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Charter plane crashes in western Alaska, killing all 8 on board, officials say

Charter plane crashes in western Alaska killing all on board officials say

IND vs BAN series could be pushed back again, says BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

IND vs BAN series could be pushed back again says BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

Why are close to 1.08 crore voters staring at mass exclusion? | Decode Karnataka

1,07,96,415 crore, that is the number of voters facing possible exclusion from the Karnatakas electoral rolls.

Maharashtra Pitches Uttan-Virar Sea Link For Japanese Loan Assistance

Centre blocks Telangana CMs US visit; Revanth Reddy says decision shocking

CM Reddy has instructed the officials to go ahead with the US trip and conclude all the MoUs and partnership agreements

Centre denies permission for Telangana CM Revanth Reddys U.S. visit

The State government was informed of the denial of permission for the U.S. visit after the official delegation had already reached the U.K.

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Shahdara flyover traffic alert: Apsara Border-bound vehicles may face delays

Shahdara flyover traffic alert Apsara Borderbound vehicles may face delays

Student well-being in India declines sharply through senior school years, finds study

According to the findings of the study, sleep declined steadily and sharply as students moved into higher grades; the grade-level trend showed a

Why are some Americans destroying Flock cameras? | Explained

Flock, the maker and operator of surveillance cameras and license plate readers, has come under fire as critics accuse it of surveilling American

Sony India bets big on premium TVs, audio products to cater to Onam demand

Sonys larger-screen TV business grew around 50% during FIFA season; company eyes continued momentum with festive offers

Telangana excise team seizes 55 liquor bottles worth Rs 1.5 lakh

Hyderabad: The Excise and Prohibition Department sleuths seized 55 bottles of premium liquor worth Rs 1.5 lakh, allegedly smuggled from Karnataka

SIM card rules 2026: What changes from Aug 24 & how many connections can you have

Telecom providers must stop individuals from obtaining more than nine mobile connections. A new system starts August twenty-fourth, initially ver

Watch: Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shifted from Adiala Jail to a hospital in Islamabad for medical examination.

HDFC Bank shares rise 1% after $1.75 billion record dollar bond sale

The stock traded at 729.35 on the NSE at 10.09 am, after rising to 732.60 from the previous close of 725.05

Iga Swiatek Reaches Cincinnati Semi-finals After Elena Rybakina Retires Injured

Iga Swiatek booked her place in the Cincinnati semi-finals after Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury during their quarter-fina

Passenger falls from bus, driver acquitted by SC

Salman Khan steps in after body double suffers heart attack

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has reportedly taken on a larger share of the action sequences in his upcoming film with Nayanthara after

Hyderabad records six fake number plate cases in a week

Hyderabad: As it continues its crackdown against fake number plates being used on vehicles, the Telangana Police registered six cases in one week

'Starlink would help the least served in India, especially in rural areas': Elon Musk

Elon Musk supports Starlink's satellite internet for India's underserved rural communities. The service aims to bridge significant connectivity g

Fee is refunded if you're right: NTA clarifies answer key challenge process

Fee is refunded if youre right NTA clarifies answer key challenge process

Rupee continues to rally, opens 9 paise stronger against US dollar

On Friday morning, the rupee showed signs of strength against the US dollar. Despite the upward trend, high crude oil prices and ongoing geopolit

Tata Motors PV to raise car prices from September

This marks the automakers third price hike this year, following a 0.5% increase on April 1 and a 1.5% increase on July 1

One Night Only review: A ridiculous rom-com that knows exactly how ridiculous it is

One Night Only review A ridiculous romcom that knows exactly how ridiculous it is

Messi's Barcelona kit blows Ronaldo jersey away in auction showdown

Messis Barcelona kit blows Ronaldo jersey away in auction showdown

Going viral: Slogans that built solidarity during freedom struggle

With the internet nowhere in sight, Indias independence struggle across the countrys different parts harmonised via slogans. Anyone could shout t

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The most Indian leaf is imported

Tambula came from Southeast Asia, but is now such an intrinsic part of the country that no Hindu ceremony is considered complete without it

Babita Singh Reporting trailer: Nimisha Sajayans rookie cop balances household stress with a murder investigation

Directed by Ambiecka Pandit and written by Amita Vyas, the film also stars Barun Sobti and Anshumaan Pushkar in pivotal roles

Man killed in accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 26-year-old man was killed in a road accident near the L&T company at Elikatta on the outskirts of Shadnagar in Ranga Reddy district

The not-so-routine I Day quiz

We are not going to ask you who the Father of the Nation is... We are not going to ask you who was Indias first Prime Minister... We are not goin

Sweet songs of freedom: How poetry stirred a nation to fight for its rights

Before speeches filled stadiums and hashtags flooded social media, songs carried the dream of freedom from one voice to another. Discover how mus

Clean your dogs paws after a walk to ensure healthier homes, avoid allergies and infections; heres a quick guide to protect your pets health

Dog paws collect environmental irritants like bacteria and pesticides on walks. Regular paw cleaning protects your pet's health and your home's c

Trump Claims Full Control Over Irans Strategic Maritime Routes Soon

Washington, August 21: U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that America is on the verge of gaining full control over strategic maritime rout

How media helped create the idea of a free India

Newspapers and journalists played an instrumental role in Indias freedom movement, not just by giving people news, but also by turning into their

