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Iran's FM says US ‘economic terrorism’ threatens global economy, national sovereignty

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Thursday that US "economic terrorism" threatens the global economy and the sovereignty of nations w...

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NCP rift widens: Office-bearer issues ultimatum to Sunetra Pawar, top leaders

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Pakistani forces forcibly disappear two Baloch women along with their minor children

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Tejashwi attacks JD-U leader Sanjay Jha, alleges leaders like him entrapped Nitish Kumar for Rajya Sabha

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MP High Court orders NTCA to furnish funding details on tiger conservation for past 10 years

Bhopal/Jabalpur, Aug 20 (IANS) The Madhya Pradesh High Court at Jabalpur has sought detailed information from the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) on tiger reserve funding over the past 10 years.

IANS • 8/20/2026

Gujarat Dy CM urges food delivery sector to switch to EVs

Delhi CM inaugurates skill, health centre in Moti Nagar

BJP circulating seven-year-old video on condition of schools: Punjab Minister

Railways adopts reuse‑refurbish‑rebuild model to create facilities at small stations

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BNP using criminal justice system as instrument of political retaliation, intimidation: Bangladeshi activists

Indian delegation visits Bhutan, discusses opportunities in specialised healthcare services

Iran's IRGC says more 'devastating' weapons to be used if new war begins

Iran's FM says US ‘economic terrorism’ threatens global economy, national sovereignty

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BJP questions Punjab Police for inaction on ED reference, seeks CBI probe

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has forwarded investigative material under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) to the Punjab Director General of Police (DGP) Gaurav Yadav and specifically said that the material indicated the commission of cognisable offences.

We wanted Parliament debate on students' issues, where was Cong: BJP hits back at 'back foot' remark

Rajasthan ministers criticise Cong for staying absent during Vande Mataram rendition in Assembly

Himanta Sarma meets PM Modi; discusses Assam flood recovery efforts

Telangana minister embarrassed over daughter’s outbursts against CM

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Manipal Health Q1 net profit falls 7.7 pc to Rs 231 crore

UPI needs sustainable revenue model, MDR on high-value transactions a good move: Former RBI official

SEBI eases FPI onboarding, allows digitally signed power of attorney to custodians

88.5 pc of traders under 30 lost money in F&O trading in FY26: SEBI study

Domestic air passenger traffic falls nearly 5 pc in July

IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from opening new business locations for 6 months over expense limit breach

India must retain zero MDR for small merchants to protect UPI’s inclusion gains: Industry experts

India closes advertising technology gap with US adopting AI-native formats

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UP T20 League: Choudhary's last-over heroics lead Kings to thrilling win over Lions

Lucknow, Aug 20 (IANS) Anivesh Choudhary produced a sensational late blitz as Noida Kings pulled off a dramatic three-wicket victory over Gaur Gorakhpur Lions in a high-scoring UP T20 League clash at the Ekana Stadium in Lucknow on Thursday.

IANS • 8/20/2026

Golf: Theegala faces big task for Tour Championship spot as Bhatia holds comfortable position

Badminton WC: I was not really sharp today; focus now on Asian Games, says Ayush Shetty after loss

Inaugural APL champions to receive Rs 50 lakh prize money, runners-up to get Rs 25 lakh

Yorkshire CEO believes international match allocation has been 'unfair' to Headingley

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Sam Smith: Madonna is my mother, lauds her support for queer people

Andrea Jeremiah, Benny Dayal, Karthik to judge first season of 'Tamil Idol'

Haryanvi singers Banjaare break regional boundaries with 'Bairan', 'Barsaat'

Sharmila Tagore: ‘Vande Mataram’ is difficult to recite for those who believe in one God

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Special, as always: PM Modi shares heartwarming daily routine with 'friends'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday shared glimpses of his daily morning routine on social media, posting heartwarming moments of his interactions with peacocks and miniature cattle breeds at his official residence.

