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China and Australia Renew Currency Swap Agreement

Beijing, August 20: The Peoples Bank of China (PBOC) has announced the renewal of its bilateral currency swap agreement with the Reserve Bank of

Around 140 government buses to be operated for Tyagi Immanuel Sekaran memorial day, HC told

High Court directs authorities to deploy two police personnel on each bus to ensure the safety of the public attending the Tyagi Immanuel Sekaran

Domestic air traffic falls 4.8% to 12 million in July as demand weakens

Domestic air passenger traffic fell 4.8% year-on-year to 12 million in July, weighed down by high airfares and seasonal slowdown after a 15.39-mi

Eastern Railway Inspects Food Stalls at Key Stations in West Bengal

Kolkata, August 20: Officials from Eastern Railway conducted surprise inspections of licensed food stalls at major stations under their jurisdict

Congress seeks postponement of Census in Manipur, cites displacement

Inner Manipur MP A. Bimol Akoijam says conducting the exercise under the present circumstances would be an injustice to those affected by the con

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Opposition accuses government of pushing RSS agenda on NCERT textbooks

People with links to the Sangh and its affiliates were named in NCERT team tasked with preparing new political science textbooks for Classes 11 a

'Think beyond today, build tomorrow's India': PM Modi's big message to top officials in high-level meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday held the third high-level meeting with secretaries of the Central government, urging senior officials to

Tukaram Mundhe bans loose edible oil in Maharashtra, warns of up to 7 years in jail

Tukaram Mundhe bans loose edible oil in Maharashtra warns of up to years in jail

Manipur economy set back by a decade; no roads, investments in hill districts, says NPF MLA

Poor connectivity and repeated blockades of key highways have crippled development projects and worsened the hardships faced by ordinary people,

Sabyasachi set to expand Delhi footprint with new Mehrauli flagship store

Sabyasachi will open a 26,000-sq-ft Mehrauli flagship on August 25, doubling its Delhi footprint as the capital contributes about 30% of global r

Kamarajar Port issues tender for 4,288-crore second container terminal

To be developed on DBFOT basis

Joe Root equals Tendulkar's Test record with 66-run knock vs Pakistan

Joe Root equals Tendulkars Test record with run knock vs Pakistan

I should have been more patient: Sindhu after bowing out of World championships

HDFC Bank to raise $1.75 billion through senior notes; Moodys assigns Baa3 rating

Rajasthan man dies by suicide after posting video blaming family for his death

Rajasthan man dies by suicide after posting video blaming family for his death

Hockey World Cup | India survives Englands onslaught, advances to the next round

Bichu makes a crucial final-minute save as the Marijne-coached side holds on for a goalless draw; the team, having come up with a defensive maste

SC asks RCom to approach HC over DoT move to encash 802 cr bank guarantee

Supreme Court declines RCom's request for one-week interim protection but clarifies that it has not examined the merits of the challenge to the D

High Court Bench for Ladakh approved; Centre reaffirms commitment to constitutional safeguards

Officials said the establishment of a High Court Bench is expected to address a long-standing demand for easier and faster access to the higher j

SDI Bhubaneswar Marks Five Years: Chief Secretary Calls Skill Development Odisha

Skill Development Institute (SDI) Bhubaneswar celebrated SDI Bhubaneswar @ 5 Celebrating Five Years of the Permanent Campus at its Taraboi camp

ISHRAE to make select primary schools net-zero energy centres

The Traitors 2: Ranveer Brar, Fukra Insaan, Parul Gulati among latest exits

The Traitors Ranveer Brar Fukra Insaan Parul Gulati among latest exits

Govt eases rupee trade rules, removes hurdle to wider use of local currency

DGFT amendment puts eligible rupee export receipts on a par with foreign-currency earnings for FTP benefits and export obligations, removing a ke

Police register complaint against Konda Surekha

Hyderabad: A businessman has registered a complaint alleging that he was assaulted and threatened by Endowment Minister Konda Surekhas former OSD

Kerala transgender influencer Jaanmoni Das arrested over remarks against PM Modi

Kerala transgender influencer Jaanmoni Das arrested over remarks against PM Modi

No spin trap in Colombo Test? Sri Lanka may prepare balanced SSC pitch for India

No spin trap in Colombo Test Sri Lanka may prepare balanced SSC pitch for India

As AI changes pricing, IT firms see uptick in outcome-based deals

AI is pushing Indian IT companies towards outcome-based pricing, with newer deals increasingly linking payments to measurable business results

Macaus Third Five-Year Plan Introduces New Chapter in One Country, Two Systems

Beijing, August 20: The government of the Macau Special Administrative Region officially released its third five-year plan for economic and socia

