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T.N. to file review petition against eviction of people from Megamalai region

Centre says 2026 law does not invalidate identity cards already issued to transgenders

Appearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the validity of these cards

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Food safety crackdown in Bengaluru: Shawarma, kebab, milk samples found unsafe

Officials have inspected 629 hostels of Backward Classes Welfare Department, 331 hostels under the Social Welfare Department.

Landlord arrested for sexually harassing tenant

Gangster Shahzad Bhatti picked operatives through social media

Bhatti, who operates from UAE, is also a social media influencer; police say he offered money to youth to throw grenades and plant explosives nea

MTR launches North Karnataka range of chutney pudis

The food brand plans to list the delicacies soon on online platforms

I leave it to the MLAs to decide whether they should get up when the Chief Minister arrives, says Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker

It is not compulsory to stand up whenever the Chief Minister or the Leader of the Opposition arrives. However, showing respect is part of Tamil c

Fact Check: Edited video goes VIRAL as PM disrespecting national anthem

Fact Check Edited video goes VIRAL as PM disrespecting national anthem

ElNinoseen deepening Indias rainfall deficit through Sept

European forecaster says best of monsoon over for India; overall shortfall at 13%

Sun Pharma gets favourable verdict in antitrust-litigation in U.S.

The plaintiffs, in the antitrust litigation, had alleged the settlement agreement with Pfizer unlawfully delayed generic competition for Lipitor.

SHRC directive to address traffic congestion caused by Kochi metro works

District Police Chief (Kochi City) told to appoint the Assistant Commissioner of Police (Traffic) to inspect site, probe congestion complaints, a

Giant-killer Ayush Shetty headlines India's perfect opening day at Delhi Worlds

Giantkiller Ayush Shetty headlines Indias perfect opening day at Delhi Worlds

Jharkhand govt cancels all TDPL exams, results, and selections; JSSC-CGL also scrapped: Hemant Soren

Amid students protestover alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday announced the cance

Family seeks protection, legal assistance

Police step up surveillance, increase picket points to manage Onam rush in Kochi city

Picket points increased to 86 from 42, control room vehicles to 24 from 17; special units, shadow police deployed at crowded commercial hubs and

JSSC-CGL exam cancelled, Jharkhand govt to probe irregularities since 2014

JSSCCGL exam cancelled Jharkhand govt to probe irregularities since

Two rice millers arrested for failing to hand over custom-milled rice worth 24.18 crore to government

Bengaluru Traffic advisory issued for Tuesday JD(S) protest

Shorter-tenor SLB contracts may boost closing auction participation

Move by NSE, BSE Clearing comes as SEBI pushes for greater participation in new closing auction mechanism

RSS member, master tactician: Why Ram Madhav's return to BJP's core team matters

RSS member master tactician Why Ram Madhavs return to BJPs core team matters

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty stuns World No. 1 Shi Yu Qi; India 5-0 on Day 1

Ayush Shetty produced the biggest win of his career on Day 1 at the BWF World Championships, stunning top seed and defending champion Shi Yu Qi i

Provide bus services that align with school timings

Rs 238 crore custom-milled rice dues pending against 38 rice millers in Peddapalli district

MSc in Chemistry, computer programming: BJP's new IT head Mhaskey's qualifications

MSc in Chemistry computer programming BJPs new IT head Mhaskeys qualifications

Kandal Rajans mission to save Kannurs rare mangrove

I did conduct a limited inquiry before accepting resignations of six AIADMK MLAs, Speaker tells HC

J.C.D. Prabhakar says he had inquired with the individual MLAs to ascertain whether their resignations were voluntary and genuine

ECMSexpanded with nod for31 projects at 7,877crore outlay

To be spread across 10 States including Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Bengaluru: 800 kg gelatin sticks seized from construction site; two booked

A rock formation was found at the site during the construction work, following which gelatin explosives were allegedly brought in to blast and br

Nitin's 'Nabin' team: BJP hits reset button with eye on UP and 'Mission 2029'

The Bharatiya Janata Party has unveiled its dynamic new national team of office-bearers, strategically assembled to tackle both the upcoming asse

LDF meeting skips crucial internal issues, decides to focus on local body bypolls

