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

India is counting trees when it should be restoring forests

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

DMK regime created Enforcement Bureau-CID to control drug menace, says Udhayanidhi

He rejects the allegation that the previous government failed to take steps to prevent the spread of drug culture in Tamil Nadu

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

Renovated butterfly park reopened at Arignar Anna Zoo

Residents protest redevelopment of Nageswara Rao park

Champions of Chennai awards presented

Sinha calls for harmony, compassion and care for nature

Says dialogue, selfless service and respect for all life are key to a harmonious society Srinagar, Aug 17:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Mond

'Plays Golf, Starts War': Jon Ossoff's Explosive Charge On Trump, Close Aide Natalie Harp

Senator Jon Ossoff hit out at President Donald Trump over his handling of the Iran war. In a fiery speech, Ossoff accused Trump of allowing Ameri

BJP hits streets, targets NC Govt over

LoP Sharma accuses govt of corruption, poor governance Jammu Tawi, Aug 17:Hundreds of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) workers on Monday staged prote

Doctors at private hospital save woman with clots blocking blood flow to lungs

Long-term vision is to provide certificates within a stipulated timeframe: Sengottaiyan

Minister says his department will implement a new practice of appointing officials in a three-tier system to speed up the process of providing ce

T.N. government to launch health insurance for the elderly

Another key announcement is the planned replacement of the 87-year-old Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939, with a modern, comprehensive Act to ad

Woman dies, husband injured after scooter-car collision

Kathua (Jammu Div), Aug 17:A woman died while her husband sustained injuries after the scooty they were travelling on was hit by an Alto car near

School bus hits container trailer near Ponneri; students suffer minor injuries

Nitin Gadkari defends Mumbai-Pune Expressway, urges tech to catch road defects

Nitin Gadkari defends MumbaiPune Expressway urges tech to catch road defects

Man killed, 11 injured after vehicle skids off road

Rajouri, (Jammu Div), Aug 17:A man was killed while 11 others were injured after a vehicle skidded off the road in the Thadikassi Tandwal area of

On dignity in political discourse

Intense display of fandom and unquestioning loyalty towards individual leaders have cordoned the ability to enter into meaningful dialogue

SIA arrests absconding narco-terror operative

Uncovers wider Pakistan/PoJK-based Hizbul Mujahideen conspiracy Jammu Tawi, Aug 17:Marking a significant breakthrough in its investigation into t

Budha Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security

LG flags off first batch Jammu Tawi, Aug 17 : The annual pilgrimage to the ancient Budha Amarnath shrine in Poonch district commenced on Monday,

Seven eateries in Kochi inspected

Retired government doctor from Coimbatore duped of 98 lakh in digital arrest scam

Karnataka: Resolution passed against purification ritual

Amuthan murder: police arrest one more final year student

Our defence didnt do well, admits Fulton

SCoR GM reviews pilot AI system at Visakhapatnam Railway Station

BJP Leaders Commit to Uphold Trust After New Responsibilities

Jaipur, August 18: After receiving new roles in the BJPs leadership team, National General Secretary Gajendra Patel, National Secretary Sangeeta

The proud Assamese from other States

While others can identify as Assamese speakers, Bengali-origin Muslims were the first

Trump says US not seeking to extend interim peace deal with Iran as 60-day deadline passes

Trump says US not seeking to extend interim peace deal with Iran as day deadline passes

Real Estate Broker Dies By Suicide In Gachibowli

A 38-year-old real estate broker died by suicide after jumping from his hostel building in Gachibowli, with police citing alleged financial stres

Pinaka, Akash, BrahMos Next? India's Armenia Defence Push Puts Turkey And Azerbaijan On Notice

India and Armenia are turning arms deals into something much bigger: a structured military partnership. Senior officials have exchanged a new fra

SIT Submits Final Report on Ayodhya Temple Offerings Theft Case

Lucknow, August 18: The Home Department of Uttar Pradesh has submitted the final report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Shri Ram J

Prithviraj Chavan alleges over 56,000 duplicate voters in Maharashtra

The former Maharashtra CM noted that despite a higher vote share in the 2024 Assembly polls compared to 2019, he lost the election and claimed th

Prithviraj Chavan alleges over 56,000 duplicate voters in Maharashtra

The former Maharashtra CM noted that despite a higher vote share in the 2024 Assembly polls compared to 2019, he lost the election and claimed th

