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Major Crackdown by Food Department Before Raksha Bandhan: 10 Quintals of Rasgulla Destroyed in Ghaziabad

Ghaziabad, August 25: In a significant move against food adulteration ahead of the festive season, the Food Department has taken decisive action

Devotees Gather in Large Numbers for Bhasma Aarti at Mahakaleshwar Temple

Ujjain, August 25: On the auspicious occasion of Shravana Shukla Paksha Dwadashi, a grand Bhasma Aarti was held at the Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple.

Red warning for Delhi as IMD forecasts heavy rain, orange warnings issued for UP, MP and other states

The India Meteorological Department has issued district-wise nowcast warnings for the next two to three hours, with a red warning in Delhi and or

Mahayuti allies agree not to criticise each other: Bawankule

Mumbai: The constituents of the ruling Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra have decided to contest upcoming elections together and refrain from maki

Jaishankar and Lavrov Discuss Key Issues in Moscow Meeting

Moscow, August 25: Indias External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar engaged in extensive discussions with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. T

Heavy rain causes severe waterlogging at AIIMS, disrupts Delhi traffic

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Proposed $103,265 Fee for H-1B Visa Applications Raises Concerns

Washington, August 25: The Trump administration has proposed an additional fee of $103,265 for H-1B visa petitions. This fee targets those filing

Petrol Diesel Price Today, August 25: Check Latest Fuel Rates in Delhi, Mumbai and Other Cities

Petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged across major Indian cities on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, offering some stability to motorists even as

HDFC Life, Home First Finance emerge as Shrikant Chouhan's breakout ideas

Shrikant Chouhan of Kotak Securities recommends buying HDFC Life Insurance and Home First Finance given their strong fundamentals.

US attempt to strangle Iran's economy depends on China's cooperation

The US has spent 20 years promising 'crippling sanctions' on Iran. But the latest effort comes with a reverse twist, after military action failed

Gold Silver Price Today, August 25: Gold Jumps 8,400 in Four Sessions; Check Latest Rates

Gold prices continued their strong upward run on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, as the precious metal gained further momentum ahead of India's festive

Stocks to watch: Hindustan Copper, TCS, Refex Industries, Lenskart, Suzlon

Stocks to watch today: Hindustan Copper OFS will be launched by the government today, while TCS has signed an agreement with Porsche.

Aadhaar Address Update Online: How to Change Your Address From Home, Documents, Fees and Steps

Aadhaar has become one of the most widely used identification documents in India. From accessing government services and opening bank accounts to

Indian defence firm Sigma deepens ties with UK's Rolls-Royce in Rs 1,600 crore deal

Sigma Advanced Systems secured a new 125 million contract with Rolls-Royce. This agreement expands their existing partnership and builds on a pri

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Pakistan Womens Cricket Team Prepares for Asia Cup with Mens Matches

New Delhi, August 25: The Pakistan womens cricket team is gearing up for the Womens Asia Cup 2026, set to begin on August 28 in Dubai. In a uniqu

Pakistan Womens Team Prepares for Asia Cup with Mens Matches

New Delhi, August 25: The Pakistan womens cricket team is gearing up for the Womens Asia Cup 2026, set to begin on August 28 in Dubai, through a

Indian Origin Ex-CEO Pays $1.8 Million To Resolve Case Of False Claims

The United States alleged that these certifications were false because UpTime Council was not an operating company and never inspected the AiNET

Pondicherry Revs Up for Major Infra, Economic Expansion

The government said social welfare remains a key priority. T

US Supreme Court Clears Way For Trump's Mail Voting Plan Ahead Of Midterms

The Supreme Court's conservative majority didn't decide the legality of Trump's order, instead ruling that states who sued did not have the legal

Trump admin planning to revoke visas of up to 2 lakh foreigners

The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently

Hot Morning, Rains Likely Across Telangana Tonight

In Hyderabad, dry weather is expected until the afternoon, followed by scattered moderate rains from the afternoon through the overnight hours.

