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BYD Adds Entry-Level Sealion 7 Dynamic, Claims 520km Range to Boost Sales

The strategic expansion is a direct response to the overwhelming customer interest in the existing BYD Sealion 7 variants, said Rajeev Chauhan, Head of Electric Passenger Vehicle Business at BYD India.

20 Aug 2026 10:10 pm
Alarming Rise In Crimes By Juveniles In Nalgonda District

Nalgonda recorded a rise in juvenile crimes, with 275 minors arrested in 215 cases last year, prompting concerns over drugs, theft and violent offences.

20 Aug 2026 10:07 pm
RBI Governor Defends Early Closure of FCNR (B) Swap Window

Sanjay Malhotra says stronger dollar inflows prompted data-driven deadline revision

20 Aug 2026 10:07 pm
South Can Drive Indias Growth: Naidu

The meeting discussed a 24-point agenda covering development and pending issues concerning Andhra Pradesh and other southern states

20 Aug 2026 10:04 pm
Govt Committed to Vizag Beach Road Makeover: Minister Nadendla

He said the alliance government was taking measures to develop infrastructure and sought the cooperation of local residents.

20 Aug 2026 10:03 pm
Congress Seeks Census Postponement in Manipur

Inner Manipur MP Prof A Bimol Akoijam said conducting the exercise under the prevailing circumstances would be an injustice to the people.

20 Aug 2026 9:55 pm
Civil Servants Vital to Viksit Bharat: VP

VP calls on young officers to drive inclusive development towards Viksit Bharat 2047

20 Aug 2026 9:49 pm
Kia Rolls Out Sorento SUV at Penukonda Plant

Premium three-row SUV to hit Indian market on Sept. 4, while production to begin at its Penukonda manufacturing facility

20 Aug 2026 9:35 pm
Podalakur CHC Performs 7 Deliveries in a Day

The feat is believed to be the first instance in the history of the Podalakur CHC of seven deliveries being conducted in a single day.

20 Aug 2026 9:17 pm
Delhi Plans 40 Lakh Homes, 695-km Metro

The MPD 2047 envisages the construction of 30 lakh to 40 lakh housing units, expansion of the Metro network to 695 km and permission for taller buildings over the next two decades.

20 Aug 2026 9:11 pm
Alleged Derogatory Post About PM Modi

Kozhikode Cyber Crime Police Arrest Transgender Makeup Artist Janmoni Das

20 Aug 2026 9:06 pm
Telangana Film Chamber Urges Government To Reconsider Ticket Hike

Exhibitors warn revised rates could hurt footfalls and strain theatre finances

20 Aug 2026 8:57 pm
Uncertainty Deepens Over Whether US Envoy Sergio Gor Will Meet Dalai Lama in Leh

Early reports emanating from the two Himalayan region cities indicated that Gor was expected to call on the Dalai Lama at his residence -Shewatsel Phodrang- in Leh on Friday morning, framing the encounter as part of his wider tour of northern India

20 Aug 2026 8:53 pm
Officials Step Up Preparations For Two Brahmotsavams In Tirumala

TTD and police step up preparations for two Tirumala Brahmotsavams, focusing on crowd control, security, Annaprasadam and special arrangements for Garuda Seva.

20 Aug 2026 8:51 pm
No Karan Johar Stake in Brahmastra Sequel

Namit Malhotra has stepped in as producer for the much-awaited sequel

20 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
Sanghikaran by Nagpur Coterie for Educational Rewriting & Trouble-making: Cong

The opposition party also said that on one hand, the BJP-RSS are doing shuddhikaran (purification) which is a sin and on the other hand they are doing sanghikaran of textbooks which is a curse.

20 Aug 2026 8:40 pm
CMs From South Deliberate On Thorny Issues

Southern CMs raised Cauvery, Mullaiperiyar and Mekedatu disputes at the Zonal Council meeting, along with concerns over delimitation and water sharing.

