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Lankan Court Remands Rescued Rameswaram Fishermen

It is to be noted that 22 boats and 214 fishermen have been arrested so far by Sri Lanka this year

U.S. Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that seeks 100% tariffs on India, four others

The bill, renamed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, was approved by the Senate by an 86-11 vote

Nagenthran Warns TVK Govt Against DMK Style Corruption

He alleged that during the previous DMK regime, Rs. 21 lakh was misappropriated without even a single brick being laid for the houses sanctioned

Traditional heads move CM against KHADC land amendment Bill

SHILLONG, Aug 7: A delegation of Synjuk Ki Rangbah Kur Ka Bri U Hynniewtrep on Friday submitted a memorandum to Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma a

Uttarakhand Police arrest security guard in Badrinath Temple donation theft

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Team Bharat asks for E10 availability, E0 at reasonable rates amid E20 backlash

Tehseen Poonawalla, founder of Team Bharat, emphasised they have not sought for a complete rollback of E20.

Tripura to launch Agartala Tea Auction Centre by September end

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Himachal Pradesh CM directs medical colleges to enhance research and diagnostics

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Under this scheme, husband and wife will get Rs 9,250 every month for five years, will have to apply here

If you and your spouse want to receive a fixed amount every month from the comfort of your home, then this government scheme from the Post Office

Deadline for diversion on Shillong-Dawki road ends today

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The East Khasi Hills district administration has directed NHIDCL to complete a temporary diversion on the Shillong-Dawki road by

Fifty years ago | Relentless hunt for treasure

A hundred years ago | Outbreak of Beriberi in Calcutta

A hundred years ago | Outbreak of Beriberi in Calcutta

Supeme Court to Mahua: Freedom fighters faced bullets, you fear eggs

The Supreme Court denied Mahua Moitra's appeal for a virtual appearance in front of the police, as she expressed concerns over potential mob viol

Starzella primed to repeat success in feature

Crude oil futures rise as US-Iran talks remain uncertain

October Brent oil futures were at $84.87, up by 1.31%, and September crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $81.11, up by 0.9

Letters to The Editor July 30, 2026

Letters to The Editor July 30, 2026

Congress tells govt to come clean on ropeway project

SHILLONG, Aug 7: Raising concerns over the environmental implications of the proposed Shillong Ropeway Project, the Meghalaya Pradesh Congress Co

NSEs Ahimsa Index is not for investors looking solely for financial alpha

They seek returns and moral satisfaction, a choice that should not be judged by the same yardstick used for conventional investing

NSEs Ahimsa Index is not for investors looking solely for financial alpha

They seek returns and moral satisfaction, a choice that should not be judged by the same yardstick used for conventional investing

Uttarakhand bans manufacture, sale of substandard dairy products

Uttarakhand has banned substandard dairy products like paneer and ghee. This prohibition includes items made with vegetable oils and chemicals in

Indias semiconductor chip production score will rise from 0% in 2025 to 13% by 2030: Forrester

However, the countrys tech sovereignty score is expected to move up very slowly from 32% in 2025 to 35% by 2030

Indias semiconductor chip production score will rise from 0% in 2025 to 13% by 2030: Forrester

However, the countrys tech sovereignty score is expected to move up very slowly from 32% in 2025 to 35% by 2030

Tatas battery unit Agratas turns to in-house tech for making Lithium cells amid China curbs

The move is a deliberate pivot for Agratas after executives assessed that the chances of a technology deal with a Chinese firm are close to nil,

1 Lakh crores stuck in government fund for years; one fix cut wait times considerably: Sanjeev Sanyal

EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal reveals how a 25-step, three-portal bureaucratic maze trapped citizens unclaimed shares and dividends, until a proce

1 Lakh crores stuck in government fund for years; one fix cut wait times considerably: Sanjeev Sanyal

EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal reveals how a 25-step, three-portal bureaucratic maze trapped citizens unclaimed shares and dividends, until a proce

Stocks to watch, August 4: LIC, Arvind, Paytm, Meesho among 8 stocks to be in focus today

Key triggers for UPL, Jupiter Wagons, Kirloskar Pneumatic

Day Trading Guide for August 4, 2026: Intraday supports, resistances for Nifty50 stocks

Day Trading Guide gives you the key intraday supports and resistances to watch out for on the Nifty Futures and other widely traded stocks such a

Todays Stock Recommendation: August 04, 2026

The stock idea that we have for you today is Ashok Leyland.

