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West Bengal poised for industrial expansion with cluster-led strategy: PHDCCI

A new industry report highlights manufacturing clusters, export infrastructure and sector-focused investments as key drivers of future growth.

Gaja Capital IPO Opens Amid Significant Risks for Investors

Mumbai, August 19: Gaja Capitals IPO opened for retail investors on Tuesday. The company has outlined several risk factors in its Red Herring Pro

Laser-Guided Renal Artery Angioplasty Successfully Performed on a 60-Year Old Male Patient at Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

Laser-Guided Renal Artery Angioplasty Successfully Performed on a 60-Year Old Male Patient at Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

Exicom Becomes the First Company in India to Manufacture Liquid-Cooled Power Modules for EV Chargers

Exicom Becomes the First Company in India to Manufacture Liquid-Cooled Power Modules for EV Chargers

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema Review: Nostalgia in stills and motion

Can Fujifilms latest hybrid camera bridge the gap between analogue charm and modern creativity?

From page to screen: How Madras filmmakers brought literature to life

Looking at some Tamil films, which were based on novels and plays

When and where to watch India vs Pakistan FIH Men's Hockey World Cup clash?

India will meet Pakistan in a decisive Pool D encounter at the FIH Mens Hockey World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, August 19. The match will be played a

Bihar Receives Major Infrastructure Boost with

New Delhi, August 19: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has granted a significant infras

Rupee falls 2 paise to settle at 95.76 against U.S. dollar

A sharp decline in domestic equity markets put further pressure on the local unit, while RBI intervention and foreign fund inflows lent support,

IndiGo website hit by technical issue, flight bookings disrupted

IndiGo customers in several Indian cities reported difficulties booking flights and completing online check-in through the airlines website on We

NIT-K welcomes 2026-30 batch of students with new curriculum designed for AI age

Life skills and innovation take centre stage as UG induction programme kicks off

21-year-old beaten to death by friends in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A dispute among friends following a drinking session ended in tragedy at Bandlaguda Jagir in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, where a 21-year

Logitech Signature Comfort Plus M850 L mouse review: Comfortable and seamless

Logitech Signature Comfort Plus M L mouse review Comfortable and seamless

UP delivery man loses phone in waterlogged road, breaks down as search goes in vain

UP delivery man loses phone in waterlogged road breaks down as search goes in vain

India's WTC push gathers pace after Galle Test win: What they need to do now

Indias WTC push gathers pace after Galle Test win What they need to do now

Jharkhand agitating students suspend protest for two months after Hemant Soren govt accepts demands

Jharkhand students leading the ongoing agitation against alleged irregularities in JPSC-JSSC recruitment examinations have decided to suspend the

Pak TikToker with 1.3M followers shot dead; 5th killing of woman influencer in a year

Pak TikToker with M followers shot dead th killing of woman influencer in a year

As US Envoy Visits Kashmir, Omar Abdullah Says 'Washington is Not Going to Solve Our Problems'

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said issues concerning the Union Territory must be resolved by New Delhi and not Washington during

Actor Ravi Mohans Bro Code faces legal trouble from alcoholic beverages company

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan of Madras High Court grants an interim injunction in favour of the production house

Akshay Khanna to Portray Powerful Asura Guru in Mahakali

Mumbai, August 19: Actor Akshay Khanna is set to make his debut in Telugu cinema with the pan-India mythological film Mahakali. In this movie, he

Crude oil shock may squeeze affordable housing but premium homes stay resilient

Amid geopolitical uncertainties, India's real estate sector shows promising strength. A robust demand alongside improved developer finances is li

Madras High Court refers 15 crore dispute between actor Ravi Mohan and production house to arbitral tribunal

Second Division Bench of Justices M. Sundar and Mummineni Sudheer Kumar leave it to a retired High Court judge, appointed as sole arbitrator, to

US will reconsider its advisories on travel to J&K: Ambassador Sergio Gor

US will reconsider its advisories on travel to JK Ambassador Sergio Gor

Red Bull's Hadjar Set To Miss Dutch Grand Prix With Wrist Injury: Reports

The reports said Hadjar suffered the injury during a routine gym session and is unlikely to be fit for the Formula One race at Zandvoort

Expect to create 6,440 jobs via 1,166 crore investment on 2 units in YEIDA: Spark Minda

The two new units at Sector-10 and Sector-24, YEIDA, extend that same Gautam Buddh Nagar industrial cluster rather than starting a footprint from

Odisha Rolls Out WhatsApp Chatbot for Revenue Services; 16 Facilities Now Accessible from Home

The Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department has launched a WhatsAppbased chatbot to make revenue services more accessible to citizens a

India to Establish India Hospital in Palestine, Strengthening Ties: Ambassador Shavesh

New Delhi, August 19: The Ambassador of Palestine to India, Abdullah M. Abu Shavesh, announced that an India Hospital will soon be established in

Does This Video Show the Indian National Anthem Being Sung in Afghanistan? No!

