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Gas Explosion in Hunan Coal Mine Leaves Seven Missing

Changsha, August 14: A gas explosion occurred in a coal mine in Lianyuan, Hunan Province, central China, on Friday. According to local emergency

Minister inaugurates BC Welfare School in Rayachoti

Mandipalle Ramprasad Reddy says the new residential hostel will offer students from the BC communities free education, boarding and lodging, text

Newly sanctioned Amrit Bharat Express trains to halt at Mancherial and Peddapalli: Peddapalli MP G. Vamsi Krishna

India accounts for over half of worlds real-time digital transactions, says President on the eve of 80th Independence Day

The National Song Vande Mataram was played ahead of her address, followed by the National Anthem

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High Alert in Jammu and Kashmir Ahead of 80th Independence Day Celebrations

Srinagar, August 14: In anticipation of the countrys 80th Independence Day, security measures in Jammu and Kashmir were heightened on Friday. Sec

2027 Pushkarams: heritage sites along banks of Godavari to get facelift

Sharnbasva University signs MoU with Eduphoenix Solutions

Woman arrested for over 12 crore work-from-home scam

Horticulture Department opens three-day Sasya Santhe in Udupi

Once a showpiece of the area, Corporation Park in Thillai Nagar presents a picture of neglect, apathy

Overgrown vegetation, damaged play equipment, poor lighting in the play area and dirty toilets reflect poor maintenance of the facility; followin

Kerala Chief Minister to present Forest Medals on Independence Day

The medals are awarded annually to personnel ranging from forest beat assistants to range forest officers for exemplary dedication to forest and

Har Ghar Tiranga rally with 1,000-foot-long national flag organised in A.P.s Kadiri town

Significance of Teej

Govt. moving with clear-cut plan to speed up irrigation projects, revive stalled LI schemes, says AP Water Resources Minister Ramanaidu

Ninety percent of Polavaram projects civil works have been completed, 600 crore will be released for the Veligonda project-displaced families soo

Weekend rush: Homestays, temples to see double footfall across Karnatakas hill stations

WRD seeks NOC from Fisheries Dept. six months after Mamallan reservoir work begins

The then-Chief Minister laid the foundation stone for the 342.60-crore project at Nemmeli on January 19, 2026, flagging-off the construction work

Pew survey: India finds favour in Europe, neighbours remain sceptical

Pew Research Center survey across 36 countries shows India's global image tilting slightly positive, with sentiment improving across several Euro

TN government has formed a committee for guideline values : Minister

Free HPV vaccine for girls aged 14 in Kozhikode till August 31

The vaccine, which costs 4,000 in the private market, is being administered free of cost

Hyderabad Police nabs man transporting 400 mini gas cylinders

Hyderabad: The Rajendranagar Zone Task Force of Hyderabad Police has busted an illegal mini gas cylinder manufacturing and transportation racket,

Gurus and sishyas unite for Desh Ek Raag 3 to mark 150 years of Vande Mataram

Desh Ek Raag 3 brings together generations of Hindustani musicians to celebrate the spirit of nationhood.

Shivanand Neelannavar in ED custody for alleged Ponzi scheme

Farah Khan Reveals Daughters Anya and Diva Feel

Filmmaker and choreographer Farah Khan has opened up about a more personal side of motherhood, revealing that her daughters, Anya and Diva, somet

Vinaytosh Mishra Named Acting Odisha DGP After Khurania

Following the retirement of incumbent Director General of Police (DGP) and Head of Police Force Y.B. Khurania on August 16, 2026, Vinaytosh Mishr

APLOA seeks resolution to 12-year-long A.P.-Telangana permit issue

Wholesale inflation eases marginally to 9.78% in July as fuel prices cool

Fuel and power inflation slowed sharply in July, offsetting higher inflation in primary articles and manufactured products, while core WPI rose t

Look to learn from Abhishek and Sooryavanshi: Priyansh

A.P.s Veligonda project: displaced families demand R&R benefits, six-month time to vacate homes

The families urge the government to address their grievances ahead of the scheduled projects water release trial run on August 22; and refute gov

Khader recalls painful suspension of 18 BJP MLAs during tenure as Karnataka Assembly Speaker

Health and Family Welfare Minister and former Legislative Assembly Speaker U.T. Khader admitted that the suspension of 18 BJP MLAs for six months

Four people dead after inhaling toxic gas in Bihar's Gaya Ji, govt announces financial assistance

Four people, including a man and his son, died on Friday allegedly of asphyxiation after inhaling toxic gas while repairing a motor inside a well

