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20 Blackbucks Rewilded in Banni Grassland on India's 80th Independence Day, Advancing Native Wildlife Restoration

On India's 80th Independence Day, the Gujarat Forest Department and Vantara released 20 blackbucks into Kutch's Banni Grasslands to restore nativ

BJP Constitutes Fact-Finding Team Regarding Hanur Shootout

Three alleged poachers were killed in an exchange of fire with forest department personnel near Shaagya, in the Holemuradatti forest of the Hanur

SC Notice to Centre on PIL to Bar Police from Revealing Accused Online

The petition referred to images or videos showing the accused handcuffed, tied with ropes, beaten with sticks, made to kneel, dragged or pulled d

Donald Trump Lauds Indian Voting System

The President of the United States of America,Donald Trump, lauded the Indian voting system where electors need to show their identity proof befo

Nifty hits six-day losing streak as crude tops $91; IT stocks lead market selloff

Key benchmark indices extended their losses on Tuesday, with the Nifty falling for the sixth consecutive session, while the Sensex declined for t

Quick Wrap: Nifty IT Index falls 1.93%

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Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.68 against U.S. dollar

On August 17, the rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the U.S. dollar

Manipur Assembly adopts resolutions to establish population commission, implement NRC

The 60-member Assembly also resolved to establish a State Population Commission

Who was Sarvai Papanna or Papadu?

Sometime in the first decade of the 18th century, a young man with a horseshoe moustache challenged the Mughal might in Hyderabad

PNG Gas Connection: Gas will reach every home from September, government has made a plan, the hassle of booking will end.

PNG Drive 3.0: The government is preparing to launch PNG Drive 3.0 in September 2026, the objective of which is to provide PNG connections to mor

Taxation, Payment and Settlement Systems Act Amendments Get President's Assent

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, and an Act to further amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, have received the as

Rs 1.47 lakh MRP Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max available at Rs 77,800 on Flipkart; here's how to get this deal

The iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB can cost Rs 77,800 on Flipkart using an exchange offer and bank discount.Flipkart has listed the iPhone 17 Pro Max 25

Protesters seek NRC before Census to weed out infiltrators in Manipur

Scores of people, mostly women, say the State needs a mechanism to weed out illegal immigrants

Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat gets a snake scare; 8-foot non-venomous reptile rescued from garden

Two snakes were spotted at Shah Rukh Khan's bungalow, Mannat, in Bandra West on the night of August 17, 2026. The incident was reported at around

Send your children to village schools for a day, Dipke tells politicians

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged ministers and elected representatives to send their children to village schools and make them walk to schoo

AI Video Falsely Shows Akshay Kumar Slamming Op Sindoor Documentary

BOOM found the video is digitally altered with an AI-generated voice-over.

Take Gyanesh Kumar to America, keep him there: Pawan Kheras response to Trumps post

Congress leader Pawan Khera posted so on X after Donald Trump, who, in a post on Truth Social, advocated for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibi

BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment 2026: 32,388 teacher posts, apply from September 1; Check eligibility, dates, selection process and salary

The Bihar Public Service Commission has revealed plans for teacher recruitment, offering 32,388 vacancies. Applications for the TRE-4.0 will begi

Himachal Moves To Trim IAS, IPS And IFS Strength To Cut Administrative Bill

Coast Guard steps up search for eight fishermen missing off Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh

The mechanised boat left Odalarevu on August 3 for tuna and last made contact on August 7 while heading for the Odisha coast; a missing case has

'Trump derangement syndrome': Johnson blasts Democrats, DSA and the 'crazy column' in fiery warning

When India avenged 1982 Asian Games loss to Pakistan

Amstelveen: Sixteen years ago, when India and Pakistan last met in a mens Hockey World Cup, the contest was more than just two arch-rivals facing

Biocon arm gets supplemental USFDA approval for autoimmune disease drug

Biocon Ltd on Tuesday said its subsidiary has received supplemental approval from the US health regulator for Yesintek prefilled autoinjector. Ye

