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Trump announces US deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

Trump announces US deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

Aug 29, 2026

Sudan drone strikes kill eight civilians, injure dozens

Sudan drone strikes kill eight civilians, injure dozens

Pioneer News Service•Aug 28, 2026

Punjab employees burn Mann's effigy over 'refusal' to hold meeting

Punjab employees burn Mann's effigy over 'refusal' to hold meeting

Pioneer News Service•Aug 28, 2026

Sandhya Devanathan exits Meta after a decade, joins OpenAI as VP

Sandhya Devanathan exits Meta after a decade, joins OpenAI as VP

Pioneer News Service•Aug 28, 2026

Death toll rises to 547 in Nepal; fear of fresh floods looms

Death toll rises to 547 in Nepal; fear of fresh floods looms

Pioneer News Service•Aug 28, 2026

Trending News

Kishtwar minor’s sexual assault-death : Six held, including nurse, over alleged role in pregnancy termination

Kishtwar minor’s sexual assault-death : Six held, including nurse, over alleged role in pregnancy termination

Aug 29, 2026

Trump announces US deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

Trump announces US deal to take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil

Aug 29, 2026

Over 67,000 still affected by Odisha floods as IMD forecasts fresh heavy rain till Sept 2

Over 67,000 still affected by Odisha floods as IMD forecasts fresh heavy rain till Sept 2

By Pioneer News Service • Aug 29, 2026

Nagendra quit to avoid embarrassment to Cong, says CM Shivakumar

Nagendra quit to avoid embarrassment to Cong, says CM Shivakumar

By Press Trust of India • Aug 28, 2026

Suvendu leads Vande Mataram rally, vows crackdown on JU 'threat culture'

Suvendu leads Vande Mataram rally, vows crackdown on JU 'threat culture'

By Pioneer News Service • Aug 28, 2026

BCCI's silence, Cricket Australia's support: Anaya Bangar on her cricket comeback

BCCI's silence, Cricket Australia's support: Anaya Bangar on her cricket comeback

By Press Trust of India • Aug 28, 2026

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India

Shiv Sena MP seeks crop survey, financial aid for rain-hit farmers in Marathwada

India•Aug 29, 2026

Shiv Sena MP seeks crop survey, financial aid for rain-hit farmers in Marathwada

Airtel adds 26.8 lakh mobile users in July, Jio 24.4 lakh

India•Aug 29, 2026

Airtel adds 26.8 lakh mobile users in July, Jio 24.4 lakh

Kishtwar minor’s sexual assault-death : Six held, including nurse, over alleged role in pregnancy termination

India•Aug 29, 2026

Kishtwar minor’s sexual assault-death : Six held, including nurse, over alleged role in pregnancy termination

NBCC, NHPC sign MoU for pan-India execution of infrastructure projects

India•Aug 29, 2026

NBCC, NHPC sign MoU for pan-India execution of infrastructure projects

Union Bank of India raises $600 million from bonds

India•Aug 29, 2026

Union Bank of India raises $600 million from bonds

Indian Bank eyes Rs 1,000-Rs 1,500 crore treasury income in FY27

India•Aug 29, 2026

Indian Bank eyes Rs 1,000-Rs 1,500 crore treasury income in FY27

Suspected Pakistani drone spotted over LoC in Poonch, search operation launched

India•Aug 29, 2026

Suspected Pakistani drone spotted over LoC in Poonch, search operation launched

DHFL case: ED freezes bank deposits worth Rs 51.75 crore

India•Aug 29, 2026

DHFL case: ED freezes bank deposits worth Rs 51.75 crore

CBI arrests IRS officer, CGST superintendent in bribery case

India•Aug 29, 2026

CBI arrests IRS officer, CGST superintendent in bribery case

VIT signs MoU with Columbia University, New York

India•Aug 29, 2026

VIT signs MoU with Columbia University, New York

Two of 39 missing West Bengal residents found safe after Nepal floods: CM Adhikari

India•Aug 29, 2026

Two of 39 missing West Bengal residents found safe after Nepal floods: CM Adhikari

Industry reviving in Nashik after decade-long decline: CM Fadnavis

India•Aug 29, 2026

Industry reviving in Nashik after decade-long decline: CM Fadnavis

International News

Five labourers gunned down in Balochistan province

Five labourers gunned down in Balochistan province

Aug 26, 2026|Press Trust of India

Business & Money

CNG price hiked by Rs 3.89 per kg in Delhi

Business•Aug 29, 2026

CNG price hiked by Rs 3.89 per kg in Delhi

India’s EV market to reach Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030: Gadkari

