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Andhra looks to shield aqua farmers from US tariff blow, CM Naidu assures action plan soon

Hyderabad: Andhra Pradesh is weighing its options to safeguard the interests of the state's aqua farmers following the US decision to impose a 25% tariff on Indian imports, Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu said on Saturday.

Tejashwi Yadav claims his name missing from voter list, Election Commission calls it 'false and mischievous'

Patna: RJD leader and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav on Saturday alleged that his name was missing from the revised draft electoral rolls published a day earlier in poll-bound Bihar, media reports said.

IndiGo bans passenger who slapped man during panic attack; victim missing after landing in Kolkata

Kolkata: The man seen on video slapping a fellow passenger experiencing a panic attack on IndiGo flight 6E-2387 on Thursday from Mumbai to Kolkata has been placed on the airline's No Fly List, the carrier said in a statement on Saturday.

'Was forced to name PM Modi': Pragya Thakur alleges torture, coercion in custody after Malegaon blast acquittal; blames Congress for ‘conspiracy’

New Delhi: Days after a special NIA court acquitted all seven accused in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, including her, former BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur made explosive allegations, claiming she was tortured and coerced into naming Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat, and others during the investigation, according to media reports.

ISRO launches HOPE station in Ladakh's Tso Kar valley to simulate Mars missions

Leh: In a major step forward for India’s planetary exploration ambitions, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has established the Himalayan Outpost for Planetary Exploration (HOPE) in Ladakh’s Tso Kar Valley, media reports said.

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna gets life term for raping domestic worker

Former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna has been sentenced to life imprisonment and fined Rs 11 lakh for raping a 47-year-old domestic worker in Mysuru and recording it.

India denounces 'baseless allegations' in UK report on transnational repression

The Indian government has rejected a British parliamentary report that named it among countries engaged in “transnational repression” in the UK.

600 participants join  National Cybersecurity Exercise 2025 in India, discuss multiple topics including deepfake manipulation

As many as 600 participants joined the National Cybersecurity Exercise 2025, marking a major event in the paradigm.

Bengal education dept. appeals to Calcutta University to reschedule exam for TMC event, V-C says 'unexpected'

Kolkata/IBNS: The West Bengal Higher Education Department has formally appealed to the Calcutta University to reschedule an examination due to be held on August 28 as it coincides with the foundation day of Trinamool Congress (TMC)'s student wing.

India responds to White House's call for Nobel Peace Prize for Trump

India on Friday said the White House should be asked if President Donald Trump should be given the Nobel Prize for stopping conflicts.

Buy and sell products made in India: Modi's 'Swadeshi' pitch amid tariff conflict with US

Varanasi/IBNS: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday appealed to people of the country to embrace products which are made in India amid the country's conflict with the United States over tariff.

Indian security forces kill a terrorist during an overnight operation in Jammu and Kashmir

At least one terrorist was killed during an ongoing encounter with Indian security forces in Jammu and Kashmir's Kulgam region on Saturday.

'Gravely insulted': Pinarayi Vijayan on National Film Awards for 'The Kerala Story'

Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has accused the Indian government of spreading misinformation by honouring a film that he claimed tarnished the state's image, hours after 'The Kerala Story' won two major titles at the 71st National Film Awards.

'Big headload fell from one of the passengers': Aswini Vaishaw on Delhi station tragedy that killed 18

Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday said the tragedy at New Delhi Railway Station, that claimed 18 lives, occurred after a big headload "fell from one of the passengers".

Lalit Modi posts photos of him, Vijay Mallya enjoying India-England test match at London's Oval

Fugitive billionaires Lalit Modi and Vijay Mallya have now shared photos of them enjoying the India-England test match at the Oval in London.

Indian Embassy in Ireland asks citizens to take 'reasonable precautions' amid spike in attacks

The Indian Embassy in Ireland has warned its citizens to take reasonable precautions and avoid deserted areas amid the rising instances of attacks on Indians in the country in recent times.

Embassy asks Indian citizens to take 'reasonable precautions' amid spike in attacks

The Indian Embassy in Ireland has warned its citizens to take reasonable precautions and avoid deserted areas amid the rising instances of attacks on Indians in the country in recent times.

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr to visit India next week

Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr will visit India from August 4 to August 8at the invitation of Indian PM Narendra Modi.

Strengthening maritime cooperation in Southeast Asia: Indian naval ships arrive in Manila

As part of the Indian Navy’s ongoing operational deployment to South East Asia, Indian Naval Ships INS Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan, of the Eastern Fleet, commanded by RAdm Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF) , arrived at Manila, Philippines.

German envoy praises India's rise in tech paradigm

German envoy to India Philipp Ackermann has described India as a world leader in technology.

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan assumes charge as 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff

Vice Admiral Sanjay Vatsayan, AVSM, NM assumed charge as the 47th Vice Chief of the Naval Staff (VCNS) on Friday.

Former JDS MP Prajwal Revanna convicted in rape case

Bengaluru/IBNS: Former Janata Dal Secular MP Prajwal Revanna has been convicted in a rape case by a special court, media reports said.

Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh assumes the appointment of Vice Chief of the Army Staff

Lieutenant General Pushpendra Singh assumed the appointment of the Vice Chief of the Army Staff on July 31.

India-UAE Defence Industry Partnership Seminar Held on JDCC Sidelines, focuses on expanding industry-to-industry collaboration

On the sidelines of the Joint Defence Cooperation Committee (JDCC), a seminar on the India-UAE Defence Industry Partnership was held at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on Thursday, with the focus being on expanding industry-to-industry collaboration.

Election Commission announces date for Vice-Presidential elections

New Delhi/IBNS: The Vice-Presidential elections will be held in the country on September 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Friday, media reports said.

Election Commission announces date for Vice-Presidential elections

New Delhi/IBNS: The Vice-Presidential elections will be held in the country on September 9, the Election Commission of India (ECI) said on Friday, media reports said.

'Don't be touchy, let's close this': Supreme Court on defamation case against Tharoor over 'scorpion' remark about Modi

New Delhi/IBNS: The Supreme Court on Friday said the defamation case against Congress MP Shashi Tharoor over his "scorpion sitting on a Shivling" remark about Prime Minister Narendra Modi should be closed, media reports said.

Congress leaders show Rahul Gandhi a mirror after LoP backs Trump's 'Indian economy is dead' remark

New Delhi/IBNS: In an embarrassment for the Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition, Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's support to US President Donald Trump's bid to disparage the Indian economy has found no taker within his own party as well as the INDIA bloc.

Maharashtra agriculture minister Manikrao Kokate moved to sports after rummy controversy

Maharashtra minister Manikrao Kokate, marred by controversy after being caught on camera playing an online card game in the assembly and his disputed comments about the farmers, has been moved from Agriculture to the Sports and Youth Welfare Ministry, media reports said.

Andhra minister's brother slaps cop at temple, video goes viral; police case filed

The brother of Andhra Pradesh Roads and Buildings Minister BC Janardhan Reddy slapped a police constable, the video of which has gone viral.eo