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Trump-Kim Jong Un Meeting Could Happen In November This Year: Report

US President Donald Trump is pushing aides for a meeting as soon as this fall with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, the Wall Street Journal reported on Tuesday, citing US officials.

19 Aug 2026 5:42 am
Petrol Langar Leaves Chandigarh Residents Disappointed Amid Rain

A large crowd gathered at a fuel station in Sector 10 amid heavy rainfall. However, no petrol was distributed at the spot, leaving many people upset.

19 Aug 2026 5:24 am
Self-Styled Practitioner Arrested For Exploiting Minor In Ahmedabad Rituals

The accused, Chandrakant Panchal, trapped the family by falsely claiming that their young daughter was possessed by evil spirits.

19 Aug 2026 4:58 am
2 MBBS Interns Sexually Harassed At Haryana Medical College, Accused Arrested

In two separate incidents inside the college campus last week, two female MBBS interns were allegedly assaulted, an official of the Women Police Station, Khanpur Kalan, said over the phone.

19 Aug 2026 1:29 am
5 Injured, 2 Critical After Ferris Wheel Cabin Crashes At Lucknow Fair

The incident took place at the Indiranagar Sawan Mahotsav being held in Lucknow's Ghazipur police station area.

18 Aug 2026 11:57 pm
After Lathicharge Backlash, Haryana Government Reaches Understanding With Sikh Representatives

The Sikh side has indicated that once the government fulfils its assurances, a prayer will be organised at Gurdwara Panjokhra Sahib in Ambala, after which the community would honour Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini.

18 Aug 2026 11:56 pm
To Beat AAP, Three Musketeers to Sail BJP's Boat In Punjab

Satish Poonia will have to build the organisation, Manpreet Badal will have to demonstrate that his political relevance extends beyond his family name, Pathak will have to convert his knowledge of AAP into a tangible electoral advantage

18 Aug 2026 11:55 pm
Built On Credibility: India Inc Congratulates NDTV On New Identity

The new identity was unveiled on Independence Day, accompanied by a new logo and a major change to one of its best-known brands. NDTV 24x7 is now, simply NDTV.

18 Aug 2026 11:33 pm
Team Settled, On Nitin Nabin's To-Do List - Parliamentary Board, Poll Panel

It is likely that Nitin Nabin will soon constitute the Parliamentary Board, the Central Election Committee, the National Executive, and the National Council.

18 Aug 2026 11:16 pm
Fake Medicines In ICUs? Raids Near Bengaluru Uncover Massive Racket

Officials reportedly seized fake and spurious medicines worth more than Rs 5 crore from an unlicensed manufacturing unit.

18 Aug 2026 11:00 pm
Exam Body Accelerates Reforms, 600 Experts Removed, Multi-Tier Checks Ordered

According to the update provided by the DG, NTA, a major revamp of the examination team has been completed, with 600 experts removed and new experts onboarded.

18 Aug 2026 10:46 pm
'Tarun Tejpal Punishment Inadequate': Goa's 'Life Term' Plea In Supreme Court

Earlier this month, the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a trial court's 2021 acquittal order, convicting the former Tehelka journalist for raping his colleague inside an elevator in 2013 and sending him to jail for 10 years.

18 Aug 2026 10:04 pm
Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Pakistan-Based Terrorist In Jammu

Abu Sumama is accused of directing Pakistani terrorists to carry out targeted killings of civilians and attacks on security forces in Kashmir.

18 Aug 2026 10:03 pm
In Numbers: From Classrooms To Jobs, Jharkhand's Youth Struggle

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who had been on hunger strike for 16 days, ended his fast after the government's decision.

18 Aug 2026 9:38 pm
iPhone 18 Pro Max Will Exclusively Feature Variable-Aperture Camera, Leak Suggests

The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are expected to launch next month, although Apple has not officially confirmed the devices or their specifications.

18 Aug 2026 9:18 pm
AAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Corruption Case Linked To Delhi Jal Board

Jain spent months in jail in a money laundering case before being released on bail in 2024.

