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US envoy Sergio Gor hints at downgrading J-K travel advisory after meeting Omar Abdullah

After meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor said, The United States puts out travel war

Govt eyes foreign capital inflows, deeper corporate bond mkt: Alok Tiwari

DEA Joint Secretary Alok Tiwari says the government is working to attract overseas capital and improve depth, liquidity and participation in corp

Actor Ravi Mohan files case against film producer over dispute related to Bro Club

Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi orders notice, returnable by August 25, to Shruthi Nallappa of Miracle Movies

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Protests Erupt in Jharkhand Over Cancellation of CGL Exams

Ranchi, August 19: Protests erupted in Jharkhand as employees affected by the cancellation of 22 recruitment exams by the state government demons

Tara Sutaria Expresses Gratitude for Fans Love During Tum Hi Aana Jam Session

Mumbai, August 19: Actress Tara Sutaria recently expressed her heartfelt gratitude to fans for their overwhelming support following her latest ja

Freedom of speech in law schools

Free petrol promised, crowd braves rain in Chandigarh. Then this happened

Free petrol promised crowd braves rain in Chandigarh Then this happened

Rupee hits three-week low, traders wary about fall to 96/USD as RBI stands guard

The rupee closed at 95.7525 per dollar, compared to 95.68 in the previous session

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Indian markets decline for seventh straight session; Nifty loses 2.1% in seven days

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities extended their losing streak on Wednesday as surging crude oil prices and rising global b

Indian, US fuel exporters reaping bonanza amid oil supply uncertainty due to wars

India and U.S. oil refiners are benefiting from global fuel supply disruptions caused by wars in Iran and Ukraine, boosting refined fuel exports

Luxury cars stolen across India using duplicate keys, sold in Rajasthan; 2 arrested

Luxury cars stolen across India using duplicate keys sold in Rajasthan arrested

India's July crude oil imports rise over 9% month-on-month

India crude imports: On an annual basis, crude oil imports were up 13%, from 18.89 million tons in July last year, data from the Petroleum Planni

North Karnataka industrial ecosystem can grow by catering to electric vehicle value chain

The Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi region has the potential to be a major industrial and logistics hub by leveraging rapid growth of EV sector

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Released: Check Your Responses and Submit Challenges Now

NTA has released the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key. Access your recorded responses and submit challenges online. Follow these steps to

Why health insurance is starting to look different for Gen Z

From rewarding healthy habits to covering everyday healthcare, a new generation is pushing insurance beyond hospitalization. You already spend mo

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red, Sensex Drops 325 Points

Mumbai, August 19: The Indian stock market closed lower on Wednesday. By the end of the trading session, the Sensex fell by 325.78 points, or 0.4

Gujarat CM on US tour meets Micron, Google, Perplexity CEOs; pitches state as AI, semiconductor hub

Meetings focus on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, skilling and potential investments in Gujarat

Staines triple murder case: Supreme Court gives ultimatum to Odisha on Dara Singhs remission plea

A Bench headed by Justice Manoj Misra cautioned the State government that procrastination would only lead to the Supreme Court taking over and de

PWD to modernise government building projects: Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna in Assembly

'Punjab polls behind my arrest': Satyendar Jain cries foul after ACB action in Delhi Jal Board case

Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain on Wednesday alleged that his arrest by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) wa

Watch: Actress calls Vijay Varma

Mumbai: Vijay Varma walked onto the stage to collect a major acting honour, but it was his perfectly timed comeback to Dolly Singh that ended up

Yuanxin Satellite reportedly raises nearly RMB7 billion at RMB50 billion valuation

Yuanxin Satellite has reportedly completed a financing round worth nearly RMB7 billion at a valuation of about RMB50 billion, according to Caixin

Equal access for women can lift India's farm output by 2 trillion: Report

The grain is in her hands. The question is whether the storage, the credit, the technology and the market will be too

EPSRR, Axton Capital in pact to develop F&B concept in Sri Lanka, Oman

The companies plan to collaborate via J M Robertson & Company Limited, a subsidiary of Axton, to develop and expand F&B concepts in both markets

Yami Gautam takes on monsters in first look from Nayyi Navelli; film to release on Dussehra

Yami Gautam has announced her next film after the award-winning Haq. TitledNayyi Navelli, the film is touted to bea fantasy family entertainer. D

Tejashwi Yadav, party workers detained during protest march, RJD leader says govt is afraid of youth

Tejashwi Yadav, leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), along with several party workers, includingRJDMP Misa

Pak govt files review plea against SC order to shift Imran Khan to private hospital

Pak govt files review plea against SC order to shift Imran Khan to private hospital

34 Bihar students fall ill after detergent mixed in mid-day meal

Patna: As many as 34 children fell ill in Bihars Nalanda district after they were served a midday meal in which the cook allegedly mixed detergen

Krafton is launching BGMI Lite for less powerful phones, pre-registration starting from next week

Krafton is launching BGMI Lite for less powerful phones preregistration starting from next week

