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Air India Phuket-Delhi flight pilot tests positive for drugs in dope test: Reports

The pilot-in-command of Air India Phuket-Delhi flight, which experienced a sudden loss of altitude of approximately 300 feet during cruise, teste

Varanasi Awaits its Global Anchor

As Ramayana and Toxic lock in major overseas distribution deals, Rajamoulis action spectacle remains without a confirmed international partner de

Kanika Kapoor Shares Memorable Experiences Working with Sunny Deol

Mumbai, August 11: Actress Kanika Kapoor, who is making her Bollywood debut with the film Batwara 1947, is currently in the spotlight. Directed b

Pothole-Filled Road Gets Makeover After Viral Video By Schoolgirls

The schoolgirls' novel take on the pothole-filled road soon garnered a lot of attention, prompting local legislator Mahendra Thorve to initiate t

Buying property? Check rental yield to avoid overpaying, assess fair value

Besides a high current yield, it is also crucial to assess whether it will sustain

Fitch affirms India's BBB- sovereign rating, retains stable outlook

The rating agency expects India's economy to grow 6.4 per cent in FY27 but flagged high government debt, weak fiscal metrics and lagging structur

Training programme for master trainers in outcome-based education

Water level in Papanasam dam stands at 84.10 feet

Rahul Gandhi Blamed for Police Action Against Students in Jharkhand

Ranchi, August 11: Aditya Sahu, the president of the Jharkhand BJP, criticized the state government and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi during a pre

Government Super Speciality Hospital for Maternity and Child Health gathers dust; patients going to other cities for treatment

The 650-bedded, 7-storey structure, built on 4.10 acres and covering 3.21 lakh square feet, is ready to receive patients but is waiting for the s

In 1977, California removed the last herbivores from San Miguel Island after years of overgrazing. Decades later, the barren landscape produced a stunning ecological comeback, transforming into an island covered with native vegetation

San Miguel Island tells a powerful conservation story. Once called a barren lump of sand, the 9,500-acre California island suffered more than a c

Parliament panel calls for legal validity for digitally signed land records

Parliament's rural development panel has proposed legal recognition for digitally signed land records, automatic online mutation and expanded fin

Attackers kill 60 people in South Sudan cattle raid: local official

The nation has long been plagued by violent cattle raids but is now also seeing clashes between troops loyal to President Salva Kiir and forces l

Jagan to meet YSRCP MLAs, MLCs on August 12

Chennai police launches anti-corruption special unit

While the majority of police personnel, from constables to senior officers, discharge their duties honestly without accepting bribes, the miscond

Fishermans body recovered from Muthalapozhi

Thomas, alias Praveen, of Anchuthengu had suffered an epileptic seizure and fallen into the backwaters while returning from fishing

Kerala unit of AAP demands review of E20 fuel policy, announces protest

Assam-Arunachal border firing leaves 11 hurt, both states rush to defuse tension

Eleven people were injured in a firing incident along the Assam-Arunachal Pradesh border. District administrations intervened and resolved the si

Kerala Leader of Opposition Pinarayi Vijayan condoles death of M.P. Parameswaran

Dipke slams police action against protesters in Ranchi, says students just fighting for their rights

According to a statement issued by the Cockroach Janta Party, Abhijeet Dipke spoke to Mr. Mahto over a video call while the student leader was ho

CBI Arrests Another Suspect in BJP Worker Abhijit Sarkars Murder Case

Kolkata, August 11: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested another suspect in the murder case of BJP worker Abhijit Sarkar. This

'More than we can handle': StanChart's PD Singh on FCNR deposits

We are in a very critical phase where foreign capital will find its way to India if we are able to articulate the benefits we have, Singh said

Exam agency operator arrested from Mumbai four years after JSSC Junior Engineer paper leak

The Special Investigation Team (SIT) has arrested an absconding operator-cum-director of the examination-conducting agency in connection with the

Lt. Gen. V. Sreehari inspires cadets during visit to Sainik School, Amaravathinagar

Six key GST officials in Chennai transferred after Sowcarpet traders incident

Traders in Sowcarpet had recently accused GST officials of corruption.

