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Two Get Seven-Year Jail Term In Murder Case

District and Sessions Judge Dr C. Yamini, who heard SC No. 57/2024, found P. Manindra (A2) and P. Nagendra (A3) guilty under Section 302 read wit

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Trump Out Of Options, Time To Stop Tormenting Tehran

Declassified CIA documents revealed how the US had targeted Irans sovereignty in a 1953 coup, which was widely known but acknowledged only in 201

Squadron Leader Bhavna Kanth Becomes Indias First Female Fighter Combat Leader

New Delhi, August 14: Squadron Leader Bhavna Kanth of the Indian Air Force has achieved a significant milestone in combat aviation and aerial war

600 Spoiled Ice Creams Discarded At Karimnagar Dairy In Jagtial

Food safety inspector R. Anusha and her team conducted checks at the dairy and found ice creams stored in a refrigerator had melted and were emit

Four workers dead in Chamoli tunnel accident, rescue ongoing

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Six police personnel injured in clash with protesters blocking Ambala highway

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Awami League Criticizes Bangladesh Government Over Energy Crisis

Dhaka, August 14: The Awami League of Bangladesh has accused the ruling BNP government of plunging the nation into an unprecedented energy crisis

US launches multinational attack drone task force. Will Gulf allies join amid war?

US launches multinational attack drone task force Will Gulf allies join amid war

Sticks and goals: On India at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026

India might see its best finish in 50 years in hockey World Cup

T.S. Singh Deo Calls for Action Against Paper Leak, Urges Fair Investigation

Raipur, August 14: Former Deputy Chief Minister of Chhattisgarh, T.S. Singh Deo, expressed his sorrow over the attack on Shiromani Akali Dal Pres

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CMs Medaram Visit: Tribal Deity Darshan, Pension Launch As Highlights

The Chief Minister would also inaugurate some development projects at the district headquarters.

Kennedy Center Board Votes To Restore Trump Name On Building: Reports

The venue's board of trustees, which is stacked with Trump allies, reportedly voted to approve a workaround by adding the inscription Restored an

Joint Task Force To Deal With Obesity In AP

Andhra Pradesh health minister Satya Kumar Yadav announced plans to form a joint task force involving health, education, sports and women welfare

Jharkhand stir: FIR against 300 unnamed people over August 10 march

Following a student-led protest on August 10 near the Jharkhand assembly, police filed an FIR against approximately 300 unidentified individuals.

Archbishop Kalathiparambil reappointed to Vatican Dicastery

Karimnagar: ACB Traps Beerpur RI While Accepting Bribe

The RI allegedly asked the complainant to pay Rs 30,000 on Thursday and the remaining Rs 10,000 after completion of the work.

In 2017, Lancet scientists forecast life expectancy across 35 industrialized countries using 21 statistical models. 13 years later, South Korean women are projected to average about 90.8 years, potentially setting a historic human longevity record

South Korean women are projected to surpass ninety years of life expectancy by 2030. This milestone is driven by widespread healthcare access and

CPM Seeks Merger Of Six Villages With KMC By Month-End

The CPM has urged the Andhra Pradesh government to merge six Kakinada Rural villages with the Kakinada Municipal Corporation by August-end and in

Social Security Payment alert: Social Security Administration updates key list, major points you need to know

Social Security payments play an important role in the financial lives of millions of Americans, providing a source of income for retirees, disab

Ram Temple CEO race narrows; Yogeshwar Mishra, Rajesh Pandey emerge as frontrunners

Ram Temple CEO race narrows Yogeshwar Mishra Rajesh Pandey emerge as frontrunners

SC to hear MP's plea on facial recognition tech at protest sites

The Supreme Court will hear a plea against police facial recognition technology deployment. This plea challenges biometric surveillance measures

Ernakulam-Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express to get 16 coaches

Regular NCD Surveys, Follow-Up Essential, Says Hyderabad DMHO

Hyderabad DMHO Dr Putla Srinivas directed health officials to intensify NCD screening, online registration and follow-up care, with special focus

Bar Council U-turns On Nalsar Ban

Earlier in the day, the BCI chairman directed all state Bar Councils not to enrol students who obtained their law degree from Nalsar in 2026 unti

Kerala High Court denies bail to accused in organ trafficking

Organ trafficking exploits vulnerable populations, fuels transnational crime networks, and undermines public trust in legitimate medical systems,

Nurse found dead in govt-run hospital washroom in Kolkata

A nurse was discovered deceased in a hospital washroom on Wednesday night. Her body was sent for a post-mortem examination as requested by her fa

Will frame policy on rail concessions for acid attack victims: Centre to top court

The Centre has tentatively approved a policy granting railway concessions to survivors of acid attacks. This initiative is designed to facilitate

18 Monuments Delisted From Protected Sites List Since 2021: Centre

Bara Khamba Cemetery in Delhi and a banyan grove of great antiquity containing traces of ancient buildings are among the 18 sites which have been

