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Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes country's worst with over 2,300 dead

Over 1,000 people have recovered, while 730 remain in hospitals or isolation

Gomathipuram residents seek high mast lamp

Supreme Court orders restoration of AAP Gujarat's Facebook, Instagram accounts

Court allows partys application subject to removal of objectionable posts, if any, and posts main case for hearing after two weeks

Myanmar confirms nearly 3,09,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, says security issues delaying repatriation

Myanmar says repatriation will begin only when security conditions in Rakhine State become more stable

CM Revanth opens MCR TIMS Sanathnagar with focus on affordable, quality healthcare

The 1,082-bed facility, built at a cost of 1,126 crore, is positioned as a corporate-level public hospital with 37 medical departments; CM says s

BJPs Telangana snub shocks leaders, cadres

Public disagreements, factional lobbying and social media attacks among State party leaders are said to have particularly annoyed the central lea

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Watch: Swiggy launches 24x7 AI assistant Guru for restaurant partners

Swiggy has launched Guru, a 24x7 AI Business Partner designed to help restaurant partners manage their businesses.

T.N. to file review petition against eviction of people from Megamalai region

Centre says 2026 law does not invalidate identity cards already issued to transgenders

Appearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the validity of these cards

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Food safety crackdown in Bengaluru: Shawarma, kebab, milk samples found unsafe

Officials have inspected 629 hostels of Backward Classes Welfare Department, 331 hostels under the Social Welfare Department.

API Holdings repays 1,050 crore, frees Thyrocare shares from pledge

Diagnostic chain Thyrocare has sold 1.58 crore Thyrocare shares, representing around 9.90 percent of the companys paid-up equity capital, through

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MTR launches North Karnataka range of chutney pudis

The food brand plans to list the delicacies soon on online platforms

I leave it to the MLAs to decide whether they should get up when the Chief Minister arrives, says Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker

It is not compulsory to stand up whenever the Chief Minister or the Leader of the Opposition arrives. However, showing respect is part of Tamil c

US Prez Donald Trump says Iran should surrender, threatens to bomb Oman

An interim deal agreed to in June declared an immediate and permanent termination of military operations on all fronts, but quickly unraveled, wi

Fact Check: Edited video goes VIRAL as PM disrespecting national anthem

Fact Check Edited video goes VIRAL as PM disrespecting national anthem

ElNinoseen deepening Indias rainfall deficit through Sept

European forecaster says best of monsoon over for India; overall shortfall at 13%

Sun Pharma gets favourable verdict in antitrust-litigation in U.S.

The plaintiffs, in the antitrust litigation, had alleged the settlement agreement with Pfizer unlawfully delayed generic competition for Lipitor.

SHRC directive to address traffic congestion caused by Kochi metro works

District Police Chief (Kochi City) told to appoint the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) to inspect site, probe congestion complaints, a

Giant-killer Ayush Shetty headlines India's perfect opening day at Delhi Worlds

Giantkiller Ayush Shetty headlines Indias perfect opening day at Delhi Worlds

Jharkhand govt cancels all TDPL exams, results, and selections; JSSC-CGL also scrapped: Hemant Soren

Amid students protestover alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday announced the cance

Family seeks protection, legal assistance

Police step up surveillance, increase picket points to manage Onam rush in Kochi city

Picket points increased to 86 from 42, control room vehicles to 24 from 17; special units, shadow police deployed at crowded commercial hubs and

JSSC-CGL exam cancelled, Jharkhand govt to probe irregularities since 2014

JSSCCGL exam cancelled Jharkhand govt to probe irregularities since

Sebi cautions investors against 'live trading strategies' on social media

Markets regulator Sebi on Monday cautioned investors against taking investment decisions based on live trading strategies or eal-time strategies

Two rice millers arrested for failing to hand over custom-milled rice worth 24.18 crore to government

Bengaluru Traffic advisory issued for Tuesday JD(S) protest

A.P. students bag four gold, 14 silver medals at national quantum computing course

At least six medal winners have already secured employment in quantum computing companies, including three students who have obtained jobs with a

RSS member, master tactician: Why Ram Madhav's return to BJP's core team matters

RSS member master tactician Why Ram Madhavs return to BJPs core team matters

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty stuns World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi; India 5-0 on Day 1

