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Political Controversy Erupts Over Sonia Gandhis Reaction to Vande Mataram

New Delhi, August 17: The political uproar surrounding Congress leader Sonia Gandhis reaction during the playing of Vande Mataram at the AICC hea

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India hockey coach calls out FIH, blasts terrible refereeing vs China

India hockey coach calls out FIH blasts terrible refereeing vs China

After Awarapan 2 success, Emraan Hashmi's Gunmaaster G9 locks release date; Genelia Deshmukh joins cast

Emraan Hashmi, Genelia DSouza and Aparshakti Khurana are coming together for the action-romance Gunmaaster G9. The film has now locked its releas

Committed To Fair Exam, Won't CHarge Re-Test Fee: Exam Body Sources

The NTA will re-conduct UGC-NET June 2026 exams for English, Commerce, and Sociology due to errors found in question papers.

BJP mounts major protest against NC government in Jammu, accuses it of failing on promises

Carrying placards and party flags, the BJP activists gathered at Dogra Chowk, Maheshpura and Panjtirthi before marching separately toward the Civ

Supreme Court Denies Public Access to SIT Status Report in Ram Mandir Donation Case

New Delhi, August 17: The Supreme Court held a hearing on Monday regarding petitions demanding an independent investigation into the alleged misa

Flores earthquake aid delays leave thousands stranded on Indonesia's Independence Day

Flores earthquake aid delays leave thousands stranded on Indonesias Independence Day

Delimitation penalises South for being good, says Opposition; BJP counters

Delimitation penalises South for being good says Opposition BJP counters

Kerala govt revises loan guidelines for local bodies for revenue-generating projects

Loan amount should be determined in such a way that it does not exceed the estimated amount of the project

CID raids underway at JSSC office in connection with Jharkhand recruitment exam irregularities

The State probe agency has arrested 20 people in connection with recruitment exam irregularities, including former JPSC Chairman L Khiangte.

Tamil Nadu Minister Sarathkumar faces question in Assembly over action resembling drug use

The Minister said he had already given his explanation that he was powdering a tablet for his child on a mobile phone screen using a bank card

No difference between Jaish-e-Mohammed, Taliban, RSS: KPCCs B.K. Hariprasad says all three not registered in India

Mr. Hariprasad's comments reinforce Karnataka Home Minister Priyank Kharge's recent demand for the RSS to publicly clarify under which Indian law

Gitika Jakhar: First Indian Woman Wrestler to Receive Arjuna Award, Silver Medalist at Commonwealth Games

New Delhi, August 17: Gitika Jakhar is celebrated as one of Indias prominent female wrestlers. She began her wrestling journey at the young age o

SC refuses to alter ECI's decision to keep 2002 base year for Sikkim SIR

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Election Commission of India's decision to fix 2002 as the base year for the Special In

Karnataka allows release of crop insurance claims for drought-hit areas

Mid-season adversity clause invoked

Govt directs refiners to produce up to 63,810 Tons/Day LPG till December 2026

The government has fixed a bi-annual maximum LPG production limit for refiners, which comes close on the heels of the disruption in supplies to I

E. coli found in railway drinking water: What happens after you drink it?

E coli found in railway drinking water What happens after you drink it

Ram Temple donations row: SC asks SIT to conclude probe, file status report

The Supreme Court on Monday asked a court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram tem

Chaos Erupts at Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain Amid Heavy Crowds

Ujjain, August 17: A significant crowd gathered at the Nagchandreshwar Temple in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh, on the third Monday of Sawan, leading to

Anand Mahindra is motivated by 20-year-old sprinter Shravani Sangle, who beat China in a 0.10-second thriller: 'Art of the possible'

Anand Mahindra is motivated by Shravani Sangle's remarkable performance at the Asian U23 Athletics Championships, where she delivered an electrif

CID raids underway at JSSC office

Ranchi: The Criminal Investigation Department on Monday, August 17, began conducting raids at the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission office her