App-based cab and bike drivers strike turns violent in Odishas Bhubaneswar

Agitators allegedly turned violent and hurled stones at the force deployed; the cease-work protest began on August 17, pressing for the fulfilmen

How The Baya Weaver Bird Makes Its Extraordinary Home

On World Photography Day, Arun Khanna pays tribute to this year's theme, Home, with a photo essay on Nature's master nest-maker -- the Baya Weave

Russia turns to Asia for refined fuel, set to receive nearly 270,000 tonnes in Aug

Russia is importing refined fuel from Asian nations this month. Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries have reduced domestic fuel production sig

US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

The termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has led to job losses for caregivers. This decision impacts developmentally disabled m

Govt to provide all MLAs with cars: TN CM Vijay

Action against drivers not knowing Marathi from tomorrow

Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced a drive against auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers lacking a 'working knowledge' of Marathi

Rajasthan Assembly Monsoon Session Set to Begin Amidst Political Tensions

Jaipur, August 19: The Rajasthan Assemblys monsoon session is scheduled to commence on August 20. Ahead of the session, tensions have escalated b

Himalayan plant species named Nimspurjae after mountaineer Nirmal Purja

Himalayan plant species named Nimspurjae after mountaineer Nirmal Purja

We dont want to leave: Why Adivasis are resisting the Ken-Betwa river link

Currently, affected villagers who were 18 years or older in February 2024 are eligible to receive Rs 12.5 lakh in compensation and Rs 5 lakh per

Shehzad Poonawalla explains BJP exit:

Former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has opened up about his decision to resign from the party, saying financial and personal pressures pla

No divorce for Ssunita-Govinda. Manager confirms withdrawal of petition

No divorce for SsunitaGovinda Manager confirms withdrawal of petition

Another suspect in Nord Stream case arrested in Croatia: German prosecutors

German prosecutors said Ukrainian national Vladimir Z. was part of a group accused of planting explosives on the Nord Stream pipelines near Denma

AI researcher buys Rs 670 crore California mansion with nine-hole golf course after just 6 years of service

AI researcher Tony Yuhuai Wu has reportedly bought a Rs 670 crore mansion in California after six years in the AI industry. The 12-acre Villa de

Free police training for unemployed youth in Nizamabad

Hyderabad: Unemployed youth in Nizamabad, Armoor and Bodhan divisions preparing for police constable and sub-inspector recruitment exams can now

Time to push back: On India and the continuing U.S. pressure | The Hindu Editorial

The U.S. has been emboldened to make increasing demands on India

Maharashtra CM can now override Cabinet Ministers' decisions: What the new rules are

The Maharashtra government has framed new rules empowering Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to override decisions taken by any Cabinet minister i

Xiaomi robot set for public debut at 2026 World Robot Conference

Xiaomis robot will make its first public appearance at the 2026 World Robot Conference, Xiaomi President Lu Weibing said in the earnings-call rep

CJPs Ashutosh Ranka Demands Transparency In Probe

CJPs Ashutosh Ranka has questioned the Bengal Police investigation into the death of Abduls father, calling for the post-mortem report to be made

How will authorities curb the sale of prohibited items like gutka?

Tukaram Mundhe explains the measures being taken to control their sale and ensure stricter enforcement.

Flag - Official Trailer

Watch the Official Trailer from Kannada movie 'Flag' starring Mickey Makhija, Master Deehan, Abhinav Goswami, Giri Dwarakish, Amir Malik, Babusha

Vijay: Dont force me to open files from three departments

ICC Rankings: Brook Dethrones Head As No. 1 Test Batter; Shanto Achieves Career-best Rankings

ICC World Test Championship: England batter Harry Brook reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Mens Test Player Rankings, dethroning Australia opene

South Koreas SK Hynix announces buyback after stock crashes 50% in two months, wipes off massive retail wealth

SK Hynix announced a record 40 trillion won share buyback and cancellation after its stock plunged nearly 50%. South Koreas Kospi also tumbled am

New Rules for Commitment Applications in Competition Cases Announced by CCI

New Delhi, August 19: The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has notified revised regulations for commitment applications related to competiti

NEET: SC directs Centre to inform about steps taken to implement Radhakrishnan panel recommendations

Supreme Court bench says NTA reforms must be institutionalised and technological changes are needed for conduct of smooth entrance examinations

Queen Camilla says staying silent on King Charles' cancer was difficult

Queen Camilla says staying silent on King Charles cancer was difficult

Osmania University to hold job fair for pharmacists on Aug 25

Hyderabad: The Employment Bureau of Osmania University, in collaboration with MedPlus Group, will be organising a job fair for pharmacist and ass

Trump put thousands of soldiers on Washington's streets. They seldom stop crime

In Washington D.C., National Guard troops are stationed not as crime fighters but as symbols of security. They primarily patrol peaceful neighbor

Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine, admits huge mistake

The 31-year-old, who reached the final at Wimbledon in 2022, failed a doping test during an ATP event in Mallorca on June 22

Cancellation, partial cancellation and regulation of trains connecting Mysuru and Shivamogga

Due to essential maintenance work at Hassan and Holenarsipur yards, South Western Railway has cancelled and regulated the services of some trains

Watch: Varun Dhawan buys new farm, celebrates with chai and biscuits

Watch Varun Dhawan buys new farm celebrates with chai and biscuits

Fact-Check: Video of Muslims Praying on London Metro Is AI-Generated

The video does not authentically show Muslims praying on the London Metro.

