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U.S. sanctions on International Criminal Court officials | Explained

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, announcing the sanctions, said that the ICC has made multiple attempts to assert authority over U.S. nationa

RBI's surprisingly hawkish tone in policy minutes weighs on Indian bonds

Yield on benchmark 6.94% 2036 bond at 6.8382%

Local body polls in Andhra Pradesh: A race against time for funds, constitutional compliance | Explainer

Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidus call for early elections has highlighted the financial urgency; the State is seeking 2,300 crore in rural gr

Non-print biz to grow 12% for major newspapers versus 3% in core print biz: Report

There is an urgency in the transition, given the fact that circulation of large newspapers has declined to 1 crore in 2025 from 1.5 crore in 2019

Pakistan summons U.S. Charg dAffaires over Sergio Gor's remarks on J&K

The statement further highlighted that the irresponsible statement by the U.S. ambassador negated the long-standing and well-documented position

Hyderabad LPG cylinder agencies see rush as e-KYC deadline nears

Hyderabad: The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder agencies in Hyderabad are witnessing a huge rush as the August 23 deadline for completing e

7 Dogs directors Adil El Arbi, Bilall Fallah on working with Salman Khan

New Delhi: Working with Salman Khan on their international action spectacle 7 Dogs was like attending a film school for directors Adil El Arbi an

Glenmark gets USFDA nod for generic fluticasone propionate nasal spray

The product will be distributed in the US by Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA

Couple, two toddlers drown as car plunges into 20-foot-deep well in Siddipet

One of the children sat on mans lap. Police suspect the accident may have occurred after the child tugged at the steering wheel or an animal sudd

1,322 cr outflows in largecap funds: What does this mean for investors?

The outflow came even as the Nifty 50 rose 2 per cent in July, supported by a sharp rally in information technology stocks, which recorded their

England vs Pakistan 1st Test: Robinson, Tongue take 5 wickets each as host dominates on Day 1

Ollie Robinsons first-ball wicket is reportedly the first time a team has taken a wicket off the first ball of a Test series in England, which ha

Four killed as car falls into well in Telangana

Hyderabad: A couple and their two children died after the car they were travelling in fell into a well on Wednesday, August 19, in Siddipet distr

Kang-In Lee, Alex Baena Fire Atletico Madrid to Winning La Liga Start

Atletico Madrid began their La Liga campaign on a winning note as second-half goals from Kang-In Lee and Alex Baena secured a 2-0 victory over pr

Aditya Birla Capital to enter gold loan market, targets 1,000 branches

Firm gold prices and safe-haven demand have increased value of jewellery pledged as collateral, boosting growth prospects for Indias gold loan in

Explained: 3,811 cr unclaimed in MFs; here's how to check and claim money

The money can be traced and claimed through official platforms by following a few steps

NMAT 2026 registration begins today: Check dates, fees, steps to apply

NMAT by GMAC 2026 registration begins today, Aug 20, with the exam scheduled from Nov 2 to Dec 20 across 64 centres in 59 Indian cities. NMAT by

Why is the Supreme Court examining polygamy again? | Explained

What are the petitioners seeking? What has the court ruled on polygamy before?

Gold crosses $4,550, silver tops $67 in global market on weak dollar

On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures were trading near 1,58,300 per 10 gram at the time of writing, while silver futures were arou

Kerala HC grants State govt 6 weeks to report on filling vacancies in Waqf Board

State informs HC that Chief Executive Officer of State Waqf Board has been directed to conduct a detailed determination of number of Shia, Sunni,

Stock markets rebound in early trade: Sensex jumps over 500 points, Nifty trades at 24,198 level

Mumbai, Aug 20 (PTI) Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded in early trade on Thursday, tracking a recovery in world markets as easi

DPR Consultants Behind Defective Highway Project Reports Are Culprits In Indias Road Deaths, Says Gadkari

HPBOSE 12th Final Merit List 2026 released on hpbose.org; how to check

The Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education has published the HPBOSE Class 12 final merit list. The merit list has been ready based on the res

