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Kolkata Hotel Fire: 9 Dead, Including Child; Several Injured In Midnight Blaze

Nine people died and six were injured after a midnight hotel fire engulfed central Kolkata.

Puyol hails Rodri as one of the best midfielders after Barcelona signing

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NHRC Seeks Report on No Independence Day Celebrations in Punjab Border Schools

The Punjab Government has been asked to provide state-wise, district-wise and school-wise details regarding the observance of Independence Day

Chennai Airport Under Security Blanket Over Amit Shah Visit Today

The Home Minister will arrive at 7.40 pm on Wednesday where he will be received by the officials

Adanis Nifty comeback fuelled by bets on Indias infrastructure

The shares have surged 34% so far in 2026, putting the company on track to end the year as the top gainer on the NSE Nifty 50 Index a spot it he

Independence Day celebrations not held in Punjab border schools, NHRC seeks report

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Assam children use boats to reach school after Kemi River bridge is damaged

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Chennais Teynampet Footpaths Rated 1.36 out of 5 on Accessibility

To mark World Pedestrian Day, Citizen Consumer and Civic Action Group (CAG) conducted a walkability audit around its office neighbourhood in Teyn

PM Modi Advocates for Altruism and Welfare in Recent Social Media Posts

New Delhi, August 19: Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a profound message on social media platform X on Wednesday, emphasizing the importance

From hammering Iran to strangling them: Donald Trump has a new approach in Middle East war

President Trump is shifting his Iran strategy towards sustained economic and military pressure. Talks with Tehran have stalled, and a parallel Ir

Can existing retail stores challenge dark stores in quick-commerce race?

As quick commerce expands into smaller cities, existing retail stores can lower fixed costs, but their edge depends on order density, basket econ

Liberia agrees to take 1,200 deportees from U.S.

The deportees will be received within a year, with the first batch of 20 expected on August 20, 2026, Liberia's Information Minister Jerolinmek P

ED raids Samajwadi Party leader Azam Khan's Trust and university in Uttar Pradesh

The Enforcement Directorate conducted raids on Wednesday at multiple locations. These searches targeted premises linked to the Maulana Mohammad A

Trump claims over 24,000 noncitizens voted illegally in 2020 US election

His remarks came after his endorsement of the proposed SAVE America Act, introduced in Congress on January 29, which aims to overhaul federal vot

South Korean, US militaries shorten drills after Trump ordered reduction

The South Korean and US militaries have agreed to shorten their drills at the US's request, South Korean officials said Wednesday, days after Pre

Former Pak PM Imran Khan's sister meets him at Adiala Jail after 9 months

The meeting lasted approximately 15 minutes in which Noreen briefed Imran about the SC's order regarding his transfer to Islamabad's Shifa Hospit

India in Galle on final day seeking six wickets to win first Test

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At Least Nine Dead in Massive Kolkata Hotel Fire

Police and Disaster Management Department personnel reached the spot for the rescue operation

Tejashwi Yadav to March to Raj Bhavan Against Paper Leaks and Siwan Firing

Patna, August 19: Tejashwi Yadav, the leader of the opposition and RJD in Bihar, announced that his party will march to Raj Bhavan on Wednesday.

OpenAI slows advanced AI development after cyberattack

The company has been promising a detailed technical account of the Hugging Face incident, but has yet to publish it

Onam festive rush triggers surge in flower prices in Keralam

Merchants say that acute water scarcity and adverse weather in key cultivation hubs across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh have severel

DMK-TVK Clash in Assembly Over Shifting of CMs Office

DMK leader and former public works minister E.V. Velu questioned the proposed construction of a new Chief Ministers chamber at Namakkal Kavignar

Tragic Hotel Fire in Kolkata Claims Nine Lives, Including a Child

Kolkata, August 19: A devastating fire broke out at a hotel on Free School Street in Kolkatas New Market area during the midnight hours between T

Stock Alert: Exide Inds, Balkirshna Inds, Hindustan Zinc, BPCL, Jubilant Ingrevia

Bandhan Bank, LIC, Manappuram Finance and SAIL barred from fresh F&O positions on 19 August 2026.

Shiprocket, Behari Lal Engineering IPO listing date today, here's what GMPs suggest ahead of market debut

Shares of Shiprocket Ltd and Behari Lal Engineering Ltd are set to debut on the bourse today, August 19, 2026.

Rail Users Association demands a train from Sahebganj to Bhagalpur / Jamalpur during prolonged gap in the evening

The Rail Passengers Association has written a letter to the Railway Minister Sri Ashwini Vaishnav demanding a passenger train service ... Read mo

Arsenal chief executive Garlick targets signings to

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College forms inquiry committee after Arunachal student

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NHRC asks Punjab govt for report on Independence Day in border schools

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India to take on Pakistan in high-stakes Hockey World Cup clash

None of the current crop of Indian players has faced Pakistan in a hockey World Cup before. But they have someone in their corner who knows exact

Tania Sachdev: The Glamour Girl of Chess Who Won Her First International Title at Age Eight

New Delhi, August 19: Tania Sachdev is a prominent name in the world of Indian chess. She is not only an accomplished chess player but also a suc

