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Water Board Issues Warnings To Desludging Vehicle Owners

HMWS&SB warned against unauthorised desludging vehicles and misuse of its logo, announcing strict action and a new operating policy.

SC Gives Coast Guard 2 Weeks on Woman Officers Commission

The bench told Attorney General R. Venkataramani, appearing for the ICG, that it was giving the force two weeks to take a decision.

Four Dead from Toxic Alcohol in Bhavnagar, 18 Hospitalized

Bhavnagar, August 20: Four individuals have died after consuming toxic alcohol in Bhavnagar district, Gujarat. Eighteen others have been hospital

KOZYNAP Accelerates Retail Expansion with Fully Customized Sleep Solutions

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 19: Building on its rapidly expanding retail and hospitality presence, KOZYNAP, one of East India's fastest

US to Broaden Public Charge Rules for Green Card Applicants from September 18

Officers can consider an applicant's financial resources, family circumstances, age, health, education, employment and skills, as well as the use

Draft Electoral Rolls Trigger Voter Frustration In Telangana

Telangana voters have raised concerns over the cumbersome PDF-based system for checking names in the newly released SIR draft electoral rolls.

CM Naidu to Inaugurate Veligonda Project by August End

The CM, he said, would fulfill the 30 years dream of the people from the western sector of erstwhile Prakasam district by inaugurating the projec

Need to find a Goldilocks balance in AI: Check Point Software CEO

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

Pinarayi Vijayan Raises Concerns Over Census Questions, Claims NPR Agenda

Thiruvananthapuram, August 20: Keralas opposition leader, Pinarayi Vijayan, accused the central government on Wednesday of attempting to use the

Vijayan Raises Concerns Over Census Questions, Accuses Centre of NPR Agenda

Thiruvananthapuram, August 20: Pinarayi Vijayan, the leader of the opposition in Kerala, accused the central government on Wednesday of attemptin

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Direct Polls for Mayors, Municipal Chiefs Get AP Assembly Nod

Bill seeks stronger public mandate and faster decision-making for urban development

Ladakhs Leadership Stands Firm; Presents Full Charter of NonNegotiable Demands in Leh Meeting

These visits reflect a shift toward holding consultations within Ladakh itself, signalling a more regioncentric approach by the Centre.

Plenty of positives for Unnati despite loss to Li

Amit Shah Celebrates Indias Victory Over Pakistan in Hockey World Cup 2026

Amstelveen, August 19: In an exhilarating match at the FIH Mens Hockey World Cup 2026, India triumphed over Pakistan with a score of 5-3, securin

Supreme Court turns to Gen Z, Gen Alpha to educate elders on solid waste management

Court questions the notion that waste is a problem of the sanitary workers alone; says every individual should take responsibility and asks Distr

Rajnath, Koizumi to Deepen India-Japan Defence Ties

The meeting is expected to provide an opportunity to prepare a roadmap for advancing bilateral defence and security cooperation and promoting sta

Siddaramaiahs absences fuel speculation over next move

The absence of Congress leader Siddaramaiah from a significant party meeting has stirred up political chatter. Having declared he wont run in the

Why Multilateralism Still Matters: Lessons from the Colombo Plan

Having served from 1999 to 2003 as the first Indian Secretary-General of the Colombo Plana regional intergovernmental organization built entirely

Book recommendations by Shah Rukh Khan: Want to think like the Baadshah of Bollywood? Here are 5 books recommended by SRK on leadership, ambition, friendship and courage

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has shared his love for diverse books with fans. His reading journey includes fantasy, science fiction, and ps

Telangana Revises Cinema Ticket Rates, Mandates Affordable Access

New rules mandate 25% non-premium seats to keep movie tickets affordable

Devendra Fadnavis now super CM? New rules give him sweeping power over ministers

Devendra Fadnavis now super CM New rules give him sweeping power over ministers

FDA Takes Major Action in Pune: Four Establishments Raided, Four Arrested for Selling Banned Food Items

Pune, August 19: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conducted a significant operation in Pune concerning food quality and safety. On Augu

Last Word Babu of Killed School Principal Leads to Two Students Arrest

Police seized 1.54 lakh from their possession. Blood strains have been found on the currency.

Bagmane Prime Office Reit aims to nearly double portfolio in 7-8 years

Bagmane Prime Office Reit plans to nearly double its portfolio in seven to eight years, backed by a 47.2-msf sponsor pipeline and strong GCC-led

ISL to start in October with 13 teams after Diamond Harbour miss deadline

ISL to start in October with teams after Diamond Harbour miss deadline

AU Start-Up Centre Closure Decision Sparks Concern

Entrepreneurs, academics say move undermines the spirit of National Education Policy-2020 and weaken the universitys innovation ecosystem.

