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Vice President Addresses IAS Trainees at LBSNAA in Mussoorie

Mussoorie, August 20: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 2024 batch of IAS trainees at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of A

America must stay ahead of China: Trump calls on Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act

Indias Electric Passenger Vehicle Market Sees 102% Surge in Q2 2026

New Delhi, August 20: Indias electric passenger vehicle (EPV) market recorded a remarkable growth of 102% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2

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School Assembly News Headlines: On September twenty-ninth, the Delhi High Court is set to review appeals concerning Prime Minister Modi's academi

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Bombay Bar Association criticises BCI chairmans actions, demands resignation

The Bombay Bar Association has called for the resignation of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, stating that his apology for

Andaman withdraws green AI data centre contract for Great Nicobar project

Andaman withdraws green AI data centre contract for Great Nicobar project

12 days to go: Oracle employees may be staring at another '6 am layoff notice' on September 1

Oracle is allegedly gearing up for a new phase of job cuts, with managers instructed to pinpoint roles for elimination by September 1. This move

Amit Shah Accuses Congress of Historical Mistake Over Vande Mataram Controversy

New Delhi, August 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress partys policy of excessive appeasement on Thursday. He stated that th

Australian couple bought a cattle farm and planted 34,000 trees. Years later, koalas and wildlife are returning

In 2020, Australian couple Brett and Lisa Vercoe bought a 30-hectare former cattle property near Coffs Harbour in New South Wales and began resto

Kia Sorento revealed ahead of September 4 India launch

Kia Sorento revealed ahead of September India launch

IIT Delhi to civil service dream, then Meesho: Vidit Aatrey's Rs 95,000 crore journey

IIT Delhi to civil service dream then Meesho Vidit Aatreys Rs crore journey

Mumbai BEST Clears Way For 150 More AC Double-Decker E-Buses After Resolving Rate Dispute

IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from adding new branches for six months

The regulatory action follows scrutiny of the insurers expenses, while Niva Bupa maintains that recent-period compliance remains on track.

UKG student dies after teacher tries to strip, slaps him in Visakhapatnam classroom

CCTV footage appears to show the teacher stripping him in front of the class to shame him, then slapping him. He collapsed moments later

Silver futures jump nearly 1% to 2.38 lakh/kg as US Treasury move boosts precious metals

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for the September delivery climbed by 2,163, or nearly 1%, to 2,38,950 per 10 grams in a busines

Psychology says people who search for a product they already bought may be trying to confirm that they made the right decision

Searching for reviews or information after buying something can reveal an interesting psychological tension. The person may not actually be tryin

Rajasthan: Dalit journalist attacked, abused while on duty

Jaipur: A Dalit journalist has alleged that he was attacked by casteist elements while reporting on a public grievance programme in Rajasthans Ud

Bitcoin roars past $70,000 as yields sink, Trump sparks optimism

Bitcoin rose about 4.1% to over $71,900, its highest level since May 31

Exciting Job Opportunities at NTPC Green Energy Limited: Apply by September 7

New Delhi, August 20: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Li

Quote of the day by Elbert Hubbard, 'Positive anything is better than negative nothing' offers powerful lesson, timeless wisdom on positivity, discipline, focus, ambition, successful mindset, resilience, growth, optimism, growth

Quote of the day by Elbert Hubbard is a reminder that progress often begins with imperfect action. Life will always contain uncertainty, setbacks

India's hockey legacy relived as JSW launches 'Rukna Nahi Hai' campaign

The campaign brings together some of Indian hockey's most prominent figures, including former men's captain Sardar Singh, former women's captain

Supreme Court sets up high-powered committee to investigate police action against student protesters

The Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a High-Power Inquiry Committee (HPEC) to investigate the actions of police and security forces during s

PCR Vans Step in as Online Cab Strike Disrupts Bhubaneswar Airport

With online cab services like Ola, Uber, and Rapido remaining off the roads for the fourth consecutive day, passengers at Biju Patnaik Internatio

YouTube changes how it counts public video views

A Google employee confirmed the update on a YouTube Help page and said that the change will not impact creators earnings

2,000 Onam markets planned under Agriculture department in Keralam

Keralam government has sanctioned 10.24 crore for operating the markets under a Market Intervention Support for Price Stabilisation scheme

CAR gold mine collapse kills 100+, hopes fade as rescue teams struggle

CAR gold mine collapse kills hopes fade as rescue teams struggle

Watch: Rahul Gandhi slams PM Modi over forgiving students remark

Rahul Gandhi attacks Prime Minister Narendra Modi over his remarks about forgiving student protesters, questioning the governments response to th

Indian real estate sector resilient despite west asia crisis, but cost pressures pose risks: CareEdge Rating

CareEdge expects residential sales in the top six cities to remain broadly range-bound at around 3.55 lakh units in CY2026

Pakistans Supreme Court Rejects Governments Review Petition in Imran Khan Case

Islamabad, August 20: The Supreme Court of Pakistan delivered a significant blow to the government on Thursday. The government had filed a review

