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India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Jadeja, Prasidh strike to take India close to win on Day 5

Starting from a wobbly 84 for four, the end looked nigh for Sri Lanka. But Dinusha and De Silva, the two overnight batters, added 95 runs off 202

3 shots in 3 seconds: Gunman fires at Ludhiana pizza shop, attack caught on camera

shots in seconds Gunman fires at Ludhiana pizza shop attack caught on camera

CM health insurance coverage increased from 5 lakh to 25 lakh in Tamil Nadu

Chief Minister Vijay has announced a multi-super speciality hospital at Perambur, and the allocation of 674 crore for Cancer Care Mission

Onam rush: Action plan ready for stringent traffic enforcement from August 20 in Kozhikode city

As per the latest action plan, special squads will be deployed for implementing the new regulations, which will be in forcefrom August 20 to 31.A

Tamil Nadu increases health insurance coverage to 25 lakh under CMCHIS

The State government unveiled a broad healthcare expansion plan covering insurance, medical education, cancer treatment and specialised services

Maharashtra Government Approves Rs 44.85 Crore Infrastructure Upgrade For Washim MIDC

High waves along Kerala coast: Kozhikode Collector bans entry to beaches

Under orders issued by District Collector M. S. Madhavikutty, entry to all seafronts in the district is strictly prohibited from midnight on Augu

Odisha flood: 1,000 crore relief package announced for affected districts

Heavy rainfall and rising river levels have disrupted life across northern Odisha, prompting intensified rescue, evacuation and relief operations

Why the Neville DSouza football ground reservation change sparked outrage | Explained

The players emotions are attached to this ground, and you are taking it as if it never mattered, said Congress corporator Ashraf Azmi

15 Years On, Chennai MRTS Finally Set To Become Part Of Chennai Metro

NTA must build expertise like UPSC: SC seeks security and infra roadmap

NTA must build expertise like UPSC SC seeks security and infra roadmap

Third Day of Cab-Auto Strike in Bhubaneswar: Commuters Struggle Amid Road Blockades

The strike by online cab and auto drivers entered its third day on Wednesday, paralysing traffic across the capital. Under the banner of the Onli

Do families have resources: Ally Congress opposes Vijay govt's 3rd child move

Do families have resources Ally Congress opposes Vijay govts rd child move

Sugar power:the full story of brain development in humans

While meat provided critical amino acids and micronutrients, it was natural sugars and starches that delivered the essential glucose required to

Akhilesh Yadav attacks Centre over E20 petrol, cites CEAs reported backing for E10

Akhilesh Yadav cited CEA Ananta Nageswarans reported remarks on E20 and and questioned the governments position on the fuel; Who is right: the go

Hindustan Zinc targets 70% renewable power by FY28

The company is accelerating its energy transition through renewable power generation, procurement agreements and projects aimed at improving effi

IDFC First Bank raises $500 Mn via maiden 3-yr senior notes

The private sector bank said the notes carry a fixed coupon of 5.625% and were placed with investors outside the US in Regulation S format.

Symbiotec Pharmalab's 1,757 crore IPO to open on August 24

The IPO will close for subscription on August 27, while bidding by anchor investors will take place on August 21, according to the company's anno

Why Meta is being sued by US states in landmark trial

U.S. Ambassador Sergio Gor presents credentials to President Murmu

President Droupadi Murmu accepted credentials from Mr. Gor at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, said the statement issued by the Preside

Gold Rate Today, Aug 19: Gold prices down in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 19

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Indias First High-Speed Rail Corridor Advances With 359 Km Viaducts, 453 Km Pier Work Completed

India's obesity epidemic leaves cities behind

Hyderabad skies turn cloudy as IMD forecasts monsoon rains

Hyderabad: Hyderabad woke up to cloudy skies on Wednesday, August 19, amid the India Meteorological Departments (IMD) forecasts of monsoon rains

Starship towed to Christmas Island after floating 24 days in Indian Ocean

Starship towed to Christmas Island after floating days in Indian Ocean

Devdutt Padikkal Breaks Silence on Sai Sudharsan Battle for India

Devdutt Padikkal has opened up about the competition with Sai Sudharsan for Indias No. 3 spot in Test cricket after strengthening his case with a

'Foolproof system, difficult to breach': Centre lists NEET security measures before SC

West Bengal government seeks custodial interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee's aide in land-grabbing case

The top court, on August 6, had stayed the arrest of Sumit Roy in connection with the land-grabbing case. It, however, directed him to cooperate

230 Students Rescued from Flood

The Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) on Wednesday evacuated 230 students stranded for four days at the Government Residential School in

