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Letters to The Editor August 8, 2026

Over 63.5 Lakh Votes Marked For Deletion In Telangana

Hyderabad district, with 15 Assembly constituencies, has over 14 lakh votes close to 30 per cent in the ASDD category out of total of 47,36,669

Police Heightens Vigilance for Kanwar Yatra in Noida

Noida, August 9: The Gautam Buddh Nagar police are on high alert to ensure the Kanwar Yatra, taking place during the month of Shravan, is conduct

Pappu Yadav Claims Attack on Neha Bora Was Pre-Planned, Criticizes Government on Womens Safety

Patna, August 9: Rajesh Ranjan, known as Pappu Yadav, a Member of Parliament from Purnia, has made serious allegations regarding an attack agains

CM Forms Committee Over Bidadi Township Project

The Committee will conduct a comprehensive look into various aspects of the Bidadi Township Project and make recommendations to the State Governm

The entire matter is suspicious, says Rahul Gandhi on E20

Domestic Tourism in China Reaches 3.463 Billion Trips in First Half of 2026

Beijing, August 9: According to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of China, domestic tourism activities in the country saw a significant increa

Kumarswamy Wants State Governament To Take Over Nice Project

The Union Minister alleged the land acquired for BMIC is for purposes beyond the original scope of the project and stated When I was the Chief Mi

Pilgrim rush, slow traffic: Delhi residents navigate daily life

Chinas New Strength in Foreign Trade: Unveiling China Opportunity 2.0

Beijing, August 9: Chinas ports and industrial docks are bustling with activity. New energy vehicles are lined up for export, while industrial ro

Snake-Bite Victims To Get Antidote In 108 Ambulance

The initiative is aimed at ensuring that snake-bite victims receive life-saving treatment during the crucial golden hour. The move follows 3,104

Punjab CM Appeals for 10-Day Parole for Jagat Singh Hawara

Chandigarh, August 9: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann has written to Governor Gulab Chand Kataria, requesting a 10-day parole for Jagat

Remembering Shivpujan Sahay: A Literary Luminary

New Delhi, August 9: Shivpujan Sahay, born on August 9, 1893, in Unwans village of Bhojpur district, is celebrated as a significant figure in Hin

Kumaraswamy Urges Drivers to Boycott Toll on NICE Road Amid Allegations of Irregularities

Bengaluru, August 9: Central Minister and Janata Dal (Secular) leader H.D. Kumaraswamy has called on drivers to refrain from paying tolls on the

Even Seven Years After the Abrogation of Article 370, the Situation in Kashmir Remains Out of Control

Opposition Criticizes Punjab Governments MBBS Fee Hike, Calls It Unfair to Students and Families

Chandigarh, August 9: A political controversy has erupted in Punjab over the state governments decision to increase MBBS fees. Senior leader of t

SIR Flags 62,219 ASDD Entries In Adilabad, Boath

Digitalisation of enumeration forms in the constituency has reached 83.98 per cent, with ASDD entries accounting for 14.88 per cent of the forms

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Four days of rain swell drains in Delhi; 18-year-old feared swept away

Youth was on his way home, say police; Safdarjung records 98.7 mm in 24 hours, third-highest August rainfall since 2011 though waterlogging, traf

Congress Rally in Prayagraj Falls Short, Questions Raised by Om Prakash Rajbhar

Mumbai, August 9: In a sharp response to the Congress event Students Echo led by Rahul Gandhi in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Pra

Congress Plagued By Differences Within Senior Leaders In Asifabad District

A senior Congress leader of Asifabad said it is unfortunate that some senior party leaders are indulging in character assassination of their oppo

Eyeing citizen-centric governance and transparency, U.P. pushes digital application to track rural water projects

Major Drug Bust in New Delhi: Five Traffickers Arrested in International Syndicate

New Delhi, August 9: The Delhi Crime Branch has successfully dismantled an international drug syndicate operating in the Delhi-NCR region. In a s

