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CBI Nabs Railway Engineer Red-Handed in Rs 15 Lakh Bribe Trap Over Inflated Bonus Claim

In a swift anti-corruption strike, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Sunday arrested a Senior Section Engineer from the South Central

Tricolour hoisted on 108-foot-high mast at LoC in Jammu

Jammu Tawi, Aug 15 : A 108-foot-high national flag mast was installed in Kachrial village along the Line of Control in Jammu district on Saturday

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Cong should apologise for insulting Vande Mataram: Shah

Jaipur, Aug 16: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Sunday accused the Congress of insulting the national song Vande Mataram and demanded that the p

No need to worry, peace will prevail: Sinha

Jammu Tawi, Aug 16 : Lieutenant Governor (LG) Manoj Sinha on Sunday said there is no need for people to worry over attempts to disturb peace in t

8-Month-Old Tiger Cub Dies at Nandankanan Zoo; Population Drops to 26

In a heartbreaking development for wildlife enthusiasts, an eight-month-old royal Bengal tiger cub has died at Nandankanan Zoological Park in Bhu

PM pitches for making India Global Defence manufacturing hub

Emphasises Raksha Shakti for Viksit Bharat 2047 NEW DELHI, Aug 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday pitched for making India a global def

Israeli minister Ben-Gvir calls for killing 30-40 people in Gaza every night

Israeli minister BenGvir calls for killing people in Gaza every night

Yash responds to Allu Aravind's 'Who was Yash before KGF?' remark

Yash responds to Allu Aravinds Who was Yash before KGF remark

Only 3,833 out of 57,566 schools in T.N. have dedicated special educators, shows Rajya Sabha reply

There are 1,29,452 children with disabilities enrolled in schools across the State. Activists and educationists note this shows an imbalance in t

Long-billed Bush Warbler

The Long-billed Bush Warbler, also known as the Long-billed Grasshopper Warbler, is one of the most elusive and least-photographed birds of Asia.

Constitution allows free speech, not freedom to abuse: Allahabad University VC

Constitution allows free speech not freedom to abuse Allahabad University VC

TN political leaders condemn killing of three Tamil farmers by Karnataka forest officials

Teej: A Festival for Women

Ramesh Sarraf Dhamora The festival of Teej is celebrated on the third day (Tritiya) of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) in the month of Shra

Hindu Samarasta Kawad Yatra: A Drive to Break the Barriers of Caste

Er. Rajesh Pathak In 1989, when the Shila Poojan ceremony for laying the foundation of the Ram Temple construction was organized, the first worsh

Odisha Rolls Out

In a significant step toward digitizing and modernizing the promotion of Odishas rich artistic heritage, the Department of Odia Language, Literat

Video: Stray dogs seen roaming near gynaecology ward of Surat hospital

Video Stray dogs seen roaming near gynaecology ward of Surat hospital

Tension At Tadipatri Engagement Function

A daughters engagement function in Tadipatri turned tense after supporters of the TD and YSRC allegedly clashed in the presence of Minister B.C.

Congress Announces Major Organizational Changes in Meghalaya

New Delhi, August 16: The Congress party has announced significant organizational changes within its Meghalaya unit. This move is part of an ongo

Jared Kushner meets Hamas chief in Egypt to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire

Jared Kushner meets Hamas chief in Egypt to revive stalled Gaza ceasefire

Seven Streams, One Destiny

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood at the ramparts of the Red Fort on August 15, 2026, for the thirteenth consecutive time and introduced to the

Bihar to Build 100 Modern Bus Stands to Enhance Transport Connectivity

Jamui, August 16: Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Chaudhary announced plans for the construction of 100 new modern bus stands across the state on Sun

SIR helped Bihar achieve record poll turnout, says CEC Gyanesh Kumar

He asserts that the turnout in the Bihar Assembly election in 2025 is the highest recorded since Independencesurpassing the turnout rates of seve

Hyderabad: 10 nabbed for gambling, casino paraphernalia seized

Hyderabad: The Goshamahal police apprehended ten persons in the early hours of Sunday, August 16, for gambling. According to the police, the team

Tamil Nadu Fishing Boat Seized Off Krishnapatnam Coast

Fisheries officials and Marine Police seized a Tamil Nadu fishing boat allegedly caught fishing in Andhra Pradesh territorial waters off Krishnap

Pakistan Women name Asia Cup, Asian Games squads, target revival after T20 World Cup

Pakistan Women name Asia Cup Asian Games squads target revival after T World Cup

In 1953, a concrete barrier blocked fish migration in Massachusetts. 70 years later, its finally being removed to bring the native trout back

Soon, a concrete barrier currently obstructing fish migration in Fresh Brook will be dismantled. This ambitious restoration initiative seeks to r

Out of Delhi Warriors Triumph in DPL 2026 with Stellar Performance

New Delhi, August 16: The Out of Delhi Warriors secured a thrilling victory against Old Delhi 6 by 21 runs in the 29th match of the Delhi Premier

