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Dravids Confidence: Team India Poised for WTC Final Qualification

New Delhi, August 26: Team Indias position in the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka is quite strong. The team is set to play seven more Test

Srinagar's Achan landfill site overflows, municipal corporation promises solution soon

Srinagars Achan landfill site overflows municipal corporation promises solution soon

Pattabiram Military Siding railway station to get foot overbridge at 2.93 crore

Fabrication work for the foot overbridge is under way, and the project is planned to be completed by next March, an official says. Other amenitie

Mamdani opposes Bhagwat's Madison Square Garden event, cites limits on city powers

Mamdani opposes Bhagwats Madison Square Garden event cites limits on city powers

India Becomes Argentinas Fifth Largest Trade Partner

New Delhi, August 26: India and Argentina have recently strengthened their trade relations. According to Mariano Cossin, Argentinas ambassador to

Japanese man's bizarre India story: 19 days in jail, 75,000 compensation & an Indian wife

Japanese mans bizarre India story days in jail compensation an Indian wife

Temporary accumulation: Delhi PWD Minister says steps being taken to clear rainwater

Supreme Court refuses to interfere in Delhi Race Club plea against eviction

The court directed the club to approach the District Judge on learning that an appeal, along with an application for interim relief, was already

Air India turns to Tata, Singapore Airlines for $1.5 billion as losses mount: Report

Air India turns to Tata Singapore Airlines for billion as losses mount Report

Rajasthan Government Suspends Registrations of Nine ART Facilities Over Surrogacy Violations

Jaipur, August 26: The Rajasthan government has taken stringent action against Neelkanth Fertility and Woman Care Hospital Private Limited for in

Pharmacy worker arrested for illegally supplying prescription drugs, 4.8 lakh worth of drugs seized

Pak went satellite-hunting after Op Sindoor but found no proof of strikes: Ex-CDS

Pak went satellitehunting after Op Sindoor but found no proof of strikes ExCDS

India to Open Embassy in Uruguay, Marking a Significant Diplomatic Milestone After 75 Years

New Delhi, August 26: Indias Secretary of Foreign Affairs (West), Sibi George, represented the country at the National Day celebrations of the Or

Cyberabad civic body demolishes 17 unauthorised constructions across three zones

Merchant Navy captain's family urges UAE to speed up Hussain Shattaf extradition

Merchant Navy captain's family urges UAE to speed up Hussain Shattaf extradition

Battling Malnutrition: Successful Treatment of 229 SAM Children at Vidisha District Hospital

Vidisha, August 26: The Vidisha District Hospital is effectively treating children suffering from Severe Acute Malnutrition (SAM) through an Inte

Four India-based companies bear the brunt of US' Iran sanctions

US sanctions four India-based firms over Iranian petroleum imports as Washington expands pressure on Tehran and warns entities doing business wit

Second half of year to ring in new jobs, say HR leaders

Most senior HR leaders expect new job creation in the second half of 2026. Nearly all anticipate continued hiring activity over the next six mont

World's first mobile phone call: Cooper dials rival on New York City street

Dr Martin Cooper made the first mobile phone call on April 3, 1973. He called his rival Joel Engel from a New York City street. Motorola and Bell

Udaipur Hospital Treats 229 Children for Severe Malnutrition

Udaipur, August 26: The Udaipur District Hospital has made significant strides in combating severe acute malnutrition (SAM) among children. Under

India to add 100 merchant ships to its fleet in 5 years: Sarbananda Sonowal

India plans to add 100 vessels to its merchant fleet in five years, with reflagging, shipbuilding support and fiscal reforms aimed at strengtheni

Man chargesheeted for cheating cancer patient

Srinagar, Aug 25:The Economic Offences Wing (EOW) Kashmir of Crime Branch J&K on Tuesday said it has chargesheeted a man for allegedly cheating a

