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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister to Release Water from Mettur Dam for Cauvery Delta

Salem, August 26: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay is expected to open the Mettur Dam on August 28. This action will allow water to flow

Gaja Alternative Asset Management share price jumps nearly 20% on debut day

The stock listed at 185 on the NSE, against the issue price of 160, while on the BSE it began trading at 185.20, a 15.7% premium

Coordinated attacks rekindle Thailands southern insurgency

Dozens of coordinated night-time attacks across the three southernmost provinces near Malaysia over the weekend injured three people and left gov

Nasdaq Futures Fall Before Nvidia, Oil Declines: Markets Wrap

Futures contracts for the Nasdaq 100 Index fell 0.5%, with chip bellwether Nvidia set to announce quarterly earnings later Wednesday; S&P 500 fut

Meta, US states have discussed settling teen social media harm case

The development comes during a federal court trial in California over claims brought by 29 states, in what is one of the highest-profile tests of

Indonesia Announces Womens Team for First-Ever Asia Cup Participation

New Delhi, August 26: The Womens Asia Cup 2026 is set to take place in Dubai from August 28 to September 13. Indonesias womens team has qualified

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1% on selling in pharma, IT shares after new Trump tariffs on drugs

The 30-share BSE Sensex tanked 733.22 points or 0.90% to settle at a three-week low of 80,426.46

US Pauses Visa Appointments Worldwide as Trump Administration Tightens Immigration Rules

Visa appointments face delays worldwide as US trains officers amid Trumps wider immigration crackdown.

Man dies after village headman in Uttar Pradesh opens fire at his child's naming ceremony

The village headman, Sukhdev, arrived at the venue and began firing as he was not invited to the function

Muthanga eviction was a bid to crush the Adivasi movement: Geethanandan

No one should engage in 'narrow politics': Mayawati on hijab row

The BSP is an Ambedkarite party that guarantees respect for all sections of society and the safety of their lives, property and religion, says BS

Enhance Your Posture and Confidence with Tadasana

New Delhi, August 26: Tadasana, or the Mountain Pose, is considered the foundation of all yoga asanas in Indian yoga culture. This pose encourage

Toxic X review is out now; did Yash's much-awaited film live up to the hype?

Yash's highly-anticipated Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups has finally arrived in theatres, and early reactions on X are pouring in. Social medi

AI will deflate value of IT work by up to 25%, Hexaware CEO says

As AI helps to improve efficiency, customers could demand 20%-25% lower fees for some of the work Hexaware accomplishes currently

Eternal hits 10-month high; here's why stock zoomed 56% from March low

Eternal share price: The stock price of a food delivery (FD) and quick commerce (QC) platform company quoted at its highest level since October 2

Trump sends Saudi nuclear deal to Congress, keeps Israel normalisation as condition

The United States has submitted a civil nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia to Congress. This pact will only proceed if Riyadh agrees

Owaisi Criticizes UCC Implementation in Uttarakhand, Assam, and Gujarat, Calls Hijab Ruling an Attack on Islam

Hyderabad, August 26: AIMIM President Asaduddin Owaisi has launched a strong critique against the implementation of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC)

Stock markets open higher as crude oil prices drop

The 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 285 points to 77,944.02 in early trade

15 newborns killed in hospital fire in Pakistan's Islamabad

At least 15 newborns were killedafter a fire broke out at a state-run hospital in Pakistan's capital city Islamabad on Wednesday, as reported by

Mayawati Urges Local Resolution for Religious Disputes Amid Rising Tensions

Lucknow, August 26: Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) national president Mayawati has called for sensitivity from all parties involved in the growing con

Mamdani Opposes Mohan Bhagwat

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has voiced his opposition to Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwats planned address at Madison

Abetment to suicide case lodged in IIT Delhi student's death amid protest over 'administrative lapses'

Delhi Police have registered a case of abetment to suicide against unidentified person in connection with the death of a 31-year-old M.Sc. Physic

Harvard Launches Rs 67,000 Course With AI Clones Of Its Faculty To Teach Startup Culture

Harvard Business School launches an eight-week AI-powered startup bootcamp for entrepreneurs, costing $699 (Rs 66,673).

