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Railway police on hunt to identify body on train originating from Chennai Central station

Why Kerala declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster | Explained

Decision comes in response to recurrent flooding from rising sea levels, especially during full and new moons, which has resulted in loss of life

Rescue Operation Underway for 255 Students Trapped in Odisha Floods

Bhubaneswar, August 19: Severe flooding continues in the Kendrapara district of Odisha due to heavy rainfall. Approximately 255 students became t

Manav Suthar urged to preserve his strengths for Test cricket over IPL's riches

Manav Suthar urged to preserve his strengths for Test cricket over IPLs riches

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Odisha Govt Directs Varsities to Recognise AEDP Degrees as Equivalent to UG

The Odisha government has directed all universities and autonomous colleges in the state to recognise Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes (

Students detained for murder of Nalgonda school principal

Roopa Reddy was found murdered with 27 stab wounds. Grudge allegedly led the students to murder her.

Three Arrested in Indore for Supplying SIM Cards in Cyber Fraud Case

Indore, August 19: In a significant breakthrough, Indore police have arrested three individuals linked to a cyber fraud case involving approximat

Fake medicine manufacturing, repackaging racket busted near Bidadi

Ramanagara: Karnatakas Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department has busted a major illegal fake medicine manufacturing and repackaging ope

AICTE revises 2026-27 academic calendar, admissions against vacancies till Sept 14

AICTE revises academic calendar admissions against vacancies till Sept

Niu Lai: This low-budget Chinese animated film is becoming a box-office sensation

Released in China on August 5, the film has collected more than Rs 20 crore after being ridiculed on social media for being the worst movie of 20

Amid setbacks, TMC sweeps Bengal Bar Council polls, BJP manages just 3 seats

Amid setbacks TMC sweeps Bengal Bar Council polls BJP manages just seats

Chhattisgarh: Minor raped by father; fake papers used for delivery

Raipur: A minor girl was allegedly repeatedly raped and impregnated by her father, who later arranged her delivery at a hospital by using forged

Why big Tollywood names are giving up voting rights in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Many Tollywood celebrities and other prominent personalities residing in Hyderabad have reportedly chosen to retain their voting right

SC seeks Centre's reply over DNA, biometric system to trace missing children

SC seeks Centres reply over DNA biometric system to trace missing children

Vietnam Airlines Plane Narrowly Escapes Crash During Takeoff in Munich

Munich : A Vietnam Airlines flight narrowly escaped a major accident during takeoff from Munich Airport in Germany after its tail is believed to

Subarnarekha Swells, Flood Threatens Baleshwar, over 2.18 Lakh People Affected

Continuous rainfall has led to a flood situation in the Subarnarekha river, with inflows of 6,500 cumecs from Galudihi on Wednesday night pushing

India should not rush to finalise US trade deal, says EAC-PM member Sanjeev Sanyal

Sanjeev Sanyal said prolonged trade agreements require careful scrutiny, particularly as negotiations involve sensitive domestic sectors and unce

Ne Zha 2 surpasses Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become fifth highest-grossing film of all time

The sequel to the 2019 hit continues to dominate the Chinese box office and is projected to finish its domestic run at around $2.1 billion

Bhubaneswar cab drivers, bike riders' protest turns violent amid fare hike demands

App-based drivers' strike in Bhubaneswar escalated to violence on Wednesday. Protesters threw stones at police and vandalized government buses at

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint sets up AI CoE in Hyderabad

New Delhi: Global cybersecurity firm Proofpoint on Wednesday, August 19, said it has set up an AI Security Engineering Centre of Excellence in Hy

By 2015, Georgia had added about 200 retired chicken-transport cages to an offshore reef; the steel structures became fish habitat

Along the stunning coast of Georgia, discarded chicken cages have found a new purpose as artificial reefs. These innovative structures create vit

Half of women working in agriculture are unpaid helpers on family farms: Report

Araya.ag report classifies 50.5% of women working in agriculture as unpaid helpers on family farms, against 21.7%of men

Congos Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed

Data from Congos Ministry of Health showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths as of Sunday (August 16, 2026), a

Woman trainee Deputy Tahsildar ends life in Telangana

Hyderabad: A 25-year-old woman trainee Deputy Tahsildar has allegedly committed suicide in Mahabubabad town of Telangana, police said on Tuesday,

Gold's next test: Can the August rally survive Jackson Hole?

Global gold ETFs recorded 23.5 tonnes of inflows in July, reversing two straight months of outflows.

