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India and US Complete Explosive Ordnance Disposal Exercise, Strengthening Operational Coordination

New Delhi, August 18: The explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) exercise 2026 between the Indian and US navies has concluded successfully. This five-

Cash Seized from Taxi Drivers Home in Madhya Pradesh Raises Questions

Bhopal, August 18: In a significant operation, police in Madhya Pradeshs Sagar district seized 3.02 crore in cash from the home of a taxi driver.

Student Hunger Strike in Jharkhand: A Plea from Activist Habiba to Chief Minister Hemant Soren

Ranchi, August 18: Amid a 24-day-long student protest in Jharkhand, Chief Minister Hemant Sorens government has agreed to one of the protesters m

Demands for Investigation into Ashish Banerjees Death Intensify

Kolkata, August 18: Ritabrata Banerjee, the leader of the opposition in the West Bengal Assembly, has raised concerns regarding the death of Ashi

TMP May Reconsider Alliance with BJP Over Tri-Partite Agreement Compliance: Pradyot Debbarma

Agartala, August 18: Pradyot Bikram Manikya Debbarma, the leader of the Tipra Motha Party (TMP), indicated on Monday that his party might reconsi

Assam CM Criticizes Congress Over Kaziranga Eco-Sensitive Zone Debate

Guwahati, August 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress party on Monday for opposing the proposal to reduce the Eco

Karnataka Civil Society Groups Urge CM Shivakumar to Intervene in Voter List Revision

Bengaluru, August 18: On Monday, civil society organizations appealed to Karnataka Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar to intervene in the ongoing Spe

Fake govt offices set up, funds siphoned off in Gujarat

England Triumphs Over India 4-2 in FIH World Cup Match

Amsterdam, August 18: The Indian mens hockey team faced a 4-2 defeat against England in their second Pool D match of the FIH World Cup 2026. Afte

Preeti Jhangiani: From Modeling to Stardom in Mohabbatein

Mumbai, August 18: Preeti Jhangiani, known for her simplicity and innocence in the film Mohabbatein, made her big-screen debut in 2000, quickly r

Bihar to Auction Over 30 Mineral Blocks by September 30: CM Samrat Chaudhary

Patna, August 18: Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary inaugurated a significant workshop on the auction of strategic mineral blocks and the National

2 Air India pilots have failed dope test so far, taken off duty

Trumps envoy says Hamas disarmament could begin within 30 days

The comments came as Jared Kushner and Netanyahu agreed that an American general would verify Hamass disarmament, an Israeli official said, as th

BJP Leaders Express Gratitude After New Appointments in National Team

New Delhi, August 18: After being appointed to the new national team led by BJP President Nitin Naveen, the newly appointed officials expressed t

Tripuras Startup Sector Thrives: IT Minister Highlights Progress

Agartala, August 18: The Information Technology Minister, Pranjit Singha Roy, announced on Monday that Tripura is rapidly advancing in the startu

Tejasvi Surya thanks BJP as Hemang Joshi becomes BJYM president

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Babar Azam to Miss First Test Against England Due to Injury

Mumbai, August 18: The highly anticipated Test series between Pakistan and England is set to begin on August 19, but Pakistan has suffered a sign

Jharkhand Exams Canceled Amid Political Turmoil

Ranchi, August 18: Political tensions have escalated in Jharkhand following the governments decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL and TDPCL examination

Nagaland School Launches Vaccination Drive Against Meningococcal Meningitis

Kolkata, August 18: The Eastern Command of the Indian Armys Spear Corps conducted a special vaccination campaign at the Punglwa Military School i

Purnea MP Pappu Yadav inaugurates Patliputra Purnea Court Special Express ; travels and collects feedback

The Member of Parliament from Purnea Mr. Pappu Yadav successfully inaugurated 03216 Patliputra Purnea Court Special Express at Patliputra Station

Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel Highlights Global Talent in San Francisco

San Francisco, August 18: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is currently on a week-long visit to the United States and Canada. On Monday, du

