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91 local bodies to compete in Pookalam contest in Keralams Kozhikode

The competition will feature grama panchayats, block panchayats, municipalities, and the Kozhikode Corporation, grouped into 11 clusters. The win

College closed after MSF protest over union chairmans suspension

The protest had turned violent when the Principal was allegedly assaulted by students

A Palestinian state is the foundation for regional peace

The road to peace in West Asia runs through Palestinian statehood

Sonia Gandhi Did Not Halt Vande Mataram; BJP Diverts Attention from Real Issues: Shambhavi Shukla

Surat, August 20: Shambhavi Shukla, the National Secretary of the Indian Youth Congress, stated that only the Gandhi family can refuse the positi

Before new taxes, making every rupee count

Before Tamil Nadu asks for more, it must collect better and spend smarter

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Ban on registration of petrol, diesel, CNG smaller light goods vehicles in Delhi from January 1, 2027

Same restriction will come into effect in Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddha Nagar from July 1, 2027

Institutionalise NTA & introduce tech changes: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court underscored the need for the National Testing Agency to be institutionalized to ensure future resilience. Highlighting the impo

Tragic Hotel Fire in Kolkata: A Result of Negligence, Claims Chief Minister

Kolkata, August 20: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari sharply criticized the previous Trinamool Congress government led by Mamata Baner

Rajasthan Government Addresses Paper Leak Issues Amidst Political Criticism

Jaipur, August 20: Rajasthans Minister Jogaram Patel has addressed several pressing issues, including paper leaks, the state assembly session, lo

India to build hospital in West Bank; seeks to deploy field hospital in Gaza

Palestinian ambassador calls for halting illegal Israeli settlements in West Bank

Vote of trust: On Trumps appreciation, clean electoral rolls in India

Clean electoral rolls are a must, but must not be weaponised by state

In 1914, USDA researchers imported Australian melaleuca seeds into the United States. 100 years later, the fast-growing tree had conquered 500,000 acres of South Florida after being planted to help dry the Everglades

Australian melaleuca seeds were imported to the United States in 1914 for agricultural purposes. Later, the Army Corps of Engineers planted melal

India may see family wealth worth $1.5 trillion change hands in 10 years

India anticipates a significant intergenerational wealth transfer exceeding one trillion dollars. Family wealth is becoming more institutionalize

Two Mumbai doctors to receive Pakistans top civilian award for keeping Jinnah illness secret

Two doctors from Mumbais Parsi community, a physician and a radiologist, will receive Pakistans Nishan-e-Imtiaz for keeping Muhammad Ali Jinnahs

Vice President Radhakrishnan Advocates for Sustainable Development and Conservation

Dehradun, August 20: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the Indian Forest Service (IFS) candidates of the 2025-2027 batch and officials

Around 1772, a German-Swedish pharmaceutical chemist discovered oxygen and identified it as 'fire air' but failed to report it in time: How Carl Wilhelm Scheele discovery made a difference?

Around 1772, a German-Swedish pharmaceutical chemist discovered oxygen and identified it as 'fire air' but failed to report it in time. Carl Wilh

Skoda Bets on Sedans, Unveils New Slavia, to Bring in Octavia RS, New Superb

Similarly, the carmaker also announced pre-booking of the Octavia RS and the Superb, which will be delivered in the second quarter of next year.

Disability groups flag Census 2027 gaps, say form misses several recognised disabilities

A coalition of disability rights groups and activists has raised concerns over the proposed Census 2027 enumeration, saying its nine disability c

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ACB finds irregularities in Karimnagar civic body town planning section

DPL 2026: Nitish and Ayush Shine as Lions Defeat Tigers by 6 Wickets

New Delhi, August 20: The West Delhi Lions triumphed over the New Delhi Tigers by 6 wickets in the 35th match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2

In 1945, Hiroshimas atomic blast vaporized metal, glass, soil and water; 81 years later, scientists studying the cooled material found strange glass spheres that may preserve a never-before-seen alloy

After decades of 1945 Hiroshima atomic bombing, scientists studying tiny glass particles found around Hiroshima Bay have identified evidence of a

Mahatma Gandhi Cancer Hospital completes 300 Bone Marrow Transplants

Cyberabad police recover 1 crore lost in boss impersonation scam

World Photography Day: GVMC Commissioner inaugurates photo exhibition

Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma Urges BJP Legislators to Showcase Government Achievements Ahead of Assembly Session

Jaipur, August 20: The Rajasthan Assembly session is set to commence on Thursday. A day prior, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma convened a meeting

Tamil Nadu Premier League | Trichy Grand Cholas batters redeem themselves

After being bundled out for 85 by Kovai Kings at Dindigul, the team piles up 197 against Dragons;the total proves enough as Antony and Easwaran h

Ladakh groups submit non-negotiable demands for elected assembly, home affairs under govt

