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NTA to hire 10 top-level professionals after UGC-NET paper errors

Domain specialists are being brought in from the private sector as part of overhaul

Air India Express Takes Off From Andhra Pradeshs New Bhogapuram Airport

Inaugural operations commenced on 17 August, connecting Visakhapatnam with Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada

Strict Action Promised Against Those Responsible for Tarapith Incident: Minister Sukanta Majumdar

Kolkata, August 17: Union Minister Sukanta Majumdar addressed reporters on Monday, discussing various issues, including the unfortunate incident

Russian court jails anti-war politician Lev Shlosberg for 11 years

Russian court jails antiwar politician Lev Shlosberg for years

Grid planning should focus on rolling transmission plans linked to RE additions: IWTMA

The IWTMA report highlighted that timely grid connectivity is essential to ensure that completed wind projects can be commissioned without delay

CAS here to stay, but open to review for improvement: SEBI

We will see if there are certain constraints or certain issues that we can improve. The regulator will soon issue a consultation paper on the sec

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EAGLE seizes six kg ganja concealed in autos speaker in Hyderabad, five arrested

Cognizant Unveils Talent Accelerator Program for 489 Fresh B-School Hires

Over 37% of hires from non-tech backgrounds, including liberal arts

Outrage Over Pakistani Presidents Remarks on Hindus: Baloch Activist Condemns Divisive Statements

Quetta, August 17: Pakistans President Asif Ali Zardari is facing significant backlash for his remarks made during a speech on August 14, which c

Social security pensions of 51,720 beneficiaries cancelled

AIDSO demands independent inquiry into UGC-NET errors

Contractors stage protest over unpaid bills in Kalaburagi

They set a one-week deadline for the city corporation to clear their dues

Vedanta Power Reaffirms India Energy Security Commitment on Independence Day

Commenting on the occasion, Rajinder Singh Ahuja, Whole-Time Director and CEO, Vedanta Power Limited, said, Energy security is fundamental to the

Yathindra Siddaramaiah targets RSS, demands apology to Kharge

Bengaluru: Karnataka Minister Yathindra Siddaramaiah launched a sharp attack on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on Monday, August 17, descr

2,000 years ago, a Tamil trader left his name across 5 ancient tombs in Egypts Valley of Kings; Heres what inscriptions reveal

Tamil Brahmi inscriptions were recently identified in ancient Egyptian tombs. These inscriptions reveal Tamil merchants travelled deep into Egypt

Mopshop Distribution IPO opens August 19, price fixed at Rs 138 per share

The facility management supplies company plans to deploy most of its fresh capital toward deleveraging while expanding logistics and sustainable

Transforming Farmers Futures: The Success of Mosambi Cultivation in Jalna

Jalna, August 17: The central governments initiative has significantly changed the fortunes of farmers in Jalna district. Santaji Bhoite, a farme

Karnataka's Tumakuru industrial hub to attract Rs 7,000 crore investment, create 88,000 jobs: MB Patil

Karnataka plans to develop Tumakuru into a major industrial manufacturing hub. This proposed node is expected to attract significant investments

Congress workers stage protest in Shivamogga

KFC says it is committed to high standards of food safety

Pondicherry University introduces MBA in Hospitality Management

Purandeshwari, Ram Madhav appointed BJP National Vice-Presidents

Trump warns US will bomb the sh** out of Oman if it gets in way

United States President Donald Trump on Monday, August 17, told Fox News reporter Trey Yingst that the US would bomb Oman if it gets in the way,

Farmers stage protest in Ongole, seek funds for tobacco procurement

Participating in the protest, A.P. Farmers Association leader demands that the Central and State governments, which generate 80,000 crore in reve

Odisha CM Majhi Visits Flood-Hit Jajpur As 242 Villages Remain Marooned; Relief Operations Intensified

As many as 242 villages across eight blocks remain surrounded by floodwaters, disrupting road connectivity and affecting normal life: Reports

From Newtonian physics to fluid dynamics: What science says about deadly stampedes, and why it is not about wild irrational crowd panic

Discover the real science behind stampedes. Learn how fluid dynamics, critical density, and physics cause disastersand how predictive engineering

Training programme for para-legal volunteers begins in Mysuru

Eden Realty plans to invest 300 crore in a five-star hotel and villa-style resort along the Hooghly River

The villa-style resort will be adjacent to the AJC Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah

Rat Found in Blinkit Ice Cream Freezer in Thane, Sparks Food Safety Alarm

A rat was allegedly spotted running inside an ice cream at a Blinkit's store in Kalyan's Godrej Hill area in Thane, leading to concerns over food

ED asks homebuyers to report builders who withhold RERA details or demand cash

The advisory follows an asset attachment in an alleged property fraud case involving an Ahmedabad-based real estate company and its promoters.

