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Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Seeks Quick Approval for Industrial Parks

New Delhi, August 18: Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhu participated virtually in the third meeting of the National Industrial Corridor Devel

UGC-NET retest: student organisations stage protest, demand scrapping of NTA

Lookout notice for man accused of harassing student on KSRTC bus

Seven held with elephant tusk in Malappuram

Mysterious Death of Odisha Man Found in Hotel Room in Satna

Satna, August 18: A shocking incident has unfolded in Satna, Madhya Pradesh, where the body of a 30-year-old man from Odisha was discovered under

Losing forest for trees: On the CAGs audit of the Green India Mission

India is counting trees when it should be restoring forests

BJP unveils new national team, none from J

Smriti Irani, Ram Madhav, Goyal among prominent new faces; 51 of 65 office-bearers new New Delhi, Aug 17: BJP president Nitin Nabin has announced

Schwan Laboratory inaugurated at GITAM

DMK regime created Enforcement Bureau-CID to control drug menace, says Udhayanidhi

He rejects the allegation that the previous government failed to take steps to prevent the spread of drug culture in Tamil Nadu

Rahul Gandhi urges Hemant Soren to meet students; slams PM Modi, NTA

Rahul Gandhi has called on Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren to engage with the protesting students. He also took aim at Prime Minister Naren

British PM Andy Burnham exchanged messages with Trump aide impostor: Report

Politico, citing four unnamed officials, first reported that Burnham believed he was messaging with Susie Wiles before becoming suspicious and en

Court dismisses 2020 protest case against CPI(M) leaders

Govt destroyed ISI-backed terror group: Shah

253 detained across 14 states; over 200 arrested in cases linked to Shahzad Bhatti Network Over 80 FIRs registered; IEDs, grenades, pistols, CCTV

Time Bank initiative introduced in Anna Nagar

Investors pile into small, mid-caps as earnings momentum improves

Investors are channeling significant funds into small and mid-cap stocks this fiscal year. Small-cap funds have seen inflows nearly matching last

Nabin's BJP team blends fresh faces with heavyweights

On Monday, the BJP revealed a revamped team showcasing significant changes. Prominent figures like Piyush Goyal and Ram Madhav returned to influe

Renovated butterfly park reopened at Arignar Anna Zoo

Left hooks floor Sri Lanka: Suthar and Jadeja share seven wickets to hand India a healthy 178-run lead despite Dinushas century

India maintained control during the first Test match against Sri Lanka in Galle. Spinners Manav Suthar and Ravindra Jadeja took crucial wickets f

Residents protest redevelopment of Nageswara Rao park

Champions of Chennai awards presented

Sinha calls for harmony, compassion and care for nature

Says dialogue, selfless service and respect for all life are key to a harmonious society Srinagar, Aug 17:Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Mond

'Plays Golf, Starts War': Jon Ossoff's Explosive Charge On Trump, Close Aide Natalie Harp

Senator Jon Ossoff hit out at President Donald Trump over his handling of the Iran war. In a fiery speech, Ossoff accused Trump of allowing Ameri

Doctors at private hospital save woman with clots blocking blood flow to lungs

Long-term vision is to provide certificates within a stipulated timeframe: Sengottaiyan

Minister says his department will implement a new practice of appointing officials in a three-tier system to speed up the process of providing ce

TVK MLA booked for assaultingjournalist in Sholinghur

52 astronauts left Earth for months in orbit, and within weeks their gut bacteria changed how they processed food, revealing why spaceflight can trigger constipation and potentially affect brain health

Constipation in space is more than an uncomfortable side effect. Astronauts often face it during long missions, but scientists have not fully und

T.N. government to launch health insurance for the elderly

Another key announcement is the planned replacement of the 87-year-old Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939, with a modern, comprehensive Act to ad

Woman dies, husband injured after scooter-car collision

Kathua (Jammu Div), Aug 17:A woman died while her husband sustained injuries after the scooty they were travelling on was hit by an Alto car near

Odisha Chief Minister Reviews Flood Relief Efforts

Bhubaneswar, August 18: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi emphasized that ensuring the safety of flood-affected individuals and providing

School bus hits container trailer near Ponneri; students suffer minor injuries

Man killed, 11 injured after vehicle skids off road

Rajouri, (Jammu Div), Aug 17:A man was killed while 11 others were injured after a vehicle skidded off the road in the Thadikassi Tandwal area of

Indias unemployment rate falls to four-month low of 5.1% in July, rural jobs drive gains

Indias unemployment rate fell to a four-month low of 5.1% in July from 5.5% in June, with rural unemployment declining to 4.5%, official PLFS dat

On dignity in political discourse

Intense display of fandom and unquestioning loyalty towards individual leaders have cordoned the ability to enter into meaningful dialogue

Quote of the day by Jane Fonda: Ask questions. Stay curious. Its much more important to stay interested than to be interesting. Life lessons from motivational quote on active listening, genuine curiosity, human behavior and real growth

