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Former Bengal deputy speaker found hanging at TMC office

Rampurhat: Former deputy speaker of West Bengal Assembly, Ashis Banerjee, was found hanging at a TMC party office in Birbhum district on Sunday m

Quarrel over funeral expenses leads to murder in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A dispute between two brothers over their fathers funeral expenses led to a murder in Hyderabads Saroornagar on Saturday, August 15. T

Modi pays tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on death anniversary

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday paid tribute to former prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary and said he

Watch: 26 more bodies recovered in Zimbabwe ferry disaster; death toll mounts to 72

Iran Warns France Against Interference in Internal Affairs

Tehran, August 16: Irans Ministry of Intelligence has issued a warning to the French government regarding illegal interference in Irans internal

Hyundai IONIQ 5 Sales Fall 68% in July, Only 8 Units Sold

Hyundai IONIQ 5 had a disappointing sales performance in July 2026. The electric SUV was purchased by only eight customers during the month. Hyun

80th Independence Day: Britain still owes India an honest reckoning, not silence

th Independence Day Britain still owes India an honest reckoning not silence

The riddle of trauma

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Schooldays, punishments and the red stage

Schools have beem encouraged to adopt more constructive and child-friendly approaches to discipline

Life-threatening conditions: Hurricane Lala hits Hawaii, leaves 42,000 without power

Life-threatening conditions: Hurricane Lala hits Hawaii, leaves 42,000 without power

Mitchell Starc, Mehidy Hasan Miraz clash: What happened during Darwin Test moment? Check viral video here

Mitchell Starc and Mehidy Hasan Miraz had a tense exchange during a Test match. Miraz ran through the protected pitch area, drawing an umpire's w

DAE notifies draft rules mandating insurance cover for nuclear plants

The draft rules say financial security for nuclear power plants must remain in place until all spent fuel has been removed from the concerned sto

Magnus Carlsen defends Esports World Cup title after unbeaten run

Magnus Carlsen defends Esports World Cup title after unbeaten run

Morning Digest: Jharkhand students demand CMs resignation, ask Congress to withdraw support from coalition; BCI chairman apologises to law students amid enrolment ban row, and more

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Leaders Pay Tribute to Brave Queen Avantibai Lodhi on Her Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, August 16: On the birth anniversary of the great freedom fighter, Queen Avantibai Lodhi, several leaders, including Uttar Pradesh Chie

Hajji Mohammed Fazal elected new president of FIANZ

Auckland: Hajji Mohammed Fazal has been elected the new President of the Federation of Islamic Associations of New Zealand (FIANZ), taking on one

Horoscope Today, August 16, 2026: Know the Forecast for All 12 Zodiac Signs

Udaipur, August 16: The planetary positions are indicating positive developments for several zodiac signs today. Gemini, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio,

MP CM Yadav claims Sonia, Rahul disrespected Vande Mataram

Bhopal: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Saturday, August 15, accused senior Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi of insult

Qatar Denies Detaining Iranian Pilots, Calls Reports Misleading

Qatar's statement came after Iran's Fars News Agency reported that three military pilots had been captured by Qatari forces

US asks countries to pick sides in AI race with China or face consequences

By pressing countries to choose sides the US hopes to starve China of resources in a race to make the most sophisticated AI, which could be used

West Godavari: Four Missing, One Rescued After Car Falls into Canal

All five were travelling from Ogidi village towards East Godavari district when the accident occurred. Police reached the spot, and rescue operat

Mumbai and Surat bullet train stations take shape, latest visuals show construction progress

The Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail Corridor is beginning to take shape at its key stations, with fresh visuals showing the progress at Mumbai's

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Australia gun buyback to start in November, PM Albanese says

New South Wales will begin a gun buyback program in November. This initiative follows a shooting spree that tragically killed fifteen people. Aus

Berkshire Hathaway reshuffles portfolio, raises Alphabet and homebuilder stakes

Berkshire Hathaway is undergoing a notable transformation in its investment approach. The company has notably augmented its investments in Alphab

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Diesel is not dead, but it has become an SUV fuel

Diesel is not dead but it has become an SUV fuel

'Scoring off the field:' How football helped two global leaders to achieve their goals

Scoring off the field How football helped two global leaders to achieve their goals

Cordes Bridge Illuminated in Tricolor Celebrating India-Israel Friendship

Jerusalem, August 16: On the occasion of Indias 80th Independence Day, Israels iconic Cordes Bridge was illuminated in the colors of the Indian f

Worry about own safety: Iran's 'food truck' swipe at Trump over Hormuz threat

Worry about own safety Irans food truck swipe at Trump over Hormuz threat

Houston Indian diaspora marks India's 80th Independence Day with fervour

Houston Indian diaspora marks Indias th Independence Day with fervour

Understanding Debt Funds: A Comprehensive Guide to Investment and Risks

New Delhi, August 16: Debt funds have emerged as a popular investment option for those looking to avoid the volatility of equity markets. While e

