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Ujjains Mahakal Road Expansion Receives Community Support, Says Chief Minister Mohan Yadav

Mumbai, August 20: Chief Minister Mohan Yadav expressed his satisfaction with the transformation of the religious city of Ujjain. He acknowledged

Iran President says talks with US do not mean surrender

Tehran: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that negotiating with the United States did not mean surrender. At a conference in Tehran on

Southern Zonal Council meet: Tamil Nadu CM Vijay seeks fair, equitable treatment of southern States from Centre

At the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council held at Mamallapuram and presided over by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Mr. Vijay said the sou

DVAC conducts searches in EB offices in Tamil Nadu

Karnataka Forest Fire: Officials Suspect Revenge for Tamil Poachers Killing

Forest officials suspect the miscreants set it on fire to avenge the killing of three suspected poachers in Chamarajanagar on August 15

Oyster Renewable inks deal with Kutch Chemical Industries to supply 25 MW hybrid power

A binding term sheet is essentially a formal agreement that sets out the key commercial and contractual terms of the proposed project and commits

North Korea Launches Missile Amid Rising Tensions on Korean Peninsula

Seoul, August 20: The dynamics on the Korean Peninsula are shifting. While South Korea advocates for dialogue, North Korea remains steadfast in i

What if your next airport layover was time to recover?

From airport layovers to longevity, Ahmedabads new wellness destination is rethinking how we spend time between flights, bringing high-tech recov

Papa looking down proudly at his beautiful Sonia: Rahul's emotional note on mother's memoir

I am happy, and so proud, that your story Belonging: A Journey of Love will finally be read by the millions of people who love you. I know how

No motive behind circular on student participation in CJP, Left parties protests: Tamil Nadu Higher Education Minister

The Ministers statement comes after a now-withdrawn directive issued by the Higher Education Department, which had sought coordinated action to p

Meghalaya: Khasi Students Black-flag Rally Turns Violent In Shillong, Spills Into Protest In Assam

The KSUs Black Flag rally was part of its ongoing agitation over a five-point charter of demands. These include implementation of the Meghalaya R

Sinhagad Fort clash: How right-wing outfit's objection to girl's shorts led to a fight near Tanaji Malusare memorial

A man was allegedly assaulted at Maharashtra's Sinhagad Fort after an argument broke out over a young girl wearing shorts. Police have registered

Krystal Integrated Services bags 134-cr order from MSRTC

Krystal will provide facility management from housekeeping and sanitation to technical maintenance and allied support services across MSRTCs Mumb

CPI(M) holds Tamil Nadu Chief Secretary responsible for circular on student participation in Left parties protests

Mr. Shanmugam contended the meeting (where the decision to curb protests was taken), attended by the Chief Secretary, had denied students their r

India could lose USD 270 bn in manufacturing GDP by 2035, USD 1 tn by 2047 without frontier tech: Report

Rapid advances in artificial intelligence and industrial technology are reshaping global production, creating opportunities and competitive chall

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets PM Modi, Discusses Flood Relief Efforts

New Delhi, August 20: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday in New Delhi. He shared details

Mother, baby found dead in Alur in Hassan district of Karnataka

The police suspect that the woman ended her life after killing her son

Mother, baby found dead in Alur in Hassan district of Karnataka

The police suspect that the woman ended her life after killing her son

Prakash Raj says end of fascists is closing, hails youth activism

Addressing DYFI meet, actor says young protesters have punctured the Centres ego and that we are not afraid of you

North Korea fires unidentified projectile off its east coast: South Korea

The reported launch happened a day after the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump's decisi

North Korea fires unidentified projectile off its east coast: South Korea

The reported launch happened a day after the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shrugged off U.S. President Donald Trump's decisi

Sajjan Kumar, former Congress MP convicted in anti-Sikh riots case, passes away

Sajjan Kumar was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Delhi High Court on December 17, 2018, in a case related to the murder of five Sikhs durin

Police cannot investigate offences under PCPNDT Act: Supreme Court

The Supreme Court has ruled police cannot investigate PCPNDT Act offences. Designated authorities must take action in these specific technical ca

