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Kerala: DTDC launches Vallam Express to deliver parcels to water-bound communities

The service has initially been launched in Kuttanad, an Alappuzha sub-district comprising 14 villages and serving a population of approximately t

Odisha Chief Secy Reviews IT-Enabled BRAP

Odishas Chief Secretary, Anu Garg, IAS, chaired a high-level review meeting today to assess the implementation status of reforms under the Busine

Sameera Group to invest 300 crore in 10 residential projects across Tamil Nadu

The projects will be in Trichy, Madurai, Tirunelveli, Vellore, Ranipet, Kanchipuram, Chennai, Krishnagiri, Tiruvannamalai, and Chengalpattu

Amazon selects Hyderabad for permanent AWS Builder Loft

Hyderabad: Cementing its position as a top-tier international hub for technology and startups, Hyderabad has been selected to house a permanent A

Tamil Nadu raises milk procurement price to 41/litre

The increase will cost the State government 360-crore a year

Kangana warns on relationships: Links Bengaluru case to westernised culture

Kangana Ranaut reacted to the Bengaluru murder case, where a woman and her lover allegedly killed her husband and five-year-old son, warning agai

Thalavadi residents seek Moyar lift scheme to address water scarcity

In several parts of the taluk, groundwater levels have fallen sharply; residents say borewells, which earlier yielded water at depths of 200 to 5

UpTik hits 12 crore in monthly lending

The companys growth was supported by a strong operating track record

ABVP opposes move to turn RIEs PM SHRI school into Kendriya Vidyalaya

Student falls off moving bus, dies after being run over in Keralams Palakkad

Gang carries out deadly attack on 27-year-old man near Manali

Asia fund managers rotate to defensives as AI conviction wavers

Despite defensive tilt, technology semiconductors and hardware retained the top two positions in sector preference rankings

U.S. envoy Sergio Gor terms J&K as important part of India, praises Delhi, CM for peace efforts

Ambassador Sergio Gor hinted at re-evaluating the U.S.s travel advisory to J&K

Pakistani drama allegedly copies iconic Indian show Kasautii

Islamabad: Pakistani drama Nashtar is creating plenty of buzz ahead of its premiere, but its latest promotional visual has sent Indian television

Hamalis stage protest in Hubballi for immediate revision of minimum wages

They are demanding minimum wages for loading and unloading on piece-rate basis

BRICS meet at Thotlakonda restricts visitors entry on Aug. 22

Foreign capital, corporate bond market key priorities for DEA: Alok Tiwari

Foreign Exchange Management, Foreign Investment rules being recast to make foreign investment framework more principle-based and easier to naviga

Andhra CM Naidu releases 200 crore as compensation to Veligonda oustees

With this tranche, the government has disbursed a total of 518 crore so far to the families displaced by the irrigation project

Proofpoint sets up Hyderabad CoE amid India expansion; to hire 200+ engineers

The company currently has about 100 employees in India, in addition to more than 550 extended team members at its Pune CoE

TPCC chief holds meeting on SIR process in Nizamabad

Union Home Minister Amit Shah to chair 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council on Thursday

The Council provide a forum for resolving issues between the Centre and the member States/Union Territories and also look at taking things forwar

Will Abhimanyu get a royal farewell in Dasara procession?

Minister Eshwar B. Khandre urges Forest Minister Ramalinga Reddy to allow the celebrated tusker to participate in this years Vijayadashami proces

Retaliatory transfers of KSRTC staff wont be tolerated: CITU

Jinnah, Partition & a secret: 2 Mumbai doctors to receive Pakistans top honour

Pakistan will honor two Parsi doctors from Mumbai with its highest civilian award. These physicians kept Muhammad Ali Jinnah's terminal illness a

Modi govt's Gen Z outreach: One Union minister to visit one university every day

The proposed initiative, called 'One Day, One University', is aimed at strengthening the government's engagement with young people. During these

Coast Guard holds seminar and mock drill on pollution response

Karnataka Assembly pays tribute to B.C. Nagesh

Bonus and Onam advance announced for RPL employees

Labour department has decided to grant a 20% bonus alongside an Onam advance of 10,000 to the employees of Rehabilitation Plantations Limited.

Wheels India Board approves preferential issue of 180 crore

Also approves enhancement of fundraising limits approved by the members of the company from 400 crore to 450 crore

KBJNL detects water being siphoned off irrigation canal in Vijayapura

The damage was found at the two ends of Malaghan West Canal under the Mulwad Irrigation Project in Babaleshwar taluk

Charles Schwab opens technology capability centre in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Charles Schwab, the US-based financial services major, made its India debut with Schwab India, a technology capability centre in Hyder

Technology, brand building critical growth engine for retail

The industry leaders and executives were speaking at the Chennai Retail Summit 2026 here on Wednesday.

