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Land acquisition for Tumakuru Node progressing smoothly, says Minister Patil

The State government has earmarked 1,736 acres of land in Tumakuru, which has the potential to attract investment of 7,000 crore and generate ove

Traffic advisory issued for statue unveiling of Sarvai Papanna Goud near NTR Marg

On Nagara Panchami, devotees handle live scorpions in this village

Devotees believe that scorpions emerge in large numbers on Nagara Panchami and do not sting because of the divine protection of Goddess Kondammai

190-MLD Aluva water treatment plant gets technical sanction

People Suffering, Says Harish, Demands White Paper On Prohibited Lands

BRS leader T. Harish Rao accused the Congress government of misusing Section 22A of the Registration Act and demanded a white paper on lands adde

MP assures support to journalists at APUWJ celebrations

Anahita and Apoorvas emotive concert draws applause as Ragapriya music fest concludes

Jharkhand students win, govt cancels JSSC-CGL exam, probe by CID

Ranchi: Amid a massive protest by job aspirants over alleged irregularities in recruitment exams in the state, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant So

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Nitin Nabin's reset: BJP builds for next decade, not post-Modi yet

Nitin Nabins reset BJP builds for next decade not postModi yet

Delhi High Court gives Centre two months to act on nursing bodys plea

An RTI response from the Centre on July 7, 2026 stated that the NNMC has not been constituted and that no appointment or recruitment had been mad

'He wants to build his ballroom & travel with': Sen Ossoff drags Natalie Harp into Trump attack

72-Year-Old Rao Scales 5,642m Elbrus With 17-Year-Old Grandson, Eyes 7 Summits

At 72, Ravindra Rao scaled Mount Elbrus alongside his 17-year-old grandson Anuraag Pokuri, turning the climb into a remarkable grandfather-grands

Odisha Emerging as India

Odisha is rapidly transforming into one of the countrys leading centres for skill development, driven by the visionary guidance of Prime Minister

For thousands of years, Pacific farmers adapted crops to drought and changing weather; now Samoa and Tonga are combining that ancestral knowledge with modern science to rebuild soil, manage weeds and make farms more climate-resilient

Pacific farmers are reviving ancestral wisdom and scientific methods for climate resilience. Traditional practices like mulching and sheep grazin

Jharkhand Students Celebrate After SSC-CGL Exam Cancellation

Ranchi, August 17: A significant victory for student protesters in Jharkhand was achieved on Monday evening when the state government announced t

Absconding theft accused arrested after 16 years in Kerala

Groundwater Depletion Worries AP; 8,503 Villages Hit

The situation is particularly worrying in Kurnool, Anantapur, Kadapa and Chittoor districts.

Over 200 Indian peacekeepers with UN Mission in South Sudan awarded for their exceptional service

A total of 210 Indian peacekeepers were honored with UN medals for their exceptional service in South Sudan. These brave soldiers showcased remar

In 1889, a British photographer designed an early motion-picture camera triggering the birth of the movie industry and related fields: How did William Friese-Greene invention changed the world?

In 1889, a British photographer designed an early motion-picture camera that used roll film and an intermittent movement system. William Friese-G

Telangana HC Seeks State Stand on Property List

Petitioner says missing Section 22-A list causes hardship and risks property disputes

Back To Roots: Sai Takes Break To Till Ancestral Land

Coming from a farming family, agriculture has never been just a means of livelihood for me. It is a way of life and a value I have grown up with:

SEBI simplifies mutual fund registration with single application form

The move replaces the existing multi-stage process that required separate submissions for in-principle approval and final registration of a mutua

Jharkhand Government Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam, Over 2000 Jobs at Stake

Ranchi, August 17: The Jharkhand governments decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL exam has sparked outrage among candidates who were selected for vari

Russia hits Ukraine's Izmail and Odesa ports in overnight strikes

Izmail, close to the Romanian border, is home to Ukraine's largest port on the Danube river

AP Council Witnessses Uproar on Alleged Lapses on Mega DSC-2025

The ruling alliance expressed its willingness for a debate.

Trump Bin Laden!: El-Sayeds 2021 essay comparing POTUS to Al-Qaeda leader comes back to haunt him

Houthis say they attacked Saudi vessels off Yemens Mocha

Mocha is a Red Sea port near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Putin to attack NATO? Russia builds 10 secret drone bases with 59 launch rails as US intelligence warns Kremlin may test alliance with a limited strike

Russia has built secret bases from which it will be able to launch long-range suicide drones deep into Nato territory, as per a report. The Kreml

Axis Bank hikes FCNR(B) rate to 6.4%, tops large banks after RBI move

The lender raised the rate on FCNR(B) deposits above $1 million for a three-to-five-year tenor as banks step up mobilisation after the RBI shorte

Hemant Soren announces cancellation of JSSC-CGL exam

All exams conducted by TSR Data Processing Private Limited too will be cancelled; committee formed to bring in reforms in the examination process

