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Today's battle airspace defined by information superiority, split-second decision making: DCAS Air Marshal Tejpal Singh

In today's advanced warfare, winning hinges on information mastery and swift decision-making. To achieve success in multi-domain operations, shor

Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a landfill, but a Missouri plant found a way to reuse 7,000 more old blades by turning them into cement feedstock and kiln fuel

Wyoming buried 1,124 wind turbine blades in a Casper landfill after cutting each into three pieces, but a Missouri plant near St Louis has found

AP Cabinet: 33% Reservation for BCs in Local Body Polls

The Cabinet has decided to provide 33 per cent reservation to BCs in rural areas, and 33.1 per cent to the community in urban areas in the local

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana: Rs 2500 of the first installment will come on this date, women of Delhi can check the status like this

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana 2026: Delhi government is going to give Rs 2500 to economically weaker women under Delhi Lakshmi Yojana. Know here when the

Bihari Lal Engineering IPO debut in focus: GMP hints at 40% listing pop

Bihari Lal Engineering IPO shares are set to list on Dalal Street on Wednesday, August 19. The offer opened for bidding on August 12 and closed o

Ahluwalia Contracts (India) Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

MOIL Ltd, Mastek Ltd, Arvind Ltd and Jai Balaji Industries Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'A' group today, 18 August 2026.

Noidas new airport route revealed: This 50-km elevated bypass could change how you reach jewar

The Yamuna Pushta elevated expressway alignment has been revised to extend closer to Noida International Airport. The eight-lane road will now sp

Apple releases iOS 26.6.1, iPadOS 26.6.1 with security fixes for major vulnerabilities

IOS update 26.6 1: Apple has released iOS 26.6.1 and iPadOS 26.6.1 with security fixes addressing vulnerabilities across Audio, ImageIO, IOGPUFam

Waste opportunity: Gobardhan scheme could be gamechanger for biofuel sector

National framework combines capital grants, guaranteed offtake and infrastructure funding to turn agricultural waste into an investable, bankable

Keralam CM flags off Vizhinjam port EXIM operations, says this opens States development gateway to world

Highlighting Vizhinjam ports advanced technology, including AI-powered automated systems, V.D. Satheesan says goods going through the seaport can

Oriano Clean Energy Commissions 87 MWp Solar Power Project in Kalaburagi, Karnataka for Radiance Renewables

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 18: Oriano Clean Energy Pvt. Ltd., one of India's leading clean energy companies, announced the successful c

'This is the right way': Rahul Gandhi hails 'understanding' between Jharkhand govt., protesters

The Congress leader also vowed to change the system across the country to establish a framework that propels students forward rather than holds t

Explained: Why a super El Nio leaves tropical commodities acutely exposed

A strengthening El Nio could disrupt global supplies of cocoa, coffee and sugar through drought, heat and excessive rainfall. Forecasters see a g

IND vs SL 1st Test: India set Sri Lanka daunting 372-run target for victory

VD Satheesan Flags Off Containers From Vizhinjam, Marking Start of EXIM Operations

CM Satheesan said that the port was the first one in India to have automated algorithm and artificial intelligence driven system, making Vizhinja

IND vs SL, 1st Test: India Set Sri Lanka Daunting 372-Run Target For Victory

India were bowled out for 193 in their second innings of opening Test against Sri Lanka

Country's First Vande Bharat Cargo Rake Clocks 130 Kmph In Kota Division Trials

From Disinformation to Legal Battles: Amit Malviya

Malviya, who held the position for over a decade, was often called out for sharing m/disinformation.

