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Stock markets trade marginally higher amid elevated crude oil prices

Mumbai, Aug 21 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty were trading marginally higher in early deals on Friday as elevated crude oil pric

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Interview | Tishani Doshis poems ofdisbelief in her new book, Egrets, While War

The poems explore grief and conflict via the imagery of birds, says the writer and dancer

South Asians are missing from global health databases: why this matters and what needs to change

Advances in AI are allowing scientists to mine vast amounts of genomic data to detect disease earlier, predict risk and tailor treatments to indi

Taxi Drivers Get Notices As Maharashtra RTOs Begin Marathi Language Checks

Maharashtra begins practical Marathi checks for drivers, giving those who fail one month to improve.

How Gaganyaans thermal protection system will survive re-entry | Explained

Why does Gaganyaan need a thermal protection system? How does its ablative heat shield work?

Aditya Infotech up 3% as MOFSL turns bullish on growing surveillance mkt

Aditya Infotech shares have rallied 428 per cent from its IPO price of 675 per share. Meanwhile, on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, it has risen 132

Trump Says He Will Meet Kim Jong Un Again This Year

US President Donald Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, in what would be their first encounter of Trumps second te

Unexplained lumps and what you should do about them

Sarcomas, rare types of cancer, can often first appear as seemingly harmless lumps. Some are even operated on before a diagnosis is properly esta

PM Modi Chairs Third High-Level Meeting With Secretaries To Government Of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence yesterday and disc

Anthropic plans to change enterprise data retention policy, source says

Anthropic had said in June it would require 30-day retention of all enterprise customer traffic on its more powerful Fable and Mythos models

Nearly three in four Indian crypto investors are under 35: CoinSwitch study

Despite differences in trading behaviour and portfolio construction, Bitcoin and Dogecoin emerged as the most popular crypto pairing across every

Konda Surekha responds to Congress notice on daughter

Hyderabad: Telangana Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has written to the TPCC Disciplinary Committee, clarifying that remarks made by her daught

Tata Motors to raise car, SUV prices by up to 25,000 from September 1

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will raise prices across its ICE and electric vehicle portfolio from September 1, citing rising input costs and in

Congress Divides the Nation with Vande Mataram: Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, August 21: Dilip Ghosh, a minister in the West Bengal government, has voiced his opinions on Congresss decision to sing only two verses

Market opens nudge lower in early trade; breadth positive

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex lost 40.67 points or 0.05% to 77,497.05. The Nifty 50 index shed 8.40 points or 0.03% to 24

DPIIT signs MoU with PhonePe, Shell India to support startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)

Former ISRO chief S Somanath joins RBI's central board; Anand Mahindra re-appointed for another 4-year term

S Somnath, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), was on Thursday appointed to the central board of the Reserve Bank.

India core industries record 5.4% growth in July

The Index of Core Industries (ICI) recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.4 per cent in July 2026, according to provisional estimates released by th

Digitising Kannada: A work in progress

From electronic typesetting to ASCII-based proprietary fonts to Unicode to AI-enabled translation, Kannada has come a long way in its digital jou

Cabinet Approves Establishment Of Bench Of High Court Of Jammu And Kashmir In Ladakh

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah disclose

Japan Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi Calls On Prime Minister Modi

Japans Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday. During their me

MPD-2047 proposes 41-62 acres for Delhi's semiconductor, drone, AI hubs

Delhi's IT department has sought 41-62 acres for four technology projects under MPD-2047, including semiconductor and electronics, drone innovati

Indian founders are the new prize as countries compete for global talent

The world wants Indian founders: Why immigration rules are shifting to jobs, business

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Bageshwars Bagnath Temple Becomes a Spiritual Hub During Sawan

Udaipur, August 21: The ancient and renowned Bagnath Temple, located at the confluence of the Saryu and Gomti rivers in Bageshwar district, Uttar

Welcome to the Jungle OTT release: When and where to watch Akshay's multi-starrer

Welcome to the Jungle OTT release When and where to watch Akshays multistarrer

Jio Prepaid Plan: Activate Jio

Jio Prepaid Plan: Reliance Jios Rs 999 prepaid plan offers many benefits simultaneously. In this plan, 2GB high-speed data is available daily wit

Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news

The levy applies to Meta, Alphabets Google, TikTok and Microsofts LinkedIn, covering companies with a significant social media or search service

Delhis 1,459 heritage assets face severe threat, master plan calls for stronger conservation

Delhi's Master Plan 2047 identifies 1,459 heritage assets facing significant threats. The plan emphasizes enhanced conservation and regular monit

PM Modi Congratulates Hakainde Hichilema On Being Re-Elected As Zambia President

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Hakainde Hichilema on being re-elected as the President of Zambia. In a social media post, Mr Modi