Stock markets rebound in early trade; Sensex jumps over 500 points

All 30 Sensex firms were trading in positive territory during the early deals

Turtlemint shares up 5% as Jefferies turns bullish on POSP growth outlook

Jefferies initiated coverage on Turtlemint Fintech Solutions with a 'Buy' rating and a target price of 190. The target implies a 37 per cent upsi

L&T-Mitsubishi to power world's biggest airport

Bombay High Court: Evidence against Andure extremely weak, eyewitnesses did not identify his photograph

The court noted that witness identified Andure in court for the first time in March 2022, about eight years and seven months after the incident o

UNSC membership must not be used to 'legitimise' terrorists: India

India has in the past described such practices as a disguised veto and raised concerns over the functioning of the 1267 Al-Qaida Sanctions Commit

Four Variants. Four World Beer Awards Honours. Simba's Portfolio Earns Global Recognition Across Two Consecutive Years

Four Variants. Four World Beer Awards Honours. Simba's Portfolio Earns Global Recognition Across Two Consecutive Years

Cochin Shipyard Secures 18.16 Acres In Kerala For Rs 5,000 Crore Ship Block Fabrication Facility At Ramanthuruth

Digital FASTag Local Passes Now Available At 121 Toll Plazas Across India Through Rajmargyatra App

Pulwama welcomes return of Royal Premier League, fans gather in numbers to witness season opener

The second edition of the RPL (Royal Premier League) made its return to Pulwama. The tournament kicked off on August 19th, and the conflict-affec

HDFC Bank shares rise 2% from 52-week low as RBI clears LIC stake increase

'Impose sanctions against RSS': US religious freedom body opposes Bhagwat's visit

Senthil Balaji-Sabareesan Rift? DMK Reportedly

A political buzz is reportedly growing within the DMK over an alleged strain in the relationship between former minister V. Senthil Balaji and Sa

US Group Moves to Block RSS Chief Mohan Bhagwat

WASHINGTON: Officials from the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) have once again made a provacative gesture as

Glenmark receives US FDA approval for Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray

Glenmark's Fluticasone Propionate Nasal Spray is bioequivalent and therapeutically equivalent to Flonase Nasal Spray of Haleon US Holdings LLC

Trump to host crypto executives as SEC considers regulations

The SEC on Tuesday proposed long-awaited rules that would exempt certain token offerings from securities regulations, making it easier for crypto

Tommy Paul Stuns Alexander Zverev in Rain-Hit Cincinnati Thriller

Tommy Paul produced a remarkable comeback against top seed Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, saving a match point before securing a 4-6, 7-6 (8/6),

'Israel A Social Cancer, Won't Exist For Long': IRGC Echoes Putin Military As Iran Conflict Explodes

Iran's powerful Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has issued a fiery warning to Israel, declaring that the collapse of the occupying entit

Russian Su-35 Jets Cross Into Ukraine, Launch Kh-59 Missile And Fly Back Undetected | WATCH

Russia's Su-35S fighter has reportedly carried out a rare penetration strike inside Ukrainian-controlled airspace over the Sumy region, launching

'Won't Spare Anyone, Will Strike Everywhere': Iran Reveals New War Plan After Trump Blockade Threat

Iran has issued a dramatic warning after Donald Trump threatened unprecedented sanctions and Economic D-Day against Tehran. An Iranian security o

Maharashtras Power Shift: Fadnavis Can Now Reverse Ministerial Decisions In Public Interest

Maharashtra has notified its new Government Rules of Business, 2026, giving Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis explicit authority to modify or reve

South Korea estimates North Korea has up to 120 nuclear warheads, far above Trumps figure

South Korea Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers that North Korea was generally believed to have around 80 to 120 warheads, although he c

Beyond The Commit: Architecting History In Git

In the modern software development landscape, version control is the backbone of collaboration and productivity. Whether you are a solo developer

Congress Stands Firm on Vande Mataram Tradition Amid Controversy

New Delhi, August 20: The Congress party has reaffirmed its commitment to singing only the first two verses of Vande Mataram, maintaining its lon

