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Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan Meets Prime Minister of Mauritius

New Delhi, August 12: Indian Navy Chief Admiral Krishna Swaminathan met with Prime Minister of Mauritius, Dr. Navin Chandra Ramgoolam, on Wednesd

High Court Halts Pharmacist Recruitment in Punjab, BJP Targets AAP Government

Chandigarh, August 13: The Punjab and Haryana High Court has imposed an interim stay on the recruitment process for pharmacist officers in Punjab

Gulf Giants Strengthen Squad Ahead of ILT20 Season 5 Auction

Dubai, August 13: Ahead of the ILT20 Season 5 auction, Gulf Giants have made significant pre-auction signings by adding South African stars David

Ten Arrested in Madhya Pradesh for Illegal Arms Trade

Bhopal, August 13: In a significant crackdown on illegal arms manufacturing and trafficking, Madhya Pradesh police have arrested ten individuals

AK Sharma Criticizes Rahul Gandhis Understanding of Agriculture at Bio Energy Expo

Greater Noida, August 13: Uttar Pradeshs Minister of Urban Development and Energy, AK Sharma, targeted Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday,

Maharashtra Voter List Update: Nearly 1.8 Million Names at Risk of Removal

Mumbai, August 13: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of voter lists in Maharashtra has revealed that out of a total of 9,78,54,049 vot

Usha Negisetty: A Legacy of Boxing and Historic Achievements

New Delhi, August 13: Usha Negisetty is recognized as one of Indias prominent female boxers. Breaking societal barriers, Usha carved a niche for

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, youngest person to hold role, to leave at months end

U.S. President Donald Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will be leaving the administration at the end of the month to spend

Two killed and two children injured as house collapses in Himachal Pradesh

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Heavy Rain Causes Temporary Flooding at Jewar Airport Parking Area

Greater Noida, August 13: Heavy rainfall led to flooding in the parking area of Noida International Airport, affecting the route connecting the t

Video: 2 Killed After US Army Apache Helicopter Crashes In Texas

An Army Apache attack helicopter crashed in a central Texas field on Wednesday, killing both people on board and sparking a wildfire that forced

Kolkata High Court Nullifies All OBC Certificates Issued Under Previous Government

Kolkata, August 13: The Kolkata High Court has made a significant ruling by nullifying all Other Backward Class (OBC) certificates issued during

Commemorative Coin For Make In India Unveiled

A 100 coloured commemorative coin has been issued to mark 10 years of the Make in India initiative, becoming the first government-issued coin wit

Paddlers Jatin, Shubham In Final

Shubham won his semifinal by beating Bhoumik

In 1847, a Scottish obstetrician showed the world the use of a vital medicine while helping women during childbirth and making surgeries safe and painless, changing the course of medical science forever

In 1847, a Scottish obstetrician showed the world the use of chloroform as an anaesthetic during childbirth and surgery. Sir James Young Simpson

World Organ Donation Day: A Lifeline Beyond Life

New Delhi, August 13: Even after life ceases, if a persons organs can continue to help those in need, it exemplifies the essence of humanity. Org

PIL seeks policy to balance right to protest & commute

Naidu Calls For Value Addition To Beach Sand Minerals

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu urged value addition to APs beach sand minerals and backed advanced technologies to develop an integrated rar

Govt asks Air India to take responsibility, tells DGCA to improve dope checks

Nepali Youth Rally for Recruitment in Indian Armys Agniveer Scheme

Pokhara, August 12: In a significant demonstration, Nepali youth and families of former Indian Army soldiers gathered in the western city of Pokh

'We say no': Soros' Open Society, HRW sue Trump admin over crackdown on International Criminal Court

GO Mandates Singing Of Tamil Anthem First

The Government Order, dated August 12, cited the resolution, moved by Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, and passed unanimously in the Assembly on Au

16 Shortlisted For Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust CEO Post Final Interview

The selection process for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra has entered its final stage, with the Sear

Gaurav Gogoi accuses Amit Shah of avoiding statement during paper leak bill debate

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Absurd timelines: Supreme Court says only 12-15 cases for each UAPA court

RailOne App Surpasses 47.6 Million Downloads, Achieves Record 1 Million Ticket Bookings Daily

New Delhi, August 13: The RailOne app has crossed an impressive milestone of 47.6 million downloads, with an average of 1 million tickets booked

7 Killed In Kurla Landslide, 2 Feared Trapped

Soil and debris from the hillside collapsed onto two to three houses, resulting in casualties and damage to property.