Politically finished, scared of Congress: Rahul Gandhi targets PM at CWC meeting

Politically finished scared of Congress Rahul Gandhi targets PM at CWC meeting

Congress Working Committee resolves to stick to two-stanza Vande Mataram recital at party events

The Congress Working Committee has decided to limit the recitation of Vande Mataram to just two stanzas. In an effort to engage more students, th

CBI books Gensol, BluSmart founders over alleged 672 crore loss

The CBI has registered a case against Gensol Engineering Ltd and the founders of BluSmart EV taxi service, Anmol Singh Jaggi and Puneet Singh Jag

Vinod Jakhar Criticizes NTA Over Examination Irregularities

New Delhi, August 19: Vinod Jakhar, President of the National Students Union of India (NSUI), has voiced serious concerns regarding the cancellat

Pakistan summons US envoy over Sergio Gor's 'J-K important part of India' remark in Srinagar

Pakistan on Wednesday (August 19) summoned US Charg dAffaires Natalie Baker and lodged a 'strong demarche' after US Ambassador to India Sergio Go

Modi Govt Plans One Day, One University Outreach for GenZ

Education minister Pralhad Joshi and youth affairs and sports minister Mansukh Mandaviya have been given the responsibility of coordinating with

Modi Tops Ministers Social Media Ranking

Modi emerged at the top of the ranking based on the traction generated by social media content.

Court grants bail to SFI activists at Sanskrit varsity

They were arrested in connection with a protest at Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, Ernakulam, on August 13, during which an al

US boosts long-term debt buybacks after yields hit highest levels in years

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent invoked the buyback program last year as part of the department's ig toolkit we can roll out if needed to addre

MCR Tims Inpatient Services From Aug. 21

Dr MCR Tims will begin inpatient services in general medicine, orthopaedics and cardiology from August 21, with 582 beds available initially.

WRD to build 27 check dams to conserve floodwater in T.N.

Chennai Ports Outer Harbour Project to be implemented at 17,700 crore

The projects proposal will shortly be sent to the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways for approval. Two firms have already evinced interest

UP offers skills, scale & infra, says Yogi Adityanath urging Japan to make it 'second biz home'

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended a warm invitation to Japanese firms, urging them to consider Uttar Pradesh as their second

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Major Economic Transformation Expected in Mizoram Through Connectivity Projects: Study Committee

Aizawl, August 19: A study committee appointed by the state government has stated that the Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project (KMMTTP)

Ayyanna Calls On Youth To Enter Politics For Social Service

AP Speaker Ayyanna Patrudu urged youth to enter politics and public life, as 858 students visited the Assembly under the Vignana Yatra.

Assam CM inaugurates newly constructed Integrated DC Office Building of Kamrup Metropolitan District

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated a new Integrated District Commissioners Office. This modern facility in Kamrup Metropolitan

Student leader Neha Bora calls for comprehensive reforms in education system

The Centre has shown little interest in addressing the concerns of students and youth, says the AISA national president

CWC to Take Paper Leaks, Chanda Chori to Grassroots

Addressing a press conference after the meeting, Congress general secretary K.C. Venugopal said 88 leaders attended the CWC meeting and 33 spoke.

IREDA loan: CBI registers case against Gensol Engineering, BluSmart founders over 672-crore alleged loss

Florida primary shocker: Moody advances, Nixon stuns Dems; Mills falls; Donalds, Rep. Fine score big

Florida primary shocker: Moody advances, Nixon stuns Dems; Mills falls; Donalds, Rep. Fine score big

OBC Community Awakens: Amar Pal Maurya Critiques Congresss Political Misunderstanding

New Delhi, August 19: Amar Pal Maurya, the newly appointed national president of the BJP OBC Morcha, has shared his insights regarding his new ro

Shares in China's Unitree soars more than five-fold in Shanghai debut

While it is not the first Chinese humanoid robot maker to go public, its debut is expected to set the tone for a slew of domestic rivals preparin

Ousted Ukraine Def Min urges wartime election, warning of governance crisis

Ukraine's ousted Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov called Tuesday for elections to be held even as the war against Russia continues, saying the c

J&K: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor enjoys a Shikara Ride at Dal Lake in Srinagar

J&K: US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor enjoys a Shikara Ride at Dal Lake in Srinagar

Lokesh Allays Concerns Over Vizag Data Centres

Minister counters water concerns, says AI hub will drive green growth and jobs

Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton serve romance and adventure on beach holiday. Pics

Kim Kardashian Lewis Hamilton serve romance and adventure on beach holiday Pics

'We cant just walk away': Perry presses Trump's amb. Waltz on Chinas growing influence at the U.N.

'We cant just walk away': Perry presses Trump's amb. Waltz on Chinas growing influence at the U.N.