China Evergrande founder gets life in prison

BWF Worlds Day 3 Order of play: India schedule, match timings on August 20

Ayush Shetty is expected in action after 4:20 PM IST, with PV Sindhu to follow on Court 1 and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy-Chirag Shetty scheduled aft

Chinas Russian oil spree puts India in a bind

Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar in early trade

The rupee firms up against dollar after US Treasury announces it would double its buyback operations for longer-dated Treasury bonds

Sensex surges over 400 Points, Nifty above 24,200 ending 7-day losing streak on positive global cues

MUMBAI: The Indian equity market rebounded on Thursday, with the Sensex rising over 400 points and the Nifty holding above 24,200, snapping a wee

Auto component makers eyeing 9,000-10,000 crore market in lightweighting products by FY31: Equirus report

Tighter CAFE-3 fuel-efficiency requirements are expected to increase OEM focus on lightweighting products

Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against US dollar during early trade

The rupee appreciated 17 paise to 95.56 against the American currency in early trade on Thursday tracking a weak US dollar, after the US Treasury

Discover the Benefits of Kurmasana: A Yoga Pose for Mind and Body Relief

New Delhi, August 20: In our hectic daily lives, an unbalanced diet and lack of physical movement often lead to various health issues. However, d

'Will probably have a deal with Canada': Trump delays 50% tariffs on Canada

Royal Premier League Season 2 gets underway in Pulwama amid huge crowd, youth support

PULWAMA: The Royal Premier League witnessed an exciting night cricket match at the Sports Stadium in Pulwama, Jammu and Kashmir as the second sea

Kharge 'hurt' over Congress leaders' 'silence' on 'purification' row, expresses disappointment at CWC meet

Congress national president Mallikarjun Kharge expressed his disappointment during the Congress Working Committee (CWC) meeting on Wednesday when

Helicopter crash in Kenya kills Ecuador's intelligence chief, 5 Americans

A helicopter crash in Kenya's Samburu County on Wednesday killed all seven people on board, including Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-

Delhi Launches 56 Women-Only E-Bus Services Across 28 Routes, Adds 200 Electric Buses

New services target safer commutes for working women and students while expanding Delhi's electric fleet.

Led India decisively into IT era: Jairam Ramesh hails Rajiv Gandhi

New Delhi, Aug 20 (PTI) Congress leader Jairam Ramesh on Thursday said that given the youth ferment across the country, it is important to recall

India warns against using UNSC membership to 'legitimise' terrorists

Membership of the UN Security Council must not be used as a tool to legitimise terrorists by seeking their removal from the sanctions regime or t

India-Pakistan Hockey Clash: High-Fives Before, Handshakes After as India Seal 5-3 World Cup Win

The India-Pakistan rivalry produced another intense contest at the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, but a moment of sportsmanship after the final whist

Kiren Rijiju Rejects Claim Of China Entering 60 Km Into Arunachal Pradesh

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju has dismissed as false the claim that China has entered 60 kilometres into Arunachal Pradesh. In a social media post,

'Don't come to US': Indian couple living there says India now offers same opportunities without waiting years for stability

An Indian couple in the US has sparked debate by urging young Indians to reconsider immigration, arguing that staying in India can now offer comp

BJP Leaders Respond to Congress on Vande Mataram Controversy: The Nation Will Not Tolerate Insults to Mother India

New Delhi, August 20: The ruling party has expressed strong objections to the Congress partys recent decision regarding the singing of Vande Mata

He likes me, and I like Trump on his relationship with the supreme leader of North Korea

Manav Suthar: How a PT teachers son from Rajasthan's Sri Ganganagar became Indias Test spin hero

Manav Suthar, the son of a physical education teacher from Sri Ganganagar, has risen through Rajasthans domestic cricket system to become Indias

Gold retreats after scaling over 2-month peak on US Treasury move

Spot gold rose over 4% on Wednesday

India recreate Ganguly's shirt-waving celebration after beating England at Lord's

After India defeated England by 118 runs in a T20 match at Lord's on August 19, India's players took off their shirts and waved them in the air,

Census training programme deferred in Manipur's Imphal West amid protests over NRC demand

Manipur's government has postponed census enumerator training due to ongoing protests. Protesters are demanding a National Register of Citizens u

