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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.

Gujarat Govt orders withdrawal of cases against participants of NEET paper leak protests

The Home department has directed the police not to initiate any adverse legal action against students, youth or any other persons who participated in the agitations across Gujarat

Lack of long-term plans to mitigate rain-inducted calamities worrying for Kerala

CM blames IMD for delay in relaying weather forecast. However, experts point out that IMD’s 125-year rainfall dataset, covering 110 weather stations across Kerala from 1901 to 2025, has shed enough light on the State’s most vulnerable regions during monsoon and the government need not wait for weather alerts before initiating preparedness measures

SCCL gets another boost with PKOC-2 coal block allocation

Maharashtra SIR: Over 93% enumeration forms distributed, 72.89% digitised to date

Wardha and Hingoli districts in Marathwada recorded 100% form distribution, major cities, including Pune, Thane, and Mumbai Suburban, trailed behind in both distribution and digitisation progress, according to the official bulletin

BJP defeat in bypoll means the beginning of change, says Akhilesh on Bihar, M.P. results

Akhilesh said that a BJP defeat means the beginning of change. Even the BJP is not able to save its safest and most traditional seats

Youth Congress workers protest outside Gadkari’s house in Nagpur, several detained

The police were deployed along with barricades on the route near Mr Gadkari’s house; several protesters attempted to climb over them to proceed. At least 30 Congress office bearers and party functionaries were detained

Noisy scenes in Punjab Assembly over paper leaks

During the Question Hour, Leader of the Opposition Partap Singh Bajwa raised the issue of alleged multiple examination paper leaks in Punjab over the last four-and-a-half years under the Aam Aadmi Party regime

Suvendu Adhikari to meet NCPI MPs in Delhi on August 4 as TMC stares at more exits

Speculations are rife that leaders from the ‘Kalighat camp’, which comprises of the loyalists of Trinamool founder Mamata Banerjee, are likely to switch sides and join the NCPI