posts

Police Crackdown on Drug Trade in Jalpaiguri Following Youth Complaints

Kolkata, August 4: In West Bengal, two young men reported rising drug trafficking in their area to Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari. Just two days

IndiGoReach and BIE sign MoU for aviation career opportunities

Warangal to get 100 e-buses under PM-eBus Sewa

Srisailam Inflows Cross 2 Lakh Cusecs; Reservoir Crosses 100Tmc Mark

Venugopal Reddy said Even if moderate rainfall is received within the state, there will be no shortage of water for both irrigation and drinking

Capital gains tax exemption cannot be denied for reasons beyond assessee control: HC

Minister Uttam Orders Audit of Decade-Long CMR Operations

QR codes, GPS tracking and audits proposed to strengthen paddy procurement monitoring

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla Meets Uzbekistans Foreign Minister to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

New Delhi, August 4: Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla met with Uzbekistans Foreign Minister Bakhtiyar Saidov in New Delhi on Tuesday. The leaders discu

Defence panel reviews Sainik Schools; Rahul Gandhi queries private involvement

A parliamentary committee reviewed Sainik Schools and private sector involvement. Rahul Gandhi questioned the rationale behind private institutio

CM Vijay sanctions 10 crore for Chennai Open International Womens Tennis Championship 2026

The tournament is expected to feature some of the worlds leading womens tennis players and further enhance Tamil Nadus profile on the global spor

Global tenders to be invited for 9 GW data centre ecosystem in Amaravati

Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority approves several infra projects including two 18-storey towers for Quantum Valley at an estim

Brief respite from downpour in Kozhikode, orange alert on August 5

The district also reported the second rain-related death in this season on August 4 when Suhail, 38, of Peruvayal, who had been undergoing treatm

Chennai Open gets a big boost from TN Govt.

The WTA 250 event is all set to be held in November

AP Proposes Linking Pumped Storage Projects With Green Energy Corridor

The minister said the Centre was implementing the second phase of the green energy corridor, involving an investment of about Rs 11,500 crore

TVK govt. will crack down on insults against women, says Aadhav Arjuna

Just as corruption is being eliminated, the culture of insulting women should also be eradicated, says Minister

Storage of Tungabhadra, Srisailam dams crosses half-way mark

Major projects in the Krishna Basin continue to get significant flood with widespread rains in the upstream catchment areas

Minister C P Johns Remarks on Free Bus Travel for Women Spark Controversy

C.P. John defends comments on women commuters as Opposition accuses him of insulting women

CHESS OLYMPIAD | Humpy keen to make an impression in Indias title defence at Samarkand

I have had to miss quite a few Olympiads in the past, but I was determined to play in this one. We could expect to face strong challenges from Ru

AAP chief warns of major movement if Centre continues forcing E20 petrol

Arvind Kejriwal says Indian farmers are not benefitting from the shift to E20 petrol

Spokane fire arrest: Suspect booked after devastating wildfire tears through Washington neighborhoods

Spokane authorities arrested a man for allegedly starting a large wildfire. This arrest occurred while firefighters battled three major uncontain

Man murders mother and daughter in Kadapa

Last Chance to Apply for Young Professionals Positions at CWC

New Delhi, August 4: A significant opportunity is slipping away for young job seekers interested in government positions. The Central Warehousing

Amaravati Chitrakala Veedhi to be Held in Guntur on Aug. 8-9

The festival will also feature nine stages hosting cultural performances, music concerts and entertainment programmes

BJP Leader Criticizes Samajwadi Partys Disruptive Tactics in Assembly

Lucknow, August 4: Uttar Pradesh BJP President and Union Minister of State for Finance, Pankaj Chaudhary, has targeted the Samajwadi Party (SP) f

Global Fora Flay Pak Govt's Crackdown in PoK

India has termed the ongoing assembly elections in PoK a complete farce adding the real happening is that of public protests and wanton killings

Karnataka: Santosh Lad To Tour Dharwad For Three-Day Rain, Drought Assessment

The government asked ministers to visit districts, assess the prevailing situation arising out of heavy rainfall and drought, and submit reports

Top Quote of the Day by Socrates, Plato and Aristotle: What if one timeless question could transform your life? Inspiring life lessons from ancient Greek thinkers on wisdom, self-knowledge, discipline, leadership, critical thinking, purpose, and why their classical philosophy still guides better choices today

Top Quote of the Day by Socrates, Plato and Aristotle: Classical Greek philosophy provides a timeless blueprint for human flourishing, rational t

TB cases, mortality rate dipped significantly between 2015 and 2024: Nadda

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda said TB case notification has increased over the past three years, helping bridge the gap in missing cases

No exercise, no supplements, just 'Shinrin-yoku': In 1982, Japan introduced forest bathing, now scientists find a 3-day forest trip may boost immune cells for more than 30 days

In 1982, Japan introduced a technique called 'forest bathing' which involved visit to a forest to relax, take long walks and to breathe. Now, in

Prince of Arcot calls on T.N. Governor

During the meeting, the Prince of Arcot conveyed his greetings and had a cordial interaction with the Governor on matters of mutual interest

Jharkhand High Court Questions Normalization Process in Assistant Professor Appointment Exam

Ranchi, August 4: The Jharkhand High Court has raised concerns regarding the normalization process employed by the Jharkhand Staff Selection Comm