Masters Union opens AI labs to women innovators on weekends

Masters Union will offer hands-on access to the AI infrastructure and faculty used by its students

Indian women set to inherit 73 lakh crore, but only 23% have a wealth transfer plan

Wealth creation emerged as the primary investment objective for 86 per cent of respondents, challenging the long-held assumption that women inves

OMC in-charge Revenue Inspector in ACB net

According to the ACB officials, the Revenue Inspector allegedly demanded and accepted bribe for processing a file and providing an official favou

Hexaware Introduces Zero Vulnerability as AI Raises the Pressure on Enterprise Remediation

Hexaware Introduces Zero Vulnerability as AI Raises the Pressure on Enterprise Remediation

Sleep Deprivations Impact on Employment: A Study Highlights Risks for Those Over 50

New Delhi, August 19: Insomnia or poor sleep quality can significantly affect working professionals, especially those over 50. A recent study fro

Former MP Vijaya Sai Reddy prays for his new political party in Tirumala

The former MP says he will unveil his future course of action in Vijayawada soon

Farmersgrievancesday meetingto be held in Erodeon August 21

Petitions from farmers will be received between 10 a.m. and 11.30 a.m.

Election Commission revises Maharashtra, Delhi SIR schedule; final voter list to be published on November 4

The Election Commission of India (ECI) on Wednesday (August 19) revised the schedule for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls

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People of Purpose: How Ananya and Kabithui Are Reimagining Education in Manipur with Khaangchu

In conflict-affected Manipur, Khaangchu blends Rongmei knowledge with modern learning to help children stay rooted while looking ahead.

SFI opposes harassment of student protesters, demands scrapping of NTA

NTAs failures had caused severe distress to lakhs of students and demanded its immediate abolition, says SFI State secretary

Meet the 13-year-old building a 'moisture farm' to fight drought with water from air

Meet the yearold building a moisture farm to fight drought with water from air

Congress President Criticizes Government Policies for Youth Disillusionment

New Delhi, August 19: Following the monsoon session of Parliament, the Congress Working Committee (CWC) convened on Wednesday. Under the leadersh

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Sugar prices hit record high as cane goes to E20: India rushes to contain crisis

Sugar prices hit record high as cane goes to E India rushes to contain crisis

Manipur on Edge as Governor Heads to Delhi, MHA May Decide on NRC

Markets, educational institutions, business establishments, and public transport stayed largely shut in Imphal East, Imphal West, Thoubal, Kakchi

39 children fall ill after eating kheer at Himachal school, probe underway

children fall ill after eating kheer at Himachal school probe underway

Kurnool police arrest three in TDP activist murder case

Police produced the accused before the court and remanded them to judicial custody until September 1

Kollam Corporation to kick off 10-Day Onaravam celebrations on August 20

The festivities will continue on August 21 at the Corporation Office with a series of cultural performances staged by councillors and employees.

EID Parry eyes quarterly break-even in CPG business in 4-5 quarters

The absolute margin pool has grown given the companys focus on a more margin-accretive product mix

Copper futures: Hovers nears a support

Traders can exit the shorts and initiate long positions

Lakshya Sen suffers shocking defeat to 18-year-old, knocked out of BWF World Championship

Lakshya Sen's BWF World Championships campaign ended in the men's singles Round of 32 after Garrett Tan produced a late surge to defeat the India

Cabinet clears 13,041 cr railway multitracking from Kharagpur to Paradeep, NH-22 upgrade in Bihar

Weather Tomorrow August 20: IMD predicts rain, thunderstorms and heavy showers across several states; check forecast for Delhi, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh and more

Weather Tomorrow August 20: Several regions will experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms on August 20. In Delhi, moderate rain is anticipated

Balangir Businessman Abduction: Police Release Bhubaneswar Hotel CCTV Footage

The abduction of wellknown businessman Narendra Sahu alias Gunda has taken a dramatic turn with police releasing CCTV footage from Bhubaneswars S

Google Pixel 11 promo shows unreleased fitness band, but nobody knows what it is

Google Pixel promo shows unreleased fitness band but nobody knows what it is

Cabinet approves railway multitracking projects in four States at 9,450 crore

Expected to be completed by 2030-31, the projects are spread across eight districts in West Bengal, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and wil

AI-generated child abuse material, Indian law and the enforcement challenge

POCSO already recognises computer-generated and fabricated depictions, while Section 67B and the 2026 IT Rules add further legal and platform dut

