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Ladakhs Democratic Push Intensifies as Leh Talks Fail to Make Headway

KDA leader Asgar Ali Karbalai said the MHA delegation attempted to steer the conversation toward developmental matters, but LAB and KDA firmly in

Razorpay Launches Multi-Currency Account, Helping Exporters Retain International Earnings in Foreign Currencies

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 20: Razorpay, India's Omnichannel Payments Platform for Businesses, today announced the launch of the Multi

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Aster DM Quality Care Ltd, Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, V I P Industries Ltd and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd are among the other losers in the

Belgium Winger Diego Moreira Joins AC Milan From Strasbourg

Moreira's exit brings Strasbourg's sales this week to about 100 million euros ($117 million)

Inquiry causing delay in repatriation of Tamil Nadu fishermans body from Saudi Arabia: Minister Aadhav Arjuna

When Iranian pirates tried to rob the Tamil fishermen in Saudi Arabia, they resisted the attempt, resulting in firing by the pirates, the Ministe

Former Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun files defamation suit seeking 1 crore in damages from Savukku Shankar

He has also sought a direction to YouTube and X Corp to take down the defamatory videos and tweets against him

Govt Caps Bulk Sugar Consumers Inventory at 15 Days

Last month, India, the world's biggest sugar consumer, ordered dealers to hold stocks for no more than 30 days, in a bid to bolster supplies

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Convict Sajjan Kumar Dies

Former Congress MP was serving life sentence in Tihar Jail

Jharkhand Political Opposition Grows Over MMDR Bill Concerns

Ranchi, August 20: Political opposition is intensifying in Jharkhand regarding the recently passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation

Bangladesh presidential election: Voting under way; 349 lawmakers to cast their ballots

Ruling BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is facing Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed, LDP Chairperson and the nominee of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 1

Prince Harry, Meghan to return to UK with children this month

London: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have decided to move back to the UK with their two children later this month but will remain non-

Now you will have to pay more charges for withdrawing money from ATM, SBI has issued a new rule, know what the conditions are?

There's important news for State Bank of India customers. If you withdraw money from an ATM multiple times a month, you may now incur a charge. T

L&T Wins 'Large' Order Worth Up To Rs 5,000 Crore For Automated People Mover System At Dubais Al Maktoum International Airport

Can you trust a hotel to keep you safe? Travelodge boss steps down after security failures

Jo Boydell is stepping down after 13 years with Travelodge. The hotel chain is overhauling room-access procedures following a 2022 sexual assault

Amit Shah to visit Bengal for 3 days from Thursday to attend events on border security

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Siliguri for three days starting Thursday. He will attend programs and chair meetings concerning border

Three Out of Four Corporates in India Plan to Expand Office Portfolios in Next Two Years

New Delhi, August 20: Companies in India are entering a growth phase based on trust and strong business prospects. As a result, three out of four

Man declared HIV positive by AIIMS, found negative after retest at another hospital; Consumer commission orders AIIMS Risihikesh to pay Rs 60,000

Man declared HIV positive by AIIMS Rishikesh was found to be HIV negative when retested at another hospital. A consumer commission has upheld a r

UGC caste discrimination rules under review, Centre tells Supreme Court

UGC caste discrimination rules under review Centre tells Supreme Court

Annamalais 'Gujarat company' remark about Centre resonates with Keralams ruling front and Opposition over north-south disparities

Russia's massive overnight attack on Kyiv kills 14, hits 28 Ukrainian sites

Russias massive overnight attack on Kyiv kills hits Ukrainian sites

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Andhra junior doctors cut stipend demand to 20%, reject governments 3% offer

APJUDA cuts its demand from a 30% biennial revision to 20%, rejects the governments 3% offer as inadequate, and seeks a hearing before the Chief

Search operation in J&K's Kathua after suspicious movement

Security forces in J&Ks Kathua conduct a search operation following reports of suspicious movements near the Udhampur-Kathua border

Homemaker is a gender-neutral term: What did the Karnataka High Court say?

The court observed that every woman who renders services to her family members at home is liable to be regarded as a homemaker irrespective of th

Lionsgate 'furious' as Amazon leaks Jason Statham

Highlights Jason Stathams Mutiny was briefly available to watch in full on Amazon Prime Video in the US. The accidental streaming appearance came

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Confusion Over August 27 or 28

This years Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima) has sparked confusion, with debates over whether the festival should be observed on August 27 or August

Cauvery, NEET, delimitation dominate South Chief Ministers' meet with Amit Shah

Cauvery NEET delimitation dominate South Chief Ministers meet with Amit Shah

Sugar stocks rally after government tightens stockholding limits

Sugar stocks rallied after the government tightened stockholding limits for bulk sugar consumers ahead of the festive season.

