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AI-Generated Image Shared as Real One of Indira Gandhi Drinking With Yoga Guru

There are no credible sources sharing this image as an authentic one.

Pakistan Government to Challenge Order Moving Imran Khan to Private Hospital

The government will seek a review of the Supreme Court ruling allowing the jailed former prime minister to undergo medical tests at a private hos

Strengthening India-Japan Relations: Strategic Partnership with Uttar Pradesh Grows, Says Suresh Khanna

New Delhi, August 19: Uttar Pradeshs Finance and Parliamentary Affairs Minister, Suresh Khanna, stated that under Prime Minister Narendra Modis g

Can Mahindra make electric heavy trucks work in India?

Amazing scheme of Post Office, save only Rs 195 daily

When it comes to safe investments and strong returns, government schemes run by the Post Office are quite popular. Small savings in these small s

Kolkata Hotel Fire Kills 9, Six Injured; 80 Rescued As Safety Norms Face Serious Questions

A massive hotel fire in Kolkatas Mirza Ghalib Street has killed at least nine people and injured six others. Around 80 people were rescued from t

Priyo Bondhu | First Look | Bangla Zee 5 Original | Anjan Dutt | Shruti D | Soham M | Coming Soon

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West Bengal Government to Audit Hotels Following Kolkata Fire Incident

Kolkata, August 19: The West Bengal government has decided to conduct an audit of all hotels and lodges in Kolkata following a recent fire incide

N. Rangasamy-led Puducherry governments first 100 days: governance takes back seat as allies squabble over Cabinet berths, portfolios

The dispute between the AINRC and BJP that delayed the portfolio allocation was over the crucial portfolio of Home and Speaker post.

Exclusive: Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat actor Jeet on whether he'd ever join politics, Dev and Dhurandhar

Bengali superstar Jeet's latest film, Keu Bole Biplobi Keu Bole Dakat, which released on the Independence Day weekend, is performing wellin theat

Rupee holds near 95.7 as RBI intervention offsets oil, bond yield pressures

The currency remained resilient despite mounting external pressures, with traders closely watching oil prices, global yields and central bank pol

NEET-UG paper leak: Supreme Court asks NTA about taken on inquiry committees recommendations

The Radhakrishnan Committee has correctly said it is a systemic problem which needs institutionalisation, which is the most important part of it.

Congress-Ally TVK Tried To Ban Student Protests In TN. Democracy Dead, Cried None

The Joseph Vijay TVK governments attempt to stop students and youth from participating in protests organised by Left parties and the Tamil Nadu C

Khandwa man dresses as a dog in front of ADM to protest against stray dog menace

Khandwa dog protest: A man wearing a dog mask entered the Khandwa Collectorate during a public hearing to protest the citys stray dog menace. Mun

Bihar to Establish Riot Control Units in All Districts for Enhanced Law and Order

Patna, August 19: The Bihar Police Headquarters has announced a significant initiative to strengthen law and order across the state. This include

Imran Khan meets wife, sister after 9 months

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan's sister, Noreen Niazi, met him at Rawalpindi's Adiala Jail on Tuesday, their first meeting in around n

Tripura Human Rights Commission Seeks Compliance on Rs 1.5 Lakh Compensation to Convict

Agartala, August 19, 2026: The Tripura Human Rights Commission has dropped proceedings over the non-compliance with its earlier recommendation to

In 2014, California buried an abandoned airfield under 5.8 million cubic yards of harbor mud, then opened 998 acres to the tides

Once serving as a military airfield, a site in Marin County, California, has evolved into a vibrant wetland. Engineers meticulously utilized mill

Neet exam security 'foolproof', paper transport tracked by GPS: Govt to SC

The government told the Supreme Court that Neet question papers are kept secure at every stage, with GPS tracking of vehicles and CCTV monitoring

INCOIS Issues Swell Surge Warning Along Kerala, TN Coasts

Fishermen and coastal population under warning districts are cautioned to be alert for surging of waves (gushing of sea water) intermittently in

Images Of Nayanthara With Shaved Head At Temple Are AI Manipulated

BOOM found that both photographs of Nayanthara were manipulated using Google AI.

