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APJAC to Seek CMs Intervention on Employees Demands

A statewide meeting will be held in Vijayawada in the last week of August

Indian Army Secures Advanced Drone Systems with

New Delhi, August 14: The Indian Army is set to enhance its strike capability and operational efficiency with a significant move by the Ministry

In 2020, Alzheimers diagnose process received major breakthrough approval, six years later 7 million patient in U.S. get another big announcement for progressive brain disease treatment

More than 7 million people in the United States have Alzheimer's, and the number of people aged 65 or older with the disease could exceed 13 mill

AIADMK functionaries stage protest in Dindigul, Theni

Tape on broom cleaning hack: Why this simple household trick works, how to apply it and clean floors more easily

A simple cleaning hack involves attaching tape to a broom for better debris collection. The sticky side of the tape helps gather lint and small p

Red Fort witnessed a rehearsal ahead of the Independence Day

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Karnataka BJP President Criticizes Gutkha Ban Impacting Farmers

Bengaluru, August 14: Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the state government of harming the interests of farmers and areca nut

AAI Recruitment 2026: Applications Open for 205 Apprentice Positions

New Delhi, August 14: The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced the recruitment of apprentices for the year 2026-27. A total of 205 vac

Murmu Responds to Sharif's Threat in IWT

President Murmu subtly indicated Sharif of Pakistan's condition during the Operation Sindoor last year

France top court strikes down under-15 social media ban

France top court strikes down under social media ban

India rejects Norwegian foreign minister's remarks on Kashmir

India rejected Norwegian Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide's remarks on Kashmir. New Delhi stated that Jammu, Kashmir, and Ladakh are integral pa

What sets a FIRSTmoney Personal Loan apart? Instant disbursal, zero foreclosure, no lock-in period

Telangana to Host Invest Telangana Summit in December

Hyderabad, August 14: The Telangana government has announced that it will host the Telangana Rising Global Summit 2.0 under the theme Invest Tela

World War II Memorial vandalism case leads to two felony charges in Washington

World War II Memorial vandalism case leads to two felony charges in Washington

Two killed in alleged Kuki extremists attack in Manipur

The incident at Langka Naga village in the Kuki-majority district marked the return of violence to the restive State

Suspected arrested in World War II Memorial vandalism in Washington, Jeanine Pirro says

A suspect has been apprehended for defacing the World War II Memorial, with Melissa L Farris facing serious felony charges for her disgraceful ac

Ex-Minister Freed on Bail

The former minister was lodged in Ampolu jail in Srikakulam

India vs Sri Lanka: A Test series that could define the road ahead

India vs Sri Lanka A Test series that could define the road ahead

Egg attacks raise safety concerns for Kerala KSRTC buses

Bengaluru: The discovery of broken eggs on a Kerala KSRTC bus involved in a fatal accident on the Bengaluru-Mysuru Expressway and a subsequent eg

Arjun Ayanki taken into custody in threat case

Karnataka BJP President Criticizes Governments Gutkha Ban Impacting Farmers

Bengaluru, August 14: Karnataka BJP President B.Y. Vijayendra has accused the state government of harming the interests of farmers and areca nut

Rahul Sipligunj Case: Complainant Yet To Meet Cops

Based on the complaint, the MVP police registered a case under several sections of BNS and IT. They transferred the case to the Women's Police St

Telangana: Autorickshaw Drivers Cheer 1.5-Lakh EV Aid

There are presently more than 1 lakh autorickshaws in the CURE region: Reports

Indian govt says buyers must lift sugar within 7 days, seeks bulk sales data by Aug 20

Certain mills are holding stocks of sugar in excess of the quantities reported or selling less sugar than the allocated monthly quota, Food Minis

Actor Prakash Raj questions SIR, Form-6 requirement

Centre and TN govts should work together to appoint V-Cs in the State: VIT chancellor

Peace begins from within

DC IMPACT | NTCA Seeks Report On Kawal Power Connections

The NTCA, in a letter to the top wildlife officer, referring to a report Most power supply in Kawal is illegal published in these columns on Augu

Microsoft-supported Data Centre training programme launched

Consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to buy minority stake in Liverpool

A consortium including Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has bought a minority stake in Liverpool. Fenway Sports Group will retain majority control and o

Failure, but please call it something else: The new language of losing

Startups pivot, companies rightsize, politicians introspect, and relationships evolve. We still fail; we've simply learnt to hide the wreckage be

Bengal to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme from Aug 16: WB Health minister

West Bengal will implement the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme from August 16, with around 1.5 crore families, comprising nearly six cror

Gujarat Leaders Commemorate Partition Victims Ahead of Independence Day

Amreli, August 14: On August 14, the pain and suffering of millions displaced during the 1947 partition of India were remembered in Amreli. Gujar

