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China says U.S. transshipment report disregards facts

China also said it firmly opposes new U.S. tariffs on imports of unmanned drones and their components, after President Trump announced duties of

Police link brutal murder in Keralams Alappuzha to deadly mix of smartphone, social media and cinema influence

What initially appeared to be a murder linked to robbery by some criminals took a dramatic turn when police uncovered an alleged conspiracy

Vote of trust: On Trumps appreciation, clean electoral rolls in India | The Hindu Editorial

Clean electoral rolls are a must, but must not be weaponised by state

Unique identification number proposed for medical practitioners

New Delhi: The National Medical Commission has proposed a centrally generated unique identification number for every registered medical practitio

From Rs 9 workshops to 5 Million learners skilled for six-figure jobs: Inside Be10xs growth playbook

Founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni, Be10x is expanding beyond low-cost workshops into certifications, AI workflow tools, and career programs as dema

Messi scores and assists as Inter Miami play out 2-2 draw against Union

Lionel Messi had a goal and assist as Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw. Messi's cross was headed by Luis Suarez into t

PFC, REC drop up to 3% as Morgan Stanley downgrades amid loan growth woes

Morgan Stanley downgraded PFC and REC to equal weight from overweight and slashed targets by 20 per cent and 16 per cent, respectively to Rs 410

Patna High Court goes hard on noise pollution

Expressing concern over road accidents and public inconvenience caused by pressure horns, the court directed police officials to issue challans (

Tata Motors stock rebounds 22% from June low, nears record high

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle share price hit intra-day high of 487.40, its highest level since March 3, 2026, after gaining 2 per cent on the B

Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loan business, plans 1K branches in 3 yrs

The NBFC arm plans to open 200-300 dedicated gold loan branches by March 2027 and scale the network to around 1,000 over the next three years

Evergrandes rise, fall and Chinas property woes

Tarun Tejpal moves SC against his conviction

New Delhi: Journalist Tarun Tejpal on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against his conviction in a 2013 sexual assault case.The appeal against th

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: A look at its origins, ideology and rise (1925-1966)

The RSS rose amid Indias battle to overthrow the British Raj, with the aim of establishing a Hindu nation via cultural and religious revival

100 days of governments in Keralam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

Here is a collection of articles from The Hindu as governments in Keralam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal complete 100 days in power

Sajjan Kumar, former Congress MP and 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict, dies in Delhi

Sajjan Kumar, former Congress MP and 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict, died on Thursday at the age of 80.

Hotel lease-holder arrested, two detained after Kolkata hotel inferno kills nine

Of the nine, five are Bangladeshi nationals and one each from Bihar and West Bengal; two victims are yet to be indentified; the hotels owner, Bir

NSE may allow its shares to trade on its own platform after BSE listing

The proposal was discussed with global investors during IPO roadshows and could pave the way for NSE shares to enter its benchmark indexes

KaarTech establishes new Strategic Business Unit DACH with local Headquarter in Mannheim

KaarTech establishes new Strategic Business Unit DACH with local Headquarter in Mannheim

The geography of Indias Partition

The division of the country in 1947 was as much a failure of geographical certainty as it was a political compromise; the Boundary Commission str

Watch: Home Minister Amit Shah meets TN CM C. Joseph Vijay ahead of Southern Zonal Council meet in TN

Amit Shah chairs 31st meeting of Southern Zonal Council

Chennai: The 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council commenced at Kovalam near here on Thursday, August 20, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Gold rate today (August 20, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Gold rate today: Gold prices surged in various major Indian cities as jewellers adjusted their rates for 22k gold jewellery, marking a noticeable

Indias genetic mosaic: how understanding our genes can help improve our health

Our genetic tapestry is not merely an ancestry story, but a medical map. It can help prevent inherited diseases, improve newborn screening, guide

Indias unique genetic legacy: implications for health and ancestry

India is home to unparalleled human genetic diversity, comprising more than 5,000 distinct ethnic groups: this presents a transformative opportun

