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GHMC steps up sanitation activity as monsoon drive nears end

Hyderabad: The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporations (GHMC) 10-day special monsoon drive across the city has witnessed intensive civic and san

TGHRC directs TGCHE to enforce engineering admission rules

Hyderabad: The Telangana Human Rights Commission (TGHRC) on Monday, August 17, asked the Telangana Council of Higher Education (TCHE) to strictly

Name missing from Telangana SIR draft list? Know what to do

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) C Sudharsan Reddy on Monday, August 17, released the draft list, following which those whose n

BJP seeks immediate removal of Nagendra from State Cabinet

The Kalaburagi district unit of the party stages a protest questioning his re-induction while a funds misappropriation case is under investigatio

Atmakur police arrest home care attended for stealing gold jewellery, cash

They recover 11 sovereigns (approximately 88 grams) of gold jewellery and over 1.80 lakh in cash from the accused

TNAU spreads awareness on ways to control invasive weed parthenium

Police step up vigil as house burglaries rise across Kerala

As a preventive measure, homeowners have been urged to use the Locked House Information option on the Kerala Police POL-APP, which allows users t

Congress a party of Justice for Brothers, BRS for one family: Ramchander Rao

Street vendor, their representative granted bail in MCC officials abuse case

BJP members stage protest seeking Minister Nagendras resignation

They walk from the Kittur Channamma Circle to the Deputy Commissioner's office in Belagavi

Water release from Bhavanisagar dam increased to 2,100 cusecs to save Lower Bhavani Project crops

Karnataka: Mankal Vaidya to be Deputy Speaker; Umashree files nomination for Deputy Chairperson

Students urged to make effective use of academic opportunities at MITS

Inaugurating the new academic year for the first-year B. Tech, BCA and BBA students, MITS Founder and Chancellor says the four years of undergrad

Trump threatens to bomb Oman if it gets in way of Iran deal: report

Iranian and Omani officials have been talking for weeks on future maritime navigation arrangements through the shipping route, and the Foreign Mi

A.P. Assembly session to continue till August 20

Section 22A: Committee to study issues of genuine owners of properties; toll free number 18005-994788 to register complaints

In all, 757 applications for regularisation were received so far by Telangana Revenue Department with highest from Medchal Malkajgiri

Tirunelveli SPs surprise visit to check posts, police outposts

Coimbatore consumer body seeks DVAC probe into 2.64 crore spent on bus shelters on Avinashi Road

According to Coimbatore Consumer Cause, the Highways Department released 2.64 crore to Coimbatore Corporation in 2025 for building bus shelters o

Father, son escape as wild elephant attacks car in Kerala

The elephant, which has been roaming the area for several days, charged at their vehicle, attempting to push it off the road before retreating ba

Indian Army contingent departs for joint exercise in Thailand

The 15th edition of the India-Thailand joint military exercise, MAITREE-XV, is scheduled to take place in Surat Thani from August 18 to 31

Hexaware Helps Enterprises Achieve Infinite Momentum by Removing Friction Across the Estate

Hexaware Helps Enterprises Achieve Infinite Momentum by Removing Friction Across the Estate

Remembering the Martyrs of Rawalakot: Public Outrage in Pakistan-administered Kashmir

Islamabad, August 17: The town of Rawalakot in Pakistan-administered Kashmir has been in the spotlight in recent months. The Pakistani military h

Jana Nayagan OTT premiere: When and where to watch CM Vijay's final film

Jana Nayagan OTT premiere When and where to watch CM Vijays final film

I want to take my game to the next level, says Tejasvi

Meet Rohan Naidu, Hyderabad dropout behind black hole study

Hyderabad: Hyderabad-born astronomer Rohan Naidu, who once dropped out of engineering college to pursue his passion for the cosmos, is at the cen

Cauvery row: SC orders Karnataka to release 12,000 cusecs daily

Police crack Bidar robbery, murder case with arrest of two in Bihar

A cash van employee was shot dead and 83 lakh taken away in Bidar 18 months ago, while the two key accused have now been arrested in Bihar

From Munde's Congress switch plan to Shinde talks, Prithviraj Chavan makes big political revelations

Former Maharashtra Chief Minister and Congress leader Prithviraj Chavan has made a series of big claims on several political developments, includ

Kushner meets Netanyahu as Israel resists US-backed Gaza ceasefire roadmap

Kushner meets Netanyahu as Israel resists USbacked Gaza ceasefire roadmap

Goethe-Zentrum expands to north Keralam with new examination centre in Kozhikode

The facility aims to meet the rapidly rising demand for certified German language qualifications among students and young professionals across th

Qatar Launches UPI-Based Remittance Service for Indians

New Delhi, August 17: Sending money to India has become easier for Indian residents in Qatar. Qatar Post has launched a remittance service powere