China stocks turn choppy as investors await stimulus

Investors remained cautious as they looked for stronger government support. Premier Li Qiang called for more measures to meet this years economic

DCAS: Information Superiority, Split-Second Decisions Define Today's Air Battle

He said this is where the experience gained from designing and operating the IACCS (Integrated Air Command and Control System) is very critical,

'Why should US protect you from Kim?': Trump defends S Korea military drill cuts over Iran war rift

India's 5G adoption to reach 62% by 2030, ahead of APAC average: GSMA

Mobile technologies and services are expected to contribute $1.4 trillion to the Asia-Pacific economy by 2030, while India's connectivity challen

CISF recovers cash and jewellery left behind by passenger at Ahmedabad airport

According to the CISF, the baggage was found at the domestic arrivals area of Terminal 1 in the early hours of August 18. The passenger had trave

IIT JAM 2027 registrations begin Sept 5; check full schedule at website

IIT, Kharagpur has opened the official website for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027. The institute has also issued the important d

SC to set up high-powered panel to probe Delhi Police brutality

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 18, said it would constitute a high-powered committee comprising retired apex court and high cour

Infertility Is Not Failure: Why Emotional Support Matters

Psychological counselling can help couples navigate the emotional challenges of fertility treatment

In 2025, Trump administration made shocking decisions for CDC but U.S. Federal Health Agency has new headache of 'zombie programs'. All you may want to know

In January, Congress passed an appropriations bill, which became law, that specified funding for more than 200 projects and activities.

What are the cases against former Pakistan PM Imran Khan?

Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered Imran Khan's transfer to a hospital from jail. He faces numerous corruption and other charges since losing power

Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act to come into force on August 28: What changes

Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 will take effect on August 28. This legislation prohibits religious conversions through coercion, fra

Supreme Court must ensure integrity and calibre of the NEET protest panel: CJPs Saurav Das

Are speakerphone calls becoming Britain

Wetherspoon has introduced the ban across all 792 of its pubs. Customers are being asked to keep phones on silent or use earphones. The move come

Realty firms, PE funds commit 13K crore investment since 2025 to build senior living homes: Colliers

Over 13,000 crore in investments announced since 2025 are expected for senior living projects in the next 3-4 years, said Colliers

Hyderabad firm develops mobile counter-drone vehicle to neutralise rogue drones

The Hyderabad-based Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems Indrajaal Ranger is a counter-drone vehicle designed to detec

Hyderabads antique trade finds new life in home dcor

From Nizam-era gramophones to upcycled brass planters, the citys vintage dealers are seeing a shift from collectors to dcor buyers

CBSE KVS, NVS Tier 2 result 2026 released: Check scorecard, next steps

Candidates who showed up for the tier-II recruitment exams will be able to view their results on the result portal at examinationservices.nic.in

Hyderabad: 22 kg ganja seized from Quthbullapur, two held

Hyderabad: A man and a woman were arrested by Jeedimetla Police on Monday, August 17, near Krishna Kunja Garden in Quthbullapur, and around 22 kg

From Puchka to a national QSR: Sagar Daryani-backed Wah! Foods targets Rs. 250 crore revenue by FY30

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 18: Wah! Foods, the company behind Wah! Puchka and Wah! Litti, has outlined plans to achieve 250 crore in a

Do metro cities have space for pedestrians? | In Focus podcast

As the Supreme Court backs pedestrians right to walk, why do cities in India still struggle to provide usable footpaths?

