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PV Sindhus Journey Ends at World Championships After Thrilling Match Against Wang

New Delhi, August 20: PV Sindhus journey in the Womens Singles at the World Championships came to an end on Thursday. She lost to Chinas Wang Zhi

Prisoner who escaped from Kalaburagi jail arrested

Former Keralam Minister Riyas terms media reports on CMRL case false, threatens legal action

Sittanavasal Kodai Vizha gets good response

Border Villages of Jammu and Kashmir Now at the Forefront of Development, Says Manoj Sinha

Kathua, August 20: Jammu and Kashmirs Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, visited the border village of Karol Krishna on Thursday as part of the Vi

Kolalu Dot Comedy to be staged in Hubballi tomorrow

Flautist Praveen Godkhindis musical play will be staged at the Sawai Gandharva Hall in Deshpande Nagar in memory of Sardeshpande

In 1876, Rev. T. De Witt Talmage warned Americans that summer novels were literary poison. 150 years later, BookToks nearly 2 billion users have turned summer reading into a major cultural phenomenon

Summer reading traditions have roots stretching back over 150 years. Publishers then promoted light paperbacks for travel and leisure during summ

Akhil Joyans mortal remains to reach Kasaragod on August 24

The body will be transported by road from Ukraine to Chisinau, the capital of the Republic of Moldova, and from there flown to Mangaluru via Ista

Chilli powder with saw dust among adulterated and expired spices seized from two units in Hyderabad

Chilli powder containing powdered stems and sawdust, and coriander powder mixed with ground branches and stems, were among the products seized

Drought, intense heat worsens drinking water shortage in several villages of Manapparai

Acute drinking water shortage has been reported in 40 to 50 villages in Manapparai region; residents they get insufficient quantity of drinking w

V.K. Sreeraman expresses regret over Pulikali remarks, says his words were immature

Actor acknowledges that his choice of words hurt Pulikali artistes, says a response to his post made him realise that Thrissurs Pulikali does not

SEBI Simplifies FPI Onboarding Process with Digital Power of Attorney

New Delhi, August 20: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made significant strides in simplifying the onboarding process for Fo

2nd Test: Balanced pitch awaits India, SL at Colombo

The Sinhalese Sports Club pitch for the second Test is expected to be balanced. Officials are considering a well-balanced track to aid young batt

SVU launches Centre of Excellence in Bioenergy Innovations

Once earned Rs 250, now makes Rs 90,000 per month: Delhi lassi seller who started working at 11 builds dream home after years of struggle

In a heartfelt street interview, a lassi vendor from Delhi shared his poignant journey of resilience after losing his father at a young age. With

Karnataka police makes attendance app mandatory amid concerns over irregular working hours

The move is aimed at improving punctuality, accountability and monitoring of police personnel deployed on field duties

7,470 cr. cleared for infra works in Urban Local Bodies in A.P. under Hybrid Annuity Model

HAM programme is aimed at bridging the identified urban road infrastructure gaps while simultaneously improving drainage, lighting, medians and p

Odisha CM Majhi Approves Hiked Uniform Allowance for Jail Staff, 2.5K Personnel to Benefit

In a significant welfare measure for the states prison administration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a doubling of the an

BJP flays govt. over pending fee reimbursement dues

Congress accused of colonial mindset over Vande Mataram stand

Youth found murdered in Dharwad

Pawan Kalyan takes stock of JSPs preparedness for local body elections

In a meeting, JSP MLCs and MLAs resolve to move forward with the fighting spirit in a manner that upholds their self-respect

CPI(M) seeks cancellation of data centre project at Mudasarlova

BJPs Sudhanshu Trivedi Accuses Congress of Spreading Falsehoods Amidst Election Defeat

New Delhi, August 20: BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi has launched a sharp critique against the Congress party, accusing it of disseminating misleading

India open to buying Venezuelan oil till US sanction exemption continues: Sources

Refiners to keep a keen eye on long distance freight costs, heavier crude processing costs to ensure economic feasibility

Accident victim dies in hospital, kin protest in Rangareddy

Hyderabad: A young man undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident died at the LIMS Hospital, Shamshabad, in the Rangar

Govt allows duty-free imports of 1 million tons of raw sugar, signals price relief

Active derivatives traders fall 18% in FY26 to 8.75 million: Sebi study

Individual traders' aggregate net losses declined 18 per cent to Rs 91,685 crore, but the average net loss per trader rose 2.4 per cent to Rs 1.1

Jipmer completes 100 epilepsy surgeries, plans to introduce invasive epilepsy monitoring

South Asia LPG Company distributes assistive devices to 350 needy persons under CSR initiative

BWF Worlds 2026: Heartbreak for Sindhu as Wang Zhi Yi wins 88-min thriller

PV Sindhu bowed out of the BWF World Championships 2026 after a 90-minute thriller against Wang Zhi Yi, losing 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 in New Delhi.

