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UN Human Rights Chief condemns starvation in Gaza as 'affront to our collective humanity'

New York, Aug. 4 -- The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, on Monday condemned the ongoing starvation in the Gaza Strip, describing it as "an affront to our collective hum... Read More


Special registration drive for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana extends till August 15

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- The Ministry of Women and Child Development has extended the special registration drive for the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) till 15 August 2025, an official statem... Read More


Karnataka Minister Eshwar Khandre orders probe into death of 19 peacocks near Tumkur

Tumkur, Aug. 4 -- Expressing deep grief over the death of 19 peacocks in a farmer's land near Midigesi in Madhugiri taluk of Tumkur district, Forest, Biology and Environment Minister Eshwar B Khandre ... Read More


SSC exam will not be cancelled; retest for affected students a possibility: Chairman

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- The Staff Selection Commission will not cancel the recent Selection Post Phase 13 exam, but may hold a retest for affected candidates who were denied a "fair chance", Chairman S G... Read More


Banke Bihari Temple: SC proposes to form committee to oversee temple management

New Delhi, Aug. 4 -- The Supreme Court on Monday proposed the constitution of an interim committee by a former High Court judge to oversee the management of the Shri Banke Bihari Temple in Vrindavan, ... Read More


French parliamentarians call out China's narrative in disputed Indo-Pacific report

Paris, Aug. 4 -- The French National Assembly's Taiwan Friendship Group on Friday issued a strong rebuttal to a controversial report on Europe-China relations authored by French legislator Sophia Chik... Read More


US senators move to counter China's diplomatic sabotage in Latin America with pro-Taiwan bill

Taipei, Aug. 4 -- A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced new legislation aimed at strengthening support for Taiwan and its diplomatic allies in Latin America and the Caribbean, as China cont... Read More


IMD issues heavy rain alert for Punjab, Haryana, and Chandigarh from August 4 to 6

Chandigarh, Aug. 4 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Meteorological Centre Chandigarh, has issued a weather alert predicting heavy to very heavy rainfall across Punjab, Haryana, and Chandi... Read More


UN alerts worsening drought endangering Afghanistan's food security

Kabul, Aug. 4 -- Afghanistan is facing a severe drought, with below-average rainfall, dry soil, and crop failures threatening livestock and food security across multiple vulnerable provinces, the Unit... Read More


RBI's MPC meeting begins, Economists expect rate pause in August 6 policy decision

Mumbai, Aug. 4 -- The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) began its three-day Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on Monday in Mumbai, which will conclude on August 6. The much-anticipated policy announc... Read More