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BJP Leaders Commit to Uphold Trust After New Responsibilities

Jaipur, August 18: After receiving new roles in the BJPs leadership team, National General Secretary Gajendra Patel, National Secretary Sangeeta

The proud Assamese from other States

While others can identify as Assamese speakers, Bengali-origin Muslims were the first

Trump says US not seeking to extend interim peace deal with Iran as 60-day deadline passes

Trump says US not seeking to extend interim peace deal with Iran as day deadline passes

SIT Submits Final Report on Ayodhya Temple Offerings Theft Case

Lucknow, August 18: The Home Department of Uttar Pradesh has submitted the final report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Shri Ram J

Prithviraj Chavan alleges over 56,000 duplicate voters in Maharashtra

The former Maharashtra CM noted that despite a higher vote share in the 2024 Assembly polls compared to 2019, he lost the election and claimed th

Prithviraj Chavan alleges over 56,000 duplicate voters in Maharashtra

The former Maharashtra CM noted that despite a higher vote share in the 2024 Assembly polls compared to 2019, he lost the election and claimed th

Citizen-led food safety watch teams will be formed at at taluk level in Karnataka, says Health Minister

The Karnataka government also launched a QR code-based complaint management system for citizens to report drug and food safety violations

Bangladeshs Tarique Rahman Government Feels Threatened by Sheikh Hasinas Return Announcement

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

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Police Bust Sex Racket in Jagatsinghpur

In a swift afternoon operation on 17 August, Jagatsinghpur Sadar police raided a rented house in the Purohitpur area that was allegedly being use

YSRCP Accused of Hindering Teacher Recruitment Process, Claims Nara Lokesh

Amaravati, August 18: Andhra Pradeshs Education Minister Nara Lokesh has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the mega DSC (District Select

Army recruitment rally in Vizag from Sept. 3-20

Army recruitment rally in Vizag from Sept. 3-20

Iran gives US 'few weeks' to honour ceasefire terms, threatens action over Hormuz

Iran gives US 'few weeks' to honour ceasefire terms, threatens action over Hormuz

Narcotic Charges Rock Assembly

The allegations included the arrest of ruling party functionaries continuously one after the other on drug charges and the suspicious action of t

US finalises rule for some felons to seek gun rights restoration

US finalises rule for some felons to seek gun rights restoration

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Trouble At Bombay House? Tata Titans Locked In Tussle

The twist is the ownership structure of the holding company: Tata Sons. Two Tata Trusts control two-thirds of its equity. The Shapoorji Pallonji

Congress PAC Meeting in Adilabad Witnesses Ruckus

The meeting witnessed heated arguments between party leaders, leading to a ruckus.

5 Birth dates could finally reach a long-awaited goal as Saturn shifts on August 20, 2026

Saturn's upcoming celestial shift encourages revisiting stalled ambitions. Specific birth dates may find renewed focus on long-delayed personal g

Jharkhand Exams Canceled: Political Fallout and Calls for CBI Investigation Intensify

Ranchi, August 18: The decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL and TDP exams in Jharkhand has sparked a wave of political statements. BJP leaders are cal

Vizag to host BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting on August 22, 23

Vizag to host BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting on August 22, 23

Tamil Nadu: 2 Youth Hacked To Death Over Choice Of Songs At Temple Fest Concert

Ponniamman temple is located in Padunelli village in Kanchipuram district, where a festival was celebrated on Sunday at the end of Tamil month of

DA latest Updates: Increase in DA of these government employees, increase by 2%

DA latest Updates: Government employees of Sikkim were waiting for DA of January 2026 for a long time. Finally it has been announced. Chief Minis

CM Naidu Warns of Severe El Nino Impact, Calls for Prudent Water Use

Naidu said Krishna basin supplies depended on reservoirs in Karnataka and Maharashtra being filled first, affecting Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar

Indian Squash Sees Growth as Efforts to Build More Courts Intensify

New Delhi, August 18: Squash in India is rapidly progressing. Recently, Anahat Singh claimed the title at the World Junior Squash Championship at

