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IIP growth slows to 6.7% in July 2026, economists warn of sluggish rural consumption

Julys performance was, however, the second-best growth the Index of Industrial Production has seen since December last year, and was buoyed by th

Centre Forms High-Powered Task Force To Overhaul NTA, Public Exam System With Nandan Nilekani At Helm

Astrid, Flaming Sword, Preview and Rosaline excel

Deavline, Madison, Golden Eye and Red Rose catch the eye

Watch: Nepal floods: India coordinates efforts to locate missing nationals

Nepalese authorities are racing to rescue people affected by this weeks devastating flash floods, with the death toll rising to 469. The disaster

Stock markets rebound, ending 2-day losing streak on buying in IT firms; Sensex jumps 331 points

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 330.92 points, or 0.43%, to settle at 77,264.51. During the day, it jumped 424.38 points, or 0.55%, to 77,357.97

Class 5 kid reaches NASA after school maths test

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We found out that the visuals do not show the situation after the recent Nepal floods.

High-Powered Task Force Invites Suggestions on NTA and Public Exam Reforms

The Government of India has thrown open one of the countrys most sensitive public debates: how to make national examinations fairer, safer and mo

CMHO Recruitment 2026: Apply Now for 38 Positions Including Nursing Officer

Raipur, August 28: A significant opportunity has emerged for individuals in the medical field. The Chief Medical and Health Officer (CMHO) office

Procam launches 'HDOR - 100 Days of Running' in a whole new avatar turning 100 days of movement into habits for life

Procam launches 'HDOR - 100 Days of Running' in a whole new avatar turning 100 days of movement into habits for life

Lucky draws for Indiramma Towers begin in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Telangana Revenue and Housing Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Reddy on Friday, August 28, participated in the lucky draw for Indiramma Tow

TN: Posters emerge in Thoothukudi hailing TVK chief Vijay as future Prime Minister

Posters describing TVK chief and Tamil Nadu actor Vijay as the future Prime Minister have appeared in Thoothukudi, drawing attention amid heighte

Magnitude 6.1 earthquake recorded east of Gulf of Aden

An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale was recorded east of the Gulf of Aden, between Somalia and Yemen, in the early hours of Friday,

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NTA gets 2 directors, joint director as Centre reshapes exam agency after NEET row

NTA gets directors joint director as Centre reshapes exam agency after NEET row

Jharkhand Minister Shilpi Neha Tirkey Ties Rakhi to DK Shivakumar

The two leaders had a cordial and affectionate meeting and exchanged greetings on the festival, which symbolises the bond of affection, trust and

India could hit $5.1 trillion by FY29, says OmniScience Capital

The investment firm projects nominal GDP growth of 8% annually in US dollar terms, assuming 6.5% real growth, 4% inflation and 2.5% rupee depreci

Meghalaya Conducts Voter Verification for Over 34,000 Electors

Shillong, August 28: The Election Commission of India has initiated a voter list revision (SVR) in Meghalaya, identifying a total of 34,730 voter

In 2020, 10-year-old Murphy picked up a tiny spider from a remote Australian island; he took it to experts, who later identified a completely new species & named it after him

A young boy discovered a previously unknown spider species on a remote Australian island. Scientists later identified the tiny wolf spider as Art

NRI Family Belonging to Parvatipuram Missing In Nepal Floods

Subhash Chandra Sahoo, a resident of Panda Street in Parvatipuram, has three sons. The eldest of the three, Santosh Kumar Sahoo, 47, his wife Sur

Two More Arrested in Raurkela Circuit House Gun Seizure Case

The investigation into the Raurkela Circuit House gun and ammunition seizure case has widened, with police arresting two more suspects, taking th

India races to Nepal

India has moved swiftly to support flood-hit Nepal, emerging as one of the first countries to physically deliver humanitarian assistance after a

Rs 37,000 Crore Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Railway Project Targets December 2029 Completion, Crosses 78 Per Cent Mark

PM Modi Celebrates Raksha Bandhan with Schoolchildren, Shares Heartwarming Moments

New Delhi, August 28: Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated Raksha Bandhan on Friday at his official residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg, with school

At Artworld Saralas, Pradip Maitra and Bimal Kundu showcase Bengals artistic legacy

Pradip Maitras watercolours reflect Victorian influences and personal narratives shaped by the pandemic, while Bimal Kundus sculptures celebrate

'They want to kill my father': Imran Khan's sons level serious allegations against Pakistan government

The health and well-being of jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan have once again triggered a political storm in the country. Amid gr

Gujarat's elderly couple duped of Rs 55.5 lakh in week-long digital arrest scam

Gujarats elderly couple duped of Rs lakh in weeklong digital arrest scam

India will allocate sugar sale quota for mills every fortnight from September 1

Mills will need to sell at least 40% of their quota in the first week, making it easier for everyone to get their hands on sugar when they need i

News from the world of Education: August 28, 2026

Information on admissions, scholarships, competitions for students, events for educators and more

Priyank Kharge Assures Tracking of Kannada Citizens Stranded in Nepal

The death toll due to the devastating flash flood in Nepal's Rasuwa district rose to 469 on Friday, while 1,545 people were injured and rescued

Nepal monitoring two lakes, flood risk to remain until they're fully drained: official

Nepalese authorities are relying on satellite imagery to track conditions, though monitoring is limited by the availability of images, the offici

Deeply Saddened: PM Modi Condoles Death Of Norway's King Harald V

King Harald V, who was Europe's oldest monarch, has died. He was 89.

