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Sri Lanka emerges as alternative manufacturing base for Tamil Nadu apparel makers

Apparel manufacturers are increasingly building cross-border production networks as shifting trade policies reshape sourcing decisions across maj

Karnataka Congress Supports Vande Mataram Decision Amid BJP Criticism

Bengaluru, August 20: A clash has erupted between the Congress and BJP in Karnataka over the Congress Working Committees decision to sing only th

PMFBY Kharif 2026 Registration Extended till August 31 in Odisha

The Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) registration deadline for the Kharif 2026 season has been extended till August 31, following a reque

Can Vinod Tawde, Jagdish Patel secure BJP a hat-trick in UP?

Can Vinod Tawde Jagdish Patel secure BJP a hattrick in UP

Pakistani actor Fahad Mustafa spotted with rumoured 2nd wife

Islamabad: Pakistani actor Fahad Mustafa is once again at the centre of second marriage rumours, and this time, a social media post has caught fa

Can Kolkata go beyond hotel fire probe to break its long spell of fatal tragedies?

Can Kolkata go beyond hotel fire probe to break its long spell of fatal tragedies

How Rajasthan OBC survey could help BJP pull off Haryana plan on Jats

How Rajasthan OBC survey could help BJP pull off Haryana plan on Jats

World shares are mixed after US Treasury expands debt buybacks, while Brent crude gains 2.2%

US futures dipped after the Treasury Department announced it would at least double its planned purchases of long-term government debt

Why is China rejecting Indian rice? The GMO controversy explained | Trending commodity picks | EP 111

70+ Indian Rice Shipments Rejected: Why is China raising GMO concerns?

Armed men hold woman, 56, hostage, loot Rs 75 lakh in cash, jewellery in Delhi

Armed men hold woman hostage loot Rs lakh in cash jewellery in Delhi

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Derogatory remarks against Prime Minister: Transgender makeup artist Jaanmoni Das arrested

Jaanmoni was later released on bail. Arrest followed a complaint lodged by Mahila Morcha State president Navya Haridas. She had accused Jaanmoni

Special camp to promote solar power connection for households to be held on Aug. 21

Manoj Bajpayee to Portray Mahatma Gandhi in Sudhir Mishras Upcoming Film

Mumbai, August 20: Filmmaker Sudhir Mishra has revealed exciting news about his upcoming film featuring actor Manoj Bajpayee. Although the title

Hyderabad: Protest at Dharna Chowk against UGC-NET re-exam

Hyderabad: Two students organisations here came together on Thursday, August 20, to protest against severe discrepancies and paper leaks in exami

Jharkhand HC stays notifications cancelling appointment of government staff through 11th to 13th JPSC exams

While hearing a petition against the government notifications, the Court asked the state to furnish its reply by September 15, the next date of h

Sajjan Kumar: Congress veteran to convict

Sajjan Kumar had been in custody since December 2018, when he surrendered following the Delhi High Courts decision to overturn his acquittal in a

Congo gets 70,000 Ervebo doses as Ebola outbreak surges

Congo gets Ervebo doses as Ebola outbreak surges

Batwara 1947: Rajkumar Santoshi reveals why investors hesitated to back Sunny film

Batwara Rajkumar Santoshi reveals why investors hesitated to back Sunny film

Coolcations: 'They used to joke about our weather - now they can't wait for the rain'

The Scottish weather is no longer a joke as visitors head north from the rest of the UK to cool down.

Japan deepen strategic ties with maritime security cooperation deal

Defence ministers sign a bilateral deal on maritime security cooperation, with an eye on the Indo-Pacific region

Harry and Meghan's security arrangements a private matter, PM says

Andy Burnham wishes the Duke and Duchess of Sussex well in he move that they are making.

Elephant skin, cement and water: Recipe to make buildings stay cool

Elephant skin cement and water Recipe to make buildings stay cool

Tamil Nadu has 1 lakh empty engineering seats. What is happening to the colleges?

Tamil Nadu has lakh empty engineering seats What is happening to the colleges

Datanomics: Gen Z embraces credit, struggles to keep pace with repayment

Gen Z's access to credit is rising rapidly, but the group also records the highest delinquency rate, raising concerns over repayment capacity.

Why Max Verstappen stayed: The Red Bull decision that ends months of speculation

Max Verstappen has signed a new Red Bull contract extending his stay until 2030. This decision ends months of speculation about his Formula 1 fut

From Panipat to Varanasi, a Banarasi revival is creating jobs beyond the loom

From Panipat to Varanasi a Banarasi revival is creating jobs beyond the loom

No permission granted for August 21 protest at Jantar Mantar: Delhi Police

Delhi Police has denied permission for any protest concerning reservation reforms. Videos circulating on social media regarding this protest are

Why the music of Zhou Yunpeng continues to resonate in a rapidly changing China

The folk singer from Beijing has established himself as a rare voice unafraid to sing about the real issues in peoples lives