Business•Aug 28, 2026

India’s EV market to reach Rs 20 lakh crore by 2030: Gadkari

Sensex tanks 539 points, Nifty drops below 24,100 dragged by HDFC Bank

Business•Aug 28, 2026

Sensex tanks 539 points, Nifty drops below 24,100 dragged by HDFC Bank

Gold extends slide, falls Rs 800 ahead of Rakshabandhan

Business•Aug 28, 2026

Gold extends slide, falls Rs 800 ahead of Rakshabandhan

Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 95.55 against US dollar

Business•Aug 28, 2026

Rupee falls 11 paise to close at 95.55 against US dollar

NTPC aims 244 GW operational capacity, Rs 16.86 lakh crore capex by 2037: Chairman

Business•Aug 28, 2026

NTPC aims 244 GW operational capacity, Rs 16.86 lakh crore capex by 2037: Chairman

BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10

Business•Aug 28, 2026

BPCL says no decision to replace E20 with E10

NABARD, NaBFID sign MoU for funding rural infra projects

Business•Aug 28, 2026

NABARD, NaBFID sign MoU for funding rural infra projects

GAIL plans major expansion in gas, petrochemicals and clean energy, says chairman

Business•Aug 28, 2026

GAIL plans major expansion in gas, petrochemicals and clean energy, says chairman

SEBI mulls scrapping merchant banker rule for small-ticket debt

Business•Aug 28, 2026

SEBI mulls scrapping merchant banker rule for small-ticket debt

Tata Power commissions solar project in Rajasthan

Business•Aug 28, 2026

Tata Power commissions solar project in Rajasthan

The monk who runs state finances

Business•Aug 27, 2026

The monk who runs state finances

Impact

How gold lending companies are navigating a tightening regulatory environment

Impact•Aug 26, 2026

How gold lending companies are navigating a tightening regulatory environment

Quantum Mutual Fund launches Flexi Cap fund

Impact•Aug 26, 2026

Quantum Mutual Fund launches Flexi Cap fund

How to send Rakhi on the same day?

Impact•Aug 25, 2026

How to send Rakhi on the same day?

How Kotak811 Infinity Metal Debit Card Brings Rewards and Personalisation Together

Impact•Aug 25, 2026

How Kotak811 Infinity Metal Debit Card Brings Rewards and Personalisation Together

From festivals to home décor, the growing appeal of Ganesh idols

Impact•Aug 24, 2026

From festivals to home décor, the growing appeal of Ganesh idols

Europe Tightens Rules for Investment-Based Citizenship Programmes

Impact•Aug 22, 2026

Europe Tightens Rules for Investment-Based Citizenship Programmes

Joymoti Arrives at Vantara for Urgent Medical Care Following Flood Rescue

Impact•Aug 22, 2026

Joymoti Arrives at Vantara for Urgent Medical Care Following Flood Rescue

SIP calculator for couples: Combining two SIPs to hit one shared goal faster

Impact•Aug 22, 2026

SIP calculator for couples: Combining two SIPs to hit one shared goal faster

Punjab govt told to probe Rs 5 crore bribery claim against CM Mann's wife in rape case

Impact•Aug 22, 2026

Punjab govt told to probe Rs 5 crore bribery claim against CM Mann's wife in rape case

Top 5 places to buy Instagram views that help videos reach more people

Impact•Aug 20, 2026

Top 5 places to buy Instagram views that help videos reach more people

Beyond the Golden Triangle: Foreign Tourists Are Rewriting Rajasthan's Travel Map

Impact•Aug 19, 2026

Beyond the Golden Triangle: Foreign Tourists Are Rewriting Rajasthan's Travel Map

The Growing Role of Small Fleet Operators in India's Development Story

Impact•Aug 18, 2026

The Growing Role of Small Fleet Operators in India's Development Story

Law & Justice

Appellate court cannot enhance convict’s sentence in absence of appeal on its own: SC

Appellate court cannot enhance convict’s sentence in absence of appeal on its own: SC

By Pioneer News Service

Aug 29, 2026

Accused in Saif Ali Khan attack case seeks to plead guilty

Accused in Saif Ali Khan attack case seeks to plead guilty

By Pioneer News Service • Aug 29, 2026

RG Kar case: HC seeks CBI report on alleged conspiracy

RG Kar case: HC seeks CBI report on alleged conspiracy

By Pioneer News Service • Aug 29, 2026

TN minister Aadhav Arjuna seeks Rs 1 crore damages from DMK chief

TN minister Aadhav Arjuna seeks Rs 1 crore damages from DMK chief

By Pioneer News Service • Aug 29, 2026

CM Vijay seeks HC nod for bypolls to 5 vacant seats

CM Vijay seeks HC nod for bypolls to 5 vacant seats

By Pioneer News Service • Aug 29, 2026

Agenda

BJP’s new team: A strategic pivot or forced defence?

