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Manchester City Triumphs Over Bournemouth in Premier League Opener

London, August 24: Manchester City kicked off their English Premier League campaign with a remarkable victory. The team staged a comeback to defe

India negotiating FTAs with 8-9 blocs, aims to cover 75% of trade: Goyal

India is in negotiations with at least 8-9 more groups of countries and individual nations that together account for another USD 15 trillion of G

Low-pressure area over Bay of Bengal to bring heavy rain in east India

The weather system is likely to keep monsoon activity strong over eastern and central India

Horizon Industrial Parks shares list near IPO price in muted debut on D-St

Horizon Industrial Parks' share price opened at 60.25 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), a premium of 0.42 per cent above the issue price.

Lalithaa Jewellery shares shine bright on market debut, list at 32% premium

Lalithaa Jewellery share price: Lalithaa Jewellery IPO shares were quoting at 276 in the grey market, signalling a listing pop of 37.31 per cent.

Weekly policy watch: RBI liquidity move, IIP data, forex reserves in focus

The week's policy calendar will focus on RBI liquidity management, industrial production and forex reserves

Amravati hospital fire: Three newborns killed in NICU fire, six infants shifted

Three newborns were killed after a fire broke out in the NICU of Amravati District Womens Hospital in Maharashtra early Monday. The blaze reporte

Major Drug Bust in Dibrugarh: Police Arrest Notorious Trafficker with 966 Grams of Cannabis

Dibrugarh, August 24: In a significant operation against drug trafficking, police in Dibrugarh, Assam, have apprehended a notorious drug traffick

Drug Trafficker Arrested with 966 Grams of Cannabis in Dibrugarh

Dibrugarh, August 24: In a significant operation against drug trafficking, police in Dibrugarh, Assam, have arrested a notorious drug trafficker.

India's affluent consumer class could quadruple by 2036, overtake China

Indias affluent consumer class could quadruple by overtake China

India women bow out of Hockey World Cup after goalless draw with Australia

The Indian women's hockey team succumbed to the pressure of a must-win match and were knocked out of semi-final contention after playing out a go

Ive got to fight it: Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart recalls facing a great white shark and the thought that kept her alive

Leah Stewart shares her harrowing experience of a great white shark attack at Coogee Beach, where she fought valiantly for her life while keeping

Psychology says people who check their phone immediately after waking up may be seeking more than notifications - What this everyday habit could reveal about their mindset

Instantly reaching for our phones upon waking is a reflection of ingrained routines and an adventurous spirit. This action is often fueled by a c

Video: Rahul Gandhi gets surprise kiss from woman while leaving stage at Pune event

Video Rahul Gandhi gets surprise kiss from woman while leaving stage at Pune event

Hyderabad man electrocuted while installing Milad-un-Nabi lights

Hyderabad: A man was electrocuted while installing lights on an electric pole in Nampally on Sunday, August 23, ahead of Milad-un-Nabi on August

Rupee rises 7 paise to 95.64 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee traded in a narrow range and rose 7 paise to 95.64 against the American currency in early trade on Monday, supported by a softer US dol

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Chinas Tiangong robot breaks own 400m record, beats South African sprinters mark in Beijing

ED arrests 2 in pan-India cyber fraud crackdown case

The Enforcement Directorate suspects bank transactions worth 27,000 crore and cash dealings of 3,000 crore by this alleged cyber criminal network

Telangana govt to develop ride-hailing app for auto drivers

The auto drivers called off their planned indefinite strike from today following assurances by the state government on their various demands

Ajith Kumar Escapes Unhurt After Car Crash During Europe Racing Event

Competing in the LMP3 Pro/Am category for Ajith RedAnt by Virage, the driver was involved in the crash at Turn 11.

GCT Grand Finale: Praggnanandhaa beats Keymer to stake his claim for finals

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured a significant lead against Vincent Keymer in the Grand Chess Tour. He is now very close to qualifying

Those against reservation should be booked for sedition: Union Minister Ramdas Athawale

A large number of protestors had gathered at Jantar Mantar carrying banners, posters and saffron flags and raised slogans against caste-based res

Odisha govt rejects Biju Janata Dal, Congress demand for special Assembly session

Odisha govt rejects Biju Janata Dal Congress demand for special Assembly session

Crude oil futures fall ahead of expected US sanctions on Iran

At 9.38 am on Monday, November Brent oil futures were at $91.35, down by 1.42%, and October crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) we

NEET PG 2026 admit cards to be out today. Direct link to download here

NEET PG admit cards to be out today Direct link to download here

Gold crosses $4,700 on Comex; silver trades above $69 amid US bond buybacks

In the global market, gold was trading near $4,700 per ounce on Comex, while silver was around $69 per ounce

Weather in New Delhi-NCR: Humidity Persists After Recent Rainfall

New Delhi, August 24: The weather in New Delhi-NCR is experiencing frequent changes. At times, the intense sun and humidity are troubling residen

