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Bitter half: HC frees man who forced wife to ingest insect killer

Delhi HC acquits man, saying the prosecutions case lacked cogent evidence about the intention and knowledge as contemplated in Section 307 of the

CJP expands its footprint with fresh appointments

Names 5 joint secretaries and two national spokespersons; forms coordination committees for the north, west and east zones; members to visit sout

Loitering munition may have hit Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor: former CDS Anil Chauhan

Nuclear-related facilities are located in the Kirana Hills area near Pakistans Sargodha

Kochi wakes to Thiruvonam festivities

Kochi embraces the festive spirit as Onam celebrations gather pace; Thrikkakara temple draws visitors as Onam rituals continue; traffic police de

Anantapur Girl First To Join 2026 MBBS Batch

Ananya is the daughter of Dr Srinivas Shauri, head of the hospital administration department, and Dr Suchitra, professor of gynaecology.

Nidhish, Yashvi Win State U-17 Chess Tournament

Nidhish Shyamal and Yashvi Jain won the Telangana State Under-17 Chess Championship held at Vikas The Concept School in Bachupally in Hyderabad.

Clutch of Performers in C Division Cricket League

Several of these performances came in emphatic victories, underlining the importance of disciplined bowling in the division.

Cyber Fraudsters Posing As ACB Officer Dupe Retired Official Of 2 Lakh

The victim, Y. Venkataramana, a retired deputy city planner of Kurnool Municipal Corporation, received a call from an unidentified person on Augu

Minister Sets Up Government Corporation For Mining Business, Announces Steps To Check Illegal Mining

The minister said new policies would be formulated in the department to analyse the latest techniques in recycling of mineral waste.

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary emerges Black-Necked Stork's key breeding site

Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is a key breeding site for the black-necked stork. Researchers confirmed four active nests, each producing two fledgling

No Cases Registered: Sunil Kumar Cites Priyanks Reply On RSS

In a social media post, Sunil Kumar said Kharge, who frequently criticises the RSS, had himself stated in the House that no untoward incidents ha

Maharashtra govt ends 30 year age bar for Tribal students in hostels

The Maharashtra government has removed the age limit for tribal students' hostel admissions. This decision followed a hunger strike and a letter

Bihar Industrial Investment Promotion Policy 2025 is the finest in the country: Shreyasi Singh

Bihar's industries minister Shreyasi Singh is working to change the state's negative perception. She detailed policies designed to attract busine

Quote of the day by Dolly Parton: If your actions create a legacy that inspires others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, then, you are an excellent leader.

Dolly Parton, the cherished 80-year-old country music legend, has sadly left us. Her extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becoming a s

CIA Director John Ratcliffe on secret Moscow visit: Reports

As per the report in Russian official media outlet, the aircraft, which originated from the Andrews Air Force Base near Washington DC, touched do

In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without a traditional life insurance

In 1969, Apollo 11 astronauts, Neil Armstrong, Buzz Aldrin and Michael Collins, headed to the Moon without traditional life insurance. NASA did n

SpaceFest India To Bring Space, Science And Pop Culture To Mumbai

The initiative by NODWIN Gaming, the inaugural edition of the SpaceFest will be held at Nehru Science Centre in Mumbai, with the Maharashtra Gove

Japanese Mindset: 'Hansei'-The Japanese philosophy of self-reflection, learning from mistakes and becoming better

Japanese Mindset: Hansei, a traditional Japanese practice, emphasizes the importance of genuine self-reflection in the wake of mistakes. By embra

NEET PG 2026: NBEMS admit card release delayed, new date and details here

NBEMS has advised NEET PG 2026 candidates not to circulate misleading claims about a possible postponement of the August 30 examination. The warn

Pellet gun row rocks Home Affairs panel, sparks BJP-Congress war of words

Opposition MPs demanded discussion on NEET-UG protesters' alleged pellet gun use and police action. BJP refused to suspend the listed business, l

'The key is China and': Hillary Clinton gives Trump a way out of ongoing Iran war

