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Trump administration starts process to transfer $725 million to UN

The proposed payment could ease immediate pressure on the cash-strapped global body, which has warned of severe funding constraints and cuts.

Xi Jinping Congratulates Hakainde Hichilema on His Re-election as Zambias President

Beijing, August 21: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message on August 20 congratulating Hakainde Hichilema on his re-election as President of

BJP terms Rahuls sit-in a bid to divert attention from Vande Mataram row

J.P. Nadda questions the timing of the sit-in, says the Congress leaders dharna, despite the Supreme Courts decision to constitute a high-powered

Farmers urge authorities to remove encroachments from waterbodies

Telangana HC Allows Enrolment of Law Graduates As Advocates

The division bench stayed the operation of a single judges interim order that had put the process on hold till August 31

Andhra Pradesh: Power Generation For AP Likely To Start From Nagarjuna Sagar RMC Power House

Once the level reaches the required 535 feet in the Nagarjuna Sagar project to generate power: Reports

Data check: Indias gender gap in private education defies caste and class

Caste and money both shape who gets private schooling and private tuition; the gender gap moves with neither, nor with how far a child has got th

Varalakshmi Vratham Blends Rituals With Community Singing

Traditional rituals, group singing and festive gatherings mark the auspicious Friday

Let America and Iran keep fighting; we will roam around our own country

Domestic tourism is growing rapidly in India. MICE, destination weddings, and new tourism destinations in smaller cities are driving the travel i

The Hindu impact: Garbage spot cleared near government school in J.C. Nagar

Political Turmoil Escalates Over Vande Mataram Dispute

New Delhi, August 21: The political controversy surrounding Vande Mataram has intensified. In Mumbai, BJP MLA Sanjay Upadhyay accused Congress of

Chinas Change-7 lunar mission to search for water at Moons south pole

The mission will test advanced robotic technologies while gathering data that could shape Chinas plans for a permanent lunar research outpost

Bangladesh undecided on Tarique Rahman India visit as Hasina extradition hangs

Bangladesh undecided on Tarique Rahman India visit as Hasina extradition hangs

Shah: Chicken's Neck Now Under Triangular Grid

Mr Shah, who landed at Bagdogra Airport on Friday night on a visit, said in his speech, The Narendra Modi government has recognised the importanc

Jharkhand Exam Protesters Clash With Police During CM Effigy Burning Bid

They gathered in large number at the prominent Albert Chowk to burn effigies of CM Soren and Rahul Gandhi. When the police tried to control them,

Amit Shah: Citizenship to Bangladesh-origin refugees in six months

OpenAI will monitor AI misuse without looking at the data; learn how?

OpenAI's new system will help identify patterns in user conversations without seeing the actual content, which could point to misuse of AI.OpenAI

West Bengal Government Orders Reverification of Birth Certificates Issued from 2021 to 2026

Kolkata, August 21: The West Bengal government has issued a notification mandating the reverification of birth certificates released between 2021

Verdict On Petitions Challenging Speaker's Decision On Disqualification of Danam Nagender Reserved

The petitioners submitted that Nagenders decision to contest the Secunderabad Lok Sabha election on a Congress ticket, coupled with his alleged p

Iran warns of devastating response as US plans toughest sanctions

Washingtons planned measures come as tensions threaten shipping routes, crude supplies and diplomatic efforts to end the conflict involving Tehra

22 Indians on hijacked ships near Yemen and Somalia, government says all safe

The Indian Embassy has raised the issue of 22 Indian sailors involved in the hijacking of two commercial vessels near Yemen and Somalia with the

MP High Court Steps In As Elite Govt School Fights Playground Encroachment

The petition alleged that a cricket stadium was established in the school playground without taking permission: Reports

Govt. working on additional subsidy scheme for polysilicon manufacturing: Official

The MNRE Secretary stated that India would require 30 GW of polysilicon manufacturing capacity addition to secure its energy needs and ensure man

Schools, colleges asked to report cognisable offences to police immediately

Wont tolerate anti-American activities: Rubio slaps new sanctions on Cubas mining sector

Bullet Nani and other Badass Indian Grandmas: Nanis beyond the stereotypes

The first generation of women of independent India carried within them important fragments of our history

UAE and Thailand Announce Teams for Womens Asia Cup 2026, Esha Ojha to Lead UAE Squad

Dubai, August 21: The UAE has announced its 15-member squad for the Womens Asia Cup 2026, set to take place at the Dubai International Cricket St

In 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solved

In 1961, two Wisconsin fishing buddies vanished without a trace but now the mystery of their haunting disappearance has been solved. Ronald Wick,

Rahul Gandhi stages dharna at Delhi police station.