SEBI action over CAS price manipulation sends strong signal: ANMI chief; flags FICP, riskometer, bond liquidity

Regulatory reforms and technology-led platforms are reshaping Indias debt markets, but deeper participation remains essential for sustainable cor

Bhagyashree Borse not part of Aditya Roy Kapur-Milap Zaveri's film: T-Series

Bhagyashree Borse not part of Aditya Roy KapurMilap Zaveris film TSeries

Lawyerwho represented Mehul Choksicharged with sexual assaultin London

His assistant, Manpreet Kaur, was also arrested at the scene and has been charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexua

North Korea Test-Fires Missile Days After Trump Trims Drills With South Korea

Mankind Pharma signs China pact to market insulin analogues in India

Firm eyes more partnerships with Chinese pharmaceutical companies to expand its in-licensed drug pipeline as it seeks a larger presence in inject

How much did Prithviraj Sukumaran's Khalifa earn on Day 1 at the box office, as per early estimates?

Prithviraj Sukumaran'sKhalifa was released on August 20, and it's the talk of the town on the internet. The film opened to mixed reviews, but the

UFO Cinema Solutions unveils premium LED cinema technology in Kochi

The first MAGNOVA auditorium at Magic Framez, Kakkanad, Kochi, features Indias first acoustic-transparent direct-view 4K HDR LED cinema screen

AIs real-world impact, opportunities explored at Flytxts Innovation2Impact panel

The event brought together prominent leaders from business, technology and academia, along with Flytxts partners and leadership team from the UAE

PM CARES Fund: Understanding Its Role, Purpose And

Despite a drop in donations, the PM CARES Fund swelled to 8,452 crore through fixed deposit interest, while a mere 0.01 per cent was spent on act

Indian family office assets projected to grow 1.5 times in three years: Julius Baer-EY report

Indian family offices managed around 70,000 crore in assets in 2024, with the pool projected to grow at a 14% compound annual growth rate over th

Russian woman's birthday surprise for Indian house help makes her cry tears of joy

Russian womans birthday surprise for Indian house help makes her cry tears of joy

Six injured Pakistani sailors return after Houthi attack in Red Sea

Six injured Pakistani sailors return after Houthi attack in Red Sea

Sebi to test bond tokenisation, eyes deeper corporate bond repo market

The pilot, being taken forward with the RBI, will test shared-ledger technology for faster settlement, automated coupon payments and other bond-s

Jharkhand High Court stays State governments decision to cancel JSSC-CGL exam

The Court has directed the State government to file its response, along with a counter-affidavit, within 15 days.

Gurugram CEO explains why he feels touching elders' feet should stop in blunt post

Gurugram CEO explains why he feels touching elders feet should stop in blunt post

India Stuns Pakistan 5-3 in Amstelveen; Men Advance to Hockey World Cup Second Round

India beat Pakistan 5-3; men advance despite defensive lapses.

SC forms panel to probe police excesses, violence during Delhi student protests

SC forms panel to probe police excesses violence during Delhi student protests

Tiruchi Junction, Chidambaram among 103 heritage stations identified by the Railway Board

Station Mahotsav to be organised at the identified stations as per their date of inception; Railway Board suggests a slew of programmes to be org

Shocking Incident in Lucknow: SBI Employee Kills Wife and Sister Before Committing Suicide

Lucknow, August 20: A shocking incident unfolded in Lucknow on Thursday, where an employee of the State Bank of India (SBI) allegedly shot and ki

India, Japan agree to deepen Maritime Security Cooperation following bilateral meeting

The Memorandum provides a framework for further advancing cooperation between the two countries in the field of maritime security

Diamond Harbour FC out of ISL 2026-27 as AIFF confirm 13 teams for next season

The All India Football Federation has confirmed that 13 clubs will compete in the 2026-27 Indian Super League season. The tournament will be play

Liquor 'scam' case: ED searches residence of Chhattisgarh Congress leader days after it arrests him

The ED's raids are also under way at a few other locations in Raipur, but officials have not yet confirmed which case the searches are linked to

India, Japan Deepen Maritime Ties Amid Chinas Military Muscle-Flexing

Rajnath Singh, Shinjiro Koizumi vow to oppose unilateral moves that threaten free and open Indo-Pacific

India-Japan Defence Ties Enter New Phase With Maritime Security Pact And Shipbuilding Push

BRS Urges Removal of Controversial Telangana Revenue Minister

Hyderabad, August 20: The Telangana Assemblys Deputy Leader, T. Harish Rao, has called for the removal of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Red

Watch: Y.S. Jagan alleges biggest scam of this century over 372 teacher appointments in Andhra Pradesh

YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has alleged a major irregularity in the appointment of 372 teache

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Expands International Academic Network with MoU from University of California, Irvine

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Expands International Academic Network with MoU from University of California, Irvine

Gen Alpha students stop MLA convoy in UP, demand action over muddy, waterlogged road

Gen Alpha students stop MLA convoy in UP demand action over muddy waterlogged road

