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Sheela Reddy Takes Over As In-Charge VC Of CUAP

Prof. C. Sheela Reddy has taken charge as in-charge vice-chancellor of Central University of Andhra Pradesh after Prof. S.A. Kori completed his t

Karnataka Government Passes Bill to Convert B Accounts to A Accounts, Providing Relief to Millions

Bengaluru, August 21: The state government of Karnataka has provided significant relief to millions of families holding plots and homes in unauth

Raut Accuses Shah Of Undermining Maharashtras Cooperative Sector

Raut questioned the inauguration of the NUCFDC office in Mumbai on August 8: Reports

'The kids are safe with God': Hospital chaplain reveals Clancys claim about a mysterious male voice

Chevella Traffic Police Holds Road Safety Drive for School Children

During the programme, the students were educated about different types of roads, traffic signals, road signs, traffic rules and safe road practic

Pawan Bansal Criticizes BJP Over Vande Mataram Controversy

Chandigarh, August 21: Congress leader Pawan Kumar Bansal has targeted the central government regarding the Vande Mataram and One Day, One Univer

How many taxi drivers in Maharashtra know Marathi? Notice issued to 1499 drivers on second day

As part of the inspection drive to know how many taxi drivers in Maharashtra know Marathi language, the Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) on Frid

Arjun Bijlani's car meets with accident after Chumbak Colony promotion; actor shares video with health update

TV actor Arjun Bijlani was involved in a car accident while returning from a promotional event for Chumbak Colony. The actor confirmed the incide

CM, Others Condole Death Of Veteran Actress Sowcar Janaki

Education minister Nara Lokesh said Janaki had entertained generations of audiences with her versatile performances and secured an indelible plac

Iran vows 'devastating' response as U.S. threatens toughest ever economic hit

The chief of staff of Iran's Armed Forces, Major General Ali Abdollahi, said the Islamic Republic's reaction would be broad and decisive

Symbiotec Pharmalab raises Rs 526 cr from anchor investors; IPO opens on Aug 24

The anchor placement attracted mutual funds, insurers and foreign investors, setting the stage for the pharmaceutical companys public market debu

The story of India through its art, culture and traditions

An evening celebrating Indias rich artistic, cultural, and historical heritage. That, in a nutshell, was the launch of Indian Art and Culture: A

Revenue Reforms Take Centre Stage as Odisha Honours Top Performer

The Odisha Revenue Department today held a high-level senior officers meeting that placed strong emphasis on accelerating land reforms, deliverin

Industry-academia-govt Must Bridge Skills Gap: Gupta

AP higher education commissioner stresses skills, lifelong learning and industry partnerships

Japan protests Russian missile tests off disputed islands

Bilateral relations have long been dogged by the Kuril island

Inspired By Border When He Was 9, Bihar Man Realises Army Dream After 14 Attempts

I was deeply inspired by the character of 2nd Lieutenant Dharamvir, played by Akshaye Khanna, in 'Border', said Kishu Singh, who's now a Lieutena

Rules changed at Bengaluru Airport; tax will be levied on flight landings, ticket will be affected.

If you're planning a flight to Bengaluru, be aware that the upcoming new UDF rules could impact your budget. What are the new rules?Rules changed

Assams NDA Government Marks 100 Days: CM Sarma Highlights Agricultural and Rural Development Achievements

Guwahati, August 21: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma showcased the states achievements in agriculture and rural development during the f

New Delhi: SC Trims Law Practice Requirement

It continued to support the principle that candidates should have exposure to the legal profession before entering the judiciary: Supreme Court

Photography Workshop

The three-day state-level photography workshop Kala O Camera 2026, organised by the Odisha Lalit Kala Akademi under the patronage of the Departme

Today you are students; tomorrow you will be scientists, artists, leaders: UP CM calls for deeper India-Japan youth ties

8th Pay Commission: There will be changes in the pension of retired employees as well, indications received

8th Pay Commission: Before the recommendations of the 8th Pay Commission, there have been indications that changes will be made to pension plans

Live For Your Mother: Sarpanch's Plea To Teen On Maharashtra Hilltop

For nearly three hours, the sarpanch, along with the boy's parents and other villagers, tried everything to talk him down. Words of comfort. Prom

China says U.S. 'sanctions and pressure' on Iran not a solution

The United States has vowed it would collapse the Iranian regime with its threatened campaign

'You have navigated India through many challenges': Satyan Gajwani welcomes PM Modi at ET WLF 2026

Vibe teaser: Preity Zinta makes Kunal Kemmu, Sparsh unlikely heroes in comedy

Vibe teaser Preity Zinta makes Kunal Kemmu Sparsh unlikely heroes in comedy

How to Fix Roof Leakage: Troubled by leaks and dampness in your roof? Here's how to permanently repair cracks.

