SENSEX
NIFTY
GOLD
USD/INR

Weather

image 35    C

Top News News

Deccan Chronicle

Top News / Deccan Chronicle

BJP Constitutes Fact-Finding Team Regarding Hanur Shootout

Three alleged poachers were killed in an exchange of fire with forest department personnel near Shaagya, in the Holemuradatti forest of the Hanur wildlife range

18 Aug 2026 5:09 pm
SC Notice to Centre on PIL to Bar Police from Revealing Accused Online

The petition referred to images or videos showing the accused handcuffed, tied with ropes, beaten with sticks, made to kneel, dragged or pulled down stairs.

18 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Donald Trump Lauds Indian Voting System

The President of the United States of America,Donald Trump, lauded the Indian voting system where electors need to show their identity proof before pushing the button on Electronic Voting Machines (EVM).

18 Aug 2026 5:08 pm
Premier League To Telecast Audio of Conversations Between Players and Referees

While the live audio will not be added, audio of one or two important incidents in the game will be included per game

18 Aug 2026 5:03 pm
Taxation, Payment and Settlement Systems Act Amendments Get President's Assent

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, and an Act to further amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, have received the assent of the President on the August 17, 2026, the Ministry of Law said in a gazette notification.

18 Aug 2026 4:59 pm
DCAS: Information Superiority, Split-Second Decisions Define Today's Air Battle

He said this is where the experience gained from designing and operating the IACCS (Integrated Air Command and Control System) is very critical, because it is a system where the sensors, communication and the shooter are all integrated.

18 Aug 2026 4:50 pm
Infertility Is Not Failure: Why Emotional Support Matters

Psychological counselling can help couples navigate the emotional challenges of fertility treatment

18 Aug 2026 4:47 pm
Hyderabad firm develops mobile counter-drone vehicle to neutralise rogue drones

The Hyderabad-based Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems Indrajaal Ranger is a counter-drone vehicle designed to detect, track, identify, and neutralize rogue drones while on the move

18 Aug 2026 4:44 pm
48-hour Manipur Bandh Disrupts Normal Life

The strike coincides with the start of the self-enumeration phase of Census 2027 (August 1731), with the main house-listing operations scheduled from September 1 to 30. Protests have grown in recent days, with women vendors from Khwairamband Ima Keithel staging sit-ins, students holding rallies, and demonstrators earlier disrupting census training programmes. Two students were injured in police action during protests on Monday

18 Aug 2026 4:30 pm
China's Unitree Unveils 'Superman' Robot as Fervour Builds Ahead of Shanghai Debut

It achieved a standing jump of 2 metres and reached a top speed of 12.66 metres per second.

18 Aug 2026 4:29 pm
Hyderabad: 36 Tonnes Of Adulterated Ghee, Material Seized By H-FAST

The adulterated products were packed in transparent covers and falsely marketed under names such as 100 per cent pure ghee, premium ghee, farm fresh ghee and natural ghee.

18 Aug 2026 4:26 pm
Pune Boy, Riding Pillion With Father, Killed In Accident

Locals blame bad roads, commuters expressed anger over the incident and held the civic authorities responsible

18 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
Ukraine Orders Evacuation Of 2,177 Children From Dnipropetrovsk Settlements

Families Given One Month To Leave Areas Facing Intensified Russian Strikes

18 Aug 2026 4:25 pm
CBI Nabs 3, including Hyderabad Mining DD in Bribe Case

The CBI registered the case on Monday against the three persons and other unknown public servants and private persons, in connection with alleged demand and acceptance of bribe

18 Aug 2026 4:23 pm
Apple To Change App Data Consent Rules, German Regulator Says

The Federal Cartel Office found that Apple's App Tracking Transparency framework gave its own apps more favourable consent prompts than those of third-party developers, potentially breaching competition rules

18 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Harry Kane Confirms Bayern Munich Extension Talks Set To Start

Kane told reporters the discussions had been delayed until after he returned from a post-World Cup holiday, but would begin soon

18 Aug 2026 4:15 pm
My Customers Have Been My Culinary School: Gaurav Saria

With no culinary education, apprenticeship or professional kitchen experience, Gaurav Sariaowner, tea master, and Chefbuilt Infinitea by learning from failure, curiosity and the people who sat at his tables.