Indian woman living in Dubai shares daughters nearly Rs 18 lakh school and bus fees equal to a big SUV in India

A Dubai-based Indian woman has shared the expenses involved in sending her daughter school, saying the combined cost of tuition, assessment, tran

Aadhaar App Surpasses 50 Million Downloads, Enhancing Digital Services for Citizens

New Delhi, August 20: The Aadhaar app has crossed a significant milestone, surpassing 50 million downloads. This achievement reflects the growing

Google CEO shares photos in honor of 'World Photography Day' taken by Pixel 11 phones

Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google, proudly showcased stunning images captured on the new Pixel 11 smartphone. These photos underscored the innovat

AI firms sharpen privacy pitch as enterprises demand control over data

Here is how OpenAI, Anthropic and Google are approaching data privacy as businesses demand greater control over sensitive information shared with

Bhubaneswar Auto Stand Demolished After Violence, Minister Warns of Strict Action

Following violent clashes involving online auto and taxi drivers in the capital, police have demolished an illegal auto stand near Master Canteen

Any third-party intervention on Kashmir issue is Centre's 'failure', says Congress' Tariq Karra

Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India, stated J&K Congress chief Tariq Karra. He believes any third-party intervention indicates a centr

Amit Shah meets Vijay, Shivakumar, Chandrababu Naidu at Southern Zonal Council meet in Tamil Nadu

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday brought several key southern leaders together at the 31st meeting of the Southern Zonal Council in Tami

Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund Turns 3, Delivers Alpha: Understanding Its T.R.E.N.D.S Approach

Bajaj Finserv Flexi Cap Fund Turns 3, Delivers Alpha: Understanding Its T.R.E.N.D.S Approach

Toxic fever in Hyderabad: Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara to storm city

Hyderabad is gearing up for a star-studded weekend as Yash, Nayanthara and Kiara Advani are set to bring the much-awaited Toxic: A Fairy Tale for

Google Is Giving Indian Students Free AI Plus For A Year: Here

Google is giving Indian students free access to powerful AI tools. Here's how you can claim it.

Startup once told dont back the kids in chips is hiring Nvidia talent

A promising chip startup, Etched, has begun attracting top engineering talent from industry giants. Founded by three young innovators at just 24

Ladakhs Democratic Push Intensifies as Leh Talks Fail to Make Headway

KDA leader Asgar Ali Karbalai said the MHA delegation attempted to steer the conversation toward developmental matters, but LAB and KDA firmly in

Life, health insurers see stronger growth as insurance sector outlook brightens: Kotak

Insurers are entering FY27 with stronger operating trends, supported by rising premiums, improved margins and better claims performance across ke

Congress Ex-MP Sajjan Kumar Dies While Serving Life Sentence in 1984 Sikh Massacre Case

NEW DELHI, Aug 20: Former Congress MP Sajjan Kumar, convicted for his role in the 1984 Sikh Massacre, died on Thursday at the age of 80 after bei

Shocking Double Murder-Suicide in Lucknow: Man Kills Wife and Sister Before Taking His Own Life

Lucknow, August 20: A shocking incident unfolded in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, when a man fatally shot his wife and sister before committing suicide

Razorpay Launches Multi-Currency Account, Helping Exporters Retain International Earnings in Foreign Currencies

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], August 20: Razorpay, India's Omnichannel Payments Platform for Businesses, today announced the launch of the Multi

Tirunelveli: 50-Year-Old Christian Preacher Sentenced To Death For Rape Of Four Minors

A special court in Tirunelveli has imposed the death penalty on a 50-year-old Christian preacher instructor convicted of the aggravated sexual as

Himadri Speciality Chemical Ltd leads losers in 'A' group

Aster DM Quality Care Ltd, Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, V I P Industries Ltd and Chennai Petroleum Corporation Ltd are among the other losers in the

Belgium Winger Diego Moreira Joins AC Milan From Strasbourg

Moreira's exit brings Strasbourg's sales this week to about 100 million euros ($117 million)

Inquiry causing delay in repatriation of Tamil Nadu fishermans body from Saudi Arabia: Minister Aadhav Arjuna

