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South Korean, U.S. militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered reduction

The allies' summertime Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises began on Monday (August 17) morning for an 11-day run, just after Mr. Trump ordered his Pen

Gold falls 362 on MCX, silver drops 2,418 as global yields rise

However, easing expectations of an interest rate increase by the Federal Reserve remained a positive factor for gold and silver

At least 34 children fall ill after detergent served instead of salt in Bihar schools midday meal

Nalandas District Education Officer (DEO) dismisses claims; doctors say it was a case of food poisoning and the health condition of all hospitali

Brawl over girl

Pune: Police have registered a case against eight members of a right-wing outfit for allegedly assaulting a man following an altercation at the p

CCI revises commitment rules as Google, IndiGo proposals await decision

The competition regulator has also increased the overall timeline for considering commitment applications to 180 days as it seeks to address proc

Watch: Jharkhand Government releases list of 44 recruitment exams cancelled due to irregularities

Jharkhand has cancelled 44 recruitment examinations conducted since 2014, citing irregularities in the recruitment process.

Kukatpally Court Sentences 3 To Life Term in 16-Year-Old Murder Case

A Kukatpally court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment in connection with a murder committed 16 years ago under the KPHB police station

Former Fauci adviser pleads guilty in U.S. to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records

David Morens, who had worked under Mr. Fauci as a senior official at the NIAID during the pandemic, entered his plea to a conspiracy charge durin

Vin Diesel Announces 'Fast Forever': Shooting for the Final Fast & Furious Movie to Begin This December

Jr NTR bids heartfelt goodbye to beloved pet dog Bagheera, pens emotional tribute: 'Run free, my little one'

Telugu star NTR Jr is grieving the loss of his beloved pet dog, Bagheera. The actor on Wednesday shared an emotional note on social media, rememb

Daily Quiz: On Kargil war

A new Netflix show, Safed Sagar, is based on Operation Safed Sagar, the code name for the Indian Air Forces operations during the Kargil war. Eve

LTTS secures $75 million contract for providing engineering intelligence to global technology major

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) said that it has secured a five-year engagement worth over $75 million from a leading global technology enterprise

Prism Johnson spurts after securing additional coal linkages worth Rs 70.49 crore annually

Prism Johnson rose 7.05% to Rs 112.40 after the company was declared the successful bidder for supply of 1,28,000 metric tonnes (MT) of coal per

EKI registers its first plastic waste reduction project in Bangladesh

EKI Energy Services has successfully registered its plastic waste reduction project in Bangladesh, Phase I, with Verra. Notably, this marks the f

Renuka Chowdhury Questions Government on Ram Temple Donations and Political Issues

New Delhi, August 19: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Renuka Chowdhury has raised pointed questions about the central governments h

IIT JAM 2027: Key Dates and Details for Aspiring Students

The IIT JAM 2027 has been officially announced by IIT Kharagpur, providing crucial information for prospective students. The application process

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Bernstein shuffles India portfolio as Q1 earnings offer stock-specific bets

Bernstein has, however, held on to some of the stocks in its earlier focus list - Larsen & Toubro (L&T), NTPC Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Nuvama and Ho

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot

SAN FRANCISCO, August 19, 2026 (AP) OpenAI on Tuesday introduced a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers the first generation to grow up wi

Prem Keetanu teaser: Veer Pahariya stars in a college tale of romance and comedy

The trailer for Prem Keetanu, starring Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed and Aparshakti Khurana, promises a tale of love and friendship

Trump-backed Byron Donalds wins Florida governor primary, celebrates victory with triumphant speech

Indias exports to US hold firm after a year of Trumps tariffs

The US continues to account for about 20% of Indias exports despite tariff tensions and New Delhis push to diversify trade. New agreements and fa

Yeida Plans Five University Townships Along Yamuna Expressway To Link Campuses With Industry

'Mountain living dream different from reality': Gen-Z employee who moved to Manali from Delhi moves back to national capital citing multiple reasons

Delhi-based Gen Z creator Ajay Sharma returned from Manali after 71 days, saying mountain living proved more difficult than expected despite beco

RBI likely intervenes to shield rupee from oil strain, traders say

The rupee was on track for a quiet open and was hovering at 95.70 on the interbank order matching system before the local spot market opened at 9

Pilot plants in Odisha set to extract valuable rare earth elements from industrial wastes

NALCO, Indias largest public sector aluminum manufacturer, supports setting up of pilot projects based on patented processes for R&D initiatives

UAE Halts Trade, Financial Ties With Iran

The UAE has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran as regional tensions intensify, while Tehran denies ac

Rise in Hate Crimes Against Sikhs and Hindus in the U.S. Reported in 2025

Washington, August 19: Law enforcement agencies in the United States reported 189 hate crimes against Sikhs and 32 against Hindus in 2025, accord

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

A rise in global crude oil prices added pressure to the local unit while a decline in the dollar index and FII inflows provided support, forex tr

ICICI Bank shares slip 0.52% in early trade, despite yearly gains

Analysts have identified ICICI as a top pick among private sector banks, citing an expected 14% EPS compounded annual growth rate over FY26-28, a

OpenAI is Changing ChatGPT For Teens: Here

As teenagers increasingly turn to AI for homework and advice, OpenAI is changing how ChatGPT responds to younger users.

