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PM Cares Fund: High Income, No Spending

Audit shows just Rs 87.84 lakh spent as Congress and activists question fund transparency

Lakshya Sens Strategic Comeback in BWF World Championship 2026

New Delhi, August 18: Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen kicked off his campaign at the BWF World Championship 2026 with a victory on Tuesday. He

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Arappor Iyakkam calls for sustained, transparent action to curb illegal mining in five southern districts

Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJPs Seat Distribution Strategy Ahead of Elections

Lucknow, August 18: Akhilesh Yadav, the National President of the Samajwadi Party, has accused the BJP of attempting to appease its allies in lig

1.95 lakh blocking orders just the tip of the iceberg, says Kharge

Modi government launching a 'brazen and calculated attack' on the citizens right to question, says Congress chief

Monthly crime review meeting: Future City CP honours officers

Hyderabad: Future City Commissioner of Police Dr Tarun Joshi conducted the monthly crime review meeting at the TGPA Police Academy on Tuesday, Au

World Humanitarian Day: Honoring Sacrifices and Advocating for Safety

New Delhi, August 18: Every year on August 19, World Humanitarian Day is observed, also known as World Humanitarian Day. The purpose of this day

Invesco MF launches India Pharma and Healthcare NFO

The fund aims to tap Indias evolving healthcare ecosystem, which is being shaped by favourable demographics, expanding healthcare access and risi

Arumainayagamelated withArjunaAward (Lifetime) honour

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India Inc Q1 numbers paint a picture of resilience

Ensure smooth cotton buy, Telangana tellsCCI

Despite expectations of lower acreage due to the ElNinoimpact, the area under cultivation increased by nearly3 lakh acres1.21lakhhectares in the

Silver ETFs: The FOMO fades, but investors stay

Vizag man with rare KikuchiFujimoto disease treated at KIMS

Worker from Uttar Pradesh charred to death in furniture godown fire in Sircilla

Delhis education and health budgets rise, but spending trails allocations

Budget documents indicate that while Delhi increased its financial commitment to both sectors over time, higher allocations did not always lead t

In 1991, a Norwegian geologist found one ancient polar bear bone. 34 years later, 6,000 bones revealed a 75,000-year-old Arctic community

A polar bear rib led to the discovery of an ancient Arctic animal community. Researchers examined over six thousand bone fragments using DNA and

Moong arrivals pick up in Karnataka as prices rule firm on lower crop

Hand-picked moong is fetching a higher price of Rs 8,600-10,300 per quintal, while machine harvested ones command lower prices due to higher fore

AAP's Satyendar Jain arrested by Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch in alleged Jal Board corruption case

AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain has been arrested by the Delhi government's Anti-Corruption Branch in connection with an alle

JDS Protests Against Bidadi Township Project in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy Challenges CM

Bengaluru, August 18: The Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) organized a significant protest rally against the Bidadi Township project at Freedom Park in

Odisha Floods 2026: Nearly 5L Animals Affected

As the second phase of floods continues to batter Odisha, the state government has made the safety of livestock its top priority. Nearly 4.82 lak

With no word from govt. on talks, junior doctors continue strike in Andhra Pradesh

Emergency and non-emergency services continue to be affected in government teaching hospitals across the State

Za'Darius Smith joins Falcons in NFL comeback after retirement

The Atlanta Falcons have signed veteran defensive end Za'Darius Smith to a one-year contract. Smith comes out of retirement after previously anno

Telangana Congress appeals removal 2002 linking criteria for SIR

Hyderabad: Expressing concern about 92 lakh voters in the state receiving notices during the ongoing SIR, Telangana Congress president B Mahesh K

IAEA begins excavation at Syria's secret nuclear site under new cooperation

IAEA begins excavation at Syria's secret nuclear site under new cooperation

GHMC official caught taking Rs 20K bribe for building permit

Hyderabad: Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday, August 18, nabbed a Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Town Planning Su

Education Minister Pralhad Joshi's NTA overhaul: 600 experts removed, 4-tier paper checks planned

Education Minister Pralhad Joshis NTA overhaul experts removed tier paper checks planned

India Exposition Mart files IPO papers with SEBI

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 75 lakh shares and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 2.3 crore shares by selling shareholders