SC Declines Interference In Raidurgam Land Auction

The Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation (TGIIC) had issued a notification proposing to auction land spread across two survey numbers

Texas used towering wind turbines as accidental frost fans based on a 2019 NASA observation; the result warmed ground temperatures 47F on winter nights

Peach growers use large fans to pull warmer air down onto their trees during freezing nights. These fans mix warmer air from higher altitudes wit

Farakka Treaty Shouldn't Be Renewed in Bihar's Interest: JD-U's Sanjay Jha

I am not doing any politics on this, but if you look at the old records of that time, some people were raising this issue that this Ganga water t

AP Calls for Rs 221.67 Crore Tenders to Build Hospitals, Medical Colleges

Projects include AYUSH hospitals, medical colleges and expansion of a community health centre

Rahul Gandhi Strengthens Opposition Strategy Ahead of Elections

New Delhi, August 21: Congress leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, is currently adopting an aggressive stance on

Amid Resource Weaponisation, World Sees India As A Bright Spot Of Growth & Hope: PM Modi

MacKenzie Scott donated two Beverly Hills homes she bought with ex-husband Jeff Bezos; the $55 million gift helped fund affordable housing in Los Angeles

In a remarkable act of philanthropy, billionaire MacKenzie Scott donated two luxurious Beverly Hills residences worth $55 million to the Californ

A fragile climb: India's trekking push faces test of safety, sustainability

Nirmal Purja's icy death has rekindled questions about safety, overcrowding and tourism in the mountains

Market Tales: Abandoned midway, redevelopment of Jayanagar market hangs in a balance

Bangalore Development Authority, which was tasked with the job, developed one of the proposed four towers, stalled the project midway and returne

India calls for stronger global tech collaboration at BRICS meet

Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh says India has chosen Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sust

Sheela Reddy Takes Over As In-Charge VC Of CUAP

Prof. C. Sheela Reddy has taken charge as in-charge vice-chancellor of Central University of Andhra Pradesh after Prof. S.A. Kori completed his t

A Death in J&K Shames Us All: Kishtwar Minor's Life Stolen by Trusted Teacher

A 12-year-old tribal schoolgirl in Kishtwar's Chatroo area died while being rushed for treatment after her pregnancy was discovered allegedly th

Karnataka Government Passes Bill to Convert B Accounts to A Accounts, Providing Relief to Millions

Bengaluru, August 21: The state government of Karnataka has provided significant relief to millions of families holding plots and homes in unauth

Declare Theni district as drought-hit, farmers plead at grievance meet

Declare Theni district as drought-hit, farmers plead at grievance meet

FIFA fines Argentine Football Association $321,000 and suspends players after World Cup 2026 misconduct

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IndiGo Trichy-Singapore flight returns after mid-air technical snag

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Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Punjab hit the most by sugar price hike

Closely monitoring the situation, says the Centre and promises steps to ease the burden; it says rise in prices cannot be attributed to ethanol

Raut Accuses Shah Of Undermining Maharashtras Cooperative Sector

Raut questioned the inauguration of the NUCFDC office in Mumbai on August 8: Reports

PM Modi contrasts production linked incentive with past

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Watch: UK marks first national day for victims and survivors of terrorism

Survivors of terror attacks gathered today at the first annual National day for Victims and Survivors of terrorism.

Amit Shah joins Sashastra Seema Bal for

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Settlers kill Palestinian teen in West Bank clash, and other Middle East developments

Violence has escalated in the West Bank where at least 87 Palestinians have been killed in almost 1,500 attacks by Israeli settlers

Jharkhand students clash with police in Ranchi over High Court stay on JPSC exam cancellation

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Yash's Toxic gets 'A' certificate with no cuts, CBFC makes just two minor changes

The clearance has drawn attention because Toxic is positioned as a dark, violent action drama with mature themes. The film's treatment by the Ind

New passenger-friendly tariff formula for airports cuts user fee at Bengaluru by 33%

New tariff formula ensures passengers pay only for infrastructure ready for use; AERA says it will address concerns over a tariff spike as costs

'The kids are safe with God': Hospital chaplain reveals Clancys claim about a mysterious male voice

Chevella Traffic Police Holds Road Safety Drive for School Children

During the programme, the students were educated about different types of roads, traffic signals, road signs, traffic rules and safe road practic

Pawan Bansal Criticizes BJP Over Vande Mataram Controversy

Chandigarh, August 21: Congress leader Pawan Kumar Bansal has targeted the central government regarding the Vande Mataram and One Day, One Univer

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Arsenal sign Villa centre-back Konsa as champions bolster defence

Premier League champions Arsenal have signed England defender Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa in a deal worth a reported

