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Fire Breaks Out on Mutiara Santosa-2 Ship in Java Sea; Five Dead and 41 Missing

Jakarta, August 2: A fire erupted on the Mutiara Santosa-2 ship in the Java Sea, north of Madura Island in East Java, Indonesia. According to the

Sunil Grover: From Struggles to Stardom in Comedy

Mumbai, August 2: Sunil Grover has become a household name in Indian comedy, known for his memorable characters like Gutthi and Dr. Mashoor Gulat

Congress, GFP begin talks to renew alliance for 2027 Goa polls; AAP keen on joining coalition

The Congress and the Goa Forward Party (GFP) have initiated talks for renewing theiralliance ahead of next year's assembly elections in Goa, with

Persistent Systems Reports 8.7% Decline in Quarterly Profit for April-June Period

Mumbai, August 2: Persistent Systems Limited, a leading IT company in India, released its financial results for the first quarter of FY27 on Sund

Ukraine attacks Russian regions, killing at least eight; US-led peace talks frozen

Ukraine launched attacks across several Russian regions on Sunday, resulting in multiple fatalities. These strikes impacted areas hundreds of kil

Chinese Naval Fleet Arrives in Indonesia for Friendly Visit

Surabaya, August 2: This morning, the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navys warships, Qichikuan (Ship Number 83) and Kunlunshan, arrived at

Word of the Day: Quomodocunquizing Meaning, origin and how to use it

Quomodocunquizing describes earning money through any available method. This old English word originates from a Latin phrase meaning by whatever

Dharmendra Yadav Criticizes BJP on Inflation and Unemployment, Defends Akhilesh Yadav

Azamgarh, August 2: Dharmendra Yadav, a Member of Parliament from the Samajwadi Party, has sharply criticized the BJP over issues of inflation, u

Watch: NTK leader Seeman questions Vijays use of Joseph Vijay name during elections

Stuffing wet shoes with paper towels: Why more people are doing it and its benefits

Wet shoes are one of those small but genuinely annoying problems, especially during monsoon season. Most people either leave them out to dry or p

Quote of the day by Kirk Douglas: Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy?... Inspiring life lessons on authenticity, integrity, courage, emotional strength, and why true character is often valued long after popularity fades by the legendary American actor and Hollywood icon known for Spartacus

Quote of the day by Kirk Douglas: Kirk Douglass famous quote, Virtue is not photogenic. What is it to be a nice guy? To be nothing, that's what.

Why Kansas voters are deciding how Supreme Court justices are chosen

Kansas voters will decide on changing their Supreme Court selection process. The proposed amendment would replace appointments with direct judici

Friendship Day 2026: Rahul Gandhi's adorable 'Korean finger heart' post goes viral; Kangana Ranaut talks about Gen-Z girls

On Friendship Day 2026, Kangana Ranaut said personal freedom must come with accountability while sharing her conversation with two Gen-Z girls. M

Ayodhya Medical College Student Found with Bomb-Making Formula, Interrogation Continues

Ayodhya, August 2: A shocking incident has emerged from Rajshri Dashrath Medical College in Ayodhya, leading to widespread concern. A first-year

First-Year Medical Student Detained After Alleged Hand-Written Bomb-Making Procedure Paper Found At Ayodhya Medical College

A first-year medical student has been detained for questioning after a handwritten paper allegedly referring to bomb-making was found at a medica

Odisha Government Commits to a Drug-Free State with 100-Week Campaign

Bhubaneswar, August 2: The Odisha government has pledged to create a completely drug-free state. Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi announced a 10

Evening news wrap: Indonesia ferry fire kills 5, rescue teams recover Nirmal Purja's body & more

'If India is so great, why settle in Dubai?' Raj Thackeray targets Vivek Oberoi, R Madhavan

Pappu Yadav Claims Threats Following Play on Ram Temple Donations

Purnia, August 2: Independent MP Rajesh Ranjan, commonly known as Pappu Yadav, alleged on Sunday that he has received threats to be burned alive

Quote of the Day by Jane Goodall: It actually doesnt take much to be considered a difficult woman. Thats why British scientists powerful words about being a difficult woman reveal why standing up for yourself can change everything

Quote of the Day by Jane Goodall: It actually doesnt take much to be considered a difficult woman. Thats why there are so many of us. The British

Om Birla stresses collective responsibility of society to ensure dignified life for all

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla stressed society's collective duty to ensure dignified lives for all individuals. He advocated for utilizing retired o

