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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

U.S. and South Korean forces were set to practise joint operations, but Trumps comment followed his claim that South Korea refused to help in den

Indonesia earthquake toll rises to 53 as Flores rescue work battles landslides

Indonesia earthquake toll rises to as Flores rescue work battles landslides

How PM Modi has changed focus of Independence Day speeches

From Access To Aspiration, Problem To Potential

VP Radhakrishnan releases

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Vande Mataram row: Bankim Chandra's kin writes to Sonia Gandhi, seeks apology

Congress urges dialogue as Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC protesters plan gherao, BJP criticises state government

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Rs 1,419 crore sanction for Qadian

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Minister of State (MoS) for Railways and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has hailed the

Kerala couple held at Ahmedabad airport with gold jewellery worth Rs 28.87 lakh

Ahmedabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad seized 219.43 grams of gold jew

Ro Khanna sketches 2028 White House vision

Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) Indian-American Congressman Ro Khanna, who has not ruled out a 2028 Presidential campaign, has said that Democrats need

Kentucky Governor calls for end to Electoral College

Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has called for abolishing the US Electoral College and directly electing the President a

Trump had no plan for Iran war: Democratic Senator

Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) US Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego has said that President Donald Trumps administration entered the Iran war without a

Former US JCS Chairman warns long deployments hurt readiness

Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) Former US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen has warned that extended military deployments were wearing

Around 1,000 people gather at church in Israel to celebrate India

Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrating Indias Independence Da

Over 200 students visit Indian warship in Oman

Muscat, Aug 17 (IANS) More than 200 students from Indian schools in Muscat visited Indian Naval Ship (INS) Imphal, the indigenously built Indian

After Jharkhand protesters burn Soren, Rahul effigies, State Government calls for fourth round of talks

Protesters say Congress had promised to withdraw support from the JMM-led regime if the demand for a CBI probe was not addressed by August 15

Telangana BJP Leaders Pay Rich Tributes To Vajpayee On 8th Death Anniversary

Telangana BJP leaders paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, recalling his leadership, reforms and contribution to Indias d

Food Safety Raids: Unauthorised Unit Seized, 6 Kg Khova, 1,000 Kg Curd Seized

Jawaharnagar police seized 6 kg of khova and 1,000 kg of curd from an unauthorised unit near Padmashali Township for allegedly storing food produ

Visakhapatnam airport closes as operations shift to Bhogapuram

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Medical Student Dies By Suicide In Uppal

An 18-year-old Osmania Medical College student died by suicide at an under-construction building in Uppal, with police saying exam-related stress

Financier Runs Over Woman Farm Worker

She had borrowed 3,000 and repaid 1,800

Two Arrested In Shankarpally Burglary Cases

Shankarpally police arrested two members of an alleged burglary gang accused of targeting locked houses and commercial establishments across seve

CISF official confronted in Delhi Metro for photographing woman; suspended

CISF Delhi Metro has said that the concerned personnel has been placed under suspension with immediate effect, and a detailed inquiry has been or

Leavitt likes her children more than me: Trump jokes over Press Secretary's exit

Leavitt likes her children more than me Trump jokes over Press Secretarys exit

Trump Wins BIG Ahead Of Midterms, Gets Court Nod To 'Deport' 1,100 Somalians

A federal judge appointed by Barack Obama cleared the way for the Donald Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly

Trumps New AG Todd Blanche Says He Can Break With POTUS On Legal Issues

Donald Trumps new Attorney General Todd Blanche is pushing back against claims that he simply follows the presidents orders. In an interview, Bla

Exciting Job Opportunity: 133 Scientist Positions Open at ICERT

New Delhi, August 17: A great opportunity has emerged for youth seeking government jobs. The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team, known as CE

DC Photographer Wins Top Prize For Snake Lift

Deccan Chronicle photojournalist K. Durga Rao won first prize in the Telangana State Photo Journalists Associations Best News Photo Competition f

Bangladeshs Energy Crisis Expected to Last Two More Years, Says Minister

Dhaka, August 17: Bangladeshs Finance and Planning Minister, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, stated on Sunday that the ongoing energy crisis in the

25 new Atal Canteens opened; 1 lakh people to get 5 meals daily

USCIS To Introduce Revised Visa Forms From Sept. 15

USCIS will introduce revised I-539 and I-765 forms from September 15, 2026, with older versions rejected from that date without a grace period.

