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Drop Shot Ep.7 | Vijays Co-Star, Nepal Flavours, Bonda Weaving & Hyderabad Chocolate Bar

Drop Shot Ep.7 | Vijays Co-Star, Nepal Flavours, Bonda Weaving & Hyderabad Chocolate Bar

18 Aug 2026 1:05 pm
Maharashtra govt to invest in Marathi films to reel in Gen-Z audience: Shelar

Mr. Shelar said the financial burden of producing such a film should not fall solely on producers and the State government should also play a role.

18 Aug 2026 1:04 pm
At least eight killed, 32 injured as pickup truck collides with dumper in M.P.'s Bhind

The labourers were returning to their village in Uttar Pradesh's Lakhimpur Kheri after completing paddy transplantation work in Gwalior; U.P. CM announces aid of 2 lakh each

18 Aug 2026 1:04 pm
Pakistan rejects Indias remarks over Shahzad Bhatti terror network

According to the Centre, the Shahzad Bhatti Network is a Pakistan-based terror syndicate involved in grenade, IED and petrol-bomb attacks, and targeted killings across India

18 Aug 2026 1:00 pm
How Indian misinformation on Iran war went mainstream? | Explained

A false quote supposedly first seen by an Indian handle was cited by the Israeli prime minister and the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations

18 Aug 2026 12:59 pm
Paytms Vijay Shekhar Sharma not selling stake; economic value from resilient share sale to go to Antfin

The proposed block market trade will be executed under an existing optionally convertible debenture agreement between Resilient and Antfin

18 Aug 2026 12:56 pm
Supreme Court dismisses plea seeking abolition of execution by hanging

The petition had sought abolition of the practice of executing a death row convict by hanging and replacing it with less painful methods such as intravenous lethal injection, shooting, electrocution or gas chamber

18 Aug 2026 12:52 pm
Hyderabad | Traffic chaos around KBR park in first few hours of one-way traffic arrangement; pedestrians worst hit

Cars and two-wheelers backed up for hundreds of meters on the connecting roads of Road no. 14, Rd no. 12, Road no. 10

18 Aug 2026 12:48 pm
In Mumbai, designers Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla make space for a larger creative universe with A Wonder Room

Abu Jani and Sandeep Khosla expand their maximalist universe beyond couture with A Wonder Room, an art and design platform rooted in craft, culture, and immersive spaces

18 Aug 2026 12:44 pm
ByteLens Turns Operator Data Into Compounding Knowledge

ByteLens Turns Operator Data Into Compounding Knowledge

18 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Bangladesh does not want ties with India to deteriorate over Teesta: Minister

The neighbouring country is a friendly country. They have to think that while they have their interests, we also have ours, Water Resources Minister Shahiduddin Chowdhury Anee said.

18 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
Can Bangladesh extradite Sheikh Hasina under the treaty with India | Explained

In principle, India can extradite a person who is wanted by Bangladesh of committing offences as the extradition treaty mentions that people wanted by both sides can be extradited through this reciprocal agreement

18 Aug 2026 12:30 pm
SC directs Govt response on plea for special, time-bound probe into paper leak cases

The petitioner said investigation should be held for offences under laws, including the Prevention of Corruption Act, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, benami and black money laws

18 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
Asian allies stress 'critical cooperation' as Trump slashes Korea drills

Trump has insisted he was making the situation much safer through his ties with North Korea's Kim Jong Un

18 Aug 2026 12:27 pm
False claim, Minor injury: West Bengal Police denies brutal assault of CJP activists deceased father

CJP officials and Sheikh Abdul Hafiz stated that he had been intimidated by some goons backed by the local BJP MLA Nirmal Dhara, since he returned from the CJPs protest in Delhis Jantar Mantar

18 Aug 2026 12:26 pm
Chinas Foreign Minister Wang Yi to visit South Korea from August 19-20

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will receive Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi at the Blue House to discuss bilateral relations and regional affairs and convey his regards to Chinese President Xi Jinping

18 Aug 2026 12:25 pm
'You are going overboard': Bombay HC imposes 5 lakh cost on FDA for not restoring Pune shop's licence

