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Minister T. Siddique says losses sustained by agricultural sector have been estimated at around ₹99.29 crore as of Thursday evening and that 36,829 farmers have been affected and about 3,264 hectares of agricultural land impacted by heavy rain and floods

Legendary actor Mithun Chakraborty is currently in the hospital in Kolkata following a minor surgical procedure. This was revealed by West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari via social media. After visiting the actor, Adhikari reported that Mithun is in stable condition and is expected to be discharged shortly after undergoing the operation on Thursday night.

The Deputy Chief Minister participated in dinner hosted by Consul General of India in San Francisco Bay Area

CPI(M) announces large-scale mobilisation of pension beneficiaries and their families, cutting across political lines, against UDF government’s move

In the meeting, which also included the rebel factions from the Uddhav Sena and Mamata Banerjee's TMC, PM Modi said: "No one should say anything trashy on TV. Maintain full dignity at all times. Engage actively in social media through Facebook, Instagram and X; interact with youth, inform government welfare work, encourage youth for sports activities." Modi advised the MPs to follow the party line and calmly present their views on every issue.

Sakshi Chaudhary proudly claimed gold at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, attributing much of her success to the invaluable support from Virat Kohli's foundation. Making a strategic move to a lighter weight category turned out to be a winning decision. This endeavor led India to an impressive 2026 boxing tally of ten medals, including seven shining golds, marking a triumphant milestone for the nation's athletic representation.

For over three decades, the closing price was the volume-weighted average (VWAP) of all trades between 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm. Nobody actually traded at that price. It was a calculation, not a transaction. For long-term investors, nothing changes. For index funds and traders, the closing routine is now different.

In Ranchi, during a tense protest, Neha Bora, AISA president, became the target of an ink attack as she voiced support for job aspirants demanding redress for suspected misconduct in competitive exams. She highlighted the necessity for transparency and accountability within governmental exam procedures and called for the expulsion of private agencies marred by corruption allegations. Protesters rallied for the annulment of multiple exams and a thorough CBI inquiry.

The pleas said the changes dilute transparency by removing the public interest safeguard for disclosure of personal information

Justice P.S. Narasimha observed orally that the petition filed by Ghanshyam Upadhyay was a shot at “cheap publicity”

The devices use a multi-frequency acoustic defence system loaded with over 100 audio patterns and specialised frequency profiles to safely drive animals back into the forest

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay on Friday (August 7, 2026) said it was his idea to visit Bengaluru to hold talks with the Karnataka government on the issue of sharing Cauvery water.

KL Rahul had a forgettable moment on the field during India's warm-up match against Sri Lanka XI in Colombo. Leading the side in the absence of injured captain Shubman Gill, Rahul dropped a simple catch at first slip when Ravindu Rasantha was on 43. The Sri Lanka batter made the most of the lifeline and went on to score 71.