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Shabana Mahmood promises fairer spread of asylum housing across UK

HOME SECRETARY Shabana Mahmood has said the government wants to create a fairer spread of asylum accommodation across the UK, with more asylum se

AI Electronic Nose: 10-year-old boy created AI electronic nose, won Best Invention Award

AI Electronic Nose: Taiwanese Hsu's invention was awarded a gold medal. He also received the Best Invention Award from the International Federati

Alleged Derogatory Post About PM Modi

Kozhikode Cyber Crime Police Arrest Transgender Makeup Artist Janmoni Das

PV Sindhus Journey Ends at World Championships After Thrilling Match Against Wang

New Delhi, August 20: PV Sindhus journey in the Womens Singles at the World Championships came to an end on Thursday. She lost to Chinas Wang Zhi

Prisoner who escaped from Kalaburagi jail arrested

Former Keralam Minister Riyas terms media reports on CMRL case false, threatens legal action

Sittanavasal Kodai Vizha gets good response

Border Villages of Jammu and Kashmir Now at the Forefront of Development, Says Manoj Sinha

Kathua, August 20: Jammu and Kashmirs Lieutenant Governor, Manoj Sinha, visited the border village of Karol Krishna on Thursday as part of the Vi

RBI Bank Locker Rules: Goods worth lakhs of rupees kept in the bank locker got lost, know who will compensate?

RBI Locker Rules: If you are paying a rent of Rs 3000 annually for the valuables kept in the bank locker, then in case of any loss, the bank has

Kolalu Dot Comedy to be staged in Hubballi tomorrow

Flautist Praveen Godkhindis musical play will be staged at the Sawai Gandharva Hall in Deshpande Nagar in memory of Sardeshpande

Tennis: Grand Slams create player advisory council amid push for increased prize money

Tennis's four major tournaments will launch a new Grand Slam Player Advisory Council. This council will focus on player input for sporting matter

In 1876, Rev. T. De Witt Talmage warned Americans that summer novels were literary poison. 150 years later, BookToks nearly 2 billion users have turned summer reading into a major cultural phenomenon

Summer reading traditions have roots stretching back over 150 years. Publishers then promoted light paperbacks for travel and leisure during summ

Akhil Joyans mortal remains to reach Kasaragod on August 24

The body will be transported by road from Ukraine to Chisinau, the capital of the Republic of Moldova, and from there flown to Mangaluru via Ista

Chilli powder with saw dust among adulterated and expired spices seized from two units in Hyderabad

Chilli powder containing powdered stems and sawdust, and coriander powder mixed with ground branches and stems, were among the products seized

How to Identify Real Cinnamon: How to identify real cinnamon, this trick is very useful.

Cinnamon Buying Tips: It is used to enhance the flavor and aroma of various dishes, from tea to biryani, pulao, sweets, and more. Not all cinnamo

Drought, intense heat worsens drinking water shortage in several villages of Manapparai

Acute drinking water shortage has been reported in 40 to 50 villages in Manapparai region; residents they get insufficient quantity of drinking w

V.K. Sreeraman expresses regret over Pulikali remarks, says his words were immature

Actor acknowledges that his choice of words hurt Pulikali artistes, says a response to his post made him realise that Thrissurs Pulikali does not

SEBI Simplifies FPI Onboarding Process with Digital Power of Attorney

New Delhi, August 20: The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has made significant strides in simplifying the onboarding process for Fo

Dal Foam: Should you really remove the foam while cooking lentils? Learn the truth.

