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Parliament Panel Renews Push for EWS Fee Relief and Scholarships in Sainik Schools
A parliamentary defence panel has formally urged the central government to implement comprehensive fee subsidies for students from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and establish…
Cost Huge Political Credibility: Omar Abdullah Fumes Over J&K Statehood Delay
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has issued a sharp critique of the central government, asserting that the continued delay in restoring statehood…
Step down if...: Ex-MNF fighters slam Mizoram CM over remarks on peace accord
Former combatants of the Mizo National Front (MNF) have demanded the immediate resignation of Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma, alleging that his recent public comments…
Mumbai 3.0 Master Plan Outlines New City Across 124 Villages
The Maharashtra government has unveiled a massive urban expansion initiative titled "Mumbai 3.0," a project designed to establish a new city spanning 323 square…
Passenger Charged with Attempt to Murder After Midair Exit Door Incident
A passenger on a Batik Air flight has been charged with attempt to murder following an incident in which they attempted to open the…
Low Attendance at Chief Minister Vijay's Delimitation Meeting as Major Parties Boycott
A high-level strategic meeting convened by Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay to coordinate the state's response to parliamentary delimitation ended in a visible display…
US Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill Targeting Petroleum Exports
The United States Senate has approved a sweeping bipartisan bill designed to intensify economic pressure on the Russian Federation by targeting its petroleum exports…
Ghana’s Cashew Apples Get a Second Life
Cashew farmers in Ghana are transforming a long-ignored agricultural byproduct into a viable commercial asset, marking a significant shift in the country's approach to…
Will Pakistan-Saudi-Turkiye Defence Pact Change US Strategy?
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye have formalized a new tripartite defence pact, establishing a strategic security framework that aligns three of the most significant…
Lebanese Soldiers Injured During Israeli Incursion in Southern Town
Lebanese military personnel were injured in the southern town of Zawtar al-Gharbiyah following an intrusion by Israeli forces into Lebanese territory. The incident occurred…
Punjab Government Shifts Position on Release of Beant Singh Assassin Jagtar Singh Hawara
The Punjab government has fundamentally reversed its legal position regarding the incarceration of Jagtar Singh Hawara, a convicted assassin of former Chief Minister Beant…
India Can Be Vishwaguru Only by Uplifting Marginalised Communities: Mohan Bhagwat
Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has asserted that India’s aspirations to become a "Vishwaguru"—a global teacher or leader—are contingent…
Maharashtra CM Orders Probe Into Alleged Rs 18 Crore Theft at Siddhivinayak Temple
Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has ordered a formal inquiry into allegations of a theft totaling Rs 18 crore at the Siddhivinayak Temple in…
Infrastructure Project Ends Seasonal Isolation for Village of Freedom Fighter Thakur Roshan Singh
A village in the Shahjahanpur district of Uttar Pradesh, historically linked to the legacy of freedom fighter Thakur Roshan Singh, has achieved a critical…
Skeletal Remains of Woman Found in Bengaluru Home a Year After Death
BENGALURU — Authorities in Bengaluru have recovered the skeletal remains of a 57-year-old woman from her residence, revealing a case of extreme social isolation…
Human Rights Forum Calls for Restoration of Jammu and Kashmir Statehood
A human rights advocacy forum has issued a formal call for the Indian government to restore full statehood to Jammu and Kashmir and repeal…
Union Minister Jitendra Singh Dedicates First Eco Educational Hub in Lucknow to the Nation
Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh has officially inaugurated a first-of-its-kind eco-educational hub at the CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute (NBRI) in Lucknow.…
Two Memorials of 1962 War Heroes Figure in 27 Places Formally Named in Arunachal
The Union government has officially designated the names of 27 locations across Arunachal Pradesh, a move that integrates military history with administrative geography. Among…
Minister Ajay Dharam Singh Reviews Drought Situation in Raichur
Minister Ajay Dharam Singh has conducted a high-level review of the escalating drought conditions in the Raichur district, signaling an urgent administrative push to…
Serbia and Ukraine Pledge Closer Economic Ties, Eye Free Trade Deal
Serbia and Ukraine have formally committed to a strategic deepening of their economic cooperation, centering on the pursuit of a comprehensive free trade agreement…
Rubin’s Cosmos Field: New Depth in Galactic Mapping Revealed via NASA APOD
NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for August 7, 2026, has released a high-resolution visualization of the COSMOS Field, captured by the Vera…
OpenAI Acquires Presentation Startup NextSlide to Integrate Generative Design into Productivity Suite
OpenAI has acquired NextSlide, a startup specializing in AI-driven presentation software, as the company moves to expand its ecosystem beyond conversational AI and into…
Planned Amazon Data Center Could Become the Biggest Climate Polluter in the U.S.
A proposed Amazon data center project in Texas is facing intense scrutiny after reports indicate that its planned on-site power generation could make the…
OpenAI Pauses Astra Model Development Following Security Breaches
OpenAI has announced a partial suspension of development for its artificial intelligence model, Astra, after internal evaluations revealed the system could independently identify and…