After aircraft, ships & oilfield equipment, IFSCA moves to make GPU leasing a financial product in GIFT City

The proposal comes as India prepares for a sharp increase in demand for AI computing capacity

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KBR Park One-Way Sparks Traffic Chaos

Commuters heading from the Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge were alerted with multiple signboards and officials and the return route was more familiar

Ensure proper road connectivity in tribal areas: KSHRC

KSHRC Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas ordered immediate administrative clearance for the 9.25-crore project sanctioned under the Idukki pack

In 1973, Wisconsin teenager Libby Riddles moved to Alaska. 12 years later, she drove into a storm and became the first woman to win the Iditarod sled-dog race

In a groundbreaking achievement, Libby Riddles etched her name in history in 1985 as the first woman to conquer the Iditarod. Defying the hazardo

Bihars TRE-4 Advertisement Released Amid Student Protests for Fair Recruitment Process

Patna, August 18: The release of the advertisement for the fourth phase of teacher recruitment in Bihar has sparked joy among candidates. However

Volume growth, margin recovery to support gains for Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland expects robust volume growth in the near term and margin recovery from Q3FY27, aided by price hikes, cost controls, replacement dem

NEET protest: Supreme Court to set up panel to probe alleged police excesses

The Supreme Court is set to constitute a high-powered committee to investigate allegations of police excesses against students during protests ov

India's crude import bill rises 41% to $13.7 bn in July on oil prices

Crude import volumes rose 13 per cent to 21.4 million tonnes in July, while the Indian basket price averaged $82.04 a barrel amid supply disrupti

Karnataka: Legislature stalemate enters second day over Oppositions demand for Minister Nagendras ouster

SMEs lag as corporate India moves into DPDP implementation phase

Govt sources assert there will be no extension of deadline for implementation of DPDP, even as companies await establishment of Data Protection B

Ex-AAP minister Satyendar Jain arrested in Delhi Jal Board corruption case

Lakshya Sen rallies past Filimon after early scare to enter second round at BWF World Championships

Lakshya Sen had to dig deep before finding his rhythm, but once the Indian star got going, there was little his opponent could do. Sen bounced ba

Satyendar Jain among 6 arrested in Delhi Jal Board's Rs 1.52 crore tender scam

Satyendar Jain among arrested in Delhi Jal Boards Rs crore tender scam

Bandi Sanjay hails Sarvai Papanna as Bahujan warrior, accuses Congress of betraying Bahujans

Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as US territory

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday posted a map on his Truth Social platform showing the Strait of Hormuz as NEW U.S. Territory, pressing his t

World Badminton Championships | Lakshyabounces back to surmountFilimonschallenge

Indian govt does not see much impact on kharif crops from El Nino as sowing deficit narrows

Agriculture Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan says impact on kharif production unlikely to be significant

They are planning to use nukes: MTG makes explosive Trump Iran war claim; White House fires back

PNB Housing Finance eyes higher-yielding segments such as micro housing finance

Wven as the companysloan book is expectedto crossthe 1 lakh crorein the current financial year, the composition of prime and affordable housing &

Tirupati Roads Turn Publicity Spaces, Spiritual Character Takes a Hit

There is a wide gap between the scale of outdoor advertising visible across the spiritual city and the publicity revenue being collected by the M

Villagers protest youths death, allege police torture

Swiggy shareholders approve IOCC status, cap foreign ownership at 49.5%

Shareholders also approve amendments to the Articles of Association allowing co-founders Sriharsha Majety and Phani Kishan Adepally to retain maj

Technovalley to offer free skill training for over 1 lakh youth

Major Administrative Reshuffle in Chhattisgarh: 23 Officials Assigned New Responsibilities

Raipur, August 18: The General Administration Department of Chhattisgarh has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle, assigning new re

Andhra CM Naidu bats for political empowerment of BCs, accuses YSRCP of betrayal

The coalition government has made social justice the central agenda and is committed to expanding political opportunities for BCs from panchayats

OpenAI launches ChatGPT for teens with added safety, parental controls

ChatGPT for Teens will automatically activate for users estimated to be under 18, offering stronger safeguards, parental controls and reminders t

