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Uttarakhand: Husband, sister-in-law held in teacher Srishti Kandari death case

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 1, 2026 2:27:32 PM IST

Dehradun Police have arrested the husband and sister-in-law of school teacher Srishti Kandari, who died within eight months of her marriage, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Pramendra Dobhal said on Saturday. ... read..

"Extremely shameful, reprehensible": Priyanka Gandhi condemns Kulgam terror attack

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 1:58:06 PM IST

Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Saturday condemned the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam, in which two labourers working at a brick kiln were killed, calling the incident "shameful" and "inhumane". ... read..

Gujarat: CM Bhupendra Patel approves formation of Unified Taluka Planning Committee to streamline local governance

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 1, 2026 1:58:04 PM IST

The Gujarat government has replaced its dual-track taluka planning system with a single 18-member Unified Taluka Planning Committee (UTPC). ... read..

"India fortunate to have tested leadership": Andhra CM hails PM Modi

Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 1:58:00 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu on Saturday noted that India is "fortunate to have a tested leadership" at a time when "democratic countries everywhere were facing a crisis searching for new leaders." ... read..

"Spoken to some of them...uncomfortable in BJP," Saugata Roy on "rebel" TMC MPs

Kolkata (West Bengal) | August 1, 2026 1:57:56 PM IST

Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Saugata Roy on Saturday claimed that several "rebel" party MPs who had previously aligned with the BJP-led NDA are now feeling "uncomfortable" and might be facing "intimidation" to remain with the ruling party. ... read..

"Development works symbolise growth": PM Modi highlights Andhra Pradesh's rapid progress

Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 1:57:55 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday announced that the rollout, inauguration, and foundation stone laying of major infrastructure initiatives worth approximately Rs 18,000 crore during his visit to Vizianagaram symbolise the rapid growth of Andhra Pr ... read..

"Students being treated like criminals": Congress' Sandeep Dikshit slams Centre

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 1:28:32 PM IST

Senior Congress leader Sandeep Dikshit on Saturday lashed out at the central government, alleging that the concerns of students protesting across the country for the last two months are being ignored. ... read..

Uttarakhand: Women's body takes suo motu cognisance, promises justice in Dehradun teacher death case

Rishikesh (Uttarakhand) | August 1, 2026 1:28:29 PM IST

Expressing deep grief over the tragic death of school teacher Srishti Kandari, who died by suicide within eight months of her marriage in Dehradun, Uttarakhand State Commission for Women Chairperson Kusum Kandwal on Saturday stated that the Commission has ... read..

"Your vision of 'Viksit Bharat' and 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' is transforming nation": AP Dy CM Pawan Kalyan hails PM Modi

Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 1:28:27 PM IST

Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a "Viksit Bharat" and "Atmanirbhar Bharat," stating that it is driving transformation across every sector of the country. ... read..

"His decision to forgive reflects leadership:" RLD leader Malook Nagar on PM Modi's video message

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 1:28:25 PM IST

Rashtriya Lok Dal (RLD) national general secretary Malook Nagar on Saturday praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to forgive children for the derogatory language used at Jantar Mantar, declaring that the PM's decision to forgive the children ref ... read..

Odisha: Floodwaters inundate Dokandar village in Puri, residents seek urgent relief

Puri (Odisha) | August 1, 2026 1:28:17 PM IST

Floodwaters entered Dokandar village under Kanas block in Odisha's Puri district, inundating several houses and disrupting normal life, residents said. ... read..

Maharashtra Dy CM Eknath Shinde holds courtesy meeting with Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Pune

Pune (Maharashtra) | August 1, 2026 1:28:14 PM IST

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Saturday welcomed Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah in Pune, where the latter is on a two-day visit. ... read..

"Everyone must contribute to cleanliness": Karnataka CM Shivakumar launches 'Freedom from Waste' campaign in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) | August 1, 2026 12:58:01 PM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Saturday launched a "Freedom from Waste" campaign in Bengaluru, asserting that it is the responsibility of the citizens to keep the city clean as it belongs to them. ... read..

