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6 new food spots in Hyderabad worth checking out this August

Hyderabads culinary landscape has moved well beyond just biryani and Irani chai. Siasat.com has time and again documented the evolving food scene

Indian sailors send SOS over Strait of Hormuz risk

17 IPS officers, including SPs of Bhojpur and Siwan, transferred in Bihar

SP Jha, under whose command an AK-47 rifle was allegedly used during a student protest in Siwan on July 25, has been placed on the waiting list f

TAHDCO to offer industrial sheds to SC, ST entrepreneurs in Erode

CBI nabs Hyderabad DGMS officer taking bribe over mine accident

Hyderabad:The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on Monday, August 17, arrested a Deputy Director (Mining) with the Directorate General of Min

Tamil Nadu Assembly: State government to launch health insurance for the elderly

Another key announcement is the planned replacement of the 87-year-old Tamil Nadu Public Health Act, 1939, with a modern, comprehensive Act to ad

Hania Aamir reacts as Durefishan Saleem gets attacked online

Islamabad: Pakistani actress Durefishan Saleem is currently making headlines for her ongoing drama Dar-e-Nijat, in which she stars opposite Shehe

East Bengal drawn in tough group in ACL Two

Bihar: SP removed after use of AK-47 against student protestors

New Delhi: A Bihar Superintendent of Police (SP) was removed from his post after controversy erupted over a police constables use of an AK-47 dur

Rameswaram mechanised boats fishermen to go on indefinite strike from August 30

They will begin relay hunger strike from September 1 at Thangachimadam pressing for a charter of demands, including recovery of seized boats and

Domestic donations to PM CARES down by 30% to 479 crore in FY25

Foreign contribution also has seen a sharper decline, registering a high of 495 crore in 2020-21, before falling to 40 crore and 2.57 crore in th

Six bulldozers deployed to raze a 59-year-old madrasa in UP

Lucknow: A madrasa was demolished early Tuesday, August 18, in Uttar Pradeshs Siddharthnagar district after allegations surfaced that it was buil

Redevelopment work at Kollam railway station in Keralam leaves festival commuters in chaos

Commuters complain of widespread confusion, misplaced amenities, and hazardous infrastructure

Spanish Eyes and Queen Caroline show out

SPJIMR revamps its PGPDM curriculum and programme to create greater impact in the social sector

SPJIMR revamps its PGPDM curriculum and programme to create greater impact in the social sector

Order against state binds all its departments: Telangana HC

Hyderabad:The Telangana High Court has held that a court order passed against the state government binds every one of its departments, agencies a

Yeida Clears 500-Acre Medical Hub, Taiwan City Near Noida Airport

PM CARES Fund had Rs 8,452 crore, used only 0.01 pc in 2024-25

New Delhi: The PM CARES Fund, a public charitable trust for having a dedicated fund with the primary objective of dealing with any kind of emerge

Himachal Pradesh Flags Off 25 New Electric Bus Services in Mandi, Targets HRTC Self-Reliance Within Five Years

From Losing His Daughter to Serving Lakhs: The Story of Mohammed Asif Hussain Sohail

After losing his young daughter Sakina, Mohammed Asif Hussain Sohail spent 15 years helping Hyderabads vulnerable through food, education, health

Sonia Gandhis memoir to revisit love, loss and her decision to decline Indias top job

It was heartbreak and loss that threw me into the public world of politics. Up till then I had guarded my privacy fiercely, she said in her state

Indias RCS Adoption Surges 108% as Businesses Shift to Richer Customer Conversations, Reveals Infobip

Finance and fintech account for 80% of RCS traffic in India, reflecting growing enterprise adoption of richer, more interactive business messagin

71% of Healthcare Professionals in India Say AI Has Increased Their Capacity to See More Patients: Philips Future Health Index 2026 India Report

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BRS demands resignation of Telangana Revenue Minister over section 22A prohibited lands issue

Party leader Harish Rao accused Congress leaders of demanding 30% of land value, development rights for delisting from Section 22A

West Bengal CM Lays Foundation For A Rs 4,000 Crore Steel Plant In Purulia, Targeting 5,000 Jobs By 2029

