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Is China Behind the Flooding in Nepal? Expert Claims Manipulation of Glaciers in Tibet

Bhagalpur, August 27: Rising sediment levels in rivers are exacerbating the risk of flooding. Following a glacier collapse in Nepal, fears of flo

IRDAI permits insurers to invest in New Development Banks onshore rupee bonds

U.S. sounds out NATO allies over Europe force review

NATO chief Mark Rutte insisted that Washingtons allies were making progress by ramping up spending on defence and the acquisition of key capabili

SIR hearings begin in Telangana, four persons from the draft rolls rejected at ERO level during verification

Indias PE market holds firm despite global uncertainty: KPMG

Investors are increasingly targeting high-growth, profitable businesses with strong cash flows and opportunities for scaling and consolidation, w

In 2000, NASA's MISR used 9 cameras aboard Terra to study clouds, winds and aerosols. 1 year later, scientists showed it could measure cloud heights to within 400 meters worldwide, opening new possibilities for meteorology

NASAs MISR instrument is giving scientists a different way to study Earths atmosphere. Its nine cameras view the planet from different angles, re

BJPs First Meeting of New National Secretaries Focuses on Upcoming Elections

New Delhi, August 27: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) held its first organizational meeting with newly appointed national secretaries at its hea

BJP Headquarters Hosts First Meeting of Newly Appointed National Secretaries Ahead of Assembly Elections

New Delhi, August 27: The BJP headquarters witnessed its first organizational meeting with newly appointed national secretaries on Thursday. The

Lunar Eclipse On August 28 could end a long-running drama: Each zodiac sign gets a different kind of closure on Friday

As the Virgo Sun draws attention to practical responsibilities while the Pisces Moon brings hidden emotions to the surface, the day's Lunar Eclip

Municipal worker fatally run over by unidentified vehicle in Khammam

TPJAC wants polytechnics within govt. technical education framework

The two-faced governors of Empire

The first English voyages to India ended for want of knowledge of the sea routes

Uttar Pradesh, Bihar's per capita income still trails India average

Punjab and Maharashtra, among the top 5 states at the dawn of reforms, have since moved down the order

LIC subscribes to Bajaj Finances 5,000 crore NCDs

LIC has subscribed to five lakh NCDs, of face value of 1 lakh each, of the deposit-taking non-banking financial company, totalling 5,000 crore, t

Maharashtra Chief Minister Emphasizes Purity of Offerings During Ganesh Chaturthi

Mumbai, August 27: Preparations for Maharashtras renowned state-level festival, Ganesh Chaturthi, are in full swing. In a recent meeting, Chief M

Gill sees nothing wrong in decision to enforce follow-on

I would not say it (follow-on) backfired. We were also anticipating (wet) weather on day four and five. But you have to take the best decision po

Living quarters for firefighters in Coimbatore commissioned virtually by CM Vijay

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Quote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: At some point in your career, someone is going to tell you Inspiring lessons on self-control, experience, mistakes, warnings and why you should know when to walk away by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on career choices and decision-making

Quote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: Leonardo DiCaprios quote, At some point in your career, someone is going to tell you, This stove is hot. D

A new outsourcing model

What the $20 billion, New York-based Colgate-Palmolive announced last week was unique in the world of corporate-startup alliances

Karnataka suspends 2 govt school teachers for participating in RSS marches

Karnataka suspends govt school teachers for participating in RSS marches

From washing utensils in Kolkata to a career-best 167: Shahbaz's cricket journey

Shahbaz Ahmed left civil engineering studies in Haryana to chase cricket dreams in Kolkata, 1,500km from home. Facing financial hardship, he wash

Honda Innovation Challenge 2.0 unveiled

Power plants destroyed in Nepal floods? This Video is from Pakistan

Power plants destroyed in Nepal floods This Video is from Pakistan

India Sends Relief Aid and Bailey Bridge to Flood-Stricken Nepal

New Delhi, August 27: The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Thursday that India will send a Bailey bridge to assist Nepal in its re

Hockey World Cup: Indian women down Germany for best finish in 52 years

Having picked itself up to go again, the Indian womens team earned itself a small piece of history by finishing fifth with a 3-1 win over Germany

Andhra set to emerge as third subsea hub following datacentre buildout

The State is seeing investments from Microsoft and Google, who are building fresh subsea cable infrastructure, currently concentrated in Mumbai a

Watch: Nepal Flash Floods: Death toll increases to 362; 1000 still missing

A devastating flash flood struck Nepals Nuwakot district near the Nepal-Tibet border on August 26, leaving a trail of destruction.