Khloe Kardashian pens b’day note for ‘world class poker player baby sister’ Kylie Jenner

Woman wearing jeans is a matter of personal choice, says Delhi HC while convicting man in a sexual harassment case

Sanjay Dutt to daughter Trishala on b’day: You’ll always be my little girl

Sidharth Malhotra lauds wife Kiara Advani's 'Toxic': Can't wait to see the magic

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IISc Bengaluru uses AI to hunt for a universal antivenom for snakebites

Jan Aushadhi Kendra opens in Assam’s Majuli, locals elated over availability of affordable medicines

Diabetes prevention must become national priority as rural India faces growing burden: Dr Jitendra Singh

Existing blood pressure drug may slow rare childhood brain disease: Study

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims eight more lives, death toll crosses 900

Gujarat targets 1.84 crore children, adolescents in statewide deworming drive

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims six more lives, death toll crosses 870

CSIR-IICT to promote surgical adhesive for rapid wound closure

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Gujarat govt eyes AI, data centre partnerships as CM holds talks with Google, Perplexity, Micron

Gandhinagar, Aug 19 (IANS) Gujarat government is exploring potential partnerships in artificial intelligence, data centres and semiconductor manufacturing with major US technology companies, with Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel holding discussions with Micron, Google, Perplexity AI and The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) on the third day of his US visit.

IANS • 8/19/2026

Zepto raised 'free delivery' minimum order value by up to 100 pc to Rs 299

Kerala Police goes smart as AI Track, Cyber Wall initiatives launched

NDMA's 'Sachet' App becomes lifesaver for Gujarat farmers and fishermen during disasters

Andhra Pradesh tops among states in AI, BDA skilling under FutureSkills PRIME

Crime

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Five injured in explosion at firecracker factory in Bengal's Champahati

Bihar EOU raids properties linked to education department deputy director in DA case

Bihar: Corruption racket uncovered at Gopalganj police station; SHO among four arrested

SSB seizes 20 kg ganja close to India-Nepal border; four arrested

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Maharashtra approves operational guidelines for Global Capability Centre Policy 2025

The Maharashtra government has officially approved and notified the operational guidelines and standard operating procedures for implementing the Maharashtra Global Capability Centre (GCC) Policy 2025.

Kerala Governor Arlekar turns Good Samaritan, stops convoy to help ailing man on road

Iran's FM says US ‘economic terrorism’ threatens global economy, national sovereignty

NCP rift widens: Office-bearer issues ultimatum to Sunetra Pawar, top leaders

Pakistani forces forcibly disappear two Baloch women along with their minor children

Tejashwi attacks JD-U leader Sanjay Jha, alleges leaders like him entrapped Nitish Kumar for Rajya Sabha

India

MP High Court orders NTCA to furnish funding details on tiger conservation for past 10 years

Gujarat Dy CM urges food delivery sector to switch to EVs

Delhi CM inaugurates skill, health centre in Moti Nagar

BJP circulating seven-year-old video on condition of schools: Punjab Minister

Railways adopts reuse‑refurbish‑rebuild model to create facilities at small stations

World

BNP using criminal justice system as instrument of political retaliation, intimidation: Bangladeshi activists

Indian delegation visits Bhutan, discusses opportunities in specialised healthcare services

Iran's IRGC says more 'devastating' weapons to be used if new war begins

Iran's FM says US ‘economic terrorism’ threatens global economy, national sovereignty

Politics

BJP questions Punjab Police for inaction on ED reference, seeks CBI probe

We wanted Parliament debate on students' issues, where was Cong: BJP hits back at 'back foot' remark

Rajasthan ministers criticise Cong for staying absent during Vande Mataram rendition in Assembly

Himanta Sarma meets PM Modi; discusses Assam flood recovery efforts

Telangana minister embarrassed over daughter’s outbursts against CM

Business

Manipal Health Q1 net profit falls 7.7 pc to Rs 231 crore

UPI needs sustainable revenue model, MDR on high-value transactions a good move: Former RBI official

SEBI eases FPI onboarding, allows digitally signed power of attorney to custodians

