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Bengaluru: Clear All Encroachments On Footpath By Aug End, Minister Orders

Krishna Byre Gowda, minister for Greater Bengaluru Development, issued strict instructions to take action against such repeat encroachment

KOLKATA HOTEL FIRE: 9 DEAD, 6 INJURED

A fire at a hotel in central Kolkata early Wednesday, August 19, has left at least 9 people dead and 6 injured. Five of the deceased were Bangla

Gaja Capital IPO Opens Amid Significant Risks for Investors

Mumbai, August 19: Gaja Capitals IPO opened for retail investors on Tuesday. The company has outlined several risk factors in its Red Herring Pro

Karnataka PGCET Result 2026 OUT: Check steps to download scorecard, direct link, ranks and more

Karnataka PGCET Result 2026 Declared: KEA has declared the Karnataka PGCET Result 2026 for MBA, MCA and MTech candidates who appeared for the pos

Laser-Guided Renal Artery Angioplasty Successfully Performed on a 60-Year Old Male Patient at Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

Laser-Guided Renal Artery Angioplasty Successfully Performed on a 60-Year Old Male Patient at Manipal Hospital Dhakuria

Exicom Becomes the First Company in India to Manufacture Liquid-Cooled Power Modules for EV Chargers

Exicom Becomes the First Company in India to Manufacture Liquid-Cooled Power Modules for EV Chargers

Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo Cinema Review: Nostalgia in stills and motion

Can Fujifilms latest hybrid camera bridge the gap between analogue charm and modern creativity?

From page to screen: How Madras filmmakers brought literature to life

Looking at some Tamil films, which were based on novels and plays

Neanderthal DNA may have given some modern humans a muscular advantage, with an ancient growth gene linked to extra muscle mass

A genetic variant inherited from Neanderthals boosts muscle mass in certain modern humans. This variant impacts the signaling of growth hormone r

Jammu and Kashmir is an important part of India: US envoy Sergio Gor says after meeting Omar Abdullah

US Ambassador Sergio Gor visited Jammu and Kashmir for the first time. He met Chief Minister Omar Abdullah and described the interaction as very

Auto-rickshaw, taxi drivers who refuse to learn Marathi will face action: Maharashtra Transport Minister

Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Wednesday said a campaign to teach Marathi to taxi and auto-rickshaw drivers has been underway i

When and where to watch India vs Pakistan FIH Men's Hockey World Cup clash?

India will meet Pakistan in a decisive Pool D encounter at the FIH Mens Hockey World Cup 2026 on Wednesday, August 19. The match will be played a

Bihar Receives Major Infrastructure Boost with

New Delhi, August 19: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has granted a significant infras

Rupee falls 2 paise to settle at 95.76 against U.S. dollar

A sharp decline in domestic equity markets put further pressure on the local unit, while RBI intervention and foreign fund inflows lent support,

IndiGo website hit by technical issue, flight bookings disrupted

IndiGo customers in several Indian cities reported difficulties booking flights and completing online check-in through the airlines website on We

NIT-K welcomes 2026-30 batch of students with new curriculum designed for AI age

Life skills and innovation take centre stage as UG induction programme kicks off

21-year-old beaten to death by friends in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: A dispute among friends following a drinking session ended in tragedy at Bandlaguda Jagir in Rajendranagar, Hyderabad, where a 21-year

Jharkhand vs. Centre Over MMDR Amendment 2026: Will the State Lose Its Mining Tax Rights

Escorts Kubota to set up new plant in UP for 2,000 cr

Escorts Kubotas UP plant to be one of its largest manufacturing facilities across the globe

Kala Hiran filmmakers approach Supreme Court against Delhi HC order

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Jharkhand agitating students suspend protest for two months after Hemant Soren govt accepts demands

Jharkhand students leading the ongoing agitation against alleged irregularities in JPSC-JSSC recruitment examinations have decided to suspend the

Nifty falls for 7th day, Sensex down 326 points as rising crude oil prices unnerve investors

Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty closed lower on Wednesday as elevated crude oil prices amid a lack of a diplomatic

Actor Ravi Mohans Bro Code faces legal trouble from alcoholic beverages company

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan of Madras High Court grants an interim injunction in favour of the production house

