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Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.68 against U.S. dollar

On August 17, the rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the U.S. dollar

Manipur Assembly adopts resolutions to establish population commission, implement NRC

The 60-member Assembly also resolved to establish a State Population Commission

Who was Sarvai Papanna or Papadu?

Sometime in the first decade of the 18th century, a young man with a horseshoe moustache challenged the Mughal might in Hyderabad

Protesters seek NRC before Census to weed out infiltrators in Manipur

Scores of people, mostly women, say the State needs a mechanism to weed out illegal immigrants

Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat gets a snake scare; 8-foot non-venomous reptile rescued from garden

Two snakes were spotted at Shah Rukh Khan's bungalow, Mannat, in Bandra West on the night of August 17, 2026. The incident was reported at around

Send your children to village schools for a day, Dipke tells politicians

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged ministers and elected representatives to send their children to village schools and make them walk to schoo

Coast Guard steps up search for eight fishermen missing off Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh

The mechanised boat left Odalarevu on August 3 for tuna and last made contact on August 7 while heading for the Odisha coast; a missing case has

When India avenged 1982 Asian Games loss to Pakistan

Amstelveen: Sixteen years ago, when India and Pakistan last met in a mens Hockey World Cup, the contest was more than just two arch-rivals facing

Biocon arm gets supplemental USFDA approval for autoimmune disease drug

Biocon Ltd on Tuesday said its subsidiary has received supplemental approval from the US health regulator for Yesintek prefilled autoinjector. Ye

India's 5G adoption to reach 62% by 2030, ahead of APAC average: GSMA

Mobile technologies and services are expected to contribute $1.4 trillion to the Asia-Pacific economy by 2030, while India's connectivity challen

CISF recovers cash and jewellery left behind by passenger at Ahmedabad airport

According to the CISF, the baggage was found at the domestic arrivals area of Terminal 1 in the early hours of August 18. The passenger had trave

IIT JAM 2027 registrations begin Sept 5; check full schedule at website

IIT, Kharagpur has opened the official website for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027. The institute has also issued the important d

SC to set up high-powered panel to probe Delhi Police brutality

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 18, said it would constitute a high-powered committee comprising retired apex court and high cour

JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi, condition stable

Union Health Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi on Monday after being admitted following complaints of uneasiness. The hospit

Realty firms, PE funds commit 13K crore investment since 2025 to build senior living homes: Colliers

Over 13,000 crore in investments announced since 2025 are expected for senior living projects in the next 3-4 years, said Colliers

Hyderabads antique trade finds new life in home dcor

From Nizam-era gramophones to upcycled brass planters, the citys vintage dealers are seeing a shift from collectors to dcor buyers

CBSE KVS, NVS Tier 2 result 2026 released: Check scorecard, next steps

Candidates who showed up for the tier-II recruitment exams will be able to view their results on the result portal at examinationservices.nic.in

Hyderabad: 22 kg ganja seized from Quthbullapur, two held

Hyderabad: A man and a woman were arrested by Jeedimetla Police on Monday, August 17, near Krishna Kunja Garden in Quthbullapur, and around 22 kg

Do metro cities have space for pedestrians? | In Focus podcast

As the Supreme Court backs pedestrians right to walk, why do cities in India still struggle to provide usable footpaths?

Jharkhand protest: Devendra Mahto hails historic win as JSSC-CGL exam cancelled; three protesters continue hunger strike

The JLKM leader and two other protesters broke their fast around midnight after the State govt.s announcement; demand for CBI probe continues

Four knowledge compendiums unveiled at 12th BRICS Environment Ministers Meeting

Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav and heads of delegations of BRICS member countries launched these compendiums

Telangana teacher attacked for misconduct with female students

Hyderabad: Relatives of students of the government junior college for girls in Devarakonda mandal of Nalgonda district attacked a Telugu teacher