Hindustan Copper Lines Up Over Rs 7,000 Crore Capex, Ties Up With Chile's CODELCO

Largecaps for stability, mid and smallcap funds for higher returns

Maintaining exposure across various market-cap categories is important as leadership can change during different market phases

17 IPS officers transferred, including Bhojpur, Siwan SPs amid police action controversies

In a major bureaucratic reshuffle, the Bihar government on Tuesday transferred 17 senior IPS officers, including SPs of Bhojpur and Siwan where p

Swiggy announces expanded leadership roles for 3 senior executives

Himavant Kurnala has been appointed Chief Growth and Product Officer, Instamart, Nitesh Garg the Chief Technology Officer, Instamart, and Saurav

India challenges US tariffs on quartz products with WTO consultation bid

Under WTO rules, the US has to enter into consultation within 30 days of receiving the request. If the dispute isn't resolved within 60 days, Ind

K. Saveshan explores the human-earth relationship through dance

Sarveshans Prithvi opened the Natyarangams annual Bharatham festival, themed on Pancha Bhootham.

Ukraine aims a drone blitz at Moscow as Russian missiles kill 10 in a Ukrainian village

Over the past year Ukraine has devised and deployed domestically produced long-range drones for strikes deep inside Russia

326 MPs, 14 Chief Ministers Face Criminal Cases; 4,192 Cases Pending Against MPs, MLAs: Supreme Court

A Supreme Court report reveals that 14 state chief ministers face serious criminal cases, with Telanganas Revanth Reddy topping the list with 89.

BJP Constitutes Fact-Finding Team Regarding Hanur Shootout

Three alleged poachers were killed in an exchange of fire with forest department personnel near Shaagya, in the Holemuradatti forest of the Hanur

SC Notice to Centre on PIL to Bar Police from Revealing Accused Online

The petition referred to images or videos showing the accused handcuffed, tied with ropes, beaten with sticks, made to kneel, dragged or pulled d

Donald Trump Lauds Indian Voting System

The President of the United States of America,Donald Trump, lauded the Indian voting system where electors need to show their identity proof befo

Modi ji, where is our MLA, asks Kejriwal as AAP claims Delhi Police took MLA to undisclosed location

Arvind Kejriwal questioned the MLA's whereabouts and sought an explanation from the Delhi Police, while AAP leaders alleged that Kuldeep Kumar wa

30-year-old Delhi Police woman constable found dead in Ghaziabad hotel room

A 30-year-old Delhi Police head constable was found hanging in a hotel room in Rajendra Nagar Sector 5 of Ghaziabad district in Uttar Pradesh, po

BWF Worlds: Ashith-Amrutha suffer heartbreak after 71-minute thriller

Indian mixed doubles pair won more points overall but fell 21-16, 29-30, 22-24 to Turkey's Emre Sonmez and Yasemen Bektas after failing to conver

Death of Arunachal student in Keralam: student protest called off as college management accepts demands

College management announces that the minimum credit requirement for registration to the fifth semester will be in accordance with the regulation

'Stop abusing Modi and Yogi, defeating BJP isn't Muslims' sole job': Maulana Razvi's appeal to community

The All India Muslim Jamaat national president Maulana Mufti Shahabuddin Razvi has appealed to Muslims to stop abusing Prime Minister Narendra Mo

After surviving cancer, navigating the challenges of fertility and breastfeeding

Cancer is on the rise in India. For young women wanting to begin families and breastfeed infants, this poses difficulties, but experts say that w

Taxation, Payment and Settlement Systems amendment get President's nod

President Droupadi Murmu has given her assent to the Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, and another law to amend the Payment and Sett

Public health expert Gagandeep Kang calls for a rationally designed exercise to assess cost of delivering care

The cost of healthcare has been at the heart of several discussions recently, following a recent Parliamentary panel report that red-flagged medi

Nifty hits six-day losing streak as crude tops $91; IT stocks lead market selloff

Key benchmark indices extended their losses on Tuesday, with the Nifty falling for the sixth consecutive session, while the Sensex declined for t

Quick Wrap: Nifty IT Index falls 1.93%

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Rupee falls 7 paise to close at 95.68 against U.S. dollar

On August 17, the rupee depreciated 19 paise to close at 95.61 against the U.S. dollar

Manipur Assembly adopts resolutions to establish population commission, implement NRC

The 60-member Assembly also resolved to establish a State Population Commission

Who was Sarvai Papanna or Papadu?