21 students fall ill after drinking water containing excess chlorine near Pollachi

Chlorine was added to the schools water tank recently. However, as the water level was low, the concentration of chlorine was high, causing irrit

Jharkhand Paper Leak Controversy: BJP Spokesperson Criticizes Governments Response

Ranchi, August 19: The controversy surrounding the cancellation of exams and the alleged paper leak in Jharkhand continues to spark student prote

Giorgia Meloni and the language of fashion

From Giorgia Meloni's shift from dark suits to pastels to Angela Merkel's signature jackets, politicians have long used clothing to shape how vot

Nalgonda school director stabbed to death, Class 10 student held

Hyderabad: A Class 10 student of a private school in Telanganas Nalgonda district has allegedly stabbed the schools director and teacher to death

SMA-Hit Manashree

Agartala, August 19, 2026: A desperate race against time is underway to save Manashree, an only daughter suffering from Spinal Muscular Atrophy (

Cong Calls Census 2027 Questionnaire Nefarious, Questions Intent

The report claimed that in the census questionnaire, besides the open field option to declare caste, respondents can choose 'does not want to dec

SEBI reviews IPO, delisting rules for small companies: Pandey

The regulator is examining market-making costs in small-company IPOs and proposed changes to portfolio manager rules.

Congress backing BJP's saffronisation agenda, alleges CPI(M) leader M V Govindan

CPI(M) leader M V Govindan accused Congress of supporting the BJP's saffronisation agenda. He alleged Chief Minister V D Satheesan runs Kerala li

AP Junior Doctors Stage Beach Protest, Seek Govt Response on Demands

The protest comes on the 10th day of their strike and the third day of suspension of emergency services across government medical colleges in the

Former CJI DY Chandrachud on paper leaks: 'Must understand concerns of young people'

Former CJI DY Chandrachud on paper leaks: 'Must understand concerns of young people'

Major Fire Breaks Out At Recycling Facility in South-east London

A major fire broke out at a recycling facility in Landmann Way, South Bermondsey, close to South-east London, severely damaging the site and caus

Akhilesh Yadav Criticizes BJP Government Over ED Actions Against Azam Khan

Lucknow, August 19: Akhilesh Yadav, the national president of the Samajwadi Party (SP), has launched a strong attack on the BJP government regard

Pakistan govt to challenge SC order to move jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to hospital

SL batter says 'thank you' to Jaiswal's 'IPL' promise, then throws his wicket

With Sri Lanka chasing 372, Dickwella and Jaiswal exchanged words during the 60th over, with Jaiswal challenging the left-hander to attack India'

In 1986, a biologist with a severe stutter persuaded Belize to create the world's first jaguar preserve, then he envisioned a 5,000-mile wildlife corridor

Alan Rabinowitz transformed his struggle with a severe stutter into a powerful voice for conservation. Inspired by his childhood bond with animal

OnePlus, OPPO, Samsung raise smartphone prices as India's market slows down

OnePlus has raised prices for the fifth time in nine months, while Samsung has made its ninth price revision in eight months. OPPO has also incre

Tamil Nadu Govt Withdraws Order Seeking To Stop Students From Joining CJP, Left-Wing Protests

The directive sought coordinated action to keep students and youth away from Left-wing and CJP protests before being withdrawn.

Harvard to pay $53M to settle body part theft lawsuit

Harvard University has agreed to a $53 million settlement over civil lawsuits related to the illegal sale of human remains. The remains had been

Iran's armed forces warn Gulf countries against assisting US military

War between Iran and the United States broke out on February 28 after US-Israeli attacks on the Islamic republic, which retaliated with missile a

Why Watering Tulsi on Sundays and Ekadashi is Inauspicious: Essential Vastu Rules for Holy Basil

Public schools in Texas might stop hiring H-1B workers

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has proposed a ban on public schools from hiring foreign workers through the H-1B visa program.

MCC counselling 2026 NEET UG Round 1 result today: How to check seat allotment, direct link, reporting dates, Round 2 schedule and more

The NEET UG Counselling 2026 Round 1 allotment result is scheduled for August 19, with physical reporting at allotted colleges from August 20 to

We were comparing it to Argentinas World Cup games: Simmons on Bangladeshs Australia Test triumph

The victory came 23 years after Bangladesh last played a Test in Australia and was only their second win against the hosts in Test cricket.

