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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

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

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

A year of Trump tariffs, Indias US exports firm

Indias share of exports to the US remained largely unchanged despite a year of President Donald Trumps punitive tariffs and New Delhis efforts to

'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

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

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

AIBE 22 registration 2026: BCI (XXII) online applications to begin today

AIBE XXII registration and application process starts today on the official website for the entrance exam. The last date for AIBE 22 to submit ap

TN hikes CM health insurance cover to Rs 25 lakh

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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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

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

Antaranga: Boundless Longing - Presented by Ekatvam

Antaranga: Boundless Longing - Presented by Ekatvam

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.

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.

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stock markets fall in early trade amid rising crude oil prices

Mumbai, Aug 19 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty declined in early trade on Wednesday as elevated crude oil prices and persistent g

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

FASTag Local Pass Goes Digital At 121 Toll Plazas As NHAI Removes Need For Physical Visits And Manual Documents Submission

Should India be worried about the Mecca defense pact?

A defense agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey brings Islamabad deeper into the security architecture of the Middle East. How is I

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

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

Indian Stock Market Opens Flat Amid Global Tensions and Rising Crude Oil Prices

Mumbai, August 19: Amid ongoing tensions in West Asia and weak global signals, the Indian stock market opened in the red on Wednesday, marking th

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