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ECMSexpanded with nod for31 projects at 7,877crore outlay

To be spread across 10 States including Goa, Gujarat, Telangana, Tamil Nadu, Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand

China Commemorates 100th Birth Anniversary of Former Leader Jiang Zemin

Beijing, August 17: China held a grand assembly at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Monday morning to celebrate the 100th birth anniver

LDF meeting skips crucial internal issues, decides to focus on local body bypolls

Convener T.P. Ramakrishnan says CPIs demand for the Deputy Leader of the Opposition post was not on the meetings agenda. He denied that the CPIs

TN to file review petition against eviction of people from Megamalai region

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Bengaluru: NLSIU V-C seeks meeting with five-member student delegation amid convocation row

Two days ago, the students and alumni of NLSIU extended unconditional support to the students of The National Academy of Legal Studies and Resear

Why China is Becoming a Must-Visit Destination for Foreign Tourists

Beijing, August 17: Once is not enough, and I just want to keep coming back to China. These sentiments from foreign tourists have been rapidly ci

CM Revanth Reddy inaugurates Telangana Institute of Medical Sciences

State govt to add an addtional 10,000 hospitals beds with expansion of public health infrastructure

India-Japan defence ties in focus as Rajnath, Koizumi to meet on August 20

The Japanese Defence Minister is expected to discuss cooperation on defence equipment, including Japans planned export of UNICORN stealth communi

Ongole Municipal Corporation to mark 150th anniversary with series of events

20 passengers injured in TGSRTC bus-lorry collision in Jagtial district

In Argentina, one fossil bone from a 236-million-year-old cynodont contained a rare clue about birth. Researchers found its newborn size resembled mammals, suggesting live birth evolved 95 million years earlier than thought

New fossil evidence challenges the long-held belief that ancient cynodonts laid eggs. A recent study found compelling proof that Chiniquodon theo

Animal Welfare Board instructs Hosur Corporation to halt sterilisation surgeries

SEBI Launches Two Portals to Enhance Cybersecurity in Securities Market

New Delhi, August 17: The Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), Tuhin Kanta Pandey, announced two new initiatives on Mon

Madurai District Police to auction 14 vehicles on August 22

TikToker with over million followers shot dead in Pakistan

Islamabad: A 28-year-old Pakistani TikToker with over a million followers was shot dead by motorcycle-borne gunmen in Taxila near Islamabad follo

CSIR-IICT partners Re Sustainability for environmental technology research

Digital transformation firm opens office, plans to expand operations

Osmania University centre to develop 110 hours of Sanskrit lessons with IIT-Bombay

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India should call out US transshipment scam report

Letters to the Editor dated August 17, 2026

India's frailties exposed in 4-2 loss to England, Pakistan next

Indias frailties exposed in loss to England Pakistan next

Quote of the day by Michael Douglas: Do you know what absolute happiness is? For me... -A heartwarming reminder of what happiness means

Michael Douglas expresses sheer joy as he wakes up his children each morning, describing that moment as a pure display of love. This sentiment un

Free coaching may reshape mkt, but access may not ensure success: Experts

Experts say free coaching could ease cost barriers and pressure mid-tier providers, but gaps in connectivity, mentoring and academic foundations

Jio offers tariff certainty with Prime subscription till September 2027

Prime membership will be separate from the 299 plan and will offer benefits like Google Gemini Pro and 5,000 GB of cloud storage

Imran Khan's vision almost normal ahead of Supreme Court treatment plea

Imran Khan's vision almost normal ahead of Supreme Court treatment plea

UGC-NET retest: Student groups in Delhi demand NTA be scrapped

New Delhi: Several student organisations held protests in the national capital on Monday, August 17, against the National Testing Agencys decisio

Karnataka govt. withdraws 2018 Bill on RGUHS

TUDA shows Tirupatis water bodies to German delegation

Collector assures teenage girl to get her Plus Two mark statement destroyed in fire in Ramanathapuram district

Watch: Vijays first 100 days as Tamil Nadu CM: What worked and what didnt

From closing 717 TASMAC shops and revising the agricultural loan waiver to controversies over power cuts, electricity bills, law and order, free

People of Purpose: Dr Tatyana Dias Left Neuroscience to Build a More Inclusive Future Through Veruschka Foundation

After losing her sister Veruschka at 26, Dr Tatyana Dias built pathways to independence through culinary skills, training and livelihoods.

