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Schwan Laboratory inaugurated at GITAM

DMK regime created Enforcement Bureau-CID to control drug menace, says Udhayanidhi

He rejects the allegation that the previous government failed to take steps to prevent the spread of drug culture in Tamil Nadu

Court dismisses 2020 protest case against CPI(M) leaders

Time Bank initiative introduced in Anna Nagar

Renovated butterfly park reopened at Arignar Anna Zoo

Residents protest redevelopment of Nageswara Rao park

Doctors at private hospital save woman with clots blocking blood flow to lungs

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

Real Estate Broker Dies By Suicide In Gachibowli

A 38-year-old real estate broker died by suicide after jumping from his hostel building in Gachibowli, with police citing alleged financial stres

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

Aakar Patel | Without Freedom, Does The Word Independence Really Mean Much?

Reporters Without Borders is based in Paris and produces an annual World Press Freedom Index. India is ranked 157th in the world and the reasons

Insolvency professionals need to be wary of IBC abuse indicators: IBBI

Insolvency professionals are now required to watch for at least nine indicators to prevent abuse of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Thi

RTC Buses, Metro Rail, Autos, Cabs On MeeTicket App

TGSRTC has revamped its MeeTicket app to offer integrated booking for RTC buses, Metro Rail, autorickshaws and cabs on a single platform.

Jagan Slams Suspension of Teachers Over TET Issue

Jagan demanded the revocation of the suspension orders against the five teachers and asked the Chief Minister to apologise to them and rectify wh

In 4000 BCE, a lake Mega Chad larger than all five Great Lakes covered roughly 360,000 sq km of what is now the Sahara. 6,000 years later, only a tiny fraction, well under 1%, of that ancient lake remains

Thousands of years ago, a vast lake covered an enormous area of what is now the southern Sahara. Known as Palaeolake Mega-Chad, the ancient lake

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

Government steps up push to fill backlog vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Tribes

Central ministries must form reservation committees to fill vacancies. Officers will identify and fill backlog positions for SC and ST candidates

Godavari Delta Modernisation Gathers Pace, Says Ramanaidu

Replying in the Assembly, he said 14 crore had been spent on LiDAR surveys and the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the moderni

Cong, ABVP Train Guns on NTA Over UGC-Net Retest

Rahul Gandhi, student groups target NTA over question-paper errors and exam lapses

Facing the No. 1 challenge

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

Property Mutation to Become Automatic After Registration in AP

At present, buyers have to undergo a separate mutation process with municipal authorities after registering a property.

Skymet cuts 2026 monsoon forecast, sees 70% chance of drought

Skymet revised its 2026 monsoon forecast to 85% of LPA. This downgrade reflects escalating concerns over El Nino's erratic weather patterns. Coun

Four-Day AP Assembly Session Schedule Finalised; Group-I Recruitment Row on Aug 19

The BAC resolved that the Group-I issue would be discussed comprehensively without restricting the debate to a fixed time.

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

Actress Antara Banerjee Expresses Outrage Over Misuse of Her Photo in FIR Report

Mumbai, August 18: Actress Antara Banerjee has expressed her anger after her photo was allegedly used by several media outlets in connection with

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

Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold half of her Amazon stake, helped erase $40 billion in medical debt with $100 million in donations

MacKenzie Scott's remarkable contributions have enabled Undue Medical Debt to eliminate billions in medical debt. This nonprofit efficiently purc

In a first, Manipur soldier gets Shaurya Chakra for foiling drone attack

An army soldier received a gallantry medal for his actions against insurgents. Naib Subedar Shankar Ram was injured while returning fire and spot

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

Swaminarayan Gurukul Campus To Come Up In Amaravati

The AP capital region development authority, on behalf of the state government, registered 4.235 acres at Nekkallu in favour of the Shri Swaminar

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

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.

Banana peel gardening hack: Stop burying banana peels in soil; try these 3 methods instead

Burying fresh banana peels directly in soil is not recommended for gardens. Microorganisms need time to break down peels, delaying nutrient relea

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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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

CISF chief reviews security measures at Vizag Steel Plant, Port

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

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

Two Banda hostel students die after eating momos

Two Banda hostel students die after eating momos

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

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.

NC Flag: Time to Change with the Changing Times

Former MLC G.L Raina Symbols matter in politics. They create emotional associations, strengthen group identity and make abstract ideas such as fr

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.

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

Ram Mandir fund theft case: SC seeks SIT status report, allows public inputs

The Supreme Court allows public suggestions for the Ram Mandir fund embezzlement probe. Petitioners can send their ideas to Solicitor General Tus

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