15 Infants Killed After AC Compressor Blast At Pakistan Hospital

The fire started after an air conditioner compressor exploded inside the nursery at the hospital on Wednesday morning.

Gold and Silver Prices Surge Amid Falling Crude Oil and Bond Yields

Mumbai, August 26: Gold and silver opened on a positive note on Wednesday, experiencing an increase of nearly half a percent in early trading. On

Tavexia Lifecare announces its diversification into pharma biz

Tavexia Lifecare has expanded into the pharmaceutical business as an additional growth vertical, strengthening its broader presence in the health

MTAR Tech rises after securing order worth nearly Rs 127 crore for coolant channel assemblies

MTAR Technologies added 1.23% to Rs 7011.20 after the company said that it has secured orders worth Rs 126.7 crore for the supply of coolant chan

Asaduddin Owaisi hits out at hijab verdict, Vande Mataram politics

Hyderabad: All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) president Asaduddin Owaisi hit out at the Allahabad High Courts verdict dismissing a mi

Lok Sabha Speaker seeks response from rebel TMC MPs on disqualification petitions

PM Modi extends greetings on Milad-un-Nabi

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday, August 26, greeted people on the occasion of Milad-un-Nabi and hoped that it furthers toget

H-1B shake-up: US plans tougher rules on cap exemptions, third party jobs

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated the process to propose a new regulation that would revise the H-1B program

Leaders Extend Greetings on Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi, Urging Inspiration from Prophet Muhammads Life

New Delhi, August 26: President Droupadi Murmu, Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, Union Ministers, and Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Mallika

Irregularities Force MPSC To Cancel Drug Inspector Exam, Fresh Date Soon

MPSC cancelled the Drug Inspector recruitment after complaints of question paper leakage in the March screening exam.

Karnataka Minister B Nagendra Offers To Resign Over Corruption Allegations

The BJP has been demanding Nagendra's removal over the alleged Rs 89 crore irregularities in the Valmiki Scheduled Tribes Development Corporation

Uttar Pradesh Raises MBBS Intern Stipend By Over 100 Per Cent To Rs 25,000 Per Month, Bringing Pay Closer To Other States

UP makes sensitisation videos mandatory for teachers to understand Gen-Alpha students

UP makes sensitisation videos mandatory for teachers to understand GenAlpha students

US President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance to keynote Republicans' midterm convention in Texas

Republicans will hold their midterm convention next month in Dallas, Texas. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are scheduled to h

Republican with same name as incumbent Dan Sullivan advances from Alaska US Senate primary

The upcoming general election in Alaska features a noteworthy twist: a candidate by the name of Dan J. Sullivan is set to compete against the inc

Sudanese Man Jumps Into Hussain Sagar, Rescued by Police

The man was identified as AD Drill.

Weather Shift Brings Relief to Delhi-NCR with Improved Air Quality

New Delhi, August 26: The sudden shift in the monsoon troughs position has brought significant weather changes across 23 states, including Delhi.

Was PoK's Skardu airbase next after Sargodha? Ex-CDS Chauhan reveals why India switched targets

Can India make components competitive after subsidies and tariffs end?

Subsidies can help India build component factories. But can Indian manufacturers match global competitors on cost, scale and efficiency when gove

Dolly Parton dies at 80: Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, Beyonce and stars pay tribute

Dolly Parton dies at Taylor Swift Miley Cyrus Beyonce and stars pay tribute

15 babies killed in fire at state-run hospital in Islamabad, says report

babies killed in fire at staterun hospital in Islamabad says report

State Trading Corporation of India standalone net profit declines 71.11% in the June 2026 quarter

Reported sales nil

Nifty trade above 24,350 in early trade; breadth strong

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, jumped 280.14 points or 0.37% to 77,944.96. The Nifty 50 index added 24.60 points or 0.11%

Max Estates gains as board to mull preferential issue

Max Estates added 2.60% to Rs 570.30 after the company announced that its board will meet on Friday, 28 August 2026, to consider the issue of equ

