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Vijayasai Reddy Announces Plans to Launch New Political Party in AP

Vijayasai Reddy said he prayed for the successful launch of his upcoming political party and expressed hope that it would give people a platform

'Awarapan 2' Global Box Office Sensation: Emraan Hashmi Starrer Crosses Rs 144 Crore Worldwide on Day 5!

Kukatpally Court Sentences 3 To Life Term in 16-Year-Old Murder Case

A Kukatpally court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment in connection with a murder committed 16 years ago under the KPHB police station

Vin Diesel Announces 'Fast Forever': Shooting for the Final Fast & Furious Movie to Begin This December

Fair Investigation Demanded for Repeated Paper Leaks in Jharkhand: Dilip Ghosh

Kolkata, August 19: Dilip Ghosh, a minister in the West Bengal government, has responded to the ongoing student protests in Jharkhand, issues sur

LTTS secures $75 million contract for providing engineering intelligence to global technology major

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) said that it has secured a five-year engagement worth over $75 million from a leading global technology enterprise

EKI registers its first plastic waste reduction project in Bangladesh

EKI Energy Services has successfully registered its plastic waste reduction project in Bangladesh, Phase I, with Verra. Notably, this marks the f

Malayalam Superstar Locks 7 Blockbuster Films With Legendary Directors Like Priyadarshan And Jeethu Joseph

Renuka Chowdhury Questions Government on Ram Temple Donations and Political Issues

New Delhi, August 19: Senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Renuka Chowdhury has raised pointed questions about the central governments h

IIT JAM 2027: Key Dates and Details for Aspiring Students

The IIT JAM 2027 has been officially announced by IIT Kharagpur, providing crucial information for prospective students. The application process

Bernstein shuffles India portfolio as Q1 earnings offer stock-specific bets

Bernstein has, however, held on to some of the stocks in its earlier focus list - Larsen & Toubro (L&T), NTPC Axis Bank, HDFC Bank, Nuvama and Ho

OpenAI introduces ChatGPT for Teens, promising a more age-appropriate chatbot

SAN FRANCISCO, August 19, 2026 (AP) OpenAI on Tuesday introduced a version of ChatGPT designed for teenagers the first generation to grow up wi

Prem Keetanu teaser: Veer Pahariya stars in a college tale of romance and comedy

The trailer for Prem Keetanu, starring Veer Pahariya, Aafiya Sayed and Aparshakti Khurana, promises a tale of love and friendship

Trump-backed Byron Donalds wins Florida governor primary, celebrates victory with triumphant speech

Yeida Plans Five University Townships Along Yamuna Expressway To Link Campuses With Industry

'Mountain living dream different from reality': Gen-Z employee who moved to Manali from Delhi moves back to national capital citing multiple reasons

Delhi-based Gen Z creator Ajay Sharma returned from Manali after 71 days, saying mountain living proved more difficult than expected despite beco

RBI likely intervenes to shield rupee from oil strain, traders say

The rupee was on track for a quiet open and was hovering at 95.70 on the interbank order matching system before the local spot market opened at 9

Pilot plants in Odisha set to extract valuable rare earth elements from industrial wastes

NALCO, Indias largest public sector aluminum manufacturer, supports setting up of pilot projects based on patented processes for R&D initiatives

Rise in Hate Crimes Against Sikhs and Hindus in the U.S. Reported in 2025

Washington, August 19: Law enforcement agencies in the United States reported 189 hate crimes against Sikhs and 32 against Hindus in 2025, accord

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against U.S. dollar in early trade

A rise in global crude oil prices added pressure to the local unit while a decline in the dollar index and FII inflows provided support, forex tr

ICICI Bank shares slip 0.52% in early trade, despite yearly gains

Analysts have identified ICICI as a top pick among private sector banks, citing an expected 14% EPS compounded annual growth rate over FY26-28, a

Behari Lal Engg IPO list at 63% premium, touches 529 on listing day

Investors who received allotment at the IPO price of 285 per share, with a lot size of 52 shares costing 14,820, gained approximately 9,360 per l

