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India's private sector activity rises to 54.6 in August: Flash PMI

While the reading stayed above the 50 mark separating growth from contraction, it remained below the recent average of around 60

ChatGPT can now access iMessage, SMS, RCS on Apple Silicon Macs: What's new

ChatGPT's Apple Messages plugin can read, search, analyse and send iMessage, SMS and RCS conversations on Apple Silicon Macs

Delhi wants to stay open longer: What MPD-2047's 24-hour city vision means

Delhi's new master plan proposes a 24-hour city, with selected areas staying active longer to boost nightlife, tourism, jobs and the local econom

Charter plane crashes in western Alaska, killing all 8 on board, officials say

Charter plane crashes in western Alaska killing all on board officials say

Sugar stocks fall over 7% as govt's duty-free import move sparks price woes

Dwarikesh Sugar Industries was the top laggard, falling 7.2 per cent, followed by Dalmia Bharat, which fell 6.4 per cent intra-day and Balrampur

IND vs BAN series could be pushed back again, says BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

IND vs BAN series could be pushed back again says BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

Maharashtra Pitches Uttan-Virar Sea Link For Japanese Loan Assistance

Centre blocks Telangana CMs US visit; Revanth Reddy says decision shocking

CM Reddy has instructed the officials to go ahead with the US trip and conclude all the MoUs and partnership agreements

Centre denies permission for Telangana CM Revanth Reddys U.S. visit

The State government was informed of the denial of permission for the U.S. visit after the official delegation had already reached the U.K.

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Student well-being in India declines sharply through senior school years, finds study

According to the findings of the study, sleep declined steadily and sharply as students moved into higher grades; the grade-level trend showed a

Why are some Americans destroying Flock cameras? | Explained

Flock, the maker and operator of surveillance cameras and license plate readers, has come under fire as critics accuse it of surveilling American

Elon Musk says Starlink can boost rural connectivity in India as company seeks fresh approval

Elon Musk is reportedly talking up Starlinks potential to bring better internet to rural and underserved parts of India. When someone flagged the

Sony India bets big on premium TVs, audio products to cater to Onam demand

Sonys larger-screen TV business grew around 50% during FIFA season; company eyes continued momentum with festive offers

Telangana excise team seizes 55 liquor bottles worth Rs 1.5 lakh

Hyderabad: The Excise and Prohibition Department sleuths seized 55 bottles of premium liquor worth Rs 1.5 lakh, allegedly smuggled from Karnataka

Samsung Galaxy S26 FE launch set for August 27: Expected specs and features

Samsung will host its Galaxy Event on August 27, where it is expected to unveil the Galaxy S26 FE with an Exynos 2500 chip, new AI features, upgr

Shanthi Gears shares zoom 17% after Tube Investments raises stake

Tube Investments of India has acquired 20,64,713 shares of face value of 1 each of Shanthi Gears Ltd for about 77.49 crore. With this, Tube Inves

Prabha Narasimhan moves to APac role; Manish Anandani to lead Colgate India

Manish Anandani will take over as managing director and chief executive officer of Colgate-Palmolive India from September 28

Jewellery worth Rs 2 crore stolen from parked car in Delhi's Karol Bagh

Jewellery worth Rs crore stolen from parked car in Delhis Karol Bagh

Watch: Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shifted from Adiala Jail to a hospital in Islamabad for medical examination.

HDFC Bank shares rise 1% after $1.75 billion record dollar bond sale

The stock traded at 729.35 on the NSE at 10.09 am, after rising to 732.60 from the previous close of 725.05

Iga Swiatek Reaches Cincinnati Semi-finals After Elena Rybakina Retires Injured

Iga Swiatek booked her place in the Cincinnati semi-finals after Elena Rybakina was forced to retire with a heel injury during their quarter-fina

Passenger falls from bus, driver acquitted by SC

More than 40 people dead after boat capsizes in northwestern Nigeria

A boat capsized Thursday in a river in Nigeria's northwestern Sokoto state, leaving more than 40 people dead, officials and residents said. The b

Salman Khan steps in after body double suffers heart attack

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has reportedly taken on a larger share of the action sequences in his upcoming film with Nayanthara after

Hyderabad records six fake number plate cases in a week

Hyderabad: As it continues its crackdown against fake number plates being used on vehicles, the Telangana Police registered six cases in one week

FPIs chase India's consumption story, pull money from telecom and realty

Overall, the allocation trend points towards a clear shift in FPI preference towards consumption, automobiles, technology and healthcare sectors.