Samsung S25 Ultra available with Rs 41,444 discount, no cap

Samsung S Ultra available with Rs discount no cap

OnePlus 15 is cheaper now on Amazon, details here

OnePlus is cheaper now on Amazon details here

Bring back lower-ethanol petrol option, says chief economic adviser

The chief economic advisor backs a dual-fuel system to safeguard older vehicles while meeting Indias ethanol targets amid concerns over higher et

Village panchayat president submits resignation to Tenkasi Collector condemning official apathy

AITUC urges panchayats to directly pay rural sanitation workers

Global economic situation favourable for India to emerge as an economic power, says new book

Indian Economy: COVID-19 Pandemic, Ukraine War and Changing Global Economy, authored by B.A. Prakash, points to changes such as deglobalisation a

School Assembly News Headlines, August 18, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

Indian students will learn about national and international events on August 18, 2026. Key national news includes protests and court proceedings,

Sunil Mittal to step down as Airtel Payments Bank chair; Shabnam Sinha to take over

Sunil Mittal to step down as Airtel Payments Bank chair Shabnam Sinha to take over

Who is Sonal Dinusha? She stole the show with a century in the first Test against India.

Who is Sonal Dinusha? Sri Lanka were in trouble at 90 for five. Then Sonal Dinusha, along with Niroshan Dickwella, put on a brilliant 126-run par

Saheli smart cards: free rides for Delhi residents, roadblocks for migrant workers, outstation students

With the familiar paper pink tickets soon to be replaced by an Aadhaar-linked smart card, local commuters have found the digital shift easy. Howe

Jio Reintroduces Prime Membership With One-Year Price Guarantee

The membership is available to existing Jio prepaid and postpaid users for a 300 joining fee. Customers on other networks can also join by portin

Nepal confers honorary General rank on Indian Army chief Dhiraj Seth

Nepal confers honorary General rank on Indian Army chief Dhiraj Seth

Man held for stalking woman and issuing death threat in Tondiarpet

FCNR(B) swap's $10.5 bn cost just 1.45% of forex reserves: SBI Research

Cost is unlikely to have constrained RBI's decision to close the swap window early; reserves could rise to $800 billion over five years, the repo

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BJP Restructures National Team Ahead of Upcoming Elections to Focus on Organization and Social Expansion

New Delhi, August 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is making significant changes to its organization in preparation for the upcoming election

Services Sector Should Have Pulled Down Q1 GDP Growth To 7 pc: ICRA

ICRA estimates the industrial GVA growth to have risen to 7.7% in Q1 2026-27 from 7.3% seen in Q4 2025-26, led by all sub-sectors, barring manufa

Man stabs woman at shop in Thalavadi for rejecting his advances

Tamil Nadu CM C Joseph Vijay announces full waiver of cooperative farm loans upto Rs 75,000

In a major relief for farmers, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay declared an extensive expansion of farm loan waivers, including full de

Psychology says people who apologize when someone else bumps into them may have developed an automatic social response

Apologizing when someone else bumps into you does not necessarily mean you lack confidence or believe everything is your fault. It may simply dem

HELM AG, Parijat Industries sign deal for agri-commerce, manufacturing

German chemical major HELM AG and agrochemical firm Parijat Industries (India) Ltd on Monday announced a wide-ranging strategic partnership cover

Industry seeks GST ITC relief for data centres, GCCs and other businesses

Industry seeks wider GST input tax credit on construction and employee-related expenses, arguing that the current restrictions raise business cos

Qawwali nights to food stalls: Hyderabad gears up for new festival

Hyderabad is getting ready for a three day celebration that promises to bring food, culture and entertainment together. The Grand Food & Entertai

Dalits should unite against BJP: Telangana Congress holds dharna

Hyderabad: Dalits should unite against the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Telangana Pradesh Congress Committee (TPCC) members said on Monday, Augu

Rajasthan risks a nutrition crisis as school milk scheme skips kids

Rajasthan risks a nutrition crisis as school milk scheme skips kids

Three booked for hoisting national flag upside down in Kalaburagi

A video shows the national flag hoisted upside down during an Independence Day programme at a Government High School in Jawali (D) village of Ala

Sapling plantation drive launched at Teppakulam

Gulzar: From Garage Worker to Bollywoods Legendary Lyricist

Mumbai, August 17: The name Gulzar evokes beautiful poetry, heart-touching songs, and stories that effortlessly convey deep emotions. Today, he s

Not Dimagi, Pure Naxal: Himanta Biswa Sarma Attacks P Chidambaram

Referring to P Chidambaram's reported remark, Sarma said the statement should be investigated to determine whether the former home minister had a

Nabin Team: BJP unveils new office-bearers ahead of 2027 polls; Irani & Goyal get key roles

Foundation Laid For Rs 25-Cr Modern Educational Academy In Amaravati

The educational project is expected to further strengthen Amaravati's social infrastructure as residential and institutional development gathers

From the India Today archives (1998) | Daler Mehndi: The sardar of savvy hits

From the India Today archives Daler Mehndi The sardar of savvy hits

Belgium wildfire rages on despite rain as Greece swiftly contains airport blaze

Belgium wildfire rages on despite rain as Greece swiftly contains airport blaze

Residents oppose resettlement of seven Sri Lankan Tamil families in Bhavanisagar camp

