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How Two Women Sarpanches, Priyanka Tiwari and Shushum Lata Are Transforming Rural India Livelihoods

Two women village leaders Priyanka Tiwari and Sushum Lata in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar are connecting sanitation with waste management,

New Delhi: Gokhale Asks ECI If Voter Photos Shared With Delhi Police

In response to an RTI of mine in 2020, the Election Commission admitted that it had shared the entire voter list with photos with Delhi Police du

In 1984, Texas A&M researchers developed Rio Red grapefruit using radiation-induced mutations. 42 years later, it accounts for around 75% of all grapefruits produced in Texas, becoming the states dominant variety

Texas's popular Rio Red grapefruit originated from radiation-induced mutations in 1984. This variety, developed at Texas A&M University, offered

Assam Minister Criticizes Congress for Failing Rhino Conservation

Guwahati, August 19: Assams Agriculture Minister, Piyush Hazarika, launched a strong attack on the Congress party regarding the conservation of K

Indian-Origin Couple Dies in Light Aircraft Crash in UK

Ketan Swali is believed to have been the pilot of the Piper PA28 aircraft and was accompanied by his wife, Sheetal, as they took off from Tatenhi

Drunk Driver Causes Fatal Accident in Bhopal, Father Dies, Son Seriously Injured

Bhopal, August 19: A tragic incident occurred in the Kolar area of Bhopal when a young man, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, crashed his

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Govt ranks ministers on social media performance; PM Modi tops chart

Govt ranks ministers on social media performance PM Modi tops chart

Drunken Driver Causes Fatal Accident in Bhopal

Bhopal, August 19: A tragic accident occurred in the Kolar area of Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, when a drunken young man driving an Innova car collide

Gold falls Rs 800 in Delhi as crude surge, geopolitical uncertainty weigh on bullion

New Delhi, Aug 19 (PTI) Gold prices declined by Rs 800 to Rs 1,58,000 per 10 grams in the national capital on Wednesday as rising crude oil rates

Quote of the day by Epicurus: 'He who has peace of mind disturbs...' Life lessons from inspirational quote on inner balance, hard work, self-disturbance, peace, kindness and external harmony

Quote of the day by Epicurus, He who has peace of mind disturbs neither himself nor another, explains how inner calm can affect daily life. The q

Commerce minister Piyush Goyal leads 70-member business delegation to Singapore

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is leading a large delegation to Singapore. This visit aims to strengthen trade and investment ties between the tw

Kerala High Court dismisses petition by bodybuilder challenging KAT order staying his basic training for appointment as Inspector

Division Bench of Justice Anil K. Narendran and Justice S. Muralee Krishna says it cannot allow the request of Shinu Chovva as the State has deci

Andhra Pradesh makes industries partners in achieving green cover target

On instructions from Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, the Forest Department undertakes special campaign to make industries fill 33% of their l

A Byzantine royal ship sank off Croatia in the 7th century, 1300 years later it was discovered with 600 grams of gold including a gold ring linked to emperor Heraclius

A 1,300-year-old shipwreck off Croatia's Mljet island revealed over 600 grams of gold. This significant discovery includes a signet ring possibly

Fire breaks out in private paper and cardboard making unit near Tirunelveli

Kolkata High Court Denies Urgent Hearing on Opposition Leaders Rally Request

Kolkata, August 19: The Kolkata High Court has denied an urgent hearing on a petition filed by Ritabrata Banerjee, the leader of the opposition i

New initiative to improve primary students proficiency in Mathematics, languages

Revive-Navajeevanam is being implemented by Samagra Shiksha Kerala as part of the 100-day programme of the government with the objective of incre

Karnataka govt. defends Nagendras inclusion in Ministry, as Opposition continues to disrupt House proceedings

Quoting an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court, Parameshwara said criminal cases were pending against 251 Lok Sabha members, 75 Rajya Sabha memb

Charles Schwab opens tech capability centre in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Charles Schwab, the US-based financial services major, made its India debut on Wednesday, August 19, with Schwab India in Hyderabad. T

New Delhi: CBI Arrests I&B Official In 10 Lakh Bribery Case

The agency alleged that Sandeep, a 2020-batch Indian Civil Accounts Service officer, had demanded Rs 15 lakh from a businessman for processing th

Ponnam launches village outreach programme in Husnabad Assembly constituency, says Gouravelli project will be completed at the earliest

Yash's Toxic gets harsher UK rating than Dhurandhar for sex, violence and gore

Yashs Toxic gets harsher UK rating than Dhurandhar for sex violence and gore

J&K CM Omar Abdullah reacts to viral We are Gen Z video after tourists argument at Kargil checkpoint: What happened

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah criticized the growing use of Gen Z as a threat. He stated this rhetoric could undermine goodwill

Rajamahendravaram court grants two-day police custody of hit-and-run accused

Three held with vapes and banned foreign cigarettes

Five Decades of Excellence: How Persian Darbar Turned a Bandra Kitchen Into Mumbai's Mughlai Institution

