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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
Himachal Plans To Reduce IAS, IFS, IPS Officers To Curb Bureaucratic Costs

A formal proposal to reduce the number of All India Services officers will be sent to the central government soon, according to officials.

18 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
Flight Crews Face Higher Risk For Radiation-Related Cancers, Research Shows

The researchers screened for breast cancer, central nervous system cancers, multiple myeloma, leukaemia, among other cancers.

18 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
Card Game Turns Deadly, 3 Killed After Falling Into Well During Raid Scare In Gujarat

Following the incident, family members of the victims gathered in large numbers at the government hospital. The families alleged that a police raid had taken place and said the deaths occurred during the operation.

18 Aug 2026 2:47 pm
SLAT 2027 Exam Date Out; Check Registration And Key Details

Symbiosis International will open SLAT 2027 applications soon with a deadline of December 4, 2026, for undergraduate law admissions.

18 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
'Meta Said It Has Acted On Child Sexual Content': Government Sources

Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has been under fire over paid content linked to child sexual abuse material on Instagram.

18 Aug 2026 2:37 pm
CSEET October 2026 Registration Closing Soon: Check Last Date And How To Apply

CSEET October 2026 registration will close on August 20 with a late fee. Candidates can check important dates, fee details and application steps here.

18 Aug 2026 2:34 pm
'I Am Kidnapped': UP Teen's 'Crocodile Tears' To Extort Rs 5 Lakh From Family

Om Prakash had come to Pune some time ago but did not have a permanent job. Police said he was struggling financially and had repeatedly sought money from his family.

18 Aug 2026 2:33 pm
Out Of The Spotlight: Inside Amit Malviya's Exit As BJP IT Cell Chief

There is much speculation regarding the reasons behind Amit Malviya's removal from BJP chief Nitin Nabin's national organisational team.

18 Aug 2026 2:33 pm
'Move Imran Khan To Hospital': Pak Top Court Amid Health Concerns For Ex-PM

The 73-year-old cricketer-turned-politician has been in jail since August 2023 after being convicted in a string of cases that he says were politically driven following his ouster in 2022.

18 Aug 2026 2:03 pm
2 Men Ask For Food At Midnight, Spark Security Alert In 3 Jammu Districts

Security personnel cordoned off the area overnight and conducted searches of houses, fields and neary forest patches.

18 Aug 2026 2:02 pm
Cop Trapped During Protest Fired AK-47, No One Hurt, Bihar Tells Supreme Court

The Bihar government has, however, conceded that the weapon should not have been used in a law-and-order situation. The constable has been suspended

18 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
6 Kg Ganja, Hidden Inside Auto, Seized Near Hyderabad, 5 Arrested

Six kilograms of ganja seized and five arrested by Telangana EAGLE Force.

18 Aug 2026 1:44 pm
IIT Madras Uses Over 4,600 Ocean Samples To Reveal Role Of Rare Bacteria In Ecosystem Stability

IIT Madras Research: Marine microorganisms regulate nutrient cycling, sustain marine food webs and play a vital role in controlling the Earth's climate

18 Aug 2026 1:38 pm
'Was Used For Criminals': Delhi Cops On Face Cameras At Jantar Mantar

The Delhi Police said more than 240 personnel were injured during the Cockroach Janta Party's 'Chalo Sansad' march on July 20.

18 Aug 2026 1:35 pm
Thinks Can Justify Such Vulgarity: DMK On Vijay, Trisha Salute At Independence Day Event

In a sharply critical editorial in the DMK's official mouthpiece, Murasoli, the party has questioned the two - Vijay and Trisha - exchanging salutes and the seating arrangement for the actor during the official programme.

18 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Trump Bombs US Foreign Policy In Swings At Oman, South Korea Over Iran War

The two instances add to a list of global events where the Republican leader made decisions based on his personal squabbles rather than America's critical security relationships.

18 Aug 2026 1:34 pm
Fish Of The Ganga: How Viral Clip Helped Scientists Discover A Rare Species

This unusual fish evolved different characteristics as it lived in total darkness deep under the Earth's surface.

18 Aug 2026 1:31 pm
Stop Using English AI Terms: China Pushes Chinese Equivalents To Boost 'Discourse Power'

China is encouraging people to use standard Chinese terms instead of English AI jargon, saying this could strengthen the country's ability to shape global discussions about technology.

18 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
Fed Up With Their Bosses, Chinese Workers Turn Them Into AI Pets

Young workers in China are using AI to turn bosses and disliked people into virtual pets, creating a quirky way to release workplace frustration.

18 Aug 2026 1:06 pm
103-Year-Old Assam Woman Donates Lifelong Savings To Flood-Hit Families

Deputy Commissioner Mridul Yadav received the donation and expressed gratitude for her generosity.

18 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Rs 1.20-Crore Testicle Myth: How A Reel Led To A Teen's Murder In Bhopal

Police teams circulated photographs of the victim on social media, approached residents and conducted door-to-door inquiries in an attempt to establish his identity.

18 Aug 2026 12:58 pm
Prajakta Koli On Leaving Everything For Love In Operation Safed Sagar

In an exclusive conversation with NDTV, Prajakta Koli talks about her character Madhavi, big impact in limited time in Operation Safed Sagar

18 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
Minister's Italian Blood Attack On Sonia Gandhi, Congress Hits Back

The BJP on Saturday accused Sonia Gandhi of objecting to the singing of the full version of 'Vande Mataram' at the party's Independence Day event.