18 Aug 2026 9:13 pm
'Children Should Not Watch Toxic': Yash On Film's Intense Content

Adults know what is right and wrong. They can choose what they want to see, Yash said

18 Aug 2026 9:00 pm
'Boss Scam', Handled Via China And Pakistan, Busted In Gujarat

Police officials secured over 10,000 compromised devices and saved citizens from potential financial losses running into crores of rupees.

18 Aug 2026 8:59 pm
India Hammer South Africa 6-1 To Register Their Biggest Win In FIH Women's WC

The Indian women's hockey team crushed South Africa 6-1 to register its first win of the ongoing FIH World Cup in Amstelveen on Tuesday.

18 Aug 2026 8:52 pm
Analysis: Sizable But Sidelined: Decoding Punjab's Migrant Demography

Government data shows that migrant labourers account for 12 to 15 per cent of Punjab's population; the majority (80 to 90 per cent) come from Bihar and Uttar Pradesh.

18 Aug 2026 8:46 pm
Surat Girl, 5, Dies Of Food Poisoning. Family Blames Kaju-Paneer Takeout

Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya has ordered the authorities to seal the restaurant that delivered the curry.

18 Aug 2026 8:45 pm
Missing Ticket No Reason To Deny Compensation: Court Awards Rs 8 Lakh To Widow

Holding that while the initial burden is on the claimant to establish bona fide travel, it said absence of a ticket does not automatically negate the claim.

18 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
'Weak Evidence': Narendra Dabholkar Murder Convict's Life Term Suspended

A bench of Justices Sarang Kotwal and Ranjitsinha Bhonsale noted that eyewitnesses identified Andure after a gap of eight years and pointed to loose ends regarding the recovery of the weapon used in the crime.

18 Aug 2026 8:25 pm
Controversy Hits India vs SL 1st Test As Jurel's Low Catch Splits Internet

A low catch taken by Dhruv Jurel to dismiss Lahiru Udara led to a controversy on Day 4 of the first Test match between India and Sri Lanka.

18 Aug 2026 8:13 pm
Belonging - A Journey Of Love: Sonia Gandhi's Memoir Out On November 10

Publisher Alfred A Knopf announced on Tuesday that Sonia Gandhi's memoir, 'Belonging: A Journey of Love', will be published on November 10.

18 Aug 2026 8:10 pm
Babar Ruled Out Of 1st Test Against England. Pakistan Announce New Captain

Pakistancaptain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the first Test against England at Headingley starting Wednesday, with Salman Ali...

18 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
No Bar On Singing Tamil Anthem Before Vande Mataram: Madras High Court

The clarification came during the hearing of a public interest litigation.

18 Aug 2026 8:07 pm
School Assembly News Headlines (August 19): Top National, International, Sports News

At home, the Supreme Court is stepping in after protest violence, bureaucratic reshuffles and surprising political plays are making news.

18 Aug 2026 7:49 pm
Sammaan Capital Says CBI Probe Restricted To Ex-Promoter Sameer Gehlaut

The clarification comes amid attention around the CBI investigation involving former promoter Sameer Gehlaut.

18 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Indian Woman In Australia Fined Rs 1.3 Lakh After Shower Steam Sets Off Fire Alarm

Users debated whether ordinary shower steam could trigger a fire alarm and whether residents should be held responsible for the cost of an emergency response in such cases.

18 Aug 2026 7:11 pm
Don't Be Rude: MLA Says Pune Boy's Death Due To Pothole Not Government Fault

Following the crash, comments from Shankar Mandekar, the local NCP MLA, courted further controversy. Reacting to the boy's death, Mandekar absolved his administration of any blame.

18 Aug 2026 7:07 pm
Gujarat Chief Minister Woos US Tech Giants In Silicon Valley Investment Push

The Chief Minister urged global firms to look beyond traditional investment and view Gujarat as a long-term strategic partner.

18 Aug 2026 7:05 pm
Foreigner Sprays Fire Extinguisher In Train, Dies During Railway Police Questioning

The incident occurred on the Golden Temple Express. The foreign national was travelling from Mumbai's Bandra Terminus to Delhi.

