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Low-pressure area forms over northwest Bay of Bengal; fishermen advised against venturing into sea

The weather department said that squally weather, with wind speeds reaching 40-50 kmph and gusting to 60 kmph, is very likely over northwest Bay

Bonnie Tyler Fans Gather In Swansea To Pay Final Respects

Thousands line the streets as Welsh music icons coffin returns to her former home

Police Arrest Individual for Growing Hydroponic Cannabis Learned from YouTube

Mumbai, August 16: In a surprising case from the Borivali area of Mumbai, police have arrested an individual for cultivating hydroponic cannabis

Short Spells of Rain Likely in Several Telangana Districts

In Hyderabad, isolated showers are possible from afternoon to night, while the rest of the day is expected to remain mostly dry.

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FDA Issues Show Cause Notice to Bollywood Stars Over Vimal Pan Masala Ad

Mumbai, August 16: Three prominent Bollywood actors are facing scrutiny over an advertisement. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Bengaluru man had to get out of a Rs 150 auto ride and walk home. Here's why

Bengaluru man had to get out of a Rs auto ride and walk home Heres why

Retrofitting Tamil Nadu to strike at drug menace

Governments across the world have struggled to curb the drug menace, driven by cartels. The situation is no different in Tamil Nadu. With the Sta

Geopolitical developments, crude oil major driving factors for market movement this week: Analysts

Globally, the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) minutes will be closely watched for signals on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook

Six companies set to raise nearly 5,600 crore through IPOs next week

Six companies, including Blackstone-backed Horizon Industrial Parks and Lalithaa Jewellery Mart, will launch IPOs next week, seeking to raise nea

Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Ashis Banerjee Found Dead at TMC Office in Birbhum; Note Recovered

Former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ashis Banerjee was found dead at a party office near his residence

Teen boy among six dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived

This situation is heartbreaking for the community and challenging for the investigators involved, Lt. Ashley Miller said in a statement

Relief from Lower Back Pain: The Benefits of Shalabhasana Yoga

New Delhi, August 16: In todays world, prolonged sitting at desks, hunching over mobile devices, and a lack of physical activity have made back a

Sree Vishnu Turns Naxal for his Next Comrade Kalyan

Set against the Andhra-Odisha border in 1992, the film features Mahima Nambiar as the female lead. Following the positive response to the title g

Geopolitical developments, crude prices likely to move markets this week

Trading activity in the stock market this week will depend on the developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the USIran standoff and crude oi

Awarapan 2 box office Day 2: Emraan's film stays ahead, nears Rs 80 crore globally

Awarapan box office Day Emraans film stays ahead nears Rs crore globally

Leaders Pay Tribute to Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 16: On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, several leaders, including Jammu and Kashmirs Lieut

BJP leader Biswajit Talukdar arrested for abducting businessman's son in West Bengal's Cooch Behar

A BJP leader was arrested in West Bengal's Cooch Behar district. He allegedly extorted money from vehicles and abducted a businessman's son. The

London police apologise over Al-Fayed probe data breach

The incident is being investigated as a matter of priority, and we are reviewing our processes to help prevent a similar breach from happening ag

Bhutan quake drill exposes emergency gaps as Thimphu tests 7.5 scenario

Bhutan quake drill exposes emergency gaps as Thimphu tests 7.5 scenario

New Delhi braces for light rain, maximum temperature at 34C

New Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 27.8 degrees Celsius on Sunday. The weather office has predicted light rain for the city. The maximum

Pakistan forget penalty-corner gear at Hockey World Cup, former captain fumes

Pakistan forget penaltycorner gear at Hockey World Cup former captain fumes

Tragic Bus Accident in Rajasthan Claims Two Lives and Injures Several Pilgrims

Jaipur, August 16: A tragic bus accident occurred in the Pataliya Peer Dargah Valley of Rajasthans Jhalawar district, where an out-of-control bus

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejects claim AI regulation would concentrate power

Amodei argued that fair institutional processes can constrain corporate power and protect individuals, while regulation can be designed to place

Rafale, Scorpene & 6th-gen jet: How India and France are taking defence ties to the next level

India and France have elevated their partnership to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. This collaboration focuses on deeper technological an

Birds and crocodiles may share a warm-blooded past, fossil study suggests

New research suggests the ancestors of modern crocodiles were active, warm-blooded land dwellers before their metabolism slowed and they adapted

20-year-old Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kothamangalam

A 20-year-old engineering student from Arunachal Pradesh was found dead at a rented house in Kothamangalam near Ernakulam, Kerala, police said on

414 protected monuments and areas witnessed encroachments: Centre

The primary objective of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is to carry out conservation and maintenance of protected monuments in accordan

Minister urges officials to achieve Swarna Kadapa 2047 goals

The Minister also mentioned the substantial allocation of funds to the municipalities, Water Resources and the Tourism departments

Qatar denies holding 3 Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

Tehran said the three pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after their fighter jets were shot down in the early days of the US-Israel war

Zaggle Q1 results: Net profit dips 33%, revenue up 27.5%

Revenue from operations for the quarter under review rose 27.5 per cent to 423.26 crore.