UGC-NET June 2026: NTA Announces Re-Test for English, Commerce, Sociology

The National Testing Agency (NTA) has announced a re-test for three subjects of the University Grants Commission National Eligibility Test (UGC-N

Redeeming our 'Tryst With Destiny': India's road map to Viksit Bharat

India has declared its ambition to become a developed nation by 2047. What it needs now is a credible, measurable roadmap to turn that ambition i

Tibetans Accuse China of Harassment Over Ethnic Unity Law

Wellington, August 16: Tibetans opposing Chinas Ethnic Unity and Progress Law are reportedly facing surveillance and harassment. A Tibetan indivi

DC Edit | Curb Sale Of Unhealthy Food

The government cannot escape its obligation to guide people in making the right choices merely because doing so could affect its electoral prospe

2025 DSC Teachers Stage Self-Respect Rally In Vijayawada

Nearly 7,000 teachers selected through the 2025 DSC recruitment took part in an Atma Gaurava rally in Vijayawada, protesting what they called a m

Dhruv Jurel Gives Major Warning Despite India's Dominant Position In Galle Test vs Sri Lanka

India ended Day 2 on a first innings score of 460, but wicket-keeper batter Dhruv Jurel stressed that things could change quickly in the Test mat

From hospitals to schools: China expands scrutiny of religious beliefs in Chengdu

IBPS Announces 11,403 Customer Service Associate Positions

New Delhi, August 16: A significant opportunity has emerged for job seekers in the banking sector. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (

Congress rejects Shahs Vande Mataram charge, calls it a political diversion

While Amit Shah and other BJP leaders sought an apology from Sonia Gandhi over events at the Congress headquarters on Independence Day, the Congr

What happened to MLB legend Tommy John? Baseball icon dies at 83 after 26-year career

What happened to Tommy John? The MLB legend died peacefully at 83 at his Florida home, surrounded by his family. Days earlier, he had been in hos

Bengal double murder: 3 arrested over killing of Congress leader, lawyer son

Octopus Energy pays UK households nearly 100m for spare solar power as heatwaves drive 34% surge in solar installation demand

UK households have made nearly one hundred million pounds from selling solar power, as Octopus Energy customers have reported collective earnings

Indian Railways Orders 20,000

In a decisive move to prioritise passenger health, Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw today ordered sweeping corrective measures after a ful

Shah Rukh, Ajay, Tiger Face FDA Notices Over Vimal Pan Masala Ad

The Maharashtra FDA has issued show-cause notices to actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their appearance in a Vimal Pan Masa

Major Reshuffle in Punjab Police: Transfers of 12 IPS and 112 PPS Officers Announced

Chandigarh, August 16: The Punjab government has implemented a significant administrative reshuffle within the police department, involving the t

Hockey World Cup 2026: India Face High-Intensity England Test In Second Pool D Game

The Indian men's hockey team will look to build on its winning start to the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 when it takes on England in its second Pool

A uniform 50% increase in LS seats is pulling the wool over someones eyes, says Praveen Chakravarty

Commenting on the Gen Z protests that led to the resignation of Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, he says the younger generation seek

GSK India aims to double revenue to 8K cr by FY30: MD Bhushan Akshikar

GSK India aims to double revenue to 8,000 crore by FY30, with oncology and adult vaccines emerging as key growth drivers alongside its general-me

Many PDP leaders detained for bid to protest seeking insurance for hail-hit apple orchards in Kashmir

Former PDP legislator Aijaz Ahmad Mir has beenadvocating for inclusion of apples and cherries under a comprehensive Crop Insurance Scheme

Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren offers to hold talks with JPSC protesting students on Monday

After students protesting against alleged irregularities in Jharkhand's recruitment exams burnt the effigies of Chief Minister Hemant Soren, Rahu

Statsguru: India's high income goal faces roadblocks on the path to 2047

India needs sustained 9.25% annual growth to become a developed economy by 2047, but low investment and a prolonged lower-middle-income phase rem

Russia's richest woman built Amazon-like retail giant. Why is Ukraine attacking it?

Russia's richest woman built Amazon-like retail giant. Why is Ukraine attacking it?

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Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP?

Why do Laxmanananda Saraswati and Dara Singh matter to the Odisha BJP? Hemant Kumar Rout analyses

Colombia asks Trump to pause tariffs after deadly earthquake kills 289

Colombia asks Trump to pause tariffs after deadly earthquake kills

Donald Trump's envoys meet mediators, Israel strikes Gaza

Hamas officials were present at some of the meetings between mediators and with Trump's envoy and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, and Nickolay Mladeno

Champa Darwaja Hanuman Temple Keeps Hyderabads Heritage Alive

It is remarkable that a temple with such a deep connection to the citys past continues to receive devotees despite the rapid changes around it. W

Power engineers

Hyderabad: Power engineers body All India Power Engineers Federation (AIPEF) on Sunday, August 16, vowed to resist moves towards power privatisat

Cyber crime emerging as the biggest challenge facing police: senior IPS officer

Earlier, this week Mr. Thakur was awarded the Presidents Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM), for his distinguished career spanning three decad