AAP targets Centre over spike in sugar prices

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that the country used to export sugar, but now it is planning to import it

Assam-Meghalaya tensions rise after Shillong rally violence, vehicles torched

Tension flared along the Assam-Meghalaya border after a KSU rally in Shillong caused injuries and vehicle torching. Assam-registered vehicles wer

Nil Darpan to Nabanna: The role of theatre in freedom struggle

The arrival of the British in India changed theatre from a form of entertainment to a powerful space which saw colonial influence, political resi

AI and the lines I wont cross

At 55, the writer uses artificial intelligence deliberately letting it take over the repetitive work but not surrendering her skills and creativ

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China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic ties

In Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central themes inc

Anthropic expects to match or top SpaceXs record IPO size

Anthropic prepares to file publicly for its potential mega-IPO as soon as the end of this month

Nifty Prediction Today August 21, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Support can limit the downside. Go long

Nifty 50 August Futures contract is likely to sustain above 24,250 and rise to 24,350 during the day

Watch: Superfast Chinese robot makes a crazy run, hits safety wall and then dies

Watch Superfast Chinese robot makes a crazy run hits safety wall and then dies

Zelensky Urges U.S. for Patriot Missile Support Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks

New Delhi, August 21: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his urgent request for missile support, specifically for the Patriot

How to live in the age of AI

Volkswagen's sub-4-metre SUV to rival Kylaq, Venue, Nexon, launch in 2027

Volkswagens submetre SUV to rival Kylaq Venue Nexon launch in

Delhi-Dehradun expressway temporarily closed, commuters advised to take alternate routes

DelhiDehradun expressway temporarily closed commuters advised to take alternate routes

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

Amit Shah in Siliguri today, to review border security and unveil SSB projects

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Siliguri on Friday for border security programs. He will unveil infrastructure projects and interact wit

US Open 2026: Prize Money Sees Significant Increase for Players

New Delhi, August 21: The demand for increased prize money by players in Grand Slam tournaments has been a long-standing issue. In 2026, the US O

Mysterious Underground Tunnel Found Near Qutb Shahi Tombs

Karwan MLA Kausar Mohiuddin shared details of the reported discovery on X on Thursday. The tunnel was reportedly found in the vicinity of the his

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

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?

India series dates could move around; BPL unlikely this year: BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal indicated potential date shifts for the India series. The flagship Bangladesh Premier League may n

Lumino Industries IPO: 700 cr offering to be launched on Aug 27

Price band fixed at 78-82 per share

TNEA Counselling 2026: Round 3 allotment list released, over 1 lakh seats vacant; how to check allotment, direct link and what comes next

TNEA Counselling 2026 Round 3 allotment list has been released after Round 2 left more than 1 lakh engineering seats vacant across Tamil Nadu. Ca

Legislature panel suggests Singapores Mandai Wildlife Reserve model for developement of Tirupati, Vizag zoo parks

'Freeze seats for 25 years': Congress backs Vijay-led TN govt's delimitation stand

Piyush Goyal Emphasizes Strengthening India-Singapore Economic Ties

Singapore, August 21: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal reaffirmed Indias commitment to deepening economic partnerships with Sing

Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to country

Congress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential food

Trump ramps up Iran sanctions as war drags on and US weapons dwindle

Trump ramps up Iran sanctions as war drags on and US weapons dwindle

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

'Essentially controlling the straits', Trump reiterates military destruction of Iran

President Trump stated US military actions have severely degraded Iran's military capabilities. He reiterated the United States' firm stance agai

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

Harry and Meghan returning to UK after 6 years; will Prince William forgive his brother after years of royal rift?

In an unexpected turn, Prince Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK with their kids, who may be starting at British schools this autumn. T

Indian Stock Market Opens Higher Despite Rising Crude Oil Prices

Mumbai, August 21: The Indian stock market opened higher for the second consecutive day on Friday, despite soaring crude oil prices and rising U.

Anthropic plans to changedata retention policy for advanced AI

Anthropic working on new safety system that allows enterprise customers to retain data on their own cloud computing infrastructure

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

Indian Railways Fast-Tracks 238 AC EMU Rakes For Mumbai Suburban Network, First Train Targeted For Delivery In 2027

CM Vijay Delimitation Stand Sparks Row; DMK, AIADMK Allege U-Turn

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay has triggered a political controversy over his governments position on parliamentary delimitation, with

AI pilot era is ending. Now worry about the bill

Peru: Strong earthquake shakes southern Andes (VIDEO)

The quake has a magnitude of 6.7 according to the US Geological Survey, while Peru's Geophysical Institute put the figure even higher. There are

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

Sensex, Nifty edge up after losing streak, but crude and bond yields limit gains

Sensex Nifty edge up after losing streak but crude and bond yields limit gains

Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North

South Korea's Woljeong-ri station project symbolizes peace hopes amid complex inter-Korean relations. President Lee Jae Myung's dovish approach f

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

Rupee Gains 9 Paise to 95.65 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that the central bank expects at least USD 80 billion of foreign currency inflows.

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

$40 trillion and counting: Why US just can't stop borrowing

trillion and counting Why US just cant stop borrowing

Clashes over CJP school inspection in Jaipur, Ashutosh Ranka blames 'BJP goons'

Clashes over CJP school inspection in Jaipur Ashutosh Ranka blames BJP goons

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