Behari Lal Engg IPO list at 63% premium, touches 529 on listing day

Investors who received allotment at the IPO price of 285 per share, with a lot size of 52 shares costing 14,820, gained approximately 9,360 per l

AI Tool Argo Aims To Shield Critical Systems From Cyberattacks

Atalanta Tool Uses Advanced Mathematics And AI To Detect Software Vulnerabilities

Police Uncovers Theft of Silver Crown from Sai Temple in Chhattisgarh

Sakti, August 19: The police have successfully solved the case of a stolen silver crown from the Sai Temple near the Mahamaya Temple in Sakti, Ch

Charles Schwab planning to scale India tech centre workforce to 2,000 by 2027

Charles Schwab plans to significantly expand its India tech center workforce, aiming to reach approximately two thousand employees by the end of

MarvelTkon: Fighting Soulsis the best tag fighterout there right now

Bringing spectator spectacle and excellent tag mechanics, Marvel Tkon: Fighting Souls checks all the boxes of what an exemplary tag fighting game

IGL, MGL, Adani Total rally up to 6% on PNG incentive scheme approval

At intraday, Mahanagar Gas was up 5.5 per cent, Indraprastha Gas was up 5.3 per cent and Adani Total Gas was up 4.9 per cent

PM Modi wants Rahmans India visit to be memorable, says Envoy to Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said the two countries should address past differences while looking ahead

UP school sealed after

Gonda: The Basic Education Department has sealed a private school in Uttar Pradeshs Gonda district after the circulation of a video purportedly s

Rainwater Harvesting Pit Helps Ease Waterlogging at Pragathi Nagar

The facility is helping clear water stagnation at Pragathi Nagar Kaman, where recurring waterlogging was affecting an important point for traffic

AIBE 22 registration 2026: BCI (XXII) online applications to begin today

AIBE XXII registration and application process starts today on the official website for the entrance exam. The last date for AIBE 22 to submit ap

Tamil Nadu hikes CM health insurance cover to Rs 25 lakh, raises Aavin milk procurement price

Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay increased health insurance coverage to twenty-five lakh rupees. He also announced a hike in Aavin milk

GTA 6 Leak: Gameplay videos and full map appear online ahead of Netflix reveal

GTA 6 gameplay videos and a map have reportedly surfaced online. These leaks appear just days before Rockstar Games unveils more official details

Sitharaman leads delegation to Singapore for ministerial roundtable

The 4th ISMR will build on the progress made under these pillars and explore new opportunities to further strengthen the India-Singapore economic

Girl, 13, plots to kill relative to fund iPhone, bike; watch murder over video call

Girl plots to kill relative to fund iPhone bike watch murder over video call

Jharkhand Government Takes Strong Measures to Address Recruitment Exam Irregularities

Ranchi, August 19: The Jharkhand government has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to handle cases related to irregularities in rec

HDFC Bank shares slide nearly 30% from peak, hit 52-week low

The stock has now lost nearly 28% over the past year and is down over 27% year-to-date, sharply underperforming the Nifty 50, which is down rough

Tamil Nadu must not lose its industrial vision

The State needs a government that identifies the industries of the future, builds the capabilities they require, and measures success by the numb

This is historic correction: Naidu announces 34% Backward Classes reservation in AP

Post Office Scheme: Invest once and get

If you also want a regular income after retirement, then the Post Office Senior Citizens Savings Scheme (SCSS) is a great option. Post Office Sch

At least nine killed in hotel fire in India

Aug 19 (Reuters) At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in Indias eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local

Indian-origin man arrested for sexually assaulting woman in Canada's Surrey

ED Raids Premises Linked To Azam Khans Trust, Jauhar University

Searches Conducted In UP And Delhi Over Alleged Diversion Of Government Contract Funds

Honoring Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, August 19: Central Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and several Chief Ministers from various states paid tribute to the renowned Hindi liter

Bigg Boss 20: Actor Rajat Bedi Locked as Confirmed Contestant

Rajat Bedi is a well-known celebrity in Bollywood who has worked in several movies.