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals negative open; Asia mkts fall; Gold at over 3-month high

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Tuesday: The GIFT Nifty indicated a negative open as global equities declined ahead of high-stakes earni

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Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M wins Kanizsa Open chess KANIZSA (Hungary), Aug 24: Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M won the prestigious Kanizsa Open fol

Fils claims maiden Masters 1000 title, Gauff lifts second Cincinnati crown

CINCINNATI, Aug 24: Arthur Fils clinched his maiden ATP Masters 1000 title after producing a dominant final-set performance to defeat American Fr

V-Mart Retail among top 3 stock picks by Geojit Investments for near term

Anand James, Chief Market Strategist at Geojit Investments, has recommended three stocks including Lumax Technical Products, V-Mart Retail and EI

Era of sustained dominance is over: Men

NEW DELHI, Aug 24: Mens singles has entered an unusually open phase, with a deepening pool of contenders making sustained dominance increasingly

Morning Digest: Structural differences persist, says scholar as India and China hold border talks in Beijing; Canada to announce retaliatory tariffs against U.S. today, and more

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KCL provides backbone to India

NEW DELHI, Aug 24: India will look to continue its dominance in kabaddi at the upcoming Asian Games in Japan, with seven of the 12 players repres

Rape Convict Ram Rahim Gets 21-Day Parole, 17th Since 2017 Conviction

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has been permitted to leave prison and travel to the Dera Sacha Sauda headquarters in Sirsa.

US by no means ruling out kinetic strikes on Iran, including Strait of Hormuz, Pete Hegseth says

US War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington remains prepared to use military force against Iran, including in the Strait of Hormuz, while inten

Dera chief Ram Rahim granted 21-day parole, his 17th release since 2020

Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh has received another 21-day parole from jail. He is currently serving a 20-year sentence for rape convictions. This marks

Canada is a state: Vance makes Freudian slip as US-Canada tensions rise

US Vice President JD Vance referred to Canada as a state, correcting himself amid trade disputes. He criticized Canada's military underinvestment

Iran vows retaliation as US expands sanctions, threatens economic lifeline

US Treasury Secy Scott Bessent unveiled measures but stopped short of the most punishing sanctions, saying countries that continued trading with

Bessent's economic D-Day threat to Iran hinges on willingness to hit China

But that's only if Bessent actually follows through on a threat the Trump administration has made before

Karnataka BJP MLA Suresh Gowda's daughter slaps, abuses woman cop at temple | VIDEO

Videofootage has surfaced nearly two weeks after an alleged altercation between the daughter of a BJP MLA and a woman police sub-inspector at a t

Karnataka suspends food licences of Instamart, BigBasket over toxic fruit sale

Karnataka suspends food licences of Instamart BigBasket over toxic fruit sale

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Tithi: Sravana Shukla Dwadasi till 6.20 am

MLP come from behind twice to beat Sawmer 4-2 in SPL

SHILLONG PREMIER LEAGUE Shillong, Aug 24: Meghalaya Police (MLP) produced a strong comeback to defeat Sawmer 4-2 in an entertaining Shillong Prem

U.S. Army Prepares to Test Laser and Microwave Technologies Against Enemy Drones

Washington, August 25: The U.S. Army is gearing up to neutralize enemy drones using advanced technologies. A senior official revealed plans for a

Iran vows retaliation after US expands economic sanctions

Tehran said it was prepared to counter the latest measures as Washington sought greater international compliance with its pressure campaign

Bodo/Glimt close to Champions League return as playoffs reach climax

Geneva, Aug 24: Bodo/Glimt are one game away from returning to the Champions League main draw after taking a 3-1 advantage into their playoff sec

Awarapan 2 box office Day 11: Emraan film beats Murder profit, enters 2026's top 5

