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Sensex, Nifty rally for 4th straight session as lower crude oil price boosts sentiment

The Sensex surged 544.39 points, or 0.7 per cent, to close at 78,639.03. Meanwhile, the Nifty recorded a stronger advance, ending at 24,774.30, u

Rupee climbs to near one-month peak on lower crude oil prices

The Indian rupee surged to a near one-month high on Monday as crude oil prices fell by up to 7 per cent to below the $80-a-barrel mark amid hopes

BJP Retains Gujarat's Manjalpur Seat, Satish Patel Wins Bypoll By 30,000+ Votes

The BJP retained Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly seat after Satish Govindbhai Patel defeated Congress' Bhikhabhai Rabari by over 30,000 votes, accor

'Will They Accept Me?': Comedian Pranit More cries as he resumes stand-up gigs after 370 biryani controversy, gets standing ovation

Months after facing backlash over the viral 370 biryani crowd-work controversy, comedian Pranit More made an emotional return to stand-up during

After NEET-UG controversy, NTA moves to tighten security with 7.5 crore tender

According to the tender document, the move aims to safeguard NTA's personnel, visitors, assets, premises, records, confidential examination mater

My organs were just seizing up': Phil Collins reveals near-death battle after alcohol addiction

Phil Collins faced a life-threatening health crisis due to alcohol addiction complications. His organs began shutting down during a hospitalizati

BJP retains Manjalpur assembly seat in Gujarat; Satish Patel defeats Cong rival by more than 30,000 votes

The BJP candidate Satish Govindbhai Patel won the Manjalpur bypoll in Vadodara. Patel defeated his Congress challenger Bhikhabhai Rabari by a sig

Pakistan militants' 'double tap' strategy turns rescue missions into deadly traps

Militant groups in Pakistan are using a double tap strategy against security personnel. This tactic involves an initial attack followed by target

Forget Peter Parker, India has its own Spider-Man. He lives in Mumbai's Bhiwandi

Shadab Momin, a young man from Bhiwandi, dons a Spider-Man costume during monsoons. He actively assists residents by warning about potholes and p

Prashant Kishor heads for maiden electoral win, opens commanding lead in BJP bastion Bankipur

Prashant Kishor is poised for a significant electoral victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll. He established a commanding lead over his BJP riva

'Sentimental value': In 1953, his Wisconsin grandfather bought a new Allis-Chalmers WD for $2,200, and 62 years later, his grandson found it and brought it back home

In 1953, a Wisconsin farmers grandfather bought a brand-new Allis-Chalmers WD for $2,200. Six decades later, his grandson tracked down the same t

Is Indias consumption story powering growth or hiding risks? | In Focus podcast

Smita Roy Trivedi speaks to us about how Indians are changing the way they save, borrow, and spend, and what it means for the economy.

KRS dam breaches 100 feet mark as rain drenches south Karnataka

Water level in the reservoir in Mandya district registered a 10-foot rise in a week, with inflow of 32,048 cusecs on August 3

Flash floods have crippled Keralas trading sector, says merchant body

Many firms may be forced to shut down unless the government steps in with effective intervention, says P. Niazar, president of the Kerala Merchan

Honeytrap gang busted in Nanded, 4 women among 5 held

According to police, the incident took place on July 31, when a woman allegedly contacted the victim, claiming she needed a driver, and asked him

BJP retains Gujarat's Manjalpur seat, Satish Patel wins by over 30,000 votes

The Bharatiya Janata Party secured the Manjalpur Assembly seat in Gujarat's Vadodara district. Satish Govindbhai Patel won the by-election by a s

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to address Gen Z, Gen Alpha at Mumbai event on August 6

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will address students at IIMUN's conference on August 6. This event marks the organization's fifteenth anniversary and wi

Military-civil integration key to robust defence ecosystem to tackle emerging challenges: Rajnath Singh

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized integrating military and civil ministry components. He highlighted the need for synergy to address evol

Karnataka Cabinet Expansion LIVE Updates: 20 ministers to take oath today; swearing in at 5 pm

The cabinet expansion in Karnataka will take place on Monday, nearly two months after DK Shivakumar was sworn in as the chief minister. The swear

Lok Sabha passes Bill to increase Supreme Court judges' strength

Union Law and Justice Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal tabled the legislation in the House amid loud sloganeering from Opposition MPs, who continued to

Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez wedding date, venue revealed

