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PoK JAAC Calls For Non-cooperation Movement In Pakistan

PoK citizens urged not to pay electricity, water, gas bills and Income taxes

Lorry Rams Stationary Tourist Bus On NH-44, Two Women Killed

Two women were killed and two others seriously injured after a lorry rammed a stationary tourist bus following a tyre puncture near Armoor on NH-

Liberias Foreign Minister Inaugurates Embassy in New Delhi During Official Visit

New Delhi, August 14: Liberias Foreign Minister, Sarah Besolo Nyanti, arrived in the national capital for a two-day official visit. According to

Ministerial team to visit Aralam farm to review human-wildlife conflict mitigation measures

Three Protected Monuments in Telangana Under Encroachment, Says Centre

Revenue records continue to show the fort lands as government property rather than ASI land, complicating eviction efforts.

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Tithi: Shravana Shukla Vidiya till 6.51 pm

Health Department to digitise field-level data collection by ASHA, community health workers

Apollo Hospital Canteen In Bengaluru Found Using Expired Raw Materials

Food safety officials found expired and misbranded food items, stale bread and unhygienic plastic chopping boards during an inspection at Apollo

Scrap Raidurg Land Auction, Harish Demands Revanth

BRS leader flags heritage status, ownership claims and pending legal disputes

From freebie to luxury: Coriander prices spike after rain disrupts Nashik supply chain

Fresh coriander prices have significantly increased due to heavy rains. Supplies from key producing regions like Nashik were disrupted by floodin

Russia Supplied Half Of Indias Crude Purchases In July: GTRI

For July, the government has disclosed that Indias total imports from Russia reached $8.9 billion but has not provided the value of crude oil in

US citizenship not for sale, says Rubio. Internet points to Trump's Gold Card

US citizenship not for sale says Rubio Internet points to Trumps Gold Card

In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closer

Wyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery. The

Rohan Gupta Urges Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal to Visit Jharkhand

Mumbai, August 14: BJP leader Rohan Gupta responded to the conclusion of the parliamentary session. Speaking to a news agency on Thursday, he sta

Revanth Blames In-Charge Ministers for Telangana Losing 21% Votes

CM Revanth Reddy asks party leaders to expose BRS, BJP bid to get voters deleted

Bar Council Takes U-Turn Over Ban on 2026 Nalsar Students

Earlier in the day, the BCI chairman directed all state Bar Councils not to enrol students who obtained their law degree from Nalsar in 2026 unti

Indian Foreign Minister Meets MP-LEADS Fellows to Discuss Foreign Policy

New Delhi, August 14: Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with young participants of the MP-LEADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Dev

Flock Safety to tighten police access to license plate data amid privacy concerns

Flock CEO Garrett Langley said several safeguards that were previously optional will become mandatory for law enforcement customers beginning Jan

Second-Phase ITI Admissions Open in Telangana

Last date for applications Aug. 15

Legal Metrology Official Gets Three Years RI in Bribery Case

Special judge N. Srividya pronounced the judgment in CC No. 2/2019, relating to Crime No. 10/RCT-KUR/2017 registered within the Kurnool ACB range

US rushes new carrier to Middle East as sailors report burnout aboard USS Lincoln

A decade after his fateful fight with Terrel Williams, former boxer Prichard Coln dies at 33

Former boxer Prichard Coln has died at age thirty-three after a long battle. He sustained severe brain injuries during a 2015 boxing match which

New parking rules seek four-way expansion of paid parking in Bengaluru

Instagram changes its wordmark logo after over a decade

The change was announced by Instagram head Adam Mosseri on both Instagram and Threads, where he described the new logo as sharper and more modern

YSRCP Demands Exemption for Senior Teachers from TET Requirements

New Delhi, August 14: A delegation from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) met with Union Education Minister Prakash Javadekar in New Delhi on Thursd

West Bank settler siege traps Qusra families as US envoy says terrorists

West Bank settler siege traps Qusra families as US envoy says terrorists

Supreme Court To Hold Fresh Hearings in Revanth Reddys Cash-for-Vote Case

Case will restart after the judges who heard earlier proceedings retire

Collector, officials inspect Amirthi Zoo in Vellore

'Wolves in white coats': $50M puberty blocker bombshell! RFK Jr, Vance expose transgender treatment

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Thirty-six plans of how to win the battle are not so good as one plan to...' - this inspirational Japanese saying teaches life lessons on strategy, knowing when to quit, hidden strength in stepping back and why not every battle is worth fighting

Japanese proverb of the day: A Japanese saying highlights the wisdom of knowing when to step back from conflict. It suggests that withdrawing str

Centre Urged To Push for UNESCO World Heritage Status for Lepakshi, Gandikota

Veeranjaneyulu also sought special funds for conservation and tourism infrastructure, including roads, drinking water, sanitation, information ce

Govt. college students stage road blockade near Sholinghur demanding better amenities, frequent bus services

Independence Day 2026 Advisory: Delhi Metro timings on August 15, traffic restrictions, road closures, bus restrictions and more

Independence Day 2026 Advisory: On August 15, 2026, Delhi Metro services will start early to accommodate Independence Day festivities. Significan

Sumit Sarkar, eminent scholar of modern Indian history, dies at 87

His works include Swadeshi Movement in Bengal, 1903-1908 (1973), Modern India (1989), and Writing Social History (1998), among others. He also co

Quote of the Day by the Dalai Lama: Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from... Inspiring life lessons on happiness, positivity, self-growth, gratitude, mindfulness, and inner peace and why taking small daily actions may be the real key to building a happier, more meaningful life

Quote of the Day by the Dalai Lama: Happiness is not something ready-made. It comes from your own actions. The thought offers a simple but demand

Six dead, 2 missing after water, debris enter under-construction tunnel in U'khand

Controversy Erupts Over Priyanka Gandhi Vadras Cow Urine Expert Remark, Supported by 14,000 People Worldwide

New Delhi, August 14: The controversy surrounding Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadras remarks about the director of IIT Madras, Professor V. Kamak

RTC to Launch EV Buses to ASR Airport on Aug 16

The buses will operate from 4 am to 10 am. Depending on the demand from the airport, we will extend the timings beyond 10 pm, the regional manage

HBO originally approached this top actor to play the role of Joel in The Last of Us

Matthew McConaughey has officially passed on the opportunity to portray Joel Miller in HBO's adaptation of The Last of Us. Known for his iconic r

Vijay virtually inaugurates infrastructure facilities at SIPCOT complex in Ranipet

Officials said the facilities for non-leather companies would meet investors requirementsto set up new units and aid the welfare of staff; TIDCO

Jharkhand CM Discusses Tunnel Collapse in Chamoli with Uttarakhand Counterpart

New Delhi, August 14: Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has taken note of the tunnel collapse incident in Chamoli district, Uttarakhand. He s

Telangana Govt Approves Rs 13.5 Cr Water, Sewerage Works for TIMS Hospitals

The estimated cost includes water supply improvement works and sewerage infrastructure required for the three Tims facilities. While financial sa

Tharahai Cuthbert appointed Congress Legislature Party leader

Vigilance Report Suggests Action Against Dwarampudi, Officials in TDR Bond Case

Complaints over the illegal issue of TDR bonds had been made to the Vigilance and Enforcement department in 202324, following which an inquiry ha

MTCs e-buses achieve milestone of three crore kilometre, save one crore litres of diesel

MTC says the operation of e-buses in Chennai prevented nearly 25,000 metric tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions since launch in June 2025

Captain Amarinder Singh Condemns Attack on Sukhbir Singh Badal

Chandigarh, August 14: Former Punjab Chief Minister and BJP leader Captain Amarinder Singh has strongly condemned the attack on Shiromani Akali D

CJI flags misuse of live-streamed court proceedings on social media

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant says video of proceedings cannot be used for commercial gain, says his reference to cockroaches was misused and

SAAP Chief Alleges Corruption in Previous Govts Group-1 Recruitment

Ravi Naidu alleged that the APPSC chairman was sidelined and his powers curtailed, while instructions were issued from Tadepalli. He also alleged

MMC Collects 2.5 Tonne Sacred Waste From 3 Zones

The civic body is following an end-to-end process under which the collected material is ritually handed over by temple priests, dismantled and se

Trumps $900 Million White House Ballroom Project Faces New Blow As Democrats Push Audit

Donald Trumps White House renovation project is facing major new scrutiny after reports suggested the overall cost could exceed $900 million. Sen

President Droupadi Murmu to Address the Nation on the Eve of 80th Independence Day

New Delhi, August 14: President Droupadi Murmu will address the nation on the eve of Indias 80th Independence Day on August 14. According to an o

UK records hottest day of year as temperature crosses 38C in west London

One Student Dies, Four Injured In Tree Collapse

The accident occurred around 4.20 pm, about 10 minutes before classes ended, when more than 100 students were in the school ground for games bein

Kitchen shelf cleaning tips? Try these viral deep-cleaning hacks to remove years of grease, grime and sticky buildup

Kitchen shelf cleaning hacks: Kitchen shelves can accumulate unseen dirt and grime, necessitating thorough cleaning routines. To reach neglected

Ministers Say Amaravati Farmers Sacrifices Will Remain Etched in History

Recalling discussions with Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on the development of Hyderabads Hi-Tech City, Manohar said the Seed Access Road s

India's Food & Beverage Growth Story Attracts Strong Global Participation as Anuga Select India 2026 Strengthens International Trade Partnerships

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 13: India's growing importance in the global food and beverage industry will take centre stage at Anuga Sele

In 2008, Danish scientists followed strange white trails behind offshore wind turbines to understand what caused them. 18 years later, the research showed that blade-driven air mixing can contribute to shallow fog formation in winter

Offshore wind turbines can stir air layers, influencing fog formation and clearing. Specific winter conditions at Danish wind farms showed turbin

Political Reactions Emerge Following Arrest of TMC Leader in RG Kar Case

Kolkata, August 14: The arrest of former Trinamool Congress (TMC) MLA Nirmal Ghosh in connection with the rape and murder of a trainee female doc

Layout approval given after considering conservation areas, says TGIIC

RPF Band Strikes Patriotic Chord

RPF inspector at Nampally S. Suresh Babu said, The concert served as a curtain-raiser for the Independence Day celebrations.

As candidates complain, TNPSC starts increasing vacancies to be filled in Group I examination

More vacancies are expected to be notified by the TNPSC for the competitive exams once various State government departments decide to fill vacanc

20,000 procedures completed at GRH cath lab

Jaipur student dies after canteen snack, family alleges delay by school

Jaipur student dies after canteen snack family alleges delay by school

Quote of the Day by David Cassidy: All I had done for five years was Inspiring lessons on work-life balance, pressure, stress, mental health and why you should know when to slow down by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on career and healthy boundaries

Quote of the Day by David Cassidy: David Cassidys quote, All I had done for five years was work 18 hours a day all over the world. I needed to st

Odisha Moves to End Manual Interventions in Public Services, Mandates Fully Digital Delivery

In a major push towards true digital governance, the state government has ordered that all online public services notified under the Odisha Right

TNPL 2026 | Rithik is Royal King, guides team home in a thriller

NALSAR Graduates Can Now Register with Preferred State Bar Councils: BCI Reverses Decision

New Delhi, August 14: The Bar Council of India (BCI) has rescinded its earlier order that prevented graduates from the 2026 batch of the National

Passenger train derails and 11 people injured after carriages overturn in southern England

A passenger train derailed in southern England, injuring eleven people. Three carriages overturned on the Southern Rail service from London to Ea

Delhi power bills to rise as regulator clears extra June surcharge

Delhi power bills to rise as regulator clears extra June surcharge

Selena Gomez accused of fraud, sued by investors over collapse of mental health startup 'Wondermind'

Investors have filed a lawsuit against Selena Gomez and Wondermind co-founders. They allege misrepresentation of the mental health startup's pros

T.K. Govindan alleges financial irregularities in coop. society in Keralas Kannur

Rahul Gandhi Crosses Political Boundaries, Congress to Fall Below 42 Seats: Gaurav Vallabh

New Delhi, August 14: BJP leader Gaurav Vallabh has responded to Congress MP Pawan Kheras protest in Parliament. He accused Congress of staging a

WB Govt Annuls Banga Bibhushan Award to BJP Rajya Sabha MP for Insulting Bose

Nagendra Roy got the award from Mamata before Assembly polls

Two seriously injured after passenger train derails near Lewes in East Sussex

Karnataka HC rejects actor Darshan's plea over Renukaswamy murder approver

Karnataka HC rejects actor Darshans plea over Renukaswamy murder approver

IRS announces new rules Trump Accounts for contribution towards employees dependent children. All you need to know

Employers can now contribute $2,500 each year to Trump Accounts designed for children's savings. Alongside this, employees have the option to mak

USS George Washington heads to Middle East as USS Lincoln strain grows

USS George Washington heads to Middle East as USS Lincoln strain grows

New Rail Lines Proposed To Boost Ongole-Guntur Connectivity

Several new railway lines and capacity-enhancement projects are planned across the Ongole-Guntur region, including the proposed Ongole-Dornakonda

Where it started: Preity Zinta shares Hamida look test before Batwara 1947 release

Where it started Preity Zinta shares Hamida look test before Batwara release

TimbuckDo Partners with IdeaBaaz Startup Fest to Create Rs. 25 Lakh Worth of Earning Opportunities for 100+ Students

New Delhi [India], August 13: TimbuckDo, India's #1 Student Gig Hub, has partnered with IdeaBaaz Startup Fest as its Workforce Partner, creating

Farmers Demand Action from Government Ahead of August 24 Mahapanchayat

Greater Noida, August 14: Under the banner of the Samyukt Kisan Morcha, the Bharatiya Kisan Union led a massive bike rally in Greater Noida on Th

Bail Granted to Mahbub Alam Khan, Accused in Advocate Khaja Moizuddin Murder

He was also directed to appear before the Nampally police every Wednesday between 11 am and 2 pm until the filing of the chargesheet or until fur

Robot reaches 4,500-year-old sealed barrier inside Egypts Great Pyramid

A robot explored a hidden passage within Egypt's Great Pyramid of Giza. It reached a sealed barrier which may be 4,500 years old. This discovery

Mobile phones banned on Kanaka Durga temple premises in Vijayawada

New security gate has been installed at the main scanning point to screen devotees entering the temple

Six workers feared trapped in tunnel in Uttarakhands Chamoli

Uttarakhand races against time to rescue workers after debris fills under-construction THDC tunnel

EPS Pension: How much pension will you get from EPFO

EPS Pension: How much pension will you get from EPFO after retirement? This is not decided only by the last salary. Decision on service, salary l

Most Power Connections in Kawal, Tiger Corridor Areas Illegal

According to forest department sources, at least 79 villages in the Kawal tiger circle area have a history of using illegally hooked electric wir

Rinku Singh Confident Ahead of UPT20 League Season

Lucknow, August 14: Rinku Singh, the captain of the Meerut Mavericks, has expressed complete confidence in his teams consistent performance as th

Ahead of global summit, GVMC fast tracks infrastructure works

TGSPDCL Records Sharp Rise in Power Demand Amid El Nio Conditions

Power consumption under TGSPDCL limits also rose to 207.30 million units (MU), compared with 147.12 same day last year, registering an increase o