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Groundwater extraction NOC for commercial users to go digital by end of September

By going online, the WRD aims to streamline the monitoring mechanism and clearance process; groundwater in nearly 386 firkas/blocks in Tamil Nadu

Man arrested for cheating family of26.5 lakh on promise of govt. jobs

Need to focus on utilisation of school infrastructure

17 held for interstate racket in counterfeit, diverted anti-cancer drugs

Boys constitute 59% of out-of-school childrenin Chennai Corporation

Commissioner G.S. Sameeran says 4,308 boys and 2,994 girls have been identified as out of school, and that the GCC will compile community-wise de

Multicultural spirit is Chennais greatest strength: GCC Commissioner G.S. Sameeran

We [at GCC] are strengthening its blue-green infrastructure, creating more public spaces, and making the city greener, with a target of planting

NRR Vows Stronger Stir Over Fee Reimbursement

He said the BJPs uncompromising struggle against the Revanth Reddy government would continue until the fee reimbursement of fees and scholarship

Modi Calls for Youth Role in Policymaking

Urges tapping universities for fresh policy ideas

Reenlist, then play GTA VI: US Army offers soldiers four-day gaming perk

Reenlist then play GTA VI US Army offers soldiers fourday gaming perk

Junior Womens Hockey Nationals: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh Reach Semifinals

Pune, August 21: Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, and Chhattisgarh have secured their spots in the semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Junior

Dangerous Driving on ORR Continues; Lack of Enforcement Exposed

The toll collection, operation and maintenance of ORR have been awarded to IRB infrastructure developers for 30 years on the Toll, Operate and Tr

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Six Devotees Rescued Safely From Nallamala Forest

A joint search operation was immediately launched by the police and forest department personnel.

Ramba Oorvasi Menaka | Song - Bad Time Band Baaja (Lyrical)

Watch the song 'Bad Time Band Baaja' from Telugu movie 'Ramba Oorvasi Menaka' starring Allari Naresh and Surbhi. 'Bad Time Band Baaja' is sung by

KJQ | Song - Inkaa Kasepu

Watch the Telugu song 'Inkaa Kasepu' from the movie 'KJQ' starring Shashi Odela, Dheekshith Shetty. 'Inkaa Kasepu' is sung by Shwetha Hiremat and

NASA abandons attempt to rescue aging space telescope from atmospheric re-entry

NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies have ended their mission to save the Swift Observatory. Persistent attitude-control failures on the Link ser

3 zodiac signs could get a lucky break on August 21, 2026

Lucky opportunities await Aries, Libra, and Capricorn on August twenty-first, 2026. This date emphasizes the importance of patience and smart cho

Earlier this year, New York City committed $95 million to turn Brooklyn parks and courts into stormwater storage. Today, the project can manage nearly 30 million gallons of rainwater a year, easing pressure on sewers and streets

New York City is using an innovative Cloudburst strategy to help manage heavy rainfall by turning everyday public spaces into temporary stormwate

Supreme Court Grants Four Weeks for Government Response in UGC Case

New Delhi, August 21: The Supreme Court held a significant hearing on the UGC-related case on Thursday. During the proceedings, the court granted

Quote of the day by Sharon Stone: 'Real happiness comes from...' Life lessons from motivational quote on true contentment, self-reliance, inner control, personal growth, disappointment and independence

Quote of the day by Sharon Stone focuses on happiness, self-reliance and personal growth. The quote says that lasting contentment comes from with

Police Book 4 People for Sale of Newborn

The case surfaced after police received information about the sale of a newborn boy.

Shravana Masam Poojas Push Up Flower, Fruit Prices in Vizag

For devotees, the challenge is in balancing tradition with affordability, as puja offerings remain nonnegotiable even when prices soar.

ET Family Business Dialogues: Freedom, family roots & patient capital are shaping Indias next-gen entrepreneurs

Second-generation entrepreneurs are increasingly using the experience, support and capital available within family businesses to pursue independe

17-year-old New Jersey high schooler Edward Kang built an AI tool that reads the retina for autism and ADHD screening and won $175,000 for his groundbreaking research

New Jersey high schooler Edward Kang, 17, developed RetinaMind, an AI tool that analyzes retinal images to identify patterns linked to autism and

Imran Masood Faces Setback as Son-in-Law Shayan Masood Joins Samajwadi Party

Lucknow, August 21: A significant blow has struck Congress MP Imran Masood from Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. His son-in-law, Shayan Masood, has lef

Fungus In Vegetables, Expired Products Found At 36 Train Stations In Karnataka

The team also noticed fungal growth on onions and vegetables, while chutney was found to be stored in plastic buckets that were not suitable for

KTR backs polytechnic students agitation

HC Seeks Info on Telanganas Total Debt

The interim stay was issued on August 12 over the implementation of GOs related to Kalyana Lakshmi and Shaadi Mubarak schemes, following the gove

Pradhan May Return to Cabinet in Modi Reshuffle

More women leaders, NDA allies likely to be inducted

Months ahead of state assembly elections, Goa witnessing enough is enough campaign against land mafia

Members of the state's civil society have started an 'Enough is Enough' campaign, which is being spearheaded by a former judge of the Bombay High

Powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Peru, USGS says epicentre was near Upahuacho

Powerful 6.7-magnitude earthquake strikes Peru, USGS says epicentre was near Upahuacho

CJPs School Theek Karo Campaign Reaches Moulali Govt HS

Volunteers said they would give the authorities about 10 days to respond.

