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West Bengal to bring tiger back to Buxa, plant 10 crore trees

West Bengal plans to release a tiger into Buxa Tiger Reserve on October 2 as part of efforts to revive the big-cat population in North Bengal und

Outrage Over Suspicious Death of IPS Officers Mother in Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya, August 18: The suspicious death of IPS officer Ashutosh Mishras mother has sparked significant concern in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, ex-DJB CEO among six arrested in STP projects tender case

The other accused arrested are Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB, and private persons Nagendra Yadav, Raja Kumar Kur

Govt. urged to resolve land dispute for 33 Navluru plot owners

BJPs Ramratan Kushwaha Critiques Congress on Patriotism and Governance

Lalitpur, August 18: Political tensions have escalated following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges accusations against the BJP of promoting

Congress Accused of Divisive Politics by BJPs Ramratan Kushwaha

Lalitpur, August 18: Political tensions have escalated following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges allegations against the BJP of indulging

Decentralise education, create jobs

India's young population can drive growth only if the government invests more in education

Govt offers cheaper gas to CGD firms to accelerate household PNG rollout

Eligible CGD companies will receive an additional 200 SCM of lower-priced domestic APM gas for every incremental billed PNG connection above the

Punjab BJP Accuses AAP Government of Hindering Court Orders on DA Payments

Chandigarh, August 18: The President of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party, Keval Singh Dhillon, targeted the state government on Tuesday. He clai

Assembly ruckus case: Kerala High Court quashes complaint against former Congress MLA A.T. George

The court dismisses a plea by LDF leaders to quash the cases registered against them in connection with Assembly ruckus

Tamil Nadu women govt employees to get year-long maternity leave for third child

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday (August 18) announced that maternity leave for women government employees for the birth of their third child

Indias crude import bill surges 41% in July amid West Asia crisis; volumes up 13%

Episodic events in West Asia had kept prices on benchmark brent crude largely volatile in July this year.

Cashew import scam: High Court allows pleas against reconsideration of prosecution sanction

Division Bench finds merit in former KSCDC officials contention that they were not given an opportunity to be heard before sanction was ordered t

Skoda Auto Volkswagen Group focuses on product intervention, localisation to grow market share in India, ready for higher ethanol blends

Satyendar Jain, ex-DJB CEO among six arrested in STP projects tender case

The other accused arrested are Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB, and private persons Nagendra Yadav, Raja Kumar Kur

L&T Finance expects gold loan biz to contribute over 10% to total loan book in next 5 years

In order to scale up the gold loan business, the NBFC is planning to set up at least 500 new branches each year till 2031

Special medical camp held for salt pan workers in Thoothukudi

Manipur Shutdown Impacts Daily Life Amid NRC Update Demands

Imphal, August 18: Daily life in Manipurs Imphal Valley faced significant disruption on Tuesday. A 48-hour general shutdown, called by the Campai

RSS meet to discuss demographic imbalance, drug abuse among youth

Current national developments, social changes and emerging challenges will also be reviewed

Datanomics: AI hiring rises in India, legislative mentions remain limited

India's AI hiring share has risen steadily, but limited legislative engagement and a market-driven talent ecosystem highlight gaps in policy and

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Fortune exists among...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on blind greed, unexpected luck, hidden treasure, patience, true happiness, modesty and simplicity

Japanese proverb of the day Fortune exists among leftovers comes from the Japanese saying Nokorimono ni wa fuku ga aru. It teaches that people sh

Corporation drive to crack down on illegal constructions

Mayor V.V.Rajesh said on Tuesday that those who have carried out illegal constructions should remove it themselves, failing which the civic body

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana payout begins Sep 1, pension letters from Aug 27

Eligible women will receive Lakshmi Yojana pension letters starting August twenty-seventh. Monthly financial assistance will be credited directly

BRICS condemns EU carbon tax

Calls for a significant increase in international funding to help developing countries adapt to climate change

CCI approves Tata Steel's proposal to acquire additional 23% stake in TMILL

Following the proposed acquisition, Tata Steel will become the majority stakeholder and IQ Martrade will exit from the JV entity

JD(S) demands Karnataka govt. drop Bidadi Township Project

The party hit back at the Chief Minister, who has been arguing that both the Bidadi Township Project and the NICE Road were initiated by JD(S) go

Chef Sanjeev Kapoors monsoon immunity drink: Try this easy lemongrass, lemon and honey recipe at home

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor recently posted a delightful recipe for a warm drink aimed at boosting immunity on his Instagram. This soothing beverage blen

Trump says no Iran talks as Hormuz stays open amid Oman deal push

Trump says no Iran talks as Hormuz stays open amid Oman deal push

TRS workers protest demanding relocation of dumping yard in Karimnagar

Hockey World Cup: India routs South Africa, jumps to top of the table

The 6-1 win is the biggest for the country in the womens section of the showpiece; Marijnes side now needs only a draw against England in its fin