Sibal asks Shah if Modi as CM, Vajpayee as PM sang full version of Vande Mataram

Mr. Sibal questioned if the BJP leaders who did not sing the full version of Vande Mataram were also anti-national

Watch Video: Drivers rescued by raft after vehicles get stranded in flooded Newark, New Jersey roads

Severe thunderstorms brought heavy rain and flash flood warnings across the Tri-State area. Videos showed drivers being rescued on rafts after th

Atomberg files draft IPO papers for Rs 450 Cr fresh issue; sellers include A91, Temasek

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares of face value of Rs 10 each, aggregating up to Rs 450 crore, and an offer for sale of 7.65 crore

Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions

The Trump administration is intensifying economic pressure on Iran amid a protracted war. This strategy aims to force Tehran's capitulation on it

Monsoon Continues in Delhi-NCR with Rain Forecast Until August 24

New Delhi, August 21: The monsoon continues to impact Delhi-NCR, with changing weather patterns observed since Friday. The sky has been overcast

Welspun Corp soars 9%, hits new high on securing 17,200 cr US order

The $1.8 bn (17,200 cr) order is positive for Welspun Corp as it substantially strengthens it's multi-year revenue visibility, with execution spr

Elon Musk says Starlink to help Indias underserved

Musk responds to X post that says 11,256 of Indias listed villages still had no 4G coverage as of May 2026

Imran Khan Back in Jail Hours After Hospital Transfer Amid Health Concerns

Pakistans former prime minister Imran Khan has been moved back to prison just hours after he was transferred to a hospital in Islamabad, his Paki

Bigg Boss' Narrator Vijay Vikram Singh Warns Fans Against 'Fake Entry' Promises

Singh also made it clear that he has no role in choosing contestants.

Prince Harry, Meghan plan UK return as Archie and Lilibet join British schools

Prince Harry Meghan plan UK return as Archie and Lilibet join British schools

Quote of the day by author Brad Blanton: Most of us would rather kill ourselves than be, particularly if American psychotherapist on identity, truth and becoming someone new

Quote of the day: Brad Blanton's radical honesty philosophy explores the conflict between our presented selves and inner experiences. He believed

Here we go: Carlos Alcaraz confirms US Open return after four-month wrist injury layoff

Carlos Alcaraz will defend his US Open title in 2026. He has been sidelined for four months due to a wrist injury. Alcaraz last competed in April

NINtec Systems Ltd Falls 2.5%

NINtec Systems Ltd has lost 19.03% over last one month compared to 6.46% gain in BSE Information Technology index and 1.23% rise in the SENSEX

Hindustan Zinc Ltd Spurts 2.44%

Hindustan Zinc Ltd has added 9.62% over last one month compared to 3.42% gain in BSE Metal index and 1.23% rise in the SENSEX

Data Patterns rises after securing supply contract worth Rs 585 crore from BEL

Data Patterns (India) advanced 1.72% to Rs 4779.25 after the company said that it has received order worth about Rs. 585.76 crore from Bharat Ele

Bageshwars Bagnath Temple Becomes a Spiritual Hub During Sawan, CM Dhami Encourages Pilgrimage

Mumbai, August 21: The ancient and renowned Bagnath Temple, located at the confluence of the Saryu and Gomti rivers in Bageshwar, Uttarakhand, ha

Punjab bandh: Shops shut, security tightened over demand for release of Sikh prisoners

Markets remained shut in parts of Punjab due to a bandh call by Qaumi Insaf Morcha. Security was heightened at Chandigarh-Mohali border points an

444-day FD: Maturity on Rs 5L deposit in PSU banks

Pak ex-PM Imran Khan sent back to jail after SC-ordered hospital checkup

Imran Khan was shifted to Shifa International Hospital early Friday after Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered the same for the treatment of the form

From Taylor Swift's ex to wanted list: Why RFK Jr's son is in Russia's crosshairs

From Taylor Swifts ex to wanted list Why RFK Jrs son is in Russias crosshairs

UP man kills snake after it bites him, heads to hospital with dead reptile in bag

UP man kills snake after it bites him heads to hospital with dead reptile in bag

DMK Leader Ponmudy

Former DMK Minister K. Ponmudy on Thursday, 20 August 2026, apologised again for his hate speech against Hindus where he made vulgar remarks conc

64-year-old man completes MTech, finishes in top 10, now eyes IIM Lucknow

yearold man completes MTech finishes in top now eyes IIM Lucknow

Couple Injured After Live Power Wires Fall on Them in Forest Area

Police reached the location and shifted the injured couple to a government hospital in Anantapur for treatment.

Gold heads for third weekly gain on softer dollar, lower US yields

Spot gold up 3.6% for the week

SBI Cash Withdrawal Rules: Withdrawing cash from ATMs and branches has become more expensive, with new rule coming into effect from October 1.