Mahipal Singh-Owned 8990 Luxury Car Club Creates History, Sets World Record with 250 Luxury Cars Bearing '8990' Registration Number

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 17: The 8990 Luxury Car Club Foundation, led by its Founder Mahipal Singh, has created history by bringin

Progress in Squash: Efforts to Build More Courts Across Districts, Says Raghuram Ayyar

New Delhi, August 17: The sport of squash is rapidly advancing in India. Recently, Anahat Singh made headlines by winning the World Junior Squash

Seethakka Launches Public Grievance Cell at Mandal Level

New system aims to resolve public complaints locally and reduce repeated office visits

U-Turn Changes at Khajaguda and Malkamcheruvu

Officials said the move is aimed at preventing accidents and curbing motorists from entering the road in the wrong direction.

U.S. to Lease Two MQ-9B Drones to India, Defense Ministry Welcomes Decision

New Delhi, August 17: The United States has decided to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian systems to India. The U.S. Embassy announced this on Monday, e

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Every citizen has a stake in the nation: Aadhav Arjuna echoes Singapore PM

Every citizen has a stake in the nation Aadhav Arjuna echoes Singapore PM

Auto, Taxi Drivers Union Holds Dharna Ahead of the Indefinite Strike From Aug. 23

All India general secretary of the Bharatiya Private Transport Mazdoor Mahasangh Ravi Shankar Alluri said, The protest is against the governments

'Democrat party is kind of a rudderless ship': Mike Johnson destroys Dems in brutal midterm warning

TVK MLA booked for detaining, assaultingjournalist in Sholinghur

Tamil Nadu: Disaster Warning System To Be Modernised, Land Acquisition For Roads To Be Easier

With the support of the equipment, hydro-meteorological and geological monitoring would be strengthened: Revenue minister K.A. Sengottaiyan

Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam, CID to Probe TDPL Tests Since 2014

Ranchi witnessed a dramatic turn of events as the Jharkhand government announced the cancellation of the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission Com

251 Lok Sabha, 75 Rajya Sabha MPs face criminal cases, affidavit tells Supreme Court

Lok Sabha Rajya Sabha MPs face criminal cases affidavit tells Supreme Court

DC Edit | As NTA Stumbles Again, Time For A Total Overhaul

Post-graduate students across the country take the UGC-NET examination with the hope that it could open to them the world of academia. An enormou

Supreme Court directs Allahabad High Court to defer case over Rahul Gandhi's assets

The Supreme Court has directed the Allahabad High Court to defer proceedings concerning Rahul Gandhi. A BJP worker had filed a plea alleging disp

Ram Temple donation row: SIT submits final report, UP govt sends it to trust

Ram Temple donation row SIT submits final report UP govt sends it to trust

Indian Navy adds two more SeaGuardian drones in 1,943 crore lease deal

India's defence ministry has leased two more MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones from General Atomics. These advanced drones will significantly boost the In

Gig Workers Warn of Losses From KBR Detours

Gig workers said the loss could accumulate because they cross the corridor repeatedly

Mizo Womens Organization Plays Key Role in Implementing Marriage and Inheritance Laws: CM Lalduhoma

Aizawl, August 17: The Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma, stated on Monday that the influential womens organization, Mizo Hmeichhe Insuihkhawm

Venkaiah Swamy Aradhana Mahotsavams To Begin at Golagamudi

Week-long festivities from August 18 to 24 expected to draw three lakh devotees

Europes youngest self-made billionaire: James Dacombe dropped out of high school at 17 to build his startup and now his wealth has crossed the $1 billion mark at 25

At just 25, James Dacombe has catapulted himself into billionaire territory with his AI chip enterprise, Olix, which he founded a mere two years

Singing Tamil Thai Vazhthu third is not an insult, says Vice-President

Addressing the graduands at the 11th Convocation of Central University of Tamil Nadu at Neelakudi near Tiruvarur, he calls upon them to keep the