QualityKiosk sets up engineering hub

The facility will support QualityKiosks team of over 40 delivery leaders, banking and capital markets experts, and AI quality engineers

Jio Reintroduces Jio Prime With 1-Year Price Guarantee. All Details

Jio Prime Membership Programme was originally created as an act of gratitude to Jios first 100 million customers. Today, it is reintroduced to pr

BJP Appoints New National Executive with a Blend of Fresh and Experienced Faces

New Delhi, August 17: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has unveiled a comprehensive list of new national office bearers, effective immediately. T

WhatsApp adds to PhonePe-Google Pay's headaches with chatting and payments.

UPI Payment Data: Nowadays, making payments using UPI has become a part of people's daily lives. Meanwhile, WhatsApp Pay is also increasingly bei

Indian startups chase emerging global market with physical AI robots

Ati Robotics plans a US manufacturing plant, while Addverb and Novus Hi-Tech are developing physical AI robots for industrial and defence applica

India vs England Live Streaming, Hockey World Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

India vs England Live Streaming, Hockey World Cup Live Telecast: When And Where To Watch

How to tell if your bank message is real or fake? Pay attention to these tips.

Banking Scam: Fake bank SMSes promise KYC, account closure, or cashback, and ask you to click on a link. Do not trust such messages and do not ta

Tamil Nadu investors seek faster approvals, better infrastructure

Tamil Nadu investors seek faster approvals better infrastructure

ED attaches Rs 129.80 crore assets in Ahmedabad real estate fraud

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USS Abraham Lincoln heads home as CENTCOM chief praises crews resilience

US Central Command chief Adm Brad Cooper lauded USS Abraham Lincoln sailors for their resilience. He highlighted the aircraft carrier's low menta

India vs England LIVE Score, Hockey World Cup 2026: India Aim To Break 32-Year Curse, Face England In Blockbuster Clash

India vs England LIVE Score Updates, Men's Hockey World Cup 2026: India face England in a blockbuster Hockey World Cup pool game.

From Rs 1.84 lakh to Rs 75 lakh in 9 years: How a BSc graduate built his tech career

From Rs lakh to Rs lakh in years How a BSc graduate built his tech career

Sanjay Nishad Advocates Reservation Rights for Nishad and Other Communities Ahead of UP Elections

New Delhi, August 17: The issue of reservation is heating up among political parties ahead of the 2027 Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections. Sanjay N

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman: 'Instead of setting goals, seek...' Life lessons from inspiring quote on vulnerability, action, ambition, true growth and courage

Quote of the day by Hugh Jackman focuses on defining moments, risk, vulnerability and courage. Hugh Jackman says people should look beyond goals

J&K looks to expand irrigation as Ravi basin projects gain momentum

The department has proposed a 571.83-crore project to modernise the Main Ravi Canal and its distribution network and restore its designed dischar

Revanth Reddy Welcomes TG-SAFE for Safer Food, Medicines

Establishing and reiterating rule of law and making accountability is our deepest commitment: CM

INR settles lower amid muted equities and elevated oil prices

The Indian rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 95.61 (provisional) against the US dollar on Monday, amid weak domestic equity markets and a su

29 rescued after fire breaks out at Mumbais Aayakar Bhavan

The fire was confined to the basement and ground floor of the 7-floor structure.

Navy gets bigger surveillance boost as India signs Rs 1,943 crore MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones deal

India has signed a Rs 1,943 crore agreement with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) to lease two MQ-9B Sea Guardian drones for t

USFDA closes inspection of Aurolife Pharmas facility in the US

The unit has now received the Establishment Inspection Report (EIR), classifying the facility as Voluntary Action Indicated (VAI)

Why are tribal students still dropping out of school in Kerala? | In Focus podcast

Pradeep Kumar speaks to us about why tribal students continue to drop out of school in Kerala, the gaps in existing interventions, and what can b

500 students and 21 staff fall ill in Bengaluru school, H1N1 cases confirmed

students and staff fall ill in Bengaluru school HN cases confirmed

Quote of the day by George Sand, 'There is only one happiness in this life, to love and be loved' offers timeless wisdom, life advice on inner peace, optimism, acceptance, gratitude, validation, shows psychology of positive mindset

Quote of the day by George Sand offers a simple but profound reflection on what makes life emotionally meaningful. Love is not a guarantee of a p

Odisha to Host World Athletics Continental Tour Silver Meet on Aug 22

Odisha is set to solidify its status as a global sports powerhouse as the iconic Kalinga Stadium hosts the landmark World Athletics Continental T

In 130 days, deep beneath the Ore Mountains bacteria turned uranium-contaminated mine water into a chemical trap, removing 95% of the dissolved metal and forming a rare compound that can remain stable for decades

Deep underground, bacteria may offer a new answer to uranium contamination. In a 130-day laboratory experiment, microbes fed with glycerol remove