Roof Crack Repair: Many people, seeing an old roof, immediately consider rebuilding the entire roof. However, this isn't always necessary if the

JKPSC Recruitment 2026: Opportunity for Assistant Professors and Librarians, Apply Soon

Srinagar, August 21: For young individuals preparing for government jobs and awaiting vacancy announcements, this is a great opportunity. The Jam

Over 1 Lakh Farmers Register in Just One Day for Odisha

In a remarkable display of farmer enthusiasm, more than one lakh cultivators across Odisha registered themselves in a single day for the Kharif p

Indian payments firms raised $5.8 bn in last five years

Five biggest recipients CRED and PhonePe, with roughly $1 billion each, Pine Labs with $641 million, Razorpay with $535 million and BharatPe wit

Telangana: Additional Ambulances To Be Deployed On NH 65 To Meet 10-Minute Rule

There is a proposal to increase the number of ambulances by two to three: Reports

Meet Spains firefighting donkeys: How a woman turned 18 rescued animals into unlikely heroes by grazing away dry vegetation to help prevent dangerous wildfires

In Andalusia, Spain, rescued donkeys are making a significant impact on wildfire prevention. By grazing on dry underbrush, these gentle creatures

Quote of the day by Winona Ryder: 'Googling yourself is maybe one of the...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on self-worth, external validation, internet culture and mental health

Quote of the day by Winona Ryder focuses on the risks of searching for your name online and reading what strangers write. Her words explain how i

Made Up: Nripendra Misra On Allegations Of Irregularities In Ram Temple Construction

The unsigned letter attributed to Champat Rai surfaced on social media on Thursday

How did a dead womans pension keep paying for 20 years? Costa Rica man accused of collecting $800,000 from California teachers retirement fund

Costa Rican prosecutors are investigating Abarca, a care-home manager accused of collecting nearly $800,000 in pension payments belonging to a No

iPhone EMI Behind Teen, Parents' Deaths In Maharashtra Hill Horror

Kunal had bought an iPhone and had been asking his family for money to pay the EMIs, according to police officials. This led to a heated argument

Government takes major action against Google Firebase; hundreds of accounts will be closed.

The Indian government has asked Google to close hundreds of accounts on the Firebase platform after fraudsters stole information from a fake bank

Govt notifies mobile phone manufacturing scheme; extra incentives for Indian brands

The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet last month and builds on the PLI Scheme for Large Scale Electronics Manufacturing which ran from 202

Uttarakhand CM felicitates Lakhpati Didis and women entrepreneurs at Chief Ministers Udyamshala Chaupal 2026

One carried Gopichand's surname, the other a family: Together they silenced doubters

One carried Gopichands surname the other a family Together they silenced doubters

Odisha Governor Urges Alumni to Mentor Youth and Drive University Growth

Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati on Friday called upon the alumni of Utkal University to take a more active role in guiding students, fo

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Data centres should account for water, power demands

Bihar Ministers remark on impact of sugar price rise invites criticism

Due to increasing cases of diabetic patients, people are not taking sweets. Everyone is suffering from diabetes. I dont think the price rise of s

Union Minister Annpurna Devi Leads Discussion on Womens Safety and Empowerment

New Delhi, August 21: Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Annpurna Devi, chaired a meeting of the advisory committee associated with

Major train accident averted in UP's Mahoba as Vande Bharat Express collides with a bull on track

A major train accident was narrowly averted in UPs Mahoba on Friday as the Vande Bharat Express (Train No. 26505), en route from Khajuraho to Var

'Should Be Common Man's Goal': Centre's 23-Point 'Viksit Bharat' Action Plan

The points emerged from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's interaction with Union government secretaries on July 22 and were conveyed to secretaries

Bangladesh Keen To Join Saudi-Pak-Turkey Defence Alliance, Says PM's Top Aide

This gives a new template to Bangladesh's foreign policy at a time when there have been strains over a Sheikh Hasina event in New Delhi even as b

US Open prize money increased; find out how many crores the champion will get now.

A significant increase has been made to the total prize money ahead of the tennis Grand Slam US Open 2026. To give an idea of how much this will

SEBI mulls bond distributor network, tighter ad rules to boost retail participation

The proposals aim to make corporate bonds more accessible to retail investors while strengthening safeguards around recommendations, incentives a

Telangana High Court to deliver verdict on disqualification petitions against MLA Danam Nagender on September 16

JS Forms Panel for Local Polls Ahead of Pawan Kalyans Trip to Kerala for Therapy

The committee will frame the procedures to be followed by Jana Sena in the local body elections.

RBI aims to absorb 2.5 trillion via seven-day VRRR auction on Monday

The banking system had a liquidity surplus of Rs 3.5 trillion on Thursday, while banks parked Rs 95,970 crore in the three-day VRRR auction on Fr

Andhra Pradesh: Guntur Voters Urged To Use Special Campaign Days

Voters should not miss the opportunity to verify their electoral details and initiate the prescribed process if any errors or changes: Guntur Mun

Veteran Politician Mirza Alamgir Takes Oath As Bangladesh's New President

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Darbar Hall of Bangabhaban, the official residence of the president of Bangladesh.