Actor Ravi Mohans Bro Code faces legal trouble from alcoholic beverages company

Justice V. Lakshminarayanan of Madras High Court grants an interim injunction in favour of the production house

Psychology says people who save loyalty points but rarely use them may value having options more than immediate rewards

The person who constantly collects loyalty points may not be interested in the reward alone. They may simply enjoy keeping thepossibility of a fu

Akshay Khanna to Portray Powerful Asura Guru in Mahakali

Mumbai, August 19: Actor Akshay Khanna is set to make his debut in Telugu cinema with the pan-India mythological film Mahakali. In this movie, he

Crude oil shock may squeeze affordable housing but premium homes stay resilient

Amid geopolitical uncertainties, India's real estate sector shows promising strength. A robust demand alongside improved developer finances is li

Madras High Court refers 15 crore dispute between actor Ravi Mohan and production house to arbitral tribunal

Second Division Bench of Justices M. Sundar and Mummineni Sudheer Kumar leave it to a retired High Court judge, appointed as sole arbitrator, to

US Ambassador Sergio Gor Visits Srinagar, calls on

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor arrived in Srinagar on Wednesday afternoon and called on Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah at his

Red Bull's Hadjar Set To Miss Dutch Grand Prix With Wrist Injury: Reports

The reports said Hadjar suffered the injury during a routine gym session and is unlikely to be fit for the Formula One race at Zandvoort

Expect to create 6,440 jobs via 1,166 crore investment on 2 units in YEIDA: Spark Minda

The two new units at Sector-10 and Sector-24, YEIDA, extend that same Gautam Buddh Nagar industrial cluster rather than starting a footprint from

Odisha Rolls Out WhatsApp Chatbot for Revenue Services; 16 Facilities Now Accessible from Home

The Odisha Revenue and Disaster Management Department has launched a WhatsAppbased chatbot to make revenue services more accessible to citizens a

India to Establish India Hospital in Palestine, Strengthening Ties: Ambassador Shavesh

New Delhi, August 19: The Ambassador of Palestine to India, Abdullah M. Abu Shavesh, announced that an India Hospital will soon be established in

Does This Video Show the Indian National Anthem Being Sung in Afghanistan? No!

We found out that the video is from this year's Republic Day celebrations in Deoband, Uttar Pradesh.

Mumbai 26/11 case: In absentia trial process begins against Hafiz Saeed

MEA said that India will continue to take all necessary measures to counter terrorism, and urged the global community to recognise the gravity of

How Dravidian Ideology Turns Crime Of Temple Looting

Viduthalai Rajendran, a prominent Dravidian ideologue and writer, has narrated an extraordinary story about a police inspector from Mannargudi wh

SWR General Manager inspects trial run of Vande Bharat train between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road stations on Bengaluru-Mangaluru route

He reviewed the ongoing infrastructure and passenger amenity work being undertaken in the section

SWR General Manager inspects trial run of Vande Bharat train between Sakleshpur and Subrahmanya Road stations on Bengaluru-Mangaluru route

He reviewed the ongoing infrastructure and passenger amenity work being undertaken in the section

The Emotional Story Behind Rajasthans Iconic Folk Song 'Chirmi': How a Plant Became a Symbol of a Daughters Longing

Rs 8.5 lakh for staying in the mountains to watch clouds? This tourist place is paying for this unique 'cloudscape observer' position

A Chinese tourist attraction has concluded a month-long cloudscape observer job that paid 60,000 yuan (US$8,900) and provided free accommodation.

Cabinet approves Rs 3,590 crore upgrade of Muzaffarpur-Sonbarsa NH-22

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Rs 1000 crore fee: Highest-paid actor in the world in 2026

Mumbai: The film industry has always been a world where bigger budgets, bigger stars and even bigger paychecks grab attention. But every once in

World Photography Day: Photos that have defined 2026 so far

As people celebrate World Photography Day on Wednesday, August 19, Siasat.com has put together a series of photos that have defined 2026 so far.

