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Pressing emergency: Shehzad Poonawalla officially quits BJP

New Delhi: Almost a fortnight after reports of quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shehzad Poonawalla resigned from all positions as well

Jagan condemns Sankhavarappadu incident: says accident reflects deteriorating state of law and order

The Former Chief Minister alleges that the two SIs were also in an intoxicated condition, while ganja, liquor, and a police uniform were found in

Kerala High Court slams Home department for double standards in action against officials

It asks why the department is not properly disciplining Deputy Superintendent of Police Sudheer Kallen who allegedly neglected procedures while a

Salem Railway Division expects 46.20 lakh in revenue through Rail Coach Restaurant

Eastern Naval Command lift VDCA Institutional League title

Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi celebrates fifth year of Taliban regime

The Taliban marked five years in power on Saturday (August 15, 2026), seeking to portray their government as in control even as aid and rights gr

SC/ST commission in Kerala disposes of 208 cases

Iran says it will escalate if U.S. does not honour deal within weeks

If the U.S. does not meet that deadline and diplomacy fails, Tehran would conduct a timely and precise military attack to break the U.S. naval bl

Vijay apologises for T.N. Forest Ministers remarks in Assembly

Earlier, Speaker J.C.D. Prabhakar expunged the remarks made by the Minister

Fish-cleaning bays, cold storage, composting plant: Russell Market in Bengaluru gets a new blueprint

The redevelopment plan comes against a long list of problems that have made the century-old market difficult to function in, including overcrowdi

Thoothukudi SP urges teachers to step up awareness on drug prevention

350 DSC aspirants attend orientation programme in Paderu

KSRTC bus services to be aligned with college timings: Harish Gowda

Adimaly mudslide of 2025: 14 more families get 10-lakh compensation from Keralam govt.

Residents step up protest for cattle underpass at Chombala

The protesters are urging authorities to construct a CUP near Chombala Block Office, citing concerns that access to the Government Veterinary Hos

RB14 Showcase at Andhra University on August 20

U.S. President Donald Trump terms Saudi-Turkiye-Pakistan defence agreement 'big, bold step

The agreement was signed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sh

Nellore Collector supports woman entrepreneur with 80,000 financial aid

Handing over a cheque to the woman, Himanshu Shukla says Palle Veekshana programme is being conducted in the district not only to understand the

Drugs seized in Palakkad

The police seized cocaine, brown sugar, LSD stamps and hybrid cannabis from the trio.

My engine runs on pure petrol, not E20: Mallikarjun Kharge

Student dies in Salur school wall collapse incident; Lokesh orders probe

Contract workers of MMC&RI launch protest over unpaid wages

5 Books that explain why we compare ourselves with others

Explore 5 insightful books that explain why we compare ourselves with others and how to build confidence beyond external validation.

Display clear signages in hospitals: Keralam Health Minister

He suggested that the details of doctors in public hospitals, their outpatient (OP) clinic days and timings be clearly displayed in hospitals.

Kerala Lokayukta orders removal of unauthorised, hazardous utility installations

Metal pipes and telecommunication cables laid along bridges have reduced the effective width available for public use, says complainant

Ensure functional internal committees at all workplaces: KWC chairperson

Speaking after a sitting of the KWC at the Kozhikode Collectorate conference hall, P. Sathidevi said all government offices and private instituti

Hyderabadis, here are 6 thrilling waterfall rappelling spots

When Maharashtras hills turn lush green during the monsoon, waterfalls come alive across the Sahyadris. Adventure lovers can get closer to the ru

REIT quarterly distributions cross 3,000 crore as listed universe expands

Stronger leasing, occupancy and portfolio additions support distribution growth; six listed REITs have now crossed 34,800 crore in cumulative pay

Supreme Court to hear NBCC plea seeking RERA exemption for Supertech projects

The legal move comes as the state-owned builder seeks regulatory relief to advance construction and address the long wait of thousands of homebuy

KPCC chief Hariprasad says no difference in RSS, JeM and Taliban

Bengaluru: KPCC president B.K. Hariprasad triggered a fresh political controversy on Monday, August 17, by drawing a comparison between the Rasht

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Airtel Payments Bank Chairman Sunil Mittal steps down; Shabnam Sinha to succeed

Sinha will take on a three-year term starting October 1, 2026, pending Board appointment and RBI approval, the company announced

Nakkalas Next Generation Face Identity Crisis

Kids struggle for ST status despite parents have it, putting edu, welfare far from reach

