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Ivan DSouza urges 2% reservation for Christian community

India seeks reciprocity with Bangladesh as Dhaka turns up heat over Sheikh Hasina

India seeks reciprocity with Bangladesh as Dhaka turns up heat over Sheikh Hasina

Baidoa clashes kill four civilians as Somalia forces repel militia attack

Baidoa clashes kill four civilians as Somalia forces repel militia attack

Nagalakshmi Chowdhary flags prolonged detention of foreign women inmates at Parappana Agrahara prison

According to the Karnataka State Commission for Women chairperson, there is a provision under which the government can provide up to 40,000 towar

Exclusive building sought for BC Study Circle in Vizianagaram

CISR chief visits AMTZ, reviews MedTech ecosystem

Lebanon is handing over an Assad-era general after war crimes questioning

Lebanons judicial authorities have decided to hand over a former Syrian military officer to Damascus

The Traitors 2: Shalini Passi doubts Mallika Sherawat wore Dolce & Gabbana

The Traitors Shalini Passi doubts Mallika Sherawat wore Dolce Gabbana

Who are the two Muslim faces in Nitin Nabin's team?

Who are the two Muslim faces in Nitin Nabins team

Keralam CM dismisses reports about irregularities in distribution of free Onam kits

Says kit distribution is going smoothly and that 75,885 ration cardholders have already received their kits

35 years of liberalisation: How aviation reforms gave wings to pvt sector

The reforms of 1991 triggered the first wave of private airlines, yet most entered a sector that demanded far deeper financial resources than ant

Domestic donations to PM CARES fund down by 30% to 479 crore in FY25

Domestic donations to the PM CARES Fund fell by 30 per cent to nearly Rs 479 crore during the fiscal year 2024-2025 while foreign donations also

India, US must address friction points, says Ambassador Sergio Gor

US Ambassador Sergio Gor on Tuesday said India and the US must address friction points as true partners and work on predictable taxation and regu

Saudi Arabia resumes oil loadings, sales from inside Strait of Hormuz

The resumption of Saudi exports could help ease the tight supply of heavier grades that produce more residue fuel which can be used to refuel shi

'Ready to deal with any threats': UAE vows response after Iran fires two missiles

A day to cherish for Lalremsiami

She becomes the first athlete from Mizoram to be nominated for the prestigious Arjuna Award

BSE Ltd. down to 4-month low after reports downgrade on CAS concerns

The stock closed 2.2% down to 3,527.00 a piece on August 12 and continued to dip everyday for five straight days, down 6.2% till yesterday.

Kejriwal welcomes national debate on education, says it has become a movement

Kejriwal welcomes national debate on education says it has become a movement

K-TET: government to seek legal opinion on filing curative petition in SC

Government to allocate additional 200 SCM gas in latest push for domestic PNG

The objective here is to help CGDs offset their LNG-sourcing costs which have stayed elevated as episodic tensions continue to mar supplies from

CM Revanth assures speedy verification for prohibited lands

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy on Tuesday, August 18, said that the state government was committed to protecting citizens prop

Madonna leads MTV VMAs 2026 nominations with 11 nods, Taylor Swift close behind with nine | Full list

The nominations for the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards have been announced, with Madonna leading this years list with 11 nods. The singer is nominat

US states take Meta to trial over Facebook, Instagram addiction, child privacy

US states take Meta to trial over Facebook Instagram addiction child privacy

Turkey's Erdogan signs law offering conditional pardon for thousands of PKK militants

It would suspend certain prison sentences for convicted PKK members and postpone ongoing investigations and trials against others for five or 10

Railway ministry approves MRTS handover to TN government

The handover is to take place within 90 days of execution

KSHEC moots overhaul of academic calendar preparation for UG programmes

Preparation of academic calendar for four years among significant proposals presented at Vice-Chancellors Conclave organised by the council.

CJP Meeting in Kolkata Canceled Amid Allegations of Intimidation

Kolkata, August 18: The Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) has reportedly canceled its scheduled meeting in Kolkata due to last-minute refusal from th

Anil Kapoor: Doing Vidhu Vinod Chopra's film was a feather in my cap I Exclusive

Anil Kapoor Doing Vidhu Vinod Chopras film was a feather in my cap I Exclusive

Meta 'more cautious' on child abuse matters after strong govt message

The government's hard talk with Meta has led to action on child sexual abuse material (CSAM), with the company now showing greater sensitivity an

Census 2027 questionnaire seeks parents religion, place of birth up to village level

Besides the open field option to declare caste, respondents can choose Does not want to declare Caste and No Caste

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koda Auto India unveils new Slavia sedan

Besides the new Slavia, the company has announced its top of the line sedans, which include the Octavia RS and the all-new Superb.