Crop-cutting survey must accurately assess yield, losses amid rainfall deficit: Mandya Zilla Panchayat CEO

Hyderabad traffic police hold open discussion with KBR park walkers ahead of one-way system

QR code outside KBR Park to allow walkers and commuters to submit their feedback and suggestions

HAL partners with Adani defence systems and BEML for production of Light Combat Helicopter

Guntur to Strictly Enforce Single-Use Plastic Ban From August 17

Officials were asked to identify owners of vacant plots and ensure that the premises were cleaned

TNPL player comes under the anti-corruption scanner

The player was found to be in possession of a mobile phone in the restricted Players and Match Officials Area during his teams match

Watch: Samay Raina case: Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings

The Supreme Court on Friday quashed criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina and four others over remarks about people with disabilities

NGT Directs UP PCB To Ensure Action Against Waste Dumping In Noida Wetlands

During the proceedings on plea environmental violations in Noida, the counsel for the Noida Authority assured the tribunal that remedial action w

Caste count returns to Census after 1931 as Centre notifies 40 questions

Census 2027 will seek caste details across all groups for the first time since 1931, alongside information on Aadhaar, voter ID, bank accounts an

New Trend Of Injecting Banned Peptides To 'Optimise' The Body

Peptides are short chains of amino acids that assemble to form proteins, which are the body's building blocks. They occur naturally in the body,

KSRTC Announces Special Services for Sabarimala Pilgrims

Special buses to connect Pampa from August 16 to 28

All HRDCL works to be transferred to HGCL

Five land acquisition units sanctioned with temporary posts

Awarapan 2 ending explained; is Emraan Hashmi's film returning for Part 3?

Awarapan 2 has finally been released - 19 years after its prequel was released in 2007. Emraan Hashmi returns as Shivam Pandit, and his brooding

NEET paper leak case: Delhi court allows CBI's plea seeking further probe

A Delhi court permitted the CBI to conduct further investigation into the NEET paper leak. Fresh digital evidence and CFSL reports necessitated a

Man arrested under PIT-NDPS Act

FDA shuts some Domino's, Pizza Hut stores in Maharashtra over hygiene lapse

In recent weeks, India's federal food regulator has cracked down on labelling by companies including PepsiCo and Diageo that it says breaches rul

Forbes fires top editor after $6m payment exposes a serious editorial conflict

Randall Lane had been Forbes top editor since 2017. The payment came from Shook Research founder RJ Shook, whose company works with Forbes on wea

Lawyers father allegedly stabbed by clients spouse

Two arrested on charge of attacking the 80-year-old man at his residence at Murikkumpadam near Puthuvype in Kochi

18 Telangana police, fire personnel get medals for distinguished, meritorious service

Limited supply, strong demand drive down long-tenor bond yields in FY27

NaBFID's 3,000 crore issue gets 2.8x bids on Friday

Rahul Gandhi's arrogance turning into madness: BJP on Congress leader's remarks on PM Modi's foreign policy

The BJP criticized Rahul Gandhi's comments on Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign policy. BJP spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi called Gandhi's r

TCS & Rolls-Royce achieve milestone in hydrogen propulsion programme

The companies demonstrated the operation of a modern aero gas turbine across a fully simulated flight cycle using 100 per cent hydrogen, includin

Bengaluru pothole case: HC seeks detailed report from GBA

Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has directed the Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) to submit a detailed affidavit explaining the measures bei

PlayStation Plus just added four major games you wont want to miss here is all you need to know

PlayStation Plus subscribers receive new games this August, including Helldivers 2 and Kingdom Come. Vampire Survivors and Hell Is Us also join t

Shivamogga zoo transports two Indian gaurs to Patna, to get wolves, gharials in return

France's top court rules social media ban curtails freedom of expression

France's top court has blocked a bill banning social media access for minors. The Constitutional Council cited infringement upon freedom of expre

Reliance, Rolls-Royce partner to co-develop fighter jet engine for 5th gen AMCA project

RIL and R-R will explore the formation of a dedicated Aerospace Gas Turbine Complex that will be a centre of excellence for power and propulsion

BJP MLAs Daughter Booked for Assaulting Woman Police SI in Karnataka

I apologise on behalf of my daughter if she has made a mistake, the MLA said, adding that people in public life should conduct themselves respect

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Finkurve Financial Services Delivers Strong Q1 FY27 Performance with AUM Growing 134.5% YoY to INR 1,270.4 Cr and PAT Rising 65.8% YoY