JDA seals Blinkit store at Surya Towers

JAMMU TAWI: The Jammu Development Authority (JDA) on Thursday sealed a Blinkit store operating from the basement of Surya Towers at Bahu Plaza, J

Patient care in Jammu to be

Govt proposes corridor connecting GMC-J & its Hospitals: Principal Arvind Sharma Jammu Tawi, Aug 20: In a revolutionary step for patient care in

Police cannot investigate offences under PCPNDT Act: SC

NEW DELHI: Police cannot commence an independent investigation of the offences under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPN

Ashwini Choubey Condemns Congress for Disrespecting Vande Mataram

Bhagalpur, August 21: Former Union Minister Ashwini Choubey has sharply criticized the Congress partys recent decision regarding Vande Mataram. H

FIR Against Meesho As Gurugram Teen Dead After Consuming Chemical He Bought Online

Police allegedly found during the probe that the boy had ordered the poisonous substance on Meesho using the name of a person based in Surat.

Too Many Classes Not Good for Children: SC

Parents should teach them good etiquette and manners boys especially. They should teach them how to treat girls and women, Justice Nagarathna ob

Nari Shakti transforming border economies in J

Calls upon young generation to dream big like people in metro cities Jammu Tawi, Aug 20:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said women ar

Faridabad Couple Pours Boiling Water On Woman, Locks Her In Room For Days

The victim sustained 50 per cent burns and her chest and hands were left severely blistered in the incident on Sunday

Pakistan-US row matter between Islamabad-Washington, not mine: Omar

Says Rs 31-Cr Srinagar abattoir revived; Private Universities likely soon; Srinagar, Aug 20:Chief Minister, Omar Abdullah on Thursday said Pakis

Pappu Yadav Criticizes BJP Over Vande Mataram Controversy

Patna, August 21: Pappu Yadav, the MP from Purnia, has targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) regarding the ongoing Vande Mataram controversy.

Need a human touch: Govt tells Meta not to leave takedowns solely to AI

The government has asked Meta to ensure human review in AI-led content moderation, warning that keyword-based takedowns can remove legitimate pos

Malkajgiri Commissionerate: Wrong-Side Driving, Skidding Cause 241 Crashes

Of the two, self-skidding accounted for 88 accidents, including 47 fatal crashes that claimed 49 lives. The remaining 41 non-fatal accidents left

With Us Or Against Us: US Official Warns Allies On Economic Isolation Of Iran

Speaking to CNBC, in a message to allies, he said, This is going to be the greatest coordinated economic isolation in the history of the world. A

Cabinet Clears J&K High Court Bench in Ladakh

Shah said the government was fully committed to Ladakhs comprehensive development and to ensuring constitutional safeguards for its people.

Peru earthquake: Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes southern Andes

A magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck Central Peru on Thursday, according to the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ). The earthquake occurre

US Ambassador Gor arrives in Leh

Jammu Tawi, Aug 20:United States Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor reached Leh on Thursday as part of his visit to Ladakh. Gor, who met Chief Minis

At 70, Odisha's Tulasa Santas Name Enters The Electoral Roll

Acting on a complaint that Santas name was missing from the voter list, the Nabarangpur district administration has initiated the process to enro

MeT forecasts hot, humid weather till Aug 27

Jammu Tawi, Aug 20:Rain lashed parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Thursday, with several areas receiving light to moderate showers as the Meteorologic

Transporters Jorabat blockade chokes Guwahati-Shillong traffic

Jana Sena MP Sons Rash Driving Kills 26-year-old Odisha Woman

In the meantime, the accused was granted a station bail by the police since the sections invoked against him attract a maximum punishment of less

Around 1709, Italian harpsichord maker created a musical instrument still used extensively around the world: How Bartolomeo Cristofori invented the piano?

Around 1709, Italian harpsichord maker created a musical instrument still used extensively around the world. Bartolomeo Cristofori developed the

Tyson Foods closes beef plants in Joslin, Illinois and Utah, lays off over 3,200 workers as historic US cattle shortage hits meat giant hard

Tyson Foods is closing its beef plants in Joslin, Illinois, and Eagle Mountain, Utah, affecting more than 3,200 workers as a historic US cattle s

Remembering Ustad Bismillah Khan: The Maestro Who Elevated the Shehnai to Global Fame

New Delhi, August 21: On this day, August 21, 2006, the world lost a voice that transformed the shehnai from a mere musical instrument into a glo

TTD Explores Robotic Dog to Monitor Wildlife in Tirumala

They examined its suitability for surveillance in forest areas and difficult terrain where regular human patrolling could be challenging.

