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Police Arrest Individual for Growing Hydroponic Cannabis Learned from YouTube

Mumbai, August 16: In a surprising case from the Borivali area of Mumbai, police have arrested an individual for cultivating hydroponic cannabis

FDA Issues Show Cause Notice to Bollywood Stars Over Vimal Pan Masala Ad

Mumbai, August 16: Three prominent Bollywood actors are facing scrutiny over an advertisement. The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA)

Retrofitting Tamil Nadu to strike at drug menace

Governments across the world have struggled to curb the drug menace, driven by cartels. The situation is no different in Tamil Nadu. With the Sta

Geopolitical developments, crude oil major driving factors for market movement this week: Analysts

Globally, the FOMC (Federal Open Market Committee) minutes will be closely watched for signals on the Federal Reserve's policy outlook

Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Ashis Banerjee Found Dead at TMC Office in Birbhum; Note Recovered

Former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker and Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader Ashis Banerjee was found dead at a party office near his residence

Teen boy among six dead including suspect in Michigan shootings; girl survived

This situation is heartbreaking for the community and challenging for the investigators involved, Lt. Ashley Miller said in a statement

Watch: President Murmu, VP Radhakrishnan, PM Modi pay tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary

Geopolitical developments, crude prices likely to move markets this week

Trading activity in the stock market this week will depend on the developments surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the USIran standoff and crude oi

Leaders Pay Tribute to Former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 16: On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, several leaders, including Jammu and Kashmirs Lieut

London police apologise over Al-Fayed probe data breach

The incident is being investigated as a matter of priority, and we are reviewing our processes to help prevent a similar breach from happening ag

Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation collects 2.5 tons sacred waste

Hyderabad: The Malkajgiri Municipal Corporation (MMC) has collected 2.5 tons of sacred waste under the Udavasana programme in July. The drive was

Tragic Bus Accident in Rajasthan Claims Two Lives and Injures Several Pilgrims

Jaipur, August 16: A tragic bus accident occurred in the Pataliya Peer Dargah Valley of Rajasthans Jhalawar district, where an out-of-control bus

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejects claim AI regulation would concentrate power

Amodei argued that fair institutional processes can constrain corporate power and protect individuals, while regulation can be designed to place

Rafale, Scorpene & 6th-gen jet: How India and France are taking defence ties to the next level

India and France have elevated their partnership to a Special Global Strategic Partnership. This collaboration focuses on deeper technological an

20-year-old Arunachal Pradesh engineering student found dead in Kothamangalam

A 20-year-old engineering student from Arunachal Pradesh was found dead at a rented house in Kothamangalam near Ernakulam, Kerala, police said on

414 protected monuments and areas witnessed encroachments: Centre

The primary objective of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is to carry out conservation and maintenance of protected monuments in accordan

Minister urges officials to achieve Swarna Kadapa 2047 goals

The Minister also mentioned the substantial allocation of funds to the municipalities, Water Resources and the Tourism departments

Bangladesh on the Brink of Historic Victory Against Australia in Darwin Test

Darwin, August 16: The Bangladesh cricket team is on the verge of a historic victory against Australia in the ongoing Test match in Darwin. On th

Qatar denies holding 3 Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets

Tehran said the three pilots were captured alive by Qatari forces after their fighter jets were shot down in the early days of the US-Israel war

Zaggle Q1 results: Net profit dips 33%, revenue up 27.5%

Revenue from operations for the quarter under review rose 27.5 per cent to 423.26 crore.

Lucknow Rapido cab driver suspended for 99 years, 11 months

Uttar Pradesh: Rapido has allegedly suspended a 30-year-old cab driver working in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, for 99 years and 11 months for confront

Delhi weather update: Light rain likely in city

The maximum temperature is expected to touch 34 degrees Celsius; relative humidity was recorded at 73 per cent at 8.30 am

Indonesia: At least 47 dead after 7.7 earthquake off Flores island (VIDEO)

At least 47 people have died and several buildings were damaged after the powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake, which was followed by dozens of afte

TVK Government Marks 100 Days: Focus on Welfare Schemes and Investments Amid Challenges

Chennai, August 16: The Tamilaga Vetri Katchi (TVK) government, led by Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay, is celebrating its first 100 days in power

Voltas Q1 results: Net profit jumps 51% to 212.8 cr

Revenue from operations stood at 4,673.5 crore in the June quarter of FY27, up 18.65%.

Rising Dengue Fears in Chengalpattu District as Children Hospitalized

Chennai, August 16: Concerns are escalating in Chengalpattu district following reports of dengue fever among children in the Vinayagapuram area o

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BJP's Anti-India Forces Charge On Kerala For Skipping 'Vande Mataram'

The BJP said it will challenge the state government both legally and politically over the exclusion, describing it as a direct insult to the Cons

Give Some Relief: Colombia Asks Trump To Suspend Tariffs After Earthquake

US tariffs on Colombian products rose from 10 percent to 12.5 percent in late July, with a few exceptions including coffee and oil.

