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Water level in the reservoir in Mandya district registered a 10-foot rise in a week, with inflow of 32,048 cusecs on August 3

India will construct over one thousand affordable housing units in Seychelles. This project addresses the island nation's housing shortage and strengthens bilateral cooperation. The first phase of this development is scheduled for completion by the year 2029. India's National Buildings Construction Corporation will manage the entire project's planning and implementation. This initiative is part of a larger economic package and development partnership between the two nations.

Many firms may be forced to shut down unless the government steps in with effective intervention, says P. Niazar, president of the Kerala Merchants’ Chamber of Commerce

August brings numerous bank holidays across India, affecting branch operations. Banks will close on specific dates due to regional festivals and national observances. Customers should verify local branch availability before planning visits. Digital banking services will remain accessible throughout these holiday periods. Plan branch-specific transactions in advance to avoid any inconvenience.

Ranaut described videos of protesters at Jantar Mantar as a display of "filth, garbage and ugliness"

Mr. Narayana sought updates on the pace of works at the Assembly, the High Court, the GAD Tower and four HoD Towers, all being developed as landmark structures of Amaravati

RJD candidate Rekha Kumari stands third with 11,933 votes.

Tamil Nadu petitions the Supreme Court for a fair share of Cauvery water from Karnataka, citing inadequate releases

IMD upgrades rain alert to orange in 12 districts. Rescue and relief operations stepped up amid continuing heavy rain

A simple observation about food waste at Louisiana State University led former student Will Grand to start Giving Greek, a student-run organisation that has donated more than 10,000 meals to a Baton Rouge homeless shelter. Grand was recently recognised by US Senator Bill Cassidy, who praised his initiative for inspiring community service and helping people in need

521 people shifted to eight relief camps as on Monday. Five landslips reported so far in Kannur district

Such steps will enable the agency to procure essential commodities during harvest seasons at lower prices and supply them to consumers at affordable rates throughout the year, Satheesan pointed out

Popularly known as ‘Paras Pahalwan’ because of his love for wrestling, Paras Chandra Jain represented the Ujjain North Assembly seat for six terms

What is the government’s strategy against drug abuse? What has been the enforcement record?

Thousands of people lined both sides of the road to catch a glimpse of the Chief Minister, who is also expected to visit other industrial units in the SIPCOT Industrial Estate during the tour

He inaugurated a national conclave on ’The Role of Minority Educational Institutions in Unity, Cultural Diversity, and Nation Building: Viksit Bharat @ 2047’ at the B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology

Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel presented the ‘Best State’ award for organ donation to Tamil Nadu Health Minister K.G. Arunraj at the 16th Indian Organ Donation Day event held in New Delhi on Monday

Australian middle-distance runner Natasha Ward has died at 21, NSW Athletics and the Sutherland District Athletics Club confirmed in a joint statement on Thursday, July 30. Ward competed across the 400m, 800m and 1500m, racing at the 2024 Australian Championships against Morgan Mitchell and Claudia Hollingsworth, and had recently won bronze at the UniSport Nationals while studying at Macquarie University.

The top court asked the central agency to obtain instructions on whether a portion of the funds could be released and revert after a week