Vijay Sharma Urges Respect for National Symbols Amidst Political Tensions

New Delhi, August 18: Chhattisgarhs Deputy Chief Minister, Vijay Sharma, has sharply responded to various political issues related to Congress an

Sachet App: A Digital Shield Offering Real-Time Alerts to Farmers and Fishermen in Gujarat

Gandhinagar, August 18: The government and state administration prioritize minimizing loss of life and property during natural disasters. The Sac

Tragic Fire at Tarapith Hotel Claims Eight Lives, Including Five from One Family

Kolkata, August 18: The death toll from the fire at a hotel in Tarapith, Birbhum district of West Bengal, has risen to eight, according to police

In boost to Taliban ties, India joins in with victory day celebrations

2 Officials Attend Event At Embassy

Assam Chief Minister Directs Strengthening of Sensitive and People-Centric Police System

Guwahati, August 18: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma reviewed the states law and order situation on Monday. He instructed police officia

Madhya Pradesh Government Proposes 11 Industrial Parks Under BHAVYA Scheme

Bhopal, August 18: The Madhya Pradesh government announced on Monday that it has proposed the establishment of 11 industrial parks covering over

Jharkhand minister criticises demand for CBI probe into exam fraud

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Tejashwi Yadav Calls for Statue and Ashram for Dasrath Manjhi in Patna

Patna, August 18: On Monday, a tribute ceremony was held at the National Janata Dal (RJD) office in Patna to commemorate the 19th death anniversa

Keralas Second Phase of Land Reforms Set to Launch: Chief Minister Satheeshan

Kochi, August 18: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheeshan announced on Monday that the second phase of land reforms will soon commence in the state

Quote of the day by Robert De Niro, 'If it's the right chair, it doesn't take too long to get comfortable in it' offers timeless lesson of happiness, optimism, confidence, human connection

Quote of the day by Robert De Niro is a reminder that the right fit can transform the way we experience life. Whether we are considering a new ca

Monsoon Deficit and El Ni

New Delhi, August 18: According to data released by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, as of August 14, the total area sown for Kha

NSG dog Donny gets Army honour for Red Fort blast operations

NSG dog Donny gets Army honour for Red Fort blast operations

Northern Army Commander Reviews Operational Readiness in Poonch, Jammu and Kashmir

Mumbai, August 18: Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma, the head of the Northern Command based in Udhampur, visited forward posts in Poonch district

Trump threatens Oman as Iran works on Strait of Hormuz shipping plan

Trump threatens Oman as Iran works on Strait of Hormuz shipping plan

Adolescent Pregnancy: A Major Concern in West Bengal, Says Health Minister Mukherjee

Kolkata, August 18: West Bengals Health Minister, Dr. Sharadwat Mukherjee, has highlighted adolescent pregnancy as a significant concern in the s

Trump Envoy Says Hamas Disarmament Could Begin Within 30 Days

Hamas had pledged to hand over its weapons to a new Palestinian governing body, an arrangement that brought scepticism from Netanyahu but which T

West Bengal Police deny assault claims after Abdul Hafiz

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Student Leader Devendra Mahato Declares Ongoing Fight After JSSC-CGL Exams Canceled

Ranchi, August 18: Following the announcement to cancel the JSSC-CGL exams and all tests conducted by the TDPPL agency, student leaders have hail

Left parties renew call to scrap NTA, NEP after UGC-NET paper errors

CPI(M), CPI and CPI(ML) say the retest announcement exposes deep flaws in the examination system; demand an overhaul of the education policy and

RPF Launches Awareness Campaign to Combat Illegal Activities in Kolkata

Kolkata, August 18: The Railway Protection Force (RPF) of Eastern Railway has initiated a public awareness campaign as part of the 80th Independe

Huge victory for Jharkhand: Mahto ends hunger strike after Soren govt accepts demands

Minor Murder Case Solved: Body Found in Suitcase, Brother Arrested

New Delhi, August 18: Delhi police have arrested a relative of a minor in connection with her murder. The accused led authorities to the discover

