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Karnataka Assembly Passes Apartment Ownership and Management Bill Amid Ruckus

The Bills were passed amid protests by the BJP and JD(S) demanding the resignation of Minister N Nagendra, over corruption charges against him

21 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
Olympian Shivpal Singh Receives 10-Year Ban For Second Doping Offence

The latest 10-year suspension is likely to bring an end to his competitive career, given his age

21 Aug 2026 5:27 pm
Greyhounds, OCTOPUS Personnel Join Civil Supplies to Crack Whip on Rice Millers

Commissioner of Civil Supplies M. Stephen Raveendra chaired a high-level briefing at Civil Supplies Bhavan this morning to formally welcome the newly inducted commanders and outline their strategic mandate

21 Aug 2026 5:21 pm
Annaprasadam, Laddu Pottu Bhavan Inaugurated At Kanaka Durga Temple

Andhra Pradesh Minister Anam Ramanarayana Reddy inaugurated the Annaprasadam and Laddu Pottu Bhavans at Sri Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada.

21 Aug 2026 5:15 pm
DeepSeek Unveils Test Model to Rival Anthropics Opus 4.8

The new release is an experimental version of DeepSeeks flagship text-only V4 Flash model that adds multimodal capabilities

21 Aug 2026 5:13 pm
SC Disposes of Petitions Concerning The Kerala Story, Leaves Legal Questions Open

The top court, in May 2023, had stayed the ban imposed by the state government

21 Aug 2026 4:56 pm
New Criminal Laws Will End 'Syndicate, Cut-Money Regime': Amit Shah

The Union Home Minister accused the erstwhile Mamata Banerjee government of delaying implementation of the laws to protect its interests.

21 Aug 2026 4:48 pm
2 More Held over Money Rain Ritual in Latur; 15 in Custody So Far

Two more persons, identified as Balaraj, alias Balaji Eastya Mangali (38) from Telangana and Karnataka resident Mallesh Timmanna Wadger (40), were taken into custody

21 Aug 2026 4:46 pm
Modi Urges Space Startups To Expand Into Agriculture, Environment

Interacting with CEOs and founders of 20 space startups, Modi assured them of full government support and called for greater collaboration across sectors.

21 Aug 2026 4:42 pm
Astroguide for Saturday, August 22, 2026

Tithi: Sravana Shukla Dasami till 1.59 am (Sunday)

21 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Dark Tourism: Why Do Sites of Death, Crime and Tragedy Attract Tourists?

But dark tourism is a broad umbrella term. It is both a commercial label linked to the tourism industry's need for constant novelty, and a social phenomenon.

21 Aug 2026 4:39 pm
ChatGPT Can Now Read, Send and Analyse Messages on Mac

OpenAI said the Apple Messages plugin can be used to search messages, catch up on conversations, and draft and send replies

21 Aug 2026 4:37 pm
Jannaram Panchayat Secretary Held in Rs.13,000 Bribe Case

The Panchayat Secretary demanded the bribe to accord permission for construction of a house and for allotment of house number to the newly constructed house at Lingayipalli village

21 Aug 2026 4:37 pm
SC Sets Aside Order Allowing Dayanidhi Maran to Summon Telecom Secretary

During the hearing, senior advocate Siddharth Luthra, appearing for Maran, objected to the telecom secretary being summoned as a defence witness and said it would be appropriate if he summoned as court witness

21 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Tennis Premier League: Hyderabad To Host Season 8 In December

Season 8 of the Tennis Premier League will be held in Hyderabad from December 8 to 13, featuring eight franchise teams in the leagues 25-point format.

21 Aug 2026 4:33 pm
Six-Year-Old Boy Helps Police Trace Fathers Hidden Bike in Nellore

The video of the boy accompanying the police to trace his father's bike went viral on social media

21 Aug 2026 4:28 pm
64-year-old Man Gets Five Years In POCSO Case

The accused, Abdulla of Kadaba Taluk, was convicted under Sections 354(A)(1) and 506 of the IPC and Section 8 of the POCSO Act, 2012

21 Aug 2026 4:27 pm
Lion Found Dead In Well In Gujarat's Gir Somnath

The lion allegedly fell into the 30-foot-deep water-filled well after tearing through the net covering it

21 Aug 2026 4:22 pm
Trump Warns Iran of 'Economic D-Day', Tehran Braces for Sanctions

It reflects the dire reality Trump faces with an increasingly unpopular war he can't seem to end just months before pivotal midterm elections that will decide whether his Republican Party keeps control of Congress.