APL Apollo Tubes Ltd Slides 0.84%

APL Apollo Tubes Ltd has added 14.78% over last one month compared to 5.77% gain in BSE Metal index and 1.37% rise in the SENSEX

Godrej Properties Ltd Spurts 1.71%

Godrej Properties Ltd has added 0.11% over last one month compared to 2.53% gain in BSE Realty index and 1.37% rise in the SENSEX

Christopher Nkunku Returns to RB Leipzig on Loan from AC Milan

Berlin, August 26: French attacking player Christopher Nkunku has returned to RB Leipzig after three years. The Bundesliga club has secured him o

Hindustan Copper OFS Day 2: Stock gains 3%; should retail investors apply?

In the Hindustan Copper OFS, the government is selling over 5.80 crore shares or up to 6 per cent (including a 3 per cent green shoe option) at a

Crude oil price: Futures fall as Iran, Oman discuss maritime corridor in Strait of Hormuz

November Brent oil futures at $85.26, down by 2.30%; October crude oil futures on West Texas Intermediate at $80.33, down by 2.46%

Gold rises 320 on MCX, silver gains 1,456 as US bond buybacks lift demand

In the global market, gold was trading near $4,700 per ounce on Comex, while silver was around $69 per ounce

Avaada Electro files updated draft papers for 7,600-crore IPO

Of the proceeds from the fresh issue, 1,200 crore will be used to repay or prepay certain loans and meet obligations under letters of credit. The

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Wishes: Top 45+ messages, images, WhatsApp status and Instagram captions to share with siblings

In 2026, Raksha Bandhan will take place on August 28, a Friday that will resonate with celebrations across India. This article features a collect

Khalistani separatist Pannun says FBI has warned him of new threat on his life

Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun has been reportedly warned by the FBI and Royal Canadian Mounted Police. This warning comes as Indian nat

Villagers in Telangana wage a war to protect 75-year-old Peepal tree

I got the platform demolished and constructed the compound wall around it, because the platform was attracting drunkards and vagabonds. Villagers

Sridhar Vembu reveals mantra to run successful business, says everyone must do it

Sridhar Vembu reveals mantra to run successful business says everyone must do it

Tragic Accident in Supaul: Five Killed as Speeding Vehicle Hits Devotees

Supaul, August 26: A tragic incident unfolded late Tuesday night in the Pipra police station area of Supaul district, Bihar. Near the Bajrangbali

How No Claim Bonus Works and Why It Can Lower Your Car Insurance Premium

Most car owners have no idea what is meant by No Claim Bonus. They only bump into it when the renewal notice shows up, and by then the moment to

Toxic X reviews: Fans say Yash is fire, but the film? Not so much

Toxic X reviews Fans say Yash is fire but the film Not so much

MG Hector Tomohawk launch live: Price, range, battery, features and all you need to know

MG Hector Tomohawk launch live Price range battery features and all you need to know

'They had gone towards Sargodha': Ex-Navy officer backs ex-CDS on Kirana Hills remarks

Former Chief of Defence Staff General Anil Chauhan discussed Operation Sindoor's success. He indicated loitering munitions were deployed near Sar

Rajasthan Agriculture Minister Kirodi Lal Meena Tests Positive for Swine Flu

SMS Medical College Principal Dr Deepak Maheshwari said Meena was being treated as per the swine flu protocol.

H1N1 in India: A seasonal surge, not a new strain, says ICMR

Delhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases this year, while Karnataka had recorded 4,212 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases across 32 districts by Aug

Understanding Addiction: Key Terms Explained by Indias Ministry of Social Justice

New Delhi, August 26: The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment of the Government of India has launched a campaign focused on addiction reco

Cab Drivers Challenge Maharashtra Marathi Mandate, Ask Court To Slam Breaks

The petitioners have argued that the rule could have a major impact on the livelihood of a large number of commercial vehicle drivers.

