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S&S Power Switchgear hits the roof after subsidiary bags Rs 50-cr order from Vedanta Aluminium

S&S Power Switchgear hit the upper circuit of 10% to Rs 296.75 after the company's wholly owned subsidiary, Hamilton Research & Technology (HART)

Volumes jump at JBM Auto Ltd counter

JBM Auto Ltd saw volume of 108.72 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 58.26 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 1.87 lakh shares

After remarks against CM by Konda Surekhas daughter, Telangana Congress MLAs demand action against Minister

The attack came after Surekhas daughter Sushmita made insulting remarks against Telangana CM Revanth Reddy over MLA ticket distribution for the n

Bedroom dust hack: Removing this one common decor item could help reduce dust buildup and make cleaning easier

Bedroom rugs often act as magnets for dust and dirt, making them tricky to maintain. Cleaning large rugs positioned under beds can be quite a cha

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat to visit US, Canada, UK as part of centenary-year outreach

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat will visit the US, Canada, and Britain soon. This visit is part of the Sangh's centenary-year global outreach program. He

'Republicans thought they locked down Senate': Schumer sees victory path amid tightening 2026 race

CJP's Saurav Das in Delhi HC for action against Mitra for putting his residential details in public

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das claimed that some defendants trespassed onto the shared residential premises, recorded the interiors, and published t

Meta sued for over $1 million after manager refused to back employees green card petition

A former Meta manager has sued the company, alleging he was fired after refusing to sign a reference letter supporting an employees US green card

Unbelievably cruel: Iltija slams move to shift former Pakistan PM Imran Khan back to jail

The former Pakistan Prime Minister and cricketer-turned-politician was shifted back to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi on Friday (August 21, 2026) morn

Gujarat Police Officer Arrested for Accepting Bribe to Pressure Illegal Liquor Shop

Amreli, August 21: An assistant sub-inspector connected to the Savarkundla rural police station in Amreli, Gujarat, has been arrested by the Anti

Don't Know If She's Dead: Mumbai Boy Stabs Woman, Confesses On Camera

The boy who stabbed the woman had a link in exposing the unit. According to him, the victim Suman Thakur was repeatedly threatening him and his f

Karnataka Assembly clears bill to help out B khata property owners

The recent amendment allows property owners in historical unauthorized areas to attain A khata documentation. This step will shift B khata proper

SC Disposes of Petitions Concerning The Kerala Story, Leaves Legal Questions Open

The top court, in May 2023, had stayed the ban imposed by the state government

Legendary Odia Singer Pranab Patnaik Accorded Guard of Honour

Legendary Odia playback singer Pranab Patnaik was accorded a Guard of Honour at his Bhubaneswar residence on Friday, as the state paid its final

Sebi proposes distribution model to deepen corporate bond market reach

Fixed Income Channel Partners would work with online bond platforms to distribute permitted securities and facilitate retail transactions, partic

Exciting Opportunity for Tourism Monitors at IRCTC: Walk-in Interviews on September 8-9

New Delhi, August 21: The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has announced a recruitment drive for nine contract-based posit

I heard you missed me: Melanias first public appearance amid Trump-Natalie Harp affair rumours

Teen falls from Maharashtra cliff as father tries to rescue him; mother jumps after them, all three die

The 18-year-old teenager stood on the edge of a hill in Maharashtra and prompted his parents and others to spend nearly three hours trying to per

Delhi Winter Air Pollution Control Plan: Construction Ban From 10 December To 20 January, Large Sites To Face AI Monitoring

Amit Shah Says Bengal Cannot Be Secure Without Sealed India-Bangladesh Border

New Healthcare Partnership Between Japan and Uttar Pradesh: A Promising Future

Lucknow, August 21: A significant discussion took place at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan during the UP-Japan Healthcare and Care Economy Partners

'We were left in mess by Dems': Bessent blames Biden admin for $40 trillion national debt

New Criminal Laws Will End 'Syndicate, Cut-Money Regime': Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister accused the erstwhile Mamata Banerjee government of delaying implementation of the laws to protect its interests.

Google gives US students $240 Gemini Pro free

2 More Held over Money Rain Ritual in Latur; 15 in Custody So Far

Two more persons, identified as Balaraj, alias Balaji Eastya Mangali (38) from Telangana and Karnataka resident Mallesh Timmanna Wadger (40), wer

Trisa and Gayatri Secure Medal at BWF World Championship with Stunning Comeback

New Delhi, August 21: Trisa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand have made headlines by securing a medal at the BWF World Championship. They achieved this

Rashtrapati Bhavan withdraws communique announcing rehearsal for Bangladesh PM visit

A cancelled ceremony announcement added confusion to Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's upcoming visit. This development highlighted ongo

This waterfall in Telangana looks like a stream of pearls

Deep within the forest canopy of Mulugu district, near the village of Veerabhadravaram in Venkatapuram Mandal, lies one of Telanganas most specta

Bihar Police Issues Advisory On Rifle Use After AK-47 Fired At Students

The police have issued an advisory stating that weapons like AK-47s, INSAS rifles, and Self-Loading Rifles (SLRs) will not be used routinely for

Modi Urges Space Startups To Expand Into Agriculture, Environment

Interacting with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups, Modi assured them of full government support and called for greater collaboration across

Rahul Gandhi Tossing Toffees: Smriti Irani To NDTV On 'Pellet Protest' At Delhi Police Station

Smriti Irani spoke on Rahul Gandhi's move to sit on a dharna in support of protester Sahil Lochab's demand that an FIR be lodged

AI Chip Boom Drives Samsung Electronics' Record $80-Billion Shareholder Payout Plan

Samsung's stock increased by 3.5% on Friday, while SK Hynix's increased by 4.4%.

