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India Sets LPG Production Targets to Enhance Energy Security

New Delhi, August 16: In a significant move to bolster Indias energy security and mitigate disruptions in the supply of imported cooking gas, the

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Bhadrak Collector Cancels All Govt Staff Leave Amid Flood Situations

In view of the flood situation, the Bhadrak District Collector has ordered the cancellation of all leave for government officers and employees. T

Devastating Floods in Indiana Claim Six Lives Amid Record Rainfall

Indianapolis, August 16: Severe flooding in the state of Indiana has wreaked havoc following heavy rainfall. According to officials, six people,

Pappu Yadav Critiques Democracys Erosion Through SIR Mechanism

Patna, August 16: Pappu Yadav, the Member of Parliament from Purnia, has expressed his views on various pressing issues, including the Vande Mata

Varanasi airport firing: What are the rules for carrying firearms on flights?

Varanasi airport firing What are the rules for carrying firearms on flights

Major Drug and Weapon Seizure Near Ravi River in Amritsar

Amritsar, August 16: The rural police in Amritsar have achieved a significant breakthrough near the Ravi River, close to the India-Pakistan borde

Why Commerce degrees need to add household budgeting to the syllabus

A B.Com. student reflects on what handling her household budget taught her that her degree did not

Watch: DMK leader TKS Elangovan accuses Modi govt of misleading people over womens reservation bill

Complaint against Tamil Nadu BJP chief over remarks on CM Vijay's mother

Complaint against Tamil Nadu BJP chief over remarks on CM Vijays mother

CM Satheesan proposes to elevate Thripunithura as a heritage town at Athachamayam event

Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan called upon the elected representatives from the region to come together beyond political lines and get a proper pr

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Kirti Azad Challenges BJP: Sing All Verses of Vande Mataram First

New Delhi, August 16: Leaders from the India Alliance have sharply reacted to the BJPs allegations against Sonia Gandhi regarding the singing of

Rejuvenation of irrigation channels, ponds to begin in Tamil Nadu under VB-G RAM G scheme

According to sources, desilting of water bodies and irrigation channels ahead of the northeast monsoon will help store rainwater to its capacity,

ChatGPT helps Goa man find lost footwear outside Ujjain Temple

Panaji: Proving that artificial intelligence can find goofy solutions to routine problems, a Goa-based man used ChatGPT to resolve every temple v

Book recommendations by Warren Buffett: Want to sharpen your investing mindset? These five books recommended by the Oracle of Omaha cover everything from building businesses and creating long-term wealth to making better financial decisions

Warren Buffett suggests reading for success and knowledge accumulation. Several of his recommended books are now available as audiobooks. Phil Kn

Licensed Pistol Goes Off At Varanasi Airport, Two Employees Injured

VARANASI, Aug 16: Two airport employees were injured after a licensed pistol accidentally went off during a security check at Lal Bahadur Shastri

Quote of the day by Ronald Reagan: Sometimes when I'm faced with an unbeliever, an atheist, I am tempted Former US presidents unusual argument for God

Ronald Reagan used a dinner analogy to discuss God's existence. He believed the world's complexity suggested a creator, much like a meal implies

Iran executes man over involvement in winter protests

Iranian authorities reported more than 3,000 deaths, attributing the violence to errorist acts orchestrated by the United States and Israel, whi

IPS Officer Patil Devaraju Appointed Investigation Officer in Medico Priyanka Murder Case

Devaraju is currently serving as the Additional SP of East Godavari district.

Retired Jawan Goes Missing in River Current in Sundaragada

A tragic incident unfolded near Kesarmal village, where retired soldier Sunil Tiga (46) was swept away by a strong river current while returning

Mumbai Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Navy Nagar residence; probe underway

A tragic incident has been reported from Mumbai's Navy Nagar area, where an Indian Navy sailor, his wife and their two young children were found

US firms ramp up AI spending, but earnings impact remains limited: Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs found that 11% of S&P 500 companies quantified AI productivity gains for a specific use case.

Is the thumbs-up emoji actually rude?

Is the thumbsup emoji actually rude

'Entering politics was a mistake': What ex-Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee said in suicide note

Former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker Dr Asish Banerjee, who was found dead this morning, has said in his purported suicide note that it was

ChatGPT to the rescue: Goa man uses AI hack to find lost footwear

Proving that artificial intelligence can find goofy solutions to routine problems, a Goa-based man used ChatGPT to resolve every temple visitor's

PM Modi Shares Heartwarming Morning Routine with Cows and Peacocks on Instagram

New Delhi, August 16: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a special moment from the morning of August 15, Indias Independence Day. Before heading

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Karnataka BJP Demands Accountability for Expenditure on Guarantee Schemes

The Leader of Opposition in the Karnataka Legislative Assembly said CM DK Sivakumar owes the people of Karnataka an explanation

