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Pakistani actor Fahad Mustafa spotted with rumoured 2nd wife

Islamabad: Pakistani actor Fahad Mustafa is once again at the centre of second marriage rumours, and this time, a social media post has caught fa

Hyderabad: Protest at Dharna Chowk against UGC-NET re-exam

Hyderabad: Two students organisations here came together on Thursday, August 20, to protest against severe discrepancies and paper leaks in exami

Jharkhand HC stays notifications cancelling appointment of government staff through 11th to 13th JPSC exams

While hearing a petition against the government notifications, the Court asked the state to furnish its reply by September 15, the next date of h

Sajjan Kumar: Congress veteran to convict

Sajjan Kumar had been in custody since December 2018, when he surrendered following the Delhi High Courts decision to overturn his acquittal in a

Japan deepen strategic ties with maritime security cooperation deal

Defence ministers sign a bilateral deal on maritime security cooperation, with an eye on the Indo-Pacific region

Datanomics: Gen Z embraces credit, struggles to keep pace with repayment

Gen Z's access to credit is rising rapidly, but the group also records the highest delinquency rate, raising concerns over repayment capacity.

Meta's child safety trial: What Instagram is accused of & what's at stake

A 29-state coalition sued Meta in 2023 over child safety and privacy; California, Colorado, Kentucky, New Jersey are leading the current trial, w

Supreme Court forms High-Powered Enquiry Committee to investigate violence during student protests

The committee will `be headed by former top court judge Justice R. Subhash Reddy

Omar Abdullah: Animals for slaughter to undergo disease tests, meat to be halal-certified

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah says animals for slaughter will undergo disease testing and meat sold through the proposed modern

OPINION | US envoy's remarks on Kashmir: Message will go far and wide

US ambassador to India Sergio Gor, during his visit to Kashmir Valley, has said, Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India and an incredibl

Southern Zonal Council meet: Puducherry L-G seeks support of Centre, Tamil Nadu to implement water supply plan

Khalifa-The Ruler advance booking crosses 1.5 lakh tickets ahead of release

Malayalam film Khalifa-The Ruler, starring Prithviraj Sukumaran and Mohanlal, has already begun creating an impact with its advance bookings ahea

Hyderabad: Spice unit mixed cow dung in chilli powder, busted

Hyderabad: Special Operation Team Malkajgiri and Food Adulteration Surveillance teams conducted a raid at Sai Tirumala Enterprises in Srinivas Na

Missed watching Bandar in theatres? Here's when you can watch Bobby Deol, Anurag Kashyap's film on OTT

After an eventful release in theatres, Anurag Kashyap-directed and Bobby Deol-led Bandar is all set to release on OTT. The film explores the impa

As NRC demand intensifies, Manipur community leaders leave for Delhi

Although a 48-hour shutdown ended on August 19, educational institutes continue to be shut due to another round of agitation

Unclaimed deposits: How heirs can trace and claim the money from banks

Forgotten bank deposits can remain claimable even after transfer to the DEA Fund. Knowing how to search UDGAM and navigate nominee or legal-heir

America must stay ahead of China: Trump calls on Congress to pass crypto Clarity Act

UPSC CSE Mains exam 2026 guidelines: What to carry and what is not allowed?

UPSC Civil Services Main Examination 2026 will be held on August 21, 22, 23, 29 and 30. Candidates must follow the UPSC exam day guidelines, incl

Indias Electric Passenger Vehicle Market Sees 102% Surge in Q2 2026

New Delhi, August 20: Indias electric passenger vehicle (EPV) market recorded a remarkable growth of 102% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2

School Assembly News Headlines, August 21, 2026: Top national, international, business, sports updates and thought of the day

School Assembly News Headlines: On September twenty-ninth, the Delhi High Court is set to review appeals concerning Prime Minister Modi's academi

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Bombay Bar Association criticises BCI chairmans actions, demands resignation