"Students should be guided to right path:" UP Minister OP Rajbhar on PM Modi's video message

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 12:57:57 PM IST

Uttar Pradesh Cabinet Minister Om Prakash Rajbhar on Saturday emphasised that students should be guided to the right path and said it was the duty of the government to work for their betterment. ... read..

"PM showed a big heart...his gesture of forgiveness appreciated across country": BJP's Sanjay Saraogi

Patna (Bihar) | August 1, 2026 12:57:53 PM IST

Praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi for showing "a big heart" despite inappropriate remarks made against him and his late mother, Bihar BJP president Sanjay Saraogi on Saturday asserted that the entire nation appreciates the PM's gesture of forgiveness, ... read..

JK Cloudburst: Agencies deployed, clearing operations underway in Kishtwar; highway opened for light vehicles

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 1, 2026 12:28:41 PM IST

Following a cloudburst in Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district on Saturday, agencies were immediately deployed to the site and clearing operations are underway to remove debris and muck from the affected area, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pankaj Kumar Sharma ... read..

"If you are a patriot, then it was your duty to be present in House": Sanjay Raut slams PM Modi

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 1, 2026 12:28:39 PM IST

Shiv Sena (UBT) senior leader and MP Sanjay Raut on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the Centre over the passage of the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Bill, alleging that Prime Minister Narendra Modi "insulted Vande Mataram" by re ... read..

Andhra Pradesh: PM Modi inaugurates Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram

Vizianagaram (Andhra Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 12:28:38 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh. ... read..

Delhi HC directs removal of Instagram posts alleging sexual misconduct against national basketball player

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 12:28:33 PM IST

The Delhi High Court on Friday granted interim relief to professional basketball player Kushal Singh in a defamation suit over a series of social media posts made against him on Instagram. ... read..

Committed to providing best possible treatment for serious diseases: Gujarat govt

Gandhinagar (Gujarat) | August 1, 2026 12:28:31 PM IST

Under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the leadership of Minister of State for Health Praful Pansheriya, the State Government is committed to providing the best possible treatment for serious diseases, including cancer, according to the ... read..

Keralam rain fury: 4 killed in landslides as KSDMA terms intense rainfall a "cloudburst"

Thiruvananthapuram (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 12:28:27 PM IST

Four people have died after extremely heavy rainfall measuring up to 361 mm in 24 hours triggered a series of landslides and debris flows in Keralam's southern districts, officials said on Saturday. ... read..

Cabinet approves "Samudra Manthan" national offshore exploration scheme with outlay of Rs 84,084 crore

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:58:40 AM IST

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, approved "Samudra Manthan", the National Offshore Exploration Scheme, a Central Sector Scheme of the Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas carrying an approved outlay of Rs 84,084 cro ... read..

"Education is the nation's future": CPI(M)'s V Sivadasan targets NTA over exam irregularities

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:58:38 AM IST

CPI(M) MP V. Sivadasan on Saturday launched a sharp attack on the National Testing Agency (NTA), accusing it of compromising the sanctity of the education system and the future of students by outsourcing exam operations to corrupt private companies. ... read..

Maharashtra: Continuous rain triggers landslide in Nandurbar, Taloda-Dhadgaon route blocked

Nandurbar (Maharashtra) | August 1, 2026 11:58:35 AM IST

A landslide occurred at Chandsaili Ghat in Nandurbar district in Maharashtra due to continuous heavy rainfall, according to information received from the District Disaster Management Office (DDMO) and the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF). ... read..

Odisha SIR: ECI extends deadline for filing claims and objections to August 19

Bhubaneshwar (Odisha) | August 1, 2026 11:58:26 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Friday extended the deadline for filing claims and objections regarding the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Odisha from August 4 to August 19. ... read..