Maharashtra FDA Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said he would examine the order before responding We go as per the law, as per the processes, we follow it, and we implement it

18 Aug 2026 12:23 pm
Grand titles, modest pay: Survey shows mismatch between designation and salary

Nearly 1 in 3 professionals who received a title change over the past two years say it came with either no salary increase or an increment of less than 5%

18 Aug 2026 12:10 pm
Daily Quiz: On Indias 600-Test feat

India crossed the 600-Test on August 15, 2026, when it took to the field for the first Test against Sri Lanka in Galle

18 Aug 2026 12:08 pm
Hormuz crossings rise slightly from August 15, remain in single digits, data shows

Some vessels could be passing through the strait with their transponders switched off and they are not considered in the tally.

18 Aug 2026 12:05 pm
Low-pressure system moves towards Jharkhand, western districts of Bengal to get heavy rain

The IMD said the sub-Himalayan districts of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar and Jalpaiguri will receive heavy rainfall until the morning of August 21

18 Aug 2026 11:57 am
Six arrested in separate drug cases across Bengaluru; narcotics worth 14.94 lakh seized

The accused allegedly confessed to procuring narcotic substances within and outside Karnataka, and selling them to people in Bengaluru, including to college students

18 Aug 2026 11:51 am
BJP announces poll in-charges for Assembly elections in U.P., Punjab and Gujarat

BJP MP and national general secretary Vinod Tawde has been appointed as the poll in-charge of Uttar Pradesh, while partys national general secretary and MP Satish Poonia, and MP Tarun Chug will lead the election in Punjab and Gujarat respectively

18 Aug 2026 11:51 am
Cincinnati Masters: Williams sisters fall while Zverev advances

The Williams sisters, with 14 Grand Slam titles and three Olympic gold medals together, were side-by-side for the first time since the 2022 U.S. Open

18 Aug 2026 11:47 am
From one plant to 2,000: Saving Kannurs rare mangrove

Mangrove conservationist Parayil Rajans latest mission is to save a rare mangrove variety, locally known as Kannampotti (Excoecaria agallocha), which he fears could disappear from the districts tidal landscape

18 Aug 2026 11:46 am
ED raids KPSC in veterinary officer recruitment case in Karnataka

21 premises across Karnataka and Ahmedabad in Gujarat are being searched, ED stated on August 18 morning

18 Aug 2026 11:43 am
India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Devdutt Padikkalsfirst salvo a win for planning and preparation

It was Padikkals maiden three-figure knock in the five-day game, in only his third Test appearance

18 Aug 2026 11:38 am
Hyderabads NoraeBox brings Korea-style private pod karaoke to the city

From K-pop fans to birthday celebrations and marriage proposals, NoraeBox is introducing Hyderabad to the Korean-style noraebang experience with five private karaoke rooms

18 Aug 2026 11:38 am
ED raids underway in Keralam in CMRL pay-off case involving Pinarayi Vijayans daughter

Raids in Kozhikode are a follow-up to searches conducted on May 27 at Pinarayis then rented house in Thiruvananthapuram, his ancestral home in Kannur, and residence of former Public Works Minister and Ms. Veenas husband P.A. Mohammed Riyas

18 Aug 2026 11:33 am
Uncertain future in a sea of poppies

Three districts in Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan together contribute to 80% of Indias opium production. Already facing the problem of stagnant procurement rates and rising input prices, farmers are now angry with the Union government for opening opium production and processing to private players. A.M. Jigeesh talks to farmers in the Mewar region about their concerns

18 Aug 2026 11:33 am
NEET-UG protests: Delhi Police tells SC that facial recognition tech was used in legitimate state interest

The police said it would deal with the allegations against police officers before the committee proposed by the Supreme Court to examine all issues related to the use of force by the police

18 Aug 2026 11:33 am
Rodri joins Barcelona, says its a dream to play for the club

I'm excited about being with my teammates, many of them I already know; now it's time to get to work and give my best, said Rodri

