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Assam-Meghalaya Tensions Hit Tourism, Nearly 90% Bookings Cancelled

The cancellations come in the wake of violence during a Khasi Students' Union (KSU) rally in Shillong on August 19.

24 Aug 2026 3:47 pm
Opinion: Opinion | Why Bangladesh Must Understand That It Can't Have It Both Ways With India

The abrupt cancellation of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's scheduled visit to New Delhi this month raises many questions.

24 Aug 2026 3:44 pm
ICC Cracks Down After Jaiswal's Ugly On-Field Exchange With Sri Lanka Pacer

India batter Yashasvi Jaiswal and Sri Lanka pacer Asitha Fernando have been fined 25 per cent of their match fee over their fiery altercation on the opening day of the 2nd Test in Colombo.

24 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Injustice: Auto-Rickshaw Drivers Protest In Mumbai Over Marathi Mandate

The Maharashtra Transport Department has been enforcing a rule requiring auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers to demonstrate a working knowledge of the state's primary language, Marathi.

24 Aug 2026 3:23 pm
Why You Don't Need An 'Alpha Woman' To Win At Box Office

What several southern female actors have done in recent months stands in sharp contrast to the fate that befell Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in the seventh YRF spy universe entry, Alpha.

24 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
CAT 2026: IIMs' Selection Criteria For Admission Beyond Marks

IIM Admission 2026: Based on previous years' records, IIMs may additionally use other factors such as the previous academic performance of the candidates.

24 Aug 2026 2:57 pm
Man In 13,000-Crore Drug Case Wants To Return To India After Father Deported

The court made it clear that the relief is only to facilitate his travel to India and does not affect the ongoing investigation or legal proceedings against him.

24 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
Irreversible Setback: MK Stalin On Vijay Dropping Parandur Airport Project

Chief Minister Vijay announced in the Assembly on Monday that steps taken to establish a new airport at Parandur will be abandoned to protect agricultural land and livelihoods.

24 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
Kashmiri Pandits On Edge As Fresh Online Threat Lists Homes, Phone Numbers

Security agencies are verifying the authenticity of the letter and trying to identify those responsible for circulating it.

24 Aug 2026 2:49 pm
'Nerves Got The Better Of Us': India Coach On Women's Hockey World Cup Elimination

India succumbed to the pressure of a must-win match and were knocked out of semifinal contention after being held to a goalless draw by Australia on Sunday.

24 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
Spider-Man: Brand New Day Box Office Collection Day 25: MCU Film Sees Growth In India, Hits $2.22 Billion Worldwide

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' has earned Rs 4.40 crore on Day 25, taking its India net total to Rs 485.35 crore and gross to Rs 580.27 crore.

24 Aug 2026 2:33 pm
Vishwanath and Sons Box Office Collection Day 10: Suriya-Mamitha Baiju Starrer Enters Rs 100-Crore Club

The Suriya-starrer earned Rs 7.30 crore net in India on Day 10, taking its total India net collection to Rs 100.65 crore. Its India gross now stands at Rs 116.42 crore.

24 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
Government Amends Wheat Flour Export Policy To 'Free' From 'Prohibited'

As per the revised export provision, Wheat or Meslin Flour (Atta), Maida, Samolina (Rava / Sirgi), Wholemeal atta and resultant atta will now fall under the 'free' category

24 Aug 2026 2:23 pm
Delhi Rains: 15 Flights Diverted To Jaipur, Chandigarh & Lucknow Amid Adverse Weather - Full List

Numerous departures and arrivals faced compounding schedule delays.

24 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
Delhi: Heavy Rains Lead To Water-Logging In Several Area, Check IMD's Forecast

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red alert for Delhi-NCR for the next few hours.

24 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
Why No New Tamil Films Will Be Released In Tamil Nadu Theatres From September 1

This decision comes over disagreements with the Tamil Nadu distributors and theatres about the release of films on OTT platforms.

24 Aug 2026 2:07 pm
BLS International Share Price Slumps 12% Even As Company Rejects Role In Allegations Of Visa Irregularities

BLS International categorically rejected the allegations of involvement in visa irregularities referred to in media reports.

24 Aug 2026 2:04 pm
Karnataka Beggar Dies, Rs 8.40 Lakh Found Stuffed Inside 30 Sacks At Home

Sixty-eight-year-old Hoor was found dead at her home in Mandya.

24 Aug 2026 1:59 pm
Airport Privatisation: Amritsar, Varanasi Among 11 AAI Airports Set For PPP Push

PPPAC has granted in-principle approval to offer 11 AAI airports in five PPP bundles, with concessions set for 50 years.

