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Maharashtra Public Service Commission on Wednesday cancelled the drug inspectors recruitment examination. The exam was conducted on March 22, results were declared on June 12, interviews took place in July, final results were out on...

Mirzapur: The Movie releases on September 4, and the show's loyalists can't keep calm. A week ahead of the film's release in theatres, lead stars Ali Fazal and Divyenndu, who play Guddu Pandit and Munna Bhaiya, respectively, will be hosting a private dinner for the film's cast. India TV has exclusively learnt details of the same.

Telegram just marked its 13th anniversary with a hefty update, rolling out a bunch of new tools for groups, channels, messages, and even digital gifts. Now on the platform, you will see Welcome Messages for new members, sleek interactive buttons for developers, better text editing, and more options in the Telegram Marketplace. If you are running an older version of the app, there iseven a visual nudge to update.

Apple has finally put the rumours to restits big September event is locked in for September 9. Theyre calling it Surprise and Shine, and its happening at Apple Park. As usual, Apple has not said exactly whats coming, but the buzz points to the iPhone 18 Pro and the 18 Pro Max stealing the show. Were also likely to see fresh Apple Watch models and maybe a few more surprises.

Shares of infra-to-energy player Hazoor Multi Projects Limited (HMPL) opened in the green after the company announced that it has secured a contract worth Rs 193.85 crore from the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). The counter began the trading session at Rs 20.60, a gain of Rs 0.25 or 1.22 per cent from the previous close of Rs 20.35 on the BSE. The stock saw buying interest despite market volatility and touched an intraday high of Rs 20.75, up 1.96 per cent from the previous close. L

As it deals with a financial crisis, the Himachal Pradesh government has decided to reintroduce lotteries in the state after over two decades, aiming to generate Rs 50 crore in annual revenue. For this purpose,...

Spiritual leader Sadhguru on Wednesday expressed deep anguish over flash floods along the Tibet-China border in Nepal , which swept away an immigration office housing a Kailash-Mansarovar pilgrim group. Issuing a statement, Sadhguru said 77 pilgrims and three volunteers associated with the Isha Foundation were at the ill-fated center during the tragedy.He said while 495 people from 21 groups have returned safely, hundreds of pilgrims remain in Tibet and Nepal.

A consumer redressal commission in Kerala has directed the proprietor and manager of a biryani cafe in Pathanamthitta district to jointly pay Rs 96,500 to a woman who alleged that she fell ill after consuming...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday interacted with the newly appointed national office-bearers of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) at party headquarters in New Delhi, advising them to deepen public outreach and the strengthen the...

India's foreign exchange reserves have surged by nearly USD 10 billion in a week, moving significantly closer to the record level touched earlier this year. According to the latest data released by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) on Friday, the country's forex reserves rose by USD 9.905 billion to USD 716.907 billion in the week ended August 14. The latest increase comes after an even sharper rise in the preceding week. For the week ended August 7, India's overall foreign exchange reserves had c

Indian National Congress has refused to sing the full version of the 'Vande Mataram' song, which energised millions of freedom fighters during British rule. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described this decision as anti-national. He...

To strengthen rail connectivity between Bihar and Gujarat, Indian Railways will soon be launching a new weekly Amrit Bharat Express between Ahmedabad and Bhagalpur. Ticket booking for train number 19423 will open on Friday, August 21, at PRS counters and on the IRCTC website. The train will travel from Ahmedabad to Bhagalpur in approximately 36 hours and 10 minutes. The Railways has decided to convert the existing 09447/09448 Ahmedabad-Patna-Ahmedabad Clone Special into a regular service. This s

The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC CSE Mains 2026 was held today, August 21 on Essay paper. The expert analysed the paper as moderately challenging and notably more balanced than CSE 2025.

Delhi Police to register FIR on pellet gun complaint as Rahul Gandhi stages dharna outside police station

A brief in-flight meeting between two prominent political rivals, former Madhya Pradesh Chief Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Digvijaya Singh, has triggered fresh political chatter in the state. A video showing the two leaders talking...

India spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka. The star spinner struggled to live up to expectations in the Galle Test, after which some of...

