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Avika Gaur Apologizes to Farhana Bhatt: It Was Wrong to Take Out My Anger on You

Mumbai, August 17: Actress Avika Gaur is currently in the spotlight due to her participation in Rohit Shettys stunt-based reality show, Khatron K

iPhone overheating & network issues: Court orders Apple India to pay customer Rs 45,500 refund plus compensation & legal costs

A Haryana consumer commission has ordered Apple India to refund Rs 45,500 for a faulty iPhone 15. The device allegedly suffered repeated overheat

No Difference Between Jaish-e-Mohammed, Taliban, RSS: Karnataka Congress Chief

The remarks follow an FIR filed against senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi, alleging disruption during the rendition of Vande

Tamil Nadu Assembly: Group clash, not drugs behind killing of Coimbatore student Amudhan, says Law Minister

Social Justice Minister Vanni Arasu and Backward Classes Minister V. Sampath Kumar met Amuthans parents and offered 6 lakh in compensation and go

LPG Price Drop Pressures OMC Earnings Amid Rising Costs from West Asia Crisis

New Delhi, August 17: A recent report indicates that after recording strong profitability in the fiscal year 2026, government oil marketing compa

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Vijay Announces Full Waiver of Co-op Farm Loans Up to Rs 75,000

Vijay announces full waiver of coop farm loans upto Rs 75,000

SC flags social media lapses over child abuse content, seeks Centre's reply

SC flags social media lapses over child abuse content seeks Centres reply

Govt to soon announce high-level panel on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat'

Panel to comprehensively review the sector and align it with Indias next phase of growth

Jackie Shroff and Deepika Chikhaliya Extend Festive Wishes on Nag Panchami

Mumbai, August 17: The festival of Nag Panchami is being celebrated across the country today, marking the fifth day of the Shukla Paksha in the m

Incessant rain pours misery on Kolkata, adjoining areas; waterlogging, traffic snarls disrupt life

Owing to incessant rain since August 16, many thoroughfares in Kolkata and its adjoining Salt Lake and Howrah got waterlogged.

Social Security payment dates 2026: Next checks arrive on August 19 and 26; see who gets paid

Social Security payments continue through August 2026 for eligible beneficiaries. SSI recipients received their August payment early on July thir

AP Govt To Conduct DSC Recruitment Every Year: Nara Lokesh In Assembly

Speaking during the Monsoon Session of the AP Assembly Lokesh said the AP government considers teacher recruitment a responsibility and had condu

Around 500km claimed range, seven seats: This electric SUV will come on August 26

Around km claimed range seven seats This electric SUV will come on August

SpaceX just launched two Falcon-9 rockets to space within 38 minutes

SpaceX just launched two Falcon rockets to space within minutes

Delhi sanitation workers, auto-tipper drivers stage protest after Kalyanpuri murder, demand 1 crore compensation

The victims family has refused to take his body from Lal Bahadur Shastri Hospital until their demands are met, while auto-tipper services remain

Nippon India MF launches NFO on Income Plus Arbitrage Omni FoF

The Fund of Fund will invest almost the entire corpus in a combination of arbitrage MFs, active and passive debt MFs and an optional small propor

Shehzad Poonawalla Urges BJP To Accept His Resignation, Writes Second Letter To Nabin

New Delhi, Aug 17: BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla on Monday said he has resigned from all positions and primary membership of the p

Inside India's post-Sindoor defence overhaul: Bigger budgets, new formations and record exports

Operation Sindoor tested India's military capabilities against Pakistan in May 2025. The nation has since focused on enhancing its defense system

Mahesh Babu shares glowing review of Lokesh Kanagaraj's 'too cool' film DC

Mahesh Babu shares glowing review of Lokesh Kanagarajs too cool film DC

Students Protest in Lucknow Over Teacher Shortage and Poor Food Quality

Lucknow, August 17: Students from Jay Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Vidyalaya in Lucknow took to the streets on Monday to express their dissatisfacti

Pulling in a lady: Annamalai's veiled attack on Udhayanidhi over Trisha remark

Pulling in a lady Annamalais veiled attack on Udhayanidhi over Trisha remark

Student creates Bribes FYI using AI, lets Indians report and see bribes they pay

Student creates Bribes FYI using AI lets Indians report and see bribes they pay

Two Air India pilots fail prelim dope test; sample sent for confirmation test

Air India's recent pilot screening revealed two non-negative dope test results, leading to these pilots being grounded while awaiting confirmator

Govt To Soon Set Up High-Level Panel On 'Banking For Viksit Bharat'

Nirmala Sitharaman says committee will review banking sector and align it with India's next phase of growth

Bhogapuram airport takes over Visakhapatnams flights; first day brings praise and a long drive

Union Civil Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Ram Mohan Naidu flagged off the first commercial flights; passengers praised the terminal and flagged the

Utkal University Old Students

The sixth annual festival of the Utkal University Old Students Association will be held on the university campus on August 21. Governor and Chanc

Kerala flags viral posts claiming to predict Onam exam questions

Kerala flags viral posts claiming to predict Onam exam questions

Govt to soon constitute panel on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat': Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Monday said the government would soon constitute a high-level panel on 'Banking for Viksit Bharat'. In thi

