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In 2018, Europes extreme drought cut crop yields, but potatoes beneath German solar panels produced 11% more

Agrivoltaics systems, which ingeniously merge solar energy with agricultural practices, have demonstrated remarkable advantages, particularly ami

China says U.S. transshipment report disregards facts

China also said it firmly opposes new U.S. tariffs on imports of unmanned drones and their components, after President Trump announced duties of

Police link brutal murder in Keralams Alappuzha to deadly mix of smartphone, social media and cinema influence

What initially appeared to be a murder linked to robbery by some criminals took a dramatic turn when police uncovered an alleged conspiracy

Vote of trust: On Trumps appreciation, clean electoral rolls in India | The Hindu Editorial

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

How to Apply for an Instant Personal Loan Without Delays via JioFinance

A practical guide to avoiding personal loan delays through smarter eligibility, documentation, and EMI planning

Unique identification number proposed for medical practitioners

New Delhi: The National Medical Commission has proposed a centrally generated unique identification number for every registered medical practitio

From Rs 9 workshops to 5 Million learners skilled for six-figure jobs: Inside Be10xs growth playbook

Founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni, Be10x is expanding beyond low-cost workshops into certifications, AI workflow tools, and career programs as dema

Messi scores and assists as Inter Miami play out 2-2 draw against Union

Lionel Messi had a goal and assist as Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw. Messi's cross was headed by Luis Suarez into t

Iran Consul General calls for probe into Minab school strike

Hameed Ahmadiyeh, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad, has called for an investigation into the February 28 strike on Sha

PFC, REC drop up to 3% as Morgan Stanley downgrades amid loan growth woes

Morgan Stanley downgraded PFC and REC to equal weight from overweight and slashed targets by 20 per cent and 16 per cent, respectively to Rs 410

Patna High Court goes hard on noise pollution

Expressing concern over road accidents and public inconvenience caused by pressure horns, the court directed police officials to issue challans (

Mankind Pharma inks in-licensing pact with China's Chongqing Chenan Biopharmaceutical

Mankind Pharma has secured an exclusive agreement with Chongqing Chenan Biopharmaceutical. This partnership focuses on commercialising two insuli

Tata Motors stock rebounds 22% from June low, nears record high

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle share price hit intra-day high of 487.40, its highest level since March 3, 2026, after gaining 2 per cent on the B

ED findings in CMRL case can't be termed 'political witch-hunt': KPCC president Sunny Joseph

KPCC president Sunny Joseph stated the ED probe findings against Veena T are not political witch-hunting. He noted the CPI(M) has not denied the

Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loan business, plans 1K branches in 3 yrs

The NBFC arm plans to open 200-300 dedicated gold loan branches by March 2027 and scale the network to around 1,000 over the next three years

Evergrandes rise, fall and Chinas property woes

'Noel Tata May Want To Appoint Somebody'

'whom he believes in ... or whom he has faith in. But we don't know whether that person will be competent or not. This will lead to a lot of unce

Tarun Tejpal moves SC against his conviction

New Delhi: Journalist Tarun Tejpal on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against his conviction in a 2013 sexual assault case.The appeal against th

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: A look at its origins, ideology and rise (1925-1966)

The RSS rose amid Indias battle to overthrow the British Raj, with the aim of establishing a Hindu nation via cultural and religious revival

100 days of governments in Keralam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

Here is a collection of articles from The Hindu as governments in Keralam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal complete 100 days in power

Shigellosis resurfaces in Keralam; 3-year-old from capital hospitalised

Health officials renew public health warnings, urging people to be cautious about the food and beverages they consume outside their homes, especi

Indias rousing $14.8 billion coaching industry story gets 'vidyapeeth' partner

Indias competitive-exam coaching industry is entering a new phase as Prime Minister Narendra Modis free online coaching push meets a rapidly expa

Hotel lease-holder arrested, two detained after Kolkata hotel inferno kills nine

Of the nine, five are Bangladeshi nationals and one each from Bihar and West Bengal; two victims are yet to be indentified; the hotels owner, Bir

NSE may allow its shares to trade on its own platform after BSE listing

The proposal was discussed with global investors during IPO roadshows and could pave the way for NSE shares to enter its benchmark indexes

KaarTech establishes new Strategic Business Unit DACH with local Headquarter in Mannheim

KaarTech establishes new Strategic Business Unit DACH with local Headquarter in Mannheim

Elon Musk's Starlink reapplies for India approval of satellite network with direct-to-device connectivity: Report

Elon Musk's Starlink reportedly sought approval for a Gen 2 constellation that delivers the latest technologies, including direct-to-device (D2D)

The geography of Indias Partition

The division of the country in 1947 was as much a failure of geographical certainty as it was a political compromise; the Boundary Commission str

Watch: Home Minister Amit Shah meets TN CM C. Joseph Vijay ahead of Southern Zonal Council meet in TN

Amit Shah chairs 31st meeting of Southern Zonal Council

Chennai: The 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council commenced at Kovalam near here on Thursday, August 20, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Russia's Deadly Banderol Drones Kill 2 Ukrainian Cops; Zhytomyr Police HQ Bombed

