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Agniveer recruitment list for CAPFs will come from armed forces

This indicates that ex-Agniveers may not be allowed to apply directly to the CAPFs for recruitment under the Agniveer quota; though the armed for

BJP plans to provide stolen money to women as allowance: Akhilesh Yadav

E. coli bacteria found in water at railway stations, says CAG report

Government says it will install 20,000 'Tank to Tap' filtration systems as Railways launches measures to improve water quality, monitoring and ma

IIA researchers develop 3D model to forecast arrival of Coronal Mass Ejections

Hanur shoot-out: Withdrawal of protest paves way for post-mortem

Sabari rail project delay leaves landowners in limbo

A section of the landowners, whose holdings have remained effectively frozen for nearly three decades, met Higher Education Minister Roji M. John

India Faces England After Dominating Wales in FIH Hockey World Cup

Amsterdam, August 16: After a commanding victory against Wales, the Indian mens hockey team is set to face England on Monday in the FIH Hockey Wo

NTA to hold UGC-NET exams again for English, Commerce and Sociology after 'multiple errors' in papers

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday announced re-examination of three University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-NET) pa

Gen AI is rewriting how the world buys, spends as technology shapes choices

As the first cohort surrounded by AI and media from birth, Gen Alpha's tech fluency is intuitive and its consumption behaviour is different

Intellectual Naxal label an attempt to suppress dissent, alleges CPI(M)

He appeals to the intellectuals, democrats and political parties to condemn the attempt to criminalise dissent

Female teachers urged to lead fight for rights and better education

Passengers urge Salem Corporation to restore non-functional lifts and escalator at Old Bus Stand

Tragic Death of Volunteer

New Delhi, August 16: The tragic death of a volunteers father associated with the Fix the Schools campaign in West Bengal has drawn significant a

Malayalam varsity student launches protest over alleged cast discrimination

Anagha Sasi, a native of Kochi and research scholar in the Department of Environmental Studies at Thunchath Ezhuthachan Malayalam University, all

IMD predicts heavy rainfall in 5 districts, Yanam today

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement: It will probably be my last year playing football

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement It will probably be my last year playing football

Skipping of Vande Mataram rendition at I-Day function roils Kerala politics

BJP State president calls it a serious constitutional and legal issue, says State government should not take a stand on issues related to nationa

Bangladeshs Green Shipbreaking Claims Under Scrutiny Amid Rising Accidents

New Delhi, August 16: Despite Bangladesh declaring 23 out of its 31 shipbreaking yards as green on paper, the reality is starkly different. Worke

Kannur airport plans 100-MW solar project

KIAL proposes 100-MW solar project on land acquired for second runway; EoI likely to be invited after government approval

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Woman police sub-inspector accused of slapping student over road rage incident; she files complaint accusing student of assaulting her

State govt. to explore declaring interim drought

We will appeal to Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to address the issue and he will take the final decision in the matter, says Satish Jarkiholi

Police launch probe after national anthem, Vande Mataram sung simultaneously at Kozhikode Corporation

Police record BJP councillors statement; no FIR registered yet

India sets targets for oil companies to boost LPG output amid West Asia war

Companies are required to maintain adequate infrastructure for storing and transporting liquefied petroleum gas, either directly or through railw

Politics Alone Can

Political authority must work with administrative expertise not erase it. Arijit Dash, PhD scholar, Cambridge University A central question for

First Registration Under Ayushman Bharat Scheme in West Bengal Marks New Era of Cashless Healthcare

Kolkata, August 16: The first patient registration under the Ayushman Bharat scheme was successfully completed in West Bengal on Sunday. The regi

Drugs worth over 1 crore seized, peddler held

Karnataka Congress veteran seeks Molakalmuru merger with Andhra

Chitradurga: Senior Congress legislator N.Y. Gopalakrishna has sparked controversy by suggesting that Molakalmuru constituency be handed over to

Female dog rescued after botched sterilisation at Hosur ABC centre leaves abdomen eviscerated

CBI arrests railway engineer, another person in Vijayawada on bribery charge

They are accused of accepting a bribe of 15 lakh for releasing bonus for the Automatic Block Signalling works allotted to two joint venture compa

Delhi BJP President Honors Former PM Vajpayee, Inaugurates Atal Canteen

New Delhi, August 16: On the eighth death anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna recipient Atal Bihari Vajpayee, Delhi BJP Preside

FSSAI says six cos rectified misleading claims, trademarks after crackdown

Food regulator FSSAI on Sunday said six companies have taken corrective actions like withdrawl of misleading labels and trade marks, following th

