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Pakistan on the Brink: Defense Expert Anil Gaurs Insights

Jammu, August 18: Ahead of Independence Day, retired Captain and defense expert Anil Gaur spoke with a news agency regarding the recent dismantli

Punjab Congress Criticizes AAP Government Over Finance Department Orders

Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Congress President Raja Amarinder Singh Warring accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governm

Bangladeshs Tariq Rahman Government Anxious Over Sheikh Hasinas Return Announcement: Veena Sikri

New Delhi, August 18: Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has stated that Prime Minister Tariq Rahmans government is anxi

Bigger profile comes with a formidable challenge for Deepak Mhaskey

The 58-year-old Chemistry professor-turned-politician from Chhattisgarh was named BJPs new national social media convener

Delhi Government to File FIR Based on CAG Report on Yamuna Cleanup Efforts

Ahmedabad, August 18: The Delhi government plans to file a First Information Report (FIR) following an investigation into the Controller and Audi

Mandar, Anthony And Suresh Are Table Tennis Champions

In the mens 60-64 age final, R. J. Harikrishna defeated P. Suresh

Trump pauses Big Bend border project amid bipartisan backlash in Texas

Trump pauses Big Bend border project amid bipartisan backlash in Texas

Gujarat Reports 1,541 New Breast Cancer Cases in 2025

Ahmedabad, August 18: Gujarats Health Minister, Prabhull Panseria, urged women to undergo regular breast cancer screenings. He highlighted that b

Football Tourney For Under-9 To 17 Age Groups

The Emmanuel Sports Club is conducting 13th Subramaniam Memorial Football Tournament

Gaza ceasefire plan hangs as Netanyahu-Kushner talks end without clarity

Gaza ceasefire plan hangs as NetanyahuKushner talks end without clarity

Groundwater Level Surges After Rains In Karimnagar District

The groundwater table, which was at a depth of 9.21 metres in July 2026, rose to 5.80 metres during the first fortnight of August.

4 zodiac signs could attract luck and wealth, as the North Node enters Aquarius on August 18 and begins a new 18-month cycle of growth

The North Node entering Aquarius on August 18, 2026, signals a new chapter. This astrological shift encourages innovation and fresh approaches to

PDP chief Mehbooba says she is dimagi Naxal; NC blames her for Article 370 abrogation

Hyderabad Set To Host Three Major Shooting Competitions

The three competitions being conducted are: Second Telangana Big Bore Shooting Competition; Deccan Elite Open Big Bore Grand Prix and Second Supe

Ayansh, Hiyan And Parivita Win Tennis Titles

The tournament featured young players

Kirti Azad to Apply for Licensed Pistol Amid Attacks on TMC Leaders

Kolkata, August 18: Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad announced on Monday his decision to apply for a licensed pistol for self-defense. This move

Ananya, Dhruva, Arnav Top Equestrian Challenge

Archi riders topped four of the six classes contested

The Legacy of Subhas Chandra Bose: A Journey of Courage and Sacrifice

New Delhi, August 18: The story of Indias independence is not solely tied to satyagraha, non-violence, and movements. It also encompasses the tal

UN laments 'unacceptable' toll of 350 aid workers killed in 2025

Since the start of 2026, 82 more aid workers have been killed, 97 injured and 39 abducted worldwide

No student should be cheated: Jharkhand's Devendra Mahato after ending hunger strike

No student should be cheated Jharkhands Devendra Mahato after ending hunger strike

Hyderabad Volleyball Team Is Now Telugu Black Hawks

While Hyderabad is its home, the community around the Black Hawks extends far beyond the boundaries of one city.

Kerala Chief Minister Urges Prime Minister Modi to Review Mining Law Amendments

Thiruvananthapuram, August 18: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting an immediate review o

Indian sailors SOS: Company asking us to risk lives, cross Strait of Hormuz

Forward Seamens Union of India has said that the shipowners and managers of AM Pioneer are pressuring the Master to force its 16 Indian crew to t

Death of a Trinamool leader and corruption taint in Bengal politics

UPSSSC declares recruitment exam result hours after aspirants stage protest outside its office in Lucknow

Candidates seeking appointment to 5,512 Junior Assistant posts announced a peaceful protest outside the UPSSSC office on Tuesday to press for the

Two Leaders from Bengal Join BJPs National Executive Committee

Kolkata, August 18: Following a significant victory in recent elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed two prominent leaders fro

Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs NICDIT Meeting, Emphasizes Investment and Production in Industrial Corridors

New Delhi, August 18: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the third meeting of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Imp

SC Directs Meta Accounts of AAP Gujarat to Be Restored

Senior advocate Shadan Farasat and advocates Siddhant Sharma and Talha Abdul Rahman appeared for AAP.

