Pune & Mumbai Universities To Launch Joint MTech Programmes In Energy & Nanotechnology

Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) will introduce joint postgraduate technology programmes with the University of Mumbai (MU), marking its first such collaboration with another university. The two universities have signed a memorandum…

A Florida Billionaire Pays $40 Million for Ferrari EV Everyone Mocked

Philanthropist Herbert Wertheim paid a record price at auction for a Ferrari Luce sports car in the name of charity. Published on: Aug 19, 2026, 17:53:37 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via…

Thane’s 780-Metre DP Road Project Hits Land Acquisition Hurdle, Bansode Seeks Amicable Resolution

Maharashtra Assembly Deputy Speaker Anna Bansode has directed MMRDA and Thane Municipal Corporation officials to expedite the 780-metre Kasarvadavali-Mogarpada DP road project by resolving land acquisition hurdles through dialogue with residents. Around…

What is Stand In Peace for Lindsay? Clancy supporters to hold rallies across US and as far as the Netherlands

Supporters of Lindsay Clancy are planning demonstrations across the U.S. and in the Netherlands as her murder trial continues. Published on: Aug 19, 2026, 17:48:55 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy…

Tamil Nadu CM Vijay announces ₹3 per litre hike in procurement price of Aavin milk

CM Vijay said that the gesture will entail the state government an additional expenditure of ₹30 crore per month. Published on: Aug 19, 2026, 17:45:59 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy…

Three toppers, 200/200 after normalisation: Mumbai engineer exam row explained

The Maharashtra Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) has appointed a three-member independent high-level committee to look into the complaints linked to the recruitment row, including the perfect 100 percentile scored by some…

Nigeria arrests influencer Afolabi Kazeem Michael in major cocaine bust

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) said Tuesday that Afolabi Kazeem Michael was arrested at Lagos airport while trying to "flee" to Paris Published on: Aug 19, 2026, 17:39:53 IST Prefer…

248 students rescued from flood-hit school in Odisha after 4 days: Official

Maya Rahul elected chairperson of Pala municipality in Keralam as LDF and Congress rebels join hands

Ending the political uncertainty that had gripped the Pala municipality in Keralam for the past one-and-a-half months, Maya Rahul was elected chairperson of the civic body on Wednesday (August 19, 2026). In…

CJI Surya Kant congratulates newly elected SC Bar Association president Pradeep Rai, other office bearers

Chief Justice of India (CJI) Surya Kant on Wednesday (August 19, 2026) congratulated Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai on his election as the Supreme Court Bar Association president. The CJI also congratulated other…