Brahmaputra Infrastructure emerges L-1 for Rs 78-cr West Bengal project

Brahmaputra Infrastructure said it has been declared the lowest bidder (L-1) for a civil construction project worth Rs 78.09 crore in West Bengal

Volumes spurt at MMTC Ltd counter

MMTC Ltd notched up volume of 373.46 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 29.12 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 12.82 lakh shares

Indo Borax & Chemicals board approves acquisition of majority stake in Kronox Lab Sciences

At meeting held on 20 August 2026

Excise officials seize ganja worth Rs 6 lakh in Secunderabad

Hyderabad: The Excise and Prohibition officials seized 11.16 kg of ganja worth an estimated Rs. 6 lakh from a train travelling from Tandur to Sec

Borders Neglected Earlier, Now Top Priority For Modi Govt: Kiren Rijiju

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said the Centre is committed to developing infrastructure in border areas, asserting that the Modi government has mad

Google Offers Free AI Plus Subscription to Indian College Students for One Year

New Delhi, August 20: American technology giant Google has made a significant announcement for college students in India. The company will provid

Is English holding you back at work? One hiring story sparks debate

Is English holding you back at work One hiring story sparks debate

Probe Ordered into Inspectors Action during Students Protest in Mahabubabad

An Additional Superintendent of Police rank officer would probe into the incident

Trisha and Gayatri Credit Fans for Their Victory at BWF World Championships

New Delhi, August 20: The duo of Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships. They

In 1970s, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin & his wife Paula bought barren land in Hawaii and turned it into 19-acre forest with 3,000+ palms

W.S. Merwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, transformed a barren plot of land in Hawaii into a thriving palm sanctuary. Initially focused on rest

DK Shivakumar Tells Vijay Mekedatu Will Help Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

River water sharing issues between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu and Keralam are among the most pressing

Chennai woman walks out of cafe after spotting spelling mistakes on menu, shares pics

Chennai woman walks out of cafe after spotting spelling mistakes on menu shares pics

Aadhaar app downloads cross 5 crore landmark

New Delhi: The Aadhaar app has crossed the significant milestone of 5 crore downloads, reflecting the growing adoption of convenient and digital-

Coming Up, Women's Asia Cup and BCCIs Mohsin Naqvi Problem

The Indian men's team had refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi last year owing to the Pahalgam terror attack and the ensuing military

Aditya Birla Capital share price jumps 3.5% on foray into gold loan biz

Aditya Birla Capital joins other NBFCs like Tata Capital and Godrej Capital, which also announced plans to enter the gold loan business.

Monty Desai steps down as Canada coach amid corruption scandal

Monty Desai steps down as Canada coach amid corruption scandal

Prakash Rajs Jagamae Sangitam Set to Release on September 4

Mumbai, August 20: Actor Prakash Rajs upcoming Telugu original web series, Jagamae Sangitam, has announced its release date. The series will prem

Quote of the Day by Paula Radcliffe, the greatest British female marathon runner: You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud

Modern society frequently equates loudness with bravado, overlooking the understated strength of composure and clarity. Paula Radcliffe's wisdom

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal announces seven-film slate

Legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal, who was last seen in his daughters acting debut Thudakkam, is set to work with seven prominent filmmakers

Hindustan Power announces closure of 1,135 cr for solar project in UP

Hindustan Power on Thursday announced financial closure of Rs 1,135 crore for its 300 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh. The project is progressi

Former BRS MLA booked in Rs 40.96 crore paddy case

Hyderabad: Former Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) MLA Ajmeera Rekha Naik was booked in connection with a case involving missing paddy worth Rs 40.96

Live-in relationship like marriage, parents can

New Delhi: The Delhi High Court has said that a live-in relationship between consenting adults is akin to marriage and neither parents nor friend

Apoorva Mukhija aka Rebel Kid leaves India, shifts to this country

Hyderabad: Apoorva Mukhija may have millions of followers, viral videos and major brand deals, but behind the success lies a constant struggle wi

Amazon MGM Studios Unveils VIBE Poster; Teaser Out Tomorrow

One very unlikely gang, four completely different vibes, and very few clues

Titagarh Rail gains 3% as Jefferies sees 5% revenue boost for wagon maker

Titagarh Rail Systems is an Indian railway wagon and coach manufacturer, with an annual manufacturing capacity of 12,000 wagons and 300 coaches.