Communal clash during Milad-un-Nabi in Mumbai, three booked

Mumbai: Three Muslim men have been booked in connection with the Milad-un-Nabi clash in Mumbais Parel area on Wednesday night, August 26, after a

PH Kurian : A public servant who put public health before patent rights

Kurian, in his last judgement in 2012, issued a CL on Bayers kidney cancer drug Nexavar, allowing the medicines manufacture at a price that was a

Tourism Dept. Secretary instructs officials to exploit tourism potential of Udupi district

The Secretary stresses the need to develop new tourist attractions and ancillary facilities so that tourists can stay longer in the district

Russia bombards nine Ukrainian cities, calling the strikes massive

Russia described the targets as military-related, including industrial facilities, oil refineries, logistics hubs and port infrastructure.

11 booked for irregularities in Belagavi sugar factory

US shifts Patriot missiles to Middle East, leaving Europe dangerously exposed

US shifts Patriot missiles to Middle East leaving Europe dangerously exposed

Unconditional reforms

The fact that the BIS statute is mandated by different ministries and that the process can take up to six months adds to investment complexities

Onion Prices Under Control as Kanda Express Depart from Nashik to New Delhi

New Delhi, August 27: The first Kanda Express has set off from Nashik to New Delhi to alleviate rising onion prices and ensure availability in ma

Skilling to employment

Workplace exposure also needs to be expanded because 80 per cent of learners cite inadequate practical experience and industry exposure as a majo

Indias entertainment & media sector to grow to $36.7 billion by 2030: PwC

Internet advertising remains the primary growth engine and is projected to nearly double from $7.5 billion in 2025 to $14.3 billion by 2030, grow

Gaurav Vallabh Supports PM Modis Sports Initiatives Amid National Anthem Controversy

Kolkata, August 27: Gaurav Vallabh, a leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has expressed his support for Prime Minister Narendra Modis eff

Telangana Congress social media in-charge beaten up, urinated on

Hyderabad: A social media in-charge for the Congress party, reportedly belonging to the BC Munnuru Kapu community, was allegedly beaten up and ur

Letters to the Editor dated August 27, 2026

Fire at textile shop in Arakkonam

Nepal-Tibet flash floods kill 362 as India searches for 290 nationals

NepalTibet flash floods kill as India searches for nationals

MSMEs face costlier finance, working capital squeeze under RBIs proposed NBFC credit curbs: FISME

Urges RBI to adopt targeted regulation instead of a blanket ban

AMCA bid deadline extended by two months to October 30

The deadline for Indian defence majors to submit bids for the indigenous fifth-generation fighter aircraft, Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft, has

ESDS Software Solution IPO: Can strong growth justify the valuation?

A profitable core business provides the base case, while new AI projects offer significant optionality

Plea to conduct kodiyettram as per auspicious time fixed by Vidhayagar

Maharashtra Government Prepares for Ganesh Festival with Key Meetings

Mumbai, August 27: The Maharashtra government is ramping up preparations for the upcoming Ganesh Festival. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis held

At least 359 people dead in Nepal flood; rescue operations underway

Government issues fresh flood alert after satellite imagery shows that a lake has formed upstream of Bhotekoshi River; towns were wiped out in a

Why did the flash floods happen in Nepal?

Several people have died in Nepal after floods triggered by a glacial collapse along the Nepal-Tibet border, with 288 Indians still missing.

Deepa Jewellers sets IPO price band at 168-177 per share

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 250 crore and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 1.18 crore equity shares

Toxic: Yash and Geetu Mohandas film is an ambitious misfire

Toxic had all the ingredients of a big, ambitious cinematic event scale, stars, style and the promise of something different. But does ambition

Nothing Before Coffee plans to add over 60 outlets this year

Over the years, the brand has expanded across metro, Tier-II and Tier-III markets, taking its caf experience to a wider and increasingly aspirati

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INL backs Umar Faizy, questions critics over Waqf stand

UEFA prepares Swiss criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

UEFA prepares Swiss criminal complaint against Gianni Infantino over World Cup sale

Freedom from Waste: 70% fail to clean vacant plots, GBA to bill owners through property tax

Deputy CM launches gold, copper exploration work at Devadurga in Karnataka

Nepal Flash Flood Devastation Reignites India's Fear Around Ticking Chinese Mega Dam 'Water Bomb'

A deadly flash flood near the NepalTibet border has revived Indias concern over Chinas massive Medog hydropower project on the Yarlung Tsangpo, w

Gujarat Extends Deadline for Penalty Interest Waiver for Rural Housing Beneficiaries

Gandhinagar, August 27: The Gujarat government has extended the deadline for a 100% waiver on penalty interest for beneficiaries of the Gujarat R

