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High taxes on cigarettes hits ITC Q1, net slips 27% to 3,579 crore

The sharp decline on profit came on the governments decision to increase excise duty and other taxes on cigarettes. Since this business contribut

Man sentenced to 20 years RI for repeatedly raping minor girl

Watch: If were controlled from abroad, Amit Shah has failed: CJPs Abhijeet Dipke

Over 600 Pondicherry University students register on My Bharat Portal

Three held with 100 Mephentermine injections in Hyderabad, police warn of health risks

Tirumala to witness two Brahmotsavams this year

While the annual Salakatla Brahmotsavams will be held from September 15 to 23, the Navaratri Brahmotsavams are scheduled from October 12 to 20

Eluru district officials step up flood preparedness as Godavari water level rises

Collector directs evacuation of residents from vulnerable areas, deploys rescue teams and strengthens relief measures as the first flood warning

Drought fears: Taraka, Hebballa reservoir water reserved for drinking only

Siddipet Police launch SHE SAFE initiative on Rajiv Rahadari to create safe spaces for women travellers

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar lauds Tamil Nadu's record voter turnout

Bihar BJP MLC resigns, unelected RLM leader Deepak Prakash may be elected in his place to remain Minister

Earlier Supreme Court rapped the Bihar government for keeping an unelected Minister, Deepak Prakash, beyond the six months grace period

Man falls to death from high-rise building in Gachibowli

Egg procurement price falls to 6 in Namakkal

Demand for eggs began to fall after the onset of festivals in temples, especially in south Tamil Nadu, in the Tamil month of Aadi; the month of S

TIMS Sanathnagar renamed after former Chief Minister Marri Chenna Reddy, Narendra Kumar appointed In-charge Director

Government to question Meta global team on issues around algorithmic bias, role in public order

The government earlier this week summoned a top Meta executive after Modis recent post addressing Indias youth and promising stringent measures a

EbixCash World Money gets perpetual RBI licence for trade and family remittances

EbixCash World Money is the first Authorised Dealer Category-II (AD-II) entity to receive a perpetual RBI licence with an expanded scope under th

Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation to rename zonal offices as people-friendly zonal offices

Hubballi Dharwad Mayor Durgamma Bijawad has said that Hubballi-Dharwad Municipal Corporation would rename all its 12 zonal offices as people-frie

18 sacks of banned tobacco products seized after van overturns in Keralas Thrissur; two flee

Accident at Pannithadam on KecheryAkkikavu bypass exposes concealed tobacco haul; police launch hunt for suspects

Coimbatore Corporation, PSG, Siruthuli sign MoU to establish Centre of Excellence for sustainable water and waste management

The CoE will focus on decentralised sewage treatment systems, including nature-based solutions such as constructed wetlands, phytoremediation, ph

Five-day Sasya Santhe in Udupi from August 14

Lapse during BEd exam in Shivamogga; Kuvempu University reschedules exam

Fire at flat raises safety concerns over older high-rises in Kochi, renews call for aerial ladder platform

Officials cite poor access and lack of open space as major hurdles in tackling fires in older high-rise buildings; Fire and Rescue Services say p

Amid global conflicts, India takes centre stage as Putin, Xi Jinping visit New Delhi in September | DETAILS

As geopolitical tensions continue to reshape the global order, New Delhi is preparing to host one of its most significant diplomatic gatherings i

Crop loan worth 327 crore waived for over 96,000 farmers in Kanniyakumari district, says Collector

Telangana explores wine tourism model

Farmer dies as arecanut tree falls on him

Widening of Virudhunagar-Aruppukottai highway has destroyed wild stream near Palayampatti

Farmers demand that the Highways Department acquire land and restore the stream to its original width, saying the disruption could deprive over 2

T.N. Minister for Water Resources inaugurates completed development projects in Villupuram

Bhogapuram airport inauguration: local legislators allege protocol violation

Man bludgeoned to death by his sons minor friend in Coimbatore

Industry conference highlights Indias path to global leadership in plastics exports

Nagenthran raises concerns over quality of Aavin milk sold in Tamil Nadu

5 held for assaulting police, damaging public, private properties

SCR TTIs applauded for heroic actions on duty

Amid Cauvery release order, Kabini farmers seek immediate canal water release

Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari wrap up Yeh Prem Mol Liya shoot; Anupam Kher hails Sooraj Barjatya