Jharkhand govt releases list of 44 recruitment exams cancelled over irregularities

Tried To Open Up the Game: Lakshya Sen on BWF WC Comeback Win

Indian shuttler Lakshya Sen credited a tactical change and better adaptation to the court conditions for his comeback victory over Austria's Coll

Tukaram Mundhe led-FDA ordered to pay Rs 5 lakh fine to a Pune sweet shop for suspending licence despite 98% compliance

Bombay High Court has ordered Tukaram Mundhe-led Maharashtra FDA to pay Rs 5 lakh compensation to a Pune sweets shop after questioning the contin

Powerball jackpot climbs to $48 million for August 19 drawing - Here's what Wednesday night's winner could take home

Powerball jackpot August 19: Winning the Powerball jackpot remains an extraordinary long shot. Players must correctly select five white balls and

Punjab Police arrests 3 wanted Bambiha gang operatives after deporting them from Malaysia

Punjab Police has reported a major breakthrough against organised crime after three alleged operatives linked to the Davinder Bambiha gang were d

Government Approves Incentive Scheme To Expand Domestic Piped Natural Gas Connections Across India

Bihar School Cook Mistakes Detergent for Salt, Adds It to Meal

The containers of salt and detergent powder had reportedly been kept at the same place in the kitchen, and the cook allegedly mistook the deterge

Arsenal manager Arteta confident of Premier League title defence

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Uttarakhand: Bodies of 2 missing THDC tunnel workers recovered in Chamoli, death toll reaches 10

US, Canada reach deal to delay 50% tariffs on Canadian imports: Trump

President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was delaying the 50 per cent US tariffs on USD 20 billion worth of Canadian imports after the two countrie

Soha Ali Khan explains why she limits sharing photos of daughter Inaaya online

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Apollo Hospitals launches seven-day outpatient services

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Maha govt makes snakebite notifiable disease, reporting of cases compulsory

The Maharashtra government has declared snakebite a notifiable disease, making it mandatory for all hospitals, medical colleges and healthcare pr

In T.N., Tahsildar suspended for ordering collection of details of Communist party members

M. Ayyasamy, the tahsildar of Guziliamparai in Dindigul district, issued the order on August 18 and directed officials to submit the details by t

CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Reacts To Offer From NDA Leader To Join His Party

Union minister Ramdas Athawale, whose party is part of the BJP-led National Democratic Alliance, had on Monday suggested Dipke should consider jo

Mohanlal announces seven-film lineup with Priyadarshan, Jeethu Joseph and Malayalam cinema's top directors

There's good news for fans of Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, as the National Award-winning actor has revealed an impressive seven-film lineup feat

L&T Technology Services wins $75 million-plus deal from global tech firm

The Larsen & Toubro (L&T) subsidiary said the deal involves deploying its Engineering Intelligence (EI) capabilities across the client's end-to-e

Maharashtra makes snakebite a notifiable disease; reporting of cases compulsory

The move comes after three tribal schoolgirls died and three others were hospitalised after a venomous snake bit them at a state government-aided

Indian-American Pia Dandiya wins Democratic nomination for Florida 22 district

Dandiya bagged 68.6% of the votes to defeat Kaysia Earley, a lawyer, who managed to gather 31.4%

Mentalist Karan Singh Exits The Traitors-2, Predicts Reality Shows Will Thrive in AI Era

Mumbai, August 19: Renowned mentalist Karan Singh has recently exited the web reality show The Traitors-2. In an exclusive interview with IANS, h

Democrat Angie Nixon defeats Alexander Vindman in surprise Florida Senate primary upset

Angie Nixon secured a surprise Democratic Senate primary victory in Florida. She will now face Republican Ashley Moody in the general election. B

Shadow of price rise looms over Onam Pookkalam

Vendors believe business may improve once educational institutions close and people fully enter the Onam mood

Fire breaks out in Old City

Hyderabad: A fire broke out on the third floor of a three-storey building in the Fateh Darwaza area of Hyderabads Old City on Wednesday morning,

Piyush Goyal hails Indo-Japan ties, says 200+ investors will create lakhs of jobs in UP

Kolkata fire: At least nine dead in massive hotel fire

Five fire tenders were pressed into service to douse the blaze that erupted at a hotel on Mirza Galib Street in central Kolkata around 1.45 am.

British corporate couple killed on honeymoon as helicopter crashes moments before landing on Greek island; watch video

A newlywed British couple and their pilot died in a helicopter crash on Sifnos island. Alexander Cromie and Marie Ebert were honeymooning when th

Massive Kolkata hotel fire kills 9, several injured

The blaze erupted around 2 a.m.; at least 15 others were rescued from the hotel

At least 9 killed, six injured in massive fire at hotel in Kolkata

At least nine people died, and six were injured in a fire at a hotel on Mirza Galib Street in central Kolkata early on Wednesday night, police sa

Trump holds off Iran talks until Tehran is eady to make a deal: Reports

US President Donald Trump has paused negotiations with Iran until Tehran is ready. He stated no talks are currently scheduled with the Islamic Re

Threatening friends and courting enemies in Trump's 'upside-down world'

The president's hostility to allies like Oman, Canada, South Korea, and his affection for adversaries like North Korea, may still shock some. But

IMD warns of heavy rain, thunderstorms across India till August 24

The India Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds across several parts of India, including Delhi, till A

Joe Root to retain key elements of Bazball as England begin Test series versus Pakistan

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Satyaki Savarkar says Gopal and Nathuram Godse were active RSS members

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Delhi University teachers ask VC to retract order on PhD and MPhil increment recovery

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At least nine dead and several injured in Kolkata hotel fire

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Delhi government adds 200 electric buses, launches Delhi-Karnal interstate service

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Tiruchirappalli artisans create eco-friendly Ganesha idols ahead of Vinayaka Chaturthi

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Amit Shah to arrive in Chennai today for southern state CM

Chennai, Aug 19 (IANS) Union Home Minister Amit Shah will arrive in Chennai on Wednesday evening to chair the 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting

Apoorva Makhija shifts to New York, reveals why she decided to leave India

Mumbai, August 19 (IANS) Indian content creator Apoorva Makhija, popularly known as Rebel Kid, has shifted base to New York. The influencer revea

US violent crime posts record fall: FBI

Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) The United States recorded its largest year-to-year decline in the violent crime rate in nearly nine decades in 2025, w

Rubio, UAE security chief discuss Iran

Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and the United Arab Emirates National Security Advisor, Sheikh Tahnoon bin Zayed Al N

FBI data record 189 anti-Sikh, 32 anti-Hindu hate crime offences in 2025

Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) US law enforcement agencies recorded as many as 189 anti-Sikh and 32 anti-Hindu hate crime offences in 2025, according

Indian-American Pia Dandiya wins Democratic primary in Florida

Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) Indian-American educator Pia Dandiya has won the Democratic primary for Floridas 22nd Congressional District, setting u

Pentagon weighs reducing US military presence in Persian Gulf after Iran war: Report

Washington, Aug 19 (IANS) The Pentagon is evaluating whether to reduce the US military presence in the Persian Gulf after the Iran war, as extens

Akashdeep Saigal, Smriti Iranis co-star in Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi, opens up about his spiritual side: 'Feminine & masculine within us all...

Akashdeep Saigal opens up about his untapped spiritual journey, stating that filmmakers have yet to explore this aspect of him. Having dedicated

Wednesday Motivation Quote by Dale Carnegie: 'People rarely succeed unless they have...' - Celebrated American writer's powerful life lesson everyone should hear

Dale Carnegie asserted that true enjoyment is the key to achieving sustained success. His teachings advocate for deriving satisfaction from the w

'Abhi Ek Mahine Pehle Toh Main Anti National Tha?': CJP's Abhijeet Dipke Responds To Political Offer

Cockroach Janta Party founder Abhijeet Dipke has responded to Union minister Ramdas Athawale's offer to join the Republican Party of India (Athaw

Shocking Discovery: Bodies of Missing Youth Found in Maharashtras Morna Lake

Mumbai, August 19: A shocking incident has emerged from the Washim district of Maharashtra, where the bodies of a young man and woman were discov

In Meta's trial, families of social media victims see pivotal moment for online safety

This lawsuit is not focused on any individual person, case or specific harm tied to social media, but rather broader claims that Meta made decisi

'We are here to hold them accountable': Attorneys general decry Meta amid landmark trial

'We are here to hold them accountable': Attorneys general decry Meta amid landmark trial

Ahmedabad Police Bust International 'Boss Scam' Cyber Ring; CP Gehlot Reveals Pakistan-China Links

The Commissioner further informed that the accused were involved in providing OTPs (One-Time Passwords) to cybercriminals.

UAE suspends trade, financial transactions with Iran

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice

WHO's Tedros says Ebola outbreak remains global emergency

The World Health Organization director-general stated the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo remains a global emergency. This rare Bundibugyo outbre

Gaja Capitals 550-crore IPO opens today

The IPO comprises a fresh issue of equity shares aggregating up to450 crore and an Offer for sale of equity shares aggregating up to100 crore .

Tributes Pour in for Former President Shankar Dayal Sharma on His Birth Anniversary

New Delhi, August 19: The nation is commemorating the birth anniversary of Shankar Dayal Sharma, Indias ninth President. Leaders like Lok Sabha S

KVS, NVS tier 2 results 2026 for second phase announced; how to download scorecard

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the second phase of the tier two recruitment exam results for the Kendriya Vidyalay

Watch: Pant's Funny Request To Devdutt Padikkal Leaves Fans In Splits

Rishabh Pant's hilarious request to Devdutt Padikkal on Day 4 of the first Test between India and Sri Lanka went viral on social media, leaving f

Hindustan Zinc Raises Renewable Energy Share to 22%

Udaipur, August 19, 2026: Vedanta Group company Hindustan Zinc Limited has increased the share of renewable energy in its total electricity consu

India Faces Pakistan in Must-Win Match at Hockey World Cup 2026

Amsterdam, August 19: The Indian mens hockey team is set to clash with Pakistan in a crucial Group D match at the 2026 Hockey World Cup today. Th