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Strict Guidelines for Seed Sellers Ahead of Samba Season in Thanjavur

Thanjavur, August 20: In Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, strict guidelines have been issued for private seed sellers as the Samba season approa

HDFC Bank shares rise 2% from 52-week low as RBI clears LIC stake increase

Trump to host crypto executives as SEC considers regulations

The SEC on Tuesday proposed long-awaited rules that would exempt certain token offerings from securities regulations, making it easier for crypto

Tommy Paul Stuns Alexander Zverev in Rain-Hit Cincinnati Thriller

Tommy Paul produced a remarkable comeback against top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, saving a match point before securing a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6),

South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trumps figure

South Korea Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have around 80 to 120 warheads, although he c

Congress Stands Firm on Vande Mataram Tradition Amid Controversy

New Delhi, August 20: The Congress party has reaffirmed its commitment to singing only the first two verses of Vande Mataram, maintaining its lon

Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee firms up against dollar after US Treasury announces it would double its buyback operations for longer-dated Treasury bonds

Auto component makers eyeing 9,000-10,000 crore market in lightweighting products by FY31: Equirus report

Tighter CAFE-3 fuel-efficiency requirements are expected to increase OEM focus on lightweighting products

Discover the Benefits of Kurmasana: A Yoga Pose for Mind and Body Relief

New Delhi, August 20: In our hectic daily lives, an unbalanced diet and lack of physical movement often lead to various health issues. However, d

Kharge 'hurt' over Congress leaders' 'silence' on 'purification' row, expresses disappointment at CWC meet

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his disappointment during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Wednesday when

Delhi Launches 56 Women-Only E-Bus Services Across 28 Routes, Adds 200 Electric Buses

New services target safer commutes for working women and students while expanding Delhi's electric fleet.

India warns against using UNSC membership to 'legitimise' terrorists

Membership of the UN Security Council must not be used as a tool to legitimise terrorists by seeking their removal from the sanctions regime or t

India-Pakistan Hockey Clash: High-Fives Before, Handshakes After as India Seal 5-3 World Cup Win

The India-Pakistan rivalry produced another intense contest at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, but a moment of sportsmanship after the final whist

BJP Leaders Respond to Congress on Vande Mataram Controversy: The Nation Will Not Tolerate Insults to Mother India

New Delhi, August 20: The ruling party has expressed strong objections to the Congress partys recent decision regarding the singing of Vande Mata

Indian Stock Market Rebounds as US Bond Yields Decline, Sensex Surges by 558 Points

Mumbai, August 20: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on the fourth trading day of the week, buoyed by favorable signals from glob

Vehicle loans soar, but half the borrowers have 60 lakh+ debt exposure

Rising multiple-loan exposure, faster growth in used-car financing and pockets of higher delinquency point to a changing risk profile in India's

Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain: reports

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to the UK after living in the US for over six years, according to reports. The former senior royals wi

Strides Pharma surges 11% on USFDA EIR for flagship facility in Bengaluru

The successful closure of the inspection further strengthens Strides' regulatory track record and reinforces the company's commitment to supplyin

Former Runner-Up Aneesh Names Sanju Samson as Dream Contestant for Bigg Boss Malayalam 8

The show is all set to launch on September 6.

Sugar stocks: Avadh Sugar, Bajaj Hind gain over 6% on duty-free import plan

Avadh Sugar & Energy and Bajaj Hindustan gained over 6 per cent. Meanwhile, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries, Shree Renuka Sugars, Dhampur Sugar Mills

FBI shares details with ED in Rs 200 crore Hyderabad fraud

Hyderabad: In a significant development in the Hyderabad call centre fraud case involving the defrauding of US citizens of Rs 200 crore, the Fede

HDFC Bank taps dollar bond market again, eyes $1 bn overseas debt raise

India's largest private lender plans to raise at least $500 million each through three-year and five-year bonds as banks rush to complete oversea

Amit Shah to chair 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Tamil Nadu today

The Southern Zonal Council comprises the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and the Union Territories of Pud

Strides Pharma climbs as USFDA issues EIR for Bengaluru plant

Strides Pharma Sciences rallied 8.44% to Rs 1,037.60 after the company received establishment inspection (EIR) from the US Food and Drug Administ

EMS rises after emerging as L-1 for Rs 1,908-cr Rajasthan water supply project

EMS rose 1.85% to Rs 402.45 after the company said that it has emerged as the lowest bidder for a water supply project in Kota, Rajasthan, with a

Aditya Birla Capital forays into gold loan biz

Aims to establish network of 1,000 gold loan branches in next 3 years

Granite, grass and a helipad: Trump shows off his White House construction projects

During a recent briefing, President Trump showcased key updates on White House renovations. He emphasized the stunning white granite driveway's c

Very good he has said that: Tharoor welcomes Sergio Gor calling J&K an important part of India