Tamil Nadu government order seeking steps to prevent students from protesting withdrawn after row

The order, addressed to principals of all Government Arts and Science Colleges and Colleges of Education, asked them to take appropriate coordina

'AKs used against students': RJD leaders march to Raj Bhavan against paper leaks

Natures biodegradable plastic may hold clues to Earths crisis

CBI arrests Deputy Controller of Accounts in l&B Ministry on graft charge

The accused has been identified as Sandeep Choudhary, against whom the CBI registered a case on August 18 following a complaint alleging that he

Popular Anchor Set To Enter Bigg Boss Telugu 10

The selection process is currently underway, with Navdeep, Abhijeet, and Bindu serving as judges, and Sreemukhi hosting the show.

BWF World Championship: Insights from Tian Chen, Loh Kean Yew, and Jonathan Christie After Round of 32 Victories

New Delhi, August 19: The BWF World Championship 2026 is currently taking place at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium. This global event commenced

Markets fall for seventh straight session; banks, metals drag as crude weighs on sentiment

Investor sentiment remained fragile as persistent geopolitical tensions, higher oil prices and currency weakness intensified pressure on domestic

realme P4s 5G: Putting display at centre of India

New Delhi, Aug 19 (IANS) For years, smartphone buyers in India have largely focused on cameras, processors and design while making a purchase dec

Rs 50.43 lakh bill sent, but no water tank at hospital; Gujarat Minister orders action

Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya has ordered a police complaint and disciplinary action against officials aft

Baloch leader urges Trump to act over Pakistan airstrikes in Balochistan

Washington, August 19 (IANS) The Baloch American Congress president, Tara Chand, has written to US President Donald Trump seeking urgent interven

Rs 5 Cr spurious drug racket unearthed in K

Bengaluru, Aug 19 (IANS) A racket involving spurious drugs allegedly carrying labels of multinational pharmaceutical companies has been unearthed

Dark Circles Under Your Eyes? 8 Common Causes and Simple Ways to Manage Them

Dark Circles Causes: Dark circles under the eyes are a common cosmetic concern among people of different ages. They can make the face appear tire

From Mary Kom to Jaismine, Chhote Lal Yadav's quiet craft earns him the Dronacharya

Chhote Lal Yadav received the Dronacharya Award for his unique coaching methods. He successfully extended MC Mary Kom's career and transformed Ja

Former Delhi Minister Satyendar Jain Produced in Court in DJB Corruption Case

Jain, former DJB CEO Udit Prakash Rai and four others were arrested by the ACB over alleged irregularities in the tendering process for sewage tr

Man missed Bengaluru-Delhi IndiGo flight after bus took different route; court orders Rs 73,000 compensation

A district consumer commission has ordered Greenline Travels to pay compensation after finding the bus operator deficient in service for causing

MeT Predicts Hot, Humid Weather With Thunderstorms In J

Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir received significant rainfall over the past 24 hours, with Jammu district recording the highest at 88.7 mm, the Meteo

Uttar Pradesh is land of unlimited potential, says CM Yogi at UP-Japan Investment Meet 2026

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said the state has unlimited potential, is continuously progressing, and is among India

At least two dead, 19 hospitalised after consuming spurious liquor in Gujarat's Bhavnagar

Bootleggers from Vartej and other police station areas in the city have been detained, SP Pandey said

In 1970, a scientist released an album of whale songs that became a global hit and helped change public views on whaling

An album of humpback whale songs released in 1970 became a significant environmental work. These structured whale sounds were identified as songs

Jammu and Kashmir Police File Case Against BJP Leader for Fraud and Threats

Srinagar, August 19: The Jammu and Kashmir police have registered a case against a leader of the BJP Kisan Morcha in Pulwama district. Officials

Data centres will not touch Visakhapatnams drinking water, Lokesh tells Andhra Assembly

Answering a question during the Monsoon session, the IT Minister said the States planned 6.5 GW of data centres would draw about 3 tmc ft a year

From cars to cash, CM Vijay announces bonanza for 234 Tamil Nadu MLAs

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay announced government cars for all 234 MLAs, with 75,000 a month for a driver, fuel and maintenance, and another 2

Ready for a City Escape? 5 Backpacks for Travel That Fit the Plan

It started with a Friday afternoon message from a friend: weekends free, want to get out of the city? I said yes before Id even checked the weath