Bond traders agonise over $70 bn of shadow credit backstops for AI firms

With its latest move, Nvidia is poised to provide potentially tens of billions of dollars of what's called esidual value support for debt deals

Prashant Kishor demands probe into Roshan Yadav's alleged custody death

Prashant Kishor demanded a thorough investigation into Roshan Yadav's alleged custodial death. Yadav's family claims he was beaten to death while

Teen opens fire at Virginia State University campus, 5 injured

Virginia: Police arrested a 19-year-old found hiding in a dormitory closet at Virginia State University on Saturday in connection with an overnig

Vande at Red Fort gave me goosebumps: Amit Shah

7.99 lakh Waqf properties listed on UMEED Central Portal-2025

New Delhi: The enlisting of as many as 7.99 lakh Waqf properties has been completed on the UMEED Central Portal-2025 on August 7, according to of

In 2024, a Google Maps user found a giant meteorite crater scientists had missed

Amateur astronomer Jol Lapointe has unveiled a massive impact crater in Quebec known as the Uhackatik structure, formed by a meteorite 390 millio

Japan aims for the moons of Mars

Japan's MMX mission will blast off soon to collect Martian moon samples. The spacecraft will orbit Mars for three years and land on Phobos. This

Congress: New name for opposition, sign of desperation

Jerusalems Cords Bridge Illuminated in Indian Colors, Symbolizing India-Israel Friendship

Jerusalem, August 16: On the occasion of Indias 80th Independence Day, Israels iconic Cords Bridge was illuminated in the colors of the Indian fl

Qatar calls Irans claim misleading, denies capturing 3 pilots after March strike

Rahmat Shah Century Leads Afghanistan To 4-0 Series Sweep Of Ireland

Afghanistan captain Rahmat Shah scored a superb unbeaten century and shared a record third-wicket partnership with Sediqullah Atal as the tourist

Cambridge's youngest Black professor found dead at home amid plagiarism row

Cambridges youngest Black professor found dead at home amid plagiarism row

Nvidia eyes investing $3 billion in SB Energy under OpenAI data centre deal

The proposed investment is part of Nvidia's talks with OpenAI and SB Energy on providing around $100 billion in credit support for the planned Oh

UK inflation set to rise as AI chip crunch, energy costs add pressure

Data on Wednesday are set to show inflation accelerating for the first time in four months, with the median economist estimate in a Bloomberg sur

Tributes Pour In for Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His Death Anniversary

New Delhi, August 16: On the death anniversary of former Prime Minister and Bharat Ratna awardee Atal Bihari Vajpayee, various Chief Ministers, i

Qatar denies claims of detaining Iranian pilots

Doha: Qatar denied claims that it had detained Iranian pilots, describing them as misleading amid ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at de-escalati

Madras Day 2026: a 121-year-old bakery with a Gen Z heart

Established in 1905, The Crown Bakery at Bazaar Road inMylaporestill stays young thanks to suggestions coming in from GenZersin the family that r

At least five people killed as severe storms, flooding hit Indiana

Authorities here said at least five people have died as a result of severe storms and flooding across the state this week, as first responders us

Tejasvi Dahiya scores 60 to lead South Delhi Superstarz to DPL victory over New Delhi Tigers

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Quote of the Day by Anna Akhmatova: Dostoyevsky knew a lot but not everything. He, for instance, thought that if you kill a human you'll turn into

Quote of the Day by Anna Akhmatova questioned Fyodor Dostoevsky's view on guilt after violence. She observed people committing acts and then atte

Nag Panchami 2026 date: Check puja muharat, rituals and important dos and donts

Nag Panchami in 2026 will be observed on Monday, August 17, during the holy Sawan month. This important festival honors Nag Devta and is closely

Nation Remembers Atal Bihari Vajpayee on His Death Anniversary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his death anniversary. In a message shared on X, Modi said that Vajpayee ded

Aap Ki Adalat: Yash explains why Ranbir Kapoor is Ram and Sunny Deol is Hanuman in Ramayana

Kannada actor and pan-India star Yash is set to play the demon king Ravan in Nitesh Tiwari's two-part mythological epic Ramayana. The film has ge

Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787 returned to Munich after takeoff incident, Flightradar24 says

A Vietnam Airlines flight returned to Munich after circling to burn fuel. The Boeing 787 reportedly overran the runway during its takeoff attempt

Efficiency, lifespan, environment: test your business creativity with Edition 245 of our weekly quiz!

This insightful feature from YourStory tests and strengthens your business acumen! Here are 5 questions to kick off this 245th quiz. Ready?