ET WLF 2026: GIFT City eyes reforms to bring offshore biz home

GIFT City is shifting its focus to bring India-related cross-border financial business home. The regulator aims to address product, expertise, an

SpaceX Announces $100 Billion 'Spaceport' In US' Louisiana

SpaceX is committed to investing at least $100 billion and creating more than 3,000 new jobs at Starbase, Louisiana, the company said in a statem

AP MEPMA, GoMill Join Hands To Empower 500 Women With Millet Enterprises

AP MEPMA and GoMill have partnered to help 500 urban SHG women set up millet-based enterprises across Andhra Pradesh through kiosks, retail outle

AI-led startups face takeoff hiccups as overreliance poses challenges

AI is helping Indian founders build prototypes faster, but scaling these startups is proving harder as technology costs, bugs and weak product un

Sun Life sees long-term growth with Birla Group: CEO Kevin Strain

Sun Life sees significant growth potential in India's insurance and wealth management sectors. The company is exploring new investment opportunit

Dolly Parton grew up in a dirt poor Tennessee family, refused Elvis Presleys offer and went on to build a $650 million empire

Dolly Parton, a legendary entertainer, passed away at eighty years old. Her career spanned nearly six decades, building an extraordinary legacy.

Fireflies to launch new products, plans India-specific pricing: CEO

Fireflies.ai plans a broader AI product suite, India-specific pricing and local-language support as it expands from meeting notes to automating r

Teacher Arrested In UKG Students Death Case

A teacher accused of slapping a six-year-old UKG student at a Visakhapatnam school was arrested and remanded in judicial custody for 14 days. A t

In 2022, a Florida workshop was making furniture. 4 years later, 8 rail-mounted robots were printing boat hulls up to 130 feet long in just 9 days, turning digital designs into giant vessels without costly molds

A Florida workshop now uses robotic systems for 3D printing large composite boat hulls. This innovative process eliminates expensive traditional

Food prices on the rise, domestic demand keeps economy strong

India's economy shows resilience with improved domestic demand and strong economic activity. Food prices have seen a broad-based increase, raisin

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Unsafe Practices Among Fishermen Causing Boat Mishaps in Sea

They do not keep life jackets and life buoys in the boats to use them in case of an emergency

Dravids Confidence: Team India Poised for WTC Final Qualification

New Delhi, August 26: Team Indias position in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka is quite strong. The team is set to play seven more Test

Kishan Reddy Slams CMs US Trip Charge

Union minister G. Kishan Reddy dismissed Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddys allegations over his cancelled US trip, saying foreign tours require cl

Srinagar's Achan landfill site overflows, municipal corporation promises solution soon

Srinagars Achan landfill site overflows municipal corporation promises solution soon

Datanomics: Bond withdrawals gain momentum on yield mismatch

Indian Inc. pulls back 94,500 crore in bond issuances as investor yield demands clash with issuers' pricing, with NABARD, PFC, SIDBI and IOC amon

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Mamdani opposes Bhagwat's Madison Square Garden event, cites limits on city powers

Mamdani opposes Bhagwats Madison Square Garden event cites limits on city powers

India's Two-Year Time Correction: Why the Next Leg of the Market Could Be Different

New Delhi [India], August 25: There was no crash. That, more than anything, is why this market gets so little credit for what it has come through

India Becomes Argentinas Fifth Largest Trade Partner

New Delhi, August 26: India and Argentina have recently strengthened their trade relations. According to Mariano Cossin, Argentinas ambassador to

SC seeks Tata Steel reply to Odisha government's appeal against High Court order

The Supreme Court has sought a response from Tata Steel regarding an appeal filed by the Odisha government. This appeal challenges a high court d

CIA Chief On 'Secret' Trip To Moscow As US Asks Ukraine To Halt Strikes: Report

Before his trip, the US requested Ukraine to temporarily stop drone and missile attacks on Moscow and other cities in northern Russia, according

Japanese man's bizarre India story: 19 days in jail, 75,000 compensation & an Indian wife

Japanese mans bizarre India story days in jail compensation an Indian wife

Mexican proverb of the day: He who gets close to a good tree is sheltered by good shade a life lesson on choosing good company