88.5 pc of traders under 30 lost money in F&O trading in FY26: SEBI study

Domestic air passenger traffic falls nearly 5 pc in July

IRDAI bars Niva Bupa from opening new business locations for 6 months over expense limit breach

India must retain zero MDR for small merchants to protect UPI’s inclusion gains: Industry experts

India closes advertising technology gap with US adopting AI-native formats

Sports

UP T20 League: Choudhary's last-over heroics lead Kings to thrilling win over Lions

Golf: Theegala faces big task for Tour Championship spot as Bhatia holds comfortable position

Badminton WC: I was not really sharp today; focus now on Asian Games, says Ayush Shetty after loss

Inaugural APL champions to receive Rs 50 lakh prize money, runners-up to get Rs 25 lakh

Yorkshire CEO believes international match allocation has been 'unfair' to Headingley

Entertainment

Sam Smith: Madonna is my mother, lauds her support for queer people

Andrea Jeremiah, Benny Dayal, Karthik to judge first season of 'Tamil Idol'

Haryanvi singers Banjaare break regional boundaries with 'Bairan', 'Barsaat'

Sharmila Tagore: ‘Vande Mataram’ is difficult to recite for those who believe in one God

Life Style

Special, as always: PM Modi shares heartwarming daily routine with 'friends'

Khloe Kardashian pens b’day note for ‘world class poker player baby sister’ Kylie Jenner

Woman wearing jeans is a matter of personal choice, says Delhi HC while convicting man in a sexual harassment case

Sanjay Dutt to daughter Trishala on b’day: You’ll always be my little girl

Sidharth Malhotra lauds wife Kiara Advani's 'Toxic': Can't wait to see the magic

Health/Medicine

IISc Bengaluru uses AI to hunt for a universal antivenom for snakebites

Jan Aushadhi Kendra opens in Assam’s Majuli, locals elated over availability of affordable medicines

Diabetes prevention must become national priority as rural India faces growing burden: Dr Jitendra Singh

Existing blood pressure drug may slow rare childhood brain disease: Study

Bangladesh measles outbreak claims eight more lives, death toll crosses 900

Gujarat targets 1.84 crore children, adolescents in statewide deworming drive

Measles outbreak in Bangladesh claims six more lives, death toll crosses 870

CSIR-IICT to promote surgical adhesive for rapid wound closure

Science/Tech

Gujarat govt eyes AI, data centre partnerships as CM holds talks with Google, Perplexity, Micron

Zepto raised 'free delivery' minimum order value by up to 100 pc to Rs 299

Kerala Police goes smart as AI Track, Cyber Wall initiatives launched

NDMA's 'Sachet' App becomes lifesaver for Gujarat farmers and fishermen during disasters

Andhra Pradesh tops among states in AI, BDA skilling under FutureSkills PRIME

Crime

Five injured in explosion at firecracker factory in Bengal's Champahati

Bihar EOU raids properties linked to education department deputy director in DA case

Bihar: Corruption racket uncovered at Gopalganj police station; SHO among four arrested

SSB seizes 20 kg ganja close to India-Nepal border; four arrested

Good News

Maharashtra approves operational guidelines for Global Capability Centre Policy 2025

Kerala Governor Arlekar turns Good Samaritan, stops convoy to help ailing man on road

Spear Corps team sets off for Mt Khangchengyao expedition

PM Modi records longest cumulative Red Fort speeches among top four longest-serving Prime Ministers

Fee reimbursement to be credited in advance in students’ accounts: Telangana CM

Iran's FM says US ‘economic terrorism’ threatens global economy, national sovereignty

NCP rift widens: Office-bearer issues ultimatum to Sunetra Pawar, top leaders

Pakistani forces forcibly disappear two Baloch women along with their minor children

Tejashwi attacks JD-U leader Sanjay Jha, alleges leaders like him entrapped Nitish Kumar for Rajya Sabha

India

MP High Court orders NTCA to furnish funding details on tiger conservation for past 10 years

Gujarat Dy CM urges food delivery sector to switch to EVs