Awarapan box office Day Emraan film beats Murder profit enters s top

Iran vows to retaliate after U.S. widens sanctions

The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on 60 individuals, entities and vessels, but the list did not include any of the Chinese financia

Ibrahim Zadran to lead Afghanistan against India in T20I series

Kabul, Aug 24: Ibrahim Zadran was on Monday named Afghanistan captain for their upcoming three-match T20I series against India, with the opener t

Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket face licence suspension in Karnataka over datura sale

Karnataka's Food Safety and Drug Administration has ordered the suspension of the food licences issued to Amazon, Swiggy Instamart and BigBasket

Greens Urge Vijay to Return Agricultural Lands to Farmers

Expressing appreciation for the move, Poovulagin Nanbargal extended its heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister for prioritising ecological saf

US proposes USD 103,265 fee for H-1B visas

Washington: The Trump administration has proposed imposing an additional USD 103,265 fee on employers filing cap-subject H-1B petitions, a sweepi

US unveils 'economic D-Day' against Iran, warns trade partners of sanctions

The statement marked the latest bid to force capitulation from Iran, which has refused to bow to US demands despite months of US bombing that beg

'Kinetic strikes will be used if needed' : Pete Hegseth not ruling out military force against Iran

Heavy rain lashes Delhi-NCR; Gurgaon offices, schools shift to online mode

Heavy rains continued to lash Delhi-NCR on Tuesday after Monday's downpour. Authorities directed corporate offices and schools to adopt work-from

Trump Invested Up To $50,000 In Elon Musk's SpaceX Shares: Report

Donald Trump bought between $15,001 and $50,000 in shares on June 23, according to a financial disclosure signed by him on August 12 and made pub

Horoscope Today: Goddess Lakshmi will shower her blessings on Cancer, Leo and Capricorn, know your horoscope today

Horoscope Today 25 August 2026: Today the Moon is going to transit from Sagittarius to Capricorn due to which Gajakesari Yoga will be formed. Als

Oil price today: Brent crude stays above $90 as Middle East standoff intensifies

Gold loan market gets crowded: Will new entrants dull incumbents' sheen?

Gold loans stood at around 18.6 trillion, or nearly 11 per cent of retail credit, after growing at a 34 per cent CAGR between FY21 and FY26.

Delhi officer suspended as teen remains missing after falling into drain

Delhi officer suspended as teen remains missing after falling into drain

'Fully Prepared': Iran Threatens Retaliation After Trump Widens Sanctions

Tehran also threatened both a possible military response and further reduction in oil exports from the Gulf even before any US economic measures

Skyways Air vs Symbiotec vs Hy-Tech: Analysts pick their top IPO bet

Symbiotec Pharmalab stands out as the preferred long-term pick, backed by SBI Securities' 'Subscribe' rating and Master Capital's positive view o

Rewarding Meetings Begin At Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown

Rewarding Meetings Begin At Hyatt Regency Kuala Lumpur At KL Midtown

ICP DAS-BMP Brings Advanced Medical TPU Portfolio to Medical Manufacturing Asia 2026

ICP DAS-BMP Brings Advanced Medical TPU Portfolio to Medical Manufacturing Asia 2026

H1N1 surge: We forgot Covid lessons, says Dr Soumya Swaminathan

HN surge We forgot Covid lessons says Dr Soumya Swaminathan

Nvidia eyes stake in Perplexity; Jaismine Lamborias road to gold

Nvidia is reportedly in talks to invest in Perplexity in a funding round that would value the AI startup at more than $30 billion, over 50% highe

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Buzzing stocks: Hind Copper, TCS, Ecofinity, IDFC First Bank, Axis Bank, Fujiyama, Coromandel, Ceigall, Afcons

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Indian student applications to US colleges drop 15%: Report

The Silent Erosion: Decoding Why Loyal Customers Depart

In the subscription-driven landscape of modern business, customer acquisition is often celebrated as the primary driver of growth. However, the t

Venezuela quake death toll surpasses 6,500

Efforts to recover the dead under the rubble are ongoing in La Guaira, where thousands of people made homeless by the quakes are living in makesh

Ladakh Opens 2,000 Government Internships; Rs 5,000 Stipend, Applications Open

Ladakh Youth Internship 2026: Applications are open for 2,000 three-month internships across 25 government departments.