Quote of the day by Jane Fonda focuses on curiosity, questions, active listening and personal growth. Her words encourage people to remain intere

SIA arrests absconding narco-terror operative

Uncovers wider Pakistan/PoJK-based Hizbul Mujahideen conspiracy Jammu Tawi, Aug 17:Marking a significant breakthrough in its investigation into t

Budha Amarnath Yatra begins amid tight security

LG flags off first batch Jammu Tawi, Aug 17 : The annual pilgrimage to the ancient Budha Amarnath shrine in Poonch district commenced on Monday,

India and Arab League Reaffirm Commitment to Strengthen Partnership

Cairo, August 18: The Secretary of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), Sripriya Ranganathan, met with Ambassador Khalid Manzalawi, Assistant

Trapped constable fired AK-47 during NEET protest: Bihar Police to Supreme Court

Bihar Police agreed that an AK-47 was a platoon-level weapon used in special operations but said that excessive force was not used, and the crowd

India seeks WTO consultations with US over 50% tariff quota on quartz surface imports

India has sought consultations with the US at the World Trade Organization over Washingtons tariff-rate quota on quartz surface products, effecti

Retired government doctor from Coimbatore duped of 98 lakh in digital arrest scam

Karnataka: Resolution passed against purification ritual

India Appoints Ajay Kumar as Ambassador to Iraq, Soumendu Bagchi to Switzerland

Mumbai, August 18: The Indian government has announced significant diplomatic changes within the Ministry of External Affairs, appointing new amb

Amuthan murder: police arrest one more final year student

Our defence didnt do well, admits Fulton

In 1616, an English physician proposed a revolutionary theory and explained blood circulatory system instrumental in the success of the several surgeries and procedures and triggering the advancement of the medical field: How William Harvey's efforts saved several lives?

In 1616, English physician William Harvey proposed a theory that blood moves through the body in a continuous circuit through arteries and veins.

I squared-Veolia consortium leads race to acquire KKR backed Re Sustainability

PE firm initiates parallel talks with local strategics after low $1.1 bn offer on table falls below expectations. KKR expected $1.6 billion, tran

BJP Leaders Commit to Uphold Trust After New Responsibilities

Jaipur, August 18: After receiving new roles in the BJPs leadership team, National General Secretary Gajendra Patel, National Secretary Sangeeta

The proud Assamese from other States

While others can identify as Assamese speakers, Bengali-origin Muslims were the first

Vande Mataram just added, people may take time to adjust to it: J&K CM Omar Abdullah

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah addressed the national song controversy. He stated people need time to adjust to its inclusion in

Trump says US not seeking to extend interim peace deal with Iran as 60-day deadline passes

Trump says US not seeking to extend interim peace deal with Iran as day deadline passes

Real Estate Broker Dies By Suicide In Gachibowli

A 38-year-old real estate broker died by suicide after jumping from his hostel building in Gachibowli, with police citing alleged financial stres

Pinaka, Akash, BrahMos Next? India's Armenia Defence Push Puts Turkey And Azerbaijan On Notice

India and Armenia are turning arms deals into something much bigger: a structured military partnership. Senior officials have exchanged a new fra

SIT Submits Final Report on Ayodhya Temple Offerings Theft Case

Lucknow, August 18: The Home Department of Uttar Pradesh has submitted the final report of the Special Investigation Team (SIT) to the Shri Ram J

Prithviraj Chavan alleges over 56,000 duplicate voters in Maharashtra

The former Maharashtra CM noted that despite a higher vote share in the 2024 Assembly polls compared to 2019, he lost the election and claimed th

Citizen-led food safety watch teams will be formed at at taluk level in Karnataka, says Health Minister

The Karnataka government also launched a QR code-based complaint management system for citizens to report drug and food safety violations

Citizen-led food safety watch teams will be formed at at taluk level in Karnataka, says Health Minister

The Karnataka government also launched a QR code-based complaint management system for citizens to report drug and food safety violations

Aakar Patel | Without Freedom, Does The Word Independence Really Mean Much?

Reporters Without Borders is based in Paris and produces an annual World Press Freedom Index. India is ranked 157th in the world and the reasons

1st Test: 'A Lot To Learn From Him', Manav Suthar Talks About Experience Of Bowling With Jadeja

Galle International Stadium: Debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar has revealed that he wants to learn from the experienced Ravindra Jadeja afte

Insolvency professionals need to be wary of IBC abuse indicators: IBBI

Insolvency professionals are now required to watch for at least nine indicators to prevent abuse of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). Thi

RTC Buses, Metro Rail, Autos, Cabs On MeeTicket App

TGSRTC has revamped its MeeTicket app to offer integrated booking for RTC buses, Metro Rail, autorickshaws and cabs on a single platform.