Angel Yeast's AHH Packaging Design Recognized with Red Dot Award

Angel Yeast's AHH Packaging Design Recognized with Red Dot Award

Private capital in infra: Binding constraints

Two is a on-level playing field, which is known to be tilted against the private sector

Southern States raise concerns over tax share, delimitation and water disputes at Zonal Council meeting

The 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Mamallapuram saw southern States raise concerns over fiscal devolution, delimitation, water disputes a

Telangana MDS Aspirants With AP Degrees Seek State Govts Intervention

AIDSA urges the government to recognise Telangana caste and residence certificates

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SC Bench sets aside SLP against Telangana High Court judgment on Margadarsi Financiers

Tibet Allocates 1.13 Billion Yuan for Services Development for the Disabled

Beijing, August 20: The China Disabled Persons Federation (CDPF) held a meeting on August 19 in Lhasa regarding support efforts in Tibet. The mee

Chinese court sentences founder of troubled property developer Evergrande to life in prison

The Shenzhen Intermediate People's Court convicted Hui, 67, and Evergrande of engaging in large-scale financial fraud in inflating the group's as

Iran rejects Trump's Hormuz claim, says strait will reopen only on Tehran's terms

8-0 becomes 8-1: 'Impatient' PV Sindhu falls to cramping Wang Zhi Yi in epic duel

PV Sindhu's World Championships campaign ended in controversy as Wang Zhi Yi overcame cramps, a hostile Delhi crowd and the five-time medallist t

Drive Against Berry Borer Pest At Coffee Plantations In Araku Valley

The ASR district administration launched a drive to detect and control coffee berry borer across 2,500 acres in 35 Araku Valley villages.

Constitution Protection Committee-Karnataka condemns purification of Kharges rally venue

Kerala to Challenge Supreme Courts Construction Ban on National Highways

Thiruvananthapuram, August 20: Keralas Public Works Minister, P.K. Bashir, announced on Thursday that the state will appeal to the Supreme Court

Bhu Bharathi to streamline records, make State land-dispute-free State: Ponguleti

PM Modi calls for better use of govt data, greater interoperability

PM Modi urges government departments to break data silos, improve interoperability and use AI with human judgement to strengthen governance and c

Vantara Appoints Ex-CITES Chief John E Scanlon as Governing Council Chair

Scanlon has been appointed as independent Chair of Vantara's newly established Governing Council, its peak governing body

Madurai Collector, officials inspect arrangements for Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple consecration ceremony

The Collector instructs officials to diligently perform the tasks assigned to them; adequate security arrangements should be made, and access rou

India-Bangladesh Ganga Water Treaty not in Bihars interests, says JD(U)s Sanjay Jha

The two countries are yet to hold the last round of talks on the renewal of the treaty that will expire on December 31, 2026

Govt reappoints Anand Mahindra to RBI Board; Somanath Panicker joins

Both will serve as part-time, non-official directors for four years from August 20, 2026, or until further orders, whichever is earlier

ET Evoke: China has emerged as the greatest environmentalist of our times, says Economics Professor Michael Greenstone

Greenstone, Milton Friedman Distinguished Service Professor in Economics at the University of Chicago, says air pollution is shortening lives and

Paper leaks: A state capacity problem

Setting aside the question of the necessity of national qualifying examinations, high-quality parastatal agencies are essential to administering

Delhi Master Plan eyes air taxis, air pods to commute in future

Delhis Master Plan 2047 envisions a greener, technology-driven transport network featuring air taxis, air pods and inland waterways. The blueprin

Money Horoscope August 24-30: These 3 zodiac signs can expect a major financial blessing from the universe

For these three Zodiac Signs, financial success comes with a message: don't wait for luck to do all the work. The final days of Eclipse Season ca

NGT raps Delhi Jal Board, seeks report on alleged rainwater harvesting lapses

NGT raps Delhi Jal Board seeks report on alleged rainwater harvesting lapses

SEBI curbs cool F&O participation by 20%, but traders still lose 91,685 crore

Active individual traders fall 20 per cent in FY26, first decline since FY16; average loss per trader rises 2.4 per cent

Students showcase talent at arts festival

Jharkhand Candidates Protest Against Cancellation of JSSC-CGL Appointments

Ranchi, August 20: The movement against the cancellation of appointments made through the Jharkhand Staff Selection Commissions Combined Graduate

Quote of the day by Eric Clapton: 'Music became a healer for me. And I learned to listen with all my...' - emotional quote by English singer famously known as Slowhand teaches life lessons on how music can heal fear, confusion and difficult emotions

Quote of the day by Eric Clapton: Eric Clapton found music became a personal healer during difficult family times. He learned to listen deeply, w

'I infiltrated al-Qaeda for CIA': Blerim Skoro spied for the US, now ICE wants to deport him

