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India lets renewable power producers pay to keep grid connectivity after delays

Power producers can get extra time instead of automatically losing their grid connectivity rights, the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission

Kerala BJP youth wing burns effigies of Satheesan, Jinnah over Vande Mataram row

The BJP's youth wing burned effigies of Kerala's Chief Minister and Pakistan's founder. This protest occurred against the non-singing of Vande Ma

Devdutt Padikkals Century Puts Pressure on Sai Sudharsan, Says Aakash Chopra

New Delhi, August 17: The first Test match between India and Sri Lanka is currently taking place at the Galle International Cricket Stadium. On t

Hungarys forgotten Soviet city still stands near Lake Balaton: The story of Szentkirlyszabadja and its sudden Cold War disappearance

Szentkirlyszabadja, once a bustling Soviet military town, now stands quietly near Lake Balaton, predominantly uninhabited. During the Cold War, i

Hayden Panettiere, star of Heroes, Nashville and Scream, dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, the American actress best known for Heroes and Nashville, has died at 36, ABC News reported, citing her representative. Panett

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Why Indian Railways is betting big on Vande Bharat: The numbers behind its expansion

Why Indian Railways is betting big on Vande Bharat The numbers behind its expansion

Fishers Protest Mass Fish Deaths in Kosasthalaiyar

The scale of the latest fish kill has revived longstanding concerns over industrial pollution in the Ennore-Manali belt, where fishing communitie

NTA to re-conduct UGC-NET English, Commerce, Sociology papers after errors, repeated questions found

NTA says the errors could not be addressed simply by removing problematic questions after the answer-key challenge process

Lucknow girls school students protest teacher shortage ahead of board exams

Students at Jai Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Girls School protested critical teaching vacancies. Physics and Chemistry classes are severely impacted

Devotees Flock to Baba Baidyanath Dham on Third Somvari, Long Queues Stretch Over 12 Kilometers

Deoghar, August 17: The third Somvari of Sawan transformed Baba Baidyanath Dham into a sea of faith. Devotees from across the country gathered to

Vishwanath and Sons box office Day 3: Suriya film hits Rs 100 crore globally

Vishwanath and Sons box office Day Suriya film hits Rs crore globally

Watch: Zimbabwe ferry disaster: Death toll rises to 84

Ruined my mood: Woman gets period on honeymoon, husband thrashes, chokes her

Ruined my mood Woman gets period on honeymoon husband thrashes chokes her

Why is Kazirangas Eco-Sensitive Zone in focus? | Explained

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarmas indication that the width of the buffer zone around the Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve may b

President Murmu hosts At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan for 80th Independence Day

President Murmu hosts At Home reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan for 80th Independence Day

Posting on social media? AI may help others track your location

Posting on social media AI may help others track your location

Tragic Stampede in Lakhisarai Claims Seven Lives, Bihar CM Expresses Condolences

Patna, August 17: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary has expressed sorrow over the tragic stampede that occurred at Ashok Dham in Lakhisarai.

Gold nears $4,400 as traders weigh Fed interest-rate path

Decline in both US consumer sentiment and retail sales has eased fears of an imminent rate hike, which is typically a headwind for non-yielding b

'Great reward of jihad...': Iranian military offers $30k bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

'Great reward of jihad...': Iranian military offers $30k bounty for killing or capturing US soldiers

Russia's foreign talent push: New visa offers PR for skilled professionals

Russia launches new talent visa for foreign professionals: Who can apply and what it offers

Sensex opens nearly 300 points lower, Nifty tops 24,300; HUL down 2%

Sensex opens nearly points lower Nifty tops HUL down

Blackstone-backed Horizontal Industrial Parks IPO a long-term bet: Analysts

Horizon Industrial Parks IPO price band is fixed at 57 to 60 per share. The lot size for an application is 250 shares.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay marks 100 days, highlights welfare push, farm relief and Rs 1 lakh crore investment commitments

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay marked 100 days of governance. The government launched welfare schemes for women and students. Farmer

Tagore Challenges Nagenthran to Condemn Ktaka BJP

The BJP is trying to stop the rights of Tamil Nadu and its betrayal would not be forgiven, the Congress leader said.

7 killed, many injured after stampede-like incident in Bihar's Lakhisarai

The incident occurred due to a heavy rush of devotees at the temple to offer water to lord Shiva in the month of Shravan

Youth Empowerment: A Call to Nation Building by CM Yogi Adityanath

Lucknow, August 17: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his best wishes to the residents of the state for the Har Ghar Tiranga

Six dead, several injured in stampede at Bihar temple

Lakhisarai: At least six people were killed, and several others were injured in a stampede at the Ashok Dham temple in Bihars Lakhisarai district

Indian bonds may slip after RBI shortens swap window for diaspora deposits

Yield on the benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond may hover in the 6.75% to 6.78% range, private-bank trader says

PDP workers, farmers detained in Shopian protest over crop insurance

PDP workers and farmers were detained in Shopian during a protest. They demanded the implementation of a crop insurance scheme for damaged crops.

