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'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
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
Fire At Kolkata Airport's Air Traffic Control Building, Flight Ops Unaffected

According to airport staff, the security guards and other staff on duty suddenly saw flames coming out of the second floor of the ATC building at around 4 am.

18 Aug 2026 2:33 pm
36 Tonnes Adulterated Ghee Seized In Major Crackdown In Hyderabad

The seized material has been handed over to Food Safety authorities, while statutory samples have been collected for laboratory analysis and further legal action.

18 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
Stock Market Crash Live: Nifty 50 Slips Below 24,200, Sensex Drops Nearly 400 Points; IT, Metals Drag, Defence Stocks Jump

Nifty Realty fell 1.16%, while Nifty IT declined 1.04%. Nifty Auto rose 0.48% and Nifty India Defence gained 0.46%, leading sectoral advances.

18 Aug 2026 2:18 pm