NorthEast United FC bow out of Durand Cup after Mohun Bagan win penalty shootout

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Mahoba administration meets protesting schoolchildren, promises road repairs

Mahoba administration meets protesting schoolchildren promises road repairs

SC modifies 1978 triple test for deciding what qualifies as an industry

A nine-judge Supreme Court bench on Thursday, in a 5-4 majority verdict, modified parts of the triple test laid down nearly five decades ago to d

6.7-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southern Peru

Strong 6.7-magnitude quake strikes southern Peru: USGS

KSU prez, VP & gen secy sent to 14-day judicial custody

Vizag Metros double-decker stretch scaled down to 2.1 km

The initial 20km stretch of the double-decker component of the total lenght was first reduced to 13 km and now to just 2.1 km .

Houthi Rebels Claim Drone Attacks on Saudi Airport and Oil Facility

Sana, August 21: The Houthi rebel group has claimed responsibility for drone attacks on an airport and a Saudi Aramco oil facility located in the

PMLA review pleas: CJI-led new bench to take up matter

A new three-member bench, led by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, will hear review petitions challenging the Supreme Court's 2022 ruling that u

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Houthi Rebels Claim Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabias Najran Airport and Aramco Facility

Sana, August 20: The Houthi rebel group has claimed responsibility for drone attacks on a Saudi Arabian airport and an Aramco oil facility locate

CS launches online DPC Portal to fast-track promotions

Srinagar, Aug 20:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the functioning and performance of the Administrative Reforms, Inspections (ARI) &

Mekedatu, Cauvery on the table: Shivakumar speaks, Vijay stays silent, says DMK

Mekedatu Cauvery on the table Shivakumar speaks Vijay stays silent says DMK

Adm to withdraw cases against 25 persons in Leh protests: Kundra

LGs decision to regularise long-pending Nautor land tenancy rights Leh, Aug 20:Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra on Thursday said that cases

Gangster shot dead inside Haryana court complex; 14 rounds fired, 1 arrested

Gangster shot dead inside Haryana court complex rounds fired arrested

How to fix a stuck zipper: Try this simple coconut oil hack to get it moving again without damaging your clothes

Encountering a jammed zipper can be quite the inconvenience, but theres a quick fix at hand. Coconut oil serves as a fantastic lubricant, making

Humanitarian Aid from India Arrives in Colombia After Earthquake Devastation

Bogot, August 20: Humanitarian aid sent by India arrived in Bogot on Thursday. It has been handed over to local authorities. The Indian Embassy i

Delhi CM launches skill centre and healthcare centre in Moti Nagar

Streamline three-language policy: SC to Centre, NCERT, CBSE

The Supreme Court questioned the CBSE's three-language policy, particularly treating English as non-native. Justices expressed reservations about

Public hearing on Visakhapatnams CZMP on September 2

Congress will return to power at Centre in 2029, says K.C. Venugopal

Attending a meeting of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committees general body at Kamarajar Arangam, Congress leader describes the present moment as a ne

Burqa-Clad Gang, Mystery Hand, And Rs 2-Crore Jewellery Gone In Maharashtra

CCTV footage showed gang, including four women wearing burqas and two men, took away 1.5-kg gold jewellery from shop in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

India-Singapore Talks Focus on Chips, Fintech

Jaishankar later described the meeting as very productive.

Green signal for blue water fishing: The permit could be a game changer

Under the new guidelines, introduced in December last year, an Indian vessel can fish in the high seas only if it has a Letter of Authorisation

Banihal-Gool power network gets major capacity boost

Banihal, Aug 20: The power infrastructure in the Banihal-Gool constituency is set for a major upgrade, with several receiving stations being augm

Karnataka Chief Minister DK Shivakumar favours 543 LS seats, women's quota within old cap

Karnataka's Chief Minister DK Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to retain the 1971 census for delimitation. He also requested maintaini

JU Professors, Alumni Condemn Violence and Vandalism

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Tamim Iqbal's Bombshell Update Leaves India's Bangladesh Tour In Limbo

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Tamim Iqbal has hinted that India's scheduled tour of Bangladesh could be postponed again

Punjab Bandh Today for Release of Sikh Prisoners

The bandh has received support from several farmer and Sikh organisations, including the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha, Bharatiya Kisan Union (Rajewal) an

JU ABVP chief among injured in hosp

Michael Carrick gives verdict on Manchester United's Premier League title challenge

Michael Carrick gives verdict on Manchester Uniteds Premier League title challenge