The Bombay Bar Association has called for the resignation of Bar Council of India (BCI) chairman Manan Kumar Mishra, stating that his apology for

Andaman withdraws green AI data centre contract for Great Nicobar project

Andaman withdraws green AI data centre contract for Great Nicobar project

12 days to go: Oracle employees may be staring at another '6 am layoff notice' on September 1

Oracle is allegedly gearing up for a new phase of job cuts, with managers instructed to pinpoint roles for elimination by September 1. This move

Amit Shah Accuses Congress of Historical Mistake Over Vande Mataram Controversy

New Delhi, August 20: Union Home Minister Amit Shah criticized the Congress partys policy of excessive appeasement on Thursday. He stated that th

Australian couple bought a cattle farm and planted 34,000 trees. Years later, koalas and wildlife are returning

In 2020, Australian couple Brett and Lisa Vercoe bought a 30-hectare former cattle property near Coffs Harbour in New South Wales and began resto

5,000 fault repair workers to get up to 30 lakh financial security

Rajasthan will provide 5,000 fault repair workers accident insurance of up to 30 lakh, while a new digital tool will monitor renewable energy pro

Kia Sorento revealed ahead of September 4 India launch

Kia Sorento revealed ahead of September India launch

IIT Delhi to civil service dream, then Meesho: Vidit Aatrey's Rs 95,000 crore journey

IIT Delhi to civil service dream then Meesho Vidit Aatreys Rs crore journey

Jharkhand High Court Stays Cancellation of JPSC Appointments

In a major legal relief for thousands of state recruits, the Jharkhand High Court on Thursday stayed the state governments notification cancellin

IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from adding new branches for six months

The regulatory action follows scrutiny of the insurers expenses, while Niva Bupa maintains that recent-period compliance remains on track.

UKG student dies after teacher tries to strip, slaps him in Visakhapatnam classroom

CCTV footage appears to show the teacher stripping him in front of the class to shame him, then slapping him. He collapsed moments later

Fund Review: Nippon India Large Cap

Fund Review: Nippon India Large Cap

Silver futures jump nearly 1% to 2.38 lakh/kg as US Treasury move boosts precious metals

On the Multi Commodity Exchange, the white metal for the September delivery climbed by 2,163, or nearly 1%, to 2,38,950 per 10 grams in a busines

Psychology says people who search for a product they already bought may be trying to confirm that they made the right decision

Searching for reviews or information after buying something can reveal an interesting psychological tension. The person may not actually be tryin

Rajasthan: Dalit journalist attacked, abused while on duty

Jaipur: A Dalit journalist has alleged that he was attacked by casteist elements while reporting on a public grievance programme in Rajasthans Ud

Bitcoin roars past $70,000 as yields sink, Trump sparks optimism

Bitcoin rose about 4.1% to over $71,900, its highest level since May 31

Quote of the day by Elbert Hubbard, 'Positive anything is better than negative nothing' offers powerful lesson, timeless wisdom on positivity, discipline, focus, ambition, successful mindset, resilience, growth, optimism, growth

Quote of the day by Elbert Hubbard is a reminder that progress often begins with imperfect action. Life will always contain uncertainty, setbacks

Did US President Donald Trump Post About Implementing EVM System in America? No!

We found out that the post is edited and does not show Trump talking about implementing EVMs in the US elections.

India's hockey legacy relived as JSW launches 'Rukna Nahi Hai' campaign

The campaign brings together some of Indian hockey's most prominent figures, including former men's captain Sardar Singh, former women's captain

Supreme Court sets up high-powered committee to investigate police action against student protesters

The Supreme Court on Thursday constituted a High-Power Inquiry Committee (HPEC) to investigate the actions of police and security forces during s

PCR Vans Step in as Online Cab Strike Disrupts Bhubaneswar Airport

With online cab services like Ola, Uber, and Rapido remaining off the roads for the fourth consecutive day, passengers at Biju Patnaik Internatio

YouTube changes how it counts public video views

A Google employee confirmed the update on a YouTube Help page and said that the change will not impact creators earnings