How Zohran Mamdani mastered Trump's 'Art of the Deal'

Interestingly, Donald Trump laid down 11 rules for successful deal-making inThe Art of the Deal. Mamdanis first eight months as mayor suggest tha

Happy Raksha Bandhan 2026 Wishes: Top 60+ quotes, messages, images and greetings to share with brother and sister

Happy Raksha Bandhan 2026: Best wishes, quotes, messages, HD images, photos, greetings and Rakhi status to share with your brother, sister, famil

WJM holds hunger strike in support of Anagha Sasi at Malayalam varsity

Can CPI poll 5,000 votes on its own in Keralam, asks CPI(M) State secretariat member C.N. Mohanan

India beat Germany 3-1 to secure fifth place at FIH Women's Hockey World Cup 2026

The Indian women's hockey team produced a stunning second-half comeback to defeat Germany 3-1 and secure fifth place at the FIH Women's Hockey Wo

HDFC Bank shares fall as US lawsuit adds to leadership succession concerns

Shares decline around 2 per cent as a US securities fraud class-action lawsuit and uncertainty over MD & CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan's succession wei

Musician couple Mithun Jayaraj and Indu Prasad explore diverse sounds with Dakshina

Dakshina will release its newest track based on Sree Narayana Gurus devotional song on August 28

Rs 1.1 lakh cr to Rs 2.1 lakh cr: Why cost of 1st bullet train project has doubled

One Nation, One Election: 70% back simultaneous polls, MOTN survey shows

One Nation One Election back simultaneous polls MOTN survey shows

In 1959, Auckland opened its Harbour Bridge after 3 years of construction. 10 years later, clip-on sections doubled its capacity from 4 lanes to 8 lanes for city traffic

Auckland Harbour Bridge's initial construction prioritized affordability over immediate full capacity. The bridge was later expanded with clip-on

Vivekananda Kendra president Balakrishnan passes away

Noida woman hurling abuses was

Noida: A woman was caught on camera hurling derogatory abuses at a group of five to six security guards at a high-rise apartment complex in Noida

Dheerendra Shastri Announces Relief Efforts for Nepal Flood Victims

Chhatarpur, August 27: Dheerendra Krishna Shastri, the head of Bageshwar Dham, has announced food and medical assistance for the victims of the r

PM Modi to undertake 4-day visit to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan

PM Modi will also hold bilateral meetings with SCO leaders on the sidelines of the summit; it is learnt that Vladimir Putin will be among the lea

SaaSpocalypse probably premature: Salesforce President & CEO Bhattacharya

Arundhati Bhattacharya believes the company has made sure to tackle customers' concerns

HDFC likely to challenge NCLT order as Subhash Chandra clarifies claims of only 3,992 crore

However, reacting to dissenting creditors claims of 22,000 crore against him, Chandra on Thursday clarified that he has not borrowed any money fr

DVAC seizes 1.56 lakh cash from Kadambakulam govt fish farm office

US Marines unveil new role for infantry in age of drones; how Indian Army is transforming

The US Marine Corps is rethinking its infantry strategies to adapt to a future dominated by drone warfare. Meanwhile, India is enhancing its mili

From Jamshedpur to a 17th-century French chteau: Why this Indian woman with a top B-school degree quit her job

Harshal Jain, who moved from Jamshedpur to France for higher studies, leaves a stable advertising job after finding herself dissatisfied with cor

CPI(M) launches campaign for Cauvery drinking water in Tiruppur villages

TG plans to expand skill development initiatives: IT Minister

Border talks, summit diplomacy signal steady India-China reset

Modi to hold bilateral with Putin, engage with Xi at SCO meet ahead of BRICS summit

ED Takes Major Action Against Vatika Limited, Seizes

Gurugram, August 27: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has launched a significant operation against the real estate company Vatika Limited in the

Michael Bloomberg lost job in 1981. How a Wall Street exit changed nature of finance

Michael Bloomberg lost job in 1981. How a Wall Street exit changed nature of finance

Science says birds can navigate using Earths magnetic field, heres how their invisible compass may work

What scientists increasingly understand is that bird navigation is far more complex than simply following familiar landmarks. Through an interpla

Aaryavirs confidence stands out, says DPL coach

ISI Expands Operations Through Covert Organizations in India

New Delhi, August 27: Investigations into various activities linked to the ISI in India have revealed the emergence of several covert organizatio

Keralam Motor Vehicle dept. to hire private facilities to clear backlog of learners licence tests, driving tests

The department will hire halls in nearby colleges, schools or other educational institutions having adequate computer systems, internet connectiv