Representatives of Ladakh submitted a set of non-negotiable demands to the Ministry of Home Affairs, including an elected legislative assembly he

BLOs should explain contents of notices

The IISERs have a leadership problem

While there is no rule that the chairperson of a scientific institution must be a scientist, it matters for each institutions credibility and vis

Marathi Language Proficiency Mandatory for Auto-Taxi Drivers in Maharashtra

Mumbai, August 20: Maharashtras Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Wednesday that auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the state must no

India expresses concern over worsening humanitarian situation in Gaza

India will construct a new hospital in the West Bank soon. Work on this project is expected to be completed within two years. A vocational traini

Kashmir an important part of India, says Sergio Gor; US to reevaluate advisories on travel to J&K

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor, on his first visit to Jammu and Kashmir, met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in Srinagar and said the US would re

NASA drops Swift Observatory rescue as Katalyst spacecraft loses control

NASA drops Swift Observatory rescue as Katalyst spacecraft loses control

Apple iPhone 17 Pro now at Rs 63,460 on Flipkart: Check exchange and bank offers and how to get the deal

The iPhone 17 Pro is currently listed on Flipkart for Rs 1,32,900. However, many buyers can take advantage of bank promotions, bringing the final

Group-1 Exam Irregularities Unprecedented, Says Naidu

This, he said, seriously compromised the credibility of the recruitment process for senior state officials.

U.S. Ambassadors Statement Marks Major Diplomatic Success for India, Experts Say

New Delhi, August 20: The recent visit of U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gore to Jammu and Kashmir, along with his meeting with Chief Minister Omar Abdul

Medical procurement scam files destroyed, claims AAP

Karnataka Government Orders Continuation of Pensions for Eligible Beneficiaries

Bengaluru, August 20: The Karnataka Revenue Department has issued an order to continue pensions for eligible beneficiaries under the Social Secur

Trump LIVE | POTUS meets top tech and crypto leaders, speaks on America's technological dominance

Telangana Photographic Society Launches Inaugural Awards

TPS president Arvind Chenji said the awards were instituted in the belief that photography depends not only on those who create images, but also

CNG cylinder blast at filling station near Tikri Metro kills three

Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: Life is not easy for any of us... We must believe that we are... an enduring life lesson on perseverance, self-confidence, personal purpose, and why true human fulfillment requires honoring individual potential over submitting to inevitable adversity, by the Nobel Prize-winning scientist

Quote of the Day by Marie Curie: Life is not easy for any of us... confronts the reality that hardship is a universal default, not a personal def

Pension income ceiling enhanced to 1.20 lakh, set to benefit over 20 lakh people

Akhilesh Yadavs Arrogance Could Cost SP Dearly in Upcoming Elections: Narendra Kashyap

Hapur, August 20: Uttar Pradesh Minister Narendra Kashyap has launched a scathing attack on Samajwadi Party President Akhilesh Yadav, labeling hi

Satyendar Jain and five others sent to two weeks judicial custody in tender case

Court grants ACB two-day police custody of Ankit Srivastav; AAP leaders counsel questions the circumstances leading to his arrest a day earlier

Delhi SIR: draft roll publication deferred to Aug. 31 amid delay in polling station rationalisation

Expenses Worry as Government Decides on Direct Election of Urban Local Body Chiefs

The backward classes will have 33.33 per cent reservations in the direct elections too.

ET World Leaders Forum: It's time for Indian cos to scale across global markets with Dubai as the base

Indian companies have long played a major role in Dubais economy, with nearly 82,000 active Indian businesses registered with the Dubai Chamber o

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta, L-G flag off 56 ladies special buses, including 26 on Delhi University routes

Bird evolution didnt happen steadily: AI reveals 45 million years of climate-driven changes in skeletons

Bird skeletons reveal evolutionary history shaped by climate shifts and environmental upheaval. Artificial intelligence analyzed thousands of mus

Ivan DSouza takes govt. to task over delay in Yettinahole project

Government courts Gen Z, Alpha with social media, campus outreach

The government is ramping up efforts to improve ministers' digital engagement and foster direct connections with students. Ministers have receive

Pakistan Protests US Ambassadors Comments on Jammu and Kashmir

Islamabad, August 20: Pakistan has formally protested against comments made by US Ambassador Sergio Gore regarding Jammu and Kashmir. The protest

China's youth jobless rate rises to 17.9% amid record influx of graduates, economic slowdown

China's youth unemployment reached 17.9 percent in July, a significant increase. A record 12.7 million graduates entered a struggling job market

ANU Vice-Chancellor calls for measures to strengthen student support systems

Kenya safari helicopter crash kills seven, including five Americans

Kenya safari helicopter crash kills seven including five Americans

Sunanda K. Datta-Ray | Tata at Crossroads: Noel or Still Chandrasekaran?

