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Congress Criticizes Central Government Over Mining Bill, Claims Threat to Democracy

Ranchi, August 14: The Congress party has rallied against the central government regarding the Mining Bill, supporting Chief Minister Hemant Sore

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Puravankara posts 29 crore profit in Q1FY27 as revenue jumps nearly 62%

Puravankara's revenue from operations rose 61.84 per cent Y-o-Y to Rs 848.72 crore, while its Ebitda margin expanded to 25 per cent from 15 per c

The Hindu photographers win top honours in district photography competition

7 dead, 3 missing as surge of water, debris enters under-construction hydro tunnel in Uttarakhand

Continuous rains hinder rescue efforts, with three workers still trapped; 12 injured workers, including two critically hurt; poor safety regime r

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Watch retailer Just in Time looks to double down on retail footprint expansion, eyes 1000 cr revenue-mark

This expansion comes as consumer spending on watches remains robust, with the company reporting annual revenue growth of 35-38%, outpacing indust

Vigilance to be intensified for curbing illegal mining in Ballari, says Deputy Commissioner

Surveillance should cover not only mining lease areas but also the movement of ore entering and leaving the district

NALSAR alumni condemn BCI letters

Letters, issued on August 13, reflected a lack of empathy towards students, disregarding fundamental right to free speech and arbitrary and high-

Captain Gill Faces Challenge to Maintain Strong Record Against Sri Lanka

New Delhi, August 14: The two-match Test series between India and Sri Lanka is set to begin on Saturday, August 15. The first Test will take plac

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TNPCB yet to submit action-taken report on contaminated site in Tiruppur

Robust accretion to FCNR-B deposits: RBI decides to pull the plug on concessional swap facility

The concessional swap facility will now be available only for FCNR(B) deposits of 3-5 years maturity mobilised till August 31, against the earlie

SRTT ban may delay Tata selection committee formation

As per the Articles of Association of Tata Sons, both Sir Dorab Tata Trust (SDTT) and SRTT have to jointly nominate three members to the five-mem

Expert committee to check structural issues of Kozhikode KSRTC terminal building

Transport Minister C.P. John, who inspected the facility on Friday, said the renovation works would be carried out based on the committees report

Police deploy water cannons on DYFI march to CMs MLA office in North Paravur

DYFI workers were demanding CMs resignation over the alleged links of Youth Congress activists arrested on synthetic drug peddling charges with t

ULBs introduce Aadhaar-based authentication for accessing citizen services

It is purely voluntary and is aimed at making civic service delivery faster, simpler and more secure, says the government

Presidents Medal for Rajahmundry Central Prison Superintendent

Telangana to deposit Rs 2,400 cr fee reimbursement in advance

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has announced that the state government would deposit Rs 2,400 crore towards fee reimbursemen

Sourav Ganguly breaks silence on death threats: Phone number is from Kolkata

Sourav Ganguly breaks silence on death threats Phone number is from Kolkata

345 encroachments removed in Cyberabad on August 14 as part of Walk Free drive

CAG finds 89% of audited railway stations deficient in basic amenities

Of 512 stations audited, 458 stations were deficient in one or more minimum essential amenities, including fans, water coolers, drinking water ta

Minor boy arrested for womans murder in Coimbatore

Railway as the Backbone of Economic and Social Progress, Says Chief Secretary

Lucknow, August 14: Uttar Pradesh Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal emphasized that the railway system is a crucial foundation for the countrys economic

Health insurance reforms must go beyond rates to address the cost of care: Industry experts

Standardising costs across private and government hospitals could help keep expenditure on tertiary and super-speciality care within manageable l

Watch: India caught in Trumps tariff crosshairs?

