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Union Home Minister Amit Shah to chair 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council on Thursday

The Council provide a forum for resolving issues between the Centre and the member States/Union Territories and also look at taking things forwar

Wheels India Board approves preferential issue of 180 crore

Also approves enhancement of fundraising limits approved by the members of the company from 400 crore to 450 crore

Technology, brand building critical growth engine for retail

The industry leaders and executives were speaking at the Chennai Retail Summit 2026 here on Wednesday.

Masters Union opens AI labs to women innovators on weekends

Masters Union will offer hands-on access to the AI infrastructure and faculty used by its students

Sleep Deprivations Impact on Employment: A Study Highlights Risks for Those Over 50

New Delhi, August 19: Insomnia or poor sleep quality can significantly affect working professionals, especially those over 50. A recent study fro

Farmersgrievancesday meetingto be held in Erodeon August 21

Petitions from farmers will be received between 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.

Ukraine suspect in Nord Stream blast case arrested in Croatia

Ukraine suspect in Nord Stream blast case arrested in Croatia

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People of Purpose: How Ananya and Kabithui Are Reimagining Education in Manipur with Khaangchu

In conflict-affected Manipur, Khaangchu blends Rongmei knowledge with modern learning to help children stay rooted while looking ahead.

Commercial events banned at marriage halls, star hotel venues in Erode

Direction follows complaints from local traders that such events at marriage halls and hotel venues are affecting their business and resulting in

SFI opposes harassment of student protesters, demands scrapping of NTA

NTAs failures had caused severe distress to lakhs of students and demanded its immediate abolition, says SFI State secretary

Congress President Criticizes Government Policies for Youth Disillusionment

New Delhi, August 19: Following the monsoon session of Parliament, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) convened on Wednesday. Under the leadersh

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Sugar prices hit record high as cane goes to E20: India rushes to contain crisis

Sugar prices hit record high as cane goes to E India rushes to contain crisis

Manipur on Edge as Governor Heads to Delhi, MHA May Decide on NRC

Markets, educational institutions, business establishments, and public transport stayed largely shut in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakchi

39 children fall ill after eating kheer at Himachal school, probe underway

children fall ill after eating kheer at Himachal school probe underway

Kurnool police arrest three in TDP activist murder case

Police produced the accused before the court and remanded them to judicial custody until September 1

Nutrition kits sought for tribespeople in Tamil Nadu

Tribeswomen are particularly vulnerable to anaemia, while children in tribal settlements often do not attain age-appropriate weight and height, s

Kollam Corporation to kick off 10-Day Onaravam celebrations on August 20

The festivities will continue on August 21 at the Corporation Office with a series of cultural performances staged by councillors and employees.

Copper futures: Hovers nears a support

Traders can exit the shorts and initiate long positions

Lakshya Sen suffers shocking defeat to 18-year-old, knocked out of BWF World Championship

Lakshya Sen's BWF World Championships campaign ended in the men's singles Round of 32 after Garrett Tan produced a late surge to defeat the India

Cabinet clears 13,041 cr railway multitracking from Kharagpur to Paradeep, NH-22 upgrade in Bihar

Weather Tomorrow August 20: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 20: Several regions will experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 20. In Delhi, moderate rain is anticipated

Balangir Businessman Abduction: Police Release Bhubaneswar Hotel CCTV Footage

The abduction of wellknown businessman Narendra Sahu alias Gunda has taken a dramatic turn with police releasing CCTV footage from Bhubaneswars S

Google Pixel 11 promo shows unreleased fitness band, but nobody knows what it is

Google Pixel promo shows unreleased fitness band but nobody knows what it is

TVK governments first 100 days: New style of functioning aimed at driving progress in Tamil Nadu

Cabinet diversity, punctuality and anti-corruption measures mark its early tenure, even as concerns persist over fiscal prudence, transparency an

Cabinet approves railway multitracking projects in four States at 9,450 crore

Expected to be completed by 2030-31, the projects are spread across eight districts in West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and wil

Unnati Hoodas Journey at BWF World Championship Ends in Heartbreak

New Delhi, August 19: Unnati Hoodas debut at the BWF World Championship concluded in the second round. On Wednesday, she faced a tough defeat aga

Pakistan to honour two Mumbai doctors who kept Jinnah illness secret

Pakistan to honour two Mumbai doctors who kept Jinnah illness secret

Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: 'Good fortune is what happens when...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on success, real achievement, sudden chance, hard work, foresightedness, preparation and systematic preparation

Quote of the day by Thomas Edison explains how opportunity, planning, preparation and hard work can shape success. The quote says good fortune co

DUSU elections: DU deploys over 500 CCTV cameras, tightens rules and police vigil

DUSU elections DU deploys over CCTV cameras tightens rules and police vigil

Psychology says people who prefer window seats even when they don't look outside may value perceived control over their surroundings