18 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
The Goal is To Take Tottenham Back To Where They Belong: Marcos Senesi

I was excited from day one, and I'm really happy to be a player for Spurs, said Senesi

18 Aug 2026 4:05 pm
17-Year-Old Girl Killed By Cousin, Body Stuffed In Suitcase In Delhi

Accused allegedly dumped girls body at secluded Burari spot over family dispute

18 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
Apple's Camera-Equipped AirPods Spotted in Leaked Video Ahead of Launch

It is speculated that the cameras on the AirPods are not intended for taking photos or videos, but rather for providing visual information to Visual Intelligence

18 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
State To Be Transformed Into Clean Energy Hub: Bhatti Vikramarka

He envisioned making Telangana not just a consumer of clean energy, but a major global manufacturing hub for clean energy technologies.

18 Aug 2026 3:57 pm
Pakistan SC Orders Imran Khans Shift To Hospital For Eye Check-Up

Former PM to be taken to Islamabads Shifa International Hospital after court cites health and safety concerns

18 Aug 2026 3:51 pm
Guardians Of Heritage: Turtle Wax Marks Eight Decades of Global Care Alongside Indias 80th Independence Day

As part of the 80th Independence Day celebrations, Turtle Wax Car Care Studios nationwide will showcase its offerings alongside waterless wash eco-innovations, and advanced Graphene matrix applications designed to safeguard classic, modern, and electric vehicles against harsh Indian weather conditions

18 Aug 2026 3:50 pm
Kerala Student Ansijis Death in TN College: Family Demands Detailed Probe

The college authorities informed the family that the girl had fallen from the staircase. However, she had actually jumped from the top of the building, the student's family said

18 Aug 2026 3:36 pm
Kakinada AE Suicide: Case Registered Over Son-in-law's Suspicious Death

Police are investigating the fresh allegations, including the circumstances surrounding Jagadish Reddys death and the possible involvement of others.

18 Aug 2026 3:27 pm
Ajay Devgan Spotted at Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

He was seen stepping out of the temple, where a huge crowd of fans had gathered to catch a glimpse of him.

18 Aug 2026 3:14 pm
AP Cabinet: 33% Reservation for BCs in Local Body Polls

The Cabinet has decided to provide 33 per cent reservation to BCs in rural areas, and 33.1 per cent to the community in urban areas in the local body polls. It was also decided that direct elections should be held for mayor posts

18 Aug 2026 3:06 pm
Nvidia Will Back First Phase of OpenAI Project With as Much as $105 Billion

OpenAI has entered into an agreement to secure up to roughly 8 gigawatts of computing capacity from the Pike County complex, with the first 800 megawatts expected to come online by 2028

18 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
VD Satheesan Flags Off Containers From Vizhinjam, Marking Start of EXIM Operations

CM Satheesan said that the port was the first one in India to have automated algorithm and artificial intelligence driven system, making Vizhinjam the number one seaport in the country

18 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
IND vs SL, 1st Test: India Set Sri Lanka Daunting 372-Run Target For Victory

India were bowled out for 193 in their second innings of opening Test against Sri Lanka

18 Aug 2026 2:58 pm
Facebook Friendship Costs Gorakhpur Man Rs 15.20 Lakh In Cyber Fraud

Woman posing as US resident allegedly claims luggage detained at Delhi airport and seeks money

18 Aug 2026 2:49 pm
Rishabh Pant Becomes First Indian and Fastest To Hit 100 Sixes in Test Cricket

Among Indians, both Virender Sehwag and Rohit Sharma, with 91 sixes each, are joint second in the list

18 Aug 2026 2:48 pm
Twisha Sharma Died by Suicidal Hanging: AIIMS Medical Board

The 31-page chargesheet with annexures running into hundreds of pages chronicles alleged psychological torture inflicted on Twisha by Samarth and Giribala, a retired district judge, during the six months of marriage.