Morocco arrests hundreds after social media push for Ceuta crossing

Morocco arrests hundreds after social media push for Ceuta crossing

Leaders Extend Greetings on Nag Panchami Festival

New Delhi, August 17: On the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami, several leaders, including Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, have extended their

Jharkhand student protesters urge Rahul Gandhi to come to protest site, withdraw support from govt

JPSC-JSSC aspirants continue their indefinite hunger strike in Ranchi for their demands. Student protesters are seeking resolution through ongoin

BCAS reviews safety protocols, handling norms following accidental firearm discharge at Varanasi airport

The review comes after a round was accidentally discharged from a passengers licensed firearm, during the handling and inspection of the weapon

Who was Hayden Panettiere? 'Heroes' and 'Nashville' actress dead at 36 - Check cause of death

Hayden Panettiere Cause of Death: Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for 'Heroes' and 'Nashville', has died at age 36. Her representative confirmed

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay highlights welfare schemes after 100 days

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'Heroes' star Hayden Panettiere passes away at 36, days ahead of her birthday

Actress Hayden Panettiere, known for Heroes, has sadly passed away. She was 36 years old when her representative confirmed the news. Panettiere g

Rajnath Singh and Om Birla pay tribute to freedom fighter Madan Lal Dhingra

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Odisha BJP files complaint against Congress over Vande Mataram

Bhubaneswar: The Odisha BJPs youth wing has lodged a police complaint against Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandh

Rupee set to weaken after central bank curtails dollar inflow window

The RBI has brought forward by a month the cut-off for its discounted forex swap facility, following more than $50 billion in inflows from NRI de

Delhi likely to get light rain; monsoon remains active across India

IMD has forecast isolated extremely heavy rain over West Bengal and Odisha, with heavy to very heavy showers likely across several states, includ

Jharkhand student protesters continue hunger strike on 24th day amid deteriorating health concerns

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A list of major stampedes in India

Full list of major stampede incident in India.

Amitabh Bachchan Reveals Late Night Match-Watching Secrets with Abhishek

Mumbai, August 17: Megastar Amitabh Bachchan is currently captivating audiences with his quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati Season 18. During the sh

Clix Capital Services Pvt standalone net profit rises 82.33% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 7.19% to Rs 263.75 crore

Godrej Finance standalone net profit rises 420.96% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 80.72% to Rs 573.29 crore

IKOMA Technologies standalone net profit declines 97.06% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 91.57% to Rs 0.14 crore

MDR on UPI payments: Six rules govt must settle before charges can start

The Bill opens the door to selective UPI MDR, but leaves the operating details undecided. Here are six questions the final framework will need to

Numaligarh Refinery standalone net profit rises 167.33% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales rise 45.63% to Rs 9147.62 crore

Garlon Polyfab Industries reports standalone net loss of Rs 0.01 crore in the June 2026 quarter

Reported sales nil

India forex reserves jumps $14.14 billion to $707 billion

For the week ended August 7, foreign currency assets, a major component of the reserves, increased USD 9.946 billion to USD 574.625 billion.

RBI to close FCNR(B) forex swap facility window on 31 August

Under the facility, forex inflows through FCNR(B) deposits stood at $52.30 billion as of 13 August 2026, accounting for the bulk of the total $56

Stock Alert: Reliance Inds, Voltas, Patanjali Foods, NMDC, Cochin Shipyard

Voltas reported a 52.19% increase in consolidated net profit to Rs 213.76 crore in Q1 FY27 compared with Rs 140.46 crore in Q1 FY26. Net sales ju

Bank holidays this week: When and where will banks stay closed?

Throughout August, banks will have multiple closures due to various regional and national holidays. Customers are encouraged to verify the specif

Iran offers $30,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers; $60,000 if done by women

UGC NET June 2026 Exam: Provisional Answer Key Released

The National Testing Agency has released the provisional answer key for the UGC NET June 2026 exam, allowing candidates to verify their responses

Quote of the Day by Joseph Brodsky: The moment that you place blame somewhere, you undermine your resolve to - Russian-American poet explains how blame game steals your power to change and transform

Blame hinders personal growth and problem-solving efforts in daily life. Joseph Brodsky's words highlight how blame weakens our ability to enact

Barcelona land Ballon dOr winner Rodri from Manchester City

Barcelona has agreed to sign Manchester City's Rodri in a significant deal. The club's third offer secured the player's move after previous attem

E. coli found in water coolers at Mumbai, Hyderabad, 6 other train stations

E coli found in water coolers at Mumbai Hyderabad other train stations

Trent Rockets Crowned Womens The Hundred Champions After Dominating Sunrise Leeds

New Delhi, August 17: Trent Rockets have clinched their first Womens The Hundred title. In a commanding final match, they defeated Sunrise Leeds

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Tata Group tensions surfaced before Chandrasekaran's exit. What happened?

