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CJP Meeting in Kolkata Canceled Amid Allegations of Intimidation

Kolkata, August 18: The Cockroach Peoples Party (CJP) has reportedly canceled its scheduled meeting in Kolkata due to last-minute refusal from th

Census 2027 questionnaire seeks parents religion, place of birth up to village level

Besides the open field option to declare caste, respondents can choose Does not want to declare Caste and No Caste

koda Auto India unveils new Slavia sedan

Besides the new Slavia, the company has announced its top of the line sedans, which include the Octavia RS and the all-new Superb.

China Sends Emergency Relief Supplies to Colombia Following Earthquake

Beijing, August 18: The Chinese government has dispatched emergency humanitarian relief supplies to Colombia. The shipment left Capital Internati

H1N1 cases spike across the country

Doctors say no cause for alarm, but children with asthma may need intervention; Delhi reports six times the number of cases as last year; early t

Puducherrys Pro-tem Speaker Anbalagan does not rule out presiding over Budget session

Mr. Anbalagan said Tamil Thai Vazhthu will be sung as the first song in the Assembly

Crackdown initiated on unauthorised two-wheeler rental business in Puducherry

The Traffic Police, in coordination with Transport Department, conducted the drive last week

Xi Jinping Sends Condolences to Indonesian President Prabowo After Earthquake

Beijing, August 18: Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on August 17, following a

Micro job fair in Kallakurichi on August 21

How to embrace AI: Indian IT firms gear up for the reskilling challenge

AI could disrupt millions of jobs even as it boosts productivity and creates new opportunities, forcing India's IT industry to rethink hiring, re

U.P. SIT report on Ram Temple embezzlementan eyewash to save BJP-linked individuals, says Opposition

The Opposition demanded the report be made public adding that a selective leak giving clean chits, amounts to a calculated strategy by the ruling

Three sentenced to life imprisonment for murder of seven persons of family

JSSC-CGL fallout threatens 2,000 govt posts in Jharkhand

Ranchi: The Jharkhand governments decision to cancel the JSSC-Combined Graduate Level (JSSC-CGL) examination has triggered a crisis in the state

Li Qiang Chairs 12th Plenary Session of the State Council

Beijing, August 18: Chinese Premier Li Qiang chaired the 12th plenary session of the State Council on August 17. The meeting focused on studying

HC refuses to interfere with Bengal Speaker appointing Ritabrata as LoP

The court noted that the Speaker could have invited both parties before making the decision but said that at present no interim relief could be g

Grievance Redressal Officer appointed for persons with disabilities

Tata Sons AGM adjourned for first time ever over quorum issue

A key shareholder, Sir Ratan Tata Trusts, faces curbs on holding meetings

Past controversies resurface as new BJP social media teams X posts disappear

The BJP on Monday appointed Deepak Mhaske as its national social media convener, ending Amit Malviyas 11-year tenure.The party also appointed Pri

Trollmeister Trump takes his cartographic aggression to Hormuz

Mekong River Joint Patrol Kicks Off: China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand Unite for 168th Operation

Beijing, August 18: China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand have launched the 168th joint patrol and law enforcement operation on the Mekong River. A

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy to visit Harvard, Oxford universities

Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy will undertake a 10-day visit to the UK and US from August 20, during which he will visit the

SC rejects plea seeking abolition of practice of execution by hanging

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a plea seeking abolition of the practice of executing a death row convict by hanging and replacing it with

CM Revanth Reddy announces pension for eligible toddy tappers

Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced on Tuesday, August 18, that the state government would provide pensions to all eligible Toddy

NTA to shift offices, revamp exam team after lapses in UGC-NET papers

Agency removes around 600 experts, plans to induct new officials and introduces a four-tier question-paper checking system as CISF teams reinforc

Telangana: Fire Dept. To Overhaul Provisional Fire NOC Framework

The 18-page document would be reduced to a maximum of 6 pages and fire-safety requirements would be made simpler: Reports

Data Is Probably the Biggest Gap: Arrive CEO on the Future of Intelligent Mobility

Arrive CEO Cameron Clayton says Bengaluru was chosen for its technology talent, growth potential and ability to help the company challenge and im

Karnataka CM rejects CBI probe demand over killing of three Tamils.

West Bengal to bring tiger back to Buxa, plant 10 crore trees

West Bengal plans to release a tiger into Buxa Tiger Reserve on October 2 as part of efforts to revive the big-cat population in North Bengal und

Outrage Over Suspicious Death of IPS Officers Mother in Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya, August 18: The suspicious death of IPS officer Ashutosh Mishras mother has sparked significant concern in Ambedkar Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

Scrap Theft Incidents Increasing in Singareni

There are incidents of attacks on security personnel also

'Tarun Tejpal Punishment Inadequate': Goa's 'Life Term' Plea In Supreme Court

Earlier this month, the Goa Bench of the Bombay High Court overturned a trial court's 2021 acquittal order, convicting the former Tehelka journal

Council: Heated Arguments on Mega DSC Issue

The chairman said that once the adjournment notice was rejected, it could not be allowed again.