Bhatia, Rai, and Thigala Secure Playoff Spots at St. Jude Championship

Memphis, August 16: The St. Jude Championship, the first of three playoff events on the PGA Tour, did not yield a great day for the four Indian-o

No private data sought, ID details to be provided only if available: J&K, Ladakh Census chief

The Census 2027 questionnaire will include 13 new questions or data fields that were not part of the Census 2011 questionnaire, which had 29 ques

Congress leader's son killed in Nadia district of West Bengal

Three persons have been arrested in connection with the murders, among them Fatema Bibi, head of Nadias Haranagar panchayat

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PM-VBRY scheme meets a third of first-time jobs target in first year

PM-VBRY has created 62.56 lakh first-time jobs against its 1.92 crore target, while experts flag weak demand and limited hiring incentives as key

BJP Questions Kejriwals Silence on Dalit Activists Harassment in Delhi

New Delhi, August 16: The Delhi BJPs media chief and spokesperson, Praveen Shankar Kapoor, condemned the alleged harassment of a Dalit activist b

Puzzling policy: Premature ending of FCNR (B) swap raises questions

From the turn of events, it would appear that the scheme was not adequately thought through

TN CM Vijay sets the stage for a long role as govt completes 100 days

Tamil Nadu's new government has made investment and welfare central to its first 100 days, but managing debt and sustaining investor confidence w

Mexican Proverb of the Day: The shrimp that falls asleep gets carried away by the current Meaning, life lesson and why this saying still matters

A traditional Mexican proverb serves as a critical reminder against complacency in our ever-evolving world. It underscores the importance of seiz

Man kills son, stabs wife after family dispute in Gujarat's Navsari

Man kills son stabs wife after family dispute in Gujarats Navsari

Renewed reform push: India must speed up its growth to meet challenges

To assuage the anxieties of the youth and children, the country must broaden the avenues for gainful employment available to them and reduce the

Israel vows to go after Hezbollah as it names another killed

No score will be left unsettled in any arena. We'll defend our soldiers and our civilians with full power, Defence Minister Israel Katz

CJP leaders to visit volunteer's family in Bengal after father's killing

CJP leaders to visit volunteers family in Bengal after fathers killing

The Story Of Your Life: Everything looks wonderful, just keep scrolling

All was sweet innocent fun for a while. Then the algorithm came along and ruined everything

The cost of exchange rate policy: What is the price of controlling rupee?

The path to Indian economic success begins with a full reckoning of the costs of exchange-rate management

Congress holds focus group discussions with students

With 16 sessions held so far in three cities, the interactions have formed the basis of Leader of the Opposition Rahul Gandhis Chhatron Ki Goonj

SIDBI Recruitment Alert: 50 Consultant Credit Analyst Positions Available, Apply by August 21

New Delhi, August 16: A promising opportunity has emerged for job seekers in the banking sector. The Small Industries Development Bank of India (

Economics of oilseed production: Why India's import dependence persists

The genesis of the persistent rise in imports of edible oils, regardless of steady increase in indigenous production, lies in the demand growing

Bhogapuram airport to welcome first flight from Hyderabad

Annamalailevels graft charge against some Tamil Nadu Ministers, claims to have audio clip

However, the founder of We The Leaders did not name anyone. He also claimed to have an audio clip to prove his claim. He urged Chief Minister C.

CM Vijay condemns 'massacre' of 3 Tamilians in Karnataka forest firing

CM Vijay condemns massacre of Tamilians in Karnataka forest firing

I support Article 370. I'm a dimaagi Naxal: Former chief minister Mehbooba Mufti

Mehbooba Mufti 'dimaagi Naxal' comment came after Union Minister Kiren Rijiju's statement. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had previously warned abo

Osmania Medical College student dies by suicide in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 19-year-old first-year MBBS student allegedly died by suicide by jumping from a building, police said on Sunday, August 16. The dece

Holiday declared for schools, govt. offices in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi

Indian Navy Showcases Maritime Presence Abroad on Independence Day

Muscat, August 16: The Indian Navy announced on Sunday that its ships marked Indias maritime presence at various foreign ports, including Muscat,

Scientists from Kings College London turned an agricultural waste product into a bone-healing scaffold; keratin from sheeps wool produced more natural-looking regenerated bone than collagen in animals

Sheeps wool may soon have a surprising medical purpose. Scientists at Kings College London turned wool-derived keratin into a bone regeneration s

The long history of Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran's 'six months'

While the immediate reasons for Chandra's decision have been a point of intense discussion, the root cause of it all may be linked to the past -

No distributor backed Awarapan 2: Producer Vishesh Bhatt as film wins box office

No distributor backed Awarapan Producer Vishesh Bhatt as film wins box office

100 days in office: West Bengal banks on a pro-business turnaround

West Bengal's new government is betting on a pro-business approach to revive investment, but fiscal constraints and the contentious land question

Seven ABVP members sent to jail after clash with NSUI at EFLU

Hyderabad: After the clash between Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP) and the National Students Union of India (NSUI) at English and Forei