TVK Rally In Madurai: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay held a mega rally in Madurai on Thursday. Ahead of the upcoming Tamil Nadu assembly elections, actor-politician and TVK chief aimed to present his party as a third front in the state's political landscape, an alternative to both the ruling Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) and the opposition All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK). During his address, Vijay alleged that the DMK has a secret alliance with the BJP, while pret...Read More
Mumbai, Aug 21 (PTI) Rapidly expanding global capability centres of banking, financial services and insurance (BFSI) sector has led to an acute shortage of talent, widening skill gap and higher workforce expense for enterprises, a report said on Thursday. India's BFSI GCC sector was valued at USD 40-41 billion in 2023 and is projected to touch USD 125-135 billion by 2032, which reflects a CAGR of 12-13 per cent, according to 'BFSI GCC Talent Report 2025' by staffing and workforce solutions prov...Read More
Madurai (Tamil Nadu), Aug 21 (PTI) The Assembly poll next year will see the TVK scripting a new chapter in Tamil Nadu's political history similar to the achievements of the regional parties in the 1967 and 1977 Assembly elections, actor-politician Vijay, who heads the TVK, said here on Thursday. Referring to the maiden victory of the DMK in 1967 and the memorable victory a decade later of the AIADMK under M G Ramachandran, Vijay said his TVK party will set a record in Tamil Nadu's political his...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) The Delhi High Court has quashed FIRs lodged between neighbours due to a scuffle over handling of pet dogs and directing them to pay Rs 10,000 costs each at a canine shelter. Justice Arun Monga said the dispute between the parties was private in nature and arose out of unnecessary differences between neighbours in relation to the handling of their respective pets. "Continuation of the criminal proceedings would serve no useful purpose and would rather amount to an abuse...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 21 (PTI) The Students' Federation of India (SFI) on Thursday opposed Delhi University mandating a Rs 1 lakh bond from students' union election candidates, saying it would approach the high court against the "arbitrary and exclusionary" provision. The university, in a notification issued on August 8, directed that contestants of the Delhi University Students' Union (DUSU) polls must submit the bond as a preventive measure against property defacement during campaigning. DUSU elect...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): Delhi Police are probing the attack on Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, which occurred on Wednesday, from every angle and are coordinating with Rajkot Police, sources said. Central agencies, including the Intelligence Bureau (IB), are also involved in the investigation. According to sources, the police are investigating the accused Rajesh Khimji's social media accounts, and they will take the accused to every place he visited in Delhi. The police officials a...Read More
India's flag alongside USA and Texas flag - UNT, Denton | Image by isa.unt and toofan.isa/Instagram The University of North Texas in Denton raised the flag of India alongside the flags of America and Texas. On August 15, which is India's Independence Day, UNT displayed India's flag outside the University Union. India's flag reportedly flew at the same level as the American flag, and slightly higher than the Texan flag, according to images the ISA posted to Instagram. The Indian Students' Asso...Read More
Bhubaneswar: A YouTuber from Odisha's Mayurbhanj district has been arrested for allegedly cooking and consuming the meat of a protected monitor lizard, a rare species, and sharing a video of it on social media. The accused has been identified as Rupa Nayak, a resident of Asanbani village. According to sources, Nayak found a dead lizard on a roadside near Banta while returning from Bhadrak, took it home, cooked it, and posted a video of the process on Facebook and YouTube. The video quickly we...Read More
Guwahati: The Assam government has decided to stop issuing Aadhaar cards to individuals above the age of 18 for one year, except for Scheduled Tribes (ST), Scheduled Castes (SC), and tea garden workers. The decision, announced after a state cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, is aimed at preventing illegal immigrants from Bangladesh from obtaining Aadhaar cards and claiming Indian citizenship. "We have continuously pushed back Bangladeshi nationals along the border. ...Read More
Palakkad (Kerala) [India], August 21 (ANI): Congress Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) Rahul Mamkootathi is currently facing allegations of obscene conduct filed by writer Honey Bhaskaran and model Rini Ann George. Consequently, he has resigned from his position as the State President of the Youth Congress. Earlier today, Kerala LoP and Congress leader V.D. Satheesan addressed allegations against Congress MLA and Youth Congress state president Rahul Mamkootathil, accused by writer Honey...Read More