Jammu and Kashmir Reopens Investigation into 1998 Massacre of Kashmiri Pandits

Srinagar, August 25: After 28 years, the State Investigation Agency (SIA) of Jammu and Kashmir has reopened the investigation into the 1998 Wandh

Supreme Court tells Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks

The Supreme Court has ordered Tarun Tejpal to surrender within two weeks. His appeal against conviction will be heard after he files a surrender

Luxembourg firm iPC to invest 83,480 cr. in integrated green hydrogen, data centre project in Karnataka

British Virgin Islands seeks dedicated India investment corridor

The British Virgin Islands (BVI) is seeking to deepen its role in Indias cross-border investment ecosystem by proposing a dedicated BVI-India inv

Grammy winner and queen of country music Dolly Parton dies at 80

With classic songs including Coat of Many Colors, Jolene and I Will Always Love You, she became one of the best-selling female artists of all tim

ET WLF 2026: AI growth needs governance, financial discipline to stay sustainable

Industry executives highlight AI governance and financial sustainability challenges. Many AI uses currently lack revenue or profit pools, requiri

Italian Proverb of the Day: Having done thirty, one might as well do thirty-one a life lesson on finishing what you start

Italian Proverb of the Day: Having done thirty, one might as well do thirty-one encourages people to complete an effort once they have already co

Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80 after six-decade career

Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at after sixdecade career

Nagenthran calls for accountability as children fall ill after consuming contaminated food

Anbumani seeks additional 2 kg sugar through ration shops amid price rise

Root causes: On Indias youth crisis

Indias youth crisis is about the absence of jobs, not just examination reform

TNCC president accuses Centre of withholding 2,087 crore in MGNREGS funds

Information obtained through the RTI Act has exposed the Centres continued step-motherly treatment of Tamil Nadu, says Manickam Tagore

Three Convicted in Corruption Cases Involving Farmers Loans in Uttar Pradesh

Lucknow, August 25: A special CBI court in Uttar Pradesh has sentenced three individuals, including two former bank officials, to prison for thei

How private participation boosted India's infrastructure build-out

Three decades after liberalisation, private capital, PPPs and policy reforms have transformed India's infrastructure landscape, powering connecti

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U.S. country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80: family

The multiple award-winning artist had opened doors for generations of singers, songwriters, musicians, and dreamers from every walk of life, said

Dhinakaran represents to Governor Arlekaragainst horse trading

Russia-Ukraine war likely to raise import price of sunflower oil, yellow peas

The escalation of the Russia-Ukraine war could raise Indias import costs for sunflower oil and yellow peas, as attacks and shipping disruptions i

Normalisation of India-China ties linked to border peace: Ajit Doval to Wang Yi

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing. Doval stated border peace directly influences the normaliza

Escape velocity: On what Indias space sector must focus on

Indias space sector must focus on reliability and regular launches

From cloud to consumer, AI is reshaping business: 'Agents can reset work, not leadership'

AI agents will transform how companies work and make decisions. Strong governance and clean data are critical for their scaled deployment. Human

Dolly Parton, country music legend, Miley Cyrus' godmother dies at 80 The extraordinary life & legacy of the American icon

Dolly Parton, a celebrated singer and songwriter, has passed away at age eighty. Her career spanned over six decades, bridging musical genres and

CIA chief John Ratcliffe secretly travelled to Russia aboard US mystery plane that landed in Moscow: Report

US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow on Tuesday for meetings, US media reported, after a mysterious milita

RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat Arrives in the USA for Major Hindu Community Event

Washington, August 25: Mohan Bhagwat, the chief of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has arrived in the United States. He will participate i

Dolly Parton, legendary country singer and songwriter, dies at 80

Born on January 19, 1946, in Tennessee, Parton grew up in a poor family and was one of 12 children. She began writing songs when she was about si

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: 'No matter what the past...' Life lessons from motivational quote on hardships, resilience, bitterness, choice and forgiveness

