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Ladakh 2025 protest case: Cases against 25 withdrawn, Panchayat elections preparation begins

Ladakh will withdraw cases against 25 individuals involved in a protest incident. Preparations for upcoming Panchayat elections in Ladakh are now

ET WLF 2026: India can emerge as an AI middle power, says BCG CEO Christoph Schweizer

BJP to chalk out nationwide plan for 'Modi@25' celebrations tommorow

The BJP will meet tomorrow to finalize plans for Modi@25 celebrations. These nationwide events will commemorate Prime Minister Modi's 25 years in

USCIS to Implement New I-485 Form for Green Card Applications Starting September 18

Washington, August 21: The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will introduce a new application form next month for individuals see

Bad loans at a decade low, but stress in agriculture sector persists

While public sector banks have cleaned up their balance sheets to match private peers overall, private lenders now hold a higher share of bad deb

SKM Egg Products rises after Care Ratings reaffirms ratings at 'A-/A2+'

SKM Egg Products Export India added 3.10% to Rs 262.80 after the company said that Care Ratings has reaffirmed the company's long-term rating at

ENG in charge against PAK as Root, Brook's fifties take them to 366/8

England strengthened its grip on the first test against Pakistan on Thursday, with Joe Root and Harry Brook among four batters to make half-centu

ICICI Bank's board OKs $5 billion overseas borrowing limit

ICICI Bank's board approved borrowings by way of issuances of bonds/notes/offshore certificate of deposits in overseas markets for a revised limi

Chennai Corporation Warns Engineers, Surveyors Over Improper Building Permits

The Corporations latest warning comes as the state government is also moving towards greater automation of the building approval process

Mondo Duplantis enjoys lakeside pole vault win, falls short of world record

Mondo Duplantis called his victory in a vibrant lakeside Diamond League event he greatest pole vaulting competition ever. The Olympic and world

Maharashtras Maha Walkathon 2026 Promotes Soil and Water Conservation

Mumbai, August 21: The Maharashtra government emphasized the importance of soil and water conservation during the Maha Walkathon 2026 Walk for W

Maha Walkathon 2026 Promotes Soil and Water Conservation

Mumbai, August 21: During the Maha Walkathon 2026 Walk for Water held in Maharashtra, state government ministers emphasized the need to raise aw

VinFast India Partners with Federal Bank to Strengthen Dealer Financing Ecosystem

Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 21: VinFast India, the Indian subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has signed a Memoran

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Two Gates of Hirakud Dam Closed as Water Level Falls

The Hirakud Dam authorities closed two sluice gates on Friday morning following a falling trend in the reservoir level. As per the 9 AM update, t

Hi trailer: Kavin, Nayanthara promise a fun romantic ride

Set to release on August 28, the rom-com features one of the last on-screen performances of the late legendary writer-director-actor Bhagyaraj

Sun Pharma voluntarily recalls 11 eyedrops from domestic market, experts seek details

Public health experts are calling for greater transparency involving specifics on why the eyedrops were recalled, besides seeking regulatory inte

ED searches Hyderabad premises linked to Kadapa MP in PMLA case

Hyderabad: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Friday, August 21, searched locations in Hyderabad linked to Kadapa MP Y S Avinash Reddy, his fath

Satwik-Chirag battle past Malaysians to enter World Championships QF

India's Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty battled past Malaysia's Junaidi Arif and Yap Roy King 21-23 21-19 21-17 to enter the men's doub

Enough is enough, Apple will put labels on AI-generated songs in Apple Music

Enough is enough Apple will put labels on AIgenerated songs in Apple Music

Geojit flags 'Rising Channel' pattern in GPL stock since 2 yrs; what next?