IIM Jammu at Ten: From Regional Aspiration to Global Engagement

Prof. Shyam Narayan Lal Chairperson, nandam The Centre for Happiness, IIM Jammu Some institutions inherit their distinction from history; other

Transgender I-cards issued before 2026 amendment to stay valid: Centre to Supreme Court

The government assured the Supreme Court that transgender identity cards issued before the 2026 amendment will remain valid. This assurance came

CSIR-IICT, ReSL Pact for Sustainability

CSIR-IICT Director Dr D. Srinivas Reddy said scientific research creates its greatest impact when translated into technologies that address real-

India Post offers international Rakhi delivery service

Telangana CM Proposes Incentives for Doctors Working Extra Hours in Government Hospitals

Hyderabad, August 17: Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy announced on Monday that the government will offer incentives to super-specialty

US TV Anchor Caught On Video Calling Colleague A 'Bi**ch' In Heated Newsroom Clash

The footage appears to show a disagreement developing over scripts and the workflow surrounding the recording.

Big Win For Protesters: Jharkhand Govt Cancels JSSC-CGL And All TDPL-Conducted Recruitment Exams

After 24 days of protests, the Jharkhand government has cancelled JSSC-CGL and ordered a wider probe into recruitment exam irregularities.

Woman Murdered Near Vellampalli; Special Teams Formed

A 43-year-old woman was allegedly murdered near Vellampalli in Prakasam district, prompting police to form special teams to investigate the case.

Reversing Abortion, Calls For Help: CBI Chargesheet Of Twisha Sharma Case

An extraordinary minute-by-minute account forms part of the CBI's 30-page chargesheet in the Twisha Sharma death case, filed on August 14, which

Handling of Madanapalle Kidney Case Under Scrutiny; DMO Suspended

Annamayyas district collector and SP submitted reports to the government citing lapses in the inquiry by the district medical officer Dr K Lakshm

SIR: Congress To Conduct House-To-House Survey In All Polling Booths To Protect Genuine Voters

The Congress party does not depend on the BLOs' data provided to the Election Commission, and would collect our own data vis--vis the SIR survey:

Vizag Collector checks grievance resolution with complainants

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sequel in early stages: Zoya Akhtar says 'we are on it'

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara sequel in early stages Zoya Akhtar says we are on it

Speedy trial a right of victims too, says Supreme Court

Speedy trial a right of victims too says Supreme Court

US watchdog probes DEA over fentanyl shipments allowed to reach streets

US watchdog probes DEA over fentanyl shipments allowed to reach streets

Arvind Sawant Calls for Disqualification of Shinde Faction in Ongoing Supreme Court Hearing

Mumbai, August 17: In the ongoing Supreme Court hearing regarding the Shiv Sena party symbol and name, Arvind Sawant, a Member of Parliament from

Opaque Money into open societies can distort public policy

Foreign funding of NGOs, Charities needs stricter control By Nantoo Banerjee With annual inflow of foreign contributions to NGOs, private trust

Bengaluru firm opens quantum foundry to accelerate quantum computing in Karnataka

Government will support real-world applications that push the growth of quantum computing, promises Minister Priyank Kharge

TNPL: Little to separate teams as action shifts to Chennai

Only Net Run Rate divides the second-placed team and the fifth-placed outfit

iPhone 18 Pro release date: When will Apple launch it? Check expected date, features and price

Apple is expected to launch its iPhone 18 Pro lineup in September, with preparations underway. This September launch aligns with Apple's supply c

Youth Scales Jagannath Temple Spire in Puri, Sparks Security Concerns

A dramatic incident at the Puri Jagannath Temple has raised serious questions about the effectiveness of its security arrangements. A young man i

Junior Doctors Intensify Strike, Boycott Emergency Services

Junior doctors across Andhra Pradesh intensified their strike by boycotting emergency services, disrupting OP, IP and surgical care at major gove