When Iranian pirates tried to rob the Tamil fishermen in Saudi Arabia, they resisted the attempt, resulting in firing by the pirates, the Ministe

Former Chennai Police Commissioner A. Arun files defamation suit seeking 1 crore in damages from Savukku Shankar

He has also sought a direction to YouTube and X Corp to take down the defamatory videos and tweets against him

HC Fumes At BMC Over Bandra Football Ground Reservation Proposal Approval

The court expressing its displeasure ordered the civic body to refrain from taking any further steps on the issue, also questioned where people w

1984 Anti-Sikh Riots Convict Sajjan Kumar Dies

Former Congress MP was serving life sentence in Tihar Jail

Jharkhand Political Opposition Grows Over MMDR Bill Concerns

Ranchi, August 20: Political opposition is intensifying in Jharkhand regarding the recently passed Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation

Bangladesh presidential election: Voting under way; 349 lawmakers to cast their ballots

Ruling BNP candidate Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir is facing Colonel (retd) Oli Ahmed, LDP Chairperson and the nominee of the Jamaat-e-Islami-led 1

Police can't probe PCPNDT Act offences, designated authorities must: SC

The Supreme Court on Thursday held that police cannot investigate offences under the Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PCPNDT)

Prince Harry, Meghan to return to UK with children this month

London: Prince Harry and his wife Meghan Markle have decided to move back to the UK with their two children later this month but will remain non-

Coforge surges 31% in 4 weeks, hits 8-month high; what's driving IT stock?

Coforge Share : Axis Securities expects deal ramp-ups, AI monetisation and Encora synergies to drive sustained earnings growth for Coforge. It ma

UGC equity regulations 2026 under reconsideration: Centre tells SC

The Centre on Thursday told the Supreme Court that the 2026 University Grants Commission equity regulations on preventing caste-based discriminat

Now you will have to pay more charges for withdrawing money from ATM, SBI has issued a new rule, know what the conditions are?

There's important news for State Bank of India customers. If you withdraw money from an ATM multiple times a month, you may now incur a charge. T

Can you trust a hotel to keep you safe? Travelodge boss steps down after security failures

Jo Boydell is stepping down after 13 years with Travelodge. The hotel chain is overhauling room-access procedures following a 2022 sexual assault

Amit Shah to visit Bengal for 3 days from Thursday to attend events on border security

Union Home Minister Amit Shah will visit Siliguri for three days starting Thursday. He will attend programs and chair meetings concerning border

Three Out of Four Corporates in India Plan to Expand Office Portfolios in Next Two Years

New Delhi, August 20: Companies in India are entering a growth phase based on trust and strong business prospects. As a result, three out of four

AIIMS wrongly declared HIV positive, man sues

Annamalais 'Gujarat company' remark about Centre resonates with Keralams ruling front and Opposition over north-south disparities

Andhra junior doctors cut stipend demand to 20%, reject governments 3% offer

APJUDA cuts its demand from a 30% biennial revision to 20%, rejects the governments 3% offer as inadequate, and seeks a hearing before the Chief

US Army eyes mobile K9 howitzer to replace M777; India too shifts towards wheeled artillery

The US Army is testing South Korea's K9 Mobile Howitzer for potential replacement of towed systems. This move aligns with India's ongoing artille

Search operation in J&K's Kathua after suspicious movement

Security forces in J&Ks Kathua conduct a search operation following reports of suspicious movements near the Udhampur-Kathua border

Lionsgate 'furious' as Amazon leaks Jason Statham

Highlights Jason Stathams Mutiny was briefly available to watch in full on Amazon Prime Video in the US. The accidental streaming appearance came

Raksha Bandhan 2026: Confusion Over August 27 or 28

This years Raksha Bandhan (Rakhi Purnima) has sparked confusion, with debates over whether the festival should be observed on August 27 or August

Kamanwala Housing Construction Ltd leads losers in 'B' group

Infomedia Press Ltd, Incredible Industries Ltd, Sai Capital Ltd and Bodhi Tree Multimedia Ltd are among the other losers in the BSE's 'B' group t

Sugar stocks rally after government tightens stockholding limits

Sugar stocks rallied after the government tightened stockholding limits for bulk sugar consumers ahead of the festive season.