Telangana: Hyderabad Police arrests 3 for illegal sale of Mephentermine Sulphate injections

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 1, 2026 11:58:18 AM IST

The Hyderabad Police has apprehended three persons for illegally procuring and selling Mephentermine Sulphate injections, police said on Saturday. ... read..

Tamil Nadu: Over 2,000 muslims offer special prayer for rain in Tiruchirappalli

Tiruchirappalli (Tamil Nadu) | August 1, 2026 11:28:13 AM IST

More than 2,000 Muslims gathered at the Uzhavar Sandhai grounds in Thennur, Tiruchirappalli, on Saturday to offer a special prayer seeking rainfall amid prolonged dry weather and worsening water scarcity across Tamil Nadu. ... read..

ECI extends Special Intensive Revision schedule in Telangana; final electoral roll to be published on October 19

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 1, 2026 11:28:09 AM IST

The Election Commission of India (ECI) has revised and extended the schedule for the ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Telangana, pushing the final publication date to October 19, 2026. ... read..

Telangana: Police foil bid to sell 4-day-old baby; woman arrested

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 1, 2026 11:28:07 AM IST

The Balapur Police in Telangana foiled an alleged attempt to sell a four-day-old baby in a swift operation and safely rescued the newborn. ... read..

"Strengthening at booth level": Rahul Gandhi to interact with TN Congress leaders on final day of training camp

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) | August 1, 2026 11:28:05 AM IST

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, arrived in Chennai on Saturday, with senior state Congress leaders, cadres, and state ministers gathered at the airport to receive him. ... read..

Keralam: 17 fishermen rescued after engine failure off Kozhikode coast

Kozhikode (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 11:28:03 AM IST

In a joint operation, the Coastal Police along with residents rescued 17 fishermen stranded in the Arabian Sea after their fishing vessel suffered a mechanical breakdown, officials said. ... read..

J-K CM condemns 'dastardly' killing of labourers in Kulgam terror attack; announces ?16 lakh ex-gratia for kin

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 1, 2026 11:27:50 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Saturday strongly condemned the killing of two labourers in Kulgam district in a terror attack, describing the act as "dastardly" and "senseless." ... read..

'Punishment, not prevention': P Chidambaram targets Centre over anti-paper leak bill

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 11:27:48 AM IST

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P. Chidambaram on Saturday criticised the Central government over the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, asserting that describing the legislation as a law to "prevent" unfair ... read..

J-K: Cloudburst hits Kishtwar, shops damaged; no loss of life reported

Kishtwar (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 1, 2026 10:58:16 AM IST

A cloudburst hit the Chatroo area of Kishtwar district in the early hours of Saturday, damaging some commercial outlets and shops, Union Minister Jitendra Singh said, adding that no loss of life has been reported so far. ... read..

KSEB opens Kallarkutty Dam shutters after reservoir reaches maximum capacity in Idukki

Idukki (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 10:58:14 AM IST

Amid continuous heavy rainfall in the region, the Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) on Saturday opened the shutters of the Kallarkutty Dam in Kerala's Idukki district to manage rising water levels. ... read..

Keralam: Pathanamthitta gets 300 mm+ rainfall in 2 hours, administration on alert

Pathanamthitta (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 10:58:11 AM IST

Amid heavy rainfall in Keralam's Pathanamthitta, District Collector Nizamudeen A outlined the sheer intensity of the situation, saying that more than 300 millimetres of rainfall fell within two hours. ... read..

Malabar River Festival kayaking suspended in Kozhikode following safety warnings

Kozhikode (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 10:58:09 AM IST

Organisers of the Malabar River Festival on Saturday suspended the white-water kayaking competitions in Kozhikode after rising water levels in the Chalipuzha River posed severe safety risks following relentless heavy rainfall in the region. ... read..

"Question paper leaks malaise not going to leave BJP:" Congress' Bhakta Charan Das amid Odisha Medical PG exam paper leak row

Bhubaneswar (Odisha) | August 1, 2026 10:58:07 AM IST

Odisha Congress president Bhakta Charan Das launched a scathing attack on the Mohan Charan Majhi-led BJP government in the state over the alleged Odisha Medical PG exam paper leak, declaring that the "malaise" of question paper leaks will not leave the ru ... read..