Ola Electric ordered to pay Rs 25,000 compensation, refund Rs 1.03 lakh to Kerala man over faulty scooter

A Kerala consumer commission found Ola Electric guilty of service deficiency and unfair trade practices. The commission ordered Ola Electric to r

TVS SCS bets big on India growth, eyes around 17K cr revenue by FY30

The company expects India's share of its business to rise from the current 30 per cent to 40 per cent over four years, supporting double-digit re

Morning lab opened at Kodur health centre in Keralas Malappuram

Special master plan being prepared for the comprehensive development of various panchayats in Malappuram constituency, says Industries Minister

PM Modi Highlights Transformative Impact of Government E-Marketplace on Public Procurement

New Delhi, August 11: Prime Minister Modi stated on Tuesday that the Government E-Marketplace (GEM) is revolutionizing public procurement in Indi

Candidates trained under governments rural skilling programme not getting jobs: panel

Parliamentary committee calls for near-complete placement tracking, better fund utilisation across rural skilling schemes, and expanded credit an

TGHRC recommends 4 lakh each for 18 patients who developed infections after cataract surgeries in 2018

Wildlife attack adalat at Nenmara on Aug 14

Suspension of water supply on August 13, 14 in parts of Madurai city

Rahul Gandhi Faces Criticism Over Student Protests in Jharkhand

New Delhi, August 11: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of adopting a dual approach regarding student pro

Vodafone Idea capex plans get sails from 6,400 crore funding push

Hopeful of closing discussions with banks, confident of raising additional funds, says CEO Abhijit Kishore

PM E-DRIVE scheme extended till 2028, EV subsidy cut for electric two-wheelers

The government has announced a major update for people planning to buy electric vehicles in India as the PM E-DRIVE scheme has been extended unti

Southern Railway announces cancellation of trains

Passport Seva server glitch leaves hundreds stranded in Keralas Malappuram

Disruption causes hardship to applicants at the Malappuram centre, where the cramped premises lacked adequate seating. Children and elderly appli

Diageo Hits Back at Indias Rum Ban, Says Due Process Was Ignored

Online court records show the challenge was briefly heard on Monday in Mumbai's High Court, but the judge denied any immediate relief and asked t

Quote of the day by Chiwetel Ejiofor: 'All roads lead home in the end...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on values, roots, peace and family

Quote of the day by Chiwetel Ejiofor focuses on home, roots, heritage, values and identity. His words remind people that work and life can take t

A hot day by 2100 may have extra 4 hours of extreme heat if high emissions continue: study

Extreme heat events are typically assessed using daily mean average, maximum, or minimum temperatures. However, the measures can neglect shorter

Watch: Indias Russian oil imports hit 48% as U.S. readies 100% tariffs

Russias share of Indias crude oil imports hit an all-time high of 48% in June 2026, even as the United States moves closer to imposing tariffs of

BJPs Rajeev Chandrasekhar Denounces False Media Reports Aimed at Undermining the Party

Thiruvananthapuram, August 11: Kerala BJP President Rajeev Chandrasekhar stated on Tuesday that reports published in the media regarding the part

How Two IIT Grads Turned Paddy Stubble into Sustainable Packaging Material

Founded by IIT graduates Arpit Dhupar and Anand Bodh, Dharaksha transforms paddy stubble into biodegradable packaging to tackle stubble burning a

Abhijeet Dipke slams police action against Jharkhand student protesters

One held on charges of running Ponzi scheme in Belagavi

Karnataka Forest Department fits elephant with radio-collar in Hassan to track movement of herd

The department had fitted a radio collar on an elephant from the same herd three years ago, but the battery had since expired, making it difficul