The Trump administration has flagged more than 40 countries, including India, as potential risks for helping China evade U.S. tariffs by routing

Rahul Gandhi gets privilege notice over remarks against Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

Rahul Gandhi gets privilege notice over remarks against Amit Shah in Lok Sabha

North Odisha Rivers on the Rise: Jalaka Crosses Danger Mark, Baitarani and Subarnarekha Swell

Heavy rains in the upper reaches have sent water levels soaring across multiple rivers in north Odisha, creating a tense flood situation that cou

Coimbatore Corporation removes Junior Assistant following HC order setting aside 54 appointments

Thanjavur West Police Inspector moved to Reserve List

T.N. Minister for Housing inaugurates completed development projects in Cuddalore

Pune's iconic Camp Burger King sealed as Maharashtra FDA widens food safety drive

Punes iconic Camp Burger King sealed as Maharashtra FDA widens food safety drive

Karnataka High Court flags growing expired food menace, calls for constant vigil

Customers trust is the very foundation for food industry, the Court said

Exclusive: Dia Mirza opens up about her German father, Indian roots and on 25 years in Bollywood

Following Farah Khan's vlog, which sparked curiosity about her German connection and family history, Bollywood actor Dia Mirza opened up about he

Students Protest in Ranchi, Set Effigies of Ministers on Fire Ahead of Independence Day March

Ranchi, August 14: Students in Jharkhand, who have been protesting for 21 days against irregularities in competitive exams, held a demonstration

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SNDP microfinance scam: Kerala HC directs govt. to consider sanction to prosecute Vellappally

Four held for illegal mini gas cylinder manufacturing network

Police tighten security in Coimbatore for Independence Day celebrations

Minister Bharath pays tribute to Uyyalawada

Cockroach row: CJI Kant says remarks misused with malicious intent to mislead youth

New Delhi, Aug 14 (PTI) Chief Justice of India Surya Kant expressed concern over the circulation of clips of court proceedings on social media wi

States turn to solar subsidies to offset losses from subsidised power

The approach primarily entails that states additional subsidy on subsidising power is streamed as capital expenditure for financing rooftop solar

Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumars optics of outreach to Opposition

Farm owner booked for delayed registration, concealing death of exotic animal in Erode

Verification also reveals that seven African serval cats at the farm has not been registered; one had been purchased from Hyderabad and three fro

Odisha Braces for More Rain as Depression Weakens

A low-pressure system currently active over Jharkhand and the Gangetic West Bengal region is set to keep Odisha wet for the coming days. The syst

Watch: Mecca defence pact: A new security order in West Asia? | Worldview

Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan have signed the Mecca Agreement, a trilateral defence pact promising collective deterrence against aggression.

Forest Dept. asks organisers not to hold off-road activity in Kudremukh National Park area

HC dismisses appeal filed by daughter of murdered SI seeking appointment on compassionate grounds

Freedom, Reimagined

This Independence Day, four women are proving that the most powerful expression of freedom is not celebration, but responsibility, writes Swati S

18 kg ganja seized in Tirupati district

Govt taking comprehensive reforms to curb exam paper leaks: President Murmu

Govt taking comprehensive reforms to curb exam paper leaks President Murmu

Europe wildfires spread as record heat triggers evacuations across continent

Europe wildfires spread as record heat triggers evacuations across continent

Clean Kalaburagi is a shared responsibility: Mayor Varsha Jane

The Run for Shatabhishekam marathon and cyclothon were conducted to promote cleanliness, environmental protection and patriotism

Naveen Patnaik Urges CM Mohan Chandra Majhi to Oppose MADR Amendment Bill

Bhubaneswar, August 14: Opposition leader and BJD president Naveen Patnaik has written to Chief Minister Mohan Chandra Majhi, urging the state go

Documentary on partition horrors screened at Regional Science Centre Tirupati

Batwara 1947 Review: A Predictable but Sincere Plea for Communal Harmony

The films intentions are honourable, but things in Batwara 1947 move along predictable routes.