24 Aug 2026 1:56 pm
Opinion: Inside Pak's New Law That Has One Man Written All Over It: Asim Munir

With a new act, Munir has truly reached the apex. At least most politicians in Pakistan will hope so.

24 Aug 2026 1:53 pm
Mahakali Teaser: Prasanth Varma's Film Sets Up A New Battle Between Devas And Asuras

The teaser presents the story from the Asuras side and questions the usual idea of good and evil.

24 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
Andhra Pradesh Recruitment Calendar 2026 Out: 10,060 Government Jobs

Andhra Pradesh announces 10060 government jobs for 2026 across 25 departments via APPSC and other agencies.

24 Aug 2026 1:50 pm
25-Year-Old Builds Rs 1.6 Crore Net Worth From Meme Pages, Seeks Advice On His Next Move

In his post, the man asked for strategies to diversify assets, scale the business, and move toward Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE).

24 Aug 2026 1:47 pm
Imran Khan's Party Takes Pak PM Shehbaz Sharif To Court After Failed' Heart Checkup

Khan was taken to PIMS last week for an eye procedure and other diagnostic examinations. Doctors reportedly recommended a CTA of the heart, but hospital officials said the required facility was unavailable.

24 Aug 2026 1:47 pm
IDBI Bank Share Price Jumps 10% In Trade: What's Driving The Rally?

Shares of IDBI Bank rallied on the buzz over certain media reports claiming the government is close to accepting a revised offer from Canada's Fairfax Financial for its stake in the lender.

24 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
Eternal, Eicher Motors Among Top Bets In Ambit's Multi-Cap Pricing Prowess Fund

Eternal leads with 6.7% weight, followed by Eicher Motors, Phoenix Mills and Aegis Vopak Terminals. HDFC Bank tops Ambit Coffee Can portfolio.

24 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
'Police Found The Off Button': German DJ Stella Bossi's Mumbai Gig Halted By Cops. Here's Why

The officials stopped the event because the organisers had failed to secure the required legal permissions for the gig.

24 Aug 2026 1:41 pm
Nayanthara First Said 'No' To Toxic, Then Geetu Mohandas Blew Her Mind

When Geetu Mohandas first approached Nayanathara, she said 'no'

24 Aug 2026 1:38 pm
Horizon Industrial Parks Share Price Falls Sharply, Trades 5% Below Issue Price

As of 1:25 p.m., the shares traded 5.16 % lower at Rs 57.10 on the NSE and 4.26% lower at Rs 57.11 on the BSE.

24 Aug 2026 1:37 pm
Mumbai Traffic Alert: Kandivali Link Road Hit by Disruption Amid Auto Drivers' Protest

The protest comes amid the Maharashtra government's push to enforce Marathi proficiency among auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers.

24 Aug 2026 1:37 pm
Explained: Why Tamil Nadu Dropped 2nd Airport Near Chennai At Parandur

While the government stands firm with the protesting residents, Chief Minister Vijay assured that Chennai's aviation needs will not be ignored. The state will soon announce a detailed plan for a new airport at an alternative site, he said.

24 Aug 2026 1:36 pm
Rumours: Maharashtra Hill Tragedy Victims' Relative Over iPhone EMI Claims

Sangita's sister, Pallavi Patil, has described the iPhone narrative as a umour, claiming that people spreading such tales know nothing.

24 Aug 2026 1:33 pm
Testing Agency Issues Show-Cause To Eduquity For Lapses At AIAPGET Jaipur Centre, Suspends Authority

The AIAPGET 2026 examination was conducted on August 22 for 36,979 registered candidates in Shift 1 across 200 centres in the country.

24 Aug 2026 1:30 pm
BJP Smells Something Fishy In Opposition's Ayodhya Event, Congress Hits Back

Congress MP Pawan Khera said Ajay Rai is a vegetarian and rejected the BJP's charge as an attempt to divert attention of the public from critical issues like exam paper leaks

24 Aug 2026 1:26 pm
Flights Impacted Amid Delhi Rains; IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet And Akasa Air Issue Advisory

IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet issued travel advisory. IMD has forecast heavy rains, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in parts of the region.

24 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
Delhi Rains: Flights Impacted; IndiGo, Air India, SpiceJet And Akasa Issue Travel Advisory

IndiGo, Air India, Akasa Air and SpiceJet issued travel advisory. IMD has forecast heavy rains, thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds in parts of the region.

24 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
PUC In Maharashtra Gets Costlier: Check New Rates For Two-Wheelers, Three-Wheelers And Four-Wheelers

The hike follows a demand from the Maharashtra State PUC Centre Owners Association for higher testing fees.