India to host BRICS Environment Working Group meetings on August 17-18

India will host the 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting in New Delhi on August 18. Senior officers will meet on August 17 to discuss environ

Rain Threat Looms Over Third Day of Test Match in Galle

Galle, August 16: The Test match between India and Sri Lanka at Galle International Stadium has faced significant weather disruptions over the fi

Government temporarily suspends process of cancelling BPL ration cards, says Minister

Boasting about bringing in 1.5 lakh crore investment, TVK Government is crippling fireworks industry

Former Minister Thangam Thennarasu says that stringent safety inspections and closure of fireworks units are affecting production and the livelih

Communist parties must unite, but need not merge, says Binoy Viswam

CPI firm on claim to deputy Opposition leaders post, says party State secretary

Complaint seeks probe into alleged disruption of Vande Mataram at Thrissur Corporation in Kerala

BJP councillors allege disrespect to national song during Independence Day function, seek examination of video and CCTV footage

Junior doctors in A.P. to withdraw emergency services from Monday demanding stipend hike

Emergency services, including in the Intensive Care Unit, Casualty and Labour Room in 19 govt. medical colleges in State likely to be affected; A

Odisha Ramps Up Flood Preparedness as Low Pressure Intensifies Over BoB

With a low-pressure system brewing over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengalnorth Odisha coast, Chief Secretary Anu Garg on Sund

Ananya Raj, Ghost actor, dies at 27 after year-long health battle, family says she passes away in her sleep

Actor Ananya Raj, who appeared in Hindi films including 7 Hours to Go, The Final Exit and Ghost, has died at the age of 27. Her family confirmed

Mamata Banerjee Expresses Grief Over the Death of Former TMC MLA Ashish Banerjee

Kolkata, August 16: Former West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed profound sorrow on Sunday over the passing of Ashish Banerjee, a

New nuclear rules well-structured and genius step forward: Experts

The rules require nuclear plant operators to maintain an insurance policy, financial security or a combination of both to cover civil liability f

Three arrested as Hyderabad police busts Mephentermine racket

Hyderabad: The Hyderabad City Police Task Force has busted an illegal racket involving the possession and sale of Mephentermine injections in Fal

Rahul, Hemant are dead: Jharkhand protester performs funeral, shaves head

The protest by students and job aspirants over alleged irregularities in Jharkhand recruitment examinations entered its 23rd day on Sunday, with

Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi Critiques Madhya Pradeshs UCC Law as Unconstitutional

Bareilly, August 16: Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi, the national president of the All India Muslim Jamaat, has voiced strong opposition to the Madhya

Mastering Derivatives: Model vs actual volatility

Traders prefer implied volatility instead of calculating volatility from a data set of underlying returns

Land, business environment reforms key to next phase of India's growth

Economists say easing land acquisition, improving the business environment and ensuring predictable investment policies could help India sustain

Governor Dispatches Sai Trust Relief Kits to Flood-Hit Bhadrak

In a timely gesture of solidarity, Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati today flagged off relief materials donated by the Sri Sathya Sai Tru

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Kalpana Chawla awardee from Coimbatore aspired to join IAF, ends up as marathoner

Telangana: Neglect Pushes Qutb Shahi-Era Akkanna Sarai Towards Ruin

During the Qutb Shahi era, Sarais were built at several locations, including near temples and mosques, as a resting place: Reports

Dhruv Jurel credits Gambhir and Gill after ending lean run with crucial fifty

Dhruv Jurel credits Gambhir and Gill after ending lean run with crucial fifty

Karnataka Congress MLA says merge constituency with Andhra. Then, clarifies remark

Karnataka Congress MLA says merge constituency with Andhra Then clarifies remark

Iran moves to criminalise interviews with US, Israeli media

NLSIU students and alumni oppose CJI and BCI Chairman attending convocation

The Tangy Tamarind Tango

From street stalls to fine dining, the unforgettable sour notes of tamarind are adding zest and sweet memories in the gastronomic world

Bangladesh links Tarique visit to India as global India updates unfold

Bangladesh links Tarique visit to India as global India updates unfold

Pawan Kalyan issues alert on elephant movement in Chandragiri

The Deputy Chief Minister directs the Forest department officials to continuously monitor their movement and keep people in the nearby villages i

School Assembly News Headlines, August 17, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: NITI Aayog has put forth a significant proposal aimed at enabling interstate licence portability for healthcare p

Indian Army Chief General Dhiraj Seth arrives in Nepal for four day visit

Chief of Army Staff General Dhiraj Seth arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday for a four-day official visit. Nepal President Ramchandra Paudel will conf

Several roads in central localities of Tiruchi rendered unmotorable, say motorists