Jharkhand protest: Devendra Mahto hails historic win as JSSC-CGL exam cancelled; three protesters continue hunger strike

The JLKM leader and two other protesters broke their fast around midnight after the State govt.s announcement; demand for CBI probe continues

Four knowledge compendiums unveiled at 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and heads of delegations of BRICS member countries launched these compendiums

Telangana teacher attacked for misconduct with female students

Hyderabad: Relatives of students of the government junior college for girls in Devarakonda mandal of Nalgonda district attacked a Telugu teacher

Wipro Consumer Care to buy 60% stake in Dermatouch for 387.5 crore

To acquire the remaining 40% stake over the next three years

14-year-old Texas student Samvith Mahadevan builds chemical nose to spot hidden food allergens

Fourteen-year-old Texas student Samvith Mahadevan has developed a portable chemical nose that uses sensors and machine learning to detect traces

7 easy ways to use banana peels instead of throwing them away

Banana peels carry real nutritional and bioactive value that most people throw away without a thought. From feeding plants and soothing skin to f

Burqa-clad women steal gold chain from Zaheerabad jewellery shop

Hyderabad: A group of burqa-clad women stole a 70-gram gold chain from a jewellery store in Zaheerabad on Sunday, August 16. The women entered th

India resumes rail coach exports to Bangladesh with custom 19-coach LHB rake from RCF Kapurthala

OPINION | Nitin's 'Naveen team': Eyeing elections

Seven months after becoming the BJP president, Nitin Nabin announced his team on Monday. The team is not new. It is a mix of old, experienced lea

Railway Rules: Where to complain if a porter at a railway station asks for Rs 500 instead of Rs 200?

If a porter asks for more money than the fixed fee for carrying luggage at the railway station, then the passenger can complain about it. For thi

Torrent Gas to file updated draft papers for up to $418 million IPO

The filing comes at a time when India's primary market activity has picked up substantially after a muted first half of the year due to the Iran

Elvish Yadav and Tejasswi Prakash

Mumbai: What began as a disagreement over a team-swap decision on Playground Season 5 has now turned into a full-blown social media war between E

After 22 years on the run, Kerala fugitive wanted in murder cases arrested in Bengaluru

Rakesh, now 49, had gone into hiding after being released on bail, following which the court declared him a proclaimed offender

230 million years ago Dinosaurs first appeared on earth, but was there apex predator like the size of a mouse ever existed? New research finds shocking details

Dinosaurs first appeared roughly 230 million years ago and eventually became the dominant land animals, holding that status until an asteroid str

48-hour Manipur Bandh Disrupts Normal Life

The strike coincides with the start of the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 (August 1731), with the main house-listing operations scheduled

Sam Altman says ChatGPT could watch you all the time and remember your life in 6 months

Sam Altman says ChatGPT could watch you all the time and remember your life in months

Indias Free Trade Agreements Boost Export Growth and Market Reach

New Delhi, August 18: Indias recent free trade agreements (FTAs) are playing a crucial role in accelerating the countrys export growth. According

BPSC announces TRE-4 recruitment for 32,388 teacher posts, applications from September 1

The BPSC has released the notification for Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4), announcing recruitment for 32,388 posts. Candidates will be a

A legendary journey will end next year: Ronaldo to retire

For more than two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most recognisable and successful figures in world football. But now, at the age

China's Unitree Unveils 'Superman' Robot as Fervour Builds Ahead of Shanghai Debut

It achieved a standing jump of 2 metres and reached a top speed of 12.66 metres per second.

ISRO official says docking technology key to future lunar, human space missions

Docking technology is vital for future lunar sample return missions. This capability will also support India's planned Bharatiya Antariksh Statio

L&T Finance to open 500 gold loan branches

Non-bank lender L&T Finance is planning to open 500 gold loan branches in this financial year, increasing its network from 330 branches as of Mar

Odisha Rainfall Eases; Flood Situation Improving, No Warning till Aug

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that rainfall intensity across Odisha has begun to ease, with no district under heavy ra

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TEXMiNMaxelS Nagpur Center of Excellence to focus on critical mineral value chains in Maharashtra

The State holds roughly 41 per cent of Indias rare earth element (REE) resources, with Nagpur being the heart of the Vidarbha mining and coal bel

Property registered in your name? That's not the end of ownership process

A registered sale deed records the transaction, but buyers must check title history, encumbrances and other records before claiming clear ownersh