Shah Announces Shifting Of NUCFDC Headquarters From Delhi To Mumbai

The announcement came during the inauguration of NUCFDCs new office premises at Sharada Sadan in the Fort area of south Mumbai. At the event, the

Two memorials of 1962 war heroes figure in 27 places formally named in Arunachal

Punjab Launches T20 League Similar to IPL, Auction to Feature Over 450 Players

Chandigarh, August 9: Punjab is set to launch its own T20 league, modeled after the Indian Premier League (IPL). Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann unv

Delhi Police Honors Young Innovators in Summer Internship Program 2026

New Delhi, August 9: The Delhi Police has recognized 16 student innovators for their contributions to developing technology solutions under the D

Jharkhand Government Accused of Neglecting Student Demands by BJP Leader Aditya Sahu

Ranchi, August 9: Aditya Sahu, the President of the Jharkhand BJP and Rajya Sabha MP, has criticized the Hemant Soren government for failing to a

In 1998, scientists created the benchmark for documenting Honduras' mammals. Years later, an eight-year international study produced the country's most comprehensive wildlife inventory, confirming 227 native species and suggesting nearly 30 more remain undiscovered

A groundbreaking eight-year study has identified 227 native mammal species in Honduras, utilizing over 300,000 records for analysis. Though signi

4 SHOs, 3 SIs Suspended Over Sexual Misconduct

Also in May 2026, SHO Bhukhya Raju Naik of Khammam district was suspended following a criminal case involving the exploitation of a woman.

Pearls, Floods and the Nizams Faith - The Untold Story of Lal Darwaza Bonalu

The Nizams patronage further strengthened the temples religious and cultural importance.

Vanishing villages: from prosperity of migration, Kumbanad and other villages in Keralas Pathanamthitta fall to an uncertain future

A large number of villages in the central Travancore region are left to decay as many in the younger generation, settled abroad, are unwilling to

Renaissance Club Explores When Mathematics Meets Music

The club was started by Sai Ganesh Pulipaka, 24, Sai Karthikeya Pulipaka, 23, and Yuktha Surampally, 23. Allu Nanda Kishore, 21, joined later. Th

Pakistani Players Banned for Two Years After Returning from Zambia League

New Delhi, August 9: Several former Pakistani cricketers have returned from an unrecognized T20 league in Zambia, only to face a two-year ban imp

Bonalu Fervour Grips Hyderabad

Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu will offer silk clothes and prayers to the goddess on behalf of the state government.

NCPs Eight MPs to Meet PM Modi in New Delhi on August 10

New Delhi, August 9: All eight Members of Parliament from the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 1

Hyderabad Edges Mumbai With 4.77 Lakh Crore Housing Sales

Hyderabad marginally surpassed Mumbai, where homes worth 4,51,811 crore were sold, while Bengaluru stood third at 3,92,047 crore.

Technical Issue Affects Water Board Citizen Services Mobile Application

Consumers are requested to use these alternative channels until the mobile application services are restored and extend their cooperation.

In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his fathers rheumatic pains accidently developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-counter medication around the world: How did Felix Hoffmann invented Aspirin?

In 1897, a German chemist while trying to ease his fathers rheumatic pains accidentally developed a drug still widely used as an over-the-counter

Rajasthan to Establish Maharana Pratap Sports University with

Jaipur, August 9: Rajasthans Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced on Saturday the establishment of the Maharana Pratap Sports University in

Ruchira Gupta | Abdul El Sayeds Michigan Primary Win And The Rise Of Americas New Left

Unlike India, the United States does not guarantee health care to every citizen. Americans frequently depend upon employers for insurance or purc

US Senate advances landmark crypto bill before heading on August recess

Senator John Thune is advancing a significant bill to regulate cryptocurrencies. This legislation aims to provide the crypto industry with its fi

Respect Taj Mahals Deep Sacred Meaning, Not Just Architecture: Amita Baig

Although it was no longer a sacred site, its original intention and meaning must still be respected, she said and added it should not be treated

