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Building collapses during demolition in Karol Bagh; 1 dead, 3 injured

The incident occurred on Pyare Lal Road in Regarpura, central Delhi, where labourers were demolishing an old structure

21 Aug 2026 5:40 pm
Security heightened at Jantar Mantar in view of proposed anti-reservation protest

According to the sources, some people gathered at the protest site in the morning, but they were immediately removed by the police as no permission had been granted for holding the demonstration

21 Aug 2026 5:36 pm
CJP's Saurav Das in Delhi HC for action against Mitra for putting his residential details in public

CJP spokesperson Saurav Das claimed that some defendants trespassed onto the shared residential premises, recorded the interiors, and published the footage on the social media platform X

21 Aug 2026 5:01 pm
Visakhapatnam hosts BRICS Youth and Sports Ministers meetings on August 22, 23; Mansukh Mandaviya to chair

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya will chair both meetings under Indias BRICS Chairship; the Chief Minister meets the visiting delegations on Friday evening, and the Sports Ministers meeting follows a Friendship Cycling Event on Beach Road

21 Aug 2026 4:41 pm
Imran Khan: A timeline of jailed ex-Pakistan PMs legal battles

With Imran Khans medical check-up stirring the political winds in Pakistan again, here is a timeline of the cricketer-turned-politicians key legal battles, including convictions in the Toshakhana case

21 Aug 2026 3:12 pm
Jharkhand High Court stays notifications cancelling appointments of CDPOs, recruitment through JSSC-CGL exam

The court today stayed the operation of the notification cancelling recruitments through Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission-Combined Graduate Level examination (JSSC-CGL), besides the one cancelling the appointments of CDPOs, said petitioner's counsel Indrajit Sinha

21 Aug 2026 2:10 pm
What can be done to address the CBSE evaluation controversy?

The Supreme Courts concern over frustrated young minds has renewed focus on the unresolved CBSE On-Screen Marking (OSM) controversy. A simple SOP could still restore fairness, accountability, and public trust in digital evaluation.

21 Aug 2026 2:09 pm
Sri Lankas iconic singer Nanda Malini dies at 82

Malinis long career, remarkable body of work, and the choices that shaped them reveal not only how Sri Lankas political landscape evolved over time, but also the many strands of nationalist and progressive politics that coexisted during those years of tumult

21 Aug 2026 1:46 pm
Imran Khan taken back to jail after hospital checks: Pakistan govt

Former PM Imran Khan has been shifted back to Adiala Jail from Islamabads Shifa International Hospital, where he was admitted for treatment following a Supreme Court order

21 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Iran dismisses U.S. threats on coordinated economic isolation

Mr. Araghchis comments came a few hours after Donald Trump threatened crushing economic measures against Iran on Thursday, August 20.

21 Aug 2026 1:01 pm
Can protest be dialogue?

Protests should be aimed at engaging with fellow citizens because living together as a society requires mutual respect and dialogue

21 Aug 2026 12:46 pm
U.S., South Korean militaries wrap up drills early, day after North's missile barrage

The U.S. Pacific Command said the events didn't pose an immediate threat to U.S. territory or its allies

21 Aug 2026 12:28 pm
Hi trailer: Kavin, Nayanthara promise a fun romantic ride

Set to release on August 28, the rom-com features one of the last on-screen performances of the late legendary writer-director-actor Bhagyaraj

21 Aug 2026 11:59 am
Data centres in Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Why did the Admin express interest and withdrew it later

On Great Nicobar Island, local Nicobarese communities are already opposing the Union governments 91,000 crore mega-infrastructure project that involves building an airport, a transshipment port, and a tourism-led township

21 Aug 2026 11:49 am
Andhra junior doctors to continue strike as talks with govt. make no headway

3% hike offer is inadequate to compensate for the prevailing inflation, says APJUDA, adding that it has been assured of another round of talks

21 Aug 2026 11:44 am
Tamil Nadu promises to review curbs on transportation of construction materials to Keralam, says CMO

A statement issued by Keralam CMO says Vijay informed Satheesan during a that TN govt will consider exempting Keralam from the restrictions

21 Aug 2026 11:40 am
Morning shower brings relief from sweltering heat in Vijayawada

Weather report forecasts thunderstorms and strong winds in coastal Andhra Pradesh on August 21

21 Aug 2026 11:37 am
A&NI Admin issues call for interest for data centre exploration, withdraws it days later | Explained

