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Why are close to 1.08 crore voters staring at mass exclusion? | Decode Karnataka

1,07,96,415 crore, that is the number of voters facing possible exclusion from the Karnatakas electoral rolls.

Maharashtra Pitches Uttan-Virar Sea Link For Japanese Loan Assistance

Centre denies permission for Telangana CM Revanth Reddys U.S. visit

The State government was informed of the denial of permission for the U.S. visit after the official delegation had already reached the U.K.

Student well-being in India declines sharply through senior school years, finds study

According to the findings of the study, sleep declined steadily and sharply as students moved into higher grades; the grade-level trend showed a

Why are some Americans destroying Flock cameras? | Explained

Flock, the maker and operator of surveillance cameras and license plate readers, has come under fire as critics accuse it of surveilling American

Telangana excise team seizes 55 liquor bottles worth Rs 1.5 lakh

Hyderabad: The Excise and Prohibition Department sleuths seized 55 bottles of premium liquor worth Rs 1.5 lakh, allegedly smuggled from Karnataka

Passenger falls from bus, driver acquitted by SC

Salman Khan steps in after body double suffers heart attack

Mumbai: Bollywood superstar Salman Khan has reportedly taken on a larger share of the action sequences in his upcoming film with Nayanthara after

Hyderabad records six fake number plate cases in a week

Hyderabad: As it continues its crackdown against fake number plates being used on vehicles, the Telangana Police registered six cases in one week

Jharkhand Students Call HC Stay On JPSC Cancellations A Government Move To Defuse Protest

High Court relief protects appointed candidates as students demand accountability over alleged recruitment irregularities and reforms.

Going viral: Slogans that built solidarity during freedom struggle

With the internet nowhere in sight, Indias independence struggle across the countrys different parts harmonised via slogans. Anyone could shout t

Column by Devdutt Pattanaik | The most Indian leaf is imported

Tambula came from Southeast Asia, but is now such an intrinsic part of the country that no Hindu ceremony is considered complete without it

Babita Singh Reporting trailer: Nimisha Sajayans rookie cop balances household stress with a murder investigation

Directed by Ambiecka Pandit and written by Amita Vyas, the film also stars Barun Sobti and Anshumaan Pushkar in pivotal roles

Man killed in accident in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A 26-year-old man was killed in a road accident near the L&T company at Elikatta on the outskirts of Shadnagar in Ranga Reddy district

The not-so-routine I Day quiz

We are not going to ask you who the Father of the Nation is... We are not going to ask you who was Indias first Prime Minister... We are not goin

Sweet songs of freedom: How poetry stirred a nation to fight for its rights

Before speeches filled stadiums and hashtags flooded social media, songs carried the dream of freedom from one voice to another. Discover how mus

Clean your dogs paws after a walk to ensure healthier homes, avoid allergies and infections; heres a quick guide to protect your pets health

Dog paws collect environmental irritants like bacteria and pesticides on walks. Regular paw cleaning protects your pet's health and your home's c

Trump Claims Full Control Over Irans Strategic Maritime Routes Soon

Washington, August 21: U.S. President Donald Trump has asserted that America is on the verge of gaining full control over strategic maritime rout

How media helped create the idea of a free India

Newspapers and journalists played an instrumental role in Indias freedom movement, not just by giving people news, but also by turning into their

AAP targets Centre over spike in sugar prices

AAP convenor Arvind Kejriwal said that the country used to export sugar, but now it is planning to import it

Assam-Meghalaya tensions rise after Shillong rally violence, vehicles torched

Tension flared along the Assam-Meghalaya border after a KSU rally in Shillong caused injuries and vehicle torching. Assam-registered vehicles wer

Nil Darpan to Nabanna: The role of theatre in freedom struggle

The arrival of the British in India changed theatre from a form of entertainment to a powerful space which saw colonial influence, political resi

AI and the lines I wont cross

At 55, the writer uses artificial intelligence deliberately letting it take over the repetitive work but not surrendering her skills and creativ

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China, Indonesia ministers meet to discuss security, defence and economic ties

In Jakarta, high-level discussions took place between Chinese defense and foreign ministers and their Indonesian counterparts. Central themes inc

Anthropic expects to match or top SpaceXs record IPO size

Anthropic prepares to file publicly for its potential mega-IPO as soon as the end of this month

Nifty Prediction Today August 21, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Support can limit the downside. Go long

Nifty 50 August Futures contract is likely to sustain above 24,250 and rise to 24,350 during the day

Watch: Superfast Chinese robot makes a crazy run, hits safety wall and then dies

Watch Superfast Chinese robot makes a crazy run hits safety wall and then dies

Zelensky Urges U.S. for Patriot Missile Support Amid Ongoing Russian Attacks

New Delhi, August 21: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has reiterated his urgent request for missile support, specifically for the Patriot