Jagan Slams Suspension of Teachers Over TET Issue

Jagan demanded the revocation of the suspension orders against the five teachers and asked the Chief Minister to apologise to them and rectify wh

In 4000 BCE, a lake Mega Chad larger than all five Great Lakes covered roughly 360,000 sq km of what is now the Sahara. 6,000 years later, only a tiny fraction, well under 1%, of that ancient lake remains

Thousands of years ago, a vast lake covered an enormous area of what is now the southern Sahara. Known as Palaeolake Mega-Chad, the ancient lake

Government steps up push to fill backlog vacancies for Scheduled Castes, Tribes

Central ministries must form reservation committees to fill vacancies. Officers will identify and fill backlog positions for SC and ST candidates

Telangana: Concerns Over One Way Plan Around KBR Park

The Hyderabad Traffic Police map gives motorists 13 exits around a five kilometre circuit but does not set out a comparable pedestrian network: R

Godavari Delta Modernisation Gathers Pace, Says Ramanaidu

Replying in the Assembly, he said 14 crore had been spent on LiDAR surveys and the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the moderni

Cong, ABVP Train Guns on NTA Over UGC-Net Retest

Rahul Gandhi, student groups target NTA over question-paper errors and exam lapses

Facing the No. 1 challenge

Supreme Court again rejects Trump's bid to overturn E Jean Carroll sex abuse case

The US president has already paid the writer over $5m in damages in the assault and defamation case.

Police Bust Sex Racket in Jagatsinghpur

In a swift afternoon operation on 17 August, Jagatsinghpur Sadar police raided a rented house in the Purohitpur area that was allegedly being use

YSRCP Accused of Hindering Teacher Recruitment Process, Claims Nara Lokesh

Amaravati, August 18: Andhra Pradeshs Education Minister Nara Lokesh has dismissed allegations of irregularities in the mega DSC (District Select

Skymet cuts 2026 monsoon forecast, sees 70% chance of drought

Skymet revised its 2026 monsoon forecast to 85% of LPA. This downgrade reflects escalating concerns over El Nino's erratic weather patterns. Coun

Four-Day AP Assembly Session Schedule Finalised; Group-I Recruitment Row on Aug 19

The BAC resolved that the Group-I issue would be discussed comprehensively without restricting the debate to a fixed time.

Telangana: 4 Held For Crypto Fraud In Chandrayangutta

The investigation further revealed the accused were involved in four similar offences, and were produced before the court for judicial remand: Re

Army recruitment rally in Vizag from Sept. 3-20

Army recruitment rally in Vizag from Sept. 3-20

Iran gives US 'few weeks' to honour ceasefire terms, threatens action over Hormuz

Iran gives US 'few weeks' to honour ceasefire terms, threatens action over Hormuz

Actress Antara Banerjee Expresses Outrage Over Misuse of Her Photo in FIR Report

Mumbai, August 18: Actress Antara Banerjee has expressed her anger after her photo was allegedly used by several media outlets in connection with

Narcotic Charges Rock Assembly

The allegations included the arrest of ruling party functionaries continuously one after the other on drug charges and the suspicious action of t

Jeff Bezos ex-wife MacKenzie Scott, who sold half of her Amazon stake, helped erase $40 billion in medical debt with $100 million in donations

MacKenzie Scott's remarkable contributions have enabled Undue Medical Debt to eliminate billions in medical debt. This nonprofit efficiently purc

In a first, Manipur soldier gets Shaurya Chakra for foiling drone attack

An army soldier received a gallantry medal for his actions against insurgents. Naib Subedar Shankar Ram was injured while returning fire and spot

Sanjeev Ahluwalia | Trouble At Bombay House? Tata Titans Locked In Tussle

The twist is the ownership structure of the holding company: Tata Sons. Two Tata Trusts control two-thirds of its equity. The Shapoorji Pallonji

Congress PAC Meeting in Adilabad Witnesses Ruckus

The meeting witnessed heated arguments between party leaders, leading to a ruckus.

5 Birth dates could finally reach a long-awaited goal as Saturn shifts on August 20, 2026

Saturn's upcoming celestial shift encourages revisiting stalled ambitions. Specific birth dates may find renewed focus on long-delayed personal g

Jharkhand Exams Canceled: Political Fallout and Calls for CBI Investigation Intensify

Ranchi, August 18: The decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL and TDP exams in Jharkhand has sparked a wave of political statements. BJP leaders are cal

Vizag to host BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting on August 22, 23

Vizag to host BRICS Sports Ministers Meeting on August 22, 23

Swaminarayan Gurukul Campus To Come Up In Amaravati

The AP capital region development authority, on behalf of the state government, registered 4.235 acres at Nekkallu in favour of the Shri Swaminar

From MSU sanedo to BJPs national youth face

Tamil Nadu: 2 Youth Hacked To Death Over Choice Of Songs At Temple Fest Concert

Ponniamman temple is located in Padunelli village in Kanchipuram district, where a festival was celebrated on Sunday at the end of Tamil month of

DA latest Updates: Increase in DA of these government employees, increase by 2%

DA latest Updates: Government employees of Sikkim were waiting for DA of January 2026 for a long time. Finally it has been announced. Chief Minis