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Remembering Ustad Bismillah Khan: The Maestro Who Elevated the Shehnai to Global Fame

New Delhi, August 21: On this day, August 21, 2006, the world lost a voice that transformed the shehnai from a mere musical instrument into a glo

Vizag Metros double-decker stretch scaled down to 2.1 km

The initial 20km stretch of the double-decker component of the total lenght was first reduced to 13 km and now to just 2.1 km .

CASO launched in Pouni after suspicious movement report

Reasi (Jammu Div), Aug 20:Security forces on Thursday launched a Cordon and Search Operation (CASO) in remote areas of Pouni in Reasi district fo

Houthi Rebels Claim Drone Attacks on Saudi Airport and Oil Facility

Sana, August 21: The Houthi rebel group has claimed responsibility for drone attacks on an airport and a Saudi Aramco oil facility located in the

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Houthi Rebels Claim Drone Attacks on Saudi Arabias Najran Airport and Aramco Facility

Sana, August 20: The Houthi rebel group has claimed responsibility for drone attacks on a Saudi Arabian airport and an Aramco oil facility locate

CS launches online DPC Portal to fast-track promotions

Srinagar, Aug 20:Chief Secretary, Atal Dulloo, today reviewed the functioning and performance of the Administrative Reforms, Inspections (ARI) &

Mekedatu, Cauvery on the table: Shivakumar speaks, Vijay stays silent, says DMK

Mekedatu Cauvery on the table Shivakumar speaks Vijay stays silent says DMK

Adm to withdraw cases against 25 persons in Leh protests: Kundra

LGs decision to regularise long-pending Nautor land tenancy rights Leh, Aug 20:Chief Secretary, Ladakh, Ashish Kundra on Thursday said that cases

Gangster shot dead inside Haryana court complex; 14 rounds fired, 1 arrested

Gangster shot dead inside Haryana court complex rounds fired arrested

Humanitarian Aid from India Arrives in Colombia After Earthquake Devastation

Bogot, August 20: Humanitarian aid sent by India arrived in Bogot on Thursday. It has been handed over to local authorities. The Indian Embassy i

Delhi CM launches skill centre and healthcare centre in Moti Nagar

Congress will return to power at Centre in 2029, says K.C. Venugopal

Attending a meeting of the Tamil Nadu Congress Committees general body at Kamarajar Arangam, Congress leader describes the present moment as a ne

Michael Carrick gives verdict on Manchester United's Premier League title challenge

Michael Carrick gives verdict on Manchester Uniteds Premier League title challenge

Excavation Work at Konark Temple Set to Begin in October, ASI and IIT Inspect Metal Frame and Safety Measures

Puri, August 20: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has commenced preparations for excavation work at the renowned Konark Temple in Odisha.

Truck had additionalCNG cylinders, says IGL after blast

Police raids Hyderabad seize 11,220 kg adulterated spices, two held

Police raids Hyderabad seize kg adulterated spices two held

Caste survey report figures in discussion on Devaraja Urs

BJP Accused of Violence at Jadavpur University, Police Inaction Criticized by TMC Leader Kunal Ghosh

Kolkata, August 20: Kunal Ghosh, a legislator from the Trinamool Congress (TMC), has targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) following violent

Officials review logistics, security for BRICS delegates

Pakistan defence law gives Asim Munir sweeping powers over military command

Pakistan defence law gives Asim Munir sweeping powers over military command

BADMINTON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS | Indias hopes rest on doubles after Sindhu, Ayush exit

'Gen Z' woman in viral Ladakh video apologises to Army, says clip was old, remarks cast in bad light

A controversy surrounding a viral video from Ladakh's Kargil region has taken a new turn after the 25-year-old woman seen arguing with security p

50 lakh saplings planted against 70-lakh target: Delhi government

Godavari tragedy: Second body recovered

Aathi Kalathu Nei Mittai Kadai, more than 130 years old shop in Madurai serving traditional sweets and savouries that evoke nostalgia

From wheat halwa and nei mittai to the spicy pottalam, Aathi Kalathu Nei Mittai Kadai continues to serve traditional sweets and savouries that ev

Assam Intensifies Campaign Against Child Marriage, Over 11,000 Arrested in Five Years

Guwahati, August 20: Assam has ramped up its campaign against child marriage. The state government announced a special initiative on Thursday aim

From Right to Education to Right to Safe Education

Rajasthans Historic Step to Protect Children, School Integrity and the Learning Environment By Col. (Dr.) Dev Anand Lohamaror Imagine entering a

Odisha mining Bill row deepens as Congress threatens economic blockade

Odisha mining Bill row deepens as Congress threatens economic blockade

GVMC steps up preparations for corporation elections

Western Railway Clarifies Misunderstandings About Food Stall Closures

Mumbai, August 20: Amid reports of action taken by the Maharashtra FDA against food stalls at railway stations, Western Railway has clarified the

Water wars: Can India turn Indus crisis into a new water compact?

