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Microns semiconductor plant at Sanand gets Gujarat govts first approval for 12-hour work shift

The Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, 2020 permits state governments to grant exemptions to factories from certain p

Supreme Court orders independent CBI probe into Indiabulls loan transactions

The Supreme Court has ordered an independent examination of allegations involving loan transactions, fund diversion and other suspected financial

South Korean, U.S. militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered reduction

The allies' summertime Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises began on Monday (August 17) morning for an 11-day run, just after Mr. Trump ordered his Pen

Gold falls 362 on MCX, silver drops 2,418 as global yields rise

However, easing expectations of an interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve remained a positive factor for gold and silver

Bharat Value Fund bets 300 crore for undisclosed stake in Big Mishra Pedha

The company's revenues have more than doubled to 300 crore in FY26 from 142 crore in FY22, the statement said, adding that the pre-tax profitabil

'He would get corruption done': Maliwal targets Kejriwal after Satyendar Jain's arrest

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Pune: Police have registered a case against eight members of a right-wing outfit for allegedly assaulting a man following an altercation at the p

CCI revises commitment rules as Google, IndiGo proposals await decision

The competition regulator has also increased the overall timeline for considering commitment applications to 180 days as it seeks to address proc

Hormuz traffic slows as uncertainty over waterway persists

On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said no talks were taking place with Iran and insisted the Strait of Hormuz was open, contradicting Iran's

Watch: Jharkhand Government releases list of 44 recruitment exams cancelled due to irregularities

Jharkhand has cancelled 44 recruitment examinations conducted since 2014, citing irregularities in the recruitment process.

UAE Missile Alert: Iran Denies Attack as Abu Dhabi Suspends Trade

The United Arab Emirates remained on high alert on Wednesday after a missile warning triggered emergency alerts across the country, followed by a

Data centres will not affect Visakhapatnams water supply: AP Minister Lokesh

Misinformation was being spread about the environmental and water requirements of data centres, the States IT Minister says

Vijayasai Reddy Announces Plans to Launch New Political Party in AP

Vijayasai Reddy said he prayed for the successful launch of his upcoming political party and expressed hope that it would give people a platform

Kukatpally Court Sentences 3 To Life Term in 16-Year-Old Murder Case

A Kukatpally court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment in connection with a murder committed 16 years ago under the KPHB police station

US-South Korea drills cut short after Trump order: What he wants from North Korea

South Korea and the United States have shortened their annual joint military exercises. President Donald Trump ordered a substantial reduction in

Outgoing Air India CEO Campbell Wilson appointed as Air New Zealand director

According to a market announcement by Air New Zealand, Wilson has been appointed by the board with effect from the annual meeting and will requir

Vin Diesel Announces 'Fast Forever': Shooting for the Final Fast & Furious Movie to Begin This December

Jr NTR bids heartfelt goodbye to beloved pet dog Bagheera, pens emotional tribute: 'Run free, my little one'

Telugu star NTR Jr is grieving the loss of his beloved pet dog, Bagheera. The actor on Wednesday shared an emotional note on social media, rememb

Daily Quiz: On Kargil war

A new Netflix show, Safed Sagar, is based on Operation Safed Sagar, the code name for the Indian Air Forces operations during the Kargil war. Eve

LTTS secures $75 million contract for providing engineering intelligence to global technology major

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) said that it has secured a five-year engagement worth over $75 million from a leading global technology enterprise

Prism Johnson spurts after securing additional coal linkages worth Rs 70.49 crore annually

Prism Johnson rose 7.05% to Rs 112.40 after the company was declared the successful bidder for supply of 1,28,000 metric tonnes (MT) of coal per

EKI registers its first plastic waste reduction project in Bangladesh

EKI Energy Services has successfully registered its plastic waste reduction project in Bangladesh, Phase I, with Verra. Notably, this marks the f

Malayalam Superstar Locks 7 Blockbuster Films With Legendary Directors Like Priyadarshan And Jeethu Joseph

Renuka Chowdhury Questions Government on Ram Temple Donations and Political Issues

New Delhi, August 19: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Renuka Chowdhury has raised pointed questions about the central governments h

IIT JAM 2027: Key Dates and Details for Aspiring Students

The IIT JAM 2027 has been officially announced by IIT Kharagpur, providing crucial information for prospective students. The application process

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Bernstein shuffles India portfolio as Q1 earnings offer stock-specific bets

Bernstein has, however, held on to some of the stocks in its earlier focus list - Larsen & Toubro (L&T), NTPC Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Nuvama and Ho

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot

SAN FRANCISCO, August 19, 2026 (AP) OpenAI on Tuesday introduced a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers the first generation to grow up wi

Prem Keetanu teaser: Veer Pahariya stars in a college tale of romance and comedy

The trailer for Prem Keetanu, starring Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed and Aparshakti Khurana, promises a tale of love and friendship

Trump-backed Byron Donalds wins Florida governor primary, celebrates victory with triumphant speech

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If any Apple user is planning to buy iPhone 17 Pro, then this news can be very beneficial for him. In fact, the iPhone 17 Pro is currently availa