China Sends Emergency Relief Supplies to Colombia Following Earthquake

Beijing, August 18: The Chinese government has dispatched emergency humanitarian relief supplies to Colombia. The shipment left Capital Internati

H1N1 cases spike across the country

Doctors say no cause for alarm, but children with asthma may need intervention; Delhi reports six times the number of cases as last year; early t

White vinegar cleaning hack: Easy way to remove stubborn mineral deposits and white stains from bathroom and kitchen faucets

White vinegar is a powerhouse when it comes to tackling mineral deposits and limescale on kitchen and bathroom faucets. Thanks to its natural aci

Draft merit list of UG NEET courses published on Centac website

Verification status of the submitted applications is available in the respective candidates dashboard

Crackdown initiated on unauthorised two-wheeler rental business in Puducherry

The Traffic Police, in coordination with Transport Department, conducted the drive last week

Xi Jinping Sends Condolences to Indonesian President Prabowo After Earthquake

Beijing, August 18: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on August 17, following a

Micro job fair in Kallakurichi on August 21

How to embrace AI: Indian IT firms gear up for the reskilling challenge

AI could disrupt millions of jobs even as it boosts productivity and creates new opportunities, forcing India's IT industry to rethink hiring, re

U.P. SIT report on Ram Temple embezzlementan eyewash to save BJP-linked individuals, says Opposition

The Opposition demanded the report be made public adding that a selective leak giving clean chits, amounts to a calculated strategy by the ruling

Arjuna Award came late, but Gayatri and Treesa find rhythm at the right time

Arjuna Award came late but Gayatri and Treesa find rhythm at the right time

JSSC-CGL fallout threatens 2,000 govt posts in Jharkhand

Ranchi: The Jharkhand governments decision to cancel the JSSC-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination has triggered a crisis in the state

Li Qiang Chairs 12th Plenary Session of the State Council

Beijing, August 18: Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired the 12th plenary session of the State Council on August 17. The meeting focused on studying

Meta trial that could reshape Facebook, Instagram gets underway

Meta founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify during the multi-week trial, as is Instagram head Adam Mosseri

HC refuses to interfere with Bengal Speaker appointing Ritabrata as LoP

The court noted that the Speaker could have invited both parties before making the decision but said that at present no interim relief could be g

Grievance Redressal Officer appointed for persons with disabilities

World's second most visited city sees tourist arrivals jump 12%, welcomes 31 million in 7 months

In early 2026, Hong Kong experienced a remarkable surge in tourism, welcoming over 31 million visitors. With enhanced global connectivity and a n

Detergent powder served as salt in mid-day meal, 40 students fall ill in Nalanda

Detergent powder served as salt in midday meal students fall ill in Nalanda

Tata Sons AGM adjourned for first time ever over quorum issue

A key shareholder, Sir Ratan Tata Trusts, faces curbs on holding meetings

Past controversies resurface as new BJP social media teams X posts disappear

The BJP on Monday appointed Deepak Mhaske as its national social media convener, ending Amit Malviyas 11-year tenure.The party also appointed Pri

Trollmeister Trump takes his cartographic aggression to Hormuz

Mekong River Joint Patrol Kicks Off: China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand Unite for 168th Operation

Beijing, August 18: China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand have launched the 168th joint patrol and law enforcement operation on the Mekong River. A

In 1992, Congress backed a plan to dechannelize Florida's Kissimmee River and restore its watershed. 28 years later, the project had restored 19 of 44 river miles and 6,500 acres of floodplain wetlands, with wildlife returning

Florida's Kissimmee River underwent a significant restoration after decades of channelization. This project aimed to revive its natural floodplai

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to visit Harvard, Oxford universities

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will undertake a 10-day visit to the UK and US from August 20, during which he will visit the

SC rejects plea seeking abolition of practice of execution by hanging

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking abolition of the practice of executing a death row convict by hanging and replacing it with

Online Registration Reopened for MBBS, BDS Admissions As Only 19,000 Have Registered

Students can register and upload certificates until 6 pm on August 20

CM Revanth Reddy announces pension for eligible toddy tappers

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced on Tuesday, August 18, that the state government would provide pensions to all eligible Toddy

Telangana: Fire Dept. To Overhaul Provisional Fire NOC Framework

The 18-page document would be reduced to a maximum of 6 pages and fire-safety requirements would be made simpler: Reports

Data Is Probably the Biggest Gap: Arrive CEO on the Future of Intelligent Mobility

Arrive CEO Cameron Clayton says Bengaluru was chosen for its technology talent, growth potential and ability to help the company challenge and im

Karnataka CM rejects CBI probe demand over killing of three Tamils.

