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Assam floods ease, 178,000 affected, 82 deaths, 7 districts hit
The flood situation in Assam showed signs of improvement as the number of affected people dropped to 1.78 lakh, though seven districts remain impacted by the deluge.
West Bengal STF busts Pakistan-backed spy ring targeting Suvendu Adhikari
West Bengal STF uncovered a Pakistan-backed espionage network targeting CM Suvendu Adhikari and disrupting Delhi protests, with a girlfriend link exposing the suspect.
Vinay Kwatra says Pakistan eroded Indus Treaty, India suspended it
India's US envoy Vinay Mohan Kwatra criticized Pakistan for eroding the Indus Waters Treaty, urging Islamabad to dismantle its terror infrastructure to restore bilateral trust.
Bengaluru cyber police file FIRs over posts targeting Rahul Gandhi
The Bengaluru Cyber Crime Police have registered an FIR against three Instagram accounts for allegedly sharing defamatory and abusive content targeting Rahul Gandhi.
Noida teen apologized after insulting PM Modi, family flees home
The mother of a 15-year-old Noida girl, who apologised for objectionable remarks against PM Modi, seeks protection after facing rape threats and urges the withdrawal of the FIR.
IIT Guwahati BTech student found dead after Brahmaputra fall
Two IIT Guwahati students slipped into the Brahmaputra during a riverside outing, leading to the tragic drowning of a third-year BTech student despite rescue efforts.
Hamim Mondal arrested in West Bengal over Suvendu Adhikari plot
A West Bengal terror suspect, linked to Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad, planned unrest at Jantar Mantar and was exposed through his girlfriend's social media.
Heavy rains in Karnataka fill reservoirs but trigger deadly landslides
Heavy rainfall in Karnataka improved reservoir inflows, easing water concerns, but triggered landslides and rail disruptions, claiming three lives in Shivamogga district.
IMD issues orange alert for flash flood risk in Kerala
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for 12 districts in Kerala, warning of heavy rains, flash floods, and mudslides on August 2, 2026.
Heavy rains flood Kerala after Ayyankunnu records 320mm downpour
Kerala experienced intense rainfall on August 1, with Ayyankunnu in Kannur recording 320 mm, causing widespread flooding and damage across multiple districts.
Stone-pelting by CJP protesters persisted post-Parliament march: Report
Violence during the protests over the alleged paper leak in the NEET-UG examination continued even after a violent clash on July 20, security officials have said.
India suspends Indus Waters Treaty after Jammu and Kashmir attack
India's envoy to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, stated that India's decision to pause the Indus Water Treaty stems from Pakistan's decades-long hostility and support for terrorism.
Ahmedabad to host 2030 Commonwealth Games marking India's 2nd time
Ahmedabad begins its journey as the 2030 Commonwealth Games host, focusing on infrastructure upgrades, world-class sports facilities, and long-term urban development.
Students return to Jantar Mantar to debunk Instagram clash videos
Students revisited Jantar Mantar to debunk viral social media videos falsely claiming ongoing protests, which concluded on July 28 after a 36-day demonstration.
NEET-UG leak protests by CJP end after Dharmendra Pradhan resigns
Stone-pelting incidents by CJP protesters continued until July 25, despite the violent clashes during the Parliament march on July 20, officials revealed.
Maharashtra Cyber police file FIR over deepfake of Delhi DCP
Maharashtra Cyber police registered an FIR against unknown persons for circulating a deepfake video of DCP Sumit Jha, falsely portraying his resignation.
Unsafe, unauthorized Kohinoor Apartment collapse in Bhiwandi kills 10
The Bhiwandi building collapse left ten dead, but the owner has fled abroad and the contractor may be deceased, stalling justice for victims of alleged illegal construction.
Bhiwandi building collapse kills 10, utilities cut for 1,074 buildings
Following the Kohinoor building collapse that claimed 10 lives, BNCMC mandated evacuation of 1,074 unsafe structures and utility disconnections to ensure public safety.
