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Deputy CM urges Centre to protect Telanganas rights on Krishna water

Bhatti Vikramarka asks Centre to extend financial support to major irrigation projects in State

Gulzar: A life in long verse and great form

Across poetry, cinema, songwriting and literature, Gulzar has continually reinvented himself while retaining an unmistakable voice and an endurin

Maharashtra begins inspection drive on Marathi, 1,268 drivers issued notices, what will happen next?

The knowledge of conversational Marathi has been made mandatory for commercial passenger vehicle drivers in Maharashtra by the state government t

Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkar's world record in Test cricket with half-century against Pakistan

Joe Root rediscovered his form in Englands first Test against Pakistan at Headingley in Leeds. After an underwhelming three-match series against

IndianOil inks supply agreement with Mauritius for petrol, diesel, ATF

ACB uncovers assets worth Rs 6.87 cr from Ibrahimpatnam MRO

Hyderabad: The Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) conducted raids at seven properties linked to the Divisional Administrative Officer on Thur

Survey to assess coffee berry borer infestation in 35 villages

Teacher recruitment: Government ignores vacancies in linguistic minority schools

T.R.B. Rajaa: Tamil Nadu needs industrial vision beyond MoUs and political narratives

Former Tamil Nadu Industries Minister, T.R.B. Rajaa, questions the State governments investment strategy, arguing that the focus should be on MoU

Onam rush: boat operators asked to follow safety norms

An order from Senior Port Conservator said boats should not be operated for tourism purposes without valid registration, survey and insurance cer

Public sector banks underparticipate in forex derivatives mkt: RBI DG Jain

Local currencies will play an increasing role in cross-border trade and payments as settlement can lower transaction costs, currency mismatches a

Four arrested for poaching sambar deer

Speakers call for Gurukul style teaching to spread Sanskrit

Domestic tourism cushions India as West Asia crisis, high airfares hit international travel

Industry projections estimate Indias domestic tourism market could reach around 35 trillion by 2029

Shabana Mahmood promises fairer spread of asylum housing across UK

HOME SECRETARY Shabana Mahmood has said the government wants to create a fairer spread of asylum accommodation across the UK, with more asylum se

Ex-panchayat president murder: Eighth accused arrested

Minister Madhu Bangarappa assures fulfilment of midday meal workers demands, including minimum wage

AI Electronic Nose: 10-year-old boy created AI electronic nose, won Best Invention Award

AI Electronic Nose: Taiwanese Hsu's invention was awarded a gold medal. He also received the Best Invention Award from the International Federati

Alleged Derogatory Post About PM Modi

Kozhikode Cyber Crime Police Arrest Transgender Makeup Artist Janmoni Das

PV Sindhus Journey Ends at World Championships After Thrilling Match Against Wang

New Delhi, August 20: PV Sindhus journey in the Womens Singles at the World Championships came to an end on Thursday. She lost to Chinas Wang Zhi

Gandhi's 'A Thought For the Day' collection makes history at 16.20 crore

The collection includes 688 reflections from Gandhi, written every day over 2 years and intended as a personal guidance

Ahead of Ganesh festival, GHMC ramps up civic readiness

Hyderabad: With the Ganesh festival about a month away, GMHC Commissioner RV Karnan held a review meeting on Thursday, August 20, to review the a

Former Keralam Minister Riyas terms media reports on CMRL case false, threatens legal action

Sergio Gor Kashmir Visit: How can you visit the places in Kashmir that Sergio Gor visited?

Dal Lake Travel: Sergio Gor visited two of Srinagar's most popular tourist destinations: Pari Mahal and Dal Lake. If you're planning a trip to Ka

Sittanavasal Kodai Vizha gets good response

Border Villages of Jammu and Kashmir Now at the Forefront of Development, Says Manoj Sinha

Kathua, August 20: Jammu and Kashmirs Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, visited the border village of Karol Krishna on Thursday as part of the Vi

RBI Bank Locker Rules: Goods worth lakhs of rupees kept in the bank locker got lost, know who will compensate?

RBI Locker Rules: If you are paying a rent of Rs 3000 annually for the valuables kept in the bank locker, then in case of any loss, the bank has

Kolalu Dot Comedy to be staged in Hubballi tomorrow

Flautist Praveen Godkhindis musical play will be staged at the Sawai Gandharva Hall in Deshpande Nagar in memory of Sardeshpande

Tennis: Grand Slams create player advisory council amid push for increased prize money

Tennis's four major tournaments will launch a new Grand Slam Player Advisory Council. This council will focus on player input for sporting matter

In 1876, Rev. T. De Witt Talmage warned Americans that summer novels were literary poison. 150 years later, BookToks nearly 2 billion users have turned summer reading into a major cultural phenomenon

Summer reading traditions have roots stretching back over 150 years. Publishers then promoted light paperbacks for travel and leisure during summ

Chilli powder with saw dust among adulterated and expired spices seized from two units in Hyderabad

Chilli powder containing powdered stems and sawdust, and coriander powder mixed with ground branches and stems, were among the products seized

Telangana Film Chamber Urges Government To Reconsider Ticket Hike

Exhibitors warn revised rates could hurt footfalls and strain theatre finances

How to Identify Real Cinnamon: How to identify real cinnamon, this trick is very useful.

