Month: August 2026

KNRUHS invites applications for Telangana MBBS, BDS 2026-27 admissions under Competent Authority Quota

August 4, 2026 admin

Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana, issued notification for admission to MBBS and BDS courses | Photo Credit: Screenshot of https://www.knruhs.telangana.gov.in/ The Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS), Telangana, has invited online applications from NEET UG 2026 qualified candidates for admission into MBBS and BDS courses under the Competent Authority…

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

August 4, 2026 admin

The High Court has directed the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau to constitute an SIT and register a case based on the Vigilance Officer’s report. | Photo Credit: R K Nithin The Kerala High Court has asked the Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) to form a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to investigate the alleged conspiracy involving officials…

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Telangana’s Sircilla weaver crafts matchbox-size handloom saree in 170 minutes

August 4, 2026 admin

Veldi Hariprasad weaves a saree on a traditional handloom during his unique 170-minute feat in Sircilla on Monday | Photo Credit: By Arrangement Ahead of National Handloom Day slated for August 7, Sircilla district-based handloom weaver Veldi Hariprasad showcased his skill and precision by weaving a saree — that could fit into a matchbox —…

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Stock markets trade mixed amid introduction of new closing auction session

August 4, 2026 admin

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty traded on a mixed note in early trade on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) following the introduction of a new auction mechanism for shares having futures and options (F&O) contracts. The Closing Auction Session (CAS) in the equity cash segment became operational…

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Udhyanidhi Stalin arrested in connection with complaint of making misogynist remarks

August 4, 2026 admin

Udhayanidhi Stalin along with his supporters at his residence in Chennai as police officials arrive to arrest him, on August 4, 2026. | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement Tamil Nadu Leader of the Opposition and DMK youth wing leader Udhayanidhi Stalin was on Tuesday (August 4, 2026) arrested by police following a complaint registered by a…

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India’s position in global gold reserves | Explained

August 4, 2026 admin

For centuries, gold has had a prime position in India’s economic and social landscape. It has been jewellery, a symbol of prosperity and wealth, and a hedge against uncertainty. Gold has proved its timeless appeal, but global uncertainties and their disruptions have led to a structural change in its holding pattern in India, exhibiting a…

Business

Rupee opens on flat note, rises 3 paise to 95.34 against U.S. dollar in early trade

August 4, 2026 admin

Representative image. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The rupee opened on a flat note and gained 3 paise to 95.34 against the U.S. dollar in early trade on Tuesday (August 4, 2026), as support from the broad-based weakness in the U.S. Dollar Index amid improving global risk sentiment was negated by dollar demand from importers….

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MyCall: TRAI’s revamped call quality reporting app

August 4, 2026 admin

On Monday (August 3, 2026), the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) relaunched a call quality rating app it first released in 2017. The app, MyCall, retrieves records of recent calls and allows users to rate the quality from one to five stars, and sends anonymised reports to telecom operators to help them improve their…

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West Asia LIVE: Iran not seeking a wider war, President says

August 4, 2026 admin

Iran attacks against U.S. military base in Kuwait amid Trump’s claims of ongoing negotiations Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a U.S. military base in Kuwait.Citing a source familiar with the details, The Jerusalem Post reported that the attack was carried out using at least three drones. Heavy blasts were also heard in Iraq’s…

World

FSSAI prohibits Dabur from selling food products with ‘100%’ claims

August 4, 2026 admin

FSSAI informed that it has issued a prohibition order to Dabur India Ltd over the sales of food products carrying misleading ‘100%’ claims, including honey, apple cider vinegar, virgin coconut oil, sesame oil, cow ghee, coconut water, coconut milk and other such items. File | Photo Credit: The Hindu Food regulator FSSAI has prohibited Dabur…

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