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Kochi Corporation writes to Kerala govt seeking approval for changes in city master plan

Master plan special committee’s move follows petitions from the public

Kerala floods 2026: Idukki mudslide survivor recalls moments before disaster

Thankaraj, who managed to rescue his family before tragedy struck, was trapped under mud and later saved by neighbours; with their house and vehicles completely lost, the family seeks govt. aid to rebuild their lives

Madras High Court orders Udhayanidhi Stalin’s release after questioning

Justice G.K. Ilanthiraiyan dismisses anticipatory bail plea after recording the submission by the A-G that Thanjavur police do not intend to remand Mr. Udhayanidhi in judicial custody and that he would be let out on station bail after questioning.

Loopholes in temple donation collection reason for ₹18 crore gap: Siddhivinayak Temple Trust Board

Nine workers were arrested in connection with this, all of whom are now out on bail; 46 employees suspended; Temple Trust Board has written a letter to Anti-Corruption Department to conduct an enquiry

Assembly Committee on tribal welfare to visit Visakhapatnam on August 6

NCP asks Sharad Pawar to seek Congress apology or quit INDIA Bloc over ‘gungi gudiya’ remark

The NCP accuses the Congress of insulting Sunetra Pawar with its ‘gungi gudiya’ remark, urges Sharad Pawar to seek an apology or leave the INDIA Bloc, and draws parallels with criticism once directed at Indira Gandhi

Parliament Monsoon Session Day 12 LIVE: RS adjourned till 2 p.m. amid massive sloganeering by Opposition on Ram Temple donation theft issue

Both Houses will resume again from 2 p.m; FM Sitharaman to introduce Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Bill; Lok Sabha is also scheduled to consider and pass the Bankers' Books Evidence Bill, 2026

Udhayanidhi Stalin arrested LIVE updates: DMK calls arrest an 'act of revenge'; cadres stage protest

A petition challenging the arrest and seeking legal relief on Mr. Udhayanidhi’s behalf has been filed before the Madras High Court

TVK govt. resorting to ‘cut-and-paste’ technique to attribute words I never said: Udhayanidhi Stalin after arrest

He accused the TVK government of adopting diversionary tactics and alleged that the “dummy Chief Minister,” his Ministers and MLAs were “obsessed with releasing reels” and had been “living on reels ever since they came to power.”

Veteran Congress leader, former West Bengal Governor D.Y. Patil passes away at 92

A Padma Shri awardee, Patil had served as the Governor of Tripura, Bihar and held additional charge of West Bengal

Kerala rains: IMD issues red alert for eight districts on August 4

As per the revised rain alert, Pathanamthitta, Idukki, Kottayam, Ernakulam, Kozhikode, Wayanad, Kannur and Kasaragod districts are on red alert

Sabarimala ghee row: Kerala HC orders Vigilance probe into alleged conspiracy in procurement from Milma

Division Bench reviews reports by Sabarimala Special Commissioner and Chief Vigilance and Security Officer of Travancore Devaswom in a suo motu proceeding initiated regarding alleged misappropriation of ghee supplied to Sabarimala

CRPF officer in Assam shoots two colleagues dead, injures another before killing himself

Senior CRPF and police officers rushed to the camp, and an inquiry has been ordered into the incident

Two ISI-backed cross border terror modules busted, 4 minors among 9 held: Punjab Police

Preliminary investigation reveals that the accused were acting at the behest of foreign-based ISI handlers, who were attempting to recruit local youth to carry out terror-related activities

Search operation launched in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch

Security forces intensify efforts in Poonch district amid reports of terrorist movements, while an unexploded mortar shell is safely recovered near the International Border in a separate incident

Kerala HC slams State govt over promotion of DGP S. Sreejith

Court criticises govt for the move before deciding on demand for an inquiry into appointment of two bodybuilders as Sub-Inspectors

Preference for private healthcare higher in rural Kozhikode, says study

‘Out-of-pocket expenditure remains considerable among insured and uninsured households’

Why you get better care when you stop nodding and start asking why

Doctors are trained to approach illness in a particular way — whereas what you want out of treatment may be vastly different. When this is not discussed, a large mismatch in expectations can develop, resulting in a trust deficit, and ultimately, disappointment

Why has Parliament increased the number of Supreme Court judges? | Explained

This is the first increase in the court’s strength since 2019, when Parliament raised the sanctioned strength from 31 to 34 judges

Study links prolonged heat exposure during pregnancy to adverse birth outcomes

First-trimester heat extremes were most critical for preterm birth, second trimester for low birth weight, and third trimester showed a higher risk for stillbirth, the study says

Fire breaks out at electronic chip unit in Noida, two firefighters killed, three injured

The firefighters were attempting to douse the blaze when a wall and an iron beam inside the factory suddenly collapsed, injuring five of them, the spokesperson said.

Maharashtra issues order on safe food in schools

The order, issued by the Maharashtra Food Safety Commissioner, Tukaram Mundhe, directs that all food in schools should align with the dietary guidelines of the National Institute of Nutrition

Nandi hills Monsoon Marathon: Vehicle movement likely to be restricted on August 8 and 9

“People above 18 can participate in the marathon. Registrations are open. Medical assistance will be available throughout the course,” a Department of Youth Empowerment and Sports official said.