<h2>'Not a good trading partner': Will raise tariffs on India 'very substantially' over next 24 hours, Donald Trump threatens</h2>.<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India has not been a good trading partner and announced that he will raise the tariffs on India "very substantially" over the next 24 hours.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/donald-trump-at-it-again-says-will-raise-tariffs-on-india-from-current-rate-of-25-in-next-24-hours-over-russian-oil-buying-united-states-3666581">Read more</a></p>.<h2>At least 5 killed, 50 missing, houses swept away as devastating flashfloods hit Uttarkashi</h2>.<p>Cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Tuesday led to flash floods, with several houses either left damaged or swept away by the force of water. At least five people have been killed, officials said.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttarakhand/at-least-4-killed-houses-swept-away-damaged-as-devastating-flashfloods-hit-uttarkashi-cloudburst-3666121">Read more</a></p>.<h2>'Dost dost na raha': Cong takes dig at PM Modi after Trump's fresh threat</h2>.<p>The opposition party's attack came after Trump on Monday said he will 'substantially' raise US tariffs on New Delhi, accusing it of buying massive amounts of Russian oil and selling it for big profits.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/dost-dost-na-raha-cong-takes-dig-at-pm-modi-after-trumps-fresh-threat-3666429">Read more</a></p>.<h2>No SIR debate as EC’s actions can’t be discussed in House: RS Deputy Chairperson Harivansh</h2>.<p>Clear indications emerged in Parliament that the government will not accede to the demand for a discussion on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls with Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Tuesday referring to ruling in December 1988 against discussing the working or decisions taken by Election Commission.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/no-sir-debate-as-ecs-actions-decisions-cant-be-discussed-in-parliament-rajya-sabha-deputy-chairperson-harivansh-3665959">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim granted 40-day parole days ahead of birthday; 14th in total, 3rd this year</h2>.<p>Singh, who will turn 58 on August 15, was convicted in 2017 for raping two of his disciples. The Dera chief and three others were also convicted in 2019 for the murder of a journalist more than 16 years ago.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/haryana/dera-sacha-sauda-chief-ram-rahim-granted-40-day-parole-days-ahead-of-birthday-14th-in-total-3rd-this-year-3665835">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Bengaluru: Public transport staff's stir demanding wage revision cripples BMTC, KSRTC operations</h2>.<p>Though BMTC officials claimed that operations in the city remained unaffected, thousands of people who arrived in Bengaluru were seen stranded at transportation hubs. <br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/bengaluru-public-transport-staffs-stir-demanding-wage-revision-cripples-bmtc-ksrtc-operations-3665813">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Ukraine says found components from India in Russian drones</h2>.<p>Andriy Yermak, presidential chief of staff, said on Telegram that these drones were involved in attacks along the frontlines and against civilians.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/ukraine-found-components-from-india-in-russian-drones-official-says-3666267">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Kolkata court restrains BJP's Suvendu from making 'defamatory' statements against TMC's Abhishek</h2>.<p>Passing the order in connection with a civil defamation suit filed by the TMC's Diamond Harbour MP, the 8th court Judge at Alipore court here directed that the matter will be heard again on August 19.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/west-bengal/kolkata-court-restrains-bjps-suvendu-from-making-defamatory-statements-against-tmcs-abhishek-3666285">Read more</a></p>.<h2>TCS employee sleeps on footpath outside Pune office due to 'no money', company responds</h2>.<p>The picture also showed a letter written by the employee saying, he has 'reported back to TCS office on July 29, and still his ID is not active', and has not received his salary which was 'confirmed on July 31'.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/maharashtra/tcs-employee-sleeps-on-footpath-outside-pune-office-due-to-no-money-company-responds-3665903">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Did you know? August 5 is one of the shortest days ever in decades: Here's why</h2>.<p>What has sparked a curiosity amid the scientific minds is that the Earth has been rotating faster and as such, August 5, that is today will be one of the shortest days on record, a report in Time and Date said.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science/did-you-know-august-5-is-one-of-the-shortest-days-ever-in-decades-heres-why-3666344">Read more</a></p>
