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The Andhra Pradesh government has joined hands with IIT Madras to develop a scientific and long-term solution to severe coastal erosion along the Uppada coast in Kakinada district, with a ₹323 crore protection project planned. Andhra Pradesh, IIT Madras Partner for Uppada Coast Protection The Andhra Pradesh government signed a Memorandum of Understanding with IIT Madras on Wednesday, August

Karnataka has launched Tathyakosh.in, an open, non-commercial digital public good designed to simplify the discovery and assessment of India’s fragmented public datasets for researchers, startups, developers and policymakers. Karnataka Launches Tathyakosh Public Data Discovery Platform The Karnataka government’s Centre of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence, ACSEL Technology Forum, laun

  An Indian woman’s two-month US Green Card video has sparked an online argument over marriage-based immigration and benefits available to military families. The criticism followed her claim that her application moved faster than expected after she married a US Army veteran. Indian Woman’s Two-Month US Green Card Video Goes Viral The controversy grew after social media acco

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport at Bhogapuram in Andhra Pradesh on Saturday, August 1, 2026. During the visit, he will also launch infrastructure, energy, road and semiconductor projects worth more than ₹17,900 crore.   Bhogapuram, August 1, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to inspect the passenger terminal at around 11 a.m. before formally inaugurati

PM Modi urged forgiveness after the Jantar Mantar protest controversy, saying those accused of using abusive language should be guided rather than punished. The Prime Minister said abuses cannot resolve disagreements and appealed to young people to learn from their mistakes and move forward. New Delhi, August 1, 2026: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for restraint and compassion following allegations that abusive language

Skyroot Aerospace is preparing Vikram-1 for its maiden orbital mission from Sriharikota. Scheduled for July 18, 2026, the launch could mark India’s first privately developed orbital rocket flight and strengthen the country’s commercial small-satellite launch sector. The Vikram-1 first orbital launch is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Through Missio

Sonam Wangchuk removed from Jantar Mantar after Delhi Police carried out an early-morning operation in New Delhi at around 6:30 a.m. IST on Saturday, July 18, 2026. He was shifted to Safdarjung Hospital on the 21st day of his hunger strike after police said doctors had advised urgent medical care under Delhi High Court directions. Sonam Wangchuk Removed From Jantar Mantar According to police sources cited in the rep

India’s bullet train programme is moving into a new phase, with Indian-built high-speed trains expected to start services before Japan supplies its next-generation E10 Shinkansen sets. The plan is important for domestic rail technology, faster corridor rollout and long-term India-Japan cooperation. The India bullet train project with Indian trains is set to begin before Japan supplies its next-generation E10 Shinkansen fleet. The Ministry of E

Ayodhya, July 6, 2026: The Ram Mandir Trust meeting began inside the temple complex on Monday to discuss the resignations of former general secretary Champat Rai and former trustee Anil Mishra amid the ongoing SIT probe into alleged donation irregularities. The meeting comes at a crucial moment for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, as trustees review the donation-box accounting controversy, the preliminary fin

The Baruipur minor girl death case in West Bengal’s South 24 Parganas has triggered a major police investigation after the child was found dead near a pond and a suspected accused was allegedly lynched by angry locals. Police have formed a Special Investigation Team to probe the case, while officials said raids and further action are underway to identify everyone involved in the alleged crime and the violence that followed.

The Tamil Nadu horse-trading row intensified after the DMK, AIADMK and BJP separately met Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar, seeking his intervention over allegations against the TVK government. The parties raised concerns over alleged attempts to poach legislators, misuse of police machinery and the participation of private individuals in official government meetings. Opposition Parties Raise TVK Horse-Trading Allega

Huawei has launched the Huawei Band 11 series in India, with prices starting at Rs 3,999 under market operating price. The new fitness band lineup includes Huawei Band 11, Huawei Band 11 Metal and Huawei Band 11 Pro, offering a brighter AMOLED display, health tracking features and up to 14 days of battery life. Huawei Band 11 Price In India

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30: Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has distanced the Home Department from a reported Operation Toofan meeting linked to Congress MP K Sudhakaran, saying official meetings under the campaign can be convened only by senior police officers. Operation Toofan is Kerala’s police-led anti-drug campaign aimed at cracking down on narcotics networks, drug trafficking and substance abuse. The clari

Kochi, June 30, 2026: The Sabarimala gold theft probe has widened after the Special Investigation Team informed the Kerala High Court that it had collected material against seven persons, including former Travancore Devaswom Board president P.S. Prasanth. The SIT report points to alleged criminal breach of trust, forgery and criminal conspiracy in connection with the Dwarapalaka idols and related gold-plating work. Sabarimala Gold Thef

  Telangana student Srinath Reddy, 25, from Kamareddy district, was found dead in England on June 23, leaving his family seeking government help to bring his body back to India. Srinath Reddy was a native of Talamadla village in Rajampet mandal of Kamareddy district. He had gone to England around 14 months ago for higher studies and was pursuing his MS at Leicester University. Telangana Student Found Dea

An Imran Khan jail photo going viral on social media is not a verified picture from Adiala Jail or any official courtroom proceeding. Fact-checkers have flagged the image as AI-generated after spotting distorted fingers, warped files and other visual errors. The image, widely shared online, claimed to show former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan during a recent court appearance. However, checks on the photo suggest that it was likely cre

New Delhi, June 26: Passport applicants in India will have to pay higher fees from July 1, 2026, as the government has revised charges for fresh passports, reissues and replacement of lost or damaged passports. Under the revised rules, a fresh or reissued ordinary 36-page passport will cost Rs 2,500, while the Tatkal fee for the same category has been increased to Rs 5,000.                  

A.R. Rahman has received the Golden Plate Award from the American Academy of Achievement in Washington, with filmmaker Peter Jackson presenting the honour. The recognition marks another proud global moment for the Oscar-winning Indian composer and for Indian music. AR Rahman Receives Golden Plate Award Music maestro A.R. Rahman has been honoured with the Golden Plate Award at an American Academy of Achievement

Thiruvananthapuram, June 24: Leader of the Opposition in the Kerala Assembly, Pinarayi Vijayan, on Wednesday wrote to Chief Minister V D Satheesan, urging immediate steps to bring back the mortal remains of Arjun, a Keralite worker who died in an explosion at an industrial facility in Qatar. Arjun, a native of Kozhikode district, was working at the Barzan gas facility in Ras Laffan Industrial City when the incident occurre

Mukesh Ambani’s quote on entrepreneurship shares a simple but powerful lesson from his father, Dhirubhai Ambani: those who want to build something of their own must learn to find their own way. The message continues to inspire young founders, business owners, and professionals aiming to take charge of their future. The quote, shared in a “Quote of the Day” context, highlights one of the most important principles behi