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BRS Urges Removal of Controversial Telangana Revenue Minister

Hyderabad, August 20: The Telangana Assemblys Deputy Leader, T. Harish Rao, has called for the removal of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Red

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker rightly dropped disqualification proceedings against 21 AIADMK MLAs: Madras High Court

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan refuse to issue a direction to the Speaker to initiate the proceedings aga

Sensex jumps 628 points, Nifty snaps 7-day losing streak

Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices bounced back on Thursday, with the Sensex climbing 628 points and the Nifty snapping its seven-day

Surge in deforestation in Indonesia | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Mahabubabad SHO removed for grabbing agitating students

Hyderabad: The Mahabubabad Town Inspector, who was seen grabbing students throats during a protest, was removed from duty, Mahabubabad Superinten

Shubhangi Latkar Finds Strength in Her Role as Ganga in Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan

Mumbai, August 20: Television actress Shubhangi Latkar is currently captivating audiences with her role as Ganga in the TV series Ganga Mai Ki Be

UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre to Supreme Court

On January 29, the Supreme Court had directed that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regula

SBI Revises BSBD Cash Withdrawal Charges; Rs 15 Per Transaction Beyond Free Limit from Oct 1

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced revised charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts, effective October 1, 2026. Customers

How Sainath Ganuwads self-funded Marathi short brings rebellion in the classroom

Zadavar Korleli Gosht (A Story Carved on a Tree) recently won the Best Film award at the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival. The filmmak

Puducherry CM skips Southern Zonal Council meeting, attends in official events in UT

While the council meeting was under way in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, the Chief Minister attended several official events in Puducherry

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Calls for Unified Strategy Among Southern States

Mahabalipuram, August 20: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged southern states to collaborate on strategies to combat drug traffic

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Mumbai: Bollywood couple Govinda and Sunita Ahujas marriage is once again under the spotlight after Sunita was spotted at a family court in Bandr

Students stage protest in Hassan demanding basic facilities in girls hostel

AIDSO district secretary Sushma D.S. said that windows in the hostel, which houses 110 students, opened onto the main road, but did not have curt

Iranian Foreign Minister Criticizes Trumps Economic D-Day Campaign

Washington, August 20: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi believes that U.S. President Donald Trumps Economic D-Day sanctions will backfire.

Setback for Jharkhand students: HC stays Soren govt's order to cancel JPSC exams

JPSC-JSSC exams cancellation put on hold by High Court in major setback for Soren govt

Jharkhand High Court has stayed cancellation of JPSC-JSSC exams.

Zinc futures: Steady uptrend

Traders can consider long positions

Manoj Bajpayee to play Gandhi in Sudhir Mishras upcoming film

Produced by Anubhav Sinha and helmed by Sudhir Mishra, the film uncovers a lesser-known 21-day chapter of Indias independence history

CCI Limited Opens Applications for 14 Positions Including Engineers

New Delhi, August 20: A remarkable opportunity has emerged for youth aspiring to work in a government company. Cement Corporation of India Limite

TVM Zoo Gets Zebras After a Decade, Sends Cobra to Vantara in Return

The arrival of the zebras, after a gap of nine years, is expected to offer a visual treat to visitors, especially during the Onam season

Rupee settles on flat note, higher by 3 paise at 95.70 against US dollar

Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) The rupee pared initial gains and settled for the day with gains of just 3 paise at 95.70 against the US dollar on Thursday,

Rajasthan: FIR Filed After Dalit Men Forced Off Chairs at Independence Day Event

FIR registered after Dalit men allege caste-based discrimination at Rajasthan Independence Day event.

Indian startup aims to compete with OpenAI in crowded voice arena

Like other voice foundation models, it aims to provide big savings for users like call centers, banks and airlines, which hope to employ the tech

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Sensex, Nifty snap losing streak as IT and financial stocks drive broad-based gains

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities staged a broad-based rebound on Thursday, with technology and financial stocks leading ga

IndiGo tests 20% of pilots annually for substance abuse: CEO Willie Walsh

We exceed the recommended levels of testing where we routinely achieve about 20% of random testing, Walsh said

Supreme Court urges CBSE to revisit three-language policy, suggests relaxation for Class 6

The Supreme Court on Thursday urged Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to revisit the three-language policy and explored the possibility

BJP disrupts Karnataka Assembly demanding list of drought-hit taluks, exit of B. Nagendra from Cabinet

Leader of Opposition R. Ashok said the government had neither reviewed the situation nor prepared a list of taluks facing severe drought followin

Gangster Vinod Panu alias Kana shot dead outside Hisar court gate; 12 rounds fired

In a shocking incident, a gangster was shot dead outside the court gate in Haryana's Hisar on Thursday. The gangster, identified as Vinod Panu al

Indian Army Recruitment Alert: Unmarried Women Invited to Apply by August 21

New Delhi, August 20: A significant opportunity is available for women aspiring to join the Indian Army. The Indian Army has issued an official n

73 trillion inheritance boom: Women are becoming India's new wealth bosses

Barclays Private Bank report finds Indian women are set to inherit at least 73 trillion in the next decade

From Gujarat To Georgia: Indian Founder Builds $200M+ US e-commerce Firm

The group operates a portfolio of 12 brands including BannerBuzz, Best of Signs, Neon Earth and PatioHQ.