Tata succession race puts family ties, governance and leadership under scrutiny

Delhi HC questions MP/MLA endorsement for Lakshmi Yojana benefits

DC Edit | SC Probe May Help Define Limits of Permissible Force

Court intervention seeks accountability over alleged excesses against student protesters

RIL plans 2.73 lakh cr coal gasification project

Amit Shah Arrives in Chennai for Southern Regional Council Meeting

Chennai, August 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Chennai on Wednesday night. He is set to chair the 31st meeting of the Southern Regi

Sinha calls for universities to foster opportunity creators

Says true measure of Universitys success lies in its students, alumni Jammu Tawi, Aug 19:Asking varsities to transform students into creators of

Scientists discover how a one-atom quantum engine can turn waste light into useful energy

Researchers are developing new ways to understand energy in tiny quantum machines. They argue that escaping light may still perform useful work e

CCI relaxes commitment norms, extends filing window to 60 days

The Commission has eased the timeline for preliminary considerations of applications by it to 15 working days from the current seven. Also, the d

T.N. police constitute internal vigilance cells

The cells aim to strengthen integrity, transparency, and public confidence in the Police Department

GVMC Projects Review Flags Delays, Lack of Quality Monitoring

He directed officials to expedite these projects and improve the infrastructure for citizens.

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National Dam Safety Panel Hails HYDRAA Lake Restoration Model

The plans include protecting the lake boundaries, safeguarding public assets and preserving the surrounding environment.

Consultants of faulty detailed project reports culprits: Nitin Gadkari

Such poor quality DPR that today on road, 5 lakh accidents occur, and 1.8 lakh deaths, and all have problems of defective DPR, Gadkari said. The

Buddhi Clinic, The Hindu to organise webinar on future of integrative mental health

In 2012, PacifiCorp launched a trap-and-haul program to move adult salmon upstream past Merwin Dam. 14 years later, researchers found 2 stages in the system but 1 decisive bottleneck: young salmon failing to find the artificial current downstream

A trap-and-haul program on Washingtons Lewis River helps adult Chinook salmon bypass Merwin Dam by transporting them in trucks to upstream spawni

International conference held at Yadava College

HMDA to E-Auction Mokila Plots on Sept 2

A large number of prospective bidders attended a prebid meeting on Wednesday to seek clarity on the auction process and plot details.

Jashn-e-Adab to mark 15 years with four-day festival in Delhi

NITI Aayog Discusses TB: The Way Forward Strategy for a Tuberculosis-Free India

New Delhi, August 20: NITI Aayog organized a high-level brainstorming session on Wednesday titled TB: The Way Forward. The aim was to develop str

Bhubaneswar Cab Drivers Protest Turns Violent: 100+ Arrested, 400+ Vehicles Seized

Bhubaneswar witnessed dramatic scenes of unrest on Wednesday as the third day of an agitation by online auto and taxi drivers escalated into wide

Neha Bora Says Modi Regimes Neglect Triggered Youth Protests

The AISA president said students and parents had joined the agitation over examination irregularities and injustices.

Niti Aayog proposes skill (re)set with focus on outcome-linked financing, PPPs

Niti Aayog proposes core reforms to transform India's skilling architecture. The roadmap seeks to create a coherent system supporting cumulative

JERC equalizes power tariff, grants industrial rates to Ladakh

Srinagar, Aug 19:The Joint Electricity Regulatory Commission (JERC) has mandated that hotels, guest houses, resorts, and homestays registered wit

National Highway builders bat for BOT annuity model to avoid zero-bid scenario

The National Highways Builders Federation said the current BOT (toll) model exposes private developers to an unacceptably high level of risk, cit

Data operator held in Arakkoknam over bribery charges

New health cover is one step in Tamil Nadus geriatric outreach, says govt.

The steady rise in Indias ageing population requires a healthcare systemthat is differently oriented to address their evolving needs, officials s

Train speed on Katra-Banihal section raised to 100 kmph: Rlys

Jammu Tawi, Aug 18 : The maximum permissible speed of trains on the 111-km-long new broad gauge rail section between Katra and Banihal under Nort

SMBC investment strengthens Yes Bank's institutional positioning: Lender

SMBC's 24.9 per cent stake brings strategic value through enhanced corporate banking capabilities, governance practices, risk management and cros

Y.S. Jagan Urges YSRCP Workers to Prepare for Local Body Elections

Amaravati, August 20: Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy, the president of the YSR Congress Party and former Chief Minister, has called on party workers to g

Holy Mace of Machail Yatra departs for Paddar

Jammu Tawi, Aug 19 : The Pavitra Charri (Holy Mace) of the Shree Machail Mata Yatra, accompanied by thousands of devotees, left the Gori Shankar

Two Temples Handed Over To Endowments Department

The handover of the two temples, along with their properties and jewellery, was completed as per the government orders and prescribed procedures,

DC Edit | I-T Crackdown: Dont Harass Parents

Measures target tax evasion while allowing small taxpayers to declare overseas assets