India tops global coconut production with 31.24 pc of output

NEW DELHI: India ranks first in global coconut production and third in cultivation area, accounting for 31.24 per cent and 17.90 per cent of worl

Chinese giant Pony.ai's overseas robotaxi pipeline expands to over 4,000 vehicles

Pony.ai's overseas robotaxi plans now exceed four thousand vehicles. The company reported significant revenue growth in its second quarter. Robot

CMs chair will not be used to hurt anyone, says D. K. Shivakumar

D. K. Shivakumar will attend the southern States conference in Chennai on August 19 and 20 chaired by Home Minister Amit Shah

Why Africa's richest king is betting big on gold 47 years after 'Gold River' victory

Morocco's King Mohammed VI is backing a $750 million expansion of Managem Group's gold mining operations across Africa. The company aims to incre

Anger grows over

ANGER over the treatment of black academic Jason Arday grew on Monday as thousands gathered in central London for a vigil, with his family saying

Gujarat CM calls for stronger link between diaspora talent and state industries in San Francisco

SAN FRANSISCO: Gujarati professionals and entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley could play a greater role in Gujarats emerging technology ecosystem, Ch

Hardwyn India Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

NELCO Ltd, Krishival Foods Ltd, Karma Energy Ltd and Growington Ventures India Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group today, 18 Au

Sigma Advanced hits the roof after securing Rs 155-cr orders from Govt of India

Sigma Advanced Systems hit the upper circuit of 5% at Rs 658.15 after the company secured orders worth approximately Rs 155 crore from the Govern

Protean eGov Technologies bags Rs 6-cr order from Arunachal Pradesh govt

Protean eGov Technologies has received a work order worth Rs 5.99 crore from the Government of Arunachal Pradesh for the design, development, imp

Volumes jump at Tube Investments of India Ltd counter

Tube Investments of India Ltd witnessed volume of 36.19 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 11.36 times surge over two-week average daily volume o

Thunderstorm forecast in 11 Telangana districts on August 19

Airfloa Rail Technology rises after Rs 70.56 lakh order from Modern Coach Factory

Airfloa Rail Technology rose 2.95% to Rs 358.95 after the company received a new order worth Rs 70.56 lakh from Modern Coach Factory (MCF), Lalga

BSE Ltd eases for fifth straight session

BSE Ltd is quoting at Rs 3293.9, down 1.14% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 32.21% in last one year as compared to a 3.1%

Sensex slides 343 pts; FMCG share extent losses for 3rd day

At 14:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex tanked 342.81 points or 0.44% to 77,385.35. The Nifty 50 index lost 92.60 points or 0.38% t

'Message has gone home': Govt's hard talk with Meta

The Indian IT Ministry has engaged in 'hard talk' with Meta regarding child sexual abuse material (CSAM), leading to increased sensitivity and ac

Facebook Friendship Costs Gorakhpur Man Rs 15.20 Lakh In Cyber Fraud

Woman posing as US resident allegedly claims luggage detained at Delhi airport and seeks money

Maoist with 5 lakh bounty among four red rebels arrested in Jharkhand

Acting on a tip-off, a police team conducted a raid in the Aurapat forest area within the Dumri Police Station limits and arrested the red rebels

Rishabh Pant Becomes First Indian and Fastest To Hit 100 Sixes in Test Cricket

Among Indians, both Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma, with 91 sixes each, are joint second in the list

Twisha Sharma Died by Suicidal Hanging: AIIMS Medical Board

The 31-page chargesheet with annexures running into hundreds of pages chronicles alleged psychological torture inflicted on Twisha by Samarth and

Sanjay Jaju Reviews HMDAs Functioning, Ongoing Development Initiatives

The CS asked officials to ensure coordinated planning, expedite key infrastructure and development projects, and strengthen urban infrastructure

Finally, smart blinds that actually match my home's decor - here's why they're worth it

The SelectBlinds window treatments come in dozens of styles and designs, so you don't have to sacrifice aesthetics for convenience.

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay shifting office to accommodate secretaries, visiting dignitaries: Minister Aadhav Arjuna

Mr. Vijay is not doing it for his comfort or convenience, the Minister said.