Bhaichung Bhutia Urges Fans To Boycott India-Brazil Match, Questions Rs 70 Crore Spend

Former India captain Bhaichung Bhutia has called for fans to boycott the upcoming India-Brazil friendly in Kolkata, questioning the reported 50-7

Astroguide for Saturday, August 22, 2026

Tithi: Sravana Shukla Dasami till 1.59 am (Sunday)

Visakhapatnam hosts BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers meetings on August 22, 23; Mansukh Mandaviya to chair

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair both meetings under Indias BRICS Chairship; the Chief Minister meets the visiting delegations on Frid

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Madhya Pradesh: 32 IAS Officers Transferred

Bhopal, August 21: A significant administrative reshuffle took place in Madhya Pradesh on Friday, involving the transfer of 32 Indian Administrat

Alaska plane crash: Why flying is so risky in the state where 80% communities are still not connected by roads

A tragic charter plane crash at a remote radar site in Alaska claimed the lives of all eight passengers. The challenging landscape and ever-chang

Supreme Court sets aside order allowing Dayanidhi Marans plea to summon Telecom Secretary

A bench comprising Justices K.V. Viswanathan and Arun Palli was hearing a plea filed by the CBI challenging the March 25 order of the High Court

India must move from catching up to setting the pace, says Sir Ron Kalifa | ET WLF 2026

ChatGPT Can Now Read, Send and Analyse Messages on Mac

OpenAI said the Apple Messages plugin can be used to search messages, catch up on conversations, and draft and send replies

Jannaram Panchayat Secretary Held in Rs.13,000 Bribe Case

The Panchayat Secretary demanded the bribe to accord permission for construction of a house and for allotment of house number to the newly constr

The Instagram effect: Why Indians are renovating homes sooner

How social media is making Indian homeowners rethink when, why and how they renovate their spaces

Why staging of a play on Snehalatha Reddys ordeal has sparked battle on Emergency, morality and artistic freedom in Keralam

While critics of MISA have accused the production of obscenity, objecting to certain intense and costume choices, the plays cast, cultural figure

'Proportionate response': MEA on bulldozer action outside Pakistan high commission

Inter-State Vehicle Thieves Arrested in Noida; 12 Bikes and Cars Recovered

Noida, August 21: The Sector 39 police in Noida have uncovered an inter-state vehicle theft gang, arresting four suspects in the process. Authori

Six injured in a clash at TVK meeting in Papanasam taluk

Yadadri: Rape complaint filed against local Congress leader

Yadadri: A woman has lodged a complaint of attempted sexual assault by a local Congress leader after being lured with the promise of help in gett

Tennis Premier League: Hyderabad To Host Season 8 In December

Season 8 of the Tennis Premier League will be held in Hyderabad from December 8 to 13, featuring eight franchise teams in the leagues 25-point fo

Mark Zuckerberg's latest estate: Meta owner buys $35 m Irish castle for family getaways

In a fascinating development, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan have acquired the majestic Strancally Castle in County Waterford. This

Badminton World Championships: Treesa-Gayatri in semifinals, assured of medal

The Indian unseeded pair, which is on a comeback trail after Treesa recovered from an injury, toiled for one hour nine minutes to produce one of

Muttil tree-felling cheating case posted for framing charges on Aug 31

Chottanikkara Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Ernakulam dismisses Augustine brothers plea challenging the courts jurisdiction to preside

Chennais Baro Market pop-up celebrates artisanal goods and conscious living

The fashion edit includes names such as Chiu, S24 Parganas, Rimil Design, De Wardrobe, Karma Ashrama, Mayur Thakkar, Lata Sita, Wrii and Foolstop

Ration shop employees complain about glitches in POS devices in Thanjavur

Karnataka Woman Kidnapped Outside Home By 4 Men, Raped And Murdered

Ashwini, who had completed her BA degree, later complained of stomach pain and stepped out carrying a vessel to relieve herself on open governmen

Rupee settles on flat note, 3 paise higher at 95.71 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the Indian rupee traded flat to positive on a weak dollar and a positive tone in the domestic markets. However, the rupee pare

Govt is in debt: Udhayanidhi Stalin says all 59 DMK MLAs will reject Vijays free vehicle offer

Demonstrating commitment to fiscal prudence, opposition DMK MLAs in Tamil Nadu have opted out of the free government vehicles. They raised concer

Mumbai luxury housing sees 16 homes sold every day at 5 cr-plus in Q1 FY27

Mumbai recorded 1,499 luxury residential transactions priced above 5 Crore between April and June 2026.

