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Remembering the Martyrs of Rawalakot: Public Outrage in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Islamabad, August 17: The town of Rawalakot in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has been in the spotlight in recent months. The Pakistani military h

Jana Nayagan OTT premiere: When and where to watch CM Vijay's final film

Jana Nayagan OTT premiere When and where to watch CM Vijays final film

I want to take my game to the next level, says Tejasvi

Meet Rohan Naidu, Hyderabad dropout behind black hole study

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-born astronomer Rohan Naidu, who once dropped out of engineering college to pursue his passion for the cosmos, is at the cen

Cauvery row: SC orders Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs daily

Police crack Bidar robbery, murder case with arrest of two in Bihar

A cash van employee was shot dead and 83 lakh taken away in Bidar 18 months ago, while the two key accused have now been arrested in Bihar

Kushner meets Netanyahu as Israel resists US-backed Gaza ceasefire roadmap

Kushner meets Netanyahu as Israel resists USbacked Gaza ceasefire roadmap

Goethe-Zentrum expands to north Keralam with new examination centre in Kozhikode

The facility aims to meet the rapidly rising demand for certified German language qualifications among students and young professionals across th

Japan + India = China's New Headache; New Defence, Supply Chain Web That's Challenging Beijing

Japan is looking beyond its traditional dependence on the United States and deepening defence ties with India and Australia. Defence Minister Shi

Qatar Launches UPI-Based Remittance Service for Indians

New Delhi, August 17: Sending money to India has become easier for Indian residents in Qatar. Qatar Post has launched a remittance service powere

Samsung S25 Ultra available with Rs 41,444 discount, no cap

Samsung S Ultra available with Rs discount no cap

OnePlus 15 is cheaper now on Amazon, details here

OnePlus is cheaper now on Amazon details here

Bring back lower-ethanol petrol option, says chief economic adviser

The chief economic advisor backs a dual-fuel system to safeguard older vehicles while meeting Indias ethanol targets amid concerns over higher et

Village panchayat president submits resignation to Tenkasi Collector condemning official apathy

Global economic situation favourable for India to emerge as an economic power, says new book

Indian Economy: COVID-19 Pandemic, Ukraine War and Changing Global Economy, authored by B.A. Prakash, points to changes such as deglobalisation a

School Assembly News Headlines, August 18, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

Indian students will learn about national and international events on August 18, 2026. Key national news includes protests and court proceedings,

Plea to close down stone quarry blasting rocks near Koonthankulam Birds Sanctuary

Sunil Mittal to step down as Airtel Payments Bank chair; Shabnam Sinha to take over

Sunil Mittal to step down as Airtel Payments Bank chair Shabnam Sinha to take over

Who is Sonal Dinusha? She stole the show with a century in the first Test against India.

Who is Sonal Dinusha? Sri Lanka were in trouble at 90 for five. Then Sonal Dinusha, along with Niroshan Dickwella, put on a brilliant 126-run par

Saheli smart cards: free rides for Delhi residents, roadblocks for migrant workers, outstation students

With the familiar paper pink tickets soon to be replaced by an Aadhaar-linked smart card, local commuters have found the digital shift easy. Howe

Jio Reintroduces Prime Membership With One-Year Price Guarantee

The membership is available to existing Jio prepaid and postpaid users for a 300 joining fee. Customers on other networks can also join by portin

Nepal confers honorary General rank on Indian Army chief Dhiraj Seth

Nepal confers honorary General rank on Indian Army chief Dhiraj Seth

FCNR(B) swap's $10.5 bn cost just 1.45% of forex reserves: SBI Research

Cost is unlikely to have constrained RBI's decision to close the swap window early; reserves could rise to $800 billion over five years, the repo

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Teacher robbed by burqah-clad women at Sholavandan

BJP Restructures National Team Ahead of Upcoming Elections to Focus on Organization and Social Expansion

New Delhi, August 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making significant changes to its organization in preparation for the upcoming election

Services Sector Should Have Pulled Down Q1 GDP Growth To 7 pc: ICRA

ICRA estimates the industrial GVA growth to have risen to 7.7% in Q1 2026-27 from 7.3% seen in Q4 2025-26, led by all sub-sectors, barring manufa

Man stabs woman at shop in Thalavadi for rejecting his advances

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces full waiver of cooperative farm loans upto Rs 75,000

In a major relief for farmers, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay declared an extensive expansion of farm loan waivers, including full de

Psychology says people who apologize when someone else bumps into them may have developed an automatic social response

Apologizing when someone else bumps into you does not necessarily mean you lack confidence or believe everything is your fault. It may simply dem

Industry seeks GST ITC relief for data centres, GCCs and other businesses

Industry seeks wider GST input tax credit on construction and employee-related expenses, arguing that the current restrictions raise business cos

Qawwali nights to food stalls: Hyderabad gears up for new festival

Hyderabad is getting ready for a three day celebration that promises to bring food, culture and entertainment together. The Grand Food & Entertai

