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Errors crept in, NTA announces retest for three UGC-NET papers

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency on Sunday, August 16, announced a retest for three papers of the UGC-NET examinationEnglish, Commerce and

Protests Against NEET Continue in Chennai Despite Tamil Nadu Assembly Resolution

Chennai, August 16: Protests against the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET) are ongoing in Chennai, despite a new resolution passed by

Hunger Strike Continues Until Investigation into SO-12 Irregularities: Ranjod Singh

Jammu, August 16: Ranjod Singh, who is on a hunger strike regarding job allocations under the sports quota and corruption in sports, stated that

Letters to the Editor dated August 16, 2026

Agniveer recruitment list for CAPFs will come from armed forces

This indicates that ex-Agniveers may not be allowed to apply directly to the CAPFs for recruitment under the Agniveer quota; though the armed for

Struggles of starting up

Inside stories of founders who stayed the course

Editorial. Slicing it right

5G network pathways need sensible regulation

BJP Leader Ram Kadam Defends Modis Leadership Amid Congress Criticism

Mumbai, August 16: BJP leader Ram Kadam has sharply responded to Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharges statement, which accused the Modi government

GST cut, stable interest rates keep auto demand resilient, M&Ms Jejurikar

M&M sees room for both ICE and EVs to grow as improved affordability and stronger economic activity sustain vehicle demand despite persistent sup

E. coli bacteria found in water at railway stations, says CAG report

Government says it will install 20,000 'Tank to Tap' filtration systems as Railways launches measures to improve water quality, monitoring and ma

Technical Education Boost for Koraput: Minister Lays Hostel Foundation, Signs MoUs for Skills Training

In a significant step toward strengthening technical education and skill development in Odishas tribal-dominated Koraput district, Minister for I

IIA researchers develop 3D model to forecast arrival of Coronal Mass Ejections

Hanur shoot-out: Withdrawal of protest paves way for post-mortem

Sabari rail project delay leaves landowners in limbo

A section of the landowners, whose holdings have remained effectively frozen for nearly three decades, met Higher Education Minister Roji M. John

Europe emerges top destination for India's electric car shipments in Q1

India's exports of electric motor cars surged in the first quarter of 2026-27, with export earnings rising sharply to $369 million from $22.2 mil

Maulana Sajid Rashidi Criticizes Congress for Political Exploitation of Muslims

New Delhi, August 16: Maulana Sajid Rashidi, President of the All India Imam Association, has raised questions about Sonia Gandhis stance on Vand

The origins of Indian liberalism

This important book overturns the assumption that Indian liberalism was merely derivative of western ideas

Three in four spacetech startups yet to raise equity capital: Tracxn data

Overall annual funding grew fivefold over four years, rising from $43 million across 12 rounds in 2021 to $200 million across 53 rounds in 2025

Seven Tamil Nadu fishermen taken into custody near Krishnaparnam Port

The police also seized the boat they allegedly used to fish in the territorial waters of Andhra Pradesh

Rajbhar Challenges Akhileshs 2027 Government Claim, Suggests Next Birth Preparation

Azamgarh, August 16: UP government minister OP Rajbhar has sharply criticized Samajwadi Party (SP) chief Akhilesh Yadavs claim of forming a gover

Youth Missing at Thipakhol Waterfall in Nuapada During Bolbam Journey

A 25-year-old youth went missing on Sunday evening at the popular Thipakhol Pathabak tourist spot under Sinapali block in Nuapada district, Odish

Call for Kalaburagi bandh seeking drought relief for farmers

Samyukta Horata Karnataka Samiti wants State govt. to declare the district drought-hit, take steps to address distress among farmers

Drones take the field in Indian agriculture as services expand for farmers

Driven by on-demand models, startups and government programmes are making the tech accessible and affordable for farmers

Environmental activists highlight various sites of archaeological and biodiversity significance

Watch: Amit Shah attacks Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, August 16, 2026, accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram during its Independen

Vizhinjam port to commence full EXIM operations

The event also marks the formal transition of the port from a transhipment hub into what is being positioned as Indias most important commercial

E-commerce order volumes up 31% during Independence Day sales

The insights, derived between August 6 and 14, also revealed a 30% jump in total sales value, or gross merchandise value (GMV), compared to the s

Union Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy urges State government to take over NICE project; Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar says government will adhere to law