'Don't tell me': Homan erupts at Hochul, Mamdani over NY migrant policy | US immigration crackdown

'Don't tell me': Homan erupts at Hochul, Mamdani over NY migrant policy | US immigration crackdown

India's energy markets to drive demand for exchange-traded instruments; sophisticated hedging to gain value: Report

The ongoing energy transition in India is poised to boost the use of exchange-traded instruments significantly. As the coal and electricity marke

Rahul Gandhi gets Lok Sabha privileges panel notice over remarks against Home Minister Amit Shah

The Lok Sabhas Privileges Committee on Friday issued a notice to Rahul Gandhi, seeking his reply over a breach of privilege complaint concerning

IIT-Kharagpur student dies after falling from campus building

This is the third such death involving engineering students at the institute this year

Gujarat High Court bars retrospective GST on corporate guarantees

Gujarat High Court has barred GST on corporate guarantees issued before October 26, 2023, while retaining the 1% valuation mechanism for guarante

Maharashtra shuts some Domino

MUMBAI, Aug 14 (Reuters) Maharashtra has suspended the licenses of four Dominos outlets after reporting grease residue in pizza-making machines

No direction to sing Vande Mataram in Kerala schools on Independence Day

Director of General Educations circular to school head teachers mentions only national anthem.

Kishan Reddy alleges attempts to incite attacks on Parliament, Supreme Court

Parking rates may double on Bengalurus busiest commercial stretches under draft rules

Major Police Operation in Muzaffarpur: 342 Arrested Ahead of Independence Day

Muzaffarpur, August 14: Ahead of Independence Day, Muzaffarpur police launched a significant operation targeting criminals, fugitives, and wanted

RBI slaps penalty on IndusInd Bank, three NBFCs for regulatory lapses

The RBI imposed a Rs 59.20 lakh penalty on IndusInd Bank and also penalised Fusion Finance, Northern Arc Capital and Muthoot MCred for regulatory

Fire at Warangal polyester plant kills two workers trapped in lift

Quote of the Day by Cameron Diaz: 'Your regrets aren't what you did, but what you didn't do...'- Inspiring life lessons on regrets, courage and taking chances by The Mask star

Cameron Diaz's life journey highlights the importance of seizing unexpected chances. She left home at sixteen and later pursued acting without pr

I&B Ministry scraps 12 min ad duration cap for television channels to ensure level playing field

The decision will come into effect from the date of notification of the amendment in the Cable Television Networks Rules, 1994 in the Gazette

Airbus dossier corroborates hydraulic, flight-control abnormalities in Air India Phuket-Delhi incident

The observations were based on the companys preliminary analysis of the aircrafts decoded digital flight data recorder

Gold can become a key pillar of Indias growth story

After an exceptional rally for the last two years and early 2026, gold prices moderated in Q2, though they remained elevated by 59% year-on-year

Speaking of History: Separating myth from fact in India's contested past

Myths are comforting because they ask nothing of us; history, on the other hand, asks everything - curiosity, rigour, discipline, the willingness

She was rejected by NASA at 14, then unpacked a space toilet: Claire Parfitts unlikely journey from a teenage work-experience placement to leading Mars exploration studies at the European Space Agency

At 14, Claire Parfitt dreamed of working in space and applied to NASA, only to be rejected. She instead landed a work placement at Leicesters Nat

Gujarats Deputy Chief Minister Honors Table Tennis Champions and Inspects New Sports Complex

Vadodara, August 14: Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghvi honored the winners of the fourth Gujarat State Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, which s

Full 'Vande Mataram' played before, after President Murmu's Independence Day address

In her address, President Droupadi Murmu recalled the pivotal role played by the national song during India's freedom struggle

BSNL to launch 5G services in 56 months

US heat wave could feel like 115F as millions brace for dangerous days

A dangerous heat wave is affecting millions across the United States. Oppressive conditions are expected to continue into next week, with high hu

U.T. achieves major milestone with exports touching 4,900 crore in 2025-26

Assam eyes Japanese investment, JETRO delegation explores partnerships in semiconductors, tea, and tourism

Assam's chief secretary met a Japanese delegation to explore investment opportunities. Discussions covered semiconductors, renewable energy, and

Since 2025, University of Manchester researchers modelled 2,300 urban canal sections across Great Britain and Ireland. Now, the study shows canals can lower nearby temperatures by as much as 2.3C during heatwaves

Urban canals cooling: Urban canals provide a notable cooling effect on surrounding areas, particularly during heatwaves. This natural cooling can

Car festival at Andal Temple in Srivilliputtur celebrated in a grand manner

India-focused funds see moderate outflows, ETFs cushion impact

Foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) pullback has resulted in net outflows of 2.4 lakh crore as of August 14