Piyush Goyal to visit Japan from Aug 24-27 to discuss trade, investments

Japan is today India's 5th-largest source of FDI, with over 1,400 Japanese companies that are household names, from Suzuki, Toyota and Honda in m

Rs 1,622 Crore Investment Pledged In Maharashtras Parbhani, Over 15,000 Jobs In Pipeline

Iyer promises massive talent hunt as India eye rich medal haul in 2036 Olympics

A nationwide talent hunt will identify young athletes for the 2036 Olympics. The Indian Olympic Association is actively working with sports feder

Bhagalpur Ahmedabad Amrit Bharat Express to commence operations from August 26th; will cover Agra and Kota too

19423 / 19424 Bhagalpur Ahmedabad Amrit Bharat Express will commence services from 26th August 2026. This Amrit Bharat Express will ... Read more

RRBs' gross loans rise 10.3% to 5.78 lakh crore in FY26; PSL achievement at 91.7%

Agriculture and allied activities remained the largest component of the RRB credit portfolio, with outstanding credit at 3.78 lakh crore, account

Maharashtra to invest in AI-driven, Gen-Z focused Marathi cinema

Maharashtra aims to transform Marathi cinema, blending innovation with tradition to attract new audiences and support filmmakers with government

Kolkata Hotel Fire: At Least 9 Killed, Several Injured in Early-Morning Blaze

At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata i

Shiprocket debuts with 35% premium, touches 144 intraday

The stock subsequently touched an intraday high of 144, pushing gains to nearly 42% from the issue price by mid-morning trade.

Southern States Chief Ministers to Meet in Chennai, Amit Shah to Chair the Conference

Chennai, August 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Chennai on Wednesday evening and will chair the 31st Southern Regional Council m

Donald Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

Donald Trump announced the three-day reprieve from 50% duties on select goods mere hours before a midnight deadline

Shiprocket share price surges 11% on BSE post strong debut on exchanges, check full details

Shiprocket shares made a strong debut on the stock exchanges, listing at a 35 per cent premium over the issue price of Rs 97.The counter started

U.S. acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions

Bill Pulte has no prior national security experience, causing Donald Trump to face a political backlash after the Republican leaders loyalist was

Losing out on homes: Why Manhattan buyers may be missing property offers

In Manhattan, real estate brokerages are opting to market homes privately before they hit public listings, which has stirred debates regarding tr

Trump Delays 50% Tariffs On Canadian Imports After Last-Minute Deal

Three-Day Pause Gives US And Canada More Time To Finalise Trade Agreement

US Sanctions ICC Chief, Vows Wider Crackdown

Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that Washington could impose further measures and called on other countries to withdraw support for the cou

India-Japan trade at $27.5 billion still a fraction of potential: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said the bilateral relationship was backed by a target of 10 trillion yen in Japanese investment in India over the next decade

Odisha offers Rs 25 lakh scholarship to SC ST students to study abroad: Details here

Odisha offers Rs lakh scholarship to SC ST students to study abroad Details here

Jio launches 2 new OTT passes with unlimited 5G, 3 months for Rs 550, entertainment for the whole year for Rs 2000

Reliance Jio has launched two new OTT passes offering unlimited 5G. Their price is Rs 550 and Rs 2 thousand. Customers will get to watch more tha

Shiprocket makes strong debut; lists at 33.51% premium

Shares of Shiprocket were currently trading at Rs 135.35 at 10:11 IST on the BSE, representing a premium of 39.70% as compared with the issue pri

Behari Lal Engineering makes a solid debut on Dalal Street

Shares of Behari Lal Engineering were currently trading at Rs 474 at 10:10 IST on the BSE, representing a premium of 66.32% as compared with the

NIBE Space secures order of Rs 12.14 cr from MSEDCL

Jamal Musiala reveals neurological issue after on-field collapse in pre-season

Jamal Musiala reveals neurological issue after onfield collapse in preseason

Swiggy shareholders greenlight proposal for Indian-owned company status

The Indian owned and controlled company status would allow Swiggy to directly own and sell inventory through its quick commerce brand Instamart,

Trump posts map showing Strait of Hormuz as 'new US territory' amid rising Iran tensions

Iran has rejected Trump's plans to seize the waterway. Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi described the proposed takeover as a fan

UAE Issues Missile Threat Alert, Urges Residents To Stay Safe

The UAE has issued a missile threat alert after its air defence systems detected a possible missile targeting the country. Authorities urged resi

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Tamil Nadu Increases Milk Procurement Price by

Chennai, August 19: The milk procurement price in Tamil Nadu has been raised by 3 per liter. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced this increase

Texas schools may ban H-1B workers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed banning public schools in the state from sponsoring H-1B visas for foreign workers, a move that could aff

Sensex, Nifty open flat as crude oil surges to $92 amid Middle East tensions; IT stocks gain

The Sensex opened at 77,218.05, down 17.41 points or 0.02 per cent, while the Nifty started the session at 24,152.05, declining 2.85 points or 0.

Missed just 46 paise on credit card bill, charged over Rs 1,200 late fee

Missed just paise on credit card bill charged over Rs late fee

Isha Koppikar Calls Herself Proud Andhbhakt, Clarifies Her Political Stance

She asked people to stop asking what the country has done for them and instead ask how much they are contributing to the nation.

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