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New Delhi, August 18: According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, as of August 14, the total area sown for Kha

Trump threatens Oman as Iran works on Strait of Hormuz shipping plan

Trump threatens Oman as Iran works on Strait of Hormuz shipping plan

Huge victory for Jharkhand: Mahto ends hunger strike after Soren govt accepts demands

Heavy Rain Forecast for Kolkata and South Bengal, Red Alert Issued

Kolkata, August 18: The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Kolkata and several districts of South Bengal over the next two

Over 7.3 Million Voters Marked as ADS in Telangana, Notices to be Issued to 9.2 Million

Hyderabad, August 18: More than 7.3 million voters in Telangana have been marked as ADS (Absent, Deceased, Shifted, Duplicate). During the ongoin

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring Criticizes State Government Over Court Order Contempt

Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has launched a scathing attack on the state government regarding an

BJP Launches Campaign for Urban Local Body Elections in Rajasthan, Emphasizing Governance and Development

Jaipur, August 18: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially commenced preparations for the upcoming urban local body elections in Rajastha

How Congo's Ebola outbreak became the second-most lethal on record

Health officials say the current outbreak is spreading five times faster than previous outbreaks did in Congo at this stage

Swift Action: Gujarat Police Solve Diamond Heist in Just 7 Hours

Ahmedabad, August 18: In a remarkable display of efficiency, the Gujarat police have cracked a diamond theft case worth 43.11 lakh within just se

Pakistan on the Brink: Defense Expert Anil Gaurs Insights

Jammu, August 18: Ahead of Independence Day, retired Captain and defense expert Anil Gaur spoke with a news agency regarding the recent dismantli

From 5,921m summit, historic glide to Ladakh roadhead

'God was watching you': Trump welcomes 'hero' lifeguard Williams and the boy he saved to White House

Punjab Congress Criticizes AAP Government Over Finance Department Orders

Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Congress President Raja Amarinder Singh Warring accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governm

Bangladeshs Tariq Rahman Government Anxious Over Sheikh Hasinas Return Announcement: Veena Sikri

New Delhi, August 18: Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has stated that Prime Minister Tariq Rahmans government is anxi

Bhopal police arrest five, including three minors, in minor boy

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Delhi Government to File FIR Based on CAG Report on Yamuna Cleanup Efforts

Ahmedabad, August 18: The Delhi government plans to file a First Information Report (FIR) following an investigation into the Controller and Audi

Mandar, Anthony And Suresh Are Table Tennis Champions

In the mens 60-64 age final, R. J. Harikrishna defeated P. Suresh

NRR Accuses Cong. Of Betraying BCs, Undermining Reservations

Even in the GHMC elections, Rao said, claiming that in several BC-reserved seats, Majlis-backed and Muslim candidates have been elected as corpor

Trump pauses Big Bend border project amid bipartisan backlash in Texas

Trump pauses Big Bend border project amid bipartisan backlash in Texas

Devendra Nath Mahto ends hunger strike following Jharkhand JSSC-CGL exam cancellation

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Gujarat Reports 1,541 New Breast Cancer Cases in 2025

Ahmedabad, August 18: Gujarats Health Minister, Prabhull Panseria, urged women to undergo regular breast cancer screenings. He highlighted that b

Football Tourney For Under-9 To 17 Age Groups

The Emmanuel Sports Club is conducting 13th Subramaniam Memorial Football Tournament

Groundwater Level Surges After Rains In Karimnagar District

The groundwater table, which was at a depth of 9.21 metres in July 2026, rose to 5.80 metres during the first fortnight of August.

4 zodiac signs could attract luck and wealth, as the North Node enters Aquarius on August 18 and begins a new 18-month cycle of growth

The North Node entering Aquarius on August 18, 2026, signals a new chapter. This astrological shift encourages innovation and fresh approaches to

PDP chief Mehbooba says she is dimagi Naxal; NC blames her for Article 370 abrogation

Hyderabad Set To Host Three Major Shooting Competitions

The three competitions being conducted are: Second Telangana Big Bore Shooting Competition; Deccan Elite Open Big Bore Grand Prix and Second Supe

Along a 27-mile ring road, 8 million plants are climbing 2,000 concrete columns, fed by recycled rainwater from the road above, turning 15 acres of dead infrastructure into vertical gardens seen by drivers

Eight million plants now grow on concrete columns along a ring road. These vertical gardens utilize hydroponic felt pouches and recycled material

Ayansh, Hiyan And Parivita Win Tennis Titles

The tournament featured young players

Kirti Azad to Apply for Licensed Pistol Amid Attacks on TMC Leaders

Kolkata, August 18: Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad announced on Monday his decision to apply for a licensed pistol for self-defense. This move

Ananya, Dhruva, Arnav Top Equestrian Challenge

Archi riders topped four of the six classes contested

UN laments 'unacceptable' toll of 350 aid workers killed in 2025

Since the start of 2026, 82 more aid workers have been killed, 97 injured and 39 abducted worldwide

No student should be cheated: Jharkhand's Devendra Mahato after ending hunger strike

No student should be cheated Jharkhands Devendra Mahato after ending hunger strike

Data centers emerge as key issue in Illinois governor race

State lawmakers could tackle new regulations in the fall veto session after the election.

