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Tension At Tadipatri Engagement Function

A daughters engagement function in Tadipatri turned tense after supporters of the TD and YSRC allegedly clashed in the presence of Minister B.C.

Congress Announces Major Organizational Changes in Meghalaya

New Delhi, August 16: The Congress party has announced significant organizational changes within its Meghalaya unit. This move is part of an ongo

Jared Kushner meets Hamas chief in Egypt to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire

Jared Kushner meets Hamas chief in Egypt to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire

Seven Streams, One Destiny

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, for the thirteenth consecutive time and introduced to the

Bihar to Build 100 Modern Bus Stands to Enhance Transport Connectivity

Jamui, August 16: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced plans for the construction of 100 new modern bus stands across the state on Sun

Revanth Accuses KTR of Chasing Away Kavitha To Avoid Sharing Property

CM alleges KCR stayed silent as Kavitha was sidelined in family property dispute

Hyderabad: 10 nabbed for gambling, casino paraphernalia seized

Hyderabad: The Goshamahal police apprehended ten persons in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, for gambling. According to the police, the team

Tamil Nadu Fishing Boat Seized Off Krishnapatnam Coast

Fisheries officials and Marine Police seized a Tamil Nadu fishing boat allegedly caught fishing in Andhra Pradesh territorial waters off Krishnap

Pakistan Women name Asia Cup, Asian Games squads, target revival after T20 World Cup

Pakistan Women name Asia Cup Asian Games squads target revival after T World Cup

In 1953, a concrete barrier blocked fish migration in Massachusetts. 70 years later, its finally being removed to bring the native trout back

Soon, a concrete barrier currently obstructing fish migration in Fresh Brook will be dismantled. This ambitious restoration initiative seeks to r

Out of Delhi Warriors Triumph in DPL 2026 with Stellar Performance

New Delhi, August 16: The Out of Delhi Warriors secured a thrilling victory against Old Delhi 6 by 21 runs in the 29th match of the Delhi Premier

UGC-NET June 2026: NTA Announces Re-Test for English, Commerce, Sociology

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a re-test for three subjects of the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-N

Redeeming our 'Tryst With Destiny': India's road map to Viksit Bharat

India has declared its ambition to become a developed nation by 2047. What it needs now is a credible, measurable roadmap to turn that ambition i

Iran parliament approves bill to criminalise interviews with 'hostile' foreign media, including US and Israeli outlets

Iran's parliament has approved a bill criminalising interviews with hostile media outlets. Violators of this new legislation could face imprisonm

DC Edit | Curb Sale Of Unhealthy Food

The government cannot escape its obligation to guide people in making the right choices merely because doing so could affect its electoral prospe

2025 DSC Teachers Stage Self-Respect Rally In Vijayawada

Nearly 7,000 teachers selected through the 2025 DSC recruitment took part in an Atma Gaurava rally in Vijayawada, protesting what they called a m

From hospitals to schools: China expands scrutiny of religious beliefs in Chengdu

IBPS Announces 11,403 Customer Service Associate Positions

New Delhi, August 16: A significant opportunity has emerged for job seekers in the banking sector. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (

Congress rejects Shahs Vande Mataram charge, calls it a political diversion

While Amit Shah and other BJP leaders sought an apology from Sonia Gandhi over events at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day, the Congr

What happened to MLB legend Tommy John? Baseball icon dies at 83 after 26-year career

What happened to Tommy John? The MLB legend died peacefully at 83 at his Florida home, surrounded by his family. Days earlier, he had been in hos

BJP Man Among 8 Held for Killing CJP Workers Father in WB

BJP worker among those held; party denies involvement in the alleged assault

Bengal double murder: 3 arrested over killing of Congress leader, lawyer son

Indian Railways Orders 20,000

In a decisive move to prioritise passenger health, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today ordered sweeping corrective measures after a ful

Shah Rukh, Ajay, Tiger Face FDA Notices Over Vimal Pan Masala Ad

The Maharashtra FDA has issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their appearance in a Vimal Pan Masa

Major Reshuffle in Punjab Police: Transfers of 12 IPS and 112 PPS Officers Announced

Chandigarh, August 16: The Punjab government has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle within the police department, involving the t

A uniform 50% increase in LS seats is pulling the wool over someones eyes, says Praveen Chakravarty

Commenting on the Gen Z protests that led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, he says the younger generation seek

GSK India aims to double revenue to 8K cr by FY30: MD Bhushan Akshikar

GSK India aims to double revenue to 8,000 crore by FY30, with oncology and adult vaccines emerging as key growth drivers alongside its general-me

Punjab Cong faces fresh rift as MP challenges Warring's 'one family, one ticket' rule

Many PDP leaders detained for bid to protest seeking insurance for hail-hit apple orchards in Kashmir

Former PDP legislator Aijaz Ahmad Mir has beenadvocating for inclusion of apples and cherries under a comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren offers to hold talks with JPSC protesting students on Monday

After students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams burnt the effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Rahu

Russia's richest woman built Amazon-like retail giant. Why is Ukraine attacking it?