Convener T.P. Ramakrishnan says CPIs demand for the Deputy Leader of the Opposition post was not on the meetings agenda. He denied that the CPIs

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Why China is Becoming a Must-Visit Destination for Foreign Tourists

Beijing, August 17: Once is not enough, and I just want to keep coming back to China. These sentiments from foreign tourists have been rapidly ci

CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences

State govt to add an addtional 10,000 hospitals beds with expansion of public health infrastructure

India-Japan defence ties in focus as Rajnath, Koizumi to meet on August 20

The Japanese Defence Minister is expected to discuss cooperation on defence equipment, including Japans planned export of UNICORN stealth communi

Ongole Municipal Corporation to mark 150th anniversary with series of events

20 passengers injured in TGSRTC bus-lorry collision in Jagtial district

In Argentina, one fossil bone from a 236-million-year-old cynodont contained a rare clue about birth. Researchers found its newborn size resembled mammals, suggesting live birth evolved 95 million years earlier than thought

New fossil evidence challenges the long-held belief that ancient cynodonts laid eggs. A recent study found compelling proof that Chiniquodon theo

Education Minister Pralhad Joshi tells NTA to audit examination processes, submit corrective action report

Pralhad Joshi was informed that in the wake of recent issues, the NTA has removed more than 50 staff and advertised for 10 new professional leade

Animal Welfare Board instructs Hosur Corporation to halt sterilisation surgeries

SEBI Launches Two Portals to Enhance Cybersecurity in Securities Market

New Delhi, August 17: The Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Tuhin Kanta Pandey, announced two new initiatives on Mon

Madurai District Police to auction 14 vehicles on August 22

Two Mumbai doctors who guarded Jinnah's secret for decades set to receive Pakistan's highest civilian award

Two doctors from Mumbai are set to receive Pakistan's highest civilian honour for a decision they made nearly eight decades ago that was kept awa

TikToker with over million followers shot dead in Pakistan

Islamabad: A 28-year-old Pakistani TikToker with over a million followers was shot dead by motorcycle-borne gunmen in Taxila near Islamabad follo

CSIR-IICT partners Re Sustainability for environmental technology research

Digital transformation firm opens office, plans to expand operations

Osmania University centre to develop 110 hours of Sanskrit lessons with IIT-Bombay

Editorial. Trading charges

India should call out US transshipment scam report

Letters to the Editor dated August 17, 2026

India's frailties exposed in 4-2 loss to England, Pakistan next

Indias frailties exposed in loss to England Pakistan next

Quote of the day by Michael Douglas: Do you know what absolute happiness is? For me... -A heartwarming reminder of what happiness means

Michael Douglas expresses sheer joy as he wakes up his children each morning, describing that moment as a pure display of love. This sentiment un

Free coaching may reshape mkt, but access may not ensure success: Experts

Experts say free coaching could ease cost barriers and pressure mid-tier providers, but gaps in connectivity, mentoring and academic foundations

Jio offers tariff certainty with Prime subscription till September 2027

Prime membership will be separate from the 299 plan and will offer benefits like Google Gemini Pro and 5,000 GB of cloud storage

Imran Khan's vision almost normal ahead of Supreme Court treatment plea

Imran Khan's vision almost normal ahead of Supreme Court treatment plea

UGC-NET retest: Student groups in Delhi demand NTA be scrapped

New Delhi: Several student organisations held protests in the national capital on Monday, August 17, against the National Testing Agencys decisio

Karnataka govt. withdraws 2018 Bill on RGUHS

TUDA shows Tirupatis water bodies to German delegation

Collector assures teenage girl to get her Plus Two mark statement destroyed in fire in Ramanathapuram district

Watch: Vijays first 100 days as Tamil Nadu CM: What worked and what didnt

From closing 717 TASMAC shops and revising the agricultural loan waiver to controversies over power cuts, electricity bills, law and order, free

People of Purpose: Dr Tatyana Dias Left Neuroscience to Build a More Inclusive Future Through Veruschka Foundation

After losing her sister Veruschka at 26, Dr Tatyana Dias built pathways to independence through culinary skills, training and livelihoods.