Non-Bailable Warrant Issued Against Pakistan-Based Terrorist In Jammu

Abu Sumama is accused of directing Pakistani terrorists to carry out targeted killings of civilians and attacks on security forces in Kashmir.

Stolen Thirumangai Alwar bronze idol returns to Kumbakonam temple after nearly 70 years

On February 12, 2020, the Idol Wing-CID registered a case on a complaint, filed by the executive officer of the SriSoundararajaPerumalTemple, of

Inorbit Mall employee killed in road accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 26-year-old woman working at a lifestyle store in Inorbit Mall under the limits of Madhapur Police Station was killed in a road acci

Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain, ex-DJB CEO among six arrested in STP projects tender case

The other accused arrested are Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB, and private persons Nagendra Yadav, Raja Kumar Kur

Govt. urged to resolve land dispute for 33 Navluru plot owners

BJPs Ramratan Kushwaha Critiques Congress on Patriotism and Governance

Lalitpur, August 18: Political tensions have escalated following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges accusations against the BJP of promoting

Kejriwal attacks BJP after Satyendar Jain's arrest, calls it 'dictatorship'

Congress Accused of Divisive Politics by BJPs Ramratan Kushwaha

Lalitpur, August 18: Political tensions have escalated following Congress President Mallikarjun Kharges allegations against the BJP of indulging

2025 Red Fort car bomb blast: Delhi High Court denies default bail to accused

Jasir Bilal Wani alias Danish was arrested on November 17, 2025 in connection with the NIA case relating to the explosion at an entry gate of the

Decentralise education, create jobs

India's young population can drive growth only if the government invests more in education

Govt offers cheaper gas to CGD firms to accelerate household PNG rollout

Eligible CGD companies will receive an additional 200 SCM of lower-priced domestic APM gas for every incremental billed PNG connection above the

Punjab BJP Accuses AAP Government of Hindering Court Orders on DA Payments

Chandigarh, August 18: The President of the Punjab Bharatiya Janata Party, Keval Singh Dhillon, targeted the state government on Tuesday. He clai

Assembly ruckus case: Kerala High Court quashes complaint against former Congress MLA A.T. George

The court dismisses a plea by LDF leaders to quash the cases registered against them in connection with Assembly ruckus

Tamil Nadu women govt employees to get year-long maternity leave for third child

The Tamil Nadu government on Tuesday (August 18) announced that maternity leave for women government employees for the birth of their third child

Cashew import scam: High Court allows pleas against reconsideration of prosecution sanction

Division Bench finds merit in former KSCDC officials contention that they were not given an opportunity to be heard before sanction was ordered t

Skoda Auto Volkswagen Group focuses on product intervention, localisation to grow market share in India, ready for higher ethanol blends

Writing from the wreckage

Loss and grief are dressed up in impersonal statistics. But Palestinian author Jean Said Makdisi focuses on the grotesque and the suffering of or

Satyendar Jain, ex-DJB CEO among six arrested in STP projects tender case

The other accused arrested are Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB, and private persons Nagendra Yadav, Raja Kumar Kur

L&T Finance expects gold loan biz to contribute over 10% to total loan book in next 5 years

In order to scale up the gold loan business, the NBFC is planning to set up at least 500 new branches each year till 2031

Absolutely scandalous: 30 children feared caught up in IVF donor scandal

AT LEAST 30 children, most of them British, are feared to have been conceived through IVF in northern Cyprus using sperm or egg donors different

Special medical camp held for salt pan workers in Thoothukudi

Manipur Shutdown Impacts Daily Life Amid NRC Update Demands

Imphal, August 18: Daily life in Manipurs Imphal Valley faced significant disruption on Tuesday. A 48-hour general shutdown, called by the Campai

Satyendar Jain Arrest: Case Will Be Proven Fake, Says Arvind Kejriwal

Datanomics: AI hiring rises in India, legislative mentions remain limited

India's AI hiring share has risen steadily, but limited legislative engagement and a market-driven talent ecosystem highlight gaps in policy and

Japanese proverb of the day: 'Fortune exists among...' Life lessons from inspirational proverb on blind greed, unexpected luck, hidden treasure, patience, true happiness, modesty and simplicity

Japanese proverb of the day Fortune exists among leftovers comes from the Japanese saying Nokorimono ni wa fuku ga aru. It teaches that people sh

Corporation drive to crack down on illegal constructions

Mayor V.V.Rajesh said on Tuesday that those who have carried out illegal constructions should remove it themselves, failing which the civic body

Quote of the Day by Brad Pitt: Once you hit 40, you start reexamining the Inspiring lessons on aging, growing older, experience, youth and why age is just a number by the American actor known for his powerful performances and deep insights on human nature and lifes challenges