SBI Cash Withdrawal Rules: There is big news for crores of account holders of State Bank of India! Withdrawal of cash from bank is going to becom

August 22 Panchang: Worship of Lord Vishnu and Shani Dev is Auspicious

New Delhi, August 21: The Panchang holds significant importance in Hinduism. Before undertaking any auspicious work, travel, investment, or ritua

Tata cars to get costlier by up to Rs 25,000 from September 1. Details here

Tata cars to get costlier by up to Rs from September Details here

Govt says only limited number of SIM cards allowed, here is way to check how many you have

Govt says only limited number of SIM cards allowed here is way to check how many you have

Elon Musk pitches Starlink to connect 'least served' in rural India

SpaceX founder Elon Musk has pitched Starlink's satellite internet services as a way to connect underserved parts of India, particularly rural ar

Kentucky doctor forgets 10-month-old granddaughter inside hot car, she dies

Kentucky doctor forgets monthold granddaughter inside hot car she dies

How Supreme Courts new ruling changes the definition of industry | Explainer

Justices B.V. Nagarathna, Dipankar Datta, and Ujjal Bhuyan formed the minority view on the Bench that a re-evaluation of the 1978 judgment was un

Fresh debt supply to further drag Indian bonds lower

The yield on the 6.94% 2036 bond is expected to trade between 6.85% and 6.90%, after closing at 6.8709% on Thursday, according to a private bank

Nifty holds 24,000 as crude, bond yields keep bulls in check

Muted open follows Thursdays rebound, when the Nifty gained 154 points and the Sensex rose 628 points, snapping a seven-session losing streak

Why the US is deporting migrants to Liberia instead of their home countries

The United States deported twenty non-Liberian nationals to Liberia. This marks a significant expansion of the US third-country deportation progr

'Sadak Satyagraha': CJP activist-led hunger strike over poor roads in Palghar continues

A hunger strike over poor road conditions in Palghar continues for nearly a week. Activist Vivek Tiwari leads the Sadak Satyagraha against inadeq

Tata Motors to raise car, SUV prices by up to 25,000 from September

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles is raising prices citing higher input and commodity costs amid continued geopolitical uncertainty

Security tightened at Jantar Mantar ahead of proposed protest against caste-based reservation; Police denies consent

Security increased at Jantar Mantar as individuals arrived for a planned protest. Delhi Police denied permission for the gathering, citing prohib

M.V.K. Agro Food Product consolidated net profit rises 84.93% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 105.94% to Rs 65.55 crore

Manipal Health Enterprises consolidated net profit declines 7.48% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 38.12% to Rs 3090.63 crore

Ajel reports consolidated net profit of Rs 0.05 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 12.27% to Rs 3.66 crore

Bajaj Finance consolidated net profit rises 27.37% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 19.57% to Rs 23023.46 crore

Spel Semiconductor reports standalone net loss of Rs 1.34 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 95.85% to Rs 0.08 crore

Punjab Bandh LIVE Updates: Private schools shut, exams postponed; security heightened across state

A statewide bandh was organised across Punjab on Friday following a call by the Qaumi Insaf Morcha (QIM) that is demanding the release of 'Bandi

Threat to Blow Up Jharkhand Assembly Triggers Security Alert

Ranchi, August 21: A bomb threat against the Jharkhand Assembly has prompted heightened security measures. Following the receipt of a threatening

Appliance maker Atomberg Technologies files for IPO

The IPO would comprise a fresh issue of shares worth up to 450 crore and an offer-for-sale of up to 76.5 million shares

Watch: Indian seafarers take cover as vessel attacked in Hormuz back in April

IFCI, ACE: Analyst identifies 2 stocks with 'Bullish Flag & Pole' pattern

Mayank Jain of Share.Market by PhonePe flags the formation of 'Bullish Flag & Pole' on IFCI and Action Construction Equipment charts; a pattern t

Imran Khan taken back to Adiala Jail

AI reshapes India's IT services sector contracts as clients demand more for less

Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCLTech and Cognizant are rejigging business models, increasingly tying fees to performance outcomes i

Trump nod for $4.5bn Qatar military aircraft deal

The Trump administration has approved a possible $4.5 billion sale of KC-46A refuelling aircraft and related equipment to Qatarreports Asian Lite

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US deports 161 Haitians as TPS protections end amid gang violence

US deports Haitians as TPS protections end amid gang violence

Telangana govt denies heritage claim on Raidurg land

Hyderabad: The Telangana government has told the High Court that there are no heritage sites within the two plots of about ten acres proposed for

21 August, 2026 Stock Market Updates: Sensex gains 163.35 points, Nifty near 24,300, Eternal top gainer

Indian equity benchmark indices, the Sensex and Nifty, sustained yesterday's rally and opened in the green amid mixed global cues as Brent crude