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 19: In 1978, a single outlet in Bandra opened its doors with a simple promise: authentic Mughlai food, made

Coimbatore Corporation intensifies drive against illegal hoardings

Goa Celebrates World Photography Day with Honors and Recognition

Panaji, August 19: On the occasion of World Photography Day, individuals associated with photography and winners of a photography competition wer

Shiprocket, Behari Lal Engineering shares surge after strong market debut

Shiprocket and Behari Lal Engineering made strong market debuts, while Symbiotec Pharmalab set its IPO price band and Lalithaa Jewellery's issue

CM Revanth Urges US Ambassador To Simplify H-1B Visa Processing, Stamping Procedures

Revanth Reddy also requested an increase in the number of visas for students from Telangana travelling to the USA for higher education and sought

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar offers special prayers at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada

Temple officials and members of its governing board offer the spiritual leader a traditional welcome on his arrival

Modi govt 'destroyed' future of students; time for Congress to prepare roadmap for youth: Kharge

He alleged that educational institutions are increasingly being taken over by RSS people

Video shows student collecting fare, issuing tickets on KKRTC bus

The incident occurred on the bus that was on its way from the Kalaburagi City Bus Stand to Kalagi

Monitoring team formed to prevent water theft from Bhavani river

Farmers found illegally drawing water from the river for irrigation will be booked and their free agricultural power connections cut, District Co

Tirunelveli steps up dengue prevention measures ahead of monsoon

Tirunelveli District Collector instructed the local administration and public health departments to carry out mass cleaning operations to remove

Gary Kirsten breaks silence on Galle reunion with old pal Gautam Gambhir

Gary Kirsten breaks silence on Galle reunion with old pal Gautam Gambhir

Only 1 in 15 Indians with active smartphone protection, even as 72% report damage

Average device prices in India have risen 4050 per cent in recent years, and the replacement cycle has stretched to approximately 40 months

Protect Gajuwaka canal pipeline corridor from encroachments: MLA

Live in France for free? Family home offers private room, meals and 2 days off for 25 hours of weekly work

A family situated in Lot-et-Garonne, France, is on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteers to assist with various household and outdoor projects.

Coimbatores dug-up roads await restoration after pipeline works

P.S. Prashanth, Ajikumar remanded again in Sabarimala gold theft case

Arguments continue on their bail petitions, with the prosecution submitting additional digital and physical evidence linking them to the crime

Four Sentenced to Three Years for Bear Poaching in Madhya Pradesh

Bhopal, August 19: A court in Madhya Pradeshs Betul district has sentenced four individuals to three years of rigorous imprisonment for poaching

Quote of the Day by Stan Lee: When you work with people whom you Inspiring lessons on friendship, admiration, career, responsibility and why teamwork makes the dream work by the American comic book writer known for his iconic Marvel characters and deep insights on leadership and professionalism

Quote of the Day by Stan Lee: Stan Lees quote, When you work with people whom you like and you admire because theyre so good at what they do, it

Nandini Reddy Breaks Mould

Her next project stars not Samantha, but Trisha Krishnan

Kedia Securities buys 1.48% stake in Zaggle for 33 crore

The shares were acquired at 164.72 per share.

No OMR tampering in NEET-UG retest: SG Tushar Mehta tells Delhi HC

Solicitor General Tushar Mehta denied any OMR sheet tampering occurred during the NEET-UG re-test. He argued against sensationalizing allegations

Coimbatore Corporation to begin bio-mining at Kavundampalayam compost yard

Jani Master Suspension To Be Extended, Says Anil Vallabhaneni

Federation cites anti-federation activities and continues non-cooperation with Dancers Union

Gold, silver prices drop in Delhi as rising crude oil rates, geopolitical worries weigh on bullion

Gold falls 800 to 1,58,000/10g; silver slips 5,730 to 2,35,000/kg

Residents welcome closure of Tasmac outlet near Nursing College in Vellore

Israel launches probes into killings of Hind Rajab, paramedics

Jerusalem: Israels military on Wednesday, August 19, announced its first criminal investigations into troop conduct in the war in Gaza, focusing

Quick-commerce discounts settle at 19-20% as new entrants eye 1,200-1,500 dark stores

Indias quick-commerce sector is entering a more disciplined phase, with platforms increasingly balancing growth with profitability even as the en

Indices continue decline amid rising crude prices, global bond yields

Nifty falls for a seventh consecutive session, its longest losing streak since September 2025, as elevated crude oil prices and global bond yield

Best baby boy names for 2026 starting with D and their meanings: These picks are hard to resist

Parents can find many baby boy names beginning with the letter D. Popular choices include Daniel, David, and Dylan with established meanings. Rar

Kala Hiran producer approaches Supreme Court in Salman's personality rights case

Kala Hiran producer approaches Supreme Court in Salmans personality rights case

Hyderabad-Born Bagel Brigade Earns Coveted Spot at New York BagelFest 2026

The Hyderabad-founded QSR startup is the only India-born brand selected for the prestigious global bagel showcase, with fewer than 9% of applican