India bars JPMorgan unit for alleged market manipulation

SEBI impounded 37 million rupees ($386,000), which it described as wrongful gains made by JPMorgan unit Copthall Mauritius Investment Ltd. and lo

Nifty Prediction Today August 20, 2026: Nifty futures: Intraday sentiment positive

Traders can buy Nifty futures (Aug) on a breakout of 24,300

SP Delegation to Visit Udaipur Kiran Over IPS Officers Mothers Death

Udaipur Kiran, August 20: A 17-member delegation from the Samajwadi Party (SP) is set to arrive in Udaipur Kiran on Thursday. The delegation will

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With focus on luxury tea-inspired hospitality, Sri Lankas Dilmah group to launch Thambapanni in India

Orissa HC orders probe into police excesses on tribal villagers resisting bauxite mining

The court also directed police to ensure that no violence takes place at the adjacent villages

Bengaluru to host India International Coffee Festival in February 2027

The third edition of IICF will bring together growers, roasters, caf brands, baristas, equipment manufacturers, and coffee consumers on a farm-to

Roastery Coffee House opens a Taramati Baradari-inspired caf in Hyderabad

The new Film Nagar outlet draws from the historic Qutb Shahi-era pavilion, with colourful Deccan-inspired architecture, award-winning Indian coff

Barricades outside Pak High Commission in Delhi removed in tit-for-tat move

Barricades outside Pak High Commission in Delhi removed in titfortat move

India 'Cockroach' movement takes aim at government schools

The student protest movement is turning its grassroots network into a nationwide campaign to audit neglected government schools and pressure auth

How Mudapuram in Thiruvananthapuram is attracting visitors this Onam

Mudapuram near Chirayinkeezhu is cashing in on its rustic ambience and have set up a tree house in the middle of paddy fields, complemented by ma

Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine scores big win in late-stage melanoma trial

Moderna and Merck's personalised mRNA vaccine met key goals in a Phase 3 melanoma trial, reducing recurrence and spread and raising hopes for a n

SC to hear NBCC plea for RERA relief in 16 stalled Supertech projects: Case explained

Odisha +2 Admission 2026 Phase-II: Apply From August 24, Check Dates

Students who could not secure admission to higher secondary schools during the first phase of Odishas +2 admission process will get another oppor

Mouni Roy to Join Bigg Boss 20? Here's What We Know

Salman Khan will return as host for Season 20. The show will air on Colors TV at 10:30 PM and stream on JioHotstar at 9:00 PM.

Manipur Shuts Government Institutions Amid NRC-Census Row As Protesters Intensify Agitation

Manipur protesters demand NRC before Census as government offices face boycott amid escalating tensions across valley districts.

Rain Forecast in Tamil Nadus Western Ghats, Thunderstorms Expected in Chennai

Chennai, August 20: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted rain in some parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days due

Entries invited for Love of Advertising Awards instituted by Advertising Club Trivandrum

Advertising Club Trivandrum, a collective of professionals and stakeholders in advertising and media in Thiruvananthapuram, will celebrate creati

Nifty snaps seven-session losing streak; IT leads gains as bond yield relief lifts sentiment

The rally was triggered largely by an overnight recovery on Wall Street after the US Treasury announced it would double long-duration bond buybac

Tempsens Instruments IPO: GMP at 73%; analysts assign 'subscribe' tag

Tempsens Instruments IPO GMP is Rs 220 or 73 per cent, suggesting a listing price of 520.

India Removes Security Barricades Outside Pak High Commission

India's strong counter-action comes exactly three days after Pakistani authorities reportedly removed protective security barricades stationed ou

RBI grants approval to LIC for raising stake in HDFC Bank to 9.99%

HDFC Bank said that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has granted approval to Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) to acquire an aggregate hol

Reliance Industries rises on buzz of Rs 2.73 lakh crore coal gasification project

Reliance Industries added 0.45% to Rs 1313.35 after media reports said that the company has proposed to invest about Rs 2.73 lakh crore to develo

Reserved Compartment brings Dalit English poetry showcase to Chennai

A Dalit poetry collective brings its English-language showcase to Chennai, using performance, lived experience and conversation

Oil India Ltd Slips 0.42%

Oil India Ltd has added 6.27% over last one month compared to 2.19% fall in BSE Oil & Gas index and 0% drop in the SENSEX

Rashi Peripherals Ltd Spurts 3.27%, BSE Information Technology index Rises 1.43%

Rashi Peripherals Ltd has added 16.22% over last one month compared to 5.86% gain in BSE Information Technology index and 0% drop in the SENSEX

Market opens higher in early trade; breadth strong

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 493.55 points or 0.64% to 77,403.23. The Nifty 50 index jumped 112.75 points or 0.47

The Sacred Kameshwar Mahadev Temple: A Divine Heritage in Srinagar

Dehradun, August 20: The Dev Bhoomi of Uttarakhand is believed to be home to deities in every valley, river, and mountain. Located on the banks o