Modi Naturals targets 900950 crore FY27 revenue

Oleev edible-oil maker Modi Naturals expects revenue to rise 25-32% to 900-950 crore in FY27 from 719 crore last year, as its expanded ethanol ca

Live-event industry growth of 44% boosts travel and local economies

Travel is one among the major contributors in indirect expenses with outstation visitors accounting for nearly three-fourths of total spending

Karnataka releases 170 crore towards pending salaries of transport employees

Karnataka Transport Minister Byrathi Suresh announced the release of 170 crore towards pending salaries of employees of the States four transport

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SEBI eases InvIT rules to allow debt-funded road maintenance costs in distributions

Regulator allows major maintenance expenses funded through external debt to be added back while calculating distributable cash flows

An accident left him wondering if he would ever walk again, yet this physicist who grew up in a poor Rajasthan village became the first Indian to win the Wolf Prize

Indian-origin physicist Jainendra K. Jain has made history by winning the esteemed Wolf Prize in Physics for his innovative composite fermion the

Defence Ministry Signs Rs 1,577-Crore Loiter Munition Deal For Army

The acquisition is aimed at enhancing the combat capabilities of the Army's artillery regiments and strengthening overall operational readiness.

Hearing on notice to wife of Ayodhya donations scam accused over new house deferred

The Ayodhya Development Authority has postponed the hearing regarding a construction notice issued to the wife of an accused involved in a temple

Trucks not permitted to ply inside Puducherry town during peak hours, says SSP/ pic S S Kumar

E-commerce platforms dial back discounts as mid-year sales growth moderates

The mid-year sales, coming ahead of Raksha Bandhan, are being viewed as a precursor to Diwali sales

FDA Takes Major Action: 16 Licenses Suspended in Maharashtra Hotels and E-commerce

Pune, August 14: The neglect of food safety regulations is now leading to serious consequences. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspen

Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: 'If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed...'- Powerful life lessons on media, oppression, narrative control and independent thinking by one of the most influential voices of the civil rights era

Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: Malcolm X's life offers lessons on media influence and critical thinking. He urged questioning narratives and look

Skyways Air Services IPO to open August 24 at 138 upper band

The company reported revenue from operations of 2,812.9 crore in FY26, more than doubling from 1,289.1 crore in FY24

EPFOs Mysuru Regional Office launches enrolment campaign

Bhubaneswar Charts a Future-Ready Path Against Urban Flooding

The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) marked a significant milestone in its quest to make the temple city flood-resilient. During the 43rd

Golconda roads shut, parking restrictions for Independence Day celebrations

Eight-Member Motorcycle Theft Gang Held in Markapuram

They later hid the stolen vehicles in Bestavaripeta and Markapuram

Libra Moon on August 15 could finally lift the pressure for these 3 zodiac signs and bring unexpected blessings

The deeper message of this Libra Moon Horoscope is about perspective. Sometimes life doesn't feel lighter because our circumstances have changed

Russian drones kill woman, child in Sumy as UN warns of rising civilian deaths

Russian drones kill woman child in Sumy as UN warns of rising civilian deaths

Illegal Abortion Kits Racket Busted In Maharashtra, Case Against 8

The FDA, in a statement here, said its Nagpur and Solapur offices acted on August 12 against illegal sale of Clear Kit and Prega End, medicines u

Neithal art festival begins in Thoothukudi with traditional performances

Air India plans 16 B787-8 retrofits in 2027, over 100 new aircraft in two years

Fleet transformation remains on track despite geopolitical, fuel and operational pressures

Central Railway to upgrade 22 Mumbai locals to 15-car rakes from Aug 15

Central Railway will augment twenty-two suburban services to fifteen-car rakes starting August fifteenth. This move will increase carrying capaci

Seediri Appala Raju released from jail as Sompeta court grants him bail

The YSRCP leader has been arrested on July 22 on charges of misleading the Police Department in a road accident case, in which his son Arav is th

Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte, 'Take time to deliberate, but when the time for action has arrived, stop thinking and go in' offers timeless lesson on success, ambition, courage, discipline, teaches why you should take time to think, prepare and deliberate, but when the right moment arrives, stop overthinking, trust your decision and take decisive action

Quote of the day by Napoleon Bonaparte speaks to one of the most difficult skills in life: knowing when to stop preparing and start doing. Delibe

SIR Spotlights Identity Crisis Among Women From Other States Marrying Haryana Men

Many of these women have lived in Haryana for decades, raised families and voted in successive elections. But the absence of their names or those

SBI loan fraud case: man who escaped police custody in 2025 held in Hyderabad

A local court on Friday sent the accused, Kavala Venkata Narasimham, to Rajamahendravaram Central Prison on judicial remand