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- Heavy silt in Pazhassi dam disrupts drinking water treatment
The Pazhassi treatment plant supplies around 30 million litres a day of drinking water to Kannur town and surrounding areas. | Photo Credit: file photo Heavy silt inflow into the Pazhassi dam following intense rain and landslips in the catchment disrupted drinking water treatment, reducing water supply to parts of Kannur and adjoining areas on…Read More “Heavy silt in Pazhassi dam disrupts drinking water treatment” »
- Bangladesh court grants bail to jailed Hindu rights leader; release from prison unlikely
Chinmoy Krishna Das. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters Bangladesh’s High Court on Sunday (August 2, 2026) granted bail to jailed Hindu rights leader Chinmoy Krishna Das in two cases, his lawyer said. But the bail would not ensure his immediate release from prison because he is accused in four other cases. Mr. Das is a… - Tilak Varma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy
South Zone’s Tilak Varma. File. | Photo Credit: Murali Kumar K India’s T20 vice-captain Tilak Varma will lead South Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, while Andhra veteran Ricky Bhui has been named his deputy. India discard Karun Nair is also a part of the squad along with upcoming India A batter S.K. Rasheed. Karnataka’s…Read More “Tilak Varma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy” »
- Puducherry’s first self-respect Pride March held
Participants at the Puducherry Rainbow Self-Respect Pride March – 2026 held in Union Territory on Sunday. | Photo Credit: KUMAR SS Puducherry’s first Self-Respect Pride March saw a colourful turnout, from LGBTQIA+ community members from across the city on Sunday. The participants holding placards took out a rally and raised slogans that called for inclusivity,…Read More “Puducherry’s first self-respect Pride March held” »
- FIR lodged against Jharkhand man for ‘threatening to kill’ PM Modi, Shah, Adityanath
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah. | Photo Credit: ANI The Jharkhand Police have lodged an FIR against a man for “threatening to kill” Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, an officer said on Sunday (August 2, 2026). The FIR was…Read More “FIR lodged against Jharkhand man for ‘threatening to kill’ PM Modi, Shah, Adityanath” »
- A highly satisfying show by the Indian contingent in Glasgow
Lovlina finished with a silver while fellow boxers Jaismine, Priya, Preeti, Sakshi and Arundhati took home the gold. | Photo Credit: PTI The people of Glasgow were warm and welcoming, displaying immense hospitality towards visitors who landed for the Commonwealth Games here. On the roads leading to the stadiums and inside the venues, the volunteers…Read More “A highly satisfying show by the Indian contingent in Glasgow” »
- Four of a family, friend killed as car rams water tanker near Pollachi
The car and water tanker that were involved in Sunday’s accident at Thippampatti. | Photo Credit: SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT Five persons, including four of a family, died as the car they were travelling in rammed a stationary water tanker on the Pollachi-Udumalpet stretch of National Highway 83 at Thippampatti on Sunday. The police identified the deceased…Read More “Four of a family, friend killed as car rams water tanker near Pollachi” »
- 2 firefighting helicopters collide midair near Athens as Europe’s wildfire emergency rages
Two firefighting helicopters collided on Sunday (August 2, 2026) while battling a wind-driven wildfire in the Porto Germeno area, west of Athens. Footage showed one of the aircraft crashing to the ground. Each helicopter was carrying a two-person crew, the Greek fire department said. A search-and-rescue operation was underway. Authorities did not immediately provide information… - Sheikh Hasina to hold presser on August 5, a month before Tarique Rahman’s expected visit
Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the international media virtually to announce her homecoming and outline her vision for Bangladesh. File. | Photo Credit: AFP A month before the expected visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for the India-chaired BRICS summit, the country’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press… - Sheikh Hasina to hold presser on August 5, a month before Tarique Rahman’s expected visit
Bangladesh’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address the international media virtually to announce her homecoming and outline her vision for Bangladesh. File. | Photo Credit: AFP A month before the expected visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman for the India-chaired BRICS summit, the country’s deposed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will address a press…