Zaheerabad Industrial Smart City works by March 2028

Telangana government targeting 15,000 crore investments and two lakh employment opportunities, Minister D.Sridhar Babu tells NICDIT meeting

Nagababu appointed AP-GREEN executive committee chairman

Deepak Mhaskey Appointed as New Head of BJP IT Cell, Succeeds Amit Malviya

New Delhi, August 17: In a significant organizational shift, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed Deepak Mhaskey as the new head of its

SUCI(C) to stage protest in Dharwad on Aug. 31 over pension suspension

The party is demanding the immediate restoration of pensions to eligible beneficiaries under various social security schemes

Halal Fayidha Co-operative Society denies investment scam allegations

The society denied allegations that it has collapsed or that an investment scam has taken place. It said that it had never accepted deposits and

UP judge sentences 22 to death in 4 months. Who is Ravi Kumar Diwakar?

UP judge sentences to death in months Who is Ravi Kumar Diwakar

Dinusha Hits Century As Sri Lanka Post 284 in First India Test

Dinushas century and Dickwellas 80 rescue Sri Lanka from 90/5

CPI leader urges TVK-led government to fulfil poll promises as it completes 100 days

Elgis new 3-lakh-sq-ft automated global fulfilment centre to go live in September

Company says it offset Q1 commodity cost inflation by higher volumes and is working on various levers of cost management

OMR sheets altered, signatures forged, says SIT report on Group-I 2018 recruitment

Data entry operators, security guards, electricians, and private lecturers evaluated the answer sheets in a resort for 84 days, duplicate OMR she

Indias Youth Hold Extraordinary Potential, PM-Setu Can Transform ITIs into Centers of Excellence: Jayant Chaudhary

Kolkata, August 17: Union Minister of State for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Jayant Chaudhary, emphasized on Monday that Indias youth

CID arrests Ajita Bhattacharya's PA for extorting Rs 40 lakh to manage JPSC interviews

The Jharkhand CID has arrested the personal assistant of former JPSC member Ajita Bhattacharya in connection with an alleged recruitment examinat

Huge haul of processed sea cucumber seized in Ramanathapuram district

Indias pulses imports down a tad during in H1 this year

Chana and urad imports decline, while tur and masoor shipments witness a rise

Karyakarta to general secretary journey is humbling: Smriti Irani on new BJP role

Karyakarta to general secretary journey is humbling Smriti Irani on new BJP role

A.P. Chief Minister warns of severe water stress due to El Nio

Chandrababu Naidu urges farmers to avoid water-intensive crops in areas facing acute shortages, and says that the State is likely to receive subs

Keralam maintains studied silence as clamour grows for Sabari rail, its extension to Vizhinjam

Congress MPs, including Adoor Prakash and Anto Antony, urge the CM to extend the proposed rail line from Erumeli to Balaramapuram, which is cruci

Devotees throng Nagoba temple at Keslapur on Naga Panchami

TN Industries Minister Keerthana seeks greater central support for industrial development

The meeting reviewed the progress of industrial corridor projects and discussed measures to accelerate industrial infrastructure, connectivity an

Over 6 lakh Hyderabad voters flagged, highest in Bahadurpura

Hyderabad: The ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls has flagged over 60 lakh voters in Telangana, and, district-wise, the

KIA handled 22.6 million passengers in first six months of 2026

Quote of the day by Kevin Costner: Failure doesn't kill you... it increases your desire to... Yellowstone actor's powerful message on success, never giving up and motivation to keep going

Quote of the day by Kevin Costner, Failure doesn't kill you... it increases your desire to make something happen, offers a powerful lesson in res

Gujarat releases 20 blackbucks into Kutchs Banni Grassland

The initiative aims to rebuild the grasslands native herbivore community and strengthen ecological processes while supporting long-term biodivers

US Supreme Court again rebuffs Trump's push to toss out $5 million verdict in E Jean Carroll case

The Supreme Court has once again denied Donald Trump's efforts to overturn a jury's $5 million ruling related to his sexual abuse of author E. Je

Political Turmoil in Karnataka: Demands for Minister Nagendras Resignation Grow

Bengaluru, August 17: The case of irregularities in the Karnataka Maharshi Valmiki Scheduled Tribe Development Corporation has ignited political

School Assembly News Headlines (August 18): Top National, International News

Today's News Bulletin: Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met Netanyahu on Monday after holding talks with Hamas leaders.

