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Commercial events banned at marriage halls, star hotel venues in Erode

Direction follows complaints from local traders that such events at marriage halls and hotel venues are affecting their business and resulting in

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

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

Nutrition kits sought for tribespeople in Tamil Nadu

Tribeswomen are particularly vulnerable to anaemia, while children in tribal settlements often do not attain age-appropriate weight and height, s

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.

TVK governments first 100 days: New style of functioning aimed at driving progress in Tamil Nadu

Cabinet diversity, punctuality and anti-corruption measures mark its early tenure, even as concerns persist over fiscal prudence, transparency an

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

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

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

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

Kiren Rijiju Slams Opposition for Misleading Claims on China Border Issue

New Delhi, August 19: Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju has strongly countered statements made by opposition parties regarding th

Ceigall JV wins road project of Rs 274 cr in State of Arunachal Pradesh

The project entails construction of road from km 17.812 to km 55.377 (Package-2) of Bile- Migging section (km 0.00 at Migging end) of NH 913 (Fro

Gachibowli police nab 3 interstate peddlers, seize Rs 16L drugs

Hyderabad: The Gachibowli Police nabbed three drug peddlers along with 16 drug consumers and seized drugs worth Rs 16 lakh from their possession

Jana Nayagan starring CM C Joseph Vijay to stream on Zee5 Tamil from August 21

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National leprosy control workshop begins in Indore to boost efforts

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Top news of the day: Kolkata hotel fire kills nine, U.S. envoy Sergio Gor terms J&K as important part of India, and more

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Golden Job Opportunity: Apply Now for 34 Positions Including Administrative Officer by August 21

New Delhi, August 19: A promising opportunity has emerged for job seekers. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New

J'khand exam row: Students halt 26-day protest, give govt 2 months to act

Students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment exams on Wednesday suspended their 26-day agitation and gave a 2-mont

Golden Job Opportunity: Apply Now for 34 Positions Including Administrative Officer

New Delhi, August 19: A promising opportunity has emerged for job seekers. Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New

Congress demands regularisation of staff recruited via Haryana Kaushal Rozgar Nigam

...the BJP government is promoting the contract system by filling even gazetted posts through the Nigam, indirectly undermining reservation provi

'How is this anti-national?' Main Vaapas Aaunga actor Harshul Kaul responds to criticism | Exclusive

If Jai had Veeru, Keenu had Aftab - that's how we can best explain Harshul Kaul and Vedang Raina's friendship in Imtiaz Ali's recently-released M

UAE halts Iran trade after fresh missile scare over Gulf waters

UAE halts Iran trade after fresh missile scare over Gulf waters

Tata Group: The search for a successor

Tata Group The search for a successor

Arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra for not honouring court summons in hate speech case

The Krishnagar court also directed that an execution report of the arrest warrant against TMC MP Mahua Moitra be submitted before it on August 28

US envoy Gor signals Kashmir travel advisory review, economic ties in focus

Gor made the comments after meeting Abdullah in Srinagar during a two-day visit to Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh.

Unnati suffers heartbreak in three-game thriller vs Li at BWF Worlds 2026

Unnati failed to capture match points twice in the final game as the 13th-seeded Canadian pulled off a hard-fought win to qualify for the pre-qua

Ollie Robinson makes English cricket history, also matches Kapil Dev's 43-year-old feat

Ollie Robinson made an immediate impact on the opening day of the first Test against Pakistan at Headingley . He struck on the first delivery its

Shimla school audit finds 81% lack clean water, 43% lack fencing

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AWS to set up Builder Loft in Hyderabad, Berlin and Sao Paulo

Kerala High Court stays suspension of teacher over quiz question on V.D. Savarkar

Justice Viju Abraham directs that the disciplinary proceedings against the teacher may continue

Cabinet Approves Four-Lane Construction on Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa Section: PM Modi

New Delhi, August 19: In a significant move, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has approved the

Pakistan govt challenges top court order to shift jailed former PM Imran Khan to private hospital

The Pakistani government on Wednesday (August 19) challenged the Supreme Court order to shift jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan to a privat

From the India Today archives (1985) | People's expectations are scary: Rajiv Gandhi

From the India Today archives Peoples expectations are scary Rajiv Gandhi

Drinking Black Coffee for Weight Loss? Here's How Long It May Take to See Results

Black coffee won't give results overnight. Read on to know as an expert breaks down the real science behind its weight loss effects and how long

Iran claims California as its territory after Trump

Iran on Tuesday, August 18, responded to Trumps post claiming the Strait of Hormuz is the new territory of the United States. The Iranian Consula

Odisha Minister Reviews Urban Development, Directs Faster Project Execution

A highlevel review meeting on Urban Development and Urban Mobility was held today at Kharabela Bhawan under the chairmanship of Housing & Urban D