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Kawa UAV successfully conducts maiden flight of jet-powered 'Divyastra Mk3' loitering munition

Kawa UAV Pvt. Ltd. successfully flew India's first indigenous jet-powered loitering munition, Divyastra Mk3. This advanced system was powered by

India Day Parade: Zohran Mamdani attends as first Indian American mayor of New York

At least 12 killed, 10 injured in Polish bus crash in Hungary

The bus ran into a ditch and tipped over early on Sunday (August 16, 2026) near the town of Mezokeresztes in eastern Hungary, police said

Rahul Gandhis disproportionate assets case: Supreme Court to hear plea against HC on August 17

As per the Apex Court's cause list of August 17, a bench comprising Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justices Joymalya Bagchi and V. Mohana will hear

UGC-NET 2026: NTA releases provisional answer keys for 84 subjects

The challenge window is open till August 18; 200 processing fee per question challenged

'Bangladesh outplayed us in all department': Australia skipper Pat Cummins after nine-wicket loss in Darwin Test

Australia skipper Pat Cummins admitted that Bangladesh outplayed his side in all departments after suffering a nine-wicket defeat in the first Te

Nine booked for alleged moral policing attack in Dakshina Kannada

Mangaluru: A fresh case of alleged moral policing has been reported in Dakshina Kannada district, with nine people booked for allegedly assaultin

M-Cap: 5 of Top-10 Most Valued Firms Lose Rs 1 Lakh Crore; TCS Takes Biggest Hit

Five of India's top 10 most valued firms lost nearly Rs 1 lakh crore in market cap last week, with TCS suffering the biggest decline of Rs 34,263

Niti Taylor Shares Insights on Online Trolling and Her Journey in Alliance

Mumbai, August 16: Actress Niti Taylor, who gained fame through the show Kaisi Yeh Yaariyan, recently appeared in the reality series Alliance. Th

NYC Mayor Mamdani speaks Mandarin; announces 2,000+ free Broadway tickets for students

iPhone 18 Pro price will be higher than iPhone 17 Pro, here is how much it may cost in India

iPhone Pro price will be higher than iPhone Pro here is how much it may cost in India

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Odisha Police has highlighted a series of remarkable achievements between August 2024 and July 2026, underscoring its commitment to building a sa

Worried your toddler lacks iron? What parents need to know

Brisbane: The devastating recent deaths of three toddlers in Queensland, linked to low iron levels, have understandably left many parents wonderi

Veteran filmmaker Raja Sen dies at 71 after prolonged illness

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, best known for his National Award-winning debut film Damu, died at 71 at SSKM Hospital in Kolkata on Sunday a

Samantha Ruth Prabhu Takes on New Role as Host of Celebrity MasterChef Tamil

Mumbai, August 16: Indian actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is currently experiencing a significant phase in her life as she prepares to become a moth

Weekly economy wrap: Tax collections rise, but inflation and trade gap bite

Stronger tax collections and exports offered support, but higher inflation, a widening trade deficit and elevated debt kept macroeconomic risks i

SIT fast-tracks probe into suspected GST evasion on foreign remittances for hosting Messi and Argentine team in 2025

Officials said the investigation will likely lay the legal groundwork for a sweeping anti-corruption enquiry into the high-profile plan that turn

Pistol Goes Off During Screening at Varanasi Airport, Two Injured

A female security personnel was hit on the leg and another person standing nearby was hit on the thumb, injuring both of them

Batwara 1947 box office Day 2: Sunny Deol film sees big jump amid Awarapan 2 clash

Batwara box office Day Sunny Deol film sees big jump amid Awarapan clash

Train alcohol rules: Can you carry a liquor bottle on a train?

Train alcohol rules Can you carry a liquor bottle on a train

VisionQuest trailer: Paul Bettanys Vision faces Ultron in a twisted MCU mindscape

Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for VisionQuest, bringing Paul Bettany back as Vision for an eight-episode Disney+ series that reun

SC set to hear on Monday Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi: The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear on Monday, August 17, Congress leader Rahul Gandhis plea challenging the Allahabad High Court o

Former Bengal Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee found dead at party office

Former West Bengal MLA Asish Banerjee was found dead in his party office. A suicide note was recovered from the scene by police officials. Banerj

PV Sindhu Aims to Repeat 2019 Success at BWF World Badminton Championship

New Delhi, August 16: The BWF World Badminton Championship 2026 is set to take place from August 17 to August 23 at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stad

NTA Releases UGC-NET Answer Keys For 84 Subjects

New Delhi, Aug 16: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday released the provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of the UGC-NET June 2026 exam

Class VIII Student Dies in Rayagada School Amid Allegations of Irresponsibility

Allegations of gross negligence have surfaced against Bankili Government High School after the tragic death of a 13-year-old Class VIII student,

NTA releases provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of UGC-NET 2026

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday released the provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of the UGC-NET June 2026 examination. In a post