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' refuses to let go, wins box office crown for fourth week running

Spider-Man: Brand New Day remained number one at the box office for a fourth weekend. The film earned thirty-nine million dollars, showing a shar

Nvidia discusses Perplexity investment at $30 billion-plus valuation

The funding round would increase Perplexity's valuation by more than 50% from its previous financing a year ago

AI is boosting UK productivity, but it's coming at a cost for workers

Britain has seen a K-shaped recovery: The top end of its economy is doing better than it has in years, but the bottom is struggling

Typhoon Narra triggers widespread flooding in China's Guangxi region, forcing 54,000 relocations

Torrential rains from Typhoon Narra have caused extensive flooding across China's Guangxi region. Tens of thousands of people have been relocated

Kerala HC directs strict action against illegal vehicle modifications

The court noted that the Enforcement wing had not taken any action against vehicles used in public places with wheels projecting outside the vehi

Assam nears launch of AssamSAT as private space partner selection advances

The proposed satellite is expected to strengthen Assams access to real-time data for governance, development planning, security and disaster mana

RBI likely intervenes, anchoring rupee in face of global ructions, traders say

The rupee was little changed on the day at 95.6425 per dollar, clinging to a narrow range in early trading

Russia says Ukrainian drone strike kills two children

Drone debris fell on a private childrens centre in Krasnodar. Sadly, two children were killed, Krasnodar regional governor Veniamin Kondratyev sa

Nifty edges higher at open; IT and Pharma drag, metals lead

Infosys led the Nifty gainers, rising 1.71% to 1,140.20, followed by Hindalco at 1,049.30, up 1.48%, and HCL Technologies at 1,321.00, gaining 1.

Assume this responsibility: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla urges youth to shape Indias space future

Assume this responsibility: Astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla urges youth to shape Indias space future

Symbiotec IPO draws positive brokerage views on strong API portfolio growth

Symbiotec Pharmalab IPO is a mix of a fresh issue of 15 lakh and an offer for sale of 1.63 crore. The price band for the offer is set issue price

New Zealand to introduce bill banning social media for children under 16

New Zealands conservative coalition government will introduce legislation to ban children under 16 from using social media, with platforms facing

Today's Birthday : 24th August 2026

Happy Birthday & welcome to special section of Webdunia . Here, We render the Astro update & shed light on the personality of the Birthday Boy/ G

Raksha Bandhan: Yogi government announces free bus ride for women, one companion between August 27-29

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has announced a free bus travel facility for women in the state on the occasion of Raksha Bandhan. T

5 Books that explain how small choices create big outcomes

Discover 5 powerful books that reveal how small daily choices, habits, and decisions can gradually create extraordinary changes in our lives.

Anushka Ranjan and Aditya Seal Welcome Twin Daughters

Mumbai, August 24: Actress Anushka Ranjan and actor Aditya Seal have joyfully announced that they have become parents to twin daughters. The coup

Delhi-NCR weather today (August 24): IMD alerts

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Aries: Envy at the workplace is expected. Keep to yourself. Throwing your weight around is not necessary. You try to make amends with an associat

Indian banks' asset quality outlook remains stable, West Asia impact limited: Report

Banks in India foresee a stable outlook for asset quality, driven by the reduction of unsecured lending which should prevent new stresses from em

Israel warns Hamas of strikes, evacuation over Gaza drone, kite launches

The Prime Minister clarified that there will be no return to the state of affairs prior to October 7. Israel will not allow the Hamas terrorist o

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Bihar: Breach in Raghopur-Narkatiya Embankment Causes Rapid Water Spread

Bhagalpur, August 24: A significant breach occurred late Monday night around 3 AM in the Raghopur-Narkatiya embankment, located near the camp off

Telangana govt to develop dedicated ride-hailing app for auto drivers'

The Telangana government would develop a dedicated ride-hailing app like Uber and Ola to support auto drivers, state Transport Minister Ponnam Pr

Pune tribal students continue hunger strike for 10th consecutive day

Students demanded that allowances and other financial provisions be linked to the Consumer Price Index so that they increase annually in line wit

Sebi rejects settlement applications by 13 foreign funds in Adani probe

Some of the funds were unwilling to provide information the regulator considered necessary to settle the case, while others resisted demands to d

NEET PG 2026 paper leak on Telegram, Instagram? NBEMS warns against fake claims

NEET PG paper leak on Telegram Instagram NBEMS warns against fake claims

Federal Bank latest lender to tap dollar debt market via GIFT City, bankers say

The bank's board approved the issuance of foreign-currency-denominated bonds through its International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) Banking U

Yemen Houthis claim Saudi drone shot down near Yemen-Saudi border

Yemen's Houthi group claimed it shot down a Saudi ScanEagle reconnaissance drone over Hajjah province, amid escalating military tensions and cont

Chlorine Gas Leak at Nagpur Water Plant, Rescue Op Underway

During the rescue operation, a 200-meter radius around the site was designated a 'no-man's-land' and barricaded.