Union Ministers demand comes after the Karnataka High Court made certain observations on NICE road

Kollam KSRTC depot redevelopment kicks off

India Faces England After Dominating Wales in FIH Hockey World Cup

Amsterdam, August 16: After a commanding victory against Wales, the Indian mens hockey team is set to face England on Monday in the FIH Hockey Wo

High Court judges visit mental health centre in Kozhikode

Panel inspects hospital facilities, inmates rights and staff concerns; shortage of doctors and other personnel also examined

Four arrested for killing Bidar man over goats damaging crops

Gen AI is rewriting how the world buys, spends as technology shapes choices

As the first cohort surrounded by AI and media from birth, Gen Alpha's tech fluency is intuitive and its consumption behaviour is different

Rs 6,400-crore IPO rush: 7 companies set to tap primary market next week

The IPO market anticipates a busy week with seven companies planning public offerings. These upcoming issues aim to collectively raise more than

Intellectual Naxal label an attempt to suppress dissent, alleges CPI(M)

He appeals to the intellectuals, democrats and political parties to condemn the attempt to criminalise dissent

Female teachers urged to lead fight for rights and better education

Passengers urge Salem Corporation to restore non-functional lifts and escalator at Old Bus Stand

Tragic Death of Volunteer

New Delhi, August 16: The tragic death of a volunteers father associated with the Fix the Schools campaign in West Bengal has drawn significant a

CM Mohan Charan Majhi to Tour Flood-Hit Bhadrak

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi will undertake an on-the-spot inspection of flood-affected areas in Bhadrak and Jajpur districts on Mond

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 5 districts, Yanam today

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: It will probably be my last year playing football

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement It will probably be my last year playing football

Skipping of Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day function roils Kerala politics

BJP State president calls it a serious constitutional and legal issue, says State government should not take a stand on issues related to nationa

Bangladeshs Green Shipbreaking Claims Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Accidents

New Delhi, August 16: Despite Bangladesh declaring 23 out of its 31 shipbreaking yards as green on paper, the reality is starkly different. Worke

Kannur airport plans 100-MW solar project

KIAL proposes 100-MW solar project on land acquired for second runway; EoI likely to be invited after government approval

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Woman police sub-inspector accused of slapping student over road rage incident; she files complaint accusing student of assaulting her

State govt. to explore declaring interim drought

We will appeal to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to address the issue and he will take the final decision in the matter, says Satish Jarkiholi

Another NTA reset: Socio, Commerce, English UGC NET papers to be held again in September

Another NTA reset Socio Commerce English UGC NET papers to be held again in September

Police launch probe after national anthem, Vande Mataram sung simultaneously at Kozhikode Corporation

Police record BJP councillors statement; no FIR registered yet

Exam-conducting body NTA admits errors, orders fresh NET test for 3 subjects

National Testing Agency acknowledged extensive errors in UGC-NET English, Commerce, and Sociology papers. Fresh examinations for these three subj

India sets targets for oil companies to boost LPG output amid West Asia war

Companies are required to maintain adequate infrastructure for storing and transporting liquefied petroleum gas, either directly or through railw

Politics Alone Can

Political authority must work with administrative expertise not erase it. Arijit Dash, PhD scholar, Cambridge University A central question for

First Registration Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme in West Bengal Marks New Era of Cashless Healthcare

Kolkata, August 16: The first patient registration under the Ayushman Bharat scheme was successfully completed in West Bengal on Sunday. The regi

Drugs worth over 1 crore seized, peddler held

Female dog rescued after botched sterilisation at Hosur ABC centre leaves abdomen eviscerated

CBI arrests railway engineer, another person in Vijayawada on bribery charge

They are accused of accepting a bribe of 15 lakh for releasing bonus for the Automatic Block Signalling works allotted to two joint venture compa

Trapped in gaps of tank toe wall, tamarind trees struggle for survival near Madurai

A flat headache: Why England flats have no takers despite price cuts

In the current market, English flat owners are facing significant challenges in selling their properties, with many listings lingering for months

Delhi BJP President Honors Former PM Vajpayee, Inaugurates Atal Canteen

New Delhi, August 16: On the eighth death anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Delhi BJP Preside

FSSAI says six cos rectified misleading claims, trademarks after crackdown

Food regulator FSSAI on Sunday said six companies have taken corrective actions like withdrawl of misleading labels and trade marks, following th