"Self-declared non-biological PM enjoys playing victim card": Jairam Ramesh's dig at PM Modi

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 10:58:02 AM IST

Senior Congress leader Jairam Ramesh accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of "playing the victim card" and using "vile vitriol against his predecessors and political opponents". ... read..

Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma to address Facebook live on flood relief measures

Guwahati (Assam) | August 1, 2026 10:57:59 AM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Saturday said he will address a Facebook Live session to share updates on the flood situation and the government's plans to provide relief to affected people, as the death toll in the state floods has risen to 8 ... read..

Chhattisgarh: Leopard terrorising Khaira village captured by Forest Department

Gariaband (Chhattisgarh) | August 1, 2026 10:29:02 AM IST

A leopard was captured by the forest department in a residential village area in Chhattisgarh on Friday. ... read..

Kedarnath Dham: "Trekking on certain routes has been prohibited", says Official

Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) | August 1, 2026 10:28:59 AM IST

Weather conditions in Kedarnath Dham, Uttarakhand, continue to remain unpredictable, with spells of heavy rain and dense fog making the pilgrimage challenging for devotees. ... read..

Keralam: Pamba River overflows amid heavy rainfall, flash floods in Pathanamthitta

Pathanamthitta (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 10:28:56 AM IST

Extremely heavy rainfall in the hilly regions of Keralam's Pathanamthitta triggered sudden flash floods, causing the Pamba River to overflow and submerging several parts of Ranni town under waist-deep water. ... read..

"Lives could have been saved": Congress' Hanumantha Rao targets Central govt over NEET protests

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 1, 2026 10:28:54 AM IST

Launching a blistering attack on the Centre over its handling of the NEET paper leak controversy, Telangana Government Advisor and senior Congress leader V. Hanumantha Rao on Saturday alleged that timely intervention by the government could have prevented ... read..

"He has no ethical right": BJP's Prakash Reddy targets Kapil Sibal over association with CJP

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 1, 2026 10:28:49 AM IST

Launching a blistering attack on Congress MP Kapil Sibal, BJP spokesperson Prakash Reddy on Friday claimed that the senior advocate has no "moral or ethical right" to defend individuals involved in "anti-social and anti-national activities". ... read..

UP: Food Safety Dept installs QR codes at food outlets in Moradabad ahead of Kanwar Yatra

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 9:57:49 AM IST

Ahead of the Kanwar Yatra, the Food Safety Department in Moradabad has intensified inspections of food and beverage outlets and installed QR codes to facilitate complaints from devotees. ... read..

"Prime Minister cares deeply about every citizen": BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on commercial cylinder price cut

New Town (West Bengal) | August 1, 2026 9:57:42 AM IST

After the price of the 19 kg commercial cylinder dropped, Senior BJP leader Dilip Ghosh on Saturday said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made constant efforts to offer relief to citizens. ... read..

Coalition govt vindictive, using police to settle political scores: YSRCP MLC Botcha Satyanarayana

Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 9:57:41 AM IST

YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has hit out at the coalition government (Telugu Desam Party (TDP), the Janasena Party (JSP), and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)), claiming that it is misusing police to harass political opponents while adding that Andhra Prade ... read..

P Chidambaram questions PM Modi over "abusive, filthy" comments by "BJP trolls"

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 9:57:39 AM IST

Senior Congress leader and former Union Home Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi over "abusive" comments posted by alleged BJP "trolls" on social media. ... read..

"Protesting our right, but protests must stay within limits": BJP's Sadanand Tanavade welcomes cases registered for "abusing" PM Modi

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 9:57:36 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Sadanand Shet Tanavade backed the legal action initiated against Meta India head Arun Srinivas and several social media account operators, asserting that while protesting is a constitutional right, personal allegations and ... read..