Choosing a window seat may reflect something more subtle than simply enjoying the view. For some passengers, it can offer a small, familiar sense

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO closes at 1.45x subscription; QIB demand drives overall tally

IPO receives bids for 36.37 crore shares against 25.13 crore shares offered across all categories

Two Students Detained for the Murder of School Principal in Telangana

Hyderabad, August 19: Two tenth-grade students have been detained in Telanganas Nalgonda district for the brutal murder of their school principal

Sunshine Pictures IPO Day 2: Subscription surges to 18.47x, NII category leads charge

IPO receives total bids of 10,13,11,123 shares against 54,86,051 shares on offer

5,561 crore for five guarantee schemes in Kalaburagi district

State government is committed to ensuring that every eligible beneficiary receives the benefits, says Parameshwar Naik

Delhi HC declines plea seeking probe into irregularities in NEET-UG re-exam, dissolution of NTA

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to hear a petition seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG re-examination a

Father rapes teen, forces abortion, then sells baby after raping her again

Father rapes teen forces abortion then sells baby after raping her again

Nikhil Kamath and Sreeram Vanga invest 250 crore in CtrlS Datacenters to enhance Indias digital infrastructure

The capital will support CtrlSs infrastructure expansion and capacity build-out to meet growing enterprise and hyperscaler demand across India

UGC-NET June 2026 exam to be conducted again in September: Centre to Delhi HC

The Centre informed the Delhi High Court about retesting three UGC-NET subjects. Sociology, English, and Commerce papers will be re-conducted on

ECI revises Maharashtra SIR schedule, final voter list to be published on November 4

The Election Commission has announced an updated schedule for Maharashtra's electoral roll, pushing back crucial deadlines. The publication of th

Psychology says people who research restaurants before arriving in a new city may be reducing decision fatigue before the trip even begins

Someone who researches restaurants before arriving in a new city may not be trying to avoid spontaneity. Instead, they may simply be reducing unn

OPINION | Right to disagree does not mean right to demean

The Jharkhand student agitation ended today with the leaders announcing that they are postponing their movement for two months.Earlier, the Jhark

Meet 10-year-old Hsu Ting-wei, who won a top Silicon Valley invention award for building an AI electronic nose that could detect drugs and African swine fever

A talented young inventor from Taiwan has achieved remarkable recognition for developing an AI-powered electronic nose. This groundbreaking devic

Tamil Nadu Drowns In

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays decision to provide every MLA with a government car, 75,000 a month towards fuel, maintenance and driv

8 Tribal Kids Died Mysteriously in Balaghat

A child-health crisis is unfolding against a background of substantial nutritional vulnerability.

YSR Congress Accuses Andhra Government of Oppressing Opposition Following Arrest of Former MP

Amaravati, August 19: A leader from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has accused the ruling coalition led by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra

Seven Sri Lankan Tamil families to be shifted from Bhavanisagar camp

Members of the seven families, recently shifted from the Gummidipoondi camp to Bhavanisagar, have criminal cases pending against them

SC Directs Odisha to Decide on Dara Singh

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Odisha State Sentence Review Board to take a decision on the premature release plea of Rabindra Kumar

Jharkhand students halt protest, give 2-month ultimatum to Soren govt

Congress leader dubs proposed BC reservation in local body polls eyewash

The exercise to provide 34% reservation is meaningless without completing the legal and constitutional process required for its implementation, a

Earlier this year, Los Angeles made 8 trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered bird; they found none, but 60 wildlife species emerged before a 10-acre solar project moved ahead

City biologists made eight separate field trips to Encino Reservoir searching for one endangered songbird. They found zero Least Bells vireos dur

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra flags inflation risks; says rate recalibration needs greater clarity, MPC Minutes show

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said greater clarity on the inflation trajectory is needed before any recalibration of the policy rate, as the centr

Kiren Rijiju Slams Opposition for Misleading Claims on China Border Issue

New Delhi, August 19: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly countered statements made by opposition parties regarding th

Pakistan moves SC to recall Imran Khan hospital transfer order

Pakistan moves SC to recall Imran Khan hospital transfer order

Ceigall JV wins road project of Rs 274 cr in State of Arunachal Pradesh

The project entails construction of road from km 17.812 to km 55.377 (Package-2) of Bile- Migging section (km 0.00 at Migging end) of NH 913 (Fro

Sam Altman Says ChatGPT Could Soon See Your Screen And Record Your Calls

What if ChatGPT could see your screen, listen to meetings and understand your digital life without constant prompts?

