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Surendra Rajput Criticizes BJPs Outreach Efforts, Questions Their Commitment to Youth Issues

Lucknow, August 12: Congress spokesperson Surendra Rajput has sharply criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for its planned outreach campai

IndiGo flight from Kolkata makes emergency landing at Chennai airport

The left engine of the aircraft was inoperative, due to which a full emergency was declared, the AAI said

Assam to verify flood relief funds raised by 72 YouTubers

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says the government will ascertain whether the money reached the State and how it has been utilised

New Jersey and New York to Celebrate Indian Independence Day, Announce Governors

New Delhi, August 12: New Jersey and New York, two prominent states in the United States, will celebrate Indian Independence Day on August 15, 20

State PSCs under scrutiny as exam irregularities, delays erode trust

Court Takes Cognizance of NEET Paper Leak Case; Hearings to Begin Tomorrow

New Delhi, August 12: The Rouse Avenue Court has acknowledged the charge sheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in the NEET UG

Urbanization Key to Indias Development by 2047, Says Arvind Panagariya

Thiruvananthapuram, August 12: Arvind Panagariya, the chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, stated on Wednesday that urbanization will play a

TMC MP Kirti Azad questions government over response to student protests

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Indian semiconductor startups raised $206 million since 2022: Report

Investors are concentrating money behind companies that have moved further along product development and commercialisation, rather than spreading

Three arrested for dangerous bike stunts in Vadapalani

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy: Indias Global Face in Badminton, Secures First Commonwealth Gold with Chirag Shetty

New Delhi, August 12: Satwiksairaj Rankireddy is currently a prominent name in Indian and global badminton. Alongside Chirag Shetty, he has not o

BTS Member V Shares News About His Hearing Loss

Fans across the world voiced strong support for his ongoing recovery.

202% rally in 1 year: Why this multibagger stock zoomed 19% today

TD Power Systems shares have been on a strong run on Dalal Street in recent years. According to NSE data, the stock has more than doubled investo

Insurance regulators weigh reforms to tackle rising medical costs

Medical inflation of roughly 12% to 14% a year puts pressure on families and prompts authorities to hunt ways to standardise pricing and coverage

Major Changes Coming to Bigg Boss 20: Salman Khan Reveals Extra Lifeline Twist

Mumbai, August 12: Salman Khan is set to return to the small screen with the much-anticipated new season of the reality show Bigg Boss. The excit

For Chennai-based singer Susha, Love Language is an act of self-care

Music composer, singer and visual artist Susha talks about her first independent full-fledged album, Love Language, collaborating with friends, a

YS Jagan Mohan Reddy directs YSRCP legislators to expose government failures

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Explained: What is a cess and how states use it for welfare purposes

Himachal Pradesh's widow and orphan cess on fuel has brought purpose-specific levies into focus. Here's what a cess is and how states use such le

I Ordered Jail Raids: HM Priyank on Phone Seizure From Jailed Revanna

We will not allow anyone to receive VIP treatment like this. The raid itself is the message. If you think you can bribe my officials and do what

Thai Government vows tougher gun controls after 2 deadly shootings near Bangkok

Government spokesperson Lalida Persvivatana stated that the government is strengthening gun regulations, cracking down on illegal firearms, and r

Sri Lanka Announces 16-Member Test Squad for Series Against India, Mendis and Nissanka Ruled Out

Colombo, August 12: Sri Lanka Cricket has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming two-match Test series against India. Unfortunately, Kusal

Dakkhan ko Chira: Hyderabad exhibition explores the textile heritage of the western Deccan

The two-day Hyderabad exhibition by textile researcher and designer Vinay Narkar features 100 saris, 25 Maratha-style paintings and jewellery ins

CAG Flags Bengaluru Metro Planning Failures, Rs 6,600 Crore Cost Overrun; Ridership Far Below Estimates

El Nio drives India's July power demand to a record high: Crisil report

India's power demand is expected to rise 6.5-7.5 per cent this fiscal to 1,825-1,835 BU, driven by an expected increase in cooling demand due to

Bengalurus August food guide: Onam sadyas, Independence Day brunches, and Burmese tea-time bites

From traditional Onam sadyas and Burmese tea-shop favourites to a Ladakhi tasting menu and Independence Day brunches, heres what Bengalurus resta

India's exports rise 15% in April-July; Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confident of $1 trillion target

India's exports saw a 15 percent increase during the first four months of this fiscal year. The Commerce Minister expressed optimism about reachi

Centre redefines Ganga floodplain, drops construction-free zone provision

The amendment removes the construction-free zone wording and instead says that the banks of the Ganga and its tributaries and their floodplains s

CJP Founder Abhijeet Dipke Turns Focus To Rural Schools With

Dipkes campaign targets rural school infrastructure as children demand basic access to education across India.