Football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez are reportedly marrying this weekend in Madeira. Reports suggest the ceremony will oc

Celebrating Madhushravani: Newlyweds Honor Their Husbands with Special Rituals

New Delhi, August 3: The month of Shravan is considered particularly auspicious for seeking the blessings of Lord Shiva. According to the Hindu c

Barkha Singh Celebrates Birthday on Set: A Memorable Experience While Working

Mumbai, August 3: Actress Barkha Singh, known for her notable projects like Criminal Justice: A Family Matter and The Sabarmati Report, is curren

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay visits Sriperumbudur industrial hub

Thousands of people lined both sides of the road to catch a glimpse of the Chief Minister, who is also expected to visit other industrial units i

CEA Nageswaran warns 'free' public services come at heavy cost for economy

Tamil Nadu gets Best State award for organ donations

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel presented the Best State award for organ donation to Tamil Nadu Health Minis

Aadi Perukku celebrated on the banks of the Cauvery and Kamalalayam tank

Sunny skies over Hyderabad turn dark, sudden rain lashes parts of city on August 3

Congress workers detained during protest over E20 Fuel outside Gadkari's home

Nagpur Police erected barricades and deployed a large security contingent near Nitin Gadkari's residence to prevent the protesters from reaching

SC urges ED to consider releasing funds from frozen TMC accounts in money-laundering probe

The top court asked the central agency to obtain instructions on whether a portion of the funds could be released and revert after a week

Did Kangana Ranaut Take a Dig at Sonakshi Sinha? 'Pocket Maar Look' and 'Women Marry Islamists, Turn Leftist' Comment Spark Massive Row

Kangana Ranaut has once again found herself at the centre of controversy after commenting on an unnamed actress' clothing, language and political

Laxman Savadi seen as political counterfoil to Satish Jarkiholi in Belagavi district

Laxman Savadi is known for long-time association with cooperatives in Belagavi district

'Bankipur setback a message for BJP': Prashant Kishor targets Samrat Choudhary as he nears win

'Bankipur setback a message for BJP': Prashant Kishor targets Samrat Choudhary as he nears win

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Sound Mixing Completed for Jude Anthony Josephs Thudakkam, Set for Release on August 7

Mumbai, August 3: Director Jude Anthony Joseph announced on social media that the sound mixing for his upcoming film Thudakkam has been completed

Kerala CM defends controversial helicopter trip, lunch amid floods, says politicising meal is unfortunate

In a sarcastic remark, V.D. Satheesan says he is unaware that the previous Chief Minister' had observed a fast during the 2018 floods

India's FCRA Changes May Make India-US Ties Worse

Amid growing influence of Christian groups in US politics, the issue could become another flashpoint for India.

Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh Exonerated in Sexual Harassment Case, Claims Innocence

New Delhi, August 3: In a significant development, the Rouse Avenue Court in Delhi has acquitted Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the former president

Delhi High Court refuses bail to ex-MLA Naresh Balyan in MCOCA case

Naresh Balyan was arrested in the case under the Maharashtra Control of Organised Crime Act (MCOCA) on December 4, 2024, the same day a trial cou

Ghaziabad schools to remain shut from August 4 to 12 amid Kanwar Yatra traffic restrictions

Schools in Ghaziabad from classes 1 to 12 will remain closed from August 4 to 12 in view of theKanwar Yatra, theDistrict Inspector of Schools con

Abhijit Dipke: Standing Strong for Student Rights Amidst Educational Challenges

Mumbai, August 3: Abhijit Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Peoples Party, spoke to a news agency on Monday about the central government, the e

Supreme Court asks govt to consider important plea that Jantar Mantar is not the right site for protests

The petitioner said the ordinary people were finding it extremely hard to commute in Central Delhi due to prolonged traffic snarls due to the pro

Death Toll Rises to 17 in Pakistans Swat Police Station Suicide Attack

Islamabad, August 3: The death toll from the suicide attack on the Kabal police station in Pakistans Swat district has risen to 17. Two injured p

Detained Aung San Suu Kyi Meets Red Cross Delegate in Myanmar

Suu Kyi's son, Kim Aris, welcomed her meeting with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), describing it on Monday as an important f

Madras High Court to take up Vice-Chancellor appointment cases for final hearing on September 2

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan decided not to pass any interim orders for the present since the pleadings

Brij Bhushan Singh cleared in sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers

A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh in the sexual harassment case filed by six

Coastal erosion washed away road, threatens hundreds of homes in Kasaragod in Kerala

The sea has advanced nearly 100 metres inland at Kavugoli, completely destroying the Cherangai-Kavungoli coastal road

Cyberabad Corporation Gets 35 Public Grievances in Prajavani

The corporation has received 35 grievances. Of them, 21 were related to town planning, nine to engineering, three finance and accounts and two to

Who is Harshita Jakhar, the Rajasthan cyclist who started on Patiala's roads and made history at Tour de France?