Bengal govt strips BJP MP of 'Banga Bibhushan' over Netaji remarks

The West Bengal government has withdrawn the Banga Bibhushan award from BJP MP Nagendra Ray. This action followed his derogatory remarks about Ne

2 Workers Die In Accident At Mega Textile Park

Preliminary information suggested that a boiler explosion may have triggered the accident. Workers present at the company were reportedly thrown

Shillong Lajong FC Advances to Quarterfinals with Thrilling Draw in Durand Cup

Shillong, August 14: Shillong Lajong FC has secured its place in the quarterfinals of the 135th Durand Cup. The team played an exhilarating 3-3 d

Syama Prasad Mookerjee's contributions in Bengal curriculum from 2027

West Bengal's education department will incorporate Syama Prasad Mookerjee's contributions into the curriculum. This inclusion will span from sch

China Border Situation: Rahul Gandhi asks questions; govt side denies any inroads

Rahul Gandhi stated China is preventing Indian patrols in Arunachal Pradesh. He questioned Prime Minister Modi and his cabinet's actions regardin

Soft ball, hard questions: Indias inexperienced attack has no clear template to follow as conditions remain difficult to read

Galle's pitch preparation remains uncertain for the upcoming India-Sri Lanka Test match. Home side strategizing involves balancing traditional sp

ET Graphics | Parliament Report Card: Low productivity, more Bills passed in Monsoon Session

Parliament's Monsoon Session concluded with sharply lower productivity in both Houses. Lok Sabha functioned for only fifteen percent of its sched

Bihar Police Raids Massage Centers, Arrests 13 in Muzaffarpur

Patna, August 14: A special police team in Muzaffarpur conducted simultaneous raids in the Kazi Mohammadpur and Nagar police station areas. This

Haldwani row in Parliament: JP Nadda condemns 'purification' event after Kharge's speech, promises probe

Rajya Sabha's opposition leader Mallikarjun Kharge raised the Haldwani purification incident. He stated that BJP members performed a havan after

Post-Monsoon Session Huddle: DMK joins Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla's tea party; Sudip Bandyopadhyay seeks NDA convener

During a tea meeting led by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla, the landscape of politics was on display, with most opposition parties absent while the D

Parliament Watch: Mines & minerals update bill approved, EPFO declarations

Parliament has approved a bill to regulate state governments' powers on mining taxes. This new legislation aims to ensure global competitiveness

Major Drug Bust in Mizoram: Assam Rifles and Police Seize

Aizawl, August 14: A significant crackdown on drug trafficking has taken place in Mizoram. In a joint operation by the Assam Rifles and Mizoram P

Singapore-based Hillhouse plans to double India investments with real estate, data centres in focus

Hillhouse Investments plans to double its India investments over the next few years. Real estate is a key focus area for the global investment fi

Behind the Parliament standoff: How HM's absence, delimitation bill and FCRA played out

Opposition circles feel they controlled the narrative during the monsoon session. They also forestalled the government's anticipated second push

EC Backs BJP Stand, FRC Not Valid For SIR, Says Ramchander Rao

BJP state president N. Ramchander Rao said the Election Commission has clarified that Family Register Certificates cannot be used for voter enrol

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Retired Judge Dhingra Critiques Investigation Report on Justice Vermas Cash Discovery

New Delhi, August 14: Retired Justice S.N. Dhingra has commented on the investigation report regarding the cash found at the residence of former

Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border tension escalates with firing, stone pelting at Likabali

Tension persists along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border after reports of firing and stone pelting. Police fired in the air to disperse proteste

Delhi govt. revises plan, new Secretariat to come up at ITO

U.P. teaching job aspirants to run social media campaign for recruitment

AIUDF rejects Congress offer for joint fight in Nagaon Lok Sabha bypoll, fields own candidate

AIUDF president Badruddin Ajmal rejected the Congress party's offer for the Nagaon Lok Sabha seat. He stated that AIUDF will field Rejaul Karim S

Slip road bridges opened over Ghazipur Drain, Hindon Canal in Delhi

Protect farmers rights before cement project, Meghalaya tribal body tells govt.

Oppositions Missed Opportunities Amidst Protests: Sanjay Nirupams Critique

Mumbai, August 14: Sanjay Nirupam, spokesperson for Shiv Sena, criticized the opposition for missing opportunities to address pressing issues, in

Minerals belong to Jharkhand, land belongs to Jharkhand: CM

Ambala Sikh protest turns violent; cops use tear gas, lathi charge to clear highway

Ambala Sikh protest turns violent cops use tear gas lathi charge to clear highway

Group-I Evaluation Exposed YSRC Irregularities, Says Naidu

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu alleged irregularities in the evaluation of APPSC Group-I answer scripts under the previous YSRC government a

SUCC slams mode of protest against Sanskrit varsity V-C

Gujarat Police Arrests Fugitive in

Surat, August 14: The cybercrime police in Surat have apprehended a fugitive involved in an investment fraud case amounting to 19.60 lakh as part

Morkel backs KL Rahul to play key role in India's Test series against Sri Lanka

Rahul is the sole survivor from Indias 2017 touring sides batting group, with Morkel highlighting his experience as a valuable asset for the team