NPA is at the lowest ever Indian banking has seen, says FM Nirmala Sitharaman

Banks have earned credibility through a difficult clean-up process, Sitharaman says

Over 85% of India's deeptech funding raised in past six years: IVCA

More than 85 per cent of India's $11.4 billion deeptech funding since 2015 was raised in the past six years, as the sector moved from early-stage

Hayden Panettiere dies at 36: Net worth, personal life, and mental health battles

Hayden Panettiere dies at Net worth personal life and mental health battles

Gold worth 2 crore seized at Perambur railway station

When the passenger was approached for verification by the security personnel, the individual allegedly attempted to flee. They, however, detained

ISKCON vs ISKCON: SC to consider setting up bench to hear review plea on Bengaluru temple

The Supreme Court had allowed the plea of ISKCON Bangalore challenging a Karnataka High Court order that ruled in favour of ISKCON Mumbai over co

Ola Electric unveils full-stack energy storage portfolio from home to grid

The architecture can scale from a single container to GWh-scale energy storage plants

No future for Dravidian parties, dynasts won't work: Annamalai jabs Stalin Jr

No future for Dravidian parties dynasts wont work Annamalai jabs Stalin Jr

Schools Shut in Five North Odisha Districts Amid Heavy Rainfall Forecast

In view of the intense rainfall forecast, district administrations in Kendujhar, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Baleshwar, and Mayurbhanj have ordered the clos

Sanskrit varsity mock funeral row: V-C Ciza Thomas alleges assault amid SFI protest; Governor, Home dept call for action against protesters

Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit Vice-Chancellor alleges she was hit on her head and her hair pulled while leaving varsity after Syndica

Anupam Kher Reflects on His Childhood Dreams and Gratitude

Mumbai, August 17: Renowned actor Anupam Kher has made a name for himself both in India and internationally through sheer hard work. Recently, he

Telangana govt cancels lease of Urdu Academy land to private firm

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has cancelled its order leasing out 1.04 acres of Telangana Urdu Academy land to a private company, following

Anthropics fight with Pentagon shows how AI could threaten a crucial safeguard of democracy

At the centre of the dispute were two uses that Anthropic said it would not permit: fully autonomous weapons and the mass surveillance of America

Seven Die as Fire Engulfs Hotel in West Bengal

Tarapith (WB), Aug 17: At least seven people were killed and several others critically injured after a fire broke out at a hotel in West Bengals

Saatvik Solar inks initial pact to set up 3.6 GW Phase II Cell Facility in Odisha

The new facility will form part of Saatvik Solar's broader manufacturing development at Gopalpur, where the company is already progressing with i

Daughter suspected in murder of retired school teacher in Vijayapura district

Accusation made by younger daughter of deceased

Tired of potholes? Bengaluru techie builds AI-powered app that detects damaged roads and identifies contractors

A Bengaluru techie has developed an AI-powered app that can detect potholes using a dashcam, GPS and an accelerometer, then identify the contract

Who is Tukaram Mundhe? The IAS officer taking on Maharashtra's food sector

In his latest move, Mundhe's FDA issued notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over advertisements for a pan masala brand,

Intuitive Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Asia Pacific with New Facility in Penang, Malaysia

Intuitive Expands Manufacturing Footprint in Asia Pacific with New Facility in Penang, Malaysia

Two more Air India Pilots Test Fail Drug-tests after Phuket Flight Incident

Two more Air India pilots have returned non-negative results for psychoactive substances as the airline group steps up mandatory drug screening f

Devotees Flock to Haridwars Daksheshwar Mahadev Temple on Nag Panchami

Haridwar, August 17: On the auspicious occasion of the third Monday of Sawan and Nag Panchami, a large crowd of devotees gathered at the ancient

Missed foreign asset disclosure? How can taxpayers use the new CBDT scheme

Missed foreign asset disclosure How can taxpayers use the new CBDT scheme

Indian lenders set record with $8 billion in dollar bond sales

RBI surprised traders on Friday by closing a special window for attracting foreign-currency deposits a month ahead of schedule, leading to a sell

Herbalife Reinforces Commitment to Metabolic Wellness and Healthy Ageing at IISc's RISE for Healthy Ageing Conference 2026

Herbalife Reinforces Commitment to Metabolic Wellness and Healthy Ageing at IISc's RISE for Healthy Ageing Conference 2026

Bitcoin ETFs record largest outflow in six weeks as token stagnates

The 13 US-listed funds saw a net $389.7 million drained in the week of Aug. 10, after pulling in $853.5 million the previous week

How to clean tarnished copper using a simple bottle of ketchup kept on your kitchen shelf? Experts explain the science behind preventing oxidation for good

Copper tarnish results from a natural chemical reaction with its environment. The acid found in ordinary tomato ketchup effectively removes this

Wife Kills Husband Over Retirement Money in Husnabad

According to reports, the couple argued over retirement money and property. During the altercation, Rajamani allegedly attacked Venkatesam with a

What was actor Ananya Raj's last post on Instagram before she died in July?