After PM Modi's Remarks, 'Dimagi Naxal Party' Instagram Page Gains 1.6 Lakh Followers Overnight; Suspended

An Instagram account named Dimagi Naxal Party reportedly gained over 1.6 lakh followers within a day after PM Narendra Modi used the term during

Kharge on dais, Congress sticks to first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at Goa event

Kharge on dais Congress sticks to first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at Goa event

Rising energy cost poses a risk to economic growth, says Birla

Several Injured After Nag Panchami Rush Triggers Stampede-Like Situation Near Harsiddhi Temple In Ujjain; 'Rumour,' Says Temple Committee

A heavy rush of devotees on Nag Panchami triggered a stampede-like situation near Mahakal Temple in Ujjain on Monday. Around 13 devotees were rep

Kashmir's Shopian Sees Powerful Independence Day Gesture as LeT Terrorist's Parents Hoist Tricolour

In a striking Independence Day gesture, the parents of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Abid Ramzan Sheikh hoisted the Tricolour at their home in Shopia

Indian Army Recruitment Alert: Apply Now for 70 Positions Before the Deadline

New Delhi, August 17: Millions of young individuals aspire to join the Indian Army and serve their country. If you are one of them, a golden oppo

Trump's foreign policy: Strongmen on speed dial, allies and partners on notice

Sensex, Nifty End Lower as IT Stocks Drag Markets; Nifty Falls 78 Points

The Sensex declined 281.09 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 77,728.16, while the Nifty fell 78.35 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 24,

Amit Malviya dropped as BJP IT cell chief; Deepak Mhaskey named successor in major reshuffle

The BJP has replaced longtime IT cell chief Amit Malviya with Chhattisgarh's Deepak Mhaskey in a major organisational reshuffle. The party also a

12 injured as van carrying tourists topple on Valparai ghat section

Eight people, mostly pilgrims, die after fire broke out at hotel in temple town of Tarapith

Police detained one person for alleged lapses in the maintenance of the hotels fire-fighting system.

RBI seeks NBFC feedback on revolving credit rules, stresses compliance and risk controls

The central bank urged lenders to identify risks linked to new products and technology-driven business models early, strengthen grievance redress

Major Multi-State Crackdown Dismantles ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Terror Network Ahead of I-Day

Security agencies have launched a coordinated crackdown across 14 states, detaining 253 people and making major recoveries in a probe into the IS

ED attaches assets worth 152.5 crore in fake government office, housing fraud cases

Officials seized land parcels, mutual fund investments, and bank balances of key accused who siphoned off public funds through bogus government o

Bihar temple stampede: 7 devotees killed at Ashok Dham

At least seven devotees were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihars Lakhisarai district on Monday

Hema Malini praises Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947': Humanity more important than hatred

Hema Malini has praised Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta-starrer Batwara 1947, highlighting its message of humanity, mutual respect and harmony over h

Gold Rebounds 600 To 1.56 Lakh, Weak US Dollar Revives Bullion Demand

Gold rose Rs 600 to Rs 1,56,800 per 10 grams in Delhi as a weaker dollar and firm global markets supported demand, while silver stayed flat.

Can Shanti caps deter courts from fixing higher compensation, SC asks petitioners

Petitioners say investment should not be at the cost of safety of thousands of lives

Sunil Mittal to step down as Airtel Payments Bank Chairman; Shabnam Sinha named successor

Shabnam Sinha will succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal as Airtel Payments Bank chairperson from October 1, following RBI and board approval.

Jharkhand: Talks yet to begin as student protest enters day 24

Ranchi: Talks between a government panel and protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand were yet to begin on Monday, August 17, as Chief Minister Hema

Ranbir Kapoor poses shirtless, holds Alia Bhatt and Raha close as trio enjoy serene family getaway [Pics]

Alia took to Instagram to share snippets from their peaceful and serene vacation, with Raha Kapoor seen enjoying the exotic sea views while seate

Unemployed JAC stage protest, demand Jagans resignation as MLA

Why Nitin Gadkari complained against Tukaram Mundhe

Why Nitin Gadkari complained against Tukaram Mundhe

8/18 Angel Number Day could bring a major money & success shift for these 5 zodiac signs Is your sign about to get lucky?

Angel Number Day 8/18is best understood as a symbolic opportunity rather than a promise of financial success. For these fiveZodiac Signs, the day