Rain brings relief to Delhi; IMD warns of heavy showers across India

Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Thursday morning, bringing relief from humidity, while the IMD forecast more showers and thunderstorms across

Taiwan gets new F-16 amid China threat: Why 50-yr-old jet remains popular

Taiwan is on the brink of a significant upgrade as it prepares to take delivery of its first batch of new F-16 fighter jets from the United State

YouTube will pay crores to creators if they don't work with Netflix

YouTube will pay crores to creators if they dont work with Netflix

'Special 26'-style CBI raid foiled in Delhi: How a woman's wit prevented a fraud

A suspected 'Special 26'-style raid by fake officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was foiled in the Rohini area of Delhi earlier

Vijay will Not Aspire for PM Post and Move Out of TN: Vaiko

Vaiko said the remarks of Shivakumar that no one could intervene in the affairs of Karnataka over the killing of Tamil farmers is an expression o

Two doctors of Mumbai's Parsi community to receive Nishan-e-Imtiaz for keeping secret Jinnah's illness

Elaborating on the importance of their act, Mr. Iqbal said that any revelation about Jinnahs frail health could have impacted the creation of Pak

Hyderabad Traffic Police book 1005 for blocking free left

Hyderabad: Hyderabad traffic police booked 1,005 motorists for blocking free lefts in the city in a special drive conducted from August 12 to 18.

AIIMS Rishikesh held for wrong HIV positive diagnosis, told to pay Rs 60K compensation

AIIMS Rishikesh was found guilty of medical negligence by a consumer commission. The hospital incorrectly recorded a patient as HIV positive in i

Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn Abu Zafar arrested

Over 1.1 Million Housing Approvals to Be Distributed in Bihar, Says Shivraj Singh Chouhan

Patna, August 20: In Bihar, over 1.1 million housing approval letters will be distributed to residents living in temporary homes. Union Rural Dev

India tells UNSC not to use sanctions process for narrow politics

India tells UNSC not to use sanctions process for narrow politics

Coimbatore Teacher N. Balamurugan Helps Transform A Government School With Trees, Books And Train-Themed Classrooms

Tamil teacher N. Balamurugan helped turn Pethanayakanur Government High School into a vibrant space for reading, environmental learning and tradi

3 Held in Hyderabad with Vapes, Banned Foreign Cigarettes

The three accused were allegedly found in possession of e-cigarettes, vape liquids and banned foreign cigarettes, which they were selling to cust

Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a dont ask, dont tell approach on kids under 13

A former engineering director at Meta told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a dont ask, dont tell approach on kids under 13 on it

Sensex jumps over 550 points at open, Nifty above 24,200 as IT stocks lead

Sensex jumps over points at open Nifty above as IT stocks lead

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue split match-ball after Pakistan rout

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue split matchball after Pakistan rout

Personalised mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk by 49%

Personalised mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk by

Attaining moksha, but make it premium

Attaining moksha but make it premium

Mossad chief, Syria minister discussed Turkey troops days before Israeli strike

Israel's spy chief Roman Gofman spoke with Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani last week. They discussed Turkey's increasing military pres

Tamil Nadu Assembly to Discuss Grants for Food and Cooperation Departments

Chennai, August 20: The Tamil Nadu Assembly will hold discussions on Thursday regarding the grant demands from the Food and Consumer Protection a

A sunflower field steals the show this Onam in Thiruvananthapuram

Agripreneur SV Sujith has organised an agri-flower show, Aaravam 2026, on the campus of Marian Engineering College campus at Menamkulam, where th

Delhis invisible opponent: How drift is becoming a factor at the Worlds

As election looms, Netanyahu puts Turkey in Israel's crosshairs

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu targets Turkey amid a tough election fight. Warplanes bombed a Syrian base near the Turkish border afte

Madhya Pradesh School Shock: 2 Girls Allegedly Made to Drink Urine-Mixed Water, Principal Says

Families protested after two girls alleged urine-tainted water and questioned the principals response.

Three men held for possessing and transporting explosives in Belagavi district

They were transporting the explosives on a motorcycle

Rahul Gandhi wants monitoring of colleagues after Kharge laments their silence on Haldwani purification ritual

The closed-door CWC meeting also witnessed a difference of opinion between senior leader Manish Tewari and Mr. Gandhi over the issue of recent st

Delhi fully geared up: LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu reviews preparedness for BRICS Summit 2026, urges multi-agency coordination

Delhi's Lieutenant Governor reviewed the city's readiness for the BRICS Summit 2026. He emphasised seamless cooperation and time-bound execution

US military facilitates oil shipments through secret Hormuz route: Report

The US military has established a discreet shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing millions of barrels of oil to move daily amid

US National Debt Crosses $40 Trillion For First Time, Rising By $1 Trillion In Just Five Months