How to live in the age of AI

Volkswagen's sub-4-metre SUV to rival Kylaq, Venue, Nexon, launch in 2027

Volkswagens submetre SUV to rival Kylaq Venue Nexon launch in

Delhi-Dehradun expressway temporarily closed, commuters advised to take alternate routes

DelhiDehradun expressway temporarily closed commuters advised to take alternate routes

Interview | Tishani Doshis poems ofdisbelief in her new book, Egrets, While War

The poems explore grief and conflict via the imagery of birds, says the writer and dancer

Amit Shah in Siliguri today, to review border security and unveil SSB projects

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Siliguri on Friday for border security programs. He will unveil infrastructure projects and interact wit

US Open 2026: Prize Money Sees Significant Increase for Players

New Delhi, August 21: The demand for increased prize money by players in Grand Slam tournaments has been a long-standing issue. In 2026, the US O

Mysterious Underground Tunnel Found Near Qutb Shahi Tombs

Karwan MLA Kausar Mohiuddin shared details of the reported discovery on X on Thursday. The tunnel was reportedly found in the vicinity of the his

South Asians are missing from global health databases: why this matters and what needs to change

Advances in AI are allowing scientists to mine vast amounts of genomic data to detect disease earlier, predict risk and tailor treatments to indi

How Gaganyaans thermal protection system will survive re-entry | Explained

Why does Gaganyaan need a thermal protection system? How does its ablative heat shield work?

India series dates could move around; BPL unlikely this year: BCB chief Tamim Iqbal

Bangladesh Cricket Board President Tamim Iqbal indicated potential date shifts for the India series. The flagship Bangladesh Premier League may n

Lumino Industries IPO: 700 cr offering to be launched on Aug 27

Price band fixed at 78-82 per share

TNEA Counselling 2026: Round 3 allotment list released, over 1 lakh seats vacant; how to check allotment, direct link and what comes next

TNEA Counselling 2026 Round 3 allotment list has been released after Round 2 left more than 1 lakh engineering seats vacant across Tamil Nadu. Ca

Legislature panel suggests Singapores Mandai Wildlife Reserve model for developement of Tirupati, Vizag zoo parks

'Freeze seats for 25 years': Congress backs Vijay-led TN govt's delimitation stand

Piyush Goyal Emphasizes Strengthening India-Singapore Economic Ties

Singapore, August 21: Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal reaffirmed Indias commitment to deepening economic partnerships with Sing

Congress demands review of E20 move, says 'anti-people' fuel policy unacceptable to country

Congress criticizes the Modi government's E20 fuel policy for increasing inflation. The policy allegedly causes higher prices for essential food

Trump ramps up Iran sanctions as war drags on and US weapons dwindle

Trump ramps up Iran sanctions as war drags on and US weapons dwindle

Aditya Infotech up 3% as MOFSL turns bullish on growing surveillance mkt

Aditya Infotech shares have rallied 428 per cent from its IPO price of 675 per share. Meanwhile, on a year-to-date (YTD) basis, it has risen 132

Trump Says He Will Meet Kim Jong Un Again This Year

US President Donald Trump says he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year, in what would be their first encounter of Trumps second te

'Essentially controlling the straits', Trump reiterates military destruction of Iran

President Trump stated US military actions have severely degraded Iran's military capabilities. He reiterated the United States' firm stance agai

Unexplained lumps and what you should do about them

Sarcomas, rare types of cancer, can often first appear as seemingly harmless lumps. Some are even operated on before a diagnosis is properly esta

Harry and Meghan returning to UK after 6 years; will Prince William forgive his brother after years of royal rift?

In an unexpected turn, Prince Harry and Meghan are set to return to the UK with their kids, who may be starting at British schools this autumn. T

Indian Stock Market Opens Higher Despite Rising Crude Oil Prices

Mumbai, August 21: The Indian stock market opened higher for the second consecutive day on Friday, despite soaring crude oil prices and rising U.

Anthropic plans to changedata retention policy for advanced AI

Anthropic working on new safety system that allows enterprise customers to retain data on their own cloud computing infrastructure

PM Modi Chairs Third High-Level Meeting With Secretaries To Government Of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the third high-level meeting with Secretaries to the Government of India at his residence yesterday and disc

Indian Railways Fast-Tracks 238 AC EMU Rakes For Mumbai Suburban Network, First Train Targeted For Delivery In 2027

CM Vijay Delimitation Stand Sparks Row; DMK, AIADMK Allege U-Turn

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister S Joseph Vijay has triggered a political controversy over his governments position on parliamentary delimitation, with

AI pilot era is ending. Now worry about the bill

Peru: Strong earthquake shakes southern Andes (VIDEO)

The quake has a magnitude of 6.7 according to the US Geological Survey, while Peru's Geophysical Institute put the figure even higher. There are

Anthropic plans to change enterprise data retention policy, source says

Anthropic had said in June it would require 30-day retention of all enterprise customer traffic on its more powerful Fable and Mythos models