Kerala High Court Directs Government to Fill Vacancies in Waqf Board Within Six Weeks

Kochi, August 19: The Kerala High Court has instructed the state government to fill three vacant positions in the Kerala State Waqf Board within

Supreme Court issues notice to Centre on PIL for setting up DNA and biometric ID system for missing, rescued kids

It also sought directions for the constitution of a national and State-level child protection and anti-trafficking task force to ensure mandatory

Sebi to overhaul SME framework, tighten accountability for AI, ML tools

The regulator will review trading lots, market making, underwriting and migration rules for SMEs, while proposed AI guidelines will impose clear

How Jio-BoFA deal signals growing push to tap underserved MSME sector

Analysts say the opportunity is not about a broad NBFC boom, but about lenders that can build a strong position in borrower segments that traditi

K-drama actor Hong Min-gi faces dating violence allegations. What we know so far

Kdrama actor Hong Mingi faces dating violence allegations What we know so far

AI systems in smartphones may help detect eye diseases: study

Graham Staines murder: SC directs Odisha sentence review board to decide on murder convict Dara Singh's premature release plea

The Supreme Court has ordered the Odisha Sentence Review Board to decide on Rabindra Kumar Pal's plea. Pal, convicted in the Graham Staines murde

Large India study ties severe pregnancy anaemia to stillbirth risk

Large India study ties severe pregnancy anaemia to stillbirth risk

Samsung raises advanced chipmaking prices by up to 15% as AI demand tightens capacity

Surging demand for AI chips is giving Samsung greater pricing power as customers seek alternatives amid tight capacity at leading foundries.

NDA Leaders Criticize Akhilesh Yadav, Claiming He Has Already Accepted Defeat

New Delhi, August 19: Akhilesh Yadav, the president of the Samajwadi Party, has presented a potential seat allocation for NDA allies ahead of the

'Much has been written about my family': Sonia Gandhi delves into politics, life in memoir, coming soon

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is set to open up about her personal life, family tragedies and political journey in a 544-page memoir, Belonging: A

Action against drivers without Marathi knowledge from Aug 20: Maharashtra minister

A drive will begin against drivers without working Marathi knowledge. Notices will be issued, followed by license suspension if compliance is not

'He can play for India for long': Gill on Suthar

Young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar's magnificent 10-wicket match haul and Devdutt Padikkal's century spearheaded India's dominant 165-run victor

In 2025, U.S. researchers developed an air-conditioning system that stores cooling in a salt solution; a Miami simulation projected a 93% cut in peak electricity demand

Innovative air conditioning technology now harnesses the power of saltwater solutions to store energy. Developed by researchers at NREL, this sys

India's real estate resilient amid W Asia crisis, demand healthy: CareEdge

Capital inflows stood at $3.5-4 billion in H1 2026, while healthy premium housing demand, GCC-led office leasing and stronger developer balance s

Truck drivers family denied claim by United Insurance after he suffered cardiac arrest following meal during trip; court orders Rs 16 lakh compensation

The Uttarakhand High Court has upheld compensation of around Rs 16 lakh, including interest, for the family of truck driver Kamal Singh, who died

How Manav Suthar Spun A Web Around Sri Lankan Batters

Manav Suthar's exceptional spin bowling, including a six-wicket haul in the second innings, led India to a comprehensive 165-run victory over Sri

Bangladesh urges faster India business visas for balanced economic partnership

Bangladesh urges faster India business visas for balanced economic partnership

Q1FY27 earnings strong; manufacturing emerges as top bet: Sachin Bajaj

Over a three-to-five-year horizon, we favour businesses with hard-to-replicate assets, pricing power, credible management teams and strong govern

From Chess Prodigy to Youngest Women

At 19, Divya Deshmukh became youngest Womens World Cup champion, now named an Arjuna Award recipient.

Congo Ebola outbreak hits 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented spe

When Tamil identity crosses a state border: The Chamarajanagar test

When Tamil identity crosses a state border The Chamarajanagar test

Odisha revises bill clearance limits for municipal bodies and Smart City projects

The Odisha government has revised the financial powers of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), enabling faster bill clearance and smoother project executio

RJD Workers March with National Flag in Patna, Demanding Justice and Jobs

Patna, August 19: On Wednesday, a large number of workers from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) took to the streets in Patna, the capital of Bihar.

Quote of the day by Andrew Carnegie: 'People who are unable to motivate themselves must be...' Life lessons from Scottish-American industrialist & philanthropist on success, ambition and self-motivation

Quote of the day by Andrew Carnegie: Andrew Carnegie emphasised the importance of self-motivation in achieving success. He believed that talent a

103-Year-Old Woman Gives Around

A 103-year-old Assam woman donated 1.54 lakh from her lifelong savings to 77 families affected by the states floods.

Iran says it controls Hormuz, but the ships tell a different story

Shipping data indicates most vessels now use the Omani route through the Strait of Hormuz. This route is a UN-authorized channel which Iran oppos

SC issues notice to Centre on PIL for setting up DNA, biometric ID system for missing, rescued kids

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and NCPCR regarding a PIL. This petition seeks a national DNA and biometric identification

Swellwaves reach Kerala coast; inundation likely in low-lying areas by August 20

As the swell system continues to interact with the coast and is expected to persist till the end of August 20, wave surges and inundation in low-

TVK MLA renders MGR song in Assembly to praise CM Vijay

Hyderabad polytechnic students intensify protest over SHAKTI merger

Hyderabad: Polytechnic students across Hyderabad and Telangana escalated their protests this week against the state governments move to merge pol