Governing the AI elephant

AI is changing too fast for rigid, specific regulations to stay useful for long, but Sebi and RBI papers offer some guardrails for India Inc

I-T department officials discuss roadmap for improving services for taxpayers

Senior Income Tax officials met in Jaipur for a two-day conclave. They discussed improving taxpayer services and reducing litigation for the depa

Chillika Restaurant in London Honours India

At a time when the world often celebrates celebrity and fame, an award-winning restaurant in Southeast London chose to celebrate something far mo

RJDs march is against dictatorship of the Bihar government, Lalu says

Students in Bihar were tormented by paper leaks, a dilapidated education system, biased recruitment processes, unemployment, and a government tha

Road workers stage demonstration

Trump wants America to vote like India. But will Indian model work?

President Donald Trump has cited Indias election system as an example for the US while pushing for stricter voter identification and citizenship

Government seeks early NOCs to keep HMR Phase-II on track

Vinesh Phogat calls Brij Bhushan goon and criminal, vows to fight in Supreme Court

Vinesh Phogat calls Brij Bhushan goon and criminal vows to fight in Supreme Court

Fishing operations suspended following strong wind

Between 2001 and 2019, satellites watched 250,000 farming areas across the world, revealing how government payments, crop rules and conservation measures can slowly restore degraded cropland and strengthen food security

Research conducted by the University of Bonn reveals that agri-environmental policies worldwide are beneficial for cropland quality. Analyzing sa

DeepTech funding hits record high

'Such statements hurt...': Naxal victim's kin oppose Chidambaram's 'proud to be dimagi Naxal' remark

'Such statements hurt...': Naxal victim's kin oppose Chidambaram's 'proud to be dimagi Naxal' remark

Watch: How Hasinas extradition can redefine India-Bangladesh ties forever | Above the Fold | 18.08.2026

Bangladesh is pressing India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But can New Delhi hand her over under the India-Bangladesh extradi

Govt. to procure 405 key defence items from Indian industry

Components for helicopters, Su-30MKI, LCA, feature in sixth indigenisation list; more than 15,700 defence items have been developed domestically

Welfare pensions to disbursed in Keralam from Aug. 19

RSS National Coordination Meeting to Address Demographic Changes and Drug Rehabilitation

Visakhapatnam, August 18: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold its All India Coordination Meeting from August 19 to 21 at the Vidya Vi

Family claims pet cat missing in Erode, announces reward

UAE warns of 'potential missile threats'; issues advisory to seek safe place

It was the first such alert since a false alarm in June and an alert in July for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory

Jharkhand exam scam: CID arrests key accused's wife, brother who cleared JSSC-CGL

Criminal Investigation Department arrested two relatives of a key exam scam accused. Sushma Kumari and Akshay Kumar Tiwari were taken into custod

Goa govt moves Supreme Court seeking harsher sentence for Tarun Tejpal in 2013 sexual assault case

The Goa government has approached the Supreme Court seeking an enhancement of the sentence awarded to former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal

Tourists attacked over wearing shorts at Pune's Sinhagad Fort, clash caught on cam

Tourists attacked over wearing shorts at Punes Sinhagad Fort clash caught on cam

Maharashtra Enacts Freedom of Religion Law to Combat Forced Conversions

Mumbai, August 18: The Maharashtra government, led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, has issued a notification to implement the Maharashtra Fr

Rupee, price tailwinds for Indian exporters may fade in H2FY27: Nuvama

Indian exporters may see revenue tailwinds from rupee depreciation fade soon. Elevated prices and currency depreciation supported export growth i

BJP accuses Congress of disrespecting Vande Mataram in Goa

In response, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says he sang the same version that was followed by national leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi,

UAE alerts residents to missile threat, later declares situation safe

UAE alerts residents to missile threat later declares situation safe

YouTube changes how it counts views from August 24: Videos will get a view from the first frame, but monetization is unchanged

YouTube will count video views from August 24, 2026, as soon as playback begins. This change aligns with platforms like TikTok and Instagram for

In 2019, prank event listed on Facebook put spotlight on top-secret Cold War test site in Nevada desert with UFO, Alien theories doing rounds, what is so special with Area 51?

Area 51 - the base has been a testing ground for a host of top-secret aircraft, including the U-2 in the 1950s and later the B-2 stealth bomber.

Thee killed in landslide in Himachal's Sirmaur, 88 roads blocked after heavy rains | What we know so far

At least three people died in landslides in Himachal's Bagandhar near Kamrou village of Sirmaur on Tuesday, as rain pounded several parts of the

Vice-President to be chief guest at Onam week celebrations this year

The event, to be organised extensively at 35 venues in the capital city from August 24 to 30, will be formally opened by Chief Minister V.D. Sath

Ayesha Khan shows off diamond ring with mystery man: Engaged?