Kerala rains kill 6 as IMD warns of strong storms
Heavy rains in Kerala claimed six lives and triggered landslides. IMD predicts continued rainfall with orange alerts issued for 12 districts, including Pathanamthitta and Idukki.
Jagatsinghpur Class 10 student alleges teacher assaulted over long hair
A Class 10 student in Odisha's Jagatsinghpur district alleged being assaulted and expelled by a teacher for keeping long hair during the holy month of Shravan.
Punjab caps private school fees at 5% with local approval
The Punjab Government will introduce a Bill during the monsoon session to permanently cap annual private school fee hikes at 5%, benefiting over 32 lakh students statewide.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann announces 2nd installment to 35.5L women
The Punjab government transferred ₹3,000-₹4,500 to 35.5 lakh women under the Mukh Mantri Mawan Dhiyan Satkar Yojna, benefiting a total of 68.5 lakh women so far.
Adarsh Singh orders surprise excise checks along Kanwar Yatra routes
The Uttar Pradesh excise department conducted surprise inspections, ensuring liquor outlets along Kanwar Yatra routes comply with operational norms and maintain transparency.
Monsoon rains kill 6 in Maharashtra's Vidarbha, heavy flooding
Relentless monsoon rains over three days in Vidarbha claimed six lives, submerged villages, damaged kharif crops, and disrupted road connectivity across multiple districts.
Union home ministry vets over 10,700 posts for Delhi fire
The Union home ministry has approved the creation of 10,743 new posts for Delhi Fire Service, marking its first major manpower boost since 2010 to address critical shortages.
Mother and daughter die after snakebite in Triveni Colony Bakhtawarpur
A 41-year-old woman and her 13-year-old daughter died, while her 18-year-old son was injured in a rare snakebite incident at their Triveni Colony home earlier this week.
Former kabaddi player Mohana, 22, found shot dead in Shamli
A former kabaddi player, Mohana alias Monu, was fatally shot in Shamli district on Saturday morning while heading to pick up labourers for agricultural work, police confirmed.
NITI Aayog's Ashok Kumar Lahiri plans $600B Kashi Vindhya hub
NITI Aayog aims to transform the Kashi-Vindhya region into a $600 billion economic zone by 2047, focusing on job creation, investments, and holistic development across key sectors.
Bihar's Manju Verma and Chandrashekhar Verma sentenced to 7 years
Former Bihar minister Manju Verma and her husband received a seven-year jail term for illegal arms possession, linked to the 2018 Muzaffarpur shelter home case investigation.
Hooda joins Global Sikhs to serve langar in Sivasagar
Bollywood actor Randeep Hooda visited flood-hit Assam, distributing langar at a relief camp and highlighting the lack of cooking facilities for families relying on dry ration.
J&K hit by 25 cloudbursts in July, 28 dead
Jammu & Kashmir is witnessing an alarming rise in cloudbursts and extreme rainfall events, fueled by climate change, warming temperatures, and disrupted atmospheric patterns.
Early Sunday 2.9 magnitude quake shakes Delhi's North district
A magnitude 2.9 earthquake struck Delhi's North District at 4:14 AM IST on Sunday, with a shallow depth of 8 km, as confirmed by the National Center for Seismology (NCS).
El Nino weakens India's monsoon but positive IOD could help
WMO predicts a potential positive Indian Ocean Dipole (IOD), which could mitigate El Niño's adverse effects and improve monsoon rainfall across India.
IMD places 7 states under orange alert for Sunday rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Karnataka, Rajasthan, and Kerala on August 2, warning of very heavy rainfall.
Supreme Court criticizes cow abandonment despite slaughter protests in India
The Supreme Court criticized societal hypocrisy, highlighting how abandoned livestock endanger public safety while owners oppose their use as food.
Ernakulam police book K.P. Sasikala, unidentified Congress and BJP supporters
Hindu Aikya Vedi leader K.P. Sasikala and others face charges after circulating a video falsely linking DYFI leader Maneesha Radhakrishnan to a drug case, sparking outrage.