The 18-year-old teenager stood on the edge of a hill in Maharashtra and prompted his parents and others to spend nearly three hours trying to persuade him to move to safety. However, he said he...

Chairman of theRam MandirConstruction Committee Nripendra Misra on Friday dismissed media reports about an internal rift sparked by a purported nine-page letter from former Trust General Secretary Champat Rai, calling the claims completely baseless and...

Indian Railways has announced another Vande Bharat Express on the busy Jammu and Kashmir route, offering passengers an additional travel option between Jammu Tawi and Srinagar via Udhampur. This will be the third Vande Bharat...

Union Minister JP Nadda on Friday slammed Congress leader Rahul Gandhi for staging a dharna at the Parliament Street police station seeking the registration of an FIR and said that the entire nation is once again witnessing the kind of cheap, attention-seeking politics that Rahul Gandhi displayed outside the Sansad Marg police station. He said Rahul Gandhi's sit-in protest today is neither for the students nor for the sake of justice but it is a symbol of the Congress party's political desperati

Veteran actor Sowcar Janaki died in Chennai on Friday, August 21, at the age of 94. She had recently been admitted to a private hospital in the city after falling ill and was receiving intensive medical care. Nadigar Sangam president Nassar confirmed that she died at 1.59 pm.

A wholesome interaction between Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and a group of Japanese and Indian students in Lucknow is winning hearts online. The students met the chief minister during an interaction programme involving Yamanashi Governor Kotaro Nagasaki. The meeting offered a glimpse of the growing people-to-people ties between India and Japan.

High-voltage drama is unfolding outside the Parliament Street Police Station in central Delhi, where Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi is staging a dharna with Sahil Lochab, who allegedly suffered grave injuries...

In another setback for Hemant Soren govt, the Jharkhand High Court has put a stay on the government's decision to cancel the JSSC CGL exam. The court's decision has brought significant relief to a total of 1,932 candidates selected through the exam. The Jharkhand HC earlier on Thursday stayed cancellation of JPSC exams . The next hearing is scheduled on September 15.

Bharatiya Janata Party's newly national appointed general secretary Smriti Irani on Thursday launched a scathing attack at Congress over its resolution not to sing the complete version of 'Vande Mataram' and said that the grand...

In a historic moment for India, the duo of Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly have stunned fourth-seed China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian and have entered the semi-finals of the ongoing BWF World...

A large-scale food adulteration racket has been uncovered in Gujarats Patan district, where officials seized 14,709 kg of adulterated cooking oil during a joint food safety raid by the Crime Branch and Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

A 30-year-old man was arrested after allegedly posing as a transgender person and wearing a sari to enter a 25-year-old air-hostesshome in Mumbais Powai area, where he allegedly raped her and fled with Rs 2,000, police said.

Kia is getting ready to roll out more electrified options in India. During the 2026 CEO Investor Day, Kias president and CEO, Ho Sung Song, announced that both the Sonet and Carens will become hybrids. This is part of a bigger push for the brand in India.

Taapsee Pannu is all set to turn into a fierce and determined mother in Netflixs upcoming action-thriller Gandhari. The streaming giant announced the film on Friday, along with its release date and poster. Written and...

The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the NEET UG provisional round one seat allotment result. The candidates can check and download MCC NEET UG round one allotment list PDF on the official website - mcc.nic.in . Candidates who find discrepancies in the allotment list can report it to the MCC by August 21 through the Query Redressal System.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi on Friday visited the Parliament Street Police Station, along with 19-year-old Sahil Lochab, who allegedly received pellet gun injuries during the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20. The Leader...

The stage is set for the second and final Test of the ongoing series between Australia and Bangladesh. The two sides are slated to take on each other at the Great Barrier Reef Arena, Mackay,...

A simple birthday cake became an emotional moment for a woman in Bengaluru. It all started when the woman's boss, who is a Russian woman named Yana, found out that she had never received a...

Elon Musk is reportedly talking up Starlinks potential to bring better internet to rural and underserved parts of India. When someone flagged the need for reliable connectivity in those areas on X, Musk replied that Starlink could give these communities a real boost, especially where current networks fall short.