Quote of the Day by Anthony Hopkins: I am a bit of a solitude person a solitary Inspiring lessons on loneliness, independence, personal space, boundaries and why being alone is not the same as being lonely by the Welsh actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on awareness and individuality

Quote of the Day by Anthony Hopkins: Anthony Hopkins quote, I am a bit of a solitude person a solitary personality. I like being on my own. I do

CM Vijay announces full crop loan waiver of up to 75,000

Those who had obtained loans in the range of 75,000 to 1,00,000 would receive a maximum waiver of 75,000, and those who had taken loans exceeding

ITR Refund: Refund has not come yet, where is your money stuck, understand from experts

It has been more than 15 days since ITR was filed but refund has not been received yet? If you are also one of such taxpayers and want to find ou

Senior IPS officer Avinash Mohanty takes charge of TG SAFE

Hyderabad: Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Avinash Mohanty on Monday, August 17, took charge as the Commissioner of the Telangana Stan

Manipur political activity picks up amid possible cabinet expansion

Manipur leaders are in New Delhi for potential cabinet expansion talks. Ethnic violence continues unabated since May 2023, impacting the state. S

Himanta Sarma's 'Anarchy' Jibe At Sonia, Rahul Gandhi Over Vande Mataram Row

Sarma said the conduct of the Congress leadership during the rendition of the national song raised questions about how the party would govern if

Bescom invites tenders to set up 500MW solar project under Mukya Mantri Soura Shakti scheme

Designed on the lines of PM-KUSUM, CM-SKY scheme was announced in the State budget by former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in March 2026.

BWF Worlds: Ayush Shetty stuns world No. 1 Shi Yu Qi in three-game epic

Playing against the top-ranked Chinese shuttler, Shetty displayed remarkable composure throughout the deciding game to prevail 21-14, 13-21, 21-1

Right to speedy trial a valuable right of victim too: Supreme Court

In a bold move, the Supreme Court has reversed an Allahabad High Court decision that postponed a murder trial. It emphasized the importance of a

Rupee declines to a 2-week low on early closure of swap facility to attract FCNR-B deposits

Traders indicated that RBI was present in the market, stabilising the Rrupee through Ddollar sales

New Appointments in BJP Leadership: Satish Poonia and Lal Singh Arya Express Gratitude

New Delhi, August 17: In a significant reshuffle within the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), National President Nitin Naveen has appointed MP Satish

Russia receives Indian gasoline shipment amid domestic fuel shortages

Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said in July that Russia would begin importing oil products to help stabilise the domestic market

TVK is playing safe with Union government, wants to stay in its good books: Kanimozhi

Satish Poonia and Lal Singh Arya Express Gratitude After New Appointments in BJP

New Delhi, August 17: In a significant reshuffle, BJP National President Nitin Naveen has appointed MP Satish Poonia as the National General Secr

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Woman Calls Herself 'Mother' Of An AI Child Named Lumen, Video Baffles Internet

Mizra begins by introducing herself as the mother of an AI child before asking her laptop to introduce Lumen.

From Ganja Fields To Black Rice: Tribal Women In Odisha Rewrite Their Story

The Koraput district administration has provided black rice seeds and milling machines to women farmers: Reports

Indias kharif crop area 21 lakh hectares less than a year ago as pace of sowing slows

Acreage of all crops reaches 92% of normal even as deficit shrinks to less than 1%; paddy coverage trails 3%

Appointment of principals in grade II govt. arts colleges likely soon

I was happy even with Rs 55 crore debt: Sunny Deol on financial strains

I was happy even with Rs crore debt Sunny Deol on financial strains

Pressing emergency: Shehzad Poonawalla officially quits BJP

New Delhi: Almost a fortnight after reports of quitting the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Shehzad Poonawalla resigned from all positions as well

Philips Personal Health India revenue to cross 1,000 crore in FY27

India is the fastest-growing country for Philips Personal Health worldwide, with the company growing twice as fast as the domestic market and gai

Voltas to set up a joint venture with Atomberg to manufacture AC compressors

Mukundan Menon, MD, Voltas, said that under this joint venture, there are plans to set up a plant in Chennai to manufacture compressors

In 1904, Newfoundland released just 4 moose onto the island after an earlier introduction. 122 years later, their descendants number about 110,000 and have become powerful drivers of change across the island's forests

Moose impact on Newfoundland forests: Newfoundland introduced four moose in 1904, which now number around 110,000. These animals significantly im

Congress Chief Present, Vande Mataram Not Sung In Full At Goa Event Amid Row

The Vande Mataram recitation by Kharge and other leaders took place before the start of a Goa Congress convention.

Man, 5-year-old son found dead under suspicious circumstances in Bengaluru

From Blues and Ballads to Bebop: The Greg Banaszak Trio Returns to the NCPA

The programme draws on the freedom and musical conversation that define jazz, allowing each musician to bring a distinct voice to the performance

West Bengal CM promises Purulia's Junglemahal revamp, jobs and new infrastructure

West Bengal's Chief Minister inaugurated a major drinking water project today. This Japan International Cooperation Agency-assisted initiative wi

Psychology says people who always underestimate others aren't necessarily confident: What this behavior reveals?

Psychology says people who always underestimate others aren't always confident in their own abilities. This behavior can be linked to insecurity,