Watch: Cauvery water row: Request all organisations not to hold any bandh, protests, says DK Shivakumar

France wildfire contained after 10 days, but firefighters stay on high alert

France's largest wildfire near Bordeaux has been controlled after ten days of devastation. Another wildfire in southeastern France remains active

Tragic Road Accident in Coimbatore Claims Five Lives

Coimbatore, August 2: A heart-wrenching incident occurred in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu, on Sunday. Around 1:00 PM, a severe road accident t

Eyewitness video: Massive wildfires tear across Washington, thousands asked to flee as flames spread

Pakistan Hindu Group Launches Campaign for Minority Rights Protection

Rights organisation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa urges the provincial government to enforce constitutional safeguards for minority communities.

West Bengal to Benefit from Nine Free Trade Agreements Under PM Modis Leadership, Says Piyush Goyal

New Delhi, August 2: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced on Sunday that West Bengal will significantly benefit from nine

AI, data centre costs are slowing IT hiring, Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu

Zoho Corporation's founder notes IT job growth is slowing significantly. Funds are now diverted to rising artificial intelligence and data centre

AP-Australia Sign Four MoUs

IT and Education minister Nara Lokesh and Australia's Assistant Minister for International Education, International Development and Multicultural

Shivakumar urges pro-Kannada groups to call off Karnataka bandh: 'Committed to protect state's interests'

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday urged pro-Kannada organisations to call off their statewide bandh over Cauvery issue, while asse

Humans Will Stay in Control as AI Robots Rise: Addverb CEO

Addverb co-founder Sangeet Kumar says robotics will create new opportunities, with humans remaining central despite rapid advances in physical AI

Secunderabad Station Upgrade 65% Complete

Visitors complain of inconvenience as pedestrians are forced to use the same ramp meant for vehicles after parking

Flipkart offering Netflix for free: Here's how to claim your 30-day subscription

Flipkart Plus members can now get a free Netflix Mobile Plan. This offer rewards shoppers who place four eligible orders on Flipkart platforms. E

'Ready to face death': Pappu Yadav defiant after FIR over Ram Temple donation 'theft' skit

Pappu Yadav remains defiant after police filed a case against him and other opposition leaders. The FIR stems from a Parliament skit which depict

What It Means to Love a Country That Doesn't Trust You

The emotion of Azadi and loyalty to the Constitution come organically to those whose Indianness is questioned.

AI, Data Centre Costs Slowing IT Hiring: Zoho's Sridhar Vembu

Zoho founder says rising AI investments are diverting funds from new hiring, while questioning long-term returns from the AI boom.

New Curriculum for Future Warfare Launched for Indian Armed Forces

New Delhi, August 2: A new and modern curriculum related to future warfare will be introduced for the Indian Armed Forces. This initiative aims t

Suraj Pancholi Reflects on 14 Years of Struggle in Jia Khan Case

Mumbai, August 2: Bollywood actor Suraj Pancholi is back in the spotlight. Recently, he has been focusing on his career and seeking a fresh start

Blind chess player from Ahmedabad wins Gujarat University tournament: Defeats more than 100 sighted opponents from 50 colleges; his friend with partial vision secures third place

Blind chess player from Ahmedabad, Rahul Vaghela has won the Gujarat University chess tournament, beating over 100 sighted competitors from 50 co

Agrasen Co-operative Urban Bank Opens 14th Branch in Hyderabad

New Kothapet branch offers 24x7 ATM, safe deposit lockers and a full range of modern banking services.

Young Man Beaten to Death Over Theft Suspicions in Dhanbad

Dhanbad, August 2: In a tragic incident in Dhanbad district, Jharkhand, a young man was brutally beaten to death over suspicions of theft. Police

Handloom Hackathon 2.0 Showcases Tech Solutions for Weavers

Over 2,500 participants compete at IIT Delhi as the Ministry of Textiles promotes innovation to modernise India's handloom sector.