Sometime in the first decade of the 18th century, a young man with a horseshoe moustache challenged the Mughal might in Hyderabad

PNG Gas Connection: Gas will reach every home from September, government has made a plan, the hassle of booking will end.

PNG Drive 3.0: The government is preparing to launch PNG Drive 3.0 in September 2026, the objective of which is to provide PNG connections to mor

Taxation, Payment and Settlement Systems Act Amendments Get President's Assent

The Taxation and Other Laws (Amendment) Act, 2026, and an Act to further amend the Payment and Settlement Systems Act, 2007, have received the as

Mount Sets a New Benchmark by Building a 95,110 Sq. Ft. Factory in Hyderabad in Just 24 Hours

Institutions build trust, these pieces show, not by doing more, but by making their actions add up

Rs 1.47 lakh MRP Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max available at Rs 77,800 on Flipkart; here's how to get this deal

The iPhone 17 Pro Max 256GB can cost Rs 77,800 on Flipkart using an exchange offer and bank discount.Flipkart has listed the iPhone 17 Pro Max 25

Protesters seek NRC before Census to weed out infiltrators in Manipur

Scores of people, mostly women, say the State needs a mechanism to weed out illegal immigrants

Audiences and platforms push back on AI slop as AI reshapes creator economy

AI is making content creation faster and cheaper, but the rise of synthetic influencers and mass-produced posts is pushing platforms, creators an

UP rains: Water enters houses in Prayagraj, residents wade through knee-deep water

Industry body IESA seeks collaboration among Brics nations to meet RE goals

Collaboration on advanced energy storage technologies, resilient supply chains, and timely access to critical minerals is key to achieving renewa

Send your children to village schools for a day, Dipke tells politicians

CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke challenged ministers and elected representatives to send their children to village schools and make them walk to schoo

Aircrew face higher odds of radiation-related cancer deaths, study finds

A Harvard-led study found pilots and flight attendants had the highest proportions of radiation-related cancer deaths among 503 occupations studi

AI Video Falsely Shows Akshay Kumar Slamming Op Sindoor Documentary

BOOM found the video is digitally altered with an AI-generated voice-over.

Take Gyanesh Kumar to America, keep him there: Pawan Kheras response to Trumps post

Congress leader Pawan Khera posted so on X after Donald Trump, who, in a post on Truth Social, advocated for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibi

BPSC TRE 4.0 recruitment 2026: 32,388 teacher posts, apply from September 1; Check eligibility, dates, selection process and salary

The Bihar Public Service Commission has revealed plans for teacher recruitment, offering 32,388 vacancies. Applications for the TRE-4.0 will begi

Himachal Moves To Trim IAS, IPS And IFS Strength To Cut Administrative Bill

Coast Guard steps up search for eight fishermen missing off Konaseema, Andhra Pradesh

The mechanised boat left Odalarevu on August 3 for tuna and last made contact on August 7 while heading for the Odisha coast; a missing case has

'Trump derangement syndrome': Johnson blasts Democrats, DSA and the 'crazy column' in fiery warning

When India avenged 1982 Asian Games loss to Pakistan

Amstelveen: Sixteen years ago, when India and Pakistan last met in a mens Hockey World Cup, the contest was more than just two arch-rivals facing

Japan stocks fall as bond yields and fiscal concerns rise

Japans 10-year government bond yield climbed to around 2.95%, its highest level in three decades. Concerns over higher government spending and th

Biocon arm gets supplemental USFDA approval for autoimmune disease drug

Biocon Ltd on Tuesday said its subsidiary has received supplemental approval from the US health regulator for Yesintek prefilled autoinjector. Ye

China stocks turn choppy as investors await stimulus

Investors remained cautious as they looked for stronger government support. Premier Li Qiang called for more measures to meet this years economic