Russia has intensified its attacks across Ukraine following major Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Moscow, with fresh Russian strikes leaving do

Princess Diaries 3: Anne Hathaway keeps door open for Julie Andrews' return

Anne Hathaway has revealed that the makers of The Princess Diaries 3 made a strong effort to bring Julie Andrews back as Queen Clarisse, but the

Kerala HC stays suspension of teacher over question on Savarkar

Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam General Education Minister N Samsudheen on Wednesday, August 19, said the stay on the suspension of a teacher for fra

Indias genetic mosaic: how understanding our genes can help improve our health

Our genetic tapestry is not merely an ancestry story, but a medical map. It can help prevent inherited diseases, improve newborn screening, guide

Indias unique genetic legacy: implications for health and ancestry

India is home to unparalleled human genetic diversity, comprising more than 5,000 distinct ethnic groups: this presents a transformative opportun

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Watch: Pakistan protests U.S. envoys J&K is part of India remark

Pakistan has summoned the U.S. Charg dAffaires in Islamabad and lodged a strong demarche over remarks by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor desc

NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify

Census preparations have been disrupted as protests intensify over demands for an NRC before the population count

Amit Shah, CMs of southern States attend Southern Zonal Council in Mamallapuram

Did Rahul Gandhi Make

The video is being shared with a misleading claim. Gandhi did not mention, or refer to, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.

India, Singapore Hold Key Ministerial Talks To Expand Trade, Digital And Manufacturing Ties

Bhubaneswar drivers' protest: 113 arrested, 354 vehicles seized over violence, says Police

So far, seven FIRs have been registered against the protesters at Kharvel Nagar police station in this connection with the violence

Govt limits SIM cards to nine per person: Here's what the rules say

The DoT has directed telecom operators to deny new mobile connections to subscribers already holding nine SIMs, with operators required to implem

Evergrande founder jailed for life after property giant's $300B collapse

Hui Ka Yan, the billionaire founder of China's Evergrande Group, the world's most indebted property developer, has been sentenced to life impriso

A slice of China to land in Somajiguda, Hyderabad: All details

Hyderabad is getting ready for a cultural exchange as Jiangsu, China, comes to the city with food, art, traditions and performances. The World &

Mohammed Kaif expresses concern for star India spinner ahead of second Sri Lanka Test in Colombo

The Indian team is all set to take on Sri Lanka in the second Test of the ongoing two-game series. The two sides are slated to take on each other

Ministers' dogs get better facilities: Dipke on condition of govt schools

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday said Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse should resign, claiming gov

Reliance Jio Signs 25-Year Deal With ACES India To Bring 4G And 5G Connectivity To Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3

Dhoot Transmission gains 6% to hit 52-wk high; stock up 70% from IPO price

Ambit Capital has initiated coverage on Dhoot Transmission with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of 1,598, implying an upside of around 14 per c

The real reason behind Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's UK return

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to relocate to the UK for an extended period.

India to build 200-bed super speciality hospital in West Bank

In a significant move to deepen its development partnership with Palestine, India is set to build a 200-bed super speciality hospital in Jenin in

Yash, Kiaras Toxic English trailer impresses fans, Solid reply to trolls'

Yashs Toxic English trailer has impressed fans, with many calling it stronger than the Hindi version. Viewers praised its Hollywood-like presenta

Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor divorce talks reach Indian news channel

Islamabad: What began as social media speculation about Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoors marriage has now crossed the border and reached Indian tel

Sachin Bansal's Navi raises $100M at $1.3B valuation

Navi, the fintech company founded by Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal, has raised $100 million in its first institutional funding round.

Will we get 'Awarapan 3'?

The sequel to Awarapan, Awarapan 2, has become Emraan Hashmi's highest-grossing film to date. The movie has reportedly crossed 150 crore worldwid

Six Arrested for Alleged Blackbuck Poaching in Bidar

Officials seized two four-wheelers and a rifle allegedly used in the offence. A case has been registered, and the accused were produced before a

Pakistan to honour two Indian doctors: What is Nishan-e-Imtiaz?

Nishan-e-Imtiaz or the Order of Excellence is Pakistans highest civilian honour, which will be conferred upon two doctors of Mumbais Parsi commun

Gayatri-Treesa stun 7th seed to move one win away from BWF Worlds medal

After beating the 16th seeds in the round of 32, Treesa-Gayatri stunned the seventh seeds to become the first Indian pair to reach the BWF Worlds

Asia Cup: Will India Women Decline To Receive Trophy From Pakistan's Naqvi?