Yeida Plans Five University Townships Along Yamuna Expressway To Link Campuses With Industry

'Mountain living dream different from reality': Gen-Z employee who moved to Manali from Delhi moves back to national capital citing multiple reasons

Delhi-based Gen Z creator Ajay Sharma returned from Manali after 71 days, saying mountain living proved more difficult than expected despite beco

RBI likely intervenes to shield rupee from oil strain, traders say

The rupee was on track for a quiet open and was hovering at 95.70 on the interbank order matching system before the local spot market opened at 9

Pilot plants in Odisha set to extract valuable rare earth elements from industrial wastes

NALCO, Indias largest public sector aluminum manufacturer, supports setting up of pilot projects based on patented processes for R&D initiatives

UAE Halts Trade, Financial Ties With Iran

The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran as regional tensions intensify, while Tehran denies ac

Rise in Hate Crimes Against Sikhs and Hindus in the U.S. Reported in 2025

Washington, August 19: Law enforcement agencies in the United States reported 189 hate crimes against Sikhs and 32 against Hindus in 2025, accord

'Wasn't I anti-national for you?' Dipke on offer to join NDA camp

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke questioned Ramdas Athawale's offer to join politics. Dipke recalled being labeled anti-national just

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

A rise in global crude oil prices added pressure to the local unit while a decline in the dollar index and FII inflows provided support, forex tr

ICICI Bank shares slip 0.52% in early trade, despite yearly gains

Analysts have identified ICICI as a top pick among private sector banks, citing an expected 14% EPS compounded annual growth rate over FY26-28, a

Singapore outreach backs Indian women workers with health and scam advice

Singapore outreach backs Indian women workers with health and scam advice

OpenAI is Changing ChatGPT For Teens: Here

As teenagers increasingly turn to AI for homework and advice, OpenAI is changing how ChatGPT responds to younger users.

Behari Lal Engg IPO list at 63% premium, touches 529 on listing day

Investors who received allotment at the IPO price of 285 per share, with a lot size of 52 shares costing 14,820, gained approximately 9,360 per l

AI Tool Argo Aims To Shield Critical Systems From Cyberattacks

Atalanta Tool Uses Advanced Mathematics And AI To Detect Software Vulnerabilities

Police Uncovers Theft of Silver Crown from Sai Temple in Chhattisgarh

Sakti, August 19: The police have successfully solved the case of a stolen silver crown from the Sai Temple near the Mahamaya Temple in Sakti, Ch

Charles Schwab planning to scale India tech centre workforce to 2,000 by 2027

Charles Schwab plans to significantly expand its India tech center workforce, aiming to reach approximately two thousand employees by the end of

IGL, MGL, Adani Total rally up to 6% on PNG incentive scheme approval

At intraday, Mahanagar Gas was up 5.5 per cent, Indraprastha Gas was up 5.3 per cent and Adani Total Gas was up 4.9 per cent

PM Modi wants Rahmans India visit to be memorable, says Envoy to Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said the two countries should address past differences while looking ahead

Karnataka Forest Shootout: Surviving Poacher Appeals for Security

Mahimadas claimed that the gunfire happened around 5.30 am. According to him, the Forest Department personnel started firing suddenly and that he

UP school sealed after

Gonda: The Basic Education Department has sealed a private school in Uttar Pradeshs Gonda district after the circulation of a video purportedly s

Rainwater Harvesting Pit Helps Ease Waterlogging at Pragathi Nagar

The facility is helping clear water stagnation at Pragathi Nagar Kaman, where recurring waterlogging was affecting an important point for traffic

AIBE 22 registration 2026: BCI (XXII) online applications to begin today

AIBE XXII registration and application process starts today on the official website for the entrance exam. The last date for AIBE 22 to submit ap

Tamil Nadu hikes CM health insurance cover to Rs 25 lakh, raises Aavin milk procurement price

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay increased health insurance coverage to twenty-five lakh rupees. He also announced a hike in Aavin milk

GTA 6 Leak: Gameplay videos and full map appear online ahead of Netflix reveal

GTA 6 gameplay videos and a map have reportedly surfaced online. These leaks appear just days before Rockstar Games unveils more official details

Girl, 13, plots to kill relative to fund iPhone, bike; watch murder over video call

Girl plots to kill relative to fund iPhone bike watch murder over video call

Jharkhand Government Takes Strong Measures to Address Recruitment Exam Irregularities

Ranchi, August 19: The Jharkhand government has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to handle cases related to irregularities in rec

Avengers: Doomsday presales beat Spider-Man: Brand New Day by 65%

Avengers Doomsday presales beat SpiderMan Brand New Day by

HDFC Bank shares slide nearly 30% from peak, hit 52-week low

The stock has now lost nearly 28% over the past year and is down over 27% year-to-date, sharply underperforming the Nifty 50, which is down rough

Tamil Nadu must not lose its industrial vision

The State needs a government that identifies the industries of the future, builds the capabilities they require, and measures success by the numb