We found out that the video is from this year's Republic Day celebrations in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh.

Your SBI FDs may earn less after latest rate cut: Check new rates

Your SBI FDs may earn less after latest rate cut Check new rates

Mumbai 26/11 case: In absentia trial process begins against Hafiz Saeed

MEA said that India will continue to take all necessary measures to counter terrorism, and urged the global community to recognise the gravity of

Congress Holds Working Committee Meeting to Discuss Roadmap to Corner Govt

The meeting was also attended by Congress chief ministers A Revanth Reddy (Telangana), V D Satheesan (Kerala), Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu (Himachal P

Rs 8.5 lakh for staying in the mountains to watch clouds? This tourist place is paying for this unique 'cloudscape observer' position

A Chinese tourist attraction has concluded a month-long cloudscape observer job that paid 60,000 yuan (US$8,900) and provided free accommodation.

Rs 1000 crore fee: Highest-paid actor in the world in 2026

Mumbai: The film industry has always been a world where bigger budgets, bigger stars and even bigger paychecks grab attention. But every once in

World Photography Day: Photos that have defined 2026 so far

As people celebrate World Photography Day on Wednesday, August 19, Siasat.com has put together a series of photos that have defined 2026 so far.

Pakistani national arrested in Old Delhi for staying illegally, entered India via Nepal

Delhi Police has arrested a Pakistani national from the Old Delhi area for staying illegally in the national capital, said officials on Wednesday

Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka asks banks to formulate a Telangana Rising 2047 Banking Roadmap

Deputy CM seeks timely credit, regional strategies and deeper financial inclusion statewide

Sensex declines 325.78 points, Nifty below 24,100 as investors remained cautious ahead of US FOMC minutes

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee has mildly depreciated against the dollar amid higher crude oil prices and stronger US bond yields.

Bigg Boss Malayalam 7 winner Anumol marries Bhuvanesh Rajendiran at Guruvayur temple

Bigg Boss Malayalam winner Anumol marries Bhuvanesh Rajendiran at Guruvayur temple

US envoy Sergio Gor hints at downgrading J-K travel advisory after meeting Omar Abdullah

After meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor said, The United States puts out travel war

Jupally Promises Restoration, Safe Preservation of 2,500-BCE Egyptian Mummy

The Minister stated that the museum, which has faced neglect and indifference for years, will be restored. He said measures will be taken to swif

Nomination process for 2026 National Sports Awards likely from next month

The Sports Ministry will likely start the 2026 National Sports Awards nomination process next month. This follows a re-evaluation of the 2025 awa

IND vs SL 1st Test: Kirsten pleased with Sri Lankas attitude

I was pleased with the attitude of the team but the way we batted, especially our top order, that probably cost us the match, Kirsten said

Escorts Kubota to invest Rs 2,000 cr in UP

New Delhi: Farm and construction equipment maker Escorts Kubota on Wednesday announced a Rs 2,000 crore investment to set up a new manufacturing

Wizzmoni partners with Oman Air to launch Wizz Voyager multi-currency travel card

Designed for frequent travellers, the card supports multiple global currencies while delivering a seamless digital forex experience with real-tim

Indian Medical Association Kerala chapter seeks rollback of Maharashtra move allowing homoeopathy doctors to practise modern medicine

IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to prac

Indian Medical Association Kerala chapter seeks rollback of Maharashtra move allowing homoeopathy doctors to practise modern medicine

IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to prac

IndiGo website hit by glitch, passengers unable to book tickets

IndiGo website hit by glitch passengers unable to book tickets

Hyderabad: 3 men detained for selling Vapes, foreign cigarettes

Hyderabad: The police raided a shop and apprehended three people for selling e-cigarettes (Vapes) and banned foreign cigarettes worth Rs 2 lakh o

Kangana Ranaut on Westernised Culture:

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has reacted strongly to the recent Bengaluru murder case involving a woman, her alleged lover, her husband and th

Over 3,000 Anganwadi Workers Stage Mass Protest in Kendrapada, Submit Six

More than 3,000 Anganwadi workers and helpers from Kendrapada district staged a mass dharna at the Collectors office on Monday, pressing for a si

Ather Konarc to get metal body, set to become brand's most affordable scooter

Ather Konarc to get metal body set to become brands most affordable scooter

Govt eyes foreign capital inflows, deeper corporate bond mkt: Alok Tiwari

DEA Joint Secretary Alok Tiwari says the government is working to attract overseas capital and improve depth, liquidity and participation in corp

China's Qwen AI gets uncensored version for unethical requests

Chinas Qwen AI gets uncensored version for unethical requests

Congress Working Committee meeting underway at Indira Bhawan in Delhi

Actor Ravi Mohan files case against film producer over dispute related to Bro Club

Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi orders notice, returnable by August 25, to Shruthi Nallappa of Miracle Movies

Galle conquered, boxes ticked: Indias Test blueprint takes shape

The 165-run win over Sri Lanka on Day 5 gives India one too many positives from Galle that they would love to carry to Colombo. Devdutt Padikkal'

Kerala man rides 11,000 km to Nepal on one-wheeled cycle to spread one big message

Kerala man rides km to Nepal on onewheeled cycle to spread one big message

Roma Completes Signing of Teenage Midfielder Rodrigo Mora From Porto

Mora progressed through the ranks at Porto and scored 16 goals in 80 appearances

143-crore deal: Mahindra Lifespaces to redevelop nine Chembur buildings

Mahindra Lifespaces signs 143-crore Chembur redevelopment deal with 133-member society

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iPhone is now cheaper in India details here

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Sonia Gandhi to Release Memoir

Sonia Gandhi, the former Congress president and one of the most influential figures in modern Indian politics, is set to publish her memoir this

Protests Erupt in Jharkhand Over Cancellation of CGL Exams

Ranchi, August 19: Protests erupted in Jharkhand as employees affected by the cancellation of 22 recruitment exams by the state government demons

Tara Sutaria Expresses Gratitude for Fans Love During Tum Hi Aana Jam Session

Mumbai, August 19: Actress Tara Sutaria recently expressed her heartfelt gratitude to fans for their overwhelming support following her latest ja

Freedom of speech in law schools

Free petrol promised, crowd braves rain in Chandigarh. Then this happened

Free petrol promised crowd braves rain in Chandigarh Then this happened

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2A To Begin October Trials, Silk Board Link May Come Later

Trump tariffs fail to dent India's export dependence on US; share stays near 20%

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Indian markets decline for seventh straight session; Nifty loses 2.1% in seven days

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities extended their losing streak on Wednesday as surging crude oil prices and rising global b

Indian, US fuel exporters reaping bonanza amid oil supply uncertainty due to wars

India and U.S. oil refiners are benefiting from global fuel supply disruptions caused by wars in Iran and Ukraine, boosting refined fuel exports

Luxury cars stolen across India using duplicate keys, sold in Rajasthan; 2 arrested

Luxury cars stolen across India using duplicate keys sold in Rajasthan arrested

India's July crude oil imports rise over 9% month-on-month

India crude imports: On an annual basis, crude oil imports were up 13%, from 18.89 million tons in July last year, data from the Petroleum Planni

North Karnataka industrial ecosystem can grow by catering to electric vehicle value chain

The Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi region has the potential to be a major industrial and logistics hub by leveraging rapid growth of EV sector

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Released: Check Your Responses and Submit Challenges Now

NTA has released the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key. Access your recorded responses and submit challenges online. Follow these steps to

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red, Sensex Drops 325 Points

Mumbai, August 19: The Indian stock market closed lower on Wednesday. By the end of the trading session, the Sensex fell by 325.78 points, or 0.4

ICSI CS June 2026 Results Expected Soon: How to Check Your Scorecard Online

ICSI CS June 2026 results are releasing soon on the official portal. Learn how to check your Executive and Professional scorecards, understand th

New hybrid home loan: Should you lock in your rate?

Gujarat CM on US tour meets Micron, Google, Perplexity CEOs; pitches state as AI, semiconductor hub

Meetings focus on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, skilling and potential investments in Gujarat

Staines triple murder case: Supreme Court gives ultimatum to Odisha on Dara Singhs remission plea

A Bench headed by Justice Manoj Misra cautioned the State government that procrastination would only lead to the Supreme Court taking over and de

EAM Jaishankar Lays Stone for New Chancery in Singapore

External Affairs Minister joined his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Bala in laying the foundation stone of the new Chancery complex of High Commi

PWD to modernise government building projects: Tamil Nadu Minister Aadhav Arjuna in Assembly

'Punjab polls behind my arrest': Satyendar Jain cries foul after ACB action in Delhi Jal Board case

Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain on Wednesday alleged that his arrest by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) wa

Watch: Actress calls Vijay Varma

Mumbai: Vijay Varma walked onto the stage to collect a major acting honour, but it was his perfectly timed comeback to Dolly Singh that ended up

Yuanxin Satellite reportedly raises nearly RMB7 billion at RMB50 billion valuation

Yuanxin Satellite has reportedly completed a financing round worth nearly RMB7 billion at a valuation of about RMB50 billion, according to Caixin

Equal access for women can lift India's farm output by 2 trillion: Report

The grain is in her hands. The question is whether the storage, the credit, the technology and the market will be too

EPSRR, Axton Capital in pact to develop F&B concept in Sri Lanka, Oman

The companies plan to collaborate via J M Robertson & Company Limited, a subsidiary of Axton, to develop and expand F&B concepts in both markets