Wipro Consumer Care to buy 60% stake in Dermatouch for 387.5 crore

To acquire the remaining 40% stake over the next three years

Burqa-clad women steal gold chain from Zaheerabad jewellery shop

Hyderabad: A group of burqa-clad women stole a 70-gram gold chain from a jewellery store in Zaheerabad on Sunday, August 16. The women entered th

OPINION | Nitin's 'Naveen team': Eyeing elections

Seven months after becoming the BJP president, Nitin Nabin announced his team on Monday. The team is not new. It is a mix of old, experienced lea

Torrent Gas to file updated draft papers for up to $418 million IPO

The filing comes at a time when India's primary market activity has picked up substantially after a muted first half of the year due to the Iran

Gadchiroli school snakebite: Victim on ventilator after brain surgery

The incident took place last week at an ashram school in Japtalai village in Dhanora tehsil. Three girls died following the snakebite, while thre

Elvish Yadav and Tejasswi Prakash

Mumbai: What began as a disagreement over a team-swap decision on Playground Season 5 has now turned into a full-blown social media war between E

After 22 years on the run, Kerala fugitive wanted in murder cases arrested in Bengaluru

Rakesh, now 49, had gone into hiding after being released on bail, following which the court declared him a proclaimed offender

Sam Altman says ChatGPT could watch you all the time and remember your life in 6 months

Sam Altman says ChatGPT could watch you all the time and remember your life in months

BPSC announces TRE-4 recruitment for 32,388 teacher posts, applications from September 1

The BPSC has released the notification for Teacher Recruitment Examination (TRE-4), announcing recruitment for 32,388 posts. Candidates will be a

A legendary journey will end next year: Ronaldo to retire

For more than two decades, Cristiano Ronaldo has been one of the most recognisable and successful figures in world football. But now, at the age

Anurag Kashyap calls Pallaburusu a refreshing Telugu dramedy in a glowing review

Anurag Kashyap calls Pallaburusu a refreshing Telugu dramedy in a glowing review

ISRO official says docking technology key to future lunar, human space missions

Docking technology is vital for future lunar sample return missions. This capability will also support India's planned Bharatiya Antariksh Statio

L&T Finance to open 500 gold loan branches

Non-bank lender L&T Finance is planning to open 500 gold loan branches in this financial year, increasing its network from 330 branches as of Mar

Odisha Rainfall Eases; Flood Situation Improving, No Warning till Aug

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that rainfall intensity across Odisha has begun to ease, with no district under heavy ra

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TEXMiNMaxelS Nagpur Center of Excellence to focus on critical mineral value chains in Maharashtra

The State holds roughly 41 per cent of Indias rare earth element (REE) resources, with Nagpur being the heart of the Vidarbha mining and coal bel

HC: File unnatural death reports before judicial magistrates

Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has ruled that police investigating unnatural or accidental deaths must submit their final reports before the

Surat: 5-Year-Old Girl Dies, 4 Family Members Critical After Suspected Food Poisoning From Restaurant Meal

Five members of a Surat family reportedly fell ill after eating food from Sheetal Restaurant, with one child dying and four remaining critical.

29 states in US want Meta to change how Facebook and Instagram operate and give $1.4 trillion penalty; the case now threatens Mark Zuckerberg's AI plan

A groundbreaking federal trial has begun against Meta Platforms, with 29 US states alleging that the company intentionally designed its social me

Godrej Industries to enter pvt credit space, aims to raise 2,000 cr in AIF

Godrej Industries Group (GIG) on Tuesday announced an entry into the private credit space, targeting to raise up to Rs 2,000 crore in maiden alte

Tata Sons AGM adjourned due to lack of quorum

The Board will likely meet in a few weeks to decide on the next date

BJP Strengthens Muslim Outreach Ahead of 2027 Elections: Basit Ali Appointed National Minority Front Chief

Lucknow, August 18: Ahead of the 2027 assembly elections, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is intensifying its outreach to the Muslim community i

The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged: Meena Kandasamy on why the Left still does not know how to talk about sex