Floodwaters breach new areas in Kottayam and Pathanamthitta

Floodwater has been spreading to more areas of Upper Kuttanad

Udhayanidhis arrest: DMK and TVK cadres protest in central districts

Anbil Mahesh leads the protest in Tiruchi and terms the arrest of the Leader of the Opposition as an attempt to silence the Opposition and preven

Cockroach Janata Party to launch Assam-wide student consultation before next political campaign

In Assam, the Cockroach Janata Party aims to consult students at a statewide level for their forthcoming campaign. Party coordinator Sahil highli

DGP Felicitates AP Police Medal Winners at National Games

The Andhra Pradesh Police Taekwondo team won gold in the Keumgang (Under-60) category

Delhi weather tomorrow August 5: IMD issues yellow alert, moderate rain likely

On August 5, the capital will welcome moderate rain as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) raises a yellow alert. Rain is expected to persi

Two men hacked to death in Cuddalore district

Eyewitness in K.M. Basheer hit-and-run case involving Kerala IAS officer Sriram Venkitaraman turns hostile

Auto-rickshaw driver Shafeeq testifies before court that he did not know who was driving the car that hit Basheer and that he could not identify

Kerala High Court quashes defamation proceedings against news channel

Outstanding gold loans have surged over last three years, says Union Minister of State for Finance

Free Travel for Women Over 60 on Uttar Pradesh Roadways Buses

Lucknow, August 4: The Uttar Pradesh government has taken a significant step to provide free travel for women over the age of 60 on Roadways buse

Missing Odisha Woman Found Dead In River, Crocodile Attack Feared

Massive overnight search ends with recovery of mutilated body in Kendrapara; authorities await autopsy findings: Reports

Former YSRCP MLA Mohammad Mustafa, son arrested on kidnap, extortion charges

The police arrested the former legislator in Vadodara and his son Mubashir at the Hyderabad airport under relevant BNS sections covering kidnappi

Southwest monsoon: Karnataka receives 29% deficit rainfall

With several parts of the State receiving heavy rainfall in recent days, the first four days of August recorded 49 mm of rainfall against the nor

Indian economy to hit $5-trillion mark in FY29 as per IMF: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman

As per the World Economic Outlook database (April 2026) published by the IMF, Indias GDP at current prices is projected to be around $5.1 trillio

Kerala government removes performance-linked conditions for ASHAs to receive full honorarium

Removal of performance-linked criteria attached to the payment of honorarium had been one of the long-standing demands of ASHAs

Leaders and workers of DMK court arrest in Puducherry

Udhayanidhi Stalin released after questioning at Sengipatti police station

Udhayanidhi Stalin was questioned for over an hour at the Sengipatti Police Station in connection with the case booked against him on charges of

Andhra Pradesh High Court advances hearing on Kambalakonda sanctuary PIL, says activist

Jal Biradari National Convener Bolisetty Satyanarayana says the hearing on the petition concerning proposed data centre projects near the sanctua

Civil Supplies Minister orders audit of CMR operations since 2014

Uttam Kumar Reddy says every grain procured in CMR process is govt. property, wants total recovery from default millers

LIC dips 8% as government sells stake at 10% discount

Akhilesh calls bypoll results BJPs 12-year return gift; Lalan Singh says defeats are part of politics

Mr. Yadav claims the BJP suffered this time around because it did not resort to the methods it had allegedly adopted in previous bypolls

Abhimanyu murder case: Kerala High Court directs completion of trial within 4 months

Warangal Integrated Collectorate Nears Completion

Dr Sharada said efforts should be accelerated to make the integrated collectorate ready for inauguration at the earliest

West Bengal to Implement New Curriculum from 2028, Minister Deepak Barman Announces

Kolkata, August 4: Minister Deepak Barman of the West Bengal government has announced significant changes to the states educational curriculum. I

Best Mexican proverb of the day: Water you are not going to drink, let it flow A life lesson of moving on

Best Mexican proverb of the day: An age-old Mexican proverb underscores the importance of relinquishing what lies beyond our control. This wisdom

Operation Muskaan XII Rescues 1,413 Kids in Hyderabad

Among the rescued were 1,331 boys and 82 girls.

Telegram returns to Apple App Store after hours-long disappearance; rollout still underway

Telegram removed the offending content, banned the user involved and strengthened moderation measures, after which Apple restored the app. Existi

Udhayanidhis speech not befitting the office he holds: Thirumavalavan

State government would earn goodwill among the public if it chooses not to imprison Udhayanidhi, with the Budget Session in the Assembly set to c

Govt Mulls More Measures To Curb Fuel Price Volatility Amid West Asia War

Government says fiscal steps and excise cuts helped soften impact of global oil price surge.

Heavy rain continues across Udupi and Dakshina Kannada

Railway work sites must have sturdy barricades: SCoR GM

CMR Rice Diversion: V&E Dept to Undertake Verification Across State

Officials booked criminal cases against the accused millers

Muslim Personal Law Board Condemns Taslima Nasreens Statements on Madrasas

New Delhi, August 4: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board has strongly condemned statements made by Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasreen regardi

Amit Shah to visit Puducherry on August 8

Maharashtra resident doctors to go on indefinite strike from August 5

Starting August 5, resident doctors throughout Maharashtra will embark on an indefinite strike, maintaining emergency services around the clock b