Political Turmoil in Bihar: Tejashwi Yadavs March Sparks Controversy

Patna, August 19: Political tensions are escalating in Bihar over the paper leak issue. Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition and Rashtriy

Pak extends airspace ban for India till Sep 24

SBI changes rules of basic savings accounts

Fake polling from mysterious company highlights danger of unvetted election surveys

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Have proof of corruption in erstwhile DMK government, will reveal it when necessary: CM Vijay

Mr. Vijay said he knew what to speak, how to speak, and when to speak to the people, and that they had elected the TVK with love and support

Dedicated Japan City being developed in Uttar Pradesh: CM Adityanath

He said a push was underway to attract investments in semiconductors, data centres and electronics manufacturing units to the State

The Human Algorithm: Oren Shabat Laurent on Why Apps Can

Why Oren Shabat Laurent believes better money habits begin with the human mind, not fintech

Gold and Silver Prices Plummet Amid Global Tensions and Rising Bond Yields

Mumbai, August 19: Gold and silver prices have sharply declined in the domestic market on Wednesday, reflecting weak signals from global markets.

RBIs restrictions on revolving credit | Explained

How does revolving credit work in India? What is the RBI proposing?

Gen Alpha protest in Moradabad forces liquor shop shutdown near school

Gen Alpha protest in Moradabad forces liquor shop shutdown near school

World Photography Day: How a Rs 250 camera from Kerala went global

Today, August 19, as the world celebrates World Photography Day, it is worth remembering a remarkable Indian camera that once earned a reputation

Bandi Sanjay announces free power for 2K Karimnagar Ganesh pandals

Hyderabad: The Karimnagar Municipal Corporation will foot the electricity bill for nearly 2,000 Ganesh pandals set up across the city this Vinaya

SGGSWU Hosts Special Lecture Honoring Human Rights Defender Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalra

A special lecture on Shaheed Jaswant Singh Khalras life and contribution was organised at Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib

How The Wind Walker exhibition unravelled the enigma of Mali

Organised recently in Chennai by The Museum of Performing Arts to mark the legendary flautists centenary, the exhibition also featured concerts a

Former Lanjigada MLA Sibaji Majhi Passes Away

Former Lanjigarh MLA Sibaji Majhi died late Tuesday night at his native village Danarguda in Bijepur. He was 68. Majhi had been undergoing treatm

Centre tells SC NEET exam security system is foolproof, says paper transport tracked by GPS

The Centre informed the Supreme Court that the NEET examination security system is foolproof. Several moderators prepare a large question bank, u

El Nino enters uncharted territory as key monsoon ally IOD weakens

El Nino enters uncharted territory as key monsoon ally IOD weakens

Skims is coming to India: What Kim Kardashians shapewear empire means for Indias booming market

With Skims set to open stores in Mumbai and Delhi, Indias shapewear market is entering a new phase, one where global celebrity, body inclusivity,

Rajbhar Criticizes Akhilesh, Urges Focus on His Own Alliance

Lucknow, August 19: Om Prakash Rajbhar, the president of the Suheldev Bharatiya Samaj Party (SBSP) and a minister in the Uttar Pradesh government

Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai elected Supreme Court Bar Association President

The other candidates were Anupam Lal Das, who polled 451 votes, Adish Agarwalla (412), Gaurav Bhatia (370), Sukumar Pattjoshi (269), Siddharth Mr

Beware: IT Department launches nationwide probe into suspicious foreign remittances

Beware IT Department launches nationwide probe into suspicious foreign remittances

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till Sep 24

Islamabad: Pakistan on Wednesday, August 19, extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft until September 24, according to the country

100 days of BJP Government in West Bengal | Balancing trust and mistrust

The BJP government in West Bengal has to usher in real bhorosa (trust) not only by driving the bhoy (fear) of misrule of the previous government

Joint Tribes Council Manipur Demands NRC Before Census, Delimitation In Manipur

The Joint Tribes Council Manipur (JTCM) has strongly backed the demand for implementation of the National Register of Citizens (NRC) in Manipur b

Pregnant Samantha and husband Raj in food heaven on babymoon. Pics

Pregnant Samantha and husband Raj in food heaven on babymoon Pics

Short videos like Reels can switch off parts of your brain, study finds

Short videos like Reels can switch off parts of your brain study finds

Ganga Aarti on Thames! London to witness Varanasi, Haridwar-style river ceremony in September

Londons Thames will host a Ganga Aarti on September 13, 2026, at the Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. Organised by Chinmaya Mission UK with

Keralams UDF govt at three months: Hits, hurdles and high expectations for V.D. Satheesan

Why Rajat Suri, Lyft co-founder, thinks his kids should skip college

Why Rajat Suri Lyft cofounder thinks his kids should skip college

KKR to buy minority stake in BookMyShow amid Indias live events boom

The deal comes as Indias entertainment industry undergoes rapid expansion, attracting global investors and intensifying competition among major d