Hyderabad: 36 Tonnes Of Adulterated Ghee, Material Seized By H-FAST

The adulterated products were packed in transparent covers and falsely marketed under names such as 100 per cent pure ghee, premium ghee, farm fr

Ukraine Orders Evacuation Of 2,177 Children From Dnipropetrovsk Settlements

Families Given One Month To Leave Areas Facing Intensified Russian Strikes

HC: File unnatural death reports before judicial magistrates

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that police investigating unnatural or accidental deaths must submit their final reports before the

CBI Nabs 3, including Hyderabad Mining DD in Bribe Case

The CBI registered the case on Monday against the three persons and other unknown public servants and private persons, in connection with alleged

Axis Bank Credit Card Rules Change From August 28, Higher Currency Fee & New Reward Limits Ahead

Axis Bank will revise credit card rules from August 28, raising the DCC fee to 3.5 percent and limiting rewards on gift cards, road fees, bridges

Surat: 5-Year-Old Girl Dies, 4 Family Members Critical After Suspected Food Poisoning From Restaurant Meal

Five members of a Surat family reportedly fell ill after eating food from Sheetal Restaurant, with one child dying and four remaining critical.

Health Minister JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi, currently stable

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi on August 17 and is currently stable and under observati

Sensex plunges 493 points, Nifty falls 133 points amid global tensions

Indian equity benchmarks extended their losses on Tuesday, with the Sensex falling 493 points, or 0.63 per cent, to 77,235.46 and the Nifty decli

29 states in US want Meta to change how Facebook and Instagram operate and give $1.4 trillion penalty; the case now threatens Mark Zuckerberg's AI plan

A groundbreaking federal trial has begun against Meta Platforms, with 29 US states alleging that the company intentionally designed its social me

Good news for disabled people as England extends free bus travel to all hours

DISABLED people in England will be able to use their bus passes for free at any time of day from April 1, the government has announced. Currently

Apple To Change App Data Consent Rules, German Regulator Says

The Federal Cartel Office found that Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework gave its own apps more favourable consent prompts than those of

Godrej Industries to enter pvt credit space, aims to raise 2,000 cr in AIF

Godrej Industries Group (GIG) on Tuesday announced an entry into the private credit space, targeting to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore in maiden alte

Anurag Kashyap enjoys dinner with Imtiaz Ali, his 'dimagi nakal' T-shirt steals the show

Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap recently enjoyed a dinner outing with director Imtiaz Ali, friends and family. However, Kashyap's red T-shirt

Tata Sons AGM adjourned due to lack of quorum

The Board will likely meet in a few weeks to decide on the next date

BJP Strengthens Muslim Outreach Ahead of 2027 Elections: Basit Ali Appointed National Minority Front Chief

Lucknow, August 18: Ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is intensifying its outreach to the Muslim community i

The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged: Meena Kandasamy on why the Left still does not know how to talk about sex

Ahead of her conversation at The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged on August 21, poet-novelist Meena Kandasamy talks about surviving over a decade of

Top 3 PV models exported from India in Q1 are from Maruti Suzuki: MD & CEO

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Tuesday said the top three passenger vehicle models exported from India in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal are

VTU to establish two Centres of Excellence on campus

The centre will include 3D printing machines, designing facilities and new technologies

Niki Walia On Being Replaced By Shefali Shah In Dil Dhadakne Do

Niki Walia shared that the day before she was about to leave for shooting, Zoya Akhtar called her to inform her about casting changes

Mohan Yadav govt takes big decision for Zen G, announces free online coaching, training in AI skills for youth

With the prime focus on Zen G, the Mohan Yadav government in Madhya Pradesh took a big decision for the youth of the state on Tuesday. State Mini

Sagittarius existed in real dimensions but over the past approximately 6 billion years, Milky Way has been absorbing dwarf galaxy

Whether the Milky Way's early growth was fueled by homegrown star formation or a galactic merger has been a matter of debate, according to resear