How many taxi drivers in Maharashtra know Marathi? Notice issued to 1499 drivers on second day

As part of the inspection drive to know how many taxi drivers in Maharashtra know Marathi language, the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) on Frid

Arjun Bijlani's car meets with accident after Chumbak Colony promotion; actor shares video with health update

TV actor Arjun Bijlani was involved in a car accident while returning from a promotional event for Chumbak Colony. The actor confirmed the incide

Iran vows 'devastating' response as U.S. threatens toughest ever economic hit

The chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic's reaction would be broad and decisive

Symbiotec Pharmalab raises Rs 526 cr from anchor investors; IPO opens on Aug 24

The anchor placement attracted mutual funds, insurers and foreign investors, setting the stage for the pharmaceutical companys public market debu

The story of India through its art, culture and traditions

An evening celebrating Indias rich artistic, cultural, and historical heritage. That, in a nutshell, was the launch of Indian Art and Culture: A

Symbiotec Pharmalab raises 526 cr from anchor investors; IPO opens Aug 24

Pharma and biotech company Symbiotec Pharmalab Ltd on Friday raised Rs 526 crore from anchor investors days before the opening of its initial pub

Revenue Reforms Take Centre Stage as Odisha Honours Top Performer

The Odisha Revenue Department today held a high-level senior officers meeting that placed strong emphasis on accelerating land reforms, deliverin

Industry-academia-govt Must Bridge Skills Gap: Gupta

AP higher education commissioner stresses skills, lifelong learning and industry partnerships

Online Instruments India gets Sebi approval to float IPO worth 750 cr

Online Instruments has secured Sebi's approval to raise funds through an initial public offering, an update with the market regulator showed on F

Political Patronage Key For Granite Quarrying And Transportation In Chittoor District

Political influence is allegedly shaping granite quarrying and transport in Chittoor, with unauthorised operations and invoice manipulation causi

No compromise on national security: Bengal CM outlines his 4 point agenda

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Friday said the functioning of his government to bring a ransformative change in West Bengal was guided by a

Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands

Bilateral relations have long been dogged by the Kuril island

Germany investigates Russia links to weapons cache discovered in woods, reports say

German intelligence believes guns found last year were for carrying out assassinations on behalf of Moscow, reports say.

CBI files supplementary chargesheet in RCom 1,200 crore loan case

The CBI has filed a supplementary chargesheet in the Reliance Communications Ltd (RCom) case in connection with an alleged Rs 1,200-crore loan fr

Inspired By Border When He Was 9, Bihar Man Realises Army Dream After 14 Attempts

I was deeply inspired by the character of 2nd Lieutenant Dharamvir, played by Akshaye Khanna, in 'Border', said Kishu Singh, who's now a Lieutena

Rules changed at Bengaluru Airport; tax will be levied on flight landings, ticket will be affected.

If you're planning a flight to Bengaluru, be aware that the upcoming new UDF rules could impact your budget. What are the new rules?Rules changed

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Assams NDA Government Marks 100 Days: CM Sarma Highlights Agricultural and Rural Development Achievements

Guwahati, August 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma showcased the states achievements in agriculture and rural development during the f

India has political stability, world sees it as spot of growth: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Friday that reforms in all spheres are his government's commitment and that India continues to take seve

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Photography Workshop

The three-day state-level photography workshop Kala O Camera 2026, organised by the Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi under the patronage of the Departme

Today you are students; tomorrow you will be scientists, artists, leaders: UP CM calls for deeper India-Japan youth ties

8th Pay Commission: There will be changes in the pension of retired employees as well, indications received

8th Pay Commission: Before the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission, there have been indications that changes will be made to pension plans

Malabar Gold & Diamonds Brings Natures Finest Gemstones to Hyderabad

Inspired by traditional Chillai and Pachi craftsmanship, Nayraa combines gold, natural precious gemstones and contemporary design to offer a fres

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Canada-U.S. Tariff Talks Continue as Trump

Canadian negotiators were in Washington to finalize a deal that would stave off new tariffs and improve the terms of existing ones, but Mark Carn

Live For Your Mother: Sarpanch's Plea To Teen On Maharashtra Hilltop

For nearly three hours, the sarpanch, along with the boy's parents and other villagers, tried everything to talk him down. Words of comfort. Prom

China says U.S. 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran not a solution

The United States has vowed it would collapse the Iranian regime with its threatened campaign

'You have navigated India through many challenges': Satyan Gajwani welcomes PM Modi at ET WLF 2026

Vibe teaser: Preity Zinta makes Kunal Kemmu, Sparsh unlikely heroes in comedy

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