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Skoda Auto Volkswagen Group focuses on product intervention, localisation to grow market share in India, ready for higher ethanol blends

Satyendar Jain, ex-DJB CEO among six arrested in STP projects tender case

The other accused arrested are Ankit Srivastava, a former contractual consultant with the DJB, and private persons Nagendra Yadav, Raja Kumar Kur

L&T Finance expects gold loan biz to contribute over 10% to total loan book in next 5 years

In order to scale up the gold loan business, the NBFC is planning to set up at least 500 new branches each year till 2031

Special medical camp held for salt pan workers in Thoothukudi

RSS meet to discuss demographic imbalance, drug abuse among youth

Current national developments, social changes and emerging challenges will also be reviewed

Corporation drive to crack down on illegal constructions

Mayor V.V.Rajesh said on Tuesday that those who have carried out illegal constructions should remove it themselves, failing which the civic body

CCI approves Tata Steel's proposal to acquire additional 23% stake in TMILL

Following the proposed acquisition, Tata Steel will become the majority stakeholder and IQ Martrade will exit from the JV entity

JD(S) demands Karnataka govt. drop Bidadi Township Project

The party hit back at the Chief Minister, who has been arguing that both the Bidadi Township Project and the NICE Road were initiated by JD(S) go

Trump says no Iran talks as Hormuz stays open amid Oman deal push

Trump says no Iran talks as Hormuz stays open amid Oman deal push

TRS workers protest demanding relocation of dumping yard in Karimnagar

Hockey World Cup: India routs South Africa, jumps to top of the table

The 6-1 win is the biggest for the country in the womens section of the showpiece; Marijnes side now needs only a draw against England in its fin

Chillika Restaurant in London Honours India

At a time when the world often celebrates celebrity and fame, an award-winning restaurant in Southeast London chose to celebrate something far mo

RJDs march is against dictatorship of the Bihar government, Lalu says

Students in Bihar were tormented by paper leaks, a dilapidated education system, biased recruitment processes, unemployment, and a government tha

Road workers stage demonstration

Vinesh Phogat calls Brij Bhushan goon and criminal, vows to fight in Supreme Court

Vinesh Phogat calls Brij Bhushan goon and criminal vows to fight in Supreme Court

Old Ssunita Ahuja clip on Govinda's co-stars goes viral amid public spat

Old Ssunita Ahuja clip on Govindas costars goes viral amid public spat

Fishing operations suspended following strong wind

DeepTech funding hits record high

Watch: How Hasinas extradition can redefine India-Bangladesh ties forever | Above the Fold | 18.08.2026

Bangladesh is pressing India to extradite former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. But can New Delhi hand her over under the India-Bangladesh extradi

Govt. to procure 405 key defence items from Indian industry

Components for helicopters, Su-30MKI, LCA, feature in sixth indigenisation list; more than 15,700 defence items have been developed domestically

Welfare pensions to disbursed in Keralam from Aug. 19

Increase drug testing from 10% to 25% for pilots: FIA to DGCA chief Vir Vikram Yadav

UAE warns of 'potential missile threats'; issues advisory to seek safe place

It was the first such alert since a false alarm in June and an alert in July for an attack that ultimately did not enter UAE territory

Jharkhand exam scam: CID arrests key accused's wife, brother who cleared JSSC-CGL

Criminal Investigation Department arrested two relatives of a key exam scam accused. Sushma Kumari and Akshay Kumar Tiwari were taken into custod

Tourists attacked over wearing shorts at Pune's Sinhagad Fort, clash caught on cam

Tourists attacked over wearing shorts at Punes Sinhagad Fort clash caught on cam

BJP accuses Congress of disrespecting Vande Mataram in Goa

In response, Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge says he sang the same version that was followed by national leaders, including Mahatma Gandhi,

Saatvik Solar Inks MoU with Odisha for 3.6 GW Phase-II Solar Cell Plant as Phase-I Nears Commissioning

In a decisive move that underscores Indias push for self-reliance in clean energy, Saatvik Solar has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with th

UAE alerts residents to missile threat, later declares situation safe

UAE alerts residents to missile threat later declares situation safe

Vice-President to be chief guest at Onam week celebrations this year

The event, to be organised extensively at 35 venues in the capital city from August 24 to 30, will be formally opened by Chief Minister V.D. Sath

Ayesha Khan shows off diamond ring with mystery man: Engaged?

