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Vande Mataram row: BJP chief terms Congress

New Delhi: BJP president Nitin Nabin on Thursday, August 20, slammed the Congress over its decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram at

Leaders Celebrate Renewable Energy Day, Emphasizing a Green Future

New Delhi, August 20: On the occasion of National Renewable Energy Day, several leaders extended their greetings and well-wishes. Rajasthan Chief

India dismantles security perimeter around Pak High Commission in tit-for-tat move amid US envoy's J-K remark

Indian authorities have removed the external security perimeter outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi, dismantling traffic bollards a

India Responds to Islamabads Actions by Removing Barricades Outside Pakistan High Commission

New Delhi, August 20: Significant changes have been made to the security arrangements outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. The Delh

India Responds to Islamabads Actions by Removing Barriers Outside Pakistan High Commission

New Delhi, August 20: Significant changes have been made to security arrangements outside the Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi. The Delhi Po

NCERT forms 20-member panel to revise Class 11, 12 Political Science books

The move is part of the ongoing textbook revision under NEP 2020 and the National Curriculum Framework for School Education 2023

Q1 earnings deliver positive surprise; has market priced in this optimism?

Analysts believe that such high topline growth may be sustainable in the forthcoming quarter as demand continues to be strong.

Thursday Motivation Quote by Arianna Huffington: 'Fearlessness is not the absence of fear. Its the mastery of fear. Its about...' - Greek-American author's timeless lesson on courage, resilience and overcoming fear

Thursday Motivation Quote by Arianna Huffington: Arianna Huffington articulates fearlessness as not the lack of fear but the mastery over it. She

Hurricane Lala Leaves 17,000 Homes in Darkness in Hawaii

Los Angeles, August 20: The aftermath of Hurricane Lala continues to disrupt life on the southern coast of Hawaii. Days after the storm, resident

Arson, assault, vandalism rock Shillong as students' rally turns violent

Arson assault vandalism rock Shillong as students rally turns violent

Bangladesh's Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir tipped to become new president

Bangladesh's parliament will elect Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir as the nation's new president. He is expected to win the largely ceremonial five-y

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Savarkar defamation case: High Court plea accuses court of trying to determine if Savarkar brave or coward

The petitioner, claiming to possess expert knowledge of Savarkars life, contended that the subject before the Special Court is limited. He argues

Stock Market LIVE: GIFT Nifty signals positive open; Kospi jumps 6%; Brent crude tops $92

Sensex Today | Stock Market LIVE Updates Thursday: The GIFT Nifty, an early performance indicator of the Nifty50, was trading higher, indicating

Monty Desai Resigns as Head Coach of Canada Mens Cricket Team

New Delhi, August 20: Monty Desai has resigned from his position as the head coach of the Canada mens cricket team. He was appointed for his seco

US national debt crosses record $40 trn, five months after it hit $39 trn

The national debt surpassed a record USD 40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security

Popular Pakistani TikTok Star Shamso Bibi Shot Dead

Bibi had been posting on TikTok for roughly three to four years and had built an audience of about 1.3 million followers

6 Indian border states

The Union Home Ministry on Wednesday authorised district collectors in Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, West Bengal, Assam and Tripura (except tribal

Stars and Stripes publisher to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership

Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer Jr. announced his retirement, citing differing philosophies with Pentagon leadership. This move follows t

Kim Kardashian, Lewis Hamilton Share Loved-Up Pictures From Their Beach Getaway

The couple were joined in by their family, with Kardashian's kids, Saint, Chicago and Psalm, tagging along for the trip.

Guru Randhawa drops new song 'Marzi' weeks after his track 'Fine Shyt' sparks controversy online

Guru Randhawa has been in the news lately after his song, Fine Shyt, sparked reactions among social media users, with many calling out its title,

Trump warns Iran of 'draconian' sanctions, claims Hormuz blockade holds

US President Donald Trump said Washington could impose further sanctions on Iran, while claiming the Strait of Hormuz remains open and the naval

Trump says Iran could face

Washington: US President Donald Trump has warned that Iran could face very Draconian sanctions even as he played down the Strait of Hormuzs futur

FAIMA flags delay in shift to computer-based exams as SC pushes for permanent NTA reforms after NEET paper leak

Advocate Tanvi Dubey, appearing for FAIMA, said the association had highlighted before the Supreme Court that the K Radhakrishnan Committee, cons

US religious freedom body calls for sanctions against RSS, no US honours

Officials of a US advisory body on religious freedom have called for sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and asked the Americ

25 days into Nilekani panel, no recommendations yet: Inside India's exam overhaul

days into Nilekani panel no recommendations yet Inside Indias exam overhaul

All you need to know about Tempsens Instruments (India) IPO that opens today

The 650-crore IPO of Tempsens Instruments will remain open until August 24; price band set at 285-300, with shares offered in a lot size of 50.