AirPods deals just dropped even lower, now up to $120 off: AirPods Pro 3 25% off, more

After summer full of solid deals on Apples latest AirPods lineup, just about all of them have just dropped even lower. The sought-after AirPods P

Sania Mirza, after retiring from tennis, lives in a Dubai home that blends regal dcor and European elegance, featuring gold wallpaper, antique accents, statement chandeliers and arched windows

Sania Mirza recently welcomed Archana Puran Singh and her family into her Dubai residence. Her home showcases regal details and warm metallic acc

These Indians have recorded match 10-fers in Sri Lanka (Tests)

Young spin-bowling all-rounder Manav Suthar made history by becoming the third Indian bowler to register a 10-wicket match haul in Sri Lanka.

Police conduct meeting with educational institutions in the Nilgiris on student safety

'Quickest way to erode goodwill': J&K CM Omar Abdullah reacts to viral 'we are Gen Z' video

EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal highlights India

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Kiren Rijiju Dismisses Claims Of 60-Km Chinese Incursion In Arunachal, Cites Undemarcated Border

RBI minutes: Malhotra awaits more clarity on inflation, opts for rate hold

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra preferred to wait for greater certainty on the inflation trajectory, as he and other members of the MPC voted to mai

RBI monetary policy meeting minutes show cautious outlook on inflation, members highlight uncertain global enviornment

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) released minutes of sixty second meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) held during August 3 to 5, 2026 today

Healthy forex inflows to support INR stability: RBI minutes

RBI notes in the minutes of its August monetary policy that RBI has built a substantial dollar cushion to defend rupee. The central bank stated t

INR slips further amid sharp rise in global crude oil prices and negative local equities

The Indian rupee fell 2 paise to close at 95.76 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as a sharp rise in global crude oil prices amid

Horizon Industrial Parks (HIPL) IPO subscribed 1.45 times

The offer received bids for 36.37 crore shares as against 25.13 crore shares on offer.

Private Chinese rocket collapses after landing as one of its legs catches fire

Private Chinese rocket collapses after landing as one of its legs catches fire

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart IPO subscribed 62.97 times

The offer received bids for 395.21 crore shares as against 6.27 crore shares on offer.

FDA temporarily suspends CEAT's license to procure Methanol

The Suspension order is yet to be effective. The Company has made alternate arrangements to procure Methanol in compliance with the applicable Ru

Study on impact of changes to information reporting on gig workers

Because of the recent rise of platform gig work, more U.S. workers are being compensated through self-employment. Their earnings are not subject

Mexican Saying of the Day: Its not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up. A lesson in resilience

Mexican Saying of the Day: Its not about how many times you fall, but how many times you get back up highlights resilience, perseverance and the

Amazon fined Rs 1 lakh for selling ordinary sweets as Ayodhya Ram temple prasad

Amazon fined Rs lakh for selling ordinary sweets as Ayodhya Ram temple prasad

Why Do So Many Women Develop Thyroid Problems? The Reasons You Should Know

The data provided by the American Thyroid Association highlights that women are five to eight times more likely to develop thyroid disease compar

Could black holes give birth to new universes? This controversial theory is gaining fresh attention

Cosmological evolution suggests universes reproduce through black holes, a fringe idea gaining attention. Recent James Webb Space Telescope findi

'Battle Cabin' Trailer: Josh McKenzie and Delaney Tabron starrer 'Battle Cabin' Official Trailer

'Battle Cabin' Teaser: Watch the Official Trailer from English movie 'Battle Cabin' starring Josh McKenzie and Delaney Tabron. 'Battle Cabin' mov

Badass Begum 2 Trailer : Sana Makbul, Karan Sharma Starrer Badass Begum 2 Official Trailer

Badass Begum 2 : Watch the Official trailer from hindi Web series 'Badass Begum 2' starring Sana Makbul, Karan Sharma. Clean Up Company is direct

KL Rahul on Indias Galle Test win, Devdutt Padikkals century, Manav Suthar & more

KL Rahul reflects on Indias Test victory in Galle, praises Devdutt Padikkals maiden Test century and explains what makes Manav Suthar so effectiv

Devdutt Padikkal reflects on maiden Test century in victory over Sri Lanka

Indian batter Devdutt Padikkal shared insights on his maiden Test century at Galle, analysing pitch conditions and his number three role followin

'Sailors chose this?': Johnson defends Hegseth as USS Abraham Lincoln crew endures 250+ days at sea

'Sailors chose this?': Johnson defends Hegseth as USS Abraham Lincoln crew endures 250+ days at sea