Russia's richest woman built Amazon-like retail giant. Why is Ukraine attacking it?

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Northeast Frontier Railway Announces Recruitment for Athletes, Applications Open Until August 24

Guwahati, August 16: Good news has emerged for those in the sports community looking to secure a job with the railway. The Northeast Frontier Rai

Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP?

Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP? Hemant Kumar Rout analyses

Colombia asks Trump to pause tariffs after deadly earthquake kills 289

Colombia asks Trump to pause tariffs after deadly earthquake kills

Donald Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza

Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings between mediators and with Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Nickolay Mladeno

Power engineers

Hyderabad: Power engineers body All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) on Sunday, August 16, vowed to resist moves towards power privatisat

Cyber crime emerging as the biggest challenge facing police: senior IPS officer

Earlier, this week Mr. Thakur was awarded the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), for his distinguished career spanning three decad

Bhatia, Rai, and Thigala Secure Playoff Spots at St. Jude Championship

Memphis, August 16: The St. Jude Championship, the first of three playoff events on the PGA Tour, did not yield a great day for the four Indian-o

No private data sought, ID details to be provided only if available: J&K, Ladakh Census chief

The Census 2027 questionnaire will include 13 new questions or data fields that were not part of the Census 2011 questionnaire, which had 29 ques

Model Strips In Train Over Seat Spat, Attacks Railway Cops With Blade

According to the RPF's complaint, during the fight, the model also broke mobile phones and glasses.

Congress leader's son killed in Nadia district of West Bengal

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the murders, among them Fatema Bibi, head of Nadias Haranagar panchayat

Astroguide for Monday, August 17, 2026

Tithi: Shravana Shukla Panchami till 5.05 pm

PM-VBRY scheme meets a third of first-time jobs target in first year

PM-VBRY has created 62.56 lakh first-time jobs against its 1.92 crore target, while experts flag weak demand and limited hiring incentives as key

Puzzling policy: Premature ending of FCNR (B) swap raises questions

From the turn of events, it would appear that the scheme was not adequately thought through

TN CM Vijay sets the stage for a long role as govt completes 100 days

Tamil Nadu's new government has made investment and welfare central to its first 100 days, but managing debt and sustaining investor confidence w

Mexican Proverb of the Day: The shrimp that falls asleep gets carried away by the current Meaning, life lesson and why this saying still matters

A traditional Mexican proverb serves as a critical reminder against complacency in our ever-evolving world. It underscores the importance of seiz

Man kills son, stabs wife after family dispute in Gujarat's Navsari

Man kills son stabs wife after family dispute in Gujarats Navsari

Aluminium foil hack to clean your baking trays: How it works, benefits and why it keeps your fridge fresh

Renewed reform push: India must speed up its growth to meet challenges

To assuage the anxieties of the youth and children, the country must broaden the avenues for gainful employment available to them and reduce the

Israel vows to go after Hezbollah as it names another killed

No score will be left unsettled in any arena. We'll defend our soldiers and our civilians with full power, Defence Minister Israel Katz

CJP leaders to visit volunteer's family in Bengal after father's killing

CJP leaders to visit volunteers family in Bengal after fathers killing

The cost of exchange rate policy: What is the price of controlling rupee?

The path to Indian economic success begins with a full reckoning of the costs of exchange-rate management

Congress holds focus group discussions with students

With 16 sessions held so far in three cities, the interactions have formed the basis of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj

SIDBI Recruitment Alert: 50 Consultant Credit Analyst Positions Available, Apply by August 21

New Delhi, August 16: A promising opportunity has emerged for job seekers in the banking sector. The Small Industries Development Bank of India (

Economics of oilseed production: Why India's import dependence persists

The genesis of the persistent rise in imports of edible oils, regardless of steady increase in indigenous production, lies in the demand growing

Vijay Condemns Killing Of Suspected Poachers Of Tamil Origin In Karnataka

Calling the explanation provided by the Karnataka forest department unacceptable, Vijay demanded a thorough probe into the deaths.

