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Major Administrative Reshuffle in Chhattisgarh: 23 Officials Assigned New Responsibilities

Raipur, August 18: The General Administration Department of Chhattisgarh has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle, assigning new re

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens with added safety, parental controls

ChatGPT for Teens will automatically activate for users estimated to be under 18, offering stronger safeguards, parental controls and reminders t

BJP seeks Lokayukta probe into Section 22A land row

Lotus should bloom in Andhra Pradesh local body elections, Nitin Nabin tells BJP cadre

Strengthen the party right from the village level and engage with people constantly, and strive to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047, says the BJP na

FM asks PSBs to boost farm credit for pulses, oilseeds, cut imports

Sitharaman also asks state-owned banks to strengthen priority-sector lending and launch a month-long 'Banking for Youth' campaign from October 2

Buses diverted at KBR Park in Hyderabad; routes see changes

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PSGR Krishnammal College to host FSSAI awareness programme on food safety, hygiene

Nuclear material found in Syria will remain in the country, minister says

Syrian authorities confirmed nuclear material found is not dangerous and will remain in custody. The International Atomic Energy Agency chief vis

Vegetable donors play a vital role in Anna Prasadam service, says TTD Additional EO

Venkaiah Chowdary says around 13 to 14 tonnes of rice and more than eight tonnes of vegetables is being consumed daily to sustain the vast feedin

Hanur shoot-out case: Fourth man releases video

Three persons suspected of poaching were killed in the reported incident at Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district

Amazon Seller Services revenue surges by 15% in FY26

Amazon Seller Services, the marketplace arm of the e-commerce major, crossed the 35,000 crore-mark in revenues in FY26 indicating strong volume g

Milky Mist debuts at premium

ASR airport earns praise from passengers

Jaleel warns PWD Minister Basheer of losing ministerial berth

Meet Ritu Narayan, whose transportation startup has revolutionized the US school bus system with technology, becoming a $1.7 billion unicorn

Zum, founded by Ritu Narayan, is transforming US school transport with its innovative technology. The platform links parents with buses via an ap

Restrictions on Laser and Artificial Lighting Near Noida International Airport

Noida, August 18: In a bid to enhance aviation safety at Noida International Airport, the district administration has issued crucial directives r

Two of a family killed in road accident near Abiramam

SRM University-A.P., APDC sign MoU to boost drone technology, innovation

MoU signed in the presence of Union Minister for Civil AviationK. Rammohan Naiduand Kurnool MPB. Nagaraju Panchalingala, underscoring the growing

Actor Darshan case: No need to cross-examine Renukaswamys mother as she has not turned hostile, says Karnataka High Court

4 kg rice to be distributed to students for Onam in Keralam

TPCC chief accuses EC of disenfranchising voters, seeks more time for SIR in Telangana

EXIM operations to serve Indias aspirations for self-reliance, global competitiveness, maritime leadership: Ashwani Gupta

He said the Vizhinjam ports purpose extends beyond cargo movement, serving Indias aspirations for self-reliance, global competitiveness and marit

US-Canada tariff clock ticks: Last-minute talks to avert Trumps 50% tariffs

The race against time for a tariff agreement unfolds between the United States and Canada, as President Trump has set a firm deadline, warning of

Kadapa police launch integrated surveillance system in Vempalli

Indigo Flight from Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam Receives Bomb Threat, Security Agencies on High Alert

Hyderabad, August 18: An Indigo flight (Flight 208) traveling from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in Shamshabad, Hyderabad, to Visakhapatnam

India set sights on top 10 positions for 2036 and 2048 Olympics via Khelo India Revamped Scheme

India aims for top ten Olympic finish in 2036 and top five in 2048. The Khelo India Revamped Scheme has a budget of Rs 36,441 crores. This plan f

Important to grab the opportunity and help the team win: Padikkal

Padikkal, who has excelled in the IPL besides finding his groove in Tests, spoke about the adjustments between white and red-ball cricket

The 2-year struggle is finally over for these 2 zodiac signs, their luck is about to change

The Lunar Nodes moving into new signs marks a symbolic shift in the story for Virgo and Pisces, two signs that have faced particularly demanding

Armed men rob petrol bunk worker in Nagamalai Pudukottai

1 dead, 15 injured as 3-storey building collapses in Kolkata after heavy rain

dead injured as storey building collapses in Kolkata after heavy rain

Do not delete shifted voters, Civil society groups meet CEO, seek SIR extension for three months