Cinnamon Buying Tips: It is used to enhance the flavor and aroma of various dishes, from tea to biryani, pulao, sweets, and more. Not all cinnamo

Drought, intense heat worsens drinking water shortage in several villages of Manapparai

Acute drinking water shortage has been reported in 40 to 50 villages in Manapparai region; residents they get insufficient quantity of drinking w

V.K. Sreeraman expresses regret over Pulikali remarks, says his words were immature

Actor acknowledges that his choice of words hurt Pulikali artistes, says a response to his post made him realise that Thrissurs Pulikali does not

SEBI Simplifies FPI Onboarding Process with Digital Power of Attorney

New Delhi, August 20: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made significant strides in simplifying the onboarding process for Fo

Dal Foam: Should you really remove the foam while cooking lentils? Learn the truth.

Dal Foam: The white foam that forms when cooking lentils is caused by proteins, starches, and saponins and is a completely natural process. Many

2nd Test: Balanced pitch awaits India, SL at Colombo

The Sinhalese Sports Club pitch for the second Test is expected to be balanced. Officials are considering a well-balanced track to aid young batt

Woman dies as lift falls while stepping out at Ongole apartment

Once earned Rs 250, now makes Rs 90,000 per month: Delhi lassi seller who started working at 11 builds dream home after years of struggle

In a heartfelt street interview, a lassi vendor from Delhi shared his poignant journey of resilience after losing his father at a young age. With

Hockey WC Live: Goals Disallowed, India Survive Scare vs England To Advance

India vs England Highlights, Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: Indian defended with their lives to thwart the English attack and eked out a 0-0 draw

Karnataka police makes attendance app mandatory amid concerns over irregular working hours

The move is aimed at improving punctuality, accountability and monitoring of police personnel deployed on field duties

Uncertainty Deepens Over Whether US Envoy Sergio Gor Will Meet Dalai Lama in Leh

Early reports emanating from the two Himalayan region cities indicated that Gor was expected to call on the Dalai Lama at his residence -Shewatse

7,470 cr. cleared for infra works in Urban Local Bodies in A.P. under Hybrid Annuity Model

HAM programme is aimed at bridging the identified urban road infrastructure gaps while simultaneously improving drainage, lighting, medians and p

Odisha CM Majhi Approves Hiked Uniform Allowance for Jail Staff, 2.5K Personnel to Benefit

In a significant welfare measure for the states prison administration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a doubling of the an

BJP flays govt. over pending fee reimbursement dues

Congress accused of colonial mindset over Vande Mataram stand

Pawan Kalyan takes stock of JSPs preparedness for local body elections

In a meeting, JSP MLCs and MLAs resolve to move forward with the fighting spirit in a manner that upholds their self-respect

Undisclosed foreign assets? How FAST-DS 2026 declaration can help taxpayers

The one-time scheme lets eligible taxpayers regularise certain past non-disclosures by paying a prescribed tax or fee and seeking immunity under

Officials Step Up Preparations For Two Brahmotsavams In Tirumala

TTD and police step up preparations for two Tirumala Brahmotsavams, focusing on crowd control, security, Annaprasadam and special arrangements fo

CPI(M) seeks cancellation of data centre project at Mudasarlova

Two people dead, over 3,000 houses damaged in south Bengal floods

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari conducts aerial survey, says about 50,000 people stranded and 4,000-5,000 moved to relief camps

How to Soften Chickpeas: Chickpeas won't soften even after soaking? This one method will do the trick.

Hard Chickpeas Solution: Usually, chickpeas get cooked easily after soaking them for 8 to 12 hours, but sometimes even after keeping them in wate

BJPs Sudhanshu Trivedi Accuses Congress of Spreading Falsehoods Amidst Election Defeat

New Delhi, August 20: BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi has launched a sharp critique against the Congress party, accusing it of disseminating misleading

Monsoon Trip in India: These five cities of India become a paradise during monsoon; plan your trip today

Monsoon Trip In India: During the monsoon season, places like Shillong, Coorg, Munnar, Lonavala and Meghalaya offer a paradise-like view due to t

Accident victim dies in hospital, kin protest in Rangareddy

Hyderabad: A young man undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident died at the LIMS Hospital, Shamshabad, in the Rangar

Govt allows duty-free imports of 1 million tons of raw sugar, signals price relief

Active derivatives traders fall 18% in FY26 to 8.75 million: Sebi study

Individual traders' aggregate net losses declined 18 per cent to Rs 91,685 crore, but the average net loss per trader rose 2.4 per cent to Rs 1.1

Jipmer completes 100 epilepsy surgeries, plans to introduce invasive epilepsy monitoring

XPLANE: Should every fever result in a swine flu test? A woman's death sparked nationwide uproar.

Swine Flu Advisory: The death of a woman in Indore is a warning. 1,344 cases in Delhi, 500 sick at a school in Bengaluru, and advisories in Harya

South Asia LPG Company distributes assistive devices to 350 needy persons under CSR initiative

BWF Worlds 2026: Heartbreak for Sindhu as Wang Zhi Yi wins 88-min thriller

PV Sindhu bowed out of the BWF World Championships 2026 after a 90-minute thriller against Wang Zhi Yi, losing 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 in New Delhi.