Four Revenue Employees Suspended Over Lapses in Tadipatri Land Records Scrutiny

Collector Anand warned that any negligence in the verification of records relating to government lands, land ceiling lands and prohibited propert

Jordan Cox draws inspiration from Virat Kohli ahead of Pakistan Tests

Jordan Cox draws inspiration from Virat Kohli ahead of Pakistan Tests

Countdown for Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty

Suhel Seth, Esha Dutta, Rituparna Sengupta, Sundeep Bhutoria, Bickram Ghosh, and Vivek Ojha at the Khuti Puja of Manicktala Chaltabagan Lohapatty

Karnika Mandal Takes on Challenging Dual Role in Historical Film

New Delhi [India], August 17: South Indian actress Karnika Mandal is steadily making her mark across the Indian film industry with her versatile

RGIPT Celebrates Independence Day with a Call for Discipline, Integrity, and Responsible Freedom

Jais, Amethi [India], August 17: The Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Petroleum Technology (RGIPT), Jais, celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India

Sunlight School Celebrates 80th Independence Day with Student-Led Patriotic Programme

Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 17: Sunlight School celebrated the 80th Independence Day on its campus with a patriotic programme highlighting st

Story TV Launches India

Four countries, multiple identities, secret radio broadcasts, wartime missions, and a submarine crossing, recreated for a new generation of verti

Kaun Banega Crorepati 18 to welcome Commonwealth Games 2026 winners

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) The upcoming episode of the quiz based reality show Kaun Banega Crorepati will see some of the greatest sporting figures of

Central scheme transforms farmers

Jalna, Aug 17 (IANS) A central government scheme, Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) VB-G RAM G has helped farmer

New rules to regulate airlines to be finalised within 3 weeks, Centre tells SC

New Delhi, Aug 17 (IANS) The Centre informed the Supreme Court on Monday that it would finalise the new rules under the Bharatiya Vayuyan Adhiniy

GBAs city corporations cant add new conditions for issuing Occupancy Certificates after approving building plan: Karnataka High Court

The post facto conditions cannot be insisted upon, and there must be a specific provision (in the law) permitting the same if such conditions are

El Nino causing rainfall deficit in Andhra: CM N Chandrababu Naidu

The severe El Nino phenomenon has triggered a notable shortfall in rainfall across Andhra Pradesh, raising concerns. Chief Minister Naidu has sta

For working class over Epstein class: Khanna all in for aggressive Democrat strategy for midterms

For working class over Epstein class: Khanna all in for aggressive Democrat strategy for midterms

Quote of the Day by Kate Winslet: A good eye cream is really important when you Inspiring lessons on skincare, beauty, lifestyle, travel, stress and why dont let a busy schedule erase your routine by the English actress known for powerful performances and deep insights on habits and consistency

Quote of the Day by Kate Winslet: Kate Winslets quote, A good eye cream is really important when you are traveling, busy and stressed-thats when

DC Edit | Wake-up Call For Airport Security

According to reports, the passenger, who followed all standard declaration protocols, mistakenly believed that his pistol was unloaded and pulled

Quote of the Day by Michael Corleone from The Godfather: Never reveal everything you know, and never underestimate the power of... a striking life lesson in self-control, strategic thinking, silence and decision-making, and why knowing when to speak, when to wait and when to hold back can be more powerful than ambition itself

Quote of the Day by Michael Corleone from The Godfather: Never reveal everything you know, and never underestimate the power of patience explores

MMDR Bill tweak: NMDC flags 15,786 crore Karnataka tax exposure

NMDC's 15,786-crore contingent liability highlights the uncertainty around Karnataka's retrospective mineral tax and the potential impact of the

AP Rationalises UDA Jurisdictions to Match New Districts

As part of the exercise, three new UDAs of Markapuram, Bhimavaram and Nandyal will be constituted with their headquarters at Markapuram, Bhimav

Fire breaks out at Mumbai Income Tax office, dozens rescued

Fire breaks out at Mumbai Income Tax office dozens rescued

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