Dal Foam: The white foam that forms when cooking lentils is caused by proteins, starches, and saponins and is a completely natural process. Many

2nd Test: Balanced pitch awaits India, SL at Colombo

The Sinhalese Sports Club pitch for the second Test is expected to be balanced. Officials are considering a well-balanced track to aid young batt

SVU launches Centre of Excellence in Bioenergy Innovations

Woman dies as lift falls while stepping out at Ongole apartment

Hockey WC Live: Goals Disallowed, India Survive Scare vs England To Advance

India vs England Highlights, Women's Hockey World Cup 2026: Indian defended with their lives to thwart the English attack and eked out a 0-0 draw

Karnataka police makes attendance app mandatory amid concerns over irregular working hours

The move is aimed at improving punctuality, accountability and monitoring of police personnel deployed on field duties

Uncertainty Deepens Over Whether US Envoy Sergio Gor Will Meet Dalai Lama in Leh

Early reports emanating from the two Himalayan region cities indicated that Gor was expected to call on the Dalai Lama at his residence -Shewatse

7,470 cr. cleared for infra works in Urban Local Bodies in A.P. under Hybrid Annuity Model

HAM programme is aimed at bridging the identified urban road infrastructure gaps while simultaneously improving drainage, lighting, medians and p

Odisha CM Majhi Approves Hiked Uniform Allowance for Jail Staff, 2.5K Personnel to Benefit

In a significant welfare measure for the states prison administration, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has approved a doubling of the an

BJP flays govt. over pending fee reimbursement dues

Congress accused of colonial mindset over Vande Mataram stand

Youth found murdered in Dharwad

Pawan Kalyan takes stock of JSPs preparedness for local body elections

In a meeting, JSP MLCs and MLAs resolve to move forward with the fighting spirit in a manner that upholds their self-respect

CPI(M) seeks cancellation of data centre project at Mudasarlova

Two people dead, over 3,000 houses damaged in south Bengal floods

Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari conducts aerial survey, says about 50,000 people stranded and 4,000-5,000 moved to relief camps

How to Soften Chickpeas: Chickpeas won't soften even after soaking? This one method will do the trick.

Hard Chickpeas Solution: Usually, chickpeas get cooked easily after soaking them for 8 to 12 hours, but sometimes even after keeping them in wate

BJPs Sudhanshu Trivedi Accuses Congress of Spreading Falsehoods Amidst Election Defeat

New Delhi, August 20: BJP MP Sudhanshu Trivedi has launched a sharp critique against the Congress party, accusing it of disseminating misleading

Monsoon Trip in India: These five cities of India become a paradise during monsoon; plan your trip today

Monsoon Trip In India: During the monsoon season, places like Shillong, Coorg, Munnar, Lonavala and Meghalaya offer a paradise-like view due to t

India open to buying Venezuelan oil till US sanction exemption continues: Sources

Refiners to keep a keen eye on long distance freight costs, heavier crude processing costs to ensure economic feasibility

Accident victim dies in hospital, kin protest in Rangareddy

Hyderabad: A young man undergoing treatment for injuries sustained in a hit-and-run accident died at the LIMS Hospital, Shamshabad, in the Rangar

Govt allows duty-free imports of 1 million tons of raw sugar, signals price relief

Jipmer completes 100 epilepsy surgeries, plans to introduce invasive epilepsy monitoring

XPLANE: Should every fever result in a swine flu test? A woman's death sparked nationwide uproar.

Swine Flu Advisory: The death of a woman in Indore is a warning. 1,344 cases in Delhi, 500 sick at a school in Bengaluru, and advisories in Harya

South Asia LPG Company distributes assistive devices to 350 needy persons under CSR initiative

BWF Worlds 2026: Heartbreak for Sindhu as Wang Zhi Yi wins 88-min thriller

PV Sindhu bowed out of the BWF World Championships 2026 after a 90-minute thriller against Wang Zhi Yi, losing 11-21, 21-15, 17-21 in New Delhi.

F&O Trap: 88.5% Traders Aged Under 30 Incur Losses, Most From Low-Income Group

Traders under 30 accounted for 43% of the trader base in FY26, while 73% have annual incomes below Rs 5 lakh.