NCB Convicts Two Drug Traffickers in Gandhinagar Methamphetamine Case

Gandhinagar, August 20: The district and sessions court in Gandhinagar convicted two individuals on Thursday for their involvement in a methamphe

NICL Assistant admit card 2026 out: Check direct link, how to download, exam date and guidelines

NICL Assistant prelims admit card 2026 out: NICL has issued the 2026 Assistant Class III call letter for its recruitment examination, with 500 va

Five injured in blast at firecracker factory in West Bengal

A blast occurred at a firecracker unit in West Bengal's South 24 Parganas district. Five individuals sustained injuries following the explosion a

Ex-Congress MP Sajjan Kumar dies at 80; jailed in 1984 anti-Sikh riots case

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar died at the age of 80 at Delhis Safdarjung Hospital on Thursday, August 20, news agency PTI reported, citing hosp

Bengaluru Weather Today: IMD predicts rain for next 7 days; Check daily forecast, temperature and rain advisory

Bengaluru Weather Today: Bengaluru is expected to see generally cloudy skies with light rain or drizzle throughout the upcoming week. Daytime tem

US Body Seeks Sanctions On RSS Ahead Of Mohan Bhagwat's New York Visit

USCIRF Commissioner Gene Mills said RSS leaders, even when affiliated with the Indian government, should not be honoured with high-level meetings

Max Verstappen locked down by Red Bull until 2030 amid struggling F1 season

Max Verstappen locked down by Red Bull until amid struggling F season

iQOO Z11 review: Solid mid-ranger with big battery and reliable performance

iQOO Z review Solid midranger with big battery and reliable performance

Tarun Tejpal moves SC challenging Bombay HC conviction in 2013 rape case

The appeal comes a day after the Goa government moved the Supreme Court, challenging the Bombay High Court's order on Tarun Tejpal's sentence and

Sajjan Kumar dies at 80: Timeline of his inolvement and convictions in 1984 anti-Sikh riots cases

Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar , who spent his final years in prison after being convicted in two separate cases linked to the 1984 anti-Sikh ri

Man With Consignment Of 10 Illegal Firearms Arrested By Delhi Police

Delhi Police arrest man with 10 illegal firearms linked to a cross-state smuggling network.

In 2025, researchers in Italys Puglia region grew grapevines beneath solar panels; the shaded vines produced 277% more grapes than those in full sun

Grapevines under solar panels in Italy showed significantly increased productivity. This shade moderated soil temperature and retained moisture,

South Koreas Security Policy Under Scrutiny Amid Trump-Kim Meeting Speculations

Seoul, August 20: Tensions are rising in South Koreas domestic politics regarding security policy, amid active diplomacy from the United States a

Odisha forms inquiry committee to examine relocation of villages from tiger habitat

The committee was formed after Odisha Human Rights Commission directed to do so. Villagers had alleged that relocation was forcible and their con

Old age doesn't mean humiliation: SC on parents' right to evict children

Old age doesnt mean humiliation SC on parents right to evict children

'AI set to restructure banking operations, threatens jobs in the industry as automation gains traction'

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Sanjay Malhotra recently asked banks to leverage advanced technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (A

How Delhi Businessman's Wife Foiled 'Special-26'-Style Fake CBI Raid At Home

The businessman's wife, who was present at home at the time, refused to open the gate and asked the men to verify their identities and produce a

AP Govt Issues Orders To Conduct Elections For 100 Urban Local Bodies

Giving priority to the issue of reservations in the municipal polls, the government has decided to implement 33.33 per cent reservation for BCs t

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Smuggling goods into Gaza booms as Israeli curbs drive prices

Gaza Strip: Palestinians face inflated prices for groceries and batteries, hospitals have turned to smugglers for medicine and equipment, and Isr

Tata Consumer Products confident of double-digit growth in FY27: CEO

Tata Consumer Products Ltd (TCPL) expects to maintain double-digit revenue growth in FY27, driven by healthy consumer demand, strong volume-led e

Ather scooters now available through CSD for Armed Forces personnel

Ather scooters now available through CSD for Armed Forces personnel

Manchester United legend slams new signing ahead of upcoming PL season, questions star midfielder's ability

The Premier League 2026-27 season is right around the corner. The new season is all set to kick off on August 21, and all 20 sides will hope to p

India Must Implement Structural Changes to Achieve $2 Trillion Export Target by FY 2031, Says Commerce Ministry Official

New Delhi, August 20: India needs to implement extensive structural changes in its manufacturing and trade ecosystem to achieve an ambitious expo

Dalliance' Trailer: Watch The Official Trailer Of Hugo Weaving And David Wenham Starrer 'Dalliance'

'Dalliance' Trailer: Watch the Official Trailer from English web series 'Dalliance' starring Hugo Weaving, David Wenham, Heather Mitchell and Rya

'No Food, No Power, No AC': U.S. Sailors 'STARVE' Aboard Navy Destroyer For 4 Days Near China

Fresh trouble for the US Navy as another American warship reportedly suffered a major engineering failure in the South China Sea. The USS Benfold

Hayden Panettiere Death Probe: Neighbour Calls Brian Hickerson 'Terrifying' As Cops Reach His Home

Hayden Panettiere's death investigation is facing fresh scrutiny after a former neighbour described her on-again, off-again boyfriend Brian Hicke

Lotteries for Indiramma Houses in Hyderabad from August 27; draws to be livestreamed

Applicants list to be displayed online from the evening on August 21. Objections can be raised till the evening on August 23.

Live-In Relationships Akin To Marriage: Delhi HC

Consenting adults free to choose partners; parents, friends cannot interfere, court says