UP's Moradabad candle factory fire brought under control; Short circuit suspected: SSP Satpal Antil

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 9:57:34 AM IST

The fire that broke out at a candle factory in Moradabad's Krishna Colony in the early hours of Saturday has been brought under control, with a short circuit suspected to have caused the incident, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Satpal Antil said. ... read..

J-K: Second non-local worker injured in Kulgam attack succumbs to injuries

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | August 1, 2026 9:28:12 AM IST

The second non-local worker, who was critically injured in Friday evening's terrorist attack in the Kellam area of South Kashmir's Kulgam district, succumbed to his injuries on Saturday morning, officials said. ... read..

Punjab CM to release funds under Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana; beneficiary tally to cross 68.5 lakh

Chandigarh (Punjab) | August 1, 2026 9:28:10 AM IST

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann will release financial assistance under the 'Mukh Mantri Mawan-Dhiyan Satkar Yojana' at an event in Pathankot on Saturday. ... read..

"They beat her, then hanged her": Family alleges murder in Dehradun teacher dowry death case

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | August 1, 2026 9:28:06 AM IST

Demanding swift legal action and the immediate arrest of those involved, the family of a government school teacher, who died under suspicious circumstances due to alleged dowry harassment in Dehradun, has called for a fast-track court trial and requested ... read..

Assam floods: Death toll rises to 80; over 1.92 lakh affected across five districts

Guwahati (Assam) | August 1, 2026 9:28:02 AM IST

The death toll in the Assam floods has risen to 80, with two fresh deaths reported, while more than 1.92 lakh people have been affected across five districts, according to the Disaster Reporting and Information Management System (DRIMS) report as of July ... read..

"No logical basis": Deepak Prakash denies link between SC hearing and Devesh Kumar's resignation

Darbhanga (Bihar) | August 1, 2026 9:28:00 AM IST

Bihar's Panchayati Raj Minister, Deepak Prakash, refrained from commenting on the ongoing Supreme Court hearing regarding his appointment and continuation in office, stating that all relevant facts will be placed directly before the Top court. ... read..

''Cure, Pure, Rare are Telangana's growth engines'': CM Reddy rolls out the red carpet for investors under Telangana Rising Vision 2047

Hyderabad (Telangana) | August 1, 2026 9:27:58 AM IST

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy rolled out the red carpet for investors, inviting them to set up their industries in the state while asserting that the state is both crucial and a safe investment destination in the country. ... read..

India to get 11 new flying schools to tackle India's 30000+ pilot shortage

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:58:10 AM IST

In a major push to strengthen domestic pilot training capacity and reduce reliance on foreign flying schools, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has successfully completed the tender process for 11 new Flying Training Organisation (FTO) slots at seven ... read..

Complaint filed against Purnia MP Pappu Yadav in Delhi over Parliament protest

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:58:08 AM IST

A police complaint has been lodged against Independent MP from Purnia, Rajesh Ranjan alias Pappu Yadav, at Jehangirpuri Police Station in the national capital following his recent protest demonstration inside the Parliament complex over the alleged Ram Ma ... read..

19-kg commercial LPG cylinder price dropped by Rs 202 in Delhi, Rs 209 in Kolkata

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:57:58 AM IST

The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been slashed by Rs 202 in Delhi and Rs 209 in Kolkata, effective Saturday, sources said. ... read..

"Arvind Kejriwal and AAP should clarify their relationship with Tahir Hussain": BJP

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:57:57 AM IST

A day after a Delhi court sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councillor Tahir Hussain to life imprisonment for the brutal murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the February 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, Bharatiya Janata Party (B ... read..

Keralam: One killed, another feared trapped as heavy rain triggers multiple landslides

Idukki (Keralam) | August 1, 2026 8:57:55 AM IST

Heavy rainfall on Saturday has triggered a series of devastating landslides across Keralam's Idukki district, leaving one person dead and another feared trapped under debris. ... read..