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 21 (ANI): If you enjoyed watching the Varun Dhawan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer Badlapur back in 2015, then there's some exciting news for you! A sequel may be in the works. Yes, you read it right. On Thursday, Prime Video India announced its multi-year post-theatrical licensing deal with Maddock Films, securing worldwide exclusive streaming rights to highly anticipated upcoming titles from the Indian production house. Interestingly, the list features 'B...Read More
New Delhi [India], August 21 (ANI): The Export-Import Bank of India (India Exim Bank) and ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) have signed a commercial credit line agreement of USD 40 million. The agreement will create new opportunities for Indian businesses to access the African markets, strengthening bilateral economic ties. India Exim Bank has consistently fostered enduring trade and investment partnerships that connect Indian capabilities with the developmental priorities of A...Read More
(Reuters) -Indian software-services exporter Wipro said it will buy U.S.- based firm Harman's digital transformation solutions (DTS) arm for $375 million to sharpen its AI-led engineering services. The unit, Harman Connected Services, is part of Samsung's Harman International. As part of the agreement, over 5,600 DTS employees, across the Americas, Europe and Asia will transition to Wipro upon the closing of the transaction by the end of the year, subject to regulatory approvals. Harman, best...Read More
Affairs (MHA) on Thursday appointed senior IPS officer Satish Golcha as the new Commissioner of Police, Delhi. As per the MHA notification issued on August 21, Golcha will take charge with immediate effect and continue in the post until further orders. The order read, "With the approval of the competent authority, Satish Golcha, presently serving as DG (Prisons), Delhi, is appointed as the Commissioner of Police, Delhi, with effect from the date he assumes charge and until further orders." An ...Read More
Imphal, Aug 21 (UNI) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla today highlighted issues related to healthcare and the concerns of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the state. In the first meeting, Dileep Mangsuli, Chairman of the American Oncology Institute (AOI), along with three officials of the Institute, called on the Governor. Mangsuli briefed the Governor on the journey of AOI as a premier cancer specialty institution in the country. He informed that 90 cancer treatment units have been ma...Read More
Dhanashree Verma has opened up about her divorce from Yuzvendra Chahal, revealing the emotional turmoil she experienced during the final court hearing. She addressed the rumors surrounding alimony demands and expressed surprise at Chahal's choice of attire during their court appearance. Choreographer and social media personality Dhanashree Verma has spoken about her divorce from Indian cricketer Yuzvendra Chahal, nearly a month after Chahal first opened up on the separation. In a podcast interv...Read More
Hyderabad: Hours after the INDIA bloc announced retired Supreme Court judge Justice B Sudershan Reddy as its vice-presidential candidate, chief minister A Revanth Reddy Tuesday made an impassioned appeal to Telugu parties across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana to rise above politics and rally behind the "son of the soil"."It is an election between saving the Constitution, reservations, and democracy, which Justice Reddy represents, versus CP Radhakrishnan, the BJP-led NDA's candidate who stands for...Read More
BENGALURU: Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India has cautioned that the five guarantee schemes launched by the Siddaramaiah-led Congress govt are exerting considerable strain on Karnataka's finances, wiping out the fiscal recovery achieved after the Covid-19 years and eating into capital spending.In its report on state finances for 2023-24, CAG observed: "Implementation of the five guarantee schemes without rationalising existing subsidies/financial assistance or the benefits would plac...Read More
The campaign introduces a new wave of talent, highlighting figures making bold moves across industries Ishaan Khatter has just marked a major milestone in global fashion by becoming the first-ever Indian to front a worldwide campaign for Hugo Boss. The actor has been announced as one of the leading faces of the brand's Fall/Winter 2025 "Be the Next" campaign, a move that underlines the German luxury house's push for diversity and fresh representation on the global stage. Rising names in the ne...Read More
Chamoli (Uttarakhand) [India], August 20: Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami met the security personnel deployed at the Legislative Assembly during the four-day monsoon session in Bhararisain (Gairsain) on Wednesday, inquiring about their accommodation and other necessary arrangements. The four-day-long Uttarakhand Assembly's monsoon session started on August 19 with CM Dhami introducing the state's Rs 5,315 crore supplementary budget. The state's Minority Educational Institutions B...Read More
