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Japans Defense Minister to Strengthen Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific with Visits to Australia and India

Tokyo, August 16: Japan is eager to enhance defense cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. This week, Japans Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi w

Telangana brings food safety, drugs control under administrative roof of TG SAFE

The government has appointed 2005-batch IPS officer Avinash Mohanty, who was serving as Director General of the DCA, as Commissioner of TG SAFE,

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Amit Shah Criticizes Congress for Ignoring Vande Mataram in Rajasthan Event

Chittorgarh, August 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a 21-foot statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Nimbahera, Ch

Amit Shah Criticizes Congress for Ignoring Vande Mataram

Chittorgarh, August 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated a 21-foot statue of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee in Nimbahera, Ch

Hockey World Cup 2026: August 16 schedule, timings, live streaming today

The day's men's action begins with Australia taking on Ireland at 3 PM IST at the Belfius Hockey Arena.

Wahab Riaz stays on as Pakistan women's head coach despite T20 World Cup failure

Wahab Riaz stays on as Pakistan womens head coach despite T World Cup failure

1,082 beds, 300 ICU beds, 15 major OTs: MCR TIMS Sanathnagar in Hyderabad set to transform Telanganas public healthcare

Food Companies Revise Labels Following FSSAI Notices on Misleading Claims

New Delhi, August 16: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has prompted several food business operators (FBOs) to take correc

Baitarani Swells Above Danger Level, Villagers Evacuated in Jajpur

A portion of the Kani river embankment, a branch of the Baitarani, collapsed near Patana village under Tarpada panchayat early Sunday morning, fo

Amit Shah seeks Congress apology for insulting Vande Mataram

Jaipur: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday, August 16, accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram and demanded that t

High school at 12, CPA at 15, law graduate at 18: Meet Jimmy Chilimigras

High school at CPA at law graduate at Meet Jimmy Chilimigras

Ayush Shetty Prepares Strategically for Clash with World No. 1 Player

New Delhi, August 16: Emerging Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty is gearing up to face a challenging draw in the BWF World Championship 2026, set to t

Three UAE-based Indians join 65-skydiver Libya world record flag jump

Three UAEbased Indians join skydiver Libya world record flag jump

PM's FTA push to boost MSMEs' global reach, competitiveness: Exporters

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call to MSMEs to fully leverage India's growing network of free trade agreements (FTAs) is timely, as these pacts

Govt departments form QRTs to counter fake, misleading social media content

Government departments are constituting Quick Response Teams (QRT) to ensure a timely response to misleading or fake contents on social media, an

Ranveer Singh Begins Shooting for Pralay After FWICE Ban Lifted

Mumbai, August 16: Actor Ranveer Singh has commenced preparations for his upcoming film Pralay. The shooting has officially started in Mumbai. No

Girl enters drain to collect water from pipe, officials act after video surfaces

Girl enters drain to collect water from pipe officials act after video surfaces

Ranveer Singh begins shooting for Jai Mehta's Pralay in Mumbai

Ranveer Singh begins shooting for Jai Mehtas Pralay in Mumbai

Delhi HC to hear CBI challenge to Kejriwal

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court will on Monday, August 17, hear the CBIs petition challenging a trial court order discharging AAP leaders Arvind

Couldn't protest against party wrongdoings: TMC's Asish Banerjee in suicide note

Couldnt protest against party wrongdoings TMCs Asish Banerjee in suicide note

CM Yogi Pays Tribute to Revolutionary Queen Avantibai Lodhi on Her 196th Birth Anniversary

Lucknow, August 16: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid homage to the statue of the valiant Queen Avantibai Lodhi on her birth anni

Revenue Inspector Attacked in Puri, Land Dispute Suspected

A shocking incident occurred late Saturday night when Revenue Inspector (RI) Asutosh Sahu of Matiapada was attacked by unidentified miscreants ne

B.Tech student from Arunachal found dead in Kerala; Minister promises probe as students blame credits-based year back system

State Higher Education Minister said around 20 students of the college were facing difficulties following the Kerala Technology Universitys recen

Jharkhand Students Demand Soren

Jharkhands exam row has escalated into a political confrontation, with students demanding Sorens resignation and Congresss exit from the coalitio

Project Insight to be implemented from January 27, 2028; likely to curb delay in Income tax refunds

This implementation of this mechanism is critical as average delay in getting refund has surged to 35 days in FY 26 (as on January 31, 2026) from

Congress should feel ashamed: Amit Shah targets Sonia Gandhi over Vande Mataram row

Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress party for allegedly disrespecting the national song Vande Mataram. He accused Sonia Gandhi

DUSU polls: Gen Z, NEET protests and the ABVP-NSUI battle

DUSU polls Gen Z NEET protests and the ABVPNSUI battle

Govt departments setting up quick response teams to counter misleading, fake social media content

The social media teams shall regularly monitor content relating to the ministry or department, including its policies and schemes.

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Suryapet: APSRTC, Private Bus Collide on Vijayawada-Hyderabad Highway

According to reports, the APSRTC bus allegedly rammed into the private bus from behind after its driver suddenly applied the brakes. The impact s

Anbumani Wants Official Caste Lists In Census To Avoid Confusion, Writes To MPs

MP Anbumani highlighted alleged flaws in the reported methodology planned by the RGI for the second phase of individual data collection starting

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

Furniture Godown Gutted in Fire in Thiruvananthapuram

Almost all the beds, upholstery materials and furniture stored at the godown were damaged in the fire, officials said

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

Kerala Government Promises Detailed Probe Into Arunachal Student Death

In any case, a student committing suicide in this manner is deeply unfortunate. A proper investigation will be conducted into this. At the depart

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

Mahindra Unveils BE 6 Sporteq, Formula E Edition And Scorpio Lifestyler

New BE 6 variants target electric SUV buyers as Scorpio-based pickup heads for India and global markets

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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Maharashtra FDA Issues Notice To Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn, Tiger Shroff

Actors face action over alleged surrogate promotion of prohibited pan masala through Vimal Elaichi ad

Antara Banerjee arrested over alleged train clash

UGC-NET 2026 answer key out; NTA allows objections till Aug 18

New Delhi: The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Sunday, August 16, released the provisional answer keys for 84 subjects of the University Grants

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

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.

Saakshi Chaudhary Highlights Growth of Sports Culture in India

New Delhi, August 16: Saakshi Chaudhary, the boxer who won a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, has stated that the sports culture

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.

'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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Himanshi Khurana nearly converted to Islam for Asim Riaz?

Mumbai: Himanshi Khurana has made a deeply personal revelation about the role religion played in her past relationship, years after ending her mu

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

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

Didn't call opposition leaders Dimagi Naxals: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on PM Modi's Red Fort remark

Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju said Prime Minister Narendra Modis dimagi Naxal remark was not aimed at opposition leaders but at sup

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

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

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Raja Sen, National Award winning filmmaker, dies at 71

Veteran Bengali filmmaker Raja Sen, best known for his National Award-winning film Damu, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2026, at a state-run h

Safe, Empowered

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