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  Special days in August 2025: Full list of celebrations and observances

  Events | August 01, 2025 18:06 IST

  From Friendship Day to Janmashtami and National Sports Day, August 2025 is a heartwarming blend of celebration, remembrance, and awareness.

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  Explained: Why India is looking to finalise a US trade deal before Trump's August tariff deadline

  India | July 10, 2025 19:17 IST

  India is set to send a high-level delegation to Washington next week to fast-track talks on a bilateral trade pact as the US tariff suspension on Indian goods ends on August 1.

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  BSNL outperforms Jio and Airtel, adds lakhs of subscribers in August

  Technology | October 26, 2024 10:08 IST

  TRAI has released its telecom subscriber report for August. The report indicates that BSNL is gaining new subscribers, while private telecom operators are struggling following the recent tariff hike.

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  India’s exports fall by 9.3 per cent in August, imports rise by 3.3 per cent

  Business | September 17, 2024 16:13 IST

  India's exports witnessed a sharp decline of 9.3% in August 2024, falling to USD 34.71 billion compared to the same period last year. The drop reflects challenges faced by the export sector amidst global economic uncertainties.

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  India's wholesale inflation eases to four-month-low at 1.31 per cent in August as oil prices dip

  Business | September 17, 2024 14:28 IST

  The dip in India's wholesale inflation was helped by the fall of Brent crude prices to $75 a barrel from over $92 in April. India's wholesale inflation rate was recorded at 1.31 per cent in August, but the prices of food staples rose sharply in the same month.

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  Active monsoon boosts rainfall in northwest India by 36 per cent in August: IMD report

  India | August 21, 2024 12:16 IST

  The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported a 36.9% increase in rainfall across northwest India in August, driven by an active monsoon. This surge contributed to a 7.3% overall rise in rainfall nationwide.

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  UP CM Yogi Adityanath criticises Congress, accuses party of 'divisive politics' | WATCH

  Uttar Pradesh | August 14, 2024 11:28 IST

  Yogi Adityanath argued that the Congress party's approach has been detrimental to national unity and development. He alleged that the party prioritises its political gains over the nation's progress, leading to stalled development and increased social tensions.

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  Partition Horrors Remembrance Day: PM pays homage to victims, describes it as 'day to pay tributes'

  India | August 14, 2024 10:08 IST

  On Partition Horrors Remembrance Day, Prime Minister Modi emphasised the importance of remembering the tragic events of 1947 and honouring the resilience of those affected. August 14 serves as a solemn reminder of the human cost of Partition, which led to the largest mass migration in history.

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  Explore these 5 budget-friendly international getaways from India this August long weekend

  Travel | August 05, 2024 12:06 IST

  Travel to these affordable international escapes from India for this long weekend in August. Explore five budget-friendly destinations offering great experiences without breaking the bank.

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  Confused where to travel during long weekend this August? 5 mesmerising destinations to explore

  Travel | August 01, 2024 21:41 IST

  Plan a trip to these 5 mesmerising destinations in India with your loved ones this August long weekend. Uncover perfect getaways to make unforgettable memories.

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  Changes to several rules will come into effect from August 1: Check here

  Business | August 01, 2024 7:48 IST

  Multiple rules are going to be changed from August 1. Let us take a look at what changes are going to be implemented.

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  Bank Holidays in August 2023: 14 non-working days lined up next month | Complete list here

  Business | July 31, 2023 12:42 IST

  Bank Holidays in August 2023: If you are planning to visit the bank next month then be mindful of non-working days lined up in August 2023 on which banks will remain shut.

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  Google receives 37,282 complaints from Indian users in August, and here is the reason

  Technology | October 01, 2022 22:01 IST

  The number of complaints received by Google from Indian users for various categories. The complaints further includes the violation of intellectual property rights and infringement of local laws prohibiting types of content on grounds such as condemnation.

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  Supreme Court adjourns hearing on 'freebies' promise by political parties during polls for August 22

  India | August 17, 2022 12:47 IST

  Supreme Court on freebies: Asking the parties to file their suggestion by Saturday, the top court said the concern is about spending the public money in the right way.

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  Elon Musk response to Twitter lawsuit to be made public by August 5

  Business | August 04, 2022 9:38 IST

  Elon Musk-Twitter news: Attorneys for Musk wanted to file a public version of their answer and counterclaims in Delaware court on Wednesday.

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  Bank Holidays August 2022: Banks to remain shut for 18 days; Check dates

  India | August 03, 2022 12:01 IST

  According to the list, the banks will not be open for a total of 12 days in August 2022. With weekend leaves included, the total number of bank holidays ends up reaching 18 days.

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  Fasts and Festivals In August 2022: Raksha Bandhan to Krishna Janmashtami, see complete list

  Astrology | July 28, 2022 18:59 IST

  Fasts and Festivals In August 2022 will include Nag Panchami fast, Raksha Bandhan, Janmashtami, Pradosh Vrat, Ganesh Chaturthi, Hartalika Teej, Herambha Sankashti Chaturthi and Kajari Teej. Check out the full list here.

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  Google removes 93,550 content pieces in August in India, shows compliance report

  Business | October 03, 2021 11:47 IST

  In its report, WhatsApp said it had banned over two million accounts in India, while 420 grievance reports were received by the messaging platform in the month of August.

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  California's job growth triples national rate in August

  World | September 19, 2021 11:07 IST

  According to the employment data for Aug 2021 released by EDD, the Golden State's unemployment rate decreased to 7.5 pc in Aug as the state's employers gained 104,300 non-farm payroll jobs, reports Xinhua news agency.

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  Foreign portfolio investors invest Rs 5,001 crore in Indian equities so far in August

  Business | August 22, 2021 14:10 IST

  With the investments in Aug, the net FPI investment in the equities segment in 2021 now stands at Rs 54,037 cr.