Mexican Proverb of the Day: He who gets close to a good tree is sheltered by good shade uses the image of a tree and its shade to explain how the

Womens Equality Day: A Celebration of Empowerment for Half the Population

New Delhi, August 26: Womens rights and respect are frequently discussed, whether during elections or rallies. This is essential, as women are eq

NRR Slams CM Over Fee Arrears, Foreign Tours

Telangana BJP president N. Ramchander Rao criticised Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy over 15,000 crore in pending fee reimbursements and scholars

Corporates urge employees to stay alert as H1N1 cases surge

H1N1 cases have increased significantly, and monsoon fevers are at seasonal highs. Companies are issuing safety guidelines and advising employees

Government notifies 'Keralam' as new name for Kerala effective Tuesday

In a gazette notification issued on Tuesday, the home ministry said, In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (2) of Section 1 of the K

Broad-base rise in food prices despite monsoon recovery, RBI's state of economy report shows

India's economy shows resilience with improved domestic demand and strong activity. Food prices have seen a broad-based increase, impacting infla

PM Modi Chairs PRAGATI Meet, Pushes AI Use In Farming And Cyber Fraud Fight

The Prime Minister emphasised that delays in infrastructure projects have consequences beyond cost escalation, as they also postpone the benefits

Supreme Court refuses to interfere in Delhi Race Club plea against eviction

The court directed the club to approach the District Judge on learning that an appeal, along with an application for interim relief, was already

Air India turns to Tata, Singapore Airlines for $1.5 billion as losses mount: Report

Air India turns to Tata Singapore Airlines for billion as losses mount Report

Madhya Pradesh Forest Department To Launch Snake-Catcher App Soon

Madhya Pradesh Forest Department is preparing to launch SHIVAA, a digital platform intended to connect citizens with trained snake rescuers and g

Rajasthan Government Suspends Registrations of Nine ART Facilities Over Surrogacy Violations

Jaipur, August 26: The Rajasthan government has taken stringent action against Neelkanth Fertility and Woman Care Hospital Private Limited for in

Op Sindoor Drone Hit Pak's Kirana Hills by Accident: Ex-CDS

Ex-CDS Chauhan clarified India didnt target Kirana Hills, saying loitering munitions sent to Sargodha hit the site 10 km away after running out o

Man Detained For Throwing Stones At Vande Bharat. UP Governor Was On Board

UP Governor Anandibel Patel had boarded the train from Vapi station after attending an event organised at Daman by the Union Territory administra

Microsoft salary leak reveals how much employees make, from six-figure pay to huge stock awards

A recently leaked Microsoft spreadsheet has unveiled the salary details for almost six hundred employees, revealing a broad spectrum of base sala

Centre Confers IPS Status on Seven Non-Cadre SPs in Telangana

The seven officials are Puligilla Ravinder, B. Sri Baladevi,

TN Pushes AI, Digital Governance And High-Speed Connectivity

Tamil Nadus 2026-27 technology roadmap focuses on AI, digital governance, cybersecurity, high-speed connectivity, deep-tech innovation and techno

Pharmacy worker arrested for illegally supplying prescription drugs, 4.8 lakh worth of drugs seized

Pak went satellite-hunting after Op Sindoor but found no proof of strikes: Ex-CDS

Pak went satellitehunting after Op Sindoor but found no proof of strikes ExCDS

India to Open Embassy in Uruguay, Marking a Significant Diplomatic Milestone After 75 Years

New Delhi, August 26: Indias Secretary of Foreign Affairs (West), Sibi George, represented the country at the National Day celebrations of the Or

India mulling random drug test for commercial pilots at least once a year

India may require all commercial pilots to undergo random drug tests annually. This proposal follows an Air India captain testing positive for ma

'Al-Sharaa helped to disrupt ISIS, al-Qaida': Rubio announces as US drops Syria from terror list

Extend Validity of 2023 Media Accreditation Cards Till Sept 15: HC to Govt

The NDSA submitted that the petitioners contentions relating to agricultural hardship were matters of policy and lay in the domain of the state g