Kirk McKenzie Shines as Jamaica Kingsmen Defeat Trinbago Knight Riders by 5 Wickets in CPL 2026

Kingston, August 16: In an electrifying match of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL), the Jamaica Kingsmen secured their first victory of the seas

IGNOU And NCW Launch 3 Micro-Credential Courses on Women's Issues

IGNOU and NCW have introduced three micro-credential courses focused on workplace safety, women's leadership and gender sensitisation.

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid 'life-threatening' conditions

Vishal Garg, Indian-origin Better CEO who fired 900 employees on Zoom in 2021, sacked 5 years later; here's why

Vishal Garg, the Indian-American entrepreneur, has been removed as chief executive of Better Home & Finance. The company's board cited concerns o

Onam 2026: Kerala Gears up for its Grandest Festival

With Athachamayam marking Atham, the first of the ten Onam days, celebrations will build steadily across Kerala over the coming days

Suriya, Mahesh Are Two Indian Actors Getting Younger by the Day: Trivikram

Success is not just about the number of tickets sold. The emotion that a film carries with the audience is priceless and will be remembered forev

Anthropic CEO's wife asked Epstein to invest in her porn business, emails reveal

Anthropic CEOs wife asked Epstein to invest in her porn business emails reveal

Morocco arrests 111 migrants headed for Spains Ceuta in security crackdown

A source in Moroccos Interior Ministry told Reuters those detained included 109 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa and two Moroccan citizens arrest

One week of extreme heat in Europe linked to 16,000 excess deaths: Report

E. coli bacteria found in drinking water at several railway stations: CAG

CAG studies passenger services at 512 non-suburban grade stations across all zones

NSP Scholarship 2026: Scholarships for students from school to college, applications open, see the full process here

National Scholarship Portal (NSP) online form for 2026 is now open. Students can apply for fresh or renewal pre and post-matric scholarship till

Save us from daily harassment

Women passengers travelling on Ama Buses in Odisha have urged the state government to introduce dedicated women-only services during peak hours,

Cochin Shipyard Q1 net profit down 19.36% at 151.45 cr

Cochin Shipyard's total expenses rose to 958.76 crore in the June quarter of this fiscal.

AI, data centres and jobs: Is India entering a new growth era? | On the beat podcast | Part 03

Indias growth story intact? Experts decode jobs, demand and consumption.

Trapped with 23 crew and 110,000 tonnes of oil: Indian captain recounts 75 days stranded in Iran war

An Indian oil-tanker captain recounts 75 days stranded with his crew in the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran war. He calls for protected evacuati

South Korea fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed demarcation line

South Korean troops fired warning shots after North Korean soldiers crossed the military demarcation line. Multiple North Korean soldiers entered

Leaders Pay Tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 16: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, among other leaders, paid ho

Proud to be a dimagi naxal: P Chidambaram hits back at PM Modi

P Chidambaram proudly embraced Prime Minister Modi's 'dimagi naxal' label. Modi warned of ideological Naxals posing threats to the nation. Congre

Hyderabad-based pharma firms donate to charity of Tirupati temple

Tirupati: Two Hyderabad-based pharmaceutical firms have donated Rs 50 lakh each to Sri Venkateswara Pranadana Trust, a medical charity run by the

Ex-West Bengal deputy speaker Ashis Banerjee found dead at TMC office

Former deputy speaker of West Bengal Assembly, Ashis Banerjee, was found hanging at a TMC party office in Birbhum district on Sunday morning, pol

Punjabs cashless healthcare scheme eases medical costs for families

Dr. Balbir Singh said, From dialysis to cancer care, Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana crosses six lakh treatments in Punjab.

IND vs SL live streaming: Where to watch 1st Test Day 2 action live?

India will resume Day 2 at 288 for two, with Devdutt Padikkal unbeaten on 131 and Rishabh Pant on 27. Play will begin early at 9:45 am IST, with

NTA to release UGC NET June answer keys today. Direct link here

NTA to release UGC NET June answer keys today Direct link here

To those who call me kafir...: Actor Faria Abdullah breaks down over Bonalu trolling

To those who call me kafir Actor Faria Abdullah breaks down over Bonalu trolling

The Inspiring Journey of Dashrath Manjhi: The Mountain Man Who Carved a Road Through a Mountain

New Delhi, August 16: In a small village in Bihar, surrounded by rocky hills and vast isolation, lived a man who refused to accept that geography

India hosts 440 space startups, private investment up six-fold to $618 mn

India has around 440 space technology startups, while private investment in the sector rose nearly six-fold to $618.5 million by March 2026, gove

After Cockroaches In Mumbai, Rat Found In Blinkit Ice Cream Freezer In Thane

The incident comes at a time when food safety authorities have already been scrutinising facilities linked to quick-commerce platforms across Mah

NMDC Q1 results: Net profit up 2% to 2,005.71 cr

During April-June, the company increased its total income to 7,142.54 crore, up 1.5%.

