New York-based Warner Music Group plans to set up a world-class music tech organisation in Bengaluru

Warner Music Group (WMG), the New York-based music and entertainment company, has announced a significant expansion of its Global Tech division and official opening of a new international technology hub in Bengaluru…

India reiterates support for negotiated two-state solution in Palestine: MEA Secretary Ranganathan

Updated on: Aug 19, 2026, 24:53:37 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Jerusalem, India on Tuesday reiterated its longstanding support for a "negotiated two-state solution" in Palestine and reaffirmed the…

Mumbai University Makes 30-Minute Early Reporting Mandatory For Students Appearing For Exams From 2026-27

Mumbai University has made it mandatory for students to reach examination halls 30 minutes before exams from the 2026-27 academic year. The university said the move will help with identity verification, seating…

Kerala HC asks ACS to appear before it over delay in action on complaint against DGP S. Sreejith

The Kerala High Court has directed Additional Chief Secretary (ACS), Home, Minhaj Alam to personally appear before it and explain the reasons for non-compliance with its order to consider a complaint against…

Karnataka forms sub-committee to vet revised minimum wages

The Karnataka government on Tuesday announced the composition of the Cabinet sub-committee headed by Deputy Chief Minister G. Parameshwar, set up to review the revision of minimum wages. The committee will study…

‘Purification’ row: Congress terms BJP ‘anti-Dalit’ for not halting protest to adopt resolution

The Congress on Tuesday launched a counter-attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, terming it “anti-Dalit” for refusing to suspend its protest in the Assembly demanding the resignation of Minister B. Nagendra, thereby…

Goa moves Supreme Court to enhance sentence of Tarun Tejpal in 2013 rape case

The State of Goa on Tuesday (August 18, 2026) moved the Supreme Court challenging the quantum of sentence given to former Tehelka editor Tarun Tejpal in a 2013 rape case. The State…

More inclusion of SC/ST members in cooperative sector demanded

US sanctions ICC chief Tomoko Akane of Japan

Published on: Aug 19, 2026, 24:45:23 IST Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions against International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane of Japan as part…

KDMC Hoarding Probe Finds Nearly 400 Illegal Structures, Civic Body Faces ₹60 Crore Revenue Loss Over Tender Lapses

A KDMC inquiry found nearly 400 unauthorised hoardings across Kalyan, Dombivli and Titwala, with the civic body estimating a ₹50–60 crore revenue loss. Committee Chairman Deepesh Mhatre said fresh tenders were not…