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KAU V-C appreciates the significant role played by the Agri Business Incubator in supporting farmers in their transition from agricultural production to value addition, entrepreneurship and market development

The FIR states that on August 18, between 12 noon and 2.30 p.m., one Santosh and six others gathered near the gate in front of the Corporation Commissioner’s office at Byatarayanapura and staged a protest.

Inaugurating ‘Utkarsha Mahotsava 2026’, Arjun Ram Meghwal says ancient knowledge available in the Sanskrit texts will continue to guide India towards becoming a developed nation

Andhra Pradesh Cocoa Farmers’ Association demands immediate implementation of pricing formula for cocoa beans announced by Agriculture Minister

In a thrilling Pool D showdown, India triumphed over Pakistan with a score of 5-3. With Harmanpreet Singh and Abhishek each netting two goals, India showcased their strength. Pakistan's Hannan Shahid and Sufyan Khan put up a valiant effort by scoring, yet India held their ground during the nail-biting final quarter, securing their advancement to the next stage of the World Cup.

In an electrifying 2026 offseason, several NFL stars have altered their team trajectories from square one. Quarterbacks Tua Tagovailoa and Justin Fields are the latest to don new uniforms. Among wide receivers, both A.J. Brown and Stefon Diggs have switched allegiances. Defensive legend Myles Garrett now aims for glory with different squad, reflecting a broader trend of running backs, and defensive backs securing new homes across the league.

Ayush Shetty and PV Sindhu advanced to the BWF World Championships pre-quarterfinals with straight-game wins. Shetty beat Dumindu Abeywickrama and will face Alwi Farhan next, while Sindhu defeated Wen Yu Zhang. Lakshya Sen suffered a three-game upset against Garret Tan, and Unnati Hooda lost a close battle to Michelle Li. India also progressed in mixed and men’s doubles.

The conflict surrounding a twenty lakh rupee investment escalated dramatically as Samarth Singh was said to have pressured Twisha Sharma into moving funds for Chinese stock purchases. Twisha's family leveled accusations against Samarth and his mother, citing cruelty and harassment. Shocking evidence from CCTV captured Twisha's solitary visit to the terrace, and medical assessments concluded that her death resulted from suicide.

Kushal Tandon recently addressed his viral comment regarding Zaid Darbar, clarifying that it was merely a joke and that the context of their conversation was not fully captured by the makers. Emphasizing that his past relationship with Gauahar Khan is resolved, he mentioned a warm reunion with both Zaid and Gauahar at a recent gathering, where even Gauahar's mother shared kind words with him.

E20 is petrol containing 20% ethanol and 80% petrol. The government has promoted higher ethanol blending as a way to reduce crude oil imports, save foreign exchange and improve India's energy security. India also achieved its 20% blending target ahead of the original 2030 deadline. However, the nationwide shift has generated concerns among some vehicle owners, particularly those with older vehicles.

A painted stone found on Indonesia's Wetar Island offers ancient insights. This artifact dates back over 4,000 years and shows early artistic traditions. The artwork predates Neolithic pottery, revealing a significant cultural development. Portable symbols likely traveled with Austronesian voyagers across islands. This discovery reshapes our understanding of ancient maritime cultural exchanges.

Ahead of the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open in Edmonton, Wayne Gretzky and his wife Janet have sent a message of encouragement to Danielle Kang. She drew support after donning an Edmonton Oilers No. 99 jersey, a nod to her relationship with the hockey legend. The LPGA star will be teeing it up at Royal Mayfair Golf Club August 20-23.

With their own operations unaffected by attacks or shipping restrictions, refineries in India and the US have increased exports to markets that previously depended heavily on supplies from the Middle East and Russia.