SAS to launch non-stop Copenhagen-Mumbai service from October 1

The airline planned to resume flights to India on June 2 after 17 years

Positive inflows into gold ETFs continue for the 4th week in a row

Though the yellow metal did not gain much last week, investors interest was sustained by prices ruling near $4,400/ounce

Karnataka will not accept an unjust outcome: Civil society groups urge CM Shivakumar to challenge SIR

Former court staffer gets 37-year-sentence for misappropriating funds in Kallakurichi

The investigators found that the accused had allegedly reused case numbers of Motor Accident Claims cases that had already been settled and close

Madhya Pradeshs Chief Minister to Launch 39th Installment of Laadli Behna Yojana on August 19

Bhopal, August 17: More than 1.25 crore women in Madhya Pradesh are set to receive a special gift on August 19. Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will l

Why hospital treatment costs more in Telangana? Parliamentary panel points to private sector

Telangana Forest Department rescues 17 cobras

Hyderabad: Seventeen cobras have been rescued by the Forest Department during special checks conducted ahead of Nag Panchami, as officials steppe

SC issues notice to NBCC on plea for RERA relief in Supertech projects

The dispute concerns NBCC's assignment to complete 16 stalled Supertech projects and its request for exemptions from certain statutory requiremen

No middlemen, faster approvals: How Tamil Nadu is attracting investors

No middlemen faster approvals How Tamil Nadu is attracting investors

Odisha-Hyderabad marijuana supply chain busted, two inter-state drug peddlers arrested

US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump in $5 million E Jean Carroll case

Trump denied Carroll's claims and asserted that she lied both in 2019 and again in 2022, while he was out of office

Accused in elderly womans robbery arrested

Kumaraswamy slams Priyank Kharge for raising issues concerning RSS

The Congress should first introspect on how it gets its funds before questioning RSS funding, says the Union Minister

Fifty-One Years and Counting!

Superstar Rajinikanth celebrates milestone on Dharman Sets

Education Minister Reviews NTA Operations Amid Examination Issues

New Delhi, August 17: In response to recent concerns regarding examinations conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA), Union Education Minis

Saudi Aramco offers crude oil outside Hormuz to some Asian refiners

In a rare move, Aramco is in talks with buyers to supply Arab Medium and Arab Heavy crude via ship-to-ship (STS) transfers off Fujairah in the UA

Juniper Hotels eyes acquisitions,new brand tie-ups for growth

The company aims to double the number of rooms in its properties to 4,000 by FY31

No Ozempic or Fat Burners

Sohail Khan reveals real reasons behind his drastic weight loss

BKJ Airports launches GroundSafe digital platform for real-time hazard reporting

The airport ground handling company is expanding its safety and technology framework as it targets a larger national operational footprint.

Cutting monkeys to size, zipline style in Kerala

An innovative solution devised by an Idukki farm owner and his worker helped drive away Bonnet macaques who were plundering the vegetable farms b

Three youths arrested for robbery in Anantapur

MMRDA exam results raise questions as candidates allegedly score 200/200

MMRDA exam results raise questions as candidates allegedly score

Power play intensifies in Keralams Pala municipality ahead of chairperson election

With just a day to go for the election, one of the rebel councillors, Lissykutty Mathew, returns to Congress fold; uncertainty continues between

Sunil Mittal Resigns as Chairman of Airtel Payments Bank; Shabnam Sinha to Take Over

New Delhi, August 17: Airtel Payments Bank announced a significant leadership change on Monday. Sunil Bharti Mittal will resign from his position

Prime office rents rise across major markets, Bengaluru leads growth

Bengaluru recorded 10.7 per cent year-on-year rental growth, followed by Delhi-NCR at 7.6 per cent and Mumbai at 4 per cent, as occupier demand r

Maharashtra government wants to slash data of 58 lakh Marathas eligible for caste certificates: Jarange

His demands include a GR of Satara, Kolhapur, Aundh and Bombay gazettes, revocation of cases against Maratha protesters, and wrapping up the proc

Amitabh Bachchan Rents Out 3 Floors for Rs 33 Lakh a Month

This deal highlights the Bachchan familys aggressive shift toward premium commercial property investments in Mumbai.

DU suspends PhD scholar for slapping professor, bars campus entry; CCTV video emerges

Delhi University has taken decisive action by suspending a PhD scholar from its law faculty. Following allegations of an assault on a professor e

Did Keralam Governor seek CMs concurrence to summon State Police Chief to Lok Bhavan, asks Pinarayi

Keralam Leader of the Opposition says Arlekar sought to directly control the State Police Chief by bypassing the Chief Minister and the Home Mini

The Return Of Ram Madhav: What It Means For RSS-BJP Relations

Ram Madhav has been appointed a national vice president, marking his return to the BJP's core organisation after six years.

