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In 2018, Europes extreme drought cut crop yields, but potatoes beneath German solar panels produced 11% more

Agrivoltaics systems, which ingeniously merge solar energy with agricultural practices, have demonstrated remarkable advantages, particularly ami

SC agrees to hear review pleas against 2022 verdict upholding ED powers under PMLA

The Supreme Court will hear review petitions challenging its 2022 judgment. These petitions question the Enforcement Directorate's powers under t

Jane Seymour, 75, reveals the Pilates & Gyrotonic moves she relies on to maintain strength, flexibility and mobility

Actress Jane Seymour has maintained a consistent exercise routine well into her 70s. She focuses on Pilates and Gyrotonic training to support str

China says U.S. transshipment report disregards facts

China also said it firmly opposes new U.S. tariffs on imports of unmanned drones and their components, after President Trump announced duties of

Police link brutal murder in Keralams Alappuzha to deadly mix of smartphone, social media and cinema influence

What initially appeared to be a murder linked to robbery by some criminals took a dramatic turn when police uncovered an alleged conspiracy

Vote of trust: On Trumps appreciation, clean electoral rolls in India | The Hindu Editorial

Clean electoral rolls are a must, but must not be weaponised by state

Unique identification number proposed for medical practitioners

New Delhi: The National Medical Commission has proposed a centrally generated unique identification number for every registered medical practitio

Centre can resolve any Manipur issue, including NRC rollout, in 2-3 months if it's determined: Congress

Manipur Congress chief O Ibobi Singh stated the Centre can resolve state issues quickly. Civil society groups are petitioning Union ministers for

In a 2021 Oregon study, lambs grazed beneath solar panels; shaded pasture produced 38% less grass, while lamb weight gains were similar

Recent research reveals that solar panels and farming can thrive together, particularly aiding livestock. While grass yield under solar panels wa

From Rs 9 workshops to 5 Million learners skilled for six-figure jobs: Inside Be10xs growth playbook

Founded by IIT Kharagpur alumni, Be10x is expanding beyond low-cost workshops into certifications, AI workflow tools, and career programs as dema

Messi scores and assists as Inter Miami play out 2-2 draw against Union

Lionel Messi had a goal and assist as Inter Miami and the Philadelphia Union played to a 2-2 draw. Messi's cross was headed by Luis Suarez into t

Iran Consul General calls for probe into Minab school strike

Hameed Ahmadiyeh, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Hyderabad, has called for an investigation into the February 28 strike on Sha

PFC, REC drop up to 3% as Morgan Stanley downgrades amid loan growth woes

Morgan Stanley downgraded PFC and REC to equal weight from overweight and slashed targets by 20 per cent and 16 per cent, respectively to Rs 410

Scientists found a Mega-Earth 2.5 times the size of Earth with a core 23 times its mass; but it didnt develop the massive atmosphere expected of a planet this large, and researchers are trying to find out why

The discovery of GJ 523b, an exoplanet more than twice the size of Earth, has shaken scientists' understanding of rocky planet formation. This Me

Attention is paid to flood & bridge design: Vaishnaw on Bihar-Nepal highway infrastructure plan

Mankind Pharma inks in-licensing pact with China's Chongqing Chenan Biopharmaceutical

Mankind Pharma has secured an exclusive agreement with Chongqing Chenan Biopharmaceutical. This partnership focuses on commercialising two insuli

Tata Motors stock rebounds 22% from June low, nears record high

Tata Motors Commercial Vehicle share price hit intra-day high of 487.40, its highest level since March 3, 2026, after gaining 2 per cent on the B

ED findings in CMRL case can't be termed 'political witch-hunt': KPCC president Sunny Joseph

KPCC president Sunny Joseph stated the ED probe findings against Veena T are not political witch-hunting. He noted the CPI(M) has not denied the

'Short Chapter, But A Meaningful One: Monty Desai Resigns As Canada Coach

Cricket World Cup Qualifier Play: Monty Desai has stepped down as head coach of the Canada mens cricket team, bringing an end to his second stint

Aditya Birla Capital enters gold loan business, plans 1K branches in 3 yrs

The NBFC arm plans to open 200-300 dedicated gold loan branches by March 2027 and scale the network to around 1,000 over the next three years

Paid Rs 46 lakh for flat in 2019, but builder didnt deliver even after 6 years; wealth manager shares how buyer got Rs 1 crore payout from court

A Chennai couple who paid Rs 46 lakh for a flat in 2019 allegedly waited years without receiving possession, while continuing to pay both rent an