Godawari Power and Ispat (GPIL) stock is seen trading within a well-defined 'Rising Channel' structure since 2024, highlighting a strong underlyi

Arjun Tendulkar to Continue With Goa Amid Future Speculation

Arjun Tendulkar will continue playing domestic cricket for Goa despite recent speculation surrounding his future with the team, according to a re

Alcaraz set to return from wrist injury as he prepares to defend US Open

Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return from injury to defend his U.S. Open title. Here we go, Alcaraz posted on his social media pages Thursday, with

Ramanathapuram Villagers Block Road Against PWD Land Encroachment

Locals accused that PWD Department had violated the irrigation rules by constructing farm ponds, which is threatening the Kanmai water catchment

Piyush Goyal Discusses Cybersecurity and AI Solutions with Check Point CEO in Singapore

New Delhi, August 21: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal met with Nadav Zafrir, CEO of global cybersecurity firm Check Point Softw

Rybakina stops playing during Cincinnati quarterfinal clash against Swiatek

Elena Rybakina stopped playing during the first set of her quarterfinal match against Iga Swiatek at the Cincinnati Open. With the No. 2-ranked R

Bajel Project surges after JV arm emerges as L-1 bidder for inter-state transmission project in Gujarat

Bajel Project jumped 4.32% to Rs 188.50 after the company said that its joint venture entity AnantGrid Projects One (AGPOPL) has emerged as the s

Ceigall India secures Rs 225-cr bulk drug park project

From Himachal Pradesh State Industrial Development Corporation

Arteta enjoying being 'hunted', urges players to show desire to retain PL

Mikel Arteta is enjoying the view from the top of English soccer as Arsenal's players start from scratch in their bid to retain the Premier Leagu

Matt Renshaw returns as Australia name playing XI for second Bangladesh Test in Mackay

The stage is set for the second and final Test of the ongoing series between Australia and Bangladesh. The two sides are slated to take on each o

IndiGo website crashes for second time this week, blocks some bookings

The cause of the outage was not immediately clear

Ambulance gets stuck in traffic in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: An ambulance was reportedly stuck in traffic near Hyderabad Public School at Begumpet on Friday, August 21. A video shared on social m

Sun TV launches Sun NXT Shorts as media giant eyes entry into vertical content

The offering will launch on the Sun NXT OTT platform with around 150 titles in all South Indian languages

BCB chief Tamim Iqbal hints India series date shift, BPL unlikely this year

India have already scheduled a three-match T20 International series against Afghanistan in New Delhi from September 13 to 17

Political Heat Rises in Congress after Revanths Warangal Visit

Congress leaders said differences within the party should be resolved internally

Did CM Vijay soften delimitation stance after late-night Amit Shah meet?

Did CM Vijay soften delimitation stance after latenight Amit Shah meet

Rio's Maracana Stadium to host opening game and final of 2027 Women's WC

The Maracana Stadium in Rio de Janeiro will host the opening match and the final of the Women's World Cup next year, FIFA announced Thursday. Bra

Data centres in Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Why did the Admin express interest and withdrew it later

On Great Nicobar Island, local Nicobarese communities are already opposing the Union governments 91,000 crore mega-infrastructure project that in

Monsoon exiting India? Limited rain over next two weeks, September to be dry

Monsoon exiting India Limited rain over next two weeks September to be dry

22 Indians Among Crew On Two Ships Hijacked Off Yemen, Somalia

An oil tanker with 16 Indians was seized in the Gulf of Aden, while another vessel carrying six Indians was hijacked off Somalia.

Bengaluru couple earns Rs 2.5 lakh a month, but is trapped in debt. Here's why

Bengaluru couple earns Rs lakh a month but is trapped in debt Heres why

12-yr-old dials Hyderabad police, complains of sexual abuse by father

Hyderabad: A 12-year-old girl alerted police in Hyderabad after allegedly facing sexual abuse by her father over a period of time. The Chandrayan

Rajasthan RGHS Update: Up to 30 Lakh Package Approved for CAR-T Cell Therapy, Pensioners Also Covered

The Rajasthan government has announced an important healthcare measure for eligible government employees, pensioners and other beneficiaries batt