UP Board Class 10 and 12 compartment result declared, check direct link here

UP Board Class and compartment result declared check direct link here

60-day deadline for Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand

The deal that US President Donald Trump signed at Versailles in June set an ambitious 60-day deadline for ending the war with Iran and reaching a

Gunmaaster G9: Emraan Hashmi-Genelia DSouza starrer gets release date

Directed by Aditya Datt with music by Himesh Reshamiya, the film also stars Aparshakti Khurana

Telecom could drive India's next manufacturing leap, NITI Aayog says

India's telecom equipment sector could become a $50 billion export hub by 2035, while chemicals, textiles and solar PV offer further manufacturin

Ram Temple donations row: SC asks SIT to conclude probe expeditiously, file status report

The Supreme Court has directed an SIT to expedite its investigation into alleged donation embezzlement. This probe focuses on the Ram temple in A

JD(S) leader Gottigere Manju arrested for assault on traffic police in Bengaluru

Manju is accused of grabbing traffic police personnel Arun Manjappa by the collar and assaulting him

Matrimonial site promised 100 matches, delivered 51; Kerala panel orders Rs 15K refund

A matrimonial website was found deficient in service by the Kerala consumer commission. The website promised one hundred contacts but only provid

Pixel 11 is a Made by Google phone, but who is it for and who is buying it?

Pixel is a Made by Google phone but who is it for and who is buying it

Leopard cub found dead in Amrabad Tiger Reserve

Hyderabad: A leopard cub was found dead on the Srisailam road inside the Amrabad Tiger Reserve on Sunday, August 16, forest officials said. The c

First video from Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez

Mumbai: After nearly a decade together, Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodriguez have officially begun a new chapter as husband and wife. The foo

Mecca defence pact: For Modi govt, Op Sindoor 2.0 is impossible

Spin doctors in the Modi establishment are trying hard to play down the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan,

Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra spotted ahead of launch, MediaTek chip tipped

Samsung is getting ready to launch a new tablet in the Indian market, which is said to be one of the big announcements. Named the Galaxy Tab S12

Kushner meets Netanyahu as Israel rejects US-backed Gaza truce road map

Kushner meets Netanyahu as Israel rejects USbacked Gaza truce road map

Babulal Marandi Questions CID Investigation into JSSC-CGL Exam Irregularities

Ranchi, August 17: Babulal Marandi, the Leader of the Opposition in the Jharkhand Assembly, has raised serious concerns regarding the investigati

The 60-day deadline for an Iran peace deal is expiring. Here's where things stand

As the deadline for a resolution on the US-Iran nuclear deal has passed without any advancements, both countries remain firmly entrenched in thei

India leases 2 MQ-9B jets from US firm under Rs 1,943 crore pact

The Ministry of Defence has contracted General Atomics for two Sea Guardian drones. These advanced remotely piloted aircraft systems will serve t

After Chidambaram, Kejriwal calls himself a 'dimaagi Naxal': 'Those who want a Viksit Bharat...'

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal said on Monday that a person who would question the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the

Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC Row: Govt Calls Students For Talks Today As August 20 CM Gherao Looms

Government seeks dialogue as protesting students demand exam cancellations, CBI probe and lasting recruitment reforms.

Parle Agro Warehouse Licence Suspended After FDA Finds Expired Frooti, Appy Fizz In Chembur

Maharashtra FDA seized expired Frooti, Appy Fizz and Candy Juice worth 99,970 during an overnight Chembur warehouse inspection.