'Corruption Deeper Than Trump...': Jon Ossoff Declares Midterm War With Brutal 'Mar-A-Lago' Attack

The Mar-A-Lago Mafia took corruption to greater heights, said Democrat senator Jon Ossoff in a scathing attack on Donald Trump. Addressing a rall

Taxing frivolous industries will not fund Indias science

The way forward is to liberalise the channels through which money and capital flow into academia and reduce dependence on the government

HCA Open Trials For Women, Men Cricketers From Districts

The registration links for the Womens Open Selection Trials and Mens Districts Talent Hunt/Open Selection Trials are available on the official HC

Revanth Mocks BRS Claims on TIMS

The Chief Minister said he had no objection to their visit but recalled how the leaders later went to the mental hospital located behind the TIMS

Cooperative Panel Dominates Elections at Sarvodaya Educational Institution

Jalgaon, August 18: The Cooperative Panel has achieved a remarkable victory in the Board of Directors elections at the Sarvodaya Educational Inst

Aaron, Harsha, Devendar Best In B Division League Cricket

Mahmood posted the highest total of the day.

Match AI models to workloads, not leaderboards

Cost, governance and data residency now matter as much as benchmark scores, if not more

Man booked for allegedly setting wife, mother-in-law ablaze in Kannur

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Suffers Heavy Losses in Foiled Attack

Mogadishu, August 18: According to the Ministry of Defense, the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) successfully thwarted an attack early Monday

BBC turns to US court to force Trump family testimony in $10 billion lawsuit

The BBC is seeking court permission to subpoena Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. for documents and testimony. This request stems from a massive

Soren Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam After 24-Day Student Stir

The decision was taken at a marathon Cabinet meeting chaired by Soren.

CID Probe Against DIG Chauhan for Corruption

Based on instructions from senior police officials, a special CID team has begun investigating Chauhan.

Devotees Throng Temples Across Warangal Tricity For Naga Panchami

Temples and serpent shrines across Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet witnessed a rush of devotees as Naga Panchami was celebrated with special pra

Andhra Pradesh CM Defends Teacher Recruitment Process Amidst Political Allegations

Amaravati, August 18: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu clarified on Monday that there were no violations in the recruitment pro

Jharkhand Student Leader Devendra Nath Mahto Ends Hunger Strike

Jharkhand's student leader Devendra Nath Mahato called off his hunger strike late this evening.

Security agencies dismantle ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network

In a strategic operation, security agencies dismantled the Shahzad Bhatti Network, a terror syndicate supported by ISI. Authorities detained over

UGC-NET 2026 cancellation: 60% English, Commerce questions allegedly repeated from Dec 2024 paper

The UGC-NET 2026 exams for English and Commerce were cancelled after around 60% of questions were allegedly found to closely mirror those in the

Awaiting answers: On the student protests in Jharkhand

Student agitations in Ranchi reveal angst over flawed exam processes

Delhi SIR: window to submit forms closes; 47.7 lakh voters out of draft roll

97.4 lakh forms of citys 1.45 crore voters digitised; draft roll to be out on August 24, followed by claims/objections till Sept. 23; final roll

SFI holds programme on Kannur University campus despite denial of permission

Congress flags missing OBC category in Census questionnaire, seeks Telangana-like caste census

Congress has questioned the absence of a specific OBC category in the Census questionnaire, warning that the open-ended caste field could produce

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Seeks Quick Approval for Industrial Parks

New Delhi, August 18: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu participated virtually in the third meeting of the National Industrial Corridor Devel

UGC-NET retest: student organisations stage protest, demand scrapping of NTA

Lookout notice for man accused of harassing student on KSRTC bus

Delhi Police cracks DCPs Kaka Nagar burglary in 24 hours, arrests accused with stolen iPhone, diamond ring

Delhi Police solved a burglary at a DCPs residence in upscale Kaka Nagar within 24 hours, arresting a man with stolen items including an Apple iP

Seven held with elephant tusk in Malappuram

In 1919, German crews sank their own fleet at Scapa Flow. 100 years later, its steel became prized by industry for being radioactive-free

In 1919, German crews deliberately sank much of their surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow rather than allow the ships to be divided among the Allied

Chamoli hydro project work halted, workers evacuated after land subsidence triggers tunnel water seepage

Construction at NTPCs 520 MW Tapovan-Vishnugad hydroelectric project in Chamoli was halted and workers evacuated after land subsidence created a

Wondering who to avoid this week? Your birth month reveals the personality type most likely to test your patience, boundaries and emotional energy

Exploring the influence of birth months can enhance understanding of relationship dynamics and hurdles. Individuals born in April should be cauti

Losing forest for trees: On the CAGs audit of the Green India Mission

India is counting trees when it should be restoring forests

Nigerian proverb of the day: 'If there is character, ugliness becomes beauty; if there is none, beauty becomes...' - this inspiring African saying teaches life lessons on looking beyond appearances and why character matters more than beauty

Nigerian proverb of the day: Nigerian wisdom emphasizes character's profound impact on how people are perceived. True beauty stems from inner qua

NCP Spokesperson Nasim Siddiqui Criticizes BJP and RSS for Labeling Dissenters as Mental Naxals