Deepika's 10% profit demand led to Spirit fallout, says producer Pranay Vanga

Deepikas profit demand led to Spirit fallout says producer Pranay Vanga

US sanctions 10 over cash transfers to Hezbollah network

New York: The US Department of the Treasurys Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) said it has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals that are par

Maiya Samman Yojana Update: Check Your Beneficiary Status and Know Why Names May Be Removed

The Jharkhand government runs several welfare programmes aimed at providing financial and social support to eligible residents. One such initiati

CJP Team Faces Villagers Resistance During School Inspection In Jaipur

Locals allegedly pushed the activists out of Rampura Kanwarpura village during the partys School Thik Karo campaign.

NTA NEET UG I Round Allotment Result 2026 Released

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has officially released the I Round Allotment Result for the NEET UG 2026. Candidates who applied for the exam

Radhika Sarathkumar Celebrates 64th Birthday with Heartfelt Wishes from Husband R. Sarathkumar

Chennai, August 21: Actor R. Sarathkumar warmly celebrated the 64th birthday of his wife, renowned actress Radhika Sarathkumar, on August 21. He

ET World Leaders Forum 2026: Smriti Irani on politics, power and the price of being a woman

Smriti Irani shared her political journey and challenges faced by women. She spoke about balancing motherhood with her demanding professional and

Andhra junior doctors to continue strike as talks with govt. make no headway

3% hike offer is inadequate to compensate for the prevailing inflation, says APJUDA, adding that it has been assured of another round of talks

Aadhaar Update Rules: How Many Times Can You Change Name, Address, Mobile Number and Date of Birth?

Aadhaar has become an important identity document for people across India. From accessing government services and banking facilities to completin

Low-Floor Buses Improve Diff-Abled Persons Mobility, Finds Study

Accessibility is a right, not privilege, stresses report by Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG)

Naidu Reviews Search for 7 Missing Fishermen

Naidu sought details of the circumstances surrounding the incident and the steps taken to trace the fishermen

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla buy 200-year-old Irish castle near Blackwater River; this 440-acre estate is so huge, it takes 5 minutes to walk from kitchen to the dining room

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and wife Priscilla Chan have purchased Strancally Castle, a 200-year-old Gothic estate in County Waterford, Ireland, est

Quote of the Day by Sabrina Carpenter: There are a lot of things that people go through, and maybe they dont Espresso singer on using personal struggles to help people

Sabrina Carpenter's career spans music, television, and film, beginning with Disney's Girl Meets World. Her music career gained significant momen

Why are BSE, Groww stocks falling in trade on Friday? Analysts explain

Analysts attributed the weakness to capital market regulator Sebi's latest study, which showed a decline in active derivatives traders in FY26 fo

Hanamkonda: Unidentified Body Found Stuffed in Bag Inside Car Boot Near Elkathurthy

Preliminary investigation revealed that a software engineer had hired the vehicle from a person from Elkathurthy.

PUC Certificate Expired? Know the Penalty, Insurance Concerns and Other Problems You May Face

Vehicle owners in India are required to keep several important documents updated, and a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate is one of

'Waiting for astrologer to fix date?' Udhayanidhi asks Vijay to act on corruption claims

World unpredictable; Poland, India can build axis of stability: Polish envoy

Polish envoy Piotr Antoni Switalski stated that by collaborating, we can create an axis of stability and good governance, sending a positive sign

Love on Two Wheels: A Journey from India to Sweden Premieres in New York

New York, August 21: A love story that began in the streets of India has now reached the shores of America. A young man took to cycling to reunit

Tamil Nadu promises to review curbs on transportation of construction materials to Keralam, says CMO

A statement issued by Keralam CMO says Vijay informed Satheesan during a that TN govt will consider exempting Keralam from the restrictions

Tollywood Stars Break Caste Barriers, Embrace Rooted Roles

Producer C Kalyan also welcomes the shift towards realistic characters and social themes. It is a good sign that Telugu films are becoming more r