A six-year-old UKG student died in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam after being allegedly slapped by a teacher for failing to complete his homework, said the police. The incident has sparked an outrage in the state, with...

A charter plane carrying eight people crashed Thursday near a remote radar site in western Alaska, a federal official said.

The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC CSE Mains 2026 will be held from today, August 21. UPSC CSE Mains is scheduled to be held daily in two shifts; forenoon session from 9 am to 12 noon and afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held the third high-level meeting with secretaries of the Central government, urging senior officials to look beyond immediate challenges and focus on preparing India for the years ahead. The meeting, held at the Prime Minister's residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg, focused on the future agenda of ministries and departments dealing with infrastructure and connectivity, security and foreign affairs, as well as governance.

The Vande Mataram debate has once again turned into a major political flashpoint, with the Congress and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) taking sharply different positions over how much of the national song should be sung at public and party events. The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has decided that the party will continue with the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at its programmes, citing a resolution adopted by the party in 1937.

The knowledge of conversational Marathi has been made mandatory for commercial passenger vehicle drivers in Maharashtra by the state government to ensure better communication with passengers. An inspection drive to enforce this rule started across the state on Thursday. Drivers found lacking adequate knowledge of conversational Marathi during inspections will be issued a notice and required to learn the language within one month. Failure to learn Marathi within the stipulated period will result

The trailer of Yash's Toxic has been released in English, and the internet can't stop raving about it. A section of fans has added that the English version of the trailer sounds better than the Hindi version.Helmed by Geetu Mohandas, Toxic also stars Nayanthara, Kiara Advani, Huma Qureshi, Rukmini Vasanth and Tara Sutaria.

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tightened its crackdown on adulteration and regulatory violations in the edible oil sector. Under its 'Safe Food, Safe Drugs, Safe Maharashtra' campaign, the FDA has issued a compliance order for businesses involved in the edible oil trade. Under the leadership of FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe, the department has directed strict compliance with food safety norms covering the entire chain, from production and packaging to storage, transport

Delhi Police Crime Branch's Interstate Cell has busted an interstate syndicate involved in the sale of counterfeit and illegally diverted expensive cancer medicines, arresting 17 people so far and recovering drugs and other material worth around Rs 9 crore. The operation has uncovered a supply network spread across Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and other states. Police have also recovered around Rs 50 lakh in cash from locations linked to the syndicate.

The Union Public Service Commission, UPSC CSE Mains 2026 is scheduled to be held from Friday, August 21. UPSC CSE Mains will be held daily in two shifts; forenoon session from 9 am to 12 noon and afternoon session from 2:30 pm to 5:30 pm.

The Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a High-Power Inquiry Committee (HPEC) to investigate the actions of police and security forces during student protests held at Jantar Mantar and other parts of the country. The apex court stated that an independent and impartial inquiry is necessary regarding allegations of excessive use of force against protesters. The five-member High-Powered Enquiry Committee (HPEC), headed by former Supreme Court judge Justice R. Subhash Reddy, to examine allegations

The All India Football Federation has confirmed that 13 clubs will compete in the 2026-27 Indian Super League season. The tournament will be played in a double round-robin competition, that is, on a home-and-away basis, which was missing last season.

The Supreme Court on Thursday urged Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) to revisit the three-language policy and explored the possibility of granting relief to Class 6 students. The court also expressed reservations on treating English as a non-native language. We have to examine the extent to which English can be considered a non-indigenous language. First, I personally have serious reservations about the expression ative. It has a very colonial connotation. It should be indigenous. Se

In a shocking incident, a gangster was shot dead outside the court gate in Haryana's Hisar on Thursday. The gangster, identified as Vinod Panu alias Kana, had arrived at the court for a hearing when...

A sensational case of double murder and a death by suicide has emerged in Lucknow on Thursday. In a shocking incident, a man allegedly went to his wife's office and shot her dead and then returned home, shot his sister before killing himself. Identified as Manas Vajpayee, an SBI bank employee, on Thursday shot his wife Divya Mishra outside ICICI Bank branch in city's upscale Gomti Nagar area.