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Indian Crew Held Hostage by Pirates in Yemen, Families Demand Government Action

Mumbai, August 23: In a troubling development, 22 Indian sailors remain in the clutches of pirates after two ships were hijacked in the waters of

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BJP Questions CMs Proposed Meeting With Zohran Mamdani

He recalled Mamdanis participation in a Pakistan Day celebration in New York

Rajasthan: ACB Files Supplementary Chargesheet in National Health Mission Tender Scam

Jaipur, August 23: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has submitted a supplementary chargesheet of nearly 5,000 pages in the alleged National Healt

Hyderabad Police Filed 3,700-Page Fool-Proof Charge Sheet in Advocate Moizuddin's Murder Case

The chargesheet in Crime No. 206 of 2026, filed before XII Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate at Nampally, is one of the biggest filed by t

H1N1 surge: hospital footfall increases as doctors flag risks

While most healthy adults are recovering without major complications, some patients put on ventilator due to respiratory issues, say doctors; sha

Taxi driver held after killing man over fare

All eyes on Narela timeline as citys three jails creak under strain

Kerala Government to Provide 24-Hour Specialist Services in District Hospitals

Thiruvananthapuram, August 23: The newly elected Congress government in Kerala is signaling a significant transformation in the public health ser

Over 3 kg of suspected ganja seized in Kochi

The suspected contraband was bought from Odisha for sale among migrant worker, say police

Lavanyam 2026 to kick-start on August 24

Apart from the main venue of Durbar Hall open air auditorium, around 40 cultural programmes will be staged across 15 venues in Ernakulam

Vinayakrao Patwardhan: A Journey from Music to Theatre and Guru Service

New Delhi, August 23: In the realm of Hindustani classical music, some artists are remembered not just for their voices but also for their effort

Illegal Constructions Thrive as Officials Turn Blind Eye

Despite notices being served, construction continued unchecked, exposing the nexus between politicians, builders and officials.

Auto Unions Call Indefinite Strike From Aug 23

The JAC demanded the immediate establishment of a welfare board for autorickshaw and private transport workers and disbursement of the announced

'Ties must serve mutual interest': EAM Jaishankar on Bangladesh

'Govt Can't Ignore Public Opinion On Pak'

TPCC Disciplinary Committee Undecided on Action Against Konda Surekha, Chinna Reddy

Chinna Reddy urged the disciplinary committee to treat the matter as closed and withdraw the show-cause notice issued to him.

Punjab Congress Accelerates Preparation for Peoples Manifesto Ahead of Elections: Amar Singh

Chandigarh, August 23: The Punjab Congress is intensifying its efforts to prepare a Peoples Manifesto for the upcoming assembly elections. MP Dr.

Quote of the day by Heraclitus: 'All things come into being by...' Life lessons from motivational quote on hard times, impermanence, existence, contradictions, growth, balance, interdependence, acceptance and flexibility

Quote of the day by Heraclitus, All things come into being by conflict of opposites, explains how change can emerge from tension between forces.

What did Trump say about Indias voting system? | Explained

Why is the President pushing for stricter voter ID rules in the U.S.? How are elections conducted in the U.S. and how are they different from tho

21 Detained Bangladeshis to Be Handed Over to BSF in West Bengal

They will be handed over to the Border Security Force (BSF) for further action as part of the deportation process.

960 students take part in event to raise awareness about cancer

BRICS Youth Ministers Meet in Vizag Issues Joint Statement

The BRICS Youth Ministers Meeting in Visakhapatnam came in the wake of BRICS Youth Summit and Youth Council Meeting at Gandhinagar in Gujarat on

Anthropic hires Google chip veteran Amir Salek as part of push into hardware

AI firm Anthropic has hired a Google chip founder for its new semiconductor team. This move signals Anthropic's ambition to develop its own custo

Quote of the Day by Timothe Chalamet: I think the most crucial thing is to allow yourself to be vulnerable, even when everything in you wants to put up a... a deeper lesson on vulnerability, authenticity, emotional courage and self-acceptance by the Oscar-nominated actor known for his expressive performances in Call Me by Your Name, Dune, and Wonka

