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UP-Japan investment meet 2026: Yogi pitches UP as $1 trillion economy hub to Japanese investors

Owners win compensation fight over land under Bhongir hospital

Hyderabad:The Telangana High Court has held that a government authority cannot indefinitely hold on to private property without following due leg

AAP Leader Satyendar Jain Arrested Over Alleged Delhi Jal Board Tender Irregularities

AAP leader Satyendar Jain was arrested alongside five others over alleged Delhi Jal Board tender irregularities.

Two-wheeler exports seen rising up to 20% as Africa demand recovers: Ind-Ra

Recovery in African markets, expansion into Latin America and Southeast Asia, and a rising share of premium products are expected to support expo

Nidhi Agarwal questioned by ED in betting apps money case

Hyderabad: Telugu actor Nidhi Agarwal recorded her statement before the Enforcement Directorate in Hyderabad on Wednesday, August 19, becoming th

AMC stocks ICICI Prudential, NAM India surge up to 5% in weak market

According to MOFSL, ICICI AMC continues to strengthen its leadership position across active MFs while steadily expanding its presence in high-gro

Sitharaman, Goyal in Singapore to Boost Trade and Investment Ties

The business delegation will hold government-to-business and business-to-business engagements focused on investment, market access, technology co

Divorce filing confirmed?: Sunita Ahuja with son Yashvardhan exits Mumbai family court days after Govinda spotted with actress Komal

Sunita Ahuja and son, Yashvardhan, were spotted outside a Family Court in Mumbai amid her ongoing public spat with husband Govinda, triggering sp

Sunita Ahuja withdraws divorce case against Govinda amid marriage trouble buzz, manager confirms

Reports of trouble in Govinda and Sunita Ahuja's marriage, along with speculation about their divorce, have been doing the rounds since last year

TGSRTC Revised Bus Routes Around KBR Park From These Areas

RTC officials said the changes were introduced to minimise inconvenience to commuters and ensure smoother public transport operations. They also

Congress stands with tribals staging 'satyagraha' against 'Ken-Betwa project', will pressure govt: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi supports tribals protesting the Ken-Betwa river-linking project. He will visit the protest site to pressure the government. Tribals

Pound near three month high, GBP/INR approaches 130 mark

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INR seen lingering near a three-week low amid weak global cues

The Indian rupee is seen extending slide near a three-week low in opening trades on Wednesday, as global sentiments stay bleak amid ongoing geopo

Italian Proverb of the Day: The eye doesnt see, the heart doesnt hurt. A timeless lesson on peace of mind

Italian Proverb of the Day: The eye doesnt see, the heart doesnt hurt explores the connection between awareness and emotional pain. The tradition

Pakistan govt to challenge Imran Khan

Islamabad: Pakistans Minister for Law, Azam Nazeer Tarar, has said that the countrys government would seek a review of the Supreme Courts order c

Why Kerala declared tidal flooding a State-specific disaster | Explained

Decision comes in response to recurrent flooding from rising sea levels, especially during full and new moons, which has resulted in loss of life

Rescue Operation Underway for 255 Students Trapped in Odisha Floods

Bhubaneswar, August 19: Severe flooding continues in the Kendrapara district of Odisha due to heavy rainfall. Approximately 255 students became t

Nick Kyrgios tests positive for cocaine, provisionally suspended from Tennis

Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from tennis after testing positive for cocaine during the Mallorca Open in June. The Australian pro

In 2018, scientists added up to 15 tons of cacao-shell biochar per hectare to degraded tropical soil; maize yields improved over several growing seasons

Research indicates that using cacao-shell waste to create biochar has significantly improved agricultural yields on degraded farmland in Sumatra.

Bangladesh seeks faster business visas, balanced economic ties with India

Bangladesh seeks faster business visa issuance for its nationals traveling to India. Dhaka also urged greater ease of doing business for mutual e

Odisha Govt Directs Varsities to Recognise AEDP Degrees as Equivalent to UG

The Odisha government has directed all universities and autonomous colleges in the state to recognise Apprenticeship Embedded Degree Programmes (

Zendaya movies & series to watch this weekend on OTT: From Spider-Man and Malcolm & Marie to Euphoria, must-watch picks

Looking for something entertaining to watch this weekend? Zendaya has built an impressive screen career, moving effortlessly between superhero bl