On Great Nicobar Island, local Nicobarese communities are already opposing the Union governments 91,000 crore mega-infrastructure project that involves building an airport, a transshipment port, and a tourism-led township

21 Aug 2026 11:35 am
First group of deportees arrives in troubled Haiti after U.S. ends TPS programme

The deportees included Temporary Protected Status holders and Haitians who had served prison sentences, said Jean Negot Bonheur Delva, director general of Haiti's National Office of Migration

21 Aug 2026 11:35 am
UDF 100-day action plan: Keralam govt to grant industry status to Malayalam cinema by September-end, says Minister

Govt to also roll out its ambitious film literacy programme in schools and colleges to introduce students to global cinema, says Minister for Culture and Cinema P.C. Vishnunadh

21 Aug 2026 11:31 am
What led to the re-test of threeUGC-NETpapers? | Explained

What were the errors in the question papers? Why are candidates concerned? What happens to candidates who sat for the other 84 exams?

21 Aug 2026 11:07 am
Nigeria kidnap victims escape hellfire captivity, beaten, malnourished

In total, 308 people were freed in what the government called the largest single-day rescue operation. But at the Kwara State University Teaching Hospital in Ilorin, a long road to recovery lay ahead

21 Aug 2026 11:05 am
Rupee gains 9 paise to 95.65 against U.S. dollar in early trade

At the interbank foreign exchange, the rupee opened at 95.69, then rose to 95.65, higher by 9 paise from its previous close

21 Aug 2026 11:01 am
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.

21 Aug 2026 10:54 am
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.

21 Aug 2026 10:54 am
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 deterioration in sleep as academic pressure increased.

21 Aug 2026 10:51 am
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 Americans and not doing enough to curtail abuse

21 Aug 2026 10:50 am
Watch: Jailed Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan moved to hospital after court order

Jailed former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has been shifted from Adiala Jail to a hospital in Islamabad for medical examination.

21 Aug 2026 10:41 am
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 these watchwords, anyone could understand them, and so everyone did.

21 Aug 2026 10:32 am
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

21 Aug 2026 10:32 am
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

21 Aug 2026 10:31 am
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 going to ask you when India became a republic either... This is not your routine Independence Day quiz.

21 Aug 2026 10:30 am
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 music and poetry united a nation and continue to inspire generations today.

21 Aug 2026 10:30 am
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 voices. They encouraged dialogue and arguments and got people on board to the idea of envisioning themselves free from foreign rule. Here are a few quick capsules that take us through more than 150 years, highlighting notable newspapers and journalists and how they contributed to the overall cause

21 Aug 2026 10:29 am
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

21 Aug 2026 10:29 am
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 resistance, and cultural change.

21 Aug 2026 10:28 am
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 creativity

21 Aug 2026 10:27 am
21 Aug 2026 10:24 am
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

21 Aug 2026 10:21 am
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 individuals. But at the heart of this lies an old, constant problem the data used to build these tools lack diversity. South Asian scientists now want to build their own tools

21 Aug 2026 10:18 am
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?

21 Aug 2026 10:17 am
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 established. But a first operation performed without sarcoma-specific planning can make subsequent treatment more extensive

21 Aug 2026 10:10 am
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

21 Aug 2026 10:07 am
Digitising Kannada: A work in progress

From electronic typesetting to ASCII-based proprietary fonts to Unicode to AI-enabled translation, Kannada has come a long way in its digital journey. But Indian languages face unique challenges in todays fast-evolving tech landscape, writes Shilpa Elizabeth

21 Aug 2026 10:03 am
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 in Australia, and local advertising revenue exceeding A$250 million ($178 million)

21 Aug 2026 9:57 am
Sibal asks Shah if Modi as CM, Vajpayee as PM sang full version of Vande Mataram

Mr. Sibal questioned if the BJP leaders who did not sing the full version of Vande Mataram were also anti-national

21 Aug 2026 9:56 am
How Supreme Courts new ruling changes the definition of industry | Explainer

Justices B.V. Nagarathna, Dipankar Datta, and Ujjal Bhuyan formed the minority view on the Bench that a re-evaluation of the 1978 judgment was unwarranted; Justice Nagarathna cautioned that altering the definition could create uncertainty and disrupt industrial peace.

21 Aug 2026 9:37 am
A secular republics sacrilege problem

Punjabs new sacrilege law has reignited debate over the criminalisation of religious offence in a secular state; its definition of sacrilege extends beyond physical desecration of the Guru Granth Sahib to words, signs and representations, bringing expressive conduct within the scope of the law

21 Aug 2026 9:15 am