Cabinet clears 4 railway projects worth Rs 9,450 crore across 4 states: Key details

The Union Cabinet greenlit five significant infrastructure initiatives totaling over thirteen thousand crore rupees. Among these, four railway mu

Operation Safed Sagar: Documentary based on the aircraft on MiG-21, The Last Salute to premiere August 26 as the show ranks No. 2 on Netflix Global Top 10

Operation Safed Sagar has reached the No. 2 position on Netflixs Global Top 10 Non-English TV List, according to the streaming platform. The six-

Sohail Khan shares heartwarming picture with mother Salma, calls her The strongest

Sohail Khan recently gave fans a glimpse of his close bond with his mother, Salma Khan, as he shared a candid picture with her on social media. T

Tumbbad 2 makers find original 'Atte Ki Gudiya moulds, lock opener from first film during recce

The team of Tumbbad 2 recently made an unexpected discovery while scouting locations for the upcoming sequel. During a recce at the wada where th

Varun Dhawan buys a farm and calls it the biggest achievement of his life; shares video from his new property

Varun Dhawan is celebrating a special personal milestone, and for the actor, it is an achievement that goes beyond the glitz and glamour of his f

World Photography Day 2026: Randeep Hooda says photography helped him understand framing while directing Swatantrya Veer Savarkar

For Randeep Hooda, photography has been closely connected with the way he observes the world. His interest in the medium began with his fascinati

Our Mines, Our Rights, Our Future LoP Naveen Patnaik Rallies Odias Against MMDR Bill

In a powerful video message released to the people of Odisha, Leader of the Opposition and Biju Janata Dal president Naveen Patnaik has called fo

New AI Model Floe Understands Multilingual Intent

Blue Machines AI has launched Floe, a context-aware language detection model designed for AI agents. Floe distinguishes between code-mixing and g

Piyush Goyal Leads 70-Member Indian Business Delegation To Singapore For High-Level Talks On Trade, Technology And Economic Cooperation

Novo Nordisk tests low-dose Wegovy pill in new weight-loss study

The study reflects growing interest in lower-dose obesity treatments as patients balance weight-loss benefits, costs and potential side effects

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Awaits

New Delhi, August 19: Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhu, participated in the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting and addressed vario

Watch: Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi

ACB arrests Satyendar Jain in DJB corruption case

The Anti-Corruption Branch has sought judicial custody for former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain, ex-Delhi Jal Board CEO Udit Prakash Rai, and thr

Sensex, Nifty slide as crude hits 3-week high, bond yields rise

Sensex Nifty slide as crude hits week high bond yields rise

TN CM announces official vehicle, 1 lakh allowance for MLAs to address public grievances

The government will provide 75,000 per month for administrative tasks and vehicle maintenance, including fuel and driver costs, and 25,000 for hi

Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act Takes Effect From August 28: What Changes Under the Law?

Maharashtras new law regulates religious conversions, introduces prior notice, tougher penalties and scrutiny of marriage-linked conversions.

India's Test journey from 1st to 600th: A story of progress, revolutions, historic triumphs

India achieved a significant 165-run victory against Sri Lanka in their 600th Test match. Devdutt Padikkal scored a century, and Manav Suthar too

Why is Ben Stokes not playing in England vs Pakistan 1st Test in Leeds?

England set to host Pakistan in a three-match Test series, starting August 19 at Headingley. It marks their first outing since former captain Ben

Sitharaman, Goyal in Singapore for talks to deepen trade, investment ties

Singapore was Indias largest source of foreign direct investment in 2025-26, with inflows of $19.8 billion

Working out at home is commendable. But injuries need to be avoided. Heres how

Many people are training without proper guidance on exercise form, load management, nutrition, or recovery. While the motivation to stay active i

Quote of the Day by Andrew Garfield: I hope that I'm always struggling... you develop when you're... a profound life lesson on personal growth, intentional resilience, and overcoming complacency, and why true character is forged by resisting the trap of comfort, by the Oscar-nominated actor

Quote of the Day by Andrew Garfield: I hope that I'm always struggling... You develop when you're struggling. At its simplest, this idea redefine

Manipur Shutdown Continues as NRC Update Demands Intensify

Imphal, August 19: Life in the Imphal Valley remains disrupted for the second consecutive day due to a state-wide shutdown. The Campaign for Just

CtrlS Secures Rs 250 Crore Investment From Kamath And Vanga

Zerodha co-founder Nikhil Kamath has invested Rs 200 crore in CtrlS, a hyperscale data centre company, with entrepreneur Sreeram Reddy Vanga addi