Rupee gains 9 paise to 95.65 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee gained 9 paise to 95.65 against the US dollar in early trade on Friday, supported by the weakening of the American currency in the over

Fee is refunded if you're right: NTA clarifies answer key challenge process

Fee is refunded if youre right NTA clarifies answer key challenge process

Jharkhand Students Call HC Stay On JPSC Cancellations A Government Move To Defuse Protest

High Court relief protects appointed candidates as students demand accountability over alleged recruitment irregularities and reforms.

Rupee continues to rally, opens 9 paise stronger against US dollar

On Friday morning, the rupee showed signs of strength against the US dollar. Despite the upward trend, high crude oil prices and ongoing geopolit

Tata Motors PV to raise car prices from September

This marks the automakers third price hike this year, following a 0.5% increase on April 1 and a 1.5% increase on July 1

One Night Only review: A ridiculous rom-com that knows exactly how ridiculous it is

One Night Only review A ridiculous romcom that knows exactly how ridiculous it is

Messi's Barcelona kit blows Ronaldo jersey away in auction showdown

Messis Barcelona kit blows Ronaldo jersey away in auction showdown

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The most Indian leaf is imported

Tambula came from Southeast Asia, but is now such an intrinsic part of the country that no Hindu ceremony is considered complete without it

Babita Singh Reporting trailer: Nimisha Sajayans rookie cop balances household stress with a murder investigation

Directed by Ambiecka Pandit and written by Amita Vyas, the film also stars Barun Sobti and Anshumaan Pushkar in pivotal roles

Visakhapatnam: Crying 6-year-old slapped by teacher over homework, he collapses and dies on the spot

A six-year-old UKG student died in Andhra Pradesh's Visakhapatnam after being allegedly slapped by a teacher for failing to complete his homework

Man killed in accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 26-year-old man was killed in a road accident near the L&T company at Elikatta on the outskirts of Shadnagar in Ranga Reddy district

RPF fired, panic on board: Moment when ship with 21 Indians was attacked by Iranian naval forces | VIDEO

Indian seafarers were once again caught in the crossfire with the US-Iran conflict raging in the Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz being a key battle

Revanth Reddy-Led TelanganaRising US Visit Cancelled Over Political Clearance

The state government has sought Central permission for the trip to the UK and USA, as per policy and protocol, but only the UK trip was approved

The not-so-routine I Day quiz

We are not going to ask you who the Father of the Nation is... We are not going to ask you who was Indias first Prime Minister... We are not goin

Sweet songs of freedom: How poetry stirred a nation to fight for its rights

Before speeches filled stadiums and hashtags flooded social media, songs carried the dream of freedom from one voice to another. Discover how mus

Trump Claims Full Control Over Irans Strategic Maritime Routes Soon

Washington, August 21: U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that America is on the verge of gaining full control over strategic maritime rout

IMD forecasts widespread rainfall across India as monsoon remains active

Heavy rain likely in parts of north, east and central India; Delhi may see light rain on Friday, with isolated heavy rainfall forecast over the c

Glenmark expands US injectables portfolio with Calcium Gluconate launch

The product has been launched in 1,000 mg/10 mL and 5,000 mg/50 mL single-dose vials, along with a 10,000 mg/100 mL pharmacy bulk package

How media helped create the idea of a free India

Newspapers and journalists played an instrumental role in Indias freedom movement, not just by giving people news, but also by turning into their

AAP targets Centre over spike in sugar prices

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that the country used to export sugar, but now it is planning to import it

Assam-Meghalaya tensions rise after Shillong rally violence, vehicles torched

Tension flared along the Assam-Meghalaya border after a KSU rally in Shillong caused injuries and vehicle torching. Assam-registered vehicles wer

Colgate Palmolive India appoints Kenvue exec as MD and CEO

Anandani was most recently managing director for India and South Asia at Kenvue, which was spun off from pharma giant Johnson & Johnson's consume

Nil Darpan to Nabanna: The role of theatre in freedom struggle

The arrival of the British in India changed theatre from a form of entertainment to a powerful space which saw colonial influence, political resi

AI and the lines I wont cross

At 55, the writer uses artificial intelligence deliberately letting it take over the repetitive work but not surrendering her skills and creativ

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China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic ties

In Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central themes inc

Anthropic expects to match or top SpaceXs record IPO size

Anthropic prepares to file publicly for its potential mega-IPO as soon as the end of this month

Nifty Prediction Today August 21, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Support can limit the downside. Go long

Nifty 50 August Futures contract is likely to sustain above 24,250 and rise to 24,350 during the day