Stop flights if airlines don't follow rules: Supreme Court on soaring fares

Stop flights if airlines dont follow rules Supreme Court on soaring fares

Ontario Tragedy: Woman dies after being swept into the water in Mississauga, say police

A woman has died after being swept into Lake Ontario late Saturday night. Emergency crews responded to Jack Darling Memorial Park following repor

Seven Killed in Stampede-Like Incident at Bihar Temple

New Delhi, Aug 17: Seven people were killed and several others injured in a stampede-like incident at Ashokdham Temple in Bihars Lakhisarai distr

US-Iran 60-day deal deadline passes with Hormuz and nuclear talks stalled

USIran day deal deadline passes with Hormuz and nuclear talks stalled

CBI Arrests Jammu and Kashmir Police Sub-Inspector for Bribery

New Delhi, August 17: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a sub-inspector from the Jammu and Kashmir Police, stationed at the

PIL on Lack of Toilets for Girls in Govt Schools to be Heard by Another Bench: SC

The CJI pointed out that the Supreme Court had already delivered a comprehensive judgment dealing with the issues raised in the plea, and asked t

Dimagi Naxal Party Instagram Account Vanishes After Gaining 1.6 Lakh Followers in a Day

An Instagram account named Dimagi Naxal Party surfaced recently and attracted more than 1.6 lakh followers within a day, only to disappear shortl

Opposition BJP demands judicial probe, resignation of Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy for killing of three suspected poachers in Hanur

Leader of Opposition R. Ashok demanded compensation of 1 crore each for the families of the three deceased, whom he described as having been murd

Keralas Nirbhaya Cell allocates 12 lakh for nutritious snacks to support childrens health in child care homes

Administration sanction of funds to ensure additional nutrition for children who will be given peanuts, peanut candy, sesame seed balls, dates or

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Personally Meet Students: Rahul Gandhi Writes To CM Hemant Soren Over Jharkhand Protests

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has urged Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to personally meet students protesting alleged irregularities in sta

Service Girl Trailer : Khushi Dubey, Mallobika Banerjii, Jahangir Khan, Himanshu Bhatt & Nishad Vaidya Starrer Service Girl Official Trailer

Service Girl : Watch the Official trailer from hindi Web series 'Service Girl' starring Khushi Dubey, Mallobika Banerjii, Jahangir Khan, Himanshu

ArcelorMittal to restore Ukraine plant after missile strike kills 2, injures 13

Following a missile attack, ArcelorMittal is taking steps to rehabilitate its Ukrainian steel facility, an incident resulting in two fatalities a

CID Raids Jharkhand SSC Office Amid Allegations of Exam Irregularities

Ranchi, August 17: A team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) conducted a raid at the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission (JSSC) of

Indian Bank celebrates 120th Foundation Day with a series of community initiatives

Commits itself to strengthening financial inclusion, empowering communities and contributing to Indias journey towards a stronger, more inclusive

Aap Ki Adalat: Yash says his father still drives a bus, says he never found it 'disrespectful'

Kannada superstar Yash is gearing up for the release of his much-anticipated film Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups, which is set to hit theatres

Mukul Agrawal portfolio stock PTC Industries soars 8% on strong Q1 results

PTC Industries reported a 465% YoY surge in PAT at 29.20 crore, backed by 97% increase in revenue from operations to 192 crore in Q1FY27.

TN Chief Minister announces full waiver of cooperative bank loans up to 75,000

The additional crop loan waiver will impose a financial burden of 953 crore on the State government

Iran War Puts Education Of Poor Children At Risk

Rising fuel costs are forcing vulnerable families to choose between keeping children in school and meeting basic needs

Left BJP as I got no space to function in it: Actor S Devan

Actor S Devan has left the BJP, stating he lacked sufficient functioning space. He felt neglected after being removed from a vice president posit

Quote of the Day by Andrew Jackson: There is no pleasure in having nothing to do; the fun is having lots to do and not doing it

Andrew Jackson quote of the Day: Theres a bizarre enjoyment that comes with procrastination, especially when multiple tasks loom over us. It's al

Yes Bank makes bond market comeback after 2020 AT1 debt write-off

The bank plans to sell a benchmark-sized three-year US currency note and is holding calls with fixed-income investors starting Monday