JioBlackRock Asset Management to Offer Regular Plans Across Mutual Fund Schemes

Jio BlackRock Asset Management Private Limited (JioBlackRock Asset Management), a 50:50 JV between Jio Financial Services Limited (JFSL) and Blac

Dalits should unite against BJP: Telangana Congress holds dharna

Hyderabad: Dalits should unite against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) members said on Monday, Augu

Rajasthan risks a nutrition crisis as school milk scheme skips kids

Rajasthan risks a nutrition crisis as school milk scheme skips kids

Three booked for hoisting national flag upside down in Kalaburagi

A video shows the national flag hoisted upside down during an Independence Day programme at a Government High School in Jawali (D) village of Ala

Sapling plantation drive launched at Teppakulam

Gulzar: From Garage Worker to Bollywoods Legendary Lyricist

Mumbai, August 17: The name Gulzar evokes beautiful poetry, heart-touching songs, and stories that effortlessly convey deep emotions. Today, he s

Nabin Team: BJP unveils new office-bearers ahead of 2027 polls; Irani & Goyal get key roles

Foundation Laid For Rs 25-Cr Modern Educational Academy In Amaravati

The educational project is expected to further strengthen Amaravati's social infrastructure as residential and institutional development gathers

Rice feeds more than half the world, but 3 toxic metals can travel from paddy soil into its grains; researchers propose changing soil chemistry and reinforcing plant barriers to keep arsenic, cadmium and mercury out

Rice grain contaminated with toxic metals: Rice cultivation faces contamination from toxic metals like arsenic and cadmium. Researchers propose a

From the India Today archives (1998) | Daler Mehndi: The sardar of savvy hits

From the India Today archives Daler Mehndi The sardar of savvy hits

Belgium wildfire rages on despite rain as Greece swiftly contains airport blaze

Belgium wildfire rages on despite rain as Greece swiftly contains airport blaze

Residents oppose resettlement of seven Sri Lankan Tamil families in Bhavanisagar camp

QualityKiosk sets up engineering hub

The facility will support QualityKiosks team of over 40 delivery leaders, banking and capital markets experts, and AI quality engineers

Jio Reintroduces Jio Prime With 1-Year Price Guarantee. All Details

Jio Prime Membership Programme was originally created as an act of gratitude to Jios first 100 million customers. Today, it is reintroduced to pr

WhatsApp adds to PhonePe-Google Pay's headaches with chatting and payments.

UPI Payment Data: Nowadays, making payments using UPI has become a part of people's daily lives. Meanwhile, WhatsApp Pay is also increasingly bei

Indian startups chase emerging global market with physical AI robots

Ati Robotics plans a US manufacturing plant, while Addverb and Novus Hi-Tech are developing physical AI robots for industrial and defence applica

TCR's Nadcap nod gives Indian MSMEs passport to aerospace supply chain

Nadcap accreditation for TCR's Navi Mumbai and Vadodara laboratories will allow Indian aerospace suppliers to conduct critical materials testing

India vs England Live Streaming, Hockey World Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs England Live Streaming, Hockey World Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

How to tell if your bank message is real or fake? Pay attention to these tips.

Banking Scam: Fake bank SMSes promise KYC, account closure, or cashback, and ask you to click on a link. Do not trust such messages and do not ta

Tamil Nadu investors seek faster approvals, better infrastructure

Tamil Nadu investors seek faster approvals better infrastructure

ED attaches Rs 129.80 crore assets in Ahmedabad real estate fraud

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USS Abraham Lincoln heads home as CENTCOM chief praises crews resilience

US Central Command chief Adm Brad Cooper lauded USS Abraham Lincoln sailors for their resilience. He highlighted the aircraft carrier's low menta

From Rs 1.84 lakh to Rs 75 lakh in 9 years: How a BSc graduate built his tech career

From Rs lakh to Rs lakh in years How a BSc graduate built his tech career

Sanjay Nishad Advocates Reservation Rights for Nishad and Other Communities Ahead of UP Elections

New Delhi, August 17: The issue of reservation is heating up among political parties ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Sanjay N

NEP vs Tamil Nadu: Sharp debate over Hindi, NEET and state autonomy

NEP vs Tamil Nadu Sharp debate over Hindi NEET and state autonomy

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: 'Instead of setting goals, seek...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on vulnerability, action, ambition, true growth and courage

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman focuses on defining moments, risk, vulnerability and courage. Hugh Jackman says people should look beyond goals

J&K looks to expand irrigation as Ravi basin projects gain momentum

The department has proposed a 571.83-crore project to modernise the Main Ravi Canal and its distribution network and restore its designed dischar

Revanth Reddy Welcomes TG-SAFE for Safer Food, Medicines

Establishing and reiterating rule of law and making accountability is our deepest commitment: CM

INR settles lower amid muted equities and elevated oil prices

The Indian rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 95.61 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, amid weak domestic equity markets and a su

29 rescued after fire breaks out at Mumbais Aayakar Bhavan

The fire was confined to the basement and ground floor of the 7-floor structure.