Mumbai Municipal Corporation hiring Gen Z fellows for Rs 61,500 stipend: Check eligibility, seats available, application fee and last date to apply

BMC Gen Z Fellowship: Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched the BMC Gen Z Fellowship 2026, offering 50 seats to graduates unde

'Noel Tata May Want To Appoint Somebody'

'whom he believes in ... or whom he has faith in. But we don't know whether that person will be competent or not. This will lead to a lot of unce

Quote of the day by Fernando Pessoa: 'We worship perfection because we can't have it; if we had it, we would... Perfection is inhuman, because humanity is...' - Legendary Portuguese poet's timeless wisdom on the human desire for perfection and the beauty of our flaws

Quote of the day by Fernando Pessoa: Fernando Pessoa was a groundbreaking Portuguese writer who delved deeply into the concept of identity throug

Millions of tape measures carry mysterious black diamonds; they help builders position floor joists without repeated calculations

A small black diamond labeled on the tape measure indicates a precise 19.2 inches for floor joist spacing, effectively coordinating with plywood

Tarun Tejpal moves SC against his conviction

New Delhi: Journalist Tarun Tejpal on Thursday moved the Supreme Court against his conviction in a 2013 sexual assault case.The appeal against th

Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh: A look at its origins, ideology and rise (1925-1966)

The RSS rose amid Indias battle to overthrow the British Raj, with the aim of establishing a Hindu nation via cultural and religious revival

100 days of governments in Keralam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal

Here is a collection of articles from The Hindu as governments in Keralam, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu and West Bengal complete 100 days in power

Shigellosis resurfaces in Keralam; 3-year-old from capital hospitalised

Health officials renew public health warnings, urging people to be cautious about the food and beverages they consume outside their homes, especi

'Desi' Swiggy bets on Instamart model shift, mirroring main rival Blinkit

Swiggy's Instamart will adopt an inventory model after shareholder approval for India-owned status. This change allows Instamart to potentially i

Indias rousing $14.8 billion coaching industry story gets 'vidyapeeth' partner

Indias competitive-exam coaching industry is entering a new phase as Prime Minister Narendra Modis free online coaching push meets a rapidly expa

Sajjan Kumar, former Congress MP and 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict, dies in Delhi

Sajjan Kumar, former Congress MP and 1984 anti-Sikh riots convict, died on Thursday at the age of 80.

Hotel lease-holder arrested, two detained after Kolkata hotel inferno kills nine

Of the nine, five are Bangladeshi nationals and one each from Bihar and West Bengal; two victims are yet to be indentified; the hotels owner, Bir

Rahul Gandhi pays emotional tribute to father Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary, calls Sonias memoir a beautiful story

Rahul Gandhi honored his father Rajiv Gandhi on his birth anniversary. He expressed pride in his mother Sonia Gandhi before her memoir's publicat

NSE may allow its shares to trade on its own platform after BSE listing

The proposal was discussed with global investors during IPO roadshows and could pave the way for NSE shares to enter its benchmark indexes

KaarTech establishes new Strategic Business Unit DACH with local Headquarter in Mannheim

KaarTech establishes new Strategic Business Unit DACH with local Headquarter in Mannheim

In 1964, Jane Sewall bought the abandoned Maine island she had dreamed of since childhood; 22 years later, she gave it away to keep it wild forever

Jane Sewall's childhood dream came true when she purchased Witch Island near South Bristol, Maine. In a generous move, she donated it in two stag

Amit Shah chairs southern CMs conclave, Karnataka CM Shivakumar flags delimitation

Union Home Minister Amit Shah led a meeting of southern chief ministers. Karnataka CM DK Shivakumar raised the delimitation issue and women's res

The geography of Indias Partition

The division of the country in 1947 was as much a failure of geographical certainty as it was a political compromise; the Boundary Commission str

Watch: Home Minister Amit Shah meets TN CM C. Joseph Vijay ahead of Southern Zonal Council meet in TN

Quote of the Day by Jessica Alba: I share the same advice that my mom gave me: stay hydrated and Fantastic Four actress on beauty, confidence and self-worth

Actress and entrepreneur Jessica Alba defines beauty as inner character and self-care. She advises staying hydrated and sleeping well, which her

Amit Shah chairs 31st meeting of Southern Zonal Council

Chennai: The 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council commenced at Kovalam near here on Thursday, August 20, with Union Home Minister Amit Shah