N Chandrasekaran's exit puts Tata Digital, semiconductor bets in focus

Tata Digital's continuing losses and the long gestation period of the group's semiconductor projects have come under sharper scrutiny amid questi

Zetwerk planning to file IPO papers publicly, eyes raising up to $400 mn

The Bengaluru-based company, which confidentially filed for an IPO in March, may submit updated paperwork this week and is likely to begin invest

Adilabad Police Bust Inter-State Bike Theft Gang, Arrest 8

An interstate gang involved in a series of bike thefts across erstwhile Adilabad district and surrounding areas of Maharashtra has been apprehend

How Corporate India Is Investing In Climate & Environmental Resilience

Highway safety crackdown: Maharashtra orders removal of unauthorised dhabas and eateries within 60 days

FSSAI Bans Plastic Packaging for Paan Masala

FSSAI has imposed a complete ban on the use of plastic, plastic lamination and aluminium foil in paan masala packaging, citing public health and

India strikes gold three times as fencing haul reaches 29 in Lagos

India's fencing team achieved significant success on day three of the championship. They secured three gold, one silver, and one bronze medal in

Karnataka Bans Sale, Distribution of Ghutka, Pan Masala For A Year

The ban targets the manufacture, storage, transportation, distribution and sale of gutkha, pan masala and other prohibited products containing to

India's exports surge 15% in April-July as Goyal highlights access to $70-trillion markets through FTAs

Babar Azam re-enters top 10 in ICC Test batting rankings after two years

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7 high-fiber foods that may help support heart health

Kashi Damru traced Indian musics spiritual heartbeat through rhythm

Presented by kanjira artiste Guruprasanna, the ensemble of 10 artistes led by Jagadeesh Kurthkoti, combined vedic chants, recitation of shlokas a

Punjab drug war, jobs record under scanner as NAPA seeks white papers

The North American Punjabi Association has requested detailed reports from Punjab's Chief Minister. They seek verifiable data on the government's

Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker seeking discussion on student protests amid Opposition's ruckus

Amit Shah writes to Lok Sabha Speaker seeking discussion on student protests amid Opposition's ruckus

Kozhikode medical college ranked first in Kerala, 20th nationally in IIRF 2026

The rankings have come at a time when the GMC, Kozhikode, is stepping into its 70th year of existence

Cockroach Abhijeet Dipke Tried to Erase His AAP Past. The Digital Trail Remains

The digital footprint, they say, is eternal. But for cockroach Abhijeet Dipke, the eternal appears to have been carefully curated and then delibe

Nifty trades below 24,300 level; FMCG shares underpressure

The Nifty hovered below the 24,300 level, while sentiment remained subdued amid a lack of strong directional cues. Investors continued to monitor

Oil outlook: Brent may rise to $95-97 amid Hormuz risks, says Kotak Sec

If negotiations continue to lose momentum, Brent could move towards $95-97 a barrel. However, any credible diplomatic breakthrough could quickly

Governments FAME-II Scheme Boosts Sales of 1.67 Million Electric Vehicles

New Delhi, August 12: The Indian governments FAME-II scheme, aimed at promoting the adoption and manufacturing of hybrid and electric vehicles, h

Vijay govt complains to Supreme Court of Keralas obstructionist attitude to strengthening Mullaperiyar dam

Tamil Nadu, in a report, said Kerala has not cooperated with the timely completion of measures to strengthen the baby dam, earth dam and the grou

supreme court focus on JDA tribunal

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Hospital stocks trade weak: Max Healthcare, Fortis, Apollo fall up to 7%

At 2 PM on Wednesday, the BSE Hospital index was the top loser among sectoral indices, down 3 per cent, compared to a 0.77 per cent decline in th

Inalienable And Integral Part Of India: India Responds To China Amid Row Over 27 Places In Arunachal Pradesh

India has rejected Chinas objection to naming 27 Arunachal Pradesh locations, reaffirming the states status as an integral part of India.

Over 50,000 Trees Planted Across 31 States on Greenery Amavasya Initiative

New Delhi, August 12: On the occasion of Greenery Amavasya, over 50,000 trees were planted across 31 states under the leadership of Union Ministe

Chhattisgarh BJP MLA Bhavna Bohra Leads 151-Km Kanwar Yatra With 700 Pilgrims From Amarkantak To Bhoramdev

4 Tata group stocks jump over 1,000% under Chandra's term; full list here

Four stocks, namely Trent, Nelco, Tata Investment Corporation and Titan Company, have seen a whopping 1,707 per cent to 1,018 per cent rise in al

Sri Lanka announce 16-player squad for first Test against India

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BJP president Nitin Nabin calls opposition

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Punjab and Haryana make progress towards resolving SYL canal dispute

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Sudhir Sitapati Resigns From Godrej Weeks After Reappointment; Aasif Malbari Takes Over As CEO

A CEO approved for another five-year term has exited weeks later, putting an experienced internal executive unexpectedly in charge.

