Volunteers and organisations in Tiruchirappalli launched a collection drive for people affected by floods in Kerala. They collected nearly 10 tonnes of essential supplies, including food and sanitary items, which were sent to relief camps. Volunteers and several voluntary organisations in Tiruchirappalli launched a collection drive to provide essential supplies to people affected by heavy … Read more
Heavy overnight rainfall triggered a flood-like situation in several parts of Dehradun, with rivers and streams overflowing and waterlogging reported across the city. Residents living along riverbanks and in low-lying areas faced severe difficulties. Three houses along the riverbank in Chanchak, Kargi, collapsed due to continuous rain, triggering panic among residents. In Chandrabani, rainwater spilt … Read more
The Supreme Court on Monday agreed to hear on August 13 a plea of the Tamil Nadu government seeking directions to the Karnataka government for immediate release of the share of Cauvery water to it. A bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and justices Joymalya Bagchi and V Mohana took note of submissions made by … Read more
Sri Lankan MP Elayathamby Sreenath prayed at the Tirumala temple. Separately, India and Sri Lanka held a high-level meeting in New Delhi to review bilateral cooperation in the power sector, led by ministers Manohar Lal and Anura Karunathilake. Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Elayathamby Sreenath offered prayers at the sacred Tirumala Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple … Read more
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a money-laundering case to investigate alleged irregularities in the Jharkhand Public Service Commission (JPSC) examinations, as protests and an indefinite hunger strike in Ranchi against them entered the 17th day on Monday, people familiar with the matter said. Officials said the ED may take custody of those arrested in … Read more
India’s fresher hiring outlook for H2 2026 is positive, with 75% of employers planning to hire, a rise from 73%. A TeamLease EdTech report highlights e-commerce, tech start-ups, retail, and manufacturing as the leading sectors for recruitment. India’s fresher hiring outlook is expected to remain positive in the second half of 2026, with 75 per … Read more
SP leaders Ram Gopal Yadav and Akhilesh Yadav attacked the BJP government over the FCRA Bill. Ram Gopal stated that no deadlock can stop the government, while Akhilesh alleged the bill is a tool to harass minorities. SP alleges govt uses power to pass bills On deadlocks regarding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) Bill, … Read more
Commuters travelling on the Krishnagiri-Bengaluru National Highway may have come across bright red strips on some of the road’s accident-prone stretches. These warning strips have been laid across the road to catch drivers’ attention, alert them that they are entering a danger zone and encourage them to reduce speed. The highway is a busy link … Read more
With elections around the corner, the Ravidassia community of Punjab is being wooed once again. They identify as neither Sikh nor Hindu and follow the teachings of Saint Ravidas, or Raidas, who was born in Banaras in the medieval period, before the establishment of the Mughal empire. According to the several hagiographies, Kabir and Ravidas … Read more
PM Narendra Modi lauded boxer Lovlina Borgohain for objecting to a distorted Indian map at a Glasgow restaurant during the 2026 Commonwealth Games. The PM praised her deep sense of national pride, which went beyond just winning medals at the event. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday praised boxer Lovlina Borgohain for raising an objection … Read more