Sensex opens 200 points higher, Nifty tops 24,300; Infosys up 2%

Sensex opens points higher Nifty tops Infosys up

Devotion Soars as Har-Har Mahadev Resonates from Tungareswar to Kashi Vishveshwar

Mumbai, August 24: On the auspicious occasion of the last Monday of Sawan, the entire Vasai-Virar region was immersed in devotion to Lord Shiva.

Quote of the Day by Kevin NGO: If you don't make the time to work on creating the life you want, you're eventually going to be forced to spend a lot of - Why purposeful living matters today? A wake up call on taking control of your future before it is too late

Modern life's distractions make it easy to drift through routines. Kevin Ngo's quote highlights the cost of inaction on future goals. Ignoring pe

When National Theatre brought cinema to the western suburbs of Chennai

Why have qualification at all? Rohan Bopanna slams Asian Games tennis selections

Why have qualification at all Rohan Bopanna slams Asian Games tennis selections

Israel accuses Gaza of launching balloons and kites; responds with airstrikes

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iPhone Fold to miss out on major features of iPhone

Priyanka Chopra's 'tour wife' moment comes with a very Nick Jonas-coded outfit

Priyanka Chopras tour wife moment comes with a very Nick Jonascoded outfit

Vivek Razdan: From ODI Debut with Sachin Tendulkar to a Notable Commentary Career

New Delhi, August 24: Former Indian cricketer Vivek Razdan is a well-known figure in the commentary world. However, his international career was

List of deleted voters in Telangana out, Hyderabad tops

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C Sudharsan Reddy has released the list of voters deleted from Telangana electoral rolls, whic

After BJP exit, actor-turned politician Devan eyes Vijay's TVK

Meira Paibi torch rally in Imphal calls for NRC before Census in Manipur

Citi, Axis Bank team up on leveraged India dollar deposit boom

Axis Bank will provide standby letters of credit to support financing extended by Citigroup through its offshore operations

Iran warns of 'act of war' against countries supporting US economic war

Iran has warned that any country supporting the US economic operation against Tehran will be considered to have committed an 'act of war', while

Rupee set for quiet open, supported by inflows; oil, month-end activity eyed

The rupee is expected to open in the 95.65-95.70 range, per traders, having settled at 95.6950 to the dollar on Friday

Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar Visits Lucknow Ahead of UP Assembly Elections

Lucknow, August 24: Ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, a delegation from the Election Commission of India, led by Chief Elec

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date and Time: Is Rakhi on August 27 or 28? Check tying shubh muhurat and bhadra timings

Raksha Bandhan 2026 Date in India: Raksha Bandhan 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, August 28, despite the Purnima tithi beginning on August 27.

Day 2 Live: Rishabh Pant's injury in focus as India target 450

Day Live Rishabh Pants injury in focus as India target

Bengaluru hospital's music night came with a rulebook. Internet wasn't comfortable

Bengaluru hospitals music night came with a rulebook Internet wasnt comfortable

19-year-old Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M clinches Kanizsa Open 2026 title in Hungary

Indian Grandmaster Pranesh M secured victory at the Kanizsa Open 2026. He defeated Vadim Petrovskiy in the final round to clinch the title. Prane

River in spate, Madhya Pradesh teachers on tubes to beat e-attendance clock

Teachers in the flood-prone region of Bhind, Madhya Pradesh, embark on a daily adventure as they navigate the surging Baisali river in inflated t

Toxic advance booking: Yash film trails KGF 2, earns Rs 32 crore from 6 lakh tickets

Toxic advance booking Yash film trails KGF earns Rs crore from lakh tickets

MP weather alert: Thunderstorms, heavy rain and gusty winds likely till Aug 26

Madhya Pradesh is bracing for five days of thunderstorms, lightning, heavy to very heavy rainfall and gusty winds, with the IMD warning of intens

Sam Altman admits he expected AI to disrupt economy faster, says he was wrong

Sam Altman admits he expected AI to disrupt economy faster says he was wrong

Stock Alert: Caplin Point Lab, Natco pharma, Federal Bank, B. R. Goyal Infra

Shares of Steel Authority of India (SAIL) barred from fresh F&O positions on 24 August 2026.

Nifty set for positive start; global yields, Iran tensions in focus

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Heranba Industries consolidated net profit rises 17.05% in the June 2026 quarter

Sales decline 15.30% to Rs 383.20 crore

CJP Warns Centre Against Delay in Fulfilling Commitments to Youth; National Working Committee to Meet Today

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has expressed severe concern regarding the Union Government's conduct following the commitments made to young cit