"Govt stands with families": Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai expresses grief over killing of labourer in J-K terror attack

Raipur (Chhattisgarh) | August 1, 2026 8:58:05 AM IST

Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Friday expressed deep grief over the death of a labourer from the state and injuries to another in a terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam. ... read..

Shraddha Walkar murder case: Court directs to reschedule psychiatry consultation of Aaftab Amin Poonawala to avoid clash with daily hearing

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 7:28:17 AM IST

Saket District Court on Friday directed the Jail Authorities to reschedule the Psychiatry consultation of Aaftab Amin Poonawala from Tuesday to Saturday in order to avoid a clash with the day-to-day hearing. ... read..

Fake Medicine Racket bribery case: Delhi Court granted bail to IPS Deepak Gahlawat after a month's custody in bribery case

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 7:28:15 AM IST

The Rouse Avenue court on Friday granted bail to IPS Deepak Gahlawat after a month's custody after his arrest by the CBI in a bribery case. The court granted him regular bail, saying that no further custodial interrogation of the applicant is required, an ... read..

Fire Department rescues three stranded amid flooding near Auranga River crossing in Gujarat's Valsad

Valsad (Gujarat) | August 1, 2026 6:57:38 AM IST

The fire department successfully rescued three people who were stranded near the Auranga River crossing in flood-hit Valsad, officials said. ... read..

IMD issues red alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms in Gujarat, Kerala

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 6:57:36 AM IST

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Saturday issued a red warning for thunderstorms and lightning accompanied by gusty winds of around 60 kmph and heavy rain exceeding 15 mm per hour in several districts of Gujarat and Kerala for the next two to ... read..

IMD issues red alert for heavy rain, thunderstorms in Gujarat, Keralam

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 6:57:28 AM IST

CJI Surya Kant, Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurate Commonwealth Peace Mediation and Rule of Law Conference in Jaipur

Jaipur (Rajasthan) | August 1, 2026 6:27:46 AM IST

Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma and Chief Justice of India Justice Surya Kant on Saturday inaugurated the three-day Commonwealth Peace Mediation and Rule of Law Conference in Jaipur. ... read..

Uttar Pradesh: Fire breaks out at candle factory in Moradabad

Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) | August 1, 2026 4:59:07 AM IST

A major fire broke out at a candle factory in Krishna Colony in the early hours of Saturday. ... read..

PM Modi says 'PM Surya Sarovar Yojana' will expand clean energy capacity, cut CO2 emissions

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:28:20 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said the Union Cabinet's approval of the Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY) would expand India's clean energy capacity through the use of reservoirs and inland water bodies, benefit every State and Union Te ... read..

NCPI MP June Maliah meets Amit Shah, says meeting renewed resolve to transform Midnapore

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 4:28:16 AM IST

NCPI MP June Maliah on Saturday met Union Home Minister Amit Shah in Parliament and said the meeting had strengthened her resolve to work towards the development of the Midnapore Lok Sabha constituency. ... read..

Nitin Nabin congratulates Harsh Singh for winning gold in Men's 60 Kg Judo at CWG 2026

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 8:58:02 AM IST

BJP President Nitin Nabin congratulated Indian judoka Harsh Singh for winning the gold medal in the men's 60 kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying his achievement has filled the entire nation with pride. ... read..

Government likely to introduce FCRA Amendment bill next week

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:58:30 AM IST

The government is likely to introduce 'Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act Amendment Bill' in the Lok Sabha next week, sources said. ... read..

Union Minister Manohar Lal chairs consultative committee meeting, announces two-department structure for MoHUA

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:29:11 AM IST

Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs and Power, Manohar Lal, chaired the Parliamentary Consultative Committee Meeting of the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on the theme of Urban Planning. ... read..

PHC in Gandhinagar strengthening rural healthcare with free and modern medical services

General News | August 1, 2026 3:29:08 AM IST

A Smart Primary Health Centre (PHC) in Pandhara village of Gujarat's Gandhinagar district is strengthening rural healthcare by providing free medical services, modern diagnostic facilities and technology-enabled healthcare closer to villagers. ... read..