Mountaineer Nirmal Purja's body among five recovered in horror Broad Peak avalanche tragedy

The body of renowned Nirmal Purja was found on Sunday, three days after he and his team were swept away in a horror avalanche on Broad Peak, the

Weather Tomorrow, August 3: Heavy rain expected across India; Delhi-NCR, Gujarat, Maharashtra among regions

Weather Tomorrow, August 3: Monsoon activity will remain strong across India on August 3. Northern, central, and northeastern regions anticipate

Veteran mountaineer Purjas body found three days after avalanche on Broad Peak in PoK

The ground rescue team has reached Nirmal Purja Nims Dai at approximately 5,700m on Broad Peak, where three additional bodies have also been sigh

'That hurts us': CWG silver medalist Lovlina flags 'missing' Northeast on Glasgow restaurant's India map

Taslima Nasrin Returns to Kolkata: BJP Leader Kiyaa Ghosh Welcomes Her

Kolkata, August 2: Bangladeshi author Taslima Nasrins return to Kolkata has sparked political discussions. BJP leader and spokesperson Kiyaa Ghos

In 2003, scientists found Chile's Atacama desert so dry it had no detectable DNA. Now it's helping prepare for Mars missions

Chile's Atacama Desert serves as Earth's closest Mars analogue due to its extreme dryness. This arid environment, with minimal rainfall and biolo

Digging up newly-tarred roads for water supply works: Kerala government constitutes monitoring committee for Thiruvananthapuram city

Move comes months after the Kerala State Human Rights Commission issued directives in this regard to the Water Resources department and the Keral

Spider-Man: Brand New Day Gets Leaked Online

Earlier, Christopher Nolan's recently released The Odyssey was also circulated online, following which the studio Universal Pictures issued taked

Delhi Government Announces Compensation for Unnatural Deaths in Prisons

New Delhi, August 2: The Delhi government has introduced a compensation scheme for the families of prisoners who die unnaturally while in custody

Five dead, 41 missing in Indonesia ferry fire

A total of 225 people on the vessel were rescued, says regional Surabaya Search and Rescue Agency

Akhilesh Yadav Says BJP Stands for Corruption, Oppression and Sin

SP chief attacks the BJP over alleged corruption, governance, police action against protesters and law-and-order issues in Uttar Pradesh.

Vincent Pastores final weeks revealed: What was the Sopranos star doing before his death? His longtime right-hand man says, 'he was totally fine, healthy'

Vincent Pastore death: Actor Vincent Pastore, famous for his role as Big Pussy, has died. He passed away at his home in The Bronx at the age of 8

Lt. Governor urges students to become watchdogs of campuses in fight against drug abuse

Puducherry Lieutenant Governor K. Kailashnathan said youth can contribute to nation-building only if they remain physically strong, mentally soun

Tamil Tourists Swept Away at Kerala Waterfall, Rescue Efforts On

A young man and a woman had been swept away at the waterfall in Kizhakkenchery. The man was rescued while woman, who also fell downstream, has be

The towel on the chair: How it became India's ultimate status symbol

Womans boyfriend murders her three-year-old daughter in Sivakasi

How India fared at the 2026 Commonwealth Games

India concluded its campaign in the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland, with many stellar performances and an impressive tally of medal

Protests Erupt in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir Amid Economic Crisis, U.S. Report Blames Policies

Washington, August 2: Recent violence and killings in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (POK) are not merely the result of a sudden failure of administra

Controlled blasting by NHAI clears massive boulders on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

The National Highways Authority of India executed controlled blasting operations on Sunday. Massive boulders blocked the Jammu-Srinagar National

For GLP-1 users, the in-store clothes shopping trip is back

Many consumers using weight-loss drugs are now shopping more in physical stores. Sizing changes prompt shoppers to try on clothes, increasing in-

Punjab Congress Faces Internal Strife, Harpal Cheema Critiques Leadership

Chandigarh, August 2: Punjabs Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema has criticized the Congress party during Bhupesh Baghels visit to Punjab, high

158 exam irregularity cases await trial; CBI seeks fast-track disposal under new anti-paper leak law

Over 150 recruitment exam irregularity cases await trial, some dating back two decades. The CBI will ask high courts to move these pending matter

Astroguide for Monday, August 3, 2026

Durmuhurtham: 12.48 pm to 1.39 pm; 3.21 pm to 4.12 pm

Vande Bharat delivers donor's heart from Ankleshwar to Ahmedabad

The donated heart will be transplanted into a patient currently admitted at the hospital. This upcoming surgery will mark the 78th successful tra

Essential Guidelines for Worshipping Shiva on the First Monday of Sawan

New Delhi, August 2: The first Monday of Sawan is considered particularly significant for worshipping Lord Shiva. It is believed that sincere dev

