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Air India Express Takes Off From Andhra Pradeshs New Bhogapuram Airport

Inaugural operations commenced on 17 August, connecting Visakhapatnam with Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Vijayawada

17 Aug 2026 8:31 pm
Astroguide for Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Tithi: Shravana Shukla Shashti till 5.54 pm

17 Aug 2026 8:27 pm
Cognizant Unveils Talent Accelerator Program for 489 Fresh B-School Hires

Over 37% of hires from non-tech backgrounds, including liberal arts

17 Aug 2026 8:26 pm
Vedanta Power Reaffirms India Energy Security Commitment on Independence Day

Commenting on the occasion, Rajinder Singh Ahuja, Whole-Time Director and CEO, Vedanta Power Limited, said, Energy security is fundamental to the countrys economic independence and its aspirations for a developed India.

17 Aug 2026 8:23 pm
Odisha CM Majhi Visits Flood-Hit Jajpur As 242 Villages Remain Marooned; Relief Operations Intensified

As many as 242 villages across eight blocks remain surrounded by floodwaters, disrupting road connectivity and affecting normal life: Reports

17 Aug 2026 8:16 pm
Rat Found in Blinkit Ice Cream Freezer in Thane, Sparks Food Safety Alarm

A rat was allegedly spotted running inside an ice cream at a Blinkit's store in Kalyan's Godrej Hill area in Thane, leading to concerns over food safety and calls for action by the authorities.

17 Aug 2026 8:15 pm
Dinusha Hits Century As Sri Lanka Post 284 in First India Test

Dinushas century and Dickwellas 80 rescue Sri Lanka from 90/5

17 Aug 2026 8:12 pm
From Ganja Fields To Black Rice: Tribal Women In Odisha Rewrite Their Story

The Koraput district administration has provided black rice seeds and milling machines to women farmers: Reports

17 Aug 2026 7:59 pm
From Blues and Ballads to Bebop: The Greg Banaszak Trio Returns to the NCPA

The programme draws on the freedom and musical conversation that define jazz, allowing each musician to bring a distinct voice to the performance.

17 Aug 2026 7:57 pm
Bring Back Lower-Blend Petrol to Protect Older Vehicles, Urges CEA Nageswaran

Oil ministry has maintained that it's not feasible to build and maintain infrastructure to supply multiple grades of fuel: Reports

17 Aug 2026 7:52 pm
ECM Scheme: Govt. Cleared 31 Investment Proposals Worth Rs 7,877 cr

The fresh tranche of investment will be spread across 10 states. These approvals will result in a total output or production of goods worth Rs 82,243 crore and lead to the generation of close to 10,000 jobs, the IT secretary said

17 Aug 2026 7:49 pm
Fire Breaks Out at South Mumbai Income Tax Office, Staff Safely Evacuated

An inquiry is going on with the police, Income Tax officers and security staff regarding missing or injured persons, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation said in a statement.

17 Aug 2026 7:40 pm
Meet Indias AI Kid: Raul John Aju From Plus Two Commerce to Global AI Mentor

From Plus Two Commerce to Global AI Mentor: Reports

17 Aug 2026 7:37 pm
Nakkalas Next Generation Face Identity Crisis

Kids struggle for ST status despite parents have it, putting edu, welfare far from reach

17 Aug 2026 7:26 pm
Fifty-One Years and Counting!

Superstar Rajinikanth celebrates milestone on Dharman Sets

17 Aug 2026 7:20 pm
No Ozempic or Fat Burners

Sohail Khan reveals real reasons behind his drastic weight loss

17 Aug 2026 7:17 pm
Rajasthan Schoolgirls Ink Principals Face Amid Molestation Allegations

The incident occurred at a government senior secondary school, where students and their parents gathered and held a demonstration against the school principal, Sushil Kumar Rinwa.

17 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Amitabh Bachchan Rents Out 3 Floors for Rs 33 Lakh a Month

This deal highlights the Bachchan familys aggressive shift toward premium commercial property investments in Mumbai.

17 Aug 2026 7:13 pm
Ambitious Ashwatthama Project Falls Through

Shahid Kapoor film trips on budget and the Big Bs iconic rendition of the epic character

17 Aug 2026 7:03 pm
A Pet Care Forecast for a Rainy Day

Monsoons can take a toll on your pets health from fungal infections to ticks and flea infestations, vets share a few dos and donts

17 Aug 2026 7:00 pm
Magisterial Probe Ordered Into Forest Shootout Incident: Karnataka Minister

The state Forest minister, making a statement on the incident in the House, detailed what had happened and said the incident took place 5-8 km inside the forest from the boundary of the villages, early on the morning of August 15

17 Aug 2026 6:57 pm
The Hydration Reset

Apart from mere water consumption, many have changed their hydration routines with electrolytes, ORS and hydration supplements

17 Aug 2026 6:49 pm
Civil Society Groups Urge Karnataka CM To Extend SIR Process by 3 Months

The organisations alleged that people who had shifted their residence after 2002 were not being provided enumeration forms

17 Aug 2026 6:48 pm
Sheraton Grand Bangalore Serves Up a Healthier Take on Junk Food at Feast

A thoughtfully curated spread of wholesome comfort food brings together indulgence, nutrition, and flavour for guilt-free dining

17 Aug 2026 6:46 pm
Ravi Teja Slammed Over Crass Remark

A nickname for his young co-star has exploded into a social-media row, with netizens calling out the language used on stage

17 Aug 2026 6:41 pm
Brittas Writes to SBI Chairman, Questions Near Zero Vacancies for Kerala

The CPI(M) leader wrote to the SBI chairman on Monday and referred to its notification dated 11 August 2026, which announced 7,680 regular Junior Associate vacancies nationwide, but none for Kerala

