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Janmashtami, one of the most revered Hindu festivals, celebrates the divine birth of Lord Krishna. Devotees across India observe fasts, decorate temples and homes, sing devotional songs and wait eagerly for midnightthe auspicious hour when Krishna is believed to have appeared on Earth. Among the many traditions associated with Janmashtami, one ritual stands out for its unique symbolism: cutting a cucumber at midnight. For devotees who follow this custom, the ritual is not simply about cutting

Janmashtami 2026 will be celebrated on September 4. Know the Nishita Kaal puja muhurat, Ashtami Tithi, vrat paran time, puja vidhi and Krishna Janmashtami katha.

Messis Argentina exit recalls how Tendulkar, Federer and Nadal knew when to step away. Their careers offer a powerful lesson on retirement and legacy.

Maharashtras 47-year-old Ramabai Ranveer ran barefoot in a saree after her slippers slipped, winning Rs 3,000 to support her daughters education.

Amid US tensions and closer China-Russia ties, PM Modis SCO Summit visit highlights Indias strategic autonomy and growing role in a multipolar world.

Check out the upcoming OTT releases in early September, including Taapsee Pannus Gandhari, Dhamaal 4, The Gentlemen Season 2 and Bigg Boss 20.

Planning to buy a new phone? Check the sale dates, prices, offers and key specs of Lava, Boltt, Realme and Tecno smartphones launching coming week.

Chitrakoot floods: Mandakini River rises 7.5 metres above danger mark as over 60 people are rescued. Bridges, shops, roads and railway tracks flooded.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam says he is 90% fit and available for the second Test against England at Lord's after missing the Headingley opener with a finger injury.

Six people, including five women, were killed and 12 others injured after a private EV bus collided with a truck on the Hyderabad-Vijayawada highway in Telangana's Suryapet district.

Two people were killed and five, including two children, injured after the Bhuleshwaracha Raja Ganesh idol collapsed during an arrival ceremony in south Mumbai.

The Indian womens teams hopes of progressing to the semi-finals of the Hockey World Cup suffered a setback as defending champions Netherlands secured a 2-0 victory in their opening second-stage match at the Wagener Stadium on Friday night.

The debate over Modi Chalisa raises questions about person worship in Hinduism. Explore Hindu scriptures, the difference between respect and worship, and views on worshipping living individuals.

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel held talks with World Bank officials and Walmart executives in Washington on economic growth, GIFT City, AI governance and MSME expansion.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh releases 12 historical documents on Vande Mataram, citing letters and resolutions from Gandhi, Nehru, Tagore, Bose and other leaders.

Gujarat government raises the annual family income limit for overseas education loans from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, benefiting more students.

The US has issued a serious health warning over the recalled eggs, saying exposure to the potentially contaminated products could cause severe illness or death.

August 17, 2026, marks the third Monday of Sawan, and this time the day is set to be especially significant from a religious and astrological perspective. Nine rare and auspicious combinations are said to be forming on the same day, making it highly favourable for worshipping Lord Shiva. According to religious beliefs, performing Jalabhishek of Lord Shiva with proper rituals on this auspicious day can help remove obstacles, ailments and doshas from life and fulfil devotees' wishes. 9 Auspicious

Marvel Studios has released a special promo for its highly anticipated film Avengers: Doomsday, ahead of its scheduled release on December 18. The promo was unveiled at D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event, which is being held from August 14 to 16 at the Anaheim Convention Center and Honda Center in Anaheim, California, according to a press release. The film features Robert Downey Jr, Steve Rogers, Ian McKellen, Chris Evans and Chris Hemsworth in pivotal roles. He used to be different. Avengers:

Reliance Industries and Rolls-Royce announce strategic intent to partner and develop India's indigenous combat engine for the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) programme

PM Modi unveiled the Sapta Sindhu framework on Independence Day, outlining seven key strengths to drive Indias journey towards Viksit Bharat by 2047.

PM Modi said India is a strong contender to host the 2036 Olympics and announced a nationwide talent hunt to identify sporting talent aged 5 to 15.