Tripura: Plea for Government Assistance as Two Children Struggle After Parents

Agartala, August 19, 2026: The future of two minor children in Raychandrapara under Juri Par ADC Village in Panisagar subdivision of North Tripur

Watch: TVK legislator breaks into MGR song after Vijay announces bonanza for MLAs

Watch TVK legislator breaks into MGR song after Vijay announces bonanza for MLAs

Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging to be published on November 10

Sonia Gandhi's memoir Belonging to be published on November 10

In drought-stricken France, tankers supply drinking water

France is seeing water shortages in regions that usually have plenty of supply. This summer's extreme heat is exposing how unprepared much of the

40-year-old Indian-origin man gropes teen at park in Canada; arrested

40-year-old Indian-origin man gropes teen at park in Canada; arrested

700 kg adulterated red chilli sauce seized by FSSAI; 6 easy alternatives

When corruption resonated in Tamil Nadu political discourse till mid-1970s

Though corruptionhas been a subject of the discussion since 1950s, it acquired greater proportionafter the DMK captured power in 1967

Dont Take the Flu Lightly: Essential Tips to Avoid Common Mistakes

New Delhi, August 19: As the weather changes, issues like cold, cough, and fever become common. One such concern is the flu, a viral infection th

Shiprocket shares jump 43% after IPO: Buy, hold or book profits now?

Shiprocket shares jump after IPO Buy hold or book profits now

No tax for selling house for Rs 53L

NTA has 39 permanent posts. Then who are the 600 experts being removed?

NTA has permanent posts Then who are the experts being removed

China allows limited Nvidia H200 shipments: Why is Beijing easing curbs?

China has allowed small batches of Nvidia's H200 AI chips into the country, easing restrictions as its leading AI firms seek more computing power

Social Media Privacy Alert: Your Photos May Reveal Your Location Without You Realising It

Social Media Privacy Tips: Sharing photos and videos on social media has become part of everyday life. From holidays and restaurant visits to off

Jharkhand cancels 44 govt exams; 2,000 fear job loss: Check latest updates

Jharkhand govt has cancelled 44 exams and formed a 2-month reform panel, as appointees launch a counter-protest against exam cancellations; Deven

CJP's Ashutosh Ranka raises questions about police handling of Abduls fathers death probe

India reaffirms resolve to counter cross-border terrorism

NEW DELHI, AUGUST 18: India on Tuesday reaffirmed its resolve to counter all forms of terrorism, particularly cross-border terrorism, after Pakis

An annual love market in Vietnam where ex-lovers meet

An annual love market in Vietnam where exlovers meet

Google Search Safety Tips: 5 Things You Should Avoid Searching or Clicking Online

Google Search Safety Tips: Google has made finding information incredibly convenient. Whether you want to check a service, download an applicatio

Pacific garbage patch spans 1.6 million sq km as fishing gear dominates debris

Between the shores of Hawaii and California floats a staggering 1.6 million square kilometers of plastic debris. This island of waste includes no

Oppo A7 Pro 5G expected to come with 8GB RAM, 256GB storage: Spotted on 3 certification site

The Oppo A7 Pro 5G is working on an official certification. The news caught the eye when the phone was seen registered on three certification sit

Pakistan extends airspace ban for Indian aircraft till September 24

Pakistan on Wednesday extended the closure of its airspace to Indian aircraft until September 24, according to the country's airports authority.

NDA Leaders Criticize Rahul Gandhis Comments on OBC Rights

New Delhi, August 19: Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi recently stated that if the OBC community takes to the streets for their rights, the governm

In 1917, Einstein called it his 'greatest blunder', but the idea he discarded returned decades later to become central to modern cosmology

Einsteins cosmological constant was initially introduced to create a static universe but was later abandoned. Astronomers subsequently discovered

A nation in the frame

Anjali Arora as Sita Sparks Backlash: Internet Compares Film to Adipurush

Anjali Aroras casting as Mata Sita in the upcoming film Mahakavya Shri Ramayan Katha Shri Ram Ki has triggered a debate on social media, with so

Court to rehear bankruptcy petitions against SpiceJet after settlement

The move means SpiceJet's existing management will remain in control of India's fourth-largest airline while the petitions are reconsidered

Narsampet: One Killed, Five Injured as Car Overturns

Tummalapalli Ganesh, 40, died on the spot, while the five others sustained serious injuries. They were shifted to the Narsampet Government Hospit

Pakistan Extends Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until September 24

Pakistan has extended its restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft and Indian airline-operated flights, continuing reciprocal airspace curbs im