Mumbai: One dazzling diamond ring, a mystery man and a caption reading A dream were enough for Ayesha Khan to send social media into a complete f

Telangana forest officials accept Rs 1.2 lakh bribe, held by ACB

Hyderabad: Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) nabbed two forest officials from the Lingala Forest Office in Nagarkurnool district for alleged

Quote of the Day by Mahatma Gandhi: When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of... in the end, they always fall Life lesson on nonviolent resistance, political justice, personal resilience, and historical truth, and why human endurance depends on evaluating temporary oppression against long-term moral law

Quote of the Day by Mahatma Gandhi: When I despair, I remember that all through history the way of truth and love have always won... examines the

AISA national president calls for unity against politics of hate and division

Neha Bora urges students and youth to unitedly resist policies that prioritised political interests over students welfare, and askes them to oppo

Lakshya Sens Strategic Comeback in BWF World Championship 2026

New Delhi, August 18: Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen kicked off his campaign at the BWF World Championship 2026 with a victory on Tuesday. He

BRS condemns removal of Peddis statue, vows to install it again

After impressive role in Bihar polls, Vinod Tawde now election in-charge of UP

The BJP has assigned senior leaders key election responsibilities ahead of the 2027 assembly polls. General secretary Vinod Tawde will oversee th

Nellore Police Fail To Trace District's Missing Army Jawan

The search team comprised sub-inspectors from Varikuntapadu and Kavali, three constables, a technical assistant and one of Ravis relatives: Repor

Bengaluru ORR firms push back against WFH plan, seek delay in 450-crore white-topping

In a letter to the GBA, ORRCA warned that starting major carriageway works before Metro construction is finished could worsen congestion in the c

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Nellore Plans 4,000-Crore Credit Outreach

The collector also suggested that each bank adopt a village and build stronger ties with local communities

Arappor Iyakkam calls for sustained, transparent action to curb illegal mining in five southern districts

Mumbai-Pune Expressway built 27 years ago by me remains pothole-free: Nitin Gadkari

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted the Mumbai-Pune Expressway's enduring quality. He stressed using technology for proactive road maintenan

Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJPs Seat Distribution Strategy Ahead of Elections

Lucknow, August 18: Akhilesh Yadav, the National President of the Samajwadi Party, has accused the BJP of attempting to appease its allies in lig

Brazil confirmed, Cabo Verde next? India set for another high-profile friendly

Brazil confirmed Cabo Verde next India set for another highprofile friendly

'Beneath the Office of Prez': CNN rebukes Trump's 'loud, boisterous person' attack on its journo

Growing old, living better: Indias senior real estate market to hit Rs 1 lakh crore

India's senior living market is poised for significant growth, reaching one lakh crore by 2030. Organized senior living units are expected to qua

They'll have to comply with Indian law: Govt on X takedown visibility push

Amid Elon Musk's recent announcement that X will make government content takedown requests more transparent and visible, a senior IT Ministry off

FM asks PSBs to target youth with simple, personalised 24x7 banking service

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday asked public sector banks to keep pace with youth's expectations of simple, intuitive, personalise

1.95 lakh blocking orders just the tip of the iceberg, says Kharge

Modi government launching a 'brazen and calculated attack' on the citizens right to question, says Congress chief

If sitting CM commits an offence, can CBI investigate it? ED asks Supreme Court to decide

The Enforcement Directorate urged the Supreme Court to decide CBI's power to investigate a sitting chief minister. This plea arose from an allege

Monthly crime review meeting: Future City CP honours officers

Hyderabad: Future City Commissioner of Police Dr Tarun Joshi conducted the monthly crime review meeting at the TGPA Police Academy on Tuesday, Au

World Humanitarian Day: Honoring Sacrifices and Advocating for Safety

New Delhi, August 18: Every year on August 19, World Humanitarian Day is observed, also known as World Humanitarian Day. The purpose of this day

Invesco MF launches India Pharma and Healthcare NFO

The fund aims to tap Indias evolving healthcare ecosystem, which is being shaped by favourable demographics, expanding healthcare access and risi

What Trumps latest safeguard tariff move on quartz surface products means for India

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Aluminium foil car key hack: Does wrapping your key really block the signal? Know how it works, benefits, steps and safety tips

Aluminium foil serves as an effective barrier against radio signals emitted by modern car key fobs. By completely enveloping the key in foil, you

Colgate margins may moderate as higher brand investments drive growth

Colgate is prioritising premiumisation and volume growth, but higher advertising and promotional spending could moderate operating margins as it