20 Aug 2026 8:36 pm
When Buenos Aires Meets Hyderabad Behind the Bar

Lucila Calichio, Bar Manager at Buenos Aires Tres Monos, talks yerba mate, tamarind, chimichurri and the art of making technically complex cocktails feel effortless as she brings the bars playful Argentine spirit to Hyderabad at Novotel Hyderabad Convention Centre on August 23.

20 Aug 2026 8:34 pm
CBFC Tightens Rules

Alterations or cuts made after Board clearance can attract penalty

20 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
Kochi Metro To Be Renamed Keralam Metro Soon

The metro rail authorities are making this suggestion given the companys expanding role in urban transport projects across Kerala.

20 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
Right Now, Musafir Cafe Is My Magic Wand

Mahima Makwana charts her journey from TV sets to Musafir Caf fame

20 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
From Law to Luxury

At 31, Anirudh Reddy has traded courtrooms for convention floors and taken on the challenge of reinventing one of Hyderabads most recognisable hotel properties. His ambition goes beyond a makeover: to turn an ageing legacy into a contemporary hospitality destination, while building a 1,000-room portfolio by 2030

20 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
No More Bollywood!

A growing chorus of actors and filmmakers wants Hindi cinema to shed the Bollywood label, calling it derivative, patronising and an unnecessary reminder of Hollywood

20 Aug 2026 8:19 pm
Let Ganga Water Treaty Lapse: JD(U) MP

JD(U) MP Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the Centre to let the Ganga Water Treaty with Bangladesh expire on December 12 and negotiate a fresh pact.

20 Aug 2026 8:17 pm
US Ambassador Sergio Gor Arrives in Ladakh on Maiden Visit

The trip marks Gor's first tour of Ladakh since assuming office as US Ambassador to India, providing an opportunity to experience the region beyond official engagements.

20 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
BWF World Championships: Sindhu's Hopes of Sixth Medal End With Quarterfinal Loss

Sindhu suffered a gruelling 11-21 21-15 17-21 defeat to China's world No. 3 Wang Zhi Yi

20 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
Rahul Calls for India Where Everyone Belongs

Rajiv Gandhis birth anniversary event, he stresses Swaraj, dignity and inclusion

20 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
Why Taiwan, South China Sea Matter to US and the World

What happens in Taiwan and the South China Sea could have an impact not only on the region but around the world, given their importance to global trade.

20 Aug 2026 8:04 pm
New SC Bench To Hear Review of ED Powers Under PMLA

CJI Surya Kant-led Bench to hear pleas challenging ED powers under PMLA

20 Aug 2026 7:58 pm
After Celebs, Brands Face Gen Zs Wrath

They exposed the double standards of celebrities during the CJP protests, now Gen Zers are calling out corporate silence and boycotting brands that kept mum

20 Aug 2026 7:54 pm
US Envoy Summoning Is Pakistan-US Matter: J&K CM

Pakistan on Wednesday summoned the US charge d'affaires and lodged a strong demarche over remarks by Gor regarding Jammu and Kashmir during his visit to the Union territory.

20 Aug 2026 7:53 pm
Regional Powerhouses Weigh No-Confidence Vote in Bid To Oust Infantino: Report

European confederation UEFA, Asias AFC and CONCACAF, which represents North and Central America and the Caribbean, are considering the move

20 Aug 2026 7:50 pm
Tarique Unlikely To Visit India Before BRICS Summit

Dhaka seeks respectful invitation and better ties before Rahmans India visit

20 Aug 2026 7:47 pm
Snakebite, Floodwater And Bamboo Rafts: Odishas Flood-Hit Villages Struggle To Stay Afloat

Flood-hit villages in Odisha face snakebite risks, waist-deep water and unsafe bamboo rafts as residents struggle to access essential services.

20 Aug 2026 7:47 pm
Stage Set for National Car Racing in South

The curtain raiser previewed the Championship, outlining its vision and reaffirming CTR and JK Tyres commitment to strengthening Indias premier circuit racing championship and advancing the motorsport ecosystem.