PM Modi says daughters using abusive language at Jantar Mantar protest was cultural shock; time to embrace these children and show them right path

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 3:29:05 AM IST

Noting that some mischievous children had used "very crude and abusive language" during the protest at Jantar Mantar and he and his late mother were also subjected to abuse, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that abuses never solve anything and ... read..

Prime Minister Modi urges people to guide the misguided, says abuses never solve anything

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:59:26 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said that abuses never solve anything and called upon people to guide those who have gone astray. ... read..

Cabinet approves 'PM Surya Sarovar Yojana' for floating solar photovoltaic projects of ?5,070 cr

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:59:24 AM IST

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday approved the 'Pradhan Mantri Surya Sarovar Yojana (PM-SSY)', a Scheme for the development of Floating Solar Photovoltaic (FSPV) Projects with Energy Storage Systems (ESS) with a total out ... read..

Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja appointed as next Director General Armed Forces Medical Services

New Delhi | August 1, 2026 2:59:20 AM IST

The Government of India has appointed Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, presently serving as the Director General Medical Services (Air), as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) with effect from the afternoon of August 31. ... read..

Assam: International Tiger Day celebrated with community-led conservation drive in Manas Landscape

Guwahati (Assam) | August 1, 2026 2:59:19 AM IST

Demonstrating that the future of tiger conservation depends on strong partnerships between protected area managers and local communities, leading biodiversity conservation organisation Aaranyak, in collaboration with the Forest Department, BTC, MMES and E ... read..

IndiGo to discontinue wide-body operations from Oct 25, conclude Norse Atlantic damp lease by Oct 31

Mumbai (Maharashtra) | August 1, 2026 2:00:12 AM IST

IndiGo on Friday announced that it will discontinue its wide-body operations from October 25, 2026, and conclude its damp lease agreement with Norse Atlantic Airways effective October 31, 2026, citing a challenging operating environment amid ongoing geopo ... read..

"Haven't forgotten the causes ": Sonam Wangchuk urges govt to fulfil promises, refrain from legal action against protesting students

Leh (Ladakh) | August 1, 2026 2:00:04 AM IST

Activist Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday urged the government to fulfil the written promises made when his hunger strike was called off and refrain from taking legal action against students who participated in protests, while also calling for compensation to t ... read..

Haryana CM congratulates Seema Sangwan for winning bronze medal in Commonwealth Games

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 11:57:26 PM IST

Rising from a small village in Bhiwani district to the international stage, athlete Seema Sangwan delivered an outstanding performance in the discus throw event to win a bronze medal, adding another medal to India's tally. ... read..

Punjab CM should tell people how many poll promises have been fulfilled: Nayab Singh Saini

Chandigarh (Haryana) | July 31, 2026 11:57:23 PM IST

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini on Thursday questioned Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann over the "implementation of the 56 promises" made by AAP in the last Assembly elections. ... read..

Tripura crosses 15 MW rooftop solar milestone under PM Surya Ghar Scheme; over Rs 32.5 crore subsidies disbursed

Agartala (Tripura) | July 31, 2026 11:28:04 PM IST

Tripura has crossed a significant milestone in renewable energy generation, with the cumulative installed capacity of rooftop solar systems under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana surpassing 15 MW, marking significant progress towards decentralised and ... read..

Assam Government rolls out additional relief measures to support residents affected by recent floods

Guwahati (Assam) | July 31, 2026 11:28:00 PM IST

In view of the recent flood situation in the state, the Assam government has taken up various measures to provide additional relief to the flood-affected people. ... read..

"Convicts not beyond reformation": Delhi Court refuses to award death penalty to Tahir Hussain, 4 others

By By Dhiraj Beniwal

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 11:27:53 PM IST

Delhi's Karkardooma court declined capital Punishment after disagreeing with the submissions of Delhi Police that Tahir Hussain and other convicts are beyond reformation; they are a menace to society even in prison. ... read..