BJP’s new team: A strategic pivot or forced defence?

By Prof. Satish Kumar

Aug 23, 2026

Re-organisation of a party built on organisational strength

Re-organisation of a party built on organisational strength

By Ratan Sharda • Aug 23, 2026

The hijacking of digital identity and the urgent need for cyber accountability

The hijacking of digital identity and the urgent need for cyber accountability

By Dr Pavan Duggal • Aug 16, 2026

The mobile menace: Is social media reshaping the development of young teenagers?

The mobile menace: Is social media reshaping the development of young teenagers?

By Meenakashi Lekhi • Aug 16, 2026

Beyond HORMUZ

Beyond HORMUZ

By M Jamshed • Aug 09, 2026

Bystanders

Bystander Photo

Cricket

BCCI's silence, Cricket Australia's support: Anaya Bangar on her cricket comeback

BCCI's silence, Cricket Australia's support: Anaya Bangar on her cricket comeback

By Press Trust of India • Aug 28, 2026

Pakistan reduces England to 80-4 at lunch as Abbas takes three at Lord’s

Pakistan reduces England to 80-4 at lunch as Abbas takes three at Lord’s

By Foster Niumata • Aug 28, 2026

Centurion Dinusha’s dogged effort helps SL draw second Test; India win series 1-0

Centurion Dinusha’s dogged effort helps SL draw second Test; India win series 1-0

By G Unnikrishnan • Aug 28, 2026

India tour of New Zealand drives record early ticket sales

India tour of New Zealand drives record early ticket sales

By Press Trust of India • Aug 28, 2026

Pakistan may struggle to get bilateral series with top teams: Moin Khan

Pakistan may struggle to get bilateral series with top teams: Moin Khan

By Press Trust of India • Aug 28, 2026

2nd Test: India on verge of series win despite Sooriyabandara, Mendis fight

2nd Test: India on verge of series win despite Sooriyabandara, Mendis fight

By G Unnikrishnan • Aug 27, 2026

Spinners bowling no-ball a concern, introducing free-hit will reduce its percentage: Bahutule

Spinners bowling no-ball a concern, introducing free-hit will reduce its percentage: Bahutule

By G Unnikrishnan • Aug 27, 2026

UP Warriorz need to rework combinations, says Neetu David

UP Warriorz need to rework combinations, says Neetu David

By Devarchit Varma • Aug 27, 2026

Other Sports

BCCI's silence, Cricket Australia's support: Anaya Bangar on her cricket comeback

Cricket•Aug 28, 2026

BCCI's silence, Cricket Australia's support: Anaya Bangar on her cricket comeback

Rashid Khan ends seven-year wait with Telangana Open title

Sports•Aug 28, 2026

Rashid Khan ends seven-year wait with Telangana Open title

Amit Shah reviews India’s 2030 Commonwealth Games, 2036 Olympics plans

Sports•Aug 28, 2026

Amit Shah reviews India’s 2030 Commonwealth Games, 2036 Olympics plans

PM Modi urges youth to expand Olympic participation

Sports•Aug 28, 2026

PM Modi urges youth to expand Olympic participation

Pakistan reduces England to 80-4 at lunch as Abbas takes three at Lord’s

Cricket•Aug 28, 2026

Pakistan reduces England to 80-4 at lunch as Abbas takes three at Lord’s

Centurion Dinusha’s dogged effort helps SL draw second Test; India win series 1-0

Cricket•Aug 28, 2026

Centurion Dinusha’s dogged effort helps SL draw second Test; India win series 1-0

