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Seven Streams, One Destiny

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, for the thirteenth consecutive time and introduced to the

SIR helped Bihar achieve record poll turnout, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

He asserts that the turnout in the Bihar Assembly election in 2025 is the highest recorded since Independencesurpassing the turnout rates of seve

Hyderabad: 10 nabbed for gambling, casino paraphernalia seized

Hyderabad: The Goshamahal police apprehended ten persons in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, for gambling. According to the police, the team

UGC-NET June 2026: NTA Announces Re-Test for English, Commerce, Sociology

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a re-test for three subjects of the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-N

Redeeming our 'Tryst With Destiny': India's road map to Viksit Bharat

India has declared its ambition to become a developed nation by 2047. What it needs now is a credible, measurable roadmap to turn that ambition i

From hospitals to schools: China expands scrutiny of religious beliefs in Chengdu

What happened to MLB legend Tommy John? Baseball icon dies at 83 after 26-year career

What happened to Tommy John? The MLB legend died peacefully at 83 at his Florida home, surrounded by his family. Days earlier, he had been in hos

BJP Man Among 8 Held for Killing CJP Workers Father in WB

BJP worker among those held; party denies involvement in the alleged assault

Bengal double murder: 3 arrested over killing of Congress leader, lawyer son

Indian Railways Orders 20,000

In a decisive move to prioritise passenger health, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today ordered sweeping corrective measures after a ful

Shah Rukh, Ajay, Tiger Face FDA Notices Over Vimal Pan Masala Ad

The Maharashtra FDA has issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their appearance in a Vimal Pan Masa

A uniform 50% increase in LS seats is pulling the wool over someones eyes, says Praveen Chakravarty

Commenting on the Gen Z protests that led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, he says the younger generation seek

GSK India aims to double revenue to 8K cr by FY30: MD Bhushan Akshikar

GSK India aims to double revenue to 8,000 crore by FY30, with oncology and adult vaccines emerging as key growth drivers alongside its general-me

Punjab Cong faces fresh rift as MP challenges Warring's 'one family, one ticket' rule

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren offers to hold talks with JPSC protesting students on Monday

After students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams burnt the effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Rahu

Statsguru: India's high income goal faces roadblocks on the path to 2047

India needs sustained 9.25% annual growth to become a developed economy by 2047, but low investment and a prolonged lower-middle-income phase rem

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Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP?

Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP? Hemant Kumar Rout analyses

Colombia asks Trump to pause tariffs after deadly earthquake kills 289

Colombia asks Trump to pause tariffs after deadly earthquake kills

Donald Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza

Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings between mediators and with Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Nickolay Mladeno

Power engineers

Hyderabad: Power engineers body All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) on Sunday, August 16, vowed to resist moves towards power privatisat

Cyber crime emerging as the biggest challenge facing police: senior IPS officer

Earlier, this week Mr. Thakur was awarded the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), for his distinguished career spanning three decad

No private data sought, ID details to be provided only if available: J&K, Ladakh Census chief

The Census 2027 questionnaire will include 13 new questions or data fields that were not part of the Census 2011 questionnaire, which had 29 ques

Model Strips In Train Over Seat Spat, Attacks Railway Cops With Blade

According to the RPF's complaint, during the fight, the model also broke mobile phones and glasses.

Congress leader's son killed in Nadia district of West Bengal

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the murders, among them Fatema Bibi, head of Nadias Haranagar panchayat

Astroguide for Monday, August 17, 2026

Tithi: Shravana Shukla Panchami till 5.05 pm

PM-VBRY scheme meets a third of first-time jobs target in first year

PM-VBRY has created 62.56 lakh first-time jobs against its 1.92 crore target, while experts flag weak demand and limited hiring incentives as key

Puzzling policy: Premature ending of FCNR (B) swap raises questions

From the turn of events, it would appear that the scheme was not adequately thought through

Mexican Proverb of the Day: The shrimp that falls asleep gets carried away by the current Meaning, life lesson and why this saying still matters

A traditional Mexican proverb serves as a critical reminder against complacency in our ever-evolving world. It underscores the importance of seiz

Man kills son, stabs wife after family dispute in Gujarat's Navsari

Man kills son stabs wife after family dispute in Gujarats Navsari

Aluminium foil hack to clean your baking trays: How it works, benefits and why it keeps your fridge fresh

Renewed reform push: India must speed up its growth to meet challenges

To assuage the anxieties of the youth and children, the country must broaden the avenues for gainful employment available to them and reduce the

Israel vows to go after Hezbollah as it names another killed

No score will be left unsettled in any arena. We'll defend our soldiers and our civilians with full power, Defence Minister Israel Katz

CJP leaders to visit volunteer's family in Bengal after father's killing

CJP leaders to visit volunteers family in Bengal after fathers killing

The Story Of Your Life: Everything looks wonderful, just keep scrolling

All was sweet innocent fun for a while. Then the algorithm came along and ruined everything

The cost of exchange rate policy: What is the price of controlling rupee?