Upcoming Bollywood film, Yeh Prem Mol Liya, starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Sharvari, has completed filming. Directed by Sooraj Barjatya, the fam

Man arrested for grabbing properties worth 10 crore in Nungambakkam using forged documents

Astronomers discover formation of Blue Straggler Star

Blue Straggler Star is a peculiar class of stars found in star clusters that appear hotter, brighter and more massive than their peers

Bad condition of girivalam path at the foot of Perumal Malai near Thuraiyur irks devotees

The nearly 5-km girivalam path is damaged badly and requires immediate attention, say residents; Proposal to lay a tar road on the girivalam path

PNB MetLife Launches 360 Health Saving Plan to Help Customers Manage Healthcare Costs and Build Long-Term Financial Security

PNB MetLife Launches 360 Health Saving Plan to Help Customers Manage Healthcare Costs and Build Long-Term Financial Security

SA20 Is a Marathon, Not a Sprint: De Zorzi Backs Super Giants Long-Term Vision

De Zorzi also said the Super Giants will lean on the experience of captain Aiden Markram, who has scored 783 runs in 25 innings at the venue, ave

Chelsea Fined 10M, Given Suspended Transfer Ban For Breaching Agent Rules

The club had admitted to 74 breaches of FA regulations covering agents, working with intermediaries and third-party investment in players

Watch | Tamil Nadu records highest-ever voter turnout in Assembly elections: CEC Gyanesh Kumar

DMK leaders express optimism in having a functional Cabinet after meeting L-G

BC Welfare Minister reviews condition of ailing Guntur hostel students

Indigenous battery clears ultimate test in space

Congress Turns to Grassroots To Pick DCC Chiefs in Karnataka

Workers consulted across blocks as party revamps district leadership ahead of elections

CM Vijay presents medals to police and other personnel

PM Modi speaks to U.K. counterpart Burnham

The U.K. counterpart Andy Burnham set out his ambitions to further enhance the U.K.-India relationship

CPI seeks independent probe into NREDCAP solar project allotments

Party alleges irregularities in the empanelment of a private firm for rooftop solar projects and questions its eligibility, turnover claims and s

Start preparing early for competitive exams, aspirants told

Set clear goals, work hard to secure government jobs, says IPS officer; KSOU launches KPSC, KEA coaching camp for aspirants

CWG 2026: Judokas Asmita, Harsh, Yamini Enter Finals, Ensure 3 Medals For India

Young Asmita fought valiantly to snatch the win from the jaws of defeat, beating Scotland's Summer Shaw by yuko to progress to the women's 48kg f

Karnataka prisons adopt alphabetical allocation of inmates to dismantle gang networks

DGP (Prisons and Correctional Services) Alok Kumar says new system aims to curb gang influence and ensure transparency in barrack allocation

Why squander public money on Bhogapuram airport inauguration, ask Left parties

The government is spending crores of rupees on arrangements despite the States mounting debt burden, and is mobilising students from the Agency r

BIS seizes pressure cookers bearing fake ISI mark in Coimbatore

The unit was found to be manufacturing, storing and selling pressure cookers displaying the ISI mark without authorisation

N. Vani appointed Telanganas new Director of Medical Education

BFs Friend Abused Me, Alleges Dutch Woman

The victim came to India on March 5 and stayed with the boyfriend till March 23, police said.

Less than 1% of crimes committed by police result in a guilty verdict

Data show a mismatch between the number of civilian injuries recorded in the NCRB and in news reports

BJP OBC Morcha to organise Cheneta Sammelanam in Vijayawada on August 5

One injured in fireworks unit accident near Rajapalayam

SCCL dispatching at least 28 rakes of coal every day even in rainy spell: CMD

He says theres no shortage of coal to thermal power stations having coal linkage

Quote of the Day by Bruce Lee: If you spend too much time thinking about Inspiring lessons on perception, overthinking, decision-making, courage and why taking the first step matters by Jeet Kune Do founder known for his martial arts mastery and deep insights on determination and human nature

Quote of the Day by Bruce Lee: Bruce Lees quote, If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, youll never get it done, explores the importa