Three months into opposition in Bengal: TMC split tests Mamata - survive, reinvent or fade

The TMC faces a significant crisis after its electoral defeat and loss of government power. Mamata Banerjee must now rebuild a party fractured by

India vs Sri Lanka 1st Test: Jadeja, Prasidh strike to take India close to win on Day 5

Starting from a wobbly 84 for four, the end looked nigh for Sri Lanka. But Dinusha and De Silva, the two overnight batters, added 95 runs off 202

HDFC Bank, ITC, Hindustan Unilever, Dabur India, IRFC, UPL hit 52-week lows

Analysts said, brent crude and palm oil respectively remained elevated by 47% and 13% on year-to-date (YTD) basis, which might keep margins under

CM health insurance coverage increased from 5 lakh to 25 lakh in Tamil Nadu

Chief Minister Vijay has announced a multi-super speciality hospital at Perambur, and the allocation of 674 crore for Cancer Care Mission

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Onam rush: Action plan ready for stringent traffic enforcement from August 20 in Kozhikode city

As per the latest action plan, special squads will be deployed for implementing the new regulations, which will be in forcefrom August 20 to 31.A

Tamil Nadu increases health insurance coverage to 25 lakh under CMCHIS

The State government unveiled a broad healthcare expansion plan covering insurance, medical education, cancer treatment and specialised services

Maharashtra Government Approves Rs 44.85 Crore Infrastructure Upgrade For Washim MIDC

Did Sara Tendulkar just drop big hint about Shubman Gill?

Mumbai: Sara Tendulkar has once again sent cricket fans into full detective mode, and this time, all it took was a short Instagram caption. Sara

West Bengal govt seeks custodial interrogation of Abhishek Banerjee's aide in land-grabbing case

West Bengal government informed the Supreme Court that Sumit Roy is not cooperating with the probe. The court had previously stayed Roy's arrest

China reports first human swine influenza A(H1N2)v case, doctor explains if Indians should be concerned

China's first reported human case of swine influenza A(H1N2)v has drawn attention to the possibility of zoonotic transmission and the importance

High waves along Kerala coast: Kozhikode Collector bans entry to beaches

Under orders issued by District Collector M. S. Madhavikutty, entry to all seafronts in the district is strictly prohibited from midnight on Augu

Bullet Engraving Shows Charlie Kirk Targeted for Politics, Prosecutors Say

Before his death, Kirk and the organization he co-founded, Turning Point USA, galvanised the conservative youth vote to help President Donald Tru

Omar Abdullah says J&K's issues only for Centre to resolve ahead of US envoy's first key visit in years

Ahead of US Ambassador Sergio Gor's visit to Jammu and Kashmir today, August 19, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said he will disc

New president to take oath on Friday evening

Oath-taking ceremony will be held at Durbar Hall of Bangabhaban at around 7:30pm

Odisha flood: 1,000 crore relief package announced for affected districts

Heavy rainfall and rising river levels have disrupted life across northern Odisha, prompting intensified rescue, evacuation and relief operations

Lakdikapool: Five Ride on One Scooter, Sparking Safety Concerns

Local residents who witnessed the incident expressed concern over the reckless behaviour, saying it could lead to serious accidents.

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty enter pre-quarters after receiving walkover in round 2

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the pre-quarterfinals after a walkover. The mixed doubles pair Tanisha Crasto and Dhruv Kap

Why the Neville DSouza football ground reservation change sparked outrage | Explained

The players emotions are attached to this ground, and you are taking it as if it never mattered, said Congress corporator Ashraf Azmi

Misinformation being spread over Vizag data centres' water needs: Minister

Andhra Pradesh IT Minister Nara Lokesh on Wednesday defended the state government's decision to establish data centres in Visakhapatnam, and said

15 Years On, Chennai MRTS Finally Set To Become Part Of Chennai Metro

Quote of the Day by Leonardo DiCaprio: Brothers don't necessarily have to say anything to each other; they can sit in a room and

Leonardo DiCaprio's quote of the day on brotherhood sheds light on the beauty of silent bonds between siblings. Years of shared memories forge a

Maharashtra FDA Chief Warns Of Fine If Non-Satisfactory Replies Of Film Stars

Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration earlier issued notices to Bollywood actors Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff over their advert