17-Year-Old Tanvi Sharma Wins Taipei Open 2026, Becomes Youngest-Ever Champion

17-year-old Tanvi Sharma defeated Nguyen Thuy Linh to win the Taipei Open Super 300 title, becoming the youngest champion in the tournament's his

Indian Statistical Institute Bill, Bankers' Books Evidence Bill likely to be introduced in Lok Sabha on Monday

The government plans to advance its legislative agenda during the monsoon session. Two bills are scheduled for introduction in the Lok Sabha next

8 dead, 13 injured as heavy rains batter Kerala; CM Satheesan says 'stay vigilant' | 10 Points

Rains in Kerala left eight people dead, 13 injured, and eight others missing as the downpour caused property damage, landslides and waterlogging

Census 2027 self-enumeration begins in Assam, suspended in two flood-hit districts

According to the last Census in 2011, Assam had a total population of 3.12 crore, while the complete draft of the National Register of Citizens i

Fire accident victim dies of burns in Thanjavur

Tilak Varma Appointed Captain of South Zone for Dilip Trophy

Visakhapatnam, August 2: Indian T20 team vice-captain Tilak Varma has been named the captain of the South Zones 15-member squad for the upcoming

School holiday tomorrow, August 3: Will schools remain closed as IMD issues heavy rainfall alerts for several states?

School holiday tomorrow, August 3: Heavy monsoon rains are forecast for several Indian states on Monday, August 3. Authorities are monitoring wea

Watch: PM Modi launches Nasha Mukt Yuva campaign | 100-week drive for a drug-free India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday (August 2, 2026) said that to achieve the target of a developed India, the countrys youth must remain ment

Pakistan Undermines Goodwill of Indus Treaty, Says Vinay Kwatra

Washington, August 2: Indias Ambassador to the United States, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, stated that the Indus Water Treaty, established in 1960, was me

Sai Krishna death case: SIT seeks public assistance to locate absconding accused Gulivindala Suresh

'Disgusting human who doesnt value: Idaho In-N-Out Burger president speaks on Twin Falls shooting after worker killed days after new location was opened on July 25

In-N-Out Burger Idaho shooting: An In-N-Out Burger Idaho worker was killed in the deadly Twin Falls shooting at the chains newly opened restauran

CJP to Hold Aug 5 Meeting on Future Course After NEET Protests

Core members to meet in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar to discuss the outfit's next steps following its month-long agitation over the NEET paper leak.

Kerala floods 2026: Kasaragod district on high alert for two more days, 208 in five relief camps

Two landslips were reported at Thayyeni at Kattamkavala in the district

CM Fadnavis urges universities to embrace AI, deep tech and quantum computing

Speaking at the inauguration of the AI Centre of Competency powered by NVIDIA at Ramdeobaba University in Nagpur, CM Fadnavis said universities s

India-Backed Housing Project Boosts Affordable Housing Initiative in Sri Lanka

New Delhi, August 2: A recent report indicates that Indias funded housing initiative is emerging as a key pillar in improving the living conditio

Five dead, 41 Missing After Indonesian Ferry Catches Fire, Authorities Say

The ferry was carrying 271 passengers and crew members, 225 of whom have been rescued.

Requested Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to defer visit to Bengaluru, says D.K. Shivakumar

Mr. Vijay had intended to hold talks, but the meeting was deferred and decided to hold discussions after the situation in Cauvery improved, said

Petrol, Diesel Sales Surge in July as Weak Monsoon Lifts Fuel Demand

State-run fuel retailers report strong year-on-year growth in petrol and diesel sales, while LPG consumption continues to decline.

Petrol, diesel consumption surge in July amid lower-than-usual monsoons

Consumption of LPG although declined 17.4% in July this year

Sougata Roy Responds to CM Suvendu Adhikaris Remarks on CAA Implementation

Kolkata, August 2: In West Bengal, Trinamool Congress MP Sougata Roy has reacted to recent statements made by Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari reg

BSNL ordered to pay Rs 15,000 compensation for misleading recharge offer: Man says Rs 449 plan promised 84,000 seconds but call balance was deducted by minutes

BSNL has been ordered to pay Rs 15,000 in compensation after a Kerala consumer commission found it misled a customer with a recharge leaflet prom

Karnataka resumes Cauvery water release as Kabini fills; CM pitches Mekedatu project as long term solution

Karnataka has begun releasing Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu following heavy rainfall. Increased inflows into the Kabini reservoir eased pressure on

Watch: Abhijeet Dipke demands PM Modis apology over lathi charge on students at July 20 protest