Mumbai: One dazzling diamond ring, a mystery man and a caption reading A dream were enough for Ayesha Khan to send social media into a complete f

PM Cares Fund: High Income, No Spending

Audit shows just Rs 87.84 lakh spent as Congress and activists question fund transparency

AISA national president calls for unity against politics of hate and division

Neha Bora urges students and youth to unitedly resist policies that prioritised political interests over students welfare, and askes them to oppo

Lakshya Sens Strategic Comeback in BWF World Championship 2026

New Delhi, August 18: Indian badminton star Lakshya Sen kicked off his campaign at the BWF World Championship 2026 with a victory on Tuesday. He

BRS condemns removal of Peddis statue, vows to install it again

Nellore Police Fail To Trace District's Missing Army Jawan

The search team comprised sub-inspectors from Varikuntapadu and Kavali, three constables, a technical assistant and one of Ravis relatives: Repor

Bengaluru ORR firms push back against WFH plan, seek delay in 450-crore white-topping

In a letter to the GBA, ORRCA warned that starting major carriageway works before Metro construction is finished could worsen congestion in the c

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Nellore Plans 4,000-Crore Credit Outreach

The collector also suggested that each bank adopt a village and build stronger ties with local communities

Arappor Iyakkam calls for sustained, transparent action to curb illegal mining in five southern districts

Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJPs Seat Distribution Strategy Ahead of Elections

Lucknow, August 18: Akhilesh Yadav, the National President of the Samajwadi Party, has accused the BJP of attempting to appease its allies in lig

Brazil confirmed, Cabo Verde next? India set for another high-profile friendly

Brazil confirmed Cabo Verde next India set for another highprofile friendly

Power Generation at Srisailam Raises Concern

Avinash Reddy said continued drawal of water for power generation could bring the reservoir level down to around 854 ft.

Growing old, living better: Indias senior real estate market to hit Rs 1 lakh crore

India's senior living market is poised for significant growth, reaching one lakh crore by 2030. Organized senior living units are expected to qua

Monthly crime review meeting: Future City CP honours officers

Hyderabad: Future City Commissioner of Police Dr Tarun Joshi conducted the monthly crime review meeting at the TGPA Police Academy on Tuesday, Au

World Humanitarian Day: Honoring Sacrifices and Advocating for Safety

New Delhi, August 18: Every year on August 19, World Humanitarian Day is observed, also known as World Humanitarian Day. The purpose of this day

Invesco MF launches India Pharma and Healthcare NFO

The fund aims to tap Indias evolving healthcare ecosystem, which is being shaped by favourable demographics, expanding healthcare access and risi

What Trumps latest safeguard tariff move on quartz surface products means for India

Arumainayagamelated withArjunaAward (Lifetime) honour

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India Inc Q1 numbers paint a picture of resilience

Ensure smooth cotton buy, Telangana tellsCCI

Despite expectations of lower acreage due to the ElNinoimpact, the area under cultivation increased by nearly3 lakh acres1.21lakhhectares in the

Silver ETFs: The FOMO fades, but investors stay

Jharkhand exam irregularities: CID arrests Abhay Tiwari's wife, brother

Abhay Tiwari, who was posted as a block supply officer in Poriyahat in Godda district, was arrested by the CID on July 22 in connection with the

Vizag man with rare KikuchiFujimoto disease treated at KIMS

Worker from Uttar Pradesh charred to death in furniture godown fire in Sircilla

Engage With Youth, BJP Chief Nitin Nabin Tells Party Workers

Nabin declared that the BJP is the world's largest political party.

HoverIt builds loitering munitions and surveillance drones in Lucknow

The company designs and manufactures unmanned systems ranging from compact surveillance drones to strike platforms and flew India's first jet-pow

Delhis education and health budgets rise, but spending trails allocations

Budget documents indicate that while Delhi increased its financial commitment to both sectors over time, higher allocations did not always lead t

In 1991, a Norwegian geologist found one ancient polar bear bone. 34 years later, 6,000 bones revealed a 75,000-year-old Arctic community

A polar bear rib led to the discovery of an ancient Arctic animal community. Researchers examined over six thousand bone fragments using DNA and

Rechargion builds sodium-ion battery cells from materials India already has

The Pune-based CSIR-NCL spin-off has developed sodium-ion cells using its own hard carbon and electrode materials, and has put them through indep

Moong arrivals pick up in Karnataka as prices rule firm on lower crop

Hand-picked moong is fetching a higher price of Rs 8,600-10,300 per quintal, while machine harvested ones command lower prices due to higher fore

