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Charter plane crashes in western Alaska, killing all 8 on board, officials say

Charter plane crashes in western Alaska killing all on board officials say

IND vs BAN series could be pushed back again, says BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

IND vs BAN series could be pushed back again says BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

Why are close to 1.08 crore voters staring at mass exclusion? | Decode Karnataka

1,07,96,415 crore, that is the number of voters facing possible exclusion from the Karnatakas electoral rolls.

Maharashtra Pitches Uttan-Virar Sea Link For Japanese Loan Assistance

Centre blocks Telangana CMs US visit; Revanth Reddy says decision shocking

CM Reddy has instructed the officials to go ahead with the US trip and conclude all the MoUs and partnership agreements

Centre denies permission for Telangana CM Revanth Reddys U.S. visit

The State government was informed of the denial of permission for the U.S. visit after the official delegation had already reached the U.K.

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Shahdara flyover traffic alert: Apsara Border-bound vehicles may face delays

Shahdara flyover traffic alert Apsara Borderbound vehicles may face delays

Student well-being in India declines sharply through senior school years, finds study

According to the findings of the study, sleep declined steadily and sharply as students moved into higher grades; the grade-level trend showed a

Why are some Americans destroying Flock cameras? | Explained

Flock, the maker and operator of surveillance cameras and license plate readers, has come under fire as critics accuse it of surveilling American

Sony India bets big on premium TVs, audio products to cater to Onam demand

Sonys larger-screen TV business grew around 50% during FIFA season; company eyes continued momentum with festive offers

SIM card rules 2026: What changes from Aug 24 & how many connections can you have

Telecom providers must stop individuals from obtaining more than nine mobile connections. A new system starts August twenty-fourth, initially ver

Jewellery worth Rs 2 crore stolen from parked car in Delhi's Karol Bagh

Jewellery worth Rs crore stolen from parked car in Delhis Karol Bagh

Watch: Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shifted from Adiala Jail to a hospital in Islamabad for medical examination.

HDFC Bank shares rise 1% after $1.75 billion record dollar bond sale

The stock traded at 729.35 on the NSE at 10.09 am, after rising to 732.60 from the previous close of 725.05

Iga Swiatek Reaches Cincinnati Semi-finals After Elena Rybakina Retires Injured

Iga Swiatek booked her place in the Cincinnati semi-finals after Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury during their quarter-fina

Passenger falls from bus, driver acquitted by SC

Salman Khan steps in after body double suffers heart attack

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has reportedly taken on a larger share of the action sequences in his upcoming film with Nayanthara after

Hyderabad records six fake number plate cases in a week

Hyderabad: As it continues its crackdown against fake number plates being used on vehicles, the Telangana Police registered six cases in one week

Fee is refunded if you're right: NTA clarifies answer key challenge process

Fee is refunded if youre right NTA clarifies answer key challenge process

Jharkhand Students Call HC Stay On JPSC Cancellations A Government Move To Defuse Protest

High Court relief protects appointed candidates as students demand accountability over alleged recruitment irregularities and reforms.

Rupee continues to rally, opens 9 paise stronger against US dollar

On Friday morning, the rupee showed signs of strength against the US dollar. Despite the upward trend, high crude oil prices and ongoing geopolit

Tata Motors PV to raise car prices from September

This marks the automakers third price hike this year, following a 0.5% increase on April 1 and a 1.5% increase on July 1

One Night Only review: A ridiculous rom-com that knows exactly how ridiculous it is

One Night Only review A ridiculous romcom that knows exactly how ridiculous it is

Messi's Barcelona kit blows Ronaldo jersey away in auction showdown

Messis Barcelona kit blows Ronaldo jersey away in auction showdown

Going viral: Slogans that built solidarity during freedom struggle

With the internet nowhere in sight, Indias independence struggle across the countrys different parts harmonised via slogans. Anyone could shout t

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The most Indian leaf is imported

Tambula came from Southeast Asia, but is now such an intrinsic part of the country that no Hindu ceremony is considered complete without it

Man killed in accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 26-year-old man was killed in a road accident near the L&T company at Elikatta on the outskirts of Shadnagar in Ranga Reddy district

