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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

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2A To Begin October Trials, Silk Board Link May Come Later

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

ICSI CS June 2026 Results Expected Soon: How to Check Your Scorecard Online

ICSI CS June 2026 results are releasing soon on the official portal. Learn how to check your Executive and Professional scorecards, understand th

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

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

'There's a problem at the border': Rijiju admits delineation confusion in Arunachal

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

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

Govt to provide all MLAs with cars: TN CM Vijay

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

England bowl first with all-seam attack at Headingley

Root hopes seamers can exploit overheads and

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

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

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

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

Can Google make its Pixel perfect in India? | Explained

India can be the Google Pixels biggest market, given that it has the potential and scale to do so, but the company needs to work on its retail pr

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

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

Jr NTR pays tribute to pet dog Bagheera with unseen photos: Your absence leaves a silence that feels far too large

Jr NTR is mourning the loss of his beloved pet dog, Bagheera. The actor recently took to Instagram to share a series of unseen pictures with his

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

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

Cabinet Clears Rs 9,450 Crore Rail Multitracking Projects Across Four States, To Add 410 Km To Indian Railways Network

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

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.

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

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

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

IDFC First Bank raises $500 million via maiden international bond issuance

The bank, through its IFSC Banking Unit at GIFT City, issued the bonds having a tenure of three years and a fixed coupon of 5.625%

After 14 World Championships, Zilberman navigates visa hurdles

New Delhi: For Misha Zilberman, following the international badminton calendar has sometimes meant looking beyond the sporting equation and figur

Former India Selector Neetu David Appointed As Scouting Head Of UP Warriorz

ODI World Cup: Former India spinner and Womens ODI World Cup-winning selector Neetu David has been appointed as the head of scouting for UP Warri

SEBI eases entry process for mutual fund AMCs but retains strict checks: What investors should know

SEBI has simplified mutual fund registration by moving to a single application while retaining detailed checks on sponsors. Heres what the new fr

In 1998, over 1,000 truckloads of orange peels were dumped in a barren Costa Rica pasture, 15 years later it turned into a dense forest

In a groundbreaking initiative in Costa Rica, researchers turned orange waste into a remarkable tool for land restoration. This organic byproduct

Karnataka PGCET result 2026 declared for MBA, MCA, MTech: Check score, rank and result link

Vedanta invests over $1 bn in net-zero transition in FY26

Vedanta invested over one billion dollars in net-zero transition initiatives during FY26. Renewable energy use increased by fifty-two percent, re

Manav Suthar creates history: Youngest Indian to take 10-wicket haul in away Test

Manav Suthar became the youngest Indian to take ten wickets in an away Test. His performance secured India's victory against Sri Lanka in Galle.

Samajwadi Party leader among 14 sentenced to life imprisonment in Raebareli murder case

A district court sentenced fourteen people to life imprisonment for a 2019 murder case. Two other individuals were acquitted due to insufficient

Miss World 2026 at Dragon Ocean Do Son: Elevating Vietnam's destination profile on the global stage

Miss World 2026 at Dragon Ocean Do Son: Elevating Vietnam's destination profile on the global stage

Indias Fox Nut Market Set to Reach

New Delhi, August 19: Indias fox nut (makhana) sector is on a rapid growth trajectory in the coming years. According to an official fact sheet re

Reverse-Lookup Service Exposed Millions of Photos of People

The people-search tool ClarityCheck says its reverse image search service is

Relativity Networks raises $22 million to bring a faster kind of fiber to data centers

Relativity Networks deals in hollow-core fiber, a rarely deployed technology that allows data to be transmitted 30% faster than conventional fibe

Karnataka Forest Shootout: Several Anti-Poaching Camps Vandalised

The attacks come amid continuing anger against the Forest Department following the killing of three alleged poachers in an exchange of fire on Au

Can you name the top Premier League assist maker for every initial?

Strap yourselves in. The post Can you name the top Premier League assist maker for every initial? appeared first on Planet Football .