Actor Ananya Raj, known for her work in Hindi films such as 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, died on July 15 at the age of 27. Her family

NTA Announces Re-Test for Three UGC-NET Papers

New Delhi, Aug 16: The National Testing Agency (NTA) announced a re-test for three papers of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination following complain

VP CP Radhakrishnan pays tribute to former Governor Ganesan in Chennai

Ganesan served as Governor of Manipur from 2021, Governor of West Bengal as additional charge from July to November 2022, and Governor of Nagalan

Juniper Green Energy gets LoA for 230 MW FDRE-RTC project from SECI

Juniper Green Energy Ltd (JGEL) on Monday said it has received a Letter of Award (LoA) from the Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI)

Dont Ignore Iron Deficiency: It Could Increase Anemia Risk

Mumbai, August 17: Many people often attribute minor health issues to fatigue, overwork, or lack of sleep. Symptoms like weakness, dizziness, or

TNEA 2026: Nearly 60,000 students get provisional allotments in round two

With this, the total number of provisional allotments given to students, including special categories and horizontal reservations for the two rou

Sudhanshu Trivedi hits out at Congress over its stand on 'Dimagi Naxal' remark

BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi questioned Congress's position on Naxalism. He contrasted P Chidambaram's recent statement with Manmohan Singh

Balakrishna-Koratala Siva Film on Hold? Budget Revision On Cards?

The budget is reportedly emerging as the major hurdle, with the project said to have been planned at a cost of around 150 crore.

HC Clerk Exam Aspirants Call Off Protest, Seek Re-Examination

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Lalbagh Flower Show draws 1.46 lakh visitors in a single day

Bengaluru: The 220th Lalbagh Flower Show has witnessed a massive response, with 1.46 lakh people visiting the exhibition on a single day as the 1

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has a vacation request for employees: Staff can skip using leave in August & carry it forward as company wants strong Q4 finish

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet is urging employees to boost the company's fourth quarter performance. A temporary vacation policy change allows staff

BJD Deputes Senior Leaders to Flood

In response to the prevailing flood situation across Odisha, the BijuJanataDal (BJD) has issued an office order deputing senior party leaders to

Stampede-like situation at Nagchandreshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain; several injured

A stampede-like situation erupted at the Nagchandreshwar Mandir in Madhya Pradesh's temple town of Ujjain that left at least three people injured

Tamil Nadu Government Expands Breakfast Scheme for Students in Grades 6 to 8

Chennai, August 17: The Tamil Nadu Women Development Corporation has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to expand the Perunthalaivar Kam

Bengaluru: Man arrested for assaulting police constable

Bengaluru: A 65-year-old man was arrested for allegedly abusing and assaulting a traffic police constable here, police said on Monday, August 17.

Disproportionate assets case: SC asks Allahabad HC not to proceed against Rahul

Udaipur Municipal Corporation Ward Lottery Completed, Check Full Reservation List

Udaipur, August 17: The ward-wise lottery process for Udaipur Municipal Corporation has been completed, deciding the reservation status of all 80

Man fails to get any suitable marriage match from matrimonial website: Paid Rs 25,900 for 100 contacts but received only 51; consumer commission orders Rs 20,000 payout

M4Marry.com, a matrimonial portal run by Malayala Manorama, has been ordered to pay Rs 20,000 to a Kerala man after a consumer commission found i

IIT Kanpur students and faculty take out Kanwar Yatra and perform Jalabhishek

IIT Kanpur students and faculty take out Kanwar Yatra and perform Jalabhishek

India should bring back fuel with lower blend of ethanol, Chief Economic Adviser says

E20, petrol with 20 per cent ethanol blended in it, was rolled out last year and since April 1, it has been the only fuel available for sale at g

Banking reforms panel to be set up soon, says Nirmala Sitharaman

Banking reforms panel to be set up soon says Nirmala Sitharaman

SC asks Allahabad HC not to proceed with case against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleging disproportionate assets

The Supreme Court has ordered the Allahabad High Court to suspend its proceedings, responding to Rahul Gandhi's contestation of prior orders. The

Tragic Stampede in Lakhisarai: President and PM Express Condolences

Mumbai, August 17: The tragic stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Lakhisarai district, Bihar, has drawn expressions of sorrow from President Dro

Why Travellers Are More Interested In Festivals Than Destinations

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2 more Air India pilots fail drug screening test after Phuket-Delhi flight fiasco

more Air India pilots fail drug screening test after PhuketDelhi flight fiasco

Supreme Court to look into plea to distinguish between criticism of judiciary and online distortion of what judges actually say in court

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant says judges walk a very thin line

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: India all out for 462 on Day 3

Devdutt Padikkal top-scored for India with a mammoth knock of 167

Draft SHANTI Rules 2026: Government proposes nuclear liability, insurance framework for operators

New SHANTI Rules 2026 propose strict no-fault liability for nuclear operators. Operators must maintain insurance and financial security for exten

Trivedi urges India-Bangladesh dialogue amid strain over Rahman visit

Trivedi urges India-Bangladesh dialogue amid strain over Rahman visit