2,000 Onam markets planned under Agriculture department in Keralam

Keralam government has sanctioned 10.24 crore for operating the markets under a Market Intervention Support for Price Stabilisation scheme

CAR gold mine collapse kills 100+, hopes fade as rescue teams struggle

CAR gold mine collapse kills hopes fade as rescue teams struggle

Indian real estate sector resilient despite west asia crisis, but cost pressures pose risks: CareEdge Rating

CareEdge expects residential sales in the top six cities to remain broadly range-bound at around 3.55 lakh units in CY2026

We didn't snatch Rodri from Real Madrid: Barcelona sporting director Deco

We didnt snatch Rodri from Real Madrid Barcelona sporting director Deco

Pakistans Supreme Court Rejects Governments Review Petition in Imran Khan Case

Islamabad, August 20: The Supreme Court of Pakistan delivered a significant blow to the government on Thursday. The government had filed a review

SEBI action over CAS price manipulation sends strong signal: ANMI chief; flags FICP, riskometer, bond liquidity

Regulatory reforms and technology-led platforms are reshaping Indias debt markets, but deeper participation remains essential for sustainable cor

Bhagyashree Borse not part of Aditya Roy Kapur-Milap Zaveri's film: T-Series

Bhagyashree Borse not part of Aditya Roy KapurMilap Zaveris film TSeries

Lawyerwho represented Mehul Choksicharged with sexual assaultin London

His assistant, Manpreet Kaur, was also arrested at the scene and has been charged with two counts of intentionally encouraging or assisting sexua

North Korea Test-Fires Missile Days After Trump Trims Drills With South Korea

Mankind Pharma signs China pact to market insulin analogues in India

Firm eyes more partnerships with Chinese pharmaceutical companies to expand its in-licensed drug pipeline as it seeks a larger presence in inject

How much did Prithviraj Sukumaran's Khalifa earn on Day 1 at the box office, as per early estimates?

Prithviraj Sukumaran'sKhalifa was released on August 20, and it's the talk of the town on the internet. The film opened to mixed reviews, but the

UFO Cinema Solutions unveils premium LED cinema technology in Kochi

The first MAGNOVA auditorium at Magic Framez, Kakkanad, Kochi, features Indias first acoustic-transparent direct-view 4K HDR LED cinema screen

Ravi Dubey Shares Exciting Update on Ramayana with Co-Stars

Mumbai, August 20: Actor Ravi Dubey is set to portray Lakshman, the brother of Lord Rama, in Nitesh Tiwaris much-anticipated film Ramayana. Recen

AIs real-world impact, opportunities explored at Flytxts Innovation2Impact panel

The event brought together prominent leaders from business, technology and academia, along with Flytxts partners and leadership team from the UAE

PM CARES Fund: Understanding Its Role, Purpose And

Despite a drop in donations, the PM CARES Fund swelled to 8,452 crore through fixed deposit interest, while a mere 0.01 per cent was spent on act

Indian family office assets projected to grow 1.5 times in three years: Julius Baer-EY report

Indian family offices managed around 70,000 crore in assets in 2024, with the pool projected to grow at a 14% compound annual growth rate over th

Russian woman's birthday surprise for Indian house help makes her cry tears of joy

Russian womans birthday surprise for Indian house help makes her cry tears of joy

Six injured Pakistani sailors return after Houthi attack in Red Sea

Six injured Pakistani sailors return after Houthi attack in Red Sea

Jharkhand High Court stays State governments decision to cancel JSSC-CGL exam

The Court has directed the State government to file its response, along with a counter-affidavit, within 15 days.

Gurugram CEO explains why he feels touching elders' feet should stop in blunt post

Gurugram CEO explains why he feels touching elders feet should stop in blunt post

Do pilots and cabin crew face a higher cancer risk because of flying?