Citizen-led food safety watch teams will be formed at at taluk level in Karnataka, says Health Minister

The Karnataka government also launched a QR code-based complaint management system for citizens to report drug and food safety violations

Citizen-led food safety watch teams will be formed at at taluk level in Karnataka, says Health Minister

The Karnataka government also launched a QR code-based complaint management system for citizens to report drug and food safety violations

1st Test: 'A Lot To Learn From Him', Manav Suthar Talks About Experience Of Bowling With Jadeja

Galle International Stadium: Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has revealed that he wants to learn from the experienced Ravindra Jadeja afte

Insolvency professionals need to be wary of IBC abuse indicators: IBBI

Insolvency professionals are now required to watch for at least nine indicators to prevent abuse of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Thi

RTC Buses, Metro Rail, Autos, Cabs On MeeTicket App

TGSRTC has revamped its MeeTicket app to offer integrated booking for RTC buses, Metro Rail, autorickshaws and cabs on a single platform.

Jagan Slams Suspension of Teachers Over TET Issue

Jagan demanded the revocation of the suspension orders against the five teachers and asked the Chief Minister to apologise to them and rectify wh

In 4000 BCE, a lake Mega Chad larger than all five Great Lakes covered roughly 360,000 sq km of what is now the Sahara. 6,000 years later, only a tiny fraction, well under 1%, of that ancient lake remains

Thousands of years ago, a vast lake covered an enormous area of what is now the southern Sahara. Known as Palaeolake Mega-Chad, the ancient lake

Bangladeshs Tarique Rahman Government Feels Threatened by Sheikh Hasinas Return Announcement

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

Government steps up push to fill backlog vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Tribes

Central ministries must form reservation committees to fill vacancies. Officers will identify and fill backlog positions for SC and ST candidates

Telangana: Concerns Over One Way Plan Around KBR Park

The Hyderabad Traffic Police map gives motorists 13 exits around a five kilometre circuit but does not set out a comparable pedestrian network: R

Cong, ABVP Train Guns on NTA Over UGC-Net Retest

Rahul Gandhi, student groups target NTA over question-paper errors and exam lapses

Facing the No. 1 challenge

Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case

The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.

Police Bust Sex Racket in Jagatsinghpur

In a swift afternoon operation on 17 August, Jagatsinghpur Sadar police raided a rented house in the Purohitpur area that was allegedly being use

YSRCP Accused of Hindering Teacher Recruitment Process, Claims Nara Lokesh

Amaravati, August 18: Andhra Pradeshs Education Minister Nara Lokesh has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the mega DSC (District Select

Property Mutation to Become Automatic After Registration in AP

At present, buyers have to undergo a separate mutation process with municipal authorities after registering a property.

Skymet cuts 2026 monsoon forecast, sees 70% chance of drought

Skymet revised its 2026 monsoon forecast to 85% of LPA. This downgrade reflects escalating concerns over El Nino's erratic weather patterns. Coun

Four-Day AP Assembly Session Schedule Finalised; Group-I Recruitment Row on Aug 19

The BAC resolved that the Group-I issue would be discussed comprehensively without restricting the debate to a fixed time.

Army recruitment rally in Vizag from Sept. 3-20

Army recruitment rally in Vizag from Sept. 3-20

Iran gives US 'few weeks' to honour ceasefire terms, threatens action over Hormuz

Iran gives US 'few weeks' to honour ceasefire terms, threatens action over Hormuz

Actress Antara Banerjee Expresses Outrage Over Misuse of Her Photo in FIR Report

Mumbai, August 18: Actress Antara Banerjee has expressed her anger after her photo was allegedly used by several media outlets in connection with

Narcotic Charges Rock Assembly

The allegations included the arrest of ruling party functionaries continuously one after the other on drug charges and the suspicious action of t

US finalises rule for some felons to seek gun rights restoration

US finalises rule for some felons to seek gun rights restoration

Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold half of her Amazon stake, helped erase $40 billion in medical debt with $100 million in donations

MacKenzie Scott's remarkable contributions have enabled Undue Medical Debt to eliminate billions in medical debt. This nonprofit efficiently purc

In a first, Manipur soldier gets Shaurya Chakra for foiling drone attack

An army soldier received a gallantry medal for his actions against insurgents. Naib Subedar Shankar Ram was injured while returning fire and spot

Congress PAC Meeting in Adilabad Witnesses Ruckus

The meeting witnessed heated arguments between party leaders, leading to a ruckus.