Mumbai, August 18: NCP (SP) spokesperson Nasim Siddiqui responded to various political issues concerning Maharashtra and the nation on Monday. He

Assam staffers stare at 20% pay cut if rewed sans divorce or first wife alive

In a notable move, the Assam government has announced a twenty percent salary reduction for employees who enter into second marriages without obt

BJP unveils new national team, none from J

Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav, Goyal among prominent new faces; 51 of 65 office-bearers new New Delhi, Aug 17: BJP president Nitin Nabin has announced

DMK regime created Enforcement Bureau-CID to control drug menace, says Udhayanidhi

He rejects the allegation that the previous government failed to take steps to prevent the spread of drug culture in Tamil Nadu

Rahul Gandhi urges Hemant Soren to meet students; slams PM Modi, NTA

Rahul Gandhi has called on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to engage with the protesting students. He also took aim at Prime Minister Naren

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with Trump aide impostor: Report

Politico, citing four unnamed officials, first reported that Burnham believed he was messaging with Susie Wiles before becoming suspicious and en

Court dismisses 2020 protest case against CPI(M) leaders

Govt destroyed ISI-backed terror group: Shah

253 detained across 14 states; over 200 arrested in cases linked to Shahzad Bhatti Network Over 80 FIRs registered; IEDs, grenades, pistols, CCTV

Time Bank initiative introduced in Anna Nagar

Demands for Action on Vande Mataram Disrespect and Ram Temple Donation Theft: Mahant Raju Das

Chandauli, August 18: Amid ongoing political controversy surrounding the disrespect of Vande Mataram and the theft of donations intended for the

Investors pile into small, mid-caps as earnings momentum improves

Investors are channeling significant funds into small and mid-cap stocks this fiscal year. Small-cap funds have seen inflows nearly matching last

Renovated butterfly park reopened at Arignar Anna Zoo

Left hooks floor Sri Lanka: Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets to hand India a healthy 178-run lead despite Dinushas century

India maintained control during the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Spinners Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja took crucial wickets f

Residents protest redevelopment of Nageswara Rao park

Champions of Chennai awards presented

Sinha calls for harmony, compassion and care for nature

Says dialogue, selfless service and respect for all life are key to a harmonious society Srinagar, Aug 17:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Mond

'Plays Golf, Starts War': Jon Ossoff's Explosive Charge On Trump, Close Aide Natalie Harp

Senator Jon Ossoff hit out at President Donald Trump over his handling of the Iran war. In a fiery speech, Ossoff accused Trump of allowing Ameri

BJP hits streets, targets NC Govt over

LoP Sharma accuses govt of corruption, poor governance Jammu Tawi, Aug 17:Hundreds of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Monday staged prote

Doctors at private hospital save woman with clots blocking blood flow to lungs

TVK MLA booked for assaultingjournalist in Sholinghur

52 astronauts left Earth for months in orbit, and within weeks their gut bacteria changed how they processed food, revealing why spaceflight can trigger constipation and potentially affect brain health

Constipation in space is more than an uncomfortable side effect. Astronauts often face it during long missions, but scientists have not fully und

T.N. government to launch health insurance for the elderly

Another key announcement is the planned replacement of the 87-year-old Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939, with a modern, comprehensive Act to ad

Woman dies, husband injured after scooter-car collision

Kathua (Jammu Div), Aug 17:A woman died while her husband sustained injuries after the scooty they were travelling on was hit by an Alto car near

Odisha Chief Minister Reviews Flood Relief Efforts

Bhubaneswar, August 18: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi emphasized that ensuring the safety of flood-affected individuals and providing

School bus hits container trailer near Ponneri; students suffer minor injuries

Nitin Gadkari defends Mumbai-Pune Expressway, urges tech to catch road defects

Nitin Gadkari defends MumbaiPune Expressway urges tech to catch road defects

Man killed, 11 injured after vehicle skids off road

Rajouri, (Jammu Div), Aug 17:A man was killed while 11 others were injured after a vehicle skidded off the road in the Thadikassi Tandwal area of

Indias unemployment rate falls to four-month low of 5.1% in July, rural jobs drive gains

Indias unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 5.1% in July from 5.5% in June, with rural unemployment declining to 4.5%, official PLFS dat

On dignity in political discourse

Intense display of fandom and unquestioning loyalty towards individual leaders have cordoned the ability to enter into meaningful dialogue

Quote of the day by Jane Fonda: Ask questions. Stay curious. Its much more important to stay interested than to be interesting. Life lessons from motivational quote on active listening, genuine curiosity, human behavior and real growth

Quote of the day by Jane Fonda focuses on curiosity, questions, active listening and personal growth. Her words encourage people to remain intere

SIA arrests absconding narco-terror operative

Uncovers wider Pakistan/PoJK-based Hizbul Mujahideen conspiracy Jammu Tawi, Aug 17:Marking a significant breakthrough in its investigation into t