Binance Introduces Agent OS to Connect AI Applications to Financial Infrastructure

Binance Introduces Agent OS to Connect AI Applications to Financial Infrastructure

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker rightly dropped disqualification proceedings against 21 AIADMK MLAs: Madras High Court

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan refuse to issue a direction to the Speaker to initiate the proceedings aga

NSE shares may trade on its platform under 'permitted-to-trade' route: Source

PFC-REC merger may bring limited cost savings; some revenue benefits possible: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley said it sees limited scope for cost savings from the merger because both companies already have low operating costs

Sensex jumps 628 points, Nifty snaps 7-day losing streak

Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices bounced back on Thursday, with the Sensex climbing 628 points and the Nifty snapping its seven-day

IPL generation playing good Test cricket a mystery, says Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar finds it a mystery how IPL players adapt to Test cricket. Modern batters seamlessly transition from T20s to the longest format o

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Surge in deforestation in Indonesia | Green Humour by Rohan Chakravarty

Quote of the day by Carl Rogers, 'The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change' teaches timeless powerful meaning of confidence, self-acceptance, understand strength, weakness, shows psychology of personal growth, maturity, happiness, positivity, inner peace, optimism

Quote of the day by Carl Rogers offers a timeless lesson about self-acceptance, personal transformation, and authentic living. We often imagine c

Mahabubabad SHO removed for grabbing agitating students

Hyderabad: The Mahabubabad Town Inspector, who was seen grabbing students throats during a protest, was removed from duty, Mahabubabad Superinten

Shubhangi Latkar Finds Strength in Her Role as Ganga in Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan

Mumbai, August 20: Television actress Shubhangi Latkar is currently captivating audiences with her role as Ganga in the TV series Ganga Mai Ki Be

Expired curd, milk, unhygienic food found at 36 Karnataka railway stations

Expired curd milk unhygienic food found at Karnataka railway stations

Rupee settles on flat note, higher by 3 paise at 95.70 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said while a weaker U.S. dollar eases some depreciation pressure on the domestic currency, crude oil hovering above $90 would conti

India, Japan deepen defence ties with maritime security pact as China challenge looms

India and Japan's defense ministers met to expand their strategic partnership. They signed an agreement enhancing maritime security cooperation b

UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre to Supreme Court

On January 29, the Supreme Court had directed that the University Grants Commission (Promotion of Equity in Higher Education Institutions) Regula

SBI Revises BSBD Cash Withdrawal Charges; Rs 15 Per Transaction Beyond Free Limit from Oct 1

The State Bank of India (SBI) has announced revised charges for Basic Savings Bank Deposit (BSBD) accounts, effective October 1, 2026. Customers

HMT watches clock 35 lakh sale in one day: How Jawaharlal Nehru's 1953 PSU became India's 'Timekeepers to the Nation' before Titan

HMT watches clocked 35 lakh in sales in a single day in Bengaluru on Independence Day, highlighting the enduring popularity of a brand that began

How Sainath Ganuwads self-funded Marathi short brings rebellion in the classroom

Zadavar Korleli Gosht (A Story Carved on a Tree) recently won the Best Film award at the Bengaluru International Short Film Festival. The filmmak

Puducherry CM skips Southern Zonal Council meeting, attends in official events in UT

While the council meeting was under way in Mamallapuram, Tamil Nadu, the Chief Minister attended several official events in Puducherry

SabarmatiJammu Tawi Express To Be Extended To Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra From October

Delhi HC asks Centre to consider plea to remove 'objectionable' videos against Sai Baba

The complaint seeks the removal of allegedly inflammatory YouTube videos targeting Shirdi Sai Baba. The court issued notices to the Centre, GAC,

We help each other when we are in trouble: Japan Defence Minister hails India

Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hailed strong defence ties with India, thanking the Indian Navy for its support during a medical emerg

Flying Wedge Defence unveils FWD Supreme Lite touted as Indias first AI-fighter jet

Defence startup Flying Wedge Defence & Aerospace has unveiled its FWD Supreme Lite flight demonstrator as it moves its AI-piloted fighter program

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Calls for Unified Strategy Among Southern States

Mahabalipuram, August 20: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has urged southern states to collaborate on strategies to combat drug traffic

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Mumbai: Bollywood couple Govinda and Sunita Ahujas marriage is once again under the spotlight after Sunita was spotted at a family court in Bandr

Glacier Melt Reveals Bodies Of Two Hikers Missing For Decades In Swiss Alps

Many scientists blame global warming for a recent surge in glacier melt in Switzerland and beyond.

Tukaramgate Police Recover Rs 3 Lakh Gold Bag, Track & Return It To Deaf Siblings

Tukaramgate Police in the city recovered a bag containing gold jewellery worth around Rs 3 lakh lost by deaf siblings and returned it to the fami

Students stage protest in Hassan demanding basic facilities in girls hostel

AIDSO district secretary Sushma D.S. said that windows in the hostel, which houses 110 students, opened onto the main road, but did not have curt