After PM Modi's Remarks, 'Dimagi Naxal Party' Instagram Page Gains 1.6 Lakh Followers Overnight; Suspended

An Instagram account named Dimagi Naxal Party reportedly gained over 1.6 lakh followers within a day after PM Narendra Modi used the term during

Kharge on dais, Congress sticks to first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at Goa event

Kharge on dais Congress sticks to first two stanzas of Vande Mataram at Goa event

Rising energy cost poses a risk to economic growth, says Birla

Several Injured After Nag Panchami Rush Triggers Stampede-Like Situation Near Harsiddhi Temple In Ujjain; 'Rumour,' Says Temple Committee

A heavy rush of devotees on Nag Panchami triggered a stampede-like situation near Mahakal Temple in Ujjain on Monday. Around 13 devotees were rep

Kashmir's Shopian Sees Powerful Independence Day Gesture as LeT Terrorist's Parents Hoist Tricolour

In a striking Independence Day gesture, the parents of Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist Abid Ramzan Sheikh hoisted the Tricolour at their home in Shopia

Indian Army Recruitment Alert: Apply Now for 70 Positions Before the Deadline

New Delhi, August 17: Millions of young individuals aspire to join the Indian Army and serve their country. If you are one of them, a golden oppo

Trump's foreign policy: Strongmen on speed dial, allies and partners on notice

Sensex, Nifty End Lower as IT Stocks Drag Markets; Nifty Falls 78 Points

The Sensex declined 281.09 points, or 0.36 per cent, to close at 77,728.16, while the Nifty fell 78.35 points, or 0.32 per cent, to settle at 24,

Amit Malviya dropped as BJP IT cell chief; Deepak Mhaskey named successor in major reshuffle

The BJP has replaced longtime IT cell chief Amit Malviya with Chhattisgarh's Deepak Mhaskey in a major organisational reshuffle. The party also a

12 injured as van carrying tourists topple on Valparai ghat section

Eight people, mostly pilgrims, die after fire broke out at hotel in temple town of Tarapith

Police detained one person for alleged lapses in the maintenance of the hotels fire-fighting system.

RBI seeks NBFC feedback on revolving credit rules, stresses compliance and risk controls

The central bank urged lenders to identify risks linked to new products and technology-driven business models early, strengthen grievance redress

Major Multi-State Crackdown Dismantles ISI-Backed Shahzad Bhatti Terror Network Ahead of I-Day

Security agencies have launched a coordinated crackdown across 14 states, detaining 253 people and making major recoveries in a probe into the IS

ED attaches assets worth 152.5 crore in fake government office, housing fraud cases

Officials seized land parcels, mutual fund investments, and bank balances of key accused who siphoned off public funds through bogus government o

Bihar temple stampede: 7 devotees killed at Ashok Dham

At least seven devotees were killed and more than a dozen injured in a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihars Lakhisarai district on Monday

Hema Malini praises Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947': Humanity more important than hatred

Hema Malini has praised Sunny Deol and Preity Zinta-starrer Batwara 1947, highlighting its message of humanity, mutual respect and harmony over h

Gold Rebounds 600 To 1.56 Lakh, Weak US Dollar Revives Bullion Demand

Gold rose Rs 600 to Rs 1,56,800 per 10 grams in Delhi as a weaker dollar and firm global markets supported demand, while silver stayed flat.

Can Shanti caps deter courts from fixing higher compensation, SC asks petitioners

Petitioners say investment should not be at the cost of safety of thousands of lives

Sunil Mittal to step down as Airtel Payments Bank Chairman; Shabnam Sinha named successor

Shabnam Sinha will succeed Sunil Bharti Mittal as Airtel Payments Bank chairperson from October 1, following RBI and board approval.

Jharkhand: Talks yet to begin as student protest enters day 24

Ranchi: Talks between a government panel and protesting job aspirants in Jharkhand were yet to begin on Monday, August 17, as Chief Minister Hema

Unemployed JAC stage protest, demand Jagans resignation as MLA

Why Nitin Gadkari complained against Tukaram Mundhe

Why Nitin Gadkari complained against Tukaram Mundhe

8/18 Angel Number Day could bring a major money & success shift for these 5 zodiac signs Is your sign about to get lucky?