F&O Trap: 88.5% Traders Aged Under 30 Incur Losses, Most From Low-Income Group

Traders under 30 accounted for 43% of the trader base in FY26, while 73% have annual incomes below Rs 5 lakh.

Quote of the Day by Claudia Schiffer: I eat lots of fruit for breakfast because Inspiring lessons on lifestyle, daily routines, nutrition, mindful eating, diet and why small habits make a big difference by the German supermodel known for her powerful performances and deep insights on health and wellness

Quote of the Day by Claudia Schiffer: Claudia Schiffers quote, I eat lots of fruit for breakfast because its cleansing and quickly digested by th

Public can draw essential commodities at fair price shops by providing family card number, biometrics

Original smart cards need not be produced, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan tells Assembly

No Karan Johar Stake in Brahmastra Sequel

Namit Malhotra has stepped in as producer for the much-awaited sequel

Dispose 22-A complaints expeditiously, says Ponguleti

The Minister for Revenue directed officials to immediately forward the complete details of every complaint received through the call centre to th

Tenkasi Collector orders closure of garbage yard

Man held for allegedly circulating morphed images of Thangal

According to the complaint, morphed images of IUML State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal were circulated through a WhatsApp group named Na

Bank Employees to Visit Abhishek Banerjees Home for KYC Signatures: High Court Ruling

Kolkata, August 20: Bank employees will visit TMC MP Abhishek Banerjees residence for KYC documentation. The Calcutta High Court issued this dire

Risks facing UCBs no longer confined by size or geography: RBI DG

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J says growing reliance on technology and third-party providers exposes smaller banks to cyber, digital fraud and

Telangana High Court takes serious note of government affidavit wrongly quoting Article 162 in welfare schemes case

Devaraj Urss Jayanthi celebrated in Mysuru

YSRCP disrupts Council proceedings as Chairman rejects adjournment motion on DSC

Before being adjourned sine die, the House passes several Bills amidst protests by the Opposition members

T-Hub, Japans OKI launch programme for deeptech startups

Murder suspected as woman is found dead in Lingsugur

Toxic English trailer gets thumbs-up from Yash fans, internet draws Hollywood comparisons

The trailer of Yash's Toxic has been released in English, and the internet can't stop raving about it. A section of fans has added that the Engli

Garbage trucks, waste dumped near government school in Bengaluru leave students battling foul smell, rats

Domestic air passenger traffic declines 4.8% in July

Industry observers attributed the decline to the seasonal slowdown in travel as well as calibrated capacity deployment by airline

IUML orders probe into resolution against Minister Basheer; Jaleel questions ED silence

The resolution alleged that money was being collected in connection with admissions to EMEA College of Arts and Science, Kondotty, and named Mini

HC upholds award directing Lalit Modi to transfer Vasant Vihar property

Court rejects Modi's challenge to the 2016 arbitral award, finding no grounds to establish the arbitrator's ineligibility or raise doubts over hi

MS Hifz Academy holds its eighth grand Dastarbandi ceremony

Hyderabad: A total of 145 students from the tenth batch of MS Hifz Academy have completed the memorization of the Holy Quran, comprising 89 boys

Hyderabad: 14 students suspended after ABVP-NSUI clash at EFLU

Hyderabad: Fourteen English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) students were reportedly suspended by the administration on Thursday, August

Ladakh to get J&K High Court bench, easing access to justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in a post on Xon Thursday saying the new bench would significantly improve access to justice

Sanghikaran by Nagpur Coterie for Educational Rewriting & Trouble-making: Cong

The opposition party also said that on one hand, the BJP-RSS are doing shuddhikaran (purification) which is a sin and on the other hand they are

Kerala DGP S. Sreejit Exonerated from Vigilance Inquiry

Kochi, August 20: The Kerala government informed the High Court on Thursday that no vigilance inquiry is necessary against DGP S. Sreejit, IPS. H

Maharashtra FDA cracks down on adulterated cooking oil; open sale banned, strict penalties for violations

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tightened its crackdown on adulteration and regulatory violations in the edible oil sector

India can help create conditions for Iran-US agreement: Iranian Consul General on ending West Asia conflict

Iran's Consul General in Mumbai believes India can help foster conditions for an Iran-United States agreement. He described India as a peace-lovi

'She will never leave me': President Donald Trump says aide Natalie Harp 'loves me as much as Melania' as brother calls her delusionally obsessed

Natalie Harp is back in the spotlight after Donald Trump reportedly praised the longtime aide's loyalty, saying she loves me as much as Melania.

SC forms new 3-judge Bench to hear review pleas against 2022 PMLA verdict

Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant will consider challenges to the landmark ruling that upheld key PMLA provisions, including stringent bail conditio

Hockey World Cup: India hold England to goalless draw, seal second-round spot

India advanced to the second round of the Women's Hockey World Cup after a tense draw. They held England to a 0-0 score, securing second place in