MacKenzie Scott faced criticism from Elon Musk and Katie Miller over her $26 billion philanthropy: Jeff Bezos ex-wife drew backlash over donations to 'progressive causes'

MacKenzie Scotts $26 billion philanthropic legacy came under renewed scrutiny after Elon Musk and Katie Miller criticized the billionaires charit

Calicut Universitys Suvega to offer 24/7 services

Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100

Search efforts continue after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia. Over three thousand people remain missing, with many feared trapped

Quote of the day by Paul Walker: 'You know, all that really matters is that the people you love are...' - inspiring quote by actor known for playing Brian O'Conner in The Fast and the Furious teaches life lessons on appreciating loved ones, health, happiness, family and what makes life meaningful

Quote of the day by Paul Walker: Paul Walker once conveyed that love and health are the true pillars of a fulfilling life. He viewed success and

Air India CEO Wilson summoned by MoCA over Phuket-Delhi flight incident

Campbell Wilson briefed senior government officials on the August 4 incident involving flight AI2379, which lost around 300 feet in altitude and

Govt. Extends PM E-DRIVE Scheme Till MArch 2028, Govt Halves e2W Subsidy To Rs 5K

The maximum ex-factory price for e-two wheelers to avail the incentive is Rs 1.5 lakh, with a total fund support of Rs 2,767 crore from the Minis

Presidency University and University of the West of Scotland launch innovative postgraduate programmes in Bengaluru

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 11: Presidency University, Bengaluru, in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland (UWS), UK,

Messi Takes Indefinite Break From Football Following His Father's Death

Jorge Messi, 68, died at a clinic in Rosario after a prolonged illness, leaving the Argentine football icon facing a deeply personal loss

BJP workers clash with police, block Ratu Road amid Jharkhand bandh in Ranchi

Shivamogga Police join hands with Education Department to bring school dropouts back to schools

158 habitations to get road connectivity for first time

Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan says 422.10 crore sanctioned under PMGSY for 146 roads and 19 bridges covering 347 km

CBI searches properties of CGST Superintendent arrested in bribery case

Acting on a complaint, the CBI, Visakhapatnam, registered a case against the officer for allegedly demanding 1.5 lakh bribe to prevent the issuan

MDR charges on UPI transactions: Necessity or revenue grab? | In Focus Podcast

Indias digital payments face a shake-up as the government introduces a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) for UPI transactions, raising concerns that f

Cyber fraud crackdown: Centre blocks over 3,700 mobile apps, saves Rs 11,158 crore

The government has blocked 3,718 mobile applications by June 30, 2026. Over Rs 11,158 crore has been saved through 32.80 lakh fraud complaints. A

Datanomics: Small increase may not fix deepening shortage of judges

India's judicial strength has risen since 2019, but pending cases have grown faster, leaving the country with a severe shortage of judges relativ

Medium-term growth outlook remains healthy for Bharat Forge stock

Brokerages expect growth to strengthen in the second half of FY27, supported by defence order execution, recovery in Class-8 truck demand and dom

Pandemic is over but Covid-19 is not: Study says it may reactivate dormant viruses in your body

The emergence of severe COVID-19 cases has the potential to awaken dormant viruses already residing in the body. Researchers have identified sign

TNPL 2026 | Deepesh learning the nuances of fast bowling

Deepesh worked on his bowling with mentor Sandeep Warrier during the two-week gap after the TNCA First Division League

Net direct tax collection grows 23% to over 8.11 trillion till August 10

Net direct tax collection grows 23% to over 8.11 trillion till August 10

'Where are the donations?' Opposition protests outside Parliament over Ram Temple donation row

'Where are the donations?' Opposition protests outside Parliament over Ram Temple donation row

Government school topper in NEET felicitated

Uttar Pradesh Clerics Embrace Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign, Celebrating National Pride

Lucknow, August 11: In Uttar Pradesh, Muslim clerics have welcomed the state governments decision to launch the Har Ghar Tiranga campaign in madr

Jharkhand BJP calls statewide bandh to oppose police action on JPSC aspirants

Jharkhand BJP calls statewide bandh to oppose police action on JPSC aspirants

India's Q1 FY27 GDP growth projected at 8%, says SBI Research report

SBI's nowcasting model showed 86 per cent of 54 high-frequency indicators accelerating in Q1FY27, while government capital expenditure remained s

Novotel Hyderabad Airport Marks International Youth Day

Moving beyond a conventional industry interaction, the event was designed as a conversation between leaders and future leaders.