Police Uncovers Theft of Silver Crown from Sai Temple in Chhattisgarh

Sakti, August 19: The police have successfully solved the case of a stolen silver crown from the Sai Temple near the Mahamaya Temple in Sakti, Ch

Charles Schwab planning to scale India tech centre workforce to 2,000 by 2027

Charles Schwab plans to significantly expand its India tech center workforce, aiming to reach approximately two thousand employees by the end of

MarvelTkon: Fighting Soulsis the best tag fighterout there right now

Bringing spectator spectacle and excellent tag mechanics, Marvel Tkon: Fighting Souls checks all the boxes of what an exemplary tag fighting game

IGL, MGL, Adani Total rally up to 6% on PNG incentive scheme approval

At intraday, Mahanagar Gas was up 5.5 per cent, Indraprastha Gas was up 5.3 per cent and Adani Total Gas was up 4.9 per cent

PM Modi wants Rahmans India visit to be memorable, says Envoy to Bangladesh

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said the two countries should address past differences while looking ahead

Karnataka Forest Shootout: Surviving Poacher Appeals for Security

Mahimadas claimed that the gunfire happened around 5.30 am. According to him, the Forest Department personnel started firing suddenly and that he

UP school sealed after

Gonda: The Basic Education Department has sealed a private school in Uttar Pradeshs Gonda district after the circulation of a video purportedly s

Rainwater Harvesting Pit Helps Ease Waterlogging at Pragathi Nagar

The facility is helping clear water stagnation at Pragathi Nagar Kaman, where recurring waterlogging was affecting an important point for traffic

TN hikes CM health insurance cover to Rs 25 lakh

GTA 6 Leak: Gameplay videos and full map appear online ahead of Netflix reveal

GTA 6 gameplay videos and a map have reportedly surfaced online. These leaks appear just days before Rockstar Games unveils more official details

Sitharaman leads delegation to Singapore for ministerial roundtable

The 4th ISMR will build on the progress made under these pillars and explore new opportunities to further strengthen the India-Singapore economic

Jharkhand Government Takes Strong Measures to Address Recruitment Exam Irregularities

Ranchi, August 19: The Jharkhand government has announced the establishment of fast-track courts to handle cases related to irregularities in rec

HDFC Bank shares slide nearly 30% from peak, hit 52-week low

The stock has now lost nearly 28% over the past year and is down over 27% year-to-date, sharply underperforming the Nifty 50, which is down rough

Tamil Nadu must not lose its industrial vision

The State needs a government that identifies the industries of the future, builds the capabilities they require, and measures success by the numb

The Caste India Sees in Mallikarjun Kharge But Refuses to See in Itself

Indian political culture has a long history of treating Dalits as mere cadres and workers, rather than as leaders.

This is historic correction: Naidu announces 34% Backward Classes reservation in AP

At least nine killed in hotel fire in India

Aug 19 (Reuters) At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in Indias eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local

Indian-origin man arrested for sexually assaulting woman in Canada's Surrey

ED Raids Premises Linked To Azam Khans Trust, Jauhar University

Searches Conducted In UP And Delhi Over Alleged Diversion Of Government Contract Funds

Honoring Acharya Hazari Prasad Dwivedi on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, August 19: Central Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal and several Chief Ministers from various states paid tribute to the renowned Hindi liter

Photography In Mobile Era Still Needs Skills, Says Veteran Photographer

R.A. Dass Says Creativity, Patience And Knowledge Of Light Remain Essential For Good Photography

Bigg Boss 20: Actor Rajat Bedi Locked as Confirmed Contestant

Rajat Bedi is a well-known celebrity in Bollywood who has worked in several movies.