Neeraj-Pathirage showdown in Lausanne DL

Watch: Pakistan protests U.S. envoys J&K is part of India remark

Pakistan has summoned the U.S. Charg dAffaires in Islamabad and lodged a strong demarche over remarks by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor desc

NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify

Census preparations have been disrupted as protests intensify over demands for an NRC before the population count

Amit Shah, CMs of southern States attend Southern Zonal Council in Mamallapuram

RBI Guv expects $80 bn foreign-currency inflows from rupee support measures

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said flows have been stronger than expected, with FCNR(B) deposits and overseas borrowing already bringing in $56.85

India, Singapore Hold Key Ministerial Talks To Expand Trade, Digital And Manufacturing Ties

Govt limits SIM cards to nine per person: Here's what the rules say

The DoT has directed telecom operators to deny new mobile connections to subscribers already holding nine SIMs, with operators required to implem

A slice of China to land in Somajiguda, Hyderabad: All details

Hyderabad is getting ready for a cultural exchange as Jiangsu, China, comes to the city with food, art, traditions and performances. The World &

Mohammed Kaif expresses concern for star India spinner ahead of second Sri Lanka Test in Colombo

The Indian team is all set to take on Sri Lanka in the second Test of the ongoing two-game series. The two sides are slated to take on each other

Ministers' dogs get better facilities: Dipke on condition of govt schools

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday said Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse should resign, claiming gov

Reliance Jio Signs 25-Year Deal With ACES India To Bring 4G And 5G Connectivity To Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3

Dhoot Transmission gains 6% to hit 52-wk high; stock up 70% from IPO price

Ambit Capital has initiated coverage on Dhoot Transmission with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of 1,598, implying an upside of around 14 per c

India to build 200-bed super speciality hospital in West Bank

In a significant move to deepen its development partnership with Palestine, India is set to build a 200-bed super speciality hospital in Jenin in

Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor divorce talks reach Indian news channel

Islamabad: What began as social media speculation about Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoors marriage has now crossed the border and reached Indian tel

Six Arrested for Alleged Blackbuck Poaching in Bidar

Officials seized two four-wheelers and a rifle allegedly used in the offence. A case has been registered, and the accused were produced before a

Pakistan to honour two Indian doctors: What is Nishan-e-Imtiaz?

Nishan-e-Imtiaz or the Order of Excellence is Pakistans highest civilian honour, which will be conferred upon two doctors of Mumbais Parsi commun

Gayatri-Treesa stun 7th seed to move one win away from BWF Worlds medal

After beating the 16th seeds in the round of 32, Treesa-Gayatri stunned the seventh seeds to become the first Indian pair to reach the BWF Worlds

Amit Shah accuses Congress of anti-national decision over Vande Mataram

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticised Congress for its Vande Mataram singing policy. He stated this decision revived appeasement politics and

In 1978, Japan released just 10 to 15 cane toads on Ishigaki Island; their population likely surpassed 20,000, and native snakes were found dead near the toads

A Japanese island's initiative to curb pests with cane toads resulted in unintended consequences. These invasive toads proliferated, wreaking hav

CAQM Clears Phased Curbs On New Diesel, Petrol And CNG Light Goods Vehicles Across Delhi-NCR

Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down On Mumbai Street Eateries, 5 Licences Suspended Over Food Safety Lapses

The Maharashtra FDA is intensifying food-safety checks across Mumbai and the state after finding serious hygiene and storage violations.

