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Gaja Capital IPO Opens Amid Significant Risks for Investors

Mumbai, August 19: Gaja Capitals IPO opened for retail investors on Tuesday. The company has outlined several risk factors in its Red Herring Pro

Laser-Guided Renal Artery Angioplasty Successfully Performed on a 60-Year Old Male Patient at Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

Laser-Guided Renal Artery Angioplasty Successfully Performed on a 60-Year Old Male Patient at Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

From page to screen: How Madras filmmakers brought literature to life

Looking at some Tamil films, which were based on novels and plays

Bihar Receives Major Infrastructure Boost with

New Delhi, August 19: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has granted a significant infras

Rupee falls 2 paise to settle at 95.76 against U.S. dollar

A sharp decline in domestic equity markets put further pressure on the local unit, while RBI intervention and foreign fund inflows lent support,

NIT-K welcomes 2026-30 batch of students with new curriculum designed for AI age

Life skills and innovation take centre stage as UG induction programme kicks off

Actor Ravi Mohans Bro Code faces legal trouble from alcoholic beverages company

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan of Madras High Court grants an interim injunction in favour of the production house

Akshay Khanna to Portray Powerful Asura Guru in Mahakali

Mumbai, August 19: Actor Akshay Khanna is set to make his debut in Telugu cinema with the pan-India mythological film Mahakali. In this movie, he

Crude oil shock may squeeze affordable housing but premium homes stay resilient

Amid geopolitical uncertainties, India's real estate sector shows promising strength. A robust demand alongside improved developer finances is li

Madras High Court refers 15 crore dispute between actor Ravi Mohan and production house to arbitral tribunal

Second Division Bench of Justices M. Sundar and Mummineni Sudheer Kumar leave it to a retired High Court judge, appointed as sole arbitrator, to

Odisha Rolls Out WhatsApp Chatbot for Revenue Services; 16 Facilities Now Accessible from Home

The Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department has launched a WhatsAppbased chatbot to make revenue services more accessible to citizens a

India to Establish India Hospital in Palestine, Strengthening Ties: Ambassador Shavesh

New Delhi, August 19: The Ambassador of Palestine to India, Abdullah M. Abu Shavesh, announced that an India Hospital will soon be established in

Mumbai 26/11 case: In absentia trial process begins against Hafiz Saeed

MEA said that India will continue to take all necessary measures to counter terrorism, and urged the global community to recognise the gravity of

SWR General Manager inspects trial run of Vande Bharat train between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road stations on Bengaluru-Mangaluru route

He reviewed the ongoing infrastructure and passenger amenity work being undertaken in the section

World Photography Day: Photos that have defined 2026 so far

As people celebrate World Photography Day on Wednesday, August 19, Siasat.com has put together a series of photos that have defined 2026 so far.

Pakistani national arrested in Old Delhi for staying illegally, entered India via Nepal

Delhi Police has arrested a Pakistani national from the Old Delhi area for staying illegally in the national capital, said officials on Wednesday

Sensex declines 325.78 points, Nifty below 24,100 as investors remained cautious ahead of US FOMC minutes

Meanwhile, the Indian rupee has mildly depreciated against the dollar amid higher crude oil prices and stronger US bond yields.

Harry Brook Reclaims ICC Test Number One Ranking, Surpassing Travis Head

Dubai, August 19: Englands Harry Brook has ascended to the top of the ICC Mens Test Player Rankings, overtaking Australian opener Travis Head. Th

US envoy Sergio Gor hints at downgrading J-K travel advisory after meeting Omar Abdullah

After meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor said, The United States puts out travel war

IND vs SL 1st Test: Kirsten pleased with Sri Lankas attitude

I was pleased with the attitude of the team but the way we batted, especially our top order, that probably cost us the match, Kirsten said

Indian Medical Association Kerala chapter seeks rollback of Maharashtra move allowing homoeopathy doctors to practise modern medicine

IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to prac

Indian Medical Association Kerala chapter seeks rollback of Maharashtra move allowing homoeopathy doctors to practise modern medicine

IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to prac

Kangana Ranaut on Westernised Culture:

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has reacted strongly to the recent Bengaluru murder case involving a woman, her alleged lover, her husband and th

Over 3,000 Anganwadi Workers Stage Mass Protest in Kendrapada, Submit Six

More than 3,000 Anganwadi workers and helpers from Kendrapada district staged a mass dharna at the Collectors office on Monday, pressing for a si

Govt eyes foreign capital inflows, deeper corporate bond mkt: Alok Tiwari

DEA Joint Secretary Alok Tiwari says the government is working to attract overseas capital and improve depth, liquidity and participation in corp

Congress Working Committee meeting underway at Indira Bhawan in Delhi

Congress Working Committee meeting underway at Indira Bhawan in Delhi

Actor Ravi Mohan files case against film producer over dispute related to Bro Club

Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi orders notice, returnable by August 25, to Shruthi Nallappa of Miracle Movies