Amit Shah says Congresss decision on rendering first two stanzas of Vande Mataram is anti-national

Home Minister says Congresss decision to render only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram reflects appeasement politics and alleges that the 19

Bank employee kills wife, sister before shooting self in Lucknow

The incident took place outside an ICICI Bank branch in Gomti Nagar where the wife worked as a relationship manager; police said the accused was

Gopalan Group enters building wires market

Company unveils Gopalan Wires and Cables brand for residential and commercial projects

India, Japan Signal to Beijing: Oppose Moves Impeding Navigation Freedom

The remarks are seen as directed against China as both India and Japan are concerned over Beijing's offensive military posturing in South and Eas

Satheesan Raises Mullaperiyar Dam Issue at Southern Zonal Council Meet

The Mullaperiyar dam issue was among the key state concerns raised by the CM at the meeting, according to a post on X

Hyderabad Commissioner inspects KBR Park traffic arrangements

Hyderabad: Hyderabad Commissioner of Police VC Sajjanar on Thursday, August 20, inspected the traffic arrangements near KBR Park. Sajjanar visite

Celebrate Kerala's much loved harvest festival Onam with Onasadhya By Kappa Chakka Kandhari on august 25-26, 2026, in Chennai & Bengaluru

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) / Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], August 20: Celebrate the homecoming of Kerala's legendary mythical King Mahabali with fervo

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Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Nine Lives, Including Seven Bangladeshis

Kolkata, August 20: The Kolkata police have identified the nine victims who lost their lives in a hotel fire on Mirza Ghalib Lane in central Kolk

Muttil tree-felling case: Kerala High Court dismisses Roji Augustines plea to stay trial

Court directs him to approach trial court Chottanikkara Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Ernakulam on the matter

Kolkata Fire Tragedy Claims Lives of Seven Bangladeshis and Two Indians

Kolkata, August 20: Authorities have identified the nine victims who lost their lives in a fire at a hotel located on Mirza Ghalib Street in cent

Buddhist monk gets job at Meta with over Rs 3 crore pay, now challenging Accenture

Buddhist monk gets job at Meta with over Rs crore pay now challenging Accenture

Telugu driver dies in Saudi Arabia after month-long battle

Riyadh: A man from Andhra Pradesh recently died in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, after battling for his life for nearly a month following a cardiac emerg

Maharashtra RTO Starts Drive To Test Auto, Taxi Drivers' Marathi Knowledge

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said that drivers found lacking in the required proficiency would initially be given an opportunity

Prudential Health India commences operations with tech-led health cover

The technology-first insurer aims to simplify health protection for Indian families with AI-powered experiences and preventive health initiatives

India warehousing market set for strong H2 growth: Knight Frank

Indias eight primary markets grew 15% year-on-year to 36.8 million sq ft in H1 2026, despite geopolitical disruptions and rising costs

Next phase of enterprise AI not about deploying models, but managing their evolution: Report

The report said every new model release can bring improvements in reasoning, context windows, multimodal capabilities and accuracy, but can also

Jason Statham's Mutiny accidentally streams on Prime Video before release

Amazon Prime Video showed a small part of Jason Statham's Mutiny in full on its US platform before the film's release. The leak has raised questi

Haryana cuts infra project site assessment time from 45 days to 1-2 days using GIS tools

Haryana now uses GIS technology to speed up infrastructure site assessments. Feasibility studies are reduced from weeks to just two days. The sta

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iPhone 18 Pro series: Apple could raise prices, but would it hurt demand?

Apple could face nearly $300 higher BoM costs on the top iPhone 18 Pro Max, but tiered pricing, financing, services and its premium positioning c

Who was Sajjan Kumar? From 3-time Congress MP to 1984 riots convict

3.5-bn-year-old rock found in Jharkhand that may hold oldest signs of life

A rock from Jharkhand contains carbon signatures that researchers say point to ancient microbial activity, offering a rare glimpse into life on e

Basic account cash withdrawals beyond four will attract a charge of 15 plus GST per transaction, says SBI

This policy adjustment aims to streamline banking services while maintaining accessibility for account holders who meet the banks KYC requirement

US Religious Freedom Body Calls for RSS Sanctions, Opposes High-Level Talks

The USCIRF chair person said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a member of the RSS, which he described as an umbrella organisation whose sub-groups

Japanese stocks rebound as bond yields ease

Bond market concerns eased after the US Treasury said it would more than double its purchases of 10-, 20- and 30-year debt in the coming months.