Odisha CM to Hold Public Grievance Hearing on Aug 24

In a continued push for accessible governance, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will personally hear public grievances on Monday, August

VFS Global opens Maharashtras first Model Property Registration Office in Pune

The Pune office is the first of 60 such centres the consortium plans to roll out across Maharashtra under a five-year contract awarded by the Ins

KERC drafts ESR 2026: Power cut data on bills, faster connections

She banged on door, we hooked up: FBI drops bombshell files on Swalwells Fang Fang China Scandal

Pentagon tells 30 US universities to audit China-linked partnerships

Pentagon tells 30 US universities to audit China-linked partnerships

They wanted Trump arrested!: GOP lawmaker torches UN officials over 'anti-US, anti-Israel' stand

Lotus should bloom in Andhra Pradesh local body elections, Nitin Nabin tells BJP cadre

Strengthen the party right from the village level and engage with people constantly, and strive to achieve Viksit Bharat by 2047, says the BJP na

UAE warns of 'potential missile threats', asks residents to remain in a safe place

In its first such warning in months, the UAE has alerted residents of a 'potential missile threat' and urged them to remain in safe places. The N

FM asks PSBs to boost farm credit for pulses, oilseeds, cut imports

Sitharaman also asks state-owned banks to strengthen priority-sector lending and launch a month-long 'Banking for Youth' campaign from October 2

Buses diverted at KBR Park in Hyderabad; routes see changes

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'Boss Scam', Handled Via China And Pakistan, Busted In Gujarat

Police officials secured over 10,000 compromised devices and saved citizens from potential financial losses running into crores of rupees.

Maharashtra: Panvel To Get Sea Lion Aquarium

The Maharashtra government is planning to set up a Silla Aquarium Sea Lion Education centre at Panvel near Mumbai: Reports

PSGR Krishnammal College to host FSSAI awareness programme on food safety, hygiene

Nuclear material found in Syria will remain in the country, minister says

Syrian authorities confirmed nuclear material found is not dangerous and will remain in custody. The International Atomic Energy Agency chief vis

Vegetable donors play a vital role in Anna Prasadam service, says TTD Additional EO

Venkaiah Chowdary says around 13 to 14 tonnes of rice and more than eight tonnes of vegetables is being consumed daily to sustain the vast feedin

Hanur shoot-out case: Fourth man releases video

Three persons suspected of poaching were killed in the reported incident at Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary in Hanur taluk of Chamarajanagar district

NLSIU V-C denies claims of meeting student delegation amid convocation row

Amazon Seller Services revenue surges by 15% in FY26

Amazon Seller Services, the marketplace arm of the e-commerce major, crossed the 35,000 crore-mark in revenues in FY26 indicating strong volume g

Milky Mist debuts at premium

ASR airport earns praise from passengers

Jaleel warns PWD Minister Basheer of losing ministerial berth

Meet Ritu Narayan, whose transportation startup has revolutionized the US school bus system with technology, becoming a $1.7 billion unicorn

Zum, founded by Ritu Narayan, is transforming US school transport with its innovative technology. The platform links parents with buses via an ap

Restrictions on Laser and Artificial Lighting Near Noida International Airport

Noida, August 18: In a bid to enhance aviation safety at Noida International Airport, the district administration has issued crucial directives r

'Action will be taken': Maha FDA chief warns SRK, Ajay Devgn, Tiger over Vimal ad notice

Two of a family killed in road accident near Abiramam

Sensex, Nifty Fall as Brent Crude Rises Above $91 Per Barrel

Among Nifty 50 constituents, Eternal was the top gainer, rising 0.75 per cent

SRM University-A.P., APDC sign MoU to boost drone technology, innovation

MoU signed in the presence of Union Minister for Civil AviationK. Rammohan Naiduand Kurnool MPB. Nagaraju Panchalingala, underscoring the growing

Complete missing links on service roads between Hejmady and Kundapur on NH 66, Poojary tells NHAI

Udupi DC to write to the government seeking toll exemption for residents at Hejmady Toll Plaza on the lines of the one given at Sasthana and Shir

Actor Darshan case: No need to cross-examine Renukaswamys mother as she has not turned hostile, says Karnataka High Court

In 1885, New Zealand introduced hedgehogs to fight pests; today, they threaten native wildlife