"Our demand was death penalty": IB official Ankit Sharma's brother after Tahir Hussain, 4 others get life term

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 11:27:51 PM IST

The brother of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma, who was killed during the 2020 Northeast Delhi riots, on Friday expressed disappointment over the life imprisonment awarded to former Aam Aadmi Party councillor Tahir Hussain and four others, s ... read..

Rain lashes Shimla; tourists revel in monsoon charm, locals grapple with daily disruptions

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) | July 31, 2026 11:27:49 PM IST

Intermittent showers continued to drench Shimla on Friday, transforming the hill town into a picturesque monsoon destination while also disrupting daily life for residents. ... read..

Uttarakhand CM Dhami hears public grievances, orders swift redressal

Dehradun (Uttarakhand) | July 31, 2026 11:27:46 PM IST

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday met people from different parts of the state at the Mukhya Sevak Sadan, located at the Chief Minister's Camp Office, and listened to their grievances. He directed concerned officials to ensure promp ... read..

Gautam Adani contributes Rs 11 crore to Assam CM Relief Fund for flood-hit people; CM Himanta hails efforts

Guwahati (Assam) | July 31, 2026 10:57:55 PM IST

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday expressed gratitude to industrialist Gautam Adani for contributing Rs 11 crore to the Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support relief and rehabilitation efforts for people affected by floods in the state. ... read..

Punjab Police foils terror plot: 4 arrested for incendiary attack on Amritsar Police Post

Amritsar (Punjab) | July 31, 2026 10:57:49 PM IST

The Amritsar Rural Police have cracked the recent attack on Police Post Chamiari under the Ajnala Police Station, arresting four individuals, including a minor, for throwing an incendiary device at the facility. ... read..

Cooperating with concerned authorities, says Meta after Hyderabad Police registers cases over social media posts during CJP protest targeting PM Modi

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:57:48 PM IST

With the Cybercrime police in Hyderabad having registered cases against operators of several Facebook and Instagram accounts and parent company Meta's India head over allegedly morphed and objectionable content targeting PM Narendra Modi during the Cockro ... read..

YSRCP's Lakshmi Parvathi challenges Bhuvaneswari to prove Assembly insult claim

Tadepalli (Andhra Pradesh) | July 31, 2026 10:57:46 PM IST

YSRCP State General Secretary Nandamuri Lakshmi Parvathi on Thursday dismissed as false remarks made by Nara Bhuvaneswari during her Kuppam tour and challenged her to prove her claim that she was insulted in the Andhra Pradesh Assembly. ... read..

NCPI seeks to dismiss speculations of rift after three of its leaders from minority community skip NDA meeting

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:57:38 PM IST

With three of NCPI leaders belonging to the minority community having skipped the NDA 'Mangal Milan' meeting held on Tuesday, the party has sought to reject speculation of a rift but Trinamool Congress leaders said that the three parliamentarians do not ... read..

1 killed, another injured after terrorists fire upon non-local workers in Kulgam; J-K LG directs security forces to eliminate terrorists

Kulgam (Jammu and Kashmir) | July 31, 2026 10:57:35 PM IST

One non-local worker was killed and another injured after terrorists fired upon them in the Kellam area of Kulgam district in Jammu and Kashmir, police said on Thursday. ... read..

Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja appointed as DGAFMS with effect from August 31

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:57:29 PM IST

Air Marshal Sandeep Thareja, who is presently serving as the Director General Medical Services (Air), has been appointed as the Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS) with effect from August 31, 2026. ... read..

Heavy rains trigger alerts across country; Gujarat, Himachal on alert, Assam and Uttarakhand step up flood preparedness

New Delhi | July 31, 2026 10:27:46 PM IST

Authorities across several states have stepped up preparedness and relief measures as heavy monsoon rains and flood-like conditions continue to affect parts of the country, with red and orange alerts issued in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, while Assam and ... read..

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