Inauguration of Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Majuli Brings Affordable Medicines to Locals

Guwahati, August 17: A Jan Aushadhi Kendra was inaugurated at the district hospital premises in Majuli, Assam, under the Prime Ministers Jan Aush

Auto Mishap Sparks Ganja, Liquor Row in Prakasam

YSRC leader alleges police were transporting contraband; DSP rejects charge

Lev Shlosberg jailed 11 years as Russia bars Yabloko before Duma poll

Lev Shlosberg jailed 11 years as Russia bars Yabloko before Duma poll

Drones target office of Iraqi Kurdistan's PM, no casualties reported

There was no immediate claim of responsibility from any group for the attack

Quote of the day by Grace Kelly: 'The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much...' - thought-provoking quote by Oscar-winning actress of The Country Girl teaches life lessons on hidden cost of press freedom, fame, privacy, public scrutiny and living under the media spotlight

Quote of the day by Grace Kelly: Grace Kelly's quote highlights the dual nature of press freedom. The media informs and scrutinizes, creating ine

Devendra Mahto ends hunger strike after Jharkhand govt cancels JSSC-CGL exam

Devendra Mahto ends hunger strike after Jharkhand govt cancels JSSCCGL exam

Jharkhand Cancels Key Exams: 5 Big Announcements By Hemant Soren

The Jharkhand cabinet has decided to cancel examinations conducted since 2014 by TSR Data Processing Pvt Ltd (TDPL), Chief Minister Soren said.

UGC-NET re-exam fallout: NTA axes over 50 staff members

New Delhi: Under fire over a re-test in three UGC-NET subjects after errors in exam papers, the National Testing Agency (NTA) went into damage co

Judging the RBI by the wrong rule

Has the RBI been biased toward tight monetary policy, or is its rate-setting framework flawed?

BJP Leader Criticizes Kejriwals Mental Naxal Comment

New Delhi, August 17: Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra criticized Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national convenor Arvind Kejriwal on Monday for referri

BJP MP pillories violent ideology of dimagi Naxals

Congress reacts sharply, says the authoritarian BJP regime will try to single out and target intellectuals, academicians, journalists and writers

What Happens When Telugu Food Meets a Chefs Global Journey

He went abroad looking for new cuisines, only to return with a deeper appreciation of his own. At ROCH, Chef Rohit Chidurala brings together less

SEBI warns investors against live trading strategies offered on social media

The regulator has flagged growing online sessions offering market positions and trading advice, urging investors to rely only on registered inter

Never accepted convocation invite: CJI Suryakant clarifies days after NALSAR row

Never accepted convocation invite CJI Suryakant clarifies days after NALSAR row

The Diplomat 4 teaser: Keri Russell, Rufus Sewell face marital and political chaos

The Diplomat teaser Keri Russell Rufus Sewell face marital and political chaos

Leopard Cub Killed By Speeding Vehicle Inside Amrabad

Though there is an official speed limit of 30 kmph for vehicles passing through the reserve, many drivers do not adhere to the speed limit: Offic

Retired Sanskrit Scholars To Teach Via OUs New Digital Lessons

Osmania Universitys EMRC will create 440 digital Sanskrit lessons featuring lectures by retired scholars and professors from across India.

ICRA estimates India's GDP growth at four-quarter low of 7 per cent in April-June

India's GDP growth forecast stands at seven percent for the April-June quarter, marking a four-quarter low and a slowdown from prior growth rates

13 students fall ill after dinner at Hyderabad school, hospitalised

students fall ill after dinner at Hyderabad school hospitalised

Govt clears 31 electronics component applications worth Rs 7,877 crore under ECMS 2.0

Govt clears 31 electronics component applications worth Rs 7,877 crore under ECMS 2.0

Jharkhand cancels TDPL activities and JSSC-CGL exams amid probe

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Rs 500 Crore for Permanent MJP BC Gurukul Buildings

Ten new BC gurukuls were established this year, five each in Rayalaseema and North Andhra, while six girls gurukuls were upgraded as junior colle

30 lions and tigers leave cramped Argentine zoo cages for sanctuaries

Thirty lions and tigers from Argentinas shuttered Lujan Zoo have begun a major relocation to wildlife sanctuaries in South Africa and the US. Led

Manipur Assemblys 8th Session to Begin on September 2 Amidst Ongoing Violence and Relief Efforts

Imphal, August 17: Political activities in Manipur are set to intensify. Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla has called for the 8th session of the 12th Ma

Fire At Mumbai Income Tax Office, 28 Rescued

Multiple agencies, including the Mumbai Fire Brigade, Mumbai Police, BEST personnel, 108 ambulance services and BMC ward staff, were rushed to th

Resilient Asset Management to sell up to 5% stake in Paytm via block deal worth up to 4,895 crore