Maharashtra CM gets power to override decisions in 'public interest'

The provision comes three years after the Bombay HC ruled that then CM Eknath Shinde lacked independent power under the existing law to review or

Binance Blockchain Week 2026 Returns to Asia: Spotlights the Evolution of Finance in Bangkok

Binance Blockchain Week 2026 Returns to Asia: Spotlights the Evolution of Finance in Bangkok

Chandigarh University Researchers Develop All-in-One Mobile System for Doorstep Vehicle Servicing, Alignment & Washing

Chandigarh University Researchers Develop All-in-One Mobile System for Doorstep Vehicle Servicing, Alignment & Washing

In 2024, scientists tested a zigzag-shaped wall prototype; it was up to 3.1C cooler than a conventional radiative-cooling wall in outdoor tests

Engineers have created a groundbreaking zigzag wall that cools itself through a unique design. This structure lowers its temperature by directing

Hockey World Cup 2026: India vs Pakistan head-to-head in WC history

India and Pakistan have faced each other five times at the Men's Hockey World Cup, with their first encounter coming in the inaugural 1971 editio

IND vs SL 1st Test: Suthar-Pant shine as India thrash Sri Lanka by 165 runs

The exceptionally gifted Manav Suthar gave India temporary deliverance from their red-ball turmoil, leading the 165-run dismantling of Sri Lanka

AIADMK walks out of Assembly protesting Speakers refusal to take up Calling Attention Motion

EPS accused the TVK-led government of merely making verbal claims that it would protect the people of Tamil Nadu

India to enter blue bond market: What are they and who is issuing them?

India's first blue bonds are nearing the market, with Sagarmala Finance and Vadodara seeking funds for maritime and water infrastructure, while t

Paul Pogba To Be Released By Monaco: Club

Monaco said the objectives they had set for Pogba were only partially achieved and therefore ended his contract that would have run until June 20

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Mohan Bhagwat Inaugurates 3-Day RSS Coordination Meeting in Vizag

The meeting commenced in the 'Vigyan Vihar' school in Gurulova, near Visakhapatnam, where Bhagwat paid floral tributes to the portrait of Bharat

Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine

Nick Kyrgios suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine

Odisha opposition unites to appeal to President: Not to sign MMDR Bill 2026

Odisha opposition unites to appeal to President: Not to sign MMDR Bill 2026

Bangladesh seeks guarantee clause in renewed Ganges water treaty with India

Bangladesh will seek a guarantee clause in the renewed Ganges Water Treaty with India and is ready to approach international forums to protect it

BMC clears plan to turn Mumbai's Neville D'Souza ground into convention centre

BMC clears plan to turn Mumbais Neville DSouza ground into convention centre

CRUT Diverts Ama Bus Routes Amid Cab Drivers

The Capital Region Urban Transport (CRUT) has issued a public notice alerting commuters that Ama Bus services to and from the Master Canteen Term

Over Two Dozen Children Fall Ill After Mid-Day Meal in Bihar

Patna, August 19: Over two dozen children fell ill after consuming a mid-day meal at Parsi Middle School in the Noor Sarai police station area on

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: 'He who controls others may be powerful, but he who has mastered himself is...' - Ancient Chinese philosophers profound lesson on self-control and the meaning of true power

Quote of the day by Lao Tzu: As an influential philosopher, Lao Tzu laid the foundations of Taoism, a belief system that champions living in conc

Deadly plague ravaged this Italian island, thousands died and were burned, with ashes rumoured to make up 50% of the ground before it became home to a haunted mental hospital

Poveglia island, once a place of quarantine, is shrouded in a chilling tapestry of disease and demise. Its forsaken hospital stands as a testamen

Pakistan govt to fight court order moving jailed Imran Khan to hospital

Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar said Tuesday that Khan should be treated at a state-run hospital, arguing that rules don't allow inmates to receiv

BSE, MCX, CDSL: How to trade exchange-related stocks? Analyst view here

Hitesh Rathi, Technical Analyst at Angel One reckons that BSE and MCX have witnessed a notable correction in recent months, and the charts now hi

BWF Worlds Live: MR Arjun/Amsakarunan in action in Court 3

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1st Test: Suthars Ten-for Helps India Seal 165-run Victory Over Sri Lanka In Galle (Ld)

Galle International Stadium: Powered by a scintillating spell of 6-55 from young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar, India sealed a commanding 165-run

Government Considers Longer Highway Trial Periods Before Inauguration After Cracks, Potholes And Other Early Failures: Report

SBI trims interest rates by 25 bps on select FDs

Supreme Court directs Delhi High Court to decide coal scam appeals within four weeks

The Supreme Court has directed the Delhi High Court to decide coal scam appeals promptly. No interim stays will be granted by the High Court on t

Quote of the Day by Confucius: A wise man is never cheated, a virtuous man is never worried and a courageous man is never afraid

Quote of the Day by Confucius: Confucius' ancient wisdom offers a path to navigate deception and fear. Wisdom helps individuals recognize mislead