Rupee falls 2 paise to settle at 95.76 against US dollar

Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) The rupee fell 2 paise to close at 95.76 (provisional) against the US dollar on Wednesday as a sharp rise in global crude oi

Pakistani national arrested in Old Delhi for staying illegally, entered India via Nepal

Delhi Police has arrested a Pakistani national from the Old Delhi area for staying illegally in the national capital, said officials on Wednesday

Deputy CM Bhatti Vikramarka asks banks to formulate a Telangana Rising 2047 Banking Roadmap

Deputy CM seeks timely credit, regional strategies and deeper financial inclusion statewide

Harry Brook Reclaims ICC Test Number One Ranking, Surpassing Travis Head

Dubai, August 19: Englands Harry Brook has ascended to the top of the ICC Mens Test Player Rankings, overtaking Australian opener Travis Head. Th

US envoy Sergio Gor hints at downgrading J-K travel advisory after meeting Omar Abdullah

After meeting with Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor said, The United States puts out travel war

Jupally Promises Restoration, Safe Preservation of 2,500-BCE Egyptian Mummy

The Minister stated that the museum, which has faced neglect and indifference for years, will be restored. He said measures will be taken to swif

Nomination process for 2026 National Sports Awards likely from next month

The Sports Ministry will likely start the 2026 National Sports Awards nomination process next month. This follows a re-evaluation of the 2025 awa

IND vs SL 1st Test: Kirsten pleased with Sri Lankas attitude

I was pleased with the attitude of the team but the way we batted, especially our top order, that probably cost us the match, Kirsten said

Wizzmoni partners with Oman Air to launch Wizz Voyager multi-currency travel card

Designed for frequent travellers, the card supports multiple global currencies while delivering a seamless digital forex experience with real-tim

Indian Medical Association Kerala chapter seeks rollback of Maharashtra move allowing homoeopathy doctors to practise modern medicine

IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to prac

Indian Medical Association Kerala chapter seeks rollback of Maharashtra move allowing homoeopathy doctors to practise modern medicine

IMA office-bearers say a short-term pharmacology course cannot replace the comprehensive medical education and clinical training required to prac

Kangana Ranaut on Westernised Culture:

Actor and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut has reacted strongly to the recent Bengaluru murder case involving a woman, her alleged lover, her husband and th

Over 3,000 Anganwadi Workers Stage Mass Protest in Kendrapada, Submit Six

More than 3,000 Anganwadi workers and helpers from Kendrapada district staged a mass dharna at the Collectors office on Monday, pressing for a si

Govt eyes foreign capital inflows, deeper corporate bond mkt: Alok Tiwari

DEA Joint Secretary Alok Tiwari says the government is working to attract overseas capital and improve depth, liquidity and participation in corp

Congress Working Committee meeting underway at Indira Bhawan in Delhi

Congress Working Committee meeting underway at Indira Bhawan in Delhi

Actor Ravi Mohan files case against film producer over dispute related to Bro Club

Justice K. Govindarajan Thilakavadi orders notice, returnable by August 25, to Shruthi Nallappa of Miracle Movies

Galle conquered, boxes ticked: Indias Test blueprint takes shape

The 165-run win over Sri Lanka on Day 5 gives India one too many positives from Galle that they would love to carry to Colombo. Devdutt Padikkal'

Roma Completes Signing of Teenage Midfielder Rodrigo Mora From Porto

Mora progressed through the ranks at Porto and scored 16 goals in 80 appearances

Sonia Gandhi to Release Memoir

Sonia Gandhi, the former Congress president and one of the most influential figures in modern Indian politics, is set to publish her memoir this

Protests Erupt in Jharkhand Over Cancellation of CGL Exams

Ranchi, August 19: Protests erupted in Jharkhand as employees affected by the cancellation of 22 recruitment exams by the state government demons

Tara Sutaria Expresses Gratitude for Fans Love During Tum Hi Aana Jam Session

Mumbai, August 19: Actress Tara Sutaria recently expressed her heartfelt gratitude to fans for their overwhelming support following her latest ja

Freedom of speech in law schools

CRED launches Circle for paid advice from experienced peers

CRED has launched a new platform, Circle by CRED, to connect its users with people with relevant professional or personal experience in various f

Rupee hits three-week low, traders wary about fall to 96/USD as RBI stands guard

The rupee closed at 95.7525 per dollar, compared to 95.68 in the previous session

Bengaluru Metro Phase 2A To Begin October Trials, Silk Board Link May Come Later

Trump tariffs fail to dent India's export dependence on US; share stays near 20%

Indian, US fuel exporters reaping bonanza amid oil supply uncertainty due to wars

India and U.S. oil refiners are benefiting from global fuel supply disruptions caused by wars in Iran and Ukraine, boosting refined fuel exports

India's July crude oil imports rise over 9% month-on-month

India crude imports: On an annual basis, crude oil imports were up 13%, from 18.89 million tons in July last year, data from the Petroleum Planni

North Karnataka industrial ecosystem can grow by catering to electric vehicle value chain

The Hubballi-Dharwad-Belagavi region has the potential to be a major industrial and logistics hub by leveraging rapid growth of EV sector

Why health insurance is starting to look different for Gen Z

From rewarding healthy habits to covering everyday healthcare, a new generation is pushing insurance beyond hospitalization. You already spend mo

Indian Stock Market Closes in Red, Sensex Drops 325 Points

Mumbai, August 19: The Indian stock market closed lower on Wednesday. By the end of the trading session, the Sensex fell by 325.78 points, or 0.4

Gujarat CM on US tour meets Micron, Google, Perplexity CEOs; pitches state as AI, semiconductor hub

Meetings focus on semiconductors, artificial intelligence, data infrastructure, skilling and potential investments in Gujarat

Staines triple murder case: Supreme Court gives ultimatum to Odisha on Dara Singhs remission plea

A Bench headed by Justice Manoj Misra cautioned the State government that procrastination would only lead to the Supreme Court taking over and de

EAM Jaishankar Lays Stone for New Chancery in Singapore

External Affairs Minister joined his Singaporean counterpart Vivian Bala in laying the foundation stone of the new Chancery complex of High Commi

'Punjab polls behind my arrest': Satyendar Jain cries foul after ACB action in Delhi Jal Board case

Former Delhi minister and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) leader Satyendar Jain on Wednesday alleged that his arrest by the Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) wa

Watch: Actress calls Vijay Varma

Mumbai: Vijay Varma walked onto the stage to collect a major acting honour, but it was his perfectly timed comeback to Dolly Singh that ended up

Equal access for women can lift India's farm output by 2 trillion: Report

The grain is in her hands. The question is whether the storage, the credit, the technology and the market will be too

EPSRR, Axton Capital in pact to develop F&B concept in Sri Lanka, Oman

The companies plan to collaborate via J M Robertson & Company Limited, a subsidiary of Axton, to develop and expand F&B concepts in both markets

'There's a problem at the border': Rijiju admits delineation confusion in Arunachal

Yami Gautam takes on monsters in first look from Nayyi Navelli; film to release on Dussehra

Yami Gautam has announced her next film after the award-winning Haq. TitledNayyi Navelli, the film is touted to bea fantasy family entertainer. D

Tejashwi Yadav, party workers detained during protest march, RJD leader says govt is afraid of youth

Tejashwi Yadav, leader of Opposition in the Bihar Assembly and Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD), along with several party workers, includingRJDMP Misa

34 Bihar students fall ill after detergent mixed in mid-day meal

Patna: As many as 34 children fell ill in Bihars Nalanda district after they were served a midday meal in which the cook allegedly mixed detergen

App-based cab and bike drivers strike turns violent in Odishas Bhubaneswar

Agitators allegedly turned violent and hurled stones at the force deployed; the cease-work protest began on August 17, pressing for the fulfilmen

How The Baya Weaver Bird Makes Its Extraordinary Home

On World Photography Day, Arun Khanna pays tribute to this year's theme, Home, with a photo essay on Nature's master nest-maker -- the Baya Weave

Russia turns to Asia for refined fuel, set to receive nearly 270,000 tonnes in Aug

Russia is importing refined fuel from Asian nations this month. Ukrainian attacks on its oil refineries have reduced domestic fuel production sig

PNB Warning: If you also have an account in the bank, then be careful, these accounts are being closed.

PNB Zero Balance Accounts Alert: Punjab National Bank, one of the largest government banks in the country, has sent a big alert to its customers