Chinese stocks rebound as policy hopes build

The rebound came after the Peoples Bank of China kept its key lending rates unchanged. The one-year loan prime rate stayed at 3%, while the five-

PhonePe, MeitY sign MoU to integrate PulsePro data in PM GatiShakti portal

Fintech firm PhonePe on Thursday announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Electronics and Informatio

Four higher education Bills passed in Andhra Assembly; land norm for private universities eased

The four Bills, passed unanimously, restrict the regulatory commission to fee regulation, cut the minimum land for private universities to 10 acr

Alstom in talks with Indian Railways for 200 more e-locomotives order

French train maker Alstom is in discussions with Indian Railways for a follow-on order of 200 locomotives for its manufacturing plant in Madhepur

Yezdi Roadster Red Wolf now available on Amazon, Flipkart: Buying process explained

Yezdi Roadster Red Wolf now available on Amazon Flipkart Buying process explained

Manipur shuts all educational institutions till Aug 22 amid census dispute

Manipur govt has ordered all academic institutions to shut amid the prevailing law and order situation amid the NRC and Census 2027 dispute from

Fortnite servers down for v42.00 update: When will Chapter 7 Season 4 go live?

Fortnite servers are currently down as the v42.00 update and Chapter 7 Season 4, named 'Override,' are underway. This scheduled maintenance start

Why Taiwan and the South China Sea are two sides of the same strategic coin

Taiwan and the South China Sea hold significant global trade importance. China claims Taiwan and asserts sovereignty over the South China Sea. Te

Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy hits back at Harish Rao

Hyderabad: Telangana Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Thursday, August 20, said that the Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) had failed as t

Delhi Master Plan 2047: From 40 lakh new homes to Metro expansion, here's what's in store

Union Housing and Urban Affairs Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Thursday unveiled the 'Delhi Master Plan 2047' to give a new dimension to the inf

Bank employee shoots wife outside Lucknow bank, kills sister at home before dying by suicide

A sensational case of double murder and a death by suicide has emerged in Lucknow on Thursday. In a shocking incident, a man allegedly went to hi

What can we expect from BJP chief Nitin Nabins new team? | Talking Politics with Nistula Hebbar

What does Nitin Nabins new BJP team tell us about the partys strategy for the elections ahead? In this episode of Talking Politics, Nistula Hebba

How a Texas student blew the whistle on a rogue AI hacking attempt

A computer science student discovered a malicious software update attempt. He then engaged in a deceptive interaction with an artificial intellig

Delhi govt rolls back Class 9 3rd language rule linked to Class 10 boards eligibility

Delhi govt rolls back Class rd language rule linked to Class boards eligibility

BJP Leader Ram Kadam Welcomes Sonia Gandhis Upcoming Autobiography

Mumbai, August 20: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Sonia Gandhis highly anticipated autobiography, Belonging: A Journey of Love, is set

Explained: Why India is Asia's least-favoured market among fund managers

No AI play, weak growth: Why fund managers are wary of India

Headless Body of Unknown Man Found in Balangir, One Detained

A gruesome discovery has shocked residents of Tusura and Deogaon police limits in Balangir district, where the headless body of an unidentified m

Ready to give all water to Tamil Nadu from new dam at Mullaperiyar, says V.D. Satheesan

At South Zonal Council Meeting, V.D. Satheesan also urges Union government to annul the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment

Ranveer Singh's father meets producers' body amid Don 3 row, submits plea

Ranveer Singhs father meets producers body amid Don row submits plea

Google is giving free Google AI Plus to students in India, how to apply and avail offer today

Google is giving free Google AI Plus to students in India how to apply and avail offer today

Yogi Adityanath calls for major reforms in Sarvodaya Schools, pushes for better governance and staffing

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has called for comprehensive reforms in the functioning of Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalayas,

PhonePe, MeitY sign MoU to integrate PulsePro data into PM GatiShakti portal

The collaboration supports national infrastructure planning, economic analysis, and urban and rural development through detailed, hyperlocal insi

Deliveries at Keralams Kozhikode Government Women and Childrens Hospital decline

According to Health department, there were a total of 5,201 deliveries (2,729 normal and 2,472 C-section) in 2020-21. This number came down to 2,

Manipur CM to discuss NRC implementation in Assembly session from Sept 2

Manipur Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh on Thursday said his government will move to discuss the implementation of the National Register of Citi

Telangana ACB raids Ibrahimpatnam MRO

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau on Thursday, August 20, raided the residence of the Ibrahimpatnam Mandal Revenue Officer, Sriniva

Mumbai School Canteens Swap Vada Pav, Samosa For Healthier Options Amid FDA Crackdown

Mumbai schools are replacing popular junk food with healthier options as Maharashtra amid FDA crackdown.

mRNA Cancer Vaccine Wins Melanoma Trial: Merck-Moderna Breakthrough Explained

A personalised mRNA cancer vaccine has delivered a major breakthrough in oncology, with Merck and Moderna reporting positive results from a large

'We hope for the players' support': BWF on India Open in Delhi pollution

BWF secretary general Thomas Lund defends the India Open's February scheduling despite Delhi's pollution concerns, urges players to support the c

Skipped CWC meeting with high command's permission to appear in exam: Former Punjab CM Charanjit Singh Channi

Charanjit Singh Channi missed the Congress Working Committee meeting for an examination. He secured permission from the party high command to att