18 Aug 2026 12:48 pm
Sri Lanka Star Taken To Hospital During 1st Test Day 4 vs India. Details Here

Sri Lanka suffered an injury blow on Day 4 of the first Test against India as batter Dinesh Chandimal was taken to hospital for scans after injuring his shoulder and neck while fielding

18 Aug 2026 12:41 pm
Delhi Revises Class 9 Exam Rules: Vocational Education, Third Language Now Compulsory

Delhi revises Class 9 exam rules, making vocational education and a third language compulsory while introducing optional advanced Mathematics and Science assessments.

18 Aug 2026 12:29 pm
Over 47 Lakh Delhi Voters To Be Out Of Draft Poll Roll

Several minority-dominated constituencies registered relatively higher numbers of forms submitted and successfully digitised, data showed.

18 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Staff Selection Commission CHSL Result 2026 Out: 3,515 Candidates Shortlisted

Candidates must meet eligibility criteria and attend the sliding process from September 1 to 3 to secure final allocation.

18 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Rs 1.05 Lakh Crore Lost: Inside The Dangerous Rise Of India's Gen Z Stock Traders

Investors under 30 now account for 37.9% of the total investor base in India. But they are also losing money at a much higher rate. Why are they doing it?

18 Aug 2026 12:21 pm
Bihar Teacher Recruitment Notification Expected Today For 32,388 Vacancies As Per Sources

BPSC TRE 4: Student leader Dilip had announced earlier that he will begin an indefinite hunger strike on August 18.

18 Aug 2026 12:18 pm
JPMorgan Warns Of Food, Fertiliser Crisis In 2027. What It Means For India

The Middle East accounts for about 42 per cent of global urea exports. Any prolonged disruption around Hormuz can affect fertiliser supplies, prices.

18 Aug 2026 12:18 pm
Umpire Admitted To ICU After Lakshay Thareja's Shot Hits Him In Face in Delhi Premier League Match: Report

A Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 saw umpire Dharmesh Bhardwaj being hit on the side of his face

18 Aug 2026 12:13 pm
Umpire Admitted To ICU After Lakshay Thareja's Shot Hits Him In Face: Report

A Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2026 saw umpire Dharmesh Bhardwaj being hit on the side of his face

18 Aug 2026 12:13 pm
1st Test Day 4 LIVE: Padikkal Falls For 44, 4-Down India Lead By 294 At Lunch

India vs Sri Lanka LIVE Score Updates, 1st Test Day 4: India lead Sri Lanka by 294 runs at lunch on Day 4 of the first Test in Galle.

18 Aug 2026 12:12 pm
Watch: Rahul's Bromance With Padikkal After Perfect DRS Call Saves Him

India's intent on Day 4 of the first Test against Sri Lanka was clear: score fast. After Yashasvi Jaiswal departed in the first over, first-innings centurion Devdutt Padikkal and KL Rahul kept India...

18 Aug 2026 11:58 am
Assam Police Shoot Main Accused Who Attacked Officers During Probe

Main accused in Assam gang-rape case shot after attacking police during crime-scene visit

18 Aug 2026 11:55 am
To Be Hanged Till Death...: Top Court Sticks To Noose For Capital Punishment

The court said its ruling is the not the final word and if the Centre wishes it can constitute a committee of experts to review alternative methods

18 Aug 2026 11:53 am
Sunshine Pictures vs Shankesh Jewellers IPO GMP - Which IPO Offers Better Listing Gains?

Sunshine Pictures IPO currently offers the higher GMP-implied listing gain at 20.83%, while Shankesh Jewellers follows with a potential 2.15% gain.

18 Aug 2026 11:53 am
When I First Became MLA, Amit Shah Was A Child: Mallikarjun Kharge Jabs Minister

The criticism follows 61-year-old Amit Shah's allegation that during the Independence Day programme at the Congress headquarters, Sonia Gandhi asked Vande Mataram to be stopped midway through the song.

18 Aug 2026 11:46 am
UGC NET 2026 Challenge Link Closes Today For 84 Subjects: Here's How To Raise Objection

UGC NET June 2026: If a challenge is accepted by the subject experts, the resulting correction will be applied uniformly to all candidates of that subject.

18 Aug 2026 11:45 am
50 Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains Coming Soon: What Passengers Need To Know

Indian Railways is preparing to expand its Vande Bharat sleeper network, with ICF Chennai set to manufacture 50 trainsets featuring 24 coaches each.

18 Aug 2026 11:45 am
On Camera, Boy, 11, Crushed By Truck After Bike Skids Due To Pothole In Pune

The incident comes after Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday directed municipal corporations across the state to take immediate steps to make roads pothole-free ahead of the Ganesh Festival

18 Aug 2026 11:43 am
Marathi Test? Here's What Will Happen To Mumbai Auto-Taxi Drivers From Today

The government had earlier given drivers time to learn Marathi and complete the required training.

18 Aug 2026 11:31 am
'Come Take Our Bodies': Navy Sailor's Text To Mother After Killing Family, Suicide

The 30-year-old Indian Navy sailor was found hanging in his residential quarters in Mumbai. His wife and two children were found dead on the bed.

18 Aug 2026 11:31 am
UGC-NET Re-exam 2026: 5 Things 3 Subject Candidates Should Know

NTA will retest English, Commerce, and Sociology papers of UGC-NET June 2026 due to errors and repeated questions found by an expert committee.

18 Aug 2026 11:20 am
Tube Investments Q1 Review: Motilal Oswal Remains Bullish Despite Margin Miss

Despite near-term margin headwinds, Tube India offers diversified revenue streams, with steady growth in the core business and CG Power, as well as the optionality of new businesses incubated under...

18 Aug 2026 11:03 am