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India Voices Concern Over Attacks on Commercial Vessels in the Middle East

New Delhi, August 1: Amid ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran, Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar spoke with Iranian

Search Fails to Trace 70-Year-Old Swept Away in Miyapur Drain

Search teams continued operations for a fourth day but failed to locate a 70-year-old man who was washed away in an open drain near Miyapur.

Sakshi Chaudhary aims for gold after 5-0 Commonwealth Games semi-final win

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Asmita Day Makes History with Gold in Judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

Glasgow, August 1: Asmita Day has achieved a historic milestone at the Commonwealth Games 2026. She has become the first Indian judoka to win a g

Stage play, art exhibition mark mental health awareness event in Chennai

Gen Zs voice must lead to a humane education system

The time has come to rethink merit, reform admissions, and restore dignity to every students academic journey

Country asking him to apologise but he has forgiven country: Congress' dig at PM over new video

Mr. Modi described the students as misguided children and said punishing them or making them go through court proceedings will not solve the prob

Jammu and Kashmir: Condemnation of Kulgam Terror Attack by Lieutenant Governor Sinha and Mehbooba Mufti

Srinagar, August 1: On July 31, a terrorist attack in Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the tragic deaths of two laborers from Utt

IndiGo to end wide-body flights and Norse Atlantic lease by October 2026

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Nellore District Registers Highest 2.90 Lakh Uncollectable Enumeration Forms; Polavaram Records Lowest at 38,927

Nellore recorded the highest number of uncollectable enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls, while Polavaram

Gujarat Prepares for Heavy Rainfall: Evacuations and School Closures Implemented

Gandhinagar, August 1: Gujarat has ramped up its disaster preparedness in response to forecasts of heavy to very heavy rainfall. Authorities have

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Techno-protest: A New Red Flag Is Facing India

Add a layered multiplicity of state-level agencies for physically conducting the examinations, to keep costs low and yet tick the inclusive gover

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka backs Barmer students' protest over teacher shortage

Students and parents protested a severe teacher shortage at a government school. They demanded their rights and expressed determination to improv

Western Ghats conservation with science and dialogue

The Ecologically Sensitive Area debate highlights the need for balanced, inclusive conservation approaches

Teacher booked for allegedly beating up 8-year-old Dalit boy for drinking water from his bottle in Madhya Pradesh

According to officials,the teacher, Lokesh Sharma, beat up the class 4 student using a cane in front of his fellow students after which the boy n

Teacher booked for allegedly beating up 8-year-old Dalit boy for drinking water from his bottle in Madhya Pradesh

According to officials,the teacher, Lokesh Sharma, beat up the class 4 student using a cane in front of his fellow students after which the boy n

Vigilance Bureau Arrests Sub-Inspector for Bribery in Aurangabad, Bihar

Patna, August 1: The Vigilance Investigation Bureau has achieved another significant success in its anti-corruption campaign in Bihar. A police s

Search On for Man Missing in Jampanna Vagu; SP Reviews Rescue Operations

In view of the continuing heavy rains, police advised the public to stay away from rivers and streams and cautioned against entering water bodies

Force of law: On the Delhi police

Delhi Police are pursuing protesters, but not acting against their own

Force of law: On the Delhi police

Delhi Police are pursuing protesters, but not acting against their own

Indian boxers Sakshi Choudhary and Priya Ghanghas reach Commonwealth Games 2026 finals

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In call with Iran's Araghchi, Jaishankar raises ship attacks

India's External Affairs Minister spoke with his Iranian counterpart about regional hostilities. He strongly urged that attacks on commercial shi

A healthy tax: On taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt

The government must act to tax foods high in fat, sugar, and salt

A healthy tax: On taxing foods high in fat, sugar and salt

The government must act to tax foods high in fat, sugar, and salt

Uzbekistans Foreign Minister to Visit India for Four-Day Official Trip

New Delhi, August 1: Uzbekistans Foreign Minister, Saidov Bakhtiyar Odilovich, will embark on an official visit to India from August 2 to August

When Citizens Are Investigated but Power Is Not

India has steadily expanded the technological capacity of the state to identify, track, and classify individuals. Technology itself is not the co

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Fact-finding report on the Communal Tensions Surrounding Bakri Eid at Mumbai Suburb

In May 2026, communal tensions arose at Poonam Estate Cluster 1, a large residential complex in Mira Road under the jurisdiction of the Mira-Bhay

Festive atmosphere prevails across Vizag

No truce between govt & Oppn in Rajya Sabha; Chair rejects Kharge's rule 267 plea

The Rajya Sabha adjourned on Friday after opposition members protested. They demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence and a statement. Opposit