21 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
3 Traditional Kerala Recipes to Celebrate the Spirit of Onam

From Sambar and Avial to coconut-rich Thoran, these classic preparations bring the flavours and traditions of Kerala's Onam feast to the table.

21 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Udhayanidhi Stalin Dares CM Vijay to Open Corruption Files

Initiating a debate in the Assembly, Udhayanidhi recalled that the chief minister mentioned three files and that he was waiting for an appropriate time to open them

21 Aug 2026 4:20 pm
Veteran Actress Sowcar Janaki Passes Away, Telugu Producers Pay Tributes

Janaki had been undergoing treatment at Kauvery Hospital in Alwarpet, Chennai, after falling ill. Nadigar Sangam president and actor Nassar confirmed her demise and described her as a legendary star

21 Aug 2026 4:12 pm
Kerala Excise Registers 6,977 Cases in Onam Drive

The department also seized 66 kg of ganja, 2,423 ganja plants, 1 kg of ganja candy, 137 grams of hashish oil and 353 grams of MDMA and methamphetamine

21 Aug 2026 4:10 pm
Sanjay Jaju Stresses Preparedness to Tackle El Nio Impact Across Sectors

The Chief Secretary emphasised coordinated, sector-specific preparedness and proactive measures to effectively address the challenges arising from El Nio

21 Aug 2026 4:08 pm
Cong Slams BJP for Dodging Accountability, Raising Non-Issues Amid Rahul Dharna

Hitting out at the BJP, Ramesh said there is an attempt to communalise the situation, evade accountability, evade responsibility and raise non-issues.

21 Aug 2026 4:02 pm
TN CM Vijay Condoles Veteran Actress Sowcar Janakis Demise

TN CM C Joseph Vijay expressed deep shock and sorrow over the passing of veteran South Indian actress Sowcar Janaki, who died at age 94 on Friday, August 21, 2026 in Chennai.

21 Aug 2026 4:00 pm
SC Comes To Rescue Of 105-Yr-Old Murder Convict, Grants Final Bail

Even if the life sentence is not over, he will not be taken back in custody, the CJI said.

21 Aug 2026 3:52 pm
Bhavnagar Spurious Liquor Tragedy: 61 Affected, 25 Hospitalised, 10 Critical

Police have arrested 13 of the 21 accused named in the FIR registered at Vartej police station in connection with the hooch tragedy. Gujarat is a 'dry' state where the manufacture, sale and consumption of alcohol is banned.

21 Aug 2026 3:47 pm
Crushed Dreams Under A Speeding Aston Martin: Hyd Politician Son's Crash Leaves Family Shattered

Anandini Mukhi, mother of Bharati, mourned the daughter who sacrificed her own dreams to sustain the family. She said that when the COVID-19 lockdown derailed her studies, Bharati did not give up. Driven by a fierce determination to uplift her family, she moved to Hyderabad to work as a sales executive at the Lifestyle store in Inorbit Mall

21 Aug 2026 3:42 pm
Income Tax Sleuths Seize Rs 9 Crore Cash From Car Near Bengaluru, More From Tamil Nadu

The interception took place on the night of August 18, following a request from the Income Tax Department to Bengaluru City Police for assistance in stopping the vehicle

21 Aug 2026 3:37 pm
ICC Chief Warns of 'Demise' of International Rule of Law After US Sanctions

The sanction against me this time was something I had anticipated to an extent, so I'm not surprised, Akane said in a statement released on X by her publisher Bungei Shunju.

21 Aug 2026 3:32 pm
Three Nursing Students Killed, 20 Injured as Tourist Bus Overturns in Chitradurga

The deceased were third-year BSc Nursing students of Universal College in Bengaluru

21 Aug 2026 3:31 pm
Veteran South Actress Sowcar Janaki Dies At 94

Veteran actress Sowcar Janaki died on Friday at the age of 94. Her remains will be kept in Teynampet from 5 pm so that her fans and members of the film fraternity can pay their last respects.