The path to Indian economic success begins with a full reckoning of the costs of exchange-rate management

Economics of oilseed production: Why India's import dependence persists

The genesis of the persistent rise in imports of edible oils, regardless of steady increase in indigenous production, lies in the demand growing

Vijay Condemns Killing Of Suspected Poachers Of Tamil Origin In Karnataka

Calling the explanation provided by the Karnataka forest department unacceptable, Vijay demanded a thorough probe into the deaths.

Bhogapuram airport to welcome first flight from Hyderabad

Annamalailevels graft charge against some Tamil Nadu Ministers, claims to have audio clip

However, the founder of We The Leaders did not name anyone. He also claimed to have an audio clip to prove his claim. He urged Chief Minister C.

CM Vijay condemns 'massacre' of 3 Tamilians in Karnataka forest firing

CM Vijay condemns massacre of Tamilians in Karnataka forest firing

I support Article 370. I'm a dimaagi Naxal: Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti 'dimaagi Naxal' comment came after Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously warned abo

Osmania Medical College student dies by suicide in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old first-year MBBS student allegedly died by suicide by jumping from a building, police said on Sunday, August 16. The dece

Holiday declared for schools, govt. offices in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi

The long history of Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran's 'six months'

While the immediate reasons for Chandra's decision have been a point of intense discussion, the root cause of it all may be linked to the past -

No distributor backed Awarapan 2: Producer Vishesh Bhatt as film wins box office

No distributor backed Awarapan Producer Vishesh Bhatt as film wins box office

100 days in office: West Bengal banks on a pro-business turnaround

West Bengal's new government is betting on a pro-business approach to revive investment, but fiscal constraints and the contentious land question

Seven ABVP members sent to jail after clash with NSUI at EFLU

Hyderabad: After the clash between Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the National Students Union of India (NSUI) at English and Forei

He claims Fauci was right: Donalds targets Jolly over his past praise of Faucis COVID leadership

He claims Fauci was right: Donalds targets Jolly over his past praise of Faucis COVID leadership

The Architecture Of Consumption In The Streaming Era

In the digital age, the ritual of binge-watchingconsuming multiple episodes of a television series in a single sittinghas evolved from a guilty p

Dhaka Links Hasina, Hadi Killers Before Its PM Visit To India

Propitious environment needs to be created for the visit. To this end, we have requested the Indian authorities to expeditiously act on our reque

Cristiano Ronaldo drops retirement bombshell, says 'probably my last year' of football

Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from professional football at the end of the 2026-27 season, saying

Biocon and PB Fintech top MFs' SMID 'buy' list in July, shows data

MF holding grows over 100x in Diamond Power Infrastructure

BJP Criticizes Chidambaram Over Mental Naxal Comment

Patna, August 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a sharp attack on senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram fo

Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as U.S. pushes Gaza plan

Hamas on July 30 said that it would hand over its weapons to a new Palestinian governing body as part of the latest stage in a Gaza ceasefire dec

Go to Pakistan: Kerala pvt school owner tells Aug 15 absentees

Thrissur: The owner of a private school in Kerala sparked controversy after posting a message in a parents WhatsApp group stating that students w

T.N. CM Vijay condemns killing of three Tamils by Karnataka Forest Dept. personnel

The explanation given by the Karnataka Forest Department regarding the incident is unacceptable, says Vijay

Not going to overthink, says skipper Harmanpreet Singh about over-reliance on PCs

GVMC chief reviews water supply, sewerage, street vending zones

Ever-hungry Sindhu targets record sixth Worlds medal

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Ronaldo drops bombshell retirement hint, reveals plans for life after football

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026-27 season could be the final year of his playing career, saying he wants to leave a spectacular legacy.

