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CAQM Clears Phased Curbs On New Diesel, Petrol And CNG Light Goods Vehicles Across Delhi-NCR

Borders neglected in past, top priority for Modi government now: Rijiju on claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal

Kiren Rejiju, who represents Arunachal West in the Lok Sabha, come amid renewed concerns over Chinese military activity in the Upper Subansiri re

Amit Shah to visit Bengal for 3 days from Thursday

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in West Bengals Siliguri on the evening of Thursday, August 20, for a three-day visit to the s

Duplicate keys, hi-tech tools used to steal luxury cars across states

Bengaluru: The city police have arrested two people, including a woman from another state, for allegedly stealing luxury cars from different part

Niu Lai: Chinese animation becomes most profitable film in cinema history

Chinese animated film Niu Lai has become the most profitable film in cinema history by box-office-to-production-cost ratio, turning a reported pr

Newlywed woman found dead in well; two arrested in Chitradurga

Chitradurga: Police have arrested two persons in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a newlywed woman whose body was found in a desert

Tarun Tejpal appeals in Supreme Court against 10-year term in 2013 rape case

Tarun Tejpals appeal comes as the State of Goa, on August 18, 2026, moved the Supreme Court for enhancing his quantum of punishment

RBI's hawkish minutes rattle bond market investors, put rate hikes in play

Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta flagged a possible rate hike later this year as policymakers grew more wary of inflation risks despite retaining a n

Jadavpur University on the boil as ABVP and SFI supporters clash over general body meeting

The AVBP claimed that supporters were manhandled by the Left-backed unions; student leader said BJP MLA Sarbari Mukherjee was blaming students af

Coming up, Women

New Delhi: The Womens Asia Cup in Dubai next week could create an awkward presentation scenario for the BCCI if India go all the way to the final

Uttar Pradesh and Japan launch 3,191 crore manufacturing projects

These projects have a potential employment of more than 10,000 people

SC puts 1978 industry ruling in its lane

The Supreme Court on Thursday, by a 6:3 majority, held that the expansive, labour-friendly definition of industry laid down in its landmark 1978

The Iran war energy crisis is just getting started

Death sentence for preacher found guilty of sexually assaulting four minor girls in Tirunelveli

S. Abraham, 50, who had been running a prayer hall at Mela Ilanthaikulam, sexually assaulted the minors under the guise of taking moral science c

Unauthorised structures outside Pakistan High Commission pulled down in Delhi

Visuals showed that the demolition left a trail of rubble outside the mission, with broken metal railings and gates, twisted metal frames, roofin

Hyderabad crypto fraud: Four arrested for extorting Rs 7 lakh

Hyderabad: In an alleged crypto fraud, four people have been arrested by the Hyderabad police for allegedly using cryptocurrency deals to cheat a

How Rudra Pratap Singh Built New Money Matrix After Building Faceless Channels of His Own

On a visit to New Delhi this week, Check Point Software's chief executive officer Nadav Zafrir spoke to Udisha Srivastav and Nivedita Mookerji on

BMC Approves Rs 28,000 Crore Overhaul Of 22 BEST Bus Depots In Mumbai

BJP demands Pinarayi Vijayans resignation as Keralam Opposition Leader over ED findings in CMRL case

Rajiv Gandhi-era reforms: From 18-year-old voters to National Policy on Education

Rajiv Gandhis government lowered the voting age to 18, established C-DOT to develop telecom technology and introduced the National Policy on Educ

Members of ABVP, left-leaning student unions clash on JU campus

Kolkata: A clash broke out between members of ABVP and left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University early on Thursday, August 20, with eith

Visionary leader: Congress hails Rajiv on 89th birth anniversary

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday, August 20, paid rich tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, with part

Watch: Vande Mataram controversy escalates, BJP chief Nabin calls Congress the New Muslim League

In a new turn of events surrounding the Vande Mataram controversy, BJP president Nitin Nabin has sharply criticised the Congress over its decisio

Bigg Boss 20: Confirmed contestant exits list, name and photo

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 is just two weeks away, and the buzz surrounding the upcoming season is already reaching fever pitch. With new names being l

Kerala: Onam sales of Supplyco cross 200 cr, draw 26 lakh customers

SupplyCo is a state-run company which aims to regulate the market price of essential commodities and ensure food security

Singapore PM meets Indian ministers, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties

Prime Ministrer Lawrence Wong on Thursday met visiting Indian ministers ahead of the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) and dis

Raghuram Rajan pitches AI tax amid jobocalypse fear

Supreme Infrastructure Targets Next-Phase Growth Led by EPC, Housing & GCC Projects

Supreme Infrastructure Targets Next-Phase Growth Led by EPC, Housing & GCC Projects