Speaking to reporters at Parliament premises, the Congress leader said, "The response is very good. Everyone is now saying 'vote chori' in Bihar. This is reality. Attempt of 'election chori' is being made. Bihar is resisting. The entire country will resist." The Congress leader also congratulated and shook hands BJP MP Rajiv Pratap Rudy on winning the Constitution Club of India elections recently. The 'Voter Adhikar Yatra' began on Sunday from Sasaram. The 16-day yatra has been organised to pro...Read More
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta faced an attack during a Jan Sunvai event. The incident drew condemnation from various political figures. AAP leader Atishi stressed the importance of non-violence in democracy. Delhi BJP President Virendraa Sachdeva also condemned the attack. Delhi Congress chief Devender Yadav raised concerns about the CM's security. Leader of Opposition in Delhi Assembly, Atishi, on Wednesday condemned the attack on Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. Taking to X, Atishi said that t...Read More
Geri Halliwell-Horner celebrated her mum Ana's 80th birthday by dancing to ABBA songs in the garden during a wholesome girls' night. The former Spice Girl and her loved ones saw in another year for Ana by having a well-needed girly get together on Sunday. Geri shared a heartfelt post on Instagram where she thanked her Spanish mum for the music in a nod to the iconic ABBA ballad. A group of nine women were all laughing and cheering in the sunset as they sang to two different ABBA hits - includ...Read More
Entermark Launches India's First AI Trademark Monitoring Tool for Legal Teams & SMEs Entermark Launches India's First AI Trademark Monitoring Tool for Legal Teams & SMEs 3 min read Last Updated : Aug 20 2025 | 5:15 PM IST VMPL New Delhi [India], August 20: Entermark, a growing name in the Legaltech Industry, announced the launch of India's first AI-driven Trademark Monitoring Tool, built for legal teams, IP professionals, and SMEs (Small-to-medium enterprises). The purpose behind the launch ...Read More
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Wednesday (August 20, 2025) slammed the Opposition for disrupting Rajya Sabha proceedings, saying it was spreading lies on the Maharashtra election data, a day after research organisation CSDS issued a public apology acknowledging errors in its poll data. Follow the Parliament Monsoon session Day 20 LIVE: August 20, 2025 As the Rajya Sabha reassembled post-lunch to discuss the Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill 2025, Opposition MPs s...Read More
New Delhi, Aug 19: The Union Home minister Amit Shah has written to the secretary-general of Lok Sabha Utpal Kumar Singh on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, notifying him that he intends to move a Union Territory Administration (Amendment) Bill, 2025 in the ongoing monsoon session of the parliament, The Wire has reported. According to report, the Union Home Minister has marked the letter to the Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Kiren Rijiju, the legislative department of the Ministry of Law and ...Read More
Sydney's wettest August in 27 years has tipped the city's recent climate into uncharted territory. Analysing the complete weather history at Observatory Hill dating back to 1858 reveals rainfall during the past six years has been the highest on record. Since January 2020, the city has collected more than 9,300 millimetres -- beating the old record of 9,120mm from 1985 to 1990. Considering heavy rain will continue this week and more than four months remain in 2025, the record total will surge ...Read More
Nitin Gadkari envisions India transforming into a global energy exporter by reducing hydrogen production costs to $1 per kg, emphasizing its potential in transport, pharmaceuticals, and steel. He highlighted the importance of waste management for green hydrogen production and advocated for electric vehicles, biofuels, and bamboo cultivation to achieve carbon neutrality and self-reliance. Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday said India can transform from being an energ...Read More
IMAGE: Ace drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh, centre, will continue to serve as captain of the team. Photograph: Hockey India/X There were no major surprises in the 18-member Indian men's hockey team picked for the upcoming Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar with mid-fielder Rajinder Singh, and forwards Shilanand Lakra and Dilpreet Singh retaining their places in the squad, announced on Wednesday. The tournament is scheduled to be held from August 29 to September 7 and the winner will earn direct qualific...Read More
* TVK's August 21 conference in Madurai honours DMK and AIADMK founders Annadurai and MGR * Party chief Vijay is projected as a mass leader like Annadurai and MGR from 1967 and 1977 victories * Vijay entered politics at his career peak, unlike other actors who joined when their careers were fading Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Chennai: As Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) gears up for its state conference in Madurai on August 21, the party is making a pointed pol...Read More