Quote of the Day by Claudia Schiffer: I eat lots of fruit for breakfast because Inspiring lessons on lifestyle, daily routines, nutrition, mindful eating, diet and why small habits make a big difference by the German supermodel known for her powerful performances and deep insights on health and wellness

Quote of the Day by Claudia Schiffer: Claudia Schiffers quote, I eat lots of fruit for breakfast because its cleansing and quickly digested by th

Public can draw essential commodities at fair price shops by providing family card number, biometrics

Original smart cards need not be produced, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan tells Assembly

Dispose 22-A complaints expeditiously, says Ponguleti

The Minister for Revenue directed officials to immediately forward the complete details of every complaint received through the call centre to th

Tenkasi Collector orders closure of garbage yard

Man held for allegedly circulating morphed images of Thangal

According to the complaint, morphed images of IUML State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal were circulated through a WhatsApp group named Na

Bank Employees to Visit Abhishek Banerjees Home for KYC Signatures: High Court Ruling

Kolkata, August 20: Bank employees will visit TMC MP Abhishek Banerjees residence for KYC documentation. The Calcutta High Court issued this dire

Risks facing UCBs no longer confined by size or geography: RBI DG

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J says growing reliance on technology and third-party providers exposes smaller banks to cyber, digital fraud and

Health department observes World Mosquito Day with intensive vector-control drives across Keralam

Health department has called upon households, institutions and the community to work together to eliminate mosquito-breeding sources

Devaraj Urss Jayanthi celebrated in Mysuru

YSRCP disrupts Council proceedings as Chairman rejects adjournment motion on DSC

Before being adjourned sine die, the House passes several Bills amidst protests by the Opposition members

T-Hub, Japans OKI launch programme for deeptech startups

Murder suspected as woman is found dead in Lingsugur

Toxic English trailer gets thumbs-up from Yash fans, internet draws Hollywood comparisons

The trailer of Yash's Toxic has been released in English, and the internet can't stop raving about it. A section of fans has added that the Engli

Garbage trucks, waste dumped near government school in Bengaluru leave students battling foul smell, rats

Domestic air passenger traffic declines 4.8% in July

Industry observers attributed the decline to the seasonal slowdown in travel as well as calibrated capacity deployment by airline

SC asks CBSE to ease three-language rule for Class 6, give elbow space to students, schools

Three-language scheme will eventually have to be implemented, but CBSE has to streamline its implementation better, says top court

HC upholds award directing Lalit Modi to transfer Vasant Vihar property

Court rejects Modi's challenge to the 2016 arbitral award, finding no grounds to establish the arbitrator's ineligibility or raise doubts over hi

MS Hifz Academy holds its eighth grand Dastarbandi ceremony

Hyderabad: A total of 145 students from the tenth batch of MS Hifz Academy have completed the memorization of the Holy Quran, comprising 89 boys

Hyderabad: 14 students suspended after ABVP-NSUI clash at EFLU

Hyderabad: Fourteen English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) students were reportedly suspended by the administration on Thursday, August

Ladakh to get J&K High Court bench, easing access to justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in a post on Xon Thursday saying the new bench would significantly improve access to justice

Kerala DGP S. Sreejit Exonerated from Vigilance Inquiry

Kochi, August 20: The Kerala government informed the High Court on Thursday that no vigilance inquiry is necessary against DGP S. Sreejit, IPS. H

Maharashtra FDA cracks down on adulterated cooking oil; open sale banned, strict penalties for violations

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tightened its crackdown on adulteration and regulatory violations in the edible oil sector

India can help create conditions for Iran-US agreement: Iranian Consul General on ending West Asia conflict

Iran's Consul General in Mumbai believes India can help foster conditions for an Iran-United States agreement. He described India as a peace-lovi

'She will never leave me': President Donald Trump says aide Natalie Harp 'loves me as much as Melania' as brother calls her delusionally obsessed

Natalie Harp is back in the spotlight after Donald Trump reportedly praised the longtime aide's loyalty, saying she loves me as much as Melania.