Australian saying of the day: 'Fair dinkum, mate' - Meaning and why it still matters

Australian saying of the day: The phrase 'Fair dinkum, mate' embodies Australian communication's direct and friendly nature. It signifies authent

Political Tensions Rise Over Vande Mataram Controversy, BJP and JD(U) Target Sonia Gandhi

Mumbai, August 17: The political climate is heating up following the recent Vande Mataram controversy. Leaders from the NDA have launched a serie

SC decides to watch progress on Cauvery water-sharing, tells Tamil Nadu water is being given

The court said it would watch the progress while seeking a fresh status report. It posted the case to August 24

Karnataka forest killing revives memories of chilling gunning down of 20 Tamil Nadu woodcutters in Andhra Pradesh

On April 7, 2015, 20 woodcutters from Tamil Nadu were brutally gunned down by a team of personnel from the Andhra Pradesh Police and Forest Depar

When a US aircraft carrier collided with a Soviet nuclear submarine in the Sea of Japan amid fears of World War 3

In 1984, the US aircraft carrier USS Kitty Hawk collided with the Soviet nuclear-powered submarine K-314 in the Sea of Japan during a tense Cold

Quote of the Day by Barack Obama: It's important to make sure that we're talking with each other in a way that heals, not in a... How words heal and shape feeling of unity? Ex-US Presidents powerful wisdom on need for empathy and respect

Barack Obama advocates for the power of healing conversations to strengthen communities and enhance relationships. His message promotes empathy a

Crying video, Rs 5 lakh ransom demand. Then a twist in Pune teen's kidnapping

Crying video Rs lakh ransom demand Then a twist in Pune teens kidnapping

Subhadra Yojana 5th Instalment Disbursal on Raksha Bandhan for over One Crore Women

Over onecrorewomen enrolled under Odishas SubhadraYojana will receive their next instalment of financial assistance on August28,RakshaBandhan, De

South Korea Detains 31 Chinese Nationals for Illegal Entry

Seoul, August 17: The South Korean Coast Guard has reported a significant number of illegal entries from China. Over the past eight years, they h

Government to soon announce high-level panel on Banking for Viksit Bharat

In this year's Budget, the Finance Minister had proposed a high-level committee on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat', to comprehensively review the sec

Natural gas: Weak outlook

Traders can sell on a rise

Yes Bank makes bond market comeback years after AT1 write-off

The bank plans to sell a benchmark-sized three-year US currency note and is holding calls with fixed-income investors starting Monday

Bali, Vietnam trip? 8 forex mistakes that can quietly eat into your budget

A 1.5 lakh Southeast Asia holiday can quietly become more expensive if you get the currency part wrong.

Rajasthan restricts entry of outsiders in Govt schools after CJP says it will conduct inspection

The Government order comes in the backdrop of protests in some Government schools across the State over alleged lack of amenities and shortage of

Rajasthan bars outsiders from govt schools ahead of CJP inspection

Jaipur: The Rajasthan government has restricted the entry of outsiders in government schools without prior permission of the principal and barred

IMD forecasts slight revival of monsoon rains in Kerala; yellow alert for 4 districts on August 18

influenced by weather system over Bay of Bengal

Udhayanidhi Stalin slams TVK govt on law and order; raises Amuthans murder in Tamil Nadu Assembly

United and free: on the Prime Ministers Independence Day speech | The Hindu Editorial

India needs unity, not uniformity; dissent must not be seen as divisive

Vande Mataram incident: Delhi Police enquires into complaint against Sonia, Rahul

Delhi Police are investigating a complaint filed by an advocate regarding an Independence Day event. The complaint alleges improper conduct durin

Meghalaya Jobs 2026 : NEHU Shillong Recruitment [PA, FA posts]

Applications are invited for recruitment of various project based positions or jobs in NEHU Shillong Meghalaya in 2026. North-Eastern Hill Univer