Bry-Air Sets a New Global Pathway for Air to Water Generation

Bry-Air Sets a New Global Pathway for Air to Water Generation

SC rejects 1978 expansive definition of 'industry' for 2020 labour code

The Supreme Court, by a majority of 6:3, on Thursday held that the labour-friendly expansive definition of the term industry in its 1978 verdict

Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against Bombay High Court's conviction in 2013 rape case

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal on Thursday approached the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Courts verdict convicting him in the 2013

ACME Solar, Balrampur, Netweb, NAM India hit record highs; rally up to 8%

Sona BLW Precision Forgings, R R Kabel, Welspun Corp, Lenskart Solutions and Leela Palaces Hotels from the BSE 500 index hitting their respective

Hindu College faces admission row as staff move no-confidence motion against principal

Hindu College faces admission row as staff move noconfidence motion against principal

Former Trinamool Leader Uttam Kundu Arrested in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 20: The police in West Bengals Hooghly district have arrested Uttam Kundu, the former head of the Tarakeswar Municipality. Author

Rajiv Gandhi helped prepare India for promise of 21st century, says Congress

Perhaps the most meaningful tribute to Rajiv Ji would be to strengthen India's timeless spirit of empathy, harmony and reconciliation, while nurt

Club Kid trailer: Jordan Firstmans Cannes breakout brings his wild queer comedy to the screen

A24 has released the first trailer for Jordan Firstmans feature directorial debut, starring the comedian as a washed-up New York party promoter w

Odisha Crosses 1,000 mm Monsoon Rainfall Mark with 28% Surplus

Odisha has crossed the 1000 mm mark in monsoon rainfall this year, recording 1006.5 mm between June 1 and August 19, 2026, according to the India

Is Trump looking at India's SIR to save US polls?

Is Trump looking at Indias SIR to save US polls

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Spurious liquor deaths in Bhavnagar, Gujarat: death toll rises to seven, 30 hospitalised

12 bootleggers have been detained in connection with spurious liquor consumption in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, with an FIR registered against 21 persons

Major Fire Erupts at Gym in Greater Noida, Five Rescued

New Delhi, August 20: A chaotic scene unfolded in Greater Noida Wests Sector 1 on Thursday morning when a massive fire broke out at a fitness gym

Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loan business, shares jump 3%

Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loan business shares jump

BWF Worlds: Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly shock 7th seeds, one win away from medal

BWF Worlds Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly shock th seeds one win away from medal

Gold Rate Today, Aug 20: Gold prices up in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

22, 24 carat Gold prices up across Indian cities on August 20

Gujarat Spurious Liquor Tragedy: Death Toll Rises To 7; 30 Hospitalised

12 bootleggers have been detained in Gujarat's Bhavnagar district

District Collectors Get Power To Grant Citizenship In 8 Regions

New rules authorise collectors to process registration and naturalisation applications

Urban Company, Unicommerce expand partnership to Saudi Arabia, UAE

Urban Company's Middle East division has partnered with Unicommerce to streamline its e-commerce operations in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The onli

Impact of African Swine Fever on Finlands Pork Exports

Helsinki, August 20: The rise in cases of African Swine Fever (ASF) among wild boars is affecting Finlands pork exports. Finnish Minister of Agri

Amit Shah Chairs 31st Southern Zonal Council Meeting in Chennai; Bhatti Attends

The meeting of the chief ministers of southern states will deliberate important inter-state and national issues at a seaside resort in the city's

AP Assembly Pays Tributes To Former Leaders On Day 4

Soon after the House convened, the Speaker moved condolence resolutions to mourn the demise of several former MLAs and prominent leaders.

Visuals of Pakistan High Commission after security perimeter removal

Visuals of Pakistan High Commission after security perimeter removal

Silver ETFs surge up to 6% as cooling US yields lift precious metals

Tata Silver ETF, Nippon Silver ETF, HDFC Silver ETF, SBI Silver ETF, Axis Silver ETF, DSP Silver ETF, Groww Silver ETF all gained over 4 per cent

Sitharaman-led ministerial delegation meets Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

Established in 2022, the ISMR is a key high-level economic mechanism between India and Singapore.

'Politics of appeasement, anti-national': Amit Shah's big attack on Congress over resolution on Vande Mataram

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday launched a scathing attack over Congress for adopting a resolution not to sing the complete version of

Congress insulting freedom fighters: Amit Shah attacks party's Vande Mataram stand

Congress insulting freedom fighters Amit Shah attacks partys Vande Mataram stand

Europe's rivers run dry, and history resurfaces: Century-old shipwreck emerges in Serbia's drought

Extreme heat and drought are causing European rivers to recede. A steam tugboat from the early 1900s has emerged from the Sava River. This vessel

Turtlemint shares jump over 5% as Jefferies initiates buy call, sets 190 target

At 12.06 pm, the stock traded at 144.40, after hitting a high of 146.50, against its previous close of 138.92.