Kunika Sadanand Speaks Out on SINTA Controversy: Poonam Dhillons Dominating Nature Questioned

Mumbai, August 28: In a recent press conference held by the Cine and TV Artists Association (SINTA), actress Kunika Sadanand shared her thoughts

Himachal woman shares how elderly passenger turned flight into family get-together

Himachal woman shares how elderly passenger turned flight into family gettogether

India-Chile CEPA Talks Target 2026 Finish: Why Critical Minerals Matter

India and Chile are racing toward a trade deal, but critical minerals and market access could determine what comes next.

Modi Hails Jan Dhan Yojanas Transformative Impact As Scheme Turns 12

PMJDY Accounts Rise From 14.7 Crore In 2015 To 59 Crore In 2026

AM Intelligence to launch 30 MW AI infra centre by April 2027

AI Compute-as-a-Service to let AI firms contract dedicated capacity

Premier League buzz: Spurs looking for unity, Zirkzee out of Manchester United?

Premier League buzz Spurs looking for unity Zirkzee out of Manchester United

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Shoulder grab is not sexual harassment, observes Bombay HC

The single-judge Bench of Justice Abhay Mantri partly quashed an FIR against the accused after an FIR was lodged by a female BDO at a gram pancha

Meta glasses to stop recording if LED is covered in new anti-misuse update

Meta is introducing a new safeguard for its AI-powered glasses that will prevent the cameras from recording if users attempt to cover the devices

Hugging Face Unveils $400 Duck-Like Robot That Can Sing and Skate

The launch comes a day after multiple media outlets reported that Nvidia Corp. is nearing a deal to buy Hugging Face for roughly $13 billion.

Sugar Prices Drop 20% as Retail Market Shows Signs of Easing: Government Report

New Delhi, August 28: The Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution announced on Friday that ex-mill sugar prices in the country

Nepal Flash Floods: Death Toll Rises to 538

The death toll from the catastrophic flash floods in Nepal has climbed to 538, with more bodies recovered as rescue teams continue operations acr

Ladakh To Get J&K High Court Bench After President Murmu's Approval

Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena welcomed the promulgation, stating that the notification was issued within seven days of the Union Cabinet

Suzlon targets Europe's wind boom with high capacity turbines

Suzlon said Europe is entering a key repowering phase, creating demand for higher-capacity, site-specific turbines

PM Modi celebrates Raksha Bandhan at residence 7 LKM; shares 'high fives, smiles'

RBL Bank gets 104-cr GST demand notice

Based on its assessment, including favourable orders received from the GST authorities on identical issue for FY19 and FY20, the bank believes th

Centre appoints 2 directors, joint director to NTA

New Delhi: The Centre has appointed two directors and a joint director to the National Testing Agency (NTA), which has been facing flak for issue

Centre invites suggestions to reform public exams, NTA examination system

Centre invites suggestions to reform public exams NTA examination system

Father kills drunk son for wanting mutton during Shravan, mother helps in cover-up

Father kills drunk son for wanting mutton during Shravan mother helps in coverup

21 Rescued Tamil Nadu Tourists Land in Delhi: MEA

A team of Tamil Nadu ministers on Friday reviewed the operations of the Help Centre Control Room set up at Tamil Nadu House in Delhi to coordinat

Government to allocate fortnightly sugar sale quota to mills from September to prevent artificial scarcity

Retail sugar prices are easing as ex-mill rates decline significantly. The government will now allocate sugar fortnightly to mills from September

Hyderabad: Plans To Boost Medical Tourism At TIMS For Foreign Patients

To oversee the management of special wards for international patients , the Health Department has constituted a special Medical Tourism Promotion

BCCI Dissatisfied With Facilities in Japan, Could Send 'B' Team For Asian Games: Report

The men's cricket tournament is scheduled from September 24 to October 3, while the women's tournament is scheduled from September 17 to 22

PM Jan Dhan Yojana has had unparalleled impact, transformative outcomes: PM Modi

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana has achieved unparalleled impact and transformative outcomes. This initiative has significantly reshaped India

Bihar Government Expands Music Teacher Recruitment by 111 Seats

Patna, August 28: The Education Minister of Bihar, Mithilesh Tiwari, has made a significant announcement regarding the teacher recruitment exam T