Quote of the Day by Timothe Chalamet: Timothe Chalamet's famous quote, I think the most crucial thing is to allow yourself to be vulnerable explo

West Delhi Lions Eliminated from DPL 2026 Title Race After Loss to Central Delhi Kings

New Delhi, August 23: The West Delhi Lions faced a setback in the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, losing to the Central Delhi Kings by 21 runs i

Health dept., Kochi Corporation to conduct inspections at water bottling units

E. coli bacteria detected in drinking water samples collected during recent surprise checks at roadside eateries in the city

East Division holds peace meeting ahead of Eid Milad, St. Marys Feast and Ganesha festival

Park Bill: Move aimed at facilitating takeover of Lalbagh land for Tunnel Road, say environmentalists, city BJP MPs

The Karnataka Cabinet on Friday cleared a Bill to amend the Karnataka Government Parks (Preservation) Act, 1975,to allow 5% of parks and garden l

Education Department Has Become an RSS Adda: Kharge

Addressing a gathering during the release of his felicitation book, Dheematha Dhurina, Kharge claimed that professors, lecturers and vice-chancel

West Bengal Muslims say they are caught in crackdown on Bangladeshis

Many migrants labourers from West Bengal claim they are being repeatedly detained and harassed by the police in Bengaluru

Bengaluru hosts international conference on Neurodiversity and Inclusion

Why Is There a Delay in U.S. Attacks on Iran? Former Bangladesh High Commissioner Vina Sikri Explains

New Delhi, August 23: Former Bangladesh High Commissioner Vina Sikri has responded to recent statements made by U.S. President Donald Trump regar

BJP, RSS want to 'cage' women: Rahul Gandhi to students in Pune

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Manusmriti and the patriarchal system in India. He urged women to believe in themselves and stand up for their rights

Blue Line to open in phases from mid-2027; full stretch by March 2028: Says KBG

Telangana Adopts New Telecom Act; Bars Property Tax on Telecom Networks

All municipalities, corporations, gram panchayats and other authorities must ensure such networks are excluded from tax assessment.

Free Bus Travel for Women on Raksha Bandhan Announced by CM Yogi

Lucknow, August 23: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a special gift for mothers, sisters, and daughters on the occasion

Cambridge, London Varsity Eye Telangana After Revanth Meet

The Telangana Rising delegation led by Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy held separate meetings with academic teams and officials of the two univer

Trump told Lula that officials should meet soon to discuss tariffs, Brazil says

Brazilian and U.S. presidents spoke by phone regarding recent tariffs imposed on Brazilian goods. Lula reiterated that negotiations are the best

Bhavnagar Hooch toll rises to 9; 17 hospitalised, 3 in ICU

Nine people died from spurious liquor in Bhavnagar by Saturday evening. Seventeen individuals remained hospitalized, with three in critical condi

Punjab FC Signs Cameroonian Forward Messi Bouli Until May 2027

Mohali, August 23: Punjab FC has officially signed Cameroonian center-forward Rafael Eric Messi Bouli as they strengthen their attack ahead of th

Dispute Over Damaged Document Leads to Scuffle, Police Lathi-Charge in Puttur

The complaint stated an argument followed, during which the two persons at the centre, Anjana Pai and Sudarshan Pai, allegedly abused her.

Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former U.S. senator from Kansas, dies at 94

Nancy Kassebaum Baker was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1978 and served three terms

TNPL: Panthers seal Qualifier 1 spot, help Tamizhans advance to the next stage

Amit Shah sets up panel for political solution to Gorkha Issues

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced a high-level committee for Gorkha issues. This committee will prepare a framework for a permanent politic

Bengaluru Tourist Trampled to Death by a Jumbo

Muralikrishna succumbed to injuries on the spot, said forest sources.