Bhogapuram airport to welcome first flight from Hyderabad

Annamalailevels graft charge against some Tamil Nadu Ministers, claims to have audio clip

However, the founder of We The Leaders did not name anyone. He also claimed to have an audio clip to prove his claim. He urged Chief Minister C.

CM Vijay condemns 'massacre' of 3 Tamilians in Karnataka forest firing

CM Vijay condemns massacre of Tamilians in Karnataka forest firing

Osmania Medical College student dies by suicide in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old first-year MBBS student allegedly died by suicide by jumping from a building, police said on Sunday, August 16. The dece

Holiday declared for schools, govt. offices in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi

Indian Navy Showcases Maritime Presence Abroad on Independence Day

Muscat, August 16: The Indian Navy announced on Sunday that its ships marked Indias maritime presence at various foreign ports, including Muscat,

Scientists from Kings College London turned an agricultural waste product into a bone-healing scaffold; keratin from sheeps wool produced more natural-looking regenerated bone than collagen in animals

Sheeps wool may soon have a surprising medical purpose. Scientists at Kings College London turned wool-derived keratin into a bone regeneration s

The long history of Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran's 'six months'

While the immediate reasons for Chandra's decision have been a point of intense discussion, the root cause of it all may be linked to the past -

No distributor backed Awarapan 2: Producer Vishesh Bhatt as film wins box office

No distributor backed Awarapan Producer Vishesh Bhatt as film wins box office

100 days in office: West Bengal banks on a pro-business turnaround

West Bengal's new government is betting on a pro-business approach to revive investment, but fiscal constraints and the contentious land question

Seven ABVP members sent to jail after clash with NSUI at EFLU

Hyderabad: After the clash between Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the National Students Union of India (NSUI) at English and Forei

The Architecture Of Consumption In The Streaming Era

In the digital age, the ritual of binge-watchingconsuming multiple episodes of a television series in a single sittinghas evolved from a guilty p

West Bengal Launches Ayushman Bharat Scheme Amid Political Controversy

Kolkata, August 16: The West Bengal government has officially launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme, and Minister Agnimitra Paul expressed her happ

Dhaka Links Hasina, Hadi Killers Before Its PM Visit To India

Propitious environment needs to be created for the visit. To this end, we have requested the Indian authorities to expeditiously act on our reque

Cristiano Ronaldo drops retirement bombshell, says 'probably my last year' of football

Cristiano Ronaldo has given his clearest indication yet that he could retire from professional football at the end of the 2026-27 season, saying

SIR Will Serve Notices to 21% Digitised Voters Today

Notices follow unmapped details as draft electoral roll is set for August 17

Biocon and PB Fintech top MFs' SMID 'buy' list in July, shows data

MF holding grows over 100x in Diamond Power Infrastructure

BJP Criticizes Chidambaram Over Mental Naxal Comment

Patna, August 16: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravi Shankar Prasad launched a sharp attack on senior Congress leader P. Chidambaram fo

Hamas expects meeting with Kushner as U.S. pushes Gaza plan

Hamas on July 30 said that it would hand over its weapons to a new Palestinian governing body as part of the latest stage in a Gaza ceasefire dec

T.N. CM Vijay condemns killing of three Tamils by Karnataka Forest Dept. personnel

The explanation given by the Karnataka Forest Department regarding the incident is unacceptable, says Vijay

Not going to overthink, says skipper Harmanpreet Singh about over-reliance on PCs

GVMC chief reviews water supply, sewerage, street vending zones

Ever-hungry Sindhu targets record sixth Worlds medal

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Ronaldo drops bombshell retirement hint, reveals plans for life after football

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026-27 season could be the final year of his playing career, saying he wants to leave a spectacular legacy.

Hospitals must treat patients, not refer them: Bihar CM's warning to doctors

Hospitals must treat patients not refer them Bihar CMs warning to doctors

Dhruv Jurel opens up on Indias strategy, pitch & 20-wicket challenge

Dhruv Jurel speaks after Day 2 of the Test, discussing Indias approach, the changing pitch and weather, their batting strategy and the need to ta

Arab countries, Turkey, Pak condemn Israel's rejection of Trump's Gaza peace plan

Arab countries Turkey Pak condemn Israels rejection of Trumps Gaza peace plan

Regular to direct plan switch: Is a tax levy justified for investors?

Making switches between regular and direct tax-neutral will not cause any revenue loss. The capital gain is not being forgiven or exempted