18 Aug 2026 7:03 pm
Mumbai Police Initiate In Absentia Trial Against Hafiz Saeed, 5 Others For 26/11 Attacks

The Mumbai Police sent a formal letter to Prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam requesting the initiation of trial proceedings under Section 356 of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita.

18 Aug 2026 6:45 pm
If BJP Fails, It Will Also Be Voted Out: UP Minister On Nishad Reservation

Sanjay Nishad, an ally and a Minister in the Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government, has warned the BJP.

18 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
Vijay Wants To Shift His Office. BJP Alleges Corruption In Tender Process

Vijay intends to shift the Chief Minister's Office from Fort St. George to Namakkal Kavingar Maaligai in Chennai to provide more workspace for his staff.

18 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
Kill Us: Jharkhand Cancels Exams, Selected Candidates Brace For Job Loss

The JSSC-CGL candidates, who had already taken up government jobs, have now begun a protest of their own.

18 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
No Number Plate, No Fuel: Rajkot Cracks Down On Unregistered Vehicles

Police officials noted that the alarming prevalence of untraceable vehicles poses a severe threat to urban security

18 Aug 2026 5:17 pm
Quorum Not Met, Tata Sons Holds Off Annual Meet Days After Chairman's Exit

Last week, Tata Trusts set up a committee to recommend a new chairman for Tata Sons. Tata Trusts controls around 66 per cent of Tata Sons. One of the key contenders for the post is Noel Tata who chairs Tata Trusts.

18 Aug 2026 5:16 pm
Badminton World Championships LIVE Updates Day 2: Lakshya Sen Begins Campaign, Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand In Action

Badminton World Championships 2026 LIVE Updates Day 2: Lakshya Sen begins his Badminton World Championships 2026 campaign with his Round of 64 match against Collins Filimon of Australia.

18 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
He Delivered Bihar, Now BJP Bets On Vinod Tawde For Uttar Pradesh Hat-Trick

Prior to Uttar Pradesh, Tawde proved his mettle in Bihar as the state in-charge for the BJP. He played a crucial and decisive role as an organisational strategist.

18 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
'This Is Huge': Nithin Kamath Lauds SEBI Move To Remove Key Hurdle For NRI Investors

Zerodha co-founder says proposed digital onboarding could cut NRI account-opening time to days

18 Aug 2026 4:43 pm
405 Items Worth Rs 3,000-Crore In Defence Ministry's 'Made In India' Push

The list includes 389 items used by the defence public sector undertakings and 16 items for the Indian Coast Guard.

18 Aug 2026 4:36 pm
Top Cop In Bihar's Siwan Removed After AK-47 Used During July Student Protests

While the constable who fired the AK-47 has already been suspended, officers who were in charge of Siwan when the incident occurred have not yet been given fresh postings.

18 Aug 2026 4:06 pm
Terrifying Video Shows Octopus Latching Onto Fisherman's Face As He Struggles To Free Himself

The animal suddenly clung to his face, leaving Cervantes struggling to pry it loose as several tentacles tightened around his head.

18 Aug 2026 4:04 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Mumbai's 'Marathi' Test For Cabbies, And The Art Of Fixing The Wrong Problems

All these years, India's financial capital has worked just fine without a Marathi mandate for its taxiwallahs. Whose problem is the new language rule actually solving now?

18 Aug 2026 3:41 pm
Book Mahatma Gandhi Too: Congress Chief On Complaint Over Vande Mataram Row

A complaint was filed against Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi over an alleged attempt to disrupt the singing of Vande Mataram at Congress headquarters

18 Aug 2026 3:39 pm
Top 10 Innovators Honoured At Vande Bharatam Grand Finale

These finalists were selected from an inaugural cohort of more than 50 innovators chosen from across the country.

18 Aug 2026 3:22 pm
Meet Natalie Harp, Trump's Close Aide Who Travelled With Him During Turkey Flight Scare

Donald Trump was quietly moved from Air Force One during a security scare after the NATO summit in Turkey, and Natalie Harp accompanied him.

18 Aug 2026 3:16 pm