Watch: Superfast Chinese robot makes a crazy run, hits safety wall and then dies

Watch Superfast Chinese robot makes a crazy run hits safety wall and then dies

Zelensky Urges U.S. for Patriot Missile Support Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks

New Delhi, August 21: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his urgent request for missile support, specifically for the Patriot

IBPS Clerk 2026 registration ends today for 11,403 vacancies; how to apply

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will end the online registration window for the Common Recruitment Process for Customer Servi

How to live in the age of AI

Volkswagen's sub-4-metre SUV to rival Kylaq, Venue, Nexon, launch in 2027

Volkswagens submetre SUV to rival Kylaq Venue Nexon launch in

Delhi-Dehradun expressway temporarily closed, commuters advised to take alternate routes

DelhiDehradun expressway temporarily closed commuters advised to take alternate routes

Former India cricketer backs Devdutt Padikkal to put his best foot forward ahead of gruelling New Zealand tour

The Indian team got off to a good start to their ongoing two-game Test series against Sri Lanka. Taking on the side in the first Test in Galle, I

Interview | Tishani Doshis poems ofdisbelief in her new book, Egrets, While War

The poems explore grief and conflict via the imagery of birds, says the writer and dancer

Amit Shah in Siliguri today, to review border security and unveil SSB projects

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Siliguri on Friday for border security programs. He will unveil infrastructure projects and interact wit

US Open 2026: Prize Money Sees Significant Increase for Players

New Delhi, August 21: The demand for increased prize money by players in Grand Slam tournaments has been a long-standing issue. In 2026, the US O

South Asians are missing from global health databases: why this matters and what needs to change

Advances in AI are allowing scientists to mine vast amounts of genomic data to detect disease earlier, predict risk and tailor treatments to indi

Taxi Drivers Get Notices As Maharashtra RTOs Begin Marathi Language Checks

Maharashtra begins practical Marathi checks for drivers, giving those who fail one month to improve.

How Gaganyaans thermal protection system will survive re-entry | Explained

Why does Gaganyaan need a thermal protection system? How does its ablative heat shield work?

India series dates could move around; BPL unlikely this year: BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal indicated potential date shifts for the India series. The flagship Bangladesh Premier League may n

Lumino Industries IPO: 700 cr offering to be launched on Aug 27

Price band fixed at 78-82 per share

TNEA Counselling 2026: Round 3 allotment list released, over 1 lakh seats vacant; how to check allotment, direct link and what comes next

TNEA Counselling 2026 Round 3 allotment list has been released after Round 2 left more than 1 lakh engineering seats vacant across Tamil Nadu. Ca

Legislature panel suggests Singapores Mandai Wildlife Reserve model for developement of Tirupati, Vizag zoo parks

'Freeze seats for 25 years': Congress backs Vijay-led TN govt's delimitation stand

Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to country

Congress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential food

Ex-Australia star hits maiden T20I century after switching allegiance to Portugal

ExAustralia star hits maiden TI century after switching allegiance to Portugal

Trump ramps up Iran sanctions as war drags on and US weapons dwindle

Trump ramps up Iran sanctions as war drags on and US weapons dwindle

Aditya Infotech up 3% as MOFSL turns bullish on growing surveillance mkt

Aditya Infotech shares have rallied 428 per cent from its IPO price of 675 per share. Meanwhile, on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, it has risen 132

Trump Says He Will Meet Kim Jong Un Again This Year

US President Donald Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, in what would be their first encounter of Trumps second te

'Essentially controlling the straits', Trump reiterates military destruction of Iran

President Trump stated US military actions have severely degraded Iran's military capabilities. He reiterated the United States' firm stance agai

Unexplained lumps and what you should do about them

Sarcomas, rare types of cancer, can often first appear as seemingly harmless lumps. Some are even operated on before a diagnosis is properly esta

Harry and Meghan returning to UK after 6 years; will Prince William forgive his brother after years of royal rift?

In an unexpected turn, Prince Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK with their kids, who may be starting at British schools this autumn. T

Indian Stock Market Opens Higher Despite Rising Crude Oil Prices

Mumbai, August 21: The Indian stock market opened higher for the second consecutive day on Friday, despite soaring crude oil prices and rising U.

Anthropic plans to changedata retention policy for advanced AI

Anthropic working on new safety system that allows enterprise customers to retain data on their own cloud computing infrastructure

SIM card rule changes from August 24: Here's what users need to know

SIM card rule changes from August Heres what users need to know

PM Modi Chairs Third High-Level Meeting With Secretaries To Government Of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence yesterday and disc