24 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
Block Me, Erase My Number: Zlatan Trolls Haaland Over Dramatic New Look

In a video on Erling Haaland's YouTube channel, Zlatan Ibrahimovic asked if the City striker had lost a bet when he was shown the new hairstyle.

24 Aug 2026 1:22 pm
Lalithaa Jewellery Mart Share Price Falls After Strong Listing. What Should Allotted Investors Do?

Lalithaa Jewellery Mart shares were listed at Rs 265.30 apiece on the BSE, a 32% premium to the issue price of Rs 201 per share. On NSE, the stock began trading with 31.84% premium at Rs 265 per share.

24 Aug 2026 1:14 pm
Mumbai Lake Water Levels: Stock Climbs To 95.53%, Vihar And Modak Sagar At Full Capacity

The seven lakes are crucial to Mumbai's drinking water supply, and their storage levels are closely monitored by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) throughout the monsoon through its Hydraulic Engineer's Department.

24 Aug 2026 1:06 pm
BRS Plans Week-Long Protest Against Telangana Government's 1,000 Days

According to party sources, the campaign will focus not only on unfulfilled election promises but also on what the BRS alleges are administrative failures, corruption, irregularities and growing public grievances.

24 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Asian Games Selection Row: Why India's No. 1 Women's Tennis Player Was Left Out

Sahaja Yamalapalli said the decision was disappointing because major multi-sport events can produce surprise results, with lower-ranked players often upsetting the established ones.

24 Aug 2026 12:59 pm
Redmi Note 17 Pro, Note 17 Pro Max India Launch Date Leaked Ahead of Global Debut

The Redmi Note 17 Pro and Note 17 Pro Max could arrive in India on September 15, according to a leak. The two smartphones are also expected to cost more than the previous Note 15 Pro models. Xiaomi has already confirmed the global debut of the Note 17 series for August 27. The Pro Max is confirmed to feature a 10,000mAh battery and 100W charging, while the lineup will include large AMOLED displays, multiple water and dust resistance ratings and photochromic designs.

24 Aug 2026 12:57 pm
School Holidays 2026: From Raksha Bandhan To Eid, Check August-September Dates

August-September Holidays 2026: School closures may differ from state to state, board-to-board and from school to school.

24 Aug 2026 12:53 pm
Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs iPhone 17 Pro Max: Which Flagship Is Better?

Google's Pixel 11 Pro XL takes on Apple's iPhone 17 Pro Max in the ultimate flagship showdown. NDTV's AI & Tech Editor, Aayush Ailawadi compare the two phones across cameras, performance, AI features, display, battery life and everyday experience to find out which one comes out on top. From Pixel's Tensor G6 and AI-powered camera features to the iPhone's A19 Pro chip and video capabilities, this is everything you need to know before choosing between Google and Apple's top-end smartphones.

24 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
BMW X1 LWB & BMW i5 LWB First Look: New Long-Wheelbase BMWs in India

BMW has unveiled the new X1 LWB and i5 LWB in India, bringing more space and new technology to two of its popular models. Tech360's Ishaan Singh takes a first look at their design, interiors, features, technology and what makes these long-wheelbase versions different. The BMW X1 LWB starts at 55 lakh, while pricing for the i5 LWB is yet to be announced.

24 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
It's Official: Ajay Devgn Announces 'Drishyam: The Conclusion', Arriving October 2

The third film in the Hindi Drishyam franchise, titled 'Drishyam: The Conclusion', is directed by Abhishek Pathak. Filming has been completed, and the project is currently in post-production phase.

24 Aug 2026 12:49 pm
Swiggy Delivery Agent Surprises Mother With New Television, Touching Moment Wins Hearts

The touching moment rapidly went viral, amassing thousands of views and affectionate comments across social platforms.

24 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
Rahul Gandhi's Smash The Patriarchy Call To Women Sparks Congress vs BJP

Rahul Gandhi placed women, whom he called India's biggest strength, at the core of his message at an event in Pune, telling them they belong to no one except themselves.

24 Aug 2026 12:45 pm
Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G Launched in India With 6,000mAh Battery, 50-Megapixel Camera: Price, Specifications

Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G has been launched in India, joining the Virat V1 5G and Virat V1 4G. The handset is set to go on sale in the country on August 31 at 12 pm IST via Flipkart. The Lava Virat V1 Pro 5G is offered in Sikkim Midnight and Spiti Frost colour options. It ships with Android 16. The phone sports a 6.75-inch HD+ (720 x 1,600 pixels) LCD touchscreen, which offers up to a 120Hz refresh rate and 260 ppi pixel density. The smartphone is equipped with an octa-core Unisoc T8200 chipset, deli

24 Aug 2026 12:45 pm