Dial 112 Will Be Linked To Police, Fire And Ambulance Services

Ramana said the move is part of large-scale reforms being undertaken in the disaster response and fire services department, including modernisati

Bangladesh keeps Saudi-Pakistan-Turkiye defence pact option open

Bangladesh keeps SaudiPakistanTurkiye defence pact option open

AVATAR India Societys third annual conference inaugurated

Beach adds a unique charm to the city, says MD of Kamarajar Port Limited

J.P. Irene Cynthia, Managing Director, Kamarajar Port Limited

BJP office-bearers meet PM Modi to launch Seva Sankalp Abhiyan

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Ponguleti Warns Officials Over Delay in Disposing of Pending Land Applications

The minister directed officials to expedite the ongoing land resurvey aimed at providing a permanent solution to land-related issues.

Kharge Condemns Centres Denial of US Visit Permission to Revanth Reddy

Kharge said Revanth Reddy, as the Chief Minister, should have been allowed to travel to the US and meet potential investors.

Kodungaiyur waste facility, coastal bridge among GCCs 4,000-crore worth proposals

The civic bodys plans under the Urban Challenge Fund follow a financing model of 25% Central assistance, 25% State or Urban Local Body share, and

While Madras went to bed early, Chennai stays up

From closing up about 9 p.m. to queuing up for a plate of biriyani around 3 a.m., the city has come a long way; pubs emerged in the 1980s, and fo

Heritage walk peels back history of Pulianthope to shatter stigma

Raksha Bandhan 2026: UP announces free bus travel for women and one companion from August 27 night to August 28

In a significant initiative for Raksha Bandhan, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced that women will enjoy free bus travel. Thi

Seethakka Attends Funeral of Otai Sarpanch

She participated in the funeral and carried the bier, besides consoling his family members.

In 2019, fewer than 2,000 active satellites circled Earth as SpaceX began scaling Starlink. Seven years later, 15,711 were orbiting the planet, with Starlink accounting for 65.97% of the working satellites

Since 2019, the number of active satellites around Earth has surged nearly eightfold, with SpaceX's Starlink making up about two-thirds of this t

Shah Forms Panel To Draft Gorkha Accord

Mr Shah also entrusted Pankaj Kumar Singh, a retired IPS officer appointed by his ministry as Darjeeling interlocutor, to lead the panel on the i

Assam and Meghalaya Governments Hold Joint Meeting After Shillong Violence

Guwahati, August 23: Following the violent incident in Shillong on August 19, a high-level joint meeting was convened between the Assam and Megha

Lost Delhi landmark? Ruins beneath Modi Mill flyover may be 18th-century inn

Lost Delhi landmark Ruins beneath Modi Mill flyover may be thcentury inn

Konda Surekha Writes to Disciplinary Committee

She suspected a few 'hidden forces' behind this and requested the committee to conduct an impartial inquiry to identify the real persons operatin

Fishes of Chennai explores citys native freshwater fish, explores its cultural connection

Midhani Chief Links Space Goals to Viksit Bharat

Students from several schools and space enthusiasts participated in the event.

Finding Aryna: World No. 1 Sabalenka searches for lost zing

World number one Aryna Sabalenka faces a challenging period in her tennis career. Her recent performances have shown a decline in her powerful ga

Key Meeting on Issues in West Bengals Hill Regions, Home Minister Promises Swift Resolution

New Delhi, August 23: A significant meeting was held on Saturday in Siliguri, chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, with the presence of West

Sasti copy is out: Kangana Ranaut slams Taapsee Pannu over 'upbringing' remark

Sasti copy is out Kangana Ranaut slams Taapsee Pannu over upbringing remark

Junior Doctors Seek 30 Per Cent Hike in Stipend

They appealed to the state government to resolve the issue at the earliest and said they would continue their protest until their demand was met.