Galle conquered, boxes ticked: Indias Test blueprint takes shape

The 165-run win over Sri Lanka on Day 5 gives India one too many positives from Galle that they would love to carry to Colombo. Devdutt Padikkal'

143-crore deal: Mahindra Lifespaces to redevelop nine Chembur buildings

Mahindra Lifespaces signs 143-crore Chembur redevelopment deal with 133-member society

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Sonia Gandhi to Release Memoir

Sonia Gandhi, the former Congress president and one of the most influential figures in modern Indian politics, is set to publish her memoir this

Protests Erupt in Jharkhand Over Cancellation of CGL Exams

Ranchi, August 19: Protests erupted in Jharkhand as employees affected by the cancellation of 22 recruitment exams by the state government demons

Freedom of speech in law schools

Free petrol promised, crowd braves rain in Chandigarh. Then this happened

Free petrol promised crowd braves rain in Chandigarh Then this happened

Rupee hits three-week low, traders wary about fall to 96/USD as RBI stands guard

The rupee closed at 95.7525 per dollar, compared to 95.68 in the previous session

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2A To Begin October Trials, Silk Board Link May Come Later

Trump tariffs fail to dent India's export dependence on US; share stays near 20%

Sensex today | Stock Market Highlights: Indian markets decline for seventh straight session; Nifty loses 2.1% in seven days

Sensex, Nifty, Share Prices Highlights: Indian equities extended their losing streak on Wednesday as surging crude oil prices and rising global b

Indian, US fuel exporters reaping bonanza amid oil supply uncertainty due to wars

India and U.S. oil refiners are benefiting from global fuel supply disruptions caused by wars in Iran and Ukraine, boosting refined fuel exports

Luxury cars stolen across India using duplicate keys, sold in Rajasthan; 2 arrested

Luxury cars stolen across India using duplicate keys sold in Rajasthan arrested

North Karnataka industrial ecosystem can grow by catering to electric vehicle value chain

The Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi region has the potential to be a major industrial and logistics hub by leveraging rapid growth of EV sector

UGC NET June 2026 Answer Key Released: Check Your Responses and Submit Challenges Now

NTA has released the UGC NET June 2026 provisional answer key. Access your recorded responses and submit challenges online. Follow these steps to

Why health insurance is starting to look different for Gen Z

From rewarding healthy habits to covering everyday healthcare, a new generation is pushing insurance beyond hospitalization. You already spend mo

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red, Sensex Drops 325 Points

Mumbai, August 19: The Indian stock market closed lower on Wednesday. By the end of the trading session, the Sensex fell by 325.78 points, or 0.4

ICSI CS June 2026 Results Expected Soon: How to Check Your Scorecard Online

ICSI CS June 2026 results are releasing soon on the official portal. Learn how to check your Executive and Professional scorecards, understand th

Gujarat CM on US tour meets Micron, Google, Perplexity CEOs; pitches state as AI, semiconductor hub

Meetings focus on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, skilling and potential investments in Gujarat

Staines triple murder case: Supreme Court gives ultimatum to Odisha on Dara Singhs remission plea

A Bench headed by Justice Manoj Misra cautioned the State government that procrastination would only lead to the Supreme Court taking over and de

EAM Jaishankar Lays Stone for New Chancery in Singapore

External Affairs Minister joined his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Bala in laying the foundation stone of the new Chancery complex of High Commi

'Punjab polls behind my arrest': Satyendar Jain cries foul after ACB action in Delhi Jal Board case

Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain on Wednesday alleged that his arrest by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) wa

Watch: Actress calls Vijay Varma

Mumbai: Vijay Varma walked onto the stage to collect a major acting honour, but it was his perfectly timed comeback to Dolly Singh that ended up

Yuanxin Satellite reportedly raises nearly RMB7 billion at RMB50 billion valuation

Yuanxin Satellite has reportedly completed a financing round worth nearly RMB7 billion at a valuation of about RMB50 billion, according to Caixin

Equal access for women can lift India's farm output by 2 trillion: Report

The grain is in her hands. The question is whether the storage, the credit, the technology and the market will be too

EPSRR, Axton Capital in pact to develop F&B concept in Sri Lanka, Oman

The companies plan to collaborate via J M Robertson & Company Limited, a subsidiary of Axton, to develop and expand F&B concepts in both markets

'There's a problem at the border': Rijiju admits delineation confusion in Arunachal

Yami Gautam takes on monsters in first look from Nayyi Navelli; film to release on Dussehra

Yami Gautam has announced her next film after the award-winning Haq. TitledNayyi Navelli, the film is touted to bea fantasy family entertainer. D

Tejashwi Yadav, party workers detained during protest march, RJD leader says govt is afraid of youth

Tejashwi Yadav, leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), along with several party workers, includingRJDMP Misa

34 Bihar students fall ill after detergent mixed in mid-day meal

Patna: As many as 34 children fell ill in Bihars Nalanda district after they were served a midday meal in which the cook allegedly mixed detergen