Ahead of her conversation at The Hindu Lit for Life Unplugged on August 21, poet-novelist Meena Kandasamy talks about surviving over a decade of

Top 3 PV models exported from India in Q1 are from Maruti Suzuki: MD & CEO

Maruti Suzuki India Ltd on Tuesday said the top three passenger vehicle models exported from India in the first quarter of the ongoing fiscal are

Mohan Yadav govt takes big decision for Zen G, announces free online coaching, training in AI skills for youth

With the prime focus on Zen G, the Mohan Yadav government in Madhya Pradesh took a big decision for the youth of the state on Tuesday. State Mini

Sagittarius existed in real dimensions but over the past approximately 6 billion years, Milky Way has been absorbing dwarf galaxy

Whether the Milky Way's early growth was fueled by homegrown star formation or a galactic merger has been a matter of debate, according to resear

Indore's Rs 40 crore Smart City road caves in during pipe test. CCTV clip viral

Indores Rs crore Smart City road caves in during pipe test CCTV clip viral

IMD update: Depression drenches East, more rain seen as Bay hints at another low

The monsoon troughs eastern end dipping into the Bay is a telling signal: the waters could spring back to life sooner rather than later, with ano

Why Pakistan is boosting defence ties with a nation known for its pirates

Pakistan is expanding its defense engagement through a new security pact with Somalia. This agreement covers counter-terrorism, military training

Chamoli tunnel accident: Another worker's body found, death toll reaches nine

The death toll from the accidentcaused by a landslide that filled the tunnel with debris and waterhas now reached nine, while one worker still re

Apprised Amit Shah of Manipur peoples demand for NRC before census: Biren Singh

Biren Singh said he informed Amit Shah about the people's appeal for the conduct of the NRC that was taken up by my government in February 2023

Controversy Erupts Over Sanitation Worker Murder, AAP Legislator Detained by Delhi Police

New Delhi, August 18: A significant controversy has emerged in Delhi following the murder of an MCD sanitation worker. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)

Psychology says people who refuse to mix foods on their plate may prefer clearer boundaries in sensory experiences

Refusing to mix foods may sometimes reflect a preference forclear sensory boundaries. The person knows exactly what each bite will contain, makin

Quote of the Day by Gaozi: Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east the ancient Chinese philosophers powerful life lesson on human nature, morality, environment, character and free will, and why the direction of our lives may depend less on what we are born with than on how we are shaped by society and experience

Quote of the Day by Gaozi: Give it a breach to the east, and it will flow to the east captures his controversial view that human nature is neithe

Handloom workers seek steps to protect Bhavani Jamakkalam industry

The Bhavani District Handloom Jamakkalam, Bedsheet Weavers and Dyeing Workers Union demanded revision of basic wage, which, it said, had remained

Legislative proposal being prepared to introduce 'strict 21-day statutory window for approvals: TN Finance Secy

Such a legislative proposal is meant to ensure that if an application is not addressed within 21 days, it will be deemed granted by default

Saurav Das Vs. Prem Shukla on PM's 'dimaagi Naxal' remark

Saurav Das Vs Prem Shukla on PMs dimaagi Naxal remark

Kolkata cop arrested in Mumbai for raping woman at Salt Lake guest house

Kolkata cop arrested in Mumbai for raping woman at Salt Lake guest house

Glenn Maxwell, Vini Raman Welcome Second Child, Baby Girl Maia

Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell and his wife Vini Raman have welcomed their second child, a baby girl named Maia Maxwell. The couple shared th

Gujarat High Court Refuses To Quash FIR Against Soros-Lackey Ravi Nair Over Adani-LIC Report, Dhanya Rajendran Suffers A Meltdown

The Gujarat High Court has refused to quash an FIR against journalist and Adani hater Ravi Nair over an October 2025 report alleging that the Gov

Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.68 against US dollar

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.68 against the greenback and traded in a range of 95.64-95.69 during the session