Youth, reported abducted, held with suspected MDMA in Kochi

Manipur Chief Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Restoring Peace and Normalcy

Imphal, August 1: Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh stated on Friday that his government is fully committed to restoring lasting peac

Displaced PoK people protest in Jammu, seek liberation from Pakistan

Displaced people from across the Line of Control protested in Jammu on Friday. They demanded the liberation of Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and its

ISRO calls for stronger academia-industry partnership to power future space missions

Case againstNoidawoman for abusing PM moved to Delhi

President Murmu congratulates Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh on historic judo golds at Commonwealth Games 2026

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YSRC Demands CBI Probe Into DSC Irregularities

The YSR Congress sought a CBI inquiry into alleged DSC recruitment irregularities and demanded Education Minister Nara Lokesh's resignation.

Unidentified gunman kills non-local in Kulgam

An unidentified gunman killed one non-local labourer and injured another in Kulgam. The targeted attack occurred Friday evening in Kelam village,

Shraddha Walkar murder case: HC refuses to set time frame for completion of trial

Allahabad HC asks for two adult sisters to be brought before it in religious conversion and marriage case

The sisters, through their counsel, informed the court that they voluntarily converted from Hinduism to Islam without any pressure, force, or ind

Allahabad HC asks for two adult sisters to be brought before it in religious conversion and marriage case

The sisters, through their counsel, informed the court that they voluntarily converted from Hinduism to Islam without any pressure, force, or ind

KC Venugopal files privilege notice against Jitendra Singh

Congress MP KC Venugopal has filed a privilege notice against Minister Jitendra Singh. He accuses the minister of misleading the Lok Sabha regard

Singareni Gears Up to Ensure Uninterrupted Coal Supply to Thermal Plants

SCCL has directed its officials to maintain daily coal supplies to thermal power stations and ensure production targets are met despite monsoon c

Delhi HC seeks police response on Umar Khalids third bail plea

Kerala HC directs State to operationalise promised NDPS Courts on time

The court was informed by the District Judiciary that there were a total of 8,422 NDPS cases pending in the State

Triumph of justice vs Hussain a BJP man: parties trade barbs after Tahir Hussain verdict

Delhi L-G leads plantation drive in Ridge; seeks survival monitoring

Delhi BLOs in race against time as only 57.54% SIR forms digitised so far

Kishan Reddy Slams CMs Remark on Engineers

Union minister G. Kishan Reddy criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy for calling engineering education a criminal waste, saying the remarks

Air India Unveils Bhogapuram Flight Schedule

In addition, the airline will operate four daily flights between Vijayawada and Bhogapuram, further improving regional connectivity. The new serv

Karnataka govt. sets up panel for recruitment reforms

Odisha Government Denies PG Medical Exam Paper Leak, Attributes Incident to Management Error

Bhubaneswar, August 1: The Odisha government has dismissed allegations of a question paper leak during the recent postgraduate medical examinatio

NDRF Rescues Pregnant Woman From Marooned Village Amid Godavari Floods

NDRF personnel rescued a pregnant woman in labour from flood-hit Ayyaripeta village in Mulugu district and shifted her to a hospital.

Telangana Swimmers for Junior Nationals

Many of the swimmers won multiple medals.

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Chief Justice Advocates Mediation as Key to Justice at Commonwealth Conference

Jaipur, August 1: Indias Chief Justice, Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, emphasized the importance of mediation in the justice system during the Commonw

DHFL Rs 32,930 crore fund diversion case: CBI court orders charges against Wadhawan brothers

In an order pronounced on Thursday, special judge Sanjeev Kumar Malhotra directed that the Wadhawan brothers face charges under various sections

CM presents Telangana as safe, strategic investment destination

Revanth Reddy speaks to CII representatives, unveils govt. plans to transform State into a global economic powerhouse

YouTube rolls out AI search, Shorts upgrades, creator tools and more in major update in July

YouTube is introducing new AI tools and improved content discovery for viewers. Creators will benefit from enhanced features and expanded monetiz

Chess: Rithvik Bags Bronze in Spain

The event culminated in a tight three-way finish for top honours, with IM Muthaiah Al (India), IM Rodriguez Hernandez Luis Daniel (Cuba) and Raja

Instant Inflows Continue in SRSP, Nizamsagar Projects

Irrigation Minister Uttam Kumar visiting SRSP today

Commonwealth Games 2026 LIVE: Neeraj Chopra, Rohit Yadav, Yash headline as India aims gold in javelin

Neeraj Chopra headlines the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in the early hours of August 1. Apart from Neeraj. Indias Ro

Modi Urges Calm, Forgives 'Misguided' Student Protesters

Prime Minister again took to Instagram to appeal for calm and strike a conciliatory note amid simmering unrest

For Pak, Kashmir Terror Attack A Ruse To Divert Attention From PoK: Experts

Preliminary reports say the Resistance Front (TRF), an off-shoot of Pakistan based Lashkar-i-Toiba (LeT) is believed to be behind the attack.