Krafton is launching BGMI Lite for less powerful phones, pre-registration starting from next week

Krafton is launching BGMI Lite for less powerful phones preregistration starting from next week

App-based cab and bike drivers strike turns violent in Odishas Bhubaneswar

Agitators allegedly turned violent and hurled stones at the force deployed; the cease-work protest began on August 17, pressing for the fulfilmen

How The Baya Weaver Bird Makes Its Extraordinary Home

On World Photography Day, Arun Khanna pays tribute to this year's theme, Home, with a photo essay on Nature's master nest-maker -- the Baya Weave

Russia turns to Asia for refined fuel, set to receive nearly 270,000 tonnes in Aug

Russia is importing refined fuel from Asian nations this month. Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries have reduced domestic fuel production sig

Yami Gautam is 'bhabhi daayan' in Nayyi Navelli, poster promises fantasy and chaos

Yami Gautam is bhabhi daayan in Nayyi Navelli poster promises fantasy and chaos

PNB Warning: If you also have an account in the bank, then be careful, these accounts are being closed.

PNB Zero Balance Accounts Alert: Punjab National Bank, one of the largest government banks in the country, has sent a big alert to its customers

US families, healthcare providers under strain after Trump crackdown on Haitian immigrants

The termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians has led to job losses for caregivers. This decision impacts developmentally disabled m

Action against drivers not knowing Marathi from tomorrow

Maharashtra's Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced a drive against auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers lacking a 'working knowledge' of Marathi

IND vs SL: India Beat Sri Lanka by 165 Runs in Galle, Boost WTC Final Hopes

India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test in Galle, taking a 1-0 lead and climbing to fifth in the World Test Championship standings

Rajasthan Assembly Monsoon Session Set to Begin Amidst Political Tensions

Jaipur, August 19: The Rajasthan Assemblys monsoon session is scheduled to commence on August 20. Ahead of the session, tensions have escalated b

Himalayan plant species named Nimspurjae after mountaineer Nirmal Purja

Himalayan plant species named Nimspurjae after mountaineer Nirmal Purja

We dont want to leave: Why Adivasis are resisting the Ken-Betwa river link

Currently, affected villagers who were 18 years or older in February 2024 are eligible to receive Rs 12.5 lakh in compensation and Rs 5 lakh per

Another hotel fire kills nine in India as Kolkata blaze sparks safety probe

A FIRE at a hotel in Kolkata killed nine people, including a child, on Wednesday, marking another deadly hotel blaze in India within days as auth

Shehzad Poonawalla explains BJP exit:

Former BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla has opened up about his decision to resign from the party, saying financial and personal pressures pla

No divorce for Ssunita-Govinda. Manager confirms withdrawal of petition

No divorce for SsunitaGovinda Manager confirms withdrawal of petition

Another suspect in Nord Stream case arrested in Croatia: German prosecutors

German prosecutors said Ukrainian national Vladimir Z. was part of a group accused of planting explosives on the Nord Stream pipelines near Denma

AI researcher buys Rs 670 crore California mansion with nine-hole golf course after just 6 years of service

AI researcher Tony Yuhuai Wu has reportedly bought a Rs 670 crore mansion in California after six years in the AI industry. The 12-acre Villa de

Free police training for unemployed youth in Nizamabad

Hyderabad: Unemployed youth in Nizamabad, Armoor and Bodhan divisions preparing for police constable and sub-inspector recruitment exams can now

Time to push back: On India and the continuing U.S. pressure | The Hindu Editorial

The U.S. has been emboldened to make increasing demands on India

Maharashtra CM can now override Cabinet Ministers' decisions: What the new rules are

The Maharashtra government has framed new rules empowering Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis to override decisions taken by any Cabinet minister i

Xiaomi robot set for public debut at 2026 World Robot Conference

Xiaomis robot will make its first public appearance at the 2026 World Robot Conference, Xiaomi President Lu Weibing said in the earnings-call rep

CJPs Ashutosh Ranka Demands Transparency In Probe

CJPs Ashutosh Ranka has questioned the Bengal Police investigation into the death of Abduls father, calling for the post-mortem report to be made

How will authorities curb the sale of prohibited items like gutka?

Tukaram Mundhe explains the measures being taken to control their sale and ensure stricter enforcement.

Treesa Jolly & Gayatri Gopichand cause upset at World Championships

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand pull off a stunning upset at the World Championships. Watch the Indian womens doubles pair defeat the higher-r

Flag - Official Trailer

Watch the Official Trailer from Kannada movie 'Flag' starring Mickey Makhija, Master Deehan, Abhinav Goswami, Giri Dwarakish, Amir Malik, Babusha

Vijay: Dont force me to open files from three departments

ICC Rankings: Brook Dethrones Head As No. 1 Test Batter; Shanto Achieves Career-best Rankings

ICC World Test Championship: England batter Harry Brook reclaimed the No. 1 spot in the ICC Mens Test Player Rankings, dethroning Australia opene