Hurricane Lala leaves thousands without power in Hawaii amid life-threatening conditions

Earlier in the day, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said Lalas maximum sustained winds reached 75 mph (120 km/h), making it a Category 1 hurri

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Construction work underway at Bandra Kurla Complex, Surat stations

Mumbai-Ahmedabad Bullet Train: Construction work underway at Bandra Kurla Complex, Surat stations

Apollo scores over Max with a strong revenue, margin outperformance in Q1

Apollo Hospitals and Max Healthcare beat June-quarter expectations, but Apollo stood out on hospital revenue growth, operating metrics and stock

'Batwara 1947' BO Day 2: Sunny Deol's film sees BIG jump amid 'Awarapan 2' fever

On its second day, Sunny Deol's 'Batwara 1947' garnered an impressive Rs 13.50 crore, bringing its total India net collection to Rs 19.25 crore.

Jharkhand student protest to escalate as agitators plan to burn effigies of Hemant Soren, Rahul Gandhi today

The students' protest in Jharkhand is all set to escalate once again on Sunday, with agitators warning to burn effigies of Chief Minister Hemant

X-Men 97 Season 2 review: A return to the familiar and fabulous

With adventures 7,000 years in the making, bright colours, sharp quips, high adventure, drama, zombies and a T-Rex, there is a lot to love in the

19-year-old Arrested in Connection with Virginia State University Shooting

Camron Harris of Henrico, Virginia, is not a student on campus nor were four of the people injured

Woman Shares What It Cost To Move Into A 3BHK In Bengaluru

According to her, the largest expense during the move was the security deposit.

Midnight canteens, sunsets and the other IIT Bombay

Midnight canteens sunsets and the other IIT Bombay

Why Kerala Government mulls a multi-agency probe into the failed bid to bring Messi and company to Kochi? | Explained

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan says Sports Departments preliminary inquiry into the failed bid to bring Messi to Kerala during the previous LDF go

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India and Bangladesh in talks for visit by PM Tarique Rahman next week

US CENTCOM chief concludes 10-day West Asia tour as USS Abraham Lincoln prepares to return

US CENTCOM Commander Adm Brad Cooper visited six West Asian nations and a US Navy aircraft carrier. He met senior leaders and service members dur

The Architecture Of Interdependence In Modern Enterprise

In todays hyper-competitive business landscape, the go-it-alone mentality is rapidly becoming a relic of the past. Strategic partnership has emer

19-yr-old held after Virginia University shooting wounds 5; hid in dorm closet

19-Year-Old Arrested For US' Virginia University Shooting That Injured 5

The university said in an earlier statement that authorities were searching for multiple suspects, but police provided no additional information

Why Hurricane Lala is a historic threat to Hawaiis Big Island

Hurricane Lala approached Hawaii's Big Island as a Category 1 storm. Powerful winds and heavy rain brought dangerous surf and potential flooding.

Spain Break Australia's All-Time Record, Go Unbeaten In 21 Games

Spain cricket team secured their 21st consecutive international win, breaking Australia's record and boosting their T20 World Cup 2028 qualificat

'Unfriendly look, but we get along great': Trump posts old photo with Kim Jong Un

Trump shares throwback 'unfriendly look' post with Kim Jong Un, says 'we get along great'

US President Trump shared a throwback photo with Kim Jong Un, noting their good relationship. North Korea criticized upcoming US-South Korea mili

Dont make statements that BJP can exploit, Akhilesh Yadav tells Samajwadi Party leaders

The party chief was reacting to the SP leader Shivpal Singh Yadavs statement that Azam Khan would be the States Home Minister when their party co

Iran Detains Two French Diplomats Amid Foreign Interference Probe

The incident comes amid already strained relations between Tehran and Paris

U.P. CM Yogi Adityanath announces new Youth Policy on Independence Day

The upcoming policy is likely to focus on skill development, employment generation, Artificial Intelligence and entrepreneurship, under a dedicat

Donald Trump eyes the next US elections with 'Trump 2028' post, says 'We are going to win'

US President Donald Trump has reignited speculation about a possible 2028 presidential campaign after sharing an image on Truth Social showing hi

Five killed by flooding and storms in midwestern US

Indiana floods: Severe storms and flooding have claimed at least five lives in Indiana this week. Dozens of people were rescued from inundated ar

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key LIVE: Provisional Key To Be Out Today, Check Direct Link, Marking Scheme

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key is expected to be released today. Check the download link, steps, response sheet, objection window and score calcula

Curiosity is more important than expertise: insights from the inspiring Ritz-Carlton art walk

In this photo essay, we showcase artistic and design highlights from Ritz-Carlton Bangalore.

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke recalls 'Swades' inspiration, says 'got chance to give back to his village'

CJP chief Abhijeet Dipke, inspired by the film Swades, returned from the US to serve his village. He launched the 'School Thik Karo' campaign on

Devendra Nath Mahto | The making of an agitator

The student leader has emerged as the most prominent face of the agitation over alleged irregularities in the conduct of exams in Jharkhand