No comparison to Hormuz imbroglio as IWT is a bilateral issue By T N Ashok For 66 years, the Indus Waters Treaty IWT survived wars, military c

ED Arrests Odisha Businessman Ratikanta Rout in Financial Irregularities Case Linked to Bribery Scam

In a significant development, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday arrested prominent Odisha businessman Ratikanta Rout in connection wit

Dubai invests $9.3 billion across 147 projects in India over 10 years

About 7,579 new Indian companies join the Dubai Chamber of Commerce during the first half of 2026, according to data released by Dubai Chambers,

A new American view of Jammu Kashmir as integral part of India

Change reflects transformation taking place on ground By T N Ashok US Envoy Sergio Gors visit to Srinagar describing J&K as an integral part of

Reclaiming childhood from screens

There is a silent epidemic spreading across Indias homes. It does not arrive with fever or cough, but through the glow of a smartphone, tablet or

Rajkumar Santoshi dismisses Sunny Deol-Aamir Khan rift over Batwara 1947 OTT deal

Rajkumar Santoshi dismisses Sunny DeolAamir Khan rift over Batwara OTT deal

Ministers now have a social media scorecard, PM Modi tops the chart

Ministers now have a social media scorecard PM Modi tops the chart

Stagnant Water, Poor Sanitation Fuel Mosquito Menace in Hyderabad, Civic Action Under Scanner

Residents of Venkatrayanagar too complained about badly damaged roads and waterlogging, saying the conditions were aggravating the mosquito probl

VHP Criticizes Congress for Decision on Vande Mataram Lyrics

New Delhi, August 20: The political landscape has heated up following the Congress Working Committees decision to sing only two verses of Vande M

MP: 13 Years After MBBS, HC Orders University to Issue Medicos Degree

Court sets aside admission cancellation over domicile issue and directs degree release

Delhi Master Plan 2047 promotes 24x7 economy with nightlife, tourism hubs

Delhi Master Plan promotes x economy with nightlife tourism hubs

Mirza Alamgir elected as Bangladesh President

Vande Mataram row: Experts weigh in on Congress, BJP's competing narratives

Vande Mataram row Experts weigh in on Congress BJPs competing narratives

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9 lawyers appointed as Punjab & Haryana HC judges, 1 collegium pick excluded

lawyers appointed as Punjab Haryana HC judges collegium pick excluded

India and Singapore ink pacts to strengthen ties in key sectors

India and Singapore on Thursday signed agreements to strengthen bilateral cooperation in telecommunications and broadcasting as well as maritime

Meta has quietly become one of Microsoft's largest AI customers

A major prong of Microsoft's AI strategy is offering models from a variety of providers through a marketplace called Foundry, which had 100,000 c

J'khand HC stays cancellation of appointments through 11th, 13th JPSC exams

The development came after successful candidates of the 11th and 13th JPSC examinations protested as they are afraid of losing their jobs.

Former JD(U) MLA Gopal Mandal Set to Join Congress Amid Party Decline

Patna, August 20: Gopal Mandal, a former MLA from the Janata Dal (United), has made a significant announcement regarding his political future. He

TGSPDCL Power Exhibition to Showcase States Modern Power Sector

Preventive maintenance measures and weekly analysis of power interruptions were also being undertaken to prevent recurring faults.

Andaman-Nicobar admin withdraws EoI for AI data centre in Great Nicobar

Days after the Andaman and Nicobar administration issued an expression of interest, inviting private companies to explore the feasibility of sett

July core growth down to 5.4% as iron ore, power lose steam

Indias core sector growth slowed to 5.4% in July from 6% in June, with weaker iron ore, steel and electricity output and contractions in fertilis

SK Hynix workers to get 60% of 2026's bonuses in stock rather than all cash

Workers are set to be paid an average 779 million won ($547,000) for 2026, according to Reuters calculations.

Food distributor Sysco adds two board members to advance AI transformation

The move comes as food and restaurant companies increasingly adopt AI tools to improve demand forecasting, inventory management, supply-chain pla

Teachers body seeks expulsion of Delhi University professor overcasteistremark

Citi, HSBC, StanChart adopt Ant International's AI tool for liquidity risks

Ant International, an overseas affiliate of the Jack Ma-founded Chinese fintech firm Ant Group, raised $1.2 billion last month in its latest equi

India, Japan eye warship building and design-manufacturing synergy

India and Japan plan to expand maritime cooperation significantly. Key areas include warship building and mine countermeasures development. A new

India calls for joint advocacy for standards in global telecom, ICT bodies

BRICS member countries can build institutional capacity together and jointly advocate for standards in international telecom and ICT bodies that

K'taka orders MUDA to cancel illegal allotment of 1,100 alternative sites

The Karnataka government has directed MUDA to cancel all allotments of alternative sites made in violation of its March 2023 directive and initia

CCPA fines Amazon for selling sweets as Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad

The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has imposed a Rs 1 lakh penalty on Amazon Seller Services, the marketplace arm of e-commerce maj