Unnati Hoodas Journey at BWF World Championship Ends in Heartbreak

New Delhi, August 19: Unnati Hoodas debut at the BWF World Championship concluded in the second round. On Wednesday, she faced a tough defeat aga

Pakistan to honour two Mumbai doctors who kept Jinnah illness secret

Pakistan to honour two Mumbai doctors who kept Jinnah illness secret

Quote of the day by Thomas Edison: 'Good fortune is what happens when...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on success, real achievement, sudden chance, hard work, foresightedness, preparation and systematic preparation

Quote of the day by Thomas Edison explains how opportunity, planning, preparation and hard work can shape success. The quote says good fortune co

DUSU elections: DU deploys over 500 CCTV cameras, tightens rules and police vigil

DUSU elections DU deploys over CCTV cameras tightens rules and police vigil

Psychology says people who prefer window seats even when they don't look outside may value perceived control over their surroundings

Choosing a window seat may reflect something more subtle than simply enjoying the view. For some passengers, it can offer a small, familiar sense

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO closes at 1.45x subscription; QIB demand drives overall tally

IPO receives bids for 36.37 crore shares against 25.13 crore shares offered across all categories

Sunshine Pictures IPO Day 2: Subscription surges to 18.47x, NII category leads charge

IPO receives total bids of 10,13,11,123 shares against 54,86,051 shares on offer

VW to select India partner this yr to share risk, drive growth: Skoda CEO

Volkswagen expects to sign a deal with a local partner in India this year, the CEO of its Skoda brand, Klaus Zellmer, said, as the German group s

5,561 crore for five guarantee schemes in Kalaburagi district

State government is committed to ensuring that every eligible beneficiary receives the benefits, says Parameshwar Naik

Delhi HC declines plea seeking probe into irregularities in NEET-UG re-exam, dissolution of NTA

The Delhi High Court on Wednesday refused to hear a petition seeking an investigation into alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG re-examination a

Father rapes teen, forces abortion, then sells baby after raping her again

Father rapes teen forces abortion then sells baby after raping her again

Nikhil Kamath and Sreeram Vanga invest 250 crore in CtrlS Datacenters to enhance Indias digital infrastructure

The capital will support CtrlSs infrastructure expansion and capacity build-out to meet growing enterprise and hyperscaler demand across India

UGC-NET June 2026 exam to be conducted again in September: Centre to Delhi HC

The Centre informed the Delhi High Court about retesting three UGC-NET subjects. Sociology, English, and Commerce papers will be re-conducted on

ECI revises Maharashtra SIR schedule, final voter list to be published on November 4

The Election Commission has announced an updated schedule for Maharashtra's electoral roll, pushing back crucial deadlines. The publication of th

OPINION | Right to disagree does not mean right to demean

The Jharkhand student agitation ended today with the leaders announcing that they are postponing their movement for two months.Earlier, the Jhark

Make Uttar Pradesh Your Second Industrial Home, CM Yogi To Japanese Companies

UP CM Yogi Adityanath invited Japanese companies to make Uttar Pradesh their Second Industrial Home, highlighting investment, technology, manufac

Meet 10-year-old Hsu Ting-wei, who won a top Silicon Valley invention award for building an AI electronic nose that could detect drugs and African swine fever

A talented young inventor from Taiwan has achieved remarkable recognition for developing an AI-powered electronic nose. This groundbreaking devic

Tamil Nadu Drowns In

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijays decision to provide every MLA with a government car, 75,000 a month towards fuel, maintenance and driv

8 Tribal Kids Died Mysteriously in Balaghat

A child-health crisis is unfolding against a background of substantial nutritional vulnerability.

YSR Congress Accuses Andhra Government of Oppressing Opposition Following Arrest of Former MP

Amaravati, August 19: A leader from the YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) has accused the ruling coalition led by the Telugu Desam Party (TDP) in Andhra

Seven Sri Lankan Tamil families to be shifted from Bhavanisagar camp

Members of the seven families, recently shifted from the Gummidipoondi camp to Bhavanisagar, have criminal cases pending against them

Ajaz Khan backs Govinda; slams Sunita Ahuja and warns of hit to kids careers

Ajaz Khan has publicly sided with Govinda amid his conflict with Sunita Ahuja. He urged Ahuja not to share personal marital grievances online, em

SC Directs Odisha to Decide on Dara Singh

The Supreme Court of India has directed the Odisha State Sentence Review Board to take a decision on the premature release plea of Rabindra Kumar

Jharkhand students halt protest, give 2-month ultimatum to Soren govt

Congress leader dubs proposed BC reservation in local body polls eyewash

The exercise to provide 34% reservation is meaningless without completing the legal and constitutional process required for its implementation, a

Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital opens centre at Saravanampatti