Watch: Salman Khan celebrates Raksha Bandhan, sports a tilak

Mumbai: Salman Khan and his family are known for celebrating festivals with the same warmth and enthusiasm every year. On Raksha Bandhan, the act

Sensex, Nifty snap two-day losing streak; IT stocks surge, breadth positive

Key equity benchmarks rebounded on Friday, snapping a two-session losing streak, as a sharp rally in IT stocks helped offset weakness in select h

Quick Wrap: Nifty IT Index rises 3.51%

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As far away as possible: Why Norways new King Haakon once fled royal life for California

Norway's new King Haakon VIII ascended the throne after his father's death. He once sought distance from royal life and its constant public atten

Abhishek Banerjee, Derek OBrien booked after scuffle at TMC office in Kolkata

Three FIRs have been filed against TMC leaders Abhishek Banerjee, Derek OBrien and two others after a scuffle involving police and Kolkata Munici

Manoj Jarange to start hunger strike in his village on issue of Maratha reservation on Saturday

Maratha Samaj leader Manoj Jarange Patil on Friday said he will start a hunger strike in his village at Antarwali Sarati in Jalna district on Sat

Jio Platforms gets SEBI nod to launch IPO

The public issue could raise around $4 billion (approximately 37,700 crore), making it potentially the largest public issue in the country.

Airtel gains 26.8 lakh mobile users in July, Jio's wireless net adds at 24.4 lakh

During July 2026, the Indian wireless market expanded by 55.38 lakh mobile subscribers; its base surged to 128.79 crore by the end of July, up fr

UK police seize over

Leicestershire Police have seized over 250,000 in cash and crypto assets from Majid Freeman, the controversial figure convicted for provoking vio

Gold surges 9.6% in a month: Should you invest more or book profits?

Avoid chasing the rally; stagger fresh investments and rebalance if gold exceeds your target allocation

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iPhone 16 available under Rs 34,000 on Flipkart, here is how

iPhone available under Rs on Flipkart here is how

Samsung Galaxy S25 gets cheaper: Here's the latest deal

Samsung Galaxy S gets cheaper Heres the latest deal

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra price drops by Rs 15,000 without conditions

Samsung Galaxy S Ultra price drops by Rs without conditions

Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo spreads to two new health zones with total of 60 areas now affected

The two new zones affected are Biena and Manguredjipa in Congo's North Kivu Province, where the case fatality rate is much higher than the overal

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Delhi Launches Vayo Anand Scheme for Senior Citizens

New Delhi, August 28: The Delhi government is set to launch the Vayo Anand scheme aimed at enhancing the lives of senior citizens in the capital.

Chelsea Ready To Sell Enzo Fernandez To Manchester City For Right Price: Report

There have not been any club-to-club talks between Chelsea and City, but Enzo was left out of Thursday's Carabao Cup win over Luton

HattiSingareni Should Join Hands in Gold Mining: Bhatti

Bhatti Vikramarka said that combining the technical capabilities and expertise of the two public sector undertakings could help achieve better re

Norways King Harald V defied royal tradition to marry the woman he loved. Here's their remarkable decades-long story

Norway mourns the passing of King Harald V at age 89, a monarch who reshaped royal traditions over his remarkable 30-year reign. His commitment t

The Worlds Deadliest Glacier Disasters

The 1970 avalanche in Perru killed an estimated 25,000 people, with a death toll that exceeded 50,000

After parliamentary panel nudge, govt forms mediation council

The council will regulate and promote institutional dispute resolution. It is also mandated to recognise mediation service providers and institut

Oil prices today: Crude heads for weekly losses as Hormuz flows remain choppy

Oil prices remained largely steady on Friday. Both Brent and WTI benchmarks were set for sharp weekly declines. Stalled US-Iran diplomatic talks

Nepal floods: Indian envoy meets evacuated tourists as rescue work continues

Nepal floods Indian envoy meets evacuated tourists as rescue work continues

Subhash Chandra NCLT Verdict: How

The National Company Law Tribunals recent order involving Subhash Chandra has triggered a major debate over personal insolvency, creditor recover

First Drive: Maruti Suzuki Brezza Facelift Brings Turbo Power to Drive

The new SUV has got the same 328 litres boot space, and it does not provide a spare tyre like before but offers a puncture repair kit and tyre in

The Hindu Property Expo 2026 returns to Chennai

Explore 200+ projects from 45+ developers and get expert guidance on your next property investment

Haryana NEET UG Counselling 2026: Round 1 Registration Starts From Today, Check Schedule

Haryana NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 registration begins August 28 for MBBS and BDS admissions. Check registration, choice filling, allotment

Empowering Daughters: Chief Minister Yogis Vision for Women in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, August 28: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that Raksha Bandhan is not just a festival of tying protective thread