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ISRO Chairman V. Narayanan and Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh will reveal key details today about India’s ambitious ‘Gaganyaan’ mission. The mission aims to send three Indian astronauts into space and return them safely to Earth. As part of preparations, an unmanned rocket is scheduled to be launched into space in December this year.
Here are the silver prices per 10 grams today in top cities of India. ★ Chennai – ₹1,249, ★ Mumbai – ₹1,149, ★ Delhi – ₹1,149, ★ Kolkata – ₹1,149, ★HYD – ₹1,249, ★ Bangalore – ₹1,149, ★ Kerala – ₹1,249, ★ Pune – ₹1,149, ★ Ahmedabad – ₹1,149, ★ Jaipur – ₹1,149, ★ Lucknow […]
“Kothapallilo Okappudu,” released on July 18, 2025, backed by Rana Daggubati’s Spirit Media, marks Praveena Paruchuri’s directorial debut. Despite good performances by Manoj Chandra, Usha Bonela, and Ravindra Vijay, poor execution hurt its box office run. Now streaming on Aha, Gold subscribers access it today, others from tomorrow, with hopes for better reception.
The Andhra Pradesh state cabinet, chaired by CM Chandrababu, will meet today to take several key decisions. Proposals related to CRDA are expected to be approved, while land allocation to various institutions will be discussed. The cabinet will also deliberate on issues like district re-division and renaming of certain regions or entities.
INDIA bloc’s vice-presidential candidate, Justice B. Sudarshan Reddy, will file his nomination today at 11:30 AM. Senior Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge, Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi, and other INDIA alliance leaders will accompany him. The Vice Presidential race is between NDA nominee CP Radhakrishnan and INDIA bloc candidate Sudarshan.
The Sensex and Nifty opened at fresh record levels in early trade on Thursday, August 21, 2025. The Sensex started trading today at 82107.01, up at 249.17 points or 0.30%, and the Nifty was at 25142.00, up at 91.45 points or 0.37%. Meanwhile, the Indian rupee was trading today at 86.91 against the dollar.
Heavy rains in upper regions have raised the flood level of the Godavari River at Dhavaleswaram barrage in AP’s East Godavari district. Authorities have issued the first danger alert as water levels reached 11.75 feet. All 175 crest gates are being lifted, releasing nearly 1 million cusecs of water downstream to manage the surge.
Here are the 24-karat gold prices per 10 grams today in the cities. ★Chennai: ₹10,0140 ★Mumbai: ₹10,0140 ★Delhi: ₹10,0290 ★Kolkata: ₹10,0140 ★Bangalore: ₹10,0140 ★HYD: ₹10,0140 ★Ahmedabad: ₹10,0190 ★Jaipur: ₹10,0290 ★Lucknow: ₹10,0290 ★Vijayawada: ₹10,0140 ★Nagpur: ₹10,0140 ★Chandigarh: ₹10,0290 and ★Bhubaneswar: ₹10,0140.
India is preparing to bid for the 2036 Olympics, and Australia has expressed full support, offering any assistance needed in the bidding process. The Australians welcomed India’s initiative to host the prestigious event, highlighting their enthusiasm, having hosted in Melbourne (1956) and Sydney (2000), to back India’s Olympic aspirations.
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar will meet Russian FM Sergey Lavrov today in Moscow to boost the “special strategic partnership.” Talks will span trade in national currencies, energy, defence, and culture, while addressing Ukraine, Afghanistan, and Asia-Pacific security. Both nations reaffirm multipolar cooperation, mutual trust, and deeper global engagement.
Nikki Haley urged treating India as a “prized democratic partner” to counter China, warning that undoing 25 years of progress would be a “strategic disaster.” She highlighted India’s manufacturing potential, defence strength, and Middle East role, calling US-India partnership a “no-brainer” against China’s dominance and global ambitions.
5 schools in Delhi, including Prasad Nagar and Dwarka Sector 5, received bomb threats today, triggering panic. Delhi Police and Fire Department teams rushed to the sites and conducted thorough inspections. Authorities later confirmed that nothing suspicious was found, easing tensions after the alerts sparked concern among parents and students.
Chhattisgarh CM Vishnudev Sai expanded his cabinet to 14 ministers, inducting Gajendra Yadav, Guru Khuswant Saheb, and Rajesh Agarwal. Congress leader Bhupesh Baghel called it unconstitutional, questioning Centre’s approval and accusing BJP of breaking norms. BJP defended the move, citing the 15% rule with 90 MLAs, similar to Haryana’s model.
Research suggests green tea extract boosts fat burning and metabolism, aiding weight loss. Catechins in green tea enhance energy expenditure, especially when combined with regular exercise. Dietitians recommend unsweetened green tea as part of a balanced diet for sustainable weight management and improved metabolic health.
Schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar will stay closed today, August 21, on account of the Guru Dronacharya Mela at Dankaur, aimed at easing traffic and ensuring student safety. The annual event commemorates Mahabharata’s Guru Dronacharya. Schools will also remain shut on August 26 for Onam and August 27 for Ganesh Chaturthi, resuming classes afterward.