PNG push: Govt to offer distributors extra lower-priced domestic natural gas for every new connection

Congress stands with tribals staging 'satyagraha' against 'Ken-Betwa project', will pressure government: Rahul

In this fight of our tribal brothers and sisters, the Congress and I stand with them, says Congress leader Rahul Gandhi

Global Market: European shares flat as Middle East risks weigh; Fed Minutes in focus

European shares were largely flat as Middle East tensions kept investors cautious ahead of the Federal Reserves July meeting minutes. Gains in ba

US natural gas rises as Texas heat outlook boosts power demand

High temperatures in Houston from August 20-23 are expected to average 100F (38C), up by 5F from the seasonal norm

ITC Hotels evaluates Dubai, other overseas markets for luxury hotel expansion

ITC Hotels is evaluating multiple management contract opportunities in Dubai and other proximal international markets as it looks to expand its g

From Tejaswin Shankar To Divya Deshmukh: 17 Named For Arjuna Awards, No Khel Ratna This Year

Divya Deshmukh, Tejaswin Shankar Among 17 Arjuna Awardees; Khel Ratna Remains Vacant This Year

Supreme Court seeks nationwide data on missing children

Top court directs Union Home Ministry to appoint officer to coordinate with States and Union Territories

Japanese proverb of the day: 'The tongue is but three inches long, yet it can kill a man six feet high'- A reminder why you should never underestimate the power of what you speak

Words carry immense power to cause lasting damage or offer profound healing to individuals. A small utterance can significantly impact a person's

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Dog bahut ho gaye hain: Dog-mask video brings Jaipur civic website back into focus

Dog bahut ho gaye hain Dogmask video brings Jaipur civic website back into focus

Watch: CM Vijay: I have files from three departments; dont force me to open them

Govt to offer city gas distributers 200 scm extra gas to push household PNG switch

Scheme aimed at turning inactive, unbilled connections into working ones and expanding PNG networks into new areas

Income Tax Department Conducts Raids Across 4 Gujarat Cities; Shipping Firm, CAs Under Scanner

Income Tax Department raids are underway across Ahmedabad, Gandhidham, Mundra and Rajkot over alleged fake Form 15CB, paper transactions and over

Zepto won't offer you free delivery for orders below 199

Zepto, a leading player in the quick commerce industry, has increased its minimum order value (MOV) for free delivery from 149 to 199.

Why Rebel Kid Apoorva Makhija Left India for New York and What She Plans to Do Next

Rebel Kid aka Apoorva Makhija has officially moved to New York. The influencer revealed that she no longer lives in India and opened up about why

Boy Seeks Blessings From Ganesh Idol

A little boys innocent gesture is winning hearts online! Ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi, he touched the feet of a Ganesh idol and sought blessings in

Rakul Preet Singh Slays Effortless Airport Style

Rakul Preet Singh keeps it effortlessly chic as she serves major airport fashion goals in her latest look

Tara Sutarias Soulful Singing Leaves Fans Impressed

Tara Sutaria shares a glimpse of her singing, and fans cant stop gushing over her soulful voice

Sergio Gor in Kashmir today, 1st US envoy visit since Article 370 abrogation

Sergio Gor in Kashmir today st US envoy visit since Article abrogation

Why foreign inflows in Asian bonds have hit 4-month low

Foreign investment in major Asian bond markets fell to a four-month low in July, according to Reuters.

Groww-rival Upstox wants to raise $400M via IPO in India

Upstox, one of India's leading online trading platforms and backed by Tiger Global Management LLC, is said to be planning an initial public offer

Global Market: Eurozone bond rout loses steam, but rising oil prices keep investors wary

On Wednesday, yields on Eurozone government bonds saw a slight decline as the U.S. Treasury markets regained stability. However, high oil prices

Sameera Group to launch 10 residential projects across Tamil Nadu

Amid Toxic buzz, Kiara Advani says growth means saying yes to 'what scares you'

Amid Toxic buzz Kiara Advani says growth means saying yes to what scares you

Realme 17 Pro+ Camera and Display Specifications Tipped Ahead of Launch: What to Expect

The Realme 17 Pro+ has surfaced in a new leak, revealing additional details about its display and camera setup. While Realme has yet to officiall

Manav Suthar Shatters Records with 10 Wickets in Galle Test

Mumbai, August 19: India showcased an outstanding performance, defeating Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test match. Chasing a target of 372 r

BBA student earned Rs 1,200 a day on Rapido, reveals gig work reality

BBA student earned Rs a day on Rapido reveals gig work reality

Satyendar Jain says his arrest linked to Punjab polls

Former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) in connection with an alleged corruption case involvin