The condition of several roads in Tiruchi that were laid or repaired in the years 2023 and 2024 has deteriorated all of suddn rendering them unmo

Sadhvi Prachi Criticizes Congress Over Vande Mataram Controversy

Haridwar, August 16: Hindu activist Sadhvi Prachi has launched a sharp attack on the Congress party regarding the Vande Mataram controversy. She

Coast Guard Reaches 25,000 Fishermen Through Safety Drive

The outreach programme coincides with the Coast Guards 50th year of service

UTF vows to protect pension rights of all eligible employees

QR coding for medicines needs to take the next leap in standardization of codes: GS1 CEO

India cannot work in silos, aligning with internationally recognised systems would ensure that the product, batch, and expiry information were en

Row over Group-I only to divert attention from DSC irregularities, alleges YSRCP

The government is trying to politicise the issue without substantive evidence, alleges former Minister Adimulapu Suresh

17-year-old Pennsylvania student Connor Hill wins $250,000 after computer algorithm solves decades-old geometry puzzle, identifying exactly 146 rare 3D shapes

Connor Hill, a 17-year-old from Pennsylvania, has won the top $250,000 prize at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search after using a custom com

Calendar offers a slice of Keralas heritage

A calendar brought out by a Thrissur-based cultural forum blends the old Vattezhuthu script, history and cultural heritage of Kerala in a unique

Students burn effigies of Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi in Ranchi; plan gherao of CM's residence | Video

Students protesting alleged irregularities in recruitment examinations in Jharkhand burnt the effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Congress M

Three arrested for illegal sale of mephentermine sulphate injections in Hyderabad

BJP files complaint against Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row, demands apology

As the row over Vande Mataram intensified, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leaders on Sunday lodged a formal complaint against Congress leaderSo

Children in Keralas Attappady get long-awaited bus ride, eye Parliament visit next

Twenty-seven students of Government UP School, Karara were at the Kongad MLAs office to meet the Minister and MP to celebrate the arrival of thei

Tap potential of AI tools to drive projects and planning process: LSG Minister K.M. Shaji

Shaji said it was imperative that in the emerging scenario, it was essential to make use of technological tools such as artificial intelligence (

Infosys bets on building AI talent internally as demand outpaces supply

AI is definitely augmenting the workforce; human-plus-AI work paradigm increases peoples productivity, says Infosys Chief Human Resources Officer

A dried lakebed in Africa's Chad sends 27.7 million tonnes of dust across 5,000 km of Atlantic Ocean each year, carrying phosphorus that helps sustain the Amazon rainforest

The Amazon rainforest has a surprising lifeline. Each year, about 27.7 million tonnes of Sahara dust travel nearly 5,000 kilometres from Chads Bo

Farmers march to Delhi stopped at Haryana-Punjab border

The Haryana Police, in anticipation of the march, sealed the stretch between the Khanauri border in Punjab and the Data Singhwala border in Harya

PM GatiShakti: 396 infra projects worth Rs 18.66 lakh crore recommended for approval

Nearly four hundred infrastructure projects have been recommended for approval under the PM GatiShakti initiative. These projects, valued at appr

Chidambaram's 'proud to be a dimagi naxal' dig gets Kiren Rijiju's 3-point list

Chidambarams proud to be a dimagi naxal dig gets Kiren Rijijus point list

Indian Womens Hockey Team Draws 2-2 Against China in World Cup Opener

Amstelveen, August 16: In their opening match of the 2026 Hockey World Cup, the Indian womens team played to a 2-2 draw against China on Sunday.

Special ticket checking drive nets 7.38 lakh penalty in a single day in Tiruchi Railway Division

Peoples Plan Campaign 2.0: student internships with local bodies proposed as part of year-long action plan

Local Self-Governments Minister K.M. Shaji inaugurates a daylong conclave of Peoples Plan campaign activists

Journalists should learn skills to use AI, says seer

The field of journalism is changing rapidly due to the growth of digital media, says Sri Allam Prabhu Swami of Naganur Rudrakshi Math

Hormuz defenders will break your legs, says Iran army to Trump

Iranian army commander Major General Amir Hatami on Sunday, August 16, denounced United States President Donald Trump for his comments regarding

Udupi police arrest two more persons in connection with murder of ex-panchayat president

Udupi police arrest two more persons in connection with murder of ex-panchayat president

Karnataka: Inquiry Begins Into Gunning Down Of Poachers

Autopsy examinations delayed owing to protests by bereaved families

Four drown in Gujarat's Rajkot while trying to rescue 7-year-old boy

Four drown in Gujarats Rajkot while trying to rescue yearold boy