For digging borewells in Sirumalai, clearance by Mines Dept. mandatory, farmers told

Central corporation rolls out GPS tracking for 138 garbage auto-tippers

Odisha Man Beheads Stranger in

In a chilling case that has stunned Balangir district in Odisha, police have unravelled a gruesome human sacrifice. Satrughan Sahu of Bagadagaon

Revanth Asked To Keep His Promise To Tenant Farmers, Issue ID Cards

He said tenant farmers faced several problems due to what he called the stubborn attitude of then-Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao who refused

35 years of liberalisation: How TV transformed Indian media after 1991

From Star TV and Zee's satellite revolution to Netflix and JioStar, India's media industry has evolved into a 2.8-trillion digital and entertainm

BRS Leaders Seek House Pattas for Kazipets YSR Nagar Residents

The leaders met the Hanamkonda district collector and urged him to address the problems faced by the residents.

Haldiram, MCL lead as Odisha clears 14 projects worth 2,780 crore

Odisha has approved 14 projects across 10 districts, spanning food processing, textiles, chemicals, electronics and steel, with potential to crea

What Trumps push for fewer vaccines could mean for US children

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is seeking public comments on vaccine recommendations. This review follows President Donald Trum

Bank of Baroda raises $400 million through 5-year senior unsecured notes

The fundraising expands Bank of Barodas overseas debt portfolio, following a similar $300-million issue earlier, under its broader medium-term pr

Ponguleti asks officials to expedite land resurvey

Bihar Chief Minister Meets Central Ministers in New Delhi to Discuss Development Issues

New Delhi, August 21: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary met with Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External

Karnataka: Cabinet again recommends suspension of Karnataka Public Service Commission chairperson

Sources said that the Governor had earlier suspended Mr. Sahukar and then sent the decision to be ratified by the Cabinet, which cleared it. Howe

Earlier this year, 1,124 wind-turbine blades were sitting in a Wyoming landfill. Now, a Missouri cement plant has given 7,000 more a second life, offering a different ending for retired renewable-energy equipment

Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades. Now, a Missouri cement plant is giving more than 7,000 retired blades a second life. The contrast expos

England pacer Kate Cross announces retirement from professional cricket

England fast bowler Kate Cross has announced her retirement from professional cricket, saying the ongoing English summer will be her final season

Meerut SSP shifted after Samajwadi Party leaders allege assault, forced dance

Meerut SSP shifted after Samajwadi Party leaders allege assault forced dance

Kundapur government hospital surgeon assaults journalist, suspended

APs AI-Led Gst Model Wins Praise at NCM Meet

A four-source data integration layer, 19 automated analytical reports, and a 35-parameter risk matrix now classify cases before they reach office

Kolkata High Court Sets Conditions for Teachers Involvement in Census Work

Kolkata, August 21: The Kolkata High Courts single-judge bench has established several conditions for the involvement of teachers from government

Watch: Amit Shah blocked FIR: Rahul Gandhi after cops file pellet case | Above the Fold | 21.08.2026

Rahul Gandhis dharna over alleged pellet-gun injuries, a Tamil Nadu Assembly showdown, and the CBSE OSM row are among the top stories in todays A

5 ways Sowcar Janaki broke the mold for female actors in cinema

Highlights Sowcar Janaki built a career spanning more than seven decades and 400 films. She successfully moved from leading roles to character-dr

IRDAI bars life insurers Pramerica, Edelweiss from opening new branches for 6 months

The insurers were warned for their failure to remain within the prescribed EoM limits

ABVP launches indefinite protest on Pondicherry University campus

UK food agency warns against runny eggs amid salmonella outbreak; these people should avoid mayonnaise, souffl and hollandaise sauce too

In light of a concerning salmonella outbreak affecting over 200 people in the UK, vulnerable populations are urged to steer clear of undercooked

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Students body supports demonstrations against polytechnic merger with SHAKTI

Bengaluru Airport: Aera Slashes User Development Fee to Rs 300 for Domestic Passengers

Previously, the User Development Fee (UDF) was recovered from the flyers before project completion.

Revenue Secretary Pushes for Fast-Track Land Acquisition to Unlock Talcher-Bimalagarh Rail Project

In a decisive push to complete one of Odishas longest-pending railway projects, Additional Chief Secretary of the Revenue and Disaster Management

Systems Failure LED to Protests at Jantar Mantar, Says RSS Secretary

C.R. Mukunda calls for constructive efforts to address concerns over NEET and other issues

TGIIC auction fetches 264 crore per acre in Raidurg

Rahul Gandhi Engages with Students: Insights from Prithviraj Chavan

Mumbai, August 21: Former Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Prithviraj Chavan, shared his thoughts on Rahul Gandhis upcoming Students Voice event in

Haveri: Desecration Of Place Of Worship In Shiggaon Sparks Row

The incident occurred at around 9.55 pm on August 20 at the place of worship near the tempo stand in Shiggaon: Police

PNGRB authorises about 1,800 km LPG pipeline infra with 7,000 crore capital investment

Cumulatively, the pipelines are expected to increase the countrys LPG pipeline network by about 24%

Rangasamy draws flak for not attending Southern Zonal Council meeting

Two men arrested in Coimbatore for possession of 2,100 prescription tablets