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Jharkhand student leader Devendra Nath Mahto hopeful for positive outcome in talks with government

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Morning Digest: NTA orders re-test for 3 UGC-NET papers over question errors; Jharkhand Govt invites protesters for talks today, and more

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Donald Trump calls for US-South Korea drills to be substantially reduced

President Trump directed the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military drills with South Korea. He expressed unhappiness with the United St

Best of BS Opinion: Quick fixes cannot substitute for structural reform

We see a pattern in messages across these pieces: Temporary management can buy time, but durable change needs structural reform

Congo Ebola outbreak becomes deadliest in countrys history as toll hits 2,325

Democratic Republic of Congo's Ebola outbreak has become the deadliest on record. This outbreak has now killed 2,325 people, surpassing previous

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Varanasi police commissioner reviews security for Shravan third Monday

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J&K approved diversion of 1086 hectares of forest land in 3 years: Centre

Srinagar, Aug 14:Jammu and Kashmir has had 1086.01 hectares of forest land approved for non-forestry use during the last 3 years and the current

Originated 250 millions ago, Crocodiles and Birds closest living relatives yet one flies, apex predator can't, scientists have finally figured out why

Reversion to a cold-blooded metabolism may have saved the crocodile lineage from extinction 66 million years ago when an asteroid ended the lines

Trump orders cut in US-South Korea drills after Seoul rejects Iran denuclearisation push

Rahul Gandhi Compared to Pakistans President by Acharya Pramod Krishnam

New Delhi, August 17: Congress leader Acharya Pramod Krishnam has criticized Rahul Gandhi and Akhilesh Yadav regarding the student protests and p

Between 2021 to 2024, patients were screened, now study finds blood pressure-hypertension medicine may treat rare and potentially fatal brain disease in children

VWM causes progressive loss of motor and intellectual abilities and can lead to early death. There is currently no approved treatment that can st

Shaping businesses from ground up

Aeravti Ventures backs founders in the deep-tech, agritech, healthcare and infrastructure sectors

Bairabi-Sairang rail line, Kaladan project can transform Mizoram: Guv

Aizawl, Aug 17 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General V.K. Singh (Retd) described major infrastructure projects, including the recently inaugurated Bair

16 held, 35 wanted after Gujarat Police raid

Mehsana, Aug 17 (IANS) The State Monitoring Cell (SMC) of Gujarat Police raided an alleged gambling den being operated in an open field at Jilani

Punjab transfers 12 IPS officers in major police reshuffle

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) The Punjab government has ordered a significant administrative reshuffle in the state police department, transferring a

Air-conditioned suburban train services to be extended to Bangaon on India-Bangladesh border

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) The Sealdah Division of Eastern Railway (ER) will extend an air-conditioned EMU local train service up to Bangaon from Aug

Assam flood: Rs 150 crore interim relief disbursed, says CM Sarma

Guwahati, Aug 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that nearly Rs 150 crore has been disbursed as interim relief to flood-

Assam eyes 10,000 MW electricity generation, 30K jobs: CM Sarma

Guwahati, Aug 17 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has said that investments worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore are being lined up in

Somy Ali is the 1st co-star to come out in Govinda

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Pakistani actress Somy Ali is the first co-actor of Govinda to come out in support of the actor, who has been at the

Nine cadres of banned insurgent outfits arrested in joint operations in Manipur

Imphal, Aug 17 (IANS) In a series of joint intelligence-based operations conducted across Thoubal, Kakching and Churachandpur districts of Manipu

MP: ASI opens fire in land dispute; one dead, two injured

Rajgarh, Aug 17 (IANS) The Rajgarh district of Madhya Pradesh was rocked by violence after a minor land dispute in Bilalkhedi village spiraled in

V-P Radhakrishnan honours former Nagaland Guv La. Ganesan

Chennai, Aug 17 (IANS) Vice-President C. P. Radhakrishnan paid tribute to former Nagaland Governor La. Ganesan at a memorial meeting in Chennai,

Manisha Koirala rings in birthday as parents throw special bash for her

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Actress Manisha Koirala, who was last seen in the streaming series Heeramandi:The Diamond Bazaar, recently celebrated her b

KTR drove out sister for property: CM Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy has accused the BRS Working President K.T. Rama Rao (KTR) of driving out his o

Telangana to fill government vacancies every six months, says Revanth Reddy

Hyderabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Appealing to the youth not to fall in the trap of Oppositions false propaganda and to prepare for competitive exams, Tel

Anupam Kher reflects on his journey with David Dhawan on filmmaker

Mumbai, Aug 17 (IANS) Veteran actor Anupam Kher has shared a heartwarming message for filmmaker David Dhawan on his 75th birthday. On Sunday, the

Special event organised at Howrah station to recognise role of Sahayaks

Kolkata, Aug 17 (IANS) The Howrah Division of Eastern Railway (ER) organised a special event at Howrah station to recognise the role of the regis

India Q1 GDP growth seen at 7.3% as consumption, capex cushion Iran war shock: ET poll

India's economy likely grew over seven percent in the first quarter of fiscal year twenty twenty seven. Resilient consumption and exports support

CJP alleges BJP plans violence during Ashutosh Ranka

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When a young Mark Zuckerberg held meetings with investors just months after Trayvon Martins death, his hoodie raised eyebrows for different reaso

Farmers at Khanauri border seek permission for peaceful march to Delhi

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Never accepted Nalsar invitation, so no question of going: CJI

Two accused in Varanasi chain-snatching arrested after police encounter, one injured

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AISA demands NTA dissolution after UGC-NET papers to be re-conducted

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Bangladesh sets tough riders for PM Tarique's visit to India

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Fleeing drowning scene not proof of culpability, says SC

Acquits 2 Men Held Guilty Of Killing Friend

ED: TMC paid little-known company Rs 160 crore to buy a jet & helicopter

Air India to Operate All Flights from New Bhogapuram Airport in Visakhapatnam from August 17

New Delhi, August 17: Air India has announced that all its flights operating to and from Visakhapatnam International Airport will now be conducte

E coli found in drinking water, rail stations lack basic facilities: CAG

Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

U.S. and South Korean forces were set to practise joint operations, but Trumps comment followed his claim that South Korea refused to help in den

Groundwater that glows yellow-green in U.P.

Decades of industrial waste dumping have contaminated groundwater with chromium (VI) across parts of three Uttar Pradesh districts, exposing vill

Groundwater that glows yellow-green in U.P.

Decades of industrial waste dumping have contaminated groundwater with chromium (VI) across parts of three Uttar Pradesh districts, exposing vill

Rahul Gandhi's 'chhatron ki goonj' rally in Pune will be exclusively for girls

Kanwar Yatra concludes at Bhoramdev temple with Narmada water offering

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How PM Modi has changed focus of Independence Day speeches

From Access To Aspiration, Problem To Potential

VP Radhakrishnan releases

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Vande Mataram row: Bankim Chandra's kin writes to Sonia Gandhi, seeks apology

Congress urges dialogue as Jharkhand JPSC-JSSC protesters plan gherao, BJP criticises state government

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Census 2027 Phase-II : Population enumeration begins today in J&Ks snow-bound areas, Ladakh

Srinagar, Aug 16: The second phase of Census 2027, covering population enumeration, will begin on Monday, August 17, 2026, in the snow-bound area

IPS officers mother killed in U.P.s Ambedkar Nagar, jewellery missing; probe underway

Police said a gold chain, nose pin, earrings and anklets were missing, while no other household items appeared disturbed and the family suspects

Rs 1,419 crore sanction for Qadian

Chandigarh, Aug 17 (IANS) Former Minister of State (MoS) for Railways and Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Ravneet Singh Bittu has hailed the

Kerala couple held at Ahmedabad airport with gold jewellery worth Rs 28.87 lakh

Ahmedabad, Aug 17 (IANS) Customs officials at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA) in Ahmedabad seized 219.43 grams of gold jew

Kentucky Governor calls for end to Electoral College

Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has called for abolishing the US Electoral College and directly electing the President a

Trump had no plan for Iran war: Democratic Senator

Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) US Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego has said that President Donald Trumps administration entered the Iran war without a

Former US JCS Chairman warns long deployments hurt readiness

Washington, Aug 17 (IANS) Former US Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Admiral Mike Mullen has warned that extended military deployments were wearing

Around 1,000 people gather at church in Israel to celebrate India

Jerusalem, Aug 17 (IANS) Indias Ambassador to Israel, J.P. Singh, addressed a gathering of around 1,000 people celebrating Indias Independence Da

Over 200 students visit Indian warship in Oman

Muscat, Aug 17 (IANS) More than 200 students from Indian schools in Muscat visited Indian Naval Ship (INS) Imphal, the indigenously built Indian

MEA Secretary highlights priorities of India

Cairo, Aug 17 (IANS) Sripriya Ranganathan, Secretary (Consular of Passport and Visa and Overseas Indian Affairs) at the Ministry of External Affa

After Jharkhand protesters burn Soren, Rahul effigies, State Government calls for fourth round of talks

Protesters say Congress had promised to withdraw support from the JMM-led regime if the demand for a CBI probe was not addressed by August 15

Telangana BJP Leaders Pay Rich Tributes To Vajpayee On 8th Death Anniversary

Telangana BJP leaders paid tributes to former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, recalling his leadership, reforms and contribution to Indias d

Visakhapatnam airport closes as operations shift to Bhogapuram

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Medical Student Dies By Suicide In Uppal

An 18-year-old Osmania Medical College student died by suicide at an under-construction building in Uppal, with police saying exam-related stress

Financier Runs Over Woman Farm Worker

She had borrowed 3,000 and repaid 1,800

Two Arrested In Shankarpally Burglary Cases

Shankarpally police arrested two members of an alleged burglary gang accused of targeting locked houses and commercial establishments across seve

CISF official confronted in Delhi Metro for photographing woman; suspended

CISF Delhi Metro has said that the concerned personnel has been placed under suspension with immediate effect, and a detailed inquiry has been or

Bangladesh PMs Visit to India Likely to Happen Soon

New Delhi, August 17: Professor Dr. Swarn Singh from the Jawaharlal Nehru Universitys Institute of International Studies has indicated that there

Trump Wins BIG Ahead Of Midterms, Gets Court Nod To 'Deport' 1,100 Somalians

A federal judge appointed by Barack Obama cleared the way for the Donald Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for nearly

Trumps New AG Todd Blanche Says He Can Break With POTUS On Legal Issues

Donald Trumps new Attorney General Todd Blanche is pushing back against claims that he simply follows the presidents orders. In an interview, Bla

DC Photographer Wins Top Prize For Snake Lift

Deccan Chronicle photojournalist K. Durga Rao won first prize in the Telangana State Photo Journalists Associations Best News Photo Competition f

Bangladeshs Energy Crisis Expected to Last Two More Years, Says Minister

Dhaka, August 17: Bangladeshs Finance and Planning Minister, Amir Khosru Mahmud Chowdhury, stated on Sunday that the ongoing energy crisis in the

25 new Atal Canteens opened; 1 lakh people to get 5 meals daily

USCIS To Introduce Revised Visa Forms From Sept. 15

USCIS will introduce revised I-539 and I-765 forms from September 15, 2026, with older versions rejected from that date without a grace period.

Respect for Vande Mataram is Essential: Maulana Yasub Abbas Critiques Political Use of Religion

Kanpur, August 17: Shia cleric Maulana Yasub Abbas has called for respect towards Vande Mataram, urging political parties to refrain from using r

TG Farmers Differ With Government On Bonus To Seven Paddy Varieties

Telangana farmers have opposed the governments decision to restrict the 500-per-quintal paddy bonus to seven notified varieties, saying farmers w

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir suggests killing 30-40 Gazans nightly, sparking controversy

An Israeli minister advocated for killing dozens in Gaza nightly. Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir made these controversial remarks on a podcast. He crit

Over half of DDAs Narela flats booked on first day

Accused in Lal Bagh murder case nabbed after 550-km chase

Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader to push Gaza peace plan

The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

MCD sanitation worker killed; waste collection vehicles to stay off roads

Revanth Offers Prayers At Medaram, Launches Welfare Schemes

Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy offered prayers at Medaram and launched a water treatment plant and new social security pensions for widows and s

Spewing Lies: Retired General Tears Into Trump And Hegseth Over USS Abraham Lincoln Crisis

Retired Major General Randy Manner has accused Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of spewing lies about conditions aboard the USS Ab

Northeast Frontier Railway Invites Applications for 6,777 Apprentice Positions

Dispur, August 17: A significant opportunity has arisen for youth aspiring to work in the railway sector. The Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR) ha

Indias FTAs give MSMEs a shot at bigger global markets: Exporters

Prime Minister Modi encouraged MSMEs to utilize India's numerous free trade agreements. These pacts offer significant opportunities for small bus

Lens on Cambridge after Black professor's death amid scrutiny of his credentials

UGC-NET June 2026: Re-examinations for English, Commerce, and Sociology Announced

New Delhi, August 17: The UGC-NET June 2026 examinations for English, Commerce, and Sociology will be re-conducted. The National Testing Agency (

Govt in talks with banks to cut Kisan Credit Card interest subvention by 50 basis points

The government is discussing a 50 basis point reduction in interest subvention for Kisan Credit Card loans. This move aims to align subsidies wit

Kushner Holds Talks With Hamas to Advance Trump Gaza Plan

The president

Naag, Yuvan, Jagadeesh Shine At Equestrian Challenge

Archi Horse Riding riders topped both the 40 cm Open and 105-110 cm classes