Russia's Deadly Banderol Drones Kill 2 Ukrainian Cops; Zhytomyr Police HQ Bombed

Russia has intensified its attacks across Ukraine following major Ukrainian drone strikes targeting Moscow, with fresh Russian strikes leaving do

Max Verstappen extends F1 contract with Red Bull to 2030

Max Verstappen has extended his contract with Red Bull until 2030. This announcement ends speculation about a potential move to another team. Ver

Gold rate today (August 20, 2026): Check 24k, 22k, 20k, 18k gold jewellery prices from Malabar Gold & Diamonds, Joyalukkas, Kalyan Jewellers, Tanishq & IBJA in Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad & more cities

Gold rate today: Gold prices surged in various major Indian cities as jewellers adjusted their rates for 22k gold jewellery, marking a noticeable

Princess Diaries 3: Anne Hathaway keeps door open for Julie Andrews' return

Anne Hathaway has revealed that the makers of The Princess Diaries 3 made a strong effort to bring Julie Andrews back as Queen Clarisse, but the

Kerala HC stays suspension of teacher over question on Savarkar

Thiruvananthapuram: Keralam General Education Minister N Samsudheen on Wednesday, August 19, said the stay on the suspension of a teacher for fra

Indias genetic mosaic: how understanding our genes can help improve our health

Our genetic tapestry is not merely an ancestry story, but a medical map. It can help prevent inherited diseases, improve newborn screening, guide

Indias unique genetic legacy: implications for health and ancestry

India is home to unparalleled human genetic diversity, comprising more than 5,000 distinct ethnic groups: this presents a transformative opportun

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Watch: Pakistan protests U.S. envoys J&K is part of India remark

Pakistan has summoned the U.S. Charg dAffaires in Islamabad and lodged a strong demarche over remarks by U.S. Ambassador to India Sergio Gor desc

NRC before Census: Manipur defers census training as protests intensify

Census preparations have been disrupted as protests intensify over demands for an NRC before the population count

Amit Shah, CMs of southern States attend Southern Zonal Council in Mamallapuram

RBI Guv expects $80 bn foreign-currency inflows from rupee support measures

RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra said flows have been stronger than expected, with FCNR(B) deposits and overseas borrowing already bringing in $56.85

Did Rahul Gandhi Make

The video is being shared with a misleading claim. Gandhi did not mention, or refer to, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni.

India, Singapore Hold Key Ministerial Talks To Expand Trade, Digital And Manufacturing Ties

Bhubaneswar drivers' protest: 113 arrested, 354 vehicles seized over violence, says Police

So far, seven FIRs have been registered against the protesters at Kharvel Nagar police station in this connection with the violence

Govt limits SIM cards to nine per person: Here's what the rules say

The DoT has directed telecom operators to deny new mobile connections to subscribers already holding nine SIMs, with operators required to implem

Man takes a DNA test, finds out he isn't the child's father; files for divorce but wife refuses official test; Supreme Court allows the paternity test

Man takes a DNA test, finds out he isn't the child's father, files for divorce, and moves court for an official paternity test after his wife ref

Karnataka CM Shivakumar seeks Southern Zonal Council resolution to retain 543 Lok Sabha seats, honour 1971 census

Karnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar urged the Southern Zonal Council to adopt a resolution. He called for the 1971 census to be the basis for

Evergrande founder jailed for life after property giant's $300B collapse

Hui Ka Yan, the billionaire founder of China's Evergrande Group, the world's most indebted property developer, has been sentenced to life impriso

A slice of China to land in Somajiguda, Hyderabad: All details

Hyderabad is getting ready for a cultural exchange as Jiangsu, China, comes to the city with food, art, traditions and performances. The World &

Ministers' dogs get better facilities: Dipke on condition of govt schools

Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) convenor Abhijeet Dipke on Thursday said Maharashtra School Education Minister Dada Bhuse should resign, claiming gov

Sebi bars two players, impounds Rs 3.67 crore over CAS 'trade manipulation'

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has swiftly barred Copthall Mauritius Investment and Mansi Share and Stock Broking from the sec

Reliance Jio Signs 25-Year Deal With ACES India To Bring 4G And 5G Connectivity To Mumbai Metro Aqua Line-3

Dhoot Transmission gains 6% to hit 52-wk high; stock up 70% from IPO price

Ambit Capital has initiated coverage on Dhoot Transmission with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of 1,598, implying an upside of around 14 per c

The real reason behind Prince Harry, Meghan Markle's UK return

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly planning to relocate to the UK for an extended period.