Amaal Mallik speaks on the ease of working with Armaan Malik, Arijit Singh

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Music composer Amaal Mallik, who has composed the song Yeh Awarapan from the recently released Emraan Hashmi-starrer Awarap

Taapsee Pannu: Cinema becomes interesting when female characters are allowed to be flawed, complicated

Mumbai, Aug 18 (IANS) Actress Taapsee Pannu, who is set to join a panel discussion at the 14th edition of the Jagran Film Festival, has said that

Kerala: Four SFI activists remanded to judicial custody for

Kochi, Aug 18 (IANS) The confrontation between the SFI and the authorities of Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady, has escalated, w

Digital libraries to be established in every panchayat of Kota-Bundi: LS Speaker

Jaipur, Aug 17 (IANS) Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday said the nations daughters are coming forward to lead in every field, including educat

10 people forcibly disappear in Karachi over a week: Reports

Karachi, Aug 17 (IANS) At least 10 people were forcibly disappeared in Pakistan from Maripur, Karachi, local media reported. Online news network

Iran: IRGC rejects Trump

Tehran, Aug 17 (IANS) Irans Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Monday rejected US President Donald Trumps claim that there is a backchan

Heavy Rain Forecast for Kolkata and South Bengal, Red Alert Issued

Kolkata, August 18: The Meteorological Department has predicted heavy rainfall in Kolkata and several districts of South Bengal over the next two

Over 7.3 Million Voters Marked as ADS in Telangana, Notices to be Issued to 9.2 Million

Hyderabad, August 18: More than 7.3 million voters in Telangana have been marked as ADS (Absent, Deceased, Shifted, Duplicate). During the ongoin

Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring Criticizes State Government Over Court Order Contempt

Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring has launched a scathing attack on the state government regarding an

India signs Rs 1,943-cr deal with US firm to lease 2 MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for Navy

BJP Launches Campaign for Urban Local Body Elections in Rajasthan, Emphasizing Governance and Development

Jaipur, August 18: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has officially commenced preparations for the upcoming urban local body elections in Rajastha

Swift Action: Gujarat Police Solve Diamond Heist in Just 7 Hours

Ahmedabad, August 18: In a remarkable display of efficiency, the Gujarat police have cracked a diamond theft case worth 43.11 lakh within just se

Pakistan on the Brink: Defense Expert Anil Gaurs Insights

Jammu, August 18: Ahead of Independence Day, retired Captain and defense expert Anil Gaur spoke with a news agency regarding the recent dismantli

From 5,921m summit, historic glide to Ladakh roadhead

'God was watching you': Trump welcomes 'hero' lifeguard Williams and the boy he saved to White House

Punjab Congress Criticizes AAP Government Over Finance Department Orders

Chandigarh, August 18: Punjab Congress President Raja Amarinder Singh Warring accused Chief Minister Bhagwant Manns Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) governm

Bangladeshs Tariq Rahman Government Anxious Over Sheikh Hasinas Return Announcement: Veena Sikri

New Delhi, August 18: Former Indian High Commissioner to Bangladesh, Veena Sikri, has stated that Prime Minister Tariq Rahmans government is anxi

Bigger profile comes with a formidable challenge for Deepak Mhaskey

The 58-year-old Chemistry professor-turned-politician from Chhattisgarh was named BJPs new national social media convener

Bhopal police arrest five, including three minors, in minor boy

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Mandar, Anthony And Suresh Are Table Tennis Champions

In the mens 60-64 age final, R. J. Harikrishna defeated P. Suresh

NRR Accuses Cong. Of Betraying BCs, Undermining Reservations

Even in the GHMC elections, Rao said, claiming that in several BC-reserved seats, Majlis-backed and Muslim candidates have been elected as corpor

Trump pauses Big Bend border project amid bipartisan backlash in Texas

Trump pauses Big Bend border project amid bipartisan backlash in Texas

Devendra Nath Mahto ends hunger strike following Jharkhand JSSC-CGL exam cancellation

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Gujarat Reports 1,541 New Breast Cancer Cases in 2025

Ahmedabad, August 18: Gujarats Health Minister, Prabhull Panseria, urged women to undergo regular breast cancer screenings. He highlighted that b

Football Tourney For Under-9 To 17 Age Groups

The Emmanuel Sports Club is conducting 13th Subramaniam Memorial Football Tournament

Gaza ceasefire plan hangs as Netanyahu-Kushner talks end without clarity

Gaza ceasefire plan hangs as NetanyahuKushner talks end without clarity

Groundwater Level Surges After Rains In Karimnagar District

The groundwater table, which was at a depth of 9.21 metres in July 2026, rose to 5.80 metres during the first fortnight of August.