Satcom witnessing remarkable phase of technological evolution: Experts

According to BIF, India has a digital connectivity opportunity worth Rs. 1 lakh crore at a conservative estimate, which can be largely achieved t

Dy CM Pravati Parida Lays Foundation Stone for Raghurajpur Tourism Project

Odishas Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister, Pravati Parida, today laid the foundation stone for a special project aimed at the integrated

BJP team to visit Hanur encounter site, report in a week

Bengaluru: The Karnataka BJP on Tuesday, August 18, formed a five-member fact-finding committee to investigate the circumstances surrounding the

Noida Food Safety Department Intensifies Crackdown on Adulteration

Noida, August 18: In a bid to ensure the availability of pure and high-quality food products to residents, the Food Safety and Drug Administratio

Police detain 10 ahead of Hubballi protest over constable exam lapses

All Karnataka State Students Association condemns police action saying that it suppressed a peaceful protest against recruitment irregularities

T.N. govt. to set up Talent Research Wing to groom future Olympic champions

It would be established under the Sports Development Authority of Tamil Nadu at a cost of 5 crore, says Aadhav Arjuna

Contract workers at Coimbatores Semmozhi Poonga stage protest over pay delay

HC dismisses plea to prevent unauthorised collection of amounts in DPCs as similar petition filed earlier

Treesa-Gayatri stun 16th seed USA pair, qualify for RO16 at BWF Worlds 2026

The unseeded pair dominated from the start, leaving little room for the USA duo as they won 21-15, 21-12 to book their place in the next round

Police detain a TVK man for attempting to snatch a chain

India needs stricter coal allocation implementation for fair treatment to power generators with adequate inventories

India may not need another overhaul of its coal-allocation policy but it must stress on sharper implementation, accountability and provide differ

The earthquake on the other side of the world

The earthquake on the other side of the world

Puducherry School Holiday: 69 schools to remain closed on August 21 and 22; Check reason and full list of schools

In Puducherry, sixty-nine schools will be temporarily closed for two days to facilitate the Integrated Graduate Level Examination, taking place f

Astronomers looked into the void of spaceand watched light do something unthinkable

Astrophysicists detected light polarization around a distant magnetar. This observation confirms a quantum vacuum hypothesis from nearly ninety y

Russia sent explosives, drone parts to Iran via secret route to rebuild arsenal

Disney sues FCC over challenge to broadcast licenses, claims retaliation over 'Jimmy Kimmel'

Disney has filed a lawsuit against the Federal Communications Commission alleging a First Amendment rights violation. FCC Chairman Brendan Carr d

India, Israel set to exchange market access offers for FTA

Talks gain momentum after July round; India weighs industry concerns as it finalises its offer

Techie left baffled after new hire's first chat with senior employee takes a wild turn

Techie left baffled after new hires first chat with senior employee takes a wild turn

Quote of the Day by Susan Sarandon: I look forward to being older, when Inspiring lessons on aging, growing older, awareness, beauty and why age is just a number by the American Actress known for her powerful performances and deep insights on life and authenticity

Quote of the Day by Susan Sarandon: Susan Sarandons quote, I look forward to being older, when what you look like becomes less and less an issue

For social justice: Kavitha proposes land scheme in Telangana

Hyderabad: Telangana Rakshana Sena Chief Kalvakuntla Kavitha said on Tuesday, August 18, that the state needs a land distribution programme to en

Minister asks Irrigation officials to make judicious use of water available in projects

Uttam Kumar Reddy says drinking water security remains paramount, while available water should support Kharif crops too

Asian Junior Chess Championship: Madhavendra and Imangali Lead in Rapid Section

Mumbai, August 18: The Asian Junior Chess Championship 2026 has reached its halfway mark in the rapid section, following the completion of four r

Two elephants found dead in Mudumalai Tiger Reserve

Officials dismiss claims that a lack of rains in the district is leading to elephant deaths

Tirupati police recover 195 stolen phones bound for Bangladesh, four arrested

Spurt in influenza-like illness among children in Bengaluru; H1N1 cases reported

Doctors say there is no outbreak and no need for alarm, although several children with viral fever were being seen daily

Delhi government announces 200 e-buses, 56 special buses for women

Delhi government announces ebuses special buses for women

Man sentenced to 20 years of imprisonment in POCSO case

Fact Check: Iran's first indigenous nuclear submarine? This clip is from Japan

Fact Check Irans first indigenous nuclear submarine This clip is from Japan

National Sports Awards 2025 announced: 17 athletes to receive Arjuna Award

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has announced the National Sports Awards 2025, with 17 sportspersons selected for the prestigious Arjuna