TN chief minister Vijay seeks legislative assurance against loss of Lok Sabha representation

Vijay urged the Government of India to strengthen the regulatory framework governing the online sale of prescription medicines, ensure stricter e

Quote of the Day by Claudia Schiffer: I eat lots of fruit for breakfast because Inspiring lessons on lifestyle, daily routines, nutrition, mindful eating, diet and why small habits make a big difference by the German supermodel known for her powerful performances and deep insights on health and wellness

Quote of the Day by Claudia Schiffer: Claudia Schiffers quote, I eat lots of fruit for breakfast because its cleansing and quickly digested by th

Public can draw essential commodities at fair price shops by providing family card number, biometrics

Original smart cards need not be produced, Minister for Food and Civil Supplies P. Venkataramanan tells Assembly

Dispose 22-A complaints expeditiously, says Ponguleti

The Minister for Revenue directed officials to immediately forward the complete details of every complaint received through the call centre to th

Tenkasi Collector orders closure of garbage yard

Man held for allegedly circulating morphed images of Thangal

According to the complaint, morphed images of IUML State president Syed Sadikali Shihab Thangal were circulated through a WhatsApp group named Na

Bank Employees to Visit Abhishek Banerjees Home for KYC Signatures: High Court Ruling

Kolkata, August 20: Bank employees will visit TMC MP Abhishek Banerjees residence for KYC documentation. The Calcutta High Court issued this dire

Risks facing UCBs no longer confined by size or geography: RBI DG

RBI Deputy Governor Swaminathan J says growing reliance on technology and third-party providers exposes smaller banks to cyber, digital fraud and

Health department observes World Mosquito Day with intensive vector-control drives across Keralam

Health department has called upon households, institutions and the community to work together to eliminate mosquito-breeding sources

Telangana High Court takes serious note of government affidavit wrongly quoting Article 162 in welfare schemes case

Devaraj Urss Jayanthi celebrated in Mysuru

T-Hub, Japans OKI launch programme for deeptech startups

Murder suspected as woman is found dead in Lingsugur

Toxic English trailer gets thumbs-up from Yash fans, internet draws Hollywood comparisons

The trailer of Yash's Toxic has been released in English, and the internet can't stop raving about it. A section of fans has added that the Engli

Garbage trucks, waste dumped near government school in Bengaluru leave students battling foul smell, rats

Domestic air passenger traffic declines 4.8% in July

Industry observers attributed the decline to the seasonal slowdown in travel as well as calibrated capacity deployment by airline

SC asks CBSE to ease three-language rule for Class 6, give elbow space to students, schools

Three-language scheme will eventually have to be implemented, but CBSE has to streamline its implementation better, says top court

IUML orders probe into resolution against Minister Basheer; Jaleel questions ED silence

The resolution alleged that money was being collected in connection with admissions to EMEA College of Arts and Science, Kondotty, and named Mini

HC upholds award directing Lalit Modi to transfer Vasant Vihar property

Court rejects Modi's challenge to the 2016 arbitral award, finding no grounds to establish the arbitrator's ineligibility or raise doubts over hi

Hyderabad: 14 students suspended after ABVP-NSUI clash at EFLU

Hyderabad: Fourteen English and Foreign Languages University (EFLU) students were reportedly suspended by the administration on Thursday, August

Ladakh to get J&K High Court bench, easing access to justice

Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the decision in a post on Xon Thursday saying the new bench would significantly improve access to justice

Sanghikaran by Nagpur Coterie for Educational Rewriting & Trouble-making: Cong

The opposition party also said that on one hand, the BJP-RSS are doing shuddhikaran (purification) which is a sin and on the other hand they are

Kerala DGP S. Sreejit Exonerated from Vigilance Inquiry

Kochi, August 20: The Kerala government informed the High Court on Thursday that no vigilance inquiry is necessary against DGP S. Sreejit, IPS. H

Maharashtra FDA cracks down on adulterated cooking oil; open sale banned, strict penalties for violations

The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has tightened its crackdown on adulteration and regulatory violations in the edible oil sector

India can help create conditions for Iran-US agreement: Iranian Consul General on ending West Asia conflict

Iran's Consul General in Mumbai believes India can help foster conditions for an Iran-United States agreement. He described India as a peace-lovi

'She will never leave me': President Donald Trump says aide Natalie Harp 'loves me as much as Melania' as brother calls her delusionally obsessed

Natalie Harp is back in the spotlight after Donald Trump reportedly praised the longtime aide's loyalty, saying she loves me as much as Melania.