Dakota Fanning says she, her sibling Elle panicked after learning they would share the screen in new film

Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning has shared that the thought of working together on The Nightingale with her sibling E

John Hinckley Jr. has a message for Jodie Foster 40 years after he attempted to assassinate US President Ronald Reagan

Los Angeles, Aug 13 (IANS) John Hinckley Jr. has shared a message for Hollywood actress Jodie Foster over 4 decades after attempting assassinatio

Gujarat: Rape accused sent to Sabarmati Central Jail after discharge from hospital

Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) The accused in the Anandnagar rape case was sent to Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, on Wednesday after bei

Tripura moving rapidly ahead in various sectors, says CM Manik Saha

Agartala, Aug 12 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Wednesday said that, according to a NITI Aayog report, the state has emerged as a fr

Bribery case: Former Ahmedabad fire officer

Ahmedabad, Aug 12 (IANS) The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has secured four more days remand of Amit Dongre, the former Probationary Chief Fire Of

QR Code To Help Telangana Residents Assess HIV Risk From August 15

State moves from 31st to fifth position in national HIV programme implementation

Turkish Air Force F-16 Fighter Jet Crashes During Training, Pilot Safe

Istanbul, August 12: The Turkish Ministry of Defense reported that an F-16 fighter jet from the Turkish Air Force crashed during a training fligh

Delhi High Court seeks clarity over Metas policy on access to Rights Manager

The direction comes after concerns were raised that fraudulent actors have allegedly exploited the platforms copyright-protection mechanism to ta

Punjab Chief Minister Inaugurates New Girls School Building in Malerkotla

Chandigarh, August 13: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann inaugurated a five-story government school building for girls in Malerkotla on Wednesd

Hotel In Bengalurus MS Building Closed Over Unhygienic Conditions

A hotel in Bengalurus Multi-Storeyed Building was closed after food safety officials found unhygienic conditions, while expired food products wer

Vijay Wants Status Quo To Be Maintained

The resolution made it clear that the proposed delimitation would severely affect Tamil Nadu and other States that had effectively controlled pop

In 1893, a German inventor and mechanical engineer invented a high-efficiency compression-ignition engine originally intended to run on alternative fuels but his invention turned popular years after his demise due to financial troubles: How did Rudolf Diesel changed the world?

In 1893, Rudolf Diesel published his design for a compression-ignition engine that aimed to improve engine efficiency and reduce dependence on ex

Karnataka Government Restructures Departments Ahead of Monsoon Session

Bengaluru, August 13: The Congress government in Karnataka has assigned new departments to ministers just a day before the Monsoon session. Chief

Indian fencing team secures five more medals at Commonwealth championships

Dominating the field in senior womens foil, senior mens epee, and senior mens sabre, Team Indias stellar day three performance brought the nation

Tanvi Khanna and Suraj Kumar Reach Semifinals at HCL PSA Challenger Tour in Kolkata

Kolkata, August 13: In an exciting display of talent, top-seeded Tanvi Khanna and fourth-seeded Suraj Kumar advanced to the semifinals of the HCL

Raj Thackeray-Fadnavis Meeting Sparks Political Buzz

The meeting assumed significance on the backdrop of the MNS chiefs sustained criticism of the BJP.

Unlike Other Temples In AP, TTD Yet To Perform Varuna Yagam To Appease Rain Go

While major AP temples have conducted or scheduled Varuna Yagams, TTD says it will hold the ritual at Tirumala if Agama scholars recommend it and

Mising community imposes indefinite economic blockade after Arunachal-Assam border firing

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16 candidates shortlisted for Ayodhya Ram Mandir Trust CEO position

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Pak Man, Aide Held In WB For ISI Links

Rana was caught from Habra in North 24 Parganas on Tuesday night following a tip-off.

A timely reset for the Food Security Act

The proposed amendment offers an opportunity to preserve the 35 kg AAY entitlement, assess the needs of larger households, and finance a gradual

West Bengal CM allocates Rs 10 crore aid to flood-affected Assam

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Military transformation, intellectual leadership

Indias military reform must be driven by deeper intellectual engagement

Atmospheric Re-Entry Of LVM3 M5 Upper Stage On July 30

The multi-object-tracking-radar at Sriharikota was also engaged to track the object wherever feasible, till a few orbits before its re-entry

Container Ship Collides with Riverbank Near Diamond Harbour in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 13: A container ship collided with the riverbank of the Hooghly River near Diamond Harbour, West Bengal, on Wednesday due to stro

Troubling bill: On the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026

The FCRA amendments need redrafting in the JPC

Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav Visits Gujarat for Investment Talks

Gandhinagar, August 13: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav visited Gujarat on Wednesday to attract investments. During his trip, he met wi

Lost flair: On India and its Test cricket

India is no longer at its best in Test cricket

Neelam Mohan | Ensuring healthy start to life: Why fixing adolescent anaemia is urgent

Nearly one in five babies born in India are born with low birth weight.