India tour of New Zealand drives record early ticket sales

Cricket•Aug 28, 2026

India tour of New Zealand drives record early ticket sales

Pakistan may struggle to get bilateral series with top teams: Moin Khan

Cricket•Aug 28, 2026

Pakistan may struggle to get bilateral series with top teams: Moin Khan

Praggnanandhaa makes history with maiden Grand Chess Tour title

Sports•Aug 28, 2026

Praggnanandhaa makes history with maiden Grand Chess Tour title

2nd Test: India on verge of series win despite Sooriyabandara, Mendis fight

Cricket•Aug 27, 2026

2nd Test: India on verge of series win despite Sooriyabandara, Mendis fight

Spinners bowling no-ball a concern, introducing free-hit will reduce its percentage: Bahutule

Cricket•Aug 27, 2026

Spinners bowling no-ball a concern, introducing free-hit will reduce its percentage: Bahutule

UP Warriorz need to rework combinations, says Neetu David

Cricket•Aug 27, 2026

UP Warriorz need to rework combinations, says Neetu David

Opinion

Rebuilding India’s Gorkha bridge with Nepal

OPINION•Aug 29, 2026

Rebuilding India’s Gorkha bridge with Nepal

When strangers become our own

OPINION•Aug 29, 2026

When strangers become our own

SCO@25: An unending search for relevance

OPINION•Aug 29, 2026

SCO@25: An unending search for relevance

SCO Summit: India’s Eurasian balancing act

OPINION•Aug 28, 2026

SCO Summit: India’s Eurasian balancing act

The journey from faith to self-realisation

OPINION•Aug 28, 2026

The journey from faith to self-realisation

Himalayan catastrophe

OPINION•Aug 28, 2026

Himalayan catastrophe

Goa: India’s compass for coastal tourism

OPINION•Aug 27, 2026

Goa: India’s compass for coastal tourism

The vanishing value of repair

OPINION•Aug 27, 2026

The vanishing value of repair

India-China: A thaw without a breakthrough

OPINION•Aug 27, 2026

India-China: A thaw without a breakthrough

The new age of narrative warfare

OPINION•Aug 26, 2026

The new age of narrative warfare

Experience the love of God by taking his shelter

OPINION•Aug 26, 2026

Experience the love of God by taking his shelter

The bitter truth: Sugar price go through the roof

OPINION•Aug 26, 2026

The bitter truth: Sugar price go through the roof

Analysis

India-China and the test of trust

ANALYSIS•Aug 29, 2026

India-China and the test of trust

Nepal tragedy: Why hide the real cause?

ANALYSIS•Aug 29, 2026

Nepal tragedy: Why hide the real cause?

India’s talent hunt must look beyond the Olympics

ANALYSIS•Aug 29, 2026

India’s talent hunt must look beyond the Olympics

Himalayan tragedy: A disaster in Nepal, a warning for India

ANALYSIS•Aug 28, 2026

Himalayan tragedy: A disaster in Nepal, a warning for India

After Red Corridor: India’s post-Naxal challenge

ANALYSIS•Aug 28, 2026

After Red Corridor: India’s post-Naxal challenge

Gen Alpha’s AI shadow: Protecting the right to outgrow childhood data

ANALYSIS•Aug 28, 2026

Gen Alpha’s AI shadow: Protecting the right to outgrow childhood data

India needs institutional reform — now!

ANALYSIS•Aug 27, 2026

India needs institutional reform — now!

Indian cities are becoming unliveable

ANALYSIS•Aug 27, 2026

Indian cities are becoming unliveable

Bengal’s inclusive and plural identity

ANALYSIS•Aug 27, 2026

Bengal’s inclusive and plural identity

Air turbulence more frequent and violent in warming planet

ANALYSIS•Aug 26, 2026

Air turbulence more frequent and violent in warming planet

AI: A doomsday scenario lurking in the future

ANALYSIS•Aug 26, 2026

AI: A doomsday scenario lurking in the future

The Naxal war is over. The battle of ideas is not

ANALYSIS•Aug 26, 2026

The Naxal war is over. The battle of ideas is not

Technology

Sandhya Devanathan exits Meta after a decade, joins OpenAI as VP

Sandhya Devanathan exits Meta after a decade, joins OpenAI as VP

By Pioneer News Service

Digital arrest: When fear wears a police uniform

Digital arrest: When fear wears a police uniform

By Dr Kumar Ashish, IPS

India opened the reactor, not the fuel

India opened the reactor, not the fuel

By Nishant Sahdev | Debarati Das

The invisible backbone: Data links in the age of unmanned warfare

The invisible backbone: Data links in the age of unmanned warfare

By Ashish Padte

From ChatGPT diagnosis to ‘dhuk dhuk’: Rajnath Singh flags healthcare risks

From ChatGPT diagnosis to ‘dhuk dhuk’: Rajnath Singh flags healthcare risks

By Sipra Dash

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579 dead in Nepal, 320 Indians missing