Rajasthan cyclist Harshita Jakhar made history by becoming the first Indian woman to feature at Tour de France Femmes. The 19-year-old, who began

What is the Drug-Free Youth for Viksit Bharat campaign? | Explained

What is the governments strategy against drug abuse? What has been the enforcement record?

Death Toll Rises to 17 in Suicide Attack on Police Station in Pakistan

Islamabad, August 3: The death toll from the suicide attack on the Kabal police station has risen to 17. Two more injured police officers succumb

Kangana Ranaut's Rs 30 crore Manali mansion has eight mountain-view bedrooms and a rooftop glass conservatory; here's a look inside her Himalayan home

Kangana Ranaut's Manali mansion, reportedly acquired for Rs 30 crore, sits 2,000 metres above sea level in the Himalayas and features eight bedro

Balanced Social Representation in Focus on DK Shivakumars New Cabinet

The new Karnataka Cabinet has seven Lingayat, Vokkaliga and SC ministers each, while five ministers from OBC and three ministers are from the ST

Khammam: Govt Teacher Suspended For Making Reels, Resigns

In a video posted on Sunday, Gauthami broke down while speaking about her personal and professional struggles and why she was resigning.

Assams Power Restoration Efforts Accelerate in Flood-Hit Areas

Guwahati, August 3: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday that efforts to restore electricity in the flood-affected Sivasa

75 crore diverted, 120 crore in FDs liquidated: Jana Sena leaders charges against VMRDA

Peethala Murthy Yadav submitted representations at the VMRDA office and the Collectorate, alleging that 75 crore was moved to a private bank at a

Former Madhya Pradesh BJP Minister Paras Jain dies

Popularly known as Paras Pahalwan because of his love for wrestling, Paras Chandra Jain represented the Ujjain North Assembly seat for six terms

Lok Sabha passes bill to raise Supreme Court Judge strength from 34 to 38 without debate

North East Frontier Railway Opens Applications for 6,777 Apprentice Positions

Guwahati, August 3: A significant opportunity has emerged for youth aspiring to work in the railway sector. The North East Frontier Railway (NF R

USA Cricketer Banned For 8 Years Over ICC Anti-Corruption Code Breach

According to the ICC, Reddy's eight-year suspension has been backdated to November 21, 2025, when he was first provisionally suspended.

In 1970s, Burmese pythons arrived in Florida as pets. Then a hurricane helped turn them into the Everglades' top predatornow robot rabbits are fighting back

Florida is deploying solar-powered robot rabbits to lure invasive Burmese pythons. These AI-powered decoys imitate prey, using heat and scent to

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams expects inflation to ease, says Fed will act if it doesn't

Federal Reserve Bank of New York President John Williams anticipates inflation will cool gradually. He believes current interest rate policy is w

Google picks 20 AI startups for 2026 Play Accelerator India cohort

Google has selected 20 AI-powered Indian startups for its 2026 Google Play Accelerator India, offering three months of equity-free mentorship on

BJP's winning streak continues in Gujarat's Manjalpur as Satendrabhai Patel wins bypoll

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has retained its dominance in Gujarat's Manjalpur Assembly constituency, with party candidate Satendrabhai Patel

Sajjanar Urges Public to Stay Alert Amid Heavy Rain Alert

Avoid unnecessary travel unless it's an emergency. Do not step out of your homes. Those already outside should quickly wrap up their tasks before

Kerala CM Addresses Flood Management and Helicopter Controversy

Thiruvananthapuram, August 3: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has responded to concerns regarding flood management and the use of a governme

UEFA Warns FIFA of Legal Action Over Infantino's Failed World Cup Sell-Off Plan

Infantinos secretive proposal to raise $4.2 billion from investors including the New York investment firm of Joshua Kushner was dropped early Sat

Plea Disposed After Delhi Govt Tells HC School Sports to End Before Peak Pollution

In view of the government's statement and the revised schedule, the court disposed of the petition filed by a group of minor students.