India to build 200-bed super speciality hospital in West Bank

In a significant move to deepen its development partnership with Palestine, India is set to build a 200-bed super speciality hospital in Jenin in

Yash, Kiaras Toxic English trailer impresses fans, Solid reply to trolls'

Yashs Toxic English trailer has impressed fans, with many calling it stronger than the Hindi version. Viewers praised its Hollywood-like presenta

Ayeza Khan, Danish Taimoor divorce talks reach Indian news channel

Islamabad: What began as social media speculation about Ayeza Khan and Danish Taimoors marriage has now crossed the border and reached Indian tel

Will we get 'Awarapan 3'?

The sequel to Awarapan, Awarapan 2, has become Emraan Hashmi's highest-grossing film to date. The movie has reportedly crossed 150 crore worldwid

Russian missile strikes kill 12 in Kyiv, wound 33 overnight: Officials

A Russian missile barrage overnight Thursday killed at least 12 people in Kyiv as explosions echoed across Ukraine's capital throughout the night

Six Arrested for Alleged Blackbuck Poaching in Bidar

Officials seized two four-wheelers and a rifle allegedly used in the offence. A case has been registered, and the accused were produced before a

Pakistan to honour two Indian doctors: What is Nishan-e-Imtiaz?

Nishan-e-Imtiaz or the Order of Excellence is Pakistans highest civilian honour, which will be conferred upon two doctors of Mumbais Parsi commun

Gayatri-Treesa stun 7th seed to move one win away from BWF Worlds medal

After beating the 16th seeds in the round of 32, Treesa-Gayatri stunned the seventh seeds to become the first Indian pair to reach the BWF Worlds

Asia Cup: Will India Women Decline To Receive Trophy From Pakistan's Naqvi?

The upcoming Women's Asia Cup in Dubai could reignite a controversy for the BCCI regarding the trophy presentation if India reaches the final, as

15 Films That Broke Their Directors' Moulds

From Sanjay Leela Bhansali and S S Rajamouli to Sundar C and Ayan Mukerji, these 15 filmmakers took a wild detour from their comfort zones, with

Pak govt withdraws appeal against Imran Khan's hospital transfer

Pak govt withdraws appeal against Imran Khan's hospital transfer

Sachin Tendulkar Wasn't As Strong As Virat Kohli: AB De Villiers Triggers Fresh Debate

AB de Villiers pointed out that Kohli and Tendulkar's success away from home has inspired the current crop of Indian players to raise their game

Growing zinnias at home? Here's what to do after they finish blooming

In 1978, Japan released just 10 to 15 cane toads on Ishigaki Island; their population likely surpassed 20,000, and native snakes were found dead near the toads

A Japanese island's initiative to curb pests with cane toads resulted in unintended consequences. These invasive toads proliferated, wreaking hav

CAQM Clears Phased Curbs On New Diesel, Petrol And CNG Light Goods Vehicles Across Delhi-NCR

Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down On Mumbai Street Eateries, 5 Licences Suspended Over Food Safety Lapses

The Maharashtra FDA is intensifying food-safety checks across Mumbai and the state after finding serious hygiene and storage violations.

Borders neglected in past, top priority for Modi government now: Rijiju on claims of Chinese intrusion in Arunachal

Kiren Rejiju, who represents Arunachal West in the Lok Sabha, come amid renewed concerns over Chinese military activity in the Upper Subansiri re

Can't hold more than 10 tonnes for 15 days: Govt imposes stock limit on sugar for bulk consumers

ABVP, Left-wing students clash at Kolkata's Jadavpur University; several injured | VIDEO

Tensions erupted at the Jadavpur University in West Bengal's capital Kolkata following a clash between supporters and members of Left-wing organi

Amit Shah to visit Bengal for 3 days from Thursday

Kolkata: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in West Bengals Siliguri on the evening of Thursday, August 20, for a three-day visit to the s

NCERT Shares Third Language Resources, Books: Here's How To Download

CBSE Third Language Resources: Students need to enter their class, language, and finally select the book from the portal.

BJP demands Vijayan's resignation from Keralam LoP post over ED findings in CMRL case

The BJP has demanded Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan's resignation from his opposition leader post. This demand follows fresh revelations

Duplicate keys, hi-tech tools used to steal luxury cars across states

Bengaluru: The city police have arrested two people, including a woman from another state, for allegedly stealing luxury cars from different part