Telangana: New Tastes Relegate Traditional Sweets For Weddings

Jouzi Halwa and Badam ki Jali were royal desserts and were preferred by only around 10 per cent of customers: Mujju Khan, owner of Rose Bakery at

Indias ride-hailing industry weighs zero commission as drivers eye Rs 1.36 lakh more

New research suggests ride-hailing drivers could earn significantly more annually. This shift is driven by open digital networks and zero-commiss

He left school after Class 3, bought a British motorcycle for Rs 300 and taught himself engineering, then built Indias first electric motor

Independence Day 2026 Special: G D Naidu, known as the Edison of India, left school after Class 3 but went on to become a pioneering inventor and

PM Modi Calls President Murmus Independence Day Address Inspirational

New Delhi, August 14: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has described President Droupadi Murmus address to the nation on the eve of Independence Day a

In 1976, USACE made a landmark decision to block development that threatened Marco Island's mangrove wetlands. 6 years later, Deltona handed Florida 15,000 acres of habitat and received 160 acres of industrial land in return

In 1976, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) refused to approve a major dredge-and-fill project proposed by the Deltona Corporation on Marco

An unthinkable crime shatters an Indian family in US and raises questions about AI

Q1 Results Today Highlights: BDL, Ashok Leyland, 3M India Q1 PAT rise y-o-y, Electrotherm, NATCO Pharma, Alkem Lab PAT decline, NMDC, Voltas, Cochin Shipyard, Physicswallah, PTC Ind, Borosil to announce Q1 results

Q1 Results Today, 14th August 2026 Highlights: Follow Q1FY27 highlights from businessline

Fractal Analytics beta launches Indias first healthcare AI model under India AI Mission

The pilot in partnership with the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) will provide a Health AI Chatbot on WhatsApp

Seven sentenced to life in Kannamoola Vishnu murder case

In addition to the life sentence, the seven convicts will have to undergo 20 years of rigorous imprisonment under various provisions

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case: Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges

UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case Luigi Mangione pleads guilty to federal stalking charges

ABVP members take out Tiranga Yatra in Belagavi

'What have I done?': The moment Jinnah confronted the horrors of Partition

Journalist Kuldip Nayar recounted Muhammad Ali Jinnah's despair over Partition's human tragedy. He witnessed streams of people fleeing across the

Hockey World Cup: Guarded optimism as Indian men take on Wales in opener

Hopefully, the jersey row will be pushed into the background as Harmanpreet & Co. attempt to end a 51-year medal drought in the event; the new fo

CM Revanth: No More Fee Delays and Dues

Rs 2,400 cr fee reimbursement amount will be deposited in advance from this year

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President Murmu approves 78 gallantry awards, 13 posthumous, on Independence Day eve

President Murmu approves gallantry awards posthumous on Independence Day eve

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Friendship Conference in Amritsar Emphasizes Peace and Stronger Ties Between India and Pakistan

Amritsar, August 14: The 31st India-Pakistan Friendship Conference held in Amritsar highlighted the urgent need for peace, mutual understanding,

Two transgender persons held for beating man to death in Kakinada

BJP, not Opposition, responsible for disruptions in Parliament: Raichur MP

USS Lincoln in crisis? USS George Washington heads to Middle East amid 'poor condition' reports

Indias exports diversify towards Asian, emerging markets in Q1

Exports to Asean, North East Asia surge 62% and 30%, respectively during Q1 FY27

Quote of the day by E. E. Cummings, 'The most wasted of all days is one without laughter' teaches timeless wisdom on optimism, inner peace, happiness, reveals psychology why moments of joy, smile can reduce stress, strengthen relationships, boost positivity, make life more meaningful, blissful

Quote of the day by E. E. Cummings is an invitation to reconsider what makes a day worthwhile. It asks us to look beyond productivity and notice

Allegations of illegal sand mining against E.V. Velu will be probed, says the Tiruvannamalai Collector

VandanaGargs reaction came after an NGO lodged a complaint with the DVAC, alleging that a large quantity of sand from the dry lake bed was illega

Quitting alcohol changes the brain and can increase the risk of compulsive drinking

August 14, 2026 (Conversation) For some, abstaining from alcohol can subsequently increase compulsive drinking. Our research team found that, in

Jadeja on the Brink of a Major Milestone Ahead of Test Match Against Sri Lanka

New Delhi, August 14: The first Test match of the two-match series between India and Sri Lanka is set to take place this Saturday at the Galle In

Shoaib Akhtar's big regret: Could have reached 400 Test wickets under Imran Khan

Shoaib Akhtars big regret Could have reached Test wickets under Imran Khan