Hockey World Cup: India hold England to goalless draw, seal second-round spot

India advanced to the second round of the Women's Hockey World Cup after a tense draw. They held England to a 0-0 score, securing second place in

Amit Shah urges swift resolution of river disputes for progress of Southern States; CMs push regional cooperation roadmap

Southern states agreed with the Home Ministers suggestion to resolve these pending water disputes expeditiously through mutual dialogue and const

FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 schedule unveiled; Brazil to open campaign at Maracana

FIFA revealed the 2027 Women's World Cup match schedule featuring Brazil as host. All 64 fixtures will be played across eight Brazilian cities, b

Three killed as car hits truck in Ranebennur

MMDR Amendment Act set to encourage fresh capital investment, bring tax uniformity

The reforms, according to him, could unlock capital investments, accelerate mineral exploration and make domestic mineral production globally com

Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Theft of Railings at Ganesh Temple in Vidisha

Vidisha, August 20: A controversy has emerged regarding the alleged theft of railings installed by the tourism department at the Ganesh Temple in

Don't fear global liquidity integration, strengthen oversight instead: RBIs Rohit Jain

The RBI deputy governor called on banks to fix retail forex pricing, boost participation among smaller firms, and embrace digital workflows while

Youth are countrys wealth, should not fall prey to drug abuse: Judge

TNPL | Tushar starts and Pradosh finishes as Tamizhans get past Panthers

The opener sizzles on his captaincy debut with a 17-ball 48 before the latter scores an unbeaten 65 with his team under pressure; the 2018 champi

AKSSA seeks CBI probe into KPSC irregularities, warns of agitation

The All Karnataka State Students Association has given the State govt. four days to respond to its various demands

Arts festivals marks should be displayed electronically on stage: panel

This directive also prohibits financial contributions from students in Classes I to VIII, addressing concerns over widespread fundraising practic

CBFC Tightens Rules

Alterations or cuts made after Board clearance can attract penalty

Bangladesh Cricket Board suspends BPL for 2026-27 season, president Tamim Iqbal explains reason

Bangladesh Cricket Board president Tamim Iqbal has confirmed that the Bangladesh Premier Leagues 2026-27 season is uncertain amid issues concerni

Odisha Fast-Tracks Town Planning for Sustainable Cities

The Housing & Urban Development Department, Government of Odisha, organised a Capacity Building Workshop on the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP

Major Crackdown by Gujarat Police: 13 Arrested in Bhavnagar for Toxic Alcohol Deaths

Ahmedabad, August 20: In a significant operation, the Gujarat Polices State Monitoring Cell (SMC) has arrested 13 individuals in connection with

Sanjeev Prasad Joins Trianz as Chief Human Resources Officer to Lead People Strategy Across AI-Powered Transformation

Sanjeev Prasad Joins Trianz as Chief Human Resources Officer to Lead People Strategy Across AI-Powered Transformation

RTE admissions surged in unaided private schools under NDA govt., says Lokesh

Only 2,203 students secured admission in private unaided schools under the RTE Act In A.P. in 2022-23, while the number rose to around 29,000 in

BJP leader oppose ESA notification

ATHLETICS | WA Silver meet a good preparatory platform, say Indian long jumpers

FIH World Cup: India women qualify for second round after goalless draw with England

The Indian women's hockey team has qualified for the second round of the World Cup. They secured their place after a goalless draw against Englan

Kochi Metro To Be Renamed Keralam Metro Soon

The metro rail authorities are making this suggestion given the companys expanding role in urban transport projects across Kerala.

Right Now, Musafir Cafe Is My Magic Wand

Mahima Makwana charts her journey from TV sets to Musafir Caf fame

India permits import of 1 million tonne raw sugar duty-free

Permission under TRQ as domestic prices soar to record high of 55.70 a kg in New Delhi

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Straightpath International School wins CBSE English fest

Straightpath International School topped the overall standings with 279 points, followed by Gems Public School, Kooriyad, with 248 points, and ME

MLA urges government to crackdown on sand mafia in Parvatipuram-Manyam district

Celebrity Makeup Artist Arrested Over Controversial Remarks About Prime Minister Modi

Kozhikode, August 20: A well-known makeup artist, Janmoni Das, was arrested by Kozhikode city cyber police on Thursday. This followed allegations

In 2016, workers digging beneath an Oregon State University stadium uncovered Ice Age mammoths, bison and ancient camels

Recently, construction workers at Oregon State University stumbled upon remarkable Ice Age mammoth fossils, unveiling a prehistoric landscape ben

OBC groups oppose caste enumeration method in Census 2027

Bandicoot fame Genrobotics expanding into defence and space tech

The robotics company has opened a new production facility in Thiruvananthapuram. The facility will focus on the development and production of rob

Prayagraj battered by heavy rain as water enters homes, disrupting train operations

Uttar Pradesh intensifies school vehicle safety checks and driver background verifications. The government also strengthens flood relief and resc

62.46 crore sanctioned for livelihood support scheme for fishers in Keralam

Scheme implemented with the aim of supporting fishers during the lean months and also to encourage saving habits

Four booked for rape, murder of woman in Sirwar

The victims father has in his complaint said that she went out towards Hokrani village outskirts when she was abducted in the evening hours