Hospitals must treat patients, not refer them: Bihar CM's warning to doctors

Hospitals must treat patients not refer them Bihar CMs warning to doctors

Dhruv Jurel opens up on Indias strategy, pitch & 20-wicket challenge

Dhruv Jurel speaks after Day 2 of the Test, discussing Indias approach, the changing pitch and weather, their batting strategy and the need to ta

Arab countries, Turkey, Pak condemn Israel's rejection of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Arab countries Turkey Pak condemn Israels rejection of Trumps Gaza peace plan

Regular to direct plan switch: Is a tax levy justified for investors?

Making switches between regular and direct tax-neutral will not cause any revenue loss. The capital gain is not being forgiven or exempted

Actress Kunika Sadanand Supports Student Protests in Ranchi

Mumbai, August 16: The ongoing student protests in Jharkhand against alleged irregularities in the JPSC and JSSC recruitment exams have garnered

Terror Plot Averted: Cops Find Bomb, Timer In Suspicious Packet In Amritsar

Amritsar Rural Police averts a terror plot targeting a police establishment and recovers an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) weighing 690 grams,

SC Delhi Dominates FC Rangdai 5-1 to Secure Semifinal Spot in Durand Cup

Ranchi, August 16: In a thrilling quarter-final match of the 135th Durand Cup, SC Delhi triumphed over FC Rangdai with a score of 5-1, securing t

Durand Cup: SC Delhi turns the tables on Raengdai, meets East Bengal

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing U.S. soldiers

There has been no known deployment of U.S. ground forces in Iran during the West Asia war, except for a rescue mission in April for a downed Amer

Spanish jet downs drone in Romania after airspace breach

A growing number of drones have crossed into NATO states in eastern Europe as Russia pursues its invasion of Ukraine.

Cgarh: Sai Unveils State-Of-The-Art Cancer Institute

The institute has been established on the premises of Ramkrishna Care Hospital here: Reports

2 American Airlines Jets Nearly Collide After Flight Number Mix-Up, Controller Prevents Disaster

A US aviation safety expert said the duplicate flight number was likely the result of an error at the airline's dispatch centre.

Residents protest delay in Teegalaguttapalli ROB works in Karimnagar

UGC-NET June 2026: NTA To Re-Conduct English, Commerce, Sociology Papers - Check Dates

NTA found factual, typographical and translation errors in the English, Commerce and Sociology papers, prompting a September retest.

Financial Jihad: Iran to offer $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

Financial Jihad: Iran to offer $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers

Many initiatives in the pipeline to transform tourism sector in Tamil Nadu, say Ministers

River tourism to be promoted by connecting the Cauvery and the Thamirabarani; government considering giving free travel facilities for senior cit

US Tomb Raiders: Mother, daughter and boyfriend allegedly stole cemetery valuables across nine states, including $35,000 worth in Florida

Authorities are searching for three Indianapolis residents accused of a multi-state cemetery theft spree. These suspects allegedly targeted mauso

JNU Vice-Chancellor terms allegations of irregularities in recruitment a malicious campaign

Santishree Dhulipudi Pandit says there is no evidence. JNU administration says disgruntled left-leaning JNUTA figures are behind the 'political c

Taiwan Offers Scholarships, Stipends up to Rs 60,000

TEEP and Taiwan scholarships offer stipends, internships and study opportunities

Antonello da Messina works worth EUR 80 million stolen from Sicily museum

Antonello da Messina works worth EUR 80 million stolen from Sicily museum

Street signs: To friends at a discount, NSE rolls out shorter SLB contracts

Promoter share transfers, shorter SLB contracts and mandatory @valid UPI IDs are among the latest changes drawing attention in India's capital ma

Ayushman Bharat, CM health scheme to cover over 1,850 hospitals in West Bengal: Suvendu Adhikari

West Bengal's Chief Minister launched integrated health schemes on Sunday. These programs will cover over 1,240 private and 627 government hospit

Revanth's Medaram Visit Stirs Political Talk

Congress leaders point out that Revanth Reddy began his political padayatra from Mulugu, with the blessings of Goddess Sammakka and Goddess Saral

In 1899, Harvard graduate James Dole came to Hawaii to grow coffee, but his failed plan B turned him into the Pineapple King and built a pineapple empire that became famous worldwide

James Dole arrived in Hawaii in 1899 hoping to grow coffee but his coffee venture failed, pushing him towards pineapples instead. Dole establishe

From giving up on IIT and Google dream to getting invited by Google: Content creator shares his full-circle journey

Bhavishya Raghav always dreamed of attending IIT and later working at Google, but life took a different turn, leading him to abandon that aspirat