This is historic correction: Naidu announces 34% Backward Classes reservation in AP

Post Office Scheme: Invest once and get

If you also want a regular income after retirement, then the Post Office Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) is a great option. Post Office Sch

At least nine killed in hotel fire in India

Aug 19 (Reuters) At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in Indias eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local

ED Raids Premises Linked To Azam Khans Trust, Jauhar University

Searches Conducted In UP And Delhi Over Alleged Diversion Of Government Contract Funds

Honoring Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, August 19: Central Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and several Chief Ministers from various states paid tribute to the renowned Hindi liter

Photography In Mobile Era Still Needs Skills, Says Veteran Photographer

R.A. Dass Says Creativity, Patience And Knowledge Of Light Remain Essential For Good Photography

Bigg Boss 20: Actor Rajat Bedi Locked as Confirmed Contestant

Rajat Bedi is a well-known celebrity in Bollywood who has worked in several movies.

Piyush Goyal to visit Japan from Aug 24-27 to discuss trade, investments

Japan is today India's 5th-largest source of FDI, with over 1,400 Japanese companies that are household names, from Suzuki, Toyota and Honda in m

Rs 1,622 Crore Investment Pledged In Maharashtras Parbhani, Over 15,000 Jobs In Pipeline

Iyer promises massive talent hunt as India eye rich medal haul in 2036 Olympics

A nationwide talent hunt will identify young athletes for the 2036 Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association is actively working with sports feder

Bhagalpur Ahmedabad Amrit Bharat Express to commence operations from August 26th; will cover Agra and Kota too

19423 / 19424 Bhagalpur Ahmedabad Amrit Bharat Express will commence services from 26th August 2026. This Amrit Bharat Express will ... Read more

Maharashtra to invest in AI-driven, Gen-Z focused Marathi cinema

Maharashtra aims to transform Marathi cinema, blending innovation with tradition to attract new audiences and support filmmakers with government

Kolkata Hotel Fire: At Least 9 Killed, Several Injured in Early-Morning Blaze

At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata i

Govt rolls out incentives to expand PNG connections

Govt rolls out incentives to expand PNG connections

Shiprocket debuts with 35% premium, touches 144 intraday

The stock subsequently touched an intraday high of 144, pushing gains to nearly 42% from the issue price by mid-morning trade.

Southern States Chief Ministers to Meet in Chennai, Amit Shah to Chair the Conference

Chennai, August 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Chennai on Wednesday evening and will chair the 31st Southern Regional Council m

Donald Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

Donald Trump announced the three-day reprieve from 50% duties on select goods mere hours before a midnight deadline

Shiprocket share price surges 11% on BSE post strong debut on exchanges, check full details

Shiprocket shares made a strong debut on the stock exchanges, listing at a 35 per cent premium over the issue price of Rs 97.The counter started

U.S. acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions

Bill Pulte has no prior national security experience, causing Donald Trump to face a political backlash after the Republican leaders loyalist was

Trump Delays 50% Tariffs On Canadian Imports After Last-Minute Deal

Three-Day Pause Gives US And Canada More Time To Finalise Trade Agreement

US Sanctions ICC Chief, Vows Wider Crackdown

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Washington could impose further measures and called on other countries to withdraw support for the cou

Milky Mist share price extends post-listing gains, hits 10% upper circuit

Analysts believe Milky Mist IPO shares offer long-term value given its strong market position and a robust industry outlook.

India-Japan trade at $27.5 billion still a fraction of potential: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said the bilateral relationship was backed by a target of 10 trillion yen in Japanese investment in India over the next decade

Odisha offers Rs 25 lakh scholarship to SC ST students to study abroad: Details here

Odisha offers Rs lakh scholarship to SC ST students to study abroad Details here

Jio launches 2 new OTT passes with unlimited 5G, 3 months for Rs 550, entertainment for the whole year for Rs 2000

Reliance Jio has launched two new OTT passes offering unlimited 5G. Their price is Rs 550 and Rs 2 thousand. Customers will get to watch more tha

Shiprocket makes strong debut; lists at 33.51% premium

Shares of Shiprocket were currently trading at Rs 135.35 at 10:11 IST on the BSE, representing a premium of 39.70% as compared with the issue pri

Behari Lal Engineering makes a solid debut on Dalal Street

Shares of Behari Lal Engineering were currently trading at Rs 474 at 10:10 IST on the BSE, representing a premium of 66.32% as compared with the

NIBE Space secures order of Rs 12.14 cr from MSEDCL

Jamal Musiala reveals neurological issue after on-field collapse in pre-season

Jamal Musiala reveals neurological issue after onfield collapse in preseason

Swiggy shareholders greenlight proposal for Indian-owned company status

The Indian owned and controlled company status would allow Swiggy to directly own and sell inventory through its quick commerce brand Instamart,

'We need to meet': Envoy says PM Modi wants B'desh PM's visit to be 'memorable'

India's High Commissioner emphasized Prime Minister Modi's desire for a memorable visit. He assured Prime Minister Rahman of an appropriate and h