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Telangana: Amid ongoing row, Jadcherla MLA backs Konda Surekha

Hyderabad: Telangana forest minister Konda Surekha, who is currently facing an internal inquiry from the ruling Congress party, found support fro

The two-faced governors of Empire

The first English voyages to India ended for want of knowledge of the sea routes

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar's per capita income still trails India average

Punjab and Maharashtra, among the top 5 states at the dawn of reforms, have since moved down the order

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A new outsourcing model

What the $20 billion, New York-based Colgate-Palmolive announced last week was unique in the world of corporate-startup alliances

Bengaluru: CCB registers FIR against four over alleged 14.5 crore land deal fraud

From washing utensils in Kolkata to a career-best 167: Shahbaz's cricket journey

Shahbaz Ahmed left civil engineering studies in Haryana to chase cricket dreams in Kolkata, 1,500km from home. Facing financial hardship, he wash

Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0 unveiled

Power plants destroyed in Nepal floods? This Video is from Pakistan

Power plants destroyed in Nepal floods This Video is from Pakistan

Hockey World Cup: Indian women down Germany for best finish in 52 years

Having picked itself up to go again, the Indian womens team earned itself a small piece of history by finishing fifth with a 3-1 win over Germany

Andhra set to emerge as third subsea hub following datacentre buildout

The State is seeing investments from Microsoft and Google, who are building fresh subsea cable infrastructure, currently concentrated in Mumbai a

Watch: Nepal Flash Floods: Death toll increases to 362; 1000 still missing

A devastating flash flood struck Nepals Nuwakot district near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, leaving a trail of destruction.

Communal clash during Milad-un-Nabi in Mumbai, three booked

Mumbai: Three Muslim men have been booked in connection with the Milad-un-Nabi clash in Mumbais Parel area on Wednesday night, August 26, after a

PH Kurian : A public servant who put public health before patent rights

Kurian, in his last judgement in 2012, issued a CL on Bayers kidney cancer drug Nexavar, allowing the medicines manufacture at a price that was a

Tourism Dept. Secretary instructs officials to exploit tourism potential of Udupi district

The Secretary stresses the need to develop new tourist attractions and ancillary facilities so that tourists can stay longer in the district

Russia bombards nine Ukrainian cities, calling the strikes massive

Russia described the targets as military-related, including industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics hubs and port infrastructure.

11 booked for irregularities in Belagavi sugar factory

US shifts Patriot missiles to Middle East, leaving Europe dangerously exposed

US shifts Patriot missiles to Middle East leaving Europe dangerously exposed

Unconditional reforms

The fact that the BIS statute is mandated by different ministries and that the process can take up to six months adds to investment complexities

Skilling to employment

Workplace exposure also needs to be expanded because 80 per cent of learners cite inadequate practical experience and industry exposure as a majo

Is climate change behind the devastating floods in Nepal? | Above the Fold | Aug 27, 2026

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

Telangana Congress social media in-charge beaten up, urinated on

Hyderabad: A social media in-charge for the Congress party, reportedly belonging to the BC Munnuru Kapu community, was allegedly beaten up and ur

Letters to the Editor dated August 27, 2026

Fire at textile shop in Arakkonam

Nepal-Tibet flash floods kill 362 as India searches for 290 nationals

NepalTibet flash floods kill as India searches for nationals

MSMEs face costlier finance, working capital squeeze under RBIs proposed NBFC credit curbs: FISME

Urges RBI to adopt targeted regulation instead of a blanket ban

AMCA bid deadline extended by two months to October 30

The deadline for Indian defence majors to submit bids for the indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft, Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, has

KPSC scam: Former chairman appears before CID

ESDS Software Solution IPO: Can strong growth justify the valuation?

A profitable core business provides the base case, while new AI projects offer significant optionality

Maharashtra Government Prepares for Ganesh Festival with Key Meetings

Mumbai, August 27: The Maharashtra government is ramping up preparations for the upcoming Ganesh Festival. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held

At least 359 people dead in Nepal flood; rescue operations underway

Government issues fresh flood alert after satellite imagery shows that a lake has formed upstream of Bhotekoshi River; towns were wiped out in a

Why did the flash floods happen in Nepal?

