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BJP Youth Front Intensifies Movement Demanding Dissolution of Kerala PSC Governing Body

Thiruvananthapuram, August 19: The BJP Youth Front has escalated its campaign against the Kerala Public Service Commission (PSC), demanding the d

TVK MLA Thahira says her party-coloured attire is 'a mark of loyalty'

TVK MLA Thahira says her partycoloured attire is a mark of loyalty

Gujarat Police Chief Urges Reduction in Emergency Response Time for 112 Service

Gandhinagar, August 19: The Director General of Police (DGP) of Gujarat, Gyanendra Singh Malik, has instructed senior police officials across the

57-year-old patient dies 2 days after rape in Haryana hospital

India Seeks Positive and Constructive Relations with Bangladesh, Says Ministry of External Affairs

New Delhi, August 19: The Indian Ministry of External Affairs reiterated its commitment to maintaining constructive relations with Bangladesh bas

16-year-old who lived in a pond airlifted to Mumbai by Anant Ambani

yearold who lived in a pond airlifted to Mumbai by Anant Ambani

Jharkhand Government releases list of 44 recruitment exams cancelled due to irregularities

The cancelled exams include recruitment for drug inspectors, assistant professors, deputy collectors, dental doctors, assistant engineers, civil

Tamil Nadu plans ferry service, elevated coastal road from Chennai to Puducherry

Tamil Nadu plans ferry service elevated coastal road from Chennai to Puducherry

Controversy Surrounds Vande Mataram as BJP Leaders Criticize Congress

New Delhi, August 19: The political landscape has intensified following the Congress partys alleged disrespect towards the national song, Vande M

Massachusetts woman gets six years for Capitol firebomb threat to Scott Bessent

Massachusetts woman gets six years for Capitol firebomb threat to Scott Bessent

A vision for an inclusive Bangladesh

Under Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, Bangladeshs democratic journey seeks inclusion, equality, dignity, and accountable governance

Time to push back: On India and the continuing U.S. pressure

The U.S. has been emboldened to make increasing demands on India

80% of Delhi is unplanned, fire preparedness average: ChiefFireOfficer

Delhis fire risks are growing amid unplanned construction, weak compliance, inadequatemanpowerand congested roads, Delhi Fire Services Chief Fire

Education Minister Reviews NTA Operations, Calls for Infrastructure Improvements

New Delhi, August 19: Central Education Minister Prakash Joshi held a meeting on Tuesday to review the operations of the National Testing Agency

Use of EVs going up steadily: Consumption at public chargers rises by 72%

Beyond America: On the Arab states, their security needs

Arab states can no longer depend on the U.S. for security needs

Last-minute form submissions, missing BLO details, conflicting info leave Delhi voters in limbo

AP Quartz Industry To Suffer Major Blow as US Imposes Safeguard Duty

2550% safeguard duty from August 15 may hit quartz exports from Nellore, Kadapa and other districts

Delhi HC allows JNU to continue admissions based on deprivation points

Kalyanpuri murder: AAP MLA detained briefly; sanitation workers stir to continue

Kuldeep Kumar picked up early morning, let go at 3.48 p.m.; AAP decries abduction; police say the Kondli MLA was taken into preventive custody

NTTM Unveils Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscope

The team included ministrys under secretary Bhaskar Kalra, NTTM section officer Shubham Narwal and PWC / NTTM consultant Arushi Sethi.

APDC Join Hands With SRM University-AP To Boost Drone Technology

APDC and SRM University-AP have signed an MoU to strengthen drone technology through skill development, research, innovation and field applicatio

Cybersecurity Essential for Business Success, Says Maharashtra Cyber ADG

New Delhi, August 19: Maharashtra Cyber ADG Yashasvi Yadav spoke to the media about India-U.S. cyber cooperation. He highlighted the benefits for

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: govt. to issue letters to beneficiaries from August 27, release funds from Sept. 1

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: govt. to issue letters to beneficiaries from August 27, release funds from Sept. 1

NIFT Amaravati Needs 30 Acres, Says Director

Prasad said the proposed allocation of 10 acres would not be sufficient for the NIFT campus.

80% of Delhi unplanned, fire preparedness average: Chief Fire Officer

80% of Delhi unplanned, fire preparedness average: Chief Fire Officer

Iran losing grip on Hormuz? Over 80% of ships bypass waterway, tracking firm says

Iran losing grip on Hormuz? Over 80% of ships bypass waterway, tracking firm says

Delhi ACB arrests Satyendar Jain, five others over STP tender irregularities

How long will this BJP dictatorship continue? They imprison whomever they please by levelling false allegations, says AAP chief Kejriwal

Record Voter Turnout Achieved Across Several States, Says Election Commission

New Delhi, August 19: The Election Commission of India (ECI) has reported a significant increase in voter turnout, attributing this rise to initi

Mosquito Menace Rises As Hyacinth Heaps Await Disposal At Saroornagar Lake

**Short Blurb:** Cleared water hyacinth piles up at Saroornagar Lake, with residents reporting rising mosquito menace and foul smell.