Congress President Kharge To Address Congress Workers In Goa On Aug 17

This is the first time Kharge will address party workers in Goa after taking charge as the Congress national president

El Nino will be strongest any living human has seen by December

El Nino will be strongest any living human has seen by December

Watch: Firefighting plane captures Croatia wildfires raging across Dalmatia

Two Shootings in the U.S. Within 24 Hours: Children Among Victims

Lexington, August 16: Two shootings occurred in the United States within a span of 24 hours. The first incident took place at Virginia State Univ

Census 2027: Here's how to complete self-enumeration online

Census Heres how to complete selfenumeration online

IMD issues heavy rain alert for Odisha and Tamil Nadu, Delhi may see light showers

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday issued a red warning for extremely heavy rainfall in parts of Odisha after a fresh low-pressu

Blinkit delivery agent assault case: UCO Bank manager arrested

Meerut: The Meerut Police arrested the 34-year-old customer who allegedly assaulted a Blinkit delivery agent when the latter arrived a few minute

NEET Counselling 2026 Round 1 Seat Allotment On August 19: Check Next Steps

NEET UG 2026 Counselling: If no seat is allotted after NEET UG counseling Round 1, candidates will become eligible to participate in the next rou

Watch: CJP leader Abhijeet Dipke engages in School Thik Karo campaign at a government school in Hingoli

Girl child welfare: Maharashtra's Lek Laadki scheme process simplified, says minister

The Maharashtra government has simplified the Lek Laadki scheme for eligible girls. Beneficiaries can now apply online and receive financial assi

From sports to protest, the surprisingly political history of hoodie

From medieval hoods and sportswear to hip-hop, street culture and political protest, the hoodie has evolved into a garment shaped by race, power,

FDA notice to Shah Rukh, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over Vimal Elaichi ad

Tragic Murder of Sanitation Worker in Kalyanpuri Sparks Outrage

New Delhi, August 16: A sanitation worker from the Delhi Municipal Corporation (MCD) was brutally murdered in Kalyanpuri while on duty. Reports i

G.K. Vasan condemns two Chennai students death; calls for crackdown on illegal drugs

Citing a media report of the incident, the TMC(M) leader said it was the duty of the Tamil Nadu government to get to the motive behind the murder

Percy Jackson Season 3 trailer: Percy faces the Titans Curse as Annabeth disappears

Disney has unveiled the first trailer for Percy Jackson and the Olympians Season 3, bringing Rick Riordans The Titans Curse to the screen for the

Bankim Chandra's descendant seeks Sonia Gandhi's apology over 'Vande Mataram' row

A BJP MLA has requested an apology from Sonia Gandhi for an alleged incident. He claims Vande Mataram was not fully sung at the AICC headquarters

Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff Get FDA Notice Over Vimal Ad; Asked to Explain in 15 Days

Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff have received show-cause notices from the Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (

UAE lottery: School watchman from Kerala among three Indian expats win Dh 100,000 each

A 44-year-old school watchman from Kerala has won Dh100,000, around Rs 26 lakh, in the UAEs Big Ticket Series 289. Saidalavi Kariodan Varichalil,

Indian Navy sailor, wife and two children found dead at Mumbai residence

An Indian Navy sailor and his family were discovered deceased at their Mumbai residence. Police found the sailor hanging, while his wife and two

Watch: Congresss Sonia, Rahul disrespected Vande Mataram: MP CM Mohan Yadav; seeks apology

What do the latest White House allegations mean for India? | Explained

White House has identified more than 40 countries associated with elevated illegal transshipment risk, with India among the top enablers of China

Akshay Kumars son works in fashion for Rs 4,500; Heres why Khiladi Kumar calls it a good thing

Akshay Kumar supports his son Aarav's fashion career despite a modest starting salary. Aarav travels extensively to learn about diverse prints an

Five Years Under Taliban Rule, Afghan Families Struggle To Survive

Scarce jobs force vulnerable Afghans into begging, scrap collection and scavenging for fuel

West Bengal STF arrests three in Coochbehar over suspected Pakistan-ISI links

German companies cut US investment to three-year low: Data

First-half direct investments plunged by nearly two-thirds y-o-y to 4.3 billion ($5 billion), the lowest level since 2023.

Pandit Jasraj: Innovator of Indian Classical Music and Cultural Icon

New Delhi, August 16: Pandit Jasraj was born on January 28, 1930, in the village of Pili Mandori, Haryana, into a family dedicated to music for f

18-Year-Old Finds Rs 98 Crore Treasure During Sewage Work In Belgium

Authorities quickly secured the site and transferred the treasure to a secure facility in Brussels.

Two injured after Air India Express passengers gun goes off at Varanasi airport

During the weapons check, the passenger fired a round, injuring two AAAI Cargo Logistics and Allied Services Company Limited (AAICLAS) screeners,