The upcoming Women's Asia Cup in Dubai could reignite a controversy for the BCCI regarding the trophy presentation if India reaches the final, as

15 Films That Broke Their Directors' Moulds

From Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S S Rajamouli to Sundar C and Ayan Mukerji, these 15 filmmakers took a wild detour from their comfort zones, with

Pak govt withdraws appeal against Imran Khan's hospital transfer

Pak govt withdraws appeal against Imran Khan's hospital transfer

Amit Shah accuses Congress of anti-national decision over Vande Mataram

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress for its Vande Mataram singing policy. He stated this decision revived appeasement politics and

Sachin Tendulkar Wasn't As Strong As Virat Kohli: AB De Villiers Triggers Fresh Debate

AB de Villiers pointed out that Kohli and Tendulkar's success away from home has inspired the current crop of Indian players to raise their game

In 1978, Japan released just 10 to 15 cane toads on Ishigaki Island; their population likely surpassed 20,000, and native snakes were found dead near the toads

A Japanese island's initiative to curb pests with cane toads resulted in unintended consequences. These invasive toads proliferated, wreaking hav

CAQM Clears Phased Curbs On New Diesel, Petrol And CNG Light Goods Vehicles Across Delhi-NCR

Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down On Mumbai Street Eateries, 5 Licences Suspended Over Food Safety Lapses

The Maharashtra FDA is intensifying food-safety checks across Mumbai and the state after finding serious hygiene and storage violations.

Borders neglected in past, top priority for Modi government now: Rijiju on claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal

Kiren Rejiju, who represents Arunachal West in the Lok Sabha, come amid renewed concerns over Chinese military activity in the Upper Subansiri re

Can't hold more than 10 tonnes for 15 days: Govt imposes stock limit on sugar for bulk consumers

ABVP, Left-wing students clash at Kolkata's Jadavpur University; several injured | VIDEO

Tensions erupted at the Jadavpur University in West Bengal's capital Kolkata following a clash between supporters and members of Left-wing organi

Amit Shah to visit Bengal for 3 days from Thursday

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in West Bengals Siliguri on the evening of Thursday, August 20, for a three-day visit to the s

NCERT Shares Third Language Resources, Books: Here's How To Download

CBSE Third Language Resources: Students need to enter their class, language, and finally select the book from the portal.

Duplicate keys, hi-tech tools used to steal luxury cars across states

Bengaluru: The city police have arrested two people, including a woman from another state, for allegedly stealing luxury cars from different part

Niu Lai: Chinese animation becomes most profitable film in cinema history

Chinese animated film Niu Lai has become the most profitable film in cinema history by box-office-to-production-cost ratio, turning a reported pr

Anti-national decision: Amit Shah slams Congress over Vande Mataram, alleges appeasement politics

Newlywed woman found dead in well; two arrested in Chitradurga

Chitradurga: Police have arrested two persons in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a newlywed woman whose body was found in a desert

New restaurants in Mumbai to try this monsoon, plus a detour to Pune

From ta 66s Central and Isan Thai tasting menu and Indian Accents monsoon specials to Tavora Smokehouses berbere-spiced chicken burger and Tanjor

Tarun Tejpal appeals in Supreme Court against 10-year term in 2013 rape case

Tarun Tejpals appeal comes as the State of Goa, on August 18, 2026, moved the Supreme Court for enhancing his quantum of punishment

RBI's hawkish minutes rattle bond market investors, put rate hikes in play

Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta flagged a possible rate hike later this year as policymakers grew more wary of inflation risks despite retaining a n

Jadavpur University on the boil as ABVP and SFI supporters clash over general body meeting

The AVBP claimed that supporters were manhandled by the Left-backed unions; student leader said BJP MLA Sarbari Mukherjee was blaming students af

Coming up, Women

New Delhi: The Womens Asia Cup in Dubai next week could create an awkward presentation scenario for the BCCI if India go all the way to the final

Sambandam Spinning Mills Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group

Minal Industries Ltd, Mysore Petro Chemicals Ltd, Bharat Global Developers Ltd and KJMC Financial Services Ltd are among the other gainers in the

Sensex jumps 524 pts; media shares in demand

At 12:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, jumped 523.64 points or 0.41% to 77,432.85. The Nifty 50 index rose 136.55 points or 0.57%

Uttar Pradesh and Japan launch 3,191 crore manufacturing projects

These projects have a potential employment of more than 10,000 people

Lego Disney Sally's Flowerpot Building Set Toy (346-Piece) $39.99

Lego Disney Sally's Flowerpot Building Set Toy (346-Piece) $39.99

Turtlemint Fintech Share Price Surges Over 5% After Jefferies Initiates Coverage With 'Buy'

Jefferies expects Turtlemint's revenue to grow at a 38% CAGR over the next three years, with the brokerage pointing to the company's position in

SC puts 1978 industry ruling in its lane

The Supreme Court on Thursday, by a 6:3 majority, held that the expansive, labour-friendly definition of industry laid down in its landmark 1978

Like Bhumi Pednekar, Sonam Kapoor's Jewellery?

Bollywood steps out for a dazzling Wednesday evening.

We Are Living Less And Dying More: Gaur Gopal Das

Strong families can build strong minds, but we have schools for everything except Parenting, says Gaur Gopal Das at a symposium in Hyderabad

Google AI Plus free for students in India: Features, price and how to claim

Eligible Indian college students can receive one year of Google AI Plus free. This offer includes Gemini Omni access and higher usage limits. Stu

UNICEF India National Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana Calls for Safer Childhoods for Children

Visits UNICEF-supported programme in Maharashtra protecting children affected by seasonal migration through family- and community-based care

The Iran war energy crisis is just getting started