Bhogapuram airport eve students set 13,750 Dhimsa Guinness World record
A dazzling Dhimsa dance by 13,750 schoolchildren marked the Bhogapuram airport inauguration, showcasing Andhra Pradesh's rich tribal heritage and earning a Guinness World Record.
Kerala fishermen head to sea despite warnings amid scant relief
Faced with starvation on land, Kerala's fishers often defy weather warnings to venture into perilous seas, driven by poverty and the absence of reliable financial support systems.
M K Stalin cancels Bengaluru visit after Shivakumar requested it
Tamil Nadu CM Vijay's planned meeting with Karnataka CM D K Shivakumar over the Cauvery water dispute was postponed due to protests and Karnataka citing water shortages.
Modi lays foundation for South India's 1st chip packaging facility
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated ASIP Technologies' ₹2,387-crore semiconductor packaging facility in Visakhapatnam, boosting India's chip manufacturing capabilities.
Assam floods kill 82, nearly 200,000 affected in 4 districts
Assam prioritizes relief for 1.92 lakh affected people as floods claim 82 lives; discussions on causes and accountability will follow post-rehabilitation efforts.
SC judge makes 'ants' remark on collegium appointments
Supreme Court Justice Ujjal Bhuyan has called for more transparency in the collegium system of judicial appointments.
Kerala landslides kill 5, many feared trapped under debris
Heavy rains in Kerala have triggered multiple landslides, killing five people and leaving many others missing, The Indian Express reported.
Prioritize national interest over personal gains: Ajit Doval to youth
National Security Advisor (NSA) Ajit Doval has urged India's youth to prioritize national interest over personal gains.
West Bengal Police STF arrests suspected JeM 'honey-trap' accomplice
The West Bengal Police's Special Task Force (STF) has arrested Arpita Sarkar, a suspected accomplice of Mohammad Hamim Mondal, an alleged Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) operative.
J&K CM announces ₹10L for families of 2 slain laborers
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has announced an ex-gratia payment of ₹10 lakh to the families of two migrant laborers killed in a recent terror attack.
PM Modi inaugurates Andhra Pradesh's 1st international greenfield airport
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh's Vizianagaram district on Saturday.
J&K: Cloudburst triggers flash floods in Kishtwar, roads damaged
A cloudburst in the Chatroo area of Jammu and Kashmir's Kishtwar district triggered flash floods early Saturday.
TISS postpones convocation; CJI was to be chief guest
The Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) in Mumbai has postponed its 86th annual convocation, which was scheduled for August 2.
PIB fact-checks PM Modi's digitally manipulated video, calls it 'fake'
The Press Information Bureau (PIB) has debunked a viral video that falsely claims Prime Minister Narendra Modi threatened students protesting at Jantar Mantar over an alleged NEET paper leak.
E20 policy: Tehseen Poonawalla alleges house arrest by Delhi Police
Activist and venture capitalist Tehseen Poonawalla has alleged that he was placed under house arrest by Delhi Police ahead of his planned protest against the government's E20 petrol policy.
Why Indian Army's 'Xtreme Weather' diesel launch matters
The Indian Army has launched an indigenous fuel, Xtreme Weather Grade (XWG) diesel, to enhance its combat readiness in Eastern Ladakh.
IMD warns of widespread monsoon activity across India
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a fresh weather bulletin, predicting extremely heavy rainfall in Gujarat and widespread monsoon activity across much of India in the coming days.
Teen girl, booked for abusing PM Modi, apologizes
A girl, who was booked for allegedly using abusive language against Prime Minister Narendra Modi during a protest at Jantar Mantar, has now apologized.
PM Modi advocates forgiveness over abusive language row
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed for forgiveness and guidance for the students who used abusive language against him during protests at Jantar Mantar.
J&K: Migrant worker killed, another injured in terrorist attack
A terrorist attack in the Kulgam district of Jammu and Kashmir has left one migrant worker dead and another critically injured.
'Not beyond reformation': Why Tahir Hussain was spared death penalty
A Delhi court on Friday sentenced former Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) councilor Tahir Hussain and four others to life imprisonment. They were convicted for the murder of Intelligence Bureau (IB) officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots.