Ibrahim Ali Khan Wishes Sister Sara Ali Khan a Happy Birthday

Mumbai, August 13: Bollywood actress Sara Ali Khan celebrated her 31st birthday on Wednesday. On this special occasion, her younger brother and a

Ride-hailing aggregators told to remove tipping prompts

The road transport ministry has mandated that motor vehicle aggregators eliminate any tipping prompts that appear before or during trips. This de

Congress Avoids Parliamentary Discussion as Amit Shah Readies Response: Sudhanshu Trivedi

New Delhi, August 13: Amid ongoing deadlock over the debate in Parliament regarding actions taken against students, BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi laun

DMK and TVK Join Forces: BJP Criticizes Tamil Nadu Assembly Proposal

Chennai, August 13: The spokesperson for the Tamil Nadu Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Narayanan Tirupati, stated on Wednesday that the DMK and TV

European proverb of the day: 'A fair face may...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on true character, hidden motives, deception, appearance and physical beauty

European proverb of the day: A fair face may hide a foul heart teaches that physical beauty and a pleasant appearance do not reveal a person's tr

MSME rules next month, focus on global value chains

The MSME ministry is set to announce new regulations for small businesses next month. These amendments focus on improving invoice financing throu

BSFs Bicycle Rally in Kolkata Receives Enthusiastic Support

Kolkata, August 13: The Border Security Force (BSF) South Bengal Frontier organized a 15-kilometer bicycle rally in Kolkata on Wednesday to celeb

Naidu To Inaugurate E-3 Seed Access Road, Steel Bridge On Thursday

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu will inaugurate the E-3 Seed Access Road and a four-lane steel bridge over the Buckingham Canal, boosting con

Khanapur Tank To Be Developed As Mini-Tank Bund With Rs 68 Crore

Floating solar power plant and restaurant to be set up in tanks water

Nirmala Sitharaman calls on multilateral banks to lay BRICS for private infra investment

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized the challenges faced by BRICS nations in mobilizing private capital. She urged multilateral instit

Arun Vijays Action Entertainer Film Renamed to Irulan

Chennai, August 13: The makers of director Muthiahs upcoming action-entertainer film have announced that the title has been changed to Irulan. Th

Singappen Special Force helps 11-year-old boy from Coimbatore continue schooling

Research under way at TNAU to refine glycerol obtained from leftover cooking oil

DC Edit | Tatas need a major reset

A large part of its profits go to the welfare of Indians.

South Delhi Superstars Crush East Delhi Warriors by 9 Wickets in DPL 2026

New Delhi, August 13: In an exciting match of the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026, the South Delhi Superstars triumphed over the East Delhi Warri

1,000 college students form human chain against drug abuse in Coimbatore

AAP rattled by BJP govt.s welfare schemes: Sood

Coal gasification gets Industry Push As India Seeks To Cut Import Dependence

The discussions gained significance against the backdrop of the Centres push for coal gasification and financial support under the Viability Gap

CMCs One Ward Every Day Reaches Miyapur

CMC commissioner G. Srijana held a public outreach programme in Miyapur to address residents complaints on roads, drainage, waterlogging, sanitat

Indian Army completes specialised tactical training for CISF at Agartala airport

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Engineering students murder in Coimbatore: six arrested, search on for 11

Sanjay Seth Criticizes Rahul Gandhi Over Jharkhand Student Protests

New Delhi, August 13: Central Minister of State for Defence, Sanjay Seth, has targeted Congress regarding the ongoing student protests in Jharkha

Agricultural scientists of KVKs across T.N., Puducherry study carbon credit models at green sites in Tiruppur

SC to examine whether states can impose additional sales tax levy

A Supreme Court bench will hear a key question on September 22. This concerns states' power to impose an additional sales tax levy. The Odisha go

Jumbo Feast For Elephants On World Elephant Day

NZP deputy curator J. Muralidhar said that with the help of animal keepers, the feed store and the zoo kitchen staff, jumbo cakes have been prepa

DC Edit | Referring FCRA bill to JPCis a sensible move

What makes matters worse is the absence of a judicial element in the process to decide whether an organisation or institution loses its registrat

Arabic proverb of the day: 'A promise is a cloud; fulfillment is...' Life lessons from motivational proverb on accountability, trust, and the value of actions over words

Arabic proverb of the day explains how promises gain value through action. The saying compares a promise with a cloud and fulfillment with rain.

England scraps midnight curfew on mens cricket team under new captain Joe Root

The restriction was put in place by England managing director Rob Key after controversial late-night incidents on the winter tours of New Zealand

Accountability for Police Actions Demanded by MP Ramjeelal Suman

New Delhi, August 13: Samajwadi Party MP Ramjeelal Suman has raised concerns during the ongoing monsoon session of Parliament regarding the accou

Why digitising classrooms is not enough

The real smart classroom is not the one with the biggest screen but one that knows when a student is falling behind

Promise of gender equality must be upheld

The ownership of ones own name, which announces gender electoral equality, has been weaponised against women

The Chandra Chronicles: Tracing the chairman's journey since 2017

N Chandrasekaran's tenure as Tata Sons chairman faced significant challenges and delays. Ratan Tata's passing in October 2024 preceded leadership

Dickwella returns to Sri Lanka Test squad; offspinner Nuwantha gets maiden call-up

Dickwella, who last played a Test against New Zealand in 2023, is in line to make his return to the format after regular wicketkeeper Kusal Mendi

Ahead of I-Day, DMRC issues advisory against kite flying near elevated corridors