Kenya helicopter crash kills 7, including 5 Americans, Ecuador intelligence chief

US warns Siemens devices can be hacked amid fears Iran is breaching water plants

US agencies issued a warning about hackers targeting Siemens devices. These devices are crucial for operating water and other critical infrastruc

In 1964, a mysterious 27-year-old woman bought abandoned 18-acre island off the coast of Maine & lived there alone; 22 years later, she donated the island to become wildlife sanctuary

Witch Island off the coast of Maine has a fascinating history of private ownership and clairvoyance. Once known as Davis Island, it later became

Oil price today: Crude remains above $90 as Hormuz operations remain disrupted

Oil prices have settled at elevated levels, staying above ninety dollars per barrel. Investors are weighing the unpredictable US-Iran situation a

Adopt cautious stance, says Ajit Mishra; shares 3 stock ideas for near term

Given the prevailing combination of elevated crude prices, geopolitical uncertainty and weak market momentum, we recommend maintaining a cautious

Ecuador Intel Chief, Wife, 5 Americans Killed In Kenya Helicopter Crash

The helicopter crashed while flying from the Loisaba Conservancy to the Ewaso Nyiro area in Samburu County, according to the Kenya Civil Aviation

USCIRF seeks sanctions against RSS, no meetings with leaders

Officials of a US advisory body on religious freedom have called for sanctions against the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and asked the Americ

FDA announces nationwide recall of nearly 40,000 eye-drop bottles over potential contamination

Eye drops recalled: Nearly forty thousand bottles of Clear Eyes eye drops are recalled nationwide. This voluntary recall stems from a potential c

100 Murder Cases Shifted From UP Judge After 22 Death Sentences In 4 Months

There were apprehensions among the lawyers and litigants over the possibility of the court awarding capital punishment, District Bar Association

IT sector Q1FY27 review: Tier-2 firms lead revenue growth amid soft demand

IT Q1FY27 review: As per MOFSL, revenue growth in Q1 was led by Tier-2 pack IT services companies. Tier-1 players grew 0.4 per cent Q-o-Q CC, whi

OpenAI to enhance safety processes for paid tool customers

Zinnov Awards 2026 Recognise GCCs Shaping Enterprise Outcomes in the AI Era

Zinnov Awards 2026 Recognise GCCs Shaping Enterprise Outcomes in the AI Era

Sergio Gor in Ladakh after J&K visit: Signal to China?

Sergio Gor in Ladakh after JK visit Signal to China

Nikhil Kamaths data centre bet

Founded in 2007 by Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Hyderabad-based CtrlS Datacenters operates 19 data centres across nine key markets in India.

Monsoon not limited to India: These neighbours face extreme rain ahead

Monsoon not limited to India These neighbours face extreme rain ahead

IIT Madras builds engineers. Now it eyes MBBS and MD degrees too, says Director Kamakoti

IIT Madras builds engineers Now it eyes MBBS and MD degrees too says Director Kamakoti

Trump urges Fed to cut interest rates

US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates in the next policy meeting, saying that the central bank is

Breaking News Live Updates: India removes security barricades outside Pakistan High Commission

Prolonged Iran war costing dearly? US debt tops whopping USD 40 trillion, fourth record high under Trump

The US national debt has surpassed a record USD 40 trillion, marking an unprecedented milestone driven by rising defence spending, major social p

Amina Mohammed to visit India for UN talks on sustainable development

Amina Mohammed to visit India for UN talks on sustainable development

Mumbai model who stopped police van seeks FIR withdrawal, action against threats

Mumbai model who stopped police van seeks FIR withdrawal action against threats

UGC-Net row: AI used recklessly to draft questions, say experts; NTA denies

Min official cites 'ad hoc' paper setting

'Will Face Tremendous Economic Costs If They Help': Trump Warns Iran's Allies

US President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened remendous punishment on any country that helps or does business with Iran, an economic pressure

Bhubaneswar Taxi Drivers Protest: 80 Arrested, 13 Cops Injured In Violence

The protesters have their seven-point charter of demands, including a fare hike, reduction in application fees, social security and other benefit

Apoorva Makhija says she moved to New York to escape fame, online pressure

Apoorva Makhija says she moved to New York to escape fame online pressure

Kerala High Court pauses teacher's suspension over Savarkar quiz amid row

Kerala High Court pauses teachers suspension over Savarkar quiz amid row

Why Gaja Alternative IPO stands out among three ongoing public offers

For Gaja Alternative Asset Management, Ventura recommends an 'Apply' for investors with a three-year or longer investment horizon.