The transaction includes a base offer of 19.2 million shares (3% stake) valued at 2,949 crore, with an option to upsize by 12.7 million shares (1

Vijay Shekhar Sharma-controlled Resilient may sell 4.98% Paytm stake

Proceeds from the proposed stake sale will go to Antfin under a 2023 agreement; Paytm said it is not a party to the transaction and Sharma's dire

Congo's fast-moving Ebola outbreak becomes country's worst with over 2,300 dead

Over 1,000 people have recovered, while 730 remain in hospitals or isolation

Gomathipuram residents seek high mast lamp

Supreme Court orders restoration of AAP Gujarat's Facebook, Instagram accounts

Court allows partys application subject to removal of objectionable posts, if any, and posts main case for hearing after two weeks

Myanmar confirms nearly 3,09,000 Rohingya in Bangladesh, says security issues delaying repatriation

Myanmar says repatriation will begin only when security conditions in Rakhine State become more stable

Micromax arm Bhagwati Products plans 1,015 crore electronics manufacturing investment

The projects will expand domestic capabilities in two key electronics segments, with production expected to begin this year and employment opport

CM Revanth opens MCR TIMS Sanathnagar with focus on affordable, quality healthcare

The 1,082-bed facility, built at a cost of 1,126 crore, is positioned as a corporate-level public hospital with 37 medical departments; CM says s

Mohanlal to start shooting new film with Anoop Sathyan in November

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CISF DG Reviews Security at Key Vizag Installations

At the Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, the DG held discussions with RINL CMD M.N.V.S. Prabhakar, senior management officials and CISF personnel on sec

BJPs Telangana snub shocks leaders, cadres

Public disagreements, factional lobbying and social media attacks among State party leaders are said to have particularly annoyed the central lea

Jharkhand cancels all JSSC exams conducted since 2014 by outsourced agency

Jharkhand cancels all JSSC exams conducted since 2014 by outsourced agency

The impossible trinity, revisited

Large interventions across markets call for greater coherence in the RBI's policy framework

Special FD Scheme: This bank is offering more than 8% interest on 501-day FDs, check details

501 Days Special FD Scheme: Unity Small Finance Bank is offering 501 day FD to its customers and in this it is giving 7.80 percent interest to ge

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'Intentionally didn't take action': Himanta on Chidambaram's 'dimagi naxal' remark

Fadnavis Puts Delhi Move Speculation To Rest

Speaking to the media in New Delhi after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Fadnavis maintained that the people of Maharashtra and the central

Nepal Honours Indian Army Chief

He also met Nepali Army chief General Ashok Raj Sigdel to discuss bilateral military cooperation and handed over military and medical equipment t

Watch: Swiggy launches 24x7 AI assistant Guru for restaurant partners

Swiggy has launched Guru, a 24x7 AI Business Partner designed to help restaurant partners manage their businesses.

RTC Wont Run EV Autos for Last-Mile Connectivity, Says Ponnam

Minister speaks as auto unions prepare for a strike from midnight on August 23

Au Vodka lands

Sazerac has agreed to buy Swansea-based Au Vodka in a deal reportedly worth about 500m. Founders Charlie Morgan and Jackson Quinn could each rece

Over 200 ISI-backed Network Operatives Held: Shah

The home minister said the operation used a real-time intelligence-sharing mechanism with state police forces and was aimed at preventing subvers

Centre says 2026 law does not invalidate identity cards already issued to transgenders

Appearing before a three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant, Solicitor General Tushar Mehta said the validity of these cards

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Kushner's talks with Israel, Hamas end without breakthrough on Trump Gaza plan

Jared Kushner met Israeli and Hamas leaders to advance a Gaza plan. No immediate breakthrough occurred as both sides maintained their positions.

Parliament's democratic deficit

Disruption & hastily passed laws reflect poorly on MPs

Major Gold Seizure at Kolkata Airport: Two Arrested with

Kolkata, August 17: A significant gold seizure occurred at Kolkatas Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport on Monday, with authorities

Food safety crackdown in Bengaluru: Shawarma, kebab, milk samples found unsafe

Officials have inspected 629 hostels of Backward Classes Welfare Department, 331 hostels under the Social Welfare Department.

SCR Plans Surprise Checks At Level Crossings

At a review meeting on the safety of train operations across the zone, Srivastava directed officials to maintain constant vigilance and reinforce

Jharkhand Cabinet cancels JSSC-CGL exam amidst student protests, CM Hemant Soren says

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Monday announced that the state Cabinet had decided to cancel the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-C

253 held across 14 states as security forces bust ISI-backed terror network

IT: Welcome to Derry Season 2 renewed by HBO: Release timeline, story and what to expect

HBO has announced the renewal of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' for its second season, taking audiences back to 1935 amidst the Great Depression. This se

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu orders swift procurement of Rs 300 crore medical equipment

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