Ukraine takes aim at Russia's economy and morale by attacking online retailer

For over a month, Ukrainian drones have been relentlessly striking warehouses belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries. This offensive ha

Guntur imposes complete ban on single-use plastic from today

BJP's engineer MP explains E20 petrol benefits with external combustion

BJPs engineer MP explains E petrol benefits with external combustion

With 8 Leaders, UP Gets The Lion's Share In BJP's Big Revamp Under Nitin Nabin

The appointments come months after Nitin Nabin, who is the youngest to helm the party, took over as the BJP chief in December.

Milmas Thiruvananthapuram regional union disburses 3.66 crore as Onam incentive to farmers, dairy cooperatives

Farmers affiliated to milk societies under TRCMPU in Thiruvananthapuram, Kollam, Pathanamthitta and Alappuzha districts have benefitted from the

Gujarat Cotex plans edible oil, real estate ventures

The proposed expansion would give the diversified enterprise new avenues for growth while focusing on phased execution and long-term value creati

Quote of the Day by Aimee Lou Wood: 'I think therapy can also be a bit of a weird thing, because it's...'- Powerful life lessons on therapy, healing, mental health and facing the parts of yourself you avoid by The White Lotus star

Quote of the Day by Aimee Lou Wood: Actress Aimee Lou Wood shares insights on the challenging nature of therapy. She likens the process to an exc

Indian Army chief Dhiraj Seth conferred honorary rank of General of Nepali Army by President Paudel

Indian Army chief General Dhiraj Seth was conferred the honorary rank of General of the Nepali Army by President Ramchandra Paudel during his Nep

Ather intensifies EV bikes exports to Nepal

The company aims to build further momentum in exports, particularly as Nepal continued to emerge as a steadily growing market

Bangladesh rejects UN report on Al-Qaeda cell threat as assumption-driven

Bangladesh rejects UN report on AlQaeda cell threat as assumptiondriven

Naga Babu Appointed as Chairman of AP Green Executive Committee

Amaravati, August 17: Naga Babu, the brother of Andhra Pradeshs Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, has been appointed as the Chairman of the And

Six arrested for attention-diversion theft in Langer Houz

MSMED amendment bill could be an 'IBC moment' for small enterprises: Report

The new legislation on MSME is expected to help improve payment discipline among buyers of goods and services sold by small businesses, and could

All About Khalil Al-Hayya, Top Hamas Top Leader Who Met Trump's Son-In-Law

The Cairo meeting marked Hayya's second with Kushner: in October 2025, he led a Hamas delegation in negotiations with Kushner and US envoy Steve

73 lakh deleted from Telangana voter list, Hyderabad sees highest

Hyderabad: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has shrunk the voter list of all districts of Telangana, including Hyd

Psychology says people who pack far more clothes than they need may be responding to imagined future scenarios

Packing far more clothes than necessary may sometimes reflect a mind that spends a lot of time anticipating what might happen next. A person may

Startup news and updates: daily roundup (August 17, 2026)

YourStory presents the daily news roundup from the Indian startup ecosystem and beyond. Here's the roundup for Monday, August 17, 2026.

Hockey World Cup LIVE: Harmanpreet Singh Slams Superb Goal, India Level vs England

India vs England LIVE Score Updates, Men's Hockey World Cup 2026: The second quarter is underway in India's blockbuster Hockey World Cup pool gam

Equestrian Champions League set to take Coimbatore by storm

The second edition of Equestrian Champions League will be staged at a venue near The Power House in Molapalayam in Coimbatore between August 28 a

Ananya Raj's friend remembers their last conversation 7 months before her death; here's what they discussed

Actor Ananya Raj, known for films such as 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, died on July 15 at the age of 27. Her family shared the news o

From gut bacteria to the brain, a chemical, sodium butyrate traveled through the bloodstream after traumatic injury, where 4 months of treatment helped scientists reduce inflammation, protect brain cells and made seizures less frequent

Post-traumatic epilepsy treatment: Researchers are exploring sodium butyrate to prevent post-traumatic epilepsy after brain injuries. This gut-pr

Record sale of HMT watches on I-Day at 35 lakh; H.D. Kumaraswamy thanks youth for their response

Rs 20.63-crore mega egg farm coming up at Thenzawl

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20-year-old worker dies in Veligonda Project tunnel accident

According to the sources, the deceased has been identified as a native of Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh; accident occurred when his head was allegedly