Indian national dies in Israel; Embassy condoles demise, says suspect arrested, probe underway

The Indian Embassy in Israel expressed deep sadness over the tragic death of Rajiv Acharya. Local law enforcement has apprehended a suspect in co

India tightens sugar stock limits to tame record prices

India has ordered dealers to hold sugar inventories for only fifteen days. This new rule takes effect from September first until November thirtie

India calls for urgent UNSC reforms, greater Global South representation at UN debate

India advocates for urgent UN Security Council reforms to reflect current global realities. The nation seeks expanded membership, especially for

CBI insignia, fake IDs: How Delhi bizmans wife foiled Special 26-style raid

A fake CBI raid was foiled at a Delhi businessman's residence in Rohini. The businessman's wife refused entry to individuals claiming to be CBI o

West Asia LIVE: Trump vows 'tremendous' economic costs on Iran partners

Iran's armed forces warned Gulf countries against assisting the U.S. military on August 19, hours after the UAE announced it was severing economi

Nifty makes history; fails to cross previous day's high for 12 straight sessions

While Nifty may be struggling to make new highs, history, analysts said, suggests such extended periods of failing to cross the previous day's hi

18 stocks including BSE, LIC, HDFC Bank, Aditya Infotech, Ramco Systems, Titagarh Rail, Gravita, Strides, Dr Lal Path in focus today

Focus will also be on Autoline, Tata Motors, NIS, Quint Digital, HEG, Cellar Gadgets, Ceigall, EMS, Mukund

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Conspiracy against OBCs: Why Congress is on warpath over caste census 2027

Conspiracy against OBCs Why Congress is on warpath over caste census

Tourist assaulted at Pune fort over girl's shorts; 8 members of right-wing group booked

The group also allegedly misbehaved with another couple and attempted to resort to moral policing, police said

'New Muslim League': Nabin slams Congress over its decision to sing only two stanzas of Vande Mataram

The BJP president criticized the Congress party's decision on Vande Mataram. He stated the opposition party has become the new Muslim League for

Morning Digest: Satyendar Jain and five others sent to two weeks judicial custody in tender case; NMC proposes single licence for doctors to practise across India, and more

Here is a select list of stories to start the day.

PM Modi's political rule in final phase: Rahul Gandhi

Keralam Opposition Leader refutes Chief Ministers charges of delaying Vizhinjam port work

Pinarayi rejects Satheesans claim that previous LDF government delayed road connectivity to the Vizhinjam International Seaport, calling the alle

Morari Bapu begins Ramcharitmanas recital at Harvard during Tulsi Jayanti

Morari Bapu begins Ramcharitmanas recital at Harvard during Tulsi Jayanti

Sensex today | Stock Market Live Updates: Stock to buy today: Welspun Living (181.25) BUY

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Live: Welspun Living share price can rise to 205

'Most crushing economic operation': Trump threatens countries against financially assisting Iran

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday (local time) warned countries against providing any financial or logistical assistance to Iran, saying the

SIT formed to investigate Kolkata fire that killed 9

Trump Announces Crushing Economic Warfare Against Iran

Their navy is gone, their air force is destroyed, their military factories are now rubble, their currency is worthless, and their country is hang

US could cut key tariffs as part of proposed Canada deal, source says

The United States and Canada are nearing a trade agreement. Proposed terms include reducing auto tariffs to fifteen percent from twenty-five. Ste

Mini Mathur says she lost Indian Idol 5 hosting job after revealing pregnancy

Mini Mathur says she lost Indian Idol hosting job after revealing pregnancy

Best of BS Opinion: Digital transactions haven't dented demand for cash

Today's opinion pieces examine India's persistent demand for cash, aviation safety, the coming leadership change at Tata Sons, the impact of US-C

Prince Harry and Meghan to move back to Britain, media reports say

Prince Harry and Meghan plan to return to Britain this month. Their children, Archie and Lilibet, will begin school there in September. The coupl

Karnataka extends social security pensions to eligible beneficiaries earning up to 1.20 lakh

The move could restore financial support to eligible pensioners previously excluded after income verification flagged them under the earlier thre

Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' against Iran, warns nations aiding Tehran of 'tremendous' consequences

President Trump announced a severe economic operation targeting Iran's financial lifelines. He warned any nation aiding Iran would face significa

Quote of the day by Robert Downey, Jr., 'I think life changes every year. This is just a little more comfortable' teaches timeless powerful wisdom on acceptance, purpose, maturity, shows importance of time in relationship, friendship, family

Quote of the day by Robert Downey Jr. provides a timely reminder that life does not have to become predictable for us to become more comfortable

DoT directs telcos to deny new SIMs to subscribers with nine connections

Telecom users seeking additional mobile numbers will face tighter checks as the government moves to enforce the existing limit more strictly

Morning Brief Podcast: Who Must File Their ITR by August 31?

Morning Brief Podcast: Who Must File Their ITR by August 31?

UP Weather Alert: Heavy rain alert in UP till August 22, many districts affected

UP Weather Update: The rainy season will continue in Uttar Pradesh. IMD has warned that there may be heavy to very heavy rain in many parts of th

TPG sells 6.66% stake in Aster DM Quality Care for 4,451 crore

The large block transaction reshaped the hospital operators shareholder base, with institutional investors emerging as significant buyers of the

Five minutes, 28 covers, 300 tyres: How Galle's 130-member groundstaff beat the rain

The rain may have tested Galle, but its groundstaff never blinked. Meet the 130-member groundstaff, who raced against the weather, mastered the a