Do pilots and cabin crew face a higher cancer risk because of flying

Congress stand on Vande Mataram shows 'mental enslavement': Devendra Fadnavis

Fadnavis also criticised Congress leader Rahul Gandhi's upcoming 'Chhatron Ki Goonj' event in Pune, saying that, according to his information, th

India Stuns Pakistan 5-3 in Amstelveen; Men Advance to Hockey World Cup Second Round

India beat Pakistan 5-3; men advance despite defensive lapses.

SC forms panel to probe police excesses, violence during Delhi student protests

SC forms panel to probe police excesses violence during Delhi student protests

Tiruchi Junction, Chidambaram among 103 heritage stations identified by the Railway Board

Station Mahotsav to be organised at the identified stations as per their date of inception; Railway Board suggests a slew of programmes to be org

Shocking Incident in Lucknow: SBI Employee Kills Wife and Sister Before Committing Suicide

Lucknow, August 20: A shocking incident unfolded in Lucknow on Thursday, where an employee of the State Bank of India (SBI) allegedly shot and ki

Diamond Harbour FC out of ISL 2026-27 as AIFF confirm 13 teams for next season

The All India Football Federation has confirmed that 13 clubs will compete in the 2026-27 Indian Super League season. The tournament will be play

Liquor 'scam' case: ED searches residence of Chhattisgarh Congress leader days after it arrests him

The ED's raids are also under way at a few other locations in Raipur, but officials have not yet confirmed which case the searches are linked to

India, Japan Deepen Maritime Ties Amid Chinas Military Muscle-Flexing

Rajnath Singh, Shinjiro Koizumi vow to oppose unilateral moves that threaten free and open Indo-Pacific

Even ministers' dogs get better facilities: Dipke on condition of government schools

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke asked people to force the leaders of political parties to work for education first and then come to seek votes

India-Japan Defence Ties Enter New Phase With Maritime Security Pact And Shipbuilding Push

BRS Urges Removal of Controversial Telangana Revenue Minister

Hyderabad, August 20: The Telangana Assemblys Deputy Leader, T. Harish Rao, has called for the removal of Revenue Minister Ponguleti Srinivas Red

Watch: Y.S. Jagan alleges biggest scam of this century over 372 teacher appointments in Andhra Pradesh

YSRCP president and former Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has alleged a major irregularity in the appointment of 372 teache

The TCL QM8L proves it's worth the upgrade in our lab testing

Data Byte: The TCL QM8L is the runner-up in best color accuracy in our lab testing of 7 TVs.

Gen Alpha students stop MLA convoy in UP, demand action over muddy, waterlogged road

Gen Alpha students stop MLA convoy in UP demand action over muddy waterlogged road

Binance Introduces Agent OS to Connect AI Applications to Financial Infrastructure

Binance Introduces Agent OS to Connect AI Applications to Financial Infrastructure

Tamil Nadu Assembly Speaker rightly dropped disqualification proceedings against 21 AIADMK MLAs: Madras High Court

Chief Justice Sushrut Arvind Dharmadhikari and Justice G. Arul Murugan refuse to issue a direction to the Speaker to initiate the proceedings aga

NSE shares may trade on its platform under 'permitted-to-trade' route: Source

CRPF forms 10-member 'core group' to tackle rising suicides

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has formed a 10-member 'core group' to prevent 'self-harm' incidents among its personnel, following a rec

Delhi Police bust Rs 9-crore anti-cancer drug racket, 17 arrested

Delhi Police bust Rs crore anticancer drug racket arrested

PFC-REC merger may bring limited cost savings; some revenue benefits possible: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley said it sees limited scope for cost savings from the merger because both companies already have low operating costs

Sensex jumps 628 points, Nifty snaps 7-day losing streak

Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices bounced back on Thursday, with the Sensex climbing 628 points and the Nifty snapping its seven-day

IPL generation playing good Test cricket a mystery, says Sanjay Manjrekar

Sanjay Manjrekar finds it a mystery how IPL players adapt to Test cricket. Modern batters seamlessly transition from T20s to the longest format o

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