'Congress will abide by Gandhi, Nehrufirst two stanzas': Venugopal on Vande Mataram row

'Congress will abide by Gandhi, Nehrufirst two stanzas': Venugopal on Vande Mataram row

Priyanka Pulla And The Business Of

For a journalist who claims to champion science, Priyanka Pulla has spent an awful lot of time peddling falsehoods. The Bengaluru-based freelance

Indian Stock Market Rebounds as US Bond Yields Decline, Sensex Surges by 558 Points

Mumbai, August 20: The Indian stock market opened on a positive note on the fourth trading day of the week, buoyed by favorable signals from glob

Vehicle loans soar, but half the borrowers have 60 lakh+ debt exposure

Rising multiple-loan exposure, faster growth in used-car financing and pockets of higher delinquency point to a changing risk profile in India's

Union Cabinet approves 410-km railway multitracking projects across four states

The Union Cabinet today approved five projects, including four railway projects and one highway project. Briefing media after the Cabinet meeting

Harry and Meghan moving back to Britain: reports

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle will return to the UK after living in the US for over six years, according to reports. The former senior royals wi

Strides Pharma surges 11% on USFDA EIR for flagship facility in Bengaluru

The successful closure of the inspection further strengthens Strides' regulatory track record and reinforces the company's commitment to supplyin

External Barricades At Pakistan High Commission Removed In Delhi In Reciprocal Diplomatic Move

Former Runner-Up Aneesh Names Sanju Samson as Dream Contestant for Bigg Boss Malayalam 8

The show is all set to launch on September 6.

A US-Iran channel shaped deportation flights as Tehran picked who was sent back

Newly released emails reveal U.S. immigration officials worked with Iran to deport Iranians in 2025 and 2026. Iranian officials influenced deport

Sugar stocks: Avadh Sugar, Bajaj Hind gain over 6% on duty-free import plan

Avadh Sugar & Energy and Bajaj Hindustan gained over 6 per cent. Meanwhile, Dwarikesh Sugar Industries, Shree Renuka Sugars, Dhampur Sugar Mills

'Most impactful sanctions': Trump issues fresh warning to Iran

'Most impactful sanctions': Trump issues fresh warning to Iran

Post Malone and Christy Lee engaged: 15-carat diamond ring reportedly worth up to $2.5 million

Post Malone and Christy Lee have taken a big step in their relationship by getting engaged. Lee recently flaunted her stunning 15-carat oval cut

FBI shares details with ED in Rs 200 crore Hyderabad fraud

Hyderabad: In a significant development in the Hyderabad call centre fraud case involving the defrauding of US citizens of Rs 200 crore, the Fede

GoWaterless: The Startup Cleaning Cars Without Water

GoWaterless demonstrates how sustainability can become a business opportunity. The post GoWaterless: The Startup Cleaning Cars Without Water appe

HDFC Bank taps dollar bond market again, eyes $1 bn overseas debt raise

India's largest private lender plans to raise at least $500 million each through three-year and five-year bonds as banks rush to complete oversea

Rising Dengue Threat in Gautam Buddha Nagar: Notices Issued to 15 High-Rise Societies

Noida, August 20: The threat of dengue is escalating in Gautam Buddha Nagar amid the monsoon season. Stagnant water and the increasing mosquito p

Amanda Anisimova's choice of drink during match leaves fans confused

US tennis ace Amanda Anisimova baffles commentators at Cincinnati Open as she sips on beer-like liquid; World No. 10 later clarifies that it was

Rupee rises 17 paise to 95.56 against U.S. dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index, which gauges the greenback's strength against a basket of six currencies, was trading at 98.82, lower 0.01%.

Amit Shah to chair 31st Southern Zonal Council meeting in Tamil Nadu today

The Southern Zonal Council comprises the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Keralam, Tamil Nadu and Telangana, and the Union Territories of Pud

Strides Pharma climbs as USFDA issues EIR for Bengaluru plant

Strides Pharma Sciences rallied 8.44% to Rs 1,037.60 after the company received establishment inspection (EIR) from the US Food and Drug Administ