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Independence Day Article - By Governor of Uttarakhand

Lt Gen Gurmit Singh (Retd) PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM writes:

Students in Ranchi Shift Protest Tactics, Announce Effigy Burning Against Government

Ranchi, August 16: The ongoing student protests against alleged irregularities in the JPSC-JSSC examinations have entered their 23rd day. On Sund

India@80 celebrations in New Jersey set Guinness record for America@250 tribute

India celebrations in New Jersey set Guinness record for America tribute

Patliputra Purnea Overnight Express train finally gets approval; a long lasting demand fulfilled

Patliputra Purnea Court Overnight Express train has been finally approved by the Railway Board. An overnight train service from the ... Read more

Ties With India 'Valuable Asset': Iran President On 80th Independence Day

Iranian President Pezeshkian extends Independence Day wishes to India and highlights deep historic ties

Eighty years ago today, Calcutta burned. But India didn't heed the warning

Eighty years ago today Calcutta burned But India didnt heed the warning

Aurovilles kilns go cold as soaring LPG prices leave pottery piling up

Aurovilles pottery community is struggling with higher LPG and wood costs following the Iran war. Potters are rationing kiln firings, changing pr

Indias VIHAAN Broadband Chip Achieves First-Pass Silicon Success, Production Tapeout Targeted For 2027

Patanjali Foods Q1 results: Profit rises 86% to 336 cr

Total income rose to 11,341.89 crore during the first quarter of this fiscal.

IMD forecasts heavy rain across India as monsoon activity remains strong

The IMD has forecast widespread rainfall across several regions over the coming days, with heavy to extremely heavy rain likely in parts of Odish

India beat Wales 3-1 in Hockey World Cup opener; Harmanpreet Singh scores twice

India opened their FIH Mens Hockey World Cup 2026 campaign in style, defeating Wales 3-1 in their Pool D opener at the Wagener Stadium in Amstelv

US Consulate visa applications flag passport fraud in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A man landed in trouble after his multiple US visa applications at the consulate in Hyderabad exposed alleged passport fraud. The accu

Body of Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker Ashish Banerjee Found in Office

Kolkata, August 16: The body of Ashish Banerjee, a senior politician and former MLA of the Trinamool Congress in West Bengal, was discovered on S

India has around 440 space technology startups: DPIIT Start-up India portal

The Union Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi took a decision in June 2020 to open up the Space sector and enable the participation of In

Indian athletics team to have camp in Japan ahead of Asian Games

In June, Sports Authority of India signed an MoU with the University of Tsukuba to facilitate participation of Indian athletes, coaches, and spor

'Zameen, aasmaan, paataal': NSA Ajit Doval recalls PM Modi's message that shaped Operation Sindoor

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had given a clear directive that perpetrators of the 2025 Pahalgam attack that left 26 people, mostly tourists, dead

Struggling to maintain the shine of your cast aluminum furniture? Here are few tips to guide you to retain fresh look and renew its sheen

Cast aluminum furniture offers durability and modern design for various spaces. Regular cleaning prevents dullness and protects the furniture's s

Qatar Denies Claims of Detaining Iranian Pilots Amid Regional Tensions

Doha, August 16: Qatar has dismissed allegations regarding the detention of Iranian pilots. Amid ongoing diplomatic efforts to reduce regional te

Sonia, Rahul Disrespected Vande Mataram: MP CM Yadav; Seeks Apology

Several BJP leaders also accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the singing of the full version of Vande Mataram at the event, a charge that the Co

IND vs SL, 1st Test Day 2: Padikkal, Pant to resume India charge in Galle

IND vs SL st Test Day Padikkal Pant to resume India charge in Galle

Trump Says US Will Take Strait Of Hormuz After Iran War, Tehran Rejects 'Fanciful Delusions'

Moto G Max vs Realme 16x 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE 6 Lite: Which One Is Better?

Moto G Max was launched in India earlier this week with a 6.72-inch display and a Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 chipset. It has a 7,000mAh battery. Here's

US or China: Washington to tell partners they must pick sides in AI race

Letters to be sent to 35 AI coalition members; recipients to include Kazakhstan, only known member of both US and Chinese coalitions and a source

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Devastating Wildfire in Belgium Consumes 2,000 Hectares of Land

Brussels, August 16: A massive wildfire in Belgium has caused widespread panic, engulfing approximately 2,000 hectares of land. Authorities repor

Former Bengal deputy speaker found hanging at TMC office

Rampurhat: Former deputy speaker of West Bengal Assembly, Ashis Banerjee, was found hanging at a TMC party office in Birbhum district on Sunday m