Revanth Reddy-Led TelanganaRising US Visit Cancelled Over Political Clearance

The state government has sought Central permission for the trip to the UK and USA, as per policy and protocol, but only the UK trip was approved

The not-so-routine I Day quiz

We are not going to ask you who the Father of the Nation is... We are not going to ask you who was Indias first Prime Minister... We are not goin

Sweet songs of freedom: How poetry stirred a nation to fight for its rights

Before speeches filled stadiums and hashtags flooded social media, songs carried the dream of freedom from one voice to another. Discover how mus

Clean your dogs paws after a walk to ensure healthier homes, avoid allergies and infections; heres a quick guide to protect your pets health

Dog paws collect environmental irritants like bacteria and pesticides on walks. Regular paw cleaning protects your pet's health and your home's c

Trump Claims Full Control Over Irans Strategic Maritime Routes Soon

Washington, August 21: U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that America is on the verge of gaining full control over strategic maritime rout

How media helped create the idea of a free India

Newspapers and journalists played an instrumental role in Indias freedom movement, not just by giving people news, but also by turning into their

AAP targets Centre over spike in sugar prices

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that the country used to export sugar, but now it is planning to import it

Nil Darpan to Nabanna: The role of theatre in freedom struggle

The arrival of the British in India changed theatre from a form of entertainment to a powerful space which saw colonial influence, political resi

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AI and the lines I wont cross

At 55, the writer uses artificial intelligence deliberately letting it take over the repetitive work but not surrendering her skills and creativ

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China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic ties

In Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central themes inc

Anthropic expects to match or top SpaceXs record IPO size

Anthropic prepares to file publicly for its potential mega-IPO as soon as the end of this month

Nifty Prediction Today August 21, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Support can limit the downside. Go long

Nifty 50 August Futures contract is likely to sustain above 24,250 and rise to 24,350 during the day

Zelensky Urges U.S. for Patriot Missile Support Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks

New Delhi, August 21: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his urgent request for missile support, specifically for the Patriot

Stock markets trade marginally higher amid elevated crude oil prices

Mumbai, Aug 21 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in early deals on Friday as elevated crude oil pric

How to live in the age of AI

Volkswagen's sub-4-metre SUV to rival Kylaq, Venue, Nexon, launch in 2027

Volkswagens submetre SUV to rival Kylaq Venue Nexon launch in

Delhi-Dehradun expressway temporarily closed, commuters advised to take alternate routes

DelhiDehradun expressway temporarily closed commuters advised to take alternate routes

Interview | Tishani Doshis poems ofdisbelief in her new book, Egrets, While War

The poems explore grief and conflict via the imagery of birds, says the writer and dancer

Amit Shah in Siliguri today, to review border security and unveil SSB projects

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Siliguri on Friday for border security programs. He will unveil infrastructure projects and interact wit

US Open 2026: Prize Money Sees Significant Increase for Players

New Delhi, August 21: The demand for increased prize money by players in Grand Slam tournaments has been a long-standing issue. In 2026, the US O

South Asians are missing from global health databases: why this matters and what needs to change

Advances in AI are allowing scientists to mine vast amounts of genomic data to detect disease earlier, predict risk and tailor treatments to indi

Taxi Drivers Get Notices As Maharashtra RTOs Begin Marathi Language Checks

Maharashtra begins practical Marathi checks for drivers, giving those who fail one month to improve.

How Gaganyaans thermal protection system will survive re-entry | Explained

Why does Gaganyaan need a thermal protection system? How does its ablative heat shield work?

India series dates could move around; BPL unlikely this year: BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal indicated potential date shifts for the India series. The flagship Bangladesh Premier League may n

Lumino Industries IPO: 700 cr offering to be launched on Aug 27

Price band fixed at 78-82 per share

TNEA Counselling 2026: Round 3 allotment list released, over 1 lakh seats vacant; how to check allotment, direct link and what comes next

TNEA Counselling 2026 Round 3 allotment list has been released after Round 2 left more than 1 lakh engineering seats vacant across Tamil Nadu. Ca

Legislature panel suggests Singapores Mandai Wildlife Reserve model for developement of Tirupati, Vizag zoo parks