Quote of the day by Nelson Mandela: No matter what the past has dealt you, don't let it destroy your future. The quote explains how people can de

Navy to induct second diving support vessel 'Nipun'

The Indian Navy will commission its second Diving Support Vessel, Nipun, on August 31, 2026. This specialized vessel will enhance the Navy's deep

Gulf turmoil sends NRI homebuyers back to India amid luxury housing demand

Amid Gulf turmoil, NRIs are showing renewed interest in India's premium housing market, with developers reporting stronger demand for luxury home

Experience Kerala Like a Local with New Tourism Initiative

Thiruvananthapuram, August 25: What if tourists visited Kerala not just to see its backwaters, beaches, and hills, but to actually live like a lo

Mac mini M6 launched today, here's what makes it Apple's biggest upgrade yet

Apple has unveiled the latest Mac mini equipped with powerful M6 and M5 Pro chips. These advancements bring notable boosts in performance, cateri

Odisha Rolls Out Pilot Digital Attendance System in 10 Higher Education Institutions

In a significant step towards transparency and accountability in higher education, the Odisha Higher Education Department has launched a pilot St

ET WLF 2026: AI driving shift in value creation

Artificial intelligence is making software development faster and cheaper. Value creation is expected to shift towards computing infrastructure a

India-China agree to seek 'political settlement' of boundary issue: MEA

India conveyed to China the importance of border peace for bilateral ties. National Security Advisor Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang

19-member House Panel visits Nalanda University

A parliamentary committee visited Nalanda University for a study tour. The delegation reviewed the university's infrastructure and expansion plan

Centre notifies Keralam as Kerala's new official name ahead of Onam

Centre notifies Keralam as Keralas new official name ahead of Onam

Crude oil prices slide 4% as markets look past Iran sanctions

Oil prices dropped significantly as traders viewed new US sanctions on Iran less severely. Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate both reached t

Maharashtra Health Minister Orders Safety Audits for All Hospitals

Mumbai, August 25: Public Health and Family Welfare Minister Prakash Abitkar has directed all government, private, and charitable healthcare cent

ET WLF 2026: Tech Inc calls for stronger AI governance to offset cyber threats

Indian businesses must enhance artificial intelligence governance for expanding cyber threats. Autonomous agents are increasingly used by attacke

Will respond soon to resignation demand by Farooq Abdullah: Srinagar MP

National Conference MP Aga Ruhullah will issue a detailed statement soon regarding his resignation demand. Party president Farooq Abdullah asked

Protecting KP Employees

It seems that the enemies of peace in Kashmir want to disrupt the tranquility achieved through sacrifices and hard work of the security personnel

Quote of the day by Jason Momoa: I was raised by a single mother who showed me what true... Inspiring life lessons on resilience, self-acceptance, courage, authenticity, curiosity, inner strength, and why creating your own path can lead to a more meaningful life by the Hawaiian-born American actor known for Aquaman and Game of Thrones

Todays quote of the day by Jason Momoa carries a simple message about strength, family, and becoming your own person. Raised by a single mother,

AI founders who walked away from Bezos' Prometheus to model the universe

While systems like ChatGPT were created to let them predict the right next word in a sentence when talking to users, this alternative AI has lear

TN Industrial Vision Eyes Growth Across State

Special emphasis on Vettri Women Entrepreneurs Development Scheme: Reports

Blood Trafficking Scandal Unfolds in West Bengal Hospital; Three Lab Assistants Arrested

Kolkata, August 25: The Anti-Corruption Branch of West Bengal Police has arrested three lab assistants from a government hospital on charges of a

US Supreme Court sides with Donald Trump for now on mail ballot curbs

Over dissents from the court's three liberals, the justices on Monday put on hold a Boston federal court ruling that blocked key parts of Trump's

DFS urges RRBs to sustain performance, strengthen credit flow to last-mile

Department of Financial Services DFS Secretary Sanjay Lohiya on Tuesday urged Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) to sustain good financial performance a

