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An engineering student allegedly stabbed his girlfriend to death in Andhra Pradesh's Palnadu district after calling her for a discussion. Police have launched an investigation into the case, while further details are awaited. The report also mentions the Rajamahendravaram hit-and-run case
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AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Friday accused the Centre of tightening IT Rules to suppress criticism instead of addressing public grievances. His remarks came after amendments reduced the takedown period for sensitive online content to two hours from the earlier 24 hours
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Actor Anupam Kher has donated Rs 5 lakh to the Assam Chief Minister's Relief Fund to support flood relief and rehabilitation efforts. He also appealed to people across the country to contribute and stand with families affected by the devastating floods
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ITC Kohenur has introduced two regional culinary experiences at Golconda Pavilion, a Bohra food festival beginning today and running till August 12, alongside its weekly "Flavours of the South" Saturday brunch, offering guests authentic Indian cuisines through curated menus inspired by traditional recipes.
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India's electric vehicle retail sales reached a record 3.28 lakh units in July, rising more than 66 per cent year on year. Electric two-wheelers crossed the two lakh-mark for the first time, while all EV segments posted strong growth, according to FADA
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President Droupadi Murmu on Friday highlighted the handloom sector’s potential to generate employment and drive inclusive development. She said around 35 lakh people, including over 25 lakh women, are engaged in the sector and called for expanding global markets through e-commerce
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Paris Paralympics silver medallist Sharad Kumar praised India's para-athletes for producing exceptional results despite comparatively lower funding, highlighting the country's historic Commonwealth Games performance while advocating greater support for para sports and inclusion through initiatives like Para Elan
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address IIT Delhi’s 57th convocation on Saturday, where over 3,000 students, including 587 PhD scholars, will receive degrees. He will also confer top academic honours and inaugurate Param Pragya, an AI-powered supercomputing facility at Sonipat
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ITC Kakatiya is celebrating its 30th anniversary with '1995 – A Culinary Celebration of Three Decades', featuring chef-curated menus inspired by signature dishes from across the ITC Hotels portfolio. The limited-period dining experience is available at Dakshin and Kebabs & Kurries.
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The Centre said coordinated I4C action, including geo-blocking malicious command-and-control servers through the Sahyog Portal, has protected over 10,000 Indians from a WhatsApp account takeover campaign. Attackers use fake regulatory files to install malware, hijack WhatsApp Web sessions and spread further
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Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota reviewed flood rehabilitation efforts in four severely affected districts, directing officials to accelerate damage assessment, financial assistance, insurance claim settlement and livelihood restoration through better coordination among government agencies, banks and insurance companies
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Former India captain Ajinkya Rahane has signed as Amsterdam Flames' marquee player for the inaugural European T20 Premier League. The veteran batter said he hopes to contribute to the growth of cricket in Europe while helping build a successful franchise
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The Supreme Court on Friday directed two Ghaziabad hospitals to pay Rs 10 lakh and Rs 2 lakh to the family of a four-year-old rape victim who died after allegedly being denied medical care. The court will frame guidelines for handling grave offence victims
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Cricket Australia has confirmed Mitchell Marsh and Matthew Short will receive No Objection Certificates to play in the SA20 only after completing their Big Bash League commitments. Any extended BBL campaign could further delay their departure for South Africa
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Anshula Kapoor celebrated one month of marriage with husband Rohan Thakkar by sharing a heartfelt social media post. The influencer reflected on married life, while memories of her emotional wedding, including a tribute to her late mother, continued to resonate.
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The Delhi High Court on Friday stayed an FSSAI directive prohibiting Dabur India from selling food products carrying “100 per cent” claims. The court said the order was prima facie issued without hearing Dabur, which has sold the products for decades
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NCPI MP Satabdi Roy shared details of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s breakfast meeting with newly inducted NDA Lok Sabha MPs. She said Modi discussed constituency development, parliamentary responsibilities and the importance of MPs’ contributions while encouraging coordination and active participation
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The Telangana Congress leadership has reportedly proposed appointing two senior Ministers as AICC in-charges for other States, a move that could create Cabinet vacancies. The plan comes amid speculation over a Cabinet expansion and reports of growing differences within the government.
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The World Padel League has announced its sponsors for Season 4, with Akcel as title sponsor and SpiceJet as the 'Powered By' partner. The Mumbai tournament, featuring 36 international players across six teams, will be held from August 12 to 16.
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Indian security agencies have detected a shift in counterfeit currency operations, with fake lower denomination notes allegedly replacing earlier Rs 500 counterfeits. Officials warn of possible attempts by criminal networks to circulate Rs 10, Rs 20 and Rs 50 fake notes
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Crude oil futures rose 0.37 per cent to Rs 7,404 per barrel on the Multi Commodity Exchange amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Global benchmark crude prices also advanced as markets tracked developments involving Iran and Israel
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Nagarjuna has unveiled the trailer of Pallaburusu, an upcoming Telugu family comedy-drama directed by Uday Chauhan. Starring Sudhakar Reddy and Murlidhar Goud, the film blends humour and emotions while exploring the evolving relationship between parents and children ahead of its August 14 release
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A Machilipatnam woman allegedly lost Rs 1.43 crore after cyber fraudsters posing as Delhi Police officials threatened her with arrest in a fabricated money laundering case. The accused allegedly forced her to transfer money after showing her fake official documents
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Indian compound archer Sahil Jadhav says Shane Watson's book The Winner's Mindset has helped him handle pressure better as he prepares for the Asian Games 2026. The World University Games champion also reflected on his family's sacrifices and his journey to success.