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Strict Guidelines for Seed Sellers Ahead of Samba Season in Thanjavur

Thanjavur, August 20: In Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu, strict guidelines have been issued for private seed sellers as the Samba season approa

HDFC Bank shares rise 2% from 52-week low as RBI clears LIC stake increase

Trump to host crypto executives as SEC considers regulations

The SEC on Tuesday proposed long-awaited rules that would exempt certain token offerings from securities regulations, making it easier for crypto

Tommy Paul Stuns Alexander Zverev in Rain-Hit Cincinnati Thriller

Tommy Paul produced a remarkable comeback against top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, saving a match point before securing a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6),

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Congress Stands Firm on Vande Mataram Tradition Amid Controversy

New Delhi, August 20: The Congress party has reaffirmed its commitment to singing only the first two verses of Vande Mataram, maintaining its lon

Dharwad bans PoP Ganesh idols, announces 1 lakh fine for excessive DJ sound

The district administration has curbed the manufacture, sale, storage and use of idols made of PoP and other chemically treated material

Delhi government asks schools to conduct baseline tests for classes 2 to 8 students

Delhi government asks schools to conduct baseline tests for classes to students

Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee firms up against dollar after US Treasury announces it would double its buyback operations for longer-dated Treasury bonds

Auto component makers eyeing 9,000-10,000 crore market in lightweighting products by FY31: Equirus report

Tighter CAFE-3 fuel-efficiency requirements are expected to increase OEM focus on lightweighting products

Discover the Benefits of Kurmasana: A Yoga Pose for Mind and Body Relief

New Delhi, August 20: In our hectic daily lives, an unbalanced diet and lack of physical movement often lead to various health issues. However, d

Kharge 'hurt' over Congress leaders' 'silence' on 'purification' row, expresses disappointment at CWC meet

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his disappointment during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Wednesday when

Delhi Launches 56 Women-Only E-Bus Services Across 28 Routes, Adds 200 Electric Buses

New services target safer commutes for working women and students while expanding Delhi's electric fleet.

India-Pakistan Hockey Clash: High-Fives Before, Handshakes After as India Seal 5-3 World Cup Win

The India-Pakistan rivalry produced another intense contest at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, but a moment of sportsmanship after the final whist

BJP Leaders Respond to Congress on Vande Mataram Controversy: The Nation Will Not Tolerate Insults to Mother India

New Delhi, August 20: The ruling party has expressed strong objections to the Congress partys recent decision regarding the singing of Vande Mata

Gold retreats after scaling over 2-month peak on US Treasury move

Spot gold rose over 4% on Wednesday

Indian Stock Market Rebounds as US Bond Yields Decline, Sensex Surges by 558 Points

Mumbai, August 20: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on the fourth trading day of the week, buoyed by favorable signals from glob

Vehicle loans soar, but half the borrowers have 60 lakh+ debt exposure

Rising multiple-loan exposure, faster growth in used-car financing and pockets of higher delinquency point to a changing risk profile in India's

Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain: reports

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to the UK after living in the US for over six years, according to reports. The former senior royals wi

Strides Pharma surges 11% on USFDA EIR for flagship facility in Bengaluru

The successful closure of the inspection further strengthens Strides' regulatory track record and reinforces the company's commitment to supplyin

Former Runner-Up Aneesh Names Sanju Samson as Dream Contestant for Bigg Boss Malayalam 8

The show is all set to launch on September 6.

Manav Suthar reminded India what classical spin looks like

Manav Suthar reminded India what classical spin looks like

FBI shares details with ED in Rs 200 crore Hyderabad fraud

Hyderabad: In a significant development in the Hyderabad call centre fraud case involving the defrauding of US citizens of Rs 200 crore, the Fede

HDFC Bank taps dollar bond market again, eyes $1 bn overseas debt raise

India's largest private lender plans to raise at least $500 million each through three-year and five-year bonds as banks rush to complete oversea

Rising Dengue Threat in Gautam Buddha Nagar: Notices Issued to 15 High-Rise Societies

Noida, August 20: The threat of dengue is escalating in Gautam Buddha Nagar amid the monsoon season. Stagnant water and the increasing mosquito p

Want more comfort in the XEV 9S? Mahindra adds a 6-seat option

Want more comfort in the XEV S Mahindra adds a seat option

Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 98.82, lower 0.01%.