West Bengal to bring tiger back to Buxa, plant 10 crore trees

West Bengal plans to release a tiger into Buxa Tiger Reserve on October 2 as part of efforts to revive the big-cat population in North Bengal und

BJP's new social media team faces questions over old posts

BJPs new social media team faces questions over old posts

Outrage Over Suspicious Death of IPS Officers Mother in Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya, August 18: The suspicious death of IPS officer Ashutosh Mishras mother has sparked significant concern in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Scrap Theft Incidents Increasing in Singareni

There are incidents of attacks on security personnel also

India-Nepal defence ties in focus as Army chief meets PM Balendra Shah

India-Nepal defence ties in focus as Army chief meets PM Balendra Shah

'Tarun Tejpal Punishment Inadequate': Goa's 'Life Term' Plea In Supreme Court

Earlier this month, the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a trial court's 2021 acquittal order, convicting the former Tehelka journal

Council: Heated Arguments on Mega DSC Issue

The chairman said that once the adjournment notice was rejected, it could not be allowed again.

Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Pakistan-Based Terrorist In Jammu

Abu Sumama is accused of directing Pakistani terrorists to carry out targeted killings of civilians and attacks on security forces in Kashmir.

Stolen Thirumangai Alwar bronze idol returns to Kumbakonam temple after nearly 70 years

On February 12, 2020, the Idol Wing-CID registered a case on a complaint, filed by the executive officer of the SriSoundararajaPerumalTemple, of

Govt clears PNG incentive scheme to speed up household gas connections

Govt clears PNG incentive scheme to speed up household gas connections

Inorbit Mall employee killed in road accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 26-year-old woman working at a lifestyle store in Inorbit Mall under the limits of Madhapur Police Station was killed in a road acci

Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, ex-DJB CEO among six arrested in STP projects tender case

The other accused arrested are Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB, and private persons Nagendra Yadav, Raja Kumar Kur

Govt. urged to resolve land dispute for 33 Navluru plot owners

BJPs Ramratan Kushwaha Critiques Congress on Patriotism and Governance

Lalitpur, August 18: Political tensions have escalated following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges accusations against the BJP of promoting

Deeper bond with pets, rising vet bills fuel demand for pet insurance

Insurers report growing interest in pet insurance due to increased awareness of veterinary care, rising treatment costs, and changing lifestyles,

Kejriwal attacks BJP after Satyendar Jain's arrest, calls it 'dictatorship'

Congress Accused of Divisive Politics by BJPs Ramratan Kushwaha

Lalitpur, August 18: Political tensions have escalated following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges allegations against the BJP of indulging

2025 Red Fort car bomb blast: Delhi High Court denies default bail to accused

Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish was arrested on November 17, 2025 in connection with the NIA case relating to the explosion at an entry gate of the

Decentralise education, create jobs

India's young population can drive growth only if the government invests more in education

Govt offers cheaper gas to CGD firms to accelerate household PNG rollout

Eligible CGD companies will receive an additional 200 SCM of lower-priced domestic APM gas for every incremental billed PNG connection above the

Punjab BJP Accuses AAP Government of Hindering Court Orders on DA Payments

Chandigarh, August 18: The President of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party, Keval Singh Dhillon, targeted the state government on Tuesday. He clai

Assembly ruckus case: Kerala High Court quashes complaint against former Congress MLA A.T. George

The court dismisses a plea by LDF leaders to quash the cases registered against them in connection with Assembly ruckus

Tamil Nadu women govt employees to get year-long maternity leave for third child

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday (August 18) announced that maternity leave for women government employees for the birth of their third child

Indias crude import bill surges 41% in July amid West Asia crisis; volumes up 13%

Episodic events in West Asia had kept prices on benchmark brent crude largely volatile in July this year.

Cashew import scam: High Court allows pleas against reconsideration of prosecution sanction

Division Bench finds merit in former KSCDC officials contention that they were not given an opportunity to be heard before sanction was ordered t