Ayush Shetty produced the biggest win of his career on Day 1 at the BWF World Championships, stunning top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi i

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Rs 238 crore custom-milled rice dues pending against 38 rice millers in Peddapalli district

MSc in Chemistry, computer programming: BJP's new IT head Mhaskey's qualifications

MSc in Chemistry computer programming BJPs new IT head Mhaskeys qualifications

Kandal Rajans mission to save Kannurs rare mangrove

I did conduct a limited inquiry before accepting resignations of six AIADMK MLAs, Speaker tells HC

J.C.D. Prabhakar says he had inquired with the individual MLAs to ascertain whether their resignations were voluntary and genuine

China Commemorates 100th Birth Anniversary of Former Leader Jiang Zemin

Beijing, August 17: China held a grand assembly at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday morning to celebrate the 100th birth anniver

Bengaluru: 800 kg gelatin sticks seized from construction site; two booked

A rock formation was found at the site during the construction work, following which gelatin explosives were allegedly brought in to blast and br

Nitin's 'Nabin' team: BJP hits reset button with eye on UP and 'Mission 2029'

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its dynamic new national team of office-bearers, strategically assembled to tackle both the upcoming asse

LDF meeting skips crucial internal issues, decides to focus on local body bypolls

Convener T.P. Ramakrishnan says CPIs demand for the Deputy Leader of the Opposition post was not on the meetings agenda. He denied that the CPIs

TN to file review petition against eviction of people from Megamalai region

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Bengaluru: NLSIU V-C seeks meeting with five-member student delegation amid convocation row

Two days ago, the students and alumni of NLSIU extended unconditional support to the students of The National Academy of Legal Studies and Resear

Why China is Becoming a Must-Visit Destination for Foreign Tourists

Beijing, August 17: Once is not enough, and I just want to keep coming back to China. These sentiments from foreign tourists have been rapidly ci

CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences

State govt to add an addtional 10,000 hospitals beds with expansion of public health infrastructure

India-Japan defence ties in focus as Rajnath, Koizumi to meet on August 20

The Japanese Defence Minister is expected to discuss cooperation on defence equipment, including Japans planned export of UNICORN stealth communi

Ongole Municipal Corporation to mark 150th anniversary with series of events

India's unemployment rate eases to four-month low of 5.1% in July

India's unemployment rate fell to 5.1% in July as labour force participation and worker population ratios rose, pointing to a firmer labour marke

20 passengers injured in TGSRTC bus-lorry collision in Jagtial district

In Argentina, one fossil bone from a 236-million-year-old cynodont contained a rare clue about birth. Researchers found its newborn size resembled mammals, suggesting live birth evolved 95 million years earlier than thought

New fossil evidence challenges the long-held belief that ancient cynodonts laid eggs. A recent study found compelling proof that Chiniquodon theo

Animal Welfare Board instructs Hosur Corporation to halt sterilisation surgeries

BJP's new national team: Amit Malviya among 22 former office-bearers missing | Check who is in, who is out

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday announced its new national team under party president Nitin Nabin, bringing together a mix of experien

SEBI Launches Two Portals to Enhance Cybersecurity in Securities Market

New Delhi, August 17: The Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Tuhin Kanta Pandey, announced two new initiatives on Mon

Madurai District Police to auction 14 vehicles on August 22

Two Mumbai doctors who guarded Jinnah's secret for decades set to receive Pakistan's highest civilian award

Two doctors from Mumbai are set to receive Pakistan's highest civilian honour for a decision they made nearly eight decades ago that was kept awa

TikToker with over million followers shot dead in Pakistan

Islamabad: A 28-year-old Pakistani TikToker with over a million followers was shot dead by motorcycle-borne gunmen in Taxila near Islamabad follo

CSIR-IICT partners Re Sustainability for environmental technology research

Digital transformation firm opens office, plans to expand operations

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India should call out US transshipment scam report

Cultural Exchange Flourishes Between American and Chinese Youth in Shigatse

Beijing, August 17: A 22-member delegation from an artistic gymnastics and dance academy in Oregon, USA, visited Shigatse, located in southwester

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India's frailties exposed in 4-2 loss to England, Pakistan next

Indias frailties exposed in loss to England Pakistan next

Quote of the day by Michael Douglas: Do you know what absolute happiness is? For me... -A heartwarming reminder of what happiness means