Tata Sons AGM adjourned for first time over lack of quorum

Tata Sons AGM adjourned for first time over lack of quorum

Vizhinjam Port begins EXIM operations, opens Keralas gateway to global trade

The Chief Minister also held discussions with investor groups to explore opportunities to scale up EXIM operations through Vizhinjam

Xiaomi bringing Mijia Air Purifier 6 and Compact 4 to India, launch date revealed

Xiaomi bringing Mijia Air Purifier and Compact to India launch date revealed

Top Cop In Bihar's Siwan Removed After AK-47 Used During July Student Protests

While the constable who fired the AK-47 has already been suspended, officers who were in charge of Siwan when the incident occurred have not yet

The Goal is To Take Tottenham Back To Where They Belong: Marcos Senesi

I was excited from day one, and I'm really happy to be a player for Spurs, said Senesi

Bernstein Maintains Positive Outlook on Adani Group Amid Challenges

Ahmedabad, August 18: Global brokerage firm Bernstein has reaffirmed its positive stance on the Adani Group, naming Adani Ports and Adani Power a

Terrifying Video Shows Octopus Latching Onto Fisherman's Face As He Struggles To Free Himself

The animal suddenly clung to his face, leaving Cervantes struggling to pry it loose as several tentacles tightened around his head.

Where Is Kuldeep Kumar? AAP Alleges Delhi Police Picked Up MLA; Delhi HC Agrees To Urgent Hearing

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday agreed to urgently hear a habeas corpus petition concerning Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLA Kuldeep Kumar after the par

Two snakes spotted at Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat on Nag Panchami; one rescued

Two snakes were spotted at Shah Rukh Khan's Mumbai residence, Mannat, on Monday evening, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Nag Panchami.

Pilots' body urges DGCA to raise annual random drug testing to 25%

FIP has also proposed oral-fluid testing alongside urine tests and a 12-month pilot programme to assess its reliability, operational feasibility

Microdramas boom in a shrinking Hollywood as studios chase a TikTok audience

Microdramas are reshaping the Hollywood landscape by delivering concise, captivating episodes that resonate with audiences. This innovative forma

KBR one-way:

Hyderabad: The first day of turning the entire five-kilometer KBR Park road into a one-way route by the Hyderabad Traffic Police witnessed slowdo

17-Year-Old Girl Killed By Cousin, Body Stuffed In Suitcase In Delhi

Accused allegedly dumped girls body at secluded Burari spot over family dispute

World Champs Live: Lakshya, Treesa-Gopichand aim to extend India's dominant run

World Champs Live Lakshya TreesaGopichand aim to extend Indias dominant run

Banks closed tomorrow: Why branches will remain shut in Tripura on August 19

On August 19, banks across Tripura will be closed in observance of a regional holiday. Other states will also experience bank holidays later this

Another ship attacked while sailing out of Strait of Hormuz

A ship was hit by a projectile early Tuesday, August 18, as it was sailing out of theStrait of Hormuz, according to the British militarys UK Mari

Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Spotted in Leaked Video Ahead of Launch

It is speculated that the cameras on the AirPods are not intended for taking photos or videos, but rather for providing visual information to Vis

BIRC 2026 to Showcase 200 Rice Varieties, 50 Global Cuisines Across 9 Experience Zones

The Bharat International Rice Conference 2026 will showcase 200 rice varieties and 50 global cuisines. This event will be held in New Delhi from

Aluminium futures: Buy on dips

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David Warner Found Guilty in Drink-Driving Case, Fined AUD 1,500

Sydney, August 18: Former Australian opener David Warner has been ordered to use an interlock device in his vehicle after being found guilty of d

Women's sports gain a bigger foothold in US in H1 2026: Nielsen report

Advertising spend on women's sports has risen 120 per cent since 2022, while women account for more than half of new sports fans in the US

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Warner Found Guilty in Drink-Drive Case, Fined AUD 1500

Sydney, August 18: Former Australian opener David Warner has been found guilty in a drink-driving case by a Sydney court, which mandates him to u