Babita Singh Reporting Trailer: Nimisha Sajayan On A Mission To Solve Mystery

Nimisha Sajayan, aka Baby, leaves no stone unturned to solve the mystery. She goes the extra mile to complete the jigsaw puzzle.

'Made-up story': Nripendra Misra refutes reports internal rift by a nine-page letter from Champat Rai

Chairman of theRam MandirConstruction Committee Nripendra Misra on Friday dismissed media reports about an internal rift sparked by a purported n

India's Rafale demand keeps French defence exports high: Report

The Rafale deal is part of a broader India-France defence relationship as the two countries agreed to expand cooperation in co-design, co-develop

Thanjavu West Police Inspector suspended

Six-Year-Old Boy Helps Police Trace Fathers Hidden Bike in Nellore

The video of the boy accompanying the police to trace his father's bike went viral on social media

64-year-old Man Gets Five Years In POCSO Case

The accused, Abdulla of Kadaba Taluk, was convicted under Sections 354(A)(1) and 506 of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, 2012

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Cuba asks why US tightens sanctions despite sweeping economic reforms

Cuba asks why US tightens sanctions despite sweeping economic reforms

'Programme not appropriate': MEA on rejecting clearance for Revanth Reddy's US visit

Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's planned visit to the US has been denied political clearance by the Ministry of External Affairs, which f

Insidious: Out of the Further Review: Atmospheric Horror Delivers Chills Without Overdoing Jump Scares

Insidious: Out of the Further review: The latest chapter in the horror franchise relies more on atmosphere, sound design and psychological tensio

Tea prices firm ahead of Onam holidays

Orthodox leaf also witnessed strong demand, with 94% of the 2,56,527 kg offered being sold. The average price realisation increased by 3 to 180 a

Kerala emerges as fast-growing carpooling market as passenger activity jumps 50%

Strong highway connectivity and rising travel costs are encouraging more commuters to share rides, while regulatory clarity remains crucial for e

Kerala Agricultural University launces cashew grafts as an alternative to plastic polybags

The initiative marks a significant step towards introducing environment-friendly nursery practices in cashew and enhancing the value and utilizat

PM Modi Engages with Leaders of 20 Space Startups to Position India as a Global Space Technology Hub

New Delhi, August 21: Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with the CEOs and founders of 20 leading space startups in the national capital on Friday.

Multiple insurance policies? Here's how coverage, claims and payouts work

Multiple covers can fill gaps in your financial protection, but they do not always mean double payouts for the same loss.

Cognizant alerts customers over data breach, offers $1 million identity theft cover

Cognizant alerts customers over data breach offers million identity theft cover

Madras High Court campus does not face power disruption even for a minute: Advocate General Vijay Narayan

He says, the complex has a sanctioned load of 5,500 KVA and that the Registry has placed an indent for an additional load of 2,500 KVA for ongoin

Lion Found Dead In Well In Gujarat's Gir Somnath

The lion allegedly fell into the 30-foot-deep water-filled well after tearing through the net covering it

Premier League 2026-27: Champions Arsenal embrace being 'hunted' as new season begins

The Premier League champion faces Coventry City in the opening match of the new season

Long queue of Indian passengers in airport wheelchairs sparks debate over 'misuse'

Long queue of Indian passengers in airport wheelchairs sparks debate over misuse

Trump Warns Iran of 'Economic D-Day', Tehran Braces for Sanctions

It reflects the dire reality Trump faces with an increasingly unpopular war he can't seem to end just months before pivotal midterm elections tha

3 Traditional Kerala Recipes to Celebrate the Spirit of Onam

From Sambar and Avial to coconut-rich Thoran, these classic preparations bring the flavours and traditions of Kerala's Onam feast to the table.

Udhayanidhi Stalin Dares CM Vijay to Open Corruption Files

Initiating a debate in the Assembly, Udhayanidhi recalled that the chief minister mentioned three files and that he was waiting for an appropriat

NSPCL Announces Recruitment for 17 Positions Including Senior Assistant Engineer

New Delhi, August 21: A significant opportunity has emerged for job seekers. NTPC Limited and Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) have announ

Sowcar Janaki, veteran South Indian actor, no more

Keralam Archaeology department to restore seven megalithic umbrella stones in Kannur

A kudakkal or umbrella stone consists of four upright side slabs or orthostats, supporting a domical capstone

Opinion: Koreel Lahiri decodes the One identity of NDTV: It's about the provenance

We at NDTV consciously recognise the fact that the same consumer inhabits several screens during the course of a day.

TV ad volumes dip 7 per cent in January-July : TAM AdEx

Advertisers moderated television spending during the period, even as several consumer categories and e-commerce recorded significant increases in

LG Sinha inaugurates New Infrastructure and Startup Outreach Prog at SKUAST-Jammu

JAMMU, AUGUST 21: The Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha today inaugurated a series of new infrastructure facilities at the Sher-e-Kashmir Universi

Screams, Body On Road: Moment After Aston Martin Runs Over Hyderabad Woman

The victim, Bharati Mukhi, from Mayurbhanj in Odisha, was crossing the road to return to work when the allegedly speeding Aston Martin rammed her