Three Arrested in Indore for Supplying SIM Cards in Cyber Fraud Case

Indore, August 19: In a significant breakthrough, Indore police have arrested three individuals linked to a cyber fraud case involving approximat

Fake medicine manufacturing, repackaging racket busted near Bidadi

Ramanagara: Karnatakas Food Safety and Drugs Administration Department has busted a major illegal fake medicine manufacturing and repackaging ope

Niu Lai: This low-budget Chinese animated film is becoming a box-office sensation

Released in China on August 5, the film has collected more than Rs 20 crore after being ridiculed on social media for being the worst movie of 20

Chhattisgarh: Minor raped by father; fake papers used for delivery

Raipur: A minor girl was allegedly repeatedly raped and impregnated by her father, who later arranged her delivery at a hospital by using forged

Why big Tollywood names are giving up voting rights in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Many Tollywood celebrities and other prominent personalities residing in Hyderabad have reportedly chosen to retain their voting right

Vietnam Airlines Plane Narrowly Escapes Crash During Takeoff in Munich

Munich : A Vietnam Airlines flight narrowly escaped a major accident during takeoff from Munich Airport in Germany after its tail is believed to

Subarnarekha Swells, Flood Threatens Baleshwar, over 2.18 Lakh People Affected

Continuous rainfall has led to a flood situation in the Subarnarekha river, with inflows of 6,500 cumecs from Galudihi on Wednesday night pushing

Supreme Infrastructure India Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

Yasho Industries Ltd, SEL Manufacturing Company Ltd, Finkurve Financial Services Ltd and Modern Threads (I) Ltd are among the other losers in the

Arkade Developers adds 4 cluster redevelopment projects in Western Mumbai

Arkade Developers said that it has added four redevelopment projects across Malad West, Kandivali West, Kandivali East and Borivali West, coverin

Bandhan Bank Ltd eases for fifth straight session

Bandhan Bank Ltd is quoting at Rs 169.47, down 0.6% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 2.76% in last one year as compared t

Bank of India eases for fifth straight session

Bank of India is quoting at Rs 142, down 0.07% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 22.07% in last one year as compared to a 4

Ne Zha 2 surpasses Star Wars: The Force Awakens to become fifth highest-grossing film of all time

The sequel to the 2019 hit continues to dominate the Chinese box office and is projected to finish its domestic run at around $2.1 billion

Abbott India Ltd down for fifth straight session

Abbott India Ltd is quoting at Rs 26325, down 0.96% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 12.53% in last one year as compared t

Bhubaneswar ride-hailing protest turns violent

How to Choose the Right Business Loan Interest Rate and Tenure

Applying for a business loan? Learn what influences the loan interest rate and how to prepare your application

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd down for fifth straight session

Zydus Lifesciences Ltd is quoting at Rs 1106.5, down 0.82% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 12.53% in last one year as com

Nestle India Ltd down for fifth straight session

Nestle India Ltd is quoting at Rs 1460, down 0.17% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 22.66% in last one year as compared to

Britannia Industries Ltd down for fifth straight session

Britannia Industries Ltd is quoting at Rs 5486, down 0.16% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock tumbled 3.77% in last one year as com

Nava Ltd down for fifth straight session

Nava Ltd is quoting at Rs 550.8, down 1.45% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 14.43% in last one year as compared to a 4.02

Exide Industries Ltd drops for fifth straight session

Exide Industries Ltd is quoting at Rs 458.8, down 1.39% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 14.43% in last one year as compar

Canara Bank down for fifth straight session

Canara Bank is quoting at Rs 128.48, down 0.48% on the day as on 13:19 IST on the NSE. The stock jumped 14.43% in last one year as compared to a

Allegations of Corruption Surrounding Delhis Yamuna Cleanup Efforts

New Delhi, August 19: The political climate in the capital has intensified following the arrest of former minister Satyendar Jain by the Anti-Cor

Cybersecurity firm Proofpoint sets up AI CoE in Hyderabad

New Delhi: Global cybersecurity firm Proofpoint on Wednesday, August 19, said it has set up an AI Security Engineering Centre of Excellence in Hy

Nifty trades below 24,050 mark; FMCG share extent losses for 4th day

At 14:28 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex, declined 386.03 points or 0.50% to 76,849.43. The Nifty 50 index lost 120.25 points or 0.5