5 zodiac signs could experience a major turning point on August 19, 2026, as Angel Number Day 8/19 brings themes of endings, new beginnings, recognition and opportunity

On August 19, 2026, five zodiac signs stand on the brink of transformative change. Scorpio, Gemini, Leo, Aries, and Sagittarius will resonate wit

Fake drug racket busted near Bidadi; medicines worth 5 crore seized

Chinese proverb of the day: If you ignore the dragon, it will eat you. If you try to confront the dragon, it will overpower you. If you ride the dragon, you will take advantage of its might and power a lesson on why understanding, adapting to and using the strength of a major challenge can be wiser than ignoring it or confronting it head-on

Life presents powerful challenges which require understanding and adaptation. Ignoring problems often makes them more difficult to manage effecti

India reiterates two-state support during Palestine talks amid Gaza concern

India reiterates twostate support during Palestine talks amid Gaza concern

The big BIT reset: Why India is rethinking its investment treaty model

Recent treaties with the UAE and Israel point to shorter arbitration timelines and broader investment protection, even as India retains regulator

DC Edit | Youth Power Triumphs, In Ranchi As At Jantar Mantar

A movement that amalgamated around a march to Parliament may not end with Jantar Mantar and Jharkhand. Both protests, which ran in the face of go

New York-based Warner Music Group plans to set up a world-class music tech organisation in Bengaluru

11th Century Telugu-Kannada Inscription Found at Dundigal

Several marturu of land had been donated by the Mandalesvara for the purpose.

Gujarat Officials Arrested for Accepting Bribe of

Bharuch, August 19: The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) in Gujarat has arrested two officials from the Food and Drug Department for accepting a brib

Inter-State Burglar Held In Ongole; Property Worth 1.36 Crore Recovered

The accused has been identified as Soheil Khan alias Mohammed Sameer Khan, 38, originally from Bengaluru and currently residing in Hyderabad.

Karnataka forms sub-committee to vet revised minimum wages

Purification row: Congress terms BJP anti-Dalit for not halting protest to adopt resolution

BJP is indirectly supporting the purification episode by not facilitating debate on the proposal for an unanimous resolution condemning the event

AP Chambers Seeks Integrated Freight System to Boost Rail Share

AP Chambers said rails modal share should be improved through reliable transit times, transparent pricing, digital tracking, flexible services an

Future City Police Review Pending Cases, Crime Investigation

Future City police commissioner Tarun Joshi reviewed pending and serious crime cases, directing officials to improve conviction rates, strengthen

More inclusion of SC/ST members in cooperative sector demanded

Kutiyattam festival to begin on August 19

Four Police Officers Arrested for Alleged Bribery in Ayodhya

Jaipur, August 19: In a significant operation, the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) has arrested four police officers from the Cyber Crime Police Sta

Disproportionate Assets: ACB Urges I-T Department to Probe Benami Properties of Raided Telangana Officials

It was stated that the I-T department had registered cases under the Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act and begun an investigation.

Intex Partners with Sri Lanka Cricket as National Team Sponsor for India Tour of Sri Lanka 2026

New Delhi [India], August 18: Intex Technologies, one of India's leading consumer electronics brands, has announced its association as the Nation

Kharge's Vande Mataram dare to BJP: Slap case on Gandhi, Nehru

Education must change to account for AI

A future we cannot predict cannot be prepared for by adding ever more material to the curriculum. We should instead give undergraduates the time

25-Year-Old Trainee Deputy Tahsildar Found Dead in Mahbubabad; Municipal Staff Booked for Abetment

The victim's mother, in a complaint filed with police, accused a municipal employee of being responsible for her daughter's death over a suspecte

A Massachusetts turtle vanished for 10 years after its 2011 release, then returned as an adult to the same wild habitat; 15 years later, two of its captive-raised offspring were released there to continue the story

A Blandings turtle vanished into the wild for more than a decade. Ivy was released in Massachusetts in 2011 after being raised at Stone Zoo. Rese

Lakshya Sen credits tactics for comeback win over Filimon at Worlds

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Assam hosts Swasthya Chintan Shivir 2026 to advance healthcare roadmap

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JK notifies Land Pooling Policy 2026 to drive planned urban dev

Policy aims to consolidate land through voluntary participation, with 40% earmarked for city-level infrastructure Jammu Tawi, August 18: The Jamm

Trump Insists on Control Over Hormuz Strait, Declares New American Territory

New York, August 19: President Donald Trump has unveiled his plans for controlling the Hormuz Strait, a crucial global energy supply route. He sh

SC likely to quash FIRs against student protesters, exempts those with serious criminal records