'I infiltrated al-Qaeda for CIA': Blerim Skoro spied for the US, now ICE wants to deport him

India, Mexico finalise ToR for preferential trade agreement, signing soon

Proposed pact will cover a limited set of areas, including trade in goods, market access and rules of origin, as India seeks to expand its footpr

Govt. ITIs in Coimbatore extend last date for direct admissions for 2026-27 session till Aug. 31

Only two districts have received normal southwest monsoon in Karnataka

South interior Karnataka has received a deficit of -40%, with the coastal districts at -24%, north interior Karnataka at -20 to 30% and Bengaluru

Home Minister calls for early resolution of pending water-related issues in south India

He says linking major rivers, such as the Brahmaputra and the Cauvery and the Godavari, could ensure India faces no water shortage for the next 1

Failing the test

The appointment of this little-known agency, incorporated in 2010, has raised eyebrows since its promoters are facing accusations of irregulariti

Noida Sector 126 to Get a Modern Model Road at

Noida, August 20: Significant development work is underway in Noidas Sector 126 to enhance transportation, safety, and aesthetics. The Noida Auth

BYD Adds Entry-Level Sealion 7 Dynamic, Claims 520km Range to Boost Sales

The strategic expansion is a direct response to the overwhelming customer interest in the existing BYD Sealion 7 variants, said Rajeev Chauhan, H

When did pilgrimage become a luxury experience?

When did pilgrimage become a luxury experience

Eric Swalwells Washington home searched, devices seized amid ongoing misconduct investigation

Federal agents seized Eric Swalwell's electronic devices at San Francisco airport. They then searched his Washington home as part of an ongoing i

Romania destroys drone near offshore gas project, blames Russia

In the latest incident, the drone that was destroyed was loaded with explosives and did not originate from Ukraine, Defence Minister Radu Miruta

Man posing as transgender rapes air hostess on pretext of 'curing evil eye'

A 25-year-old air hostess was sexually assaulted after a man gained entry to her flat. The accused impersonated a transgender person and claimed

ChatGPT for Teens: What OpenAIs new AI safety features mean for young users

OpenAI has launched ChatGPT for Teens, introducing additional safeguards for users aged 13 to 17, including restrictions on harmful content, pare

Alarming Rise In Crimes By Juveniles In Nalgonda District

Nalgonda recorded a rise in juvenile crimes, with 275 minors arrested in 215 cases last year, prompting concerns over drugs, theft and violent of

RBI Governor Defends Early Closure of FCNR (B) Swap Window

Sanjay Malhotra says stronger dollar inflows prompted data-driven deadline revision

Suspension of ADGP M.R. Ajith Kumar: Keralam govt. denies allegations before CAT

Two get 10 years RI, 24.53 crore fine for cheating 1,062 persons in investment scam

Six years after Michigan dam disaster, water returns to Smallwood Lake

Smallwood Lake in Michigan has started refilling after work on Smallwood Dam reached substantial completion in July. The refill began on August 4

CBI Arrests Notorious Criminal for Job Fraud Linked to Parliament

New Delhi, August 20: The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has successfully apprehended a declared criminal involved in a job fraud case dat

Proposal to rename Kochi metro runs into rough weather

Ernakulam MP Hibi Eden opposes move, calls it strange and unacceptable

South Can Drive Indias Growth: Naidu

The meeting discussed a 24-point agenda covering development and pending issues concerning Andhra Pradesh and other southern states

SIR: How notices will be served and where voters will face hearings

Govt Committed to Vizag Beach Road Makeover: Minister Nadendla

He said the alliance government was taking measures to develop infrastructure and sought the cooperation of local residents.

Chhattisgarh varsity cancels exam after paper leak allegations

The action is taken after students protest, alleging that copies of the question paper were being circulated on social media hours before the exa

Shifting expectations

In the minutes, RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra argued that there was a need to remain watchful of a broadbased increase in inflation and de-anchori

Govt urges industry to use FTAs, focus on value addition and export markets

The government on Thursday nudged the industry to utilise free trade agreements (FTAs), focus on value addition, build resilient supply chains, a

Pakistan seeks $10 billion facility from US to bolster forex stability

The proposed USD 10 billion Exchange Stabilisation Support Facility from the US comes as Pakistan seeks to move away from a financing model that

Joe Root equals Sachin Tendulkars record for most fifties in Test cricket

Joe Root achieved a significant milestone by equaling Sachin Tendulkar's record for most Test half-centuries. He scored his 68th fifty during Eng

Walmart reports rare sales miss as consumers cut spending, shares fall

When fuel prices increase and get above $4, perhaps there's a psychological impact to that ... consumers are making trade-offs, CFO John David Ra