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Survey reveals about 81% of study-abroad aspirants plan to return home
Times of India · 7 Aug 2026
Nearly all Indian students heading overseas for education plan to come back home after their studies. What's striking is that about 90% are pioneering this journey as the first in their families to…
Temporary disability certificate won't deny MBBS seat for students PwBD quota: NMC
Times of India · 7 Aug 2026
Candidates holding temporary disability certificates can now pursue MBBS admissions, reflecting significant changes in the National Medical Commission's policies. The revised guidelines indicate th…
India's search for answers to rediscover lost glory in Tests begins in Colombo
Times of India · 7 Aug 2026
India begin their three-day warm-up fixture against Sri Lanka XI at the NCC in Colombo today. The Shubman Gill-led unit has already had two intense training sessions and a largely rested squad mean…
Settling with a few cases won't stop CBI probe: Supreme Court warns realtors
Times of India · 7 Aug 2026
The Supreme Court will continue CBI investigations into defaulting realtors. Builders cannot escape probes by settling with only a few homebuyers. Many bank officials are found to have colluded wit…
‘Michael 2’ under way, film makers to start shooting by 2026 end
Times of India · 7 Aug 2026
Filming for the Michael Jackson biopic sequel is slated to begin by year's end. The production company aims for a potential 2027 release date for the film. This sequel follows the significant world…
US Court Orders Meta To Pay $567 Million To Address Kids' Mental Health
NDTV · 7 Aug 2026
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms in the second phase of a landmark trial the social …
Rahul reaches out to Gen Z through Instagram, backs student protest in Jharkhand
Times of India · 7 Aug 2026
Rahul Gandhi took to Instagram to voice his support for student protests, labeling the education system as deeply flawed and in need of urgent reform. His remarks were made following a meeting with…
Jana Nayagan day 15: Thalapathy Vijay film grosses Rs 308.67 crore worldwide
Times of India · 7 Aug 2026
Jana Nayagan's box office collections saw a decline on its fifteenth day. The film has now surpassed Rs 300 crore in worldwide gross collections. Its India net collection reached Rs 185.15 crore af…
Congress MPs urge leadership to seek SP alliance talks ahead of UP polls
Times of India · 7 Aug 2026
Uttar Pradesh Congress MPs are actively pushing for a partnership with the Samajwadi Party, considering it vital to mount a formidable challenge to the BJP in the upcoming elections. With a strong …
Trump Suggests Anthony Fauci Should Be Prosecuted Over Covid Hearing
NDTV · 7 Aug 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Dr. Anthony Fauci should be prosecuted, hours after Republican Senator Rand Paulo said that he would ask the Justice Department to do so.
BJP to Congress: Let House function, Amit Shah will come
Times of India · 7 Aug 2026
The BJP has called out Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge for allegedly spreading misinformation. They assert that Home Minister Shah is present at Parliament House, but is unable…
Kharge-Rijiju face-off in Rajya Sabha; opposition stalls House over Amit Shah
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
The Rajya Sabha approved the Appropriation Bill, 2026, authorizing fund withdrawals for excess expenditure. Opposition members repeatedly demanded Home Minister Amit Shah's presence in the House. P…
Trump Says He Thinks War With Iran Will End "Pretty Soon"
NDTV · 6 Aug 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday told reporters that he believed the war with Iran would be over soon and said the armed forces were experiencing issues with supplies of some weapons.
Land-grab case: Supeme Court grants interim bail to Abhishek's PA
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
In a significant move, the Supreme Court has granted interim bail for one week to Sumit Roy, who serves as the personal assistant to TMC general secretary Abhishek Banerjee. Roy is implicated in th…
Purandeswari condemns attack on PG medical student in Rajamahendravaram
The Hindu · 6 Aug 2026
Moderate rain in north A.P. barely enough to bridge deficit in State
The Hindu · 6 Aug 2026
The north Andhra districts have recorded rain deficit, ranging between 40% and 60%
Justice for AgriGold victims brooks no delay, Naidu officials
The Hindu · 6 Aug 2026
The government will deal firmly with those trying to obstruct relief measures by approaching courts, he says, and instructs officials to speed up the auction of properties so that compensation can …
11 Injured In Yemen's Houthi Strikes On Saudi Arabia
NDTV · 6 Aug 2026
An attack by Yemeni Houthi rebels late Thursday wounded 11 civilians in southern Saudi Arabia, the Riyadh-led coalition said, an unprecedented toll in the kingdom in over four years of hostilities.