Abhijeet Dipke addresses speculations of rift between CJP, Sonam Wangchuk
Abhijeet Dipke, the founder of the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), has dismissed speculation of a rift with activist Sonam Wangchuk.
Suspected JeM terrorist, possessing Suvendu Adhikari's surveillance info, arrested
The Special Task Force (STF) of West Bengal police has arrested a suspected member of the banned terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) from Burdwan town.
Monsoon to gain strength in early August: IMD
India's southwest monsoon is likely to gain strength in early August, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
'You dare demand Modi's resignation?' Masked men attack AISA student
A 19-year-old student of the All India Students Association (AISA), who took part in the recent student protests, was allegedly attacked in Bengaluru on July 30.
Exiled Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen returns to Kolkata after 19yrs
Exiled Bangladeshi writer and activist Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata on Friday, nearly two decades after she was forced to leave the city.
Nagpur girl dies by suicide over cricket team selection: Report
A 17-year-old girl, Aditi Moreshwar Chaukande, died by suicide in Nagpur after she was upset over not being selected for the Vidarbha Cricket Association (VCA) team.
Kin of Delhi cops injured at student protest speak out
The families of Delhi Police officers injured during the recent student protest at Jantar Mantar have spoken out about the ordeal their loved ones suffered during the agitation led by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
CJI's exclusion from CEC selection panel raises fairness concerns: SC
The Supreme Court has raised concerns over the exclusion of the Chief Justice of India (CJI) from a three-member panel for appointing the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) and Election Commissioners (ECs).
Delhi HC to hear Umar Khalid-Sharjeel's pleas on August 27
The Delhi High Court will hear the bail pleas of former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar Khalid and co-accused Sharjeel Imam on August 27.
Who is Noida woman booked for 'objectionable' remarks against Modi
A Zero FIR has been filed against Ruchika Singh, a resident of Noida, for allegedly making abusive remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Rain, thunderstorms likely in Delhi today: IMD
Delhi residents woke up to a pleasant Friday with a morning temperature of around 25°C.
Maharashtra: 6 dead, several feared trapped as Bhiwandi building collapses
A four-storey residential building in Bhiwandi, Maharashtra, collapsed late on Thursday night.
What to do if your birth certificate has a mistake
Correcting errors on a birth certificate can be a daunting task, but knowing the right steps and procedures can make it easier.
Karnataka ordered to release 3,500 cusecs water/day to Tamil Nadu
The Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) has ordered Karnataka to release Cauvery water to Tamil Nadu.
NEET-UG score allegedly changed thrice in day, candidate approaches court
A candidate who appeared for the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) UG 2026 has approached the Delhi High Court over alleged discrepancies in his evaluation.
Extremely heavy rain likely in these states, says IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a warning for heavy rainfall in parts of western and central India.
Versova police detain stroke victim for 5hrs, suspecting drunk driving
A 73-year-old man, Sharad Kadam, who suffered a stroke while driving, was allegedly detained at the Versova police station in Mumbai for over five hours on suspicion of drunk driving.
Supreme Court orders plot allotment for Friday namaz near Bhojshala
The Supreme Court has specified a particular plot of land for offering Friday prayers between 1:00pm and 3:00pm near the disputed Bhojshala complex in Madhya Pradesh.
Jantar Mantar not closed: Delhi Police issue clarification
The Delhi Police on Thursday dismissed rumors that the Jantar Mantar protest site has been closed.
Bihar man beheads sister-in-law, hangs severed head from tree
In a shocking incident, a 25-year-old woman was allegedly beheaded by her brother-in-law in Bihar's Jehanabad district, Imadpur village, on Tuesday.
Ram Temple Trust seized ₹80L 'stolen' cash before FIR filed
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust recovered nearly ₹80 lakh in cash allegedly stolen from donation boxes at the Ram Temple before an FIR was registered by Ayodhya police, sources told the Indian Express.
PM Modi chairs high-level meeting with senior ministers, NSA Doval
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is currently leading a high-level meeting in New Delhi. The meeting includes senior Union ministers and top government officials.