Lucknow Rapido cab driver suspended for 99 years, 11 months

Uttar Pradesh: Rapido has allegedly suspended a 30-year-old cab driver working in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, for 99 years and 11 months for confront

Watch how Mackenzie Dern nearly submits Gillian Robertson with face-reddening choke to retain UFC 330 title; check viral video

Mackenzie Dern successfully defended her strawweight championship at UFC 330. She secured a unanimous decision victory against challenger Gillian

Delhi weather update: Light rain likely in city

The maximum temperature is expected to touch 34 degrees Celsius; relative humidity was recorded at 73 per cent at 8.30 am

US woman gets emotional as Indian family leaves country to move back to homeland; netizens say this is what we should leave behind

An emotional video capturing an American woman's heartfelt goodbye to her Indian neighbors has taken the internet by storm. As the couple prepare

TVK Government Marks 100 Days in Office with Focus on Welfare Schemes and Investments

Chennai, August 16: The Tamilaga Vetri Kazhagam (TVK) government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, is celebrating its first 100 days in pow

Indonesia: At least 47 dead after 7.7 earthquake off Flores island (VIDEO)

At least 47 people have died and several buildings were damaged after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by dozens of afte

TVK Government Marks 100 Days: Focus on Welfare Schemes and Investments Amid Challenges

Chennai, August 16: The Tamilaga Vetri Katchi (TVK) government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, is celebrating its first 100 days in power

414 protected monuments and areas witnessed encroachments; government says appropriate action taken in such cases

India has declared 3,688 ancient monuments as national importance sites. Of these, 414 protected sites have reported encroachments by individuals

Voltas Q1 results: Net profit jumps 51% to 212.8 cr

Revenue from operations stood at 4,673.5 crore in the June quarter of FY27, up 18.65%.

Rising Dengue Fears in Chengalpattu District as Children Hospitalized

Chennai, August 16: Concerns are escalating in Chengalpattu district following reports of dengue fever among children in the Vinayagapuram area o

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BJP's Anti-India Forces Charge On Kerala For Skipping 'Vande Mataram'

The BJP said it will challenge the state government both legally and politically over the exclusion, describing it as a direct insult to the Cons

Give Some Relief: Colombia Asks Trump To Suspend Tariffs After Earthquake

US tariffs on Colombian products rose from 10 percent to 12.5 percent in late July, with a few exceptions including coffee and oil.

Kirk McKenzie Shines as Jamaica Kingsmen Defeat Trinbago Knight Riders by 5 Wickets in CPL 2026

Kingston, August 16: In an electrifying match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Jamaica Kingsmen secured their first victory of the seas

IGNOU And NCW Launch 3 Micro-Credential Courses on Women's Issues

IGNOU and NCW have introduced three micro-credential courses focused on workplace safety, women's leadership and gender sensitisation.

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions

Vishal Garg, Indian-origin Better CEO who fired 900 employees on Zoom in 2021, sacked 5 years later; here's why

Vishal Garg, the Indian-American entrepreneur, has been removed as chief executive of Better Home & Finance. The company's board cited concerns o

Onam 2026: Kerala Gears up for its Grandest Festival

With Athachamayam marking Atham, the first of the ten Onam days, celebrations will build steadily across Kerala over the coming days

Suriya, Mahesh Are Two Indian Actors Getting Younger by the Day: Trivikram

Success is not just about the number of tickets sold. The emotion that a film carries with the audience is priceless and will be remembered forev

Anthropic CEO's wife asked Epstein to invest in her porn business, emails reveal

Anthropic CEOs wife asked Epstein to invest in her porn business emails reveal

Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spains Ceuta in security crackdown

A source in Moroccos Interior Ministry told Reuters those detained included 109 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and two Moroccan citizens arrest

One week of extreme heat in Europe linked to 16,000 excess deaths: Report

E. coli bacteria found in drinking water at several railway stations: CAG

CAG studies passenger services at 512 non-suburban grade stations across all zones

NSP Scholarship 2026: Scholarships for students from school to college, applications open, see the full process here

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) online form for 2026 is now open. Students can apply for fresh or renewal pre and post-matric scholarship till

Save us from daily harassment

Women passengers travelling on Ama Buses in Odisha have urged the state government to introduce dedicated women-only services during peak hours,

Cochin Shipyard Q1 net profit down 19.36% at 151.45 cr

Cochin Shipyard's total expenses rose to 958.76 crore in the June quarter of this fiscal.