Technology Simplifies Demat Account Opening, Surge in Tier 2 and 3 Cities: NSDL CBO

Mumbai, August 18: Technology has significantly simplified the process of opening Demat accounts. This has led to a surge in account openings fro

In Hamburg, a 4,060-ton bridge traveled 1,600 feet through a neighborhood on 1,088 wheels, squeezing past buildings with just 16 inches to spare before becoming a railway overnight

A monumental feat was achieved as a 4,000-ton steel bridge traversed a Hamburg neighborhood in the dead of night, supported by an impressive arra

Lakshya bhai superstar: Crowd favourite Sen solves drift to survive scare

Lakshya bhai superstar Crowd favourite Sen solves drift to survive scare

Farmers in Tiruppur stop work on BPCLs IDPL project for second day

Farmers demand that the compensation be fixed at 2 lakh a cent of farm land and that 40 feet out of the 60 feet of land earmarked for the project

Trump cites India voter cards amid global diplomatic and economic churn

Trump cites India voter cards amid global diplomatic and economic churn

CM Majhi Charts Roadmap for Traffic-Free, Beautiful Twin Cities

In a high-level review meeting at Lokaseva Bhawan on Monday, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi issued firm directions to permanently solve the gr

Watch: Vizhinjam begins EXIM cargo operations, opening a new chapter in Keralas maritime trade

Vizhinjam International Seaport has begun full-fledged land-based export-import, or EXIM, cargo operations, marking a new phase in Keralas mariti

Documentary on writer Zacharia sheds light on his personal and literary journey

The eponymous documentary on the writer traces his journey from a village in Kottayam to the present day

Keralam Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan accuses CPI(M) of orchestrating vilification campaign against UDF government

Satheesan says CPI(M) accusation that the government has not protested against the Adani Ports sale of 49% of shares of the Vizhinjam Internation

IT Dept flags suspicious foreign remittances, initiate verification of 394 entities, 36 professionals

This entire action was based on data related with remittance of large amounts of foreign exchange over the last three years

Fact Check: This video DOES NOT show an Iranian attack on Israel's Haifa

Fact Check This video DOES NOT show an Iranian attack on Israels Haifa

Meta more cautious about child sexual abuse material after governments message in recent meeting: Govt sources

MeitY sources said any social media platform has to follow law of the land

Detergent mistaken for salt: 2 dozen students fall ill after mid-day meal in Bihar

Over two dozen students fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal. The incident occurred at a government school in Bihar's Nalanda district. Affect

TestMu AI Launches Agent Assurance to Verify AI Agents Before They Ship

TestMu AI Launches Agent Assurance to Verify AI Agents Before They Ship

Ashok Gehlot Demands Withdrawal of Ban on Photography in Rajasthan Schools

Jaipur, August 18: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has called for the immediate withdrawal of a state government order that prohibits photogra

Congress will return to power with 117 seats, says CM

Chief Minister unveils statue of freedom fighter Sardar Sarvai Papanna Goud on Tank Bund

Bengaluru space start-up unveils AI-powered optical sensor network for monitoring objects in Low Earth Orbit

Not delving into religious rights, but only dealing with wellbeing, health of captive elephants, SC says

The Bench, however prima facie did not agree with the NGOs plea that no new elephants should be made captive anymore

Maoist leader acquitted in 2008 Laxmanananda Saraswati murder case, due to lack of evidence

Released from Bhubaneswar jail after 15 years behind bars; VHP leaders 2008 murder had led to one of the worst episodes of communal violences in

Two AIIMS Jammu Female Employees Die Within 48 hours; Joint Probe Launched into Mysterious Deaths

Two female employees of AIIMS Jammu, including a doctor and a staff nurse, died under mysterious circumstances within 48 hours in Jammu and Samba

A 3,700-year-old olive tree in Portugal keeps producing olives as old trunk sections sprout again, revealing how one of natures longest-lived trees can repeatedly rejuvenate itself across thousands of years

Portugal is home to olive trees that may be more than 3,700 years old. These ancient trees have survived droughts, wars, changing landscapes and

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S Jaishankar, Nirmala Sitharaman, Piyush Goyal to travel to Singapore for crucial talks

Top Indian ministers will meet their Singaporean counterparts for the fourth ISMR. This meeting aims to expand cooperation in trade, investment,