Motorsport | Narain Karthikeyans son Shiv Neel in focus in the third round

Urban Company slips into red in Q1, revenue jumps 44%

Urban Company reported a net loss of Rs 92.1 crore in the AprilJune quarter, reversing last year's profit, even as revenue surged 44% to Rs 528.3

Idol Wing CID foils 7-crore antique idol smuggling bid in Cuddalore, arrests five

PUCL demands action against Bihar police officers for illegal detention of its members

PUCL Bihar Unit General Secretary Sarfaraz said that Akash Keshav, Advocate-on-Record (AOR), Patna High Court, has attimes assisted the Patna Hig

H.D. Kumaraswamy urges members of CWRC and CWMA to visit Karnataka, T.N. and understand ground situation

Mr. Kumaraswamy took strong exception to what he described as decisions being made from air-conditioned rooms in Delhi.

FIFA studying impact of expanding World Cup to 64 teams for 2030 edition

FIFA is studying a potential expansion of the World Cup to 64 teams. This analysis will determine the impact of increasing the number of particip

Parents body urges continuation of existing medical admissions norms in Andhra Pradesh

'He speaks on Rahul Gandhi's instructions,' Nishikant Dubey on 'friend' Revanth Reddy

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Dr Nishikant Dubey on Friday called Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy an 'old friend' and said the two lea

CWG 2026: Indian Mixed 4x400m Relay Team Qualifies For Final

The Indian quartet of Vishal TK, Anisa Babu, Rajesh Ramesh and Rashdeep Kaur clocked 3:20.98 to take the fourth spot in Heat 2 to sneak into the

Tiruchi Corporation undertakes mass cleanup at Amma Mandapam

A total of 54 toilets, 26 for men and 28 for women, at four locations have been repaired and made available; separate shower facilities, with 40

UK Finance Minister Says FIFA's World Cup Sale Plan is Collapsing

I think FIFA's plans are falling apart, and I'm dead proud ... that the FA and UEFA have lead the charge against the idea the World Cup's for sal

Woman arrested for stealing gold from relatives house in Madhapur

GBA Chief Commissioner pushes new curing technique for white-topping works

Unmadham movie review: Shahi Kabirs promising meta-narrative loses steam while juggling genres

Despite an impressive performance from Kunchacko Boban, Unmadham, directed by Kiran Das and written by Shahi Kabir, is a convenient police proced

KTR appears before Nampally court in Formula-E case; matter adjourned to August 25

Man arrested for allegedly blackmailing woman with morphed photographs

Kshemavana Crowned Asias Premier Wellness Center in Prestigious 2026 Recognition

The award recognises the institution's outstanding contribution to holistic healthcare, preventive medicine, and wellness excellence.

HMWS&SB pushes for rainwater harvesting measures as tanker demand surges

When is Purnima in August 2026: Check date, tithi timings, puja rituals and spiritual importance of Shravana Purnima

The August 2026 Purnima, falling on Friday, August 28, marks Shravana Purnima. This auspicious day holds deep spiritual and religious importance

Fire risks, water shortages as heatwave hits central Europe

Central Europe was sweltering under the latest heatwave in an already record-breaking summer on Friday, with several countries taking steps to re

Declare delta region as drought hit: Farmers

Differences in Keralas ruling front over PM SHRI out in the open

A day after UDF convener Adoor Prakash mentioned the governments decision to go ahead with the scheme, P.K. Kunhalikutty of the Indian Union Musl

US, allies warn North Korean IT workers funding country's weapons program

The United States and eleven allies issued a joint alert on Friday. Companies are warned against employing North Korean IT workers. These workers

Man held for theft at Secunderabad Railway Station, booty worth 9.45 lakh recovered

Live Heart Transported via Vande Bharat Express for First Time from Surat to Ahmedabad

Green corridor ensures swift delivery to U.N. Mehta Institute of Cardiology and Research Centre; Railways, police, RPF coordinate life-saving mis

India Approves $8.81 Bn Offshore Oil and Gas Exploration Plan

India currently meets only around 10 percent of its crude oil requirements through domestic production

Penumaka farmer offers five acres under LPS for Amaravati project

Niharika NM Praises Sai Pallavis Simplicity and Shares Insights on New Film

Mumbai, July 31: Actress Niharika NM, who has transitioned from social media and content creation to films, has named Sai Pallavi as her favorite