5 Birth dates could finally reach a long-awaited goal as Saturn shifts on August 20, 2026

Saturn's upcoming celestial shift encourages revisiting stalled ambitions. Specific birth dates may find renewed focus on long-delayed personal g

Jharkhand Exams Canceled: Political Fallout and Calls for CBI Investigation Intensify

Ranchi, August 18: The decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL and TDP exams in Jharkhand has sparked a wave of political statements. BJP leaders are cal

Vizag to host BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting on August 22, 23

Vizag to host BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting on August 22, 23

Swaminarayan Gurukul Campus To Come Up In Amaravati

The AP capital region development authority, on behalf of the state government, registered 4.235 acres at Nekkallu in favour of the Shri Swaminar

From MSU sanedo to BJPs national youth face

Tamil Nadu: 2 Youth Hacked To Death Over Choice Of Songs At Temple Fest Concert

Ponniamman temple is located in Padunelli village in Kanchipuram district, where a festival was celebrated on Sunday at the end of Tamil month of

CM Naidu Warns of Severe El Nino Impact, Calls for Prudent Water Use

Naidu said Krishna basin supplies depended on reservoirs in Karnataka and Maharashtra being filled first, affecting Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar

Jharkhand scraps JSSC-CGL exam, all tests by TDPL

Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren has cancelled the JSSC-CGL exam and all tests conducted by outsourced agency TDPL since 2014, following wid

Divisional commissioner inspects airport, cricket stadium projects in Varanasi

Indian Squash Sees Growth as Efforts to Build More Courts Intensify

New Delhi, August 18: Squash in India is rapidly progressing. Recently, Anahat Singh claimed the title at the World Junior Squash Championship at

Mahipal Singh-Owned 8990 Luxury Car Club Creates History, Sets World Record with 250 Luxury Cars Bearing '8990' Registration Number

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 17: The 8990 Luxury Car Club Foundation, led by its Founder Mahipal Singh, has created history by bringin

Progress in Squash: Efforts to Build More Courts Across Districts, Says Raghuram Ayyar

New Delhi, August 17: The sport of squash is rapidly advancing in India. Recently, Anahat Singh made headlines by winning the World Junior Squash

BJP, SP rivals take their electoral battle to wrestling pit, score love-all

Seethakka Launches Public Grievance Cell at Mandal Level

New system aims to resolve public complaints locally and reduce repeated office visits

Banana peel gardening hack: Stop burying banana peels in soil; try these 3 methods instead

Burying fresh banana peels directly in soil is not recommended for gardens. Microorganisms need time to break down peels, delaying nutrient relea

Have credible info, SI Nabajit was murdered by drug traffickers: CM

U.S. to Lease Two MQ-9B Drones to India, Defense Ministry Welcomes Decision

New Delhi, August 17: The United States has decided to lease two MQ-9B SeaGuardian systems to India. The U.S. Embassy announced this on Monday, e

7 women dead, 15 injured in Bihar temple stampede after live wire rumour

The Guardian view on Jason Arday: a tragedy that demands reflection | Editorial

Biplab Deb named BJP national general secy, Sambit Patra remains NE coordinator

Nagaland MP S Phangnon Konyak, Assams youth leader Mriganka natl secretaries

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Every citizen has a stake in the nation: Aadhav Arjuna echoes Singapore PM

Every citizen has a stake in the nation Aadhav Arjuna echoes Singapore PM

Auto, Taxi Drivers Union Holds Dharna Ahead of the Indefinite Strike From Aug. 23

All India general secretary of the Bharatiya Private Transport Mazdoor Mahasangh Ravi Shankar Alluri said, The protest is against the governments

'Democrat party is kind of a rudderless ship': Mike Johnson destroys Dems in brutal midterm warning

TVK MLA booked for detaining, assaultingjournalist in Sholinghur

Tamil Nadu: Disaster Warning System To Be Modernised, Land Acquisition For Roads To Be Easier

With the support of the equipment, hydro-meteorological and geological monitoring would be strengthened: Revenue minister K.A. Sengottaiyan