Hyderabad Volleyball Team Is Now Telugu Black Hawks

While Hyderabad is its home, the community around the Black Hawks extends far beyond the boundaries of one city.

Kerala Chief Minister Urges Prime Minister Modi to Review Mining Law Amendments

Thiruvananthapuram, August 18: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting an immediate review o

Farm Ponds Offer Lifeline to Telangana Farmer

Officials caution that farm ponds must be combined with field bunding, groundwater recharge and drip or sprinkler irrigation.

Indian sailors SOS: Company asking us to risk lives, cross Strait of Hormuz

Forward Seamens Union of India has said that the shipowners and managers of AM Pioneer are pressuring the Master to force its 16 Indian crew to t

Death of a Trinamool leader and corruption taint in Bengal politics

UPSSSC declares recruitment exam result hours after aspirants stage protest outside its office in Lucknow

Candidates seeking appointment to 5,512 Junior Assistant posts announced a peaceful protest outside the UPSSSC office on Tuesday to press for the

Two Leaders from Bengal Join BJPs National Executive Committee

Kolkata, August 18: Following a significant victory in recent elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed two prominent leaders fro

Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs NICDIT Meeting, Emphasizes Investment and Production in Industrial Corridors

New Delhi, August 18: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the third meeting of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Imp

SC Directs Meta Accounts of AAP Gujarat to Be Restored

Senior advocate Shadan Farasat and advocates Siddhant Sharma and Talha Abdul Rahman appeared for AAP.

'Corruption Deeper Than Trump...': Jon Ossoff Declares Midterm War With Brutal 'Mar-A-Lago' Attack

The Mar-A-Lago Mafia took corruption to greater heights, said Democrat senator Jon Ossoff in a scathing attack on Donald Trump. Addressing a rall

Taxing frivolous industries will not fund Indias science

The way forward is to liberalise the channels through which money and capital flow into academia and reduce dependence on the government

HCA Picks Players Across Sections For Fitness Assessment Camp

The Hyderabad Cricket Association has released a list of men players from different categories for the Fitness Assessment & Camp.

BJP president Nitin Nabin visits Andhra Pradesh to chair party meeting

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Revanth Mocks BRS Claims on TIMS

The Chief Minister said he had no objection to their visit but recalled how the leaders later went to the mental hospital located behind the TIMS

Cooperative Panel Dominates Elections at Sarvodaya Educational Institution

Jalgaon, August 18: The Cooperative Panel has achieved a remarkable victory in the Board of Directors elections at the Sarvodaya Educational Inst

Aaron, Harsha, Devendar Best In B Division League Cricket

Mahmood posted the highest total of the day.

Match AI models to workloads, not leaderboards

Cost, governance and data residency now matter as much as benchmark scores, if not more

Man booked for allegedly setting wife, mother-in-law ablaze in Kannur

Somalia: Al-Shabaab Suffers Heavy Losses in Foiled Attack

Mogadishu, August 18: According to the Ministry of Defense, the Somali National Armed Forces (SNAF) successfully thwarted an attack early Monday

BBC turns to US court to force Trump family testimony in $10 billion lawsuit

The BBC is seeking court permission to subpoena Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr. for documents and testimony. This request stems from a massive

Four-member group allegedly threatens shop owner, fires shot into air in Kasaragod

CID Probe Against DIG Chauhan for Corruption

Based on instructions from senior police officials, a special CID team has begun investigating Chauhan.

Devotees Throng Temples Across Warangal Tricity For Naga Panchami

Temples and serpent shrines across Warangal, Hanamkonda and Kazipet witnessed a rush of devotees as Naga Panchami was celebrated with special pra

Andhra Pradesh CM Defends Teacher Recruitment Process Amidst Political Allegations

Amaravati, August 18: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu clarified on Monday that there were no violations in the recruitment pro

Jharkhand Student Leader Devendra Nath Mahto Ends Hunger Strike

Jharkhand's student leader Devendra Nath Mahato called off his hunger strike late this evening.