Trump picks Heidi Overton to lead FDA amid vaccine and drug policy fights

Trump picks Heidi Overton to lead FDA amid vaccine and drug policy fights

Indian startup Murf AI aims to compete with OpenAI in crowded voice arena

Murf AI's text-to-speech Falcon 2, publicly available from Aug. 20, ranked higher than some platforms from better-funded players such as OpenAI's

Rights Groups Seek All 21 Disabilities in Census 2027

It said the impact would extend to policy-making, programme design, budgetary allocations and accountability.

2.52 lakh tonnes of vegetables produced as part of Keralam Agriculture departments Onam campaign

Aero Express e-buses link city to Bhogapuram airport at lower fares than cabs

Nishad Party Strengthens NDA, Advocates for Rights and Reservation: Praveen Nishad

Kolkata, August 19: Praveen Nishad, the national convenor of the Nishad Party, stated on Wednesday that his party is committed to fighting for co

How liberalisation pushed power sector from persistent outages to surpluses

Three decades of reforms have taken India's power sector from chronic shortages to near-universal access and surplus capacity, but discom finance

Congress asks its CMs to draw up roadmap to overhaul education, exam system

Kharge asks Congress CMs to work with education experts on a roadmap to overhaul the education and examination system as the party prepares to in

Fuel-efficiency tool for trucks may be ready by Dec, launch likely in Feb

Arai completed field trials and collected data from all 16 diesel vehicles tested

40 students hospitalised after lunch in Himachal's Kullu, water contamination suspected

In a shocking incident, around 40 students of a government primary school in Kullu district fell sick and were admitted to hospital after having

4 zodiac signs could unlock new luck and abundance on August 20, 2026, as the Moon enters Sagittarius, bringing confidence, recognition, support and new opportunities

Mark your calendars for August 20, 2026, as Sagittarius, Leo, Pisces, and Gemini could unlock fresh luck and prosperity. It's a day for these sig

Kill President Trump: DOJ escalates indictment case against Comey over viral 86 47 seashell post

ED Claims Veena Handwritten Notes Show Dubai Fund Transfers

The agency claimed that the notes contained details of about 3.49 lakh AED, equivalent to around Rs 85 lakh, transferred to Dubai and accounts in

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Jharkhand students suspend 26-day protest; give 2-month ultimatum to Soren govt

Jharkhand students suspend day protest give month ultimatum to Soren govt

Hobbies Awareness Event Held At Pallavi Model School

Pallavi Model School hosted a hobbies awareness event featuring stamp, coin and currency collections and sessions on philately, numismatics and n

In 1940, scientists had no fermentation tanks, so penicillin was grown in hundreds of ceramic vessels modeled on hospital bedpans; the improvised system helped turn Flemings discovery into a mass-produced medicine

In 1940, scientists working to develop penicillin faced a major obstacle: they had discovered a potentially lifesaving medicine but lacked the in

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US to reconsider travel advisory for J&K: US Ambassador Sergio Gor

The United States will reconsider the advisories on travel to Jammu and Kashmir as the central government and Chief Minister Omar Abdullah have t

Sailors weigh safe harbour against risky passage with higher pay

They can disembark before Hormuz, wait for safer assignments or sail on for hefty bonuses

Palestine Envoy Hopes India-Built West Bank Hospital Ready in Two Years

The hospital is part of Indias commitment to establish a speciality hospital, an Artificial Limb Fitment Centre and a Vocational Training Institu

Seven dead in Kenya safari helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe

Seven dead in Kenya safari helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe

At least 100 killed after illegal gold mine collapses in Central African Republic

Bangladeshis among 9 killed in Kolkata fire; WB orders hotel safety audit

Nine people, including a four-year-old child, were killed and six injured when a fire swept through a five-storey building housing several hotels

YSRCP leader accuses Naidu of deceiving BCs on reservation quota

Meta Platforms' trial: Victims' families see pivotal moment for safety

Parents say this trial, in which the attorneys general from four states are seeking billions of dollars in damages for social media harms to chil

Hockey World Cup: India passes Pakistan test, moves into the next round

Harmanpreet shows his class yet again with two penalty-corner conversionswhile Abhishek also nets a brace; Fultons men stay untroubled barring a

Traffic Eases Near KBR Park on Second Day of Diversions

Designated lanes help reduce congestion, though diversions extend travel for some commuters

Ukraine attack sparks fire at refinery in Russia's Ufa; assessment underway

Ufa is home to three oil refineries, Novoil, Ufimsky and Ufaneftekhim, all owned by Rosneft PJSC's Bashneft unit.

Own Buildings for 37 Degree Colleges, Model Libraries in All 175 Constituencies: Lokesh

The government was committed to strengthening infrastructure in government degree colleges, while also mobilising the required funds.

India can showcase AI-led 'autonomous enterprise' vision: SAP APAC Prez

SAP is betting on India's hunger for innovation and deep technology ecosystem to drive its next phase of AI-led growth, as Europe's largest softw

Passenger convenience and safety APSRTCs highest priorities, says JMD

Joint Managing Director Siva Prasad reviews the corporations operations and inspects key facilities