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

Deepa Jewellers sets IPO price band at 168-177 per share

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 250 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 1.18 crore equity shares

Toxic: Yash and Geetu Mohandas film is an ambitious misfire

Toxic had all the ingredients of a big, ambitious cinematic event scale, stars, style and the promise of something different. But does ambition

Nothing Before Coffee plans to add over 60 outlets this year

Over the years, the brand has expanded across metro, Tier-II and Tier-III markets, taking its caf experience to a wider and increasingly aspirati

Collector inaugurates nine social care centres for persons with disabilities in Tiruvannamalai

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Raksha Bandhan

INL backs Umar Faizy, questions critics over Waqf stand

UEFA prepares Swiss criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

UEFA prepares Swiss criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

Freedom from Waste: 70% fail to clean vacant plots, GBA to bill owners through property tax

Deputy CM launches gold, copper exploration work at Devadurga in Karnataka

Nepal Flash Flood Devastation Reignites India's Fear Around Ticking Chinese Mega Dam 'Water Bomb'

A deadly flash flood near the NepalTibet border has revived Indias concern over Chinas massive Medog hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, w

Gujarat Extends Deadline for Penalty Interest Waiver for Rural Housing Beneficiaries

Gandhinagar, August 27: The Gujarat government has extended the deadline for a 100% waiver on penalty interest for beneficiaries of the Gujarat R

SEBI close to approving NSE's long-awaited IPO, says chairman Pandey

The regulator is also working on rationalising settlement, margin and risk-management provisions

How Zohran Mamdani mastered Trump's 'Art of the Deal'

Interestingly, Donald Trump laid down 11 rules for successful deal-making inThe Art of the Deal. Mamdanis first eight months as mayor suggest tha

WJM holds hunger strike in support of Anagha Sasi at Malayalam varsity

Can CPI poll 5,000 votes on its own in Keralam, asks CPI(M) State secretariat member C.N. Mohanan

India beat Germany 3-1 to secure fifth place at FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026

The Indian women's hockey team produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Germany 3-1 and secure fifth place at the FIH Women's Hockey Wo

HDFC Bank shares fall as US lawsuit adds to leadership succession concerns

Shares decline around 2 per cent as a US securities fraud class-action lawsuit and uncertainty over MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan's succession wei

Musician couple Mithun Jayaraj and Indu Prasad explore diverse sounds with Dakshina

Dakshina will release its newest track based on Sree Narayana Gurus devotional song on August 28

Rs 1.1 lakh cr to Rs 2.1 lakh cr: Why cost of 1st bullet train project has doubled

Dream11 pulls from fantasy games to build global sports engagement platform

Dream11 on Thursday said it has moved away from pure-play fantasy sports to building a global sports engagement platform. Dream11 was India's big

One Nation, One Election: 70% back simultaneous polls, MOTN survey shows

One Nation One Election back simultaneous polls MOTN survey shows

Vivekananda Kendra president Balakrishnan passes away

Noida woman hurling abuses was

Noida: A woman was caught on camera hurling derogatory abuses at a group of five to six security guards at a high-rise apartment complex in Noida

Dheerendra Shastri Announces Relief Efforts for Nepal Flood Victims

Chhatarpur, August 27: Dheerendra Krishna Shastri, the head of Bageshwar Dham, has announced food and medical assistance for the victims of the r

PM Modi to undertake 4-day visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan

PM Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit; it is learnt that Vladimir Putin will be among the lea

SaaSpocalypse probably premature: Salesforce President & CEO Bhattacharya

Arundhati Bhattacharya believes the company has made sure to tackle customers' concerns

HDFC likely to challenge NCLT order as Subhash Chandra clarifies claims of only 3,992 crore

However, reacting to dissenting creditors claims of 22,000 crore against him, Chandra on Thursday clarified that he has not borrowed any money fr