20 Aug 2026 7:43 pm
Govt Junior College Admissions Rise 10% In Tirupati District

Government junior colleges in Tirupati district recorded a 10% rise in admissions, aided by free meals, study materials and improved teaching.

20 Aug 2026 7:36 pm
NISM, SEBI Bring National Financial Literacy Quiz to Young Minds in Bengaluru

Strengthens awareness of financial markets and responsible investing.

20 Aug 2026 7:33 pm
7 Injured As Protest Over Killing of Naga Civilians Turns Violent in Imphal West

Police sources said that forces fired several rounds of tear gas shells and used mock bombs. In response, some protesters pelted stones and used slingshots.

20 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
Barcelona Sign Defender Joao Cancelo on Free Transfer

Portugal international Cancelo terminated his contract with Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal in order to return to Camp Nou

20 Aug 2026 7:10 pm
Industry Must Utilise FTAs, Focus On Value Addition, Build Resilient Chains, Says Commerce Official

The share of capital goods in India's export basket has already risen from 13 per cent in 2014 to 19 per cent today, but that trajectory must be accelerated. There should be building supply-chain resilience, as China's concentration in upstream materials is a risk for the world, Singh said

20 Aug 2026 6:59 pm
Ladakh Tourists Gen Z Remark Goes Viral After VIP Traffic Halt

The woman was seen arguing with security personnel at the checkpoint and insisted that they were tourists, not Kashmiris, who, she claimed, are generally subjected to such restrictions.

20 Aug 2026 6:55 pm
Centre Imposes Stockholding Limit On Bulk Consumers To Check Sugar Prices

The sugar price surge comes amid E20 fuel row, where it has been alleged that there is growing focus on the diversion of sugarcane towards ethanol production under the Centres E20 programme

20 Aug 2026 6:40 pm
Beyond Protest: How CJP Is Mobilising Citizens Over Indias School Crisis

Instead of building a publicity-driven leadership hierarchy, the CJP has provided ordinary people with a collective platform, giving them the courage and opportunity to question authority directly. Across the country, citizens are actively seizing this opportunity

20 Aug 2026 6:39 pm
Bangladesh Elects Ruling Party's Alamgir As President

Alamgir, 78, secretary-general of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) and local government minister, won 255 votes to become the 23rd president of the South Asian country of 170 million people.

20 Aug 2026 6:32 pm
Why Taiwan, South China Sea Matter To US And world

The South China Sea, a large body of water bordered by several nations, including China, the Philippines and Vietnam, is one of the world's key maritime trade routes and it could have an impact on the world given their importance to global trade.

20 Aug 2026 6:19 pm
World Humanitarian Day: Every Heart Deserves a Second Chance

On World Humanitarian Day, Sudha Reddy Foundation joins hands with the Advanced Physician Supervised Cardiac Rehab Centre to support heart attack and heart failure survivors on their journey towards recovery and a healthier life.

20 Aug 2026 6:13 pm
Tirupati To Host Amaravati Championship 2.0 From August 24-27

The state-level competitions of Amaravati Championship-2.0, aimed at identifying and encouraging sporting talent in AP, will be held in Tirupati.

20 Aug 2026 6:08 pm
Five Reasons Why Premier League 2026-27 Season Promises Unmissable Drama

With a new managerial era taking shape, Arsenal looking to defend their crown, an Indian connection at one of Englands most iconic clubs and blockbuster fixtures arriving early, the new season promises plenty of drama

20 Aug 2026 6:07 pm
Meta Has Quietly Become One of Microsofts Largest AI Customers

Meta is spending hundreds of millions of dollars a year to access artificial intelligence models through Microsofts Azure cloud service

20 Aug 2026 6:02 pm
Cold Samosas, Hot Tempers: Five Booked In UP Over Assault

Case registered against five people after eatery owner allegedly assaulted customer over complaint about cold samosas

20 Aug 2026 6:00 pm