Michael Douglas expresses sheer joy as he wakes up his children each morning, describing that moment as a pure display of love. This sentiment un

Free coaching may reshape mkt, but access may not ensure success: Experts

Experts say free coaching could ease cost barriers and pressure mid-tier providers, but gaps in connectivity, mentoring and academic foundations

Jio offers tariff certainty with Prime subscription till September 2027

Prime membership will be separate from the 299 plan and will offer benefits like Google Gemini Pro and 5,000 GB of cloud storage

Imran Khan's vision almost normal ahead of Supreme Court treatment plea

Imran Khan's vision almost normal ahead of Supreme Court treatment plea

Karnataka govt. withdraws 2018 Bill on RGUHS

Arabic proverb of the day: 'Be careful of your enemy once and of your friend...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on betrayal, friendship, deepest secrets, weaknesses, plans, inside knowledge, deep pain and hostility

Arabic proverb of the day explains why betrayal from a friend can cause more harm than an attack from an enemy. The proverb says that friends kno

TUDA shows Tirupatis water bodies to German delegation

Collector assures teenage girl to get her Plus Two mark statement destroyed in fire in Ramanathapuram district

Watch: Vijays first 100 days as Tamil Nadu CM: What worked and what didnt

From closing 717 TASMAC shops and revising the agricultural loan waiver to controversies over power cuts, electricity bills, law and order, free

People of Purpose: Dr Tatyana Dias Left Neuroscience to Build a More Inclusive Future Through Veruschka Foundation

After losing her sister Veruschka at 26, Dr Tatyana Dias built pathways to independence through culinary skills, training and livelihoods.

After PM Modi's Remarks, 'Dimagi Naxal Party' Instagram Page Gains 1.6 Lakh Followers Overnight; Suspended

An Instagram account named Dimagi Naxal Party reportedly gained over 1.6 lakh followers within a day after PM Narendra Modi used the term during

Kharge on dais, Congress sticks to first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at Goa event

Kharge on dais Congress sticks to first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at Goa event

Several Injured After Nag Panchami Rush Triggers Stampede-Like Situation Near Harsiddhi Temple In Ujjain; 'Rumour,' Says Temple Committee

A heavy rush of devotees on Nag Panchami triggered a stampede-like situation near Mahakal Temple in Ujjain on Monday. Around 13 devotees were rep

IT Ministry approves 7,877 crore worth projects under electronic component scheme

The Electronics Component Manufacturing Scheme (ECMS) provides for capex- and turnover-linked incentives for electronics sub-assemblies and parts

Kashmir's Shopian Sees Powerful Independence Day Gesture as LeT Terrorist's Parents Hoist Tricolour

In a striking Independence Day gesture, the parents of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Abid Ramzan Sheikh hoisted the Tricolour at their home in Shopia

Indian Army Recruitment Alert: Apply Now for 70 Positions Before the Deadline

New Delhi, August 17: Millions of young individuals aspire to join the Indian Army and serve their country. If you are one of them, a golden oppo

Trump's foreign policy: Strongmen on speed dial, allies and partners on notice

Sensex, Nifty End Lower as IT Stocks Drag Markets; Nifty Falls 78 Points

The Sensex declined 281.09 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 77,728.16, while the Nifty fell 78.35 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 24,

Amit Malviya dropped as BJP IT cell chief; Deepak Mhaskey named successor in major reshuffle

The BJP has replaced longtime IT cell chief Amit Malviya with Chhattisgarh's Deepak Mhaskey in a major organisational reshuffle. The party also a

12 injured as van carrying tourists topple on Valparai ghat section

Eight people, mostly pilgrims, die after fire broke out at hotel in temple town of Tarapith

Police detained one person for alleged lapses in the maintenance of the hotels fire-fighting system.

RBI seeks NBFC feedback on revolving credit rules, stresses compliance and risk controls

The central bank urged lenders to identify risks linked to new products and technology-driven business models early, strengthen grievance redress

Karnataka: Rise in egg prices triggers demand for mid-day meal fund hike

Major Multi-State Crackdown Dismantles ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Terror Network Ahead of I-Day

Security agencies have launched a coordinated crackdown across 14 states, detaining 253 people and making major recoveries in a probe into the IS