Gachibowli police nab 3 interstate peddlers, seize Rs 16L drugs

Hyderabad: The Gachibowli Police nabbed three drug peddlers along with 16 drug consumers and seized drugs worth Rs 16 lakh from their possession

Jana Nayagan starring CM C Joseph Vijay to stream on Zee5 Tamil from August 21

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Manipur CM Yumnam Khemchand Singh urges Meiteis to take big brother, big sister role to restore peace

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh met renowned artistes to promote peace. He urged Meiteis to act as elder siblings and end the ongoi

German Proverb of the Day: Caution is the mother of the porcelain box. A timeless lesson on prudence

German Proverb of the Day: Caution is the mother of the porcelain box uses humour to highlight the value of prudence and careful decision-making.

Himanta Sarma shares video of forest staff stopping train for elephant herd in Assam

Himanta Sarma shares video of forest staff stopping train for elephant herd in Assam

Top news of the day: Kolkata hotel fire kills nine, U.S. envoy Sergio Gor terms J&K as important part of India, and more

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Video: Group of men storm nightclub; assault manager, staff over billing issue

Video Group of men storm nightclub assault manager staff over billing issue

Golden Job Opportunity: Apply Now for 34 Positions Including Administrative Officer by August 21

New Delhi, August 19: A promising opportunity has emerged for job seekers. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New

J'khand exam row: Students halt 26-day protest, give govt 2 months to act

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams on Wednesday suspended their 26-day agitation and gave a 2-mont

Golden Job Opportunity: Apply Now for 34 Positions Including Administrative Officer

New Delhi, August 19: A promising opportunity has emerged for job seekers. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New

Rahul impressed by Padikkal's tone-setting ton, Suthar's subtle variations

Rahul credits India A tours for the manner in which younger players have embraced Test cricket

'How is this anti-national?' Main Vaapas Aaunga actor Harshul Kaul responds to criticism | Exclusive

If Jai had Veeru, Keenu had Aftab - that's how we can best explain Harshul Kaul and Vedang Raina's friendship in Imtiaz Ali's recently-released M

UAE halts Iran trade after fresh missile scare over Gulf waters

UAE halts Iran trade after fresh missile scare over Gulf waters

Tata Group: The search for a successor

Tata Group The search for a successor

School holiday August 20, 2026: Will schools remain closed on Monday? From J&K, Delhi, Himachal Pradesh, Uttrakhand to Maharashtra, check rain alerts & state-wise updates

School holiday August 20: Tomorrow's monsoon rains may lead to school closures in multiple regions of India, particularly in Himachal Pradesh, Ut

Arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for not honouring court summons in hate speech case

The Krishnagar court also directed that an execution report of the arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra be submitted before it on August 28

US envoy Gor signals Kashmir travel advisory review, economic ties in focus

Gor made the comments after meeting Abdullah in Srinagar during a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Unnati suffers heartbreak in three-game thriller vs Li at BWF Worlds 2026

Unnati failed to capture match points twice in the final game as the 13th-seeded Canadian pulled off a hard-fought win to qualify for the pre-qua

Ollie Robinson makes English cricket history, also matches Kapil Dev's 43-year-old feat

Ollie Robinson made an immediate impact on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley . He struck on the first delivery its

For 70 Years, Bandlapalem Village In Suryapet Has Banned Alcohol

Bandapalem villagers say that the ban has been part of life for generations and is enforced by both fines and social pressure.

Shimla school audit finds 81% lack clean water, 43% lack fencing

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Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after positive cocaine test

Nick Kyrgios accepted responsibility after testing positive for cocaine. The International Tennis Integrity Agency announced his provisional susp

Lalithaa Jewellery IPO Day 3: Issue booked 63x, QIB category leads at 145x

The 1,700 crore IPO, priced at a band of 190201 per share, received bids for approximately 39.52 crore shares against 6.27 crore shares offered a

AWS to set up Builder Loft in Hyderabad, Berlin and Sao Paulo

Messi retirement hint highlights football era nearing an end

Soon after propelling Argentina to a second consecutive World Cup final, Lionel Messi has cast some doubt on his future. While retirement doesn't

Kerala High Court stays suspension of teacher over quiz question on V.D. Savarkar

Justice Viju Abraham directs that the disciplinary proceedings against the teacher may continue

Cabinet Approves Four-Lane Construction on Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa Section: PM Modi

New Delhi, August 19: In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the

Pakistan govt challenges top court order to shift jailed former PM Imran Khan to private hospital

The Pakistani government on Wednesday (August 19) challenged the Supreme Court order to shift jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a privat

From the India Today archives (1985) | People's expectations are scary: Rajiv Gandhi

From the India Today archives Peoples expectations are scary Rajiv Gandhi

Drinking Black Coffee for Weight Loss? Here's How Long It May Take to See Results

Black coffee won't give results overnight. Read on to know as an expert breaks down the real science behind its weight loss effects and how long