Lenskart Solutions among 4 stocks to hit 52-week highs & surge up to 25% in a month

Four BSE 200 stocksGlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals, Lenskart Solutions, Bosch and Samvardhana Motherson Internationalhit fresh 52-week highs desp

At least one dead, five injured as trucks gas cylinder explodes at CNG station in Delhi

The Delhi Fire Service received a call regarding the incident at 3.37 p.m., following which six fire tenders were rushed to the spot

Bangladesh Faces Measles Crisis: Minister Predicts Two to Three Months for Control

Dhaka, August 19: Bangladesh is grappling with a severe measles outbreak, having reported 922 child fatalities this year alone. The situation is

India Rattle South Africa 6-1 In Amstelveen, Seal First Win at Women

Six scorers power India past South Africa in crucial World Cup clash.

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Sensex, Nifty fall for 7th straight session as rising crude oil prices weigh on sentiment

Nifty IT becomes sole gainer sectorally, rising 0.4% and snapping a four-day losing streak on value buying and domestic capital rotation

Can BJP's new youth face Hemang Joshi bait the Cockroaches?

Can BJPs new youth face Hemang Joshi bait the Cockroaches

FSSAI action prompts Amway, Emami, four other brands to drop '100%' product claims

Market wrap: HCL Tech, Sun Pharma, Power Grid, Bajaj Finance top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on Wednesday

Indian equities extended losses for a seventh session, with Nifty falling 0.32% and Sensex 0.42% ahead of US FOMC minutes. IT stocks gained, but

Odisha Holds State

A statelevel orientation programme on the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act (PWDVA), 2005 and the Dowry Prohibition Act, 1961 was he

Anushka Sen strengthens Gen Z connect with Oreo x BTS, bridging Indian-Korean pop culture

Anushka Sen continues to build her presence as a recognisable Gen Z face for brands aiming to connect with young, digitally active audiences. Her

Mouni Roys style file: 5 looks that prove her fashion versatility

Some celebrities attend events, and then some celebrities become the event the moment they walk in. Mouni Roy, quite reliably, is the latter. Whe

Madhur Knit Crafts to raise 53 crore via IPO on NSE Emerge

The company will issue 53.27 lakh equity shares priced between 95 and 100; The subscription opens Monday, with anchor bidding starting Friday

Hayden Panettiere death: Police report shows on-and-off boyfriend present at scene

Hayden Panettiere death Police report shows onandoff boyfriend present at scene

Tragic Explosion at CNG Pump in New Delhi Claims One Life, Injures Six

New Delhi, August 19: A significant incident occurred near the Tikri Kalan Metro Station in the national capital, where a truck exploded at a CNG

Crop protection companies urge Govt to introduce time-bound regulatory data protection

A time-bound data protection window is the missing incentive to bring newer, safer and lower-dose molecules to Indian farms faster, say Crystal C

Nayyi Navelli: Yami Gautam Dhar to star in Aanand L Rai backed fantasy family-drama

Directed by Balaji Mohan, the film is set to be released in theatres on October 16

'Denied' event, school campaign death: Is CJP vs BJP opening a Bengal frontier?

Denied event school campaign death Is CJP vs BJP opening a Bengal frontier

Pakistan moves SC to review Imran Khan private hospital transfer order

Pakistan moves SC to review Imran Khan private hospital transfer order

iPhone 18 Pro: India price, launch timeline, key features and major upgrades

The iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max are anticipated to launch soon in India. Buyers might face a significant price increase of up to twenty thousand ru

Bigg Boss 20: Top 6 already fixed? Read contract details here

Mumbai: With Bigg Boss 20 just around the corner, the excitement surrounding Salman Khans reality show is reaching new heights. The upcoming seas

'When You Don't Play...': SL Coach Kirsten's Honest Admission

Sri Lanka's head coach Gary Kirsten expressed satisfaction with his team's developing approach to Test cricket despite a loss to India. He highli

Dhananjaya de Silva cites Rahul and Padikkal

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Disability rights groups flag gaps in proposed Census 2027 categories

Census framework leaves out several disabilities recognised under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (RPwD) Act, 2016, say activists

World Photography Day: 6 Hyderabad photographers to watch out for

Hyderabads visual history has been shaped by legendary lensmen who immortalised the City of Pearls. From the monumental works of Lala Deen Dayal,

Oil India may offer higher upside than ONGC as crude prices stay elevated

Elevated crude prices amid West Asia tensions could boost ONGC and Oil India earnings, with the latter offering greater upside on stronger produc

Investcorp acquires 20Cube to expand its presence in Indias growing logistics market

Investcorp has acquired the Indian contract logistics business of 20Cube for about Rs 500 crore and plans to invest a further Rs 500 crore to Rs