TG Farmers Differ With Government On Bonus To Seven Paddy Varieties

Telangana farmers have opposed the governments decision to restrict the 500-per-quintal paddy bonus to seven notified varieties, saying farmers w

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir suggests killing 30-40 Gazans nightly, sparking controversy

An Israeli minister advocated for killing dozens in Gaza nightly. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir made these controversial remarks on a podcast. He crit

Over half of DDAs Narela flats booked on first day

Tragic Wildfire Claims Two Lives on Salamina Island, Greece

Athens, August 17: A devastating wildfire on Salamina Island in Greece has resulted in the tragic deaths of two individuals, with four others inj

Accused in Lal Bagh murder case nabbed after 550-km chase

Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan

The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

MCD sanitation worker killed; waste collection vehicles to stay off roads

Revanth Offers Prayers At Medaram, Launches Welfare Schemes

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy offered prayers at Medaram and launched a water treatment plant and new social security pensions for widows and s

Operation Epstein Fury: US Soldiers Openly Revolt Against Trump Over Iran War; You Bibi's Cuck

A striking image reportedly shared from the field shows messages scribbled into the dust on a U.S. military aircraft in the Persian Gulf, includi

Spewing Lies: Retired General Tears Into Trump And Hegseth Over USS Abraham Lincoln Crisis

Retired Major General Randy Manner has accused Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of spewing lies about conditions aboard the USS Ab

Northeast Frontier Railway Invites Applications for 6,777 Apprentice Positions

Dispur, August 17: A significant opportunity has arisen for youth aspiring to work in the railway sector. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) ha

Indias FTAs give MSMEs a shot at bigger global markets: Exporters

Prime Minister Modi encouraged MSMEs to utilize India's numerous free trade agreements. These pacts offer significant opportunities for small bus

Lens on Cambridge after Black professor's death amid scrutiny of his credentials

UGC-NET June 2026: Re-examinations for English, Commerce, and Sociology Announced

New Delhi, August 17: The UGC-NET June 2026 examinations for English, Commerce, and Sociology will be re-conducted. The National Testing Agency (

Govt in talks with banks to cut Kisan Credit Card interest subvention by 50 basis points

The government is discussing a 50 basis point reduction in interest subvention for Kisan Credit Card loans. This move aims to align subsidies wit

China widens scrutiny of religious beliefs in Chengdu's hospitals, schools: Report

China widens scrutiny of religious beliefs in Chengdu's hospitals, schools: Report

Naag, Yuvan, Jagadeesh Shine At Equestrian Challenge

Archi Horse Riding riders topped both the 40 cm Open and 105-110 cm classes

Senior Railway Engineer Arrested for Accepting Bribe in Vijayawada

Vijayawada, August 17: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested a senior railway official and a private individual for accepting a

Barrierless tolling makes road users fall in line, drop in number of e-notices at plazas

Chinese container vessel sails to Europe via Arctic, cutting shipment times in half

A Chinese container vessel has begun a new weekly service to Europe. This route through the Arctic significantly cuts shipment times in half. The

US Attorney General Blanche publicly backs Pirro after Trump criticism over Reflecting Pool

Hyderabad Black Hawks Win Guardians Trophy Volleyball

The Hawks produced an impressive campaign, culminating in a commanding 3-1 victory

Patriotism is to know how broken the country is: Neha Bora

Hyderabad:To be truly in love with this country is to know how broken it is. Neha Bora, national president of the All India Students Association

AICWA Mourns the Untimely Passing of Actress Ananya Raj

Mumbai, August 17: The All Indian Cine Workers Association (AICWA) has expressed deep sorrow over the passing of actress Ananya Raj. She tragical

Not without 'Chai Pe Charcha' or Chintan-Manan

For those lacking in manan or deep thinking, the best alternative is to grasp the significance of 'chai pe charcha' or tea party. Ideas flow free

Kashmirs Ongoing Struggles: Abu Azmi Speaks Out on Article 370 and Minority Rights

Mumbai, August 17: Abu Azmi, the state president of the Samajwadi Party and a legislator, openly discussed several pressing issues, including Art

JNU vice-chancellor denies recruitment scam, calls it malicious

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Indian-origin Sikh becomes first RAF fighter pilot graduate since World War II

Indian-origin Sikh becomes first RAF fighter pilot graduate since World War II

Sailor Shringhari Beats Boys For National Title

Shringhari sailed with remarkable consistency across the series to finish first overall

Govt launches two modules to digitise PMGSY process

The modules are electronic measurement book (e-MB) and electronic billing (e-billing), replacing the paper-based measurement and billing system t