India's net direct tax collection rises 23% to Rs 8.11 lakh crore as of August 10

India's net direct tax collections grew 23.09 percent year-on-year to Rs 8.11 lakh crore. Gross direct tax collections increased 19.75 percent, w

'Epidemic rates of autism': Trump cites higher ASD rates as he limits child vaccines

'Epidemic rates of autism': Trump cites higher ASD rates as he limits child vaccines

China's rapidly expanding aircraft carrier fleet may be vulnerable to submarine attacks: Report

China's growing aircraft carrier fleet faces potential submarine threats. A US think tank report highlights this vulnerability in the western Pac

Empowering Rural Women: Over 1.9 Million Flags Prepared for Independence Day in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, August 11: This Independence Day, the spirit of self-reliance among 30,000 rural women from Uttar Pradesh is shining brightly. The trico

Bihar liquor ban: 51.3 million litres seized, over 17 lakh people arrested in last 10 years

Bihar has had a prohibition policy in place for nearly a decade, but the latest figures from the state's Excise and Police departments revealed t

Deepti Gaur Mukerjee takes charge as govt pushes higher education reforms

The new higher education secretary takes charge amid examination reforms, student unrest and efforts to address long-standing challenges in India

Psychology says people may feel more confident after making a decision, even when the decision hasn't worked yet

The psychology of decision-making suggests that how we feel while making a choice can be very different from how successful that choice ultimatel

Rampur Tops CM Dashboard Rankings Again

Lucknow, August 11: The efforts of the Uttar Pradesh government over the past nine and a half years to promote good governance and address public

Proposals to be submitted on demands of Kannadigas living outside Karnataka

Govt considering sending FCRA Bill to joint committee of Parliament for further scrutiny: Sources

The government is considering sending the FCRA Amendment Bill to a joint parliamentary committee. Opposition parties, including Congress and TMC,

Quote of the Day by Cate Blanchett: 'Who would want a face that hasn't seen or lived properly...'- Inspiring life lessons on experience, beauty, growing older and embracing every stage of life by Australian actress famous for her roles in The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit trilogies

Cate Blanchett embraces her wrinkles, viewing them as meaningful landmarks of a life richly experienced. This stance opposes societal norms that

Buzz: Vijay's Bodyguard to get Plum Govt Post?

Vijay is deliberately selecting people from the film fraternity for appointment to important government posts. He is picking individuals from his

Hybrid Home Loan: Reduce the tension of rising EMIs; know what a hybrid home loan is.

Hybrid Home Loan: Taking out a home loan to purchase a home is common, but changes in interest rates can increase your EMI. In such a situation,

Udupi MLA inaugurates new bathing ghat of Sheembra Siddhi Vinayak temple

CSIR-NGRI Recruitment Alert: Apply Now for Multiple Positions Including Project Assistant

Hyderabad, August 11: The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has announced job openings at its prominent research laboratory, t

Polymer Banknotes: 1 billion plastic notes to be made, trials approved for 10 and 20 rupee currency

Polymer Banknotes: Over the past few days, there have been numerous reports regarding plastic currency. The RBI also proposed these notes to the

Cockroaches, dirt, and expired goods: Blinkit's license suspended, FDA takes major action

Blinkit License Suspended: The FDA has taken significant action against the Blinkit company. The FDA has revoked the company's store license. Off

Digital arrest scams: What has the Supreme Court directed to protect victims?