Revanth Honours Rajiv Gandhi on Birth Anniversary

The Chief Minister said that the architect of modern India Rajiv Gandhi's birth anniversarySadbhavana Diwas is observed with a message of fosteri

Maharashtra Mandates Marathi for Commercial Drivers to Enhance Passenger Communication

Mumbai, August 20: In Maharashtra, commercial passenger vehicle drivers are now required to have practical knowledge of Marathi to effectively co

Sebi permits digitally signed power of attorney to ease FPI onboarding

Sebi eases FPI onboarding with digital powers of attorney, while Gaja Capital's IPO gains traction and NSE weighs allowing its shares to trade on

Two Kids Steal Money for Food, Parents Blame

Police said they were examining the parents responsibility for the alleged offences committed by the minors and would seek legal opinion before t

APs Financial Status Tight, 15% Stipend Hike Not Possible: Health Minister

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav ruled out a 15% stipend hike for junior doctors, citing Andhra Pradeshs financial constraints, as their strike

Andhra Pradesh: Four Days for Voters To Verify Electoral Rolls From August 22

The CEO called upon the districts to accelerate the hearing process and streamline disposal of claims and objections filed under SIR as per the n

Mohun Bagan beat NorthEast United on penalties to set up Kolkata Derby final

Mohun Bagan beat NorthEast United on penalties to set up Kolkata Derby final

Plea in Supreme Court seeks CBI probe into allegations of Jharkhand JPSC exam irregularities

The petition argues that it is imperative to have the allegations in the case probed by an independent agency, such as the CBI, rather than the S

Supreme Court Hears Petition to Recognize Right to Sports as Fundamental Right

New Delhi, August 20: The Supreme Court heard a public interest litigation (PIL) on Thursday, seeking to recognize the Right to Sports as a funda

Telangana Govt to Continue Polytechnic Students Lateral Entry to Second-Year Engineering

A separate clarification issued through the Telangana governments fact-check account said there is no change in the existing arrangements concern

AP Restores 34% Reservation for BCs in Seats/Offices in Rural Local Bodies

The reservation shall be implemented by following the prescribed procedure of allocation, rotation and enervation for women under the Act and Rul

PM Modi To Inaugurate Global Fintech Fest 2026 In Mumbai

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate Global Fintech Fest 2026 in Mumbai from September 8-11, featuring discussions on AI, tokenisation an

In the 1980s, the richest closed-canopy mangroves covered 77,643 sq km globally. 43 years later, they had grown to 88,772 sq km, helping turn decades of mangrove loss into a net global gain

Mangroves are far more than trees growing along tropical and subtropical shorelines. They form complex coastal ecosystems that provide habitat fo

Major Action by FDA in Pune: Three Hotels Licenses Suspended,

Pune, August 20: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of Maharashtra has taken significant action against hotels and restaurants in Pune under

Odisha Vigilance Intercepts Lathikata Tahasildar with Rs 5 Lakh

In a swift anti-corruption operation, Odisha Vigilance intercepted a senior revenue official on Thursday and seized 5 lakh in cash he could not s

After Ranas demise, Oly medallist Manu forging new bonds with Serbian coach

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker is showing a more flexible approach as she prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. After coach Jaspa

Even Ravana's arrogance didn't last: Honey Singh alleges harassment by music label

Even Ravanas arrogance didnt last Honey Singh alleges harassment by music label

Tribal Workers Rescued From Bonded Labour

Forty-one tribal workers, including women and children, were rescued from five worksites in Sri Sathya Sai district following allegations of bond

Iran Dismisses US Economic Threats, Other Key West Asia Developments

Iran denounces Trump's economic threat Irans Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has rejected the economic threats made against his country, saying t

Telangana MPs Question SCR Over Project Delays

MPs seek faster work on ROBs, new lines, station upgrades and regional connectivity

'Roosevelt rolling in his grave': Newsom tears into Trump over National Forest rollback move

CMC Steps Up Drive to Make Cyberabad Poster-Free

The agencies were asked to strictly comply with the corporations poster-free initiative and cooperate in maintaining clean and aesthetically plea

Microsoft AI's chief marketing officer Andra Mallard exits after 6 months as Copilot faces intense competition from ChatGPT and Claude. No one is replacing her

Microsoft AI CMO Andra Mallard is leaving after just six months, as the company reshapes its Copilot strategy amid intense competition from OpenA

Geopolitical And Trade Disruptions Pushing Global Economy To Debt Crisis

Bringing debt under control is proving difficult because governments in advanced economies face strong political resistance to spending cuts and

Andhra Pradesh: Assembly Knowledge Tour Familiarises Students With Democratic Process

During the House recess, the Speaker interacted with the students and clarified their doubts about parliamentary procedures and the law-making pr

Major Overhaul Planned for Jay Prakash Narayan Schools, CM Yogi Sets Deadline

Lucknow, August 20: In response to ongoing protests by students at the Jay Prakash Narayan Schools operated by the Social Welfare Department, Chi