'Freeze seats for 25 years': Congress backs Vijay-led TN govt's delimitation stand

Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to country

Congress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential food

Ex-Australia star hits maiden T20I century after switching allegiance to Portugal

ExAustralia star hits maiden TI century after switching allegiance to Portugal

Trump ramps up Iran sanctions as war drags on and US weapons dwindle

Trump ramps up Iran sanctions as war drags on and US weapons dwindle

Aditya Infotech up 3% as MOFSL turns bullish on growing surveillance mkt

Aditya Infotech shares have rallied 428 per cent from its IPO price of 675 per share. Meanwhile, on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, it has risen 132

Trump Says He Will Meet Kim Jong Un Again This Year

US President Donald Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, in what would be their first encounter of Trumps second te

'Essentially controlling the straits', Trump reiterates military destruction of Iran

President Trump stated US military actions have severely degraded Iran's military capabilities. He reiterated the United States' firm stance agai

Unexplained lumps and what you should do about them

Sarcomas, rare types of cancer, can often first appear as seemingly harmless lumps. Some are even operated on before a diagnosis is properly esta

Harry and Meghan returning to UK after 6 years; will Prince William forgive his brother after years of royal rift?

In an unexpected turn, Prince Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK with their kids, who may be starting at British schools this autumn. T

Anthropic plans to changedata retention policy for advanced AI

Anthropic working on new safety system that allows enterprise customers to retain data on their own cloud computing infrastructure

SIM card rule changes from August 24: Here's what users need to know

SIM card rule changes from August Heres what users need to know

PM Modi Chairs Third High-Level Meeting With Secretaries To Government Of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence yesterday and disc

Indian Railways Fast-Tracks 238 AC EMU Rakes For Mumbai Suburban Network, First Train Targeted For Delivery In 2027

CM Vijay Delimitation Stand Sparks Row; DMK, AIADMK Allege U-Turn

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay has triggered a political controversy over his governments position on parliamentary delimitation, with

AI pilot era is ending. Now worry about the bill

Peru: Strong earthquake shakes southern Andes (VIDEO)

The quake has a magnitude of 6.7 according to the US Geological Survey, while Peru's Geophysical Institute put the figure even higher. There are

Anthropic plans to change enterprise data retention policy, source says

Anthropic had said in June it would require 30-day retention of all enterprise customer traffic on its more powerful Fable and Mythos models

Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North

South Korea's Woljeong-ri station project symbolizes peace hopes amid complex inter-Korean relations. President Lee Jae Myung's dovish approach f

Nearly three in four Indian crypto investors are under 35: CoinSwitch study

Despite differences in trading behaviour and portfolio construction, Bitcoin and Dogecoin emerged as the most popular crypto pairing across every

Konda Surekha responds to Congress notice on daughter

Hyderabad: Telangana Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has written to the TPCC Disciplinary Committee, clarifying that remarks made by her daught

Tata Motors to raise car, SUV prices by up to 25,000 from September 1

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will raise prices across its ICE and electric vehicle portfolio from September 1, citing rising input costs and in

Rupee Gains 9 Paise to 95.65 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that the central bank expects at least USD 80 billion of foreign currency inflows.

Congress Divides the Nation with Vande Mataram: Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, August 21: Dilip Ghosh, a minister in the West Bengal government, has voiced his opinions on Congresss decision to sing only two verses

Market opens nudge lower in early trade; breadth positive

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex lost 40.67 points or 0.05% to 77,497.05. The Nifty 50 index shed 8.40 points or 0.03% to 24

DPIIT signs MoU with PhonePe, Shell India to support startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)

Former ISRO chief S Somanath joins RBI's central board; Anand Mahindra re-appointed for another 4-year term

S Somnath, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), was on Thursday appointed to the central board of the Reserve Bank.

India core industries record 5.4% growth in July

The Index of Core Industries (ICI) recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.4 per cent in July 2026, according to provisional estimates released by th

Digitising Kannada: A work in progress

From electronic typesetting to ASCII-based proprietary fonts to Unicode to AI-enabled translation, Kannada has come a long way in its digital jou

$40 trillion and counting: Why US just can't stop borrowing

trillion and counting Why US just cant stop borrowing