AU Council Suspends Ex-VC Prasad Reddy

Andhra University's Executive Council suspended former Vice-Chancellor Prof. PVGD Prasad Reddy following vigilance inquiry findings and investiga

Kumaraswamy Blames Congress Government for Farmer Couples Suicide in Mandya

Bangalore, August 1: The tragic suicide of a farmer couple in Mandya district, Karnataka, has sparked political outrage. H.D. Kumaraswamy, the Un

Italian Proverb of the Day: If you want something done right, do it... A timeless lesson in self-reliance and responsibility

An Italian proverb emphasizes doing things yourself for better results. This timeless saying reflects a mindset valuing initiative and personal a

ISRO Chairman Outlines at AU Indias Space Station by 2035

The ISRO chairman expressed confidence that the partnership between ISRO and Andhra University would create more opportunities for collaborative

Spain says migrants are returning from Ceuta after 57 die in border rush

Spain reported reversing a large migrant influx into its Ceuta enclave. Most of the over fifty thousand people have already returned voluntarily

Revenue Augmentation Committee holds first meeting through video conference

The committee was constituted to advise the State government on measures to augment the States own tax and non-tax revenues

23-Year-Old Wife Of International Kabaddi Player Dies By Suicide In Haryana

The couple welcomed their son, Hardik, in November last year.

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Parampara Dance and Music Forum: Kathak by guru Sanjay Kumar Joshi; felicitation of Deepika Reddy

DC Edit | Hockey India: No Saffron, Please

Former captains of national hockey sides have vehemently condemned the choice saying blue is where the heart of Indian sportspersons is. In the l

African Proverb of the Day: Where there is negotiation, there is Life lessons from inspirational proverb on conflict, communication, understanding, trust, compromise and why every problem has a solution

African Proverb of the Day highlights the meaning of Where there is negotiation, there is hope for agreement. The saying emphasizes that open com

SIR Gets Strong Response in AP, 3.71 Crore People Submit Enumeration Forms

Around 89.22% of Andhra Pradesh's 4.16 crore electors submitted enumeration forms during the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

T.N. govt orders that English version of Part I of Union-State Relations report be put in public domain

Russian Oil Disaster? Sanctioned Tanker Leaks Oil Off Omans Coast As Monsoon Looms

A crippled tanker carrying Russian crude is leaking oil near a protected marine area off Oman, with worsening monsoon conditions threatening to s

DVAC arrests two suspects in suspected Tasmac scam

The arrests were made on Thursday

Godavari Waters to Reach North Andhra Through Pushkara Scheme

Ramanaidu spoke to media while touring the Kakinada district to check out water flows and the conditions of reservoirs, apart from the Pithapuram

Political Controversy Erupts Over Priyanka Gandhis Remarks on IIT Director

New Delhi, August 1: A political uproar has emerged following Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras comments directed at Professor V. Kamakoti, the

TNPDCL CMD directs officials to re-inspect 3.70 lakh electricity bills in Chennai

The circular has also set a time frame for all the 3.70 lakh bills to be rechecked by August 7

Digital land resurvey will continue, says government

The office of the Revenue Minister said the services of contract staff deployed for the survey had been temporarily stopped as part of a revamp

Madras High Court extends stay on by-election to five constituencies till August 24

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan extend the stay since the pleadings are not complete

Madras High Court extends stay on by-election to five constituencies till August 24

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan extend the stay since the pleadings are not complete

Union Minister urges consideration of Mirabai Chanu for Arjuna Award

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4 Mountaineers Killed, 6 Missing After Avalanche Strikes Peak In PoK

The avalanche struck the mountain at an altitude of around 7,000 metres Thursday, sweeping away the 10-member climbing team that had begun its su

Residents Seek Clarity on Defence Road Project

Residents also sought fair compensation if acquisition becomes unavoidable.

Telangana Considers Shift to Daytime Farm Power To Curb 3,000-MW Grid Deficit

El Nio panel urges shift to solar hours to cut 3,000-MW peak power deficit

APSRTC Driver Taken Off Duty for Using Mobile Phone While Driving

An APSRTC driver was removed from duty after a passenger recorded him allegedly using a mobile phone while driving a bus in Annamayya district.

Karnataka: Junk food banned near schools and colleges of Bengaluru, other regions

Karnataka's food department banned unhealthy food sales near schools and colleges. Officials inspected institutions and found high refined carboh