579 dead in Nepal, 320 Indians missing

By Ashoke Raj

Aug 29, 2026

Nepal braces for second flood wave as death toll keeps rising

Nepal braces for second flood wave as death toll keeps rising

By Shirish B Pradhan • Aug 29, 2026

RSS mouthpiece links civil society to dimagi Naxals

RSS mouthpiece links civil society to dimagi Naxals

By Pioneer News Service • Aug 29, 2026

Couple from Delhi held in spy case

Couple from Delhi held in spy case

By Pramod Kumar Singh • Aug 29, 2026

Sonia memoir sparks fresh battle over free speech and publishing

Sonia memoir sparks fresh battle over free speech and publishing

By Pioneer News Service • Aug 29, 2026

Entertainment

‘Toxic’ mints Rs 108 crore on opening day in India, makers say

Entertainment•Aug 27, 2026

‘Toxic’ mints Rs 108 crore on opening day in India, makers say

Asha Bhosle’s last recorded song set for release on birthday

Entertainment•Aug 27, 2026

Asha Bhosle’s last recorded song set for release on birthday

Taapsee asks media to move on from Kangana spat amid fresh war of words

Entertainment•Aug 25, 2026

Taapsee asks media to move on from Kangana spat amid fresh war of words

‘Saree Goes Global’: Indian diaspora showcases rich textile heritage at NYC’s Times Square

Entertainment•Aug 25, 2026

‘Saree Goes Global’: Indian diaspora showcases rich textile heritage at NYC’s Times Square

When Kabir’s poetry came alive through dance

Entertainment•Aug 24, 2026

When Kabir’s poetry came alive through dance

Delhi hip-hop comes home

Entertainment•Aug 23, 2026

Delhi hip-hop comes home

The art of belief

Entertainment•Aug 23, 2026

The art of belief

‘I See You’ photo exhibition gets viewers’ thumbs up

Entertainment•Aug 23, 2026

‘I See You’ photo exhibition gets viewers’ thumbs up

Tide to the times

Entertainment•Aug 23, 2026

Tide to the times

Grammy winner Falu releases new album of ancient vedic and sanskrit chants for global listeners

Entertainment•Aug 22, 2026

Grammy winner Falu releases new album of ancient vedic and sanskrit chants for global listeners

Veteran actress Sowcar Janaki dies at 94, film fraternity mourns

Entertainment•Aug 21, 2026

Veteran actress Sowcar Janaki dies at 94, film fraternity mourns

Nolan's "The Odyssey" tops "Deadpool & Wolverine" as biggest R-rated hit

Entertainment•Aug 21, 2026

Nolan's "The Odyssey" tops "Deadpool & Wolverine" as biggest R-rated hit

Videos

Trump Warns Iran of “Very Strong Action” Over Protester Executions

Trump Warns Iran of “Very Strong Action” Over Protester Executions

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: BMC Election Battle, Thackeray Reunion & Key Stakes

Maharashtra Civic Polls 2026: BMC Election Battle, Thackeray Reunion & Key Stakes

Supreme Court Steps In: ED vs West Bengal Government Tension Over I-PAC Raids

Supreme Court Steps In: ED vs West Bengal Government Tension Over I-PAC Raids

India faces potential 75% tariff risk amid U.S.-Iran trade tensions

India faces potential 75% tariff risk amid U.S.-Iran trade tensions

Pakistani Drones Intrude into Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Forces on High Alert

Pakistani Drones Intrude into Jammu and Kashmir: Indian Forces on High Alert

State Editions

LG Sandhu orders war-footing response to waterlogging

Aug 27, 2026

NDMC apologises for waterlogging, vows to strengthen systems

BJP seeks FIR against Congress, SP over posts on Nabin’s food

Govt plans reclaimed water policy to boost treated water use, cut groundwater extraction

28 factories found violating pollution norms in Ghaziabad raid, 16 sealed

A father’s desperate search, a city’s failure: Delhi boy’s search ends in tragedy

Hospitals step up measures amid flu surge

Govt to get Rs 2,500 crore ADB loan for water, sewage challenges

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