Borders neglected in past, top priority for Modi government now: Rijiju on claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal

Kiren Rejiju, who represents Arunachal West in the Lok Sabha, come amid renewed concerns over Chinese military activity in the Upper Subansiri re

Amit Shah to visit Bengal for 3 days from Thursday

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in West Bengals Siliguri on the evening of Thursday, August 20, for a three-day visit to the s

BJP demands Vijayan's resignation from Keralam LoP post over ED findings in CMRL case

The BJP has demanded Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's resignation from his opposition leader post. This demand follows fresh revelations

Duplicate keys, hi-tech tools used to steal luxury cars across states

Bengaluru: The city police have arrested two people, including a woman from another state, for allegedly stealing luxury cars from different part

Niu Lai: Chinese animation becomes most profitable film in cinema history

Chinese animated film Niu Lai has become the most profitable film in cinema history by box-office-to-production-cost ratio, turning a reported pr

Anti-national decision: Amit Shah slams Congress over Vande Mataram, alleges appeasement politics

Newlywed woman found dead in well; two arrested in Chitradurga

Chitradurga: Police have arrested two persons in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a newlywed woman whose body was found in a desert

New restaurants in Mumbai to try this monsoon, plus a detour to Pune

From ta 66s Central and Isan Thai tasting menu and Indian Accents monsoon specials to Tavora Smokehouses berbere-spiced chicken burger and Tanjor

Tarun Tejpal appeals in Supreme Court against 10-year term in 2013 rape case

Tarun Tejpals appeal comes as the State of Goa, on August 18, 2026, moved the Supreme Court for enhancing his quantum of punishment

Jadavpur University on the boil as ABVP and SFI supporters clash over general body meeting

The AVBP claimed that supporters were manhandled by the Left-backed unions; student leader said BJP MLA Sarbari Mukherjee was blaming students af

Lohia Corp posts nearly fourfold rise in Q1 PAT to Rs 66 crore

Lohia Corp has reported 292% rise in consolidated net profit to Rs 66.3 crore in Q1 FY27 from Rs 16.9 crore in Q1 FY26.

Coming up, Women

New Delhi: The Womens Asia Cup in Dubai next week could create an awkward presentation scenario for the BCCI if India go all the way to the final

Sambandam Spinning Mills Ltd leads gainers in 'B' group

Minal Industries Ltd, Mysore Petro Chemicals Ltd, Bharat Global Developers Ltd and KJMC Financial Services Ltd are among the other gainers in the

Sensex jumps 524 pts; media shares in demand

At 12:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, jumped 523.64 points or 0.41% to 77,432.85. The Nifty 50 index rose 136.55 points or 0.57%

Uttar Pradesh and Japan launch 3,191 crore manufacturing projects

These projects have a potential employment of more than 10,000 people

SC puts 1978 industry ruling in its lane

The Supreme Court on Thursday, by a 6:3 majority, held that the expansive, labour-friendly definition of industry laid down in its landmark 1978

We Are Living Less And Dying More: Gaur Gopal Das

Strong families can build strong minds, but we have schools for everything except Parenting, says Gaur Gopal Das at a symposium in Hyderabad

UNICEF India National Ambassador Ayushmann Khurrana Calls for Safer Childhoods for Children

Visits UNICEF-supported programme in Maharashtra protecting children affected by seasonal migration through family- and community-based care

The Iran war energy crisis is just getting started

Death sentence for preacher found guilty of sexually assaulting four minor girls in Tirunelveli

S. Abraham, 50, who had been running a prayer hall at Mela Ilanthaikulam, sexually assaulted the minors under the guise of taking moral science c

Viral Images of Nayanthara With Her Head Shaved at Tirumala Temple Are AI

The images were altered using Google AI tools.