<h2>'Not a good trading partner': Will raise tariffs on India 'very substantially' over next 24 hours, Donald Trump threatens</h2>.<p>US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said India has not been a good trading partner and announced that he will raise the tariffs on India "very substantially" over the next 24 hours.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/donald-trump-at-it-again-says-will-raise-tariffs-on-india-from-current-rate-of-25-in-next-24-hours-over-russian-oil-buying-united-states-3666581">Read more</a></p>.<h2>At least 5 killed, 50 missing, houses swept away as devastating flashfloods hit Uttarkashi</h2>.<p>Cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district on Tuesday led to flash floods, with several houses either left damaged or swept away by the force of water. At least five people have been killed, officials said.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/uttarakhand/at-least-4-killed-houses-swept-away-damaged-as-devastating-flashfloods-hit-uttarkashi-cloudburst-3666121">Read more</a></p>.<h2>'Dost dost na raha': Cong takes dig at PM Modi after Trump's fresh threat</h2>.<p>The opposition party's attack came after Trump on Monday said he will 'substantially' raise US tariffs on New Delhi, accusing it of buying massive amounts of Russian oil and selling it for big profits.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/dost-dost-na-raha-cong-takes-dig-at-pm-modi-after-trumps-fresh-threat-3666429">Read more</a></p>.<h2>No SIR debate as EC’s actions can’t be discussed in House: RS Deputy Chairperson Harivansh</h2>.<p>Clear indications emerged in Parliament that the government will not accede to the demand for a discussion on Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls with Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh on Tuesday referring to ruling in December 1988 against discussing the working or decisions taken by Election Commission.</p><p><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/no-sir-debate-as-ecs-actions-decisions-cant-be-discussed-in-parliament-rajya-sabha-deputy-chairperson-harivansh-3665959">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Dera Sacha Sauda chief Ram Rahim granted 40-day parole days ahead of birthday; 14th in total, 3rd this year</h2>.<p>Singh, who will turn 58 on August 15, was convicted in 2017 for raping two of his disciples. The Dera chief and three others were also convicted in 2019 for the murder of a journalist more than 16 years ago.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/haryana/dera-sacha-sauda-chief-ram-rahim-granted-40-day-parole-days-ahead-of-birthday-14th-in-total-3rd-this-year-3665835">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Bengaluru: Public transport staff's stir demanding wage revision cripples BMTC, KSRTC operations</h2>.<p>Though BMTC officials claimed that operations in the city remained unaffected, thousands of people who arrived in Bengaluru were seen stranded at transportation hubs. <br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/karnataka/bengaluru/bengaluru-public-transport-staffs-stir-demanding-wage-revision-cripples-bmtc-ksrtc-operations-3665813">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Ukraine says found components from India in Russian drones</h2>.<p>Andriy Yermak, presidential chief of staff, said on Telegram that these drones were involved in attacks along the frontlines and against civilians.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/world/ukraine-found-components-from-india-in-russian-drones-official-says-3666267">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Kolkata court restrains BJP's Suvendu from making 'defamatory' statements against TMC's Abhishek</h2>.<p>Passing the order in connection with a civil defamation suit filed by the TMC's Diamond Harbour MP, the 8th court Judge at Alipore court here directed that the matter will be heard again on August 19.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/west-bengal/kolkata-court-restrains-bjps-suvendu-from-making-defamatory-statements-against-tmcs-abhishek-3666285">Read more</a></p>.<h2>TCS employee sleeps on footpath outside Pune office due to 'no money', company responds</h2>.<p>The picture also showed a letter written by the employee saying, he has 'reported back to TCS office on July 29, and still his ID is not active', and has not received his salary which was 'confirmed on July 31'.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/maharashtra/tcs-employee-sleeps-on-footpath-outside-pune-office-due-to-no-money-company-responds-3665903">Read more</a></p>.<h2>Did you know? August 5 is one of the shortest days ever in decades: Here's why</h2>.<p>What has sparked a curiosity amid the scientific minds is that the Earth has been rotating faster and as such, August 5, that is today will be one of the shortest days on record, a report in Time and Date said.<br><br><a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/science/did-you-know-august-5-is-one-of-the-shortest-days-ever-in-decades-heres-why-3666344">Read more</a></p>