Ship Hit By Projectile While Transiting Strait Of Hormuz, Crew Member Casualty Reported

UKMTO says vessel was damaged off Oman as tensions continue to threaten shipping through key waterway

Virat Kohli's 18 years in international cricket: 18 lesser-known records held by batting icon

Virat Kohli's international cricket debut marked a significant career milestone. He has amassed over 28,000 runs and 85 centuries in his career.

Wont Allow Projects Negatively Impacting People, TN Minister on Hydrocarbon Project

Allaying the apprehensions of the members over the proposed hydrocarbon project in the state, the Minister said any project that detrimentally im

Shiprocket IPO could offer over 30% listing pop; check post-debut strategy

The 1,617-crore Shiprocket IPO was a combination of a fresh issue of 885.50 crore and an offer for sale of 731.98 crore.

'Shameful spectacle': DMK mouthpiece Murasoli targets Vijay over Trisha's presence at Independence Day event

DMK mouthpiece Murasoli has criticised actor-turned-politician Vijay over actor Trisha's presence at an official Independence Day event in Tamil

Google buys data of bankrupt airline to train AI models

Google has acquired a trove of internal business data from bankrupt Spirit Airlines for $10 million.

Zambia President Hichilema re-elected for second term following contentious polls

Hakainde Hichilema was declared the outright winner of the presidential election without the need for a run-off, having secured 61.4% of the five

Paras Defence zooms 163% from March low; hits 52-week high on huge volume

Paras Defence and Space Technologies: In the past month, the stock price of the aerospace & defence company rallied 30 per cent, compared to a 0.

Ram Gopal Varma Clarifies Stand on Not Remembering Sridevi

Despite his known obsession with the star, he stated that he does not think of dead people at all.

YouTube Changes View Counts: A Playback Could Now Mean 1 View

Jharkhand exam cancellation puts 2,000 jobs at risk

Following Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren's decision to cancel the JSSC-CGL exam and other recruitment tests due to alleged irregularities,

National Sports Awards 2025: 17 Named For Arjuna Awards, No Khel Ratna

1962 Asian Games gold medallist footballer I. Arumainayagam was conferred the Arjuna Award for Lifetime Achievement

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre, X, Meta over police posting images of accused on social media

The Supreme Court put the Centre, all States and social media giants like X and Meta on notice. A petitions landed on their desk, challenging pol

Profit growth at Nifty 50 firms hits 10-quarter high, boosts outlook

Profit and revenue growth was robust across sectors among the large-, mid- and small-caps in a quarter that Motilal Oswal described as picture pe

Hindustan Copper plans capital investment of 7,000 cr in next 5-6 yrs

State-owned Hindustan Copper Ltd (HCL) on Tuesday said it is planning capital investment of over Rs 7,000 crore over the next five to six years,

SC to set up high-powered panel to probe allegations of police excesses during NEET protest

The court said that it would direct the handing over of video footage and CCTV recordings of the violence during the July 20 Parliament march in

Chamoli Tunnel Accident Death Toll Rises To 9

One worker remains missing as rescue teams continue search amid heavy sludge and debris

Uber Launches Train Ticket Booking On Its App: Here's How To Book

The company said the new offering strengthens its vision of becoming a single platform for different stages of travel across cities and the count

Maharashtra Anti-Conversion Bill Becomes Law; Freedom of Religion Act To Come into Force From August 28

Maharashtra's new anti-conversion law takes effect August 28, with stricter penalties for forced or fraudulent conversions.

Delhi Water Supply: Punjabi Bagh, Naraina, Kirtinagar

Water supply will be affected in many areas of Delhi on August 20. Keeping this in mind, Delhi Jal Board has advised people to store water in adv

How Oklahoma Communities Are Building Stronger Safety Nets After Workplace Accidents

Workplace injuries have a way of reshaping lives in ways that extend far beyond the physical. For many workers in Oklahoma and across the country

Mankal Vaidya Unanimously Elected Deputy Speaker of Karnataka Assembly

Vaidya handled Ports and Fisheries portfolio in the previous Siddaramaiah government