DCAS: Information Superiority, Split-Second Decisions Define Today's Air Battle

He said this is where the experience gained from designing and operating the IACCS (Integrated Air Command and Control System) is very critical,

India's 5G adoption to reach 62% by 2030, ahead of APAC average: GSMA

Mobile technologies and services are expected to contribute $1.4 trillion to the Asia-Pacific economy by 2030, while India's connectivity challen

CISF recovers cash and jewellery left behind by passenger at Ahmedabad airport

According to the CISF, the baggage was found at the domestic arrivals area of Terminal 1 in the early hours of August 18. The passenger had trave

IIT JAM 2027 registrations begin Sept 5; check full schedule at website

IIT, Kharagpur has opened the official website for the Joint Admission Test for Masters (JAM) 2027. The institute has also issued the important d

SC to set up high-powered panel to probe Delhi Police brutality

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Tuesday, August 18, said it would constitute a high-powered committee comprising retired apex court and high cour

JP Nadda undergoes angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi, condition stable

Union Health Minister JP Nadda underwent angioplasty at AIIMS Delhi on Monday after being admitted following complaints of uneasiness. The hospit

Infertility Is Not Failure: Why Emotional Support Matters

Psychological counselling can help couples navigate the emotional challenges of fertility treatment

In 2025, Trump administration made shocking decisions for CDC but U.S. Federal Health Agency has new headache of 'zombie programs'. All you may want to know

In January, Congress passed an appropriations bill, which became law, that specified funding for more than 200 projects and activities.

What are the cases against former Pakistan PM Imran Khan?

Pakistan's Supreme Court ordered Imran Khan's transfer to a hospital from jail. He faces numerous corruption and other charges since losing power

Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act to come into force on August 28: What changes

Maharashtra's Freedom of Religion Act, 2026 will take effect on August 28. This legislation prohibits religious conversions through coercion, fra

Supreme Court must ensure integrity and calibre of the NEET protest panel: CJPs Saurav Das

Are speakerphone calls becoming Britain

Wetherspoon has introduced the ban across all 792 of its pubs. Customers are being asked to keep phones on silent or use earphones. The move come

Realty firms, PE funds commit 13K crore investment since 2025 to build senior living homes: Colliers

Over 13,000 crore in investments announced since 2025 are expected for senior living projects in the next 3-4 years, said Colliers

Hyderabad firm develops mobile counter-drone vehicle to neutralise rogue drones

The Hyderabad-based Indrajaal Autonomous Defense Systems and Sigma Advanced Systems Indrajaal Ranger is a counter-drone vehicle designed to detec

'This Is Huge': Nithin Kamath Lauds SEBI Move To Remove Key Hurdle For NRI Investors

Zerodha co-founder says proposed digital onboarding could cut NRI account-opening time to days

Hyderabads antique trade finds new life in home dcor

From Nizam-era gramophones to upcycled brass planters, the citys vintage dealers are seeing a shift from collectors to dcor buyers

CBSE KVS, NVS Tier 2 result 2026 released: Check scorecard, next steps

Candidates who showed up for the tier-II recruitment exams will be able to view their results on the result portal at examinationservices.nic.in

Hyderabad: 22 kg ganja seized from Quthbullapur, two held

Hyderabad: A man and a woman were arrested by Jeedimetla Police on Monday, August 17, near Krishna Kunja Garden in Quthbullapur, and around 22 kg

From Puchka to a national QSR: Sagar Daryani-backed Wah! Foods targets Rs. 250 crore revenue by FY30

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], August 18: Wah! Foods, the company behind Wah! Puchka and Wah! Litti, has outlined plans to achieve 250 crore in a

Do metro cities have space for pedestrians? | In Focus podcast

As the Supreme Court backs pedestrians right to walk, why do cities in India still struggle to provide usable footpaths?

Jharkhand protest: Devendra Mahto hails historic win as JSSC-CGL exam cancelled; three protesters continue hunger strike

The JLKM leader and two other protesters broke their fast around midnight after the State govt.s announcement; demand for CBI probe continues