18 Aug 2026 11:23 am
Keralam govt sanctions 45 crore for infrastructure, human resource development of government colleges

Development activities include new buildings, academic blocks, administrative centres, IT facilities, and other infrastructure development

18 Aug 2026 11:18 am
Stock Markets decline in early trade as crude oil jumps to $91 per barrel

The 30-share BSE Sensex was down 278.32 points to 77,450.64 in early trade. The 50-share NSE Nifty edged lower by 57.65 points to 24,230.45

18 Aug 2026 11:17 am
Badminton: Ayush Shetty battles world No. 1 Shi Yuqi in thrilling match

The 21-year-old Ayush Shetty relishes the pressure and the big stage; against Chinas Shi Yuqi, he raced to 17-6 in the final game and left the Chinese clueless

18 Aug 2026 11:14 am
Maharashtra SIR: Why are more than 2.07 crore enumeration forms uncollected? | Explained

It is to be noted that August 17 is not the final deadline. The first draft of the electoral roll will be published on August 24 and citizens will be allowed to raise claims and objections between August 24 to September 23

18 Aug 2026 11:09 am
The Revolutionaries release date: Bhuvan Bam, Rohit Saraf lead Prime Videos period drama on Indias freedom struggle

Prime Video has announced September 11, 2026 as the worldwide premiere date for The Revolutionaries, Nikkhil Advanis new period drama about four young revolutionaries who took up armed resistance against the British Empire

18 Aug 2026 11:07 am
Landslide hits key road stretch in Thane; no casualty

No casualties were reported in the incident, which occurred on August 17 evening

18 Aug 2026 11:01 am
Rupee falls 7 paise to 95.68 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Forex traders said Brent crude near $91 per barrel increased oil-related dollar demand and the Reserve Bank's earlier-than-expected closure of the concessional FCN (B) forex-swap facility raised concerns over future dollar inflows.

18 Aug 2026 10:59 am
DRCs latest deadly Ebola outbreak | Explained

Why is the outbreak causing concern? What is the latest situation? What is being done to contain the outbreak? Why does detection matter in this outbreak?

18 Aug 2026 10:47 am
At least five CRPF personnel injured in accident on Jammu-Srinagar National Highway

The CRPF vehicle and the truck collided at Levdora in Qazigund area

18 Aug 2026 10:44 am
A top official leaves FIFA, deepening the fallout from Infantinos World Cup sell-off plan

FIFAs chief operating officer, Kevin Lamour, has reportedly left his role weeks after accusing president Gianni Infantino of deceiving staff with a World Cup sell-off plan

18 Aug 2026 10:43 am
NGT pulls up Keralam PCB over incomplete report on measures to curb Kadambrayar river pollution

Southern Bench of the tribunal had recommended remedial action after it took cognisance of a report in The Hindu

18 Aug 2026 10:42 am
Vessel struck by unknown projectile in Strait of Hormuz, crew casualty reported, UKMTO says

No environmental impact has been reported and authorities are investigating, UKMTO said

18 Aug 2026 10:41 am
SIT submits final report to Ram Janmabhoomi Trust in Ayodhya temple donation theft case

The three-member SIT, headed by Lucknow Divisional Commissioner Vijay Vishwas Pant, was constituted by the State government on June 13 at the request of the Trust, before the Supreme Court intervened in the matter

18 Aug 2026 10:37 am
Google to buy Spirit Airlines business data for $10 million

The data will be de-identified before the sale is complete, containing no customer information or personally identifiable information

18 Aug 2026 10:34 am
Zydus Hospitals Sets New Benchmarks in High-Risk Pregnancy and Complex Gynaecological Care

Zydus Hospitals Sets New Benchmarks in High-Risk Pregnancy and Complex Gynaecological Care

18 Aug 2026 10:30 am
India in a Fragmenting World: Trade, Technology and Economic Security

This e-book offers a penetrating analysis of a new reality and the choices India must make as it confronts a series of urgent external challenges, ranging from punitive tariffs and energy sanctions to the very nature of modern trade.

18 Aug 2026 10:26 am