PM Modi announced free online coaching for competitive exams on Independence Day, aiming to ease coaching costs and expand access for young aspirants.

PM Modis 80th Independence Day speech focused on Viksit Bharat 2047, womens reservation, self-reliance, civil defence and vigilance against intellectual Naxals.

Read the inspiring story of Lt Gen Hanut Singh, the legendary 1971 war armoured commander who led the Poona Horse at Basantar and won the Maha Vir Chakra.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on Independence Day and paid tribute to freedom fighters, saying India is scaling new heights of progress.

Donald Trump said the strait would become part of the US after Iran is defeated. He also told Americans to accept higher gas prices, which have soared since Iran closed Hormuz in response to US and Israeli attacks.

At least two people have died and several buildings were damaged after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by dozens of aftershocks. A tsunami warning has been lifted.

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Indian home appliances firm Eureka Forbes said it has begun an internal probe ?into its supply chain after authorities found child labour at one of its suppliers in New Delhi, the Reuters news agency reported on Friday.

India captain Shubman Gill said it was a huge honour to lead the Indian men's cricket team for the country's landmark 600th Test match as they play against Sri Lanka on Saturday in the opening match of a two-Test series.

Imagine the morning of August 15, 2026. The Tricolour flies over the Red Fort. India celebrates its 80th Independence Day. Speeches are delivered, the national anthem plays, and social media fills with patriotic messages. And then, two figures from ...

A hilarious video shared by Nagaland minister Temjen Imna Along shows a Naga man struggling with eye verification as the camera fails to detect his eyes.

Researchers in Munich and Stockholm blocked the lifelong social cost of early adversity in mice with a single compound. The catch: it only worked when given during the trauma, not after.

AMC has prepared a stormwater drainage master plan for Ahmedabad areas including Ambli, Bopal, Ghuma and Shela following Amit Shahs intervention to tackle recurring monsoon waterlogging.

Sonam Wangchuk has called for a Second Independence and peaceful revolution, questioning Indias political system, education and leadership ahead of Independence Day 2026.

Following the incident of debris and water entering the under-construction THDC tunnel at Mayapur (Pipalkoti), Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami visited the site on Friday and conducted an on-site inspection of the ongoing relief and rescue ...

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Seven workers died after water and debris flooded an under-construction tunnel at a hydroelectric project in Chamoli. Rescue teams are searching for three missing workers.

Telugu star Nanis upcoming action drama The Paradise is creating an expansive cinematic world with a massive slum settlement constructed across several acres. The elaborate set has been designed to give the film a raw, authentic and lived-in look. Directed by Srikanth Odela, the film marks another collaboration between Nani and the filmmaker. The teaser has already generated buzz with its intense action sequences, striking visuals and glimpses of the films ambitious production design. Massive S

Air India's Phuket-Delhi A320 briefly lost key flight controls for around four seconds during a 300-foot altitude drop. Airbus' preliminary findings and the pilot's drug test are under investigation.

SAD president Sukhbir Singh Badal was attacked with a sharp-edged weapon near Takht Sri Hazur Sahib in Nanded. He sustained a hand injury and is reportedly out of danger.

Newtap Finance, a tech-first NBFC, has been upgraded to a CRISIL A- rating for its borrowing programmes, including bank loans and non-convertible debentures (NCDs). The rating reflects the company's growing scale, disciplined underwriting, and ...

On the very first day of the monsoon session on July 20, parliament was rocked by a massive youth-led march trying to get to its gates as part of the Cockroach Janta Party movement demanding the resignation of the now former education minister ...

Karoline Leavitt, will leave her role as White House press secretary at the end of the month, US President Donald Trump said Tuesday.Leavitt is one of the best-known faces and most ardent defenders of the MAGA movement

The two-day interview process for selecting the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple has concluded. A total of 18 candidates were invited for the position, of whom 16 participated in the interviews.

A recruitment drive has been announced for three teaching positionsEnglish, Chemistry, and Gujarati-Social Scienceat the Model Residential Schools in Gujarat's Aravalli district. Eligible candidates holding a B.Ed. degree can attend a walk-in ...