The Supreme Court on Tuesday indicated it may quash FIRs against student protesters involved in last months nationwide agitations over examinatio

Student protests: Delhi Police affidavit in Supreme Court is rich with numbers, but quiet on fixing accountability

The affidavit says over 240 police personnel, including women officers, were injured in the violence on July 20; around 218 protestors were injur

K.C. Singh | Iran War Stymieing New India-Taliban Relations

India then saw the Taliban as a Pakistani ally, if not proxy. Besides Pakistan, only two countries then recognised the Taliban regime, Saudi Arab

CMC Tightens Rules Of Weekly Markets In Residential Colonies

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation has tightened regulations for weekly markets in residential colonies, barring new markets and directing exist

Chen and Yamaguchi Advance to Second Round at BWF World Championships

New Delhi, August 19: Tokyo Olympic champion Chen Yufei from China and reigning champion Akane Yamaguchi from Japan both secured their spots in t

Maharashtras sugarcane dilemma: cutters seek a way out as mills turn to machines

SC rejects plea to replace hanging with less painful method for death penalty

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea challenging hanging as the method of executing death sentences, while leaving the door open for future rec

Despite Deficit Rains, Telangana Farmers Bet on Clouds

Paddy loses ground, rain fed cotton emerges king

Minfy Expands U.S. Presence in Virginia to Deepen Customer Engagement and Accelerate AI-Driven Outcomes

Expansion strengthens proximity to enterprise customers and bridges the gap between AI strategy and real-world deployment

Quote of the day by Jennifer Aniston: 'Its impossible to satisfy everyone, and I suggest we...' Life lessons from motivational quote on authenticity, self-acceptance, peace, energy, boundaries, mental health, authentic happiness and external approval

Quote of the day by Jennifer Aniston focuses on authenticity, self-acceptance, peace, boundaries and the need to stop seeking external approval.

Panic over Telanganas voter purge

The CM has sounded the alarm bell over mass deletions during the SIR process

Hamsadhwanis Distinguished Citizen Award presented to industrialist B. Santhanam

Delhi Police tells SC facial recognition at Jantar Mantar protest targeted only known criminals

Delhi Police told the Supreme Court it used maximum restraint but minimum required force during student protests at Jantar Mantar over exam paper

What's Left of Monsoon Likely to See Dry Days Ahead

Hope rests on BoB doing a July in August

Major Drug Bust in Gujarat: Two Arrested with

Rajkot, August 19: The Special Operations Group (SOG) of Rajkot police seized 204.9 kilograms of cannabis worth 1.02 crore from a truck near Bama

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Youth runs mini truck over father following land dispute

16-year-old girl dies after mixer truck hits two-wheeler near Sriperumbudur

20,000 Telangana Students Write to High Court

They said several schools were functioning without adequate teachers, leaving classrooms vacant and affecting the quality of education.

Cement to be provided at 230 per bag for Indiramma Houses

Demolition Over; Way Clear for Reconstruction of Kaleshwaram Temple

The main reconstruction works are now expected to progress at a faster pace. Devotees and local residents feel the temple will soon regain its gr

In 2006, engineers reused 250,000 cubic yards of dredged sand to restore Elders Point East in Jamaica Bay. 10 years later, the approach had restored 40 acres of wetlands and helped reverse marsh-island erosion

A New York Harbor dredging project became an opportunity to restore Jamaica Bays declining marsh islands. Beginning in 2006, the U.S. Army Corps

Trump Praises Indias Voter ID System, Expert Highlights Differences with U.S. Voting Process

New Delhi, August 19: U.S. President Donald Trump has commended Indias electoral system, prompting foreign affairs expert Wail Awad to point out

Watch: Indian-origin Nasa astronaut Anil Menon takes second spacewalk

Push for Clearances to Expedite Metro Phase-II

He said a coordination meeting with ministries and departments having existing, ongoing or proposed projects in the influence area of the seven P

CM allays apprehensions on Section 22A lands, asserts govt. will protect rights of owners

Instructions given to officials to verify lands and register private lands in time, he said

Three Hyd Centres To Host 753 UPSC Mains Aspirants

Three examination centres in Hyderabad will host 753 candidates for the UPSC Civil Services Mains examination, with officials reviewing arrangeme

BALM-SFL fellowship given to 7 persons from five States

Hearzap Acquires Amplifon Indias Hearing Healthcare Business

The acquisition brings around 240 hearing care points of sale, including 115 directly operated locations, into Hearzap's network.

Vaishali Nagar Underpass Traffic Advisory Extended Till September 2

The Cyberabad Municipal Corporation was undertaking the measures as the underpass is narrow and vulnerable to waterlogging during heavy rainfall

Nifty 50 firms get dismal score on gender pay parity

Most Indian companies show a persistent gender pay gap, with women earning less than men. Only a small percentage of companies reported progress