India will observe dry days in August 2026, enforcing prohibition on alcohol sales across retail shops, bars, and hospitality venues. Key non-sale dates include a mandatory nationwide ban for Independence Day on August 15, alongside state-specific closures for festivals like Eid Milad Un Nabi and Thiruvonam on August 25 and 26.
A 32-year-old auto-rickshaw driver died after being brutally assaulted with an iron rod following a dispute over right of way in Gurgaon's Udyog Vihar Phase V on Monday evening. The victim, identified as Arvind Kumar, sustained fatal head injuries during the altercation and succumbed to his wounds at a hospital on Tuesday morning.
Russia has charged Telegram CEO Pavel Durov with allegedly aiding terrorism and placed him on an international wanted list. The FSB claims Telegram failed to remove channels allegedly used by Ukrainian intelligence agencies and extremist groups. Durov has previously denied the allegations, accusing Russian authorities of trying to restrict privacy and free speech.
The Thiruvananthapuram Cyber Police on Wednesday registered a criminal case against right-wing commentator TG Mohandas following controversial statements made on his YouTube channel regarding ongoing student demonstrations in New Delhi.
As Japan faces increasingly severe summer temperatures, a Japanese company has introduced a one-person cooling booth designed to provide quick relief from extreme heat. The device, called the Do Hiemon Box, has been described as a 'human refrigerator'.
Contra Costa County prosecutors have charged former behavioral health clinician Sofia Ann-Buitron Drotts, 26, with seven felonies after alleging she groomed a teenage boy while treating him in juvenile hall and later sexually abused him after his release. The victim’s family has filed a civil claim against the county, saying staff missed warning signs and failed to protect him.
A traffic police inspector has been arrested in Chennai after he allegedly s*xually harassed a woman who was walking with her husband in the city's Velachery area. Police said the incident took place on Sunday night, and the officer was taken into custody on Tuesday following a complaint
Indian nationals represent the largest single group of H-1B visa recipients each year, filling critical roles across technology, engineering, healthcare, and research sectors. As a result, any major policy shift would directly affect Indian professionals and students planning to work in the United States.
What was intended to be a grand celebration of HCLTech's 50th anniversary turned into an unexpected display of workforce dissatisfaction, after a viral video surfaced showing employees chanting "We want hike" as Chief Executive Officer C. Vijayakumar stepped onto the stage.
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has instructed the state Home Department to initiate the withdrawal of First Information Reports (FIRs) and cases registered against students and activists who participated in recent state-wide protests over the NEET examination controversy.
Meta has announced a major upgrade to WhatsApp Web, allowing users to make and receive audio and video calls directly inside their web browsers without downloading a desktop application.
In a heated session of Parliament on Tuesday, the Lok Sabha Secretariat expunged remarks made by Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra targeting Union Minister Pralhad Joshi during a debate on examination reforms.
The youth-led Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Tuesday warned it would resume nationwide protests after a Supreme Court interim order permitted law enforcement agencies to continue investigating FIRs registered during recent student demonstrations.
A high-voltage political clash broke out on the floor of the Lok Sabha as Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra targeted Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the appointment of Union Minister Pralhad Joshi to the Education Ministry.
The Delhi Cabinet, led by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, has approved the implementation guidelines for the flagship Delhi Lakshmi Yojana, a welfare initiative designed to provide direct monthly financial assistance of ₹2,500 to eligible women in the national capital.
In a unusual development in India's aviation sector, Khajuraho Airport in Madhya Pradesh has been ranked the top airport in the country in the Airports Authority of India’s (AAI) latest Customer Satisfaction Index (CSI)—despite operating zero commercial flights during July and August.
The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has summoned Meta’s global head of public policy after the tech giant briefly removed a Facebook post by Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing student concerns over examination paper leaks.
Tesla India has officially launched its first authorized body shop and service facility in Pune, Maharashtra, while simultaneously rolling out local test drive operations for its Model Y electric SUV line-up.
Tor Browser is developed and maintained by the Tor Project, a non-profit organization focused on internet privacy and freedom. The browser is based on Mozilla Firefox but includes additional privacy protections that route internet traffic through a network of volunteer-operated relays around the world.
Around 120 employees at TV Today Network were asked to resign between July 20 and 24 amid company restructuring, reports Newslaundry. The cuts primarily affected the Aaj Tak Hindi web team, camera crew, graphics, and video editors at the Noida office. The move follows an 81 percent drop in net profit for the media group last year.
Google Trends