Two dead in simultaneous fires on Greek island of Salamis, hundreds evacuated

Two individuals perished in fires that erupted simultaneously on Greece's Salamis island. Hundreds of residents and bathers were evacuated from a

ISRO-NRSC Recruitment Alert: Apply for 48 Positions Including Research Scientist by August 21

Hyderabad, August 17: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has announced a recruitment notification for various temporary research posit

Tejashwi Yadav to Lead March Against Paper Leaks and Violence in Bihar

Patna, August 17: Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition in Bihar, has criticized the state government for deteriorating law and order. He

Five Arab nations condemn Israel's rejection of US peace plan for Gaza

Five Arab nations, along with Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia, on Sunday criticised Israel for rejecting a US proposal for Gaza. In a joint statem

Congress protests in Kalaburagi against purification ritual at Kharges rally venue in Uttarakhand

Party leaders condemn alleged caste discrimination in Uttarakhand, burn tyres during demonstration

Karnataka government has failed to mitigate drought, says Kumaraswamy; opens handloom products market

NCRTC Announces Recruitment for Candidates Aged 62 and Below, Apply by August 24

New Delhi, August 17: The National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) has issued an official notification announcing vacancies for vari

One Family One Ticket Row Grows As BJP's Ravneet Bittu Targets Congress

The issue has intensified the ongoing political tussle between Punjab Congress chief Amrinder Singh Raja Warring and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa.

IPS officer's mother killed in UP town

Tragedy struck in Rudha Dhamrua village as 95-year-old Indrawati, mother of IPS officer Ashutosh Mishra, was discovered murdered in her home. The

Jared Kushner to meet Hamas in Egypt for Gaza peace plan talks, Israel rejects deal

Hamas sources expect to meet US envoy Jared Kushner in Egypt soon. Kushner is pushing a Gaza peace plan which Israel has rejected. Mediators info

NFR Prioritizes Safety, Modernization, and Connectivity, Achieves Significant Growth in 2026

Guwahati, August 17: The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) has made substantial strides in safety, modernization, passenger connectivity, freight

SAD's Harsimrat writes to Amit Shah, seeks NIA probe into attacks on Sukhbir Badal

Harsimrat Kaur Badal has called for a National Investigation Agency (NIA) inquiry into two alarming incidents, marking the August 13 attack in Na

Youth play crucial role in shaping humanity, says T. Ramasami

Quote of the Day by Han Fei: No benefit is more constant than... a powerful life lesson on simplicity, inner peace, contentment and emotional balance, and why lasting happiness often comes from wanting less, by the influential Chinese philosopher and Legalist thinker known for his sharp insights into human nature, power and order

Quote of the Day by Han Fei: Han Fei's quote, No benefit is more constant than simplicity; no happiness more constant than peace draws a line bet

Youth Have Key Role In Viksit Bharat Journey: Vice-President

Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan urged graduates to put Nation First and contribute to Indias Viksit Bharat journey through knowledge and innov

Cristiano Ronaldo Hints at Retirement: This Might Be My Last Year

New Delhi, August 17: Star footballer Cristiano Ronaldo has hinted that his illustrious football career may come to an end after the current seas

Surekha's Absence Sparks Parkal Speculation

No formal announcement regarding candidate selection for the next Assembly elections has been made.

Not just turbulence: on the Air India aircraft incident

Indias aviation should not have to depend on chance for safety

Bangladesh-India Relations Should Not Be Held Hostage to Sheikh Hasinas Issue, Says Expert

New Delhi, August 17: Bangladeshs Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has set conditions for his visit to India, as stated by the Ministry of Foreign A

Jitan Ram Manjhi warns youth against

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Oxygen depletion kills a large number of Jalebi fish in Palar river near Ambur

CM Revanth To Inaugurate Dr MCR Tims Today

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy will inaugurate Dr MCR Tims in Sanathnagar, a 1,082-bed medical facility with specialised services in cardiac, re

Chidambaram criticises BJP for using

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United and free: on the Prime Ministers Independence Day speech

India needs unity, not uniformity; dissent must not be seen as divisive

Bombay High Court Grants Bail to Kerala Student in Drug Case, Questions Lack of Videography

Mumbai, August 17: The Bombay High Court has granted bail to a Kerala student arrested on drug possession charges on October 14, 2024, nearly one

Amit Shah accuses Congress of insulting Vande Mataram; Sonia Gandhi targeted in row

Union Home Minister Amit Shah accused Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram. He demanded an apology from the party to the people

Man held for fatally attacking his father-in-law in Tiruvannamalai

Man held for alleged loan fraud in Kochi

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