PM Modi Urges New BJP Team to Deepen Connect With People

The BJP decided to launch a month-long Seva Sankalp Abhiyan across the country from September 17

HYDRAA Commissioner Ranganath Inspects Phase-II Lake Restoration Works

Ranganath directed officials to take steps to construct the required drain and asked them to bring the issue to the attention of Cyberabad Munici

OLA Speaker Assures Rule-Based Action as Opposition Seeks Special Session on Mineral Rights

Political temperatures in Odisha are rising sharply over the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill 2026, with Congress l

Keeping the flame alive in badminton: From Jwala-Ashwini to Treesa-Gayatri, Indias womens doubles story finds another chapter on the Worlds podium

Indian women's doubles pair Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured a bronze medal at the BWF World Championships. This achievement marks a si

Virgo Season is exposing what hasnt been working for 4 Zodiac Signs, heres what changes next

Mercury's arrival in Virgo on Aug. 25 amplifies analytical and practical thinking. By Aug. 27, Mercury Cazimi may bring a moment of clarity, help

Foresters Promoting Seed Rakhis to Spread Awareness on Mangrove Conservation

The seed-containing rakhis can later be sown in suitable soil, allowing the seeds to germinate and grow into plants.

Hyderabad police step up security for Milad-un-Nabi procession

'Matter Of National Economy Security': Rajnath Singh On Preventive Healthcare

Rajnath Singh said non-communicable diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease, cancer, kidney failure and mental health disorders we

Trump Praises Indias Voter ID System, Jamaat-e-Islami Responds with Concerns

Mumbai, August 23: In response to U.S. President Donald Trumps commendation of Indias electoral system, Salman Ahmed, the National Media Secretar

UCCIL Hosts

Recognising that the next phase of women-led entrepreneurship will depend not only on access to finance, but also on stronger market linkages, di

Hyderabad Gurudwara Turns 100, Celebrations With Run and Walkathons

The gurudwara played a role in providing shelter to migrant Sikhs who arrived in Hyderabad after leaving their homes during the 1947 Partition of

Ganjam emerges as Odisha

Ganjam has emerged as the leading district in Odisha in rooftop solar adoption, recording 16,418 installations, the highest in the State. The ach

In 2025, astronomers discovered 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed interstellar object. 1 year later, its heavy water revealed clues to a cold alien planetary system

In 2025, astronomers discovered 3I/ATLAS, only the third confirmed interstellar object. 1 year later, its heavy water revealed clues to a cold al

With spin options in focus, India must resist pre-judging the SSC pitch in 2nd Test against Sri Lanka

India secured a victory in Galle, which demanded hard work from players. Coach Gautam Gambhir desires a balanced Test wicket for future matches.

We Got Attacked: Canada's Carney Says US Launched 'Trade War'

Carney claimed that the US proposed new terms that were uneconomic and unfair and said that they undermined the net benefits for Canada.

SP Leader Claims Growing Support Ahead of UP Elections, Criticizes BJPs Tactics

Lucknow, August 23: Ravidas Mehrotra, a legislator from the Samajwadi Party, has made a bold assertion regarding the upcoming 2027 assembly elect

In 1997, scientists strapped cameras to sperm whales to find giant squid. 7 years later, researchers finally filmed the elusive monster alive

A giant squid once lived mostly in legend. Scientists had scars, tentacles and dead specimens. They lacked clear footage of the animal alive. In

Seed-Ball Drive Covers 20,929 Hectares in AP

The initiative was launched on World Environment Day at Mulpadu Eco Park, where Pawan Kalyan prepared the first seed ball.

In Leaked Audio, Gangster Goldy Brar Claims He Killed Hardeep Nijjar In Canada

Goldy Brar confessed during a conversation with Khalistani terrorist Paramjit Singh Pamma.

TV actor Mohsin Khan gets engaged, meet his bride

Mumbai: Televisions beloved Kartik is officially taken! Actor Mohsin Khan surprised fans on Saturday by announcing his engagement to Tamanna, sha

Kota Gullu: A Forgotten Kakatiya Masterpiece Waiting To Be Rediscovered

Just 9 km from the UNESCO-listed Ramappa Temple, the 22-shrine complex at Ganapuram in Jayashankar Bhupalpally district remains an extraordinary,

TGSPDCL unveils Power Exhibition2026 at Peoples Plaza

The exhibition will be on till August 24, running from 11 am to 9 pm.