MMC Commissioner Inspects Civic Works in Rampally

The Commissioner reviewed SAT performance and FRS updation, along with the status of road-widening works and pothole and BT patchwork requirement

Treasury yields rise as oil gains and U.S.-Iran tensions fuel inflation fears

Tuesday saw yields on U.S. 30-year Treasury yields add over 1 basis point to trade at around 5.322%, hovering just below its highest level since

India's tanker exports surge over six-fold to $1.36 bn in Q1, UAE leads

India's tanker exports surged more than six-fold to USD 1.36 billion in the June quarter from USD 221.1 million a year earlier, signalling the co

Adani Sportsline Academy skater Parth Shah honoured with Gujarat

Ahmedabad, Aug 18 (IANS) A decade after he first stepped onto the skating track at the tender age of six, Parth Suragbhai Shah has earned a prest

Laos tightens control over illegal weapons

Vientiane, Aug 18 (IANS) Laos Ministry of Public Security has held a meeting to strengthen the prevention and resolution of firearms and explosiv

Strictly said,

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Indian shuttler Unnati Hooda admitted she briefly took her foot off the pedal after building a commanding lead in the se

6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes off Indonesia

Jakarta, Aug 18 (IANS) A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Nias Island in Indonesias North Sumatra province on Tuesday, according to the countr

Kejriwal questions AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumar

New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Amid the row over the murder of a MCD sanitation worker and AAP MLA Kuldeep Kumars bid to get the family justice, the pa

Adani Ports, Adani Power remain top picks for Bernstein as Adani Group emerges stronger from recent challenges

Ahmedabad, Aug 18 (IANS) Global brokerage Bernstein has retained its bullish stance on Adani Ports and Adani Power, saying the Adani Group has em

South Korea: Politicians call for unity on death anniversary of ex-Prez Kim Dae-jung

Seoul, Aug 18 (IANS) Key politicians of the rival parties in South Korea called for national unity on Tuesday as they marked the 17th anniversary

SC Notice To Centre, States On Seizing Assets In Paper Leak Case Offenders

SC asked Centre and the state governments to confiscate movable and immovable property of offenders and their family members involved in exam que

Marvel's 2028 Lineup: X-Men, Ghost Rider And Black Panther 3 Get Release Dates

Disney has confirmed the releases dates for three highly anticipated MCU movies for 2028 the new X-Men, Ryan Goslings Ghost Rider and Black Pant

Haryana Clarifies Stamp Duty Waiver On Family Property Transfers Covering Daughter's Children

Haryana government extends full stamp duty exemption on lifetime property transfers to grandchildren through daughters, resolving ambiguity in 20

Jason Sanjays Sigma Release Date Rescheduled for Global Premiere

Mumbai, August 18: The release date for the highly anticipated Tamil film Sigma, directed by Jason Sanjay, has been officially announced. The fil

Govt weighs cutting sugar import duty to curb record local prices

Officials are weighing proposals to lower or scrap the 100% tax on inbound shipments in an effort to boost local supplies

Two Air India Pilots Fail Drug Tests

The pilots testing positive have been removed from duty, with their samples sent for confirmatory testing.

Dinesh Chandimal rushed to hospital after nasty fielding injury at Galle

Dinesh Chandimal rushed to hospital after nasty fielding injury at Galle

Not delving into religious rights, only dealing with well-being and health of captive elephants, Supreme Court says

Senior advocate K. Parameshwar, intervening for temple managements in Kerala, said the use of elephants in temple festivals in Kerala was and ess

36 tonnes of adulterated ghee seized in Hyderabad; sold as 100% pure ghee, says CP Sajjanar

Shatrughan Sinha claims BJP IT cell behind trolling of daughter Sonakshi

Shatrughan Sinha claims BJP IT cell behind trolling of daughter Sonakshi

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UN warns of 'alarming' surge in southern Lebanon violence after Israeli strikes

Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz as Iran shipping curbs raise risks

Ship hit near Strait of Hormuz as Iran shipping curbs raise risks