No one can buy me: Rajpal Yadav says money can't define his 26-year journey

No one can buy me Rajpal Yadav says money cant define his year journey

Amit Shah to chair 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Tamil Nadu today

The Southern Zonal Council comprises the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and the Union Territories of Pud

EMS rises after emerging as L-1 for Rs 1,908-cr Rajasthan water supply project

EMS rose 1.85% to Rs 402.45 after the company said that it has emerged as the lowest bidder for a water supply project in Kota, Rajasthan, with a

Aditya Birla Capital forays into gold loan biz

Aims to establish network of 1,000 gold loan branches in next 3 years

Granite, grass and a helipad: Trump shows off his White House construction projects

During a recent briefing, President Trump showcased key updates on White House renovations. He emphasized the stunning white granite driveway's c

Gujarat seeks World Bank funding as Bhupendra Patel pushes AI rollout

Gujarat seeks World Bank funding as Bhupendra Patel pushes AI rollout

Very good he has said that: Tharoor welcomes Sergio Gor calling J&K an important part of India

India bars JPMorgan unit for alleged market manipulation

SEBI impounded 37 million rupees ($386,000), which it described as wrongful gains made by JPMorgan unit Copthall Mauritius Investment Ltd. and lo

Nifty Prediction Today August 20, 2026: Nifty futures: Intraday sentiment positive

Traders can buy Nifty futures (Aug) on a breakout of 24,300

SP Delegation to Visit Ambedkarnagar Following IPS Officers Mothers Mysterious Death

Ambedkarnagar, August 20: A 17-member delegation from the Samajwadi Party (SP) will arrive in Ambedkarnagar on Thursday. The team aims to gather

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With focus on luxury tea-inspired hospitality, Sri Lankas Dilmah group to launch Thambapanni in India

Israel opens criminal probes into troop conduct over killing of five-year-old Hind Rajab

Israel's military announced criminal probes into troop conduct in Gaza. These investigations focus on the deaths of Hind Rajab and Palestinian pa

Bengaluru to host India International Coffee Festival in February 2027

The third edition of IICF will bring together growers, roasters, caf brands, baristas, equipment manufacturers, and coffee consumers on a farm-to

Roastery Coffee House opens a Taramati Baradari-inspired caf in Hyderabad

The new Film Nagar outlet draws from the historic Qutb Shahi-era pavilion, with colourful Deccan-inspired architecture, award-winning Indian coff

Barricades outside Pak High Commission in Delhi removed in tit-for-tat move

Barricades outside Pak High Commission in Delhi removed in titfortat move

India 'Cockroach' movement takes aim at government schools

The student protest movement is turning its grassroots network into a nationwide campaign to audit neglected government schools and pressure auth

How Mudapuram in Thiruvananthapuram is attracting visitors this Onam

Mudapuram near Chirayinkeezhu is cashing in on its rustic ambience and have set up a tree house in the middle of paddy fields, complemented by ma

Moderna, Merck cancer vaccine scores big win in late-stage melanoma trial

Moderna and Merck's personalised mRNA vaccine met key goals in a Phase 3 melanoma trial, reducing recurrence and spread and raising hopes for a n

SC to hear NBCC plea for RERA relief in 16 stalled Supertech projects: Case explained

Crude oil price: Futures rise as UAE suspends economic ties with Iran

October Brent oil futures at $91.92, up by 0.33%; October crude oil futures on West Texas Intermediate at $84.57, up by 0.21%

Mouni Roy to Join Bigg Boss 20? Here's What We Know

Salman Khan will return as host for Season 20. The show will air on Colors TV at 10:30 PM and stream on JioHotstar at 9:00 PM.

Manipur Shuts Government Institutions Amid NRC-Census Row As Protesters Intensify Agitation

Manipur protesters demand NRC before Census as government offices face boycott amid escalating tensions across valley districts.

Rain Forecast in Tamil Nadus Western Ghats, Thunderstorms Expected in Chennai

Chennai, August 20: The Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Chennai has predicted rain in some parts of Tamil Nadu over the next few days due

Entries invited for Love of Advertising Awards instituted by Advertising Club Trivandrum

Advertising Club Trivandrum, a collective of professionals and stakeholders in advertising and media in Thiruvananthapuram, will celebrate creati

Nifty snaps seven-session losing streak; IT leads gains as bond yield relief lifts sentiment

The rally was triggered largely by an overnight recovery on Wall Street after the US Treasury announced it would double long-duration bond buybac

Tempsens Instruments IPO: GMP at 73%; analysts assign 'subscribe' tag

Tempsens Instruments IPO GMP is Rs 220 or 73 per cent, suggesting a listing price of 520.