How Iran is widening its pressure campaign to force US concessions

Iran is pursuing a strategy of calibrated escalation to raise the economic and strategic costs for the US and its allies by threatening the Strai

Justice Liberhan, who headed Babri Masjid demolition probe commission, dies

Justice Manmohan Singh Liberhan, who headed the one-man commission that investigated the 1992 Babri Masjid demolition, passed away at the age of

Punjab High Court Orders Government to Clear DA Arrears Within 15 Days

Chandigarh, August 3: The Punjab and Haryana High Court dealt a significant blow to the Aam Aadmi Party government on Monday. The court directed

'People become Leftist after meeting Islamists': Kangana Ranaut says she's now an 'awakened Hindu'

SC Extends Section 498A Protection to Live-In Relationships

Top court says cruelty law will apply where a live-in relationship is in the nature of marriage, with safeguards against arrest.

NSUI Marches Against Police Action, Demands Amit Shah's Resignation

Congress' student wing alleges excessive force during the July 20 'Sansad Chalo' protest; several workers detained en route to Jantar Mantar.

Indias Data Center Projects Expected to Create 433,000 Jobs by 2030: Report

New Delhi, August 3: A report released on Monday indicates that Indias rapidly expanding data center projects could serve as a foundation for sig

Outcome-first AI: redesigning enterprise service delivery at scale

By Gayatri Guha When EY GDS Partner Tanu Garg took the stage at DevSparks Bengaluru 2026, she challenged one of the most common assumptions about

SC to Hear Challenges to Transgender Persons Amendment Act on Aug 17

The senior lawyer said the National Portal for Transgender Persons, through which individuals obtain their identity cards, had become non-functio

CS Meets World Bank Team to Discuss Digital Initiatives in Telangana

The Chief Secretary also directed officials to expedite T-Fiber works and ensure quality digital services reach every citizen

Five of Family Killed in Multi-Vehicle Crash Near Madurai

The Chennai-bound car was completely crushed under the impact of the collision. Five occupants of the vehicle died on the spot

Retired IAS officer Anil Verma appointed chairman of West Bengal Public Service Commission

Retired IAS officer Anil Verma has been appointed chairman of the West Bengal Public Service Commission. The state government issued a notificati

Parliamentary Panel Gives Green Light to Corporate Law Reforms

According to the committee, the proposal strikes a balance between reducing procedural burdens and maintaining safeguards for incorporation.

Thai Woman Arrested in Kolkata Spa for Illegal Stay in India

Kolkata, August 3: A Thai woman has been arrested at a spa in Kolkata for residing in India without valid documents. The Kolkata police announced

Is This Jungle Raj?: Jagan Slams Naidu over Politics of Vendetta

The YSRCP chief questioned the recent midnight police raids and arrests of party leaders, specifically highlighting the case of Alur MLA Virupaks

In 1825, a French man's accidental lamp fuel spill laid the foundation for modern dry cleaning; here's how 'French cleaning' spread from Paris in 1845 to the rest of the world

A 19th-century household accident in France involving lamp fuel revealed that non-water solvents could effectively remove stains from fabric. The

From reels to real violence: How social media is reshaping crime

Online platforms increasingly fuel real-world violence, especially among young people. The pursuit of digital validation shapes criminal behavior

DeepSeek's V4-Flash is The Cheapest Well-Known AI Model To Run: Report

DeepSeek officially released its V4-Flash model on Friday, its latest attempt to regain momentum by doing what it is best known for - offering ul

NEET aspirants stage silent protest in Visakhapatnam seeking end to caste-based reservation

Participants wore black ribbons across their mouths at the Gandhi statue; State convener S.L.N. Vasu sought a periodic review of the reservation

A river otter attacked a mother and toddler at a Washington marina. Their family just got a $350,000 settlement

A river otter attacked a toddler at Bremerton Marina in Washington in September 2024, dragging the child into the water before biting his mother.

'Will emperor show his degree?' Abhijeet Dipke says he's ready to reveal scholarship, loan records

Naren Tamhane: From Bowler to Wicketkeeper, A Journey of Cricketing Destiny

Mumbai, August 3: Former Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Naren Tamhane began his career as a bowler. By chance, he became a wicketkeeper and carved o