How Indias contract labour framework is changing

Its evolving into examining the circumstances in which core business activities may be performed through contract labour

Complete e-KYC by Aug 31 or lose ration card: Ri-Bhoi DC

NONGPOH, Aug 7: The Ri-Bhoi district administration has set a deadline of August 31 for all National Food Security Act (NFSA) beneficiaries to co

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Spain to establish border controls on travellers from Italy amid migration dispute

Spain will implement border controls for flights and ships arriving from Italy. These measures will be in effect from Saturday midnight until Sep

Supreme Court seeks Bihar minister's record of appointment & nomination as MLC

The Supreme Court has requested records from Bihar regarding a minister's appointment. This minister was not an assembly member and faced a six-m

City event pays tribute to Meghalaya

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The 27th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was observed at St. Anthonys College on Friday to honour the memory of Captain Keishi

WJH admin issues alert over water release from dams

JOWAI, Aug 7: The West Jaintia Hills district administration has issued a safety alert following an advisory from the Kopili Hydro Power Station

Post Office FD Rate: How much interest is being earned on 12-month FD in the post office, how much return will senior citizens get?

Post Office FD Rate: The Indian Post Office provides postal services as well as a variety of banking services to the countrys citizens. The commo

Police to issue numbered stickers for local taxis and auto-rickshaws from Sept 7

SHILLONG, Aug 7: The Office of the East Khasi Hills Superintendent of Police (Traffic) will issue numbered stickers to all local taxis and auto-r

Rains Bring Major Relief To Punjab, Haryana Farmers, Boost Crop Prospects

The ongoing monsoon rains across Punjab and Haryana have brought much-needed relief to farmers, significantly improving crop conditions while red

JH group seeks dedicated traffic personnel and impartial policing

KHLIEHRIAT, Aug 7: The Advocacy Reform Movement (ARM) on Friday met East Jaintia Hills Superintendent of Police to demand the appointment of dedi

People pay floral tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 85th death anniversary at Brookside Complex in Rilbong, Shillong, on Friday.

People pay floral tributes to Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore on his 85th death anniversary at Brookside Complex in Rilbong, Shillong, on Frid

Indias kharif sowing deficit shrinks to less than 3%; 81% of normal area covered

Acreage under paddy down 2.2%, coverage of pulses down 6.3% but that of oilseeds up for the first time this season

'Having skill is one thing': Shikhar Dhawan drops big verdict on Sooryavanshi

Centre proposes safety norms for two-wheeled road ambulances

Draft rules seek dedicated regulatory framework for emergency medical motorcycles operating in rural and difficult terrain

NCDEX entry into MF distribution will be a Vande Bharat movement for the industry

Sundaram Finance consolidated net profit up 34 per cent in Q1 FY27

Total disbursements grew by 22% to 8,947 crore

PSU OMCs average LPG cylinder refill time declines in July, but still above January-February

Steps taken by the government and the PSU OMCs helped reduce the average refill delivery time from 4.33 days on June 1, 2026 to 2.15 days on July

Jana Nayagan box office day 16: Thalapathy Vijay film earns Rs 1.18 cr, down 26.2%

On its sixteenth day of release, 'Jana Nayagan', featuring Thalapathy Vijay, saw a decline in box office performance, securing Rs 1.18 crore for

In Tit-For-Tat Move, Spain Imposes Border Controls For Italy Over Ceuta

Spain will introduce temporary border checks on travellers from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass migrant rush int

Centre and Arunachal identify 27 locations on Survey of India maps amid border claims

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National Disgrace: Trump Slams Court Over Ballroom Construction Halt

The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit, which had allowed construction to continue while it considered the case, agreed with a lower court th

Supreme Court dismisses Bofors appeal, 4-decade-old case closed

The Supreme Court has officially dismissed an appeal that sought to challenge a 2005 Delhi High Court ruling, effectively concluding the contenti

July rainfall 35% surplus in J&K, Ladakh

Srinagar, Aug 7: Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh recorded 35 percent excess rainfall in July, receiving 259.7 mm against a normal of 192.6 mm, thoug

No conflict of interest in RDI Fund, says government

The government has staunchly defended the Research, Development and Innovation Fund's comprehensive framework. Officials have emphasized that the

Will Soon Have A Solution: Jharkhand Minister After Meeting Protesters

Jharkhand Minister Dipika Pandey Singh noted that administrative channels have already forwarded core concerns to the Chief Minister's office, ad

'Paper agreement will not bring security: Iranian lawmaker attacks Saudi defence pact

Ukraine says it hit a major Russian oil refinery, hours after Zelenskyys meeting with Trump

The overnight attack started a fire at the Ryazan refinery, which has a capacity of about 17 million tonnes of oil per year, producing gasoline,

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey vows to seek CBI inquiry into Jharkhand exam irregularities

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U.S. Senator renews push for green card bill

Congress cannot continue to ignore millions of long-term residents who contribute to our economy and communities every day, said California Senat

What changes inside the brain as you age? Scientists find a hidden shift that may begin in your midlife

Brain aging study: Brain immune cells begin changing around midlife, a new study reveals. Microglia in the hippocampus gradually decline after ag

Stage set for quarterfinals of 46th Junior State Volleyball Tournament 2026

The quarterfinal line up of the 46th Junior State Volleyball Tournament 2026 organised by the All Manipur Volleyball Association at Kha Sanjenbam

The best is yet to come for Ayush Badoni

The 26-year-old, who will be leading South Delhi Superstarz in the third edition of the Delhi Premier League, says India-A exposure helped him ga