Citizens of nowhere: G.B. Roads sex workers at risk of exclusion in ongoing SIR

Padikkal seals No. 3 spot with stylish hundred as Jaiswal, Pant fail

At the end of the second day, India finished its first innings at 357 for eight in 90 overs. Padikkals artistic unbeaten 142 and a gritty 63 (ret

Association urges government to set up separate welfare board for people living with HIV/AIDS

LCC urges CM to grant government job to wife of doctor who died of COVID-19

Kalaburagi Rangayanas repertory to stage Shantarasas novel-based play Sannagowdasani

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Modi, US VP JD Vance Hold Phone Talks to Boost Strategic Ties

PM also congratulated Mr and Mrs Vance on the birth of their son.

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Free Bus Rides Drive Temple Rush in Seema

Prominent pilgrimage centres as well as lesser-known temples are seeing larger crowds, indicating a shift in travel patterns.

Autorickshaw driver booked under POCSO, Atrocities Act for sexual assault on minor girl in Kalaburagi

Concerns Rise Over E-20 Petrols Impact on Vehicle Maintenance, Says Santosh Saluja

Mumbai, August 9: Senior Congress leader Santosh Singh Saluja has responded to Rahul Gandhis allegations regarding E-20 petrol. Saluja supported

Eviction Notice for Musi Project Sparks Protests at Bandlaguda Jagir Apartments

Earlier this week residents also filed a writ petition in the Telangana High Court against the land acquisition.

Odisha CM Mohan Chandra Majhi Concludes Successful Investment Drive in New Delhi

New Delhi, August 9: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi has successfully concluded a two-day investment outreach campaign in the Delhi-NCR

Harvard Business School Publishes Case Study On Cyberabad's COVID-19 Crisis Management Model

Harvard Business School publishes case study on Cyberabads COVID-19 crisis management model

HC Directs Malkajgiri District Collector and Other Revenue Officials to Appear

Justice N.V. Shravan Kumar issued the directions after they had asked HYDRAA to take possession and fence off the land, despite High Court orders

Sule Slams Gungi Gudiya Remark, Says Congress Leadership Disowns It

She said the MPs would raise issues including water shortages, farmer suicides and the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation.

Treasure Unearthed During Demolition in Jaipur Leads to Arrests

Jaipur, August 9: Five individuals have been arrested in connection with a treasure discovered during the demolition of an old haveli in Tripoliy

Swamy Yadav Appointed To Telangana BJP OBC Morcha Executive

Goud urged Swamy Yadav to publicise the welfare schemes and initiatives of the BJP-led government under Prime Minister Narendra Modi for backward

Italian Proverb of the Day: Trusting is good, but not trusting is better. A life lesson on caution and discernment

Italian Proverb of the Day: The proverb from Italy, 'Trusting is good, but not trusting is better,' imparts a vital lesson in prudence. It unders

Restore J&K statehood, says human rights forum

Grand Tricolor March to be Held in Jaipur on August 9, Led by JP Nadda and CM Bhajanlal Sharma

Jaipur, August 9: A grand Tricolor March will take place in Jaipur on Sunday, August 9, under the leadership of Union Health Minister JP Nadda, R

TGBIE Imposes Penalties on Private Junior Colleges

During the verification of documents, the irregularities came to limelight through reports submitted by HYDRAA.

Quote of the day by Christoph Waltz: 'Becoming an actor is like becoming a father. Its...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on fatherhood, commitment, consistency, responsibility and reality

Quote of the day by Christoph Waltz focuses on commitment, consistency and responsibility. Waltz compares becoming an actor with becoming a fathe

DGP Calls For Stronger SDRF, Better Disaster Response

Battalion Commandant D. Shiva Prasad Reddy welcomed the DGP, who was accorded a guard of honour. Additional DGP (Battalions) Sanjay Kumar Jain wa

Over 35,000 Apply for 7,340 Indiramma LIG Flats; Deadline August 10

He stated that any queries could be clarified on the call center number 040-24603572.