USFDA closes inspection of Aurolife Pharmas facility in the US

The unit has now received the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR), classifying the facility as Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)

Why are tribal students still dropping out of school in Kerala? | In Focus podcast

Pradeep Kumar speaks to us about why tribal students continue to drop out of school in Kerala, the gaps in existing interventions, and what can b

500 students and 21 staff fall ill in Bengaluru school, H1N1 cases confirmed

students and staff fall ill in Bengaluru school HN cases confirmed

Quote of the day by George Sand, 'There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved' offers timeless wisdom, life advice on inner peace, optimism, acceptance, gratitude, validation, shows psychology of positive mindset

Quote of the day by George Sand offers a simple but profound reflection on what makes life emotionally meaningful. Love is not a guarantee of a p

Odisha to Host World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet on Aug 22

Odisha is set to solidify its status as a global sports powerhouse as the iconic Kalinga Stadium hosts the landmark World Athletics Continental T

In 130 days, deep beneath the Ore Mountains bacteria turned uranium-contaminated mine water into a chemical trap, removing 95% of the dissolved metal and forming a rare compound that can remain stable for decades

Deep underground, bacteria may offer a new answer to uranium contamination. In a 130-day laboratory experiment, microbes fed with glycerol remove

What is this Google feature? It keeps an eye on you even while you sleep.

Google Sleep Breathing Quality: This data doesn't require users to disrupt their sleep overnight. The device provides this data to you in the mor

Sandeep Patil: The Stylish Cricketer Who Excelled as an Actor and Coach

New Delhi, August 17: Sandeep Patil is celebrated as one of Indias most aggressive and talented batsmen. His captivating batting style and fearle

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How AI is helping Goa detect, treat oral cancer patients

How AI is helping Goa detect treat oral cancer patients

Two States, Two New Governments, One Question: What Did The First 100 Days Deliver?

On the same weekend in May 2026, two Indian states woke up to political arrangements that would have sounded absurd a decade ago. In Chennai, a f

Top news of the day: Rahul Gandhi gets SC relief in disproportionate assets case, Kerala one step closer to be renamed as Keralam, and more

The major news headlines of the day and more

Russia's new drone bases near Nato territory raise threat across Europe

The investigation identified 10 Russian bases with newly built launch pads for advanced Iranian-modelled Shahed-type drones

As apple harvest peaks, why Kashmir seeks a green corridor to India's markets

As apple harvest peaks why Kashmir seeks a green corridor to Indias markets

Trump Envoy Meets Netanyahu Over Gaza Plan Day After Talks With Hamas

Israel has resumed airstrikes in Gaza after a lull following Trump's promotion of the peace plan, although the October ceasefire had never fully

Score a FREE $25 Starbucks gift card with your new MacBook Neo today, or get one at $120 off via Apple

The AirTag 2 landing this week, Best Buy is giving away a FREE $25 Starbucks gift card with MacBook Neo purchases (or you can skip that and grab

Rupee falls 19 paise to close at 95.61 against U.S. dollar

Forex traders said the USD/INR pair is likely to trade with a slight negative bias, pressured by the delay in the deal between the U.S. and Iran,

Fascinated by the word biomass, a seventh-grader in Texas made algae produce 77% more biofuel oils in just five days with a simple vitamin-and-salt experiment

In an innovative study, a budding student fascinated by the word 'biomass' delved into the promising world of algae as a source of biofuel. Remar

India signs Rs 1,943-crore deal to lease 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones from US firm

India signs Rs crore deal to lease MQB Sea Guardian drones from US firm

Leopard Cub Found Dead in Amrabad Tiger Reserve on Srisailam Road

The exact reasons behind the incident could be ascertained only after getting the post-mortem report: Officials

Coimbatore Corporation targets 2,000 dog sterilisation surgeries a month

Four NGOs are working with the Corporation to carry out the surgeries

What do employers want from talent in AI age? Cognizant India chief's mantra

What do employers want from talent in AI age Cognizant India chiefs mantra

Karuppu star Suriya lives with wife Jyotika in a reported Rs 200 crore Chennai bungalow featuring lavish interiors, rare artworks, antique dcor, a sprawling garden, an ornate private temple and a boutique-style walk-in closet

Suriya and Jyotika's Chennai home blends luxury with personal touches. The sprawling bungalow features grand interiors and a peaceful landscaped

Renukaswamy murder case: Court rejects Darshans plea for physical presence, allows VC

A Bengaluru court has turned down actor Darshan's appeal for in-person court appearances, mandating that he and three others participate in heari

1st Test: Suthar, Jadeja spin India into commanding 178-run lead over Sri Lanka