India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on August 17-18

India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on August 18. Senior officers will meet on August 17 to discuss environ

Rain Threat Looms Over Third Day of Test Match in Galle

Galle, August 16: The Test match between India and Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium has faced significant weather disruptions over the fi

Boasting about bringing in 1.5 lakh crore investment, TVK Government is crippling fireworks industry

Former Minister Thangam Thennarasu says that stringent safety inspections and closure of fireworks units are affecting production and the livelih

Communist parties must unite, but need not merge, says Binoy Viswam

CPI firm on claim to deputy Opposition leaders post, says party State secretary

Complaint seeks probe into alleged disruption of Vande Mataram at Thrissur Corporation in Kerala

BJP councillors allege disrespect to national song during Independence Day function, seek examination of video and CCTV footage

DFS to hold PSB Confluence to chart banking course for Viksit Bharat

The two-day conclave will focus on deposit mobilisation, credit expansion, rural value chains, wealth management and other next-generation reform

Junior doctors in A.P. to withdraw emergency services from Monday demanding stipend hike

Emergency services, including in the Intensive Care Unit, Casualty and Labour Room in 19 govt. medical colleges in State likely to be affected; A

Odisha Ramps Up Flood Preparedness as Low Pressure Intensifies Over BoB

With a low-pressure system brewing over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengalnorth Odisha coast, Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Sund

Ananya Raj, Ghost actor, dies at 27 after year-long health battle, family says she passes away in her sleep

Actor Ananya Raj, who appeared in Hindi films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, has died at the age of 27. Her family confirmed

Mamata Banerjee Expresses Grief Over the Death of Former TMC MLA Ashish Banerjee

Kolkata, August 16: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed profound sorrow on Sunday over the passing of Ashish Banerjee, a

Three arrested as Hyderabad police busts Mephentermine racket

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad City Police Task Force has busted an illegal racket involving the possession and sale of Mephentermine injections in Fal

Rahul, Hemant are dead: Jharkhand protester performs funeral, shaves head

The protest by students and job aspirants over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 23rd day on Sunday, with

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Critiques Madhya Pradeshs UCC Law as Unconstitutional

Bareilly, August 16: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the national president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has voiced strong opposition to the Madhya

YSRCP accuses NDA government of rampant corruption in Nellore

Mastering Derivatives: Model vs actual volatility

Traders prefer implied volatility instead of calculating volatility from a data set of underlying returns

Land, business environment reforms key to next phase of India's growth

Economists say easing land acquisition, improving the business environment and ensuring predictable investment policies could help India sustain

Governor Dispatches Sai Trust Relief Kits to Flood-Hit Bhadrak

In a timely gesture of solidarity, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati today flagged off relief materials donated by the Sri Sathya Sai Tru

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Kalpana Chawla awardee from Coimbatore aspired to join IAF, ends up as marathoner

Telangana: Neglect Pushes Qutb Shahi-Era Akkanna Sarai Towards Ruin

During the Qutb Shahi era, Sarais were built at several locations, including near temples and mosques, as a resting place: Reports

Congress MP Imran Masood Criticizes West Bengal Government Following Former Deputy Speakers Mysterious Death

Saharanpur, August 16: The political landscape in West Bengal has intensified following the suspicious death of former Deputy Speaker Ashish Bane

Dhruv Jurel credits Gambhir and Gill after ending lean run with crucial fifty

Dhruv Jurel credits Gambhir and Gill after ending lean run with crucial fifty

Karnataka Congress MLA says merge constituency with Andhra. Then, clarifies remark

Karnataka Congress MLA says merge constituency with Andhra Then clarifies remark

Iran moves to criminalise interviews with US, Israeli media

NLSIU students and alumni oppose CJI and BCI Chairman attending convocation

The Tangy Tamarind Tango

From street stalls to fine dining, the unforgettable sour notes of tamarind are adding zest and sweet memories in the gastronomic world

Bangladesh links Tarique visit to India as global India updates unfold

Bangladesh links Tarique visit to India as global India updates unfold

Pawan Kalyan issues alert on elephant movement in Chandragiri

The Deputy Chief Minister directs the Forest department officials to continuously monitor their movement and keep people in the nearby villages i

School Assembly News Headlines, August 17, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: NITI Aayog has put forth a significant proposal aimed at enabling interstate licence portability for healthcare p