Quote of the Day by Brad Pitt: Brad Pitts quote, Once you hit 40, you start reexamining the math of it all. Ill trade wisdom for youth any day, e

Delhi Lakshmi Yojana payout begins Sep 1, pension letters from Aug 27

Eligible women will receive Lakshmi Yojana pension letters starting August twenty-seventh. Monthly financial assistance will be credited directly

BRICS condemns EU carbon tax

Calls for a significant increase in international funding to help developing countries adapt to climate change

CCI approves Tata Steel's proposal to acquire additional 23% stake in TMILL

Following the proposed acquisition, Tata Steel will become the majority stakeholder and IQ Martrade will exit from the JV entity

Chef Sanjeev Kapoors monsoon immunity drink: Try this easy lemongrass, lemon and honey recipe at home

Chef Sanjeev Kapoor recently posted a delightful recipe for a warm drink aimed at boosting immunity on his Instagram. This soothing beverage blen

Trump says no Iran talks as Hormuz stays open amid Oman deal push

Trump says no Iran talks as Hormuz stays open amid Oman deal push

TRS workers protest demanding relocation of dumping yard in Karimnagar

Hockey World Cup: India routs South Africa, jumps to top of the table

The 6-1 win is the biggest for the country in the womens section of the showpiece; Marijnes side now needs only a draw against England in its fin

NCP Spokesperson Criticizes BJPs Attack on Sonia Gandhis Patriotism

Mumbai, August 18: NCP (SP) spokesperson Naseem Siddiqui targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday, labeling their questioning of Sonia

Governing the AI elephant

AI is changing too fast for rigid, specific regulations to stay useful for long, but Sebi and RBI papers offer some guardrails for India Inc

I-T department officials discuss roadmap for improving services for taxpayers

Senior Income Tax officials met in Jaipur for a two-day conclave. They discussed improving taxpayer services and reducing litigation for the depa

Chillika Restaurant in London Honours India

At a time when the world often celebrates celebrity and fame, an award-winning restaurant in Southeast London chose to celebrate something far mo

Road workers stage demonstration

Trump wants America to vote like India. But will Indian model work?

President Donald Trump has cited Indias election system as an example for the US while pushing for stricter voter identification and citizenship

Government seeks early NOCs to keep HMR Phase-II on track

Vinesh Phogat calls Brij Bhushan goon and criminal, vows to fight in Supreme Court

Vinesh Phogat calls Brij Bhushan goon and criminal vows to fight in Supreme Court

Old Ssunita Ahuja clip on Govinda's co-stars goes viral amid public spat

Old Ssunita Ahuja clip on Govindas costars goes viral amid public spat

Fishing operations suspended following strong wind

Between 2001 and 2019, satellites watched 250,000 farming areas across the world, revealing how government payments, crop rules and conservation measures can slowly restore degraded cropland and strengthen food security

Research conducted by the University of Bonn reveals that agri-environmental policies worldwide are beneficial for cropland quality. Analyzing sa

DeepTech funding hits record high

Watch: How Hasinas extradition can redefine India-Bangladesh ties forever | Above the Fold | 18.08.2026

Bangladesh is pressing India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But can New Delhi hand her over under the India-Bangladesh extradi

Could your state pension jump above

The full new state pension could rise by more than 500 a year. A 4.1 per cent increase would take the annual payment above 13,000. The final rise

Govt. to procure 405 key defence items from Indian industry

Components for helicopters, Su-30MKI, LCA, feature in sixth indigenisation list; more than 15,700 defence items have been developed domestically

Welfare pensions to disbursed in Keralam from Aug. 19

RSS National Coordination Meeting to Address Demographic Changes and Drug Rehabilitation

Visakhapatnam, August 18: The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) will hold its All India Coordination Meeting from August 19 to 21 at the Vidya Vi

Increase drug testing from 10% to 25% for pilots: FIA to DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav

Family claims pet cat missing in Erode, announces reward

UAE warns of 'potential missile threats'; issues advisory to seek safe place

It was the first such alert since a false alarm in June and an alert in July for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory

In Numbers: From Classrooms To Jobs, Jharkhand's Youth Struggle

Student leader Devendra Nath Mahto, who had been on hunger strike for 16 days, ended his fast after the government's decision.

Annual Amaravati Championship in Tirupati From August 24

Sports Authority of Andhra Pradesh chairman A. Ravi Naidu said the championship is being conducted to mark the birth anniversary of Major Dhyan C

Jharkhand exam scam: CID arrests key accused's wife, brother who cleared JSSC-CGL

Criminal Investigation Department arrested two relatives of a key exam scam accused. Sushma Kumari and Akshay Kumar Tiwari were taken into custod

Goa govt moves Supreme Court seeking harsher sentence for Tarun Tejpal in 2013 sexual assault case

The Goa government has approached the Supreme Court seeking an enhancement of the sentence awarded to former Tehelka magazine editor Tarun Tejpal