Please Take Gyanesh Kumar To America And Keep Him There, Congress To Trump

In a post on Truth Social on Monday, Mr Trump said over 646 million people participated in the recent general elections in India, and yet less th

AAP's Satyendar Jain arrested by Delhi Anti-Corruption Branch in alleged Jal Board corruption case

AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain has been arrested by the Delhi government's Anti-Corruption Branch in connection with an alle

JDS Protests Against Bidadi Township Project in Bengaluru, Kumaraswamy Challenges CM

Bengaluru, August 18: The Janata Dal (Secular) (JDS) organized a significant protest rally against the Bidadi Township project at Freedom Park in

Odisha Floods 2026: Nearly 5L Animals Affected

As the second phase of floods continues to batter Odisha, the state government has made the safety of livestock its top priority. Nearly 4.82 lak

Coimbatore City Police comes up with Vigilance Cell to fight corruption

He is a goon and a criminal: Vinesh Phogats sharp attack on Brij Bhushan Singh

Wrestler Vinesh Phogat labelled Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh a goon and criminal. She accused the BJP of supporting him despite sexual harassment al

With no word from govt. on talks, junior doctors continue strike in Andhra Pradesh

Emergency and non-emergency services continue to be affected in government teaching hospitals across the State

Telangana Congress appeals removal 2002 linking criteria for SIR

Hyderabad: Expressing concern about 92 lakh voters in the state receiving notices during the ongoing SIR, Telangana Congress president B Mahesh K

AAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Corruption Case Linked To Delhi Jal Board

Jain spent months in jail in a money laundering case before being released on bail in 2024.

IAEA begins excavation at Syria's secret nuclear site under new cooperation

IAEA begins excavation at Syria's secret nuclear site under new cooperation

AAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested In Connection With Corruption Case

AAP leader and former Delhi minister Satyendar Jain has been arrested in connection with an alleged corruption case, PTI reported. This is a deve

GHMC official caught taking Rs 20K bribe for building permit

Hyderabad: Telangana Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) on Tuesday, August 18, nabbed a Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) Town Planning Su

NTA removes 600 experts, brings four-tier checks for question papers

Education Minister Pralhad Joshi's NTA overhaul: 600 experts removed, 4-tier paper checks planned

Education Minister Pralhad Joshis NTA overhaul experts removed tier paper checks planned

India Exposition Mart files IPO papers with SEBI

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of up to 75 lakh shares and an offer-for-sale (OFS) of up to 2.3 crore shares by selling shareholders

Confusion reigns on first day as one-way movement around KBR Park snarls traffic

Letters to the Editor dated August 18, 2026

KBR Park One-Way Sparks Traffic Chaos

Commuters heading from the Durgam Cheruvu cable bridge were alerted with multiple signboards and officials and the return route was more familiar

Ensure proper road connectivity in tribal areas: KSHRC

KSHRC Chairperson Justice Alexander Thomas ordered immediate administrative clearance for the 9.25-crore project sanctioned under the Idukki pack

In 1973, Wisconsin teenager Libby Riddles moved to Alaska. 12 years later, she drove into a storm and became the first woman to win the Iditarod sled-dog race

In a groundbreaking achievement, Libby Riddles etched her name in history in 1985 as the first woman to conquer the Iditarod. Defying the hazardo

Bihars TRE-4 Advertisement Released Amid Student Protests for Fair Recruitment Process

Patna, August 18: The release of the advertisement for the fourth phase of teacher recruitment in Bihar has sparked joy among candidates. However

Volume growth, margin recovery to support gains for Ashok Leyland

Ashok Leyland expects robust volume growth in the near term and margin recovery from Q3FY27, aided by price hikes, cost controls, replacement dem

NEET protest: Supreme Court to set up panel to probe alleged police excesses

The Supreme Court is set to constitute a high-powered committee to investigate allegations of police excesses against students during protests ov

India's crude import bill rises 41% to $13.7 bn in July on oil prices

Crude import volumes rose 13 per cent to 21.4 million tonnes in July, while the Indian basket price averaged $82.04 a barrel amid supply disrupti

After paper leak turmoil, NTA overhauls exam system with four-tier checks

The National Testing Agency is implementing significant changes to its examination system. Around 600 experts have been removed and new ones are

Karnataka: Legislature stalemate enters second day over Oppositions demand for Minister Nagendras ouster

SMEs lag as corporate India moves into DPDP implementation phase

Govt sources assert there will be no extension of deadline for implementation of DPDP, even as companies await establishment of Data Protection B