UPI charges: Lok Sabha passes bill for government to make changes
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
The Lok Sabha has taken a vital step by passing a bill aimed at simplifying tax rules to enhance investment attractiveness. The new legislation abolishes a limitation on specific electronic payment…
Amid cyber threats, IT ministry asked to expedite hirings
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
The finance ministry has sanctioned more posts for CERT-In, yet the hiring remains underway. With rising cyber threats dominating discussions, a parliamentary committee is pressing for expedited re…
15 Indian seafarers killed in West Asia and Black Sea conflicts: Regulator
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
Geopolitical conflicts in West Asia and the Black Sea have endangered Indian seafarers. Fifteen Indian seafarers have died and two remain missing in recent months. Drone and missile attacks have be…
Sonam Wangchuk says Rahul Gandhi ignored his offer to end his fast
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
Sonam Wangchuk voiced disappointment with political leaders after his hunger strike concluded. His wife Gitanjali sought Rahul Gandhi's involvement but received no positive response. Union minister…
FCRA Bill is ‘religion-neutral’, Shah assures Christian bodies
The Hindu · 6 Aug 2026
Delegation meets Amit Shah; member says Home Minister has told them that the government has “no intention to harass the Christian community”; forum flags ‘deemed cessation of assets’ clause; Bill c…
Trump Signs Order To Curb Birthright Citizenship "Tourism"
NDTV · 6 Aug 2026
US President Donald Trump on Thursday made another attempt to curb birthright citizenship, signing an order preventing children of mothers who travel to the United States to give birth from automat…
Priyanka Chopra joins Russell Crowe in Hollywood sci-fi action thriller 'Bluefly'
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
Priyanka Chopra Jonas has announced her next Hollywood venture, a sci-fi action thriller. She will star opposite Russell Crowe in the film titled 'Bluefly'. The movie's plot involves a deep Congo m…
CBI arrests four accused persons in tech-support fraud case
The Hindu · 6 Aug 2026
The CBI raided 10 locations across Punjab and Delhi, including a call centre operated from the premises of the main accused in Mohali in the intervening night of August 5 and 6
3 rebel TMC MPs to meet Prime Minister over breakfast
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
A trio of dissenting Trinamool MPs is set to engage with Prime Minister Narendra Modi following their earlier discussions with Union Minister Amit Shah related to pressing concerns. Notably, these …
Gurumurthy delivers YGP Centenary Year Memorial Lecture on Indian Civilisation
The Hindu · 6 Aug 2026
Supreme Court happy with progress in talks in Sunjay Kapur case
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
In an effort to resolve a high-profile family dispute, members are actively engaging in mediation under the supervision of ex-CJI DY Chandrachud, following a Supreme Court directive. So far, six se…
5.7 lakh people fined Rs 5.1 cr in 2025-26 for smoking in public
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
In India, over 570,000 individuals were fined for smoking in public spaces, accumulating penalties exceeding Rs 51 million under the COTPA legislation. Karnataka led the charge, issuing the most fi…
'It will end pretty soon': Trump hints at early resolution to US-Iran war
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
Expressing confidence, US President Trump suggested that the Iran conflict is nearing its end, arguing that Tehran cannot bear its continuation. He remains hopeful about negotiations related to the…
SC says compulsory retirement not punitive, upholds CISF officer’s removal
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
The Supreme Court clarified that compulsory retirement is not a punishment for diminished performance, but rather a necessary step to uphold the standards of efficiency and discipline required. The…
Can't exclude SC/ST creamy layer from quotas: Government to Supreme Court
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
The government is against extending the creamy layer to SC and ST reservation benefits, emphasizing that the challenges these communities face are rooted in more than economic issues. Reservation s…
Netanyahu calls PM Modi, discusses bilateral ties, West Asia situation
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
In a significant phone discussion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu evaluated the progress made in their strategic partnership and bilateral engagements. T…
Foreign funding up despite tightening of FCRA rules
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
Despite the tightening of regulations, foreign contributions to NGOs have surged. Recently, however, there has been a notable decline in the number of registered NGOs, now totaling merely 14,500 co…
Opposition opposes FCRA bill, says minorities being targeted
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
Rahul Gandhi briefed opposition parties on discussions regarding the delimitation bill. The opposition maintains its stand on women's reservation within the current Lok Sabha strength. Discussions …
Telangana extends industrial land conversion applications under HILTP till October
The Hindu · 6 Aug 2026
Announcing reopening of the application portal for three months from August 1, the government said the SRO rates prevailing prior to June 5 will apply
Amit Shah assured proposed FCRA changes will not be retrospective, says Mizoram CM
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
Chief minister Lalduhoma from Mizoram held a pivotal meeting with Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday, where Shah confirmed that amendments to the FCRA will not have a retroactive effect. Church re…
US To Impose Tariffs Linked To Polysilicon Imports
NDTV · 6 Aug 2026
The move comes after a year-long Commerce Department probe on imports of the material, which Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick called a "foundational product" going into chips.
SC dismisses plea challenging Delhi HC relief to Hinduja brothers in Bofors case
Times of India · 6 Aug 2026
The Supreme Court has officially closed the chapter on the Bofors payoff case by dismissing an appeal that challenged the Delhi High Court's 2005 ruling, which had previously annulled criminal proc…