After Kerala VC, Governor Arlekar Tells Students to be Lions, Not Cockroaches

Arlekar also clarified that his remarks were not intended as a reference to the ongoing student protests at Jantar Mantar. I am not referring to

China replaces traffic police with robocops: Wheeled robot warns helmetless riders and monitors traffic

A Chinese technology company is testing robot traffic officers in Hangzhou to automate repetitive road-monitoring duties. Reuters reported that t

Botticellis Madonna and Child comes to Bengaluru

The Renaissance painting is part of One Mother, Many Mother Tongues, a new exhibition, co-curated by Naman Ahuja and Andrea Anastasio, which expl

Unauthorised structures outside Pakistan High Commission pulled down in Delhi

Visuals showed that the demolition left a trail of rubble outside the mission, with broken metal railings and gates, twisted metal frames, roofin

How Rudra Pratap Singh Built New Money Matrix After Building Faceless Channels of His Own

On a visit to New Delhi this week, Check Point Software's chief executive officer Nadav Zafrir spoke to Udisha Srivastav and Nivedita Mookerji on

BMC Approves Rs 28,000 Crore Overhaul Of 22 BEST Bus Depots In Mumbai

BJP demands Pinarayi Vijayans resignation as Keralam Opposition Leader over ED findings in CMRL case

Rajiv Gandhi-era reforms: From 18-year-old voters to National Policy on Education

Rajiv Gandhis government lowered the voting age to 18, established C-DOT to develop telecom technology and introduced the National Policy on Educ

Members of ABVP, left-leaning student unions clash on JU campus

Kolkata: A clash broke out between members of ABVP and left-leaning student groups at Jadavpur University early on Thursday, August 20, with eith

Visionary leader: Congress hails Rajiv on 89th birth anniversary

New Delhi: The Congress on Thursday, August 20, paid rich tributes to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi on his 82nd birth anniversary, with part

U.S. religious freedom body seeks sanctions against RSS, no high-level meetings with its leaders

The USCIRF chiefs remarks came weeks ahead of RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwats visit to the U.S.

Watch: Vande Mataram controversy escalates, BJP chief Nabin calls Congress the New Muslim League

In a new turn of events surrounding the Vande Mataram controversy, BJP president Nitin Nabin has sharply criticised the Congress over its decisio

The 20 reforms that could take India to a $20 trillion economy by 2036: Report

India could reach a $20 trillion economy by 2036 with broad reforms. A 20-point agenda covers infrastructure, capital markets, and human capital

Bigg Boss 20: Confirmed contestant exits list, name and photo

Mumbai: Bigg Boss 20 is just two weeks away, and the buzz surrounding the upcoming season is already reaching fever pitch. With new names being l

Quick commerce babycare platform Peeko raises Rs 67.4 Cr in Series A led by Chiratae Ventures

Bengaluru-headquartered Peeko said it will utilise this funding for business expansion, technology development, and hiring.

Kerala: Onam sales of Supplyco cross 200 cr, draw 26 lakh customers

SupplyCo is a state-run company which aims to regulate the market price of essential commodities and ensure food security

Singapore PM meets Indian ministers, discusses ways to boost bilateral ties

Prime Ministrer Lawrence Wong on Thursday met visiting Indian ministers ahead of the fourth India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) and dis

Raghuram Rajan pitches AI tax amid jobocalypse fear

Supreme Infrastructure Targets Next-Phase Growth Led by EPC, Housing & GCC Projects

Supreme Infrastructure Targets Next-Phase Growth Led by EPC, Housing & GCC Projects

Bry-Air Sets a New Global Pathway for Air to Water Generation

Bry-Air Sets a New Global Pathway for Air to Water Generation

SC rejects 1978 expansive definition of 'industry' for 2020 labour code

The Supreme Court, by a majority of 6:3, on Thursday held that the labour-friendly expansive definition of the term industry in its 1978 verdict

Zuckerberg Encouraged Growth Over Child Safety, Ex-Meta Executive Testifies At Trial

Arturo Bejar made the allegation during his second day of testimony in a landmark trial over claims brought by a coalition of states that could r

Curved screen phones making comeback as iQOO launches Z11 in India, iQOO Buds tag along

Curved screen phones making comeback as iQOO launches Z in India iQOO Buds tag along

Tarun Tejpal moves Supreme Court against Bombay High Court's conviction in 2013 rape case

Former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal on Thursday approached the Supreme Court challenging the Bombay High Courts verdict convicting him in the 2013