Meta's child safety trial: What Instagram is accused of & what's at stake

A 29-state coalition sued Meta in 2023 over child safety and privacy; California, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey are leading the current trial, w

Irans Deputy Foreign Minister Criticizes US for Miscalculations

New Delhi, August 20: Irans Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs, Kazem Gharibabadi, has accused the United States of maki

Rahul Gandhi Shares Emotional Note On Sonia Gandhi

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday shared an emotional message about his mother Sonia Gandhis upcoming memoir, Belonging: A Journey of Love

Alps Climber mystry solved: Bodies of two Belgian found in Swiss Alps, 34 years after they vanished

The remains of two Belgian mountaineers who disappeared in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been identified after melting ice exposed their remains ne

Iran dismisses US economic threats and other developments in the Middle East

Iran rejected United States President Donald Trump's economic threats and isolation policies. Meanwhile, the United Kingdom and other nations con

India, Singapore discuss deeper economic cooperation; Singapore tops FDI sources with USD 19.8 billion

Senior officials from both countries reviewed economic ties as investment and trade flows continue to expand, creating scope for wider collaborat

Supreme Court forms High-Powered Enquiry Committee to investigate violence during student protests

The committee will `be headed by former top court judge Justice R. Subhash Reddy

HYROX Bangkok death: Leroy Saunders, South African fitness coach and CrossFit gym owner, dies after collapsing during gruelling race; family says 'we are still trying...'

South African-born fitness coach and CrossFit gym owner Leroy Saunders, 41, has died after collapsing during the HYROX Bangkok endurance competit

Khalifa review: Prithviraj Sukumaran walks the walk, but the story stumbles

Khalifa review Prithviraj Sukumaran walks the walk but the story stumbles

Quote of the Day by Ludwig van Beethoven: Dont just practise the art, but penetrate into its... a powerful life lesson on mastery, creativity, lifelong learning and self-development, and why true excellence comes from understanding deeply rather than simply repeating what you know, from the legendary composer known for his musical innovation

Quote of the Day by Ludwig van Beethoven: Go on, don't just practise the art, but penetrate into its inner nature... Beethoven draws a sharp dist

Cauvery water row: Protests intensify in Mandya over Tamil Nadu release

Farmers in Karnataka's Cauvery basin intensified protests on Thursday, opposing water release to Tamil Nadu. The Cauvery Water Management Authori

From IIT dropout dream to chess success: He left home, became Rajasthans first Arena Grandmaster, built academy in 30 countries

Chandrajeet Singh Rajawat turned away from an IIT path as a teenager to pursue chess, leaving home in 2014 with little financial security. His ea

BJP and Congress Clash Over Sonia Gandhis Upcoming Book

New Delhi, August 20: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) welcomed the announcement of Congress Parliamentary Party Chairperson Sonia Gandhis upcomi

Indias infrastructure output grows 5.4% in July, down from revised 6% in June

India's infrastructure output grew 5.4% year-on-year in July 2026. This growth moderated from the revised 6% expansion recorded in June. The July

OPINION | US envoy's remarks on Kashmir: Message will go far and wide

US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, during his visit to Kashmir Valley, has said, Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India and an incredibl

Southern Zonal Council meet: Puducherry L-G seeks support of Centre, Tamil Nadu to implement water supply plan

Russia's overnight Kyiv attack kills 16 as Poland and Romania scramble

Russia's overnight Kyiv attack kills 16 as Poland and Romania scramble

Delhi Master Plan 2047 promises 40 lakh new homes, metro expansion to 695 km

Delhi Master Plan promises lakh new homes metro expansion to km

Apple accidentally leaks 10 devices that it will launch soon: Details inside

Apple accidentally leaks devices that it will launch soon Details inside

Supreme Court Sets Up Panel to Probe Police Action, Violence During NEET Protests

The Supreme Court of India has constituted a HighPowered Committee (HPC) headed by former SC judge Justice R Subhash Reddy to probe allegations o

Khalifa-The Ruler advance booking crosses 1.5 lakh tickets ahead of release

Malayalam film Khalifa-The Ruler, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mohanlal, has already begun creating an impact with its advance bookings ahea

Hyderabad: Spice unit mixed cow dung in chilli powder, busted

Hyderabad: Special Operation Team Malkajgiri and Food Adulteration Surveillance teams conducted a raid at Sai Tirumala Enterprises in Srinivas Na

Vice President Addresses IAS Trainees at LBSNAA in Mussoorie

Mussoorie, August 20: Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan addressed the 2024 batch of IAS trainees at the Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of A

As NRC demand intensifies, Manipur community leaders leave for Delhi

Although a 48-hour shutdown ended on August 19, educational institutes continue to be shut due to another round of agitation

Woman who quit her job shares what she misses about work life, and what she doesn't

Woman who quit her job shares what she misses about work life and what she doesnt

'I'm okay with it: Trump on congressional term limits for aging politicians amid McConnell absence

Placing phone face down while working: Why more people are doing it and its benefits

Placing your phone face down while working is a small habit backed by solid science. From reducing cognitive drain and blocking distraction to im

Unclaimed deposits: How heirs can trace and claim the money from banks

Forgotten bank deposits can remain claimable even after transfer to the DEA Fund. Knowing how to search UDGAM and navigate nominee or legal-heir

America must stay ahead of China: Trump calls on Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act

UPSC CSE Mains exam 2026 guidelines: What to carry and what is not allowed?

UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2026 will be held on August 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30. Candidates must follow the UPSC exam day guidelines, incl

School Assembly News Headlines, August 21, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: On September twenty-ninth, the Delhi High Court is set to review appeals concerning Prime Minister Modi's academi

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Parliamentary Panel flags use of bouncers for NBFC loan recovery, seeks stronger monitoring

The panel also raised concerns involving larger NBFCs, where substantial amounts of money are involved, and stressed the need for regular interve

Gold rises 264 to 1.58 lakh/10g on weak US dollar

On the MCX, October gold futures rose by 264, or 0.17%, to 1,58,260 per 10 grams in a business turnover of 10,450 lots

A skill, bigger orders, a new home: How Agra's ODOP is changing lives

A skill bigger orders a new home How Agras ODOP is changing lives

Bombay Bar Association criticises BCI chairmans actions, demands resignation

The Bombay Bar Association has called for the resignation of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, stating that his apology for

Andaman withdraws green AI data centre contract for Great Nicobar project

Andaman withdraws green AI data centre contract for Great Nicobar project

Amit Shah Accuses Congress of Historical Mistake Over Vande Mataram Controversy

New Delhi, August 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress partys policy of excessive appeasement on Thursday. He stated that th

Australian couple bought a cattle farm and planted 34,000 trees. Years later, koalas and wildlife are returning

In 2020, Australian couple Brett and Lisa Vercoe bought a 30-hectare former cattle property near Coffs Harbour in New South Wales and began resto

5,000 fault repair workers to get up to 30 lakh financial security

Rajasthan will provide 5,000 fault repair workers accident insurance of up to 30 lakh, while a new digital tool will monitor renewable energy pro

Kia Sorento revealed ahead of September 4 India launch

Kia Sorento revealed ahead of September India launch

IIT Delhi to civil service dream, then Meesho: Vidit Aatrey's Rs 95,000 crore journey

IIT Delhi to civil service dream then Meesho Vidit Aatreys Rs crore journey

Brazilian mother and daughter create seven-bedroom home from more than 8,000 glass bottles

Mumbai BEST Clears Way For 150 More AC Double-Decker E-Buses After Resolving Rate Dispute

Jharkhand High Court Stays Cancellation of JPSC Appointments

In a major legal relief for thousands of state recruits, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the state governments notification cancellin

UKG student dies after teacher tries to strip, slaps him in Visakhapatnam classroom

CCTV footage appears to show the teacher stripping him in front of the class to shame him, then slapping him. He collapsed moments later

Fund Review: Nippon India Large Cap

Fund Review: Nippon India Large Cap

Silver futures jump nearly 1% to 2.38 lakh/kg as US Treasury move boosts precious metals

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for the September delivery climbed by 2,163, or nearly 1%, to 2,38,950 per 10 grams in a busines

Psychology says people who search for a product they already bought may be trying to confirm that they made the right decision

Searching for reviews or information after buying something can reveal an interesting psychological tension. The person may not actually be tryin

Rajasthan: Dalit journalist attacked, abused while on duty

Jaipur: A Dalit journalist has alleged that he was attacked by casteist elements while reporting on a public grievance programme in Rajasthans Ud

Bitcoin roars past $70,000 as yields sink, Trump sparks optimism

Bitcoin rose about 4.1% to over $71,900, its highest level since May 31

Exciting Job Opportunities at NTPC Green Energy Limited: Apply by September 7

New Delhi, August 20: A fantastic opportunity has emerged for those aspiring to work at NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Li

Quote of the day by Elbert Hubbard, 'Positive anything is better than negative nothing' offers powerful lesson, timeless wisdom on positivity, discipline, focus, ambition, successful mindset, resilience, growth, optimism, growth

Quote of the day by Elbert Hubbard is a reminder that progress often begins with imperfect action. Life will always contain uncertainty, setbacks

Did US President Donald Trump Post About Implementing EVM System in America? No!

We found out that the post is edited and does not show Trump talking about implementing EVMs in the US elections.

India's hockey legacy relived as JSW launches 'Rukna Nahi Hai' campaign

The campaign brings together some of Indian hockey's most prominent figures, including former men's captain Sardar Singh, former women's captain

Supreme Court sets up high-powered committee to investigate police action against student protesters

The Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a High-Power Inquiry Committee (HPEC) to investigate the actions of police and security forces during s

PCR Vans Step in as Online Cab Strike Disrupts Bhubaneswar Airport

With online cab services like Ola, Uber, and Rapido remaining off the roads for the fourth consecutive day, passengers at Biju Patnaik Internatio