Angel Number Day 8/18is best understood as a symbolic opportunity rather than a promise of financial success. For these fiveZodiac Signs, the day

NHAI Announces Recruitment for Young Professionals: Apply by September 8

New Delhi, August 17: The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has exciting news for young job seekers. They have issued an official notif

Fishermen directed to stay away from venturing into sea due to rough weather

Assam releases Rs 47.93 crore flood relief to 31,951 families; total aid reaches Rs 146.26 crore

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma released Rs. 47.93 crore in interim flood assistance through DBT to 31,951 families across Sivasagar, Ch

Man arrested for slapping a SSI during VCK protest in Thanjavur

How Manav Suthar's CoE preparation set up his four-wicket show vs Sri Lanka

How Manav Suthars CoE preparation set up his fourwicket show vs Sri Lanka

ICG urged to launch search ops for 8 missing fisherfolk, SDMA alerted

At least eight fishermen have lost contact with their families since August 7 after they ventured into deep-sea fishing in the Bay of Bengal from

LIC donates 3.19 crore in medical equipment to Rayalaseema hospitals

Three migrant workers killed in road accident in Kattathurai

A.P. Assembly passes Bill for Uniform Mutation Fees in ULBs

Improving margin trajectory key trigger for Voltas after strong RAC growth

Voltas grew RAC volumes 45 per cent Y-o-Y and increased market share, but low margins remain a concern as analysts cut earnings estimates and awa

China Successfully Launches SEO Satellite into Orbit

Beijing, August 17: China has successfully launched an SEO satellite from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center located in the northern part of the

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Karnataka plans 1,736-acre land acquisition to expand Tumakuru industrial node

Patil was speaking virtually at the third meeting of the Apex Monitoring Authority of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Implementa

When AI becomes the boss: Firing decision raises questions over workplace AI

Industry experts noted that AI can aid in people management but should serve as a decision-support tool, not the decision-maker, for career-impac

Safe food to be ensured during Onam season in Kerala

Man from Madurai found murdered near Thirupuvanam in Sivaganga district

Keralam CM urges Modi to reconsider provisions of amended mining Bill

The amendments, the Chief Minister, wrote, have far-reaching implications for the constitutional and fiscal powers of States

BLOs are bedrock of democracy, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

Patna: Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Monday, August 17, described booth-level officers (BLOs) as the bedrock of democracy, who ens

VCK should grow into a force capable of ruling Tamil Nadu, says Thol. Thirumavalavan

Work on overbridge near Fort Station picks up pace, Corporation hopes to complete the work by January

Eight composite steel girders brought to the project site for erection; project has been making slow progress ever since the British-built old br

Police record UDF leaders statement in Kozhikode Corporation anthem row

The row erupted after two groups of councillors sang Jana Gana Mana and Vande Mataram simultaneously during the Independence Day ceremony.

HC orders Magistrate inquiry into death of 55-year-old man

Tax row over Messi visit: Keralam GST department recommends action against officials

No evidence of COVID-19 clusters in A.P., says Health Minister

Punjab BJP Chief Condemns Alleged Disruption of Vande Mataram at Congress Event

Chandigarh, August 17: Punjab BJP President Kailash Singh Dhillon expressed concern over the alleged disrespect shown to the national song Vande

Two arrested on charges of peddling drugs

Amarnath Yatra: Chhari Pujan in Srinagar, trek to begin Aug 22

Srinagar: The Chhari-Pujan of Lord Sivas holy mace was performed at the Amareshwar temple in Mahadev Gir Dashnami Akhara here on the occasion of

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Military drone security framework awaits MoD approval 18 months after draft was first published

The Ministry had swung into action after a series of investigative stories by businessline starting August 27, 2024

Delhi HC dismisses plea to declare Rajiv Gandhi Foundation public authority under RTI Act

Judge observes that the petitioner had failed to appear before the court on several dates

'Don't Beg': Pakistan's Strict Warning To Hajj Pilgrims In Saudi Arabia

The Pakistani Embassy in Saudi Arabia, in a message aimed at incoming Umrah pilgrims and workers, urged Pakistani nationals to comply fully with