18 Aug 2026 2:48 pm
Sanjay Jaju Reviews HMDAs Functioning, Ongoing Development Initiatives

The CS asked officials to ensure coordinated planning, expedite key infrastructure and development projects, and strengthen urban infrastructure across the Hyderabad Metropolitan Region

18 Aug 2026 2:47 pm
Ship Hit By Projectile While Transiting Strait Of Hormuz, Crew Member Casualty Reported

UKMTO says vessel was damaged off Oman as tensions continue to threaten shipping through key waterway

18 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Wont Allow Projects Negatively Impacting People, TN Minister on Hydrocarbon Project

Allaying the apprehensions of the members over the proposed hydrocarbon project in the state, the Minister said any project that detrimentally impacts the livelihoods of fishermen or harms the environment would not be allowed in the state

18 Aug 2026 2:45 pm
Ram Gopal Varma Clarifies Stand on Not Remembering Sridevi

Despite his known obsession with the star, he stated that he does not think of dead people at all.

18 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
National Sports Awards 2025: 17 Named For Arjuna Awards, No Khel Ratna

1962 Asian Games gold medallist footballer I. Arumainayagam was conferred the Arjuna Award for Lifetime Achievement

18 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
Chamoli Tunnel Accident Death Toll Rises To 9

One worker remains missing as rescue teams continue search amid heavy sludge and debris

18 Aug 2026 2:36 pm
Mankal Vaidya Unanimously Elected Deputy Speaker of Karnataka Assembly

Vaidya handled Ports and Fisheries portfolio in the previous Siddaramaiah government

18 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
MMC Commissioner Inspects Civic Works in Rampally

The Commissioner reviewed SAT performance and FRS updation, along with the status of road-widening works and pothole and BT patchwork requirements across major roads and internal lanes

18 Aug 2026 2:32 pm
SC Notice To Centre, States On Seizing Assets In Paper Leak Case Offenders

SC asked Centre and the state governments to confiscate movable and immovable property of offenders and their family members involved in exam question paper leak cases

18 Aug 2026 2:31 pm
Zaheerabad Jewellery Shop: 70 Gram Gold Necklace Stolen by Burqa Clad Women

The owner lodged a complaint with the police, who are examining the CCTV footage to identify the suspects.

18 Aug 2026 2:23 pm
22 Scotch Bottles Seized in Kapra; 1 Detained

The investigation revealed that he had recently been bringing the bottles from a military canteen and selling them by charging an additional Rs.500 to Rs.1000 per bottle

18 Aug 2026 2:22 pm
SC To Form Panel To Probe Police Excesses During Delhi Protest

Panel to include retired judges, former DGP and ex-CBI director; video footage and CCTV to be examined

18 Aug 2026 2:16 pm
Telangana A Paradise for Investors: Bhatti

Bhatti Vikramarka emphasized that energy transition is not merely about changing the source of electricity generation, but a transformative process that reshapes the entire economic system

18 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
Bombay HC Fines Maha FDA Over Prolonged Suspension Of Sweet Shop License

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is directed by Bombay High Court to pay Rs 5 lakh to a Pune-based sweets shop over its continued licence suspension despite compliance with safety norms

18 Aug 2026 2:07 pm
SC Dismisses Plea Against Hanging, Says Centre Can Review Execution Method

Court says Centre can review existing method through expert body to examine alternatives

18 Aug 2026 1:56 pm
Houthis Target Saudi Aramco Refinery In Jazan With Drones

Iran-backed rebels claim attack came in response to alleged airspace violations over Yemen

18 Aug 2026 1:48 pm
Poachers Killing: DK Shivakumar Asks TN Not To Interfere in State Affairs

He also dismissed demands from a section of Tamil Nadu politicians for a CBI inquiry into the death of the three men, claimed to be Tamils, in Chamarajanagar on August 15

18 Aug 2026 1:45 pm