Brahmaputra Infrastructure emerges L-1 for Rs 78-cr West Bengal project

Brahmaputra Infrastructure said it has been declared the lowest bidder (L-1) for a civil construction project worth Rs 78.09 crore in West Bengal

Volumes spurt at MMTC Ltd counter

MMTC Ltd notched up volume of 373.46 lakh shares by 14:14 IST on NSE, a 29.12 fold spurt over two-week average daily volume of 12.82 lakh shares

Indo Borax & Chemicals board approves acquisition of majority stake in Kronox Lab Sciences

At meeting held on 20 August 2026

Excise officials seize ganja worth Rs 6 lakh in Secunderabad

Hyderabad: The Excise and Prohibition officials seized 11.16 kg of ganja worth an estimated Rs. 6 lakh from a train travelling from Tandur to Sec

Google Offers Free AI Plus Subscription to Indian College Students for One Year

New Delhi, August 20: American technology giant Google has made a significant announcement for college students in India. The company will provid

UGC NET cancelled papers written by AI?

Probe Ordered into Inspectors Action during Students Protest in Mahabubabad

An Additional Superintendent of Police rank officer would probe into the incident

'Illiterate govt': Kejriwal takes aim at Centre over E20 fuel policy, sugar prices

Gujarat Government Raises Family Income Limit for Overseas Education Loans to Rs 10 Lakh

Gujarat government raises the annual family income limit for overseas education loans from Rs 6 lakh to Rs 10 lakh, benefiting more students.

Trisha and Gayatri Credit Fans for Their Victory at BWF World Championships

New Delhi, August 20: The duo of Trisha Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand has secured a spot in the quarter-finals of the BWF World Championships. They

In 1970s, Pulitzer Prize-winning poet W.S. Merwin & his wife Paula bought barren land in Hawaii and turned it into 19-acre forest with 3,000+ palms

W.S. Merwin, a Pulitzer Prize-winning poet, transformed a barren plot of land in Hawaii into a thriving palm sanctuary. Initially focused on rest

DK Shivakumar Tells Vijay Mekedatu Will Help Tamil Nadu, Puducherry

River water sharing issues between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu and Keralam are among the most pressing

Coming Up, Women's Asia Cup and BCCIs Mohsin Naqvi Problem

The Indian men's team had refused to accept the Asia Cup trophy from Naqvi last year owing to the Pahalgam terror attack and the ensuing military

Dehradun cave party: Men with large speaker dance inside Robber's Cave

Aditya Birla Capital share price jumps 3.5% on foray into gold loan biz

Aditya Birla Capital joins other NBFCs like Tata Capital and Godrej Capital, which also announced plans to enter the gold loan business.

Structures Outside Pakistan High Commission In Delhi Demolished

Authorities say installations along lane were beyond missions approved boundary

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Scientists discovered four snakes curled together in a burrow for 38 million years

Prakash Rajs Jagamae Sangitam Set to Release on September 4

Mumbai, August 20: Actor Prakash Rajs upcoming Telugu original web series, Jagamae Sangitam, has announced its release date. The series will prem

US Tightens Green Card Rules, New

Starting 18 September 2026, the United States will enact a stricter 'public charge' policy, making it significantly harder for immigrants who rel

Tata Consumer weighs its next price move

Quote of the Day by Paula Radcliffe, the greatest British female marathon runner: You can be strong and true to yourself without being rude or loud

Modern society frequently equates loudness with bravado, overlooking the understated strength of composure and clarity. Paula Radcliffe's wisdom

Malayalam superstar Mohanlal announces seven-film slate

Legendary Malayalam actor Mohanlal, who was last seen in his daughters acting debut Thudakkam, is set to work with seven prominent filmmakers

Hindustan Power announces closure of 1,135 cr for solar project in UP

Hindustan Power on Thursday announced financial closure of Rs 1,135 crore for its 300 MW solar project in Uttar Pradesh. The project is progressi