Tata Group tensions surfaced before Chandrasekarans exit What happened

Is America behind Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Mecca defence pact? Heres what US President Donald Trump said on 'Islamic NATO'

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Defence Pact: US President Donald Trump has welcomed the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement signed by Saudi Arabia, Tur

Lakshmi Mittal's steel plant hit in Russian strikes on Zelenskyy's hometown, 2 killed

A Russian missile and drone barrage on Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, the hometown of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has hit the ArcelorMittal steel plant

Gold or silver in 2026? Tata MF says keep 70% in gold, 30% in silver

Gold remains the preferred anchor because of its defensive characteristics, central-bank demand and diversification benefits. Silver provides add

Hyderabad Metro to get 60 new coaches

Hyderabad: New coaches are set to arrive on the Hyderabad Metro Rail network in the coming months, as the state government moves to award a manuf

Stampede outside Ashokdham temple in Lakhisarai, Bihar; 7 devotees died, more than 8 injured

A stampede broke out in the outer premises of the famous Ashokdham temple of Lakhisarai on the third Monday of Sawan, in which more than five dev

Tributes Paid to Revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra on His Martyrdom Day

New Delhi, August 17: On the martyrdom day of the great revolutionary Madan Lal Dhingra, who avenged the atrocities of British rule by assassinat

Pithapuram Panchayat Raj AE Attempts Suicide With Family

Police reached the spot and launched rescue operations to trace the missing family members.

BJP criticises Hemant Soren for skipping talks as Jharkhand student protests enter 24th day

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NTA made the error, taxpayers pay? Gen Z Whistleblower Sarthak on UGC NET re-exam

NTA made the error taxpayers pay Gen Z Whistleblower Sarthak on UGC NET reexam

Auto-rickshaw set ablaze in Hyderabad; owner alleges son-in-law

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Alibaba to sell gaming arm for $1.5 billion in boost to AI pivot

Alibaba is undergoing a broader corporate reorganisation under CEO Eddie Wu, divesting non-core assets while making AI and cloud computing a top

Trump terms Saudi-Turkey-Pak defence agreement 'big, bold' step

The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement holds any armed offensive against any of the three countries an attack against all of them

Infra stock to be in focus today as company secures LOA from National Highways Authority of India

Shares of Hazoor Multi Projects Ltd (HMPL) will be in focus when markets open for trading today, i.e. on August 17, 2026, as the company has stat

Dimagi Naxal jibe wont work: CJPs Saurav Das hits back at PM Modi over I-Day remark

Iran Speaker claims absolute victory over US, Israel: They failed all war goals

Iran Speaker claims absolute victory over US Israel They failed all war goals

Maharashtra govt forms panel to tackle Chakan industrial belt's infra woes

Facing the ire of companies over potholed roads and traffic snarls in Pune's Chakan industrial belt, the Maharashtra government has admitted seri

Jharkhand student protesters urge Rahul Gandhi to visit site and withdraw government support

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Six killed in crowd surge at Ashokdham Temple in Bihar

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Lakshmi Mittal's Ukraine steel plant hit by Russian missile; 2 killed

Irans IRGC Threatens Major Military Shift, Warns Enemies They Must Expect Strategic Surprises

Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has issued a chilling warning that its defensive military posture could transform into an offensive strat

Tragedy Strikes at Ashok Dham Temple in Bihar: Seven Devotees Dead, Over a Dozen Injured

Patna, August 17: A tragic incident occurred outside the Ashok Dham Temple in Lakhisarai district, Bihar, where at least seven devotees lost thei

Powerball jackpot rises to $35 million for August 17 drawing - Here's what Monday night's winner could take home

Powerball jackpot: The Powerball jackpot has climbed to an estimated $35 million for Monday's drawing. No ticket matched all six numbers in Satur

Bank Holiday: Are banks closed or open on Nag Panchami? See the holiday list from 17th to 23rd August

Bank Holiday List: As per the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) calendar, there is a total of one regional bank holiday between August 17 and 23, 2026.

UPI vs cards: Why merchants pay MDR on cards but not on UPI payments

UPI payments are free for merchants, while card transactions carry MDR. Here's why the two digital payment systems have different costs and how a