Plane truth

A second airport for Chennai brooks no further delay

DVAC seizes 1.56 lakh cash from Kadambakulam govt fish farm office

From Jamshedpur to a 17th-century French chteau: Why this Indian woman with a top B-school degree quit her job

Harshal Jain, who moved from Jamshedpur to France for higher studies, leaves a stable advertising job after finding herself dissatisfied with cor

CPI(M) launches campaign for Cauvery drinking water in Tiruppur villages

TG plans to expand skill development initiatives: IT Minister

Border talks, summit diplomacy signal steady India-China reset

Modi to hold bilateral with Putin, engage with Xi at SCO meet ahead of BRICS summit

ED Takes Major Action Against Vatika Limited, Seizes

Gurugram, August 27: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant operation against the real estate company Vatika Limited in the

Michael Bloomberg lost job in 1981. How a Wall Street exit changed nature of finance

Michael Bloomberg lost job in 1981. How a Wall Street exit changed nature of finance

Science says birds can navigate using Earths magnetic field, heres how their invisible compass may work

What scientists increasingly understand is that bird navigation is far more complex than simply following familiar landmarks. Through an interpla

Aaryavirs confidence stands out, says DPL coach

Keralam Motor Vehicle dept. to hire private facilities to clear backlog of learners licence tests, driving tests

The department will hire halls in nearby colleges, schools or other educational institutions having adequate computer systems, internet connectiv

Merger of polytechnic colleges with YISU tantamount to privatisation: Harish Rao

Buying property? Mutation of ownership alone does not prove title

Trace the title chain, check encumbrances and verify every owner's right to sell before buying a property; mutation, tax records and possession a

Modi-Putin SCO talks to focus on bilateral trade, widening imbalance

Bilateral trade rose from $13 billion in 2021 to $60 billion in 2025, while the trade imbalance widened from $6.6 billion to over $50 billion in

Comic Con India to make Andhra Pradesh debut in Vizag

Corporation launches mega plan to spruce up public spaces

Urban greening project focuses on areas like key road junctions, Rajaji Park, Eco Park and Vandiyur Park, says Commissioner Gaurav Kumar

BJP slams GO 97, alleges bid to grab land of educational institution

The Fascinating Story Behind Rajasthans Iconic Camel Ornament and Legendary Folk Song

Congress Organizes 'Onion Langar' to Slam Central and State Governments Over Skyrocketing Inflation

Trans-athlete Anaya Bangar opens up on cricket comeback and WBBL dream

Trans-athlete Anaya Bangar opens up on cricket comeback and WBBL dream

T.N. Minister launches GIS mapping project in Cuddalore

Delhi logs 166 fresh H1N1 cases, tally 2,612; health minister reviews hospital preparedness

Delhi recorded 166 new H1N1 cases in 24 hours, increasing the total to 2,612. The Health Minister inspected preparedness at Indira Gandhi Hospita

Karnataka to submit memorandum to Centre by month-end seeking drought assistance

In the first phase, 101 taluks will get drought-hit tag while the decision on adding more taluks will be taken after the review to be conducted e

CBI Raids in Ranchi and Dhanbad: Three CISF Officers Arrested for Bribery

Ranchi, August 27: In a significant crackdown on corruption in Jharkhand, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted simultaneous raids

Bhagwant Mann Government Generates Over 70,840 Government Jobs and 1.84 Lakh Crore Investment

Delhi HC asks SEBI to review PG Paper fraud claims against Skyways

Delhi HC asks SEBI to review PG Paper fraud claims against Skyways

Video: Raksha Bandhan rush leaves Ghaziabad roads choked with long traffic jams

Video Raksha Bandhan rush leaves Ghaziabad roads choked with long traffic jams

Govt floats experimental method to put rupee value on India's marine fish

NSO proposes valuing marine fish resources through expected future resource rents, with stock sustainability and asset life determining their mon

MalappuramCollector advises against travel through Gudalur amid hartal

Medical Milestone: FDA Approves Daraxonarasib, Doubling Survival Rates for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer