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Water will be released from Tungabhadra dam in a couple of days, says Karnataka Minister

Sangh Parivar trying to capture educational institutions, alleges Aishe Ghosh

SFI leader accuses Kalady Sanskrit University Vice-Chancellor of not tolerating dissent or holding dialogue with protesting students

RBIs MPC minutes indicate hardening of interest rates

The scope for any further easing does not seem to exist at the current juncture

From Taco Tuesday to Fitting Friday: Trump puts Canada tariffs on ice for 72 hours

Canada avoided a significant tariff imposition after a last-minute reprieve. President Trump announced a three-day extension for trade negotiatio

Naidu to raise bifurcation, infrastructure issues at Southern Zonal Council meet

China successfully recovers rocket stage on land for first time

Elon Musk's SpaceX and Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin have been recovering rockets since 2015, helping drive down launch costs by reusing hardware that

6 crore allotted for parking lot near Mangalavanam, Kerala High Court told

Parking lot to accommodate 250 cars; 3.35 crore earmarked for land lease fee

The myth of the China shock

The decline in US manufacturing jobs began decades before China's WTO entry. The bigger challenge is helping workers and regions adapt to economi

Bengaluru: Poor rains and sowing, festive demand drive up prices of vegetables

Open universities can expand higher education: Abdul Wahab

Open and distance learning offer opportunities for those unable to pursue conventional higher education to continue their studies and acquire new

SEBI bars 2 entities over prima facie manipulation in new closing auction

Regulator impounds 3.68 crore after finding aggressive orders moved Sensex to benefit expiry-day options positions

Tatas and India

The purpose of the Tata group was to build Indian industries on solid foundations. Tata companies built for the long term

Visakhapatnam ZPTC faces major bifurcation challenges as local body polls near

History as constant exploration: Sumit Sarkar through five books

Historian Sumit Sarkar transformed the study of modern India by connecting political history with culture, economy and social change, while engag

After the plunge

The latest incident comes just a year after the fatal Boeing 787 Air India crash, which is yet to find a closure with no clarity on what caused t

The cash paradox

Regulating the issue of banknotes was one of the main reasons for the establishment of the RBI in 1935

Odishas Aluminium Ambition: Can Mineral Wealth Of KBK Unlock Progress?

The years that followed saw repeated visits by Prime Ministers and senior leaders, alongside government interventions to tackle hunger, malnutrit

SHRC orders immediate repair of damaged street lights in Kochi

Kochi Corporation secretary asked to accord top priority to complaints; action-taken report sought in three weeks

Sangeeta Yadav Expresses Gratitude for New Role in BJP Leadership

New Delhi, August 19: Senior BJP leader Sangeeta Yadav expressed her gratitude to the partys top leadership upon her appointment as the national

HC declines to vacate stay on Kalyana Lakshmi, Shaadi Mubarak

Russian drone attacks kill five in Ukraine's Kherson, governor says

Mahatma family with us is a certificate of our patriotism: Dipke

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Hitting back at certain sections for labelling agitators as anti-nationals, anarchists, and violent, CJP convenor Abhi

SIR: BLO duties extended till final rolls, teachers say students affected, cannot continue

This comes as an order issuedon Wednesday directing all BLOs and BLO Supervisors to continue with SIR until the final electoral rolls are publish

Pakistan whines, summons top diplomat over US envoy Gor's J&K remark in Srinagar

Tata, NIBE to supply 840 long-range attack drones to Indian Army in 1,577 cr deal

No multiple associations can be formed in a single apartment complex: Karnataka Apartment (Ownership and Management) Bill, 2026

The draft of the Bill, which was presented at a stakeholders meeting on July 15, had proposed forming a federation to resolve the issue, but the

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Trump says North Korea has 57 'very powerful' nuclear weapons; plans meeting with Kim Jong Un

US President Donald Trump said North Korea has 57 very powerful nuclear weapons and indicated he plans to meet leader Kim Jong Un. His remarks ca

Hirakud Set for Global Tourism Makeover I CS Anu Garg Reviews Mega Integrated Projects

In a significant step towards positioning Hirakud as a sustainable, multi-dimensional global tourism destination, Chief Secretary Anu Garg today

Ex-MP Margni Bharat detained amid clash between TDP, YSRCP cadres

DGCA Pushes Random Drug Tests for Flight Crew After Air India Violations

Move follows positive drug tests involving Air India pilots

Durand Cup: East Bengal sneaks into the final

Shriya Saran's 5-year-old daughter objects to paparazzi, fans back her

Shriya Sarans yearold daughter objects to paparazzi fans back her

SEBI wraps Dhenu Buildcon on roundtripping charges

SEBI alleged that Dhenu Buildcon created a 1000 crore unsecured loan in the books through 46 transactions over eight days

'Legal cockroaches united': CJP hails planned protest for Bar chief's resignation

A protest is planned against the Bar Council of India chairman over a withdrawn directive. The All India Young Advocates Association will demonst

SC dismisses Centre's review plea in GST ITC case vs Airtel, Indus

Court finds no error in its August 2025 ruling allowing ITC on telecom tower infrastructure

Bengaluru: Water row turns fatal, lorry cleaner kills colleague

Bengaluru: A minor dispute over drinking water turned fatal at Bengalurus RMC Yard after a lorry cleaner allegedly stabbed his colleague to death

PV Sindhu Prepares for Clash Against Wang in World Championship Pre-Quarterfinals

New Delhi, August 19: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu has advanced to the womens singles pre-quarterfinals of the BWF World Championship 2026. On

Govt stresses conflict-of-interest safeguards under RDI fund framework

Jitendra Singh stresses safeguards to protect taxpayers' money and private capital as selection of second-level fund managers is expected within

Telangana: 2 Arrested For Links To Pak Based SBN

The suspects were picked up from Yousufguda and Medchal on August 14, a day before Independence Day, for their alleged nexus with SBN: Reports

First in 43 years! Azan Awais matches unwanted Pakistan record in England Test

Placing aluminium foil on windows: How this simple home trick works, its benefits and the right way to use it to keep rooms cooler in summers

Using aluminum foil to cover windows can efficiently reflect sunlight and minimize heat accumulation indoors. This budget-friendly trick serves a

NAARM workshop highlights need for authentic farm information

IDFC FIRST Bank raises $500mn thru maiden global bonds

The issuance marks the banks first international bond offering and strengthens its access to global debt capital markets.

Monsoon crop sowing caught up after July rains: Agri Secy Atish Chandra

Sowing of most crops, including pulses, oilseeds and cotton, is progressing satisfactorily, according to Agriculture Secretary Atish Chandra.

Govt bond yields seen opening higher after hawkish RBI MPC minutes

Market participants expect the 10-year bond yield to rise 1-2 bps and the five-year yield 2-3 bps as traders factor in the possibility of a Decem

Bengaluru: Minister gives GBA August 30 deadline to clear waste, encroachments

The August 30 deadline also applies to two other city-wide drives the Freedom from Waste campaign and the removal of abandoned vehicles.

Punjabs Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan Aims to Engage Over 1 Million Participants

Chandigarh, August 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann announced the fourth edition of Khedan Watan Punjab Diyan on Wednesday. The spor

Quote of the day by Malcolm Forbes, 'Success follows doing what you want to do. There is no other way to be successful' offers life lesson wisdom on purpose, confidence, identity, meaning of self-worth in career, work

Quote of the day by Malcolm Forbes offers a powerful reminder that authentic ambition can be a foundation for meaningful success. Doing what you

Watch: PM CARES Fund Audit: Where Is the Money Going? | Above the Fold | Aug 19, 2026

After a two-year delay, the PM CARES Fund audit report was made public yesterday. The report revealed that there is over 8,000 crore in the funds

Telangana: Rajiv Rahadari TDR Awareness Meet Today

The elevated corridor project is being taken up on SH-01 from Paradise junction to Shameerpet: Reports

J&K CMs remark ahead of U.S. envoy meeting draws flak from PDP

Omar Abdullah says it should be the Centre, and not Washington, that solves our problems. PDP calls it pre-emptive defensiveness.

Eleru Ayacut Gets Rs 25 Crore Boost

He said 548 operation and maintenance works had been taken up at Rs 25 crore in two years. The government had also spent Rs 1,800 crore on Polava

Kirsten optimistic on Sri Lanka

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National Security? Who Cares!: Darline Grahams South China Sea Response 'Embarrasses' America

Interim GOP Sen. Darline Graham faced an awkward moment during a South Carolina Senate debate after she declined to answer a question about Taiwa

Hyderabad residents arrested for deer hunting in Bidar

Bidar: Three people were arrested for allegedly hunting a deer near Chondi village in Bidar taluk, days after a controversial encounter involving

Iran warns Gulf countries against helping U.S. after UAE cuts trade ties

PV Sindhu Triumphs Over Zhang in BWF World Championship Pre-Quarter Finals

New Delhi, August 19: Indian badminton star PV Sindhu secured her place in the womens singles pre-quarter finals of the BWF World Championship by

YSRC MLC Tumati Madhava Rao Assumes Office as Deputy Chairman

MLC Thota Trimurthulu and other members expressed concern over the absence of ruling party members when Rao assumed office

Kerala High Court expresses dismay over Cochin Devaswom Board spending 28.44 lakh on officials quarters, vehicle

Court orders Kerala State Audit department to complete CDBs 2023-24 audit within three months

No death during NEET paper leak agitation but many killed in protests under Congress rule: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju addressed the NEET exam protests, emphasizing that no lives were claimed during these incidents. He referenced histor

'J&K Important Part Of India..Americans Would Enjoy Coming Here': US Envoy Sergio Gor After Meeting CM Abdullah In Srinagar

Gor met CM Omar Abdullah and said they discussed deepening economic collaboration and creating mutually beneficial opportunities. The visit marks

SBI Revises Basic Savings Account Rules From October 1, Branch Withdrawals Beyond Four To Cost 15 Plus GST

SBI will allow four free branch cash withdrawals monthly from basic savings accounts. Additional withdrawals will cost Rs 15 per transaction plus

Telangana SIR: CEO discusses claims, objections with officials

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C. Sudharsan Reddy held a video conference on Wednesday, August 19, with all District Election

Sebi bars six from selling Dhenu Buildcon shares over alleged manipulation

Regulator alleges artificial fund rotation was used to boost company value and secure preference shares, while imposing restrictions on corporate

Hariharan and Arjun exit BWF World Championships after defeat to South Korean pair

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Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case, confirms Govinda's manager: No one was happy about it

Sunita Ahuja has withdrawn the divorce petition she had filed against actor Govinda, his manager Shashi Sinha confirmed to IANS. Sunita was spott

What is industry? Nine-judge Supreme Court Bench to pronounce verdict on terms ambit

U.P., Maharashtra, Punjab sought relook at 1978 judgments expansive definition of industry, which only excluded core sovereign activities; Bench

'Rains Canceled Shoots': Vijay Deverakonda Shares Adorable Nap-Time Pic With Parents; Wife Rashmika Mandanna Gets Special Credit

Vijay Deverakonda shared a candid glimpse of himself napping between his parents after rain cancelled his shoot. The actor gave photo credit to w

Randeep Hoodas Journey: From Waiting at Home to Becoming a Bollywood Star

Mumbai, August 19: Randeep Hooda is known for his unique style and powerful performances in Hindi cinema. However, there was a time when he had t

FIR lodged against 'Dhamaal' producer Indra Kumar and his business partner Ashok Thakeria

An FIR has been registered against filmmaker Indra Kumar and producer Ashok Thakeria over an alleged Rs 1.50 crore fraud involving the distributi

Godavari Water Project Works Expedited; Completion Targeted By October 2027

The project, being taken up at an estimated cost of 7,360 crore, is aimed at meeting Hyderabads future drinking water requirements: Reports

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Manipur: Shutdown over NRC demand; normal life hit across Imphal Valley for 2nd day

Normal life remained disrupted across Manipur's Imphal Valley for the second consecutive day as a 48-hour statewide shutdown demanding updation o

Ladakh Plans World's Highest Cricket Stadium at 11,800 Feet Near Leh

Ladakh is planning to build the world's highest-altitude cricket stadium at Ranbirpur near Thiksey in Leh at an elevation of around 11,800 feet.

Trumps visa rules face court battle; unions challenge 240-day journalist and student restrictions

PM CARES has 8,452 crore. Why is so little being spent?

PM CARES has crore Why is so little being spent

Two BJP Leaders Booked in a Week on Extortion Charges, More Embarrassment for Party in Kashmir

The BJP faced another embarrassment in Jammu and Kashmir after police registered an extortion and fraud case against Pulwama Kisan Morcha vice-pr

India Beat Pakistan 5-3 to Eliminate Rivals and Stay in Race for Hockey WC Semis

The Indian mens hockey team delivered when it mattered most, defeating arch-rivals Pakistan 5-3 in a pulsating Pool D encounter at the FIH Hockey

Karnataka govt. cancels MDAs 50:50 alternative site allotments

Collector S. Venkateswar Inspects EVM Strong Rooms in Tirupati

Election cell officials and other concerned staff accompanied the collector during the inspection.

Amit Shah to chair meeting with CMs, top officials of southern states to resolve inter-state issues

Social Media Influencer Shot Dead in Pakistan, Raising Concerns Over Violence Against Women

London, August 19: A 28-year-old social media content creator, Shamsu Bibi, was reportedly shot dead by two assailants near Taxila, close to Isla

IIM-B Team Studies Freight Potential in Guntur Division

The IIM-B team held detailed discussions with Guntur railway division officials and stakeholders

BCCI shifts Duleep Trophy final from Bengaluru to Chennai to allow spectators

BCCI shifts Duleep Trophy final from Bengaluru to Chennai to allow spectators

Gov't ensures medicine supplies for E Nusa Tenggara quake survivors

New rung on Iran's escalation ladder: A smart tactic or NATO war?

Iran reportedly considers attacking US military sites in Europe as a warning. This strategy aims to deter Washington from escalating its conflict