Govt mulls random drug tests for all commercial pilots round the year

The civil aviation ministry is looking at the possibility of carrying out psychoactive substance tests for all commercial pilots round the year o

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Naidu to Inaugurate PanIIT Andhra Pradesh Summit on Oct. 3

The proposed centre would be PanIITs first such facility in India

Osmania General Hospital Opens Upgraded Dermatology Facilities

Osmania General Hospital inaugurated upgraded dermatology facilities, including a dermatosurgery theatre, laser room and NB-UVB phototherapy room

India tells China border peace is vital as Doval, Wang hold Beijing talks

India tells China border peace is vital as Doval Wang hold Beijing talks

Indian basmati may get caught in US 'economic onslaught' on Iran

US secondary sanctions on Iran could further hit India's basmati exports, while disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz threaten freight costs and cr

Whats missing in T.N. for intersex babies? Genetic tests at government hospitals

Karyotyping and other genetic tests that need to be performed on children with intersex tests are not available at most government hospitals in T

The perils of over-imaging your spine: when do you really need an X-Ray, CT scan or MRI?

Sometimes incidental findings can cause unnecessary anxiety in patients who may believe that their spine is damaged when in fact, the finding may

ACB detects 1.18 crore loss to Guntur civic body over tender irregularities

ACB DSP says preliminary scrutiny of 152 works has revealed irregularities; further verification of records is under way

Odisha Chief Secretary Reviews Progress of 322 Godabarish Mishra Adarsha Vidyalayas

In a significant step toward transforming primary education across the state, the first meeting of the State Level Management Committee for the G

Iran Wants My Son Dead: Netanyahu Drops Bombshell Assassination Plot; Israel On High Alert

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a bombshell claim that Iran allegedly tried to assassinate one of his sons. Speaking to Channe

Iraq Tests anew security formula for Saudi-Iran rivalry

Proposal seen as Baghdads bid for self-preservation Arjavi Indraneesh Iraqs proposal for a joint security council bringing Saudi Arabia and Iran

Piyush Goyal Commends Indian Community for Strengthening India-Japan Relations

Tokyo, August 25: Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal praised the contribution of the Indian community in Japan to strengthen India-Japan

Tamil Nadu: 3 From Kovai Among 6 Held For Poaching Deer In Nilgiris

A detailed investigation should be made to bring to the fore whether this gang had indulged in poaching deer in the past: Reports

Woman offers Rs 4 crore cheque at Ayodhya Ram temple; bank sources flag lack of funds

Woman offers Rs crore cheque at Ayodhya Ram temple bank sources flag lack of funds

SIR Hearings To Focus on Facts, Protect Voting Rights: Roll Observer

Roll Observer stresses factual verification and protection of every eligible voters rights

Vande Mataram: A National Symbol Should Rise Above Politics

Political Controversy Over the National Song Is Unnecessary and Disturbing Omkar Dattatray It is ironic, unfortunate and disturbing that the coun

Police File Custody Petition Against Sadiq Khan

Sarpavaram police had filed a petition in the court seeking Sadiq Khans custody, Ashok Kumar said.

Delhi HC asks FSSAI not to cancel ITC licence over '100%' atta claims

Court passes interim order after ITC challenges improvement notice over 100% Atta, 100% Madhya Pradesh Wheat and % Maida claims on Aashirvaad pa

UK Expertise to Aid Amaravati, AP Urban Development

The partnership seeks to use UK expertise and technology to develop Amaravati as a world-class smart, sustainable and liveable capital

Third China-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue Held in Beijing

Beijing, August 25: The third China-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue took place on August 25 in the capital of China, Beijing. Representatives from China

'Clear Class 10 together': Prashant Kishor's challenge to Bihar CM & Tejashwi

Prashant Kishor has thrown down the gauntlet to both Bihar's Chief Minister and opposition leader, challenging them to take their matriculation e