Security agencies dismantle ISI-backed Shahzad Bhatti Network

In a strategic operation, security agencies dismantled the Shahzad Bhatti Network, a terror syndicate supported by ISI. Authorities detained over

UGC-NET 2026 cancellation: 60% English, Commerce questions allegedly repeated from Dec 2024 paper

The UGC-NET 2026 exams for English and Commerce were cancelled after around 60% of questions were allegedly found to closely mirror those in the

Awaiting answers: On the student protests in Jharkhand

Student agitations in Ranchi reveal angst over flawed exam processes

Jharkhand Cancels JSSC-CGL Exam After 24-Day Stir

Govt agrees to scrap exam amid demands for probe into alleged recruitment irregularities

SFI holds programme on Kannur University campus despite denial of permission

Congress flags missing OBC category in Census questionnaire, seeks Telangana-like caste census

Congress has questioned the absence of a specific OBC category in the Census questionnaire, warning that the open-ended caste field could produce

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Seeks Quick Approval for Industrial Parks

New Delhi, August 18: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu participated virtually in the third meeting of the National Industrial Corridor Devel

UGC-NET retest: student organisations stage protest, demand scrapping of NTA

Lookout notice for man accused of harassing student on KSRTC bus

Delhi Police cracks DCPs Kaka Nagar burglary in 24 hours, arrests accused with stolen iPhone, diamond ring

Delhi Police solved a burglary at a DCPs residence in upscale Kaka Nagar within 24 hours, arresting a man with stolen items including an Apple iP

Seven held with elephant tusk in Malappuram

Mysterious Death of Odisha Man Found in Hotel Room in Satna

Satna, August 18: A shocking incident has unfolded in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, where the body of a 30-year-old man from Odisha was discovered under

Chamoli hydro project work halted, workers evacuated after land subsidence triggers tunnel water seepage

Construction at NTPCs 520 MW Tapovan-Vishnugad hydroelectric project in Chamoli was halted and workers evacuated after land subsidence created a

Wondering who to avoid this week? Your birth month reveals the personality type most likely to test your patience, boundaries and emotional energy

Exploring the influence of birth months can enhance understanding of relationship dynamics and hurdles. Individuals born in April should be cauti

Losing forest for trees: On the CAGs audit of the Green India Mission

India is counting trees when it should be restoring forests

Nigerian proverb of the day: 'If there is character, ugliness becomes beauty; if there is none, beauty becomes...' - this inspiring African saying teaches life lessons on looking beyond appearances and why character matters more than beauty

Nigerian proverb of the day: Nigerian wisdom emphasizes character's profound impact on how people are perceived. True beauty stems from inner qua

NCP Spokesperson Nasim Siddiqui Criticizes BJP and RSS for Labeling Dissenters as Mental Naxals

Mumbai, August 18: NCP (SP) spokesperson Nasim Siddiqui responded to various political issues concerning Maharashtra and the nation on Monday. He

Assam staffers stare at 20% pay cut if rewed sans divorce or first wife alive

In a notable move, the Assam government has announced a twenty percent salary reduction for employees who enter into second marriages without obt

BJP unveils new national team, none from J

Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav, Goyal among prominent new faces; 51 of 65 office-bearers new New Delhi, Aug 17: BJP president Nitin Nabin has announced

Schwan Laboratory inaugurated at GITAM

Rahul Gandhi urges Hemant Soren to meet students; slams PM Modi, NTA

Rahul Gandhi has called on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to engage with the protesting students. He also took aim at Prime Minister Naren

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with Trump aide impostor: Report

Politico, citing four unnamed officials, first reported that Burnham believed he was messaging with Susie Wiles before becoming suspicious and en

Court dismisses 2020 protest case against CPI(M) leaders

Govt destroyed ISI-backed terror group: Shah

253 detained across 14 states; over 200 arrested in cases linked to Shahzad Bhatti Network Over 80 FIRs registered; IEDs, grenades, pistols, CCTV

Time Bank initiative introduced in Anna Nagar

Demands for Action on Vande Mataram Disrespect and Ram Temple Donation Theft: Mahant Raju Das

Chandauli, August 18: Amid ongoing political controversy surrounding the disrespect of Vande Mataram and the theft of donations intended for the

Investors pile into small, mid-caps as earnings momentum improves

Investors are channeling significant funds into small and mid-cap stocks this fiscal year. Small-cap funds have seen inflows nearly matching last

Nabin's BJP team blends fresh faces with heavyweights

On Monday, the BJP revealed a revamped team showcasing significant changes. Prominent figures like Piyush Goyal and Ram Madhav returned to influe

Renovated butterfly park reopened at Arignar Anna Zoo

Left hooks floor Sri Lanka: Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets to hand India a healthy 178-run lead despite Dinushas century

India maintained control during the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Spinners Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja took crucial wickets f

Residents protest redevelopment of Nageswara Rao park

Champions of Chennai awards presented