Elephant corridors in Keralams Athirappilly to be restored, says Minister

Closure of traditional routes blamed for fuelling human-elephant conflict, says Shibu Baby John

Vijay Sethupathi Is Done With Darkness

The actor is keeping his eye out for a role thats fun without being vulgar

WB may separate land, industry policies to boost investments: MoS Industry

The West Bengal government is likely to come out with separate policies for land and industry to attract investments in the state, a minister sai

Oil prices hit three-week high on uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude futures climbed 54 cents, or 0.59%, to $91.56 by 1157 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up 59 cents, or 0.69%,

Villagers block Chittoor-Cuddalore Highway near Tiruvannamalai demanding bus services

Amway, Emami, 4 other firms withdraw '100%' claims on labels, ads: FSSAI

Food regulator FSSAI on Wednesday said that Amway India, Emami, Bonn Biscuits and three other companies have withdrawn misleading '100 per cent'

Global bond slump sends long term borrowing costs to highest in decades

One fear is that persistent geopolitical turmoil will make economies more prone to supply shocks and inflationary pressures.

Synthetic drug trafficking: Excise arrests seven more in Keralams Kozhikode

Two persons were earlier arrested following the seizure of 3 kg of MDMA from a car at Pantheerankavu

MSME, startup conclave in Mangaluru on August 21

Jharkhand BJP Delegation Meets Amit Shah to Discuss State Issues

New Delhi, August 19: A high-level delegation from the Jharkhand BJP met with Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday. The mee

Minor boy booked for sexual assault on three-year-old cousin near Aliyar

Mysuru: e-KYC mandatory for ration card holders who completed five years

Kolte-Patil Developers appoints Hrishikesh Parandekar as new CEO

Parandekar joins from Alpha Alternatives and will spearhead the developer's next phase of growth, business expansion, operational excellence and

Google's India Pixel shift remains slow; Vietnam, China dominate production

The US tech giant, which sells roughly 12 million smartphones globally, continues to bet heavily on Vietnam

Man, woman, even working professional, anyone looking after family at home is a homemaker: Karnataka High Court

To consider a woman a homemaker, it is not necessary to project or establish that she is illiterate, stays at home 24x7, or attends only to house

Water for Vizag data centres not at the cost of citys needs, asserts IT Minister Nara Lokesh

The quantum of Polavaram water earmarked for industries will be used to meet the requirements of the upcoming facilities through dedicated pipeli

Killing of three Tamils in Karnataka outrageous: Vaiko targets Siddaramaiah government

AP Omnibus (Speed of Doing Business) Bill passed in Legislative Assembly

The Bill aims at fostering a trust-based regulatory framework, improving ease of living for citizens by implementing deregulation and compliance-

Karnataka Bank empanelled as Arranger for HUDCO Capital Gain Bonds

Karnataka Bank customers can easily subscribe to HUDCO Capital Gain Bonds at the banks branches, supported by dedicated relationship management a

On August 7, Elon Musk feared SpaceXs Ship 40 was lost at sea. 11 days later, it became the first Starship upper stage ever recovered after returning from space

SpaceX has made a remarkable achievement by successfully retrieving Starship Ship 40 from the depths of the Indian Ocean. The spacecraft emerged

In 218 BCE, Hannibal crossed the Alps with 37 war elephants, 7,000 horses and 40,000 men. 2,244 years later, models show the elephants may have lost just 4% of their fat reserves on the most efficient route

Researchers used modern models to estimate Hannibal's arduous Alpine crossing. The Col de la Traversette appears as the most energy-efficient rou

Google Pixel 10 is available under Rs 64,500, details here

Google Pixel is available under Rs details here

Quick look: Pixel 11 is here in India, it's familiar and yet different

Quick look Pixel is here in India its familiar and yet different

Monaco and Pogba Part Ways Ahead of League 1 Opener

Monaco, August 19: AS Monaco and French midfielder Paul Pogba have mutually agreed to terminate his contract. The club announced this decision on

NIT-Calicut records highest-ever UG intake of over 1,600 students

Record-breaking cohort includes students enrolling in BTech, BArch and ITEP BSc-BEd programmes

Novonesis to roll out 3,000-crore Maharashtra investment over next 24-36 months

Danish bio-solutions major Novonesis will begin rolling out its proposed 2,500-3,000 crore Maharashtra investment over the next two to three year

Rajnath, Japan Defence Minister to meet on Thursday

Two sides likely to discuss co-production of the unified complex radio antenna mast

Kanniyakumari Collector reviews measures as seawater enters Azhikkal amid rough sea conditions

Azhikkal and Pillathoppu villages are affected by sand accumulation; an earth mover has been deployed to remove the sand accumulated in the drain

J&K handicraft exports touch 817 crore, but artisans struggle with low returns

For artisans working on traditional crafts, however, higher exports do not necessarily mean higher incomes.

Lindsay Clancy day 16 LIVE: Trial takes dramatic turn, witnesses reveal chilling details of murder

Lindsay Clancy day 16 LIVE: Trial takes dramatic turn, witnesses reveal chilling details of murder