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 14: Finkurve Financial Services Limited (NSE: FINKURVE; BSE: 508954), one of the leading tech-first gold loa

Controversy Erupts as Activist Nagendra Ray Apologizes for Remarks on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose

New Delhi, August 14: Activist Nagendra Ray has issued an apology following controversial remarks about Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose. In a statemen

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Cicily Joseph to be acting chairperson of child rights panel

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Another Right-wing activist barred from entering Udupi district for three months

Engineers India Q1 net profit rises 55% to 108.6 crore, revenue falls

Lower technical assistance and sub-contracting costs supported profitability, while the company's order book stood at Rs 14,424 crore at the end

India's defence exports surged to Rs 38,424 crore in FY26: Rajnath Singh

India's defence exports reached Rs 38,424 crore in 2025-26, a substantial increase. This surge reflects a strong push towards indigenous defence

Constable hailed for helping needy tribals in Parvatipuram

Rights panel orders officials to ensure safety measures around abandoned quarries in Ernakulam

Officials told to identify owners of abandoned quarries and legally instruct them to construct protective fencing around them

India-Japan stakeholder meet held to strengthen skilling, workforce mobility pathways

India and Japan are enhancing skill development cooperation for workforce mobility. Discussions focused on preparing Indian youth for employment

Banks seek more from ATMs as non-cash services remain largely unused

ATMs offer fund transfers, bill payments and several other services beyond cash, but low awareness and the rise of mobile banking have left much

Pallaburusu movie review: A dramatic yet compelling tale of human relationships

Sudhakar Reddy and Muralidhar Goud anchor director Uday Chauhans fine tale of familial bonding and the loneliness of ageing with layers of social

Are Satellite Towns the way ahead to decongest our megacities? | In Focus podcast

Champaka Rajgopal speaks to us about Bengalurus proposed greenfield city, the politics of land acquisition, and whether satellite cities are the

Another Queen Elizabeth grandchild set to give up royal titles

Assam Government to Replace Over 1,000 Dilapidated Bridges with RCC Structures: CM Sarma

Guwahati, August 14: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Friday that the state government is undertaking a significant initiati

Svatantra Microfin files papers with Sebi for 3,000 crore public offer

The proposed IPO comprises a fresh issue and an offer for sale of Rs 1,500 crore each; fresh proceeds will be used to augment the microfinance le

Nifty ends week in red as Iran tensions, crude keep bulls at bay

The Nifty 50 settled at 24,366, down 29.85 points, while the BSE Sensex declined 70.71 points to close at 78,009

Reliance, Rolls-Royce join hands to develop engine for India's AMCA fighter jet

Reliance RollsRoyce join hands to develop engine for Indias AMCA fighter jet

Air India CEO-designate Gebremariam meets top executives during India visit

Tewolde Gebremariam, who is set to take over the reins of Air India next month, held meetings with senior airline executives this week during his

'Never seen such conduct from LoP': Rajnath Singh condemns Rahul Gandhi's remarks on PM Modi, foreign policy

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh criticized Rahul Gandhi's recent remarks. Singh called Gandhi's comments on Prime Minister Modi extremely low-leve

Weather Tomorrow August 15: Heavy rain alert in Delhi-NCR, UP, Punjab, Haryana, Maharashtra, Gujarat; check other states

On Saturday, the monsoon continues to be vigorous in various parts of India. Multiple states and Union Territories are predicted to experience he

Toxic gas leak at Bangladesh shipbreaking yard kills 8 workers

Eight workers died and five are missing after a toxic gas leak at a shipbreaking yard. The incident occurred on Friday at the Ferdous Steel Shipb

NALSAR row: Can BCI freeze enrolment of an entire graduating batch?

The BCI Council subsequently modified the Chairmans order and said that all NALSAR 2026 graduates would be entitled to enrol with the State Bar C

People regret voting for the TVK, says former Minister Thangamani

BITS Pilani campuses clock 3.46% increase in placements

With over 2,480 placements so far, BITS expects more thru September

Cooperative forums of Shivamogga to stage protests opposing draft ESA notification

How Indian economy has transformed since the landmark 1991 reforms

By 2025-26 the primary sector's share had roughly halved to about 18%, the tertiary sector had surged to some 56% and industry sat almost exactly

Trump allows Navy to build ships abroad, orders return to steam catapults

Trump's directive would allow foreign shipbuilders to construct up to two vessels overseas while ordering the Navy to replace EMALS with steam ca

2 UAE oil tankers attacked while sailing through Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates is blaming Iran for firing drones at two tankers operated by a state-owned oil company as they sailed through the Strait