India Removes Security Barricades Outside Pak High Commission

India's strong counter-action comes exactly three days after Pakistani authorities reportedly removed protective security barricades stationed ou

INR rebounds well in opening trades as dollar turns lower

The Indian rupee recovered well in opening trades on Thursday tracing sharp pull back in dollar index overnight. Dollar index slumped by near 1%

Reliance Industries rises on buzz of Rs 2.73 lakh crore coal gasification project

Reliance Industries added 0.45% to Rs 1313.35 after media reports said that the company has proposed to invest about Rs 2.73 lakh crore to develo

Reserved Compartment brings Dalit English poetry showcase to Chennai

A Dalit poetry collective brings its English-language showcase to Chennai, using performance, lived experience and conversation

Oil India Ltd Slips 0.42%

Oil India Ltd has added 6.27% over last one month compared to 2.19% fall in BSE Oil & Gas index and 0% drop in the SENSEX

Rashi Peripherals Ltd Spurts 3.27%, BSE Information Technology index Rises 1.43%

Rashi Peripherals Ltd has added 16.22% over last one month compared to 5.86% gain in BSE Information Technology index and 0% drop in the SENSEX

Market opens higher in early trade; breadth strong

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex gained 493.55 points or 0.64% to 77,403.23. The Nifty 50 index jumped 112.75 points or 0.47

The Sacred Kameshwar Mahadev Temple: A Divine Heritage in Srinagar

Dehradun, August 20: The Dev Bhoomi of Uttarakhand is believed to be home to deities in every valley, river, and mountain. Located on the banks o

Rain brings relief to Delhi; IMD warns of heavy showers across India

Heavy rain lashed parts of Delhi on Thursday morning, bringing relief from humidity, while the IMD forecast more showers and thunderstorms across

Pentagon weighs scaling back US military presence across Persian Gulf: Report

The Pentagon is assessing options to reduce its military presence in the Persian Gulf. Extensive damage from the Iran conflict has prompted this

YouTube will pay crores to creators if they don't work with Netflix

YouTube will pay crores to creators if they dont work with Netflix

'Special 26'-style CBI raid foiled in Delhi: How a woman's wit prevented a fraud

A suspected 'Special 26'-style raid by fake officials of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was foiled in the Rohini area of Delhi earlier

Vijay will Not Aspire for PM Post and Move Out of TN: Vaiko

Vaiko said the remarks of Shivakumar that no one could intervene in the affairs of Karnataka over the killing of Tamil farmers is an expression o

Two doctors of Mumbai's Parsi community to receive Nishan-e-Imtiaz for keeping secret Jinnah's illness

Elaborating on the importance of their act, Mr. Iqbal said that any revelation about Jinnahs frail health could have impacted the creation of Pak

Hyderabad Traffic Police book 1005 for blocking free left

Hyderabad: Hyderabad traffic police booked 1,005 motorists for blocking free lefts in the city in a special drive conducted from August 12 to 18.

AIIMS Rishikesh held for wrong HIV positive diagnosis, told to pay Rs 60K compensation

AIIMS Rishikesh was found guilty of medical negligence by a consumer commission. The hospital incorrectly recorded a patient as HIV positive in i

Kolkata hotel fire: Leaseholder of Hotel Shikha Inn Abu Zafar arrested

Innovation, design, global branding key to taking gems & jewellery exports to $100 bn: Commerce Secy

India's strength lies in its vast pool of skilled craftspeople. Greater wealth creation would come from design, innovation and global branding ra

India tells UNSC not to use sanctions process for narrow politics

India tells UNSC not to use sanctions process for narrow politics

Coimbatore Teacher N. Balamurugan Helps Transform A Government School With Trees, Books And Train-Themed Classrooms

Tamil teacher N. Balamurugan helped turn Pethanayakanur Government High School into a vibrant space for reading, environmental learning and tradi

3 Held in Hyderabad with Vapes, Banned Foreign Cigarettes

The three accused were allegedly found in possession of e-cigarettes, vape liquids and banned foreign cigarettes, which they were selling to cust

Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a dont ask, dont tell approach on kids under 13

A former engineering director at Meta told jurors at a landmark trial that the company took a dont ask, dont tell approach on kids under 13 on it

Sensex jumps over 550 points at open, Nifty above 24,200 as IT stocks lead

Sensex jumps over points at open Nifty above as IT stocks lead

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue split match-ball after Pakistan rout

Ollie Robinson and Josh Tongue split matchball after Pakistan rout

Personalised mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk by 49%

Personalised mRNA cancer vaccine cuts melanoma recurrence risk by

TN Minister Rajmohan Presents Policy Note for Tourism, Culture

The archaeology department has achieved ground-breaking milestones that redefine the antiquity and global footprint of ancient Tamil civilisation

Attaining moksha, but make it premium

Attaining moksha but make it premium

Mossad chief, Syria minister discussed Turkey troops days before Israeli strike

Israel's spy chief Roman Gofman spoke with Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani last week. They discussed Turkey's increasing military pres

Tamil Nadu Assembly to Discuss Grants for Food and Cooperation Departments

Chennai, August 20: The Tamil Nadu Assembly will hold discussions on Thursday regarding the grant demands from the Food and Consumer Protection a

A sunflower field steals the show this Onam in Thiruvananthapuram

Agripreneur SV Sujith has organised an agri-flower show, Aaravam 2026, on the campus of Marian Engineering College campus at Menamkulam, where th