Probe report on Justice Yashwant Varma presented in Parliament

An inquiry report concerning Justice Yashwant Varma was tabled in Parliament. This report investigated allegations of unaccounted cash found at h

Priyanka Gandhi questions Amit Shah

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Three Gujarat hospitals receive national awards for organ donation excellence

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Ridley Scott returns to fantasy with Amazon adaptation of 'The Folk of the Air'

Highlights Ridley Scotts Scott Free Productions is teaming with Amazon for a new fantasy series. The project will adapt Holly Blacks bestselling

Government expands digital public services through UMANG and DigiLocker platforms

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Sri Lanka finally announce squad for first Test vs India, starting August 15

Sri Lanka have finally announced a 16-member squad for the first Test against India, starting August 15 at the Galle International Cricket Stadiu

Katihar Makhana Goes Global: District Administration Expands Reach Through E-Commerce Giants

Behind Chandras Exit: The Standoff With Noel Tata Explained

Lack of unanimous board support and key strategic differences prompt N Chandrasekaran to decline extension

India plans insurance reforms to rein in healthcare costs, sources say

India is considering sweeping health insurance reforms to standardise treatment rates, coverage and billing, while expanding a nationwide claims

Bihars Liquor Ban Not a Failure, Says Shyam Rajak

Patna, August 12: JDU legislator Shyam Rajak has dismissed claims that the liquor ban in Bihar is a failure. He acknowledged minor flaws in the l

BJP Takes Jharkhand Student Movement to National Level, Accusing Rahul Gandhi of Double Standards

The elephant whisperers of the Western Ghats

With The Elephant Whisperers nominated in the 95th Academy Awards, we look at other films made from the region hat have turned the spotlight on u

Bharatpur, Rajasthan: The Ultimate Indian City Crowned As the 'Kachori Capital'

Vignesh Ishwar crafts a cohesive musical narrative

An expansive Mukhari, sensitive accompaniment and a thoughtfully curated repertoire marked the Kalyani Menon tribute concert at The Music Academy

TGNPDCL Takes Steps to Improve Voltage, Reduce Losses

The TGNPDCL caters to around 14 lakh agricultural pump sets. Since agricultural motors create a high inductive load on rural power feeders, the p

Modi government sends FCRA Bill to Joint Parliamentary Committee amid Opposition protest

The government has sent the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026 (FCRA) to a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) for detailed e

Tejashwi Yadav Criticized by Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari for Delayed Actions

Patna, August 12: Bihars Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari launched a strong attack on Leader of Opposition Tejashwi Yadav during a recent asse

Explained: Why shipping costs through Panama Canal are soaring now

Panama Canal transit fees have surged to record levels, with auction prices for some shipping slots crossing $3 million as global demand for the

Cockroach Saurav Das

Saurav Das, who positions himself as a transparency crusader and has built a public persona around wielding the Right to Information Act against

UPTET 2026 Results Anticipated This Week for 18 Lakh Candidates

The UPTET 2026 results are anticipated to be released this week, with approximately 18 lakh candidates awaiting their scores. The exam was conduc

Rajya Sabha MP Calls for Maharaja Ranjit Singh Memorial on Sutlej River Banks in Ropar

CBSE Class 12 Supplementary Exam Results Expected Soon

The CBSE Class 12 supplementary examination results are expected to be announced soon, following the exam held on July 28. With the results typic

UPPSC Announces Results for Assistant Professor Preliminary Exam

The Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) has released the results for the Assistant Professor preliminary examination, covering seven

Cyber police seize phone used by Arjun Ayanki to post online threats

The recovery assumes significance as Ayanki allegedly told investigators that he himself had posted the controversial messages on social media

Gujarat CM felicitates three govt hospitals for national organ donation awards

Gandhinagar, Aug 12 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Wednesday felicitated three government hospitals for securing national recog

Anil Kapoor on hosting

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Actor Anil Kapoor has opened up about hosting the quiz game show India Ke Top 1%. The Mr India actor believes the show stan

Solar eclipse 2026: Why British Hindu households face a different Sutak question to India this time

Highlights The Moon will cover up to 96 per cent of the Sun over the UK this evening, with maximum eclipse around 7.12pm BST from London. Certifi

AIADMK, BJP oppose CM Vijay

Chennai, Aug 12 (IANS) The AIADMK and BJP on Wednesday opposed the special resolution moved by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay against constituenc

SC defers TN plea seeking full Cauvery share to Aug 17

New Delhi, Aug 12 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred, till August 17, the hearing on Tamil Nadus plea seeking directions to Karnataka

No evidence of manipulation in new closing auction session: SEBI Chief

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Indias capital markets regulator has found no signs of manipulation in the newly introduced closing auction session, Securi

Parag Tyagi remembers late wife Shefali Jariwala on anniversary: 16 years of pure love

Mumbai, Aug 12 (IANS) Actor Parag Tyagi remembered his late wife, Shefali Jariwala,on their wedding anniversary on Wednesday. He took to his offi

Mendis, Nissanka ruled out of first Test against India, Nuwantha earns maiden call-up

Colombo, Aug 12 (IANS) Key batters Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka have been ruled out of Sri Lankas first Test against India, starting on Augus