21 Aug 2026 3:29 pm
DMK, TVK clash in Assembly over CM Vijay's Delimitation stand

Leader of Opposition (LoP) Udhayanidhi Stalin questioned the consistency of Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay, pointing out that while the state assembly had passed a resolution to freeze the number of Lok Sabha seats at 543, the Chief Minister had omitted the specific term during the zonal meeting that took place yesterday

21 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
Sowcar Janaki Got Her Name From Telugu Debut With NTR in Shavukaru

It was a remarkable beginning for an actress who would go on to become one of the most versatile performers in South Indian cinema.

21 Aug 2026 3:26 pm
AMU Alleges Forcible Occupation of Rs 500 Cr Land by Aligarh Civic Body

Khatoon described the action as an unwarranted and unacceptable step, saying the university would challenge it in Supreme Court.

21 Aug 2026 3:25 pm
Vizag UKG Student Case: Committee Formed To Probe Incident

TDP state president Palla Srinivasa Rao said strict action would follow the inquiry report into the alleged death of the kindergarten student in Visakhapatnam.

21 Aug 2026 3:08 pm
RAF Deployed At Police Station As Rahul Gandhi Sits On Dharna

Security has been stepped up around Parliament Street police station as the Congress leader seeks an FIR over pellet injuries suffered by a youth during the July 20 CJP-led protest.

21 Aug 2026 2:59 pm
Karnataka Assembly Proceedings Disrupted for 5th Day as Oppn Demands Removal of Minister Nagendra

As soon as the House convened for the day, the BJP and JD(S) raised the issue, and by shouting slogans, demanded that Nagendra be dropped from the Cabinet immediately

21 Aug 2026 2:54 pm
Veteran Odia Playback Singer Pranab Patnaik Dies At 88

The veteran singer, whose distinctive voice enriched Odia cinema and music for decades, died at his Bhubaneswar residence.

21 Aug 2026 2:51 pm
Irumudi Review: Ravi Teja Shines in This Dark Thriller, Yet It Has Shortcomings

Playing a lungi-clad auto driver in Irumudi, Ravi Teja convincingly portrays a father who adores his daughter and goes to any lengths to protect her.

21 Aug 2026 2:50 pm
Yadadri: Woman Alleges Sexual Assault by Congress Leader Over House Promise

The victim later lodged a complaint with the Atmakur (M) police. Police registered a case and launched an investigation.

21 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Manchester City Agrees To Club-Record Sale of Savinho To Tottenham: Report

Savinho joined City from Girona for $43.6 million in 2024 summer to much fanfare, but didn't live up to his billing as a potential star of the future

21 Aug 2026 2:46 pm
Keralam Govt Not Informed About Proposed Kochi Metro Name Change, Says CM Satheesan

Speaking to reporters at his constituency North Paravur, Satheesan said Kochi Metro Rail Limited (KMRL) had issued a release on Thursday regarding the proposal without consulting the state government

21 Aug 2026 2:44 pm
TTD to Deploy Robotic Dog for Wildlife Monitoring in Woods around Tirupati Temple

The robotic dog is equipped with optical and thermal imaging cameras, including a 360-degree LiDAR, multiple sensors and artificial intelligence

21 Aug 2026 2:40 pm
NCP Leadership Challenge: Notice To Sunetra Pawar

NCP national secretary Sachchidanand Singh Demands Fresh NCP Presidential Election

21 Aug 2026 2:29 pm
5 Inter-State Cyber Criminals Held in Adilabad, 498 Complaints Linked to Gang

Mahajan said approximately 498 cybercrime complaints have been reported against the accused across the country and that they were suspected to have cheated people to the tune of Rs.3.5 crore

21 Aug 2026 2:28 pm
BTS Member Jungkook Target of 8.4 Billion KRW Stock Fraud Scheme

The court found the primary defendant guilty of fraud. He received a prison sentence due to the immense scale of the planned crime.

21 Aug 2026 2:19 pm
ASR District: Villagers Build Road Themselves Over Lack of Government Action

The villagers also warned that they would boycott the sarpanch elections if the government continued to ignore their demand.

21 Aug 2026 2:15 pm
Mandaviya to Chair BRICS Youth, Sports Ministers Meeting in Vizag

The engagements will bring together Ministers and Heads of Delegation from all 11 BRICS member countries to strengthen cooperation in youth affairs and sports

21 Aug 2026 2:12 pm