Cyberabad civic body demolishes 17 unauthorised constructions across three zones

APSDPS Emerges as Key Driver of Swarna Andhra @2047 Roadmap

Guided by Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidus Padi Sutralu (Ten Guiding Principles), the government is targeting a $2.4-trillion economy, a per

Dolly Parton death: What happened to queen of country music? Check family's full statement here

Country music icon Dolly Parton has passed away at the age of eighty. Her nephew Brian Seaver announced her death, sharing family memories. Dolly

Faithful Gear Up For Milad-un-Nabi Celebrations

The event included Quran recitals

Merchant Navy captain's family urges UAE to speed up Hussain Shattaf extradition

Merchant Navy captain's family urges UAE to speed up Hussain Shattaf extradition

Battling Malnutrition: Successful Treatment of 229 SAM Children at Vidisha District Hospital

Vidisha, August 26: The Vidisha District Hospital is effectively treating children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) through an Inte

Four India-based companies bear the brunt of US' Iran sanctions

US sanctions four India-based firms over Iranian petroleum imports as Washington expands pressure on Tehran and warns entities doing business wit

Jagan Asks YSRC Cadre to Prepare for Local Body Polls

He also asked the partys legal cell to remain active in dealing with alleged atrocities, harassment and other coercive methods.

Priyankas Father Seeks Detailed Probe Into Her Death

He said he had raised several doubts with the police and received clarifications from them

Second half of year to ring in new jobs, say HR leaders

Most senior HR leaders expect new job creation in the second half of 2026. Nearly all anticipate continued hiring activity over the next six mont

World's first mobile phone call: Cooper dials rival on New York City street

Dr Martin Cooper made the first mobile phone call on April 3, 1973. He called his rival Joel Engel from a New York City street. Motorola and Bell

Kriti Sanon's Raksha Bandhan ad sparks outfit debate

Kriti Sanons Raksha Bandhan ad sparks outfit debate

India to add 100 merchant ships to its fleet in 5 years: Sarbananda Sonowal

India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet in five years, with reflagging, shipbuilding support and fiscal reforms aimed at strengtheni

Man chargesheeted for cheating cancer patient

Srinagar, Aug 25:The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday said it has chargesheeted a man for allegedly cheating a

Quote of the day by George Michael: 'Ive achieved what every artist wants, which is that some of their...' Life lessons from English singer-songwriter on fame, success, love and finding purpose

Quote of the day by George Michael: George Michael once reflected on how the impact of artistic work can continue to resonate long after it is cr

Residents Cry Foul As HMDA Chops Trees At Paigah Palace

Residents have protested the cutting of nearly 50 trees at Hyderabads historic Paigah Palace, which is being renovated as the new HMDA headquarte

Jammu and Kashmir Reopens Investigation into 1998 Massacre of Kashmiri Pandits

Srinagar, August 25: After 28 years, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir has reopened the investigation into the 1998 Wandh

Junior Doctors Call Off Stir After High Court Intervention

The court appreciated the junior doctors for calling off the strike and said they had taken the right decision

Supreme Court tells Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks

The Supreme Court has ordered Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks. His appeal against conviction will be heard after he files a surrender

Luxembourg firm iPC to invest 83,480 cr. in integrated green hydrogen, data centre project in Karnataka

British Virgin Islands seeks dedicated India investment corridor

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is seeking to deepen its role in Indias cross-border investment ecosystem by proposing a dedicated BVI-India inv

Grammy winner and queen of country music Dolly Parton dies at 80

With classic songs including Coat of Many Colors, Jolene and I Will Always Love You, she became one of the best-selling female artists of all tim

ET WLF 2026: AI growth needs governance, financial discipline to stay sustainable

Industry executives highlight AI governance and financial sustainability challenges. Many AI uses currently lack revenue or profit pools, requiri

Italian Proverb of the Day: Having done thirty, one might as well do thirty-one a life lesson on finishing what you start

Italian Proverb of the Day: Having done thirty, one might as well do thirty-one encourages people to complete an effort once they have already co