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Eight people, mainly pilgrims, were killed and several others injured after a devastating early-morning fire broke out at Hotel Bideshini ne…
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Parts of Kolkata Waterlogged as Extremely Heavy Rain Alert Issued for South Bengal
Heavy rainfall has caused waterlogging in several parts of Kolkata, while the IMD has warned of heavy to very heavy rain and isolated extrem…
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Haldia Weather Today: Rain Expected, Temperature Around 28°C
Haldia is witnessing rainy and cloudy weather on Monday, August 17, with temperatures around 28°C and high humidity. More rain is expected i…
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Waterlogging in Lucknow Homes, UP-MP Bridge Submerged in Chitrakoot; Landslide Blocks Road in Uttarakhand
The monsoon has once again taken a severe turn across northern India. In Lucknow, a few hours of heavy rain caused severe waterlogging in ar…
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From Main Vaapas Aaunga to Dhurandhar: How Bollywood Changed Who the Real Enemy Is
Bollywood’s portrayal of the enemy has evolved over the decades, moving from conventional wartime antagonists to more complex narratives inv…
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Jobs to Exam Coaching: How CMs Are Responding to Growing Youth Discontent
Youth protests and concerns over unemployment, recruitment exams and paper leaks have pushed Chief Ministers across party lines to announce…
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Gavaskar Calls for Full Transparency in IPL Player Transfers
Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has urged IPL authorities to maintain complete transparency in player transfers, including making trade…
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India Take 178-Run Lead Over Sri Lanka After Dinusha-Dickwella Fightback
India secured a commanding 178-run first-innings lead after bowling Sri Lanka out for 284 on Day 3 of the first Test in Galle. Sonal Dinusha…
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India Take 178-Run Lead Over Sri Lanka After Dinusha-Dickwella Fightback
India secured a commanding 178-run first-innings lead after bowling Sri Lanka out for 284 on Day 3 of the first Test in Galle. Sonal Dinusha…
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IITs Expand Executive Education, Enter Space Long Dominated by IIMs
IITs are increasingly offering online, blended and executive programmes for working professionals, expanding into an education segment tradi…
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Ayushman Bharat Implemented in Bengal From Today, 15 Million Families to Get Health Cover of Up to ₹5 Lakh
The formal rollout of Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) begins in West Bengal today, August 16, 2026. According t…
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Buying Rakhi Online for Raksha Bandhan? Beware of Cyber Fraud, These 9 Mistakes Could Prove Costly
As Raksha Bandhan 2026 approaches, online purchases of Rakhi and gifts are expected to increase. This year, Raksha Bandhan will be celebrate…
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Mahindra BE 6 SPORTEQ Launch: Mahindra Makes a Major Move in India's Electric SUV Market
Mahindra has launched the new BE 6 SPORTEQ version of its popular electric SUV in India on August 15, 2026. The starting price is ₹11.45 lak…
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Why Are Gulf Countries Angry with Trump Over the Iran Deal? The Major Reasons Behind the Growing Anxiety
Concern among Gulf countries over US President Donald Trump’s strategy toward a deal with Iran is now becoming increasingly visible. Accordi…
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Major LPG eKYC Update: What Is the Latest News on the August 16 Deadline?
There is major news for domestic LPG consumers across the country regarding LPG eKYC. Oil companies have been sending messages to customers…
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Students Forced to Study in Dilapidated School, Stage Protest and Ask Officials: “If These Were Your Children, Would You Provide Them the Same Facilities?”
Anger over the lack of basic facilities at a government school has come to the fore in Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh. Students of Sarvodaya Inter…
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Railway Recruitment for 3,993 Posts: Age Limit 33 Years, Selection Without Interview
There is big news for young people preparing for government jobs. Indian Railways has started a recruitment process for a total of 3,993 vac…
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India-Sri Lanka Test: Rain Disrupts Play Again, First Session of Day 2 Washed Out; India Stuck at 288/2
Rain has once again caused a major disruption in the first Test between India and Sri Lanka in Galle. The entire first session of Day 2 was…
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Bangladesh Create History in Australia, Defeat Hosts by 9 Wickets
Bangladesh defeated Australia by 9 wickets in Darwin to achieve a major milestone in Test cricket. This was Bangladesh's first Test victory…
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West Bengal: Former Deputy Speaker Ashish Banerjee Found Dead at TMC Office
Former West Bengal Deputy Speaker and senior TMC leader Ashish Banerjee was found dead at a party office in Rampurhat, Birbhum, on Sunday, A…
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TVS Capital Funds' C K Prahalad Foundation Honours S4S Technologies for Innovation and Social Impact
S4S Technologies has been recognised by the C K Prahalad Foundation, supported by TVS Capital Funds, for its innovative work in sustainable…
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ET Business Growth Summit Returns with Noida Edition on August 7
The Economic Times Business Growth Summit is set to return with its Noida edition on August 7, bringing together policymakers, industry lead…
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ET Business Growth Summit Returns with Noida Edition on August 7
The Economic Times Business Growth Summit is set to return with its Noida edition on August 7, bringing together policymakers, industry lead…
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SEBI Bars Zee's Subhash Chandra and Punit Goenka From Securities Market for One Year, Imposes Penalty
The Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has barred Zee Entertainment Enterprises founder Subhash Chandra and Managing Director Pun…
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Loud rebel vs mastermind: Lock Upp 2, The Alliance winners Shreya Kalra, Mini Mathur redefine female dominance on reality TV
Reality television witnessed two contrasting but equally powerful female winners as Shreya Kalra lifted the Lock Upp 2 trophy while Mini Mat…
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Banijay Asia CEO Deepak Dhar has dismissed comparisons between the upcoming reality show The Alliance and Lock Upp, saying the two formats a…
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Bombay HC convicts Tarun Tejpal in 2013 sexual assault case, overturns acquittal
The Bombay High Court on Tuesday convicted former Tehelka editor-in-chief Tarun Tejpal in the 2013 sexual assault case, overturning his acqu…
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Omar Abdullah Resolves Divorce Dispute With Estranged Wife Payal, Informs Supreme Court
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has informed the Supreme Court that he has amicably resolved his matrimonial dispute with his…
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Delhi High Court Issues Notice on Former JNU Scholar Umar Khalid's Bail Plea
The Delhi High Court has issued a notice to the Delhi Police on the bail plea filed by former Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) scholar Umar…
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Andhra Businessman Fires Three Rounds After Badminton Team Loses Semi-final in Local Tournament
A businessman in Andhra Pradesh allegedly fired three rounds into the air after his badminton team's defeat in the semi-finals of a local to…
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