Supreme Court upholds definition of industry as per Industrial Relations Code, 2020

The Bench said the expansive interpretation of industry given in the the 1978 judgment authored by J. Krishna Iyer would operate in pending indus

Uttar Pradesh Plans A 500 Acre Japanese City At YEIDA As Escorts Kubota And Spark Minda Commit To Invest Rs 3,195 Crore

Four killed, 7 injured in two-truck collision in Hanogi Tunnel in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi

Four people were killed and seven others injured after two trucks collided head-on inside the Hanogi Tunnel on the Chandigarh-Manali National Hig

Anupam Khers Tanvi the Great Song Goes Viral, Army Officers Forwarding It

Mumbai, August 20: Actor Anupam Kher frequently shares updates about his films and personal life on social media. On Thursday, he expressed grati

Five killed, 23 injured in separate road accidents in Karnataka

Three people died and three others were injured after a car crashed into a parked truck near Ranebennur in Haveri. In Mandya, two people were kil

Nirmala Sitharaman-led ministerial delegation meets Singapore PM Lawrence Wong

Indian ministers met Singapore's Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Thursday. They discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation across several key

Iran tells Trump to accept reality, says Strait of Hormuz cannot become US territory

Sharing the image in a post on X, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi, who described the US President as a deluded man, said on Wed

Tension prevails in Jadavpur University after SFI, ABVP groups clash; several students hospitalised

Several students were injured and hospitalised, while both groups lodged FIRs with Jadavpur Police Station and announced protest demonstrations o

Unauthorized Structures Outside Pakistan High Commission Removed in Delhi

NEW DELHI, Aug 20: Authorities have removed unauthorised structures, including queue-management barriers, erected outside the Pakistan High Commi

Ladoos, pedas sold as Ayodhya Ram Mandir Prasad found fake: Consumer body fines Amazon for misleading ads; says devotees' religious sentiments exploited

Ladoos, pedas, and other sweets sold on Amazon as Ayodhya Ram Mandir Prasad without any temple authorisation have landed the e-commerce giant wit

Sachin Pilot criticises Rajasthan order restricting school access

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Delhi announces 10-year master plan to preserve wildlife and enhance green cover

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Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal goes to Supreme Court against rape case conviction

Tehelka founder Tarun Tejpal goes to Supreme Court against rape case conviction

Google offers students in India one-year of free AI Plus plan: How to claim

Google is offering eligible college students in India a free Google AI Plus plan for 12 months, alongside discounted AI Pro plans and new Gemini

I bought 2 houses at 24, but my kids might never buy one: Founder says people need to move beyond 9 to 5 for building wealth that can beat inflation

Entrepreneur Riya Upreti has argued that rising property prices and uneven salary growth are making traditional wealth-building increasingly diff

National Weather Forecast: Rain and storm alert in 15 states of the country, this warning issued for Dholpur and Karauli

The Meteorological Department has issued a rain and storm alert today in 15 states of the country including Rajasthan. Along with Rajasthan, the

Tragic Road Accidents in Karnataka Claim Five Lives, Injure Over 23

Bengaluru, August 20: In Karnataka, two separate road accidents in the districts of Haveri and Mandya resulted in the deaths of at least five peo

Pakistan seeks USD 10 billion US facility to bolster forex stability

Pakistan seeks a $10 billion US facility to bolster its foreign exchange reserves. This move aims to reassure international investors and stabili

Gel nails are under fire in the UK. Should India ban them too?

Gel nails are under fire in the UK Should India ban them too

Cabinet Clears Rs 2,229 Crore Rail Expansion On Congested Chennai-Gudur Corridor

Land Subsidence Damages 12 Houses in J

Jammu, August 20: Around 12 houses have been damaged, including two that suffered severe damage, after land subsidence struck Kheri village in Ja

US opens secret oil shipping corridor, exporting about 10 million barrels a day amid Iran stalemate: Report

Development comes shortly after US President Donald Trump ruled out extending a fragile 60-day ceasefire agreement with Tehran

Indian national dies in Israel; suspect arrested

Male tiger photographed at Assams Dihing Patkai National Park

The big cat was captured on camera during monitoring by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) in collaboration with the State forest department

Harish Rao writes to Rahul over prohibited lands in Telangana

Hyderabad: Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA T Harish Rao on Thursday, August 22, wrote to Congress leader Rahul Gandhi, drawing the latters atten

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Revanth Reddy Embarks on 10-Day Visit to UK, US

Reddy was in Delhi to attend the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on August 19

7 dead, 30 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat

dead hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat

Sridhar Vembu says we are living in AI credit bubble, it could bankrupt companies

Sridhar Vembu says we are living in AI credit bubble it could bankrupt companies