Piyush Goyal to visit Japan from Aug 24-27 to discuss trade, investments

Japan is today India's 5th-largest source of FDI, with over 1,400 Japanese companies that are household names, from Suzuki, Toyota and Honda in m

Rs 1,622 Crore Investment Pledged In Maharashtras Parbhani, Over 15,000 Jobs In Pipeline

RRBs' gross loans rise 10.3% to 5.78 lakh crore in FY26; PSL achievement at 91.7%

Agriculture and allied activities remained the largest component of the RRB credit portfolio, with outstanding credit at 3.78 lakh crore, account

Maharashtra to invest in AI-driven, Gen-Z focused Marathi cinema

Maharashtra aims to transform Marathi cinema, blending innovation with tradition to attract new audiences and support filmmakers with government

Kolkata Hotel Fire: At Least 9 Killed, Several Injured in Early-Morning Blaze

At least nine people were killed and several others injured after a massive fire broke out at a hotel on Mirza Ghalib Street in central Kolkata i

Shiprocket debuts with 35% premium, touches 144 intraday

The stock subsequently touched an intraday high of 144, pushing gains to nearly 42% from the issue price by mid-morning trade.

Southern States Chief Ministers to Meet in Chennai, Amit Shah to Chair the Conference

Chennai, August 19: Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Chennai on Wednesday evening and will chair the 31st Southern Regional Council m

Donald Trump pauses 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days

Donald Trump announced the three-day reprieve from 50% duties on select goods mere hours before a midnight deadline

U.S. acting spy chief announces new round of staff reductions

Bill Pulte has no prior national security experience, causing Donald Trump to face a political backlash after the Republican leaders loyalist was

Losing out on homes: Why Manhattan buyers may be missing property offers

In Manhattan, real estate brokerages are opting to market homes privately before they hit public listings, which has stirred debates regarding tr

Milky Mist share price extends post-listing gains, hits 10% upper circuit

Analysts believe Milky Mist IPO shares offer long-term value given its strong market position and a robust industry outlook.

India-Japan trade at $27.5 billion still a fraction of potential: Piyush Goyal

Goyal said the bilateral relationship was backed by a target of 10 trillion yen in Japanese investment in India over the next decade

Jio launches 2 new OTT passes with unlimited 5G, 3 months for Rs 550, entertainment for the whole year for Rs 2000

Reliance Jio has launched two new OTT passes offering unlimited 5G. Their price is Rs 550 and Rs 2 thousand. Customers will get to watch more tha

Shiprocket makes strong debut; lists at 33.51% premium

Shares of Shiprocket were currently trading at Rs 135.35 at 10:11 IST on the BSE, representing a premium of 39.70% as compared with the issue pri

Behari Lal Engineering makes a solid debut on Dalal Street

Shares of Behari Lal Engineering were currently trading at Rs 474 at 10:10 IST on the BSE, representing a premium of 66.32% as compared with the

NIBE Space secures order of Rs 12.14 cr from MSEDCL

Swiggy shareholders greenlight proposal for Indian-owned company status

The Indian owned and controlled company status would allow Swiggy to directly own and sell inventory through its quick commerce brand Instamart,

'We need to meet': Envoy says PM Modi wants B'desh PM's visit to be 'memorable'

India's High Commissioner emphasized Prime Minister Modi's desire for a memorable visit. He assured Prime Minister Rahman of an appropriate and h

Tamil Nadu Increases Milk Procurement Price by

Chennai, August 19: The milk procurement price in Tamil Nadu has been raised by 3 per liter. Chief Minister Joseph Vijay announced this increase

Isha Koppikar Calls Herself Proud Andhbhakt, Clarifies Her Political Stance

She asked people to stop asking what the country has done for them and instead ask how much they are contributing to the nation.

India will take whatever action to defeat terrorism: MEA as trial move begins against Hafiz Saeed, Lakhvi

Odisha: Former Maoist Leader Azad Walks Free After 15 Years in Custody

Azad, who surrendered before the Srikakulam police in Andhra Pradesh on May 29, 2011, was subsequently arrested by the Odisha Police

Hyderabad: Fire Breaks Out in Building at Fateh Darwaja

Fortunately, no one was present in the house when the fire broke out. No casualties were reported.

India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable will significantly boost 'Viksit Bharat' initiative: MEA

The Roundtable involves discussions across several tracks, focusing primarily on advanced manufacturing, connectivity, digital sectors, healthcar

Silicon Architects: Architecting The Future Of Molecular Computing

In the modern digital landscape, semiconductors are the silent engines powering virtually every aspect of our lives. From the smartphone in your

Piyush Goyal to Visit Japan Next Week as Bilateral Trade Reaches $27.5 Billion

New Delhi, August 19: Economic and strategic ties between India and Japan are strengthening continuously. The central government has stated that

Tamil Nadu hikes milk procurement price, boosts medical education and healthcare infrastructure

The Tamil Nadu government rolled out sweeping reforms, enhancing support for farmers and healthcare, and broadening access to insurance and educa

Possibilities and pitfalls of facial recognition system | Explained

How does facial recognition work? How is FRS being used in India? Why is FRS concerning in the present form?

37,000 per sq ft: Max One sets new Noida luxury housing record

. At the reported sale value, a 10,000 sq ft residence would translate into an indicative ticket size of around 37 crore, excluding GST.

Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman in Florida Democratic Senate primary

Angie Nixon secured an upset victory in Florida's Democratic Senate primary. She will now face Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November's gene

Apple sets 5% commission for apps outside App Store in European Union

The company last year changed App Store rules and fees in the EU after the bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers

'Doggy brother' stages unusual protest at Khandwa Collectorate over stray dog menace, video goes viral

In Madhya Pradesh's Khandwa, a man staged an unusual protest over the city's stray dog problem by arriving at a public grievance hearing at the C

Cerebras launches new server chip, system designed to speed AI chatbots

Cerebras makes AI hardware and chips that compete with Nvidia and targets the portion of AI called inference, the computing process of generating

Meta rejects claims it sought to hook children to Facebook, Instagram

4 lead states - California, Colorado, Kentucky and New Jersey - accused Meta of designing Facebook and Instagram to hook young users

Iran claims control, ships choose Omani route: What's changing in Strait of Hormuz

9 Dead, 6 Injured in Kolkata Hotel Fire; Bangladeshis Among Deceased

Kolkata hotel fire kills nine, including a four-year-old child, and injures six others. Bangladeshis are among the deceased as a probe into the b

Rahul Raj gets FAC of Marketing Director; Raja Goud Transferred to Nizamabad

Rahul Raj shall continue to hold the FAC of the post of Managing Director, MARKFED

Why Trump sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and its senior lawyer

The US says the ICC exceeded its authority by targeting officials from countries that have not accepted its jurisdiction, but the sanctions are c

'Awarapan 2' co-star came to Mumbai with Rs 5000, began acting at 50

After years of struggling to find his place in acting, Suvinder Vicky's career took off at the remarkable age of 50 with his role in Netflix's 'K

BJP Leader Denies Misbehaviour Charge Against Him in Kendrapara, Demands CCTV Check

A controversy has erupted in Odishas Kendrapara district following allegations of misbehaviour involving Derabish Block Development Officer (BDO)

Swiggy employees get Monday off if national holiday falls on weekend, says AVP Saptarshi Prakash

Swiggy executive Saptarshi Prakash has highlighted the company's policy of granting employees the following Monday off when a mandatory public ho

Indian-American Pia Dandia Wins Democratic Primary in Florida, Set for November Showdown

Washington, August 19: Indian-American educator Pia Dandia has won the Democratic primary in Florida. She will face Republican candidate Casey As

Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs for three days, says US and Canada

WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump on Tuesday (local time) announced a three-day pause on the 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports that

CJP Alleges BJP Pressure Led To Cancellation Of Kolkata Meet-Up

BJP Dismisses Charges As Baseless; CJP Claims Six Other Halls Also Refused To Host Event

Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry reported twenty Chinese aircraft sorties and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Fifteen of these aircraft entered Ta

TVK Model Law And Order: Knife Attack, Gang Clash Rock Chennai

The Joseph Vijay TVK government came to power claiming they will ensure Tamil Nadu will be a peaceful haven and maintain an iron grip over law an