By 2015, Georgia had added about 200 retired chicken-transport cages to an offshore reef; the steel structures became fish habitat

Along the stunning coast of Georgia, discarded chicken cages have found a new purpose as artificial reefs. These innovative structures create vit

Anti-Sikh Hate Crimes Surge by 25% in 2025 Despite National Decrease, FBI Data Shows

Anti-Sikh hate crimes rose by 24.6% in 2025, reaching 177 incidents despite a nationwide decline in overall hate crimes, according to FBI data. T

Half of women working in agriculture are unpaid helpers on family farms: Report

Araya.ag report classifies 50.5% of women working in agriculture as unpaid helpers on family farms, against 21.7%of men

Common Man Has No Life Today: Father of 21-Year-Old Mira Road Crane Collapse Victim Seeks Builders Accountability

Father of 21-year-old crane collapse victim seeks builders accountability after five-day hunger strike and HC plea.

Congos Ebola outbreak reaches 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts at unprecedented speed

Data from Congos Ministry of Health showed the outbreak had so far recorded 5,021 cases, including 2,378 deaths as of Sunday (August 16, 2026), a

Woman trainee Deputy Tahsildar ends life in Telangana

Hyderabad: A 25-year-old woman trainee Deputy Tahsildar has allegedly committed suicide in Mahabubabad town of Telangana, police said on Tuesday,

Gold's next test: Can the August rally survive Jackson Hole?

Global gold ETFs recorded 23.5 tonnes of inflows in July, reversing two straight months of outflows.

Kerala High Court Directs Government to Fill Vacancies in Waqf Board Within Six Weeks

Kochi, August 19: The Kerala High Court has instructed the state government to fill three vacant positions in the Kerala State Waqf Board within

Shiprocket lifts off: The fire that fuels the new logistics engine

Shiprockets strong stock market debut reflects surging investor confidence in Indias tech-driven e-commerce infrastructure. As rapid D2C expansio

Sebi to overhaul SME framework, tighten accountability for AI, ML tools

The regulator will review trading lots, market making, underwriting and migration rules for SMEs, while proposed AI guidelines will impose clear

How Jio-BoFA deal signals growing push to tap underserved MSME sector

Analysts say the opportunity is not about a broad NBFC boom, but about lenders that can build a strong position in borrower segments that traditi

AI systems in smartphones may help detect eye diseases: study

Graham Staines murder: SC directs Odisha sentence review board to decide on murder convict Dara Singh's premature release plea

The Supreme Court has ordered the Odisha Sentence Review Board to decide on Rabindra Kumar Pal's plea. Pal, convicted in the Graham Staines murde

Samsung raises advanced chipmaking prices by up to 15% as AI demand tightens capacity

Surging demand for AI chips is giving Samsung greater pricing power as customers seek alternatives amid tight capacity at leading foundries.

NDA Leaders Criticize Akhilesh Yadav, Claiming He Has Already Accepted Defeat

New Delhi, August 19: Akhilesh Yadav, the president of the Samajwadi Party, has presented a potential seat allocation for NDA allies ahead of the

'Much has been written about my family': Sonia Gandhi delves into politics, life in memoir, coming soon

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi is set to open up about her personal life, family tragedies and political journey in a 544-page memoir, Belonging: A

Why School Infrastructure Matters More Than Ever

New Delhi [India], August 19: When parents choose a school, they often look at the curriculum, teachers, and academic results. While these are un

'He can play for India for long': Gill on Suthar

Young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar's magnificent 10-wicket match haul and Devdutt Padikkal's century spearheaded India's dominant 165-run victor

In 2025, U.S. researchers developed an air-conditioning system that stores cooling in a salt solution; a Miami simulation projected a 93% cut in peak electricity demand

Innovative air conditioning technology now harnesses the power of saltwater solutions to store energy. Developed by researchers at NREL, this sys

India's real estate resilient amid W Asia crisis, demand healthy: CareEdge

Capital inflows stood at $3.5-4 billion in H1 2026, while healthy premium housing demand, GCC-led office leasing and stronger developer balance s

Exicom makes Indias 1st liquid-cooled EV modules

Truck drivers family denied claim by United Insurance after he suffered cardiac arrest following meal during trip; court orders Rs 16 lakh compensation