PoK JAAC Calls For Non-cooperation Movement In Pakistan

PoK citizens urged not to pay electricity, water, gas bills and Income taxes

Sugar mills unlikely to advance crushing season despite promise to govt: Industry officials

Most sugar mills will not advance their crushing season by fifteen days. A significant shortage of migrant labor remains the primary obstacle for

Liberias Foreign Minister Inaugurates Embassy in New Delhi During Official Visit

New Delhi, August 14: Liberias Foreign Minister, Sarah Besolo Nyanti, arrived in the national capital for a two-day official visit. According to

Onion prices jump to Rs 27/kg at Lasalgaon amid delayed kharif crop arrival from South India

Wholesale onion prices have surged significantly in the past week. The government plans to sell buffer stock onions to control rising prices. A d

Ministerial team to visit Aralam farm to review human-wildlife conflict mitigation measures

Three Protected Monuments in Telangana Under Encroachment, Says Centre

Revenue records continue to show the fort lands as government property rather than ASI land, complicating eviction efforts.

Jharkhand CM Soren urges PM Modi to reconsider mining bill, flags impact on States finances

In a letter to Mr. Modi, Mr. Soren said mining revenue accounted for 84.9% of the States own non-tax revenue in 2024-25, according to the State E

Quote of the day by Albert Camus: 'One must imagine Sisyphus happy...' What a man pushing the same rock up a mountain forever can teach you about work, failure, frustration, freedom and the search for happiness

Motivational quotes: Quote of the day today: Albert Camus' essay explores life's repetitive nature and the search for meaning. He used the myth o

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Mumbais Connectivity Set to Get a Major Boost: Maharashtra CM

Mumbai, August 14: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Thursday that the central government has approved the construction o

Apollo Hospital Canteen In Bengaluru Found Using Expired Raw Materials

Food safety officials found expired and misbranded food items, stale bread and unhygienic plastic chopping boards during an inspection at Apollo

Scrap Raidurg Land Auction, Harish Demands Revanth

BRS leader flags heritage status, ownership claims and pending legal disputes

From freebie to luxury: Coriander prices spike after rain disrupts Nashik supply chain

Fresh coriander prices have significantly increased due to heavy rains. Supplies from key producing regions like Nashik were disrupted by floodin

Russia Supplied Half Of Indias Crude Purchases In July: GTRI

For July, the government has disclosed that Indias total imports from Russia reached $8.9 billion but has not provided the value of crude oil in

US citizenship not for sale, says Rubio. Internet points to Trump's Gold Card

US citizenship not for sale says Rubio Internet points to Trumps Gold Card

In 2023, Wyoming proposed a 972-megawatt renewable-energy battery beneath its mountains, with water pumped to a reservoir 1,000 feet higher. 3 years later, the project reached final federal environmental review, bringing the giant water battery closer

Wyoming is proposing a 972-megawatt pumped-storage energy project at Seminoe Reservoir that would use water as a giant rechargeable battery. The

Rohan Gupta Urges Rahul Gandhi and Arvind Kejriwal to Visit Jharkhand

Mumbai, August 14: BJP leader Rohan Gupta responded to the conclusion of the parliamentary session. Speaking to a news agency on Thursday, he sta

Tahsildar held on bribery charge in Kochi

18 workers rescued in Uttarakhand tunnel mishap as rescue efforts continue

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India to present maritime progress and green initiatives at SMM Hamburg 2026

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IIT Kharagpur 2nd-Year Student Dies After Falling From Hostel Building

An engineering student died in an unusual incident at IIT Kharagpur in West Midnapore district on Thursday after reportedly falling from the four

Bar Council Takes U-Turn Over Ban on 2026 Nalsar Students

Earlier in the day, the BCI chairman directed all state Bar Councils not to enrol students who obtained their law degree from Nalsar in 2026 unti

Indian Foreign Minister Meets MP-LEADS Fellows to Discuss Foreign Policy

New Delhi, August 14: Indian Foreign Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar met with young participants of the MP-LEADS (Members of Parliament Local Area Dev

Flock Safety to tighten police access to license plate data amid privacy concerns

Flock CEO Garrett Langley said several safeguards that were previously optional will become mandatory for law enforcement customers beginning Jan

Second-Phase ITI Admissions Open in Telangana

Last date for applications Aug. 15

Legal Metrology Official Gets Three Years RI in Bribery Case

Special judge N. Srividya pronounced the judgment in CC No. 2/2019, relating to Crime No. 10/RCT-KUR/2017 registered within the Kurnool ACB range

US rushes new carrier to Middle East as sailors report burnout aboard USS Lincoln

A decade after his fateful fight with Terrel Williams, former boxer Prichard Coln dies at 33

Former boxer Prichard Coln has died at age thirty-three after a long battle. He sustained severe brain injuries during a 2015 boxing match which

India @ 80: Changing With Times

The transformation is visible across almost every sphere of life.

New parking rules seek four-way expansion of paid parking in Bengaluru