Sensex, Nifty edge up after losing streak, but crude and bond yields limit gains

Sensex Nifty edge up after losing streak but crude and bond yields limit gains

Train to nowhere? South Korea's lonely push for peace with the North

South Korea's Woljeong-ri station project symbolizes peace hopes amid complex inter-Korean relations. President Lee Jae Myung's dovish approach f

Konda Surekha responds to Congress notice on daughter

Hyderabad: Telangana Endowments Minister Konda Surekha has written to the TPCC Disciplinary Committee, clarifying that remarks made by her daught

Tata Motors to raise car, SUV prices by up to 25,000 from September 1

Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles will raise prices across its ICE and electric vehicle portfolio from September 1, citing rising input costs and in

Rupee Gains 9 Paise to 95.65 Against US Dollar in Early Trade

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra has indicated that the central bank expects at least USD 80 billion of foreign currency inflows.

Congress Divides the Nation with Vande Mataram: Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, August 21: Dilip Ghosh, a minister in the West Bengal government, has voiced his opinions on Congresss decision to sing only two verses

Market opens nudge lower in early trade; breadth positive

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex lost 40.67 points or 0.05% to 77,497.05. The Nifty 50 index shed 8.40 points or 0.03% to 24

DPIIT signs MoU with PhonePe, Shell India to support startups

The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce and Industry, signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs)

Former ISRO chief S Somanath joins RBI's central board; Anand Mahindra re-appointed for another 4-year term

S Somnath, former chairman of the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), was on Thursday appointed to the central board of the Reserve Bank.

India core industries record 5.4% growth in July

The Index of Core Industries (ICI) recorded a year-on-year growth of 5.4 per cent in July 2026, according to provisional estimates released by th

$40 trillion and counting: Why US just can't stop borrowing

trillion and counting Why US just cant stop borrowing

Clashes over CJP school inspection in Jaipur, Ashutosh Ranka blames 'BJP goons'

Clashes over CJP school inspection in Jaipur Ashutosh Ranka blames BJP goons

Cabinet Approves Establishment Of Bench Of High Court Of Jammu And Kashmir In Ladakh

The Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of a Bench of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court in Ladakh. Union Home Minister Amit Shah disclose

Japan Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi Calls On Prime Minister Modi

Japans Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who is on an official visit to India, called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday. During their me

Shocking Murder-Suicide Case in Lucknow: CCTV Footage Reveals Disturbing Events

Lucknow, August 21: Disturbing CCTV footage has emerged in the tragic murder-suicide case involving SBI field officer Manas Bajpai, who allegedly

MPD-2047 proposes 41-62 acres for Delhi's semiconductor, drone, AI hubs

Delhi's IT department has sought 41-62 acres for four technology projects under MPD-2047, including semiconductor and electronics, drone innovati

Indian founders are the new prize as countries compete for global talent

The world wants Indian founders: Why immigration rules are shifting to jobs, business

Crude oil price: Futures decline as US threatens toughest sanctions on Iran

October Brent oil futures at $93.46, down by 0.34%; October crude oil futures on West Texas Intermediate at $86.40, down by 0.50%

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Bageshwars Bagnath Temple Becomes a Spiritual Hub During Sawan

Udaipur, August 21: The ancient and renowned Bagnath Temple, located at the confluence of the Saryu and Gomti rivers in Bageshwar district, Uttar

Jaipur resort told to refund 85% of Rs 10 lakh after wedding cancelled

A consumer commission ordered a Jaipur resort to refund Rs 8.5 lakh for a cancelled wedding. The resort could not keep the entire Rs 10 lakh adva

Prabha Narasimhan elevated to global role, Manish Anandani to lead India operations at Colgate-Palmolive

The transition comes at a time when Colgate-Palmolive India is stepping up its premiumisation strategy tocreate higher-value growth in the countr

Debate over Vande Mataram 'not right', focus on public issues: Mayawati to Centre, states

BSP leader Mayawati stated the Vande Mataram singing debate is not right. She urged governments to focus on public interest and youth unemploymen

Welcome to the Jungle OTT release: When and where to watch Akshay's multi-starrer

Welcome to the Jungle OTT release When and where to watch Akshays multistarrer

Tight Security at Chandigarh-Mohali Border Points as Qaumi Insaf Morcha's Punjab Bandh Kicks In

Heavy police deployment has been made at many places in the state, including Amritsar, Ludhiana and Jalandhar, to maintain law and order.

Jio Prepaid Plan: Activate Jio

Jio Prepaid Plan: Reliance Jios Rs 999 prepaid plan offers many benefits simultaneously. In this plan, 2GB high-speed data is available daily wit

Australia passes law to levy tech giants that fail to pay for local news

The levy applies to Meta, Alphabets Google, TikTok and Microsofts LinkedIn, covering companies with a significant social media or search service

Delhis 1,459 heritage assets face severe threat, master plan calls for stronger conservation

Delhi's Master Plan 2047 identifies 1,459 heritage assets facing significant threats. The plan emphasizes enhanced conservation and regular monit