Secure, predictable sea lanes indispensable: India urges UN to safeguard key maritime routes

Assam floods: CM Sarma meets Shivraj Chouhan as Centre clears 3.86 lakh houses, Rs 140 cr aid

Union Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan has thrown substantial support behind Assam's flood recovery efforts, unveiling key financial assistance mea

Sensex, Nifty rise on crude slump, Iran ceasefire hopes; ICICI Bank leads early gains

ICICI Bank stock climbs 1.29% to 1,441.10

MG to introduce Hector Tomohawk today: Price, range, battery, features and more

MG to introduce Hector Tomohawk today Price range battery features and more

Adani Energy Solutions wins 4,700-crore Maharashtra transmission project

The project is expected to strengthen power transmission infrastructure while supporting the integration of renewable and storage capacity in Mah

Eid Milad-un-Nabi 2026: Wishes, messages and quotes to share with your friends and family`

Eid Milad-un-Nabi, which marks the birth of Prophet Muhammad, is set to be celebrated on August 26 this year which is today. Muslims around the g

Adani Energy Solutions wins $493 mn transmission project in Maharashtra

The project, to be delivered within 36 months, will add 562 circuit kilometres of transmission lines and 9,000 MVA of transformation capacity to

Uttar Pradesh Governments Initiatives for Women, Elderly, and Youth Praised by Minister Jai Veer Singh

Lucknow, August 26: Minister Jai Veer Singh of the Uttar Pradesh government has commended the recent decisions made for the welfare of women, the

Satya Nadellas record pay signals Microsofts AI, cloud growth bet

In a landmark move, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has been awarded an unprecedented compensation package of $96.5 million, underscoring the firms s

Andhra Guv, CM Extend Milad-un-Nabi Greetings

The governor said that Milad-un-Nabi commemorates the birth of Prophet Mohammad and highlighted the Prophet's life as an inspiring saga of love,

Delhi-Mumbai Expressway reaches Delhi: Check all route details here

The 9-km elevated stretch connects DND Flyway with the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, offering faster routes to Faridabad, Ballabhgarh and Sohna while

Test cricketer forced to retire at 27 due to concussions sues school; here's why

Pucovski retired from professional cricket in April last year at the age of 27 after suffering 13 documented concussions during his career.

Monsoon alive: Isro satellite spots rain system bubbling over central India

Monsoon alive Isro satellite spots rain system bubbling over central India

Get in the mood with Bengalurus Kiara Academy of Performing Arts annual show

The Kiara Academy of Performing will present Out of the Ordinary as part of their In The Mood series

Why Does Everyday Life Feel Like More Work In India? New Zealand Woman Asks

A New Zealand expat living in Bengaluru has sparked discussion about why everyday life can feel more demanding in India than abroad, pointing to

Taylor Swift Pays Tribute to 'Eternally Generous' Dolly Parton

US popstar Taylor Swift, who got her start in country music, paid tribute late Tuesday to the deceased country singer-songwriter Dolly Parton.

Purple fabric reflects 88 per cent of solar radiation and stays 6.2C cooler

Researchers have developed a purple fabric that reflects nearly 88 per cent of solar radiation and emits 96.4 per cent of mid-infrared heat into

Bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed on August 26? Check state-wise details

Brillio Recognized with Two Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for AI Native Talent Development

Brillio Recognized with Two Gold Brandon Hall Group HCM Excellence Awards for AI Native Talent Development

Bayern Munich Extends Contracts of CEO Driesen and Board Member Eberl Until June 2029

Berlin, August 26: Bayern Munich has extended the contracts of CEO Jan-Christian Driesen and sporting board member Max Eberl until June 2029. Acc

Why US has paused visa interviews globally and what is Trump's immigration plan | EXPLAINED

The United States has paused visa appointments for applicants around the world as the Donald Trump administration intensifies its immigration cra

Flies, open drains, dirty kitchen: Popular Mumbai eatery Ayub's loses licence

Flies open drains dirty kitchen Popular Mumbai eatery Ayubs loses licence

ITC Hotels signs Storii Havelock, expands presence in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Swaraj Deep (Havelock Island) has emerged as one of Indias most sought-after leisure destinations, says ITC Hotels MD Anil Chadha