The Uttarakhand High Court has upheld compensation of around Rs 16 lakh, including interest, for the family of truck driver Kamal Singh, who died

How Manav Suthar Spun A Web Around Sri Lankan Batters

Manav Suthar's exceptional spin bowling, including a six-wicket haul in the second innings, led India to a comprehensive 165-run victory over Sri

Charles Schwab opens India capability centre in Hyderabad, plans 2,000 hires by 2027

The new facility will strengthen the financial services companys technology capabilities while adding engineering and operational talent to its g

Q1FY27 earnings strong; manufacturing emerges as top bet: Sachin Bajaj

Over a three-to-five-year horizon, we favour businesses with hard-to-replicate assets, pricing power, credible management teams and strong govern

From Chess Prodigy to Youngest Women

At 19, Divya Deshmukh became youngest Womens World Cup champion, now named an Arjuna Award recipient.

Congo Ebola outbreak hits 5,000 cases as it outpaces response efforts

The Ebola outbreak in Congo has reached 5,000 cases, government data showed Wednesday, as responders warn it is spreading at an unprecedented spe

Odisha revises bill clearance limits for municipal bodies and Smart City projects

The Odisha government has revised the financial powers of Urban Local Bodies (ULBs), enabling faster bill clearance and smoother project executio

RJD Workers March with National Flag in Patna, Demanding Justice and Jobs

Patna, August 19: On Wednesday, a large number of workers from the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) took to the streets in Patna, the capital of Bihar.

E20 Petrol Row: Akhilesh Yadav Challenges Centre, Cites CEA's E10 Backing

E20 petrol is damaging vehicles. The sale of E10 petrol should start again for old two-wheelers, read the picture.

Quote of the day by Andrew Carnegie: 'People who are unable to motivate themselves must be...' Life lessons from Scottish-American industrialist & philanthropist on success, ambition and self-motivation

Quote of the day by Andrew Carnegie: Andrew Carnegie emphasised the importance of self-motivation in achieving success. He believed that talent a

UPT20: Karan

Lucknow, Aug 19 (IANS) Defending champions Kashi Rudras produced a strong all-round performance as captain Karan Sharmas unbeaten 92 helped them

Colombia quake death toll rises to 312

Bogota, Aug 19 (IANS) The death toll from the recent magnitude 7.4 earthquake in Colombia has risen to 312, with 4,611 people injured and 290 mis

Singapore tightens online scam safeguards for major platforms

Singapore, Aug 19 (IANS) Singapore has introduced new and enhanced codes of practice requiring major online platforms to strengthen safeguards ag

Rs 300-cr Nhava Sheva drug haul in Mumbai puts ISI-linked trafficker Hussain Dad in focus

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) The seizure of 55 kg of methamphetamine, valued at around Rs 300 crore, from a Container Freight Station (CFS) facility

1st Test: Suthar and Padikkal are long-term prospects for India, says Gill after Galle win

Galle, Aug 19 (IANS) Indian captain Shubman Gill lavished praise on young left-arm spinner Manav Suthar and left-handed batter Devdutt Padikkal f

Kerala HC gives Satheesan govt six weeks to fill vacancies in Waqf Board

Kochi, Aug 19 (IANS) The Kerala High Court on Wednesday gave the state government six weeks to fill three existing vacancies in the Kerala State

Residential sales in India

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) Indias real estate sector is expected to remain resilient amid the West Asia crisis, with residential unit sales in the

Bengal BJP cracks down on internal indiscipline; suspends two leaders after police clash, dissolves unit

Kolkata, Aug 19 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has suspended its two leaders in West Bengals Asansol for allegedly misbehaving with poli

103-Year-Old Woman Gives Around

A 103-year-old Assam woman donated 1.54 lakh from her lifelong savings to 77 families affected by the states floods.

Housing society votes 3/4 against you: Can it force you to sell or leave?

A majority vote may let a housing society act against a member, but it cannot automatically take away your ownership or force you to sell or vaca

Iran says it controls Hormuz, but the ships tell a different story

Shipping data indicates most vessels now use the Omani route through the Strait of Hormuz. This route is a UN-authorized channel which Iran oppos

SC issues notice to Centre on PIL for setting up DNA, biometric ID system for missing, rescued kids

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre and NCPCR regarding a PIL. This petition seeks a national DNA and biometric identification

Term insurance for students: Should you go for it?