SC forms new 3-judge Bench to hear review pleas against 2022 PMLA verdict

Bench headed by CJI Surya Kant will consider challenges to the landmark ruling that upheld key PMLA provisions, including stringent bail conditio

Amit Shah urges swift resolution of river disputes for progress of Southern States; CMs push regional cooperation roadmap

Southern states agreed with the Home Ministers suggestion to resolve these pending water disputes expeditiously through mutual dialogue and const

FIFA Women's World Cup 2027 schedule unveiled; Brazil to open campaign at Maracana

FIFA revealed the 2027 Women's World Cup match schedule featuring Brazil as host. All 64 fixtures will be played across eight Brazilian cities, b

Three killed as car hits truck in Ranebennur

CMs From South Deliberate On Thorny Issues

Southern CMs raised Cauvery, Mullaiperiyar and Mekedatu disputes at the Zonal Council meeting, along with concerns over delimitation and water sh

MMDR Amendment Act set to encourage fresh capital investment, bring tax uniformity

The reforms, according to him, could unlock capital investments, accelerate mineral exploration and make domestic mineral production globally com

Controversy Erupts Over Alleged Theft of Railings at Ganesh Temple in Vidisha

Vidisha, August 20: A controversy has emerged regarding the alleged theft of railings installed by the tourism department at the Ganesh Temple in

Don't fear global liquidity integration, strengthen oversight instead: RBIs Rohit Jain

The RBI deputy governor called on banks to fix retail forex pricing, boost participation among smaller firms, and embrace digital workflows while

Youth are countrys wealth, should not fall prey to drug abuse: Judge

When Buenos Aires Meets Hyderabad Behind the Bar

Lucila Calichio, Bar Manager at Buenos Aires Tres Monos, talks yerba mate, tamarind, chimichurri and the art of making technically complex cockta

TNPL | Tushar starts and Pradosh finishes as Tamizhans get past Panthers

The opener sizzles on his captaincy debut with a 17-ball 48 before the latter scores an unbeaten 65 with his team under pressure; the 2018 champi

Danone wants Huel, but why did Britain

The CMA has cleared Danones 864 million acquisition of Huel. The watchdog had examined whether the deal could weaken competition in the UK. The t

MP: NHRC questions Tourism Dept over public money spent on temple railing

Bhopal, Aug 20 (IANS) National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) member Priyank Kanoongo has raised serious questions about the use of public funds

Border villages are India

Jammu, Aug 20 (IANS) J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Thursday said border villages are Indias first, not its last, emphasising their role

Bengal: 10 Bangladeshi nationals arrested in Raidighi

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) As many as 10 Bangladeshi nationals were arrested from Raidighi in South 24 Parganas district, police said on Thursday. Ra

Gujarat CM heads to New York after Washington investment outreach

Washington, Aug 20 (IANS) Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel departed for New York by train on Thursday with the state delegation after concl

Nation must make every person feel that they are loved: Rahul Gandhi

New Delhi, Aug 20 (IANS) Leader of Opposition (LoP) in Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi said on Thursday that the nation must make every person feel that t

Kolar Open 2026: Shaurya Bhattacharya holds two-shot lead

Kolar (Karnataka), Aug 20 (IANS) Shaurya Bhattacharya shot a one-under 71 to retain a two-shot lead after the third round of the second edition o

Rajasthan Speaker anguished over Oppn

Jaipur, Aug 20 (IANS) Rajasthan Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani on Thursday expressed deep anguish over the Oppositions absence from the House o

Joining Congress postponed due to Rajiv Gandhi

Patna, Aug 20 (IANS) Former Janata Dal (United) MLA Narendra Kumar Neeraj alias Gopal Mandal, who represented the Gopalpur Assembly constituency

Bengal: ER inspects food stalls at Howrah, Sealdah and Malda town stations

Kolkata, Aug 20 (IANS) As the government stresses food safety and hygiene, Eastern Railway (ER) officials conducted surprise inspections at licen