Gurugram Resident Spends 4 Hours For 8 km Trip Amid Heavy Rains: 'Still Have 2 km Left'

A Gurugram resident lamented that they spent four hours in traffic for an eight-kilometre round trip amid heavy rain.

Gurugram Man Spends 4 Hours For 8 km Trip Amid Rains: 'Still Have 2 km Left'

A Gurugram resident lamented that they spent four hours in traffic for an eight-kilometre round trip amid heavy rain.

In UP, 2 Children Leave Home After Watching YouTube Secret House Challenge

Police and the 'Mission Shakti' team safely recovered both children within about two hours and handed them over to their families.

California cancels talks over $110 billion Paramount-Warner deal, citing bad faith

California Attorney General Rob Bonta canceled settlement talks with Paramount Skydance over its proposed $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros

Coercion and bullying won't work: Iran's message to US during Munir meet

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian met Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir in Tehran. Pezeshkian urged the United States to change its approach towar

IIFL Finance, Subsidiary Home Finance Face Rs 963 Crore Tax Demand From IT Authority

The order against IIFL Home Finance was raised by the Assistant Commissioner of Income Tax, Central Circle - 4(4) in Mumbai, following search and

Delhi-NCR weather today August 25: Rain and thunderstorms likely in New Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, Faridabad, Ghaziabad; check IMD forecast

Delhi-NCR weather forecast August 25: Delhi-NCR is likely to see rain, thunderstorms and lightning on August 25, with New Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon,

School Holidays: Schools will remain closed for this many days in September, check school holidays list

September School Holiday 2026: In the next month i.e. in September, apart from Sunday, there will be a holiday in schools also due to many festiv

School building safety: Tamil Nadu proposes red, yellow, green sticker system

The proposed system will help authorities identify buildings needing immediate closure, urgent repairs or continued use based on structural asses

British PM Burnham Hits a Chord on Kyiv Visit

According to media, Burnham played a tune by the British rock band The Smiths, and said he believed music can lift spirits on Ukraine's front lin

US proposes to hike H1-B Visa by over USD 100,000, may make it permanent; how the move could affect Indians

The Trump administration has proposed making a fee of more than USD 100,000 for new H-1B visas permanent, a move that could sharply increase hiri

6,000-crore Haldia Petrochemicals project to be inaugurated on October 14

The announcements come as West Bengal seeks to showcase fresh industrial activity and expand investment across multiple sectors

'Where's the apology?' Gurugram's Paul outlet faces flak over worm in sandwich

Wheres the apology Gurugrams Paul outlet faces flak over worm in sandwich

Stone quarries put Assam semiconductor plant at risk

Green activists and local organisations have petitioned the government on flash floods and air pollution caused by the quarries and crushers with

CBN, PHARMEXCIL sign MoU to boost pharma exports and prevent product diversion

The initiative brings regulatory authorities and the pharmaceutical export industry together to address operational hurdles and improve complianc

This 21-year-old entrepreneur is building a deepfake audio detection startup that alerts users during live calls

Founded in 2025, San-Franciso and Bengaluru based DetectifAI is building technology to help verify humans and detect AI-generated and manipulated

Canada to Announce Retaliatory Tariffs as Trump Tells Its Leaders to Fall in Line

Trump also threatened new 50% tariffs on Canadian vehicles, auto parts and steel, while Carney said U.S. trade demands showed Washington wanted t

Heavy rain lashes Delhi day after monsoon chaos, 15 flights cancelled

Heavy rain lashes Delhi day after monsoon chaos flights cancelled