The best is yet to come for Ayush Badoni

The 26-year-old, who will be leading South Delhi Superstarz in the third edition of the Delhi Premier League, says India-A exposure helped him ga

French DJ Kavinsky, best known for Drive hit Nightcall, found dead at 50

French electronic music producer Kavinsky, the synthwave pioneer whose hit Nightcall became synonymous with Nicolas Winding Refns Drive, has died

French DJ Kavinsky, best known for Drive hit Nightcall, found dead at 50

French electronic music producer Kavinsky, the synthwave pioneer whose hit Nightcall became synonymous with Nicolas Winding Refns Drive, has died

T. Nagar turns 102: the neighbourhoods original plan still has lessons for Chennai

From a quiet, residential area, T. Nagar has become a commercial district, which it was never meant to be

T. Nagar turns 102: the neighbourhoods original plan still has lessons for Chennai

From a quiet, residential area, T. Nagar has become a commercial district, which it was never meant to be

I&B ministry eyeing framework to regulate OTT content

The I&B ministry is exploring new legislation targeting OTT platforms. This proposed framework prioritizes the regulation of offensive content wh

ABVP questions AISA president

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Rupee gains 16 paise to 95.66 against U.S. dollar

Foreign capital inflows and a weak American currency ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions also supported the local unit, s

National Handloom Day: MP Manju Sharma Promotes Khadi and Vocal for Local Initiative

Jaipur, August 8: On the occasion of National Handloom Day, Jaipur MP Manju Sharma visited the Handloom House located on Khardak Singh Marg in Ne

Andhra Pradesh to Introduce Backward Classes Protection Law, CM Chandrababu Naidu Announces Financial Aid for Weavers

Amaravati, August 8: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced on Friday that a new law to protect the rights of Backward Clas

Jharkhand government requests written demands from students in recruitment dispute

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India urges China for river cooperation, presses for data sharing

India and China participated in candid discussions regarding border conditions, taking stock of the current landscape along the Line of Actual Co

VST invests 100 crore to open Global Tech Centre in Hosur

The tech centre will accelerate innovation and promote lab and field testing for new generation of farm mechanization equipment powered by both I

VST invests 100 crore to open Global Tech Centre in Hosur

The tech centre will accelerate innovation and promote lab and field testing for new generation of farm mechanization equipment powered by both I

Hull City Signs Norwegian Midfielder Jens Herto-Dahl on a Five-Year Deal

Hull, August 8: Championship club Hull City has signed Norwegian midfielder Jens Herto-Dahl from Eliteserien side Troms on a five-year contract.

LIC appoints Shatmanyu Shrivastava as CFO

Mr. Shrivastava joined LIC in 1990 as an Assistant Administrative Officer and has worked in all four tiers of organisational structure branch, d

LIC appoints Shatmanyu Shrivastava as CFO

Mr. Shrivastava joined LIC in 1990 as an Assistant Administrative Officer and has worked in all four tiers of organisational structure branch, d

Opposition Urged to Support Womens Reservation and Delimitation Bills: Prakash Chik Baraik

New Delhi, August 8: BJP MP Prakash Chik Baraik has called on the opposition to support the Womens Reservation Bill and the delimitation process.

Maruti emerges top EV exporter in Q1, claims 97% share in total EV shipments from India

Maruti Suzuki exports more than 41,000 e Vitara units to 47 countries since its launch last year

Little hope of tracing 2 missing sailors, Centre informs Supreme Court

Two Indian seafarers remain missing after a drone attack on a merchant ship. Intense search operations have yielded no sign of the missing sailor

No Confirmation on Prashant Kishors Role as NCP Strategist, Says Sunil Tatkare

Mumbai, August 8: Sunil Tatkare, the Maharashtra state president of the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), stated on Friday that he has no informa

Gill skips Day 1 of practice game against SLC XI due to finger injury

Gill picked up the niggle during a training session here on Thursday (August 5) and as result, K.L. Rahul is leading the side in his absence

India and Russia Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Railways, Drones, and Critical Minerals

New Delhi, August 8: India and Russia have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors such as railway transport, unmanned aeria

Gujarat Police Uncover Cyber Fraud Source in Jharkhand, Two Arrested

Ahmedabad, August 8: The Surat Cyber Crime Cell has arrested two alleged money mule operators from Jharkhand in connection with a cyber fraud cas

Mumbai crimebranch arrests 12 international gang members in500 crorecyber fraud case

According to Raj Tilak Roshan, DCP Detection, the men, between the ages of 20 and 25, were mostly recruited from Ahmedabad or Rajkot in Gujarat.

Student Protester Hospitalized Amid Ongoing JPSC Movement in Ranchi

Ranchi, August 8: A student protester involved in the ongoing agitation against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams was

Air India announces pay hikes for pilots, raises salary by up to 15%

Air India has announced a significant pay rise for pilots, ranging from eight to fifteen percent, with commanders seeing the most substantial hik