AI, data centres and jobs: Is India entering a new growth era? | On the beat podcast | Part 03

Indias growth story intact? Experts decode jobs, demand and consumption.

Trapped with 23 crew and 110,000 tonnes of oil: Indian captain recounts 75 days stranded in Iran war

An Indian oil-tanker captain recounts 75 days stranded with his crew in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. He calls for protected evacuati

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line

South Korean troops fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line. Multiple North Korean soldiers entered

Leaders Pay Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 16: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among other leaders, paid ho

Proud to be a dimagi naxal: P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi

P Chidambaram proudly embraced Prime Minister Modi's 'dimagi naxal' label. Modi warned of ideological Naxals posing threats to the nation. Congre

Hyderabad-based pharma firms donate to charity of Tirupati temple

Tirupati: Two Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical firms have donated Rs 50 lakh each to Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust, a medical charity run by the

Ex-West Bengal deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee found dead at TMC office

Former deputy speaker of West Bengal Assembly, Ashis Banerjee, was found hanging at a TMC party office in Birbhum district on Sunday morning, pol

Punjabs cashless healthcare scheme eases medical costs for families

Dr. Balbir Singh said, From dialysis to cancer care, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana crosses six lakh treatments in Punjab.

IND vs SL live streaming: Where to watch 1st Test Day 2 action live?

India will resume Day 2 at 288 for two, with Devdutt Padikkal unbeaten on 131 and Rishabh Pant on 27. Play will begin early at 9:45 am IST, with

NTA to release UGC NET June answer keys today. Direct link here

NTA to release UGC NET June answer keys today Direct link here

To those who call me kafir...: Actor Faria Abdullah breaks down over Bonalu trolling

To those who call me kafir Actor Faria Abdullah breaks down over Bonalu trolling

The Inspiring Journey of Dashrath Manjhi: The Mountain Man Who Carved a Road Through a Mountain

New Delhi, August 16: In a small village in Bihar, surrounded by rocky hills and vast isolation, lived a man who refused to accept that geography

India hosts 440 space startups, private investment up six-fold to $618 mn

India has around 440 space technology startups, while private investment in the sector rose nearly six-fold to $618.5 million by March 2026, gove

After Cockroaches In Mumbai, Rat Found In Blinkit Ice Cream Freezer In Thane

The incident comes at a time when food safety authorities have already been scrutinising facilities linked to quick-commerce platforms across Mah

NMDC Q1 results: Net profit up 2% to 2,005.71 cr

During April-June, the company increased its total income to 7,142.54 crore, up 1.5%.

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Independence Day Article - By Governor of Uttarakhand

Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM writes:

Students in Ranchi Shift Protest Tactics, Announce Effigy Burning Against Government

Ranchi, August 16: The ongoing student protests against alleged irregularities in the JPSC-JSSC examinations have entered their 23rd day. On Sund

India@80 celebrations in New Jersey set Guinness record for America@250 tribute

India celebrations in New Jersey set Guinness record for America tribute

Patliputra Purnea Overnight Express train finally gets approval; a long lasting demand fulfilled

Patliputra Purnea Court Overnight Express train has been finally approved by the Railway Board. An overnight train service from the ... Read more

Ties With India 'Valuable Asset': Iran President On 80th Independence Day

Iranian President Pezeshkian extends Independence Day wishes to India and highlights deep historic ties

Eighty years ago today, Calcutta burned. But India didn't heed the warning

Eighty years ago today Calcutta burned But India didnt heed the warning

Aurovilles kilns go cold as soaring LPG prices leave pottery piling up

Aurovilles pottery community is struggling with higher LPG and wood costs following the Iran war. Potters are rationing kiln firings, changing pr

Indias VIHAAN Broadband Chip Achieves First-Pass Silicon Success, Production Tapeout Targeted For 2027

Heavy Rain Forecast for Four Districts in Northern Tamil Nadu

Chennai, August 16: The Regional Meteorological Centre has predicted heavy rainfall in four northern districts of Tamil Nadu, including Chengalpa

Patanjali Foods Q1 results: Profit rises 86% to 336 cr

Total income rose to 11,341.89 crore during the first quarter of this fiscal.

IMD forecasts heavy rain across India as monsoon activity remains strong

The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across several regions over the coming days, with heavy to extremely heavy rain likely in parts of Odish

India beat Wales 3-1 in Hockey World Cup opener; Harmanpreet Singh scores twice

India opened their FIH Mens Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign in style, defeating Wales 3-1 in their Pool D opener at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelv