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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

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

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

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.

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

West Bengal: Katapol underpass in Hooghly waterlogged due to lack of drainage, commuters face risks

HOOGHLY: Lack of a proper drainage system has led to prolonged waterlogging at the Katapol underpass in Serampore, causing inconvenience to commu

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?

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

Rupee Rises 1 Paisa To 95.73 Against US Dollar On RBI Intervention

Fall In Dollar Index And FII Inflows Support Rupee Despite Higher Crude Prices And West Asia Tensions

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

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

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

Gold edges below $4,400 as traders eye slump in long-dated bonds

Spot gold lost as much as 0.7% on Tuesday, with a gauge of the dollar steady after hitting a three-month low on Monday

Sridhar Vembu explains why phones and laptops are getting expensive in 2026

Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu has warned that the massive AI investment boom is pushing up the cost of memory and other technology components, makin

Just show up: PV Sindhu recalls Virat Kohlis advice during career low

Olympic shuttler PV Sindhu shared her close bond with cricket icon Virat Kohli. He offered encouraging advice during her lowest career phase, urg

Ninth Batch of Kailash Mansarovar Yatra set to enter India today: Uttarakhand Govt

DEHRADUN: The Uttarakhand government on Wednesday confirmed that the ninth batch of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will enter India today, August 1

Treat health as a public good, not a market opportunity

On World Humanitarian Day, let it be underscored that the measure of health systems should not be how much profit they can generate, but whether

Joe Roots Impressive Record Against Pakistan Ahead of Test Series

New Delhi, August 19: Cricket fans have eagerly awaited the three-match Test series between England and Pakistan. This series is crucial for both

Boats not available on time: Assam school teacher flags bridge collapse crisis

Why is Maharashtra experiencing an earthquake swarm? | Explained

There has been a spate of small earthquakes in Maharashtra over the last fortnight; seismologists call this pattern of quakes an earthquake swarm

Zaggle rebounds 26% from Tuesday's low on heavy volumes; here's why

Vijay Kedia-led Kedia Securities purchased 2 million equity shares representing 1.5% equity of Zaggle at an average price of 164.72 per share on

Assam Cabinet clears 8 new co-districts, youth welfare department, new labour rules

Assam Cabinet meeting has approved operationalization of 8 new Co-Districts with its head quarter at a central location, to be identified by Dist

Jharkhand Exam Scam: CID Arrests Matermind

CID probes Tiwaris family selections as Jharkhand cancels 22 exams amid widespread recruitment irregularity allegations.

Gold-Silver Price: Gold became costlier by Rs 2000, silver also jumped, check latest rates from here

Gold-Silver Price Today 19 August 2026: Today both gold and silver are on the rise. You can know from here how much their prices have changed. Go

India to enable BVLOS drone operations by end-2026, says Civil Aviation Minister

India plans drone sector reforms, aiming for BVLOS certification by 2026. A new financial incentive scheme will boost domestic drone manufacturin

Industrial Corridor To Link Chennai, Coimbatore And Thoothukudi

Arjuna Announces Elevated Corridors, Road Upgrades, Bridge Widening And Water Metro

Census 2027 has 'deeper nefarious purpose': Congress slams questionnaire methodology

The Congress party has alleged that Census 2027's caste question methodology is flawed. They claim the census has a deeper nefarious purpose, cit

Joint military drill cut short at Washington

SEOUL: Following the decision by US President Donald Trump, the joint military exercise Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS) between the United States of A

Nifty Prediction Today August 19, 2026: Nifty 50 Futures: Bearish; take fresh shorts

Nifty 50 August Futures contract can fall to 23,980. But thereafter a bounce back move is possible

US President Trump asks negotiating team to hold off Iran talks until Tehran is ready for a deal

US President Donald Trump has asked his negotiating team to hold off talks with Iran until Tehran is ready to make a deal, adding that there was

4-year-old, eight others die in Kolkata hotel fire

Kolkata: At least nine people, including a four-year-old child, died and six were injured in an early Wednesday fire, August 19, at a dingy five-

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

The premises include those belonging to a chartered accountant in Saharanpur, two companies and their promoters, who are linked to the Trust

Premier League Chief Says FIFA President Infantino Hit Self-Destruct

This is a self-inflicted wound. The organisation has pressed the self-destruct button, and the consequences of that flow now into the solutions t

Sabarmati Express Extended to Katra, Train Timings Revised

The Railway has decided to extend Train Nos. 19223/19224 Sabarmati BGJammu TawiSabarmati BG Express up to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra, providing

Bengaluru-Pune flight takes 80 mins, but 18-km airport-to-Baner ride takes 1.5 hours: Man reveals whats wrong with Pune roads

A Bengaluru-to-Pune flight took around 80 minutes, but the journey from the airport to home took longer. Heavy traffic congestion on Punes roads

Awarapan 2 crosses Rs 100 crore in India within five days, matching Kabir Singh and Sooryavanshi's feat

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has achieved a major box-office milestone within just five days of its release. The sequel to the 2007 cult classic Aw

India face Pakistan in FIH Men

The Indian mens team will face arch-rivals Pakistan in a crucial Pool D encounter of the FIH Mens Hockey World Cup in Amstelveen, the Netherlands

Behari Lal Engineering shares make a blockbuster debut, list at 63% premium

Behari Lal Engineering shares opened at 465 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE), up 180 or 63.16 per cent versus the issue price of 285. On the

RailTel rises after bagging Rs 167-cr work order from EPFO

RailTel Corporation of India rose 3.37% to Rs 286.50 after the company received a work order worth Rs 166.80 crore from the Employees Provident F

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on ICC President and Senior Lawyer Amid Intensifying Campaign

Washington, August 19: The United States has imposed sanctions on the President of the International Criminal Court (ICC) and a senior trial lawy

She had a US green card for 13 years. Why was ICE still able to detain her?

A green card doesn't guarantee safety from ICE: What Indian immigrants need to know

National Aluminium Company Ltd Slides 1.68%

National Aluminium Company Ltd has added 11.24% over last one month compared to 2.42% gain in BSE Metal index and 0.63% drop in the SENSEX

Innovana Thinklabs Ltd Spikes 17.16%

Innovana Thinklabs Ltd has added 7.19% over last one month compared to 4.1% gain in BSE Information Technology index and 0.63% drop in the SENSEX

OpenAI slows model training to bolster security after Hugging Face hack

The AI research lab behind ChatGPT said it paused its model testing for two weeks and is adding other AI systems to monitor the activities of AI

Census 2027 has deeper nefarious purpose: Congress slams questionnaire

The methodology of asking Qs on caste in Census 2027 is deliberately flawed; the micro Qs on religion, date of birth, place of birth of parents h

Jharkhand government cancels 44 recruitment exams over alleged irregularities

Jharkhand government last night released a list of 44 recruitment exams that have been cancelled due to irregularities, amid student protests ove

Panel seeks 20% cap on drug, medical device mark-ups

Detergent In Place Of Salt In Mid-Day Meal, 36 Students Fall Ill At Bihar School

The containers of salt and detergent powder were kept at the same place in the kitchen, and the cook allegedly mistook the detergent for salt and

Shiprocket shares make a solid debut, list at 35% premium over IPO price

Shares of Shiprocket listed at 131 on the NSE, a premium of 34, or 35.05 per cent, over the issue price of 97 per share. On the BSE, the stock de

Schools in Hyderabad declare holiday for Milad un Nabi

Hyderabad: Schools and other educational institutions in Hyderabad and other districts of Telangana will observe a holiday in view of Milad un Na

Major Fraud in Bollywood: 1.5 Crore Scam Involving Dhamal Rights

Mumbai, August 19: A shocking case of fraud has emerged from Mumbais film industry. A well-known distribution company has been accused of scammin

Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal invites Japanese businesses to deepen investments and partnerships in India

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has highlighted the growing depth and strategic importance of the India-Japan partnership and invited

Israel kills six in Gaza on day after Kushner meeting with Netanyahu, medics say

An Israeli airstrike killed six Palestinians in Gaza on Tuesday, health officials reported. This occurred after Jared Kushner's regional trip fai

Rupee rises 1 paisa to 95.73 against US dollar in early trade

Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) The rupee rose marginally by 1 paisa to 95.73 on Wednesday, assisted by RBI intervention, as heightened tensions in West Asi

Natalie Harp net worth: How much does Trumps biggest fan with an unhealthy obsession with the 80-year-old president earn as White House aide?

Natalie Harp, a close aide to Donald Trump, faces political scrutiny over her role. Senator Jon Ossoff highlighted her proximity and duties durin

PM Modi wants Rahman's India visit to be 'memorable', says envoy

Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi said Prime Minister Narendra Modi wants Bangladesh PM Tarique Rahmans proposed India visit to be memorabl

How Lucknow fair ride turned horror as 5 injured after Ferris Wheel buckets crash into each other | VIDEO

Five people, including three siblings, were injured after a bucket attached to a Ferris Wheel amusement ride suddenly broke during a Sawan festiv

ACB arrests AAP leader Satyendra Jain along with five others in STP projects tender case

The Anti-Corruption Branch (ACB) of the Delhi Government has arrested former Minister and AAP leader Satyendar Kumar Jain, IAS officer and former

Uttarakhand Police Arrests Notorious Criminal After Encounter in Dehradun

Dehradun, August 19: In a significant operation, Dehradun police apprehended a notorious criminal following an encounter in the Basant Vihar area

Food labels, claims under FSSAI scanner; firms revise products after notices

Students Celebrate, Appointed Candidates Protest: Jharkhand Faces New Challenge After Exam Cancellation

Exam cancellation satisfies protesting aspirants but leaves nearly 2,000 appointed candidates fearing sudden job loss.

EU 'welcomes' Apple steps to comply with digital rules

Apple has frequently hit out at the DMA antitrust rules, complaining it has no choice but to make the changes under threat of large fines

Jamal Musiala dealing with neurological issue after collapsing in friendly

Bayern Munich midfielder Jamal Musiala said he's dealing with a neurological issue but doing well despite collapsing during a preseason game Tues

Ex-Anthony Fauci adviser pleads guilty in US to conspiring to conceal COVID-19 records

A former adviser to Anthony Fauci pleaded guilty to conspiring to hide government documents. David Morens admitted to evading public records laws

UAE suspends trade ties with Iran after missile launch: Key developments

Abu Dhabi has halted economic engagements with Tehran after detecting two ballistic missiles launched from Iran, as tensions over the Strait of H

Finance Minister has called upon PSBs and PFIs to build on their institutional strength

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Market opens lower amid weak global cues

At 09:30 IST, the barometer index, the S&P BSE Sensex declined 159.90 points or 0.20% to 77,078.56. The Nifty 50 index lost 56 points or 0.23% to

Axis Bank allots 1.23 lakh equity shares under ESOP

The paid-up share capital of the Bank has accordingly increased from Rs. 6,225,564,486 (3,112,782,243 equity shares of Rs. 2/- each) to Rs. 6,225

ICICI Bank receives ratings for its USD 750M Senior Notes issuance

From Moody's Ratings and S&P Global Ratings

Magellanic Cloud and its subsidiaries secure orders worth Rs 111 cr

Rain Expected in Delhi-NCR Today, Relief from Humidity Anticipated

New Delhi, August 19: The monsoon is once again becoming active in the Delhi-NCR region. Rain is expected on Wednesday in Delhi, as well as in No

Indian-Origin Man, 40, Arrested For Groping Young Woman In Canada Park

The British Columbia Prosecution Service subsequently approved two Criminal Code charges against Kurana, one count each of sexual assault and sex

Anthropic prepares supervoting power for founders ahead of IPO: Report

Anthropic is structured as a public benefit corporation, which is legally required to balance commercial success with social and public benefit

Asian shares slide, South Korea's Kospi down 5.2% as AI stocks fall

Shares slipped Wednesday in Asia after Wall Street pulled further from its all-time high as artificial-intelligence stocks resumed their decline.

Crude oil futures gain as standoff over Hormuz reopening continues

At 9.38 am on Wednesday, October Brent oil futures were at $91.65, up 0.69%, and October crude oil futures on WTI were at $84.77, up 0.84%

OpenAI makes AI safety changes in wake of Hugging Face breach

The latest disclosures serve as fresh evidence that AI agents are capable of acting autonomously in ways that even researchers trained to root ou

Satyendar Jain among 6 held in STP projects tender case: All about the case

The Anti-Corruption Branch has arrested Satyendar Jain and 5 others over alleged irregularities, tender manipulation and a money trail linked to

Who is Natalie Harp who wrote you're all that matters to me for Trump: US Presidents human printer at the centre of a new sexism and relationship row

Natalie Harp, an executive assistant, faces political controversy over her close access to Donald Trump. Senator Jon Ossoff's remarks ignited a d

Gaja Capital IPO opens: Analysts rate it a long-term play; GMP at 18%

Gaja Alternative Asset Management's 550-crore IPO is a mix of a fresh share sale of 450 crore and an offer for sale of 100.00 crore.