Farmers in Coimbatore Allege Pollution from Cast Iron Unit Threatens Crops and Groundwater

Coimbatore, August 9: Farmers from Appanayakkanpatti and Karadivavi villages in the Coimbatore district of Tamil Nadu have raised serious allegat

Manish Tewari | Why Collapse Of Islamabad Memorandum Was Certain

The Syrian Wars of the third and second centuries BCE, between the Ptolemaic and Seleucid empires, were at their core a struggle for control of m

Why psychologists say getting older can feel lonely even when you have people around you and the hidden difference between being surrounded and being truly known

Loneliness can hide behind a full social life. Psychology reveals a painful truth about aging. The hardest part isn't physical isolation. It is s

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ABVP Protests Against Irregularities in Jharkhand Exams, Warns of Assembly Siege

Ranchi, August 9: The Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) has staged protests in Ranchi against alleged irregularities in competitive exami

Padma Awardees From Western Odisha Felicitated at Matira Mahak in Sambalpur

Only then can the path towards a developed Odisha and a developed India be strengthened, he said.

Telangana Targets 100 GCCs This Year, Says Sridhar Babu, Urges Industry to Enter Classrooms

To sustain this growth and ensure a steady pipeline of employable talent, Sridhar Babu asked the corporate sector and industry to enter the class

The Reasons Behind Bhagwant Mann's U-Turn On Chief Minister's Murder Convict Jagtar Singh Hawara

Supporting Jagtar Singh Hawara's parole could be an attempt to signal to Sikh voters that AAP is willing to engage with issues that have strong e

Tamil Nadu Rail Users Federation seek more train services, stoppages in Salem Division

Indias Foreign Policy Under Scrutiny Amid U.S. Tariffs: Sultadev Raises Concerns

New Delhi, August 9: Sultadev, a Member of Parliament from the Biju Janata Dal (BJD), has raised multiple concerns regarding the U.S. tariffs, co

India Tour of Sri Lanka: Padikkal makes strong case for No. 3 during warm up match

Devdutt Padikkal scored an unbeaten century during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka. Rishabh Pant and Dhruv Jurel failed to score signific

Chaturveds heroics help Panthers ace record chase

The No. 3 batter smashes 121 off just 47 balls as the Madurai side achieves the 240-run target with three balls to spare against Kovai Kings; Raj

Dravidian movement played a key role in temple entry struggles: Kanimozhi

She was speaking at the launch of The Peoples Sanctum, a book that documents the temple entry struggles over the last 100 years

Seven AP Medical Colleges Rank Among Indias Top 127

The rankings covered 144 leading medical colleges across India and were also reported by healthcare news platform Medical Dialogues.

Two forest staff suspended over removal of leopard remains near Anthiyur

Glasgow Cosmic Signs James Neesham as Key Player for ETPL

Glasgow, August 9: Glasgow Cosmic has officially signed New Zealand all-rounder James Neesham for the inaugural season of the European T20 Premie

NSTR to Get More Base Camps, Drones and Camera Traps

The measures are to be taken up within six to eight months, with a focus on improving surveillance, protecting wildlife corridors and strengtheni

Raids in four Kashmir districts in anti-national narrative case

US Plans to End 60-Day Window for Laid-Off H-1B Worker

The proposed change could make the situation considerably more difficult for H-1B workers.

AIIMS Delhi terminates security guard after complaint ofmisbehaviourwith woman patient

CRA benefit payments August 2026: Four major payments are coming this month and here are the exact dates Canadians need to know, including when families can expect their money

CRA benefit payments August 2026: Canadians can expect several important government benefit payments this month. Here are the key August payment

BJP MLC Praises Manoj Jarange as a Dedicated Leader Amid Controversies

Mumbai, August 9: BJP MLC Prasad Lad addressed various issues on Friday, emphasizing the dedication of Manoj Jarange Patil. In an interview with