17 Aug 2026 6:39 pm
Teen Digi Curfews Gain Momentum

Amid mental health concerns, many parents and governments are imposing midnight social media ban on teenagers

17 Aug 2026 6:36 pm
Parvatipuram Manyam: 10th Class Student Dies As Govt School Compound Wall Collapses

eja's parents and relatives staged a dharna with the body at the school

17 Aug 2026 6:35 pm
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 porting to Jio or taking a new Jio connection.

17 Aug 2026 6:22 pm
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 manufacturing

17 Aug 2026 6:20 pm
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 pace across the capital region.

17 Aug 2026 6:13 pm
Revanth Reddy Welcomes TG-SAFE for Safer Food, Medicines

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

17 Aug 2026 6:04 pm
Leopard Cub Found Dead in Amrabad Tiger Reserve on Srisailam Road

The exact reasons behind the incident could be ascertained only after getting the post-mortem report: Officials

17 Aug 2026 5:56 pm
Trump Threatens Oman With Bombing, Demands Iran 'Surrender'

US president warns Muscat against obstructing Strait of Hormuz deal with Tehran

17 Aug 2026 5:50 pm
Govt. To Set Up High-powered Panel For Banking Reforms

The finance minister also highlighted that non-performing assets (NPAs) of banks are at their lowest level ever, providing a stronger foundation for the banking sector to undertake further reforms and support economic growth. The ideas emerging from the banking leadership could provide substantive inputs to the committee and help the government move rapidly on its recommendations, she said

17 Aug 2026 5:46 pm
TG -SAFE Launch To Ensure Food, Drug Safety In Telangana: CM Revanth

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Monday said the creation of TG-SAFE reflects the state government's commitment to ensure safety, security and overall well-being of citizens.

17 Aug 2026 5:45 pm
Iranian Drones Target Kurdistan PM's Office, Intelligence Chief's Home

Kurdistan PM Masrour Barzani calls strikes a dangerous escalation; no casualties reported

17 Aug 2026 5:44 pm
TGHRC Calls for Strict Enforcement of Category-B Engineering Admissions Guidelines

The complainant alleged that eligible students were not provided an effective opportunity to submit applications, despite notifications being issued, and that the prescribed admission procedure was not properly followed

17 Aug 2026 5:41 pm
UN Rights Chief Urges Immediate De-escalation In Yemen

Volker Turk warns rising civilian toll could push Yemen back into full-scale conflict

17 Aug 2026 5:37 pm
Naidu Defends Mega DSC-2025 Teacher Recruitment, Cites Transparency

Naidu said the teacher's recruitment through 'Mega DSC' fulfilled one of the core poll promises. He said 3.3 lakh aspirants had applied for the DSC examination, which offered 15,941 government teacher jobs

17 Aug 2026 5:34 pm
GLP-1 Generics See Surge In Adoption

According to the data of India Ratings, the sales value of generic GLP-1 injectable drugs has gone up since their launch in March and has reached Rs 460 million by July. In volume terms, it shot to 192,000 units by July

17 Aug 2026 5:32 pm
Trump Envoy Meets Netanyahu on Gaza Plan After Rare Hamas Talks

Netanyahu, whose ruling coalition is trailing in Israeli opinion polls ahead of an October national election, publicly rejected this month a U.S.-backed agreement that would see Hamas surrender its arms in exchange for Israel withdrawing from Gaza.

17 Aug 2026 5:28 pm
SC Orders Nationwide Survey Of Elephant Corridors, Bans Fireballs

Top court says states cannot block elephant pathways to protect crops; Centre asked to submit report in six weeks

17 Aug 2026 5:24 pm
India Take 178-Run Lead As Sri Lanka Bowled Out for 284

Sonal Dinusha scored his maiden Test century, making 100 off 168 balls to lead Sri Lankan resistance. This was after the hosts were reduced to 99 for 5 at lunch

17 Aug 2026 5:23 pm
Zaira Wasims Critique of J&K Waqf Boards Role in ID Event Triggers Heated Debate

Zaira, who stepped away from the film industry in 2019 citing conflicts with her religious beliefs, said she had come across a video clip of August 15 festivities held for or by the Waqf Board at a school in Kashmir. In her post, she argued that the Boards involvement appeared at odds with its stated religious purpose. She described it as almost comical that an institution built around communal and spiritual responsibilities would sit comfortably through performances she felt a religious body sh

17 Aug 2026 5:17 pm
SSB Safeguards 2,450-km Open borders with Nepal, Bhutan: Bandi Sanjay

Improving residential facilities for personnel of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) and enhancing Housing Satisfaction Ratio are among the priorities of the Modi Government: Sanjay Kumar

17 Aug 2026 4:54 pm
Ind vs SL Test: Dickwella, Dinusha Hit 50s As Sri Lanka Fight Back on Day 3

Their unbroken 125-run stand for the sixth wicket steadied the Sri Lankan innings after India had reduced them to 99-5 at lunch

17 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
TGHRC Urges Strict Implementation of Category B for B-Tech Admissions

The TGHRC has recommended strict enforcement of the prescribed guidelines for admissions to Category-B (Management/NRI) seats in Engineering Colleges, ensuring transparency, fairness and equal opportunity to eligible students.

17 Aug 2026 4:45 pm
Defence Ministry Signs Rs 1,943-Crore Deal To Lease Two MQ-9B Sea Guardians

Drones to boost Indian Navy's maritime surveillance and intelligence capabilities

17 Aug 2026 4:36 pm
Colombia Defender Jhon Lucumi Moves to Juventus After Impressing at World Cup

Lucumi played almost every minute of Colombia's five games at the World Cup, where the team conceded just one goal, in an opening 3-1 win over Uzbekistan

17 Aug 2026 4:36 pm