Crane topples onto houses in Mumbai during demolition work; 10 injured

Crane topples onto houses in Mumbai during demolition work injured

Floods and Feuds Leave Odisha Families Unable to Perform Last Rites

Odishas floodhit districts are witnessing not just displacement and hunger, but also shocking incidents where families have struggled to perform

Neutrogena faces flak after Hayden Panettiere's death. It has now issued a statement

Neutrogena faces flak after Hayden Panettieres death It has now issued a statement

Petrol Diesel Price Today August 21: Check Latest Fuel Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Jaipur and Other Cities

Petrol and diesel prices remain an important part of the daily budget for millions of vehicle owners across India. Whether you are planning a lon

Mumbai entrepreneur hires mother as manager, fires her in 2 weeks. Here's why

Mumbai entrepreneur hires mother as manager fires her in weeks Heres why

Chennai Teenager Attacks Youth for Objecting to High Speed Riding

Following a complaint by Samuel with the K.K. Nagar police, Saranraj was arrested after investigations

Udupi Officials Seize Chemically Ripened Bananas

The raids were conducted in Aleyur, Kemthur and Duglipadavu villages of Udupi district

Messi vs Ronaldo Jerseys At Auction: Barcelona Star

A Lionel Messi jersey from his FC Barcelona days has comfortably beaten a Cristiano Ronaldo shirt in an auction, with the Argentine superstars si

Morning shower brings relief from sweltering heat in Vijayawada

Weather report forecasts thunderstorms and strong winds in coastal Andhra Pradesh on August 21

Best Russian Proverb of the Day: You cant avoid that which is - Why some things are beyond our control; a lesson on acceptance and resilience

Life's unexpected turns require a thoughtful response to uncontrollable events. A Russian proverb teaches us to recognize what cannot be avoided.

Services drive recovery in India's pvt sector activity in August: Flash PMI

The HSBC flash composite PMI rose to 54.6 from 54.3 in July, with stronger services offsetting manufacturing growth that slowed to its weakest pa

Court Acquits 27 Followers of Dera Sacha Sauda in Haryana Violence Case

Kaithal, August 21: In a significant ruling, a court in Kaithal, Haryana, has acquitted 27 followers of Dera Sacha Sauda in connection with a vio

Pregnancy Couldnt Stop Tondeliers 2027 Presidential Bid

Marine Tondelier is the first French presidential hopeful to campaign while pregnant, bringing motherhood and infertility into focus.

UP mother killed by train while trying to save son threatening suicide over liquor money

A mother tragically died after pushing her son from a train's path. The son had attempted suicide following an argument over money for alcohol. H

First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after U.S. ends TPS programme

The deportees included Temporary Protected Status holders and Haitians who had served prison sentences, said Jean Negot Bonheur Delva, director g

Indian govt bonds hang tight before supply as oil stalls

Benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond yields 6.8723%

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers convicted in national security case

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil organisers convicted in national security case

UDF 100-day action plan: Keralam govt to grant industry status to Malayalam cinema by September-end, says Minister

Govt to also roll out its ambitious film literacy programme in schools and colleges to introduce students to global cinema, says Minister for Cul

Private Jobs Camp on Aug. 21 to Offer 5,000 Jobs in Chengalpet

Chengalpet district administration has arranged the private job fair and requested the youth to make use of the event

Subex secures three-year new-logo engagement in Europe

Subex has secured a new-logo engagement with a major European open-access fibre operator, marking a further step in its continued expansion acros

Salem Milk Producers Say Hike In Procurement Price Not Enough

Milk producers association members have stated that the increase in the milk procurement price, announced by TN CM C Joseph Vijay, was inadequate

Colgate-Palmolive (India) board approves change in MD and CEO

At meeting held on 21 August 2026

Nagas clash with security forces over six deaths in Manipur

Violence erupted at Namdilong Naga Village during a protest for justice. Security forces used tear gas after protesters threw stones at them. Hos