PDP chief Mehbooba says she is dimagi Naxal; NC blames her for Article 370 abrogation

Hyderabad Set To Host Three Major Shooting Competitions

The three competitions being conducted are: Second Telangana Big Bore Shooting Competition; Deccan Elite Open Big Bore Grand Prix and Second Supe

Along a 27-mile ring road, 8 million plants are climbing 2,000 concrete columns, fed by recycled rainwater from the road above, turning 15 acres of dead infrastructure into vertical gardens seen by drivers

Eight million plants now grow on concrete columns along a ring road. These vertical gardens utilize hydroponic felt pouches and recycled material

Ayansh, Hiyan And Parivita Win Tennis Titles

The tournament featured young players

Kirti Azad to Apply for Licensed Pistol Amid Attacks on TMC Leaders

Kolkata, August 18: Trinamool Congress MP Kirti Azad announced on Monday his decision to apply for a licensed pistol for self-defense. This move

Ananya, Dhruva, Arnav Top Equestrian Challenge

Archi riders topped four of the six classes contested

The Legacy of Subhas Chandra Bose: A Journey of Courage and Sacrifice

New Delhi, August 18: The story of Indias independence is not solely tied to satyagraha, non-violence, and movements. It also encompasses the tal

UN laments 'unacceptable' toll of 350 aid workers killed in 2025

Since the start of 2026, 82 more aid workers have been killed, 97 injured and 39 abducted worldwide

Data centers emerge as key issue in Illinois governor race

State lawmakers could tackle new regulations in the fall veto session after the election.

Hyderabad Volleyball Team Is Now Telugu Black Hawks

While Hyderabad is its home, the community around the Black Hawks extends far beyond the boundaries of one city.

Kerala Chief Minister Urges Prime Minister Modi to Review Mining Law Amendments

Thiruvananthapuram, August 18: Kerala Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting an immediate review o

Farm Ponds Offer Lifeline to Telangana Farmer

Officials caution that farm ponds must be combined with field bunding, groundwater recharge and drip or sprinkler irrigation.

Indian sailors SOS: Company asking us to risk lives, cross Strait of Hormuz

Forward Seamens Union of India has said that the shipowners and managers of AM Pioneer are pressuring the Master to force its 16 Indian crew to t

Death of a Trinamool leader and corruption taint in Bengal politics

The Unusual Skin Cancer Signs You Could Easily Miss

Skin cancer doesn

UPSSSC declares recruitment exam result hours after aspirants stage protest outside its office in Lucknow

Candidates seeking appointment to 5,512 Junior Assistant posts announced a peaceful protest outside the UPSSSC office on Tuesday to press for the

Two Leaders from Bengal Join BJPs National Executive Committee

Kolkata, August 18: Following a significant victory in recent elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has appointed two prominent leaders fro

Nirmala Sitharaman Chairs NICDIT Meeting, Emphasizes Investment and Production in Industrial Corridors

New Delhi, August 18: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman chaired the third meeting of the National Industrial Corridor Development and Imp

SC Directs Meta Accounts of AAP Gujarat to Be Restored

Senior advocate Shadan Farasat and advocates Siddhant Sharma and Talha Abdul Rahman appeared for AAP.

'Corruption Deeper Than Trump...': Jon Ossoff Declares Midterm War With Brutal 'Mar-A-Lago' Attack

The Mar-A-Lago Mafia took corruption to greater heights, said Democrat senator Jon Ossoff in a scathing attack on Donald Trump. Addressing a rall